The City Commission will consider both the site plan and the special exception to allow a hospital on Sept. 24.
This state-of-the-art facility, with 20,000 square feet of clinical and community space located in Ybor City, is expected to open in 2026 and will serve as a hub for top-tier vision care.
In total, the project will add 80,373 square feet of new space and renovate 8,837 square feet of existing space.
The 366,036-square-foot property houses 377 units.
Under the lease, which starts on October 1, VCOM must establish a campus for third- and fourth-year medical students by 2026 and a fully accredited four-year medical school by 2027. Additionally, a residency program at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital must be operational by 2030.