Planning Division Boards and Committees

Role: The Downtown Action Committee (DAC) reviews all applications for appeals, variances and special use permits in the Downtown Master Plan area and acts as the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Downtown Master Plan area. Additionally, the Downtown Action Committee hears applications for demolitions and transferable development rights. 

For more information go to the Urban Design/Downtown page. 

Meetings: The Downtown Action Committee normally meets in the Commission Chambers at the City of West Palm Beach City Hall on the second Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. Please check the agenda prior to a meeting to confirm time and location.

See the latest and past Downtown Action Committee meetings on the city of West Palm Beach YouTube Channel.

Membership:

• Roger P. Janssen - Chairperson

• Nicholas "Nick" Mihelich - Vice Chairperson

• Brian Cheguis - Member

• Gregory Gabriel - Member

• Kim Do - Member

• Michael Bakst - Member

• Dr. Brian Laura, D. Arch - Member

• Veronica Barducci - 1st Alternate

• Vacant - 2nd Alternate

Application Deadlines: All application deadlines are strictly enforced. The applicant should make an appointment with the Urban Design Section prior to submitting the application. All applications must be submitted to the Planning Division no later than 12:00am (Midnight) on the second Tuesday of each month. Partial applications will not be accepted for placement on the Downtown Action Committee agenda until all such materials are submitted. Should the project require review by the Plans and Plats Review Committee (PPRC), as deemed necessary by the City Urban Designer, the public hearing for the DAC shall be the following regularly-scheduled DAC meeting. Please meet with the City Urban Designer to determine if this is necessary. 

See dates of past Downtown Action Committee meetings on the Meetings Calendar page, including previous agendas.

Role: The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) considers applications for variances, special exceptions, and Class B Special Use Permits, Certificates of Appropriateness and Certificates of Economic Hardship for historic districts and properties. The HPB reviews proposed changes to the Design Guidelines Handbook and has the ability to nominate properties and districts to the National Register.

Historic Preservation

Meetings: The Historic Preservation Board normally meets in the Commission Chambers of the City of West Palm Beach City Hall on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. Please check the agenda prior to a meeting to confirm time and location.

View the latest and past Historic Preservation Board meetings on the City of West Palm Beach YouTube channel.

Membership:

• Gabe Jaroslavsky - Chairperson

• James Murphy - Vice Chairperson

• Peggy Marker - Member

• Gerald Buxbaum - Member

• Kyle Watters - Member

• Jeffrey Sheldon - Member

• Caleb Ralph William Laux - Member

• Katie Jacob - 1st Alternate

• Taylor Smith - 2nd Alternate

Application Deadlines: All HPB application deadlines are strictly enforced. Applications requiring review by the HPB must be submitted through EPL no later than 12:00 am (midnight) on the applicable deadline date. Upon submission, applications will be evaluated for completeness, zoning compliance, and historic and design compatibility. Applicants will receive staff review comments and will have an opportunity to submit revisions prior to the scheduled HPB meeting. Incomplete applications will not be scheduled for Board review or placed on an agenda. Please find the application deadline dates on the Historic Preservation page.

See dates of past Historic Preservation Board meetings on the Meetings Calendar page, including previous agendas.

Role: The Planning Board recommends to the City Commission whether or not specific developments and subdivisions conform to the principles and requirements of the City's Zoning and Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. They also serve as an advisory board for the function of considering Class A special use permits, official map changes, and zoning code text amendments.

Meetings: The Planning Board normally meets in the Commission Chambers of the City of West Palm Beach City Hall on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Please check the agenda prior to a meeting to confirm time and location.

View the latest and past Planning Board meetings on the city of West Palm Beach YouTube Channel.

Membership:

• Steven Mayans - Chairperson

• Peter Pivko - Vice Chairperson

• William Corrente - Member

• Patrick Mayfield - Member

• Deborah Raing - Member

• Jean Marseille, Jr. - Member

• Sam Fisch - Member

• Jason Lakow - 1st Alternate

• Vacant - 2nd Alternate

Applications Deadlines: All application deadlines are strictly enforced. The applicant must have an appointment with a planner to submit the application. All applications must be submitted to the Planning Division no later than 12:00am (Midnight) on the second Tuesday of each month. In order to be accepted, the application must contain all required items and information described in the application. Partial applications will not be accepted for placement on the Planning Board agenda until all such materials are submitted. 

See dates of past Planning Board meetings on the Meetings Calendar page, including previous agendas.

Role: The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has the authority to grant variances, to consider applications for Class B Special Use Permits, and to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the zoning officer in the enforcement of regulations.

Meetings: The Zoning Board of Appeals normally meets in the Commission Chambers at the City of West Palm Beach City Hall on the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Please check the agenda prior to a meeting to confirm time and location.

View the latest and past Zoning Board of Appeals meetings on the City of West Palm Beach YouTube channel.

Membership:

• Christopher Heggen, P.E. - Chairperson

• Emeline Savidge - Vice Chairperson

• Alfred Fields - Member

• Dana Picotte - Member

• Sheri Hack - Member

• Vacant - 1st Alternate

• Vacant - 2nd Alternate

Application Deadlines: All application deadlines are strictly enforced. All applications must have an appointment with a planner to submit the application. All applications must be submitted to the Planning Division no later than 12:00am (Midnight) on the second Tuesday of each month. In order to be accepted, the application must contain all required items and information described in the application. Partial applications will not be accepted for placement on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda until all such materials are submitted. 

See dates of past Zoning Board of Appeals meetings on the Meetings Calendar page, including previous agendas.