What the County Staff Report Reveals About Project Tango

Update — June 10, 2026: This is a historical analysis of the staff report ahead of the December 10, 2025 hearing. The April 23, 2026 hearing referenced below was later administratively continued to July 15, 2026; the findings about the staff report itself are unchanged.

A Public Record Worth Reading

Ahead of the December 10, 2025 Board of County Commissioners hearing, Palm Beach County's Planning, Zoning & Building department published the official staff report for Project Tango (Application DOA/ZV-2025-01602). The 21-page document — plus exhibits — details the proposed expansion of Central Park Commerce Center from 2,020,000 to 3,692,000 square feet, including 1,792,000 square feet of data center across 11 buildings up to 75 feet tall.

Staff recommended approval with conditions. At the time of publication, only one public comment had been received.

Key Findings

The staff report contains several facts that deserve close attention:

$136,881 in road contributions. The developer's entire proportionate share payment for widening Southern Blvd from 6 to 8 lanes. That's $0.04 per square foot of development — for a road improvement that will cost millions. Meanwhile, the intersection of Southern Blvd and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road already has a background traffic failure without this project.

Cooling method "not yet determined." The developer is seeking approval for 1.8 million square feet of data center without finalizing how the facility will be cooled — or how much water it will consume. Grey water usage is described as "if feasible," not a commitment. The staff report confirms 314.3 ERC reserved, equating to approximately 1.76 million gallons per month.

75-foot buildings despite 35-ft master plan. The preliminary master plan states a 35-foot maximum building height, but the site plan shows 2-story, 75-foot data center buildings. Noise compliance analysis is deferred to the building permit stage — after the BCC has already voted.

FAR of 0.42 vs. max 0.85. The developer is using less than half the allowed floor area ratio, meaning they could return to seek further expansion in the future.

What Happens Next

The BCC voted unanimously (7-0) to postpone the application to April 23, 2026, allowing time for additional impact studies. This hearing will likely determine the project's fate.

We've created a detailed Hearing Prep page breaking down every section of the staff report, with specific questions residents can use during public comment. Read the full analysis.

How to help: Sign the petition, contact your commissioner, and plan to attend the July 15 hearing at 9:30 AM in the BCC Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave, West Palm Beach).