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Joseph Rodone (Carlton Fields), representing the applicant, said the replat completes the subdivision steps needed for the Kirksey Commons planned development. \"It is being combined into ... one parcel,\" Rodone told the commission; he added that building permits are ready and the plat is a final step prior to issuance of a PCN number necessary to close out project conditions.

Why it matters: the replat consolidates parcels for a planned development (Kirksey Commons) that includes the project's approved ground- and second-floor plans; staff said the plat complies with subdivision design standards and recommended approval.

Staff presentation: Kevin DeFrank, senior planner, told the commission that staff finds the request complies with subdivision requirements in the city's zoning and land development regulations and recommended adopting Resolution 59-25.

Decision: the commission approved Resolution 59-25 by unanimous vote. The applicant indicated building permits are ready and expected construction to proceed once administrative steps are completed; the applicant agreed to provide a construction schedule to commissioners when available.

Next steps: the applicant will obtain a PCN number, finalize outstanding administrative steps and proceed with construction; staff noted the plat is required before issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting | March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Commission approved Resolution 59-25 to replat several parcels on North Dixie Highway into a single parcel for the Kirksey Commons planned development; staff said the plat meets subdivision standards and building permits are ready to issue.","taxTitle","West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",4250,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126180,"Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick presents $1 million for supportive housing at Coleman Park",235,2627000,2862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f&start=2627&end=2862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f/thumbnail_2627000.jpg","/articles/6126180/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Congresswoman-Cherfilus-McCormick-presents-1-million-for-supportive-housing-at-Coleman-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126180-8aafc1588783cdf0b8d98b4fa9b80fdd/orig.mp4?Expires=1774669742&Signature=MIq-d3CRI9m6ri5Qedwq3o4SUeHyzQjdLHxrChtRB5KdKdYgjN7Tk~j398ojANp3Ag0FcqT9BXKyqWABtvZ0TUz4gO79Eb70EUHOla5QHGRsJ-PiTPIbN8LUlTuyIKT28MZOc0YI8B8nxU3PRLV4nwk2BV4Ner1lUjtuwhu60YFcd-6XxHOnAenzIYTicK4rd8tApWshCGnqOlbRWpLvOhEgRNSP~EQjvsuklQusth4np48Bi6jBm87s6NHJPWfcNOBXJKNgZi84yvrTyYNBHeFKnkO29mzBmjvlhIZEFRkzxkb~vi3YWocN8Q5Z2ldSxQqClzY~jxWr9yl9zfMOow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick visited the West Palm Beach commission chambers on March 17 to present a $1,000,000 check to the city for an affordable rental housing project at Coleman Park.

\"This check is $1,000,000 to deliver to West Palm Beach. It will be used for developing an affordable rental housing right here in Coleman Park,\" the congresswoman said during the presentation.

Project details provided at the meeting: the funding will support development on a 1.5-acre Coleman Park site that city staff and the congresswoman said can accommodate up to 18 supportive housing units. The units are intended for families at risk of homelessness or households working to regain housing stability; the congresswoman described the project as \"a beacon of hope\" for residents priced out of South Florida's housing market.

Mayor James thanked the congresswoman at the dais and recognized the award as a local federal investment in housing; no commission action was required for the presentation itself.

