Oakland commission approves first readings to reclassify and rezone 2253 Bayine Road for five single‑family lots

The Town of Oakland commission on May 26 gave first‑reading approval to two separate ordinances that would change the future land‑use designation and zoning for 2253 Bayine Road, a roughly 12.91‑acre parcel, to enable subdivision into five single‑family home lots.

Planning staff presented the proposal and noted the property is currently designated and zoned agricultural and sits adjacent to existing low‑density residential development. The land‑use amendment would reclassify the parcel from agriculture to low‑density residential, and the zoning ordinance would change the official map from A1 (agricultural) to R1A (single‑family residential). The proposal was recommended by staff and was supported by the Planning & Zoning Board with a 5‑0 vote at its May 19 meeting.

"The intent and purpose of these two items is to facilitate the subdivision of the property from a single parcel of land into five distinct properties," staff said, adding that a 15‑foot utility easement would be dedicated to the town to serve a future water line. Staff also said the site contains wetlands along the western portion that would remain undisturbed and that no development beyond subdivision is proposed at this time.

An applicant who identified herself as Nissa Poutinia told commissioners the family's interest in subdividing the site is partly to provide living options for several children, including one with special needs who may need to live nearby. Commissioners asked about wetlands protection, county boundary lines adjacent to the site, and whether additional road connections were planned. Poutinia said wetlands would not be touched and that no looped road construction is planned unless adjacent county parcels develop.

The commission held separate votes, as required, on the two ordinances. Mayor Shane Taylor moved the first‑reading approvals; the motions were seconded and passed on first reading. The second readings are scheduled for June 9.

The staff presentation estimated that, with the existing home to remain, the site's trip generation would increase from about one to five peak‑hour trips and that the subdivision would be subject to school concurrency and impact fees if and when build‑out occurs. The actual subdivision platting will be handled administratively under Florida statutes if the land‑use and zoning changes are adopted.

Next steps: the commission will consider the ordinances on second reading on June 9; if adopted, the property owners would be able to pursue the administrative subdivision process and subsequent permitting.