Palm Beach public meetings in 2024

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission meets to review and decide on 20+ residential projects, including new single-family homes, renovations, and accessory structures. Several items are remanded from prior meetings for reconsideration, and some applicants have requested deferrals to the January 29, 2025 meeting.

• ARC-24-0032: 272 Via Marila — new vehicular gate with driveway variance (remanded)
• ARC-24-0068: 2291 Ibis Isle Rd — landscape/hardscape modifications, pergola, and terrace (remanded)
• ARC-24-0071: 224 Via Marila — new two-story single-family residence with pool
• ARC-24-0023: 515 N Lake Way — new one-story home, special exception, and variance (remanded)
• ARC-24-0103: 1247 S Ocean Blvd — pickleball court addition with wall height variance

The Architectural Review Commission approved a modification to a previously approved estate at 1247 S Ocean Blvd, adding a pickleball court and front yard site wall changes requiring a variance, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The commission also approved several other residential projects, including new homes at 2308 Ibis Isle Rd and 203 S Lake Trail, and deferred others for further study. All decisions were made at the December 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved 1247 S Ocean Blvd estate modifications with pickleball court and wall variance (7-0)
• Approved new two-story residence at 2308 Ibis Isle Rd (7-0)
• Approved 203 S Lake Trail residence with pool house and Padel court, conditions to restudy stone and add sign (7-0)
• Approved vehicular gate option four at 272 Via Marila with deed restriction (6-1)
• Approved vehicular gate at 2291 Ibis Isle Rd with reduced driveway opening to 12 feet and limestone caps (6-1)
• Deferred 224 Via Marila residence to February 26, 2025 for study (7-0)
• Approved 117 Dolphin Rd residence with coral stone hardscape condition (6-1)
• Approved 515 North Lake Way residence with special exception and variance (5-2)

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on nine alleged code violations, including construction noise, untrimmed coconut trees, unpermitted alarms, and sidewalk obstruction. The board will also approve minutes, administer oaths, and review code statistics and financial reports.

• Case CE 24-2395: Pro Roofing Services LLC at 528 Island Drive for construction noise violation
• Case CE 24-2281: Mauro Brothers LLC at 212 Worth Ave. for construction noise violation
• Case CE 24-2152: 243 Seaspray LLC at 243 Seaspray Ave. for untrimmed coconut trees and unclean premises
• Case CE 24-2065: Trinity Collection at 27 Via Mizner for unpermitted alarm and false alarm penalties
• Case CE 24-2294: Yellow House Builders LLC at 141 Atlantic Ave. for sidewalk obstruction

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a request to the Florida DEP and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to install a seaweed barrier at 1480 North Lake Way, submitted by Southpaw Trust. The agenda includes public comment and property owner notification, but no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of seaweed barrier installation request at 1480 North Lake Way
• Request to Florida DEP and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Notification to property owners regarding the request
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including major demolition and expansion projects at the Society of the Four Arts and Palm Beach Synagogue, as well as a residential renovation at 225 S County Rd. Two items (Four Arts and 854 South County Road) have been deferred to the January 22, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes designation hearings for three properties and administrative updates.

• COA-24-0018: Four Arts Plaza demolition >50%, new additions, pavilion, signage, parking variance (deferred to Jan 22, 2025)
• COA-24-0022: Palm Beach Synagogue demolition >50%, additions, parking lot, 9 variances
• COA-24-0021: 225 S County Rd roof/window/door replacement, pool, trellises, variances
• LPCS-24-0119: 745 Hi Mount Rd generator replacement and hardscape improvements
• Designation hearings: 303 Pendleton Ln (deferred), 325 S Lake Dr (Casa Del Lago), 750 S County Rd

The Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Palm Beach Synagogue at 120-132 N County Rd, including demolition exceeding 50%, new additions, and parking lot, with variances. The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations at 225 S County Rd and a generator replacement at 745 Hi Mount Rd. A designation hearing for 325 S Lake Drive was recommended to Town Council for landmark status. Several items were deferred to February 19, 2025.

• Approved COA-24-0022 for Palm Beach Synagogue expansion (7-0)
• Approved variance for Palm Beach Synagogue project (7-0)
• Approved COA-24-0021 for 225 S County Rd renovations with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for 225 S County Rd project (7-0)
• Approved COA for generator replacement at 745 Hi Mount Rd (7-0)
• Recommended 325 S Lake Drive for landmark designation (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Deferred items to February 19, 2025: 303 Pendleton Lane, 750 S County Rd, 854 S County Rd

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a development review meeting, primarily discussing construction that deviates from approved permit plans and staff leadership on code review and reform. The most consequential item is a resolution to ratify the Landmarks Preservation Commission's 5-2 vote to designate 376 S County Rd as a landmark, despite the property owner's opposition. Several development applications are on the agenda, but most are deferred to future meetings pending design review. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending medical marijuana regulations.

• Resolution 172-2024 to designate 376 S County Rd as a landmark (owner opposed; LPC voted 5-2)
• Second reading of Ordinance 034-2024 amending medical marijuana treatment center and dispensary regulations
• ZON-24-0043: Society of the Four Arts special exception, site plan review, and variance for campus improvements (deferred to Feb 12, 2025)
• ZON-24-0055: Palm Beach Synagogue special exceptions and 9 variances for additions (deferred to Jan 15, 2025)
• ZON-24-0048: Variance for beach access gate height at 102 Jungle Rd (Landmarks approved 7-0)

The Town Council approved Resolution No. 172-2024, designating the property at 376 S. County Road as a town landmark, despite opposition from the property owner, Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The council also approved a zoning-in-progress waiver for The Breakers and adopted an ordinance amending code sections related to medical marijuana. Several development review items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved landmark designation for 376 S. County Road (4-1)
• Approved zoning-in-progress waiver for The Breakers, 1 S. County Rd. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 034-2024 amending medical marijuana code sections (5-0)
• Deferred discussion on traffic mitigation strategies to January 14, 2025 (4-1)
• Granted variance ZON-24-0048 for beach access gate at 102 Jungle Rd. (4-1)
• Granted variances ZON-24-0054 for lot fill, wall, and generator heights at 310 Plantation Rd. (4-1)
• Agreed to allow staff to lead code review and reform, returning with a path forward
• Agreed to allow staff to assemble suggestions on construction deviations for a future meeting

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will discuss and vote on a landmark designation for 376 S County Rd, opposed by the property owner. Multiple development projects are deferred for further design review by the Architectural or Landmarks Commissions, including variances for residential and commercial properties.

• Landmark designation for 376 S County Rd (Resolution No. 172-2024)
• ZON-24-0010: Special exception and variance for 515 N Lake Way residence
• ZON-24-0028: Variance for 272 Via Marila driveway area reduction
• ZON-24-0043: Special exception and site plan review for Four Arts campus improvements
• ZON-24-0055: Special exceptions and variances for Palm Beach Synagogue additions

The Town Council approved Resolution No. 172-2024, designating the property at 376 S. County Road as a Town of Palm Beach landmark, despite opposition from the property owner and Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The vote was 4-1, with Council President Pro Tem Crampton dissenting. The council also approved a zoning-in-progress waiver for The Breakers, adopted an ordinance amending medical marijuana regulations, and deferred several development review items to future meetings.

• Approved Resolution No. 172-2024 designating 376 S. County Rd. as a landmark (4-1)
• Approved zoning-in-progress waiver for The Breakers at 1 S. County Rd. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 034-2024 amending medical marijuana regulations (5-0)
• Deferred discussion on traffic mitigation strategies to January 14, 2025 (4-1)
• Deferred multiple development review items to January 15, 2025, meeting
• Deferred Four Arts campus project to February 12, 2025, meeting
• Granted variance for beach access gate at 102 Jungle Rd. (4-1)
• Granted variances for property at 310 Plantation Rd. (4-1)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council agenda for December 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed. All agenda items are repetitive placeholders without actionable content.

The Town Council approved the guaranteed maximum price for Phase 8 of the town-wide undergrounding project, totaling $16,113,771 including contingency, and a related construction phase services contract. The council also discussed traffic mitigation extensively, agreeing to temporarily allow construction to start at 7:00 a.m. with quiet work, and to expand the paid parking program. Several consent agenda items were approved, including vehicle purchases and service contracts.

• Approved $16.1M Phase 8 undergrounding project (5-0)
• Approved $470,759 construction phase services contract for Phase 8 (5-0)
• Approved $769,110 purchase of 16 police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $277,525 rear loader truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $127,743 trash dump truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $145,102 sewer inspection camera purchase (5-0)
• Approved $142,144 landfill consulting contract (5-0)
• Approved $115,000 Mandel Recreation Center contract extension (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council endorsed Palm Beach County's Bonefish Islands Restoration Project and amended previously approved waivers to Town Code to allow construction work on Sundays and extend the waivers to August 1, 2025. The council also accepted a $50,000 donation from Mr. Nelson Peltz for the Fire Department. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussions on traffic mitigation.

• Endorsed Bonefish Islands Restoration Project and amended waivers to allow Sunday work, extended to August 1, 2025
• Accepted $50,000 donation from Nelson Peltz for Fire Department equipment

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a special meeting to declare the results of the town caucus and name the candidates nominated, which will result in a resolution stating that a municipal election shall not be held on March 11, 2025. The mayor will also issue a proclamation to qualified electors regarding that election. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution No. 181-2024 declaring caucus results and canceling the March 11, 2025 municipal election
• Mayor's proclamation to qualified electors regarding the March 11, 2025 town election

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 181-2024, declaring the results of the Town Caucus and confirming that no municipal election will be held on March 11, 2025. The Mayor's Proclamation named the unopposed candidates: Danielle H. Moore for Mayor, Julie Araskog for Group 1, and Edward "Ted" A. Cooney for Group 2. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 181-2024 declaring caucus results and no election (5-0)
• Adopted Mayor's Proclamation confirming no March 11, 2025 election and naming unopposed candidates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda for the December 3, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in Palm Beach, FL, contains mostly procedural items and formatting artifacts, with no substantive items clearly listed. The document appears to be a boilerplate agenda with no specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings identified.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to nominate candidates for mayor and town council seats in Groups One and Two. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions planned.

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission is meeting to review and discuss design-related applications, including potential approvals for new construction or renovations. The agenda includes public hearings and consideration of various architectural proposals. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearings on architectural applications
• Design review of proposed projects
• Discussion of architectural guidelines compliance

The Architectural Review Commission approved a 12'8" backyard sculpture at 259 Pendleton Ave. (4-3), approved several minor projects, and deferred most major residential projects to the December 20, 2024 meeting for further study. The commission also approved a solar panel project with conditions and deferred the Esplanade project for restudy.