Next steps: project design, permitting and selection of implementing partners will follow city procedures and any project-specific funding or land-use approvals. The city said staff will incorporate the award into planning for Coleman Park and coordinate next steps with the congresswoman's office and local partners.","U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick presented a $1,000,000 check to the City of West Palm Beach to support development of up to 18 supportive rental units at Coleman Park for families at risk of homelessness.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126184,"Commission rezones 4906 N. Flagler Drive to RPD for Apogee after size and height reductions; neighbors voice concern",3503,3298000,6801000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f&start=3298&end=6801","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f/thumbnail_3298000.jpg","/articles/6126184/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Commission-rezones-4906-N-Flagler-Drive-to-RPD-for-Apogee-after-size-and-height-reductions-neighbors-voice-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126184-c4e4148d1b1984b6c0622150e7022a4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774669742&Signature=dYnDDcoNyWiSeQsY4etJtgFKsKJ0cjxl9axklGUsqRGoTyM5ZfTQgJ34D6aXoef0RCcpUSg4pP45oihri1tFWZW~rxu1VPKhmcoEj6XvhpeZ66mM-LKrwo8r58xI5AbeFcVxgrL0TG2pmxGzElogIQJOSmkojVO6jeFw8ILiBDPO7BB7Lvwqs77ZtxQ3mpJ5wZJVgcsS7Wq2ctKR2DcFDq5bwd36oXtmVtsv8jlZ~CGY86wyb7v2iBX53u753dag67QwlnxVpvto28gzrSE266VprKYaHu-Tlu~8Otmh7PbYUdkg6WaLZXXqG2tBFi7ZyY2ke72mTLvuyHbd2MLVEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission unanimously rezoned 4906 North Flagler Drive to a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on March 17, approving the Apogee project after the developer scaled back the proposal following staff and planning board guidance.

Brian Seymour, attorney for the applicant, said the Related Group reduced the project's scale after meetings with staff and the neighborhood. \"Following the recommendations of staff and the direction of the planning board, we've downsized the project,\" Seymour told the commission, describing the changes in units and height.

Why it matters: the rezoning allows a narrow 1.45-acre property east of North Flagler Drive to be developed at MF-32 density through an RPD that includes code waivers; neighbors worry about construction impacts, shadows, waterfront views and preservation of a historic home on the site.

What changed since earlier reviews:
- The applicant reduced the unit count from 46 to 39 and lowered the tower from roughly 287 feet (25 stories) to about 235 feet (21 stories). Seymour summarized this as \"an over 15% reduction in number of units\" and an approximate 18% reduction in height from the December 2023 presentation.
- Parking was adjusted to 99 spaces, described by the applicant as a surplus relative to minimum requirements (the team said the revised proposal provides 17 more spaces than required under the code calculation for this site).
- The applicant eliminated one previously requested waiver and substantially reduced the height-to-setback waiver after shifting the building mass away from Flagler Drive and adding layered landscaping and an enlarged front setback for the garage and amenity levels. Planner John Roach said the garage and amenity deck are approximately 40 feet tall and that the taller tower portion sits roughly 325 feet from Flagler Drive.

Neighborhood concerns expressed in public comment:
- Jonathan Pulaski (Northwood Harbor resident) urged limits on tower height and suggested the neighborhood needed an overlay plan; he raised environmental, construction and manatee impacts and asked that a cap be considered.
- Tatiana Mikolenko (property owner directly across from the site) said the project and ongoing construction have damaged sidewalks and homes and emphasised quality-of-life concerns, noise and long-duration construction impacts.
- Parisa Hamzetash (Placido Mar condominium resident) focused on the loss of waterfront views and requested that tax benefits or revenues be reinvested in the immediate neighborhood; she also asked for clarity on the \"particular circumstances\" that justify waivers.
- Linda Gross (longtime homeowner) urged sensitivity to the historic neighborhood fabric, criticized the bulk of the garage framing as \"over imposing,\" and asked whether bird-safe glass would be used to limit avian strikes.

Staff recommendation and technical notes:
- Kevin DeFrank, senior planner, said staff found the rezoning and requested waivers met the applicable standards and noted the planning board voted for approval with conditions on January 26. DeFrank recommended approval.
- Traffic analysis submitted and reviewed by staff found a low peak-hour trip generation: the PM peak showed a maximum of about 12 vehicle trips, and staff concluded the development would not create a significant impact on the transportation network given the coastal residential exception area and the North Flagler study.

Private mitigation and neighborhood commitments:
- Commission President Ward confirmed with counsel that the applicant provided a private letter agreeing to escrow $250,000 toward design and infrastructure improvements on Spruce Street; the applicant acknowledged that amount and said funds would be used toward those efforts and that remaining funds (if any) would be donated to the city to offset costs.

Decision: The commission approved Ordinance 51 25-25 rezoning the parcel to Residential Plan Development (RPD) and the associated resolution establishing development regulations and waivers. The vote was unanimous.

