Item D4
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 20,2001
Division:
Growth Management
Department: Plannine: & Environmental Resources
Bulk Item:
Yes
No X
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Second of two public hearings to consider a Future Land Use Map and a Land Use
District Map Amendment, for James Dougherty, Jr. to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Residential
Conservation (RC) to Residential Medium (RM) and to amend the Land Use District (Zoning) Map from Native (NA) to
Improved Subdivision (IS).
ITEM BACKGROUND: The first public hearing or "transmittal" hearing was held on November 21, 2000. At that
meeting, the BOCC recommended approval for both the FLUM Amendment and the corresponding Rezoning
Amendment. The Planning Department, upon the instruction of the BOCC, transmitted the proposed amendments to the
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for its consideration. On October 31, 2001, the DCA notified the BOCC that
they had reviewed and raised no objections to the proposed amendments for Monroe County (DCA No. 01-2).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTION: None.
CONTRACVAGREEMENTCHANGES:NM
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: Yes N/A No
COST TO COUNTY:
N/A
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
X
OMB/Purchasing
Risk Management N/ A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included X
DISPOSITION:
Agenda Item #:
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Dougherty / Buccaneer Point
Future Land Use Amendment and
Zoning Map Amendment
Board of County Commissioners
Marathon Government Center
December 20, 2001
Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment
Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM)
To
Residential Medium (RM)
&
Proposed Land Use District (Zoning) Amendment
Native (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS)
To
Improved Subdivision (IS)
This map amendment is for changing the Future Land Use Map designation from
Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium to Residential Medium
(RM); and the Land Use District (Zoning) from Native (NA) and Irnproved
Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS), for the upland portions of the
properties described as Lots 43, 44, 45, and 46 in Buccaneer Point Subdivision,
Section 31, Township 61 South, Range 39 East, in Key Largo, Monroe County.
The subject properties are located at approximately mile marker 98.5.
Future Land Use Map Recommendations
Staff:
Approval
September 13,2000
Staff Report
DRC:
Approval
September 14,2000
Resolution #DI4-00
PC:
Approval
September 27,2000
Resolution #P63-00
BOCC:
Approval
November 21,2000
Resolution #489-2000
Land Use District (Zoning) Recommendations
Staff: Approval September 13, 2000 Staff Report
DRC: Approval September 14,2000 Resolution #DI5-00
PC: Approval September 27,2000 Resolution #P64-00
BOCC: Approval November 21,2000 Resolution #489-2000
BOCC Ordinance to Amend
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
ORDINANCE NO. -2001
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVING THE REQUEST
BY JAMES DOUGHERTY, JR. TO AMEND THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION
(RC) AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM (RM) FOR THE UPLAND PORTIONS OF THE
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43, 44, 45, AND 46,
BUCCANEER POINT SUBDIVISION, KEY LARGO,
LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E,
AT APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 98.5.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, during a regular
meeting held on November 21, 2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed by
the applicant to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) and
Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland portions of the properties
located on North Bounty Lane in Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S,
Range39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers
00496131.008700, 00496131.008800, 00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission, and staff report
all recommend approval of this future land use map amendment from RC and RM to RM as
indicated in Resolutions D14-00 and P63-00; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 27, 2000 and
recommends approval of the request; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made the following Finding of Fact:
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes under
six listed factors.
3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor six (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed,
therefore, the site conditions have changed.
Map File #20003
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4. The Planning Department's review of this map amendment indicates that the detail item raised
by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified
upland site.
5. During the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan process, the Future Land Use Map
categories Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) were applied to the
subject properties, following the existing zoning.
6. The subject properties currently have the Future Land Use Map category Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) on the upland portions of the properties.
7. There has been one re-zoning of the subject properties since the Pattison maps were adopted in
1986. These maps went to Public Hearings between 1986 and 1988 to identify errors brought
forward by property owners. As a result, a boundary change was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on June 5, 1989. The result of the approval is the current zoning
boundary on the subject properties based on the "fill pads."
8. Policy 101.4.1 states that the purpose of the Residential Conservation (RC) land use category
is to encourage the preservation of open space and natural areas while providing for very low-
density residential development permitted in areas characterized by a predominance of
undisturbed native vegetation. Development of vacant land within this land use category is
based on permitted densities resulting from habitat analysis required under Monroe County
Land Development Regulations.
9. Policy 101.4.3 states that the purpose of the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use
category is to recognize those portions of subdivisions that were lawfully established and
improved prior to the adoption of this plan and to define improved subdivisions as those lots
served by a dedicated and accepted existing roadway, have an approved potable water supply,
and have sufficient uplands to accommodate the residential uses.
10. The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is a residential neighborhood, with the majority of lots
developed.
11. Therefore, the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use category is the most appropriate
land use category for the upland portions of the subject properties.
12. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments to the text that would negatively impact community
character.
13. Changing the Future Land Use Map category will encourage more efficient use of these
properties than is currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land
uses.
Map File #20003
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14. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit
is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the adopted level of
service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
15. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts on
public facilities.
16. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which
are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection
of environmentally sensitive lands.
17. The proposed map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject properties was
found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural resources of the
subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made the following Conclusions 9f Law:
1. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.S-S11(d)(S)b(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and will
not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision.
2. The proposed map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment
Report and the listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no significant
concerns regarding impacts on public facilities.
3. The proposed map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on the natural
environment, will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section I. This Board specifically adopts the findings of fact and conclusions of law stated
above.
Section 2. The upland portions of the previously described property, which are currently
Residential Conservation and Residential Medium shall be designated as Residential Medium
as shown on the attached map, which is hereby incorporated by reference and attached as
Exhibit I.
Map File #20003
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Section 3. The Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
shall be amended as delineated in Section 2 above.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change or prOVISIon of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 6. This ordinance is hereby transmitted to the state land planning agency for review
and comment pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of
Florida, but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department of Community
Affairs or Administration Commission finding the amendment in compliance with Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the day of , A.D., 2000.
