Clay County planners are reviewing a proposal for a new Dunkin’ location in the heart of Oakleaf Plantation, the master-planned community southwest of Jacksonville. The proposed store would be located at East Canaveral Trace and Resilience Way, just south of Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, featuring a compact freestanding building with a drive-thru designed to serve the community’s growing population of on-the-go residents.
According to the permit filing, the project calls for a 1,380-square-foot store with a drive-thru lane and 12 parking spaces. Birmingham-based Skiles Engineering LLC is listed as the civil engineer, and the vacant parcel is owned by Armstrong Development Inc. Clay County's next move is a full civil review of the site and project plans, as reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Where It Fits in Oakleaf's Growth Spurt
Oakleaf Plantation has been steadily filling in as builders and investors assemble land for new retail and light industrial projects. Recent sales and proposals in the area have drawn national chains eager to tap into the swelling local population. County economic development materials show developers actively repositioning key parcels in Oakleaf to match that demand, according to Choose Clay.
Another Dunkin' Already Greenlit in West Jacksonville
The Oakleaf proposal would land about 10 miles south of a separate Dunkin' that recently secured permits in West Jacksonville. That project calls for a 1,980-square-foot store on roughly 2.46 acres at 11410 Normandy Blvd., with Suncoast Industrial & Construction Services Inc. listed as the contractor and Donahue Architecture Inc. as the architect. The Jan. 20 permit and project details were reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
What Happens Next
Clay County's civil review will determine whether the Oakleaf Dunkin' advances to full permitting and, eventually, construction. Project cost and a construction timeline will be set only after a permit is issued. Neighbors who want to keep tabs on the proposal can watch Clay County planning filings for any public notices tied to the review.
Hoodline will track those filings and local coverage as the application moves through the county process.
