Resolution 333-1983 *7 f-.
RESOLUTION NO. 333 -1983
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Community Affairs and Monroe
County, Florida have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement relative
to the development of a Land Use Map for Monroe County and a provision
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therein providing f.Or such funding from the State of Florida for said
purpose, and
WHEREAS, the 'parties in said •Memorandum of Agreement have entered
into and arrived at a work program and other relative matters concerning
the development of the Land Use .Map and its component parts, now,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNTY COMMISSION OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that:
1. The certain Memorandum of Agreement presented to this Commission .
and approved by said Commission be, and the same is hereby ratified and
the proper officers of this County are hereby instructed to execute the
same for, and in behalf, of Monroe County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting held on the 12 . day of December
1983.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL)
Attest: KOLHAGE, Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is being entered into this 12th day of
December by and between the Department of Community Affairs
(Department) and Monroe County to provide mutual cooperation and
to make revisions to the County Comprehensive Plan and
land development regulations including a land use map and capital
facilities program, associated with the public services plan in
order to ensure that future growth in the Florida Keys will be
coordinated and well planned.
WHEREAS , Monroe County has been declared an Area of Critical
• State Concern, pursuant to Section 380 . 05 , Florida Statutes , and
therefore, must prepare and submit their Comprehensive Plan and
land development regulations to be approved by the Department in
accordance with Section 380 . 05 , Florida Statutes , as amended by
Chapter 83-308 , Laws of Florida.
WHEREAS , the Department , as the State Land Planning Agency,
is required to provide assistance to local governments within
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designated Areas of Critical State Concern.
WHEREAS , Monroe County has shown a commitment to promoting
sound comprehensive planning by, adopting a moratorium on process-
ing major development projects that have not received preliminary
approval until such time as these planning mechanisms are in
place .
WHEREAS , both the Department and Monroe County have commit-
ted to providing staff and resources to support this cooperative
planning effort .
NOW, therefore , the parties mutually agree as follows :
Monroe County and the Department will execute the work pro-
• program attached herein as an addendum, outlining the process by
which the County ' s Comprehensive Plan, including the . land
development regulations , will be brought into compliance with
Florida Law.
The Department agrees to release funds to Monroe County to
support this planning effort totalling $200 , 000 for the 1983-1984
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fiscal year . As the Department determines that the County has
made satisfactory progress towards accomplishing the objectives
and tasks identified in the work program, funds will be released
to Monroe County through a mutally agreed upon scheduled of
payment (schedule attached as Addendum I) .
The Department and the County will mutually develop scopes
of work for use ih obtaining consultant services for the purpose
of achieving specific tasks and objectives identified in the work
program. The County will be responsible for selecting consul-
tant (s) , performance monitoring and delivery of work products .
All work products produced by consultants , County staff or
the Department staff will be transmitted and reviewed by both the
Department and Monroe .County prior to any final determination of
product sufficiency . The Department agrees that their work pro-
duct review will be based upon the method set forth in "Monitor-
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ing Procedures - Monroe County Planning Program" (Document
attached as Addendum II) . Further , the Department recognizes the
necessity of an expeditious review, therefore, the Department
agrees that all reviews , _except- Task IV D . 4 . 2 of the County ' s
Work Program, will be completed and the County notified within
fifteen C15) working days of the Departments receipt of the
product .
The Department agrees to have completed revisions to Chapter
27F8 . 03 , Florida Administrative Code , Principles for Guiding
Development no later than March , 1984 .- The principles will pro-
vide the basis by which the Comprehensive Plan, including the
land development regulations , will be reviewed and approved by
this Department pursuant to Section 380 . 05 , Florida Statutes , as
amended by Chapter 83-308 , Law - of Florida. Should said revi-
sions require the amendment of the County' s approved work program
the Department will notify the County in writing of all required
revisions and shall grant- amendments to the time frame for
performance set forth under this agreement .
The 1983 amendments to Section 380 . 05 , Florida Statutes ,
give the Department the authority to approve the Comprehensive
Plan for any local government within an Area of Critical State
Concern . These amendments require that affected local govern-.
ments submit their Comprehensive Plan and land development regu-
lations to the Department no later than January 1 , 1984 . The
Department agrees to grant to Monroe County an extension to this
deadline until such time as the revisions to the Comprehensive
Plan and land development regulations are completed and adopted
. by Monroe County as specified under the approved work program or
'no later than. December 1, 1985 .
The Department and Monroe County agree to insure that
throughout the planning process adequate opportunity is given the
public to participate the formulation of these plans . At a
' minimum, this participation should be accomplished through public
hearings and workshops and the issuance of monthly joint press
releases .
The Department assures the County that compliance with its
approved work program shall be the basis for review and approval
of all work products .
Upon completion and adoption of the revisions to the Compre-
hensive Plan specified in the approved work program including the
land development regulations , the Department will determine
whether these documents comply 'with- the Principles for Guiding
Development . •
If the Department finds that the Comprehensive Plan, includ- '
ing' the land development regulations , do comply with the, Prin-
ciples for Guiding Development , the Department will by rule , -
approve such pursuant to Section 380 . 05 (6) , Florida Statutes .
Upon the Department ' s approval of the Comprehensive Plan and
land development regulations a one year phase will
begin . During this 12-month phase the 'Department will monitor
the County ' s implementation of said Plan and regulations . If at
the conclusion of the monitoring period the Department determines
the administration of these regulations is adequate to protect
the State and regional interest , proceedings will be initiated to
remove Monroe County from the Area of Critical State Concern
designation. ,
The parties may amend this Agreement by mutual consent , in
writing .
This agreement shall become effective on the date it has
been signed by both parties . It will remain in effect until
mutually dissolved.
The Department and County agree , if necessary to solicit
funding during the 1984 Legislature Session to complete this
comprehensive planning effort.
The "County - agrees that the major tasks described in the work
program will be completed no later than the following schedule :
(a) TASK I February 15 , 1984 ;
(b) TASK II May 31 , 1984 ;
(c) TASK III September 30 , 1984 ; and
(d) TASK IV January 1 , 1985
Both parties reserve the right to amend this schedule when
sufficient evidence as to the desirability of said change can be
presented . The parties may only amend this schedule by mutual
written consent .
The Department reserves the right to develop a Comprehensive
Plan and land development regulations based on the work program,
to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet at such time as the
Department determines that. the County is not satisfactorily
adhering to the above work schedule .
Attached to this agreement are the following :
(1) Addendum I , Schedule of Payment ;
(2) Addendum II , Monitoring Procedures ; and
(3) Addendum III , Work Program
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this four (4)
page Agreement to be executed by their undersigned officials as
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Department of Community Affairs
MONROE COUNTY
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ADDENDUM I •
Schedule of Payments
1 . Initial payment of $50 ,000 to the County upon the
signing of the Memorandum of Agreement .
2 . A second payment of $50 , 000 upon the satisfactory
completion of all work products associated with Task I
of the work program as determined by the Department .
3 . A third payment of $50 , 000 upon the satisfactory
completion of all work products associated with Task II
of the work program as determined by the Department .
4 . A fourth payment of $50 , 000 upon the satisfactory
completion of all work products associated with Task III
of the work program as determined by the Department .
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ADDENDUM II
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Monitoring Procedures - Monroe County Planning Program
It is imperative that the procedure utilized for review and
approval of the County' s work tasks under the Growth Management
Planning program be carried out in an expedient fashion. This is
particularly true in light of the highly constrained time frame
within which the planning program is operating . The following
procedure is established to ensure proper administrative review
and certification of work products developed under the auspices
of the County ' s Growth Management Program.
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The Department of Community Affairs ' local planning coordinator
shall review and certify the acceptability of technical memoranda
and other work products developed under individual subtasks
.within the work program. Written letters of certification from
the coordinator will be required and will provide documentation
of subtasks completion. These certification letters along with
copies of the work products will be submitted to DCA, Tallahassee
with supporting invoices in order to justify payment .
