Oakland public meetings in 2024

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider a second public hearing for an amendment to the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Development. The body will also review appearance plans for two proposed buildings and discuss a charter review commission.

• Second public hearing for Ordinance 2024-10 regarding the Oakland Exchange Office Complex
• Appearance review for the proposed Oakland Exchange Office Complex and Harvest District Mixed Use Building
• Bid award for Emergency Debris Services
• Encroachment easement for 525 N. Tubb Street
• Approval for alcoholic beverages at Oakland Heritage Day in Speer Park

The Town Commission approved the second reading of Ordinance 2024-10, amending the Oakland Commercial Center development agreement to allow the Oakland Exchange Office Complex, including an increase in office space to 37,184 square feet and a reduced sidewalk width, but denied the requested larger monument sign. The commission also approved the appearance of the office buildings and the Harvest District mixed-use building, and awarded a contract to Altumint for school zone speed enforcement. The software license agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission was tabled for negotiation.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 for Oakland Exchange Office Complex (5-0)
• Denied increase of monument sign from 32 to 42 sq ft
• Approved appearance of Oakland Exchange office buildings (5-0)
• Approved appearance of Harvest District mixed-use building (5-0)
• Awarded school zone speed enforcement contract to Altumint (5-0)
• Tabled software license agreement with SCPDC for negotiation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bid award for emergency debris services (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10 to amend the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Development and Development Agreement. The amendment would allow a 37,184-square-foot office complex (12 single-story buildings) on Lots 5 and 6 at the southwest corner of Remington Road and Southern Railway. Changes include site plan revisions, vacating a 5-foot utility easement, a 42-square-foot monument sign, and a 5-foot sidewalk width. Staff recommends approval, noting a traffic study found no significant impact.

• Increase in maximum office space from 30,000 to 37,184 square feet
• Site plan and building design changes within Sub-Area C (Neighborhood Office)
• Vacation of a 5-foot internal utility easement/landscape buffer between Lots 5 and 6
• Approval of a 42-square-foot monument sign and 5-foot sidewalk width
• Traffic study shows no significant impact; developer will pay approximately $200,000 in transportation impact fees

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a second reading on an amendment to the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Development to allow the proposed Oakland Exchange Office Complex on Lots 5 & 6 at SR 50 and Remington Road. The agenda includes an appearance review of multiple office building designs. Staff, the Appearance Review Board, and the Planning & Zoning Board have each unanimously recommended approval of the designs.

• Second reading of an amendment to the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Development for Lots 5 & 6
• Appearance review of proposed office building designs for the Oakland Exchange Office Complex
• Unanimous recommendations for approval from the Appearance Review Board (Nov 5, 2024) and Planning & Zoning Board (Nov 19, 2024)
• Project site at the southwest corner of SR 50 and Remington Road, part of a previously approved 14.6-acre commercial center
• Planned development originally approved in 2018 (Ordinance 2017-16) for up to 25,000 sq ft retail and 30,000 sq ft office

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold appearance reviews for two proposed commercial developments: the Harvest District Mixed Use Building and the Oakland Exchange Office Complex. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its October 15, 2024 regular meeting.

• Appearance review for proposed Harvest District Mixed Use Building
• Appearance review for proposed Oakland Exchange Office Complex
• Approval of October 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold the first public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10, a second amendment to the development agreement for the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Development to approve the Oakland Exchange Office Complex on property owned by Racetrac, Inc. The commission will also consider Resolution 2024-09 amending the police officers' defined contribution retirement plan. Additionally, the commission will appoint members to the Appearance Review Board and Planning and Zoning Board, and consider a consent agenda including minutes, Tree City USA application, GIS Interlocal Agreement, and a letter of support.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10: second amendment to development agreement for Oakland Commercial Center PUD (Oakland Exchange Office Complex) on Racetrac property
• Resolution 2024-09 amending the police defined contribution retirement plan
• Appointment of Jonathan R. Baucom as ARB alternate, Jay Russell as PZB regular, Ed Kulakowski as PZB alternate
• Consent agenda includes Tree City USA application, GIS Interlocal Agreement, letter of support for UCF Florida Institute of Government
• Town Attorney Services Proposal to be discussed

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will meet to conduct appearance reviews for two proposed developments. The board is reviewing the Harvest District Mixed Use Building and the Oakland Exchange Office Complex.

