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County approves adding 3,000 bonus-density units to Westgate CRA amid traffic concerns
Summary
After extended debate about traffic mitigation and phasing, the Palm Beach County Board approved a text amendment adding 3,000 bonus-density units to the Westgate CRA pool, 4–3, with supporters citing transit proximity and opponents warning of failing roadways.
Palm Beach County commissioners on Tuesday approved a county-initiated text amendment to add 3,000 additional units to the Westgate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) density-bonus pool, a change that lets developers seek higher density through zoning rather than a comprehensive-plan amendment.
The vote carried 4–3 after several hours of presentation, public comment and questioning about traffic impacts, phasing and developer commitments. Commissioner Flores, who moved to restore the original 3,000‑unit request, joined Commissioners Marino, Powell and Weiss in voting yes; Commissioners Sachs, Vice Mayor Woodward and Mayor Baxter voted no.
Why it mattered: Supporters said the bonus units are an incentive to attract redevelopment to an underused area near downtown West Palm Beach and major transit…
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