Major work tasks identified below will be submitted to DCA in
Tallahassee for their review and approval in conjunction with the
DCA' s Planning Coordinator Review. Ultimate approval , however ,
would be the responsibility of DCA' s Tallahassee office . All
reviews and subsequent approvals from DCA shall be in written
form. Review of all major work tasks except IV D . 4 . 2 (which •
will reviewed as per Florida Statutes (45 days) would be
completed within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of said
task in the DCA Tallahassee office . The following is a list of
. what the County considers to be major work tasks that would
require approval by DCA' s Tallahassee office :
Major Work Program Task # Description
II . A. 2 . 2 _ Allocation of projected growth
and methodology .
II . A. 2 . 3 Estimated land requirements
for projection.
2 . 5 Existing development trend
impact summaries .
III . A. 3 . 2 Impact Assessment of Alterna-
tive Growth Scenarios
Selected .
IV. D . 4 . 2 Growth Management Plan re-
viewed per Statutory •
Authority .
All .subt,asks under each of the above major work items will be
reviewed by the DCA' s planning representative in the Keys . It is
assumed t-hat if all work performed under individual sub-tasks is
acceptable then, barring any major departure from these subtasks ,
• the major products developed should also be acceptable .
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The proposed process has several advantages :
A) The process is time efficient . Memoranda developed
under individual sub-tasks will be reviewed by members
of DCA who are most familiar with the County' s planning
process . Turn around time between submittal of the work
product for review and receipt of approval will be mini-
mized , thereby avoiding delays between completion of one
sub-task and commencement of another .
B) The procedure facilitates a "hands on" participation by
State DCA planners . In so doing, the process will avoid
costly revisions . With State participation from the
outset , it is less likely that the final work product of
a sub-task will be found unacceptable . This in turn
minimizes the potential for costly re-writes and sub-
sequent time delays associated with these .
C) Since the local DCA representative is in the position of
' coordinating the planning program this monitoring pro-
cedure supports and facilitates that role .
D) Where major work products are involved the monitoring
process sets forth a combined review process by both
local and Tallahassee representative of DCA. This
review covers major sections of the work program in-
cluding the most significant :
i . Methodologies & Assumptions
2 . Projections
3 . Goals , policies and objectives
4 . Plan document itself
E) Finally , this procedure ensures that each sub-task
product is reviewed and approved providing protection to
the County from processing to the point of developing a
major work product based upon a synthesis of sub-task
products that could be- found unacceptable to the State .
It is the County ' s belief that this monitoring procedure will
ensure the integrity of the process , allow the State a constant
monitoring capability , and accomplish both within an acceptable
time frame at a minimum of cost .
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Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern
Proposed Work Program Outline
Task I Existing Conditions
A. Natural Systems Inventory -
1 . 1 identify personnel resources
1 . 2 identify graphic/narrative data
1 . 3 identify/categorize natural features
1 . 4 identify/map endangered species
1 . 5 identify/map offshore reefs
1 . 6 develop/assemble environmental features map
B . Existing Land Use Inventory
1 . 1 transportation system capacities
1 . 2 existing man-made uses
1 . 3 public facilities capacities
1 . 4 population/economic base
C . Existing Land Use Controls
1 . 1 review existing codes
1 . 2 examine existing intergovernmental agreements
Task II Projected Growth Trend/Impacts
A. Develop Existing Growth Trend
2 . 1 identify planning areas susceptible to pressure
. 1 historical population trends/projections
. 2 examine building/development activity
. 3 identify pending projects/needs
2 . 2 allocation of projected growth
. 1 demographic/economic projections
. 2 additional factors as necessary
2 . 3 estimate land requirements for projection
B . Impacts on Natural Systems and Existing Land Uses
2 . 1 transportation
2 . 2 Man-made uses/build-out analysis (especially marinas
2 . 3 public facilities/fiscal capacity
2 . 4 natural system, especially reef impacts
2 . 5 system impact summaries
Task III Growth Management Scenarios
A. County Commission, utilizing public input , develops goal
and policy packages for alternative growth scenarios
(maximum of three) with respect to the following
comprehensive land use plan elements :
3 . 1 goals/policies formulated with respect to
. 1.. transportation
. 2 land use
. 3 public facilities/CIP
. 4 natural system
3 . 2 evaluate growth patterns based on
. 1 location
. 2 fiscal resources available/method (s) to
offset development costs
. 3 natural system ability to absorb growth
B . Public hearing process selects one of three alternatives
growth management strategies
3 . 1 schedule of public hearings
3 . 2 County Commission final action
Task IV Plan Development and Implementation
A. Monroe County develops selected growth management plan
4 . 1 comprehensive plan revisions by element
. 1 transportation
. 2 land use
. 3 public facilities/CIP
. 4 natural system
B . Ordinance revisions of land use controls
C . Additional controls developed as identified
D . Growth management plan adoption
4 . 1 public hearings
4 . 2 DCA conditional approval
Task V Monitoring Phase Begins with DCA Coordination
A. DCA details monitoring reporting system
5 . 1 report format
5 . 2 Monroe County role
B . Feedback mechanism for revising comprehensive plan and
ordinances developed
5 . 1 feedback process for plan revision developed
5 . 2 feedback process for ordinance revision developed
C . Based on satisfactory performances , Monroe County removed
from ACSC designation
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FLORIDA KEYS AREA OF CRITICAL STATE :CONCERN
PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM FLOW CILIRT - '
Analysis of Analysis of ' Analysis of Analysis of Analysis
Existing Ex fisting Existing " Existing Of Existing •
`:an-made Natural Land Use Land .Use Population
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Economy
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.Projected Growth Trends/Impacts
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Develop existing growth trend - 1. Population
2. ' Costs
3. Environmental
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.Impact on Impact on Man- Impact on 4. Public Service
Natural made S stem • existing
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Alternative Growth Scenario's
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develops /policie- rublic hearing 1. Growth Policies
- :goals/ formulated •recess 2. Projected
objectives with'-respect selects 'one of Impacts •
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for ' to Comprehen- hree growth 3. : Scenario Maps
alternative ' • • sive Plan Tana growth • Elements- ge
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Plan Development and, implementation ,
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1) Develop. selected ;Growth Management''strategy 1. Revised compre-
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into. a plan hensive plan
. ' --2) Land- use ordinance 'revisions 2. . C.I.P.
3) Develop new ordinances .where applicable, 3. Ordinances
4.,) !, Adopt Growth Management Plan. 4. Land Use Map
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Cuunty continues plan implementation Outputs
Phase begins with DCA coordination: 1• Monitoring
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1) Peedbacl: "mechanism for revising comprehensive System
plan and ordinances 2• ACSC designation
2) Based on satisfactory lifted
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FLORIDA KEYS AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN
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TASK I Inventory , description and evaluation of existing
conditions in Monroe County
• The project that will result from the work activity under Task I
is an identification and evaluation of existing conditions in Monroe
County . Included in this review will be the determination of current
trends relating to population growth and location, economic activities ,
land use patterns and methods of "providing necessary public infra-
structure and improvements to meet existing demand . Further , an
analysis of Monroe County ° s critical and unique natural environmental
features will be conducted to identify issues , problems and natural
areas that are facing development pressure . These analyses will
• provide the basis for evaluating the existing growth trend in Monroe
County to be undertaken in Task II .
I .A. Identify , qualify and .evaluate existing Environmental
Characteristics in Monroe County .
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1 . 1 Identify agencies , organizations and individuals with
expertise in the area of natural environmental features of
the Florida Keys . Solicit participation .
1 , 2 Identify , review and process all available graphic and
narrative data on Florida Keys environmental features .
