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Item L6 Appendices f yieYt, :. MONROE COUNTY:COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - �..\ WWW.KEYSCOMPPLAN.COM ;1 _ _ (800)488-1255 1 , ---------,- -,-,_-..,- , ...4, ,,,,,,,,,,..„._______ _ ,I ., _ e , . , , ., <Insert Date> <Insert Invitee Name and Address> Dear< >: Monroe County is in the process of preparing the required Evaluation and Appraisal Report(EAR) of its Comprehensive Plan. The process of identifying community issues to be included in the EAR has been started, but input from representatives of your agency or municipality is needed to successfully continue the process. A preliminary list of the community issues is attached. We are hosting our EAR scoping meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Marathon Government Center in the BOCC Chamber, located at 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The purpose of the meeting is to ensure that: all important EAR issues are identified; ,' your agency/municipality concerns are addressed; and to share information and ideas, as described in 163.3191 (3) F.S. You will be asked to assist the County in developing strategies to address issues that are within your jurisdiction or expertise. It is very important to us that you, or another representative of your agency/municipality, attend this meeting. Please email kdunne@keithandschnars.com or call the Project Hotline at(800) 488- 1255 to confirm that you will attend. I look forward to seeing you on May 13, 2010. Sincerely, Christine Hurley, AICP Growth Management Director STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home" CHARLIE GRIST THOMAS G.PELHAM Governor Secretary October 29, 2010 The Honorable Sylvia Murphy Mayor, Monroe County 102050 Overseas Highway, Suite 234 Key Largo, Florida 33037 Re: Letter of Understanding for the Monroe County Evaluation and Appraisal Report Dear Mayor Murphy: The Department has reviewed your letter outlining the scope of work for the preparation of the County's Evaluation and Appraisal Report(EAR). .The Department agrees with the summary of the issues set forth in the attached document. This letter serves as confirmation of our understanding. However, we have the following recommendations concerning the proposed — , Scope of Work. • The County's major issues list includes the compatibility with military installations. In addressing compatibility, the Department recommends that the County carefully consider the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, as they were amended by the 2010 Florida Legislature and evaluate the need for sound attenuation standards and other techniques to ensure the compatibility of development proximate to military installations. • The County has included "Continued Public Waterfront Access; Protect and Expand Water Dependent/Water Related Uses" as a major issue. The Department recommends the inclusion of criteria that encourages the preservation of recreational and commercial working waterfronts. • Economic Sustainability is listed as a major issue. The County will be examining the goals, objectives and policies in the comprehensive plan to evaluate numerous aspects of economic sustainability. As part of the evaluation,the Department encourages an evaluation of the need to establish a commercial land use designation. • Included in the major issue, "Natural Resource Protection,"is an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Tier system. The Department recommends delaying the evaluation of the Tier system until the next evaluation of the comprehensive plan.This would provide additional time to implement and observe changes resulting from the tier designation challenge that will not be fully implemented prior to 2011. 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD ♦ TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-2100 850-488-8466 (p) • 850-921-0781 (f) • Website: www.dca.state.fl.us • COMMUNITY PLANNING 850-488-2356(p) 850-488-3309(n • FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST 850-922-2207(p) 850-921-1747(f) • • HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 850-488-7956(p) 850-922-5623(f) • • Sylvia Murphy, Mayor October 29, 2010 Page 2 • The EAR is an opportunity to compare the content of the comprehensive plan with current statutory requirements to ensure that the plan is up to date. The Department recommends that the County evaluate changes made to Section 380.0552(7)(j), Florida Statutes, which requires that growth be directed to areas served by central wastewater treatment facilities. In so doing,the County should also evaluate the need to establish a minimum score for applications for non-residential development in order to guide development away from environmentally sensitive areas when there is a lack of competition for the non residential building allocation. • The EAR will also need to address all of the remaining applicable requirements set forth under Section 163.3191(2), Florida Statutes. We appreciate the effort you and your staff have shown in developing the EAR scoping issues for Monroe County. We look forward to continuing to work with you as you prepare your EAR. If you or your staff have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Rebecca Jetton,Area of Critical State Concern Program Manager, at(850) 922-1766. Sincerely, Charles Gauthier, AICP,Director Division of Community Planning Enclosure " CG/rj cc:,, Ms. Christine Hurley, AICP, Growth Management Director Ms.Carolyn A. 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A summary of the public participation program and activities undertaken by the County in preparing the report[163.3191(2)0)] Chapter 2: Community-Wide Assessment 1. Population Analysis: Trends and Projections[163.3191(2)(a)] a. Population Growth Trends b. Population of Municipalities and Unincorporated Area c. Population Growth in Surrounding Counties d. Population Projections for Monroe County 2. Land Use Inventory a. Land Area in Existing Plan b. Current Existing Land Use Area c. Reasons for change: [163.3191(2)(a)] i. City of Marathon ii. Village of Islamorada iii. Mainland Monroe County d. Impact of Change in Land Area e. Amount of Vacant and Developable Land[163.3191(2)(b)] i. Characteristics ii. Adjacent Uses EAR Compilation Report 1 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 �� "' MONRo Cou 'TCO P r vU �x� N , 1V1� HENSIVEKK P PD h- k �,� � .: ' + � r F' x WKE SCOMPPL.ANCOM2£ ,� w 5 a'a a, ? x k a - fit,,. S A ,fix Ir y z 4 t',. 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What is it? ii. Can it be quantified? iii. Compare the Past and the Present 1) What was the situation at the time of the Plan development? 2) What is the situation today? 3) If the issue can be quantified, compare the quantities in the adopted plan with the current quantities. EAR Compilation Report 2 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 3r c sir �U� ... '� e.J u 1 ONROE' �'OUN = E COMPREHENSWS PLAN'UPD" TE' ', fis 4 � �t � � ktWWW KYSCMPPs .COM 4 — L ;££ k'; {800}488-1255 9 3`r "`x.-.,.. £ I I gyp . e i ! tt3liit€m E m,„, ,„ M, ... %E!-^ i'' 3 yak pE "x*' i £ s C t+i r t.w f i E E E ,. _awa 46 ::...,. ' , °if.# • .. pa 7, —"-a r—rcf ^x � "i"�t' :- 4„4'n. . .s3 x xans :�-.,.a�za. .t^:.,�, rm''�.... a .,.+.as �` . �` � Ez- •• ;`. b. An analysis of each major issue for its potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of these issues.[163.3191(2)(e)] i. Why is it an issue? ii. What events have occurred to cause the issue, (e.g. active hurricane season)? iii. What does this mean? iv. Does the issue represent an opportunity not previously identified? v. Why was it unanticipated? 2. Policy Framework[163.3191(2)(g)] a. The identification of plan objectives related to each major issue. b. Evaluation of the extent to which the objectives have been achieved. c. Relevant Variables: A discussion on any unforeseen and unanticipated changes and circumstances which have resulted in problems and. opportunities with respect to major issues in each element, including applicable legislative changes. d. Identification of goals,objectives and policies which'no longer apply. 3. Strategies to Address Issue[163.3191(2)(i)] a. The identification of any actions or corrective measures,as appropriate: i. Any land use map amendments anticipated to address the identified major issues. ii. An updated Capital Improvements Element. iii. Any new and revised goals objectives and policies for major issues identified within each element. EAR Compilation Report 3 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 t ot) , MONROE'COUN_ Y C 6 MPrREITENSI�VE .PLAN UPDATEt Ia s • A F WWW KEYSCOMPPLAN COMk l��t ,: F t ',r ,.; ,.., , _ , ($00)4$s`12ss 41 .r' ,g y,�.r44ns4 `' ,,,,,4.' Y spiv ".vc-.€ �.�d"� ` I I j ,. EEt[t o- ttafFtl" 4'tiea Ins.7,,,,t , i ,„ if t :. Via,. :....'.� '' � �k ._. �-W., was IF m,,,,, `a 1-, �a°,` ., ,z; ,a,;. y { -,-. �,t. "- ,, Chapter 5: Special Topics 1. School Concurrency[163.3191(2)(k)] a. An assessment of the success or failure of the coordination of the future land use map and associated residential development with public schools and their capacities. i. Map Location of Schools and Community Facilities (Existing land Use Map) ii. Future Land Use Categories where schools are allowed iii. Land Capacity iv. School Capacities v. School Busing Information vi. Timing: Capacity vs. Enrollment vii. Exemption b.- An assessment of the joint decision making processes engaged in by the County and the School Board in regard to establishing appropriate population projections and the planning and siting of public school facilities. i. Coordinating Mechanisms between the County and the School Board ii. Co-Location/Shared Use of Facilities iii. Comprehensive Policy Effectiveness Review iv. Population Projection Methodologies 2. Water Supply Planning[163.3191(2)(1)] a. An assessment of whether the County has been successful in identifying alternative water supply projects and traditional water supply projects, including conservation and reuse, necessary to meet the water needs s identified in 373.0361(2)(a) F.S.,within the County's jurisdiction. b. Assess the degree to which the County has implemented the water supply work plan for building public, private, and regional water supply facilities, including development of alternative water supplies, identified in the Potable Water Element as necessary to serve existing and new development. c. The assessments will explore the following: i. How does the Plan (future, infrastructure, and conservation, ICE, and CIE elements) ensure water to support future development, including Miami-Dade County? ii. What actions were taken? iii. What degree has the Water Supply planning objectives been achieved? EAR Compilation Report 4 Keith and Schnars,P.A. U November 17, 2010 s* � :: i2 ?Vk s 1 .ONROE COUNT COMPREHENSIV P N' UPDATE , x �� {# � �� _ #� ?? � 4�i � ��" .��{�� `VV1�'W KEYSC�Y1T'PLAN�COM. Br�¢ ' '� v Y`3'k'w a7^7" s r d #Y E zr- � r wa a r' J `' 4�8p r=(7 2P,R - l s� `? 3 .. I �^� � 1. "� S S: 1 -' ", r • _� I t ! E€!ti`adzn� 7>st ai }j a. ""«+,& €..::. i °` st� EH+'aa -. iv. How should the Plan be updated? v. Effectiveness in implementing the capital improvements called for in the 10 year work plan. vi. Water Management District Plan vii. Water Supply Facilities viii. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority(FKAA) Water Supply Plan ix. Capacity/Demand x. Existing and Future Population xi. Fire Suppression xii. Funding xiii. Consistency with the Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan 3. Coastal High-Hazard Area (CHHA) [163.3191(2)(m)] a. An evaluation of whether any past reduction in land use density within the coastal high-hazard area impairs the property rights of current residents when redevelopment occurs including, but not limited to, redevelopment following a natural disaster b. Identify strategies to address redevelopment and the property rights of affected residents balanced against public safety considerations c. The evaluation will explore the following: i. Evaluate Redevelopment Feasibility and Property Rights in Coastal High-Hazard Areas. ii. Map Coastal High Hazard Area. iii. Evaluate Impact of Redevelopment (e.g. Reduction of Existing Density). iv. Evaluate Feasibility of Allowing Re-establishment of .All Affected Dwelling Units. 1) Hurricane Evacuation Requirements. 2) Private Property Rights. .__. v. Explore Potential Strategies for Redevelopment: 1) Allow nonconformities to continue until redevelopment. 2) Allow re-establishment of nonconforming use/density after a natural disaster. 3) Purchase of excess rights; acquired rights eliminated. 4) Purchase of repetitive loss structures (HMGP). 5) Transfer of Development Rights: Excess property rights would be transferred to parcels outside the CHHA. EAR Compilation Report 5 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 t. � ► � MONROE CO�UNT'Y COM N Imo, P D TE � I'R.�HE � � UP r , : WW\ KEYSCOMPPLAl COM as-5 am w I r,� @."�' , € `s, 44. sa-: . x � j 7 m..<�. ,. x.r> ,' � S y.N ar,. a7 _tsttt� iw n xt �3 • 6) Change Future Land Use Map to match the nonconformity. (Only allowed if no increase in overall density and within hurricane evacuation clearance times) 4. Compatibility with Military Installations [163.3175 and 163.3177(6)(a), F.S.] a. Evaluate the effectiveness of the County's coordination process for land uses adjacent or closely proximate to NAS-Key West and other military activities within.Monroe County. b. Evaluate the need for sound attenuation standards and other techniques proximate to military installations. - - 5. Transportation Concurrency • a. An assessment of the extent to which a concurrency exception area designated pursuant to 163.3180(5) F.S., or a multimodal transportation - district designated pursuant to 163.3180(15) F.S., has achieved the purpose for which it was created and otherwise complies with the provisions of 163.3180 F.S.[163.3191(2)(o)] NOTE: Not applicable, there are no concurrency exception areas or multimodal transportation districts within the County. b. An assessment of the extent to which changes are needed to develop a common methodology for measuring impacts on transportation facilities for the purpose of implementing a concurrency management system in coordination with the municipalities and counties, as appropriate pursuant to 163.3180(10) F.S.(163.3191(2)(p)] i. US1 Task Force ii. Existing Methodology - iii. Miami-Dade County Chapter 6: Assessment of Changes to Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules, State and Regional Plans[163.3191(2) (f)j EAR Compilation Report 6 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 sn f T , t r q 7 a :• K 1 � C07gY M REE *ISL� EP LlD: TEzv .- r r k� ,, � c V-It41 ,b , -,4,,..�i �l i ''t -- t,Ss:kia. " psi s„ #i h V €�- r"� ',f rx:i i• ,T1 J l�:.YSt.rOQ( 3o5v Q�.COa><a., k r ,,., xv .". `t 3¢ Ya^' *i y23' k S-.$3. �y°;:, t' (O00}48V 1255 - ''':'--•,-.,-,.� A. 34 b�' b 7 � °b 5",4� ..�w+u.a"'Y` �- .- ""'F +N"' a" � F 3 % S' ; k 4 .fin' %•. .( f i - , {t, a--- �}" F. it r EAR MAJOR ISSUES A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public participation was initiated through a website created for the update of the County's Comprehensive Plan and the EAR process (http: www.keyscompplan.com). The site contains a brief overview of the EAR process, information about public workshops and meetings, and links to other EAR related documents. The following meetings and public hearings were held in order to identify the major local issues on which the County will focus its EAR: • February 12, 2010: A meeting with the County's Division Directors was conducted. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce staff to the Comprehensive Plan update process and to obtain preliminary comments regarding potential EAR major issues. • February 24, 2010: The Planning Commission meeting was held at the Marathon Government Center. The purpose of the meeting was to provide a briefing regarding the Comprehensive Plan update process and to survey the commissioners regarding the major issues upon which the EAR should focus. • February 24 - 26, 2010: One-on-one interviews were conducted with the Board of County Commissioners. The purpose of these meetings was to provide a briefing regarding the Comprehensive Plan update process and to survey the commissioners regarding the major issues upon which the EAR should focus. • March 10, 2010: Monroe County Division Directors and other key personnel were surveyed on the major issues upon which the EAR should focus. • April 9 - 11, 2010: A series of public workshops were conducted in the lower, middle and upper keys to survey the participants regarding the major issues of importance upon which the EAR should focus. • April 21, 2010: A public workshop was held on Sugarloaf Key. The purpose of the meeting was to survey the participants regarding the major issues of importance for the EAR. • May 13, 2010: At the Scoping Meeting, agencies, adjacent cities and municipalities met with County staff for the purpose of ensuring that all important EAR issues are identified; agency/municipality concerns are EAR Compilation Report 7 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 MONROE COUNT' COMPRE .ENSI�TE PLAN UPDATE i � ° z ,sY WWW KEYSCOMPPLAN G •OM (� ,t A {800)488 ]:255 \. iy `` TITtpra..,(3sl�f lC E6 �k�'. addressed; and to assist the County in developing strategies to address issues that are within their jurisdiction or expertise. • July 14, 2010: A public workshop was conducted for the purpose of confirming the final draft list of major issues. • September 15, 2010: At this hearing, the BOCC approved the Compilation Report of issues upon which the EAR should focus, with the addition of expanding the evaluation of coordination process for land uses regarding Special Topic 4, "Compatibility with Military Installations" to include "other military activities" and under Major Issue I, "County-wide Visioning and Planning" to add evaluation of maximum net density provisions; and approved the transmittal of a Letter of Understanding and the Compilation Report to the DCA requesting concurrence. B. LIST OF MAJOR ISSUES I. County-wide Visioning and Planning Capitalize upon and protect the uniqueness(sense of place) of the various communities within the planning areas; implement the recommendations within the existing visioning plans. a. Do the County's policies recognize and preserve the unique development/redevelopment patterns and community character within each Planning Area? 1. Building Scale and Massing 2. Architectural standards 3. Existing Land Uses (especially water dependent uses) t 4. Habitat and Species Protection , 5. Infrastructure i. Wastewater ii. Stormwater iii. Roads/bridges 6. Encouraging redevelopment of sites that are currently developed vs. vacant land (NROGO constraints on redevelopment) 7. Evaluate floor area ratio maximums in each of the Future Land Use categories for compatibility. 8. Evaluate opportunities for discouraging density increases, including requiring any Future Land Use Map amendment to transfer allocated or maximum net density. 9. Evaluate the issues relating to maximum net density. ; EAR Compilation Report 8 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 : r. S i €. T R i. i � �c: =bilf ' MQNROE COUNTY COM. HEN;SIVE P UPD TE Fn .„,„:„.4„, 1 "".� t fr r a Y\* "k z. L l 1 t ��/ (+/-t �11 \� tr t t 2 ry., j "' ;F '" W KEYSCOM'PPLA N Ci,,,,,," i .,,r .�1 , (8©0)48$ 1255 � ,i,. � "� $»q .;, 4 1 �� 1 f S 1 I 1 T�?i'57'Tti 0 ,,. »x ^Aa r x� .a . i 'i ' ,o E , E i s b. Do the County's policies reflect the recommendations of the existing community visioning plans? 1. Stock Island Livable CommuniKeys Plan 2. Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan 3. Tavernier Livable CommuniKeys Plan 4. Draft Lower Keys Livable CommuniKeys Plan 5. Scenic Highway and Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plans c. Do the Comprehensive Plan policies need to address outside jurisdictional constraints? 1. FEMA injunction or processes that need to be amended related to the FWS biological opinion relative to the FEMA injunction. II. Economic Sustainability Promote economic sustainability, in a manner consistent with environmental stewardship, with a special focus upon existing businesses. a. Designate economic business development locations on the Future Land Use Map. b. Do the County's policies enhance and promote the economic strength of the County in a sustainable manner that protects natural resources? c. Do the County's land use categories and maps provide sufficient land, at appropriate intensities, within Tier 3 (adjacent to existing services) to adequately provide for non-residential development? 1. The analysis will be based upon the results of the Economic Analysis. d. Do the County's existing policies promote job diversification, creation, retention? e. Do the County's policies encourage existing business redevelopment? f. How successful is the County in promoting business opportunities to designated areas? g. Is the County successful in working with the various Chambers of Commerce in attracting economic development opportunities? h. Do the County's policies promote effective coordination with the Tourist Development Council to attract visitors who value and appreciate the natural resources and environmental sustainability of the Florida Keys, e.g., eco- tourism? i. How successful is the County in promoting business opportunities to designated areas? j. Evaluate the need to establish a commercial land use designation. k. Is there a need for a separate Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan? EAR Compilation Report 9 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 a 4f ,. { �,'�"'z a_ is tE' ' �T tr £: ' M(?NROE 'COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE fr t '" � f, _ www KEYscoMrPI AN COM A �& £',! E st f '&9>xtt h3', ` ` l Y . J 4 & I ; Y �' (800)4g$ 17S 5 i [,...:,': ©i I J' ..: —el - I ac n-xk c,3. j.,ii � n >"�}. ( i s a I I I i t t u iIi-=—Ei'_' >ni t'. R ,•` `BAR ..a-. 4.;•7. '^—1,Sw N. cm ii 1-/- . ri .- r t> '28S-- »n . ..''�"«�,. - .µ III. Land Use/Mobility Promote Attractive, Well-Planned Development Adjacent to Services, and Existing Commercial "Hubs", with an Emphasis on Redevelopment a. Do the County's policies relating to the ROGO system promote well-planned development in appropriate areas? b. Do the County's policies relating to the NROGO system promote well-planned development in appropriate areas? 1. Does the commercial square foot per new unit of housing limit, established in Policy 101.3, provide the appropriate framework for redevelopment or for adequate community needs? 2. Should the County undertake a market demand analysis to determine the future non-residential needs of the community? c. Do the County's policies relating to the Tier system promote well-planned development in appropriate areas? d. Do the County's policies effectively address the issues related to Mainland Monroe County? e. Do the County's policies adequately address growth management issues within the Mainland Planning Area? f. Do the County's policies promote well-planned redevelopment projects? g. Do the County's policies adequately reflect the conclusions of the County's Future Land Use Needs Analysis? h. Do the County's policies and vesting determination process effectively protect lawfully existing uses, densities and intensities? i. Identify appropriate locations for fire stations on the Future Land Use Map. j. Evaluate changes made to Section 380.0552(7)(j), Florida Statutes, which requires that .growth be directed to areas served by central wastewater treatment facilities. 1 k. Evaluate the need to establish a minimum score for applications for non- residential development in order to guide development away from environmentally sensitive areas when there is a lack of competition for the non residential building allocation. The County Should Meet or Exceed Hurricane Evacuation Requirements as required by 9J-5 F.A.C. a. Do the County's policies effectively balance the need for evacuation clearance with growth? 1v EAR Compilation Report 10 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 MONROE COUNTY CQ4PREHE S L i P A f ..F 1N 1 3 r = ,t 1Y ,', 7 i 1 7 r' "w s a, u . /^ f L V+� a'�'t ? y 'n # { ' { .r t E t 3 2i 7[KEYSC®MPPLAN. OM i-. { g pp �G© . Y '.1.3� 4� .� .Y.: 3$. '." E... fir .m..^+"'aR'.SS�."-`4'.f^ e _(`4Pf V � �� IR N ( :. f. � * .....}"TM �87d hf R.i� � y ; S 1 t t �t,{ IIItt%t '{•4T . .p _ s»� s ` k ._`.e l..^» - i s um Fit+mom 6. n 1.x+ ,>^m r's GL t `€ �,.,-ki. R-rta' A b. Does the current hurricane evacuation model use adequate assumptions and will the model reflect any successful policy changes implemented since the first 2001 Model? Support Historic Preservation. a. Do the County's policies effectively promote preservation of historic sites and structures? b. Should the County include policies that offer incentives or promote cultural attractions? Assure Continued Public Waterfront Access; Protect and Expand Water Dependent/Water Related Uses. a. Do the County's land use policies effectively promote the preservation and expansion of public water front access strategies (hotels, motels, restaurants, . marinas,public open/green space)? b. Does the Comprehensive Plan include criteria and regulatory incentives that encourage the preservation of recreational and commercial waterfronts, as j require-d7under Chapter 163, F.S.; how effective have those criteria and , incentives been? c. Based upon the evaluation noted above, include criteria, as may be necessary, to encourage the • preservation of recreational and commercial working waterfronts. Increase Availability and Use ofAlternative Modes Transportation. a. Do the County's policies promote the use and development of alternative modes of transportation, e.g.,pedestrian/bicyclist trails; mass transit? b. Has the County provided pedestrian and bicycle paths and other alternate forms ,., of transportation? c. How successful is the County in coordinating its Livable CommuniKeys plans with FDOT's work plans? d. How successful is the County in implementing mass transit for its elderly and less fortunate population? e. Has the County addressed mass transit opportunities? IV. Natural Resource Protection Preserve and protect natural resources, including water, habitat and species. c a. Do the County's policies protect potable water supply? EAR Compilation Report 11 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 '6' ,:,,,:.V MONROE COUNTY" COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ., ' r A i 7ri u r ,WWW.KEsYJp Cc?M PPsIAN . , , ns : if < Y a � 1. f800 488 S� M�fi 5 .J% • i' ,rF b 3 1 �., '.3 3 . 5 },y v _- e r TT i ytS. ,d { L. s C 3t 1 1 1 5 �' — .w�. 7 ¢ R r -`•:xx` �� 'ems ..- ''�+ `: - _'",y. �,,.� aMa r`F PI ^. �:.�':_.:a: x"'�'. ..w:.''�ss'.ro'3;Y '�,.��.... "e'=a'1,4e+ '�,,.",�`�"}"�`•:_ b. How has the County protected Threatened, Endangered and Special Status Species and their habitats? c. How has the County protected wetland areas,benthic resources and environmentally sensitive lands? d. Evaluate the effectiveness of the following initiatives: 1. Land Acquisition 2. Habitat Conservation Plan for Big Pine and No-Name Keys (Incidental Take Permit) e. How has the Comprehensive Plan addressed water quality and what protection measures are in place? f. Has the County addressed the Nutrient Reduction Criteria? g. How has the County conserved water resources; are enforcement efforts effective? h. Is the County's solid waste collection and disposal system adequate? i. Are the County's policies and practices adequate to protect native species and habitat from invasive animals (feral cats/raccoons/snakes/goats)? Complete Wastewater and Drainage Upgrades. a. How successful is the County in providing sewer and drainage improvements through the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and FKAA? \__' b. Do the comprehensive plan policies incorporate the most recent State and Federal regulatory requirements relative to waste water and stormwater treatment standards? c. How do the County's fiscal constraints impact the implementation of the Waste Water Master Plan? d. Should funding alternatives for Stormwater Management Master Plan implementation be explored? V. Climate Change/Hazard Mitigation Monroe County should support and promote "green" initiatives; address climate change; and develop and implement hazard mitigation/adaptation best practices. a. Do the County's polices promote energy conservation and provide strategies geared to reduction of green house gas emissions? EAR Compilation Report 12 Keith and Schnars,P.A. `,_' November 17, 2010 'J, + E£ + E- s C yE ,x'. _ x t Y f s t i • A C � '2 : e g lt. R. CO-Nlt �� O` PR:Mt SIY':E P UPDATE ,i,;-,,,t �8 1:, q `zM, u M,f r r sn , f ,` s it ��w (+/'l �T /''1 sA. ^, r3' G iy., f4 2 F(^ j f 'f t^s try '. E o f J Y x 7 7 1�W YJCOlY y4 UOLrI:F Tf ,1:,,,,,,,,,,,:: a'`� .°. 4 L f, ,.` ''�A -"t 1 v i,h r T y a'v t.+ $ % "`,�`_ 'f »,�f r # t f l f'� (8d0j 488 1255 l -. ; Nr ii i�R�1 '".-3" a$�{ .. ..,., cx..' ,�-'a•�-- '�� iµ is fit � �, n �yw,o �1 „� f �� 1!fx�7 finF;�g . ,,:" . - i„^Y' . b. Do the policies of the County include appropriate mitigation/adaptation strategies? 1. Local Mitigation Strategy 2. Post-NFIP Below Flood Enclosures 3. Repetitive Loss Structures 4. Vulnerable Infrastructure I. Water ii. Wastewater iii. Transportation iv. Culverts 5. Evaluate the Impact of Sea Level Rise: i. Government Buildings ii. Roadways iii. Land Use Strategies _ iv. Saltwater Intrusion 1) People - 2) Environment 3) Land values 4) NEPA Adaptation/Mitigation Requirements c. Is there a need for a separate Energy and/or Climate Change Element? VI. Financial Feasibility Assure adequate capital funding to complete necessary improvements or purchase lands for conservation or affordable housing purposes. a. Does the County have adequate Capital Project Funding Capacity? 1. Wastewater 2. Land Acquisition i. Conservation ii. Affordable Housing iii. Stormwater iv. Roads/Transportation Facilities/Bridges v. Parks and Recreation vi. Solid Waste b. Has the County investigated creative funding sources to assist in paying for its capacity related public facilities and services, which may include adopting new revenue sources, increasing impact fees, and promoting business throughout the County? EAR Compilation Report 13 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 ;6t'. MONROE r COUNTY COMPRHENSLVE PLAN UPDATE c .; 2h z a 17 '1 WWWKEYSCOMP;t' OM 4 () a :aN n - ` q�r • V 4" '2.. , --," -- ,,,,,y ,„,-- „-f-,:,.- ,m ,..;jvite,:,,,i r, 1 II ;. 1 1 , „ 1 ,. '" "- ' .`" age ,. ca`' "* ., ' f ': sma .9. - .:.� +,-- - ' E - r , c. Have developer funded improvements been successful in helping the County meet financial feasibility? d. Do the County's policies reflect an adequate land acquisition policy related to habitat preservation and a prioritization of land acquisition based on risk to the County related to takings cases? e. Are there other methods the County could use to create additional funding for land acquisition? f. Will the County's CIE be able to meet statutory requirements related to the financial feasibility by December, 2011? g. Evaluate the adequacy of the County's existing Impact Fee Program. VII. Affordable Housing Promote the development of affordable, attainable and senior living housing that is well-planned, attractive and energy efficient - a. Do the County's policies effectively promote affordable, workforce and senior- living housing? b. Do the County's policies promote energy efficient building design? c. How do the County's policies impact the implementation and cost of housing? d. Should affordable housing policy incentives be focused more on rental or homeownership? e. Has the County identified or planned redevelopment areas that are suitable for affordable/workforce housing? VIII. Public Involvement/Information Promote robust public involvement and information sharing regarding land use issues throughout the planning and development process. a. Do the County's policies effectively promote public involvement: within the . planning process? b. What strategies are used by the County to inform the public of upcoming planning issues? c. Do the County's public outreach strategies reach out to a broad-range of citizens and property owners? EAR Compilation Report 14 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 s f, k . 6 57i '.uP �'MON RO TY C.J O ,1 R 7., zYS tk V E P PAD �JfJM �, C�OU.t�T � Q PR.EHEi�SLA.A� LT :�T.Esk ; a Z . #: •` Z 'h N�''W KRYS,90 PPPLAI COM 3 ' `';'' i. i -1 V ` , g, (8()0 488 1255q 1 = y g 4�s 4 xxsq ;ti . 