HARBpacket052126

Historic Architectural Review Board Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda_packet

[9 Masters Drive, 130 St. George Street, 78 Spanish Street, 172 Cordova Street, Units 11 & 12, 30A Bay View Drive, 68 Oneida Street, 7 Saragossa Street, 1 Cordova Street; case HP2026-0027, HP2026-0011, HP2026-0028, HP2026-0031, HP2026-0033, HP2026-0006, HP2026-0022, HP2026-0032] The Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) is considering multiple items on May 21, 2026. Project HP2026-0027 at 9 Masters Drive involves the demolition of a c. 1910-1917 residential building. Project HP2026-0011 at 130 St. George Street, involving storefront replacement and handicap ramp installation, is continued to June 18, 2026. Project HP2026-0028 at 78 Spanish Street proposes a new wood privacy fence and gate. Project HP2026-0031 at 172 Cordova Street, Units 11 & 12, seeks to construct a new two-story wrap-around deck. Project HP2026-0033 at 30A Bay View Drive is for the demolition of a detached garage. Project HP2026-0006 at 68 Oneida Street involves partial demolition for building elevation and rehabilitation. Project HP2026-0022 at 7 Saragossa Street is for after-the-fact partial demolition and window replacement. Project HP2026-0032 at 1 Cordova Street involves installing cellular equipment. Additionally, minutes from March 27, 2026, and April 16, 2026, are for approval, and the agenda may be modified. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda. [7 Aviles Street; case not stated for this specific demolition, but related to HARB proceedings.] On March 27, 2026, the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) convened a special meeting regarding the emergency partial demolition of the building at 7 Aviles Street. The building, constructed c. 1885-1888 with later additions, is recorded in the Florida Master Site File and contributes to the St. Augustine National Register Historic District. Due to structural integrity issues, including buckling walls and deteriorated brick, emergency demolition of three and a half walls (north, west, and upstairs of the east wall) was recommended and approved. The garage and jail structures will remain. The new building will replicate the existing one in style and fenestration, or use Spanish or British Colonial style. Salvage of materials like bricks, front doors, and tiles is required. The site is in Archeological Zone 1B, requiring adherence to archeological conditions. Public comment included appreciation for the effort to save the building and questions about future preservation. The demolition was unanimously approved. [51 Florida Avenue, 130 St. George Street, 44 Spanish Street, 308 St. George Street, 16 S. Castillo Drive, 65 Busam Street, 142 Washington Street, 7 Saragossa Street, 75 King Street, 31 St. Francis Street, City Rights-of-Way (King Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Granada, Cordova, Charlotte Streets, Cathedral Place); case HP2026-0024, HP2026-0011, HP2026-0016, HP2026-0021, HP2026-0012, HP2026-0017, HP2026-0019, HP2026-0022, HP2026-0015, HP2026-0020, HP2026-0018] On April 16, 2026, the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) held a regular meeting. Key decisions included: approving the demolition of a c. 1959 residential building at 51 Florida Avenue (HP2026-0024) with a condition for salvaging usable materials; approving the replacement of a storefront and installation of a handicap ramp at 130 St. George Street (HP2026-0011) with a continuance to May 21, 2026; approving the installation of an ADA accessible bathroom at 44 Spanish Street (HP2026-0016) with modifications to porch posts and salvaging of existing elements; denying the after-the-fact approval for a new paver driveway at 308 St. George Street (HP2026-0021), requiring removal of pavers and resubmission to staff; approving the modification to include an ADA lift at 16 S. Castillo Drive (HP2026-0012) with specific conditions on wall extension and door type; approving the demolition of a c. 1967 residential building at 65 Busam Street (HP2026-0017) with conditions for salvage and documentation; approving partial demolition and window modifications at 142 Washington Street (HP2026-0019) with requirements for raised muntins; continuing the after-the-fact partial demolition and window replacement at 7 Saragossa Street (HP2026-0022) for detailed plans on casing and window replication; approving the installation of a louvered vent at 75 King Street (HP2026-0015) with specific dimensions and placement; approving modifications to a garden area and construction of a new storage structure at 31 St. Francis Street (HP2026-0020); and approving streetscape design changes in city rights-of-way (HP2026-0018) with a recommendation to monitor vibration damage. Public comment included thanks for preservation efforts and concerns about after-the-fact approvals. [9 Masters Drive; case HP2026-0027] On May 21, 2026, the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) is scheduled to review HP2026-0027 at 9 Masters Drive for the demolition of a residential building constructed c. 1910-1917. The building is recorded in the Florida Master Site File but is not located in a district. Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Demolition as the building is not a local landmark or designated historic building. The building is described as Frame Vernacular, with a construction date of c. 1910-1917, located in the CL-1 zoning district, and has parcel number 1071100000. The applicant is seeking full demolition for redevelopment, likely a new single-family home. The building is over 50 years old and eligible for demolition review. No undue economic hardship was claimed by the applicant. [9 Masters Drive, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084; case HP2026-0027] Application for demolition of a residential building constructed c. 1910-1917. The property is located at 9 Masters Drive. The applicant is Tipton Bray, and the property owner is Dorota McDermott. The case number is HP2026-0027. The meeting date was May 21, 2026. The application was received on April 9, 2026. [78 Spanish Street, Saint Augustine, 32084; case HP2026-0028] Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 6' tall wood privacy fence and gate at 78 Spanish Street. The applicant and property owner is Gregory Teisan. The case number is HP2026-0028. The meeting date was May 21, 2026. The application was received on April 9, 2026. Staff recommended approval if outstanding questions regarding location and design are addressed, or continuation. [172 Cordova Street, Units 11 & 12, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084; case HP2026-0031] Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new two-story wrap-around deck on the south end of the building at 172 Cordova Street, Units 11 & 12. The applicant is Tri-State Builders & Remodeling LLC, and the property owners are Eric Ryden, Dawn Newton & Megan Hoag. The case number is HP2026-0031. The meeting date was May 21, 2026. Staff recommended to CONTINUE the application to allow for additional details and design modifications. The application was received on April 24, 2026. [30A Bay View Drive; case HP2026-0033] Application for a Certificate of Demolition for Partial Demolition to demolish a detached garage constructed c. 1953 at 30A Bay View Drive. The applicant is Les Thomas (Architect), and the owners are Francie Rubin and Margot Bradely. The case number is HP2026-0033. The meeting date was May 21, 2026. Staff recommended APPROVAL if the Condition Assessment Report is sufficient and the replacement structure meets compatibility standards. The garage is contributing to the Fullerwood Park Residential National Register Historic District. The application was received on April 9, 2026. [30A Bay View Drive, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084; case HP2026-0033] Application for partial demolition of a detached garage constructed around 1953. The garage is a contributing building to the Model Land Company National Register Historic District. The replacement garage will be within the same footprint but differ in design and scale. The applicant is Les Thomas, and the property owner is Margot Bradley. The case number is HP2026-0033. The decision was not stated in this portion of the document, but the meeting date was May 21, 2026. [68 Oneida Street, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084; case HP2026-0006] Application for partial demolition and rehabilitation of a residential building constructed circa 1871-1885. The building contributes to the Lincolnville National Register Historic District. The project involves elevating the structure, modifying the foundation and enclosed front porch, and removing/replacing rear additions. The applicant is Sarah Ryan Architect, LLC, and the owners are Clifton and Rachelle Miller. The case number is HP2026-0006. The application was continued to the May 21, 2026 meeting. [7 Saragossa Street, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084; case HP2026-0022] Application for after-the-fact partial demolition and wholesale window replacement of a residential building constructed circa 1917-1924. The building contributes to the Model Land Company National Register Historic District. The original 1/1 wood windows were replaced with 1/1 vinyl windows, and fenestration changes were made, including smaller window sizes and enclosure of some rear windows. The applicant is A & O Builders, and the owner is True Real Estate Investments, LLC. The case number is HP2026-0022. The application was continued from the April 16, 2026 meeting to the May 21, 2026 meeting. [7 Saragossa Street; case HP2026-0022] Application for after-the-fact partial demolition of a residential building to include wholesale replacement of windows with different designs and fenestration changes. The building is recorded on the Florida Master Site File and is a contributing building to the Model Land Company National Register Historic District. The replacement windows do not use in-kind features or materials, and the historic fenestration pattern has been altered. The applicant did not submit evidence of undue economic hardship. [1 Cordova Street; case HP2026-0032] Application to install cellular equipment on the exterior of existing parking garage stairwell towers. The project involves placing antennas and related equipment on three of the four corner towers. Staff requested additional dimensions, details on equipment, and justification for placement due to potential visual impact on the building's character-defining features and visibility from the street. The applicant did not provide sufficient information for the HARB to make a determination. [1 CORDOVA ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE 32084-0000; 18 Cathedral Place; 60 Cathedral Place; 27 Cuna Street; 17 King Street; 32 Marine Street; 44 Spanish Street; 143 St. George Street; 271 St. George Street; 275 St. George Street; 56 St. George Street; 48 Comares Avenue; 201 Inlet Dr] This document contains a list of permits issued in April 2026 for the City of St. Augustine, including repairs, maintenance, new construction, demolitions, and signage. Specific projects include HVAC system changeouts, roof replacements, flooring and interior renovations, fire sprinkler relocation, electrical panel work, and water line repiping. Demolitions are noted for a building at 48 Comares Avenue and a whole house at 201 Inlet Drive. Signage work includes refacing canopy signs at 17 King Street. The document also includes detailed property information for Parcel ID 1960500000 at 1 Cordova Street, owned by the City of St. Augustine, with a total land area of 15.910 acres and a total building value of $38,248,793.00 for 2026.