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Board approves 6‑foot chain‑link construction fence for 621 A1A Beach Boulevard for project duration
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request for a 6‑foot chain‑link construction fence along A1A Beach Boulevard at 621 A1A to remain for the duration of the new office building project; the applicant said building permits have been approved and the project is expected to last about 12–18 months.
The City of St. Augustine Beach Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to allow a 6‑foot chain‑link construction fence along A1A Beach Boulevard for a new office building at 621 A1A Beach Boulevard for the duration of the construction project.
Jennifer, planning staff, explained the city’s land development regulations require board review if temporary construction fencing along A1A Beach Boulevard is intended to remain six months or longer. A project representative told the board the building, a commercial office structure, has received building‑department approvals and that the contractor plans a standard 6‑foot chain‑link fence without the typical wind fabric because of the beachfront winds. The representative said the contractor expects the project to last roughly 12–18 months.
Board members discussed visibility from the boulevard, the purpose of the code change in 2018 that created the six‑month review trigger, and whether signage or other materials on the fence would require additional review. The city clarified that the fence must be on private property and that private display rules and free‑speech issues could apply to signage; the city will not allow placement of private development on public property or right‑of‑way.
A board member moved to approve the temporary construction fence request for 621 A1A Beach Boulevard for the duration of construction; another board member seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. The approval allows the permit holder to install the described chain‑link fencing subject to any conditions imposed by building, fire, or utility permitting and without required additional board review for routine contractor signage; changes to the signage or fence type may require further review.