• Approved 12'8" backyard sculpture at 259 Pendleton Ave. (4-3)
• Deferred solar panel installation at 1240 N Ocean Way to Dec. 20 for angle-of-vision study (6-1)
• Deferred new residence at 315 Chapel Hill Rd. to Dec. 20 (7-0)
• Approved guest wing and cabana at 160 Seaview Ave. with landscape texture direction (7-0)
• Deferred new residence at 117 Dolphin Rd. to Dec. 20 for entry, brick, and landscape study (7-0)
• Deferred new residence at 515 N Lake Way to Dec. 20 (7-0)
• Approved landscape/hardscape modifications at 215 Seminole Ave. (7-0)
• Approved 11 aluminum shade structures at 333 Sunset Ave. (7-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on eight alleged code violations, ranging from improper street debris and fire safety code breaches to unpermitted construction and a seawall in disrepair. The board will also approve minutes, administer oaths, and review code statistics and financial reports.

• Case CE 24-2178: 210 La Puerta, ABA Pools — alleged violation for depositing offensive matter or debris in street
• Case CE 24-2050: 151 N County Road, Greens Pharmacy Luncheonette — alleged fire safety code violation
• Case CE 24-1876: 2560 S. Ocean Blvd. — alleged failure to maintain seawall in good condition
• Case CE 24-1840: 228 Nightingale Trl. — alleged unpermitted construction
• Case CE 24-2004: 300 N. Lake Way — alleged sidewalk obstruction

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board held a public hearing on November 21, 2024, addressing seven code enforcement cases. Three cases were dismissed after property owners achieved compliance, while four cases were found in non-compliance, each with a $150 administrative fee and deadlines to comply or face fines at future hearings. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approved October 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed Case CE 24-2178 (210 La Puerta) for compliance (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance, $150 fee, comply by Jan 13, 2025 for Case CE 24-2050 (151 N County Road) (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance, $150 fee, comply by Jan 13, 2025 for Case CE 24-1876 (2560 S. Ocean Blvd) (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance, $150 fee, comply by Feb 17, 2025 for Case CE 24-1840 (228 Nightingale Trl) (unanimous)
• Dismissed Case CE 24-1798 (301 Via Linda) for compliance (unanimous)
• Dismissed Case CE 24-2004 (300 N Lake Way) for compliance (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance, $150 fee, comply by Dec 15, 2024 for Case CE 24-1982 (216 Tradewind Drive) (unanimous)

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness, including major renovations at the Society of the Four Arts and the Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue, both requiring zoning relief. The agenda also includes smaller exterior alterations, historically significant building reviews, and designation hearings. The meeting is largely procedural with public comment limited to three minutes.

• COA-24-0018: Four Arts Plaza demolition >50%, new additions, parking variance
• COA-24-0022: Palm Beach Synagogue demolition >50%, additions, 9 variances
• COA-24-0016: 102 Jungle Rd beach access gate height variance
• COA-24-0019: 345 Brazilian Ave window/door replacement and porch flooring
• HSB-24-0005: 854 South County Rd guest house and gazebo with variance

Investment Advisory Committee

The Town of Palm Beach Investment Advisory Committee is meeting to review quarterly performance reports from Florida League of Cities and Mariner, along with financial reports on the OPEB Trust, August investments, and the one-cent surtax. They will also consider the annual report from Salem Trust and propose a meeting schedule for 2025. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Quarterly performance report from Florida League of Cities (Jeff Blomeley, Jim Womack)
• Quarterly performance report from Mariner (Dave West, CFA)
• OPEB Trust financial report by Deputy Town Manager Robert Miracle
• August investment report by Controller Melissa Ladd
• Annual report from Salem Trust by Karen Russo

The Investment Advisory Committee voted unanimously to reallocate the current 20% allocation to domestic U.S. equities into the money market fund, following a recommendation from Mariner. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 17, 2024 meeting. Reports were presented on fixed income markets, the OPEB trust, the August investment report, and the surtax, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Reallocated 20% allocation to domestic U.S. equities into money market fund (4-0)

Defined Contribution Plan Committee

The Defined Contribution Plan Committee is meeting to review market and investment performance, receive fiduciary education from Mariner, and hear an update from MissionSquare. The committee will also approve minutes from August 16, 2024, and propose meeting dates for 2025. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Market and investment performance review by Mariner (Dave West)
• Fiduciary education presentation by Mariner
• MissionSquare update presentation by Howard Brezak
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: March 14, May 16, August 15, November 14
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2024

Retirement Board of Trustees

The Palm Beach Retirement Board of Trustees meets to receive routine reports on investments, legal fees, and the town’s retirement fund finances. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Palm Beach Retirement Board of Trustees met on November 15, 2024, and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the administrator's report, all unanimously. The board voted to maintain the current cash position and defer discussion of alternative fixed income investments until March, following an investment review by Dave West of Mariner. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from the custodian, administrator, attorney, and controller.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved administrator's report (7-0)
• Maintained current cash position; deferred fixed income alternatives discussion to March (7-0)

Shore Protection Board

The Shore Protection Board is meeting to discuss current shoreline conditions, receive updates on coastal projects including beach nourishment and dune restoration, and establish goals for 2025. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes. This is a working session focused on planning and oversight of beach and shoreline management.

• Update on Lake Worth Inlet maintenance dredging and sand transfer plant
• Discussion of 2025/2026 Mid-Town Beach US ACE sand placement for Hurricane Ian/Nicole recovery
• Update on 2024 Reach 7 & 8 beach nourishment and dune restoration, including meeting with Sloan's Curve representative
• Public outreach and communications for upcoming projects
• Establish Shore Protection Board goals for 2025 calendar year

The Shore Protection Board received updates on multiple coastal projects, including the Lake Worth Inlet dredging, Mid-Town Seawall replacement, and Phipps Nourishment Project. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the meeting.

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold first readings on two ordinances: one amending the Town's Comprehensive Plan based on its recent Evaluation and Appraisal, and another amending zoning code to redefine marijuana and remove medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries as special exception uses in the C-TS district. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 015-2024 amending the Comprehensive Plan's Data & Analysis and Goals, Objectives, and Policies
• First reading of Ordinance No. 034-2024 amending Chapter 134 zoning code to add a definition of 'Marijuana' and repeal Section 134-2114 on development standards
• Removal of medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries as special exception uses in the C-TS Town Serving Commercial District
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, with options for virtual, written, or in-person participation

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will hold a development review meeting covering several major items, including a proposed expansion of the Society of the Four Arts campus, a synagogue project, and multiple variance requests. The council will also consider extending a zoning moratorium on restaurants and bars, and vote on ordinances related to floodplain management, the comprehensive plan, and medical marijuana regulations.

• Society of the Four Arts: special exception, site plan review, and variance for demolition and new construction at 100-103 Four Arts Plaza
• Palm Beach Synagogue: three special exceptions and nine variances for additions at 120-132 N County Rd
• Resolution to extend Zoning in Progress for restaurants, bars, night clubs, and lounges to April 8, 2025
• Ordinance 034-2024: first reading to amend medical marijuana regulations
• Appeals of Architectural Review Commission decisions for 2291 Ibis Isle and 272 Via Marila

The Town Council extended the Zoning In Progress (ZIP) restricting restaurants, bars, nightclubs, lounges, and private clubs to May 8, 2025, and expanded it to all zoning districts and all private clubs. The council also approved two tax exemptions for properties at Phipps Plaza, remanded two gate appeals back to the Architectural Commission, and granted several variances and building permit extensions. Several items were deferred to future meetings.

• Extended Zoning In Progress to May 8, 2025, expanded to all districts and private clubs (4-1)
• Approved tax exemption for 236 Phipps Plaza (3-2)
• Approved tax exemption for 238 Phipps Plaza (5-0)
• Remanded 2291 Ibis Isle gate appeal to Architectural Commission (5-0)
• Remanded 272 Via Marila gate appeal with deed restriction consideration (3-2)
• Granted variance for 740 Hi Mount Road (4-1)
• Granted variance for 333 Sunset Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Deferred Four Arts project to December 11, 2024 (5-0)

Town Council

The Local Planning Agency will hold first readings for two proposed ordinances. These include updates to the Town's Comprehensive Plan and amendments to zoning code sections regarding medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 015-2024 to amend the Town's Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of Ordinance No. 034-2024 to amend zoning code regarding marijuana and related treatment centers

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple procurement awards, including a $1.34 million dune restoration contract, and hold discussions on a new filming ordinance and the Paramount FLUEDRA mediation. They will also review the town-wide undergrounding project and consider appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and Shore Protection Board.

• Resolution 142-2024: Award ITB No. 2024-37 for dune restoration (truck haul) to Sea And Shoreline LLC for $1,342,500 with a $300,000 contingency
• Resolution 144-2024: Award ITB No. 2024-35 for police uniforms to Blue Line Innovations, $60,000 annually, $300,000 over five years
• Resolution 148-2024: Purchase order to Flagler Technologies for server equipment, $580,102.65, with a $600,000 project budget
• Ordinance 036-2024: Discussion on amending Chapter 22 to replace commercial motion picture making regulations with new filming operations rules
• Resolution 146-2024: Adopt revised Planning, Zoning & Building fees, including a new Planning Verification Letter fee

The Town Council unanimously approved an emergency measure to adjust landscapers' and Public Works project hours to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to mitigate extreme traffic. The Town Manager was given discretion to implement and terminate the hours, with the issue to be revisited in December. The council also approved several contracts, including a $1.34 million dune restoration project and a $353,270 construction administration contract for the Phipps Ocean Park nourishment project.

• Approved emergency landscaping hours 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved $1,342,500 dune restoration contract to Sea And Shoreline LLC (5-0)
• Approved $353,270 construction administration contract for Phipps Nourishment (5-0)
• Approved Phipps Ocean Park Capital Grant and Operating Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $79,430 marina compactor relocation design services (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Lake Worth Beach for Reach 8 (5-0)
• Deferred first reading of filming operations ordinance to Nov. 13 (5-0)
• Authorized Council President Lindsay to represent town at Paramount mediation (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular business meeting with discussions on a code review update, zoning in progress, private clubs, and the Palm Beach Acre within the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment periods. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Code Review Update discussion
• Discussion regarding Zoning In Progress
• Discussion regarding Private Clubs
• Palm Beach Acre within the Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Approval of minutes from September 3 and October 1, 2024 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council extend and expand the Zoning in Progress Resolution to cover all zoning districts and include not-for-profit and proprietary clubs. The commission also voted 6-1 to recommend removing the 'Palm Beach Acre' from the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting included extensive discussion on the ongoing code review, with commissioners expressing concerns about the new draft's lack of detail and requesting a strikethrough version.