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Mayor Pro Tem Dixie Spehar
Commissioner Murray Nelson
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Nora Williams
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND~..G. AL SUFFICIENCY
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BY
Attorney's Office
Map File #20003
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Amendment: Street Map Mile Marker: Approximate Mile Marker 98.5
Proposal: James C. Dougherty, Jr., EtA! are requesting a land Use District Map amendment from
Native Area (NA)/Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS)
Property description: RE#: 496131.008700 -496131.009000, Sec. 31, Twp. 61 S., Rge. 39 E., Lots
43,44,45, & 46, Block 3, Buccaneer Point Estates, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida
Land Use District Map #: 137 Map Amendment #: 20003
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BOCC Ordinance to Amend
Land Use District (Zoning) Map
ORDINANCE NO. -2001
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVING THE REQUEST
BY JAMES DOUGHERTY, JR. TO AMEND THE LAND USE
DISTRICT (ZONING) MAP FROM NATIVE AREA (NA) AND
IMPROVED SUBDIVISION (IS) TO IMPROVED
SUBDIVISION (IS) FOR THE UPLAND PORTIONS OF
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43, 44, 45, AND 46,
BUCCANEER POINT, KEY LARGO, LOCATED IN SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E, AT APPROXIMATELY
MILE MARKER 98.5
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, during a regular
meeting held on November 21, 2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed
by the applicant to amend the zoning map from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision
(IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland portions of properties located on North Bounty
Lane in the Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe
County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers 00496131.008700,
00496131.008800, 00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and staff
support and recommend approval of this land use district (zoning) map amendment from NA and
IS to IS as indicated in Resolutions D 15-00and P64-00; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the application during a
public hearing on September 27,2000, and recommends approval of the request; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made the following Findings of Fact:
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes
under six listed factors.
3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor siy (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed.
Therefore, the site conditions have changed.
File # M20003
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4. The Planning and Environmental Resources Department's review of this map amendment
indicates that the detail item raised by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County
Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified upland site.
5. The subject properties currently have the mapping category Native Area (NA) and
Improved Subdivision (IS), which because of the unique fill pad zoning coverage on the
subject properties, does not allow sufficient Improved Subdivision (IS) area for single family
homes on each lot.
6. The purpose of the Native Area (NA) zoning district is to establish areas that are undisturbed
with the exception of existing solid waste facilities, and because of their sensitive
environmental character should be preserved in their natural state.
7. The purpose of the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning district is to accommodate the legally
vested residential development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were lawfully
established and improved prior to the adoption of this chapter, For the purpose of this
section, improved lots are those which are served by a dedicated and accepted existing road
of porous or nonporous material, that have a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority approved
potable water supply, and that have sufficient uplands to accommodate the proposed use in
accordance with the required setbacks.
8. Though zoned Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS), the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision is a residential neighborhood, with the majority of the lots developed and the
remainder vacant.
9. Therefore, the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning map category is the most appropriate
zoning map category for the upland portion of the subject properties.
10. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments that would negatively impact community
character.
II. Changing the zoning map will encourage more efficient use of these properties than is
currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land uses.
12. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development
permit is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the
adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
13. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and '.vastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts
on public facilities.
14. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands
which are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and
protection of environmentally sensitive lands.
File # M20003
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15. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject
properties was found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural
resources of the subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners made the following Conclusions of Law:
I. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.S-S11(d)(S)b.(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and
will not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer
Point neighborhood.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment meets Objective 101.8 in that it provides a
mechanism for the upland portions of the subject properties to come into conformance.
3. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity
Assessment Report and the listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no
significant concerns regarding impacts on public facilities.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on
the natural environment, and will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Board specifically adopts the findings of fact and conclusions of law stated
above.
Section 2. The upland portions of the previously described properties, which are zoned
Native (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS), shall be zoned Improved Subdivision (IS) as
shown on the attached map, which is hereby incorporated by reference and attached as
Exhibit I.
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change or provision of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of
Florida, but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department of
Community Affairs or Administration Commission approving the ordinance.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the day of , A.D., 2000.
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Mayor Pro Tern Dixie Spehar
Commissioner Murray Nelson
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Nora Williams
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
, ^!'PROVED AS TO FORM
AND~EGALSUFFICffiNCY
By[f~
. a"UJUCY.s Office
File # M20003
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Proposed Land Use District Map
Amendment: 1999 FARS Aerial
Key: Key Largo
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Mile Marker: Approximate Mile Marker 98.5
Proposal:
James C. Dougherty, Jr., EtA! are requesting a land Use District Map amendment from Native Area
NA / 1m roved Subdivision IS to 1m roved Subdivision IS
Property description:
RE#: 496131.008700-496131.009000, Sec. 31, Twp. 61 S., Rge 39 E., Lots 43,44, 45, &46, Block
3, Buccaneer Point Estates, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida
Aerial ~p#: 24-31
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Property description:
RE#: 496131.008700-496131.009000, Sec. 31, Twp. 61 S., Rge. 39 E., Lots43,44,45, &46, Bbck
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A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTING TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMuNITY AFFAIRS THE
REQUEST BY JAMES DOUGHERTY, JR. TO CHANGE THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF. THE MONROE COUNTY
YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION (RC) AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM)
l&J JO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) FOR THE UPLAND
~ .,fORTIONS OF THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43,
30*, 45, AND 46, BUCCANEER POINT SUBDIVISION, KEY
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~a:~ARGO, LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 61S,
...i~~GE 39E, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT
~3~PROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 98.5, HAVING THE
~u~AL ESTATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 00496131.
Cl ~08700, 00496131. 008800, 00496131.008900, AND 00496131.
009000
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing
for the purposes of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs
for review and comment of a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, changing the future land use designation of the
properties described above; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners support the requested future land use designation change;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the recommendations of the
Planning Commission pursuant to the draft ordinance for adoption of the proposed Future Land
Use Map amendment.
Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed amendment
as part of the first (1st) set of comprehensive plan amendments for 2001 to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review and comment in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes; and
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Section 3, The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the required
transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment in accordance with the
requirements of9J-ll.006 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Director of Planning.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the..1.L of November ,2000.
Mayor: Neugent yes
Mayor Pro Tem' Wi~liams yes
Commissioner McCoy yes
Commissioner ~ Ne~son. yes
Commissioner' Spehar yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
O~ONROE COUNTY, J?f; IT
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ATTEST: D~L.KOLHAGE,CLERK
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Deputy Clerk
BY
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: K. Marlene Conaway, Director ofPlanning"~~
FROM:
Edward Koconis, AICP, Director of Upper Keys Island Planning Team
Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist
RE:
Dougherty Rezoning Buccaneer Point RC/RM to RM (Upland Only) and
NAIlS to IS (Upland Only)
DATE:
October 31,2000
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2000
EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Residential Conservation (RC) and
Residential Medium (RM)
PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Residential Medium (RM) in Upland
Area
EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATION: Native Area (NA) and Improved
Subdivision (IS)
PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATIONS: Improved Subdivision (IS) in Upland
Area
AGENT:
James Dougherty, Jr.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Key:
Key Largo
Size:
approximately 88,000 sq. ft. (2.02 acres)
Mile Marker:
MM 98.5 of U.S. Highway No. I
File # M20002
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Location Detail & Brief Description:
Four properties in Section 31, Township 61, Range 39 in Monroe County, Florida, are included in
this map amendment with the Real Estate Numbers, 00496131.008700, 00496131.008800,
00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000.
The subject properties are located within the Buccaneer Point Subdivision off US 1 at Mile Marker
98.5 on the bayside of Key Largo. Gasparilla Drive and Jean Lafitte Drive provide access offUSI to
Buccaneer Point. The properties to which this map amendment applies, Block 3, Lots 43, 44, 45, and
46 are situated at the end of North Bounty Lane.
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Figure 2. The Current Zoning
The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is
composed of single-family detached
dwellings. The subdivision is framed around
two central lakes. Interior lots front onto the
lake, while the outer lots have access to
Florida Bay. Across the street from the
subject properties are single family homes
while the properties flanking the subject
properties are vacant. The subject properties
are bifurcated with both Residential Medium
(RM) and Residential Conservation (RC)
Future Land Use designations and Native
Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS)
zoning. Both the Future Land Use
designations and the zoning follow a fill pad
shape on the subject lots. The ~urtion of the
lots closest to the water has a Future Land
Use designation of Residential Conservation
(Re) and Native Area (NA) zoning.
The total area of the subject properties is
approximately 2.02 acres. Although the
current area zoned Improved Subdivision
(IS) permits the development of single
detached dwellings, with the required
setbacks and buffers, 2 lots are required to
develop one house. Therefore, each lot is
insufficient for a dwelling unit with the
existing zoning.
File # M20002
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Existing Use:
The subject properties are four side by side lots, Lot 43, approximately 26,970 sq. ft., Lot 44,
approximately 23,400 sq. ft., Lot 45, approximately 20,240 sq. ft., and Lot 46, approximately
17,888 sq. ft. The lot depths range from 208 ft. to 290 ft.
A professional land survey prepared by Hal Thomas shows the property line and the proposed
area of fill (that has since become the actual area of fill) (Attachment 1). Section 9.5-281,
Minimum Yards, of the Land Development Regulations indicates that residential uses in
Improved Subdivision zoning have a minimum 25 ft. front yard setback, a minimum 10ft.
setback on one sideyard with a combined minimum of 15 ft. for both sides, and a rear yard
setback of 20 ft. The proposed rezoning would not change the setback requirements since it is
simply redefining the Improved Subdivision area of the subject lots.
With the current Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning designation, in accordance with Section 9.5-
377 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations, a minimum District Boundary
Buffer is not required since bufferyards between Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning and Native
Area (NA) zoning are not required. The proposed zoning change will not require a District
Boundary Buffer, since the current zoning designations will not change as a result of the
proposed zoning change.
Existing Habitat:
The habitat of the subject properties is best classified as scarified/disturbed, with a court-ordered
fringe of mangroves along the shoreline. The lots consist of approximately 8,000 square feet of
filled land each.
This parcel is within a platted subdivision that is serviced by public utilities. The parcels are not
recognized habitat to any state or federally listed animal species and are not within C.A.R.L. or
critical habitat 2.i"ea. The upland portion of the parcels fall within the VE 12 and AE 1 0 flood
zones as per the FIRM panell004G, effective date June 16, 1995.
Land Use and Habitat on the 1985 Existing Conditions Aerials:
Sheet 264 of the 1985 Existing Conditions Aerials shows the vegetation code to be 740,
indicating that the properties are disturbed. An open space ratio of 0.20 is required in accordance
with S~ction 9.5-343 of the Land Development Regulations. The fringe of mangroves is shown
as 612, and has a 100% open space ratio, allowing only a pile- supported accessway for a dock.
Neighboring Land Uses and Character:
The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is exclusively a residential neighborhood. The four subject
properties are part of a series of undeveloped lots on the north side of North Bounty Lane. The
south side of North Bounty Lane is developed with single detached residential dwellings. The
south side lots also have bifurcated zoning and illustrate the intent of this proposed rezoning. The
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area of the lots closest to the shoreline are zoned Native Area (NA) while the portion of the lot
closest to the roadway, and consequently where the dwellings are, are zoned Improved
Subdivision (IS).
ZONING AND LAND USE HISTORY
Pre-1986 Zoning:
The pre-1986 zoning for the subject properties was RU-I, Single Family Residential District.
This zoning applied to all of the properties in Buccaneer Point. The zoning district was intended
to provide residential areas consisting of single family detached dwellings on lots with a
minimum size of 8,000 sq. ft.
