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Planning board denies variance for completed accessory structure at 50 Florida Ave
Summary
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board denied an after‑the‑fact variance request to reduce side and rear setbacks for a completed accessory building at 50 Florida Ave, citing lack of a building permit and owner-created hardship; the applicant was told he may pursue permitting or relocate the structure to meet setbacks.
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board on Feb. 3 denied a variance request that would have reduced side and rear setbacks from 10 feet to 6.2 feet so a completed accessory building at 50 Florida Ave could be used as a guest house.
The applicant, Jeff Zap, told the board the structure began as a permitted storage shed and "evolved" into a small living space with electrical and a mini‑refrigerator but no stove. Zap said stamped plans were prepared and submitted after construction, and he asked only that the board allow conversion to a guest house so the property could be sold with the unit…
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