Historic Preservation Board Meeting | May 27, 2026

The City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing on several historic property cases and a downtown master plan update. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals of certificates of appropriateness for property additions, alterations, and demolitions within historic districts. Notably, the board approved a 545-square-foot two-story addition at 229 Plymouth Road with special exceptions for setback and wall height, and a second-story addition at 212 Dyer Road with conditions to modify certain architectural features. The board also approved a reduced footprint for a deteriorated accessory garage at 612 Park Place and a one-story rear addition at 740 Flamingo Drive, addressing unpermitted work with stop work orders. Additionally, the board recommended approval of a zoning text amendment (case 2603) to update the downtown master plan, aiming to preserve neighborhood character while allowing increased density and housing flexibility in the Northwest neighborhood district. Several motions passed with conditions to ensure compliance with historic preservation standards and zoning regulations. The meeting concluded with announcements about staff changes and ongoing projects.