PZB Packet - July 7, 2026

Planning and Zoning Board Meeting · 2026-07-07 · agenda_packet

[78 Sanford St; case PZB2026-0040] The Planning and Zoning Board considered a variance request for 78 Sanford St. The applicant, Brandy Holland, and owners Annie Jensen & Brandy Holland, sought approval for variances to rear and side yard setback requirements and maximum lot coverage. The board continued the item from the June 2, 2026 meeting to the July 7, 2026 meeting for further information. Discussions included the demolition of a previously existing building, the size of a new building (500 sq ft with a 70 sq ft exterior pad), placement three feet from the property line, and the need for an accurate survey. Concerns were raised about justification and hardship, and the difficulty of approving after construction had started. The applicant was advised on required documents for approval. [111 Washington St; case PZB2026-0059] The Planning and Zoning Board considered a variance request for 111 Washington St. Applicant James G. Whitehouse, Esq. (c/o St. Johns Law Group) and owner Tommy Ribeiro Santiago (c/o Gilza Investments LLC) sought approval for variances to front and side yard setback requirements. The document does not state the decision or key dates for this item. [San Carlos Ave; case PZB2026-0055] The Planning and Zoning Board considered a request for Conservation Overlay Zone Development at San Carlos Ave. Applicants and owners Lukaj & Oriola Aleksander sought approval for the removal of significant trees within Conservation Overlay Zone 3. The document does not state the decision or key dates for this item. [198 W King St / 212 W King St / W King St / 39 N Ponce De Leon Blvd; case PZB2026-0056] The Planning and Zoning Board considered a request for Conservation Overlay Zone Development at multiple King Street addresses and N Ponce De Leon Blvd. Applicant Tim O'Reilly (c/o PRIME AE) and owner Barry Broudy (c/o Broudy Bros LTD) sought approval for the removal of significant trees within Conservation Overlay Zone 3. The document does not state the decision or key dates for this item. [1006 Pantano Dr; case PZB2026-0057] The Planning and Zoning Board considered a request for Conservation Overlay Zone Development at 1006 Pantano Dr. Applicant Ryan Carter (c/o Carter Environmental Services) and owner Toll Southeast LP Company Inc sought approval for the removal of significant trees and significant tree canopy within Conservation Overlay Zones 2 & 3. The document does not state the decision or key dates for this item. [118 Lamego Lane; case PZB2026-0041] The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for 118 Lamego Lane. Applicant and owner Elizabeth Naiburg sought approval for a variance to the rear yard setback requirement. The board confirmed that the rear of the property would likely not be developed due to adjacency to green space and difficulty in developing behind the property. They also confirmed no platted buffer and advised the applicant to work with the HOA. The variance was approved to reduce the rear yard setback from the required ten feet to five feet for a proposed screen enclosure around a swimming pool. [141 Menendez Road; case PZB2026-0043] The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for 141 Menendez Road. Applicants and owners Morgan & Amanda Nivens sought approval to increase the maximum square footage of a guest house. Public comment from Donna Dove strongly supported the application as an example of families staying together and providing care. The board discussed potential future use concerns but found no detriment to the public. The variance was approved to increase the maximum allowed square footage of a guest house from 500 sq ft to 650 sq ft. [161 Riberia Street; case PZB2026-0051] The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance for 161 Riberia Street. Applicant James St. George and owner Riberia Outpost LLC sought approval for variances to side and rear yard setback requirements for a proposed screen enclosure over a swimming pool. The board discussed the property's fill and grade to diminish flooding, and the addition of slate chips to mitigate dirt runoff. The variance was approved based on the current site plan including a 4.8 ft side setback and a 5.4 ft rear setback. [82 Washington Street; 84 Washington Street; 86 Washington Street; case PZB2026-0042] The Planning and Zoning Board approved multiple requests for 82, 84, and 86 Washington Street. Applicants Paul & Rebecca Morris sought a use by exception for a theater, commercial entertainment facility, and special event venue; for the sale of alcoholic beverages (under 14% ABV); and for off-site parking. They also sought a variance to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces and a variance to the front yard setback. Public comments supported the proposal, noting it would address a long-standing blight and preserve the area's history. Conditions included limiting outdoor music to acoustical only with a time limit, and a food truck during operating hours. The decision approved the use by exception requests and