WPBF 25 News Details West Palm Beach Residents’ Bid to Undo Related Ross Hotel Approvals

WPBF 25 News reports on West Palm Beach residents’ effort to quash the city’s approval of Related Ross’ proposed 18-story, 400-room Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, spotlighting allegations that key reviews were left incomplete before the project was allowed to move forward.

The story centers on a petition for writ of certiorari filed by the Grandview Heights Neighborhood Association and the West Palm Beach Neighborhood Alliance. The filing requests that the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit reverse the City’s approvals and block building permits while the case is reviewed. The petition also argues that the city failed to meet the requirements under its own code – including findings detailing whether public infrastructure could support the development.

William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and counsel to petitioners, told WPBF that the city should have undertaken more extensive review before the final vote. “They abandoned the master plan. They are not acting in view of our clients as people that protect the public,” he said.

The article also details the petition’s concerns, including allegations that commissioners disclosed contacts with Related Ross without fully sharing what was discussed.

“Have full, fair, open discussion about whether or not the city should be granting approval, whether this program…is in the best interest of the community,” Brewer told WPBF.

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