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Oakland commission approves design review for Turnpike Commerce Park amid questions about road access and parking
Summary
The Town of Oakland commission approved design review for the Turnpike Commerce Park, a proposed single‑phase industrial flex project (four one‑story buildings totaling about 160,160 sq ft). Commissioners pressed staff and the developer on roadway width, truck access and parking before the project moves to final engineering review.
The Town of Oakland Commission voted on April 28 to approve a design review for the Turnpike Commerce Park, a proposed 13.8‑acre industrial flex development at 1360 West Colonial Drive that would comprise four single‑story shallow‑bay buildings totaling about 160,160 square feet.
Planning staff presented the project as consistent with the town’s urban corridor design district and recommended approval, noting the proposal had prior reviews by the Appearance Review Board and Planning & Zoning. "Staff finds that the proposed Turnpike Commerce Park, including the requested deviations and conditions, fulfills the intent and purpose of the town's urban corridor design district," staff said during the presentation.
The developer representative said the project would be a $34 million single‑phase investment and projected roughly $800,000 a year in new tax revenue. "We're…
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