variance requests, reducing parking from 17 to 6 spaces plus 1 ADA space, and reducing the front yard setback to zero. [230 West King Street; case PZB2026-0050] The Planning and Zoning Board approved multiple requests for 230 West King Street. Applicant Sarah Ryan (c/o Sarah Ryan Architect) and owners Donna and Cope Thomas sought a variance to side yard setback requirements, a reduction in required off-street parking spaces, and a use by exception for off-site parking. The board noted the need for a second means of egress from the second floor and that the requested parking reduction was consistent with the area. The decision approved a variance to reduce the side setback from five feet to seven inches, a variance to reduce parking from nine to six spaces, and a use by exception for two off-site parking spaces at the Broudy Lot (212 West King Street). [500 Anastasia Boulevard; case PZB2026-0031] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of significant trees at 500 Anastasia Boulevard. Applicant Matthew H. Lahti, P.E. (c/o Gulfstream Design Group, LLC) and owner City of St. Augustine sought approval for the removal of significant trees within Conservation Overlay Zones 2 & 3. The project is for a new fire station, with public safety cited as the reason for tree removal. Concerns were raised about the number of trees to be removed and the mitigation plan. The decision approved the removal of four significant trees, with a commitment to incorporate cedar trees into the mitigation plan and increase the caliper of replacement trees. [404 Riberia Street; case PZB2026-0039] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of one significant tree at 404 Riberia Street. Applicant Tom Bartlett (c/o DCCM) and owner Doug West (c/o Alliance Marine Co) sought approval for the removal of a significant tree within Conservation Overlay Zones 2 & 3. The board found no negative impact to the public for the removal of the tree. [1018 Pantano Drive; case PZB2026-0046] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of a significant tree at 1018 Pantano Drive. Applicant Ryan Carter (c/o Carter Environmental Services) and owner Toll Southeast LP Company Inc sought approval for the removal of a significant tree within Conservation Overlay Zone 2 & 3 because it was growing into the proposed house. The board commended the applicant for working to save trees and noted that while there were negative tree credits for this specific project, the overall subdivision had ample credits. The decision approved the removal of the tree. [958 Pantano Drive; case PZB2026-0047] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of significant trees at 958 Pantano Drive. Applicant Ryan Carter (c/o Carter Environmental Services) and owner Toll Southeast LP Company Inc sought approval for the removal of significant trees within Conservation Overlay Zone 3. The board commended the applicant for working to save trees, noting that the location of the proposed house had shifted, saving a 36-inch Live Oak, and that a proposed tree well would ensure the tree's survival. The decision approved the removal of significant trees. [818 Pantano Drive; case PZB2026-0048] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of eight significant trees at 818 Pantano Drive. Applicant Ryan Carter (c/o Carter Environmental Services) and owner Toll Southeast LP Company Inc sought approval for the removal of significant trees within Conservation Overlay Zones 2 & 3. The board requested that the applicant only remove necessary trees, acknowledging that the lot required additional fill, which created a challenge for saving trees. The decision approved the removal of eight significant trees. [910 Pantano Drive; case PZB2026-0049] The Planning and Zoning Board approved the removal of significant trees at 910 Pantano Drive. Applicant Ryan Carter (c/o Carter Environmental Services) and owner Toll Southeast LP Company Inc sought approval for the removal of significant trees and tree canopy within Conservation Overlay Zones 2 & 3. The board noted that the trees proposed for removal were within the footprint of the house and driveway, and that the applicant had made efforts to save trees, including the use of tree wells. The decision approved the removal of significant trees. [18 Spring Street and 20 Spring Street; case PZB2026-0053] The Planning and Zoning Board recommended a future land use plan map amendment, rezoning, and use by exception for 18 and 20 Spring Street. Applicant Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County, Inc. and owner St. Luke Alpha and Omega Pentecostal Church of Florida sought to change the future land use from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density, rezone from RS-2 to RG-1, and approve a use by exception for a business office. Public comment supported the application but raised concerns about future users and traffic. The board recommended approval with conditions, including that the property revert to its original zoning if Habitat for Humanity no longer uses the space, and that the use be limited to not-for-profit office uses.