BCC Zoning Hearing 05-28-26 AM

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners held a zoning hearing on May 28, 2026, addressing multiple development and land use items. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a development order amendment for a Del Taco restaurant with drive-thru, involving site plan modifications, parking, and traffic flow improvements. Commissioners debated conditions to redesign the southern driveway to improve drive-thru queuing and ingress/egress safety. Another significant agenda item was a rezoning and development order amendment for a commercial parcel at Coconut Lane and Military Trail, with extensive public and commissioner input on traffic safety, particularly the construction of a dedicated northbound turn lane. The developer requested that the county, not the developer, be responsible for constructing this $800,000 improvement, with conditions tying the turn lane completion to certificate of occupancy issuance. The board also approved a residential development amendment adding 49 units with workforce housing conditions, including a motion to require two workforce units be built on-site for sale rather than off-site through an exchange program, reflecting concerns about affordability and HOA fees. Additional items included approval of drainage easement abandonment and discussions on modifying land development codes to allow recycling drop-off bins for clothing and shoes in unincorporated areas, with staff directed to draft appropriate regulations. Motions were passed on all procurement-related items with conditions to ensure community safety and compliance with workforce housing policies.