• Approved minutes of Sept 3 and Oct 1, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Recommended extending and expanding Zoning in Progress to all districts and not-for-profit/proprietary clubs (7-0)
• Recommended removing Palm Beach Acre from Comprehensive Plan (6-1, Spaziani no)
• Adjourned at 11:31 a.m. (7-0)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss old business including field lights at Seaview Park, Fitness Center summer memberships, and proposed FY2025 fees, as well as new business proposing 2025 meeting dates. The agenda is largely routine, with no final decisions listed.

• Field lights at Seaview Park
• Fitness Center summer memberships
• FY2025 Proposed Fees
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: Jan 24, Apr 17, Oct 23

The Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Commission met on October 24, 2024, and approved the 2025 meeting dates (January 24, April 17, October 23) unanimously. The commission also approved the agenda and the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of staff updates and commissioner comments.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review 13 projects at this meeting, including extensions of time for previously approved renovations, new single-family residences, and exterior modifications. The agenda includes both old and new business, with some items deferred to the November 22 meeting. No major decisions are scheduled; the focus is on project reviews and public input.

• Extension of time for 100 Worth Ave exterior renovation (EXTPLAN-24-0008)
• Extension of time for 292 Orange Grove Rd new two-story residence (EXTPLAN-24-0010)
• New two-story residence at 1285 N Ocean Blvd (ARC-24-0040)
• Renovation of entry structure at 740 Hi Mount Rd (ARC-24-0082)
• New dormer windows and attic conversion at 239 Tangier Ave (ARC-24-0083)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on three alleged code violations, each with a proposed $150 administrative fee and a compliance deadline of November 18, 2024. The board will also consider requests to reduce fines on three other cases, with original amounts ranging from $9,650 to $12,000. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and staff oath.

• Case CE 24-1694: 137 El Vedado Road, building permit and noise violations, $150 fee proposed
• Case CE 24-1455: 174 Via Del Largo, building permit violation, $150 fee proposed
• Case CE 24-1551: 150 Australian Ave., exterior maintenance violation, $150 fee proposed
• Fine reduction hearing: 437 Chilean Ave., original fine $9,650
• Fine reduction hearing: 2860 S Ocean Blvd., original fine $10,500; 242 S County Road, original fine $12,000

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board approved minutes, heard three new cases, and ruled on three fine reductions. It found non-compliance at 137 El Vedado Road, dismissed two cases for compliance, and granted fine reductions, including a 4-3 vote to waive a $9,650 fine for a whitefly violation at 437 Chilean Ave. All actions were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved September 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance at 137 El Vedado Road, assessed $150 fee, compliance by Jan 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Dismissed case at 174 Via Del Lago for compliance (unanimous)
• Dismissed case at 150 Australian Ave. for compliance (unanimous)
• Waived $9,650 fine at 437 Chilean Ave., $150 fee due in 30 days (4-3)
• Granted $2,000 fine reduction at 2860 S Ocean Blvd., original $10,500 (unanimous)
• Granted $8,500 fine reduction at 242 S. County Road, original $12,000 (4-3)

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review a site plan for landscape and gravel path improvements to the Royal Poinciana Way medians, a historic vista, as required by the Town Council. It will also consider a new application for landscape and hardscape modifications at 10 Tarpon Isle, a property with a historically significant structure. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and administrative updates, with no certificates of appropriateness on the agenda.

• Site plan review for Royal Poinciana Way medians (LPCS-24-0075) - landscape and gravel path improvements
• New business: HSB-24-0008 at 10 Tarpon Isle - landscape and hardscape modifications to property with historically significant structure
• Deferred item: HSB-24-0005 at 854 South County Road - guest house, gazebo, driveway, hardscape/landscape changes, variance for additional guest house (deferred to Nov. 20)
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
• Administrative review monthly update and overview of past projects

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the site plan for landscape and gravel path improvements to the Royal Poinciana Way medians, with a condition to add a connection between the east and west medians. The vote was 6-1, with Ms. Herzig-Desnick dissenting. The commission also deferred a project at 10 Tarpon Isle to November 20, 2024, for further study of fencing and tennis court materials.

• Approved LPCS-24-0075 Royal Poinciana Way medians site plan with condition to add east-west median connection (6-1)
• Deferred HSB-24-0008 10 Tarpon Isle landscape/hardscape modifications to November 20, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Deferred HSB-24-0005 854 South County Road to November 20, 2024 (noted in agenda approval)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a development review meeting to discuss and decide on various planning, zoning, and building items. Key topics include updates on HB 423's impact on the Landmark Program, the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan, and a discussion on food and beverage establishment seat counts. The council will also hear appeals and review several variance and special exception applications for residential properties, as well as consider waivers and ordinances.

• Appeal of Landmarks Preservation Commission denial of COA-24-0013 at 70 Middle Road
• Variance requests at 272 Via Marila, 410 Seabreeze Ave, 242 Park Ave, 854 South County Rd, 515 North Lake Way, 203 S Lake Trl, 353 El Brillo Way, 222 Seaspray Ave, 860 S Ocean Blvd
• Special exception modification for Acqua Express Cafe at 2875 S Ocean Blvd to add take-away service
• Waiver requests for working hours and building permit extensions at multiple addresses
• Second reading of Ordinance 030-2024 amending floodplain management regulations

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several large contracts, most notably a $16,485,000 beach nourishment project at Phipps Ocean Park. They will also discuss the town-wide undergrounding project, accept a donation for fountain renovations, and consider ordinances on employee benefits and the budget.

• Resolution 134-2024: Award $16,485,000 to Great Lake Dredge & Dock for Phipps Ocean Park Beach Nourishment, with $1,648,500 contingency and $18,133,500 project budget
• Resolution 110-2024: Award traffic engineering consultant contract to Kimley-Horn and The Corradino Group for five years
• Resolution 135-2024: Award $198,074.51 to Kimley-Horn for Cocoanut Row Watermain Replacement Construction and Bid Phase Services
• Resolution 140-2024: Award $201,457.25 to Axon Enterprises for police body cameras and related equipment, with five-year total of $1,061,818.16
• Discussion on Town-wide Undergrounding Project, including landscaping recommendations for Mid-Town equipment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on October 1, 2024, to discuss proposed changes to zoning regulations for marijuana centers and dispensaries, as well as review existing private club uses. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda, but no formal decisions are listed for this session.

• Discussion on ordinance to amend Chapter 134 Zoning, Supplemental Regulations, Division 17 for Marijuana Centers & Dispensaries
• Review of zoning in progress (ZIP) related to Resolution No. 069-2024
• Comments from Planning and Zoning Commissioners and Building Director
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion-heavy meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They received updates on the zoning code review and the Zoning in Progress (ZIP) related to restaurants, bars, and private clubs, including a traffic and parking study by the Corradino Group. The commission also discussed potential strategies for managing traffic and parking, such as staggered trade arrival times and redefining town-serving requirements, but took no final action.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024, as amended (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:07 p.m. (7-0)

Architectural Commission

The Architectural Commission will review a mix of new and old business, including time extensions, major and minor projects, and several combination projects requiring Town Council zoning review. Notable items include a new two-story residence at 222 Seaspray Ave with a setback variance, a new guest wing at 160 Seaview Ave (deferred), and multiple new homes and landscape modifications. The agenda is largely project-specific, with no general policy items.

• ARC-24-0061: 222 Seaspray Ave — second-floor addition, new pergola, setback variance (combo with Town Council)
• ARC-23-155: 160 Seaview Ave — new two-story guest wing and cabana (deferred to Nov 22)
• ARC-24-0071: 224 Via Marila — new two-story single-family residence with pool
• ARC-24-0074: 117 Dolphin Rd — new two-story single-family residence with pool
• ARC-24-0073: 353 El Brillo Way — closet addition with variances for setback and lot coverage (combo)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special budget workshop to hold a public hearing on the final millage rate and adopt the FY25 budget. They will consider two resolutions: one setting the final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes, and another adopting the final budget and appropriating funds for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. The meeting includes public comment periods and a roll call of council members.

• Public hearing on final millage rate and FY25 budget
• Resolution No. 127-2024: adopting final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes for FY25
• Resolution No. 128-2024: adopting final budget and appropriating funds for FY25
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on seven code violation cases, including sidewalk obstructions, construction noise, and building permit issues. The board will also consider a fine for a property at 304 S. County Road and a fine reduction request for a property at 232 Cherry Lane. The agenda is otherwise routine, with minutes approval and staff reports.

• Case CE 24-1855: sidewalk obstruction at 200 Bradley Pl. (Southern Post Tension LLC)
• Case CE 24-1815: construction noise violation at 285 Sunrise Ave. (Usher & Associates)
• Case CE 24-1662: sidewalk obstruction at 264 List Rd (Eric Ocando General Services)
• Case CE 24-1543: unpermitted work at 241 El Dorado Lane (Cristina & Desmond Keogh)
• Fine hearing CE 22-1046: hazardous sidewalk at 304 S. County Road (Thomas Campaniello)

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a one-story addition, pool, and landscape changes at 860 S Ocean Blvd, which also requires variances and Town Council review. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and staff updates, and one deferred item for 854 South County Road. No other project reviews are scheduled.

• COA-24-0014: one-story additions, new pool, hardscape/landscape at 860 S Ocean Blvd (John J. Cafaro Family Trust)
• HSB-24-0005: guest house, gazebo, driveway at 854 South County Road (deferred to Oct 16)
• Administrative Review Monthly Update
• HB 423 Update

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for one-story additions, a new pool, and landscape modifications at 860 S Ocean Blvd, with variances for height. The project also received a unanimous finding that the variances would not negatively impact the landmarked property. A guest house project at 854 South County Road was deferred to the October 16 meeting.

