Historic City News readers know that it was four hundred and fifty years ago, on September 8, 1565, that General Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles stepped ashore at Matanzas Bay and founded St. Augustine, Florida; the oldest continuously occupied city, port, and parish of European origin in the continental United States.
For nearly two-hours, residents on both sides of the controversial Cordova Inn PUD expressed either their approval, or disagreement, with the application by developer David Corneal that will sidestep the city’s HP-1 zoning restrictions, if approved. The Planned Unit Development is needed to allow a “boutique hotel” to be operated in the eight remaining structures that formerly comprised the Dow Museum of Historic Homes.
Something special will be on the agenda when the Regular Meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission convenes on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room of City Hall.
Marlene Piriz
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
All sides are anxious to hear our city commission deliberate on the PUD application for the Cordova Inn.