1 . 3 Identify and describe the categories of natural features to
be analyzed as well as the degree of resolution of the •
analysis .
1 . 4 Identify and describe the location and characteristics of
endangered species habitat in t-he Florida Keys .
1 . 5 Develop a map and supporting narrative detailing specific
environmental features and habitat in the Florida Keys .
General Approach
Agencies identified under Su.btask 1 . 1 include , but are not limited to :
(1) Monroe County Biologists ,
(2) Representative from Endangered Species Office and
Environmental Services Branch of Fresh Water Fish and
Game Commission,
(3) Florida Office of Coastal Management (DER) ,
(4) Nature Conservancy , •
(5) Monroe County Commission •
(6) U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service ,
(7) Private Individuals
• (8) Army Corps of Engineers ,
(9) Florida Departmentof Environmental Regulation •
(10) Citizens Groups ,
(11) Department of Community Affairs ,
(12) South Florida Regional Planning Council
Utilizing the County staff , and the preceding group , data- on natural
environmental features of the area will be identified , reviewed and
analyzed as to coverage , detail and utility to the project . The data
will be . used to identify and 'describe a functional set of categories of
environmental features to be utilized in the planning program.
Preliminary analysis has identified the following classifications of
natural features :
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(1) Cleared/disturbed lands
(2) Tidal wetlands •
(3) Impounded saltwater. wetlands
(4) Freshwater wetlands •
(5) Slash pinelands
(6) Tropical hardwood hammocks
(7) Beaches and dunes
(8) Shallow water marine habitat (sea grass beds/coral reef)
For each of the above environmental categories , a narrative description
of the following will be prepared : •
(1) Function and Utility - The contributions of the category to
the Keys environment and the characteristics that make it
valuable and unique will be described.
(2) Sensitivity - The ability of each category to absorb
development and still maintain the natural functions
(described above) will be assessed :
Additionally, areas of particular concern (APC ' s) should be identified
which may include portions of the above categories which because of
certain unique qualities warrant special attention or management
strategies .
A 1 : 2000 scale map will be developed to graphically portray the
boundaries of each of the environmental categories including endangered
species habitat . All mapped information will be checked for accuracy
and where necessary ground-truthing may be conducted . The number of
individual maps will vary depending upon the ability to depict- several
categories with cartographic clarity .
County Contribution
The County will provide a listing of agencies , organizations and
individuals having, knowledge 'or expertise concerning environmental
features of the Florida Keys . These entities will be contacted and
their assistance and input solicited_ by County personnel . The County
will review and categorize the necessary level of resolution for the
map series , will develop and provide copies of the base map at the
1 : 2000 scale . Working with specialists on the Keys environment the
County , when necessary , will provide staff support for any
ground-truthing that becomes necessary . Members of the Planning and
Zoning Department will assist in the graphic and narrative analysis of
ecological area and habitat .
State Contribution •
The State of Florida should be prepared to assist in identifying
specialists with knowledge of the local government . State assistance
will be especially valuable for ensuring the cooperation of the State
and Federal agencies identified in Subtask 1 . 1 . Refinement of land use
acreage figures developed from the Department of Community Affairs
existing land use maps will require 'the use of the State ' s computer'
resources or the development of a similar system (Apple II or
equivalent) in the County .
I . B . Existing Land Use Inventory
1 . 1 Transportation System Capacities
Sub tasks
1 . 11 Review system inventory including the Monroe County Road
System Atlas , Listing and Evaluation as well "as other
studies , data and plans developed by Monroe County, the State
of Florida or other parties .
1 . 12 Identify and develop data needs to meet any deficiencies
revealed in 1 . 11 .
1 . 13 Identify: choke points in the existing transportation network.
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1. 14 Summarize all . of the above and develop a narrative
description and series of maps depicting the existing and
committed transportation network, LOS , conditions affecting
the transportation network (choke points , etc . ) and proposed
'improvements (not yet committed) .
General Approach
An overview of the following components of the road network in Monroe
County will be undertaken to identify road conditions , capacities and
deficiencies for :
A. Card Sound Bridge
B . County - 905
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'D . Key Deer Blvd. /Wilder Road
All data , reports and plans concerning Monroe County ' s road network
will be reviewed and compared . Included in this review will be the
analysis of goals , policies and assumptions set forth in the afore-
mentioned data . These assumptions and policies will be reviewed to
ascertain their compatibility and consistency with development of a
transportation and planning program for the Florida Keys .
Existing traffic• counts , trip generation rates , data on intersection
capacities and movement . This analysis will identify roadway standards
and capacities with a special emphasis on the identification of areas
of insufficient capacity and congested traffic flow (choke points) .
Out of this analysis a listing of supplementary data needs for the
planning program will be developed and methods to obtain this data will
be identified .
The existing transportation system coupled with the committed system
improvements will provide the basis from which to analyze impacts of
various scenarios developed at a latter stage in the planning process .
The availability of design and construction funds along with any system
improvement priorities and the timin-g of each improvement will define
• the components of the committed network.
Out of this analysis , the County will develop the following maps at a
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1) Existing and committed transportation network (including
intersections)
2) past , present ADT ' s
3) Transportation• network capacity deficiency or sufficiency
4) Existing level of service by classification •
Additionally , the County will develop a technical report summarizing
the above maps and activities . This report will discuss present and
proposed standards for trip generation , LOS and road classification as
well as any modeling processes used in. the County (if applicable) and
the underlying assumptions used to guide the work element . Analysis of
the peak loading from tourism may need to be carried out and identified
in this report .
County Contribution ,
Monroe County will provide the Road System Atlas , Listing and
Evaluation, all previously developed data on road capacities and ADT' s ,
as well as other studies , data and reports complied by agencies , groups
and developers . County staff will assist in the compilation and
coordination of data acquisition and the analysis of policies and
assumptions . Further , the County will provide base maps , at an
appropriate scale , for the development of the aforementioned map
series . County staff will provide their knowledge and expertise in the
identification of additional data needs , the identification
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of presently known system choke points and committed network
improvements on County maintained roads .
State Contribution
The Department of Community Affairs through the Florida Department of
Transportation should be prepared to provide input and technical
assistance in the identification of committed network improvements
under its jurisdiction, modeling processes used for the County ' s ADT ' s
Level of Service both existing and projected development , future system
plans (outside of committed projects) and standards for calculating
trip generation . Additionally, the State will be requested to assist
in providing data where deficiencies exist . Finally , if it becomes
necessary , some additional traffic counts may be required in selected
locations . Both the County and the State should work closely with the
South• Florida Regional Planning Council in data acquisition and
analysis .
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1 . 21' Identify land classifications to be utilized in this analysis
and the coding system for their identification .
1 . 22 Develop and review an inventory of man-made land uses and
publicly owned properties by planning sub-area .
1 . 23 Develop an acreage calculation for each of the selected land
use classifications by planning sub-area .
1 . 24 Develop a map series and supporting narrative detailing
developed/man-made land use characteristics and publicly
owned properties by planning sub-area .
1 . 25 Develop and implement a land-use monitoring system utilizing
building permits and Certificates of Occupancy .
General Approach
The County will identify general land use classifications to be
utilized in aggregating information concerning existing land uses .
These classifications will be derived from Land Use , Cover and
Forms Classification System, developed by the Florida Department of
Transportation. It is anticipated that certain specific land use
classes may be lumped into a more generalized use category .
A detailed analysis of existing information related to existing land
uses in the County will be undertaken . Substantial data is currently
available in „the form of an existing land use map series developed by
the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and reviewed by the County as
to accuracy . Additionally , all properties currently owned by local ,
state and federal agencies will be identified and quantified .
Boundaries of these areas will be shown graphically. All information
developed in this work element will be quantified by acreage and
disaggregated into planning sub-areas . . The ultimate product will be
the identification of existing land use classifications by area and by
planning district .
