Planning Board Meeting | June 16, 2026

The West Palm Beach Planning Board held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on two major development projects involving historic preservation and new construction. The board approved a Class A special use permit with waivers for a $2 million investment by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to rehabilitate two historic buildings into a 12-bedroom bed and breakfast, including waivers for parking reductions and operational management by an approved vendor. The board also reviewed and unanimously recommended approval to the City Commission for a major amendment to the City Place Commercial Planned Development (CPD) and a level three site plan review for a privately funded, 400-room, 18-story full-service hotel adjacent to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The hotel project includes waivers related to active use liner requirements and corner clearance, with parking to be accommodated offsite in the convention center garage. The meeting featured extensive public comments addressing concerns about noise, parking, pedestrian safety, and neighborhood impacts, particularly from the nearby Grandview Heights neighborhood. The board acknowledged these concerns and noted voluntary conditions offered by the developer to mitigate impacts, including raised crosswalks and noise restrictions. Both projects are subject to further review and final approval by the City Commission.