West Palm Beach Planning Board approves City Place development plan amendment

The Planning Board of West Palm Beach convened on April 15, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including a significant amendment to the City Place commercial plan development and a series of code revision cases.

The meeting commenced with a motion to recommend approval of Planning Board Case 950YYYYY, presented by Roger Ramdeen of Schutzen Bowen on behalf of City Place Retail LLC. This request sought to amend the Rosemary Square core development regulations to expand the boundary of the Rosemary Square core to include the B Block Hibiscus Garage. The proposed amendment aims to create a new Hibiscus Garage sub-area and reestablish the City Place name in place of Rosemary Square. The motion was supported by evidence presented during the hearing, including the application and staff report. Following a brief discussion, the motion received unanimous approval from the board.

Following this, the board addressed three code revision cases, beginning with Case Number 2506, which was initiated by the city. The Development Services Director provided historical context for the request, clarifying that it was a city-driven initiative rather than one from the private sector. Senior Planner Kevin DeFrank was then invited to elaborate on the specific land development regulations associated with this case.

The meeting highlighted the board's commitment to advancing local development initiatives while ensuring compliance with zoning and land development regulations. Further discussions on the remaining code revision cases are expected in subsequent meetings, as the board continues to refine and enhance the city's planning framework.