• Appearance Review for Proposed Harvest District Mixed Use Building
• Appearance Review for Proposed Oakland Exchange Office Complex

Town Commission

The Town Commission will meet to select a solid waste provider and discuss a public parking and traffic study for the Oakland Area Charter School. The meeting also includes proclamations for Veterans Day and the Week of the Family.

• Selection of Solid Waste Provider
• Public Parking and Traffic Study for Oakland Area Charter School
• Proclamation for Week of the Family (November 2-9, 2024)
• Proclamation for Veterans Day (November 11, 2024)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10, which proposes a second amendment to the development agreement for the Oakland Commercial Center Planned Unit Development. The board will also consider approval of minutes from previous meetings and select a board vice chair.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10 – Second Amendment to Development Agreement – Oakland Commercial Center PUD
• Selection of Board Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024 regular meeting and August 6, 2024 joint work session
• Public forum for comments on non-agenda items

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will consider ratifying a state of local emergency due to Hurricane Milton, effective October 7, 2024, authorizing the Town Manager to take emergency actions. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Florida City Government Week, consent items (minutes and OACS out-of-field assignments), and a recommendation from the Auditor Selection Committee. No other major policy decisions or public hearings are listed beyond these items.

• Ratification of Proclamation Declaring State of Local Emergency (Hurricane Milton) effective October 7, 2024
• Proclamation declaring October 21-27, 2024 as Florida City Government Week
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
• Consent agenda: OACS Out of Field Assignments
• Auditor Selection Committee Recommendation

Town Commission

The Town Commission holds its final budget hearing to vote on two resolutions: one setting the property tax millage rate at 6.70 mills (an 8.79% increase over the rolled-back rate) and another adopting the total FY 2024/2025 budget of $30,292,114. The budget covers the General Fund ($9,838,666), Enterprise Fund ($9,062,300), Impact Fee Fund ($5,240,676), and Oakland Avenue Charter School ($6,150,472). Changes since the first hearing include elimination of a water department inspector position to cover a bi-annual loan payment and $370,000 in Impact Fee reserves for a fee study and Tubb Street Streetscape design.

• Adoption of Resolution 2024-07 setting millage rate at 6.70 mills for FY 2024/2025
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-08 approving the total budget of $30,292,114
• General Fund budget of $9,838,666 includes $200,000 balance forward for Orange County Fire Rescue
• Enterprise Fund budget of $9,062,300 eliminates a construction inspector position to fund a water tank loan payment
• Impact Fee budget increased by $370,000 for a fee study and Tubb Street Streetscape design/engineering

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will consider consent agenda items including an impact fee study and approval of minutes from the September 9 budget hearing and regular meeting. A proclamation declaring October 2024 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be presented. Under other policy matters, the commission will discuss legislative budget travel/training.

• Proclamation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2024
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 budget hearing and regular meeting
• Impact fee study under consent agenda
• Discussion of legislative budget travel/training under other policy matters

Town Commission

The Town Commission will meet to discuss a public parking and traffic study for the Oakland Avenue Charter School and a tree replacement agreement with the Southern Oaks HOA. The body will also consider proclamations for Florida Missing Children’s Day and Constitution Week.

• Public Parking and Traffic Study – Oakland Avenue Charter School
• Tree Replacement Agreement/Southern Oaks HOA
• Proclamation – Florida Missing Children’s Day
• Proclamation – Constitution Week
• OACS Evacuation Sites

The Oakland Town Commission approved a Tree Replacement Agreement with the Southern Oaks HOA, requiring the town to replace any trees that die within five years due to sediment placement from a dredging project. The Commission also approved a motion to obtain a scope of services from a consultant for a traffic and parking study around Oakland Avenue Charter School. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Tree Replacement Agreement with Southern Oaks HOA (5-0)
• Approved Town Manager to obtain scope of services for traffic and parking study (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, OACS evacuation sites, and Manager's Report (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a tentative budget hearing to approve a millage rate of 6.90 mills for FY 2024-25 and a total tentative budget of $30,261,207. The budget reflects adjustments including a fire millage increase from Orange County, savings from switching health insurance providers, and a 4% COLA for employees. The commission will also set a final public hearing date of September 24, 2024.

