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Planning commission recommends approval of Caliente Resorts MPUD modification despite residents’ concerns about height and amenities
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and a substantial MPUD modification that would add 96 condominium units to Caliente Resorts; residents objected to four-story buildings and the removal of several tennis/pickleball courts but staff and the applicant said amenities will be relocated and the buildings match previously approved heights.
The Pasco County Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan map amendment and a substantial modification to the Caliente Resorts MPUD that would allow 96 condominium units on roughly 4.93 acres.
Doreen Roy of Planning, Development and Economic Growth described the proposal as a map amendment from commercial to residential (Res 24) to permit 24 dwelling units per gross acre at the designated parcel and noted an accompanying MPUD modification to add the condo buildings. Robert Irving, also with planning staff, said the change reduces the MPUD cap and requires the applicant to construct a northbound right-turn lane at US‑41 and Caliente Boulevard prior to the first building permit.
Several residents spoke during public comment. Stefan Riddell said the proposed four‑story buildings would be out of character with existing two‑story development and argued the plan would remove tennis courts and other amenities used by residents. "This will be an anomaly in the neighborhood," Riddell said, citing concerns about height and loss of recreational space.
Shelly Johnson, representing the applicant, responded that the height is consistent with the MPUD’s previously approved multifamily product and that recreational amenities will be relocated on site: "The height actually is the existing height that is already approved for the Caliente MPUD for the multifamily condo product. It's always been 4 stories, so it's just matching what was already approved over the years." She said courts and other facilities are underutilized and will be reduced in number but moved to another area within the development.
Commissioners asked staff about park-dedication requirements, grandfathering from earlier approvals and whether the proposed layout would fit in the existing footprint. Staff said site-plan review will address park/alternative-standard details.
The commission approved both P5 and its companion P9 with the motions recorded and no roll-call tallies provided in the transcript. The items will proceed to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.