Considerations During the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Process:
During the 2010 Comprehensive Plan process, the Future Land Use categories of Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) were applied to the subject properties
following the existing zoning. Similarly, adjacent properties in Buccaneer Point were also given
both of those zoning categories.
Changes to Boundary Considerations Since 1986:
On June 5, 1989, Monroe County amended the zoning in the Buccaneer Point Subdivision. The
new zoning more accurately reflected the transition between the Improved Subdivision (IS) and
the Native Area (NA). The new zoning boundaries also permitted additional housing to be built
in Buccaneer Point. During this process, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
passed the resolution (# 160-1989) permitting the zoning pattern that is currently found on the
subject properties. The "fill pad" shaped zoning reflected the vegetative boundaries on the site
and was intended to allow housing on the subject properties either by using a shared drive or
through the aggregation of two lots.
ANALYSIS AND RATIONALE FOR CHANGE (Pursuant to Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b):
Changed Projections or Assumptions: None
Data Errors: None
New Issues: None
Recognition of a Need for Additional Detail or Comprehensiveness: None
Data Updates:
According to the applicant, the reason for the proposed zoning change is to reflect the changed
site conditions. More specifically, part of the original area zoned Native Area (NA) between the
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Improved Subdivision (IS) areas has now
been filled and the zoning should reflect
conditions ofthe subject properties. In 1975,
Monroe County approved the plat of the
Buccaneer Point Subdivision and zoned all
of the lots residential. In 1983, a court order
was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals
(Case # 78-194-Civ-Hoeveler), recognizing
the right of Buccaneer Point to continue and
finish the subdivision after disputes with the
U.S. Corps of Army Engineers.
Shortly thereafter, the Department of
Environmental Regulation also claimed
jurisdiction over areas platted with
residential lots. A settlement was reached
whereby the parts of the lots closest to the
shore were required to have conservation
easements placed on them. Although the lots
were designed to make as little an impact as
possible, the "house pad" design zoning
boundaries were adopted by the Monroe
County on June 5, 1989 by the Monroe
Board of County Commissioners.
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IMP ACT AND POLICY ANALYSIS
Comparison of Development Potential For the Current and Proposed Land Uses:
1. Current Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
The current Future Land Use Map category for the subject properties is Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM). Policy 101.4.1 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that:
The principal purpose of the Residential Conservation land use category is to encourage
preservation of open space and natural resources while providing for very low-density
residential development in areas characterized by a predominance of undisturbed
native vegetation. Low-intensity public uses and utilities are also allowed.
Policy 101.4.1 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that:
The principal purpose of the Residential Medium land use category is to recognize those
portions of subdivisions that were lawfully established and improved prior to the
adoption of this plan and to define improved subdivisions as those lots served by a
dedicated and accepted existing roadway, have an approved potable water supply, and
have sufficient uplands to accommodate the residential uses. Development on vacant land
within this land use category shall be limited to one residential dwelling unit for each
such platted lot or parcel which existed at the time of plan adoption.
The current zoning for the subject properties is Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision
(IS). Section 9.5-210 ofthe Monroe County Land Development Regulations states that:
The principal purpose of the Native Area land use category is to establish areas that are
undisturbed with the exception of existing solid waste facilities, and because of their
sensitive environmental character should be preserved in their natural state.
Allowable uses as-of-right under Section 9.5-239, Native Area District include:
· Detached residential dwellings;
· Beekeeping;
· Home occupations - Special use permit requiring a public hearing; and
· Accessory uses.
Uses permitted as minor conditional uses ipdude:
· Attached residential dwelling units not exceeding 4 units;
· Public buildings and uses provided that the parcel is larger than 2 acres;
· Agricultural uses; and
· Attached wireless communication facilities.
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Uses permitted as major conditional uses include:
· Attached residential units;
· Marinas;
· Solid waste facilities; and
· Satellite earth stations.
The above permitted uses are not likely to be allowed in this case, the NA zoning classification
was placed on portions of lots at Buccaneer Point in recognition of a court-ordered conservation
easement. The NA portions of these lots are fringing mangroves, and as such, allow only pile-
supported structures such as observation platforms or docks as accessory to an upland residence.
Section 9.5-213 of the Monroe County Land Use Development Regulations states that:
The purpose of the Improved Subdivision (IS) District is to accommodate the legally
vested residential development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were
lawfully established and improved prior to the adoption of this chapter. Improved lots are
those which are served by a dedicated and accepted existing road of porous or non-porous
material, that have a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority approved potable water supply,
and that have sufficient uplands to accommodate the proposed use in accordance with the
required setbacks. This district is not intended to be used for new land use districts of this
classification within the county.
Allowable uses under Section 9.5-242, Improved Subdivision District includes detached
dwellings of all types.
2. Potential Land Uses With Proposed Text Amendment
The proposed Future Land Use Map category for the upland portions of the subject properties is
Residential Medium (RM). Policy 101.4.4 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan states that:
The principal purpose of the Residential Medium land use category is to recognize those
portions of subdivisions that were lawfully established and improved prior to the
adoption of this plan and to define improved subdivisions as those lots served by a
dedicated and accepted existing roadway, have an approved potable water supply, and
have sufficient uplands to accommodate the residential uses. Development on vacant land
within this land use category shall be limited to one residential dwelling unit for each
such platted lot or parcel which existed at the time of plan adoption.
The Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use district corresponds with the land use
(zoning) district, Improved Subdivision (IS)
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Compatibility With Adjacent Land Uses and Effects on Community Character:
The Monroe County Land Development Regulations address this issue with Section 9.5-511 of
the LDRs prohibiting any amendments that would negatively impact community character.
The proposed text amendment is not in conflict with the community character based on the
following findings:
Density and Intensity
The proposed rezoning will not result in changes to the development potential of the subject
properties, since part of the properties are already zoned Improved Subdivision (IS). The lots
were intended to have single family detached residential dwellings, based on the presence of the
Improved Subdivision (IS) "house pad" zoning currently there. The associated maximum net
density is therefore not changed with the proposed rezoning. The maximum intensity will also
not change with the proposed rezoning since the maximum floor area ratio does not apply.