• Approved COA-24-0014 for 860 S Ocean Blvd additions and variances (6-1)
• Approved variance implementation finding for 860 S Ocean Blvd (7-0)
• Deferred HSB-24-0005 for 854 South County Road to October 16, 2024
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council holds a budget workshop to discuss and adopt the tentative operating budget, debt service budget, and millage rate for fiscal year 2025. Residents can provide input during a public hearing on the proposed millage rate and assessments. A second public hearing to finalize the millage rate and budgets is scheduled for September 19, 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed FY25 millage rate and operating budget
• Resolution 110-2024: Adoption of proposed millage rate for FY25 operating fund
• Resolution 101-2024: Maintenance assessments for Peruvian Avenue Improvement Project
• Resolution 102-2024: Worth Avenue Improvement Project assessments and maintenance
• Resolution 108-2024: Solid waste service assessments and rates

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council's September 11, 2024, Development Review meeting is primarily a hearing for a large slate of property-specific variance, special exception, and site plan requests. Several projects are deferred to future meetings pending review by the Architectural or Landmarks Preservation Commission, and one project was denied by the Architectural Commission and will not move forward. The Council will also receive an update on the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan and hold readings on three ordinances, including a rezoning and a floodplain management update.

• ZON-24-0006: Four variances for lot coverage, setbacks, and landscape open space at 1741 S Ocean Blvd.
• ZON-24-0015: Project at 410 Seabreeze Ave denied by Architectural Commission (7-0); will not go to Council.
• ZON-24-0036: Site plan review for landscape and gravel path improvements to medians on Royal Poinciana Way (time certain 10 a.m.).
• Ordinance 020-2024 (2nd reading): Changes Future Land Use designations for certain parcels to 'Private Group Use'.
• Ordinance 030-2024 (1st reading): Amends Chapter 50 for floodplain management, updating Flood Insurance Rate Map dates.

Town Council

The Town Council approved a site plan for landscape and gravel path improvements to the Royal Poinciana Way medians, with the $550,000 project fully funded by the Garden Club of Palm Beach and subject to Landmarks Preservation Commission review. The council also approved several variances and ordinances, including a police and fire life insurance agreement and two zoning map changes, while deferring multiple other items to future meetings.

• Approved Site Plan ZON-24-0036 for Royal Poinciana Way medians (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 125-2024 for Police and Fire Foundation life insurance agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 020-2024 changing land use designations to Private Group Use (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 021-2024 rezoning parcels to Cultural Institution district (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 030-2024 on floodplain management (5-0)
• Granted variance ZON-24-0006 at 1741 S Ocean Blvd (4-1)
• Denied working hours waiver at 222 Worth Ave for Louis Vuitton (5-0)
• Deferred appeal of COA-24-0013 at 70 Middle Road to October 9 (4-1)

Town Council

The Town Council held a budget workshop and unanimously approved a tentative FY25 operating millage rate of 2.6110 mills, a 10.6% increase over the rolled-back rate. They also approved the tentative FY25 budgets and several non-ad valorem assessment resolutions for projects like underground utilities and solid waste. A final public hearing to adopt the millage and budgets is set for September 19, 2024.

• Approved Resolution 100-2024 setting tentative FY25 millage at 2.6110 mills (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 115-2024 adopting tentative FY25 budgets (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 101-2024 for Peruvian Avenue maintenance assessment of $29,630 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 102-2024 for Worth Avenue assessments totaling $1,136,246 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 103-2024 for Nightingale-La Puerta underground assessment of $55,993.44 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 104-2024 for Lake Towers underground assessment of $14,137.80 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 105-2024 for Via Fontana underground assessment of $16,312.90 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 106-2024 for townwide underground utility assessment of $4,059,068.47 (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review applications and appoint two regular and two alternate members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, filling vacancies created by expiring terms. The agenda includes presentations by applicants and a vote on appointments.

• Appointments to fill vacancies for Gail Coniglio, Richard Kleid, Nicki McDonald, and Dragana Connaughton
• Applicants include Gail Coniglio (reappointment), William Gilbane (promotion), and six new applicants
• Richard Kleid is termed out and not eligible for reappointment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to review procedural items, receive updates from commissioners and the building director, and discuss ongoing zoning and parking/traffic management matters. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission is meeting to review and approve various residential and commercial projects, including new single-family homes, additions, and modifications. Several projects require variances or special exceptions and will also go to the Town Council for zoning approval. The agenda includes a presentation on meeting procedures and a consent item for exterior alterations.

• New two-story residence at 2273 Ibis Isle Rd with pool
• New residence with pool house and padel court at 203 S Lake Trl
• Padel courts at Breakers Tennis Center, 2 S County Rd
• Second-floor addition at 1520 N Ocean Way
• Exterior alterations at 255 Plantation Rd (consent)

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review several Certificates of Appropriateness and Historically Significant Building applications, including second-story additions, a demolition/reconstruction, and a guest house. The board will also hear public comments and approve minutes from the July 17 meeting.

• COA-24-0002: 195 Via Del Mar — second-story addition, gates, hardscape; variances for driveway, height, gate height
• COA-24-0009: 125 Via Del Lago — office accessory structure
• COA-24-0010: 228 Seaspray Ave — second-story addition, covered terrace, window replacement; variances for setback and CCR
• COA-24-0012: 238 Phipps Plaza — new awning; variances for side and rear yard setbacks
• COA-24-0013: 70 Middle Rd — demolition and reconstruction of exterior walls

The Landmarks Preservation Commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and reconstruction at 70 Middle Rd., citing failure to meet Chapter 54 criteria. The commission also approved several other projects, including a second-story addition at 195 Via Del Mar with a gate height reduction condition, and deferred a guesthouse project at 854 South County Road to October. One application at 125 Via Del Lago was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Denied COA-24-0013 for 70 Middle Rd. (4-3)
• Approved COA-24-0002 for 195 Via Del Mar with gate height reduced by 6 inches (7-0)
• Approved COA-24-0010 for 228 Seaspray Ave. (7-0)
• Approved COA-24-0012 for 238 Phipps Plaza (7-0)
• Approved HSB-24-0002 for 211 Park Ave. with conditions (7-0)
• Deferred HSB-24-0005 for 854 South County Rd. to Oct. 16, 2024 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: COA-24-0009 for 125 Via Del Lago (no motion)

Retirement Board of Trustees

The Palm Beach Retirement Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, update a trust signature card and phone approval process, review quarterly financials and disbursements, and hear an investment review. They will also consider approving an engagement letter with GRS for updating the online benefit calculator, along with reports from the administrator and attorney.

• Update to existing Salem Trust signature card and new phone approval process
• Quarterly Financial Report and Disbursements
• Investment Review by Dave West, CFA, Mariner
• Approval of Engagement Letter with GRS for Update to Online Benefit Calculator
• Member Account Credited Interest

The Palm Beach Retirement Board of Trustees approved a quarterly financial report showing net assets of $287.4 million, a 4.09% interest credit to member accounts, and a restructuring of investments including selling $3 million of VOO and moving funds to a Vanguard mid-cap index fund. They also approved engaging CAPIS Institutional as a transition manager and an engagement letter with GRS for an online benefit calculator update. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2024 meeting (9-0)
• Rejected voice-only authorization for Salem Trust transactions (9-0)
• Approved quarterly financial report (9-0)
• Approved 4.09% interest rate for member accounts (9-0)
• Approved selling $3M of VOO and investing in Vanguard S&P 400 Mid Cap Index ETF (9-0)
• Approved engaging CAPIS Institutional as transition manager (9-0)
• Approved administrator report (9-0)

Defined Contribution Plan Committee

The Defined Contribution Committee approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. Members authorized Mariner to research and present alternative funds to replace the Neuberger Berman High Yield Fixed Income Fund and the MissionSquare Parnassus Core Equity Fund, both flagged for review. No formal votes were taken on fund changes; the committee also discussed plan balances, fiduciary education, and scheduling.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Mariner to bring back alternatives to Neuberger Berman and MissionSquare Parnassus funds

Code Enforcement Board

The Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will conduct four public hearings on alleged violations at private residences and a hotel. The board will also elect a chair, approve minutes, and receive a financial report. No new ordinances or fees are on the agenda.

• Case CE 24-851 at 180 Cocoanut Row: generator noise exceeding 64 dBA daytime limit
• Case CE 24-1357 at 143 Reef Road: obstruction of 18-foot vertical clearance on streets
• Case CE 24-1520 at 150 Barton Ave.: unauthorized summer construction hours on Sunday
• Case CE 24-1322 at 301 Australian Ave.: Brazilian Court Hotel architectural permit criteria dispute

Town Council

The Town Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including multiple resolutions for contracts and grants, and unanimously approved a resolution to vacate a utility easement. It denied a commercial motion picture application for filming along Worth Avenue. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 026-2024 on second reading, amending the town code regarding public employee relations. Several items were deferred to the September 10, 2024 meeting, including the town-wide undergrounding project update and the Ibis Isle security fence request.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 089-2024 vacating utility easement at 249 Monterey Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 099-2024 for mast arm traffic signal design at Sunset Avenue and Bradley Place (unanimous)
• Authorized road closure on North Lake Way for sewer lateral construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 093-2024 for GFOA ERP implementation advisory services (unanimous)
• Denied commercial motion picture application for Worth Avenue filming (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 026-2024 amending public employee relations code (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a development review meeting to discuss and decide on several land-use items, including a proposed shortened application process for minor projects, an update to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, and a resolution to add two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre. The agenda also includes numerous variance and special exception requests for residential properties, several of which have been withdrawn or deferred.

• Resolution 073-2024 to add two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre (recommended 7-0 by Planning & Zoning Commission)
• First reading of Ordinance 020-2024 to amend the Future Land Use Map (Public/Recreation/Single Family to Private Group Use)
• First reading of Ordinance 021-2024 to rezone parcels from R-B Low Density Residential to CI Cultural Institution
• Discussion of draft ordinances to create a shortened land use application process (15-day notice) for ARCOM minor and LPC single-family projects
• Variance requests at 620 N Lake Way (height and CCR) and 1741 S Ocean Blvd (four variances, deferred)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold first readings of two ordinances that would change land use designations and zoning for specific parcels. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended both ordinances unanimously (7-0) at its August 6, 2024 meeting. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• First reading of Ordinance 020-2024: amends the Future Land Use Map, changing designations from Public, Recreation, and Single Family to Private Group Use for parcels in Exhibit C.
• First reading of Ordinance 021-2024: rezones parcels in Exhibit B from R-B Low Density Residential to CI Cultural Institution district.
• Public hearings and communications from citizens are scheduled, with a 3-minute speaking limit.
• Both ordinances were recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission on August 6, 2024, with a 7-0 vote.

