The subject development site is generally located at the northeast corner of Grand Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive. The site includes numerous parcels consisting of buildings, parking lots, and vacant land which previously comprised the former Community Hospital of New Port Richey which was demolished in 2016.
The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Map to MDR-20 which would enable the rezoning of the same parcels to Planned Development District (PDD) via companion application REZ-24-08-0013. These amendments would facilitate the future development of the site with single-family attached homes and apartments along with their related amenities.
The proposal is consistent with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan:
- FLU 1 To promote compatible land uses which will maximize, enhance and preserve New Port Richey’s unique and attractive characteristics in a manner consistent with the economic, physical, ecological and social needs, capabilities and desires of the community.
- FLU 1.1.4 The City shall promote the efficient use of natural resources and public facilities and services by encouraging the use of innovative land development techniques such as planned developments, clustering of land uses and mixed-use development.
- FLU 1.2 Maintain the integrity and quality of life, in existing residential areas through decision making that promotes traditional neighborhood development, family-orientation and “small town” character.
- FLU 1.2.2 The City shall encourage a balanced land use mix providing for a variety of housing styles, densities and open space.
- FLU 1.4.6 The City shall promote land use patterns that maximize investments in public facilities and services (e.g., maintaining planned land use intensities adjacent to Public Transit Corridors).
The proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment is a necessary step in the redevelopment of the former Community Hospital site. The approval of the amendment will enable the rezoning of the site, and facilitate its redevelopment as an attractive and engaging planned development that will continue to further the goals of the city.
The Land Development Review Board reviewed this matter at their regular meeting on October 24, 2024 and recommended that a Future Land Use Map amendment from R/O and P/SP to MDR-20 would be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.