Utilizing the above information, the following map (s) of existing land
uses will be prepared on a County-wide basis :
1) General land use map of Monroe County
a) Retail •
b) Heavy business (industrial)
c) Publicly owned properties/open space •
d) Residential uses by type
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2) Zoning
3) Land Value and Structure Value
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Plans from the Cities of Key West , Key Colony Beach, Layton and North
Key Largo Beach will be evaluated for their potential impacts upon
existing land use patterns and infrastructure in the County .
County Contribution
County staff will analyze and develop the land use categories to be
displayed . Further , a ground-truthing map of developed characteristics
. and associated acreage calculations will be provided by Monroe County .
All additional refinement of this map series except any required
computer applications can b.e carried out by the County . Base maps will
be supplied by the Planning Department at the 1 : 2000 scale for all
mapping under this element .
State Contribution
The State of Florida should be prepared to assist in the identification
of land use data sources concerning Monroe County . This assistance
• will include identification of State land use studies as well as local
comprehensive plans from jurisdictions in the County where .said plans
are not available at the local level . Up to date data on State owned
lands will be supplied by the Board of 'the Internal Improvements Trust
Fund including acreage , boundaries and anticipated acquisitions .
Additional data shall be sought from other state agencies not under the
Board ' s jurisdiction . Finally, the County does not possess the
computer capability to revise the acreage calculations of existing uses
by planning sub-area , the State should be prepared to make available
the necessary technology and assistance to accommodate such revisions .
1 . 3 'Public Facilities Capacities
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1 . 31 Identify and evaluate existing service districts and
coordinate these with selected planning sub-areas .
1 . 32 Inventory existing public services and facilities . Identify
the population of units served by each planning sub-area .
1 . 33 Identify operation and maintenance costs as well as capital
costs of each increment of facility expansion.
1 . 34 Develop level of service indicator (standards) and/or
identify excess or deficient service capacity by service and
by sub-area.
General Approach
This analysis will include the following public services :
• 1 . Solid Waste 6 . Disaster Preparedness
2 . Fire Protection, 7 . Schools
3 . Ambulance 8 . Libraries
4 . Police 9 . Water
5 . Parks/Recreation 10 . Sewage
11 . Drainage
Problems relating to existing sewage treatment systems will be reviewed
under a separate special study to be undertaken in conjunction with
revisions to Health & Rehabilitation Services regulation 10D-6 .
An analysis of existing service districts will be initiated to identify
all districts and uniformity of districting . Existing boundaries will
be reviewed and used in the establishment of planning sub-areas . All
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community facilities listed above will be inventoried as to their area,
size, staff , equipment and capacity of each facility. Additionally ,
using date from the County Property Appraiser ' s office and the U. S .
Census , a figure of units and/or population served will be developed to
graphically display the inventory and service group date developed
under this subtask. Data will be presented both County-wide and by
sub-area at a 1 : 2000. scale .
Operation and maintenance costs will be reviewed for the past 3 to 5
fiscal years , depending upon data availability. Cost analysis for each
service by district will be developed. Further , facility expansion.
costs (capital improvements) will be identified and quantified for each
acceptable increment of capacity expansion by public service . Data on
planned or projected additions , including estimated costs , or deletions
to facilities and services will also be obtained.
Upon completion of the service inventory and the identification of the
service population the development of level of service indicators and
standards will be undertaken. This subtask will identify excess or
deficient capacity for each service by planning sub-area . It is
anticipated that the LOS standards will utilize relatively general
indicators of capacity.
• Even products of this work element will be coordinated with technical
analyses developed under the previous work elements of Task Group One.
County Contribution
The County will provide current data concerning service districts used
by public facility providers in the Florida Keys . Further , inventories
of public services developed by County Planning staff will be provided
along with maps that have been developed which show inventories of
facilities , service districts and location of services . The County
will provide studies , reports and plans developed for public facilities
in the Keys . Utilizing the Property Appraisers data files and the U . S .
Census coupled with records maintained by service providers , the County
will prepare an estimate of population or number of units served by
individual service and by sub-areas . Finally, the County will provide
all service standards presently utilized in Monroe County.
State Contribution
The State of Florida should be prepared to undertake a study of sewage
treatment alternatives in conjunction with proposed revisions to HRS
regulation 10D-6 . Further , the State and South Florida Regional
Planning Council will provide guidance , technical assistance and
possible staff support in the development of level of service standards
and capital cost estimates as described under Subtasks 1 . 33 and 1. 34 .
Finally, the State should be prepared to identify and contact state
personnel having expertise in each of the public service sectors
identified for analysis . This will facilitate the transfer of
technical data and guidance from the State to the County. This
technical data at a minimum should include State plans and technical
assistance manuals in each of the identified service categories .
1. 4 Population and Economic Indicators
Subtasks
1. 41 Identify, contact and review State, Regional and Local data
resources relating to population and the County.' s economy.
1. 42 Develop an analysis of the existing population base including
historical trends county-wide and , if available , by sub-area .
Project the existing population trend to the end of the
planning horizon .
• 1 . 43 Develop an analysis of the existing base including any
historical trends by location. Emphasis should be placed on
analyzing Wholesale-Retail , Services Sector , Tourism,
Hotel/Motel, Military and Ocean Related Industries economic
sectors .
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Information relating to population, employment and the County ' s •
economic base will be assembled from private , local , regional and state
sources . Demographic information obtained through the 1970 and 1980
Census of Population will be utilized to identify characteristics of
the County ' s population relating to households , family size, medium
income , age , race and sex. The Census data will -be supplemented with
additional information from Local and State resources identifying :
a) Historic growth trends
b) Birth and death rates
c) Historic migration rates
d) Population projections from Local , Regional and State sources .
Finally , the estimates of population will be disaggregated into
planning sub-areas within Monroe County . Residential construction data
will be provided by the County to assist in the disaggregation , the
identification of population trends and development pressure by
location .
The County will undertake an analysis of the economic and employment
base . Staff will analyze the most prevalent sectors of the local
economy as identified by Standard Industrial Code (probably two digit
level) , and review historic trends for each of these sectors . Other
data will be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various
economic sectors . Considerable data is being developed at this time by
the Monroe County Private Industry Council concerning employment and
business conditions in the Keys . This data will be used to the fullest
extent and supplemented with 1980 and 1970 Census information. The
analysis of the County economy should also include an investigation
into the effect the military presence has in Monroe County . The
following analyses will be undertaken for each of the selected economic
sectors :
a) Historical growth rates
b) Labor availability , employment and unemployment levels
c) Locational trends _ _
d) Relationship of population growth to economic sector
e) Level and effect of tourism on the sector
. f) Positive and negative characteristics as they affect potential
growth .
County Contribution
The County will provide staff for the research, identification and
collection of data for all subtasks identified in this Work Element .
Further, the County can assist in the analysis of the information
obtained . .The County Building Department can provide general data on
building permit activity which if required can be supplemented with
data from the, County ' s Property Appraiser . The County will provide the
analysis of planning sub-areas and configuration of the same .
Considerable data on population is presently available from studies and
- reports in the Department of Planning, Building and Zoning.
State Contribution
The State should be prepared to supply studies , reports and data on
population and economic sectors 'in Monroe County . Technical assist-
ance , particularly on the economic analysis , will be required from the
State . Further , numerous state agencies including Department of
Revenue , Department of Business Regulation , Department of Labor and
• Employment Security and Department of Commerce collect data on business
activities in the County . These agencies and their associated data
sources need to be identified and provided . State assistance is
essential in the definition of the scope "of individual analyses as well
as the scope of the Work Element itself .