1 .,� A - 5— s f sS 4ts4 11V44. Aw[„3"," ae a� {{ j IX. Intergovernmental Coordination Provide effective and efficient intergovernmental, interdepartmental and interagency coordination. a. Do the County's land use policies, community plans, practices, and capital improvement project schedule effectively coordinate with the plans and activities of other municipalities and agencies, e.g. hurricane evacuation staging, and planning, FDOT roadway widening? b. Do the County's policies encourage effective and efficient interdepartmental data sharing and review? c. Evaluate the issues relating to the FKAA providing adequate water pressure for fire service? d. Identify the appropriate portions of the FKCCS Study and Model to be used by - -• the County for development review analysis. e. Evaluate the County's coordination activities with the South.Florida Regional Planning Council for the use of the Carrying Capacity/Impact Assessment Model and Routine Planning Tool. EAR Compilation Report 15 Keith and Schnars,P.A. November 17, 2010 �, v • Appendix 3:DRAFT Ds/2 ., Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy() Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital Future Policy 101.1.2 Improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Completed;See MCLDC Sec. Revise to°maintain' • Land Useensure that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate 114-2 public facilities needed to support the development at the adopted LOS standards are available concurrent with the Impacts of development. • Ongoing.County recently updated Future Objective 101.2 Monroe County shall reduce hurricane evacuation clearance Miller Model;County/DCA Revise to reflect language Land Use times to 24 hours by the year 2010. coordination ongoing re:model in 2010 Work Program:Rule 28-20 assumptions Monroe County recognizes the discrepancy of units between Future - the County's proposed allocation to the Cities and the Cities'vested Land Use Policy 101.2.5 development assumptions.By January 4,1997,the County shall Initiate en Completed Delete Intertocal agreement with the Cities to resolve the discrepancy within three(3) years. Monroe County shall prohibit new transient residential units including hotel or Consider lifting moratorium and Future Policy 101.2.8 motel rooms,campground spaces,or spaces for parking a recreational Ongoing adding new policies that create a°pool'In LCPA when no ROGO application outside of Tier I • Land Usevehicle or travel trailer until July 31,2010. land Is received.Consider If'pool'could be available for units throughout the keys;see EAR for other transient unit options. Monroe County shall have coordinated with the Florida Department of • Future Policy 101.2.7 Transportation(FOOT)to ensure that improvements needed to expand the 18 Completed Delete Land Usemile stretch of US 1 are placed In FDOTs adopted five-year work program by 1998. • By January 4,2000,Monroe County shall have coordinated with FDOT to • Future Policy 101.2.8 Identify funding and Include the Improvements needed to expand the segment Completed Delete Land Use of US 1 between mile markers 80 and 90 In the FDOT adopted five-year work • program to have construction completed by 2010. Monroe County will coordinate with the Florida Department of Community Affairs'Division of Emergency Management and the County's Director of • Emergency Management to have Card Sound Road designated as an Future Review diversion rate against Evac.Plan;Delete or revise to reflect Land Use Policy 101.2.9 alternative hurricane evacuation route by the time the improvements to Card Completed •continue to divert...' Sound Road are completed In 1998.Monroe County shall divert 40%of • evacuating traffic to Card Sound road upon completion of planned roadway Improvements by 1998. By July 17,2001,the County shall prepare an Evaluation and Appraisal Report(EAR)of this plan.As part of the EAR process,in coordination with • the South Florida Regional Planning Council,Key West,Layton and Key Colony Beach,the County will evaluate the effectiveness of its programs In Future ensuring: Completed as part Delete???;In future evaluation and appraisals of CP,Monroe County should continue to Land Use Policy 101.2.11 1.that residents and visitors will evacuate when an evacuation order is of Miller Model Update coordinate with municipalities end DCA and SRPC and... Issued; 2.that the number of evacuating vehicles will be lower than currently projected in the Southeast Florida Hurricane Evacuation Study;and 3.the accuracy of the visitor population figures. Future Policy 101.2.13 Monroe County shall establish an Interim Permit Allocation System for new Completed Delete???;new work program??? Land Use residential development.Work Program from Year 1. • • Page 1 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status . Recommendation By July 2005,Monroe County shall complete a market demand analysis and economic assessment to determine the demand for future non-residential development In Monroe County end planning sub-areas.The non-residential development allocation and Future Land Use Map(FLUM)designations for No market study needed;Future Policy 101.3.5 non-residential uses may be revised based upon the results of this study,and Consider deleting and Land Use other relevant policy and economic studies and data andprovide the basis for Economic Assessment completed July,2011 Incorporating the recommendations of the Economic Trends and Opportunities Report preparing specific amendments to the comprehensive plan to Incorporate goals,objectives and policies on economic development including tourism. The analysis will address existing non-residential uses,vacancy rates, • economic trends and demand for non-residential uses by planning sub-area. • By fiscal year 1998,the Monroe County Land Authority shall dedicate a minimum of 35 percent of Its annual budget each year for the purpose of Future Policy 101.6.2 acquiring land from qualified property owners as defined by Policy 101.6.1. Land UseFunds accumulated from this source shall be reserved for the acquisition of Ongoing Revise to reflect'Continue to dedicate a minimum of 35%...' land from qualified property owners,but may also be used to acquire other properties when deemed appropriate by the Lend Authority. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Identify potential funding sources Future Policy tOt.s.3 and seek funding from state,federal,and/or private sources to be used for Revise to delete date and reflect'...shall Land Useacquisition of land from qualified property owners es defined by Policy Ongoing continue to seek funding...' g...' By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall conduct a needs assessment of potential redevelopment areas.This assessment shall analyze land use Future polic 101.7.1 changes,property values,structural conditions,business climate, Land Use y renter/owner ratios,commercial and residential vacancy rates,and other Not implemented Delete? Indicators of economic vitality and physical living conditions for which Information is available. • By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a community plan for Future pollc 101.7.2 Stock Island which shall address redevelopment needs identified by the Land Use y needs assessment of potential redevelopment areas.Preparation and funding Completed Delete of this plan shall be coordinated with the City of Key West. By January 4,1998,the Board of County Commissioners shall consider Future adopting a Finding or Findings of Necessity as specified in the Florida Consider for deletion or Land Use Policy 101.7.3 Community Redevelopment Act,Chapter 163,Part III,F.S.for any area or Not Implemented modification to reflect'Community Center'overlay recommendations of the LCPs areas where such a Finding is deemed appropriate and is supported by documented need. Future By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall prepare and adopt redevelopment Land Use Policy 101.7.4 plans for any area or areas for which the Board of County Commissioners Not Implemented Consider for deletion adopts a Finding of Necessity. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt a Stormwaler Management Future Ordinance.This ordinance shall require that all Improvements for Revise to reflect suggestions Land Use Policy 101.9.2 replacement,expansion or increase in capacity of drainage facilities conform Completed in Chapter 3'Drainage'Element Assessment with the adopted level of service standards for new development.(See Drainage Objective 1001.1 and related policies.)[9J-5.006(3)(c)4] By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall seek an intedocal agreement with Dade County.This agreement shall provide Monroe County with an opportunity to comment on land use and regulatory Issues related to the Protections through Miami- Future Policy101.10.2 Florida City Wellfieid,aquifer and aquifer recharge area.It shall set forth Land Use procedures for review of land use and regulatory activities Identified as Ongoing Dade Wellfieid Ordinance;Revise to reflect,"...maintain an Interiocal..°;change to'Miami- having potentially significant impacts on the aquifer recharge and water Dade' supply systems.Criteria for determination of significant Impacts shall be included In the interlace]agreement.[9J-5.006(3)(c)6] Page 2 • Appendix 3:DRAFT DG", r Policies Assessment Matrix • 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Future By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development • Land Use Policy 101.11.1 Regulations which establish a Point System to encourage a compact pattern Completed Delete???;delete date and revise to'maintain/implement'? of development(See Objective 101.5 and supporting policies). By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt a Concurrency Management Future System in accordance with Policy 1401.4.5 of the Capital improvements Revise to reflect,'... Land Use Policy 101.12.1 Element to ensure that facilities required to provide utility services to new Completed maintain a Concurrency Management System...' development In order to maintain adopted LOS standards are authorized at the same time that new development Is authorized.[9J-5.006(3)(c)3) By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Future polio 101.13.1 Regulations which establish a Permit Allocation and Point System for new Land Use y residential and non-residential development(See Policies 101.2.1,101.3.1, Completed Delete???;delete date and revise to'maintain'? and 101.5.1). By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall evaluate the existing TDR program and adopt Land Development Regulations which address identified deficiencies In the program.The following Issues shall be considered In evaluating the program: 1.revision to the current tax policy whereby owners of sites which have • transferred development rights continue to pay taxes on such rights until development orders have been Issued for the transferred rights at the • receiver sites; • 2.establishment of criteria for designation of sender and receiver sites based 1.Completed Future Policy 101.13.2 upon factors such as the environmental characteristics of the land; 2.Completed 1. See Policy 101.13.1 Land Use 3.establishment of mechanisms to enhance the value and marketability of 3.Completed 2-4:MCLDC 130-160 TDRs such as assigning density bonuses to receiver sites; 4.Completed 4.clarification of the status of sites which have transferred development rights,including the possible requirements that sender sites be dedicated as public or private open space through conservation easement or other mechanism.At a minimum,the LDRs shall be revised to require that a restrictive covenant be recorded on the sender site deed at the time of the Allocation Award for the Permit Allocation System;and 5.establishment of a management and accounting system to track TDRS Future By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Revise to"...maintain Land Use Objective 101.14 Regulations which direct future growth away from areas subject to periodic Completed LDRs.. flooding. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete an evaluation of the Future polio 101.15.1 existing Sign Ordinance and adopt revisions to the Land Development Land Use y Regulations required to correct identified deficiencies and eliminate non- Completed Delete conforming slgnage conditions.[9J-5.006(3)(c)1] By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt guidelines and criteria Future consistent with nationally recognized standards and tailored to local See LCPs;??? Land Use Objective 101.16 conditions which provide for safe and convenient on-site traffic flow,adequate Completed pedestrian ways and sidewalks,and sufficient on-site parking for both • motorized and non-motorized vehicles. • By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Future Policy 101.16.1 Regulations which provide for safe and convenient on-site traffic flow, Completed LDC Section 114-66 to Land Useadequate pedestrian ways and sidewalks,and sufficient on-site parking for 114-70 both motorized and non-motorized vehicles. By January 4,1997,the Monroe County Growth Management staff shall Future create an up-to-date socioeconomic and physical database linked to the Land Use Policy 101.17.1 County Geographic Information System(GIS)for use in managing future land Completed Delete use.The database shall Incorporate 1990 Census information. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Future Regulations which will direct new development to areas having appropriate Revise to'maintain Land Land Use Objective 102.3 topography and soil conditions and to where site disturbance and man's Completed. Development Regulations....' activities will have fewer adverse effects on natural vegetation,terrestrial wildlife,natural landfomrs and marine resources. Page 3 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix • ,10-13.11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Monroe County in cooperation with the state and other acquisition agencies shall prepare a Land Acquisition Master Plan by July 1,2005 containing a strategy for securing funding,and a determination of those sources considered appropriate for acquisition and management of conservation Future Objective 102.4 lands,retirement of development rights and Identification and purchase of Completed and Delete Land Use sites for affordable and employee housing and recreational purposes. Adopted Acquisition priorities should be consistent with the tiered system adopted by this plan and as required by the State Work Program in Policy 101.2.13 in order to identify lands appropriate for voluntary purchase consistent with the • comprehensive plan policies. Monroe County shall develop and Implement permitting,inspection,and enforcement procedures designed to reduce pollutant discharges into ground and surface waters from: 1.on-site disposal systems(by January 4,1998)(See Sanitary Sewer Goal 901 and related objectives and policies); 2.secondary sewage treatment plants and injection wells(by January 4, Future Policy 102.5.1 1998)(See Sanitary Sewer Goal 901 and related objectives and policies); Consider for deletion or Completed Land Use 3.moored/anchored vessels(liveaboards)in near-shore waters(by January revise to'maintain enforcement procedures...° 4,1998)(See Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 202.4 and related policies); 4.marinas and fueling facilities(by January 4,1998)(See Conservation and Coastal Management Element Objective 202.5 and related policies);and 5.stormwater runoff(by January 4,1997)(See Drainage Goal 1001 and related objectives and policies). By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and Implement a boating Future Impacts management program designed to reduce adverse Impacts on water Land Use Policy 102.5.3 quality and living marine resources associated with recreational boating.(See Ongoing Revise to'...maintain boat Impacts program...'. Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 203.6 and related policies.) [9J-5.006(3)(c)4 and 61 By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Monroe Future County Land Development Regulations which will Implement county policies • Policy 102.5.4 controlling pollutant discharges into surface waters from dredge and fill Completed Revise to'...meintaln Land Use LDRs..° activities.(See Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 202.8 and related policies.) By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall take actions to promote mosquito ' control techniques which will reduce the entry of pollutants from aerial Future Policy102,5.E• pesticide applications into ground and surface waters in concert with ongoing Land Use • efforts of EPA and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.(See Study completed Delete???;delete date and revise to'maintain'"? Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 202.11 and related policies.) By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall undertake activities which Future Policy 102.5.8 supportexisting state and federal laws pertaining to the handling, OngoingRevise to'..continue to Land Usetransportation and disposal of hazardous wastes.(See Solid Waste Objective undertake...' 801.5 and related policies.) By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations pertaining to the Mainland Native Area District which: • '1,prohibit construction of any roads or canals In mainland Monroe County Future polio 102.6.2 that would permit new access into the mainland wilderness area or would Land Use y alter the natural flow regimes of the Everglades or Big Cypress Swamp;and' Completed Delete???;delete date and revise to'maintain'? 2.prohibit development that would Introduce human activities or habitations into the undisturbed portions of Everglades National Park or Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve.' Page 4 • • Appendix 3:DRAFT Da ._ _ Policies Assessment Matrix -_ 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall expand its Geographic Information System to include the following: 1.offshore Islands In the Upper,Middle and Lower Keys(In public and private Future Policy 102.7.1 ownership); Ongoing Tier system mapping; • Land Use 2.upland and wetland vegetation data for offshore Islands In private county digitlalization of offshore lalands ownership; 3.land use data for offshore Islands In private ownership;and 4.public facilities and services. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which will further restrict the activities permitted on offshore Islands.These shall Include the following: 1.development shall be prohibited on offshore Islands(including spoil islands)which have been documented as an established bird rookery or • nesting area(See Conservation and Coastal Management Policy 207.1.3.); 2.campgrounds and marinas shall not be permitted on offshore Islands; 3.new mining pits shall be prohibited on offshore Islands; 4.permitted uses by-right on Islands(which are not bird rookeries)shall Future Include detached residential dwellings,camping(for the personal use of the • Land Use Policy 102.7.2 owner of the property on a temporary basis),beekeeping,accessory uses, 1-8.Completed Delete???;Included In LDRs and home occupations(subject to a special use permit requiring a public hearing); 5.temporary primitive camping by the owner,in which no land clearing or other alteration of the Island occurs,shall be the only use of an offshore Island which may occur without necessity of a permit; 6.the use of any motorized vehicles Including,but not limited to,trucks,carts, buses,motorcycles,all-terrain vehicles and golf carts shall be prohibited on existing undeveloped offshore Islands; 7.planting with native vegetation shall be encouraged whenever possible on spoil Islands;and Future By January 4,1997,shoreline hardening structures,Including seawalls, MCLDC 118-76;Delete Land Use Policy 102.8.3 bulkheads,groins,rip-rep,etc.,shall not be permitted along shorelines of Completed Date CBRS units. By January 4,1998,privately-owned undeveloped land located within the Future Policy 102.8.4 Land Use conservation purposes through the Monroe County Natural Heritage and Park Ongoing CBRS units shall be considered for acquisition by Monroe County for Revise to delete date and reflect'...shall continue to considered for acquisition...' Program By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Development Regulations pertaining to development siting and clustering so as to avoid Impacts on sensitive habitats and to provide for the retention of Future contiguous open space by requiring the following: Revise to delete date and Land Use Policy 103.2.3 1.when a parcel proposed for development contains more than one(1) Completed reflect'shall maintain Land Development Regulations...* habitat type,all development shall be clustered on the least sensitive • portion(s)of the parcel(as Is currently required);and 2.development permitted on the least sensitive portlon(s)of a parcel shall be clustered within that portion(s)of the parcel. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete and Implement a cooperative land management program for private and county-owned lands located within and adjacent to state and federal government-owned parks and conservation lands which are within or affected by land uses In North Key Future Policy 103.2.8 Largo,Including: Corn feted Revise to delete date and • Land Use1.Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge; P reflect'shall maintain Land Devtelopment Regulations 2.John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park; 3.North Key Largo Hammock State Botanical Site and CARL Project;and 4.Biscayne Bay-Card Sound State Aquatic Preserve.(See Objective 102.9 and related policies.) • Page 5 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Future By January 4,1997,the Land Development Regulations will be revised to Land Use Objective 103.4 address the issues in the local point plans for all four ACCC designations es Completed Delete stipulated in Objectives 103.1 to 103.3 and related policies. Future By January 4,1997,the Land Development Regulations will be revised to Land Use Policy 103.4.1 eliminate the ACCC designations from Holiday Isle,Big Pine Key,North Key Completed Delete Largo,and Ohio Key. By January 4 1998,the Monroe County Growth Management Division shall Future Policy 104.1.'1 establish an Inventory of all known historic and archaeological resources Land Use using information provided by the Florida Master Site File and the Completed Delete Archaeological and Historical Conservancy surveys of the Florida Keys. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a comprehensive historic Future architectural survey to inventory and document historic architectural Land Use Policy 104.1.3 resources.This survey shall also identify historic housing and define the Completed Delete bounds of any potential historic districts such as those preliminary identified on Conch Key,in Isiamorada,and in Marathon. By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Growth Management Division, Future working with local historic preservation organizations,shall complete and Land Use Policy 104.1.4 submit Master Site File forms to the State Department of Historic Resources Completed - Delete • for any historic resources,particularly architectural resources,which are not currently included In the Florida Master Site File. By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Growth Management Division shall develop a computerized Inventory system for compiling,updating and accessing information pertaining to historic resources.The computerized data Future base shall Include descriptive information provided by the Florida Master Site included in July 2011 Land Use Policy 104.1.5 File and any National Register or Florida Keys Historic Register designations. Completed Update of Technical Document Included as part of this proposed system shall be an interface with the County's Geographic information System to provide mapped locations of sites • listed on the National Register or Florida Keys Historic Register(See Objective 104.2 and related policies). By January 4,1998,Monroe County Growth Management Division shall prepare documentation to nominate the following resources to the Florida Future Keys Historic Register of historic places:'1.all resources listed on the Land Use Policy 104.2.2 National Register of Historic Places which are Completed Delete located in unincorporated Monroe County; 2.archaeological sites identified as worthy of preservation;and 3.Tavemier Historic District. • • Page 6 /�� • Appendix 3:DRAFT Dirk. ..•11 Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 • Element Policytt Language Status Recommendation • By January 4,1998 Monroe County shall submit documentation for nominating the following resources to the National Register of Historic Places: 1.old overseas railroad bridges Identified in the ARC Architectural Windshield Future Survey(Thematic Resource nomination); Land Use Policy 104.2.4 2.hurricane houses and public buildings(the Islamorada Library and the Completed Delete Tavemier Health Department)constructed as WPA projects In addition to the hurricane memorial In Islamorada;and 3.archaeological sites Identified In the AHC 1988 survey as eligible for nomination to the National Register(Individual Historic Site nominations). Future By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Land Use Policy 104.3.1 Regulations constituting a Historic Preservation Ordinance to provide Completed Delete protection for historic resources listed on the Florida Keys Historic Register. By January 4,1997,historical and archaeological Information produced by or for the County such as the historic inventory,National Register listings, ' Future polic 104.5.2 Florida Keys Historic Register listings,archaeological surveys,and historic Land Use y architectural surveys shall be made available to the public at various Ongoing Revise to delete date. locations throughout the County including libraries,schools,senior centers, • museums and County offices. • By January 4,1998,Monroe County and the Historic Florida Keys Future Preservation Board shall seek funding from the Tourist Development Council Completed Lend Use Policy 104.5.3 to create and implement a historic marker program and a historic map/guide Overseas Heritage Trail Plan Delete to increase public awareness and appreciation of the County's history and historic resources. By.January 4,1998,the County and the Historic Florida Keys Preservation Future Policy 104.5.4 Board shall Institute a procedure to notify property owners of properties listed Ongoing Revise to delete date Land Useor eligible for listing on the Florida Keys Historic Register or National Register and apprise owners of the associated benefits of listing. By January 4,1998,the County shall Identify available public and private funding sources for historic preservation activities and submit proposals for the following projects: '1.Pedorn emergency repairs and tenting for termites Future for historic structures Land Use Policy 104.6.4 on Pigeon Key;' Completed Delete 2.Perform structural surveys and begin renovations of significant buildings on Pigeon Key;and 3.Develop architectural guidelines for Tavemier once a local historic district is established. By January 4,1998,the County shall submit funding proposals for the • • following historic preservation projects: - 1.Conduct a historic architectural building survey for unincorporated Monroe County which shall identify potential historic districts and historic housing 1.Delete Future resources; 1.Completed 2. Revise to delete date;and'continue to seek funding for the renovation and preservation of Policy 104.6.5 2.Ongoing. 9 g' Land Use 2.Renovation and preservation of other County-owned historic resources; County-owned historic resources. and 3. Completed 3. Revise to'...continue to promote historic resources...* 3.Create and implement a program to promote historic resources listed on the Florida Keys Historic Register with historic markers and accompanying . map/guide. Page 7 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policyd Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,the County shall submit funding proposals for the following historic preservation projects: 1.Develop architectural guidelines for any historic districts listed on the Florida Keys Historic Register; 2.Develop a computerized system for the inventory of historic resources Future Policy 104.6.6 including at Florida Master Site File records,local and national register status Completed Delete Land Useand GIS location maps. 3.Expand documentation of the Keys history through the collection of written records and recording recollections of remaining early settlers in written, video or audio form;and 4. Complete detailed documentation and research for remaining historic resources which may be eligible for the Local or National Register. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and Implement siting and Conservation discharge regulations,fee requirements,and enforcement provisions and Coastal Objective 202.4 designed to reduce pollutant discharges Into surface waters from Completed Delete?Or Revise to delete date and'maintain'? Mgmt. moored/anchored vessels(live-aboards)in nearshore waters to the extent allowed by law. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Monroe County Code pertaining to live-aboard vessels which: • 1.adopt existing federal regulations for required marine sanitation; • 2.define the term live-aboard vessel°in terms of type and duration of vessel use(to be consistent with or more strict than pending DNR rule defining'live- aboard vessel°); 1.Completed Delete this policy???Or revise to delete date and'maintain'? • 3.prohibit living on board vessels of any type In residential districts; 2.Completed 1.See MCLDC 26-37(e). 4.require non-conforming live-aboard vessels In use as of January 4,1997, 3.Completed 2.See MCLDC 26-3(b)2); Conservation to comply with all applicable regulations on or before January 4,1998; 5.require that new marinas at which a live-aboard vessel is proposed to be 4.Completed 3. See MCLDC 26-3(b)(1); and Coastal Policy 202.4.1 docked provide apump-out station; 5.Ongoing 4.See MCLDC 102-57; Mgmt. 6.require all marinas,regardless of size,to provide signage conspicuously 6.Ongoing 5.See MCLDC 114-19; posted at dockage sites which educate the live-aboard public about the 7.Ongoing 6.See MCLDC 26-3; Importance of pumping out and which give clear directions to the nearest 8.Ongoing 7.See MCLDC 114-19; pump-out stations; 8.See MCLDC 26-3 7.prohibit construction of docks which permit commercial docking of boats with on-board toilets unless the dock facility is equipped with a sewage pump- • out;and 8.prohibit construction of docks which permit docking of a live-aboard vessel unless such vessel has an operable holding tank. By January 4,1998,Monroe County,with the assistance of the Marine and Port Authority Committee,shall present a report to the BOCC concerning live- aboard vessels.This report shall: 1.recommend criteria for siting live-aboard mooring areas; 2.Identify potential locations of live-aboard mooring areas; Conservation 3.Identify live-aboard sanitation requirements; and Coastal Policy 202.4.2 4.Identify maximum vessel allowances In live-aboard mooring areas Completed Delete. Mgmt. 5.Identify methods for registration and fee collection; 6.propose definitions for live-aboard status; 7.Identity pollutant loadings from live-aboards; 8.Identify needs for public pump-out facilities;and 9.determine the extent of local government Jurisdiction pertaining to the use of waters of the Florida Keys. • Page 8 .Appendix 3:DRAFT Di, _.,Li Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policytt Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Monroe County Code pertaining to Iiveaboard vessels which establish the following: 1.live-aboard vessel siting criteria; 2.maximum vessel allowances; Conservation 3.no discharge zones within harbors and near-shore waters; and Coastal Policy202.4.4 4.sanitation requirements; Not fully implemented. Revise to Delete Date 5.requirements for live-aboard provisions(such as parking and solid waste Mgmt. disposal); • 8.establishes a registration and fee structure for live-aboard moorings(to offset costs of mooring buoys,enforcement efforts and public pump-outs); 7.concurrency provisions,and 8.Impact fee provisions. Con Coastal By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt a plan for providingp and Coastal Policy 202.4.5 pump-out facilities in county-owned locations. publicCompleted Delete Mgmt. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Conservation Development Regulations requiring new marinas having ten(10)or more and Coastal Policy 202.5.1 slips(wet or dry),or at which a live-aboard vessel is proposed to be docked, Completed Revise to Delete Date Mgmt. to provide an on-site pump-out station and appropriate sewage treatment to accommodate the number of slips present according to DER and HRS standards. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Development Regulations requiring existing marinas making application for Conservation site improvements to provide a plan for retrofitting existing facilities to Include and Coastal Polio 202.5.2 an on-site pump-out station and sewage treatment.This requirement shall y apply to all marinas having ten(10)or more slips(wet or dry),or at which a Delete???Date??? Mgmt. live-aboard vessel is docked.Implementation of this plan shall be a condition of permit issuance for site Improvements at existing marinas.The plan shall be fully implemented within one year of permit issuance. • Existing marinas having ten(10)or more slips(wet or dry),or at which a five-aboard vessel Is docked,which have not been retrofitted by January 4, Conservation 1998,shall submit a plan to Monroe County for retrofitting existing facilities to . and Coastal Policy 202.5.3 include an on-site pump-out station and sewage treatment.This plan shall be • OngoingReview for deletion or Mgmt. submitted by January 5,1998,end shall be fully implemented by January 4, consider revising to reflect Marina Siting Plan recommendations 1999.Existing marinas subject to the retrofitting requirement shall be Identified through the Marina Survey(See Policy 212.4.2).The County shall notify owners of compliance requirements in writing by January 4,1997. • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall require an annual operating permit and Coastal Policy 202.5.4 for all marinas having ten(10)or more slips(wet or dry)or at which a live- Ongoing Mgmt. aboard vessel Is docked. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and Implement an Conservation enforcement program designed to ensure compliance with existing state and Revise to reflect, and Coastal Policy 202.5.5 federal regulations pertaining to adequate spillage prevention,containment, Complete continue to implement.." Mgmt. and clean-up of fuel or hazardous material at marina sites and fusing facilities. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and implement a boating and Coastal Objective 202.7 impacts management program designed to reduce adverse Impacts on water Ongoing Mgmt. quality and living marine resources associated with recreational boating. • Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Revise to°...maintain and Coastal Objective 202.8 Regulations which implement county policies controlling pollutant discharges Completed LDRs...° Mgmt. Into surface waters from dredge and fill activities. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall develop and Implement permitting, and Coastal Objective 202.9 inspection,and enforcement procedures designed to reduce pollutant Com leled Revise to°...maintain Mgmt. discharges into ground and surface waters from stormwater runoff.