# Historic Preservation Board Meeting | September 22, 2026


**Body:** WPB-TV
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on September 22, 2026, to review multiple cases involving historic property alterations, additions, demolitions, and new constructions within various historic districts. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals of Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for projects involving restoration, expansions, and new builds, with several cases requiring special exceptions related to setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area ratios. The board approved projects at 700 Upland Road and 223 Lakeland Drive with conditions, including design modifications and adherence to historic preservation standards. A project at 324 Pilgrim Road was deferred for further refinement due to concerns about massing and roof shape. The board also approved demolition and new construction at 3220 South Olive Avenue and 270 Plymouth Road, with conditions addressing architectural details and compatibility with historic context. A new construction project at 427 32nd Street was continued to allow for design improvements. Throughout the meeting, staff and board members emphasized compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and local zoning regulations, with attention to maintaining historic character while accommodating modern needs. Motions were passed for approvals, continuations, and adjournment, reflecting active oversight of historic preservation and development within the city.

**Source:** WPB-TV