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After‑the‑fact rooftop cabanas must go, board says; courtyard lighting and umbrellas approved with conditions

Saint Augustine Historic Architecture Review Board · November 20, 2025
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Summary

HARB approved several after‑the‑fact design elements at 44 Avenida Menendez provided rooftop cabanas are removed; staff and the board required courtyard lighting to remain only where screened, white/canvas umbrellas preferred, and a modest safety railing at the parapet.

The HARB granted conditional approval Nov. 20 for multiple after‑the‑fact changes at 44 Avenida Menendez after finding some elements incompatible with the board’s expectations for first‑period Spanish colonial design. The property owner and architect said the changes were made to improve guest comfort; public commenters criticized the installation without prior HARB review.

Key decisions and conditions adopted by the board: -…

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