(See P boating Impacts program...°. • Drainage Goal 1001 and related objectives and policies.) • • Page 9 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status - Recommendation Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall develop and Initiate Implementation and Coastal Objective 202.10 of a soil erosion and sedimentation control program.This program shall be Completed Delete Mgmt. designed to reduce pollutant discharges Into surface waters due to soil erosion and sedimentation. • • By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt a Stormwater Management Ordinance which adopts the level of service standards for the quality and quantity of stormwater discharges in this Comprehensive Plan(See Drainage Policy 1101.1.1).Best management practices(BMPs)developed pursuant to Conservation Policy 202.10.2 above for temporary and permanent erosion and Revise to reflect adoption; and Coastal Policy 202.10.3 sedimentation control shall be Incorporated by reference Into this ordinance Completed delete date.Mgmt. and shall be recommended for use to meet water quality criteria of the ordinance.At a minimum,BMPs shall Include minimizing alteration of the natural landscape due to paving and elevational changes and the use of retention basins,detention basins,vegetated swales,and/or exfiitratlon trenches on site,as appropriate. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Completed and Coastal Policy 202.10.6 Development Regulations pertaining to shoreline stabilization(See Objective See MCLDC Section 114-3 Delete Mgmt. 212.6 and related policies.) Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall immediately take actions to and Coastal Objective 202.11 promote mosquito control techniques which will reduce the entry of pollutants Study Completed Delete Mgmt. from aerial pesticide applications Into ground and surface waters. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall establish a requirement by Regulated by the and Coastal Policy 202.12.3 development regulations that all new and replacement petroleum and State Delete Mqmt. gasoline storage facilities be double walled. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall make a determination as to the Conservation appropriate use of aerators,backfilling,the opening of dead end canals,and See information from and Coastal Objective 202.14 the utilization of weed restriction devices as a means of improving water Not implemented CCME Technical Document(July 2011) Mgmt. quality In canal systems and shall request,if appropriate,a special rule for the Florida Keys pertaining to the use of same. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall make a determination as to the and Coastal Objective 202.15 water quality Impacts associated with unplugging residential canals and shall Not Implemented request,if appropriate,a special rule for the Florida Keys pertaining to CCME Technical Document(July 2011) See Information from Mgmt. opening of canal plugs. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement an ongoing coordination program with other local governments and with state and federal agencies to Conservation address existing and regional water management practices on the Florida Ongoing;Implemented and Coastal Ob active 202.16 mainland which may affect: Revise to delete date& j 1.the conservation,use and protection of water quality,marine benthlc Inlerlocal;LECWSP;10Yr Water reflect status Mgmt. communities,and fisheries In Florida Bay;and Supply Plan 2.the wetlands,unique vegetative communities,and species of special status on mainland Monroe County. By July/August 1993,Monroe County shall seek to enter into an agreement . Conservation with NOAA,EPA and DER regarding support of scientific studies of stresses and Coastal Polio 203.2.4 on seagrass ecosystems In the Florida Keys region.This agreement shall be y developed following completion of the Florida Keys National Marine Completed Delete Mgmt. Sanctuary Management Plan.This plan shall Identify the research needs to be addressed in this agreement. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall enter digital information describing and Coastal Policy 203.2.'6 the location of seagrass beds In the Florida Keys Into the County's Completed; Delete date;consider Mgmt. Geographic Information System.These data shall be made available from the updated as new data available revision to'maintain and update GIS mapping,as new data becomes available Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Program. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall seek to enter into an agreement Conservation with NOAA,EPA and DER regarding support of scientific studies of stresses and Coastal Policy 203.3.1 on coral reef ecosystems In the Florida Keys region.This agreement shall be Completed; Delete Mgmt. developed following completion of the Florida Keys National Marine updated as new data available Sanctuary Management Plan.This plan shall Identify the research needs to be addressed in this agreement. Page 10 — r Appendix 3;DRAFT Darr._. ',,Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall enter digital Information describing and Coastal Policy 203.3.3 the location of coral communities in the Florida Keys into the County's Completed; Delete date;consider Mgmt. Geographic Information System.These data shall be made available from the updated as new data available revision to°maintain and update GIS mapping,as new data becomes available Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Program. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Implement an ongoing coordination Ongoing through Interlocals;Miami- . Conservation program with the NPS,SFWMD,Collier County and Dade County designed to and Coastal Policy 203.4.1 address existing and potential land management problems in the region which Dade Wellfield Ord.;formal end Delete Mgmt. may affect the conservation,use and protection of water quality and fisheries informal review processes In Florida Bay.(See Objective 202.16 and related policies.) Conservation ByJanuary4,1998,Monroe Countyshall adopt a mangrove trimming and Coastal Policy 203.4.5 p 9 Completed MCLDC 118-3;Delete Mqmt. ordinance for the Florida Keys.(See Policy 203.1.2.) Date,revise to"maintain a mangrove trimming ordinance..." Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and implement a boating Delete date;consider and Coastal Policy 203.4.6 impacts management program which shall address the problem of propeller Ongoing revision to'maintain...*Mgmt. damage to seagrasses.(See Objective 203.6 and related policies.) Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and Implement a boating Revise to delete date and and Coastal Objective 203.5 impacts management program. Ongoing Mgmt. p 9 p 9 '...maintain...' Conservation By January 1998,Monroe County shall coordinate Its boating impacts and Coastal Policy 203.6.3 management activities with those of NOAA,DNR Marine Patrol,DNR Park Ongoing Revise to delete date; Mgmt. Service,and the U.S.FWS. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall request NOAA,EPA,DNR, • and Coastal Policy 203.6,4 and DER to develop a plan to correct the deficiencies Identified In the Florida Completed Delete Mgmt. Keys Monitoring Study dated July 1987(205J). By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop an Information system to Conservation be used as the basis for regulating land development activities in wetland Completed GIS and Coastal Objective 204.1 areas,to identify potential wetland restoration sites,and to Identify high Delete Mgmt. quality wetland sites for possible future acquisition by the County,State database mapping of wetlands and/or private non-profit conservation organizations. By January 4,1998 or upon completion of the functional assessment of Conservation wetlands In the ADID program,Monroe County shall revise the land and Coastal Policy 204.2.10 development regulations to include additional environmental standards Completed Delete Mgmt. pertaining to open space ratios,permitted uses,filling,and setbacks as may be deemed appropriate to protect wetland habitats. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Initiate a program to restore Revise to delete date and and Coastal Objective 204.3 disturbed marine and freshwater wetlands.(See Goal 210 and related Completed LAMP maintain.. Mgmt. objectives and policies.) • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall establish a program for acquiring Revise to delete date and and Coastal Objective 204.4 high quality undisturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands. Completed LAMP "...maintain..."Mqmt. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Implement an expanded program Conservation for identification and protection of plant species of special status.These shall Completed;GIS and Coastal Objective 205.3 include plants designated as threatened and endangered by the FWS and Mapping Com •plete Delete Mgmt. those designated as threatened,endangered or commercially exploited by the Florida Department of Agriculture. • • By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Implement an ongoing Ongoing through Intenocels;Miami- Conservation coordination program with the NPS,SFWMD,Collier County and Dade Dade Wellfield Ord.;formal and and Coastal Objective 205.4 County designed to address existing and potential land management informal reviewprocesses Delete Mgmt. problems in the region which may affect unique vegetative communities on p • mainland Monroe County.(See Objective 202.16 and related policies). Conservation Completed LAMP; • and Coastal Objective 205.6 By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Initiate a program to restore and Revise to delete date and maintain disrupted native upland vegetation systems on public lands. Ongoing County Land Steward's Mgmt. p p g y p Program "...maintain..." - Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Initiate a program to restore and Completed LAMP; Revise to delete date and and Coastal Objective 206.2 maintain disturbed beach/berm resource areas on public lands.(See Ongoing County Land Steward "...maintain..." Mgmt. Objective 210.1 and related policies.) Program Page 11 • Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall establish a program for acquiring Completed LAMP; Revise to delete date and and Coastal Objective 206.4 undisturbed beach/berm resource areas(See Future Land Use Objective Ongoing County Land Steward Mqml. 102.4 and related policies). Program °•••maintain...° Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Completed ROGO and Coastal Objective 207.1 Development Regulations which shall protect wildlife and wildlife habitat from p Delete Mgmt. adverse Impacts of development. and Tier Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall provide guidance to private and Coastal Objective 207.2 landowners to reduce disturbances to wildlife species designated by the FWS Ongoing Revise to delete date. Mgmt. and the State as threatened or endangered. Conservation Big Pine and No Name Keys shall be high priority areas for controlling free- and Coastal Poilc 207.3.1 • roaming dogs.In addition,by January 4,1998,the County Biologist shall y identify other areas within the County where priority should be placed in Completed HCP Delete Mgmt. enforcing animal control laws so as to protect native wildlife populations. The County no longer has an Animal Control Department. It did have one before 1999. In By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Animal Control Department shall March 1998,the County started to contract with independent contractors by contracting out the Conservation develop and begin implementation of an Animal Control Plan.This plan shall Upper Keys animal confro/. ByJune of 1999,the remainder of the Keys animal controlhad and Coastal Policy 207.3.3 address long-term staffing and facility needs within the Upper,Middle and Status unclear • been pdvaflz Works,and the department was eliminated,with contract oversight being handled,first Mgmt. Lower Keys for protecting residents and native wildlife populations from the by Public shifting to Community Services in the Tom Williadminis finalln,then back to hazards of free-roaming domestic pets. Public Works. In 2006,a major re-write of the animal control ordinances finally dealt with the fact that the service had been privatized. What was Ch.3,as amended by that ordinance was later converted to Ch.4 of the County Code. Delete?? Conservation By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Biologist shall coordinate with the Completed List; and Coastal Policy 207.4.1 FGFWFC and the FWS to develop a list of undesirable exotic wildlife species invasive Exotic Task Force Delete???Or Revise or delete date? Mgmt. (exclusive of horses,domestic dogs,and domestic cats). Implemented Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt an exotic wildlife ordinance Completed;See MC and Coastal Policy 207.4.2 which shall prohibit and/or restrict the sale and handling of listed undesirable Code 4-76(B)(2) Delete Mgmt. exotic species(exclusive of horses,domestic dogs,and domestic cats). By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement an expanded program Conservation for mapping occurrences and habitat of species of special status.These shall Completed;GIS and Coastal Objective 207.5 Include wildlife species designated as threatened and endangered by the Delete Mgmt. FWS and those designated as threatened,endangered or species of special Mapping Complete concern by the FGFWFC. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Implement a cooperative program Ongoing;Implemented a number of and Coastal Objective 207.6 with the FWS,DNR,and FGFWFC to promote:the recovery of wildlife species programs: Delete Mgmt. designated by the federal government as threatened and endangered. RO oval,e etc. Clearing/iree Removal,etc. • By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall identify Key deer habitat areas as priority acquisition sites for conservation purposes.Emphasis shall be placed upon acquisition of movement corridors,sources of freshwater,and Conservation undisturbed native vegetation areas which are located within improved • and Coastal Pollc 207.7.3 Subdivisions and which are outside of the acquisition areas Identified by the Completed:LAMP; y FWS(for the National Key Deer Refuge),DNR(for the Coupon Bight CARL HCP;Incidental Take Permit Delete Date Mgmt. Project),and SFWMD(for the Big Pine Key Save Our Rivers project). Acquisition shall be considered through the Monroe County Natural Heritage and Park Program.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.4 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall meet with federal agencies,state and Coastal Policy207.7.4 agencies,and private non-profit conservation organizations,to determine how Completed; the County can support programs for acquisition of land for conservation implemented LAMP Delete or Delete date and revise to°Continue°7 Mgmt. purposes within habitat areas of the Key deer. By January 4,1998,the County Biologist shall designate Key deer habitat on The Big Pine shelter is closed,but still leased by the County In the event It needs to be re- Conservation Big Pine Key,No Name Key,and other keys as appropriate,as priority areas opened. However,the contractor for the service area Including Sugarloaf to Long Key,does and Coastal Policy 207.7.8 for enforcement of animal control laws(pursuant to Policy 207.3.1).Adequate Unclear status have responsibility for providing adequate animal control enforcement on BPK. Delete?? Mgmt. staff shall be provided at the animal shelter on Big Pine Key to enforce animal control laws(determined pursuant to Policy 207.3.3). • Page 12 Appendix 3:DRAFT Darr,, i Policies Assessment Matrix _ _ 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall meet with the FWS to determine Unclear status;Illegal or Inadvertent feeding discussed In and Coastal Policy 207.7.12 measures which can be taken by the County to support the FWS In enforcing CCME-Technical Document Delete?? Mgmt. existing no feeding laws pertaining to the Key deer. Update(July 2011) Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall initiate volunteer programs to Program established, and Coastal Policy 207.7.14 encourage landowners to voluntarily remove Brazilian pepper,Australian work is ongoing;Invasive Exotic Delete Or Delete date and revise to"Maintain'? Mgmt. pines and other invasive plants from their properties. Task Force • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall distribute management guidelines Delete??or revise to delete date and and Coastal Policy 207.7.15 for Key deer(developed pursuant to Policy 207.2.1)to private landowners on Ongoing continue to distribute...' Mgmt. - Big Pine Key. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall revise the Land Development Conservation Regulations to Include revised development standards pertaining to permitted Delete??or revise to delete date end and Coastal Policy 207.8.1 uses,siting of structures,disturbances,removal of invasive vegetation,and Completed °continue to Implement...° Mgmt. restoration of native vegetation in beach/berm areas.(See Objective 206.1 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Initiate a program to restore and Completed LAMP, and Coastal Policy 207.8.2 maintain disturbed beach/berm areas on public lands.(See Policies 210.1 Rec/OS Master Plan Delete Mgmt. through 210.9). • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and Implement a boating Develop/Implement complete, and Coastal Policy 207.8.3 impacts management program for protection of marine turtles and manatees. program is ongoing Delete Or Delete date and revise to°Maintain°? Mgmt. (See Objective 203.6 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land and Coastal Policy 207.8.4 Development Regulations which will reduce pollutant disc • harges into surface Completed Stormwater Delete Mgmt. waters from dredge and fill activities.(See Objective 202.8 and related MasterPlan;Stormwater Ord. policies). - By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt a turtle protection ordinance. _ • Regulations of this ordinance shall apply to existing and new development • Conservation and shall generally accomplish the following: and Coastal Policy 207.8.E 1.prohibit activities disruptive to marine turtles; Com leted Delete or revise to'...shall Mgmt. 2.establish standards for preventing Interior lighting from illuminating nesting P maintain a turtle protection ord. areas during the nesting season; 3.establish standards for mechanical beach cleaning;and 4.protect marine turtles from predation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall identify undisturbed beach nesting habitat of marine turtles as priority acquisition sites for conservation Conservation purposes.Particular emphasis shall be placed upon acquisition of LAMP Completed;Identification end Coastal Policy 207.8.10 undisturbed beaches which are located within Improved Subdivisions. and acquisition efforts are ongoing Delete Date Mgmt. Acquisition shall be considered through the Monroe County Natural Heritage and Park Program.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.4 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall consider requests by the Boating Completed;boating protection andCoastal Policy 207.8.11 Impacts Workshop to adopt speed controls In nearshore waters and/or ongoing Delete Mgmt. creation of a boating restricted or boating protection zone. By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Biologist,in cooperation with DNR, FGFWFC,FWS,and the National Audubon Society Research Department Conservation shall update the list of offshore Island bird rookeries where development shall Completed;FWS GIS data base and Coastal Policy 207.9.1 be prohibited.Until the list is updated,the offshore islands which are Delete??Or Revise to delete date and°...maintain maps"? Mgmt. established bird rookeries shall be defined as any offshore Island designated Incorporated Into County GIS as a known habitat fora nesting bird on the latest update of the Protected Animal Species Map.(See Policy 207.1.3,207.9.1 and 1301.7.10.) By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Biologist,In cooperation with DNR, FGFWFC,and the National Audubon Society Research Department shall Conservation • compile a list of nesting sites in the Lower,Middle and Upper Keys known to Completed;FWS GIS data base and Coastal Policy 207.9.2 be used by federally-designated birds,including the southem bald eagle Delete??Or Revise to delete date and°...maintain maps'? Mgmt. (Haliseetus leucocephata),roseate tern(Stems dougalii),piping plover incorporated into County GIS (Charadrius meiodus),perrigrine falcon(Falco perregrinus tundrius),and least tern(Sterna antillarum). Page 13 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation h K By January 4 1998 the l tonroe.County Biologist shall prepare management a gUld`eitaes for privatelafidownerstooddress the`s eclat`s'ensi vi a F + 5; Conservation ,_ nes�ing jsedod of the souihem bald eagle�faliaeetus lelicocephela) os re .` ,;� '�•' -��•;,:: : ,,.�.. ' i f �. end Coastal Polic 207 9 3i. p y - }i 4 �y :;y (Pandiori hallaetus)r(ha brow pelican{Peiecanus occidert(alusl and'-:She z Status unclear% ,,,r;, roseate:tem(Charadrus metodus xs`r blidetal en coordin ton,., B;, a I Wtth,lhe Fladda Game and treshwater+Fist Commission and(he'PWS' a. 's r By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall retain existing regulations of Conservation Section 9.5-478 of the Land Development Regulations(Monroe County and Coastal Policy 207.9.4 BOCC,1990)which limit land uses and establish wildlife habitat protection Retained Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. measures for wintering grounds of the piping plover(Charadrlus melodius)on Ohio Key. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Identify the following as priority acquisition sites for conservation purposes: 1.nesting sites of the southern bald eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephala),osprey Conservation (Pandion haliaetus),the brown pelican(Peiecanus occldentalus),and the roseate tern(Sterna dou allil;and LAMP Completed;and Coastal p,wintering grounds for the peregrine falcon(Falco peregrinus)and the and acquisition efforts aref ongoing Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. piping plover(Charadrlus melodus). Acquisition shall be considered through the Monroe County Natural Heritage and Park Program.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.4 and related policies.) . Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County,in cooperation with the FWS and and Coastal Policy 207.10.1 FGFWFC,shall Identify the native upland habitats used by the Schaus Completed;FWS GIS data base Delete Or Delete date and revise to"Maintain'? Mgmt. swallowtail butterfly which are not protected in publicly-owned conservation incorporated Into County GIS lands By January 4,1998,sites Identified pursuant to Policy 207.10.1 shall be Conservation Identified as priority acquisition sites for conservation purposes.Acquisition LAMP Completed;Identification and Coastal Policy 207.10.2 shall be considered through the Monroe County Natural Heritage and Park and acquisition efforts are on g oing Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. Program.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.4 and related objectives and policies.)[ Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall take actions to work with the Completed;aerial spraying and Coastal Policy 207.11.2 Monroe County Mosquito Control Board to direct spraying of mosquito control is limited to only when heavy Delete Or Delete date and revise to"Maintain'? Mgmt. pesticides away from critical habitat of the Stock Island Tree Snail. Infestation Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall cooperate with the FWS in locating Completed;FWS GIS data base and gmistel Policy 207.11.3 potential Introduction sites for the Stock Island Tree Snail. incorporated Into County GIS Delete Or Delete date and revise to"Maintain'? By January 4,1998,Monroe County,in cooperation with the FWS and FGFWFC,shall identify wetland and native upland habitats which are documented habitat for the following: 1.eastern indigo snake(Drymachron corals couperi)(sites from No Name Key to Sugarloaf Key,on Big Torch Key,Middle Torch Key,Big Pine Key end Plantation Key); Conservation 2.silver rice rat(Orzomys argentalus)(sites on Cudjoe,Summerfand,Big and Coastal Policy 207.12.1 Torch,Middle Torch,Saddlebunch,Little Pine,Raccoon,Water,and Johnson Completed;FWS GIS data base Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. Keys); Incorporated Into County GIS 3.Lower Keys marsh rabbit(Syivilagus palustds hefneri)(sites on Sugarloaf, Welles,Annette,Boca Chica,Big Pine and Hopkins Keys); 4.Key Largo wood rat(Neotoma ftoridana smalli)(on Key Largo); 5.Key Largo cotton mouse(Peromyscus gossypinus allapaticola)(on Key Largo);and 6.American crocodile(Crocodylus acutus).[9J-5.012(3)(c)1;9J-5.013(2)(c)5 and 61 } •`3 , a ByJanUary4 1998 theMoriroeCounty+Biologistshallcoordinatewith r , ;:Consenietlon k t .FGFW.EG',toldehlif:s c(i ;ms a s k A G �� ; ,,., , _�„ y ape i c measures Wllichcould be uriplamented by;th9,,: .r,and Coeslal � Poky 20712 4: Countyto-belief protecF the eastern I dl'osneke from;tl a al calla tf r..,,. r � R 9 i 9.A c on to the Slags unclear _� �: z � ,� Mgmt 3 t F pet trade=•rThe Ehvironrpenlel.Onrdes,T s` F.o a's I ��,- ? .. I wfr ; a, "....,<1'r a K rcf hall be responsible fof , z �; "0 .z,,S.„,. i[ripleMenlmg'i'de'ntltielmaasures k.. �:, '-� £ • Page 14 • • Appendix 3:DRAFT De , JT g„ t Policies Assessment Matrix — 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land and Coastal Policy 207.12.5 Development Regulations which shall establish the open space requirement Completed;see MCLDC • Mgmt. for undisturbed salt marsh end buttonwood wetlands at one hundred(100) Sec.118-4 Delete or delete date and revise to'...shall percent.(See Policy 204.2.1). maintain the open space requirement...'. Included In other policies Conservation By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Biologist shall coordinate with the and Coastal Policy 207.12.7 FWS and FGFWFC to determine the protection end habitat preservation Completed,ROGO,Tier Delete Mgmt. measures which could be implemented by Monroe County to assist with System,LAMP , recovery of these designated species. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land and Coastal Policy207.13.1 Development Regulations which shall continue to establish the open space requirement for freshwater ponds and freshwater wetlands at one-hundred Complete;See MCLDC 118-4 Mgmt. (100)percent(Monroe County BOCC,1990).(See Policy 204.2.1) • Delete;Included In other policies Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall meet with the FWS,DNR and and Coastal Policy 207.13.2 SFWMD to determine how Monroe County can support acquisition of Com late. Delete or revise to delete Mgmt. freshwater wetlands and critical recharge areas in the Lower Keys by FWS, P date and,'shall continue to support acquisition of freshwater...' • DNR,and SFWMD. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Identity additional privately-owned Completed Tier Mapping;FWS and Coastal Policy207.13.3 lands with freshwater wetlands(not within the acquisition areas of the FWS, DNR or SFWMD)which provide Important alligator habitat as priority maps have been incorporated Into Delete Mgmt. acquisition sites for conservation purposes. MC GIS;also LAMP. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Identify the freshwater lens systems • Conservation and associated recharge areas on Big Pine Key and adjacent keys.Special and Coastal Policy 207.13.4 measures shall be Implemented to protect the quantity and quality of Completed Delete. Mgmt. groundwater recharge to the freshwater lenses.(See Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element Objective 1101.2 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall develop and Implement a soil Completed.See MCLDC Sec. and Coastal Objective 208.1 erosion and sedimentation control program.(See Objective 202.10 and 118 10 Delete Mgmt. related policies). Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land and• Coastal ,Objective 208.2 Development Regulations which establish additional health,safety and Completed;See MCLDC Mgmt. environmental protection'standards for the extraction or use of mineral Sec.118-41 Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? resources. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall revise the Land Development Completed;See MCLDC Delete or revise to delete - and Coastal Objective 208.3 Regulations to protect fresh groundwater lenses from accelerated saltwater Sec.118-41 date and,add'...shall maintain LDRs that protect fresh grounwater...' Mgmt. intrusion due to limestone mining activity • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall prepare an Inventory of abandoned See recommendations In and Coastal Objective 208.4 mining sites and develop a plan for the cleanup and productive reuse of Not Implemented Chapter 3 CCME Assessment Mgmt. abandoned mining sites. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete and implement a Conservation cooperative land management program for private and county-owned lands and Coastal Objective 209.4 located within and adjacent to parks and conservation lands which are owned Complete. LAMP adopted. Delete, Mgmt. by the state and federal governments in the Florida Keys.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.9 and related policies.) Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall initiate a program to restore and and Coastal Objective 210.1 maintain disrupted marine,wetland,beach/berm and native upland vegetation Complete. LAMP adopted. Delete, Mgmt. systems on Monroe County public lands. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Identify the freshwater lens system Complete. Freshwater Lens Conservation and associated recharge areas of the Florida Keys and shall Implement mepped.Public Works education and Coastal Objective 211.3 programs regulating the storage and use of hazardous materials In recharge j areas,prohibiting new water withdrawals,and phasing out existing water program for hazardous materials; Delete, Mgmt. withdrawals to protect against saltwater intrusion.(See Natural Groundwater no new wells or withdrawals Aquifer Recharge Objectives 1101.2 and 1101.3 and related policies). permitted by SFWMD • By December 31,2006,Monroe County shall develop and implement Conservation - measures for regulating shoreline uses consistent with the following order of and Coastal Objective 212.1 priorities: j a)water-dependent uses; Not Implemented Implement recommendations from the Marine Management Strategic Plan Mgmt. b)water-related uses;and • c)uses that are not dependent upon or related to shoreline access. Page 15 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By December 31,2003,Monroe County shall develop a Shoreline Use Priorities Plan which shall provide for siting of water-dependent and water- related uses consistent with the following order of priority:1)water-dependent uses,2)water-related uses,and 3)uses that are not dependent upon or related to shoreline access.The plan shall accomplish the following: Partially Implemented.RPC 1.establish performance standards for shoreline development,consistent Conservation with criteria for marina siting(See Objective 212.4 and related policies); completed for the County the and Coastal Policy 212.1.1 2.Identify environmentally suitable waterfront areas and recommend Marine Management Strategic Plan Plans complete;consider which includes Implementation deletion;Incorporate recommendations end strategies from these Plans. Mgmt• strategies for reserving such areas for water-dependent and water-related development sites consistent with estimated need; strategies and performance 3.analyze conflicts among existing shoreline uses and recommend strategies standards. for reducing or eliminating such conflicts;and 4.Identify strategies for encouraging appropriate mixed use development that • Includes water-dependent and water-related uses and is compatible with existing land uses.[9J-5.012(3)(c)8j By December 31,2006,Monroe County shall: Partially implemented.RPC Conservation 1.adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which Incorporates completed for the County • and Coastal Policy 212.1.2 recommendations of the Shoreline Use Priorities Plan;and theMarine Management Strategic Plans complete;consider Mgmt. 2.adopt Land Development Regulations which regulate existing and new Plan which Includes deletion;Incorporate recommendations and strategies from these Plan• s. shoreline development consistent with the recommendations of the Shoreline implementation strategies and Use Priorities Plan. performance standards. Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and implement siting end and Coastal Objective 212.3 discharge regulations,fee requirements and enforcement provisions See MCLDC Sec.26-3;Sec.102- Mgmt. pertaining to moored/anchored vessels(live-aboards)in nearshore waters. 60;Sec.114-19;Sec.130-79; Delete • (See Objective 202.4 and related policies.) Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete an analysis of the need and Coastal Objective 212.4 for additional marina facilities and shall develop criteria for marina siting which Marine Management Strategic Plan Delete Date,developing criteria,updating the maring siting plan Mqmt. shall meet or exceed state standards. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land and Coastal Objective 212.5 Development Regulations pertaining to mooring fields and structures built Completed;See MCLDC Ch.26 Delete Or Delete date and revise to"Maintain'? Mgmt. over water(Including,but not limited to,boat docks,fishing piers,swimming Article II;MCLDC Ch.118 piers and observation decks). Conservation and Coastal Objective 212.6 By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Completed Delete Or Delete date and revise to°Maintain'? Mqmt. Development Regulations pertaining to shoreline stabilization. See MCLDC Section 114-3 By December 31,2006,Monroe County shall complete a Public Access Plan for unincorporated Monroe County.The Public Access Plan shall estimate the existing capacity of and need for the following types of public access facilities: -1. public access points to the beach or shoreline through public lands; Not implemented;however, Conservation 2. public access points to the beach or shoreline through private lands; the recent(July 2011)update to and Coastal Policy 213.1.1 3. parking facilities for beach or shoreline access; the Technical Document Delete Or Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. 