10. Reversibility of New Alterations and Additions: New additions and related or adjacent new construction

Historic Architectural Review Board Meeting · 2026-06-18 · agenda_item

This item concerns a historic property at 66 Saragossa Street in St. Augustine. The property owner is proposing alterations and additions to the existing historic house. Work has progressed on retaining and repairing historic materials like siding, dentil molding, and rafter tails, using matching or compatible materials where original elements were too deteriorated. New interior materials, including engineered hardwood and carpet on the second floor, have been installed in a reversible manner. A one-story inset addition and back porch have been constructed at the rear of the house, designed to be subservient to the main structure and not visible from Saragossa Street. This project is currently under review by the Historic Architectural Review Board. The scope of work has involved site assessment, material repair and replacement, interior finishing, and the construction of new additions. Future opportunities may involve continued maintenance, restoration, or related services for historic properties. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in historic preservation and renovation projects are encouraged to monitor this and similar projects as they move through the review process.