I . C . Review/Evaluate Existing. Monroe County Land Use Controls
Subtasks •
1 . 1 Review and recommend changes for the County Commissioners on
the following ordinances : Zoning , Trees and Vegetation,
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Information relating to population , employment and the County ' s
economic base will be assembled from private , local , regional and state
sources . Demographic information obtained through the 1970 and 1980
Census of Population will be utilized to identify characteristics of
the County ' s population relating to households , family size , medium
income , age , race and sex. The Census data will be supplemented with
additional information from Local and State resources identifying :
a) Historic growth trends
b) Birth and death rates
c.) Historic migration rates
d) Population projections from Local , Regional and State sources .
Finally , the estimates of population will be disaggregated into
• planning sub-areas within Monroe County . Residential construction data
will be provided by the County to assist in the disaggregation, the
identification of population trends and development pressure by
location .
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The County will undertake an analysis of the economic and employment
base . Staff will analyze the most prevalent sectors of the local
economy as identified by Standard Industrial Code (probably two digit
level) , and review historic trends for each of these sectors . Other
data will be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various
economic sectors . Considerable data is being developed at this time by
the Monroe County Private Industry Council concerning employment and
business conditions in the Keys . - This data will be used to the fullest
extent and supplemented with 1980 and 1970 Census information. The
analysis of the County economy should also include an investigation
into the effect the military presence has in Monroe County. The
following analyses will be undertaken for each of the selected economic
sectors :
a) . Historical growth rates
b) Labor availability , employment and unemployment levels
c) Locational trends
d) Relationship of population growth to economic sector
e) Level and effect of tourism on the sector
f) Positive and negative characteristics as they affect potential
growth .
County Contribution
The County will provide staff for the research, identification and
collection of data for all subtasks identified in this Work Element .
Further, the County can assist in the analysis of the information
obtained . •The County Building Department can provide general data on
building permit activity which if required can be supplemented with
data from the, County ' s Property Appraiser . The County will provide the
analysis of planning sub-areas and configuration of the same .
Considerable data on population is presently available from studies and
reports in the Department of Planning, Building and Zoning .
State Contribution
The State should be prepared to supply studies , reports and data on
population and economic sectors in Monroe County . Technical assist-
ance , particularly on the economic analysis , will, be required from the
State . Further , numerous state agencies including Department of
Revenue , Department of Business Regulation, Department of Labor and
Employment Security and Department of Commerce collect data on business
activities in the County . These agencies and their associated data
sources need to be identified and provided . State assistance is
essential- in the definition of the scope of individual analyses as well
as the scope of the Work Element itself .
I . C . Review/Evaluate Existing Monroe County Land Use Controls
Sub tasks
1 . 1 Review and recommend changes for the County Commissioners on
the following ordinances : Zoning , Trees and Vegetation ,
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II . • Project growth trends and their impacts .
The development of an .existing trend scenario provides all
parties in the planning process a projection of what would
result from the continued utilization of existing growth
controls . The existing scenario is a reference point from
which alternative public policies can be evaluated in terms
of their costs and/or benefits . The trend growth scenario is
an indicator of how future growth will occur based on exist-
ing controls and what impacts can be expected upon the trans-
portation system, public services , land uses and natural
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environment . This trend should .not be construed as a plan,
but merely a projection of existing public policy .
II .A. Develop existing growth trend for Monroe County .
Sub tasks " _.
2 . 1 Identify planning areas susceptible to development pressures .
2 . 11 Use historic population trends to project growth
rates .
2 . 12 Review/assemble building permit records by
occupancy and location.
2 . 13 - Identify pending and/or approved developments and
impacts .
2 . 2 Identify and allocate projected trends by land use category
• and planning sub-area .
2 . 21 Develop demographic and economic projections based
on State of Florida (BEBR) and Monroe County
extrapolations .
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• 2 . 22 Develop an analysis of the existing economic base
including any historical trends . Develop a trend
projection of this base at ten (10) and twenty
(20) year • planni.ng horizons . Particular emphasis
should be placed on analyzing Wholesale-Retail,
Services Sector , Tourism, Hotel/Motel , Military
• and Ocean Related Industries economic sectors .
2 . 23 Develop and apply an allocation process
considering : •
. 1 land availability/ suitability
. 2 current development/building activity
. 3 pending development
. a4 subdivision activity
. 5 ownership patterns
2 . 3 Estimate land required for projected trend based on :
2 . 31 Zoning controls
2 . 32 Planning area identified in 2 . 1 above
2 . 33 Economic analysis
General Approach
An assessment of development and land use change will be undertaken to
identify locational trends . This . assessment will utilize - building
permits and certificates of occupancy to identify previous information
on pending developments and projects currently under review. The
assessment will integrate all data developed under Task One to identify
development pressure by geographic location and will be shown on 1 : 2000
scale maps . The basis for all planning areas will • be Monroe County Tax
District Maps which can be disaggre.gated into U. S . Census Enumeration
Districts (ED ' s) for planning sub-area purposes , as necessary.
Planning sub-areas will be ranked' according to the relative development
pressure identified under Subtask 2 . 11. Where necessary planning
sub-areas may be adjusted on the basis of unique circumstances .
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II . Project growth trends and their impacts .
The development of an existing trend scenario provides all
parties in the planning process a projection of what would
result from the continued utilization of existing growth
controls . The existing scenario is a reference point from
which alternative public policies can be evaluated in terms
of their costs and/or benefits . The trend growth scenario is
an indicator of how future growth will occur based on exist-
ing controls and what impacts can be expected upon the trans-
portation system, public services , land uses and natural
environment . This trend should not be construed as a plan,
but merely a projection of existing public policy .
II .A. Develop existing growth trend for Monroe County.
Subtasks
2 . 1 Identify planning areas susceptible to development pressures .
2 . 11 Use historic population trends to project growth
rates .
2 . 12 Review/assemble building permit records by
occupancy and location .
2 . 13 Identify pending and/or approved developments and
impacts .
2 . 2 Identify and allocate projected trends by land use category
and planning sub-area .
2 . 21 Develop demographic and economic projections based
on State of Florida (BEBR) and Monroe County
extrapolations .
2 . 22 Develop an analysis of the existing economic base
including any historical trends . Develop a trend
projection of this base at ten (10) and twenty
(20) year planning horizons . Particular emphasis
should be placed on analyzing Wholesale-Retail,
Services Sector , Tourism, Hotel/Motel, Military
and Ocean Related Industries economic sectors .
2 . 23 Develop and apply an allocation process
considering:
. 1 land availability/ suitability
. 2 current development /building activity
. 3 pending development
. 4 subdivision activity
. 5 ownership patterns
2 . 3 Estimate land required for projected trend based on:
2 . 31 Zoning controls
2 . 32 Planning area identified in 2 . 1 above
2 . 33 Economic- analysis
General Approach
An assessment of development and land use change will be undertaken to
identify locational trends . This assessment will utilize building
permits and certificates of occupancy to identify previous information
on pending developments and projects currently under review. The
assessment will integrate all data developed under Task One to identify
development pressure by geographic location and will be shown on 1 : 2000
scale maps . The basis for all planning areas will be Monroe County Tax
District Maps which can be disaggregated into U. S . Census Enumeration
Districts (ED ' s) for planning sub-area purposes , as necessary .
Planning sub-areas will be ranked according to the relative development
pressure identified under Subtask 2 . 11 . Where necessary planning
sub-areas may be adjusted on the basis of unique circumstances .