4.coastal roads and facilities providing scenic overlooks; (Recreation and Open Space) 5.marinas; contains Inventory of the public 6. boat ramps; access points 7. public docks; 8.fishing piers;and 9.traditional shoreline fishing areas. By December 31,2006,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which: 1.Implement recommendations of the Public Access Plan; 2.provide for the enforcement of public access to beaches renourished at Conservation public expense by prescription,prescriptive easement,or any other legal and Coastal Policy 213.1.2 means; Based upon results of the Mgmt. 3.provide for the enforcement of public access requirements of the Coastal Not Implemented. Technical Document revise to amend date to'By May 2015,the County shall adopt...' Zone Protection Act of 1985; 4.specify standards for transportation and parking facilities for beach and shoreline access. 5.Include environmental design criteria which reflect environmental • constraints. Page 16 • Appendix 3:DRAFT Da._ _\+Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Completed with the recent update Conservation By December 31,2006,Monroe County shall incorporate public access to the Technical Document(July and Coastal Policy 213.1.4 facilities Into the GIS for use in future public access and shoreline planning. 2011),public access points Delete. mapped in the County's GIS data base. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Conservation Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital and Coastal Policy 215.1.2 Improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Completed.See MCLDC Sec. Delete. Mgmt. ensure that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate Sec.114-2 • public facilities needed to support the development at the adopted LOS standards are available concurrent with the Impacts of development. By January 4,1997,the Monroe County Capital Improvements Program shall be revised to include the Infrastructure Improvements Identified in the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements which are required to serve development or redevelopment in the coastal area at the Conservation densities proposed by the Future Lend Use Element,In accordance with the CIP Completed and updated and Coastal Policy 215.1.3 adopted LOS standards referenced In Policy 215.1.1.The Capital annually during the budget Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Mgmt. Improvements Program shall be monitored and updated annually to ensure process. that facilities and services are available concurrent with the Impacts of development.Development approval may be phased to allow the provision of public facilities end services necessary to maintain the adopted levels of service. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall Initiate programs which require Conservation exploration of feasible alternatives to funding of public facilities and and Coastal Objective 215.2 Infrastructure which will result In the loss of or damage to significant coastal or Delete. Mgmt. natural resources,Including,but not limited to,wilderness areas,wildlife Completed;See MCLDC habitats,and natural vegetative communities. Sec.130-126 and Sec.130-127 Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development and Coastal Policy 215.2.1 Regulations which require.consideration of feasible design and siting Delete. Mgmt. alternatives for new public facilities end Infrastructure proposed within the 9 coastal zone in order to minimize adverse Impacts to natural resources. Completed;See MCLDC Sec.130-126 end Sec.130-127 Conservation and Coastal Policy 216.1.1 Delete or revise date to'By May 2015' Completed.See MCLDC Ch. Delete or revise to delete Mgmt. • 138(ROGO and NROGO) 'within one year'and replace'adopt'with'maintain' By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall coordinate with the Florida Conservation Department of Transportation to draft end Implement a program which will • and Coastal Policy216.1.10 establish priorities for elevation of low segments of US 1.The program shall, • at a minimum,identify funding sources and scheduling.Priority consideration Complete. Delete. Mgmt. shall be given to elevation of the 18-mile stretch of US 1 northbound from Key Largo. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Not Implemented. Review and Coastal Policy 216.1.11 Regulations which require that all new and redeveloped marinas provide a recommendations for Delete or Revise date to'By May Mgmt. hurricane contingency plan for review and approval before permits can be implementation within the Marina 2015' issued. Siting Plan • Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a Post-Disaster and Coastal Policy 216.1.14 Recovery Plan which will Include a structured procedure aimed at debris Com leled PDRP completed August 1,2003,Debris Management Plan/Comprehensive Emergency Mgmt. removal preparedness during hurricane evacuation and re-entry(See p Management Plan(2003)lLMS(October 2010) Objective 217.2 and related policies). Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop programs to reduce the and Coastal Policy 216.1.17 number of evacuating vehicles including,but not limited to programs to Completed. See Tech Doc. Delete. Mgmt. encourage ride-sharing end transit usage and,consistent with applicable law, Update:Mass Transit(July 2011) evacuating vehicle registration requirements. .. . • • Page 17 • • Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13.11 • • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation i,a Conservation .3',i -� `. : .:;>� .;::..`1- ,. '<.:",.,:, „,-Vie •;i yr€":,.. a...a .-r. ....,., .,..,...� �:e: �,•, •' �� . - ,•�---`1's•;^�;ByJandary4�1998;fv�onroeCountyshell�mplementapla.(d�correcfexistin :-Stalu&laricloat?del"ie:dC��to x .. .:� ,::�: _.? .; _and Ceastat } objeottve gifi ,,, '..,,.- , .:,•, ,<, a< .:..,.,P e a e ,.: ' r� "h hnd rojeCted helterdeiiciericiesitorcategory`.1"end•2•stdrms P?.• ''a rhdintain >, ; "s su ' " ,, '.. M4mt. ...tit, 4 ,t... '" ;;,.. a i�r ;c"t :sa L ar .err` i v z .E t a ,.r 'k .:;<.. '} g: 'z.:,;c ', 3 ..s;"" x { .r £ a l l r 4 ,:it .a °s..iyJanuary 4�1997 tylonroe county shall detdrmine the existind;level of F "'� ` , rf .v. ,.n. nu ca 'te, e at z t' 3 .3 �ksF t rf r S'8ts d� X'9. 3.,!'z '. a defjdiency ih kiri,60anil location oishelikO aces:rO„ .iite a ai.pnd 2 r ; E : r r _� • z 1.+eat' ? '. :fz:i�storms aC drdi :th r •':p,r g ul.i;. ...},. , ..`''` y A 'e }i h <? „ rL p''S;y'�.4 y.�' t,s.. a.', '1,',hsefvab ':.' '.- .l., hg f0 e p oleCt9d rasideiltial iihrrao:01eC population.,.. e4.; '..1 ..5 ,:: 11. i-:t .;s.;:: t.,::.. Y s o- , . .4r1.", s�:,,� ,r. .'.,-. .,,,, ._,' G.r'.,..:� .:.�:.:..s".e�,;,..-..<<,. :.r� ri �a�.-. '.� �? '.��-t�:=N k Y'i� �.``.. .t..; ,4 „ -;,, ;- ...E iaii butldin sshall;aiso ba idenirfied°tha;aotildse"e-es ribs i i <,"i n r ."fi: ,:: ...l': r x ,> '�riil.Coastal. ,,:.Pbiic 216,i 'it:.;.,,,:;,-•:_,„g'c ...: ,..,.£ . 4'... ._.,,, ry ^ s a ong,,>, ss , : ', , 4�. .i,,: :_ .' . .,.�.. :..x.. .;..t, ,..; ... .»� ::... ;.-,Stat s u clear'.: � r z r *<� st€� ��. �. ;irk..�� :sz f' �. .s}�� s,. z�:: w mt ay ;vnth actions needed s_stn tgAttsm up to'Arrtedcan lied s ss arid:EmerNency y'r, F y�.. � 1' : . e �: t z •: g --: i6: , ','t f�Aana mien s'ecitiedstandai':.5; . nary 8_a1. . ;� nei.,ii r. : i a rl F, ,.s �xN, � I �x g., ,. p ,,,..r... ros;By January a 19se,p plain df'actlon for s t. � ,.', � « -",! : � � Via: � #. �. '" ' £ , correetin deficleheies shalt bye res nted for ado tiorh b the 1OCC The' : ` }� p Y. x i a '� �: r a ," i { ..� pian'shallll be.monitored andupdated Ott art annual basis ',?''.. '.�.:; '.• ..y i ` �`} •: ''mr ', , ? ., . ..i a... �'r"` .' � t e �,e"�2 E } : ✓ 5' �v:i' 3 z.� x &' � ��k ri � d - " „ ayJanuaty 4 1998-Mohroe County shall:deveigp dhd im lement a an' 2: 4 . s { . << ,r' �;;�CnneeNBtibti ... '.H, �.s� �:,�;.�� .,'.,a,,.. �:..>.,..; �,,.,..<,.. <- :t�..�.�? • Pt„.. ��. �x�,.r .�. �' fl. l:i�;. .«.� •x. :, ix x-e. -e21{....-providuig-sufficiehi:a oved•shaltets hceut"sitie{fv7d o` u a l' s: _ fi s t�" � Pp p.. nr eCo ntytorail. .. .; ': ��,,,, � i� � � , �� ;,x andGoastal Ob ecgiiei,2 6i3 .^, ,a.:,.. ;,._ , r k,f ,��,.zh=<...�.<y:.b..::<,; ,,„„,,,,„,,,„.,4,,,,,,,„j .. ,,.,ray'.._„ ".... (.... ,"�,., x.,,,'.,� ... .:., �.,�.Status,unclaar.�.�' �. a: , ,� =a: .� , . �..,,_ ,,' S :a �i_'' �s�� 's� ..acount residents,, wtiJ2�lir sheltecl s ` s-, Nlgmt P :..Y,.x �, 4 tonJaCate�dry3argreater^,� � , ��„ a �a i':�.,,�tUric�brr�i!lawbyDprtment„ot�fr�erger�cy�vlan`�geme�t; g��,�� Y: i' }... hurricane .• + a r k ' t� s, . % k: By January 4}i997.Monroe Gaunt shalt heordlnate with" idOe a ant or. .''t,, y (tm Y , ;, k '�. F S , �E^ Ni'y � '.tf 1,- .j {, z,.'•s*cry ;.: .„ ,.� .,a, .t r ,,th.< .th on .�.x^x .F i`xi { �'i .3 . r -T ' S iy,.x£ ,,, x r k Community Atfairsa7Wfslon bi Emergericy'Maiiagemonj the South.Florida .r, ::. y r .m,?- ,., 3 ,-' ,Regional l ten▪ning,Council Dade County'the Red Cross and other" i.r ;s;.,. wz ':.', 4; Conservation a pro•riafe a•'encie's-to Icteritif ft, icier ` i�;,. g' a- :' u.= r,..r,'.-i, pP•,p._» ,._9 Y..tf tapprovedslieiters 0:9,Y*5.9•of «fi .,:C y y;.•.,•. _ .. :,`> _.all c. fly residents i i e..n.w..ah e ...,.;„.�., ..ram `: ,ea ,r r { . "i H': i z ;'.�..� ":? ss' and.Coastalt P'SeV21631'VMonis'Se 6' ,fot,i'll oun .residents': o.imivt dUeshe giio :asp, . ,:. atusunaear defetedatefo r s , ,a.i .. '. ou o t vl ,,' _ . ...:-„tx tY: .i.-�. v✓t! 4,a. It r11 ,, s t m",:sr r v.. .,f ; x- e ,, 5... <.as en• a fi,maintaine } t . Nlgm,a¢ Cate o" 3or eateF.t4r cane:P,nonycohstdersjior sttallbe< (vento, ,,,. s,;,E -'� „ l:.1. yam,., 3-„ a x: .. :. .. ;: anslo:.. gee..'. y,. :, x e . .e �;,;'..,, g :w ... z .., of panston of the currently designated shelter at Fiortda intema ienal , 1: V ` ' ' ' < ., se ;. Y,._ rtoc ns . : nroe _" , :,- aces. ,.on ;;xa $ �,.:L i ... $,,. Unfyersr dn>order<it.consolidatet0onros•,County-stleitefs aces4:9bti � s4t,i. ,'..p ' ,� : � ., a n "?or ' r,4 K }� W � s.i locatiotity. �" t-' r 5 z, T� . ' ti`�.. ^r 2 I ,. "t.t r £ >a :.�� t »t ,, r :qi • . Conservation ;' sh _ o i �, �'s byJanuaryl4 �998�:fvlonroeCountysha�l;evaluete�andconfirm.the�sphce �. � �¢.:. � �,;, .-,,,. , r , - ._. and'Ccastat� i r'Policy,2;16.3i45.,avaifabfe'ut all identitiedishaitars;md,dale"rmi e;ari estimate•of sheit ` >a ion ', ,. 5 : r 3, i t, , era SMV.:"Un;':44 .&a ,,;- z. , Ti .e eg ice' �.Y y. ' Nidfli degciencle ::.� ate. _e,•,.• ,'�-..�, ... :,F. $w-• A v ,„_ .,,.,i,.. '" _..,�u �°.§,z�� ;_, �i3 -..•,, � xm �3>,;„_._ � 3x 1 Conservation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop a Post-Disaster ' .• and Coastal Objective 217.2 Redevelopment Plan which addresses priorities for immediate recovery and Completed Local Mitigation Delete Mgmt. long-term redevelopment including reducing the exposure of human life to Strategy+PDRP natural hazards. • By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop a Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan which specifies procedures for implementing programs Conservation for immediate repair,replacement,and cleanup,and long-term rebuilding and Delete or revise to change and Coastal ' Policy 217.2.2 redevelopment.The plan shall also include procedures for the Identification of Completed Local Mitigation "develop'to"maintain';name from Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan'to'Local Mitigation Mgmt. damaged infrastructure and consideration of alternatives to its repair or Strategy+PDRP Strategy';delete date. replacement In the CHHA.Monroe County will review and evaluate policies contained in Post Disaster Redevelopment Planning:Model Plan for Three Florida Scenarios as it prepares its Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan. Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Completed.See MCLDC Ch. and Coastal Objective 217.3 Regulations which direct future growth away from the Coastal High Hazard 138(ROGO and NROGO) Delete Date and revise to'...shall direct growth away...' Mgmt. Area(CHHA). Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development and Coastal Policy 217.4.1 Regulations which limit public expenditures in the CHHA by requiring Completed.See MCLDC Ch. Delete. Mgmt. consideration of feasible siting and design alternatives for public facilities and 138(ROGO and NROGO) infrastructure. • Conservation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Not Implemented;however, and Coastal •Objective 218.1 Development Regulations which shall require an Environmental Impact requirements for DRIB are Delete. Mqmt. • Assessment(EIA)for all major development protects. Included In Sec.110-76 Traffic By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a study that considers the Not Implemented. Use of old Delete or review to Circulation Policy 301.2.4 feasibility of Improving portions of the old Overseas Highway Into a series of Oversew Highway is discussed In frontage roads and alternative routes to US-1. LCPs determine if further studies are needed. Complete.All FDOT planned By January 4,1998,Monroe County staff shall meet with FDOT to discuss and programmed Improvements Traffic policy 301.2.5 programming the recommended TSM Improvements on Plantation,Upper Inventoried In July 2011 update of Circulation Matecumbe,and Big Pine Keys as Identified in the Data and Analysis Section Technical Document In Traffic Delete of the Traffic Circulation Element. Element and the Tech Doc,For the Capital Improvements Element. • Page 18 • • Appendix 3:DRAFT De., _ Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Traffic By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall prepare a plan for coordinated Completed. Bike and Ped Delete or revise to delete Circulation Policy 301.3.1 bicycle path and pedestrian way Improvements emphasizing access to Plan Is updated periodically. . date and add'...maintain and update the plan as needed.' schools,parks,andndshopping centers. • By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Traffic Policy 301.3.2 Development Regulations which require proportionate fair-share assessment Completed.See MCLDC Delete. Circulation impact fees,Including the costs for building bicycle and pedestrian paths Sec.126-2 along US-1. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall survey the trip length,trip purpose, Annual reports are prepared Traffic policy 301.4.2 and motorist profile characteristics for existing traffic at various points along •US 1 Time and Travel Delay Delete. Circulation US-1,in conjunction with the development of a long-range transportation plan Study' computer model for the County. ' By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall provide specific right-of-way width information for the critical segment of US 1 in Monroe County to the FDOT Traffic Policy 301.7.1 where widening to four lanes is required to reduce hurricane clearance times. Complete. US 1 Corridor Delete. CirculationFurther,Monroe County staff shall participate in right-of-way planning and Management Plan adopted. preservation efforts Including,but not limited to,the FDOT corridor-wide master plan for District 6. Traffic By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Complete.See MCLDC Sec. Circulation • Policy 301.7.2 Development Regulations which prohibit unauthorized use of public rights-of- 19 way. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall submit to the FDOT proposed access classifications for all segments of US-1,consistent with the guidelines established by the FDOT in Rule 14-97.Monroe County staff shall coordinate with the FDOT in preparing the final access classifications by meeting with FDOT staff,reviewing proposed changes to the county's access classifications,and participating in FDOT public hearings.The land development regulations prepared pursuant to this comprehensive plan shall Traffic Policy 301.8.1 ensure that future driveway and roadway connections to US 1 provide for Complete.See MCLDC Sec. Delete. Circulation shared driveway access and minimum use of new curb cuts,where 19-41 appropriate,as provided in Rule 14-97 F.A.C.(9J-5.007(3)(c)21 Until such time as the FDOT establishes permanent access standards pursuant to Rule • 14-97,Monroe County shall continue to require the same roadway access standards that are currently contained in Section 9.5-421 through 9.5-425 of the Land Development Regulations,which are hereby Incorporated by reference. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land Development Regulations to include guidelines and criteria consistent with Traffic Policy 301.8.2 nationally-recognized standards which provide for safe and convenient on- . Completed. See MCLDC Delete date and revise to'Maintain'? Circulation site traffic flow,adequate pedestrian ways and sidewalks,as well as sufficient Ch.114 on-site parking for both motorized and non-motorized vehicles. • fEa '1 . ,.#.° ffi "' i ks': /,,.., AM S1 .tt rfi .k ,rh. .r.^{ s '` Y .,, a xaa ' '.. 5 "k ,.:T ,mow B Decelnbdf 3fi 200��fJlori��ie"Geuh"'�tial(r"de t.LitridrDeVelb Pm a..� �. .> ;, '� � r � � :a ,• �;_' -. 1h t � g P A. T ,ra �. � ._.:,� a .✓rr.": c 3. t �.::�;,arc.,.,, T,' x ,,.ula i,'�,. s - ':ar zs, zn - •� a "u;as z' a : ,?n . e.� n.N.z.... s,'.; r. 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'' a,y .v�=r e, e � :h .�: .w„ a z ..ra . . iI ": rw� ..,.::; ��,«Y,.a^e,�z.,... ;,.<.:... ., .=z:: .«:. .._. .., <. ...> �..:.,. :.-. ,::,. �� v ��'= a. .°'aa,a,.3x ,�. �sl � s radq:COFlar�,ttbhtetee-ditict;CG��Ss�� :sh taped"�iFeaswttfisa�tl�i:>tt1{Can � �`. �a'� t 1=srF»-� rt�`r'r�r� ,.2 r £;; '�?:L �e,�-„ t # 4r . s�arve 8 a bus sO : tl"adaatrian.ebcasdtCd scent r`ir er(ia S s � a . � ��"a�1" �zs<. �� 3�r..�.. a.=�-,uar,=' Mass Within twelve(12)months of the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan, Transit Policy 401.1.2 Monroe County shall adopt land development regulations that favor the Not Implemented Delete. clustering of major trip generators and transit oriented uses. • Within twelve(12)months of the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan, Mass Policy 401.1.3 Monroe County shall adopt land development regulations that encourage all Completed.See MCLDC Sec. Delete'Within 12 months...'and revise to'Maintain'? Transit developers to assist the transition to transit by such efforts as providing car Chapter.110 pools,transit facilities,and pedestrian/bicycle paths. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt the Land Development Ports,Aviation Regulations to regulate structures over one hundred feet and to require the and Related Policy 501.2.4 structures to be lit during the day and night.Whenever possible,such Completed.See MCLDC Delete Facilities structures shall be located In close proximity to each other and away from Ch.130. populated areas so as to not pose a threat to aircraft providing aerial spraying for mosquito control. • • • • • Page 19 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Prime Aviation 2000 Monroe county shalt stp jb a broil he of;the.larid y BY „t,, dy the pas§ I P a ri antl fieiaiad ; „ � S" # � 1^ ,t?o6c 50.25r.-;tietw e }.^a .,,.., . .. ...�. «�,:,., ,��. ,,; 1,.,;5. a ii he'6010 ,easi, ra art 1lnebr,thicilmaraf Ali , 0 _. ;,.-: 1.,.,:, , -, ,w: r~�. Y � t„ ,.W. „ .., 9,, �? pE:� hnn�....port and 107th, Status unclear:a� t r r I«�,«Un � ... � r .:,Facilities . .e s ..s ..z ; : ueF review y�Reggle Pares q ::: ,«r tax .s ,3 t s .r..f•: ,�...,�::{^s Sireetlnord�r-ta'.eliinlnate-tibtehtiatairpori:hazards.«��::.�£ ca �c: .....�..�...�,.,« .-� .,s..��gA��.. .., ....,.,�` ,.r�„ ';.� ,,,.`�:,� F},=��1 ,� �.nz rr �y aj { � 7 Ports,Aviation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development A,-„,,,,,,,,,,,:,,, and Related Policy 501.3.3 Regulations to regulate new structures and the use of land within two hundred Completed see MCLDC and fifty feet of the 65 LON contour aroundpublic airports to reduce land uses Ch.130 Delete. Facilities y rP susceptible to the adverse effects of airport noise Ports,Aviation . By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development and Related Policy 501.9.1 Regulations containing provisions for permitting development of aviation Completed see MCLDC Delete. Facilities facilities during emergencies. Ch.130. r ,,�: s „ W th n twelve mnnths of the fteCtive dale of,(ha,Goin33`re- "e p 'A .., f' t'- ":r !i'� r C , ^a. lthla.,.:„ x... ,}. tte,;:,_ .zxg.n ,F� tlelP Iqn §'` x - -:. _^' a z 3 1".y :` e,l- `ws , _-. r onrgeCountys alleonsideranordinance:a1b lei.the:Mo r eC ,< ,t; , ; ' t y rI � 't 1 (v] , 9 x.a;g 0 abnry ; a �.,6pgrtS AviaVon, , , rl= bepadment of4me'r'�enc Fhaha"`"man td:desl riate"xf � � �.4�r£ �, '-.� �` � x �"'� �"� '��'.� #<� 5 ;; ,9 Y 5 i rr..g e s ng madnasvn 7 i „x;, e ', , f s j,':� andRelateil polley 51521 6; inhabited keys wth tilb access'tb;me fnad.network}o serve as a er n � � `r n *� -� a r t^.::: :, - 9. ,y, Slates i)nn}oar z r'rh a.4.. `€ k 3z , 2�x' ibes,� �r � orts t^itihin tw�'en`.tau ttis .it � ;. R ^� - � `�1v P tY 1 n ,ot#eaifecliG date-,o[tlieOvm 'r'`ensv I- i , tr ,f, 'o si Plan Monrdtr County 41 if addpt lend OevetP mentt,Re t jatiohs,501.0er . : + 1.,-, 14 M,. ,47.., r g'AT.,,_ s P 9 rs ;.s#a ,...a m6'hifi ii-1-g rotaCim dell natei'ilig ,�� :;� '3x 1u.. ' ry"-: ,r: r tt yrx r xa "�.� ,:.�, �.,; t : � � : a;t N v � v � rx ' � ` s ...•,Y«T.F.,.H„ zap s� ,t. i a x w r nr�. -. ,�' «t.,,„ - aa+.. Ports,Aviation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall improve sormwater facilities on - - „ ��'�' � � -"` `'''�'"-"' and Related Policy 502.3.2 Fourth,Fifth,and Peninsular Avenues on Stock island In order to prevent See Stormwater Mgment Plan. Delete based upon status of completion Facilities flooding. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt land development regulations Ports,Aviation establishing design guidelines for development along truck routes and within ' and Related Policy 502.5.1 twelve months of the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan Monroe Not implemented. Delete. Facilities County shall amend the Land Development Regulations defining permitted uses along truck routes. Ports,Aviation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development and Related Policy 502.6.1 Regulations containing provisions for permitting development of port facilities Not Implemented. Delete. Facilities during emergencies. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete Initial Implementation of Completed Affordable Housing the following defined policies,including establishment of a structured Needs Study;monitoring program Housing Objective 601.1 monitoring program,to reduce by 50%the current estimated affordable for initial and continued Delete. housing need for households in the very low and low income classifications qualification of applicants;50 year (HUD definitions)2002 - deed restriction • Within one year of the effective date of this Plan,Monroe County shall complete an assessment of affordable and special housing needs utilizing Completed Affordable Housing detailed housing data from the 1990 U.S.Census and en assessment of Needs Study;monitoring program Housing Policy 601.1.1 target areas and population segments representing priority affordable housing for Initial and continued Delete. needs as a basis for establishing specific quantifiable near and long-term qualification of applicants;50 year affordable housing programs.Results of the assessment shall be used to deed restriction update the Comprehensive Plan's affordable housing policies. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which establish a point system in conjunction with the permit Completed. ROGO and NROGO; Housing Policy 601,1.2 allocation system for apportioning future development on an annual basis. Delete. The point system shall assign a positive point rating to affordable housing Incentives for affordable housing projects. In conjunction with the Monroe County Housing Authority,assign Housing •planning responsibilities within the County Planning Department by January 4, 1998.Examples of the Housing planning duties would include providing informational and technical assistance to the public on affordable housing programs,completing housing Inventories end assessments,working to Completed. Funding administered Housing Policy 601.1.3 increase local utilization of state and federal funding programs,coordinating through and Housing Plan Delete. redevelopment plans,and serving as a liaison to the Monroe County Housing Prepared by Monroe County Authority.The County shall develop a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Housing Authority Strategy(CHAS)through the Planning Department in compliance with U.S. HUD guidelines in conjunction with the State of Florida CHAS,no later than • January 1997. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall define programs to maximize • Housing Policy 601.1.5 opportunities for private sector Involvement in the formation of community- , based non-profit organizations to actively participate in the provision of low Not Implemented. Delete., and moderate Income affordable housing. Page 20 Appendix 3:DRAFT Da_; ___ Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13.11 Element Polleyaf Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Lend Development Complete.See MCLDC Housing Policy 601.1.12 Regulations which may Include density bonuses,Impact fee waiver programs,Sec.1 ate. Delete. and other possible regulations to encourage affordable housing. y;> RyJantiary41988';:MonrooO0ti1t Ahell n41-0 )rFnin ProcadUie5 n 3.�.... : 4 .tv . ,am Y ,..:p : p.an 9 r�, F �latt0al to ensure ii�e;�lmel,,dis5�fnf ,�`^ �,;�, Y na is and extj�arledtl ,vr .�.:. a .,, ,, . : .�a_�:. ... , . x�., �•, x .4�.a � �: nsza�-=:: Polo �#.�t�•, „d�e�o e'�'r f la _. � .,,12�?0 e�at ns THar93ffer;lha Menuaiir �wsetl Y � a r��nChsai.' w� 's �` dot,h n,tlb9a J n�r:n :i3��io en, sM.x r„` .. .. .,.-� e. ..,�_. ,.,.�:�.enI to a ;�•$d .�_.,pm t f�,gUlabdns v.. . a,x, ,. ,(,.,...- „r^ «!i .0 .d:•.: Y a. ....:;? �,3.,....... 1 �y,. ..a: ,.� 1 J x,u.t X } s .;;Ks .: m�m:v. ameadm6�if�areapjj)oved �. �,.. ,r,<:»fi�°ia�Y«'�.,:� , �ilin, ai. Substandad housing under Fl By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall Increase implementation efforts to Statute for Nusance Housing Objective 601.3 eliminate substandard housing and to preserve,;conserve and enhance the Abatement;Historic housing:See Delete date and revise to'continue to Increase...'?• existing housing stock,Including historic structures and sites. MCLDC Chpt.130 and 134. • Not Implemented.See Chapter By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement efforts to ensure that the 130.Defined by the County as F.S.defines as Community Housing Objective 601.4 Land Development Regulations do not prohibit sites In residential areas for 'Institutional Residential'This not Residential uses.Revise to comply with F.S.419.009(f)(2)that requires the'community the location of group homes and foster care facilities licensed or funded.by allowed In all residential districts, residential uses of(6 or fewer residents)to be allowed In all single-family and multi-family zoning the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. but are limited to MF-MU-SC-SR districts.Delete date,revise policy to reflect F.S.requirements and UC zoning districts. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Not implemented.See Chapter • 130.Regulations which permit group homes and foster care facilities licensed or 'Institutional Defined by the County as F.S.defines as Community Housing Policy 601.4.1 funded by the Florida Department of Health end Rehabilitative Services in all r Residential'districts,This not r Residential uses.Revise to comply with F.S. allowed9(f)(2)that requires the and multmamil land use categories which permit residential development where consistent allowed in all residential residential uses of(6 or fewer residents)to be in all single-family multi-family zoning with other goals,objectives,and policies of this Comprehensive Plan. but are limited to MF-MU-SC-SR districts. and UC zoning districts. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Not Implemented. Location Regulations which include locational criteria for the establishment of housing limitationsnexisting currently Include: for the elderly and institutional housing such as proximity to health care • s.An a naliz curb cut; Housing Policy 601.4.2 facilities and services,accessibility to public transportation and proximity to b.A signalized Intersection;or •Delete. facilities providing essential goods and services as well as compatibility with can othercurb ccut rb cutt son the separated sframe adjacent land uses. any curb the same side of U.S.1 by at least 400 feet; Housing Policy 601.5.1 By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt uniform relocation standards Not Implemented. Review for deletion or for displaced households revision to change date to May 2015. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall formulate housing implementation Completed. Incentives In ROGO programs corresponding to each of the specific objectives defined within this and NROGO system.Affordable element,Including: housing information provided by 1.the expansion of public information assistance; MC Housing Authority.MC Land Housing Objective 601.E 2 incentive programs,to be Implemented in conjunction with the Permit Authority Land Acquisition Plan Delete Allocation System,to promote the development of affordable and elderly has been developed;Substandard housing;and housing addressed through 3.the elimination of substandard housing. Nuisance Abatement regulations within Florida Statutes. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall establish monitoring criteria end The County has established an Housing Policy 601.6.1 procedures for housing Implementation programs to be formulated as a result Income qualification and deed Delete of the various objectives and policies set forth in this plan, restriction monitoring program By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital Potable improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Completed.See MCLDC Delete or revise to remove Water Policy 701.1.3 ensure that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate Sec.114-2 date and replace'adopt'with'maintain'. potable water supply,treatment,and distribution facilities needed to support the development at the adopted level of service standards are available concurrentwith the Impacts of development. • Page 21 • Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall seek an interlocal agreement with FKAA and Dade County.This agreement shall provide Monroe County with an opportunity to comment on land use and regulatory Issues related to the Potable Florida City Wellfleid,aquifer and aquifer recharge area.It shall set forth Protections through Miami- Water Policy 701.4.2 procedures for review of land use and regulatory activities identified as Ongoing Dade Wellfield Ordinance;Revise to reflect,'...maintain an Interlocal..';change to°Miami- having potentially significant impacts on the aquifer recharge and water Dade' • supply systems especially concerning hazardous waste generation.Criteria for determination of significant impacts shall be Included in the Interlocal agreement Potable By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall,by resolution,support the - Water Policy 701.6.1 development by FKAA of a total system storage capacity equal to 10 days of Completed. Delete. treated water flow at 50%of the annual average daily flow by the year 2005. Potable By January 4,1997 Monroe County shall,by resolution,support the FKAA in Water Policy 701.6.2 their efforts to continue to develop an Aquifer Storage Recovery System,to Completed. Delete aid in the provision of adequate storage capacity for emergency purposes. • Potable By the year 2000,the FKAA,In accordance with Its Capital Improvements Not implemented.See updated Policy 701.8.1 Program,shall continue to upgrade the distribution system toward the goal of (July 2011)Technical Document Delete Date;revise to reflect'Count &FKAA,In accordance with its Capital Improvements Water °CCME'and°Potable Water' Program shall...as funds are available' providing fire flow capabilities in the following areas: elements. Potable By January 4,1997,the Monroe County Office of the Fire Marshall,In Completed.Established Key Largo Water Policy 701.8.2 accordance with the FKAA,shall develop fire districts for subsequent Delete. implementation if feasible. Fire Rescue&EMS District By January 4,1997,the Monroe County Growth Management Division,with input from the FKAA and SFWMD,and other affected organizations shall adopt Land Development Regulations,which implement a xeriscape landscape ordinance,a permanent Irrigation ordinance,and plumbing fixture Potable efficiency standards consistent with the mandatory elements of the FKAA Partially Implemented. Water Policy 701.9.1 Water Conservation Plan and the SFWMD Model Landscape Code for South No xeriscape or plumbing fixture Review. Does County wish to establish a xeriscape ordinance? Florida.Prior to the adoption of the xeriscape landscape ordinance, efficiency standards. permanent irrigation ordinance and plumbing efficiency standards,drafts of these ordinances and standards will be submitted to the SFWMD for review and comment,and when applicable the recommendations will be Incorporated . in the water conservation measures. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development • Regulations which establish a Permit Allocation and Point System for new residential end non-residential development(See Future Land Use Potable. Policy 701 9 7 Objectives 101.2,101.3,and 101.5 and supporting policies).In developing Completed. ROGO and _ Water the Point System,Monroe County shall consider assigning a positive point NROGO;and Tier System Delete. rating to developments utilizing alternative water collection systems such as cisterns,grey water reuse systems and wastewater treatment plant effluent • reuse which conserve potable water supply. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall evaluate existing FKAA policies Potable related to Identification and adoption of capital Improvements.Improvements Delete or revise to Water Policy 701.10.1 consistent with achieving Objective 701.10 shall be Incorporated Into Monroe Completed. • County's annual Concurrency Management Report prepared in accordance delete date and add,°annually evaluate... with Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.9. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital Solid improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall ensure Completed.See MCLDC Waste Policy 801.1.2 that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate Delete date;revise to"Maintain Concurrency...' solid waste collection and disposal facilities needed to support the Sec.114-2 development at the adopted level of service standards are available concurrent with the impacts of development. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement solid waste disposal - methods which meet the projected demands for disposal.These disposal Solid Objective 801.3 demands shall be met either by continuation of the County's current haul out Revise to delete date and Wastecontract with Waste Management,Inc.(WMI),or by other means as Completed. add,"...shall continue to implement...° determined by the Monroe County Department of Environmental Management. Page 22 s� , • Appendix 3:DRAFT Devi _,,Policies Assessment Matrix � 10-13-11 Element Policy!, Language Status Recommendation Solid By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall support a Solid Waste and Revise to delete date and Waste Policy 801.3.2 Resource Recovery Authority for the management of the Monroe County Completed. add,'...shall continue to Implement..." solid waste program through either the public sector or privatization system. By January 4,1997,Monroe County,through the Department of Solid polio 801.3.5 Environmental Management,shall complete preliminary engineering and Waste y environmental assessments for a sludge,septage and/or leachate treatment Not Implemented. Delete. • and disposal facility on Crawl Key. Solid By January 4,1998 Monroe County,through the Department of Environment Waste Policy 801.3.6 Management,shall construct a sludge,septage,and/or leachate treatment Not Implemented. Delete. ' and disposal facility on Crawl Key. Through 1995,and subject to extension,Monroe County shall contract for the Cornptete;Signed haul out Solid pclfc 801.3.7 haul-out disposal of solid waste including wet garbage,yard waste and Waste y construction debris(minimum of 75,000 up to a maximum of 95,000 tons per contract,which is periodically Delete. year),with the vendor responsible for processing construction debris. renewed. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall select a long-term disposal and Haul out contract;All trash is Solid Policy 601.3.9 processing method that wit handle the solid waste for the unincorporated hauled out of the Delete. Waste county,Key Colony Beach and Layton,and will begin the development County to Broward County. process for additional facilities if necessary By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement solid waste disposal Solid methods to meet the projected disposal needs beyond 1995 either through Waste Policy 801.3.10 continuation of the WMI haul out contract or through the installation and implemented. - Delete. initiation of alternative solid waste disposal facilities developed In accordance with Policy 801.3.8. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall update the provisions of Solid Policy 801.3.11 Sec.9.5-494 of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations in order Completed.No new facilities Delete. Wasteto ensure that sufficient impact fee revenues are available to finance future planned. solid waste facility needs. Solid Monroe.County shall achieve a 30 percent diversion rate of the municipal Not implemented. Delete. Revise to reflect Waste • Objective 801.4 solid waste stream by January 4,1998 and a 40 percent diversion rate by the MC current recycle diversion rate new LOS In updated Technical Document(July 2011)Solid Waste Element year 2000 through recycling. is less than 20% By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall assess collection practices,net Not fully implemented.County has material recovery,program costs and public participation,and rates of extensive education programs Solid Policy801.4.1 curbside collection pilot programs.The results of this assessment shall be Delete or revise if County related to recycling;however, Wasteconsidered in the design and Implementation of a subsequent,county-wide, recycling Is desires to require mandatory recycling. mandatory,curbside recycling program for residential and commercial still voluntary. ry. Solid By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall evaluate the Master Recycter Waste Policy 801.4.2 Program to determine Its success and continued applicability in achieving the Complete. Delete. state mandated recycling goal By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall implement a county-wide Solid polio 801.4.3 mandatory curbside recycling program,unless an alternate method of Delete or revise if County Waste y recycling Is put In place In conjunction with the disposal method selected Not Implemented desires to require mandatory recycling. pursuant to policies 801.3.8 and 801.3.9. Until January 1,1996,Monroe County,through the provisions of the solid waste haul out contract,shall continue to operate the preprocessing and Solid Policy 801.4.6 material recovery facilities which separate yard,wood,construction and Completed. Preprocesing Delete. Waste demolition debris.After January 1,1996,when the current haul out contract continued expires,preprocessing and material separation shall be continued or alternative methods shall be Implemented. ».t re , r Mbrlfo o 5hap donttn ado se ttl'Sta, rtstmc l ri bfid demdtitton debris 3 � s r, nfy, (p, :r ' r .. , ,& ,.. , ,,,,g, .. „x= Pot l8s r,;,•.. % a .. S; .s: .:earJ a - ry d �". .` r a ?Sp.o,,� t . , , M .-tuotli,r <f v� ., �.. 0il n . .• €}Y" -ter, z.x." ` x �.� �, , ,. .end alFse ara��iZt:ieeat Fa0 ieaf,tfre; �a er-eatum(n n o� ,la ,,, .. ._ ..., � _s t ., ,.., � � € ,�, ;� �� «�- � �, �.-, � r ,< ...�.� a.. � ,.. .: i ,y$� .. :, �.,.. e .< -p..p ,..... ns� �c�;ajld.: ,.r,. i .,., ,. .....,. �<. ..� � e r. v.� z �_,�..s .f {. . ate ,r ` „,z SEtitus tfn,',4u4 u Un a led 4000blld t(of s 5, r Wa � .,,. (t�astldbG�f{es(rarrf[ftalWastestCes�nafad erIhemtoF[de chi -b Janti� s- � �� °' r°�� !��` �... "�v-�;,,......s, zc,'k�u,de`�69g.a;t zs«.°a""�s�.,,Fe'•,`, �, e.:. .3 e��'�.;a ..s x�r .eax�?49� �'��•ti��,�;s rs•„�� a _�.: ��A�,�m.,.+ �`+kais`z*• �e.,?;k�a��ae ,"' �„ w.,.�b ','�.� �,,,,.� .,ten., mror By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall amend the Building Code to require Solid storage and containment requirements for those structures utilizing Not Implemented. Waste Policy 801.5.4 hazardous materials.Containment requirements shall Include,but not be Governed by F.S. Delete limited to,construction of impervious floors,without drains,to Insure containment and facilitate the cleanup of any spill or leak. • Page 23 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Solid Regulations which address the location of all hazardous waste'small quantity Not Implemented.Controlled Waste Policy 801.5.5 generators'with respect to adjacent uses.Criteria for the location of by F.S. Delete. hazardous waste small quantity generators will be specifically Indicated as • allowed/prohibited by individual county zoning designation. By January 4,1998,the Monroe County Building Department shall provide copies of the certificates of occupancy to the Department of Environmental Solid Policy 801.5.6 Management and the Monroe County Fire Department to notify them when Waste ybuildings or sites become occupied by hazardous materials users and Ongoing Revise to delete or revise to°continua to distribute...°change Dept Name.' potential hazardous waste generators,as identified on the DEM listing,are Issued certificates of occupancy . ByJnuary a 4 199E-Monroe County shalt rticipate ina+Region wide: .: .... ....:�,,,... -a:- pa g .r=_': ,,. k� _�-:; •r++ork T -. ::_r,. 64.E Hazardous wast3te,prpgrem consistent wit13 tF1e5FRPCFegfonal Status unclear,l ,H Under review-6.)'ubllcWorks .--_.' -r>. _-:,„ .:. i +_+ .,�� WaetB. ,.a.. .-s.�,Conl feheflSlve-PO. ., '� F ��. � t.�:: �, e .,. .'.a I '�-�., ..:e.',S.,, �-�G�::�..�.., �_..a... d� �.�_.-^� ��,tka';2.i:�..`�a, �� .,�•,..:,.1^z� }✓�,._:..�.,>�:. `kcYPlan.,a.��.._.. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital Sanity Improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Sanitary • Policy 901.1.2 ensure that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate Completed. See MCLDC Delete date;revise to°Maintain Concurrency..° Sewer sanitary wastewater treatment and disposal facilities needed to support the Sec.114-2 development at the adopted level of service standards are available concurrent with the impacts of development By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt permanent level of service Completed. See Tech Doc. Sanitary Policy901.1.6 standards for package treatment plants and OSDS based on the findings of Update: ry ( y Sanity Sewer Jul Delete date;revise to'maintain and update Sewerthe Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and shall amend the Land Development as necessary..." 2011) Regulations to include these standards.• By January 4,1997,Monroe County,through adoption of Land Development Sanitary Objective 901.3 Regulations Including a Permit Allocation System for new residential and non- Completed See ROGO and Delete. Sewer residential development,shall ensure the maximum use of existing NROGO ord. wastewater treatment facilities to discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall initiate a program of testing Sanitary alternative OSDS systems under actual operating conditions in order to Completed.See MCLDC Ch. Sewer Policy 901.4.3 ascertain the feasibility of widespread application of such systems with 20 Delete. nutrient removal capabilities higher than standard septic systems. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development • Sanitary policy 901.4.5 Regulations which establish density criteria for OSDS based on site specific Completed.See MCLDC Ch. Delete. Sewer constraints and prescribe the types of systems to be utilized based upon the 20 results of the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan. Upon adoption of the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan by January 4,1998, Sanitary policy 901.4.E the minimal operational standards for package plants,collection systems, Completed.See MCLDC Ch. Delete. Sewer pump stations,and disposal wells shall be those contained In the adopted 20 Master Plan. Sanitary As part of the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan,an Inventory of all Sewer Policy 901.4.7 wastewater treatment plants and OSDS areas shall be completed which Completed. Delete. Identifies: By January 4,1997,in conjunction with the development of the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan,the County shall Initiate an intedocal agreement with the DER and other state and federal agencies to develop a water quality • monitoring program.The program shall Identify and analyze the Individual and cumulative impacts of development,especially wastewater treatment • Sanitary systems,end establish remedial actions to correct Identified deficiencies Sower Policy 901.5.1 which degrade nearshore water quality.Monroe County shall consider and Completed. Delete. utilize to the furthest extent possible,the management plan being developed by NOAA under the direction of DER end EPA.All monitoring procedures shall be approved by the DER end EPA for compliance with Duality Assurance requirements(F.A.C.,17-160 and 40 CFR Part 136),to ensure that proper quality control guidelines are followed during data collection and reporting. Page 24 \ / Appendix 3:DRAFT Dui,„ r Policies Assessment Matrix • —., -- 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,the existing and/or available results of the comprehensive water quality monitoring program shall be analyzed and reported to document specific problem areas which may be In violation of Sanitary federal or state standards or which may be defined through scientific study, Sewer Policy 901.5.2 as a threat to the continued maintenance of high levels of water quality or to Completed. Delete. specified biotic communities.Upon confirmation of any problem areas, priorities for the construction of alternate wastewater facilities shall be reevaluated,within the context of the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan,with those areas in greatest need given highest priority. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Sanitary Regulations which ensure that sewage disposal facilities shall be designed Completed.See MCLDC Sewer Policy 901.5.4 and located In a manner that in the event of power failure,untreated effluent Ch.20 Delete. will not be discharged into any surface body of water,groundwater or any wetland. By January 4,1997,Monroe County,In cooperation with the appropriate State permitting agencies,shall adopt Land Development Regulations which Sanitary ensure that sewage disposal facilities are sited such that any discharge point, ry Policy 901.5.5 whether by shallow or deep well,Is located as far as possible from any Completed.See MCLDC Delete. Sewer surface body of water and any FKAA Aquifer Storage Recovery area while Ch.20 still adhering to other setback requirement established by Chapter 10D-6, F.A.C.By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Sanity Regulations which require that OSDS dralnfields be located on the least Sanitary Policy 901.5.6 environmentally sensitive portion of a parcel proposed for development when Completed.See MCLDC Delete. Sewer more than one habitat type is found within the parcel,the criteria for which more 20 shall be defined within the adopted Land Development Regulations. By January 4,1998,Monroe County,as part of the Sanitary Wastewater Sanitary Master Plan shall continually Investigate the potential for reuse/recycling of Sewer Policy 901.5.9 treated wastewater.The Master Plan shall set forth the requirements for the Completed. Delete. • types and locations of developments which shall be required to utilize a water reuse system. By January 4,1998,Monroe County,during the development of the Sanitary • Wastewater Master Plan shall consider and evaluate advanced wastewater Sanitary treatment as a first option for sewage treatment In the construction, Sewer Policy 901.5.11 expansion,or replacement of central sewer systems including package Completed. - Delete. • treatment.Monroe County shall require the consideration and evaluation of effluent reuse consistent with F.A.C.Rule 17-610 as a first option for effluent disposal. .. .'..p y- <f a ,,r s a pr ',u 7:.� .1,.- e';re: .M.,:e sure e .es ;;i.., »,r..: r v .>.,u - h % ,t:<I ; .<' BJanba, t i99g,�ell abfi and:: hVdtel ed u 1$tttl;area§sai):ba n 1r ``[ -_ ... . p p n,i ,. �z ,,:... -.-Since the Sate Le Islafure=decic)ed�a#dekdihe=.KAAst as'"e.. � �: < .. _- a �. � p Sant� .a <„ ,. . .�..>, > ��. �. � ,.>. �, � < .. - l= h o was ewafe auttlort .fo}�ha ,4 �kt4ty.., l?gUpysa : trnte Eoriett an aY ivated t tl9ierrriine ttl it (�11i at t at d�for x. t; iatt6s a ,�� .,,..; , a-,. �' tl S.. t�ncie g,.� • � unman ratetl:Gau"� hihan{t�ansiGc�)slan�-wf�ch,has=�e=e si -� G�: Sew £ �. xi t,n)�s�j tram)ivy�t4sq)is... utfilf'i o vG bdito25nOG d': r t 6016laie .51'yi y s .,)x<, c By January 4,1997,Monroe County,In coordination with DER,shall begin to Sanitary evaluate the use of hazardous household products including herbicides and Sewer Policy 901.5.13 pesticides to assess their Impacts on sewer facilities and adjacent natural Completed(ongoing) Delete resources,and shall seek,through educational programs,to eliminate the use of any such products Identified as creating adverse Impacts. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which provide a Concurrency Management System(See Capital • SanitaryImprovements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Policy 1001.1.2 ensure that no permits will be Issued for new development unless adequate Completed Delete or revise to delete Sewer See MCLDC Sec.114 2 date and add'maintain Concurrency..' stormwater management facilities needed to support the development at the adopted level of service standards are available concurrent with the Impacts of development. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt a Stormwater Management Ordinance which establishes level of service standards for the quality and Sanitary Polio 1001.1.3 quantity of stormwater discharges for single family residential development Sewer y and redevelopment which utilizes Best Management Practices and Design Completed. Delete. Guidelines in their Implementation(See Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Policy 1101.2.4). Page 25 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1997,In conjunction with the adoption of the Stormwater Sanitary Policy 1001.1.4 Management Ordinance,all Improvements for replacement,expansion or Com leted. Delete or revise to delete SewerIncrease In capacity of drainage facilities shall conform to the adopted level of p date and replace'adopt°with"maintain° service criteria for new development. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Sanitary Policy 1001.1.5 Regulations which ensure county review of at development permits for Completed. Delete or revidse to delete Sewercompliance with adopted stormwater management design criteria prior to • date and replace°adopt°with°maintain° approval by the issuing agency. By January 4,1998,in conjunction with the development of the Stormwater Management Master Plan,Monroe County shall complete an Inventory and Sanitary analysis of existing public and private drainage facilities within the County. Policy 1001.1.6 (See Objective 1001.3 and related policies)[9J•5.011(2)(c)1]Note:Monroe Not Implemented. County should either Sewer County recognizes its obligations under the stipulated settlement agreement Implement or delete policy. but practicality of timeframe Implementations may require modifications of agreement date premises. - By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall work with the SFWMD through the . Sanitary existing interlocal agreement to adopt and Implement appropriate stormwater Sewer Policy 1001.1.7 quality evaluation and estimation criteria and techniques for incorporation into Complete. Delete. the County's Stormwater Management Ordinance,and Land Development Regulations. By January 4,1998,Monroe County,in coordination with SFWMD and DER, shall complete a comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan which Sanitary ensures that stormwater management facilities are developed to attain Sewer Objective 1001.3 adopted levels of service for all existing and proposed land uses.[9J- Complete. Delete. 5.011(2)(c)1 and 5]Note:Monroe County recognizes its obligations under the stipulated settlement agreement but practicality of timeframe.impementations may require modifications of agreement date premises. By the effective date of this Plan,Monroe County shell enter into en agreement with EPA,DER,SFWMD and NOAA regarding the scope of studies required to document pollutant loads from stormwater runoff from the Sanitary Florida Keys into surrounding waters.These studies shall be executed Sewer Policy 1001.3.2 according to the terms of the agreement,In coordination with the Water Complete. Delete. Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Upon execution of this agreement,the scope of the Stormwater Management Master Plan shall be adjusted accordingly.(See Conservation end Coastal Management Policy 202.1.1.) , By January 4,1998,the County shell evaluate the performance of stormwater Sanitary management systems which are to be Installed In accordance with the Sewer Policy 1001.3.3 Stormwater Management Ordinance.This performance evaluation will be Ongoing Delete based upon physical sampling and analysis of the discharge water of these structures. . SanitaryBy January 4,1998,Monroe County shell coordinate with the appropriate Objective 1001.4 regional agencies and adjacent local governments to address regional Ongoing Revise to delete date and Sewer drainage Issues. °Monroe County shall continue to coordinate...° By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall map the freshwater lens systems Nat.Grdwater/ • Objective 1101.2 and associated recharge areas In the Florida Keys and shall adopt Mapping Completed. Delete. Aquifer Recharge regulations which protect the lenses from loss of recharge potential and from See MCLDC Sect.106 threats of groundwater contamination. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt a Stormwater Management Ordinance.This ordinance shall establish level of service standards for the Nat.Grdwater/ quality and quantity of stormwater discharges.The ordinance shall encourage Aquifer Recharge Policy 1101.2.1 use of site-specific natural drainage features to the maximum extent possible Completed. Delete. before utilizing structural stormwater control.The protection of freshwater lens • recharge areas,and associated freshwater wetlands where Identified,shall be of primary concern In design of a development project. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall Initiate en interiocal agreement with the USFWS and SFWMD to map and evaluate the freshwater lenses of the Nat.Grdwater/ Policy 1101.2.3 Florida Keys and their associated recharge areas.Previously conducted Mapping Completed. Delete. Aquifer Rechargestudies by the National Audubon Society Research Department,Southern See MCLDC Sect.106 Illinois University,and the SFWMD will be utilized to the greatest extent possible.An analysis of the condition of the lenses shall also be completed. • Page 26 Appendix 3:DRAFT Da ... '0 Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policyti Language Status Recommendation By the year 2000,the use of well water in the Florida Keys for public Nat.Grdwater/ Objective 1101.3 consumption and commercial use shall be phased out in order to ensure the • Aquifer Recharge health and safety of the public and to ensure the preservation of the existing Completed. Delete. freshwater lens system. , By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Nat.Grdwater/ Regulations which prohibit new wets for drawing water from the freshwater Completed.Wets are permitted • Aquifer Recharge Policy 1101.3.1 lens systems for private residential and private commercial purposes in the by DEP and SFWMD which do not Delete. Florida Keys.Exceptions shall be allowed for wells for approved periodic allow any new wells. water testing. Nat.Grdwater/ By January 4,1998,in conjunction with the development of the Sanitary Aquifer Recharge Policy 1101.3.2 Wastewater Master Plan,Monroe County shall identify existing wells used for Completed. Delete. • drawing water for private residential and private commercial purposes. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Recreation Regulations providing a Concurrency Management System(See Capital and Policy 1201.1.4 Improvements Policy 1401.4.5).The Concurrency Management System shall Completed Delete date;revise to'Maintain Concurrency...' Open Space ensure that no permits will be issued for new development or redevelopment See MCLDC Sec.114-2 which would cause recreation lands and facilities to operate below the adopted level of service. Recreation ByJanuary4,1998,Monroe Countyshall identify and Policy 1201.2.2 y potential sites which could Completed Perks&Rec. Delete date Open Space be used for the provision of park and recreation facilities. Master Plan By January 4,1998,conceptual plans shall be developed for candidate park sites.These plans shall be adequate for purposes of assessing suitability of Recreation candidate sites for park development,the nature of facilities which could be Completed Parks&Rec. and Policy 1201.2.5 accommodated on the site,and preliminary costs of park development.The Master Plan Delete Open Space conceptual site plans shall be made available to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)for review during consideration of park acquisition alternatives. Recreation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a master plan for each Completed Parks&Rec. and Policy- 1201.3.3 existingcounty-owned neighborhood and communityDelete Open Space tY 9 park. Master Plan Recreation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall revise the Land Development Completed;Public Facilities and Objective 1201.4 Regulations to permit and facilitate park-related development activities at Land Use District Delete Open Space county-owned sites. Recreation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt revisions to the Land end Objective 1201.5 Development Regulations pertaining to fair share community park Impact fees Completed;See MCLDC Delete Open Space which will assist the county with maintaining adopted levels of service for Ch.128 parks and recreation facilities. Recreation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a master plan for all Completed Perks&Rec. and Policy 1201.6.1 county-owned neighborhood and community parks(See Policies 1201.3.3 Master Plan Delete Open Space through 1201.3.11). By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a Public Access Plan for Not Implemented;recent update Recreation unincorporated Monroe County.This plan shall address publicly-owned and (July 2010)to the Technical Delete or revise to change and Open Space Policy 1201.6.3 privately-owned lands.(See Conservation and Coastal Management Document(Rec/Open Space) date to May,2015. p p Objective 213.1 end related policies.) provides details and inventory of public access points. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a Parks end Recreation • - Recreation Plan(See Policy 1201.10.1).This Plan shall,among other items,evaluate the Completed Perks&Rec. and Policy 1201.6.4 need for and feasibility of a combined trail and bikeway system which links Master Plan Delete. Open Space parks and recreation areas with one another as well as with residential areas. (See Objective 1201.10) . By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop standard written Recreation agreements for summer recreation programs at destination resorts,private and Policy 1201.7.1 recreation clubs,private schools,churches and other community groups Not Implemented. Delete. • Open Space owning open space and/or recreation facilities.The County shall seek to execute these agreements with such groups on a regular annual basis. Recreation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall establish and fund a professionally and Objective 1201.9 staffed Perks and Recreation Department. Not implemented. Delete. Open Space p Page 27 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation Recreation By January 4,1998,there shall be an interdlvisional agreement between the • and Policy 1201.9.1 Division of Public Works and the Division of Growth Management providing Not implemented. Delete Open Space for the development and organization of the Monroe County Parks and • Recreation Department. Recreation By January 4,1998,the BOCC,in cooperation with the Monroe County and Policy 1201.9.2 Public Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,shall approve and fund Not implemented. Review for deletion. Open Space organization of the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department. Recreation By December 31,2003,Monroe County shall complete a Parks and Completed Parks&Rec.and Objective 1201.10 Recreation Plan. p Delete. Open SpaceMaster Plan Beginning in 1998,Monroe County shall prepare annual park and recreation Recreation facility management plans.These plans shall be prepared by September 30th County prepares annual Public • and Policy 1201.11.1 of each year.They shall be consistent with the current county restoration plan Delete. Open Space (See Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 210.1 and related Fecllties Capacity Assessment policies). Recreation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall develop and implement a and Objective 1201.12 cooperative land management program designed to protect open space Completed;County adopted Land Delete. Open Space (conservation lands)from the impacts of land use activities on adjacent Acquisition Management Plan private lands.(See Future Land Use Objective 102.9 and related policies.) By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall Increase the amount and Intergovernmental effectiveness of coordination mechanisms with the South Florida Regional Coordination Policy 1301.1.1 Planning Council(SFRPC)by receiving the Council's comments on the Ongoing. Delete date. • revised Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and the land development regulations and addressing these comments In plan revisions. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall initiate an Interlocal agreement with IntergovernmentalDade County providing for notification end review procedures in order to Coordination Policy 1301.1.4 provide a mechanism for Monroe County comment on land use and Completed. Delete. regulatory issues concerning the potable water welifieid,aquifer,and aquifer • recharge areas. By January 4,1997,Monroe County and the City of Key West shall setup and implement,by Interlocal agreement,an entity called the Monroe County Intergovernmental Policy 1301.1.6 Technical Coordination Committee.The committee will consist of six officials, Does not appear to be Consider establishing Coordinationthree representing the City of Key West and three representing Monroe Implemented. Interlocal County,appointed at the discretion of the City Manager and County Administrator. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall request that the Department of • Community Affairs(DCA)initiate intergovernmental agreements with the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services,Department of Natural Resources,and Department of Environmental Regulation in order to assist intergovernmental Policy •1301.1.9 ' them in their efforts to streamline their effectiveness by clearly establishing a Does not appear to be Delete 1 Coordination coordinated agency review procedure that establishes each agency's Implemented. responsibilities within Monroe County as stated in Chapter 163,F.S.,Chapter 380,F.S.and Section 381.272,F.S.The agreements will establish coordinated permit procedures and greater understanding of mutual concerns • d, and long-term goals. IntergovernmentalBy January 4,1997,Monroe County shall establish a complete list of existing Does not appear to be Revise date to TyCoordination Policy 1301.1.12 and planned intergovernmental and interagency agreements,which shall be Implemented. May 20dat updated annually. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall initiate an interlocal agreement with Intergovernmental Policy 1301.3.4 Dade County to evaluate the Impact of development on levels of service Does not appear to be Consider establishing Coordination within one mile of County borders,ensure concurrency and assess Impact on Implemented. interlacal existing and proposed land use. . By January 4,1997 Monroe County,In updating Its drainage policies and Ongoing.Agencies provide ORC Intergovernmental polio 1301.5.4 ordinances,shall meet with the SFWMD and the SFRPC to ensure that the Coordination y local regulatory framework Is consistent with the planning objectives and comments to DCA on Comp Plan Revise to remove date. regulations of the region. and LDC amendments • Page 28 I i . • jAppendix 3:DRAFT Da(.I., Policies Assessment Matrix 1 Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall initiate an Interlocal agreement with the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)and SFWMD to Identify and Intergovernmental the freshwater lenses of the Florida Keys and their associated recharge Freshwater tense mapping • Coordination Policy 1301.7.1 areas.Previously conducted studies by the Audubon Society and the complete Delete • SFWMD will be utilized to the greatest extent possible.An analysis of the condition of the lenses shall also be completed.The mapping shall be incorporated onto the Geographical Information System. ' By January 4,1998 Monroe County shall implement an ongoing coordination program with the National Park Service,the South FiDrida Water intergovernmental policy 1301.7.9 Management District,Dade County and Collier County to address existing Does not appear to be Consider establishing Coordination • and potential land management problems In the region which may affect the Implemented. Interlocal conservation,use and protection of unique vegetative communities and species of special status on mainland Monroe County. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall initiate discussions with the FKAA Intergovernmental polio 1301.7.12 'and providers of electricity and telephone service to assess the measures Coordination y which could be taken to discourage or prohibit extension of facilities and Completed. Delete services to Coastal Barrier Resource Systems(CBRS)units. Monroe County shall,by January 4,1998,Identify the technical assistance Intergovernmental patio 1301.7.14 available from the U.S.Department of Agriculture,Soil Conservation Service Coordination y for development and Implementation of a soil erosion and sedimentation Completed. Delete. control program. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall Initiate the necessary interlace! - Intergovernmental coordination mechanisms to Improve hurricane evacuation times and assure Does not appear to be Consider establishing Coordination Objective 1301.8 the provision of en adequate number of shelter facilities for evacuating implemented. Interlocal . • • Monroe County residents. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall cdordlnate with the Florida Intergovernmental polio 1301.8.3 Department of Transportation to draft and implement a program which will Coordination y establish priorities for elevation of low segments of U.S.Highway 1.The Completed. 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Page 29 Appendix 3:DRAFT Date Certain Policies Assessment Matrix 10-13-11 Element Polfcya Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall implement a County-wide Intergovernmental mandatory curbside recycling program for all residential units and continue Delete or revise to reflect Coordination Policy 1301.10.4 commercial recycling programs for all handling and disposal of newspapers, Not Implemented. glass,plastics and aluminum waste products In order to meet mandated state BOCC direction solid waste requirements. • Intergovernmental By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall participate In a Region-wide Coordination Policy 1301.10.5 hazardous waste program consistent with the SFRPC Regional Completed. Delete. Comprehensive Policy Plan. By January 4,1997,Monroe County Govemment and Its Divisions of Public Intergovernmental Objective 1302.1 Safety,Community Services,Growth Management,and Public Works shall Coordination Inventory,analyze,create,end Improve formal and Informal coordination Not Implemented. Revise date. mechanisms. • By January 4,1998,discussions between the Divisions of Public Safety, Community Services,Growth Management,and Public Works shall formalize existing or new coordination mechanisms to avoid conflicts and improve • delivery of services to the citizens of Monroe County.These coordination mechanisms will address the following issues: Intergovernmental 1.The development review process,permit allocation process and the Completed;DRC Review Coordination Policy 1302.1.1 concurrency management process; Committee Delete 2.The responsibilities of the Department of Code Enforcement; . 3.Hurricane preparedness and response plans; 4.Public safety needs,Including law enforcement coordination requirements; and 5.The County's need for a utilities coordination group similar to that which exists in the City of Key West. • By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall revise the existing County Capital Capital Policy1401.1.1 Improvements Program to Incorporate the improvements identified in the Five- Improvements Year Schedule of Capital Improvements Included in Table 4.1 of Capital Completed. Revise to delete date. Improvements Implementation. • Monroe County shall amend the Comprehensive Plan Five Year Schedule of Capital Capital Improvements by January 4,2000 to acknowledge funding of Improvements Policy 1401.1.4 improvements to the 18 mile stretch of US 1 by the Florida Department of Completed. Delete, Transportation if the project has been Included In the first three years of the • FOOT Five-Year Plan for completion by June 1,2002. Monroe County shall amend the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Schedule of Capital Capital Improvements by January 4,2000 to acknowledge funding for Improvements Policy 1401.1.5 Improvements to mile markers 80 to 90 section of US 1 by the Florida Completed. Delete Department of Transportation If the project has been Included In the first three years of the FDOT Five-Year Plan for completion by June 1,2010. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Capital Policy 1401.2.1 Regulations which limit public expenditures in the CHHA by requiring Com leted. Revise to reflect County Improvements consideration of feasible siting and design alternatives for public facilities and p Attorney opinion infrastructure. By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall adopt Land Development • Regulations which revise and update the County's current expenditure Capital procedures and proportional fair-share assessment of impact fees,In Delete or revise to delete Improvements Policy 1401.3.1 accordance with the adopted levels of service referenced in Policy 1401.4.1. Completed. date and state Monroe County shall revise and update...annually.° The revised Land Development Regulations shall also Include provisions for the collection of impact fees to offset the public costs of public facilities and services By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall revise the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and the County Capital Capital polic 1401.4.12 Improvements Program to include funding for a sludge,septage,and/or Improvements y leachate treatment end disposal facility on Crawl Key(See Solid Waste Not Implemented Delete. Policies 801.3.5 and 801.3.6 and Sanitary Sewer Policies 901.1.7 and 901.1.8). By January 4,1997,Monroe County shall revise the Comprehensive Plan ' Capital Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and the County Capital Completed.CIE and CIP Delete or revise to delete Improvements Policy 1401.4.13 Improvements Program to Include funding for any improvements required to are updated annually. date and'Monroe County shall revise the Comprehensive Plan...annuali provide for solid waste disposal after expiration of the current solid waste haul Y• out contract(See Solid Waste Objective 801.3 and related policies). • • • • • • Appendix 3:DRAFT DC„ Policies Assessment Matrix • Element Policy# Language Status Recommendation By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall complete a Stormwater Management Master Plan which shall be Implemented beginning In Fiscal Year 1999.Prior to Implementation of the Master Plan,the County shall adopt Capital Policy 1401.4.14 a Stormwater Utility or alternative revenue source In order to fund the Improvements drainage facility improvements required by the Stormwater Management Completed. Delete. Master Plan.Note:Monroe County recognizes its obligations under the stipulated settlement agreement but practicality of timef rams implementations • may require modification of agreement date premises. Monroe County shall prepare a Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan which shall be completed by January 4,1998 and Implemented beginning In Fiscal Year 1999.The County shall coordinate with the FKAA,the Florida Departments of Capital Environmental Regulation(DER)and Health and Rehabilitative Services Improvements Policy 1401.4.15 (HRS),and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),at a minimum, Completed. Delete. • concerning joint preparation and funding of the Master Plan.Note:Monroe County recognizes Its obligations under the stipulated settlement agreement but practicality of timeframe Implementations may require modifications of • agreement date premises. By January 4,1998,Monroe County shall revise the Comprehensive Plan Capital Policy 1401.4.16 Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and the County Capital Completed.CIE and CIP Delete or revise to delete Improvements Improvements Program to Include funding for the Improvements identified In are updated annually. date and'Monroe County shall revise the Comprehensive Plan...annually. the Sanitary Wastewater/Stormwater Management Master Plan. �lz F �:k7 � Y1 x a�� ` �°�} � r r�.s.. z 't-:=�, -�a�^. :'e,i•�t-. 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' � � � ; rw•a*� rvM?d I� � -§ a s„�a.� y s Page 31 Draft EAR— Comment Responses Comm enter. -Monroe Count GrowthMana ementStaff thro.0 h'the strike throu h"underline.version and'?bubb1e'<commen{ts;-version tY g ( g l; tecewed Ora keibl 9 .26 .iat5.5., eP""M . _ Location Comment K&S Response Table of Contents Correct Table 15 title by adding an"s"to the word Done "overlook" Introduction: Add date Done Table 1 Introduction:Step Clarify the paragraph Done 3:Amendment of the Plan v Introduction: 52%of the residential uses in the Lower Keys? Why is The reference just to the Lower Keys was removed. under Community the lower keys-highlighted? %in the Middle? %in the Wide Assessment Upper? Introduction: What is the starting population Starting population was added and these bullets were expanded upon, under Community 1970 population and the subheading was expanded to state"Historical and Existing Wide Assessment, 1980 population Population". Existing 1990 population Population Introduction: This is the forecasted population - not existing A new subheading was created"Population Trends". under Community population. Wide Assessment, Existing Population Ch 1: Public Please fill in event descriptions Done Involvement Process 1 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Ch.2: 1. Insert the date of the DCA population projections Done, added"Monroe County Population Estimates and Forecast Population approval letter,and add the name of the 1990 MC 1990-2015" Analysis:Trends growth trend document. and Projections, under Background _ _ _ _ _ _ Ch.2: 1. 1. Regarding the sentence:The BEBR annual 1. Deleted sentence. Population permanent population estimate for 2009 indicated, 2. Added date in footnote Analysis:Trends net positive permanent population growth in 2009 3. Done and Projections, and small losses in 2010-Comment states"Give 4. Done under Population data;need relevance on data Growth Trends 2. Add the date of the report in the footnote. 3. Include dates of"over the past decade". 4. Insert which data/year for the word"Today" Ch.2: 1. Need additional clarity: The countywide including The population estimates were derived from different data sets and, Population unincorporated and cities as of 2010, needs total thus are shown separately,rather than as a total. Analysis:Trends population# and Projections, under 2010 Population of Munic.and Uninc. Area Ch.2: Table 2 . Put a table next to this table with a comparison of the No change made. The table referred to is the Population Projection five cities-can be one table.(other table from population Table in the Report that shows the"Countywide Population". The report) table shown in the population projection report is a methodology test result of the original direction from DCA and does not include any of the adjustments to the methodology for the final set of unincorporated numbers. Thus,we are unable to produce such a table. v 2 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 { Ch.2: 2.Land Use Update these sections The sections that follow this comment are based upon May 2011 Inventory,under Tables. We believe this comment should have been directed to only Existing Land Use Table 5 of this section'and the related narrative,since that is the table to Future Land that will be updated based upon MC staff comments and the new GIS Use Compar. analysis. Table 5 and related narrative have been updated and Analysis replaced in this document. Ch.3:A.Future Various changes made throughout this section All accepted. Land Use Element,under Successes. Shortcomings and Recs. Ch.3: B. 1. 2nd bullet: [By the sentence:"The County codified 1. Added the reference"in Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances". Conservation and regulations for the...]Where?Need more data.. 2. Upon further research of this sentence,it was replaced with the Coastal Mgt, 2. 4th bullet Verify the statement"The ADID project following sentence/revised data: "The ADID project mapped under Successes. mapped approx.65,000 acres of marine and marine and freshwater wetlands throughout the Keys(within Shortcomings and freshwater wetlands and conducted a functional approximately 65,000 acres of highway-connected islands)and Recs. evaluation of these wetlands." conducted functional evaluation of these wetlands." In addition: 3. 4th bullet: [By the sentence:"The ADID project The Technical Document was updated accordingly and a included the development of a functional assessment replacement page for the Technical Document is included. methodology called the KEYWEP"] Goal 102-100% 3. Noted.Goal 102 requires 100%open space for wetlands;however, open space wetlands. this may conflict with the State requirements. This is addressed in 4. 4th bullet: [By the sentence:UMAM is a standardized the EAR section regarding wetland protection.No changes made. procedure for assessing the functions provided by 4. Noted.This is addressed in the EAR section regarding wetland wetlands and other surface waters,the amount that protection.No changes made. those functions are reduced by a proposed impact, 5. Noted.This is addressed in the EAR section regarding wetland and the amount of mitigation necessary to offset that protection.No changes made. loss."]102.2.1 requires on-site mitigation,need to 6. New bullets were added:to address these comments;except for revise to NOT conflict with Federal Rule. the comment related to Obj.207.3. There are no recommendations 5. 5th bullet: [By the reference to policy 101.4.22] In to amend this Obj. progress. 7. Removed"such as Key deer",so as to not show or emphasis this 6. 6th bullet: [By Gdal 207] Policy 207.1.1 required EIA only species from this portion of the GOPs. for major development which is not defined; Goal 8. See the Technical Document(CCME)analysis that catalogues the 207.2.1-Guidelines not complete;Objective 207.3- various protections which have been implement through the GOPs. cats and dogs. 9. Accepted. 7. 6th bullet: [By"Key deer"] Several species besides Key deer: manatee,turtles,birds(rookeries),snail. 8. 6th bullet:The ass'eociated policies under Goal 207 • address numerous endangered species,has the County implemented these policies?Is there an 3 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 analysis? 9. 10th bullet: minor text changes Ch.3:C.Traffic Deleted first bullet for Policy 301.2.4;slightly revised All accepted. Circulation 2nd bullet(not the first bullet) Element,under Recommendations Ch.3: E.Port, 1. 2nd bullet: [By Policy 501.2.2] One master plan? Date Agree-only one master plan. Revised the comment to read master Aviation and BOCC approved? plan(singular). We have a copy of the June 2003 updated master plan, Related Facilities, 2. Deleted text and added new text however not date has been found for BOCC approval. K&S will need under Successes 3. 1st bullet under Recommendations:provided deletions. staff to advise what date it was approved by the BO CC if staff would and Shortcomings like to see the date here. The current CP policy does not refer to a date of approval. 2.All accepted. 3.Accepted. Ch.3:J. Sanitary All for the 3rd bullet: 1. All accepted. Sewer,under 1. Deleted and added some of the language. 2. Agree. Added the following language to this section"based upon Successes. 2. I agree that Policy 901.1.1 needs to be updated, but the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan. Shortcomings and should use the (1) master plan data (treatment 3. Delete the 2&3rd sentence and replace with,"The capacity data in Recommendations standards or the LOS capacity of the new wwtp data the permits from the new development of the Waste Water that is in the technical document." Treatment Plan have all been calculated so that there is sufficient 3. The capacity data in the permits from the new room for growth-(technical data). There are currently no plants development of the wwtp have all been calculated so that have met the 100%utilization rates." that there is sufficient room for growth - (technical 4. The Population Projections indicate the breakdown by planning data). There are currently no plants that have meet area. Revised to:`Based upon the population projections by the 100%utilization rates." planning area noted in the Chapter 2,"Community-wide 4. [By the sentence: Population and the migration from Assessment",population and the migration..." Upper to Lower Keys may result in the need to confirm plant capacities] kluge migration - data? All plant capacities have already been confirmed by Liz and the wwtp permits. Ch.3:J.Drainage 2nd bullet: Add dates to Stormwater documents K&S does not have this information. Dawn emailed Liz Wood on under Successes 9/30/11 for assistance. and Shortcomings, Ch.3: K.Ntl. 3rd bullet: [regarding maps of freshwater lenses on Big The maps were updated by GeoView,Inc.,under contract by the Grounwtr.Aquif. Pine Key]Who updated the maps and where are they? Nature Conservancy. Results were presented in"Final Report, Rech.Element, Geophysical and Hydrogeological Study of Big Pine Key,FL"dated under Successes October 15,2010 and available from The Nature Conservancy. and Shortcomings 4 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Chapter 5,3. 1. [By the sentence...a large percentage of the County 1.No changes made. The Map Series demonstrates graphically the Coastal High is located within the CHAA...]be more specific,what large area of the Keys that is within the CHHA. Acreage was not part Hazard Area is"approximately a large"mean? of this analysis. The rest of that paragraph explains the only area 2. [By the sentence:Points are deducted to discourage that is not within the CHHA,which is the linear zone,along much of development in environmentally sensitive...] Need' , US 1. • to be more specific,what do these two have in 2.Deleted the first sentence"points are deduced to discourage... common for CHHA,how does this apply? 3.The sentence(referring to property rights)was replaced with:The 3. {By the sentence right above Obj. 101.14]please County does have GOPs in the Future Land Use Element and clarify sentence. Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Plan that 4. [By the sentence: The Goal within the plan states addresses growth management and the CHHA. that the City shall provide a set of guidelines for 4.Deleted sentence. development..]which city,which goal?State source 5.Yes,they did originally,"See the CHHA map in the existing map -County atlas".Agreed to delete"The County's GOPs have been successfully 5. [At the last part of this subheading] STRATEGIES implemented:no amendments are recommended at this time",and The County must develop the CHHA, (F.S. Ch. add the following strategy"The County must amend Policy 217.2.1 163.3178) - did the county comply with these to adopt the CHHA overlay to the Future Land Use Map and revise provisions?Amend Policy 217.2.1 to adopt the CHHA Policy 2.17.1.to reflect the statutory change(within Chapter 380) overlay to the Future Land Use Map. that disallows an increase in density within the CHHA. Chapter 5,4. Deleted text and graphic in this section and only kept: Accepted. Compatibility This section will be revised based on on-going • with Military discussions between the County and the Navy. Installations Chapter 6, 1. Insert date of adoption of 2004 EAR based 1. Done Introduction amendments. 2. 'Agree. Added additional reference to Ch.2011-139 Laws of 2. [By reference to HB7207-"When you use a bill Florida. number it is very difficult to find the resulting session law year later. Refer to CH.2011-139,Laws of Florida • Entire document General spacing and formatting changes Done-accepted all changes Chapter 4 Various strikethrough and underline changes Unless the revision changed a direct quote,all changes were accepted. throughout Chapter 4-Issue Please reformat Table 8-table is broken up in weird Agree.Table aspect has been revised Category#2(a): places.. Floor Area Ratios under Analysis Issue Category The word overlay is not consistent with the previous Agree.Noted and corrected. #2(b): community center verbiage. Redevelopment 5 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Incentives Under Analysis. Issue Category#2 What does this have to do with Policy Framework? Agree.Have revised to note that coordination policies are identified in (d):Impact of the Intergovernmental Coordination Major Issue Outside Jurisdictional Constraints under Policy Framework Economic Makes no sense. Conflicting with the term'permanent' Agree.Have deleted. • Sustainability and why only south Florida?- under Background Economic a.What data supports this finding? A premise statement a.See the data and analysis within the Economic Trends and Sustainability that not all the licenses are active or represent full-time Conditions Report attached as an Appendix to this EAR.No change. under Analysis: employment? Shouldn't there be proven data to b.Have added date of the analysis(April,2011) "Covered support a finding? Employment" RE turquoise highlights: The first paragraph indicates the category is much greater than marine and marine related services. I know there is probably no longer any agricultural services,but I think there are food processing services. Do both paragraphs relate to the same classification system,or is the classification • system in the first different than the one in the second? Also,are charter boats considered to be in the marine& fishing industry or tourism? I assume they are not double-counted,and that tourism for purposes of the tables actually only includes lodging,bars,restaurants, museums,etc.as stated below Figure 3 on page 97,and does not include charter boats,whether for fishing, sightseeing,or snorkeling and diving. b.Date? Economic a.What is the average wage,need to know for a.The data sets and references are sources in the Economic Trends Sustainability comparisons. and Conditions Report. This is an executive summary of same. under Analysis: b.How many? b.The data is background source for Econ Trends and Conditions 6 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 • "Tourism" c.Need to clarify paragraph. report. d.Figure 5:What does LT mean in this table?" c.This states there is need to continue to grow the Tourism economy e.Miscellaneous comments regarding data source. (growth was discussed earlier in text). d.Latter 20 years. e. Data source is discussed in the Economic Trends and Opportunities Report in Appendix. Economic Figure 8: The only mention I saw is the net ban on page This is an overall economic discussion not specific analysis as to the Sustainability 109,but nothing re restrictions on catching certain reasons.. under Analysis: types of fish. "Waterfront Related" Economic a.Interesting,but isithis pertinent to this section? a.Yes,this is explaining the technology and the infrastructure already Sustainability b.Key Largo LCP Summary re:Waterfront seasonal in place to position this area for eco-based technology. under Analysis: housing:Where did this come from?-this is NOT true b.As noted above,these summary results are from the LCPs "Livable for Monroe County. Communikeys Plans Vision and Outlook" Economic a.Housing and condominiums are not a use-need to say a.This is specific to showing the shift not just to residential use but to Sustainability 'residential',then qualify by saying'such as housing and seasonal and condo type of development. No change. under Analysis: condominium uses'or something like that. b.Discussed in next paragraph,no change. "Working b.Please clarify"County undertook", c.This is directly quoted from from the Marine Mgmt Plan which Waterfront" c.Scenario 2-How? includes implementation strategies. Economic a.5th bullet:Is this the case for Monroe County or a.This is specific to Monroe County. Sustainability generally throughout Florida? b.What is"viable"is market driven. under"Strategies" b.9th bullet:."more viable uses" Hotels? Land use and Table 12:Check the accuracy of the YEARS-2001,2008. These came from the source report. Mobility:Issue Statement#2 The County Should Meet or Exceed Hurricane Evacuation Requirements as required by State law. 7 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Issue Statement a.Add seafood markets to this list a.This is an extensive work exercise that was undertaken under the #4 b.water dependent uses are supplanted by water Technical Document.As noted the list is not exhaustive.No change related uses?. . made. Assure Continued C Is this a general statement or keys specific about b.Yes,see discussion below Public Waterfront increasing number of recreational boats? Where does c.This is discussed in detail in the Economic Trends and Conditions Access; Protect that data come from?). report included in the Appendi. and Expand d."pleasure or recreational"-need to be consistent with d.Have revised to"recreational"for consistency. Water terminology e.These are not considered"marinas"but would be like restaurant Dependent/Water e.Public and Commercial Docks:how are docks in this you can tie up to. Related Uses. category different than docks in the Marina and Dockage Enhanced Water category?) Related Uses" Natural Resource a.Overall Background:Not all of these properties were a.Have revised to note"...direct development primarily to already Protection disturbed. IE: wetlands can be Tier III. disturbed..." Issue Statement b.should mention that the NDZ was expanded in 2010 b.Noted and added #1 c.Change County to central. The FKAA operates and c.Noted.Done. Preserve and leases the County-owned plants,but there are also: 1 protect natural private treatment plant for which the County subsidized resources, connections for private property and upgrade to AWT; 1 including water, FKAA-owned treatment plant;and 1 not-for-profit ' habitat and private treatment plant. species. Natural Resource a.Miscellaneous requests for data sources,causation a.See CCME of the 2010 Technical Document Update Protection and other issues. b.Have deleted reference. Issue Statement b. Need to describe new expanded NDZ area. #1 Preserve and protect natural resources, including water, habitat and species. Issue Category #1(f): -Water Quality Natural Resource Might want to note that the State has imposed specific Agree.Have added. Protection nutrient criteria on Monroe County via Ch.99-395,Laws 8 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Issue Statement of Florida,amended by Ch.2001-337&2004-455,Laws #1 of Florida&later included in statues via Ch.2010-201, Preserve and Laws of Florida(pages 61-62).. protect natural resources, • including water, habitat and species. Issue Category • #1(g):Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rule Issue Category Strategies:Doesn't FWC handle this and the can the The County may establish its own regulation in its Code of Ordinances #1(j): Invasive County enforce such an ordinance? in order to enforce. Animals c 9 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 • • • Gomrnents from Christzue Hurley through a�email receii,ed 001. athy Crasser on 9/2 ZIA iM59 PM th4tpertams to'her relcoiumt ndatrons fo'Ch s thr 3Mi .x..H..i,. _:. ... M I. ..,.. .. ._. .. IM. . .__ ,. _,.__ii4MMAg... W Location Comment K&S Response Chapter 3,b. • The County should consider adding definitions to the Agree. Added this recommendation in the first paragraph under this Assessment of . Comprehensive Plan. subheading(b.)since it does not pertain to a direct Element. Existing Plan Elements • Chapter 3,A. The County should consider whether or not to address This pertains to the FLUE. Added the recommendation as the first, Future Land Use the dwelling unit allocation(20%)being reserved for bullet. Element,under affordable housing,e.g.,after five years of accumulation, Successes, unused allocations a rolled over to administrative relief. Shortcomings and Rec's. • Chapter 3,A. Each land use category has the language that wants to This pertains to the FLUE,Policy 101.4. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use vest uses that were allowed pre:-1996.It makes it very Element,under complicated to go research that.The County should Successes, consider making that document an appendix to the Shortcomings and comp plan? • Rec's. Chapter 3,A. In the Industrial Land Use District,the County should This pertains to the FLUE,Policy 101.4.7. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use consider limiting residential uses to workforce housing. . Element,under Successes. • Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. ' , The County should consider a Conservation district that This pertains to the FLUE Policy 101.4.15: Added the Future Land Use does not allow recreltional use. recommendation. • Element,under Successes. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A: The County should consider revising to reflect the ' This pertains to FLUE Policy 101.4.16. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use existing legal opinion that the County FLUM designation Element,under applies to the airports owned by.the County within the Successes, cities Key West and Marathon and that the County is to Shortcomings and review all permit applications. Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should amend this policy to be consistent This pertains to FLUE 101.4.24. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use with the recent land development code amendment. 10 • Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Element,under Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. ROGO Points This pertains to FLUE Policy 101.5.4. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use 1.The County should evaluate the existing ROGO points Element,under for potential amendments,e.g. add points for solar Successes or other criteria to encourage green standards. Shortcomings and 2.Central Wastewater System Availability Criteria: The Rec's. County should further define the criteria. 3. Perseverance Points:The County should consider whether.or not to continue to cap the number of perseverance points that may be accumulated. Chapter 3,A. The County should consider eliminating NROGO,at least This pertains to FLUE Policy 101.5.5. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use as a public hearing process.Consideration should Element,under include:What will the standards be?Will there be a max Successes, sq.ft.cap per site or by each building within certain flu Shortcomings and categories?Where IS"it appropriate to have larger Rec's. buildings?Should the County continue to the limit of 2500 s.f.per application? Chapter 3,A. The County should consider adding a definition of fair This pertain to FLUE Policy 101.6.1. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use market value and evaluate the ad valorem valuation Element,under limit requirement;should the valuation limit be revised Successes, from 1992? Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should evaluate whether or not this This pertains to FLUE Objective 101.7. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use objective and its associated policies are needed. Element,under Successes. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should evaluate its policies relative to non- 'This pertains to FLUE Obj. 101.8 and its associated policies. Added the Future Land Use conforming structures for fairness to assure that during recommendation. Element,under redevelopment community character is preserved. Successes. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should consider revamping its TDR system This pertains to FLUE Obj. 101.13. Added the recommendation. 11 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 / • Future Land Use to allow the relocation of density within subareas that Element,under are being moved from Tier I,II,II-A to Tier III(in all Successes, cases)and from wetlands to other Tier III areas. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should evaluate and revise the CHHA This pertains to FLUE 101.14. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use policies to reflect the recent statutory changes. Element,under Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should consider deleting this Objective and This pertains to FLUE Obj.101.15. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use deferring to the LDC to control signage. Element,under Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. Since this appears to be an administrative action,the This pertains to FLUE Obj. 101.17. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use County should consider deleting this from the Element,under Comprehensive Plan. Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. 12 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 e c • Chapter 3,A. The County Attorney should review for potential update This pertains to FLUE Obj. 101.18. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use to reflect recent amendments to the Bert Harris Act. Element,under Successes, • Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should evaluate if this policy should be This pertains to FLUE 101.18.2. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use eliminated or should a new period be provided for after Element,under the comprehensive plan is updated. Successes. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. Because lot splits and other subdivisions of land area This pertain to FLUE 101.19. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use are creating surface water problems,the County should Element,under evaluate the limits regarding platting. Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should consider evaluating and determining This pertains to FLUE Obj. 102.4. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use if the Land Acquisition Master Plan needs to be updated. Element,under Successes, Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. Since the County does not have regulatory authority This pertains to FLUE 103.2.5.Added the recommendation. Future Land Use over the actions of certain utility providers,e.g.Keys Element,under Energy,FKEC,FKAA,the County should consider Successes, evaluating this policy for deletion or amendment. Shortcomings and Rec's. Chapter 3,A. The County should consider evaluating its objectives This pertains to FLUE Goal 104. Added the recommendation. Future Land Use and policies to assure that historic preservation efforts Element,under such as those established through the Tavernier Historic Successes, Overlay District are extended to other historic sites and Shortcomings and structures throughout the County. Rec's. 13 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 Chapter 3,I. The County should consider whether or not to This pertains to the R&OS Element (no specific GOP). Added this Recreation and eliminate park and recreation Level-of-Service(LOS). recommendation and deleted the bullet: The Level of Service standards Open Space,under This LOS is not statutorily required. adopted under Policy 1201.1 were based upon a calculation error. The Recommendations update of the Technical Document provides appropriate adjustments and the LOS standards are calculated based upon the functional population (the permanent population plus the seasonal population). The County should then revise the LOS standard in the Plan. r • • • 14 Draft EAR Comment Response Form Date:October 2011 °0-0-z%% MONROE. COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE / -. . WWW.I�YSC(JMPPLAIV;COIvt 1 c , - (800)488-1255 TI l '•`7 +� ' n ;� Lil!II ' I iiiii t l 1. 