Next steps: staff will process RPD development regulations and building permits; the applicant and city will continue coordination with the Northwood Harbor Neighborhood Association on construction logistics and community improvements.","The City Commission approved the Apogee residential plan development (RPD) rezoning for 4906 North Flagler Drive after the applicant reduced unit count and overall height; neighbors raised concerns about construction impacts, views, and historic preservation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126188,"City approves Broadway Mixed Use District rewrite to encourage denser, walkable redevelopment",1550,1642000,3192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f&start=1642&end=3192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f/thumbnail_1642000.jpg","/articles/6126188/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/City-approves-Broadway-Mixed-Use-District-rewrite-to-encourage-denser-walkable-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126188-8674040ac02c1366e2904ea9bee66fa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1774669742&Signature=D1CfdGT-khqv77jR~rsjGra5YcVsuBSpf6yuhz1J4PGPJ86VmEjxbxKuOgMTw0eyyo8clVWjmLBNerf2uDU-YgdC8AlscAGr5AGiqDTuEyEdXOwvDZG923n7yxAYWuNrAy5yDqB4kQ8s67H5rO0LN1Gy5QWdso1c-3YCpuIdNUAxCvV7C8jELqjDMAjMtZzJktxL1SEs4gPxoJUnkANUX1OuI-0MMjH5pSdEX44ah7df2h1A7CLKwYgtji0YAGuXWX2nAHfXXWTxCV2aG45ath0mD2MS30FW5OzzwKmBKMgym0JTG7lrfo0~7QiiSeI~53I6RYqhdV7W7Ig5I46Pdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach City Commission on March 17 voted unanimously to approve city-initiated zoning changes designed to promote redevelopment along the Broadway corridor.

Anna Maria Abont, assistant director of Development Services, summarized the two related ordinances: a rezoning that consolidates Broadway Mixed Use District building types and a text amendment to the zoning and land development regulations that establishes new development standards for the Broadway Mixed Use District. Abont framed the changes as part of a strategy to create an \"urban pedestrian friendly corridor with mixed uses and workforce housing.\"

Why it matters: the two ordinances revise local zoning to encourage higher-density, mixed-use development along Broadway while retaining standards intended to protect adjoining neighborhoods and the public realm.

Key details:
- The rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 51 21-24) consolidates Broadway Mixed Use District Building Type 1 and Building Type 2 into a single Broadway Mixed Use District. The ordinance covers roughly 43.9 acres along Broadway, as recited in the staff packet.
- The text amendment (Ordinance 51 22-24) revises Chapter 94 (zoning and land development regulations) to add BMOD definitions and to restate development standards for the Broadway Mixed Use District; the package amends sections 94-4, 94-209, 94-219, 94-220 and deletes section 94-221.
- As part of the second-reading changes staff described a negotiated adjustment after a private developer (GL Homes) approached the city: GL Homes had proposed single-family houses close to Broadway; staff and GL Homes agreed to substitute townhouse product facing Broadway and to limit single-family placement so none would be built within 75 feet of the Broadway frontage.
- Staff also raised a narrow maximum-height adjustment discussed with GL Homes: the base zoning maximum height was increased from 40 feet to 45 feet to accommodate three-story townhome and mixed-use products in certain locations. Abont said the change is intended to allow flexibility without undermining corridor goals.
- Staff added language to recognize creation of new alleys, clarified a decorative architectural elements provision, and made other code housekeeping updates.

Public comment: Michael Zaff, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, offered the chamber's support and said the changes would spur economic development in the North End.

The commission approved both Ordinance 51 21-24 (rezoning) and Ordinance 51 22-24 (text amendment) on second reading by unanimous vote. Staff said notices were mailed and the changes meet the code standards required under section 94-32.