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2 . 3 Public services and infrastructure
2 . 31 Water
2 . 32 Sewage
2 . 33 Solid-waste (treatment and land needed)
2 . 34 Electricity
2 . 35 Law enforcement
2 . 36 Emergency services
2 . 37 Disaster preparedness , including post-disaster
2 . 38 Education
2 . 39 Parks and recreation (land needed)
2 . 4 Natural system
2 . 41 Upland vegetation (especially hardwood hammocks)
2 . 42 Wetlands
2 . 43 ' Run-off/water quality (marinas and upland development)
2 . 5 Compile impact summaries
2 . 51 Develop overlays at 1 : 2000 scale
2 . 52 Prepare accompanying narrative
General Approach
The goal of this work element is the identification and quantitative
analysis of impacts on the County ' s man-made and natural systems
resulting from the projected growth trend developed under Task II . All
impacts will be displayed and evaluated in a manner compatible with
impact analysis to be done under Task III . Impacts identified will be
used to indicate threshold points where systems will require alterna-
tion or expansion to absorb anticipated trend growth. Further, all
required alterations to the aforementioned systems will be identified ,
quantified in terms of cost and evaluated . Sectors of the population
will be evaluated to determine which population/economic groups can be
expected to gain or lose and how pervasive these impacts may be.
Special attention should be given to the commercial fishing industry.
Growth impacts upon productivity, li-festyle and location of commercial
fishing will be analyzed .
The projected trend growth, including population , employment , commer-
cial and residential requirements will be utilized to identify addi-
tional travel demands and their characteristics will be estimated and
compared to the existing and committed transportation network as
identified in work element 1 . 1 . Evaluation of network excess or
deficient capacity will be made and system expansions will be
identified by location, time frame and cost ..
Impacts upon public facilities and services will be based upon popula-
tion and employment projections by planning sub-area as compared
against existing and programmed facilities . From this comparison an
analysis of the adequacy of inadequacy of public facilities will be
developed by service , location and time increment within the planning
horizon. All public facilities listed under work element 1 . 3 will be
reviewed and the impacts of mitigating identified inadequacies will be
identified . The acceptable level of service for each facility will be
based upon existing standards previously identified.
The land use impact evaluation will identify existing and new land uses
as well as changes in density and intensity of development in existing
developed areas . Additionally, this assessment will identify new land
area required to meet the projected growth trends by planning area.
The environmental impact assessment of the trend growth_ model will
evaluate the impact of the projected growth upon environmental habitat
identified in work element 1. 5 of this program. Additionally, environ-
mental impacts will be assessed on all of the man-made systems to
determine unavoidable adverse impacts and irretrievable commitment of
resources resulting from system expansion.
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2 . 3 Public services and infrastructure
2 . 31 Water
2 . 32 Sewage
2 . 33 Solid-waste (treatment and land needed)
2 . 34 Electricity
2 . 35 Law enforcement
2 . 36 . Emergency services
2 . 37 Disaster preparedness , including post-disaster
2 . 38 Education
2 . 39 Parks and recreation (land needed)
2 . 4 Natural system
.2 . 41 Upland vegetation (especially hardwood hammocks)
2 . 42 Wetlands
. 2 . 43 ' Run-off/water quality (marinas and upland development)
2 . 5 Compile impact summaries
2 . 51 Develop overlays at 1 : 2000 scale
2 . 52 Prepare accompanying narrative
General Approach
The goal of this work element is the identification and quantitative
analysis of impacts on the County° s man-made and natural systems
resulting from the projected growth trend developed under Task II . All
impacts will be displayed and evaluated in a manner compatible with
impact analysis to be done under Task III . Impacts identified will be
used to indicate threshold points where systems will require alterna-
tion or expansion to absorb anticipated trend growth. Further, all
required alterations to the aforementioned systems will be identified ,
quantified in terms of cost and evaluated . Sectors of the population
will be evaluated to determine which population/economic groups can be
expected to gain or lose and how pervasive these impacts may be.
Special attention should be given to the commercial fishing industry. •
Growth impacts upon productivity, li-festyle and location of commercial
fishing will be analyzed .
The projected trend growth, including population, employment , commer-
cial and residential requirements will be utilized to identify addi-
tional travel demands and their characteristics will be estimated and
compared to the existing and committed transportation network as
identified in work element 1 . 1. Evaluation of network excess or
deficient capacity will be made and - system expansions will he
identified by location , time frame and cost ..•
Impacts upon public facilities and services will be based upon popula-
tion and employment projections by planning sub-area as compared
against existing and programmed facilities . From this comparison an
analysis of the adequacy of inadequacy of public facilities will be
developed by service , location and time increment within the planning
horizon. All public facilities listed under work element 1 . 3 will be
reviewed and the impacts of mitigating identified inadequacies will be
identified. The acceptable level of service for each facility will be
based upon existing standards previously identified .
The land use impact evaluation will identify existing and new land uses
as well as changes in density and intensity of development in existing
developed areas . Additionally , this assessment will identify new land
area required to meet the projected growth trends by planning' area .
The environmental impact assessment of the trend growth_ model will
evaluate the impact of the projected growth upon environmental habitat
identified in work element 1. 5 of this program. Additionally, environ-
mental impacts will be assessed on all of the man-made systems to
determine unavoidable adverse impacts and irretrievable commitment of
resources resulting from system expansion.
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c) Isaac WaltonLeague
d) League of Women Voters
e) Various Property Owners Association
f) Realty Boards .
From this process , the County Commission withstaff assistance will
develop a maximum of three (3) goal and policy packages each relating
to an alternative scenario for future growth.. Each scenario will
contain goals and policies relating to: the following subjects :
a) Transportation -
b) Land Use
- c) Public facilities/CIP
d) Natural systems
Alternative scenarios will be expressed in terms of type and amounts- of
growth, patterns of change (location and direction) and land
absorption. For each scenario an assessment of impact on the four
primary systems (see above list) will be conducted to identify level of
impact and the capacity of each system to handle that impact . .For each
scenario a series of 1 : 2000. scale map overlays with supporting narra-
tive will bedeveloped. These overlays- will show anticipated
development and growth. by location, which is anticipated to result
under each individual scenario. Additional map overlays will be
produced showing required infrastructure expansion, habitat loss and
land use changes resulting from each scenario . System capacities will
be identified utilizing data and methods under Task I and II . Where
the capacity of particular systems is. exceeded as assessment of cost
associated with expanding the ,system will be undertaken. The County' s
fiscal condition willbe evaluated to determine fiscal constraints
relating to - future infrastructure expansions . Further, an analysis of
• County revenue- sources , their changes over time , alternative revenue
sources and the availability of 'each source in the future . Assump-
tions about future financial policies of the County in reference to
such issues astax increases , - CD funds , allocations , funding partner-
ships and impact fees. will be documented , The selected alternative
scenarios will be summarized as to assumptions and impacts concerning
each of the- growth and policy components . A technical report on each
scenario and its associated goals , policies , growth trends and impacts
will -be prepared . - - ,
County- Contribution
The County- will provide staff for each public hearing. Additionally,
the County will assist in the preparation of all documents and
informational displays for the public he-arings . County personnel will
identify all groups- to be included' in - the alternative selection
process . Data relating to past , present -and future County , fiscal,
capacity , policy and revenue sources will be identified by County ,
personnel .
State Contributions '
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Not yet identified ,
lII .B . Public hearing process selects one of three alternative
growth management strategies . -
Subtasks
3 . 1 Schedule of public hearings .
3 . 2 Final County Commissioii: action.
General Approach
The County in conjunction with the State and Consultant , will prepare
both narrative and graphic presentations for each of the alternative
growth scenarios . These presentations will describe all impacts upon
County natural and fiscal resources resulting from each scenario . Each
presentation will link impacts to the specific goal and policy package .
