Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pasco County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in development with high priority
Construction traffic on local roads ('good neighbor' rules)
A new ordinance requires developers with collector/arterial access to use those roads, avoid school zones, keep local roads clean, and repair damage they cause. Commissioners pushed for more — including rules on dust blowing off sites into neighbors' pools and permit-hold penalties.
Affordable housing density bonus in the SDR category
Resident Nancy Hazelwood warned the Board that pushing more 'affordable' housing right before a potential recession could flood the market and crash prices.
Two Rivers expansion and surf park
The Two Rivers developer wants to boost entitlements to 4,047 single-family homes, 2,500 multifamily units, big jumps in retail/office/industrial space, plus a hotel, assisted living and a 35-acre water park on 3,396 acres in southeast Pasco. Hearings were continued to June 11.
Gagne apartments and east Pasco traffic
A 300-unit apartment plan at Chancey Road and Gall Boulevard stalled over worries about two-lane roads that are already gridlocked; the applicant will re-advertise a possible redesign with more commercial space.
Kent Grove Drive Rural Density and Infrastructure
Neighbors showed up in force worried about flooding into Riles Branch, dust from dirt Lucier Lane, and the fact that county water and sewer don't yet reach the site. The Board continued the rezoning a month so the developer, staff, and residents can do a field review together.
Mitchell 41 Development
A massive planned development along U.S. 41 in northwest Pasco — 2,100 residential units, 880,000 square feet of light industrial and 99,000 square feet of office — advanced on consent, along with its companion comprehensive plan amendment.
Palmetto Ridge mega-development (2,800 homes)
A plan for 2,800 homes and 100,000 square feet of commercial on roughly 3,536 acres in north central Pasco was recommended for approval with conditions. The school district is still negotiating with the developer about getting a school site inside the development.
Blackwell Multifamily and Office Complex MPUD reconsideration denied
A 15-acre development on State Road 54 near Starkey Boulevard died last meeting on a 2-2 tie, and the applicant asked for a do-over. Commissioner Weightman made the motion to reconsider, but it failed 2-2, so the denial stands.
Elite 52 mixed-use development near Pilot Country airport
A 156-acre project would add 108 homes, big-box-scale retail, and a hotel next to the Pilot Country airpark community. Neighbors worry about flooding, privacy, traffic, and new residents clashing with airport operations; the developer scaled back from 300 townhomes and added buffers.
Adrian Phillip Town Center at Overpass/Old Pasco
A 32.51-acre commercial site near the I-75 interchange becomes a mixed-use town center with apartments, townhomes, hotel and office. Starkey fought for more office space over apartments; the board approved the comp plan and rezoning 3-2.