11naenT1' j . i . [ . !ii i ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Current Economic and Employment Conditions 1 2.0 Employment Characteristics and Long Term Trends 2 3.0 Industry Analysis 9 3.1 Tourism 10 3.1.1 Tourism and Visitors 10 3.1.2 Tourism and Hotels 11 3.1.3 Effects of the Hotel Moratorium on Tourism i►i Unincorporated Monroe County.... 13 3.2 Seasonal Residential Development 16 3.3 Government 19 3.4 Business Service, Finance and Real Estate 19 3.5 Other Retailing 19 3.6 Other Services 20 3.7 Medical and Health Services 20 3.8 Waterfront Related 20 4.0 Vacant Land Use and Availability 22 5.0 Livable CommuniKeys Plans 24 5.1 Livable CommuniKeys Plans-Vision and Outlook 24 5.3 Summary of Upper Keys-Key Largo LCP 26 5.4 Summary of Middle Keys 27 5.5 No Name and Big Pine Keys LCP 27 5.7 Stock Island and Key Haven LCP 27 Economic Trends and Opportunities i Keith and Schnars,P A. April 13,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 6.0 Working Waterfront 27 6.1 Summary and Findings of the Marine Management Working Waterfronts Report 31 7.0 Monroe County Strengths and Weakness Assessment 31 8.0 Recommendations 32 8.1 Redevelopment Floor Space Bank 32 8.2 Target Industry-Tourism-Ending the Moratorium on New Hotels 33 8.3 Target Industry-Marine Resources 34 8.4 De-Couple Commercial Development from Residential Development 35 8.5 Growth Industries-Target List 35 • Economic Trends and Opportunities ii Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 13,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 1.0 Executive Summary Monroe County is primarily comprised of the Florida Keys, an ecologically fragile island based community stretching some 130 miles in an archipelago from south of Miami at Biscayne Bay to Key West. The total land area is some nearly 1,000 square miles, distributed among 800 +/- keys, excluding the Everglades National Park which is located on the mainland. The largest of these keys include Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Tavernier, Big Pine and Key West. Collectively, the Keys represent considerable natural and economic resources including two national parks, world renown tourism and destination resorts, a long established commercial and recreational fishing industry and extensive accessible coral reefs which support a large recreational snorkeling and scuba diving industry. Today the County faces a variety of economic constraints. These stem from national trends in the structure of employment and local conditions which contribute to a lack of investment. Further, a determination made at the State level has concluded growth and development has reached its effective physical carrying capacity in the Keys. The result of this determination is a regulatory constraint on growth which allows only a very small and _ limited amount of net new residential and non-residential construction each year. This regulatory constraint is known as ROGO (Rate of Growth Ordinance) for residential development and NROGO for non-residential development. ROGO has been in place since 1992; the County adopted NROGO in 2002. The combined effect of nearly 20 years of restrictive development regulation, increasing environmental regulation coupled with infrastructure capacity constraints, the need for rapid emergency evacuation plans and the national shift in employment structure and trends has slowed economic development throughout Monroe County. To illustrate: During the 1980's the Monroe County employment base grew by 50%. In the two decades following, the employment base has only increased by 10%. From an economic structural standpoint, dynamic long term trends at the national and global levels shift the economic structure of the local economy. Absent a highly focused and long term effort to modify the effect of these forces, the global and national trends will prevail. These global and national structural trends include a shift away from industrial production in the United States and a shift toward a service and retail based economy. At the national level some 50% of manufacturing jobs have been lost in the United States since 1960. By the same measure, service and retail positions have grown by more than 250 percent each. In Florida, which has never had the share of manufacturing and industrial employment as found elsewhere in the nation, the structural employment shift to service and retail has been more pronounced over this period. Thus, in the face of these forces, employment by industry type in the Florida Keys has shifted in a more pronounced way toward a service and retail based economy. There are numerous other factors which contribute to economic opportunity outlook in Monroe County. These include: the location of Monroe County with respect to access to Economic Trends and Opportunities 1 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update mainland United States, the lack of existing available raw materials, a lack of plentiful quantities of potable water which affects water pressure and fire insurance ratings, the geographic constraints associated with the physical layout of the Keys stretching as an archipelago over 130 miles, and very low lying flood prone lands which are subject to periodic violent and destructive hurricanes. Finally, the cost of development coupled with the overall shortage of vacant lands hinders the ability of the local labor force to reach levels sufficiently high to support large new industrial or commercial facilities. These factors impact the diversity and economic development potential of Monroe County over the long term. Despite this, the very constraints which hinder certain kinds of economic expansion are also what assure that the County remains special and unique, giving rise to its pre-eminent attractiveness for tourism and vacation homes living. The Keys are remote, and vibrant with nature and marine environments yet accessible for weekend getaways or longer to a large permanent population located in south Florida. Within this context there are opportunities to expand the economic base of Monroe County which can and should be explored. This report examines these opportunities and offers some insight as to potentially viable economic expansion. 2.0 Employment Characteristics and Long Term Trends Employment patterns have been examined by industry throughout Florida. Florida has long been known as a seasonal, vacation oriented economy. Further, as it is comparatively geographically removed the rest of the nation, manufacturing and shipping have traditionally not been strong industries. Finally, as manufacturing employment has shrunk throughout the nation over the long term, it has been replaced by growth in business and personal services. These broader aspects of employment patterns influence employment in Florida and as well, are reflective of the employment patterns in Monroe County. In many respects, the employment profile in Monroe County is quite similar to the average employment profile found throughout Florida in both large metropolitan areas and small island communities. Figure 1 compares the percent distribution of employment by major industry between Monroe County, and large metro areas in Florida as well as small island communities in Florida. In a geographical sense Monroe County is to Florida as Florida is to the nation - that is, remote, comparatively tourist oriented and experiencing a shift from waterfront marine and fishing industries to a service oriented economy. These are the broader, long term trends which circumscribe the patterns likely to emerge in the future. Economic Trends and Opportunities 2 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 45% -� 40% 35% -V 30% -. 25% -V 20% -V 15% 10% 5% koSs • Island Communities • Monroe • Metro/FL Figure 1 - Comparison of Monroe County Employment By Industry Among Large Metros and Island Communities The employment distribution pattern by type is quite similar across the State. In Figure 1, the Metro areas include the average of employment distribution patterns in Miami-Dade County, Orange County, and the State of Florida as a whole. The Island Communities examined in this instance include the combined average employment profile of Fernandina Beach, Marco, Longboat Key, and Cedar Key. Generally speaking the employment profile in Monroe County is quite similar both to island communities in Florida and urbanized metros in Florida. The categories in Figure 1 include: Agriculture and Fishing; Construction; Manufacturing/Transportation/Communications/Utilities/Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Finance/Insurance/Real Estate; Service; Government. Looking at island communities on a closer level, an examination of communities with similar characteristics was conducted. Coastal island communities with a long cultural history, a reliance on fishing and similar environmental and ecological constraints may be useful or instructive analogues to examine. These areas may shed some light on the opportunity or outlook for the Florida Keys. As indicated, the comparable communities examined include Fernandina Beach, Marco, Longboat Key, and Cedar Key. Figure 2 shows the employment profile comparisons among these communities. Economic Trends and Opportunities 3 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% -� ■ ■ - 10% IP "111 0% es h�n8 Go%sc< �h\ �a\\ sl(tE Svc Gov< N E� vl R colm. •Fernandina Beach •Marco ■Longboat Key •Cedar Key •Monroe Figure 2 - Employment Profile Comparisons Among Florida Island Communities Current Conditions and Historic Growth Patterns in Employment by Sector The dominant industry throughout Monroe County (incorporated and unincorporated areas) is tourism. This segment of the economy has held the lead position in employment in the county for more than 30 years. The tourism/visitor industry includes eating and drinking establishments, hotel motel space along with seasonal rental properties and entertainment venues such as museums, theaters parks and beaches. The tourism industry represents about one third of Monroe County employment, as measured by jobs covered under unemployment compensation. Fully half of this industry is concentrated in Key West. This sector has added more jobs county wide than any other since 1980 (see Table 1 and Figure 3). The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 4 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Table 1 - Monroe County Employment by Industry 1980 1990 2000 2010 Hotel/Eat-Drink/Entertainment 5,732 9,685 11,396 10,506 Government 4,578 5,400 6,052 5,808 Business Service/Finance/RE 1,570 1,811 2,322 4,392 Other Retail 3,126 4,978 5,738 3,790 Other Services 765 1,817 3,215 2,379 Construction 1,310 1,786 2,233 2,150 Industrial/Warehouse 2,022 2,737 2,774 2,008 Medical/Health Services 699 1,569 2,150 1,895 Ag Svc, Fishing,Water Trans, Food Proc 1,064 1,025 800 648 TOTAL 20,866 30,808 36,680 33,576 As illustrated in Table 1; Government holds the second place in number of jobs county wide. This includes Federal, State, and Local government jobs however it excludes active duty military personnel stationed at installations in the Keys. Active duty military personnel add some 1,200 persons representing the NAS Key West complex of facilities. With the addition of the active duty personnel, government employment-would still be the second largest employment segment in the County. Rising to third place in the number of employees in Monroe County is the Business Services/Finance/Real Estate category. The share of employment in this category has nearly doubled in 30 years and the number of employees has approximately tripled. Other retailing outside of tourist oriented establishments (eating, drinking, entertainment) had ranked third in volume of covered employment until 2010. By 2010 employment in this category had fallen to 4th largest in Monroe County. It is unclear if the decline in "Other Retailing" is cyclical and related to the recent recession or permanent and structural. The Remainder of This Page Left Intentionally Left Blank i Economic Trends and Opportunities 5 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% - ■ 15.0% 10.0% ♦ 5.0% • 0.0% 1980 1990 2000 2010 Hote/Eat D^ink/Ent aiiim•Gov't Svc/Fii/RE Other Retail Figure 3 - Share of Employment by Sector 1980-2010 Other Services is the 5th largest employment category (see Figure 4). Employment in this category has also tripled since 1980,though the share has declined as other sectors grew at faster rates. Construction is the 6th largest employment sector in the Monroe County economy. Construction employment as a share of countywide employment has changed little in 30 years. Industrial and warehouse employment has remained essentially unchanged at 2,000 employees over the past three decades. The lack of growth in this sector, despite 50% overall employment gains county wide is symptomatic of the decline in industrial and manufacturing employment in the United States and also of the challenges faced by a remote location with limited transportation and labor force opportunity. Employment in the medical and health services category has tripled since 1980. While this category is small as a share of total employment it is among the fastest growing sectors of the Monroe economy (Figure 4). Covered employment in Agricultural Services, Fishing, Water Transportation, and Food Processing is the smallest among all categories in Monroe County. This may be misleading to some degree in that much of the employment in the marine and fishing industry locally is comprised of proprietorships and self employed. This means the ranks of those in the marine and related industry may not appear in the measure of covered employment, for the purposes of unemployment compensation. For example there are some 2,500 commercial boat licenses in Monroe County, suggesting the marine industry is substantially larger than what is depicted in the covered employment data series. Economic Trends and Opportunities 6 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Because of the island nature of Monroe County and the obvious reliance on marine and coastal activity, the marine industry will be examined in a separate light. Of note is that within the covered employment data series, which refers to employees eligible for unemployment compensation, employment has fallen by nearly 40% in 30 years, from approximately 1,000 persons to 650 today. Occupational license data was reviewed to assess marine related employment and activity. Occupational license data includes charter boats and captains, marina and boat storage, mobile marine repair, marine related retail, marine wholesale supply, and marine repair. There are 1,928 such licenses. Some boat and captain licenses are duplicative resulting in an estimated 1500 active occupational licenses. Not all of these licenses will result in a full time job and many hold a captain's license but are simply not active. Based on this information we find marine and marine related services remains the smallest employment category in Monroe County. 10.0% - 8.0% 6.0% r - 4.0% 2.0% - — — • 0.0% 1980 1990 2000 2010 tOtherSvc ia...Constr tlnd/Wrhs —Med/HlthSvc Ag Svc/Fishing/Water Trans Figure 4 - Share of Employment by Sector 1980-2010 In addition to looking at the composition of employment by industry in Monroe County, we also examine the changes in composition over time. Figures 3 and 4 illustrate how the mix by industry has evolved over the past 30 years. Change in the share of employment is an indicator of which industries have momentum and may be expected to have growth potential in the future. In this section we examine the changes in share. By identifying employment sectors which are growing we help identify the key components of the local economy which offer opportunity for the future. The employment segment with the greatest increase in share during the past three decades is Business Services/Finance and Real Estate (see Figure 5). The dominant component by far within this category is business services. Business services as a category consists of legal, accounting, architectural, computer and management consulting, research, Economic Trends and Opportunities 7 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update advertising other professional services and business support. Finance and real estate are comparatively stagnant and given the current economic conditions may not be expected to show significant improvement in the short to medium term. Thus, business services is identified as a sector offering substantial employment growth. Its share of employment has doubled over time and is now the third largest employment segment in the countywide economy. The visitor industry is comprised of Hotel/Motel rooms, eating. and drinking establishments, and entertainment venues. This is the largest sector of the Monroe County economy by far, accounting for at least 1/3 of all employment countywide. It is the second fastest growing segment of the economy as well, having gained more than 5 points in share since 1980. The visitor industry has long been the focal point of the Monroe County economy. "Other Services" includes automotive service, personal care, laundry, civic and religious organizations and repair services for household and commercial equipment. Other Services is the 3rd fastest growing employment segment countywide. This segment has shown very consistent growth over the decades. Though the share of this segment is small _ (only the 5th largest of 9 groups) the rate of growth in this segment is the fastest of any segment inthe local economy. Medical and Health services has also grown very rapidly since 1980. Since year 2000 the average age of all persons in Florida has increased from 39 years to 40 years and from 37 years to 38 years in Miami-Dade. In Monroe County however, the average age of all persons has increased from 41 years to 43 years. The Monroe County population is older and has increased by a greater amount than the population in Miami-Dade county and throughout Florida. By 2030 the University of Florida projects 44% of the Monroe County population will be age 55 and up, compared with 32% in Miami-Dade and 38% statewide. The older population will require more medical services supporting an opportunity for continued increases in medical services in Monroe County. The remainder of the major employment segments in Monroe County has shown no increase in the share of employment. These comparatively slow growth segments include government, industrial/warehouse, other retailing, marine industries and construction. While most of these sectors added jobs overall from 1980-2010, the pace of growth was below average and so each sector lost market share overall, or in the case of construction increased share only very marginally. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 8 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 8% 6% 40/ 2% I II -zs• KSo 4 as �% .c, -6% c% <4 PLO \\c) Figure 5 - Net Change in Share of Employment by Type 1980-2010 3:0 - --=- Industry Analysis As an overview to the local economy of Monroe County we have compared the profile of major industry segments in Monroe County to other island communities in Florida as well as to other major metropolitan employment centers across the state. We have looked at the mix of industries and employment in Monroe County, the share of major employment segments and the trends and change in these segments, over a 30 year time horizon. Through these analyses we have identified strengths and weaknesses, as well as large and fast growing employment sectors in the Keys. The areas of strength, combined with those segments which are large and fast growing, present in our view the best opportunities for future economic development and job growth. These segments represent the base of opportunity which, if promoted and strengthened, can provide sufficient revenue and economic flexibility to allow further investment in special segments which offer innovation, cultural and community strengths and other desired aspects of keys living and community building. Below we focus in on these segments and describe the opportunities they afford. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 9 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 3.1 Tourism The dominant industry throughout Monroe County is tourism. It is the largest employment sector countywide. The visitor industry has had the second fastest growth in market share and added by far the most.number of jobs of any employment sector in Monroe County since 1980. The visitor industry includes eating and drinking establishments, hotel motel space along with seasonal rental properties and entertainment venues such as museums, theaters and parks. The visitor industry represents about one third of the Monroe County economy, as measured by employment. The Keys hosted approximately 3.3 million visitors during 2009, with some 2.2 million visiting Key West. Of those visiting Key West, 39% were cruise ship visitors. Fully two thirds of visitor activity countywide is concentrated in Key West (see Table 2). While the visitor industry is large and adds substantial employment, wages are lower than average, representing about 76% of the average wage countywide. The impact on household earnings is perhaps less dramatic in as much as 1 in 3 visitor industry workers holds more than one job. Also, many persons in the real estate industry sell or rent vacation homes and the average wage among these workers is almost 90% of the average wage. Nonetheless; the strength and attractiveness of the visitor industry in terms of jobs and long term growth is offset to some degree by lower wages. - By measures created by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the visitor industry in its entirety (including multiplier effects) is responsible for 60 percent of total Monroe County output (sales) and half of all employment countywide.1 Thus, it is clear the Visitor industry is a critical component of the functioning of the countywide economy. Policies must be put in place to encourage expansion of the visitor industry, promote higher wages for visitor industry workers, and continue the strength in employment gains. 3.1.1 Tourism and Visitors The Monroe County visitor industry is highly concentrated in Key West. Tourist development Council data illustrate the nature of visitor activity. Currently two thirds of visitor activity in the keys is concentrated in Key West. As noted earlier fully one third of all employment in Monroe County is concentrated in the visitor industry. The multiplier effect of this activity increases the overall impact and importance of the visitor industry. The Remainder of This Page Left Intentionally Left Blank 1"Study of the Monroe County Tourism Workforce",August 2006,Monroe County TDC,page 8 Economic Trends and Opportunities 10 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County.Comprehensive Plan Update Table 2 -Visitors to the Florida Keys by Type and Location Florida Keys Visitor Person-Trip Estimates 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Key West Overnight Visitors 1,309,559 1,303,633 1,046,111 1,063,752 1,094,647 1,112,978 1,165,327 Key West Day Trippers 242,268 241,172 237,460 196,794' 202,510 205,901 206,263 Cruise Ship Passengers 1,067,222 934,070 925,795 888,183 816,919 739,218 859,409 Total Key West Visitors 2,619,049 2,478,875 2,209,366 2,148,729 2,114,076 2,058,097 2,230,999 All Keys Overnight Visitors 2,425,110 2,414,135 1,937,244 2,030,062 2,089,021 2,169,565 2,092,732 All Keys Day Trippers 448,645 446,615 439,742 375,561 386,469 401,369 370,414 Cruise Ship Passengers(Key West Only) 1,067,222 934,070 925,795 888,183 816,919 739,218 859,409 Total All Keys Visitors 3,940,977 3,794,820 3,302,781 3,293,806 3,292,409 3,310,152 3,322,555 Monroe County Lodging Occupancy%: 72.2% 71.2% 70.0% 66.5% 68.1% 67.5% 70.3% Sources:Monroe County Tourist Development Council;Smith Travel el Research 3.1.2 Tourism and Hotels By year-end 2010 there were 8,796 hotel rooms in Monroe County according to Smith Travel Research data (see Figure 6).There has been a net loss of 452 rooms since year-end - 2003,some 5 percent of the countywide hotel room inventory. Hotel room inventory had declined by 12% from 2003-2007 and has rebounded adding 366 rooms since 2007. An additional 4,800 seasonal units are found in resorts. The-number of resort units has grown by 19%, some 772 units, since 2003, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. This suggests the total inventory of visitor accommodations has been relatively stable or grown slightly over the past decade, while the mix and type of accommodations have changed. 9,400 - 9,200 9,000 8,800 8,600 8,400 8,200 8,000 7,800 7,600 �OOt�O cp �OOO��OOO 2000��0060 1�000��000 101�00 �OOgO�00�0��0090 0 0�OO �0,10�0001�0�,101 Source: Smith Travel Research, Fishkind &Associates, Inc: Figure 6 - Monroe County Hotel Room Inventory Among hotel rooms throughout Monroe County it is estimated 2,199 rooms are located within the unincorporated areas. Of the rooms in the unincorporated areas of Monroe County 54% are within structures older than 40 years old. From a building use and Economic Trends and Opportunities 11 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update architectural perspective, 40 years is a generally accepted measure of the useful life of buildings and structures. By the end of the 20 year planning horizon, an additional 30% of hotel properties will age into the greater than 40 year old category, if no renovation is undertaken. Figure 7 shows the age of hotel room inventory in the unincorporated portions of Monroe County. 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% - 40+yrs old 20-40 years LT 20 yrs Source:The County Property Appraiser;Fishkind&Associates,Inc. Figure 7 -Age of Hotel/Motel Structures, Unincorporated Monroe County While there are many buildings standing today which are much older than 40 years, older building require extensive investment and renovation to maintain their usefulness. This is particularly the case in a place like the Florida Keys which has a very challenging climate and environment regarding stability and livability of built structures. The climate of the Keys increases the wear and tear on buildings and structures. Issues such as mold, sun exposure, heat exposure, salt exposure, and storm damage can render buildings useless very quickly. The majority of inventory of hotel motel rooms in the unincorporated keys today is obsolete from a building age standpoint. This means substantial and ongoing investment and renovation is required to maintain these structures. Over the next twenty years as older properties continue to age, 84% of unincorporated hotel/motel structures will exceed their useful lives. Over the next twenty years, the vast majority of inventory of unincorporated hotel and motel rooms will require either a) replacement or b) extensive renovation. This places the hotel industry throughout the unincorporated keys in a precarious position from the standpoint of needed capital investment over the planning horizon. This condition also highlights the redevelopment opportunity which is likely to become increasingly evident over the planning horizon. The need for hotel property investment coupled with a de-facto restriction on hotel expansion due to seasonal occupancy constraints means new hotel tourists are likely to be Economic Trends and Opportunities 12 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update accommodated in newly built seasonal residential housing units and hotels which are in need of.renovation will be unable to justify needed capital investments. 3.1.3 Effects of the Hotel Moratorium on Tourism in Unincorporated Monroe County At present there is a Monroe County ordinance effective in the unincorporated area which prohibits all new hotel development throughout the unincorporated keys. This ordinance precludes all new hotel development. In the past there has been an argument suggesting annual hotel occupancy must exceed 90% in order for new hotels to be warranted. There are no historic records which indicate hotel occupancy has ever exceeded 90% on an annual basis. Further, generally accepted, standard operating hotel financial performance norms indicate hotel operations are at the financial breakeven point near 65% occupancy2. It is for these reasons that in unrestricted markets, there are usually few new hotels built when annual occupancy is consistently below 65%. When annual occupancy is consistently above 65%, the market typically responds. by adding new hotel rooms until annual occupancy falls back to approximately 65%. Throughout the hotel industry, occupancy runs between 63% and 73% on an annual basis, under normal market conditions. By prohibiting new hotel construction, the tourism industry in the unincorporated areas is artificially constrained and industry growth will be choked off. The Tourism industry cannot grow`}because effective occupancies are near 100% during the peak season and the demand for hotel rooms exceeds supply during peak season months. During the off-peak season occupancy is unsustainably low. As a result, new peak season tourist accommodations are provided through seasonal homes rather than full service hotels. Because the keys market is so highly seasonal, peak season occupancy is already near 90%, and effective occupancy rates are approximately 100%. Thus, in order to reach economically sustainable annual occupancy rates; occupancy in the off season months must be increased by more than 100%. That is,tourism must nearly double during the months of September and October and must increase in other low occupancy months in order for annual occupancy to reach economically sustainable levels. This seasonal weighting confounds the industry ability to add economically sustainable new hotel inventory. Figure 8 shows the past eight years of monthly occupancy in Monroe County. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank 2 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/US+hotel+industry+now+breaks+even+at+55.5+percent+occupancy.-a021173755 and http://www.thefreel ib ra ry.com/Trends+i n+the+hotel+industry.-a 0131592609 Economic Trends and Opportunities 13 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 90% 80°i6 APIPPIP 70% \z‘ 50% I/ 40°� — - 30% \ar Feb 02,1 PQc day \\P 1v� IA See pry ‘4o' per +2003 t2004 --t--2005 2006 2007 -t2008 --2009 -2010 Source:Smith Travel Research,Fishkind&Associates,Inc. Figure 8 - Monroe County Monthly Hotel Occupancy Because new hotel rooms cannot be added, the tourism market cannot grow, except in the form of new seasonal residential housing units. Demand is particularly constrained in the case of peak on-season months. During peak season months, hotel occupancy is at or near 90%. The 90% level, however, is effectively 100% occupancy given staffing interruptions, rooms unavailable due to repairs, and late night non-arrivals or cancellations, which leave insufficient time to re-book the room. Thus, the only months where occupancy can be raised to help make new hotels more economically viable are the months when tourists typically do not travel to the Keys. This makes new hotel development a kind of catch-22 in that greater economic viability is best achieved through gains during months when economic viability is at its low point and barely attainable. For existing hoteliers this speaks to a need for policy and support that will stimulate and encourage redevelopment, add to peak season revenue potential perhaps through more rooms/capacity in the same footprint and substantially build off-season occupancy. To change the seasonal visitation pattern in the Keys may require very high cost low margin-of-return advertising campaigns. This must also be viewed in light of the very substantial rate reductions which are found in September and October. To illustrate the revenue and rate reduction issue, during year 2010, revenue during the peak season was $192 per available room. During the off season this fell to $70. Rates would have to decline even more sharply to improve off season occupancy or new target markets identified and captured. Because of the ordinance which prohibits new hotel construction, we believe the market has reacted by filling the need for additional hotel rooms with construction of new residential units, designed for seasonal occupancy. Some of these new units may appear hotel or resort-like in design and specification, being built as large as possible to Economic Trends and Opportunities 14 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update accommodate as many people as possible given the zoning constraints of building floor area ratios. To the degree tourism accounts for the largest employment segment in Monroe County and the moratorium on new transient units is overly restrictive and stifles growth in the tourist industry, the economic development policies of Monroe County are contradictory. These policies contribute to the development of seasonal residential units and the conversion of permanent population to seasonal population, in our view. Further, the hotel moratorium likely contributes to the loss of existing hotel space, much of which is obsolete and in need of investment and rehabilitation but cannot justify the capital expense in the face of declining tourist numbers. The loss of permanent population and decline of the visitor industry hurts the cultural and social stability of local keys communities and hurts employment growth in the county's largest employment segment. Hotel units are also under the residential ROGO constraint. However, to the degree hotel and tourist evacuations occur 42 hours prior to general evacuations, hotels and tourists do not pose a hurricane evacuation bottleneck. To the degree new hotel units should be encouraged, along with off season occupancy support policy, and to the degree the number - of hotel rooms and tourists are declining, hotels should be removed from the residential ROGO constraint and be allowed to develop or redevelop-as market forces dictate. This would allow successful properties unimpeded opportunity to improve and support the tourist industry throughout the Keys. