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County begins plan amendment process for Liberty Airport Center after applicant cites Rivian interest; commissioner raises EV fire-safety concerns
Summary
The board initiated a privately proposed comprehensive-plan text amendment to add an economic development center designation for the 68‑acre Liberty Airport Center to allow vehicle repair/maintenance uses; the agent said the step is initiation only, and Commissioner Flores raised safety concerns about electric vehicle battery fires.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted to initiate a privately proposed comprehensive-plan text amendment for the Liberty Airport Center that would add an economic development center (EDC) designation to language covering the site.
Jordan Sperling, agent for the applicant, told the board the request is limited to initiation of a comprehensive-plan text amendment and does not include site plan, operational, or final approvals. Sperling described the 68-acre Liberty Airport Center (Southern Boulevard at North Jog Road) as an existing developed…
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