• Approve tentative millage rate of 6.90 mills
• Approve tentative FY 2025 budget of $30,261,207
• Set final public hearing for September 24, 2024
• Fire millage increased by Orange County from 2.2 to 2.8 mills
• Budget includes 4% COLA and $150,000 compensation study

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider several consent agenda items including approval of the Oakland Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, OACS safety and internet policies, and a dispatch agreement with Winter Garden PD. They will also discuss a health insurance provider change and appointment of an Auditor Selection Committee. Multiple proclamations and a presentation from Oakland Nature Preserve are on the agenda.

• Approval of Oakland Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
• Approval of OACS Safety & Security Requirements (Reunification Plan)
• Approval of Dispatch Agreement with Winter Garden PD
• Discussion on Health Insurance Provider Change
• Appointment of Auditor Selection Committee

The Town Commission approved changing health insurance providers from Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) to Mullings Insurance Agency with Florida Blue, saving $131,492 in employer costs. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, and appointed five residents to the Auditor Selection Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, an Oakland Nature Preserve update, and public comments on speeding concerns.

• Approved health insurance provider change to Florida Blue (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, OACS policies, and dispatch agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Auditor Selection Committee members (4-0)

Town Commission

The Commission will hold a second public hearing on Ordinance 2024-09 to correct scrivener's errors in the impact fee schedule. They will also consider Resolution 2024-06 adopting permitting procedures for Live Local Act affordable housing projects. The consent agenda includes a State Revolving Fund loan extension, a mental health plan submission, and an alcohol exception for a lecture. Additionally, the Commission will announce RFP for auditing services.

• Resolution 2024-06 – Live Local Act affordable housing permitting procedures
• Ordinance 2024-09 second public hearing – impact fee schedule corrections
• State Revolving Fund Loan Extension
• OACS 2024-2025 Mental Health Plan Submission
• Exception for serving alcoholic beverages for “Art of Bird Photography” Lecture

The Oakland Town Commission approved Resolution 2024-06, establishing permitting procedures for Live Local Act affordable housing projects, which allows administrative approval for qualifying mixed-use projects without public hearings on land use, density, or height. The commission also approved Ordinance 2024-09 to correct scrivener's errors in the impact fee schedule, and the consent agenda. No substantive decisions were made on a proposed multifamily moratorium, which was only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2024-06 establishing Live Local Act permitting procedures (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-09 correcting impact fee schedule scrivener's errors (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, loan extension, and mental health plan (4-0)

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board, along with Planning and Zoning Board and Town Commission, is holding a joint work session. The sole item is an ethics training presentation by Attorney Wade Vose of the Vose Law Firm. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Ethics training led by Attorney Wade Vose

The meeting consisted of training on Florida's Sunshine Law, covering public access, meeting locations, public comment rights, and penalties for violations. No substantive decisions were made; the session was procedural and educational.

Town Commission

The Town Commission, Appearance Review Board, and Planning and Zoning Board are holding a joint work session. The meeting consists of a presentation on ethics training by Attorney Wade Vose of Vose Law Firm.

• Ethics Training presentation by Attorney Wade Vose

The Town Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, and Appearance Review Board held a joint work session featuring an ethics training presentation by Town Attorney Wade Vose. The training covered the Sunshine Law, public records, voting conflicts, and quasi-judicial hearing procedures. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• No formal decisions were made; the session was a training work session

Planning & Zoning Board

The Appearance Review Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and Town Commission are holding a joint work session on August 6, 2024. The sole agenda item is a presentation on ethics training by Attorney Wade Vose of the Vose Law Firm. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Ethics training presentation by Attorney Wade Vose

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will discuss a revision to the tree section of the Land Development Code, a building and safety fee study, and a tentative millage rate increase along with a Fire EMS MSTU rate increase. They will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, a grant agreement, a school security policy, and an MOU. An ordinance correcting scrivener's errors in the impact fee schedule is on the agenda.

• Discussion of revision to Tree Section of Land Development Code
• Building & Safety Fee Study
• Tentative Millage Rate Increase/Fire EMS MSTU Rate Increase
• Ordinance 2024-09 correcting impact fee schedule scrivener's errors
• Consent agenda includes FDEP Alternative Water Grant Agreement and MOU between Orange County Sheriff's Office and Oakland PD

The Town Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 6.9, up from 6.3, to offset a proposed increase in the Orange County Fire MSTU rate. The increase is contingent on Orange County's final decision, with public hearings set for September 5 and 19. The commission also approved a $35,700 building fee study and the first reading of an ordinance correcting impact fee errors.

