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Annual General Meeting 2021

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Board Meeting October 2021 – Annual General Meeting

The Annual Board meeting will be held at 7:00pm on October 21, 2021 at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N Arrington St, Oakland, FL 34760.
The meeting will also be accessible virtually via Zoom for homeowners unable to attend in person.
Please contact the management office to RSVP and for Zoom Meeting details.
PLEASE NOTE:
MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED
Due to the latest restrictions and guidelines set by the CDC, the Town of Oakland is following CDC guidelines and adhering to local government mandates.

Keep six-feet apart, Face coverings are encouraged.

CDC COVID-19 | Orange County FL COVID-19 | Town of Oakland FL COVID-19

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Warning Bear in Community

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Bear in John’s Landing Community

There have been reports of a bear in the John’s Landing Community

Please take care and be vigilant

  • Please take care when walking
  • Be vigilant when walking dogs
  • If possible keep all pets indoors
  • Secure all garbage containers
  • Do not place garbage containers out overnight
  • Deposit all edible wastes in separate containers that are stored where bears cannot gain access
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Planning and Zoning Changes

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Dates confirmed for the hearings about these two properties.

The site near Palm Casual north of Hwy 50 and Remington Road has been moved to September 17, 2021 at the P&Z and if approved to the commission on October 12, 2021 and October 26, 2021.

The site on the southside of Hwy 50 and east of 4th Street will be at the P&Z meeting on August 17,2021 and if approved then to the commission on September 13, 2021 & September 28, 2021.

Please attend and voice your opinions.

In some other news, the old Bin Laden Property that was approved to be residential/assisted living/commercial was sold by Oakland Capital Group on June 1, 2021 to Cornerstone Group/Brookstone.

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Proposed Zoning Changes & Apartments

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Change Uses from Commercial Uses to Mixed Use Commercial / Residential

Concern has been expressed regarding plans to change the zoning of the property across from the Remington Rd intersection from Commercial to Mixed Commercial / Residential. Homeowners and residents are urged to vote no on these developments if they include apartments.

A public hearing concerning this property will be held on August 17, 2021 at 6:30pm by the Planning and Zoning Board and on September 13, 2021 at 7:00pm by the Town Commission, Town of Oakland.
Request Amend PUD to Change Uses from Commercial Uses to Mixed Use Commercial / Residential.
Contact the Planning Department at Town Hall for additional information (407) 656-1117 Ext. 2107

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Widen Turnpike (SR 91) PD&E

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Widen Turnpike (SR 91) PD&E

SR 408 TO SR 50

Excerpt from Notice from FDOT for Johns Landing document.
Homeowners are encouraged to attend the meetings.

“Dear Property Owner or Interested Party:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), will hold an Alternatives Public Information Meeting for the above-referenced project. Attendance options are as follows:
Virtual Alternatives Public Information Meeting: Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attend via a computer, tablet, or smartphone, or by telephone in listen-only mode
In-Person Alternatives Public Information Meeting: Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attend in-person at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center,
125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
If the in-person Alternatives Public Information Meeting cannot be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, due to severe weather or unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of August 19, 2021, at the same time and place.
Visit the project website, http://www.Turnpike408to50.com, to register for the Alternatives Public Information Meeting and to select your participation option. **Please note that registration works best in the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox web browser.** Additional registration and project information is provided in the enclosed project newsletter. You should not attend in-person if you are not feeling well. Social distancing guidelines and local ordinances will be followed.”

From the Florida Turnpike website:
“Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for widening Florida’s Turnpike/State Road (SR) 91, in Orange County, Florida. The study limits extend along Florida’s Turnpike from south of SR 408 to SR 50 (MP 263-273), and along SR 408 from the Turnpike interchange to east of the Old Winter Garden Road overpass. As part of the study, all interchanges within the project limits and the need for new interchanges will be evaluated.”
Widen Turnpike PD&E, SR 408 to SR 50 – Florida’s Turnpike (floridasturnpike.com)

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Community Drain Cleaning

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With hurricane season upon us the community roadway drains will be cleaned on Monday July 19, 2021.

Residents are asked to please ensure that garden refuge and grass clippings are properly removed from properties so as not end up in the drainage system.
If not properly removed the garden refuge and grass enters the drains, clogging them, which will cause flooding during excessive rain.

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Committee Volunteers

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Volunteers are always needed to power the committees and activities of our community. It is gratifying to know that just a small commitment of your time can make a big difference to our little community. Whether you can distribute flyers on your daily walk, or add your voice of wisdom as a member of the Board of Directors, or just smile and say, “Welcome!” to a new family. You can step up and be a real part of our homeowners association…our community… our neighborhood.

Volunteers are needed for the Architectural Review Board Committee, Fine Committee, Safety Committee, Social Committee, Towing Committee, Violation Committee, and Welcome Committee.

What follows are some brief descriptions of the volunteer positions.
More information can be found on the Committees page.
To volunteer please send complete the Committee Member Application form

Architectural Review Board Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) The function of the ARB is to assure that any installation, construction or alteration to any LOT or of any STRUCTURE on any LOT shall be submitted to the ARB for approval. The ACC shall have the power and duty to approve or disapprove plans and specifications for any installation (s), construction or alterations to any lot or of any STRUCTURE on any LOT.

Fine Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) The fine committee has authority to accept or reject the fine levied by the Board. If the fine committee, by majority vote, confirms the fine, the fine will be imposed.

Safety Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) The safety committee helps improve the safety and security of the community. Committee members can patrol the neighborhood to ensure that safety and security standards are being met.

Social Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) Aids in planning of holiday parties and get-togethers.

Violation Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) Members on this committee periodically drive through the community to check for violations. The homeowner (s) and the board are informed by receiving a copy of the Magnolia Gram with violation (s) specified.

Welcoming Committee: (Minimum of 3 volunteers.) Greets and welcomes new residents, also answers any questions about the neighborhood and the HOA.

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