The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended approval of two ordinances to the Town Council. Ordinance No. 020-2024 would change the future land use designation for certain parcels from Public, Recreation, and Single Family to Private Group Use. Ordinance No. 021-2024 would rezone parcels from R-B Low-Density Residential to CI Cultural Institution. Both recommendations were made on first reading with no public comments.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 020-2024 (land use change to Private Group Use) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 021-2024 (rezoning to CI Cultural Institution) (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 p.m. (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council approved adding two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre (Resolution 073-2024, 4-1) and approved related variances and special exception for the courts (ZON-24-0027, 4-1). It denied a zoning-in-progress waiver for 261 Royal Poinciana Way (4-1) but granted one for 2875 S Ocean Blvd (5-0). The council also approved several site plans, variances, and building permit extensions, and discussed but took no action on the draft comprehensive plan and shortened land use application process.

• Approved Resolution 073-2024 adding two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre (4-1)
• Granted variances and special exception for padel courts at 2 S County Rd (ZON-24-0027, 4-1)
• Denied zoning-in-progress waiver for 261 Royal Poinciana Way (4-1)
• Granted zoning-in-progress waiver for 2875 S Ocean Blvd (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 240 Park Ave park improvements (ZON-24-0012, 5-0)
• Granted variances at 620 N Lake Way (ZON-24-043, 4-1)
• Granted variances at 153 Australian Ave (ZON-24-025, 4-1) and special exception (5-0)
• Approved building permit extensions for 210 Palmo Way, 255 Wells Rd, 500 Regents Park, 224 Southland Rd, 363 Cocoanut Row, 870 S Ocean Blvd (all 5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda text for the Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on August 6, 2024, is severely corrupted and contains no readable substantive items. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate or a formatting error, with no discernible decisions or discussions.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two ordinances rezoning the Society of the Four Arts property to a Cultural Institution District, and recommended approval of a resolution to add two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre. The Commission also approved moving the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan forward to the Town Council. All votes were unanimous, with two members recused from the Four Arts votes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 020-2024 amending the Future Land Use Map for Four Arts property to 'Private Group Use' (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 021-2024 rezoning Four Arts property to 'CI Cultural Institution District' (7-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution No. 073-2024 to add two padel courts at The Breakers Tennis Centre (unanimous)
• Approved draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan to move forward to Town Council (unanimous)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review several applications for new residences, additions, and modifications, including requests for time extensions and variances. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with some projects deferred or withdrawn. The meeting will also include a presentation on meeting procedures and public comments.

• Time extensions for projects at 260 Nightingale Trl, 215 Worth Ave, and 241 Fairview Rd
• New two-story residence at 620 N Lake Way with height and cubic content variances
• New residence at 216 Via Marila
• New residence at 153 Australian Ave with variance for garage parking
• Addition and guest house at 1214 N Ocean Blvd

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on three sidewalk obstruction violations and one fine reduction request. They will also approve minutes, hear code statistics and a financial report, and elect a chairman.

• Case CE 24-1415: All Phase Roofing Inc., 365 S County Road, sidewalk obstruction violation
• Case CE 24-1313: Vistascapes Landscaping, 2773 S Ocean Blvd., sidewalk obstruction violation
• Case CE 24-1112: All Phase Roofing Inc., 419 Seaspray Ave., sidewalk obstruction violation
• Case CE 23-428: Christina & Desmond Keogh, 241 El Dorado Lane, fine reduction for building permit violation
• Election of Chairman

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and a tax exemption for historic properties. Key items include a tax exemption for The Breakers, a second-story addition at 195 Via Del Mar, and exterior modifications at 134 Seabreeze Ave and 346 Seaspray Ave. The commission will also consider a revised landscape plan for Mar-a-Lago.

• Ad valorem tax exemption for The Breakers (1 S County Rd) for courtyard, conservatory, pavilions, and window/door replacement
• COA-24-0002: Second-story addition, gates, and hardscape at 195 Via Del Mar, requiring one variance
• COA-24-0004: New loggia, window/door replacement, and bay window at 134 Seabreeze Ave, requiring four variances
• COA-24-0005: Main entrance and porte-cochere changes at The Breakers (1 S County Rd)
• COA-24-0007: Revised landscape plan for Mar-a-Lago (1100 S Ocean Blvd)

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a historic preservation tax exemption for The Breakers' courtyard improvements and approved several Certificates of Appropriateness, including a new storefront at 214 Brazilian Ave and exterior changes at 134 Seabreeze Ave. A proposed second-story addition at 195 Via Del Mar was deferred for restudy after a motion to approve only the addition failed. The commission also approved a revised landscape plan for Mar-a-Lago and exterior modifications at 346 Seaspray Ave.

• Approved tax exemption for Breakers courtyard improvements (7-0)
• Deferred 195 Via Del Mar second-story addition and gates to Aug 21 (4-3)
• Approved storefront window at 214 Brazilian Ave, option 3A with width flexibility (7-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 134 Seabreeze Ave (7-0)
• Approved variances for 134 Seabreeze Ave (7-0)
• Approved Breakers porte-cochere changes with 18-inch landscaping condition (6-1)
• Approved Mar-a-Lago landscape plan with sea plum vine condition (7-0)
• Approved exterior changes at 346 Seaspray Ave (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council holds a special budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including general fund revenues and expenditures, special revenue, debt service, capital improvement, enterprise, internal service, and trust funds. The council will also consider several resolutions, including setting the tentative millage rate at 2.6110, establishing solid waste and improvement assessment rolls, and amending marina, golf, and recreation fees. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 083-2024: tentative millage rate 2.6110 for FY25, rolled-back rate 2.3608
• Resolution 080-2024: commercial solid waste assessment roll and public hearing
• Resolution 082-2024: marina annual and transient dockage rates for FY25
• Resolution 084-2024: Peruvian Avenue improvement project maintenance assessments
• Resolution 085-2024: Worth Avenue improvement project maintenance assessments

The Town Council held a budget workshop and reached consensus to maintain the current millage rate of 2.6110 for the tentative FY2025 budget, rather than lowering it. They also agreed to fund paving for Phases 4 South and 5 North and marina garbage relocation, with $2.4 million added to the budget from maintaining the millage rate. Parking rates were kept at $7/hour on Ocean Boulevard and $5/hour elsewhere for one year. The council approved several resolutions, including the millage rate, solid waste assessments, marina dockage rates, and various fee schedules, all by unanimous 4-0 votes with Council Member Araskog absent.

• Approved Resolution 083-2024 setting tentative millage rate at 2.6110 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 080-2024 for commercial solid waste assessment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 082-2024 establishing marina dockage rates for FY2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 084-2024 for Peruvian Avenue improvement maintenance assessment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 085-2024 for Worth Avenue improvement maintenance assessment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 086-2024 amending golf fees for FY2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 087-2024 amending recreation department fees for FY2025 (4-0)
• Reached consensus to keep parking rates at $7/$5 for one year

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss reconsidering the closing time for the new Taboo restaurant. The meeting also includes several development reviews involving variances for signage, building height, and site plans.

• Reconsideration of closing time for Taboo restaurant at 219-221 Worth Avenue
• Signage variance request for Citizens Bank at 400 Royal Palm Way
• New residence construction variances at 620 N Lake Way
• Renovation and adaptive re-use of The Paramount Theater at 139 N County Rd
• Site plan review for The Breakers at 1 S County Rd

Town Council

The Town Council denied the special exception for a private club at the Paramount Theater (139 N County Rd) in a 3-2 vote, finding it would adversely affect the public interest and fail to meet zoning criteria. The council separately approved a special exception for a 200-seat church use at the same property (4-1). Other actions included reaffirming the Taboo restaurant's 1 a.m. closing time with delivery restrictions (4-1), approving signage variances for Citizens Bank at 400 Royal Palm Way (4-1), and approving several smaller variance requests.

• Denied private club special exception for Paramount Theater (3-2)
• Approved 200-seat church special exception at Paramount Theater (4-1)
• Reaffirmed Taboo restaurant 1 a.m. closing, deliveries only on Peruvian Ave (4-1)
• Approved Citizens Bank signage variances, no logo, 'building' removed (4-1)
• Approved 3 variances for mechanical equipment at 126 S Ocean Blvd (5-0)
• Approved pool equipment variance at 403 Brazilian Ave (5-0)
• Approved driveway gate variance at 195 Via Dei Mar (5-0)
• Approved Field of Greens restaurant special exception, 19 seats, 9am-4pm (4-1)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will meet on July 9, 2024, to approve multiple contracts totaling over $2.4 million for infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing, invasive plant removal, and beach management monitoring. The meeting will also include discussions on historic tree designations, undergrounding project updates, and public comment periods.

• Award $2,374,763.90 contract to M&M Asphalt Maintenance Inc. for Phase 5S and Phase 3S road milling and paving
• Approve $32,500 change order for invasive plant removal at Phipps Ocean Park
• Award $169,200.14 contract to Coastal Protection Engineering LLC for beach hardbottom monitoring
• Designate historic/specimen trees at 304 Maddock Way
• Approve $11,442,769.58 GMP for Phase 7 South undergrounding project

The Town Council approved several major contracts, including an $11.44 million guaranteed maximum price for Phase 7 South undergrounding, a $2.37 million paving contract, and a $169,200 beach monitoring contract. It also approved an $80,000 donation to Lake Worth Beach for beach access and restoration, and adopted an ordinance amending firefighter retirement benefits. Two items were deferred to August 13, 2024: a resolution to reject a previously awarded construction manager contract for Phipps Ocean Park and a tree designation at 304 Maddock Way.

• Approved $11,442,769.58 GMP for Phase 7 South undergrounding to Burkhardt Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,374,763.90 paving contract to M&M Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $169,200.14 beach hardbottom monitoring contract to Coastal Protection Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 donation to Lake Worth Beach for beach access and restoration (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 024-2024 amending firefighter retirement benefits (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution No. 067-2024 (rejecting Phipps Ocean Park GMP) to August 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution No. 070-2024 (tree designation at 304 Maddock Way) to August 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved four building permit time extensions (unanimous)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review several applications for new single-family residences, additions, and modifications, including projects requiring variances and special exceptions. The agenda includes consent items, demolitions/time extensions, major and minor projects, and public comment opportunities. Most items are for review and approval, with some combo applications also going to Town Council for zoning relief.

• ARC-24-0014: Modifications to approved new residence at 599 S County Rd
• EXTPLAN-24-0001: One-year time extension for new residence at 248 Colonial Ln
• ARC-24-035: New two-story residence with variances at 620 N Lake Way
• ARC-24-051: New two-story residence with pool and beach improvements at 1330 N Ocean Blvd
• ARC-24-0004: New one-story residence with special exception and variance at 260 Colonial Ln

The Architectural Review Commission approved a new two-story residence at 1330 N Ocean Blvd with conditions including removing lanterns, changing the front door, moving the children's wing, adding vertical mullions, and modifying the elevator shaft. It also approved a time extension for 248 Colonial Lane, approved modifications at 599 S County Rd, 318 Seaspray Ave, 403 Brazilian Ave, and 260 El Pueblo, and deferred several other projects to later meetings.