• Approved tentative millage rate of 6.9 (5-0)
• Approved Building & Safety Fee Study with Raftelis for $35,700 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-09 correcting impact fee scrivener's errors (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, FDEP grant, school security policy, and MOU (5-0)

Town Commission

The meeting includes an audit presentation by Mike Brynjulfson and a discussion regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland Police Department. The commission will also consider the MetroPlan Orlando Funding Agreement for FY2024/2025.

• Audit presentation by Mike Brynjulfson
• MOU between Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland PD
• MetroPlan Orlando Funding Agreement FY2024/2025
• Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a second public hearing regarding architectural standards for The Grove development. The agenda also includes final plat approvals for Oakland Park Unit 7 North and The Grove. Other items include contract extensions for debris removal and construction agreements for Lift Station #7.

• Second public hearing for The Grove design guidelines (Ordinance 2024-08)
• Final Plat for Oakland Park Unit 7 North
• Final Plat for The Grove
• Emergency Debris Removal contract extension
• Construction Agreement for Lift Station #7

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing the draft FY 2024-2025 budget and a five-year capital improvements plan. The proposal includes maintaining the current millage rate of 6.3 mills despite a 10.05% increase in taxable property values. The session also addresses projected revenues and proposed changes to employee benefits.

• Draft FY 2024-2025 budget totaling $23,047,494
• Proposed millage rate of 6.3 mills
• Five-year Capital Improvements Plan totaling $17,639,300
• Proposed 4% cost-of-living adjustment for employees
• Increase in retirement plan contributions for sworn officers from 14% to 16%

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a first public hearing regarding an amendment to the development agreement for The Grove project to implement new design and architectural standards. The agenda also includes proclamations for National Pollinator Week and Juneteenth. Additionally, the commission will review updated school safety and security policies.

• First public hearing for Ordinance No. 2024-08 regarding The Grove planned development
• Proclamation for National Pollinator Week (June 17-23, 2024)
• Proclamation for Juneteenth (June 19, 2024)
• Review of OACS School Safety & Security Requirements - Threats Policy
• Appointment of a voting delegate for the 98th Annual Conference

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2024, with a consent agenda that includes awarding a bid for Lift Station #7, approving a code enforcement settlement agreement for 202 W. Oakland Avenue, and appointing Solid Waste Advisory Group members. The commission will also hear a legislative update from Senator Geraldine Thompson and issue proclamations for Memorial Day and LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Public comments are invited in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Bid award for Lift Station #7
• 202 W. Oakland Avenue code enforcement settlement agreement
• Appointment of Solid Waste Advisory Group members
• Proclamation for Memorial Day (May 27, 2024)
• Proclamation for LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2024)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-08, an amendment to the Grove Planned Development Development Agreement for proposed design guidelines and architectural standards. The board will also select a vice chair. Public comments may be made in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-08 (Grove PD Development Agreement Amendment for Design Guidelines and Architectural Standards)
• Selection of Board Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 regular meeting

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold second public hearings on three ordinances: two for the 4th Street Village project (a land use change and a rezoning to Planned Development) and one for Briley Farm Phase 1 (rezoning with design guidelines). The commission will also consider appointing an Appearance Review Board member, a bike/pedestrian project agreement, and a school zone speed monitoring program.

• Ordinance 2024-03: Future land use change for 21.25 acres at 4th Street & SR 50 from Mixed Use Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center
• Ordinance 2024-04: Rezoning 21.25 acres at 4th Street & SR 50 to Planned Development with development agreement and master plan
• Ordinance 2024-07: Rezoning approximately 35 acres for Briley Farm Phase 1 to Planned Development with design guidelines
• Appointment of John E. Gill III as Appearance Review Board Alternate Member
• Bike/Walk Central Florida Project Agreement and School Zone Speed Monitoring Program

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will consider proposed design guidelines and architectural standards for The Grove, a development in Oakland, Florida. The board is expected to provide a recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Board and Town Commission on whether to approve the standards as presented, with changes, or deny them. Public comments are invited in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Proposed Design Guidelines and Architectural Standards for The Grove
• Public hearing on May 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Meeting Hall
• Written comments due by 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 ARB Regular Meeting

