Related Ross’s multifamily pipeline in West Palm Beach is set to expand after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved plans for Shorecrest, a 27-story residential tower along North Flagler Drive. Designed by Roger Ferris + Partners with interiors by Rottet Studio, the approval represents an early milestone for the project, which must still advance through additional regulatory reviews such as the City Commission.
Planned for 1901 North Flagler Drive, the tower will replace the current site occupied by Temple Israel. Under the approved plans, the synagogue has chosen to relocate rather than occupy ground-floor space previously planned within the building. Slated for a transaction valued at around $30 million, the almost 2-acre site will soon be demolished to make way for 100 units.
The current 100-unit configuration reflects the latest evolution of the Shorecrest project, which has previously ranged from 140 to 199 units. Units are planned as condominiums rather than apartments, with spacious layouts. While the developer has not provided a full breakdown of unit typologies, the project website currently showcases floorplans featuring two- and three-bedroom residences.
Residents will have access to a multitude of amenities including a gym, golf simulator, bar and lounge, game lounge, a yoga room, pool, and much more. Despite only having 100 residents, the tower will feature a 5-story podium complete with 204 parking spaces, ensuring an adequate number of spaces per unit.
The tower will not include ground-floor retail space, with the base of the building instead dedicated to a large residential drop-off area, large lobby, widened sidewalks, enhanced landscaping, and a publicly accessible park at the rear of the property. Landscape architecture will be handled by DS Boca, a renowned Boca Raton-based firm.
The tower’s proposed height of 306 FT (27 stories) exceeds what is typically permitted under West Palm Beach zoning code. To reach that height, the project is utilizing 195 FT of bonus incentive height, secured through a combination of public benefits, including improvements to Currie Park, LEED Gold certification, payments toward mobility infrastructure, and the inclusion of the previously referenced public space (public park).
The tower’s facade will be dominated by glass, offering residents expansive, panoramic views of the waterfront from wraparound balconies. The podium, set to be 5 stories and 71 FT tall, will be wrapped in a mesh facade featuring green and white graphic graphics, tying into the surrounding landscaping.
The approved plans include requests for six variances, addressing landscape buffer width, maximum building length, building setback requirements, minimum greenery standards, maximum driveway width, and the separation of access points. Among the most important requests is a reduction in required landscaping, with the project proposing 27 trees compared to the 73 mandated under city code.
Ahead of the project’s approval, city planning staff recommended approval with conditions tied to the requested variances. The development team also conducted public outreach with local communities, including the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Old Northwood District, and representatives of the neighboring Flagler Pointe building.
As part of the vote, both the variances and the site plan was approved. These approvals are subject to staff conditions, with compliance among staff expected as the project moves forward.