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c) Isaac Walton League
d) League of Women Voters •
e) Various Property Owners Association
f) Realty Boards
From this process , the County Commission with staff assistance will
develop a maximum of three (3) goal and policy packages each relating
to an alternative scenario for future growth . Each scenario will
contain goals and policies relating to the following subjects :
a) Transportation
• b) Land Use
c) Public facilities/CIP
d) Natural systems
Alternative scenarios will be expressed in terms of type and amounts of
growth, patterns of change (location and direction) and land
absorption . For each scenario an assessment of impact on the four
primary systems (see above list) will be conducted to identify level of
impact and the capacity of each system to handle that impact . For each
scenario a series of 1 : 2000 scale map overlays with supporting narra-
tive will be developed. These overlays will show anticipated
development and growth by location, which is anticipated to result
under each individual scenario . Additional map overlays will be
produced showing required infrastructure expansion, habitat loss and
land use changes resulting from each scenario . System capacities will
be identified utilizing data and methods under Task I and II . Where
the capacity of particular systems is exceeded as assessment of cost
associated with expanding the system will be undertaken . The County' s
fiscal condition will be evaluated to determine fiscal constraints
relating to future infrastructure expansions . Further , an analysis of
County revenue sources , their changes over time , - alternative revenue
sources and the availability of each source in the future . Assump-
tions about future financial policies of the County in reference to
such issues as tax increases , CD funds , allocations , funding partner-
ships and impact fees will be documented . The selected alternative
. scenarios will be summarized as to assumptions and impacts concerning
each of the growth and policy components . A technical report on each
scenario and its associated goals , policies , growth trends and impacts
will be prepared .
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County Contrib.ution
The County will provide staff for each public hearing . Additionally,
the County will assist in the preparation of all documents and
informational displays for the public hearings . County personnel will
identify all groups to be included in the alternative selection
process . Data relating to past , present and future County fiscal •
capacity , policy and revenue sources will be identified by County
personnel .
State Contributions
Not yet identified. •
III . B . . Public hearing process selects one of three alternative
growth management strategies .
Sub tasks
3 . 1 Schedule of public hearings .
3 . 2 Final County Commission action .
General .Approach
The County in conjunction with the State and Consultant , will prepare
both narrative and graphic presentations for each of the alternative
growth scenarios . These presentations will describe all impacts upon
County natural and fiscal resources resulting from each scenario . Each
presentation will link impacts to the specific goal and policy package .
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Sub tasks
4 . 1 Public hearing process
4 . 2 DCA conditional approval
General Approach
Utilizing the selected alternative from Task III the draft growth
management plan for Monroe County will be developed . The proposed
growth management document will encompass four , (4) elements consisting
of :
a) Transportation
b) Land use
c) Public- Facilities/Capital Improvements Program
• d) .Natural Systems (Revisions to the Coastal Zone Protection
& Conservation Element
Each element will include
-Goals , objectives and policies, relevant to that element
-The plan itself (Narrative and Graphics)
-Standards , Guidelines and Strategies for implementation and
administration of goals , objectives and policies identified
in each element .
All work items to be undertaken will meet the requirements of Florida
Statute 163 referencing Comprehensive Plan requirements . Additionally ,
all plan documents shall be required to address those portions of the
Florida Administrative Code , particularly 27-F, that relate to the
elements being prepared under this program.
Documents being developed through this work program will not result in
revisions of all required Comprehensive Plan elements under Chapter 163
provisions . Certain elements including Intergovernmental Coordination,
Economic , Recreation & Open Space and Housing will be revised during
the second year while the County is under the Implementation and
Monitoring phase of this program.
It is anticipated that most of the date acquisition and analysis work
for these elements will be completed under this work program.
The plan elements to be developed under this work program consist of :
Transportation Element : This element will meet the statutory
provisions of Chapter 163 particularly those pertaining to traffic
and circulation plan requirements . Spepifically , the document
will assess the traffic related, impactS of the growth management
plan including specific identification of potential problem areas
as well as alternatives (including cost) for mitigating these
impacts . A set of transportation management and planning
guidelines will be developed that are 'compatible with land use
growth . Energy impacts of the transportation system will be
briefly reviewed and addressed in this document .
Land Use Element and Map : This element will consist of
development strategies and development framework for land use
growth in the County . A. Land Use Plan Map shall be developed
which will be a general graphic representation of the Land Use
element . The economic impacts of growth will be discussed in
general terms in this element as will mechanisms for offsetting
these costs . At a minimum the Land Use element will address all
requirements set forth, under F. S . 163 and items identified under
the Florida Administrative Code (27-F) .
Public Services Element : This document will include analyses of
the following facilities and services :
a. Potable Water
b . Sanitary Sewer ' '
c.. Soli& Waste
d. Drainage
e. Utilities
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Subtasks •
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4 . 1 Public hearing process
4 . 2 DCA conditional approval
General Approach
Utilizing the selected alternative from Task III the draft growth
management plan for Monroe County will be developed. The proposed
growth management document will encompass four (4) elements consisting
of :
a) Transportation
b) Land use
c) Public Facilities/Capital Improvements Program
d) -Natural Systems (Revisions to the Coastal Zone Protection
& Conservation Element
Each element will include :
-Goals , objectives and policies relevant to that element
-The plan itself (Narrative and Graphics)
-Standards , Guidelines and Strategies for implementation and
administration of goals , objectives and policies identified
• in each element .
All work items to be undertaken will meet the requirements of Florida
Statute 163 referencing Comprehensive Plan requirements . Additionally ,
all plan documents shall be required to address those portions of the
Florida Administrative Code , particularly 27-F, that relate to the
elements being prepared under this_ program.
Documents being developed through this work program will not result in
revisions of all required Comprehensive Plan elements under Chapter 163
provisions . Certain elements including Intergovernmental Coordination,
Economic , : Recreation & Open Space and Housing will be revised during
the second year while the County is under the Implementation and
Monitoring phase of this program.
It is anticipated that most of the date acquisition and analysis work
for these elements will be completed under this work program.
The plan elements to -be developed under this work program consist of :
Transportation Element : This element will meet the statutory
. provisions of Chapter 163 particularly those pertaining to traffic
and circulation plan requirements . SPecifically , the document
will assess the traffic related impacts of the growth management
plan including specific identification of potential problem areas
as well as alternatives (including cost) for mitigating these
impacts ., A set of transportation management and planning
guidelines will be developed that are compatible with land use
growth . Energy impacts of the transportation system will be
briefly reviewed and addressed in this document .
Land Use Element and Map : This element will consist of
development strategies and development framework for land use
growth in the County . A_ Land Use Plan Map shall be developed
which will be a general graphic representation of the Land Use
element . The economic impacts of growth will be discussed in
general terms in this element as will mechanisms for offsetting
these costs . At a minimum the Land Use element will address all
requirements set forth under F . S . 163 and items identified under
the Florida Administrative Code (27-F) .
Public Services Element : This ' document will include analyses of
the following facilities and services :
a . Potable Water
b . Sanitary Sewer .
c . Solid Waste
d . Drainage
e . Utilities •
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1) An assessment of the Comprehensive Plans and Critical Area
Regulations , with Recommendations , 2-82 .
2) An assessment of Local Governments Implementation of Land Use
Regulations , 6-82 .
3) Analysis of Land Development Regulations : Summary , 1-82 .
4) Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern: Local Imple-
' mentation Issues and Recommendations , 4-82 .
5) Florida Keys Critical Area Designation Impact Analysis , 8-82 .
6) Florida Keys Critical Area Impact Analysis , Appendix B Policy
Evaluation . •
Each of the above will provide significant insight into the adequacy or
inadequacy of existing ordinances as well as key issues needing resolu-
tion .
County Contribution
The County will provide all copies of the Monroe County Code or
Ordinances applicable to development activity in the County . All in-
house assessments of development regulations as well as proposed revi-
sions will be provided . Staff assistance in the review and revision of
these ordinances will be provided .
State Contribution
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The State will provide all assessments and analyses relating to
development regulations applying to the Florida Keys Area of Critical
State Concern . Staff familiar with the Florida Keys critical area
should be made available for input into proposed revisions .
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• IV . 0 Recommend and Develop Additional land and development Control
Mechanisms where applicable .
General Approach
The County will initiate action to develop , review and adopt new •
legislative controls where these controls are found to be needed .