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances for the 4th Street Village project, changing the future land use from mixed use commercial to mixed use activity center and rezoning to planned development. They will also hold a first hearing on the Briley Farm Phase 1 rezoning and design standards. The agenda includes proclamations, consent items, and appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-03: Second hearing to change land use for 21.25 acres at 4th Street and SR 50 to Mixed Use Activity Center
• Ordinance 2024-04: Second hearing to rezone same property to Planned Development with development agreement and master plan
• Ordinance 2024-07: First hearing to rezone 35 acres for Briley Farm Phase 1 to Planned Development with design guidelines
• Bid award for construction of Lift Station No. 7
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board: Matt Sutton (regular) and Kris Keller (alternate)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Oakland Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: Ordinance 2024-03 and 2024-04 for the 4th Street Village project, and Ordinance 2024-07 for Briley Farm Phase 1. The board will also approve minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting and select a new board chair. Public comments can be made in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Ordinance 2024-03: Public hearing on small-scale future land use amendment for 4th Street Village, changing from Mixed Use Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center.
• Ordinance 2024-04: Public hearing on rezoning 4th Street Village to Planned Development (PD) with a Development Agreement.
• Ordinance 2024-07: Public hearing on rezoning Briley Farm Phase 1 to PD with a Development Agreement to approve design guidelines and architectural standards.
• Approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024 regular meeting.
• Selection of new Board Chair.

Town Commission

The Town Commission will select and swear in a member for Seat #3, elect a Vice Mayor, and appoint members to the Appearance Review and Planning and Zoning Boards. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Arbor Day and routine consent items. Public comments are invited in person or in writing before the meeting.

• Selection and swearing in of Town Commission member for Seat #3
• Election of Vice Mayor
• Appointment of Meredith Rhein to Appearance Review Board
• Appointment of Michael Elliott and Jay Russell to Planning and Zoning Board
• Proclamation declaring April 26, 2024 as National Arbor Day

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold a work session to interview 13 applicants for the vacant Town Commission Seat #3, with the appointment to be made at the regular meeting later that evening. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items (call to order and roll call).

• Interview of 13 applicants for Town Commission Seat #3, including Anne Fulton, Scott Gordon, Sal Ramos, Todd Tice, Edward Kulakowski, Kris Keller, Nancy Furches, Clayton Louis Ferrara, Teri Hamlin, Emma Bell, Trillshun Bacon, Yumeko L. Motley, and Adam John Messervey
• Appointment to fill Seat #3 for a 2-year term through March 10, 2026
• Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024; 13 received
• Applicants asked to attend the 6:00 p.m. work session and 7:00 p.m. regular meeting

Appearance Review Board

The Appearance Review Board will consider proposed design guidelines and architectural standards for the Briley Farm development, which would replace standard town design rules with alternative standards. The board is also set to approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Proposed Design Guidelines and Architectural Standards for Briley Farm
• Rezoning of Briley Farm Phase 1A and 1B and Daniels Cove to Planned Development (PD)
• Daniels Cove lot orientation change from north-south to east-west
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2023 ARB Regular Meeting

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold second public hearings on Ordinances 2024-05 and 2024-06, which would change the future land use and zoning of 15551 W. Colonial Drive (5.2 acres) from Commercial/A-1 to Mixed Use Activity Center and Planned Development for the Oakland Village at the Grove project. Two related items for 4th Street & SR 50 (Ordinances 2024-03 and 2024-04) have been tabled to April 9. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected Mayor Shane Taylor and Commissioner Mike Satterfield, proclamations, and a discussion on appointing a commissioner for Seat #3.

• Second public hearing: Ordinance 2024-05 – future land use change to Mixed Use Activity Center for 15551 W. Colonial Drive (5.2 acres, Oakland Village at the Grove)
• Second public hearing: Ordinance 2024-06 – rezoning from A-1 to Planned Development with development agreement for same property
• Ordinances 2024-03 and 2024-04 (4th Street & SR 50) tabled to April 9 meeting
• Resolution 2024-03 – naming town-owned right-of-way as 'Catherine Ross Road'
• Discussion on process for appointing Commissioner for Seat #3 (no qualified candidates)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold first public hearings on four ordinances: two land-use and rezoning requests for the 4th Street Village project (21.25 acres) and two for the Oakland Village at the Grove project (5.2 acres), both seeking mixed-use activity center designations. The commission will also consider Resolution 2024-01 to adopt updated water and wastewater utility rates, following a financial forecast presented in February. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, a school safety policy, an intersection improvement proposal, and a grant amendment.

