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Planning commission backs pain clinic in hospital-medical zone, sends CUP to council
Summary
The Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 4-2024 to allow an interventional pain management clinic at 800 Century Medical Drive, with a staff condition requiring a 6-foot fence along the rear property line.
The Titusville Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 22 voted to recommend that City Council approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 4-2024 to allow an interventional pain management clinic at 800 Century Medical Drive.
The clinic, proposed by Dr. Nick Giordano of Central Florida Spine and Pain, would occupy a 0.88-acre site zoned Hospital‑Medical and include seven exam rooms, a procedure room and a waiting area. Staff told the commission that a CUP is required to establish a pain management clinic in the Hospital‑Medical zoning district. The staff report said the clinic will not dispense controlled substances on site and that the practice is registered with the Florida Department of Health (registration PMC 1890). Staff recommended approval with a condition requiring a six‑foot fence along the rear property line.
The request drew extensive public support. Multiple patients and local health-care providers described positive experiences and said a Titusville location would reduce long drives to Melbourne for treatment. Patient Terry Friend said the practice "is top notch" and that a local office would be "a tremendous resource to the community." Sabrina (last name not specified in record), another patient who said she uses a wheelchair, said Dr. Giordano "takes very good care of me" and urged approval.
Dr. Giordano told commissioners the practice focuses on interventional, minimally invasive procedures for musculoskeletal pain and that the clinic does not keep controlled substances on site. "We don't keep any on-site at all," he said when asked about dispensing medications.
Commission discussion touched on distance standards from recreational facilities and the clinic's internal procedures for prescribing when necessary (electronic prescribing, PDMP checks and urine testing were described by the applicant). Member Childs moved to recommend approval to City Council; the motion included the staff condition requiring the fence. A roll call vote recorded unanimous support from members present, and the commission noted the item will be heard by City Council at its next public hearing.
The recommendation now goes to City Council for final action; the commission's motion and staff condition will be part of the council packet.
Ending: If City Council votes to approve the CUP, the clinic may proceed with the site plan and building-permit steps required under Titusville regulations.