Therefore, the proposed change in zoning does not change the density or intensity of future
development on the properties. The proposed change does however, permit a larger house on
each property.
Use Compatibility
Rezoning the subject properties to a zoning district that permits single family detached dwellings
would ensure the harmonization of land uses in the neighborhood. The rezoning would also bring
these properties into synchronization with the zoning scheme of the surrounding parcels already
zoned Improved Subdivision (IS), creating greater consistency in the subdivision, and improving
the opportunities for successful integration with the land uses of the surrounding properties,
should development be approved.
Local Traffic and Parking
The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is located off of Highway US 1 in Key Largo. Since the subject
lots are at the end of North Bounty Lane, only local traffic is generated along the local roads
leading to the Buccaneer Point Subdivision. Parking in the neighborhood is contained on-site.
Therefore, parking would not be a concern with the proposed change in zoning since it would be
accommodated on the subject properties.
Effects on Natural Resources:
Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which
are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection
of environmentally sensitive lands.
A site visit was made by Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist, in conjunction with the previous
rezoning in 1989, as well as numerous visits nearby since then. She feels that rezoning the
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upland portions of the properties from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) to
Improved Subdivision (IS) will not have any negative effects on the habitat of the subject
properties. The subject properties are disturbed with native vegetation occurring outside of the
area in this proposed zoning change.
Effects on Public Facilities:
Objective 101.11 of the 2010 Plan requires the County to direct future growth away from
environmentally sensitive land and towards established development areas served by existing
public facilities. The proposed map amendment supports Objective 101.11 based on the
following findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed
programs on stormwater and wastewater:
Traffic Circulation
U.S. Highway No.1 is required to maintain a level of service (LOS) of C in order to support
additional development. The level of service for Mile Marker 98.5 is A, which is adequate to
serve the existing and proposed uses. This level of service will not be significantly affected by
the proposed change from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning to Improved
Subdivision (IS) for the upland areas of the four lots.
Access to Highway 1 from the subject properties is by way of Jean Lafitte and Gasparilla Drives.
Vehicular traffic associated with the permitted uses of the subject properties after the rezoning
will likely increase negligibly.
Solid Waste
The existing solid waste haul out contract will provide Monroe County with guaranteed capacity
to 2006. The proposed land use change is not expected to have a significant effect on solid
waster generation or removal.
Potable Water
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's eXIstmg consumptive use permit authorizes the
withdrawal of sufficient quantities to meet the demand anticipated for 2000. The proposed text
amendment is not anticipated to have a significant effect on potable water withdrawals.
Storm water
It is unlikely that a net increase in stormwater runoff could result from this land use change as
Section 9.5-293 of the Land Development Regulations requires that all developments retain
stormwater on site following Best Management Practices (BMPs). Also, pursuant to Policy
1001.1.1, all projects shall be designed so that the discharges will meet Florida State Water
Quality Standards.
Compliance review for these sections is determined by the Environmental Resources Department
and the Department of Health and occurs at the time a development permit has been filed. In
addition, Monroe County and the South Florida Water Management District, acting in
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accordance with Governor Chiles' Executive Order No. 96-108, have developed an agreement
for the development of a Stormwater Management Master Plan.
In this regard, no negative impacts from the proposal are anticipated.
Effects on RedevelopmentlInfill Potential:
Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which
are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection
of environmentally sensitive lands. The proposed land use change is in keeping with Goal 102 as
the applicable upland areas ofthe subject properties are disturbed.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes
under six listed conditions.
2. This map amendment recognizes data updates concerning the vegetative areas found onsite.
The application was initiated by the applicant to rezone the subject properties to a land use
district that permits the construction of one (1) single family detached home per lot. Single
family detached residential dwellings are found adjacent to the subject properties, in a
neighborhood where the character is composed solely of single family residential detached
dwellings.
3. The pre-1986 zoning of the subject properties was Single Family Residential District (RU-
1).
4. During the 1986 Comf-.'ehensive Plan process, the land use (zoning) district of the subject
properties was changed to Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS).
5. Section 9.5-210 of the Land Development Regulations states that the purpose of the Native
Area (NA) zoning district is to establish areas that are undisturbed with the exception of
existing solid waste facilities, and because of their sensitive environmental character should
be preserved in their natural state.
6. Section 9.5-213 of the Land Development Regulations states that the purpose of the
Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning is to accommodate the legally vested residential
development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were lawfully established and
improved prior to the adoption of this chapter.
7. The Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan followed
the land use (zoning) district boundaries, categorizing the FLUM for the subject properties
Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM).
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8. Policy 101.4.1 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that the purpose
of Residential Conservation (RC) Future Land Use category is to encourage preservation of
open space and natural resources while providing for very low-density residential
development in areas characterized by a predominance of undisturbed native vegetation.
9. Policy 101.4.3 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that the purpose
of the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use category is to recognize those portions of
subdivisions that were lawfully established and improved prior to the adoption of this plan
and to define improved subdivisions as those lots served by a dedicated and accepted existing
roadway, have an approved potable water supply, and have sufficient uplands to
accommodate the residential uses.
10. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any map amendments that would negatively impact community
character.
11. The subject properties are bordered by both lots zoned Improved Subdivision (IS) and lots
bifurcated with Improved Subdivision (IS) and Native Area (NA) zoning designations.
12. Section 9.5-213 of the Land Development Regulations states that the purpose of the
Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning is to accommodate the legally vested residential
development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were lawfully established and
improved prior to the adoption of this chapter.
13. The single-family detached residential homes found on the surrounding properties and the
residential nature of the surrounding neighborhood are reflective of purpose of the Improved
Subdivision (IS) land use district.
