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Planning Commission recommends annexation and zoning changes to allow AdventHealth free‑standing ER
Summary
The commission recommended changing the future land use and zoning for about 4.70 acres at US 92 and Howard Road so AdventHealth Polk North can build a free‑standing emergency department and medical offices; commissioners asked about pads, beds and ambulance/trauma questions.
The Planning Commission on April 8 recommended approval of Future Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments for a roughly +/-4.70‑acre annexed site at US Hwy 92 and Howard Road to allow AdventHealth Polk North to build a stand‑alone emergency department and medical offices.
Tim Campbell, representing AdventHealth, said the applicant "intends to build a free‑standing Emergency Department and medical office space on this site" and requested a favorable recommendation to the City Commission. Staff told the commission the requested Institutional future land use and Commercial Highway (CH) zoning are consistent with surrounding commercial development and that all development must comply with City Land Development Regulations and any applicable state or county requirements.
Commissioners asked operational questions. Campbell described the facilities as a higher standard than urgent care, with physicians onsite 24/7 to handle emergency situations; he said there would be no overnight beds at this site and confirmed there are no plans for a helicopter landing pad. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval; the transcript records the motions passing "all ayes" but does not list numeric tallies.
The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action and for any additional permitting or state/county approvals required for medical facilities.
