PZB Packet - May 5, 2026

Planning and Zoning Board Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_packet

[28 Montrano Ave; case PZB2026-0018] The Planning and Zoning Board meeting on May 5, 2026, included a continued hearing for PZB2026-0018, an application for a variance to increase lot coverage from 25% to 26.1% at 28 Montrano Ave to allow the construction of a 525 sq ft covered RV carport. The applicant, Scott G. Ross, stated the property's irregular shape and existing structures create a singular disadvantage, preventing reasonable use without the variance. The board previously continued this item on April 7, 2026, to allow the applicant to meet variance criteria. Public comment on this specific item was not stated in the provided text. [28 Montrano Avenue; case PZB2026-0018] Request for a variance to allow lot coverage of 26.1% (exceeding the 25% maximum) for the addition of a 15' x 35' detached accessory RV/pole barn garage. The applicant has reduced the size of the structure to comply with setback and separation requirements. Neighbors have provided letters of support, stating no negative impact on privacy, light, or views. [1095 Anastasia Blvd.; case PZB2026-0030] Request for a use by exception to operate an online printing and embroidery business office. The property was previously a law office. The business will be operated by one employee/owner, with client access by appointment only. Deliveries will be made via Amazon, FedEx, or UPS to a secondary entrance on Casanova Street. The printing machine is desktop-sized. [70 Abbott St.; case PZB2026-0033] Request for a use by exception to allow off-site parking for a vacation rental. The property is a single-family residence with one bedroom and requires one parking space. There are no on-site parking spaces. The applicant is requesting a parking permit for the municipal parking garage. [70 Abbott Street] Application for a zoning exception due to insufficient parking for a short-term rental at 70 Abbott Street. The applicant is seeking commercial space for parking but has not yet secured a lease. The property is a single-family residence (0.04 acres) and the owner is Lamanda Sears. The case number is not stated. The application was signed by the applicant on 03/27/2026 and the property owner on 04/18/2019. [20 E Park Ave; case PZB2026-0010] Request for Conservation Overlay Zone (COZ) development to remove one significant Live Oak tree (45-inch dbh) and one invasive Camphor tree (33-inch dbh) at E Park Avenue, PID: 152400-2030. The removal is necessary to allow for the construction of a proposed new single-family home. The applicant proposes to retain another significant Live Oak tree (48-inch dbh). The property is 0.15 acres, zoned RS-1, with a Future Land Use Designation of Residential Low Density. The applicant is Frederic Depuydt of Atlantic Property Builders LLC, and the owner is Integrated Property Holdings Inc. The case number is PZB2026-0010. The application was signed by the applicant on 1/16/2026 and the property owner on 04/18/2019. The Planning and Zoning Board is authorized to impose limitations and conditions. The request was continued from a previous meeting on April 7, 2026, to allow the applicant to explore moving the house location. [LOT 203 - E. PARK AVENUE; case 25-1228] Construction plans for a new single-family home located at Lot 203 - E. Park Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The home will have a total conditioned space of 1,527 sq. ft. and 2,053 sq. ft. total space, including unconditioned areas like a garage, front porch, rear patio, and balcony. The project involves standard electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and roofing work, adhering to the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, and NEC 2020. Specific electrical requirements include GFCI and AFCI protection, and compliance with Florida Building Code and NEC. Mechanical notes detail duct sizing, testing, and installation in garages. Plumbing notes specify materials like PEX and PVC, and adherence to Florida Building Code. Structural notes detail foundation design based on a 2,000 PSF soil bearing pressure and wood framing requirements. Roofing notes cover asphalt shingles, membrane roofing, and ventilation requirements. The project is designed by Martin Engineering, LLC. [E PARK AVE; case 25-1228] Construction documents detailing foundation, framing, and roof plans for a new single-family home. The project is located at Lot 203, E. Park Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The property owner is Integrated Property Holdings Inc. The project involves standard residential construction with specific requirements for materials, fasteners, and structural integrity, including wind load resistance and Florida Building Code compliance. Key details include foundation types (monolithic, stemwall, spread footings), framing materials (Southern Yellow Pine, Spruce-Pine-Fir), and specific connectors (Simpson Strong-Tie). An arborist report indicates the need to remove two significant Live Oak trees (45" and 48" DBH) and a Camphor tree for site development, with a recommendation for professional pruning if one of the Live Oaks were to be retained. [Multiple addresses including 5 N Whitney St., 500 Anastasia Blvd., Pelican Reef Drive, and 12 Fancher Ct.; case Multiple case numbers including PZB 2026-0027, PZB 2026-0031, PZB2026-0035, and PZB2026-0036.] This document contains multiple agenda items for the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on May 5, 2026. It details requests for development, including tree removal and dock construction, along with staff analysis and relevant codes. Several items were withdrawn or continued. [Pelican Reef Drive; case PZB2026-0035] Request for Conservation Overlay Zone (COZ) development to construct a dock at Pelican Reef Drive. The proposed dock is 212 feet long and 8 feet high above mean high water. This follows a previously approved, larger dock and bulkhead project (PZB2022-0078) from December 6, 2022. The current proposal includes two boat lifts and a floating dock, with a total dock and lift area of approximately 3,312 sq. ft. The applicant states the project will have minimal impact on natural systems and will not block vistas. Staff analysis indicates consistency with comprehensive plan policies regarding COZ uses and scenic vistas. The application is subject to review under Section 11-29(c) of the City Code, with detailed analysis of site conditions, drainage, impacts on vegetative and animal communities, and dock specifications. [12 Fancher Ct; case PZB2026-0036] Request for Conservation Overlay Zone (COZ) development for the removal of eleven trees, five of which are significant, at 12 Fancher Ct. The trees proposed for removal include various sizes of Laurel Oak and Water Oak. The removal is to facilitate the construction of a new single-family home. The application is under review by the Planning and Zoning Board, which is authorized to impose limitations to avoid damage to natural systems and minimize impact on existing trees. The decision will consider the condition of the trees, proximity to structures, and interference with utilities. [12 Fancher Court; case PZB2026-0036] Application to remove eleven trees, including five significant ones, from a 0.22-acre lot at 12 Fancher Court for the construction of a new single-family home. The arborist report details the condition of each tree, recommending removal for 11 trees due to decay, instability, or proximity to power lines. Mitigation credits for retained trees exceed deficits. The property is zoned Residential Single-Family-Two (RS-2). [112 Martin Luther King Ave; case PZB2026-0038] Request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Low Density to Commercial Low Intensity and rezone from Residential Single-Family-Two (RS-2) to Commercial Low-One (CL-1) for the property at 112 Martin Luther King Avenue. The applicant proposes to use the first floor as an organic juice bar with snow cones and a consignment vinyl shop. Staff notes potential challenges with parking and stormwater on the 0.07-acre lot but finds the proposed uses generally consistent with Commercial Low Intensity designation. [112 Martin Luther King Ave] The document outlines application procedures and fee schedules for the City of St. Augustine's Planning and Zoning Board (PZB). It details requirements for various application types including Conservation Zone Development, Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Subdivision applications. Specific submittal packages are required for dock applications and preserved tree removal within Conservation Overlay Zones. The document also includes a blank application form for the PZB and a fee schedule. The property at 112 Martin Luther King Ave, parcel ID 2090100000, owned by Dream Wedding Suites LLC, is identified as a single-family residence on 0.070 acres, built in 1920, with a total square footage of 1614.