14. Section 9.5-239 of the Land Development Regulations indicates that the Improved
Subdivision (IS) zoning district permits single detached residential dwellings and therefore is
the most applicable zoning district designation for the upland portion of the subject
properties that will protect the residential nature of the community, should construction be
permitted.
15. The Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use category corresponds with the land use
zoning category, Improved Subdivision (IS).
16. Therefore, the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use category is the most appropriate
land use category for the subject properties.
17. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development
permit is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the
adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
18. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts
on public facilities.
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19. Goal 102 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct
future growth to lands which are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall
encourage conservation and protection of environmentally sensitive lands.
20. The proposed map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject properties was
found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural resources of the
subject properties are anticipated.
21. The proposed map amendment supports Goal 102 since there will be no change to the
maximum density or intensity with the proposed change in zoning.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. This map amendment meets the 5th criteria outlined in Section 9.5-511 and the requirements
of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and will not
negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision neighborhood.
2. The proposed map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County Year 2010
Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity As'sessment Report and the
listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no significant concerns regarding
impacts on public facilities.
3. The proposed map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on the
natural environment, and will facilitate infill in an already developed residential
neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Planning Commission
recommends APPROVAL to the Board of County Commissioners of the proposed Future Land
Use Map amendment from Residential Conservation (RC) and residential Medium (RM) to
Residential Medium (RM) for the upland area of the subject properties and the proposed Official
Land Use District Map amendment from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) to
Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland portion of the subject properties.
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Planning Commission Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. P63-00
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE REQUEST BY JAMES
DOUGHERTY TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
FROM RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AND
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
(RM) FOR THE UPLAND PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTIES
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43, 44, 45, AND 46, BUCCANEER
POINT SUBDIVISION, KEY LARGO, LOCATED IN
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E, AT
APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 98.5.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission, during a regular meeting held on
September 27, 2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed by the applicant to
amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium
(RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland portions of the properties located on North
Bounty Lane in Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S, Range39E, Monroe
County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers 00496131.008700, 00496131.008800,
00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission examined the following information:
1. The application from James Dougherty, Jr. to change the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium
(RM) for the upland areas of the subject properties; and
2. The staff report prepared by Pat Small, Planner and Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist,
dated September 27, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following Findings of Fact:
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes under
six listed factors.
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3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor six (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed,
therefore, the site conditions have changed.
4. The Planning Department's review of this map amendment indicates that the detail item raised
by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified
upland site.
5. During the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan process, the Future Land Use Map
categories Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) were applied to the
subject properties, following the existing zoning.
6. The subject properties currently have the Future Land Use Map category Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) on the upland portions of the properties.
7. There has been one re-zoning of the subject properties since the Pattison maps were adopted in
1986. These maps went to Public Hearings between 1986 and 1988 to identify errors brought
forward by property owners. As a result, a boundary change was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on June 5, 1989. The result of the approval is the current zoning
boundary on the subject properties based on the "fill pads."
8. Policy 101.4.1 states that the purpose of the Residential Conservation (RC) land use category
is to encourage the preservation of open space and natural areas while providing for very low-
density residential development permitted in areas characterized by a predominance of
undisturbed native vegetation. Development of vacant land within this land use category is
based on permitted densities resulting from habitat analysis required under Monroe County
Land Development Regulations.
9. Policy 101.4.3 states that the purpose of the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use
category is to recognize those portions of suboivisions that were lawfully established and
improved prior to the adoption of this plan and to define improved subdivisions as those lots
served by a dedicated and accepted existing roadway, have an approved potable water supply,
and have sufficient uplands to accommodate the residential uses.
10. The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is a residential neighborhood, with the majority of lots
developed.
11. Therefore, the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use category is the most appropriate
land use category for the upland portions of the subject properties.
12. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments to the text that would negatively impact community
character.
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13. Changing the Future Land Use Map category will encourage more efficient use of these
properties than is currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land
uses.
14. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit
is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the adopted level of
service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
15. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts on
public facilities.
16. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which
are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection
of environmentally sensitive lands.
17. The proposed map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject properties was
found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural resources of the
subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following Conclusions of Law:
1. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and will
not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision.
2. The proposed map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment
Report and the listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no significant
concerns regarding impacts on public facilities.
3. The proposed map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on the natural
environment, will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, to recommend APPROV AL to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners,
the request filed by the applicant to change the Future Land Use Map category from Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland areas
of the properties located on North Bounty Lane, Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31,
Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers
00496131.008700, 00496131.008800, 00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting held on the 27th of September, 2000.
Chair Mapes
Vice Chair Stuart
Commissioner Hill
Commissioner Marr
Commissioner Werling
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PLANNING CO
ISSION OF MO
~
BY
Signed this ~ay of
,2000.
BY
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RESOLUTION NO. P64-00
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE REQUEST
BY JAMES DOUGHERTY, JR. TO AMEND THE LAND USE
DISTRICT (ZONING) MAP FROM NATIVE AREA (NA) AND
IMPROVED SUBDIVISION (IS) TO IMPROVED
SUBDIVISION (IS) FOR THE UPLAND PORTIONS OF
PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43, 44, 45, AND 46,
BUCCANEER POINT, KEY LARGO, LOCATED IN SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E, AT APPROXIMATELY
MILE MARKER 98.5
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission, during a regular meeting held
on September 27, 2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed by the
applicant to amend the zoning map from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) to
Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland portions of properties located on North Bounty Lane in
the Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe County,
Florida, having the real estate identification numbers 00496131.008700, 00496131.008800,
00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission examined the following information:
1. The application from James Dougherty, Jr. to change the Land Use District
(zoning) map for the upland portions of the properties from Native Area (NA) and
Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS); and
2. The staff report prepared by Pat Small, Planner and Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist,
dated September 27, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following Findings of Fact:
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes
under six listed factors.
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3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor six (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed.
Therefore, the site conditions have changed.
4. The Planning and Environmental Resources Department's review of this map amendment
indicates that the detail item raised by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County
Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified upland site.