Topic areas requiring the development of new ordinances will be derived
from previous tasks under this program as well as areas of ordinance
deficiency identified under Task IV B of this work program.
County Contribution
•
The County will assist in the identification of specific areas of
ordinance deficiency as well as in the development of new controls .
•
State Contribution
Same as the County ' s contribution .
IV .D . Growth Management Plan Adoption
Subtasks
4 . 11 Public hearing process
4 . 12 DCA conditional approval
•
General Ap.proach
The draft growth management plan together with all proposed ordinance
revisions .and additions will be presented at a series of public meet-
ings by the Monroe County Commission . At these hearings all phases of
the plan will be reviewed and public input , criticism and comment will
be solicited and recorded . Where specific problems are found to exist
the staff will correct these deficiencies and re-submit the total plan
to the public . It is anticipated that a minimum of one hearing in the
Upper , Middle and Lower Keys will be conducted . Additional hearings
may be necessary.
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1) An assessment of the Comprehensive Plans and Critical Area
Regulations , with Recommendations , 2-82 . •
2) An assessment of Local Governments Implementation of Land Use
Regulations , 6-82 .
3) Analysis of Land Development Regulations : Summary, 1-82 .
4) Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern : Local Imple-
mentation Issues and Recommendations , 4-82 .
5) Florida Keys Critical Area Designation Impact Analysis , 8-82 .
6) Florida Keys Critical Area Impact Analysis , Appendix B Policy
Evaluation.
Each of the above will provide significant insight into the adequacy or
inadequacy of existing ordinances as well as key issues needing resolu-
tion.
County Contribution
The County will provide all copies of the Monroe County Code or
Ordinances applicable to development activity in the County . All in-
house assessments of development regulations as well as proposed revi-
sions will be provided . Staff assistance in the review and revision of
these ordinances will be provided .
State Contribution •
•
The State will provide all assessments and analyses relating to
development regulations applying to the Florida Keys Area of Critical
State Concern . Staff familiar with the Florida Keys critical area
should be made available for input into proposed revisions .
IV . 0 Recommend and Develop Additional land and development Control
Mechanisms where applicable .
• General Approach
The County will initiate action to develop , review and adopt new
legislative controls where these controls are found to be needed .
Topic areas requiring the development of new ordinances will be derived
from previous tasks under this program as well as areas of ordinance
deficiency identified under Task IV B of this work program.
County Contribution
•
The County will assist in the identification of specific areas of
ordinance deficiency as well as in the development of new controls .
State Contribution
Same as the County ' s contribution .
IV.D . Growth Management Plan Adoption •
Subtasks
4 . 11 Public hearing process
4 . 12 DCA conditional approval
General Approach
The draft growth management plan together with all proposed ordinance
revisions and additions will be presented at a series of public meet-
ings by the Monroe County Commission . At these hearings all phases of
the plan will be reviewed and public input , criticism and comment will
be solicited and recorded. Where specific problems are found to exist
the staff will correct these deficiencies and re-submit the total plan
to the public . It is anticipated that a minimum of one hearing in the
Upper, Middle and Lower Keys will be conducted . Additional hearings
may be necessary . .
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County Contribution
The County will provide staff for all public hearings and any other
meetings that may be scheduled to review the proposed plan.
State Contribution
Upon completion of the public hearing process the State of Florida
should be prepared to provide conditional approval of the plan itself
and to initiate the development of a performance monitoring system by
which to gauge the County ' s implementation stage . The conditional
approval will be for the plan documents developed under this program
only and will not cover elements of the plan to be developed in a
second year .
Task V Monitoring Phase Begins with DCA Coordination
This is the most critical phase of the growth management plan.
During this phase DCA will evaluate the ability of Monroe County to
implement its plan and map . The County ' s ability to satisfactorily
perform this task will be the basis for its removal from the ACSC
• designation . The purpose of Task V is to develop the DCA reporting and
monitoring system and define the role of Monroe County in this
operation.
V .A. DCA develops monitoring system
Subtasks
5 . 1 Monitoring report format
5 . 11 DCA develops quarterly report addressing recommen-
dations regarding necessary deficiencies
5 . 12 Plan deficiencies
5 . 13 Ordinance deficiencies
' 5 . 2 Monroe CountyRole
• 5 . 21 Staff prepares plan and/or ordinance revisions
5 . 22 Monroe County Commissioners conduct necessary
hearings to implement changes
V . B . Development of feedback mechanism for revising comprehensive
plan and land use ordinances
Subtasks
5 . 1 Feedback process for plan revision
5 . 11 Growth management plan compliance evaluated with
respect to permitting decisions and the ability of the
County to absorb • growth as planned .
5 . 12 County submits written response to DCA concerning
• evaluation .
5 . 1 Feedback process for ordinance revision based on copies of
the following sent to Key West and/or Marathon DCA Field
office (s) :
5 . 21 Rezoning petitions
5 . 22 Materials/final actions of Board of Adjustment
5 . 23 Materials/final actions of Zoning Board
5 . 24 Materials/final actions of Code Enforcement Board
5 . 25 Applications/final decisions on land clearing and
dredge and fill permits
5 . 26 Major development applications/final orders
5 . 27 Text changes to any County ordinances .
5 . 2 DCA prepares recommended revisions for Monroe County
consideration
V . C . Based on satisfactory performance , Monroe County is removed
from ACSC designation.
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Subtasks
5 . 1 DCA certifies successful completion of monitoring phase .
5 . 2 -.DCA cert-.ifies growth management plan compliance with Chapter
380 and/or applicable statutes .
5 . 3 During monitoring period, Monroe County develops remaining
elements of comprehensive plan.
5-:'31 "Public hearing process to adopt elements by County
Commissioners
5 . 32. -DCA acknowledges Monroe County has met requirements of
the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act .
General Approach
The Department of Community Affairs. (DCA) will monitor the County ' s
progress inimplementing its newly adopted growth management plan. To
do this , both the plan and land use ordinances will be monitored so
that compliance with growth guidelines can be evaluated . On a
quarterly basis , DCA will advise Monroe County of its findings and.
specific recommendations will be made to, correct deficiencies , if any .
The County will agree to respond - in. writing to these findings and
explain what remedial actions have..been taken. Failure to ;comply with
this work task will jeopardize the. date for the County ' s removal from
the ACSC designation.
The DCA will use the following to judge compliance with the plan
elements and local land use controls :
(1) Rezoning ` petitions
(2) Final actions of the Board of Adjustment
(3) Final actions of the . Zoning. Board
(4) ;Actions of the County Commissioners on appeals from secondary
boards
(5) Final actionsof the Code Enforcement Board
(6) Applications/decisions -on _land clearing and dredge and fill
applications
(7) Major development applications: and final orders
(8) Text changes . to County. land. use ordinances
An important task that is not specifically related to the monitoring
effort is the development and certification of the remaining elements
of the comprehensive plan required by Chapter 163 F. S . Based on the
work program detailed here , the. growth management plan will consist of
the : following' comprehensive 'plan -elements :
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(1-). Transportation
(2) Land Use
(3) Pub,lic facilities/C . I .P .
(4): Natural system (revisions to Coastal Zone Protection and
Conservation)
It will be during the monitoring phase when the above elements have
been properly adopted that the remaining elements of the comprehensive
plan are developed 'and adopted. Specifically, these include:
(1) Housing
(2),- Recreation• and Open Space -
(3) Economic
(4') . Intergovernmental coordination
(5) - 'Utility element -
(6) Post-disaster planning
After these elements have been reviewed andcertified by the DCA, the
County will be notified that it has met the requirements of the Local
Government-. Comprehensive Planning Act . '
The final action of the DCA, assuming that the County has established a
favorable track record, will be its announcement that Monroe, County has
successfully completed and implemented its growth management and
comprehensive -plans and that it will be removed from the Area of
Critical State Concern designation.
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