• Approved time extension for 248 Colonial Lane (5-2)
• Approved 599 S County Rd with condition to widen front door (7-0)
• Deferred 620 N Lake Way to July 24 (6-1)
• Approved 1330 N Ocean Blvd with conditions (5-2)
• Deferred 260 Colonial Ln to July 24 (7-0)
• Deferred 1741 S Ocean Blvd to August 28 (7-0)
• Deferred 216 Via Marila to July 24 (7-0)
• Approved 318 Seaspray Ave with conditions (7-0)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a special meeting to review and consider accepting a revised agenda, which includes a traffic analyses and commercial area parking study prepared by the Corradino Group. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public communications.

• Review and consider accepting the revised Special Town Council Meeting Agenda for 6-25-2024
• Traffic analyses and commercial area parking study prepared by the Corradino Group

The Town Council unanimously accepted the revised Traffic Analyses and Commercial Parking Study prepared by the Corradino Group, with conditions requiring inclusion of specific data and materials. The study, initiated in 2023, addresses traffic and parking impacts from restaurants and bars. The acceptance allows staff to use the study for future zoning and parking decisions.

• Accepted revised traffic and parking study with conditions (4-0)
• Conditions include adding Wayne Bergman's June 20, 2024 memo, PowerPoint data on grades E and F, drone photos, and emergency vehicle data

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property renovations, two of which also require zoning variances and will go to the Town Council. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and monthly updates, with no old business or time extensions listed.

• COA-24-0001: 126 S Ocean Blvd — mechanical enclosure renovation, cooling tower and generator replacement, 3 variances
• COA-24-0002: 195 Via Del Mar — second-story addition, window/door replacement, gates, hardscape/landscape, 1 variance
• COA-24-0006: 225 Seaspray Ave — landscape/hardscape, new pool, driveway, garbage enclosure
• No time extensions or old business items on the agenda

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness. The 126 S Ocean Blvd mechanical equipment renovation was approved unanimously. The 195 Via Del Mar second-story addition was approved 6-1 with conditions to retain muntins on exterior fenestration and restudy the addition height and front gates. The 225 Seaspray Ave landscape and hardscape project was approved unanimously with a preference for coral stone driveway material.

• Approved COA-24-0001 for 126 S Ocean Blvd mechanical enclosure, cooling tower, and generator replacement (7-0)
• Approved COA-24-0002 for 195 Via Del Mar second-story addition with conditions: retain muntins on exterior fenestration, change courtyard fenestration to single pane, restudy addition height and front gates (6-1)
• Approved COA-24-0006 for 225 Seaspray Ave landscape, pool, driveway, and garbage enclosure with preference for coral stone driveway (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on two alleged code violations, consider fines for three properties, and review a fine reduction request. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving staff reports.

• Public hearing: 1021 N Ocean Blvd. (21 Palms LLC Trust) — alleged illegal discharge to public sewer
• Public hearing: 1338 N Lake Way (Sailfish Club of Florida Inc.) — alleged special event and traffic violations
• Fine consideration: 2860 S Ocean Blvd. (La Palma Condominium) — alleged architectural commission approval violation
• Fine consideration: 242 S County Road (Luxury Kitchen) — alleged unpermitted building work
• Fine reduction: 259 Pendleton Ave. (Judith & Thomas Iovino) — alleged unpermitted building work

The Code Enforcement Board approved minutes, dismissed two cases for compliance, found one case in non-compliance with a $150 administrative fee and $250 payment, assessed daily fines of $250 for two properties, granted a fine reduction, and adjourned. All decisions were unanimous except the fine reduction, which passed 5-6 with one no vote.

• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed Case CE 24-1105 for compliance (unanimous)
• Found Case CE 24-1082 in non-compliance, assessed $150 admin fee and $250 payment (unanimous)
• Assessed $250/day fine for Case CE 23-2003 starting June 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Assessed $250/day fine for Case CE 24-506 starting June 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Case CE 24-146 for compliance (unanimous)
• Granted fine reduction to $1,000 for Case CE 23-1905, with $6,750 if not paid in 30 days (5-6, Klein no)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council meets to decide on zoning relief requests, including special exceptions and variances for new single-family homes, commercial signage, and park improvements. Several projects were previously approved by the Architectural Review Commission or Landmarks Preservation Commission and now require final Town Council approval.

• ZON-24-044: Special exception for new single-family home at 1181 N Lake Way on nonconforming lot
• ZON-24-068: Special exception for new two-story home at 171 El Pueblo Way
• ZON-24-0003: Special exception to allow bank at 241 Royal Palm Way in C-OPI zoning district
• ZON-23-117: Three variances for accessory structure at 235 Banyan Rd
• ZON-24-058: Eight variances for commercial signage at 400 Royal Palm Way (Citizens Bank) with design review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update's Transportation Element, including a proposed change to citywide level-of-service (LOS) for local roadways from LOS D to LOS C. They will also review code language to discourage the Town as a regional destination, including redefining town-serving uses, differentiating not-for-profit and for-profit groups, and addressing service truck operations. The commission will also discuss its summer meeting schedule.

• Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Transportation Element (4th revision)
• Modify citywide level-of-service (LOS) for local roadways from LOS D to LOS C
• Review code language discouraging Town as regional destination
• Redefine Town Serving uses and create new for-profit category to control regional destination events
• Address number, size, permitting, and operations of service trucks

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element and traffic mitigation strategies, but took no final action. A motion to peer-review consultant Sean Suder's work failed for lack of a second. The commission also discussed a possible additional summer meeting on July 30, 2024, but did not vote on it.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Motion to peer-review Sean Suder's work failed for lack of a second
• Adjourned meeting at 12:13 p.m. (7-0)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review and vote on numerous residential and commercial projects, including new single-family homes, additions, driveways, landscaping, and signage. Several projects require variances or are combination applications that will also go to the Town Council for zoning approval. Two items were withdrawn or denied and will not be heard.

• New two-story residence at 264 Dunbar Rd with variance for equipment screening wall height
• New two-story residence at 1181 N Lake Way on nonconforming parcel
• Modifications to residence at 1480 N Ocean Blvd with variance to exceed cubic content ratio
• New two-story residence at 620 N Lake Way with variances for building height and cubic content ratio
• New commercial signage at 400 Royal Palm Way (Citizens Bank) with variances for sign height, size, and location

The Architectural Review Commission approved several residential and commercial projects, including new homes, additions, and site modifications, with some conditions. Two major new residences at 160 Sea View Ave and 620 N Lake Way were deferred to future meetings for further study. A project at 450 S County Rd was removed from the agenda after being denied by the Town Council.

• Approved consent agenda items (7-0), excluding two pulled items
• Approved 1-year demolition time extension for 132 N County Rd (7-0)
• Approved circular driveway at 244 Fairview Rd with 2 shade trees (7-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 325 Via Linda, excluding new gate (6-1)
• Approved exterior modifications at 146 Australian Ave with conditions (7-0)
• Approved new residence at 1181 N Lake Way (7-0)
• Approved modifications at 1480 N Ocean Blvd with variance (7-0)
• Deferred 160 Sea View Ave to July 24, 2024 (6-1)

Code Enforcement Board

The Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will meet to review 12 cases involving alleged violations of town ordinances, including unpermitted construction, sidewalk obstructions, and animal regulations. The board will also consider fine reductions for two previously cited properties.

• Case # CE 24-930: Sidewalk obstruction at 259 Oleander Ave.
• Case # CE 24-519, CE 24-146, CE 24-532, CE 24-506: Building permit violations at 155 N County Road, 240 Sandniner Drive, 242 S County Road (2 cases)
• Case # CE 24-521: Unpermitted animal at 2165 Ibis Isle Road
• Case # CE 23-2003: Architectural commission review at 2860 S Ocean Blvd.
• Case # CE 24-288, CE 22-1046: Fine consideration hearings for pest-infested vegetation and sidewalk repairs

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness, including a new covered parking structure at 218 Phipps Plaza and a new accessory structure at 235 Banyan Rd. They will also discuss a time extension for a previously approved project at 1820 S Ocean Blvd and consider properties for landmark designation. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• COA-24-014: New covered parking structure, pedestrian entryway, and decorative well at 218 Phipps Plaza
• COA-23-043: New two-story 1,072 SF accessory structure with variances at 235 Banyan Rd
• COA-22-017: One-year time extension for exterior modifications and beach cabana at 1820 S Ocean Blvd
• Discussion of properties to consider for Landmarking
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee approved a $1.2 million transfer to the OPEB trust this fiscal year, with the final $400,000 held until the fourth quarter. It also unanimously approved pulling money from the domestic equity fund to rebalance the portfolio, as recommended by AndCo Consulting. The committee re-elected Chris Storkerson as Chair and Kathleen Anderson as Vice Chair, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $1.2M OPEB trust transfer, final $400K deferred to Q4 (5-0)
• Approved rebalancing by pulling funds from domestic equity (5-0)
• Re-elected Chris Storkerson as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Kathleen Anderson as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 4:06 p.m. (5-0)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a development review meeting to decide on several residential and commercial projects, including variances, special exceptions, and site plan reviews. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and zoning code, and limiting time extensions for approvals. Several items are deferred to the June 12, 2024 meeting.

• ZON-24-064: Site plan review for a 200 kW generator at 325 Via Linda
• ZON-24-002: Declaration of Use Agreement for Taboo at 219-221 Worth Ave and 220 Peruvian Ave
• ZON-24-046: Variances for a pergola at 227 Angler Dr
• ZON-24-048: Special exception for Rosetta Bakery and Ferragamo at 450 S County Rd
• Ordinance 005-2024: Amends Comprehensive Plan to allow 3-story buildings for Private Group Use with Council approval

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold second readings of two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element Policy 2.3.6 to remove maximum lot coverage and allow three-story buildings for private group uses with council approval, and another creating a new Cultural Institutional District in the zoning code. The meeting also includes public comments and other routine matters.