5. The subject properties currently have the mapping category Native Area (NA) and
Improved Subdivision (IS), which because of the unique fill pad zoning coverage on the
subject properties, does not allow sufficient Improved Subdivision (IS) area for single family
homes on each lot.
6. The purpose of the Native Area (NA) zoning district is to establish areas that are undisturbed
with the exception of existing solid waste facilities, and because of their sensitive
environmental character should be preserved in their natural state.
7. The purpose of the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning district is to accommodate the legally
vested residential development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were lawfully
established and improved prior to the adoption of this chapter, For the purpose of this
section, improved lots are those which are served by a dedicated and accepted existing road
of porous or nonporous material, that have a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority approved
potable water supply, and that have sufficient uplands to accommodate the proposed use in
accordance with the required setbacks.
8. Though zoned Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS), the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision is a residential neighborhood, with the majority of the lots developed and the
remainder vacant.
9. Therefore, the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning map category is the most appropriate
zoning map categorffor the upland portion ofthe subject properties.
10. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments that would negatively impact community
character.
11. Changing the zoning map will encourage more efficient use of these properties than is
currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land uses.
12. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development
permit is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the
adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
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13. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts
on public facilities.
14. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states'that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands
which are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and
protection of environmentally sensitive lands.
15. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject
properties was found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural
resources of the subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following Conclusions of Law:
1. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b.(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and
will not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer
Point neighborhood.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment meets Objective 101.8 in that it provides a
mechanism for the upland portions of the subject properties to come into conformance.
3. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity
Assessment Report and the listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no
significant concerns regarding impacts on public facilities.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on
the natural environment, and will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, to recommend APPROVAL to the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, of the request filed by the applicant to change the zoning map from Native Area
(NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland portions of the
properties located on North Bounty Lane in the Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31,
Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate identification
numbers 00496131.008700, 00496131.008800, 00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of Monroe County, Florida, at
a regular meeting held on the 27th of September, 2000.
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Signed this lto 4ay of
Chair Mapes YES
Vice Chair Stuart YES
Commissioner Hill YES
Commissioner Marr YES
Commissioner erling YES
~MMISSION OF ONROE COUNTY
BY
, 2000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEG SUFFICIENCY
/,
BY
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DRC RESOLUTION NO. Dl4-00
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING
APPROV AL TO THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE REQUEST BY JAMES DOUGHERTY
TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM
RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AND RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM (RM) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) FOR THE
UPLAND PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 43, 44, 45, AND 46, BUCCANEER POINT
SUBDNISION, KEY LARGO, LOCATED IN SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E, AT APPROXIMATELY MILE
MARKER 98.5.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Development Review Committee, during a regular
meeting held on September 14,2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed by
the applicant to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) and
Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland portions of the properties
located on North Bounty Lane in Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S,
Range39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers
00496131.008700,00496131.008800,00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee examined the following
information:
1. The application from James Dougherty, Jr. to change the Future Land Use Map from
Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium
(RM) for the upland areas of the subject properties; and
2. The staff report prepared by Pat Small, Planner and Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist,
dated September 13,2000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee made the following Findings of Fact:
~
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes based
on one of six listed factors.
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3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor six (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed,
therefore, the site conditions have changed.
4. The Planning Department's review of this map amendment indicates that the detail item raised
by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified
upland site.
5. During the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan process, the Future Land Use Map
categories Residential Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) were applied to the
subject properties, following the existing zoning.
6. The subject properties currently have the Future Land Use Map category Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) on the upland portions of the properties.
7. There has been one re-zoning of the subject properties since the Pattison maps were adopted in
1986. These maps went to public hearings between 1986 and 1988 to identify errors brought
forward by property owners. As a result, a boundary change was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on June 5, 1989. The result of the approval is the current zoning
boundary on the subject properties based on the "fill pads."
8. Policy 101.4.1 states that the purpose of the Residential Conservation (RC) land use category
is to encourage the preservation of open space and natural areas while providing for very low-
density residential development permitted in areas characterized by a predominance of
undisturbed native vegetation. Development of vacant land within this land use category is
based on permitted densities resulting from habitat analysis required under Monroe County
Land Development Regulations.
9. Policy 101.4.3 states that the purpose of the Residential Medium (RM) Future Land Use
category is to recognize those portions of subdivisions that were lawfully established and
improved prior to the adoption of this plan and to define improved subdivisions as those lots
served by a dedicated and accepted existing roadway, have an approved potable water supply,
and have sufficient uplands to accommodate the residential uses.
10. The Buccaneer Point Subdivision is a residential neighborhood, with the majority of lots
developed.
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11. Therefore, the Residential Medhlm (RM) Future Land Use category is the most appropriate
land use category for the upland portions of the subject properties.
12. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments to the text that would negatively impact community
character.
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13. Changing the Future Land Use Map category will encourage more efficient use of these
properties than is currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land
uses.
14. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development permit
is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the adopted level of
service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
15. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts on
public facilities.
16. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which
are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection
of environmentally sensitive lands.
17. The proposed map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject properties was
found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural resources of the
subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee made the following Conclusions of Law:
1. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 ofthe Monroe County Land Development Regulations and will
not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision.
2. The proposed map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County Year 2010
Plan based on the findings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the
listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no significant concerns regarding
impacts on public facilities.
3. The proposed map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on the natural
environment and will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OF IViONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, to recommend APPROVAL to the Monroe County Planning Cummission,
the request filed by the applicant to change the Future Land Use Map from Residential
Conservation (RC) and Residential Medium (RM) to Residential Medium (RM) for the upland areas
of the properties located on North Bounty Lane, Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31,
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Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers
00496131.008700,00496131.008800,00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Development Review Committee of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 14th of September, 2000.
