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Reynolds School renovation plans get community-driven design tweaks; parking and generator remain sticking points

Monroe County School Board · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Design updates to Reynolds School — more brick trim, revised fence with grates, added palms and skylights — were welcomed by neighbors, but board members raised concerns about parking counts and whether to include a noisy generator; staff will return cost comparisons and proceed with design development.

Facilities staff presented revised Reynolds School renderings based on a Nov. 5 community meeting, reporting that neighbors favored more brick trim, a fence design with grates to reflect a Key West aesthetic, additional landscaping and dormers/skylights for interior light.

The presenter said the changes were "very well received" but flagged parking as the dominant concern. Staff noted the property’s plan to remain self‑contained for parking but acknowledged limited on‑site spaces and the potential for…

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