• Ordinance 2024-03: Future land use change to Mixed Use Activity Center for 4th Street Village (21.25 acres, south side of W Colonial Drive at 4th Street)
• Ordinance 2024-04: Rezoning to Planned Development with development agreement for 4th Street Village
• Ordinance 2024-05: Future land use change to Mixed Use Activity Center for Oakland Village at the Grove (5.2 acres, 1551 W Colonial Drive)
• Ordinance 2024-06: Rezoning from A-1 to Planned Development for Oakland Village at the Grove
• Resolution 2024-01: Updated water and wastewater utility rates, including wastewater increase from $6.00 to $7.25 per thousand gallons

Town Commission

The Town Commission packet includes a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the 4th and 50 Site, a 20.9-acre property owned by Property Resources, LLC. The report, prepared by Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc., concludes that the site has no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Controlled RECs, or Historical RECs. The assessment notes the land was historically used for citrus production but found no evidence of releases or contamination requiring further investigation.

• Phase I ESA for 20.9-acre 4th and 50 Site (parcels at 16100 West Colonial Drive and 243-283 4th Street) completed by Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc.
• Report identifies no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) or Controlled RECs on the property
• Site is currently naturally vegetated vacant land with internal fencing, located near the Florida Turnpike and West Colonial Drive
• Historical records indicate past citrus crop production, noted as a business environmental risk but not a REC

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold the first reading of two ordinances for the Oakland Village at The Grove project: a small-scale future land use amendment from Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center (Ordinance 2024-05) and a rezoning from Agriculture (A-1) to Planned Development with a Development Agreement (Ordinance 2024-06). The 5.2-acre vacant site at 15551 W Colonial Drive would allow two 3-story buildings with up to 48,000 sq ft of commercial/retail and 72 multi-family units. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval on February 20, 2024, and staff recommends approval of first reading with a second reading and public hearing scheduled for March 26, 2024.

• Ordinance 2024-05: Future land use change from Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center for 5.2 acres at 15551 W Colonial Drive
• Ordinance 2024-06: Rezoning from A-1 to Planned Development (PD) with Development Agreement
• Proposed development: 48,000 sq ft commercial/retail and 72 multi-family units in two 3-story buildings
• Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval (5-0) on February 20, 2024
• Traffic impact analysis finds no negative impact on SR 50 level of service

Town Commission

The Town Commission will review a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a 5.16-acre property at 15551 W. Colonial Drive. The report identifies a recognized environmental condition due to former petroleum storage tanks and recommends Phase II soil and groundwater sampling. The property is currently wooded and developed with a vacant residence and two outbuildings.

Town Commission

The Town Commission is reviewing a water and wastewater financial forecast and a Lake Apopka dredging contract. The meeting includes discussions on street master plan amendments and upcoming proclamations for March.

• Resolution 2024-01: 2024 Water and Wastewater Financial Forecast
• Lake Apopka Dredging Contract
• Complete Street Master Plan Amendment
• Proclamation: Women’s History Month - March
• Proclamation: Irish American Heritage Month - March

Planning & Zoning Board

The Oakland Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four ordinances involving future land use amendments and rezonings at 4th Street & SR 50 and 1551 W. Colonial Drive, all seeking Planned Development (PD) status with development agreements. The board will also consider a variance request for a pool encroachment at 80 Millholland Street and approve minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance 2024-03: Public hearing on small-scale future land use amendment at 4th Street & SR 50 from Mixed Use Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center.
• Ordinance 2024-04: Public hearing on rezoning at 4th Street & SR 50 to PD (Planned Development) with Development Agreement.
• Ordinance 2024-05: Public hearing on small-scale future land use amendment at 1551 W. Colonial Drive to Mixed Use Activity Center.
• Ordinance 2024-06: Public hearing on rezoning at 1551 W. Colonial Drive from A-1 to PD (Planned Development) with Development Agreement.
• 80 Millholland Street: Variance request for pool, deck, and screen enclosure encroachment into a 10-foot utility easement; staff recommends denial.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the 4th and 50 Site, a 20.9-acre property in Oakland. The assessment found no recognized environmental conditions, but noted past agricultural use. The board is likely considering this as part of a development or rezoning request.