Edward Koconis, AICP, DRC Chair
Pat Small, Planner
Ralph Gouldy, Senior Administrator, Environmental Resources
Department of Public Works
Department of Engineering
Department of Health
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
ABSENT
DEVELOPMENT RE!W ~MMrr~EE OF MONROE COUNTY
BY t~l)OA r~
Edward Koconis, AICP, DRC Chair
Signed this"2.Dnday of ~ptp..fVIbQr
, 2000.
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DRC RESOLUTION NO. D15-00
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
REQUEST BY JAMES DOUGHERTY, JR. TO AMEND THE
LAND USE DISTRICT (ZONING) MAP FROM NATIVE
AREA (NA) AND IMPROVED SUBDIVISION (IS) TO
IMPROVED SUBDMSION (IS) FOR THE UPLAND
PORTIONS OF PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 43,44,
45, AND 46, BUCCANEER POINT, KEY LARGO, LOCATED
IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 61S, RANGE 39E, AT
APPROXIMATELY MILE MARKER 98.5
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Development Review Committee, during a regular
meeting held on September 14, 2000, conducted a review and consideration of the request filed
by the applicant to amend the zoning map from Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision
(IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland portions of properties located on North Bounty
Lane in the Buccaneer Point Subdivision, Section 31, Township 61S, Range 39E, Monroe
County, Florida, having the real estate identification numbers 00496131.008700,
00496131.008800,00496131.008900 and 00496131.009000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee examined the following
information:
1. The application from James Dougherty, Jr. to change the Land Use District
(zoning) map for the upland portions of the properties from Native Area (NA) and
Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS); and
2. The staff report prepared by Pat Small, Planner and Niko Reisinger, Upper Keys Biologist,
dated September 13, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee made the following Findings of
Fact:
1. Objective 101.8 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that Monroe
County shall eliminate or reduce the frequency of uses which are inconsistent with the
applicable provisions of the Land Development Regulations and the Future Land Use Map.
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2. Section 9.5-511 (d) (5) b. of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations allows the
Board of County Commissioners to consider adopting an ordinance to enact map changes
under six listed factors.
3. This map amendment has been initiated by the property owner to address factor six (vi), data
updates. The applicant listed the following reason for requesting a rezoning of the subject
properties: The upland area currently zoned Native Area has been filled and is now disturbed.
Therefore, the site conditions have changed.
4. The Planning and Environmental Resources Department's review of this map amendment
indicates that the detail item raised by the applicant is accurate. A site visit by the County
Biologist revealed a disturbed, scarified upland site.
5. The subject properties currently have the mapping category Native Area (NA) and
Improved Subdivision (IS), which because of the unique fill pad zoning coverage on the
subject properties, does not allow sufficient Improved Subdivision (IS) area for single family
homes on each lot.
6. The purpose of the Native Area (NA) zoning district is to establish areas that are undisturbed
with the exception of existing solid waste facilities, and because of their sensitive
environmental character should be preserved in their natural state.
7. The purpose ofthe Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning district is to accommodate the legally
vested residential development rights of the owners of lots in subdivisions that were lawfully
established and improved prior to the adoption of this chapter, For the purpose of this
section, improved lots are those which are served by a dedicated and accepted existing road
of porous or nonporous material, that have a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority approved
potable water supply, and that have sufficient uplands to accommodate the proposed use in
accordance with the required setbacks.
8. Though zoned Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS), the Buccaneer Point
Subdivision is a r~sidential neighborhood, with the majority of the lots developed and the
remainder vacant.
9. Therefore, the Improved Subdivision (IS) zoning map category is the most appropriate
zoning map category for the upland portion of the subject properties.
10. Section 9.5-511 prohibits any amendments that would negatively impact community
character.
11. Changing the zoning map will encourage more efficient use of these properties than is
currently permitted, in keeping with the character of existing adjacent land uses.
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12. Objective 101.11 states that Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a development
permit is issued, adequate public facilities are available to serve the development at the
adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such development.
13. The 2000 Public Facilities Capacity Assessment Report and the listed programs on
stormwater and wastewater indicates that there are no significant concerns regarding impacts
on public facilities.
14. Goal 102 of the 2010 Plan states that Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands
which are intrinsically most suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and
protection of environmentally sensitive lands.
15. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Goal 102 as the habitat of the subject
properties was found to be already disturbed, therefore no negative impacts on the natural
resources of the subject properties are anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review Committee made the following Conclusions of Law:
1. This map amendment meets the criteria outlined in Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b.(vi) and the
requirements of Section 9.5-218 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations and
will not negatively impact or alter the character of the subject properties or of the Buccaneer
Point neighborhood.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment meets Objective 101.8 in that it provides a
mechanism for the upland portions of the subject properties to come into conformance.
3. The proposed zoning map amendment supports Objective 101.11 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan based on the fmdings of the 2000 Public Facilities Capacity
Assessment Report and the listed programs on stormwater and wastewater. There are no
significant concerns regarding impacts on public facilities.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment supports and is consistent with Goal 102 of the
Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as it will not have any significant impacts on
the natural environment, and will facilitate infill in an already developed neighborhood;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to recommend APPROVAL to the Monroe County
Planning Commission, of the request filed by the applicant to change the zoning map from
Native Area (NA) and Improved Subdivision (IS) to Improved Subdivision (IS) for the upland
portions of the properties located on North Bounty Lane in the Buccaneer Point Subdivision,
Section 31, Township 618, Range 39E, Monroe County, Florida, having the real estate
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identification numbers 00496131.008700, 00496131.008800, 00496131.008900 and
00496131.009000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Development Review Committee of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 14th of September, 2000.
Edward Koconis, AICP, DRC Chair
Pat Small, Planner
Ralph Gouldy, Senior Environmental Resources Planner
Department of Public Works
Department of Engineering
Department of Health
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
ABSENT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW~OMMIllEE OF MONROE COUNTY
BY f))u~ (~
Edward Koconis, AI , DRC Chair
Signed this LO~day of 5f>pfernOer
, 2000.
t
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