Board approves small boat lift and piling replacement at 84 Water Street
November 04, 2025 | St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
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The Planning & Zoning Board on Nov. 4 approved a conservation overlay application to install a small boat lift (12 by 20 feet) and replace existing pilings at 84 Water Street.
Applicant representatives said the lift is intended to remove a small center‑console skiff from the water for maintenance and storage and that the replacement pilings are required where existing concrete pilings have interior corrosion. The board reviewed the application and staff's finding that the request fits the conservation‑overlay review criteria.
No public opposition appeared on this item. Board members commented that the proposed lift size and location are consistent with surrounding docks and that the applicant should ensure sufficient depth for lift operation at low tide.
Action: Motion to approve PCB2025‑0084 for modification of a dock and installation of a small boat lift at 84 Water Street. Vote: 5–0.
Why it matters: Routine dock maintenance and small lifts are common in the city's waterfront neighborhoods; this approval permits a modest upgrade while requiring the applicant to follow conservation overlay permitting requirements.
Applicant representatives said the lift is intended to remove a small center‑console skiff from the water for maintenance and storage and that the replacement pilings are required where existing concrete pilings have interior corrosion. The board reviewed the application and staff's finding that the request fits the conservation‑overlay review criteria.
No public opposition appeared on this item. Board members commented that the proposed lift size and location are consistent with surrounding docks and that the applicant should ensure sufficient depth for lift operation at low tide.
Action: Motion to approve PCB2025‑0084 for modification of a dock and installation of a small boat lift at 84 Water Street. Vote: 5–0.
Why it matters: Routine dock maintenance and small lifts are common in the city's waterfront neighborhoods; this approval permits a modest upgrade while requiring the applicant to follow conservation overlay permitting requirements.
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