• Phase I ESA for 4th and 50 Site (6 parcels, 20.9 acres) found no RECs, CRECs, or HRECs
• Property addresses: 16100 West Colonial Drive and 243, 251, 267, 275, 283 4th Street
• Historical agricultural use (citrus crops) noted as a business environmental risk
• Site is vacant, naturally vegetated, with a wetland portion in the southeast
• Prepared by Bio-Tech Consulting, Inc. for Property Resources, LLC

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider two ordinances for Oakland Village at The Grove, a proposed mixed-use development at 15551 W Colonial Drive. The applicant, New Horizons Investments, LLC, seeks to change the future land use from Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center and rezone from A-1 to Planned Development with a Development Agreement. The project would include two 3-story buildings with 48,000 sq ft of commercial/retail and 72 multi-family units. Staff recommends approval.

• Ordinance 2024-05: Future Land Use amendment from Commercial to Mixed Use Activity Center
• Ordinance 2024-06: Rezoning from A-1 to Planned Development (PD) with Development Agreement
• Project: Oakland Village at The Grove, 5.2 acres, 15551 W Colonial Drive
• Proposed: 48,000 sq ft commercial/retail, 72 multi-family units, 13.85 du/ac density
• Traffic study notes discrepancy; updated TIA to be submitted

Town Commission

The Town Commission discussed Ordinance 2024-01, which establishes a golf cart safety zone and specific street designations. The proposal includes creating controlled intersections with stop signs to allow safe crossing of Oakland Avenue.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Golf Cart Safety Zone and regulations
• Resolution 2024-02: Golf Cart Street Designation
• Police Department Awards presentation
• Land Swap for The Grove (Consent Agenda)
• Administrative Law Judge Services Contract (Consent Agenda)

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission will hold the first public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01, which would update rules for golf cart operation on town roadways, including approval procedures, equipment requirements, hours of operation, and driver limitations. The commission will also receive an update on the Lake Apopka/John's Lake Outfall engineering project and consider several consent agenda items, including surplus police vehicles, HVAC financing, and alcohol sale exceptions. Several proclamations and a presentation are scheduled.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01 amending golf cart regulations (Sections 62-89 through 62-94)
• Consent agenda: Oakland PD surplus vehicles, OACS HVAC financing, longevity bonus policy, alcohol exceptions for Harriett Tubman Presentation and Pours at the Preserve, parcel conversion on Catherine Ross Road
• Lake Apopka/John's Lake Outfall engineering update
• Proclamations: MLK Jr. Day, School Choice Week, Celebrate Literacy Week, Black History Month
• Presentation: Trees of the Season Decorating Contest winner

Planning & Zoning Board

The Oakland Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on three variance requests: a pool easement encroachment at 80 Millholland Street, a setback variance at 302 E. Oakland Ave, and a pool water edge setback variance at 1084 Celadon Street. The board will also discuss a possible code amendment regarding construction materials and approve minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.

• 80 Millholland Street – Pool Easement Encroachment Variance Request
• 302 E. Oakland Ave – Setback Variance Request
• 1084 Celadon Street – Pool Water Edge Setback Variance Request
• Information on Possible Code Amendment Regarding Construction Materials
• Approval of minutes from 9-19-2023 Regular Meeting

Town Commission

The Oakland Town Commission is holding the first public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01, which would amend golf cart regulations including approval procedures, equipment requirements, and hours of operation. The agenda also includes proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Choice Week, and Celebrate Literacy Week, plus consent items like surplus police vehicles and a longevity bonus policy. Public comment is invited in person or in writing before the meeting.

• First public hearing on Ordinance 2024-01 amending golf cart regulations (Sections 62-89 through 62-94)
• Consent agenda includes Oakland PD surplus vehicles and longevity bonus policy
• Proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15)
• Proclamation for School Choice Week (January 21-27)
• Proclamation for Celebrate Literacy Week (January 22-26)