Oakland public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board recommended approval of a preliminary subdivision plan for The Grove, a 44-lot single-family residential development on 19.2 acres. The recommendation is pending an arborist report regarding the preservation of large oak trees. The project will connect to town water and sewer and include specific buffering requirements.
- Recommended approval of The Grove Preliminary Subdivision Plan (5-0)
- Approved minutes from November 15, 2022, Joint PZB/ARB Work Session and Regular Meeting (5-0)
Town Commission
The Town Commission approved a new Special Events Permit Ordinance and increased rental rates for town-owned properties, including the meeting hall and park pavilions. The board also revised building permit fees and recommended approval for two development projects.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-21 creating a Special Events Permit Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-09 increasing rental rates for meeting hall and park pavilions (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 revising building permit program fees (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Goldfish Swim School site plan and elevations (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Daniel's Cove Replat subject to MOU execution (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including 19 Petris Contract and Oakland Park B2 infrastructure acceptance (5-0)
Town Commission
The Town Commission held a work session to discuss a conceptual plan for three mixed-use 'villages' along Hwy 50 to diversify the tax base and encourage commercial growth. No formal votes were taken; the Town Manager proposed bringing the plan back in January to be accepted as a town vision.
- No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a work session
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning and Appearance Review Boards held a joint work session to discuss proposed mixed-use development frameworks for three target areas along Hwy 50. No formal votes were taken; the session served as a feedback loop for staff to refine land development codes before a multi-family moratorium ends in February 2023.
- Discussed 'Village A' (4th & Tubb) featuring mixed-use, hotel, and a public/private park
- Discussed 'Village B' (Remington Rd & Hwy 50) featuring horizontal/vertical mixed-use and potential grocery store
- Discussed 'Village C' (West end/Johns Lake) featuring a potential hotel and public lake access
- Proposed capping multi-family units at 100-150 per project, with incentives up to 200-250 for mixed-use
- Discussed requiring non-combustible materials for ground floors to ensure long-term sustainability
- Proposed requiring developers to dedicate rights-of-way to the town for connectivity
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for a new swim school site plan and a residential replat. Both projects were recommended for approval following staff reviews and board discussions.
- Approved minutes from July 9, 2022, Regular Meeting (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Goldfish Swim School site plan, architectural elevations, and signage (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Daniel's Cove 8-lot replat subject to a Memorandum of Understanding (4-0)
Appearance Review Board
The Planning and Zoning and Appearance Review Boards held a joint work session to discuss proposed mixed-use development standards for three target areas along Hwy 50. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on integrating commercial and multi-family uses to diversify the tax base before a moratorium ends in February 2023.
- Discussed 'Village A' (4th and Tubb) featuring mixed-use, hotel, and park space
- Discussed 'Village B' (Remington Rd and Hwy 50) featuring potential grocery store and pedestrian paths
- Discussed 'Village C' (west end) featuring potential hotel and public lake access
- Proposed capping multi-family units at 100-150 per project, with incentives up to 200-250 for mixed-use
- Discussed requiring non-combustible materials for ground floors to improve sustainability
- Proposed requiring developers to dedicate rights-of-way to the town for connectivity
Town Commission
The Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plan for 20 single-family lots at Bayview at Johns Lake. Additionally, the board advanced a new special events permit ordinance and amended the FY 2021/2022 budget.
- Approved Bayview at Johns Lake Preliminary Subdivision Plan with conditions (4-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-21 creating a Special Events Permit Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-22 amending the Oakland Park PUD Development Agreement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-13 amending the FY 2021/2022 General Fund Budget to $11,115,029 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including 10-25-2022 minutes and OACS Audit (4-0)
- Added Emergency Proclamation for Tropical Storm Nicole to the agenda (4-0)
School Advisory Committee (Now Principal's Advisory Committee)
The committee approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on school enrollment, staffing, and a recent financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
Appearance Review Board
The Appearance Review Board recommended approval of the site plan, architectural elevations, and signage for a new Goldfish Swim School. The proposed 9,450 square foot building is located at 15708 W. Colonial Drive.
- Recommended approval of Goldfish Swim School site plan, architectural elevations, and signage (3-0)
- Approved minutes from April 5, 2022, Regular Meeting (3-0)
Town Commission
The Town Commission unanimously appointed Darron Esan as Police Chief and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Oakland Park Planned Unit Development agreement. A preliminary site plan for the Bayview at Johns Lake subdivision was tabled for further review.
- Approved appointment of Darron Esan as Chief of Police (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-22 for Oakland Park PUD amendment (4-0)
- Tabled Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Bayview at Johns Lake (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Tree City USA application and board appointments (4-0)
- Appointed April Grimes to Appearance Review Board
- Appointed Michael Elliott as 1st Alternate to Planning and Zoning Board
- Appointed Nancy Ross as 2nd Alternate to Planning and Zoning Board