• Ordinance 005-2024: Amends Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.3.6 to remove max lot coverage and allow three-story height with council approval for private group uses
• Ordinance 006-2024: Creates new Division 16 'Cultural Institutional District' in Chapter 134 Zoning
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 360 South County Road

The Local Planning Agency recommended two ordinances to the Town Council for adoption: one amending the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element Policy 2.3.6 to remove maximum lot coverage and allow three-story buildings with council approval, and another creating a new CI Cultural Institutional District in the zoning code. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Ordinance No. 005-2024 (Comprehensive Plan amendment) to Town Council (5-0)
• Recommended Ordinance No. 006-2024 (CI Cultural Institutional District) to Town Council (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a consent agenda with several large contracts, including a new fire engine and construction services for Phipps Ocean Park, plus resolutions on retirement plan changes and state grants for beach projects. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances affecting police and firefighter pensions, park closures, construction screening fences, and utility definitions. Updates on the undergrounding project, traffic management, and flood vulnerability are scheduled.

• Resolution 025-2024: purchase order to Ten-8 Fire & Safety for a new fire engine, not-to-exceed $1,100,000
• Resolution 046-2024: award to Kimley-Horn for Phipps Ocean Park construction phase services, $1,872,490, project budget $2,153,363
• Resolution 050-2024: increase budget for D-8 and E-5 Pump Station improvements by $305,000 to $2,679,382
• Ordinance 010-2024 (second reading): amend police Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Ordinance 019-2024 (first reading): change Lake Trail closure hours

The Town Council approved the updated Mar-a-Lago traffic management plan (4-1), adopted several ordinances on second reading, including changes to the DROP program and park closure hours, and accepted annual reports from boards. It also approved resolutions for a new fire engine, Phipps Ocean Park construction services, and Royal Poinciana Way median beautification design.

• Approved Mar-a-Lago traffic management plan (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 010-2024 amending police DROP program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 013-2024 amending park closure hours (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 014-2024 amending retirement benefits (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 016-2024 on construction screening fences (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 018-2024 defining public utility structures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 025-2024 for new fire engine up to $1.1M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 043-2024 for Royal Poinciana Way medians design (4-1)

Retirement Board of Trustees

The Retirement Board of Trustees will convene at Town Hall to conduct routine business including approving minutes, receiving a quarterly financial report, reviewing investments, and hearing administrator and attorney reports. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning review update and the third revision of the draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan's transportation element. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and review.

• Zoning Review Update presented by Sean Suder of ZoneCo
• Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update: Transportation Element, 3rd revision
• Approval of March 5 and April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a working session to review the draft 2024 Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, discussing numerous proposed edits and policy considerations. No formal decisions were made; the item remains under review for future meetings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:45 PM (7-0)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review and vote on multiple residential and commercial projects, including new two-story homes, exterior modifications, and a Louis Vuitton storefront renovation. Several items require variances and will also go to the Town Council for zoning approval. The meeting includes discussion of an agenda mapping system and Sunshine Law training.

• New two-story residence at 260 Miraflores Dr (ARC-24-009)
• Louis Vuitton facade alterations at 222 Worth Ave (ARC-24-007)
• New residence with variance at 153 Australian Ave (ARC-24-015)
• Pergola and outdoor fireplace with variances at 227 Angler Ave (ARC-24-040)
• Extension of time for 2284 Ibis Isle Rd (ARC-22-059)

Code Enforcement Board

The Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will meet to review five property violation cases. The board will consider public hearings for vegetation and building permit violations, followed by fine consideration hearings for unpermitted electrical or plumbing work and exterior maintenance issues.

• Case CE 24-288 at 437 Chilean Ave. for vegetation infested with pests
• Case CE 23-2276 at 288 S. County Rd. for unpermitted building alterations
• Case CE 23-2304 at 3440 S. Ocean Blvd. for unpermitted electrical/plumbing work
• Case CE 23-2209 at 300 S. Ocean Blvd. for unpermitted electrical/plumbing work
• Case CE 24-202 at 123 Chilean Ave. for exterior maintenance violations

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board approved minutes, heard two new cases, and postponed three fine consideration hearings. It assessed daily fines of $250 per day on two properties for non-compliance, and postponed hearings for three other cases to future dates.

• Approved March 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance at 437 Chilean Ave., assessed $150 fee, compliance by May 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Found non-compliance at 288 S. County Road, assessed $150 fee, compliance by May 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Postponed fine hearing for 3440 S. Ocean Blvd. to July 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Postponed fine hearing for 300 S. Ocean Blvd. to September 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Postponed fine hearing for 1464 N Ocean Blvd. to July 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Assessed $250/day fine at 123 Chilean Ave. starting April 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Assessed $250/day fine at 259 Pendleton Ave. starting April 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission meets to review and vote on multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for historic renovations and new structures, including the Paramount Theater redevelopment and Breakers hotel courtyard upgrades. Several projects also require Town Council zoning relief and tax abatement considerations.

• COA-23-003: Paramount Theater renovation (139 N County Rd) with 4 residences, retail, and subterranean parking
• COA-24-014: Covered parking structure and pedestrian entryway modifications at 218 Phipps Plaza
• COA-23-043: New 1,072 SF accessory structure at 235 Banyan Rd with 3 variances
• COA-24-013: Breakers hotel courtyard rehabilitation and conservatory addition
• HSB-24-001: Modified front entry and pool deck changes at 311 Pendleton Ln

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for The Breakers' courtyard rehabilitation and conservatory addition (7-0), and approved several historically significant building projects. Two projects were deferred to May 22, 2024: a new covered parking structure at 218 Phipps Plaza and a new accessory structure at 235 Banyan Road, both for further design revisions. The commission also approved minutes and agenda, and heard updates on zoning maps and legislation.

• Approved The Breakers courtyard rehabilitation and conservatory addition (7-0)
• Deferred 218 Phipps Plaza covered parking structure to May 22, 2024 (7-0)
• Deferred 235 Banyan Rd accessory structure to May 22, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved 124 Parc Monceau flood plain variance and renovations (7-0)
• Approved 311 Pendleton Ln front entry and hardscape modifications (7-0)
• Approved 255 El Pueblo Way garage addition with variance (6-1)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Commission will convene at Town Hall to receive a director’s update, hear commissioner comments, and review old and new business items including repairs and upgrades at Seaview Park and proposed fees for FY2025. The meeting is open to public comment under set procedures.

• Repairing wall at Seaview Park
• Securing Seaview Park Tennis pavilion and adding ice/water
• Installing field lights at Seaview Park
• Reviewing FY2025 Proposed Fees

The Recreation Advisory Commission approved the FY2025 proposed fees and a trial period for summer non-resident Fitness Center memberships for those who work in Town. Both motions passed unanimously 7-0. The meeting also included updates on various projects and discussions about the Seaview Tennis Center transition.

• Approved FY2025 proposed fees (7-0)
• Approved trial summer non-resident Fitness Center memberships for non-residents who work in Town (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved January 26, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a development review meeting to decide on several zoning requests, including special exceptions, variances, and site plan reviews. Key items include the renovation of the landmarked Paramount Theater, a new bar at The Breakers, and a second reading of an ordinance amending dock and marine structure regulations. Many projects have been deferred to the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Special exception for Brunello Cucinelli Boutique expansion at 216-218 Worth Ave (over 4,000 SF)
• Landmark designation for 163 Seminole Ave (deferred to Nov 13, 2024) and 246 Atlantic Ave (owner opposes)
• Paramount Theater renovation: special exception, site plan review, and 20 variances for mixed-use development
• The Breakers: special exception for new bar in conservatory addition and outdoor cafe seating
• Ordinance 009-2024 (second reading) amending docks and marine structures code

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will certify the March 19, 2024 election results, swear in newly elected members, and elect a new Council President and President Pro Tem. The council will also consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions awarding contracts and change orders, including a $836,987 change order for the Clarke Alley paving project and a $1.87 million purchase order for Phipps Ocean Park construction. Several ordinances are scheduled for first or second reading, including amendments to the town code regarding police and firefighter retirement benefits and construction screening fences.

• Resolution 036-2024: Certify election results; Bridget Moran wins Group 3 with 1,725 votes over John David Corey's 1,637.
• Resolution 014-2024: Adopt revised fees for Planning, Zoning & Building Department.
• Resolution 037-2024: Approve $836,987.09 change order to Burkhardt Construction for Clarke Alley paving and drainage.
• Resolution 046-2024: Award $1,872,490 purchase order to Kimley-Horn for Phipps Ocean Park construction phase services.
• Ordinance 010-2024 (second reading): Amend police Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).

Shore Protection Board

The Shore Protection Board is meeting to review current shoreline conditions and discuss several beach renourishment projects, including the Palm Beach Harbor beneficial use sand placement, Mid-Town Beach renourishment, and Phipps Ocean Beach renourishment for Reaches 7 and 8. The board will also hear an update on litigation and discuss town-wide communications for upcoming renourishment projects. This is a regular meeting with no final votes scheduled; items are for discussion and updates.

• Palm Beach Harbor beneficial use placement of sand on Reach 1 and 2
• Mid-Town Beach renourishment FCCE project
• Phipps Ocean Beach renourishment Reach 7 and Reach 8
• Update on litigation
• Town-wide communications for upcoming renourishment projects

The Shore Protection Board unanimously approved a motion recommending that the Town Council pursue limiting the size of vessels and hazardous cargo entering and leaving the Port of Palm Beach, and that pilots be mandatory for ships. The board also approved the agenda and the revised minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting. Several presentations were given on shoreline conditions and renourishment projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved January 25, 2024 minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Recommended Town Council pursue limiting vessel size and hazardous cargo at Port of Palm Beach, and mandatory pilots (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a presentation by ZoneCo. recapping the Residential Districts Study, Mid-Town Commercial Districts Study, and South End Zoning Study. The commission will also review its annual report. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Presentation by ZoneCo. on Residential Districts Study, Mid-Town Commercial Districts Study, and South End Zoning Study
• Review of Planning & Zoning Commission Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2024 meeting

Retirement Board of Trustees

The Palm Beach Retirement Board of Trustees meets to review and decide on pension plan proposals, funding policy changes, and quarterly financial reports. The board will also hear public comments and receive updates on investments, audits, and administrative matters.

• Pension Plan Review and Proposal
• Retirement Fund Funding Policy Change
• Quarterly Financial Report and Disbursements
• Fiduciary Liability Policy Renewal
• Annual Actuarial Valuation Report

Town Council

The Palm Beach Planning, Zoning & Building Department's Local Planning Agency will hold a first reading of six ordinances. The main items involve amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to allow a mixed-use planned unit development (PUD) on the Wells Fargo site, including rezoning the property and creating new zoning districts. Other amendments address building height for private group uses and create a Cultural Institutional District.

