Hialeah board approves variances for five‑unit building at 533 E. 22nd St., with conditions

The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board on June 24 approved variances to allow a three‑story, five‑unit multifamily project at 533 East 22nd Street, finding the narrow 50‑foot lot and surrounding multifamily pattern supported relief from standard codes.

City staff summarized the request: reduced interior east/west setbacks of 7.16 ft (10 ft required), a reduced rear setback of 14.3 ft (20 ft required), a pervious area of 24.41% (30% required), eight on‑site parking spaces where 11 are required under section 98‑2203, and a dumpster enclosure placed closer to the right‑of‑way than ordinarily allowed. Staff noted the project’s proximity to the elevated rail and on‑street parallel parking along East 22nd Street that could absorb some demand, recommended a decal parking system for residents, and proposed conditions including a recorded declaration of restrictions, required permits, and review of landscaping and curb work by the city street division.

Architect Manuel (Manny) Rails told the board the design is compatible with an adjacent approved project and that the owner will extend an 8‑inch water line and install fire hydrants as requested by public works. He confirmed acceptance of staff conditions and said the lot constraints make the variances necessary.

Motion and vote: The board moved to approve the variances subject to staff conditions, including the recorded declaration of restrictions, a resident parking decal system, and required street and building permits. The motion passed on roll call.

Staff said parking overflow would be addressed as a code‑enforcement matter if needed and noted the project was submitted to the county school concurrency system for review.