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Planning board approves multiple variances, dock modification and warns public about phishing emails
Summary
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board approved variances for 24 McCarris, 322 Anastasia, 445 Ocean Vista, 31 Hibiscus and a dock modification at 3545 Island Drive, and repeated warnings to applicants about realistic-looking phishing invoices; approvals were tied to staff recommendations and, in one case, to HARB site-plan conditions.
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board on Feb. 3 approved several variance requests and a dock modification after hearing staff reports and public comments. The board also cautioned the public about a wave of realistic phishing emails that included fake invoices for permitting fees.
Votes at a glance
- 24 McCarris (PZB‑2026‑0012): Approved a reduction of the rear‑yard setback from 20 feet to 8.75 feet to allow a garage addition and to move and preserve a historic house. The board’s approval was explicitly tied to the HARB (Historic Architectural Review Board)‑approved site plan. Attorney James White house spoke for the owners and said the change preserves the streetscape; staff recommended approval and noted HARB’s prior order.
- 322 Anastasia…
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