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Planning board approves series of variances, dock and conservation requests; details and vote counts
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting the board approved multiple variances and conservation‑overlay actions — including variances at 14 S. Leonardi, 91 Kings Ferry and 25 Menendez; approvals for docks and tree removal; and use‑by‑exceptions for short‑term rental parking. Vote tallies and key conditions are listed.
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board voted on a slate of property requests on Oct. 1, approving several variances and conservation‑overlay developments, and documenting conditions or clarifications for record.
Key outcomes (motions, vote counts and conditions):
• Variance — 14 South Leonardi Street (PZV‑2024‑0067): Approved to reduce the side‑yard setback from 5 feet to 1 foot to allow building permit review for a guest house. Vote: Yes — Matthew Schafer, Mike Davis, Susan Johns, Carl Blow, Christina Tucker; No — Ashley Barnes (5–1). Staff noted the structure’s long‑standing presence; applicant Gloria Worley and adjacent neighbor Jim Beard testified in support. Board discussion focused on whether the condition runs with the land and parking; staff confirmed the variance would allow building permit review but…
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