Description
Title: 24-Hour or Late Night Use, JFK Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department (File PZ-000234-2025): Provide a recommendation to the City Commission regarding a Conditional Use request to allow the establishment of a 24-Hour or Late-Night Use (Freestanding Emergency Department) at 3921 West Atlantic Avenue. (PUBLIC HEARING) Address: 3921 West Atlantic Avenue PCN: 12-43-46-18-33-001-0000 Applicant/Owner: JFK Medical Center Limited Partnership Agent: John Roach, AICP; Gunster Planner: Rebekah Dasari, AICP
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is considering a conditional use request from JFK Medical Center Limited Partnership to establish a 24-hour Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) at 3921 West Atlantic Avenue. This 10,860 square-foot facility aims to provide immediate emergency services similar to those of traditional hospital emergency rooms and must comply with state regulations to operate continuously. The property is currently zoned as Planned Office Center (POC) and is within 300 feet of residential areas, necessitating a conditional use permit. The proposed FSED is intended to address community healthcare needs, particularly amidst increasing local population demands. The facility will implement security measures and landscaping buffers to mitigate noise and visual impact on nearby residential properties. This proposal is set for review by the