• Ordinance 001-2024: Change Future Land Use designations for Wells Fargo site from Commercial and Single Family to Approved PUD
• Ordinance 002-2024: Rezone Wells Fargo site from R-B, C-TS, C-B to PUD-D
• Ordinance 003-2024: Amend Comprehensive Plan policies to allow mixed-use PUDs in Single Family and Commercial categories
• Ordinance 004-2024: Create PUD-D and PUD-5 zoning districts with densities of 4-6 units per acre
• Ordinance 006-2024: Create new Cultural Institutional (CI) zoning district

Town Council

The Town Council deferred the Paramount Theater renovation and mixed-use project to April 10, 2024, directing the applicant and opposing parties to hold discussions. The council also approved the Corradino Group's traffic study scope with modifications, including changing the study time to 2:30-5:30 p.m. and removing several items. Several other development applications were approved, denied, or deferred.

• Deferred Paramount Theater project to April 10, 2024, for discussions (5-0)
• Approved traffic study scope with modifications (consensus)
• Deferred 262 Sunset Ave. landmark designation to Nov. 13, 2024 (4-0)
• Granted variance at 134 El Vedado Rd. (3-1)
• Approved special exception and variances at 123 Chilean Ave. (4-0)
• Approved site plan and variances at 124 Parc Monceau (5-0)
• Approved Taboo restaurant special exception at 219-221 Worth Ave. (5-0)
• Denied variance at 726 Hi Mount Rd. (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will appoint new members to the Architectural Commission and consider multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $30 million construction contract for Phipps Ocean Park improvements. The meeting also includes recognition of departing commission members and updates on town projects like undergrounding utilities and traffic studies.

• Appoint 3 new Architectural Commission members from 9 applicants
• Approve $30,018,930.15 construction contract for Phipps Ocean Park improvements
• Approve $179,906 purchase order for Palm Beach Police Station bathroom and sewer renovations
• Approve $17,979 FDOT roadwork agreement for State Road-A1A from Lake Avenue to Ibis Way
• Approve $150,000 purchase of AEDs and training for Fire Department

The Town Council approved a $30,018,930.15 guaranteed maximum price construction contract with Burkhardt Construction for Phipps Ocean Park improvements, passing 4-1. The council also approved a pension plan proposal to increase benefits, approved a fund balance policy amendment, and deferred the Mar-A-Lago traffic management agreement to April 9, 2024. Several appointments to town boards and commissions were made.

• Approved $30,018,930.15 Phipps Ocean Park construction contract (4-1)
• Approved pension plan proposal to increase benefits, to be reviewed by Retirement Board
• Approved Resolution 034-2024 amending General Fund balance policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 035-2024 amending Retirement Fund funding policy (4-1)
• Deferred Mar-A-Lago Traffic Management Agreement to April 9, 2024 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 018-2024 FDOT roadwork agreement for $17,979 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 026-2024 AED purchase up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 033-2024 Park Avenue Pocket Parks beautification plans (3-2)

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review a consent agenda and numerous major and minor projects, including new residences, additions, and exterior alterations. Several projects require variances and will also go to Town Council for zoning approval. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and is scheduled for February 28, 2024.

• ARC-23-094: Two-story addition to commercial building at 247-251 Worth Ave with multiple variances
• ARC-24-007: Louis Vuitton storefront alterations at 222 Worth Ave
• ARC-23-145: New residence and cabana at 123 Chilean Ave with special exception and variances
• ARC-24-015: New residence at 153 Australian Ave with variance to forgo garage parking
• ARC-23-075: Request for second deferral for brise soleil removal at 389 S Lake Dr

Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review several Certificates of Appropriateness, including a second-floor addition at 235 Banyan Rd, new vehicular gates at 124 Via Bethesda, and a flood plain variance for renovations at 124 Parc Monceau. The board will also hold designation hearings for 1250 N Ocean Blvd and 246 Atlantic Ave. One item, 311 Pendleton Ln, has been deferred to the March 20 meeting.

• COA-23-009: Time extension for 245 SF second-floor addition at 235 Banyan Rd (originally approved March 22, 2023)
• COA-23-043: New 1,072 SF accessory structure at 235 Banyan Rd, with three variances (height plane, building height, guest houses); applicant requests two-month deferral
• COA-24-007: Three new vehicular gates at 124 Via Bethesda, including variance from required backup
• HSB-23-007: Flood plain variance and additions/renovations at 124 Parc Monceau, requiring town council variances
• Designation hearings for 1250 N Ocean Blvd and 246 Atlantic Ave

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on four code violation cases, consider fines for one property, and review fine reduction requests for three properties. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, staff oath, code statistics, and a financial report.

• Case CE 23-1905: 259 Pendleton Ave., building permit violation
• Case CE 23-2209: 300 S Ocean Blvd., building permit violation
• Case CE 23-2144: 301 Australian Ave. (Brazilian Court Hotel), unscreened dumpster
• Case CE 23-1845: 209 W. Indies Drive, pool barrier violation
• Fine consideration: 2560 S. Ocean Blvd.; fine reductions: 11 & 12 Via Vizcaya, 220 Onondaga Ave.

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a development review meeting to decide on numerous site plans, variances, special exceptions, and landmark designations. Key items include new residential construction, restaurant and bank conversions, and two landmark resolutions, one opposed by the property owner. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning code amendments and a tax abatement request.

• Site plan reviews for new homes at 206 Caribbean Rd. and 217 Bahama Ln.
• Special exceptions and variances for restaurants and banks at 281 Royal Poinciana Way, 230 Royal Palm Way, and 400 Royal Palm Way.
• Landmark designations for 2505 S. Ocean Blvd. (supported by owners) and 262 Sunset Ave. (opposed by owner).
• Tax abatement request for 137 Seaspray Ave.
• Multiple variances for residential projects, including 247-251 Worth Ave. with six variances.

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Commission will convene on January 26, 2024, to review staff reports, approve minutes from the October 2023 meeting, and discuss ongoing maintenance issues at Seaview Park and the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on agenda items.

• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Seaview Park field drainage repairs
• Palm Beach Par 3 old clubhouse bathroom updates
• Hitting wall repairs at Seaview Park
• Securing Seaview Park Tennis Pavilion and adding ice/water stations

Shore Protection Board

The Shore Protection Board is meeting to review current shoreline conditions, receive updates on coastal projects including beach nourishment and dune restoration, and discuss the 2023 town-wide sand movement and erosion rates. The board will also discuss beach signage for turtles and sea birds, establish goals for 2024, and review the draft 2023 annual report. This is a working session with no public hearings or votes on specific projects.

• Update on Lake Worth Inlet Maintenance Dredging Sand Transfer Plant
• 2024/2025 Mid-Town Beach USACE sand placement for Hurricane Ian/Nicole recovery
• 2024 Reach 7 & 8 Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration
• 2023 Town-wide Sand Movement Review and Erosion Rates Discussion
• Discussion on beach signage for turtle and sea birds

Architectural Commission

The Palm Beach Architectural Commission will review 23 new residential and commercial projects, including home additions, facade changes, and new single-family homes. Seven deferred items from prior meetings will also be addressed. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for review and public comment.

• Replacement of gate, front door, and balcony railings at 1350 N Lake Way
• One-story addition to a two-story residence at 615 Crest Rd
• Second-floor pergola installation at 1214 N Ocean Blvd
• Exterior facade and roof modifications at 301 Plantation Rd
• Storefront and window replacements at 212 Worth Ave

Code Enforcement Board

The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on five alleged code violations, including construction noise, property maintenance, unpermitted work, and pest-infested vegetation. The board will also consider fines for two prior violations. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving staff reports.

• Case CE 23-2180: construction noise violation at 137 Australian Ave.
• Case CE 23-1941: exterior maintenance violation at 2560 S Ocean Blvd.
• Case CE 23-1758: unpermitted work at 1464 N. Ocean Blvd.
• Case CE 23-1897: whitefly-infested vegetation at 145 Clarendon Ave.
• Fine hearing CE 23-1106 at 201 Banyan Road and CE 23-848 at 235 Sunrise Ave.

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council is holding a development review meeting to consider several zoning applications, including special exceptions, variances, and site plan reviews. Key items include a major renovation of the landmarked Paramount Theater, a special exception for a Louis Vuitton store, and a landmark designation for a property on Peruvian Ave. Many residential projects are deferred to the February 14, 2024 meeting pending Architectural Review Commission review.

• Special exception for Louis Vuitton America at 222 Worth Ave to occupy a building over 4,000 SF
• Special exception and variance for generator installation at 155 Hammon Ave (CH Hotel LLC)
• Resolution to designate 249 Peruvian Ave as a Town landmark
• Paramount Theater renovation: special exception, site plan review, and 20 variances for mixed-use development at 139 N County Rd
• Waiver of building permit extension for 720 S Ocean Blvd

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing several development applications, including a major renovation of the landmarked Paramount Theater at 139 N County Rd, which requires a special exception, site plan review, and 20 variances. The council will also consider two consent agenda special exceptions, a landmark designation for 249 Peruvian Ave, and a text amendment discussion. Many residential projects are deferred to the February 14 meeting pending Architectural Review Commission review.

• Paramount Theater renovation: special exception, site plan review, 20 variances (ZON-23-020)
• Landmark designation for 249 Peruvian Ave (Resolution 001-2024)
• Louis Vuitton America special exception for 222 Worth Ave (ZON-24-017)
• Generator variance for CH Hotel LLC at 155 Hammon Ave (ZON-24-019)
• Text amendment discussion on covered arcades and colonnades (Ordinance 008-2023)

Town Council

The Palm Beach Local Planning Agency (LPA) is meeting to consider a zoning text amendment (Ordinance No. 008-2023) that would change regulations related to arcades. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural matters like roll call, pledge, and public comment periods. The meeting is open for public participation, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 008-2023, a zoning text amendment regarding arcades
• Communications from citizens (3-minute limit)
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Any other matters

Town Council

The Palm Beach Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM in Town Hall chambers. The agenda includes approval of a $125,000 change order for the North Fire Station renovation, updates on the Phipps Ocean Park project (including a 75-year naming rights agreement), and discussions on the Mid-Town Beach renourishment and town-wide undergrounding projects. Two ordinances are scheduled for second reading: one amending fire prevention codes and another adjusting the Equipment Replacement Fund.

• $125,000 change order for North Fire Station renovation (total $685,000)
• Phipps Ocean Park site plan modifications at 2185 South Ocean Boulevard
• 75-year naming rights term for Phipps Ocean Park lead donor
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Town Code Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection)
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Town’s Equipment Replacement Fund