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St. Johns County
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Aspinwall accessory family unit variance denial

Summary

A family wanted a 600 sq ft pool house 10 feet off A1A on a narrow through lot; the board said the hardship was self-created. Neighbors raised flooding, sight-line and privacy worries.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct county cost; the property owners must revise plans or accept the 25-foot setback.

✅Who benefits

Adjacent homeowners like Douglas Henderson keep their views, privacy and drainage.

⚠️Who could be affected

The Aspinwall family cannot build their planned accessory family unit as designed.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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