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Commission adopts Keiser University master-plan amendment, lowers campus parking rate
Summary
The commission approved a major amendment to the Keiser University CSPD at 2600 North Military Trail to add classroom and dormitory uses and to set a parking requirement of 0.7 spaces per full‑time on‑campus student (includes a 25% buffer), with a requirement to submit an updated parking study if full‑time enrollment reaches 1,400.
The West Palm Beach City Commission approved a major plan‑development amendment on Feb. 2 to modify the Keiser University Community Service Plan Development (CSPD) at 2600 North Military Trail, adding classroom and dormitory uses and adopting a revised campus parking rate.
Heather Allen, counsel for the applicant, said the property includes multiple parcels and that the amendment adds classroom use to Building Area #16 and dormitory use to Building Area #12. Allen said the campus's code‑required parking exceeded observed demand: under current regulations the campus would require more than 1,000 spaces while the highest observed demand was 670.
Based on traffic counts, Institute of Transportation Engineers guidance and a 25% buffer, the applicant proposed a parking rate of 0.7 spaces per full‑time on‑campus student. The amendment includes a 10% mitigation allowance for future increases and requires an updated parking demand study when full‑time on‑campus enrollment reaches 1,400 to confirm whether the rate remains appropriate. Staff and the planning board recommended approval and Commissioner Warren moved to adopt Resolution 11‑26; the commission approved it unanimously.
The amendment formalizes allowable uses on the campus and updates the development regulations to reflect an evidence‑based parking approach agreed by applicant and staff.