Next steps: the ordinances take effect per standard code timelines; staff will monitor implementation and evaluate the Broadway Mixed Use District's performance alongside the city's ongoing update of the housing master plan.","The commission unanimously approved two city-initiated ordinances to consolidate Broadway Mixed Use building types and add new development standards, including a higher maximum height in limited locations and new alley language; staff and GL Homes worked to preserve Broadway frontage intensity.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6126194,"Commission adopts 2024 affordable housing incentives report, forwards amended LHAP to state",1344,293000,1637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f&start=293&end=1637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2670214-9d2a2370be2d26374a5efa44fa1a086f/thumbnail_293000.jpg","/articles/6126194/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Commission-adopts-2024-affordable-housing-incentives-report-forwards-amended-LHAP-to-state","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126194-90ec37f160c1b5f74c82d13454bf6732/orig.mp4?Expires=1774669742&Signature=LJ~gt8pA5P1J7vYsOnh8ZuitB3t9IfQLmYBDkYdNaGYy9B5SmViX4KT-f~Nxtse19z0fNrpdT4907C6Ic1alawN3pNo055hU4mxNrf7yui2-YH0nU0DBSOz1fcZAhL7SgwILU6zth~NgNZ-MdUDjp-SQ5MNV4FK~vgga~7Cn0uNoxIWRSgwjXCqlFHrJzXADbrM~ERkfFSftG7b7hIqdmoxbAHCpdB0S7WXYcJNb8GaOD9gSwnEWiZ3g8x-muTyyLqYwcWF1N0M18PlBKvr9YiLLvAUFNWj3WOuAK6jWdlP53XOqPvRhCzDNFw~F3g9Vf14vSO635qJZlrGnZQx3CA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach City Commission on March 17 adopted the 2024 Affordable Housing Incentives Report and approved amending the city's Local Housing Assistance Plan so the changes can be transmitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

The report, presented by Kimberly Spence, assistant director of housing and community development, summarizes the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's review of state-required incentives and new local recommendations. \"The item before you is the 2024 affordable housing incentive report,\" Spence told the commission before walking through the committee's findings.

Why it matters: the advisory committee's incentives are tied to eligibility for SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) funding and guide local steps to expand affordable and workforce housing. The committee recommended maintaining existing incentives such as expedited permitting and fee waivers, and adding a \"one-stop\" developer resource to streamline contacts and financial referrals.

Key points from the presentation and discussion:
- The AHAC (Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) considered the 11 incentives the state requires jurisdictions to review; the local committee added a 12th that would create a consolidated developer resource and referral guide. Spence said the committee finalized and approved all recommendations in late 2024 and staff recommended adoption \"as is.\"
- The local housing assistance plan (LHAP) covers funding years 2024 through 2027 and will be amended to incorporate the AHAC recommendations before submission to the state. Spence noted the city typically receives SHIP funds each state fiscal year and showed a four-year average of roughly $1,100,000 in allocations.
- Required and continuing incentives identified in the report include expedited permitting and an ongoing process to review local policies that might increase housing costs. The report also recommended continuing existing fee waivers or reductions (expedited permitting fees, engineering administration fees, water/wastewater capacity fees) and exploring permanent sources of funding for the city's housing trust fund.
- Priority tasks for the coming year include developing the one-stop affordable workforce housing resource, exploring accessory dwelling unit (ADU) opportunities, and identifying permanent infrastructure and capacity funding.

Commission reaction was supportive. Commissioner Shalonda Warren praised staff and committee members for their work and urged colleagues to \"take this into strong consideration.\" Commissioner Lambert called the one-stop shop idea \"great\" and asked staff to pursue community feedback and additional research on ADU siting and short-term rental restrictions. Spence said staff and Development Services will continue to track state legislation on ADUs and other housing changes.

The commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 35-25 accepting the report, amending the LHAP, and authorizing implementation of the recommendations. Staff said the amended LHAP and adopted incentives will be submitted to the state by the end of March and the AHAC will continue meeting through the year to monitor implementation.

The action adds the AHAC recommendations to the city's three-year housing plan and preserves SHIP funding eligibility while directing staff and the committee to pursue selected priorities and additional community engagement.","The West Palm Beach City Commission unanimously adopted the 2024 Affordable Housing Incentives Report and authorized amending the city's Local Housing Assistance Plan for submission to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; staff recommended continuing 11 state-required incentives and adding a one-stop developer resource.","actionData","errors"]

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