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 15 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 3.2 Seasonal Residential Development The character of the housing inventory throughout the Keys is changing. There are a number of reasons for this shift. Some of these reasons include: the restriction on new hotel space in unincorporated areas which drives tourist growth into seasonal units, the lack of adequate wage employment which limits demand for permanent housing, conversion of apartments to condo, the constraining effects of ROGO on new residential housing which places a premium on housing, drives prices up and forces a move toward units with greater value and return, the expansion of retirement and second home communities in the Keys and the rapidly escalating prices of developable land. These factors all contribute to a shift toward development of higher value seasonal housing. As an island community, it is known that some services normally found in mainland communities may not be available in the Keys. These include medical, regional retail, financial and transportation services. The structural lack of these kinds of services makes the accommodation of seasonal housing easier in terms of pressure on and support by the local infrastructure. This is not to say retirement and workforce populations will not grow in the Keys, or that local infrastructure is non-existent, only that accommodating seasonal households is the easiest economic opportunity, by comparison. While there is a prohibition on seasonal- rentals, many units are not "rented" and are simply held for occasional use by owners,family and friends. Thus, the trend toward increased seasonality, which has emerged with greater clarity over the past decade, is likely to continue. To change this trend, policies, land use allocations, new hotel development and investment must be undertaken to redirect the development trend toward more permanent population with higher levels of services, plus support for employment and employment opportunity. Some of the current policies and market conditions do not favor expanded economic development. In Monroe County as a whole the trend towards increased seasonal housing is quite pronounced as seen in Figure 9, which includes both municipal and unincorporated data. These data indicate that among the net growth from 2000-2009 73% of all new residential units did not have homestead exemption. Such high non-permanent dwelling unit volumes supports the shift toward increased seasonality as is also described in the American Communities Survey. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 16 Keith and Schnars;P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 60% 58% 56% 54% - 52% 50% 48% 46% 44% 199% '1999 1000 1o01 10°1 106' 150' i.O" '006 10°1 100$ 1009 —+—Non-homestead% —*—SF Non-homestead% Figure 9 - Monroe County Homestead Exemptions In the unincorporated areas the trend toward greater seasonality is similar. Among all unincorporated single family homes 53% in total are homesteaded. However among those single family units built from 2000-2009 only 45% are homesteaded leaving 55% as non- homestead/seasonal units. This pattern represents a significant shift over the past decade resulting in the majority of new single family units built being non-homesteaded or seasonal. For condos throughout the unincorporated Keys, fully 85% are non- homesteaded units and 96% of those built after year 2000 are non-homesteaded. Overall, among single family and condo units combined, the inventory of housing in the unincorporated keys is now 53% non-homesteaded. Among all single family and condo combined, the inventory of housing in the unincorporated Keys built after year 2000 is 57%. The unincorporated Keys are becoming increasingly seasonal, based on the characteristics of new residential units built. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 17 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Over the past 20 years there have been 1,101 apartment units converted to condominiums. Half of these conversions took place in just three years from 2004-2006 as shown in Figure 10. 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 �0 °iN. � °i'' 0�` �h °ico °i1 °i9 �°) 0 O, O� O'� Oa O', OHO 1 4 °) 0 ,0 ,0 ti� ti� A,°5 ti°5 ti°� ti� ti°5 ,10 ,10 't ,ti0 1, .10 Figure 10 - Condominium Conversions in Monroe County The loss of rental apartments in this fashion often leads to displacement of lower income rental householders. The degree to which displaced renters have left the Keys is unknown and the degree to which recently converted units subsequently ended up in foreclosure is also unknown. Generally speaking, outside of the housing bubble and a one-time surge in 1990, conversion levels are low throughout all Monroe County. The record volume of 557 conversions countywide from 2004-2006 is likely to have created additional need and additional opportunity to develop replacement rental housing. The lack of rental housing will also constrain employment growth as the economy begins to recover from recession. Apartment and quality rental housing development is a land use need and opportunity which can be accommodated in the unincorporated areas of the county. Apartment development would support local community efforts to build and maintain community strength as a more permanent and stable population, rather than development of seasonal transient housing. The conversion of apartments leaves a need for worker oriented and affordable workforce housing. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 18 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 3.3 Government The second largest segment of employment in the county is,government, including local, state and federal. Government has lost the most market share in terms of employment than any other industry in Monroe County over the past 3 decades. It remains the second largest employer; however, we anticipate government employment will remain stagnant throughout the next decade, resulting in a further loss in share. Local municipal budgets are negatively affected by falling ad valorem tax revenues, public school budgets are also subject to falling ad valorem revenue which will limit new hiring. Further the November 2010 ballot amendment to relax class size requirements will reduce the need for additional teachers. State and local government employment in the short term may decline by a small degree. Federal Government employment is primarily post office and civilian employment on military bases. Federal employment has remained unchanged in Monroe County over the past decade. While government employment is the second largest sector of the economy, it has lost the most market share of any segment since 1980 as seen in Figure 5. Average_wages paid through all government positions are 37% higher than the average wage countywide, reaching almost$50,000 per year. 3.4 Business Service, Finance and Real Estate Business Service Finance and Real Estate is the third largest employment category in Monroe County representing 13% of existing employment. This category has gained more share of total employment than any other segment since 1980. More than 2,800 business service jobs have been added over this period. Most of these new job formations have been concentrated in management, consulting, travel services, computers, and business services. Finance and Real Estate have added a small portion of these jobs however the strength in this sector lies in professional and technical services rather than banking and real estate. Professional service jobs pay 16% higher than the average wage countywide, almost $42,000 per year. These jobs represent moderate to high skill positions and represent a key target sector for employment growth strategies. 3.5 Other Retailing Retail categories, excluding eating and drinking establishments, typically include apparel, sporting goods, construction materials, electronics and autos. These categories have lost both employment and market share most notably over the past ten years. Employment in "other retailing" is now below 1990 levels and market share has fallen from peak of 16% to 11% today. There are no regional shopping centers in excess of 30 acres in Monroe County. Community and neighborhood shopping is essentially all that is offered except for smaller stand alone specialty stores and a handful of stand alone department stores/big box stores. Retailing pays 76% of the average wage. In Monroe County retailing is a slow growth industry, is constrained for space, is subject to high transportation costs to bring Economic Trends and Opportunities 19 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update goods in and provides a low wage. Support of existing retail centers is important so that residents and visitors do not have to drive long distances to meet basic needs. However, retailing is not a target for job expansion and creation, except as needed to support basic needs. Rehabilitation of existing centers and retail space is needed so that retail facilities do not succumb to obsolescence and fail to provide the basic services needed. Obsolete structures and facilities will also contribute to erosion of jobs and loss of market share. An inventory analysis of commercial,retail buildings and structures in the keys suggests there is need for this type of facilities rehabilitation. Incentivizing redevelopment of retail structures should be a policy focus. This may include a square footage bonus to offset rehabilitation costs and relaxation of policies regarding upgrades to non-conforming uses. 3.6 Other Services This category was the fastest growing employment segment from 1980-2010, with employment increasing by more than 200% during the period. The "Other Services" category consists of personal services, legal services, private educational services and engineering and accounting services. This category pays 90% of the average wage. 3.7 Medical and Health Services Medical and health services are among the fastest growing segments of the Monroe County economy. Almost 1,200 jobs have been added in this employment segment since 1980. Average wages are in excess of $44,000, more than 20% above the countywide average wage. Medical and health related facilities will continue to be in high demand as the population ages. Employment in this category has gained a 2 percentage point increase in share of total employment since 1980 making it the category with the 4th largest gain in share of employment and the 3rd fastest growth rate. With high wages and fast growth the medical and health segment is a desirable target industry on which to focus additional land use and economic development policies. 3.8 Waterfront Related Among traditional island communities in Florida through the past 100 years, there has been a reliance on fishing, boating and marine environments and marine related industry such as shipping and boat repair. Through a century of change, the marine industry has declined while other areas of employment have grown in dramatic fashion. In terms of the volume and share of employment, there is very little fishing, food processing or water transportation related employment today, compared with employment in retail, finance and the broader service sector. The fishing industry accounts for only 1 percent of employment in island communities. Adding food processing, marine shipping, marine repair and marina raises the share to 2 percent in Monroe County. Recreational boating has expanded.This has opened opportunities for pleasure boat repair, boat maintenance and storage. Pleasure boat licenses have more than doubled in the Keys since 1980 (see Figure 11). This speaks directly to an important segment of the economy Economic Trends and Opportunities 20 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update which is the vacation home or second home industry. Recreational waterfront activity supports redevelopment of waterfront areas such that the historic character and some historic uses and building are preserved while the economic drivers supporting waterfront properties is tourist and vacation home based. This has meant a waterfront redevelopment transition to service and tourist related activities similar to Savannah, Georgia; Des Moines, Iowa and old harbor areas such as Boston and Baltimore. The result is a vibrant waterfront which can accommodate some historic fishing and boating related commercial activity. At the same time, as measured by commercial fishing licenses, the volume and size of the commercial fishing industry has declined sharply over the past 30 years. Commercial fishing licenses have fallen by 25% and the volume of seafood catch has declined some 70% (see Figure 12). 25000 - 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 1980 1988 1998 2008 Figure 11 - Pleasure Boat Licenses in Monroe County Water related employment is the smallest employment segment among island communities today, and equally small elsewhere in Florida. Based on trends in commercial registrations, fish and shellfish catch volumes, and covered employment, the marine industry is not a growth industry in Monroe County. Nor is it a growth industry in other island communities or elsewhere in Florida. Within the marine industry, what exists today is an important component of the history and character of Monroe County. It is an important aspect of the local restaurant business which offers "fresh catch". Given the past 30 years of decline, the historic nature of the marine and fishing industry and the loss of waterfront property to non-marine uses,there is a need to develop a support system to help maintain the viability of the industry as it currently exists. The marine industry as it relates to fishing can become a cultural focal point, support surrounding uses and continue to support and build the local restaurant industry. However, the marine industry is not likely to become a substantial employment generator in the future, nor a large-scale or growing aspect of the Keys economy. At most the entire value of commercial seafood and shellfish landings Economic Trends and Opportunities 21 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update (before expenses) is less than 5 percent of total personal income in Monroe County. Today, the economy of the Keys has developed, expanded and diversified. Understanding this diversification is integral to planning for new economic opportunities. 30.0 5,000 4,500 25.0 4,000 20.0 _ Allak _ 3,500 `� 3,000 � 15.0 2,500 0 o co 10.0 1,500 5.0 1,000 500 0.0 0 1980 1988 1998 2008 t-Catch Volume(Ibs) —M—Commercial Boat Licenses Figure 12 - Commercial Fishing Industry - Monroe County There is an opportunity for growth in marine related industries outside of fishing. This includes marine research, coral reef preservation and marine related eco-tourism. The Navy's Marine Corrosion Test Facility at Key West/Stock Island offers the potential to develop local industry synergies through the transfer of military technology to civilian use with respect to materials testing. This can also integrate with marine research regarding marine plants and animal species. In particular coral reef research and preservation is of vital national and international interest. The Florida Keys are well suited to conduct such research in conjunction with nearby universities and national funding sources. This discussion will be expanded upon later in the report. 4.0 Vacant Land Use and Availability Within commercial lands in unincorporated areas there are no vacant parcels in excess of 25 acres. This combined with a 35-foot height restriction plus numerous small vacant parcels substantially reduces the opportunity to accommodate any new large scale employment generator in unincorporated areas. Job growth under these conditions is limited to incremental improvements. According to the NROGO requirements, the goal is: To maintain a ratio of approximately 239 square feet of nonresidential floor area for each new residential permit issued through the residential rate of growth ordinance (ROGO). Source:Code 1979,§9.5-124;Ord.No.032-2001,§1;Ord.No.046-Z003,§1;Ord.No.001-2006,§2;Ord.No.037-2006,§2;Ord.No.11-2006) Economic Trends and Opportunities 22 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update The County maintains an inventory tracking system to determine whether or not sufficient commercial services are ultimately provided in the market place based on the 239 square foot criteria. However, some commercial development is not dependant on resident population and should not be tied to residential growth. For example, demand for tourist retail is a function of tourism activity not a function of new household growth. Similarly, industrial boat maintenance or marine research and development is not a function of residential growth and should not be tied explicitly to residential activity. As well, medical space needs serve tourists, workers and the elderly and this skews the empirical "per new household" relationship which dictates how much non-residential space may be developed. While the 239 square feet per household is empirically observable it is merely a correlation and is not a causal factor in determining the demand for commercial development. From an economic perspective, using a supply based correlation to restrict commercial development fails to assess the market demand conditions. The requirement to tie a specific volume of commercial development to residential growth makes invalid assumptions as to the reasons and causes for commercial development. As a result this requirement constraints, restricts and harms the normal market processes by which the need for commercial development is identified and new space brought into the market. From an economic policy perspective there should be no limiting requirement which ties a specific volume of commercial square footage to residential growth. Further, to the degree hurricane evacuation is a function of residential populations, and not affected by workforce population or customers, commercial development should have no ROGO limitations whatsoever. Normal constraints on developability of lands would remain subject to, environmental sensitivity, infrastructure capacity and stormwater management, zoning and tier-management as well as all other LDC rules. There is no market based or valid economic reason to tie development of non-residential space to the development of residential housing. There are empirical correlations however these are not appropriate market based demand factors and do not take into account the drivers of demand. Further: the NROGO shall not apply to the development described below: Development with no net increase in nonresidential floor area: The redevelopment, rehabilitation or replacement of any lawfully established nonresidential floor area which does not increase the amount of nonresidential floor area greater than that which existed on the site prior to the redevelopment, rehabilitation or replacement. Limitations on the amount of nonresidential floor area which may be transferred to any one site. The amount of nonresidential floor area which may be transferred to any one site shall be as follows: 1. No more than a maximum cumulative total of 4,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area may be transferred to any one site. Economic Trends and Opportunities 23 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 2. A receiving structure with existing nonresidential floor area shall not be expanded using transferred floor area if the expansion results in a structure with more than 10,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area, except within the urban commercial land use district, where a structure may be expanded to a maximum total of 50,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area. Source:(Code 1979,§9.5.124.3;Ord.No.032.2001,§1;Ord.No.046-2003,§3;Ord.No.037.2006,§4;Ord.No.11.2006) The amount of nonresidential floor area to be allocated shall be limited to a maximum of 2,500 square feet for any one site, except for sites located within a designated community center overlay area. Source:(Code 1979,§9 5-124.4;Ord.No.032-2001,§1;Ord,No.11-2006) Under these conditions above the most effective and easily permitted commercial development is redevelopment with no net increase in floor area. Generally speaking, new commercial development is hindered by floor area coverage limitations, a lack of available parcels, height restrictions, and limitations on trip generation, effectively prohibiting much new commercial development. This leaves redevelopment as the most viable option given land use and availability- however even this option is hindered by limitations to grow and expand existing building space.With respect to designing flexibility to retain local businesses, it is important this take place in the context of non-conforming uses. To the degree non-conforming uses will be brought into compliance a high degree of flexibility will be required so as not to cause the elimination of the business in light of other restrictions. Relaxation of existing requirements should occur to the greatest extent possible where wastewater, drainage and stormwater issues are met to the greatest degree. To the extent possible if these criteria are met a floor area bonus should be considered to help increase revenue potential and offset the cost of renovation and compliance. 5.0 Livable CommuniKeys Plans 5.1 Livable CommuniKeys Plans -Vision and Outlook Having conducted an economic and strategic overview of the unincorporated areas of Monroe County we have identified employment trends, strategic concerns and opportunities. In order to make actionable recommendations which are consistent with the desires and strategic direction of Keys residents we have evaluated the Livable CommuniKeys Plans (LCPs) for the purposes of identifying where these plans might intersect with the economics presented and the economic development direction presented in the Livable CommuniKeys Plans. Within these plans what we find are distinct regions within the unincorporated keys which reflect their own set of unique local conditions and geographically specific economic development goals (see Figure 13). These sub-regional characteristics are quite distinct Economic Trends and Opportunities 24 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates • Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update from each other and distinct from the concentration and intensity of the Key West tourist industry. The Upper Keys have characteristics which lend considerable strength to focusing the definition of this area as a marine sanctuary,with recreational.diving, recreational boating, eco tourism, and marine research. The Middle Keys are more residential in character, include high value vacation and second home communities such which are similar to other beach and island communities in Florida such as Destin, Marco Island,and Longboat Key. There is continued opportunity for tax base growth. The Lower Keys are in close proximity to Key West's main tourist destination. The lower keys can be seen as a bedroom community to the Key West tourist workers. This area is also more industrial and includes much of the working marine industry such as fishing, boat repair, and tour guides. The Naval Air Station Key West is a large presence in the Lower Keys. Facilities on Boca Chica and Key West lend substantial economic stability to the area. There are some 1,200 permanently stationed personnel plus rotating squadrons throughout the year. Per Diem payments to visiting personnel and salaries of stationed personnel represent a substantial source of local income being brought into the area. This has substantial ripple effect and is a key economic driver of the Lower Keys economy. Also located in the lower keys is the The Naval Research Lab. The Lab is housed within the Naval Air Station at Key West and is located on Fleming Key. The lower Keys is the center for marine research. The Naval Research Lab command includes the "Marine Corrosion Test Facility which offers an ocean-air environment and clear, unpolluted,flowing seawater for studies of environmental effects on materials. Equipment is available for experiments involving weathering, general corrosion,fouling, and electrochemical phenomena, as well as coatings, cathodic protection devices, and other means to combat environmental degradation." "The laboratory has an unparalleled database for natural seawater exposure testing and marine-related materials. evaluation. It receives a plentiful, unpolluted supply of natural undisturbed Gulf of Mexico seawater throughout the year. The tropical climate is ideally suited for marine exposure testing and provides minimal climatic variation, with a stable biomass throughout the year. The laboratory has more than 1000 ft of waterfront access, natural "blue" ocean-quality seawater access, a 2500 ft 2 atmospheric test site, and more than 14,000 square feet of laboratory facilities building space"3. a http://www.cilobalsecuritv.orq/militarv/facility/key west.htm Economic Trends and Opportunities 25 Keith and Schnars;P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update I Upper Keys ', . . + Ftande Bey , _ Ocean e .4 y1 t J Reef r ..*f�'�:. Plantation Key- I�.. V.l 4 tir't� ♦I i •• Islamorada r .�`I ► Key Lrge . Tavernier • • _,.ran_or r+onda , ', Middle Keys Upper Fonda Bay Mae�Key••City d lse er Layton ti`r 7 .! Yaraman ce>esr Kes , • Monroe County Ft r DvA Long Kay Planninn Ar eas eeas Key Colony Key -Unnmrporated Beach Strada of Honda 4 t.CarPaatetl Lower Keys worida BarNvill l Too a. ) rt.S411/4 't 'S '1I • AlBaliPine • Key - � No Name • Key Stock BIB Capon; :StockStockwest Island B• a KayA C. .ate C.7 I Cj C KKeyBahia 4. C \ !' • Honda '? Raiirod LI ` . - .t•• ‘..` Straits of Flonda` Figure 13 - Keys Planning Areas Map Appendix 1 contains excerpts from the Livable CommuniKeys Plans provided to highlight and help synthesize the integration between economic development objectives and community goals such as livability and sustainability. Sustainability in these instances may include environmental, economic and social/cultural aspects of the challenge of sustainable living practices in the face of the physical constraints of island living. The goal of this section of the report is to identify sustainable economic directives from the LCPs and integrate these with economic development opportunities,goals and objectives. 5.2 Summary of Upper Keys - Key Largo LCP Findings Commercial redevelopment of existing sites within the original footprint, with no increase in building square footage is allowed and encouraged in the Key Largo LCP. New high intensity commercial development is prohibited. Redevelopment which expands a local business floor area is prohibited. New Hotel development is prohibited. New commercial development greater than 2,500 sq ft on any one site is prohibited. Waterfront seasonal housing which may replace water related or water dependant uses is under moratorium. As a result of the highly physically constrained conditions, lack of viable developable sites and regulatory prohibitions, most new commercial development is disallowed in the upper Keys or highly constrained. Economic Trends and Opportunities 26 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 5.4 Summary of Middle Keys The functional population of the Middle Keys is projected to increase by fewer than 100 persons through year 2030. This will translate to a need for approximately 50 additional dwelling units through year 2030. The lack of developable lands and limited growth suggests the economic opportunity in the Middle Keys is primarily support of the valuation and tax base of existing developed property. 5.5 Summary of No Name and Big Pine Keys LCP There is very limited new development opportunity on No Name and Big Pine Keys. The combination of limited land availability, concurrency constraints and other restrictions effectively limit new commercial development to very low levels if at all. The local community does not wish to embark on a path that,would bring regional users or regional facilities to these areas. These conditions point to the need to build sustainable communities through redevelopment. 5.7 Summary of Stock Island and Key Haven LCP The working waterfront and major employment center of the unincorporated Keys is located on Stock Island. The resident population is highly engaged and supportive of maintaining the employment opportunities associated with marine dependant activities including fishing, ship building and repair, tour guides and other water or waterfront dependant activities such as marine research. Residentially zoned land is built out on Stock Island. Remaining vacant lands are either Mixed Use or Industrially zoned. The focus for economic development opportunity on Stock Island is support of the marine industry, preservation of marine uses, and redevelopment of existing parcels with a focus on marine industry services, facilities and support. Opportunities for marine related science and technology research are strongest in this planning area due to the proximity to the Navy's Marine Corrosion Test Facility and the Key West Airport,which facilitates travel. 6.0 Working Waterfront The keys began a rapid transition from fishing to tourism beginning in 1975; declines in fisheries and catch volume were pronounced in the 1980s. In 1994, the "Net Ban" further diminished the fishing industry. Inexpensive seafood competition from foreign sources made revenues decline for those remaining. Catch volume has declined further during the most recent decade from 2000-2009. A transition of land uses through redevelopment has shifted marine and waterfront related uses to seasonal housing and condominium uses. Economic Trends and Opportunities 27 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update The transition away from fishing and marine related industry is typical and well _ documented in similar island communities throughout Florida. For island communities however,this represents a shift away from the historic and cultural aspects which gave rise to the community in the first place. In response to this change in orientation and loss of traditional economic activity, the County undertook to study the working waterfront in an • attempt to help maintain and preserve the culture, history and economy of the Florida Keys. In 2005 The Working Waterfront Management Plan was undertaken by the County through the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the FAU Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions. Relevant excerpts from this report (cut and pasted in the following boxes, with page references below), as they relate to economic development potential and opportunities are included in this section for review and integration with the e overall economic development strategy presented in this report. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 28 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Working Waterfront Conditions today: The redevelopment pressure on Monroe County's waterfront has been well documented: One recent study55 suggested that redevelopment is accelerated in Monroe Comity because the tourism and coniinercial fishing industries are actually in a spatial conflict. The tourism industry's control of the waterfront has been characterized as a natural progression of events resulting from the greater profits generated by tourist-based operations. In fact, the commercial fisherman were said to be despondent about the outcome, but because the political process was often not conducive to commercial fisherman, the outcome was rarely contested. The report questioned whether commercial fishing would be completely abandoned as a revenue generator even though it has a long and rich history in the Keys. Currently, Stock Island remains one of the last operational ports for commercial fisherman in the Keys, and it too, is under enormous pressure to redevelop into the highest and best use based on today's economic environment. In 2003, the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study was completed to assess the ability of the Florida Keys ecosystem to.withstand all impacts of additional development.56 The-study mapped_-environmentally sensitive land,as well as land suitable for increased development. Four guiding principles for growth management were identified: (1) to prevent encroachment into native habitat, (2) continue and intensify existing programs dealing with environmental and quality of life issues, (3) focus on redevelopment and infill, and (4) increase efforts to manage ecological resources. Currently, the findings of the carrying capacity study are being used to draft the new Monroe County Comprehensive Plan under the Livable CommuniKeys Initiative. In late 2004, another report concluded that there is indeed a decline in the working waterfront and loss of public access to the waterfront 57 The pressures to redevelop into private residential and other non-water dependent uses are believed to be exacerbated by the increasing property values and associated taxes levied on waterfront parcels. The higher taxes were also believed to reduce profits for many marine business owners, prompting them to sell their business. It was believed that the conversion to non-water dependent uses may help to provide a short-term economic generator but the long-term benefits could not be guaranteed. Finally, a study was conducted on the impact of a post-embargo Cuba on Florida's marine industries.58 The study warned that marine facilities could potentially develop on Cuba's coast and provide direct competition to the many marinas found in Florida and its Keys. The development of tourism in Cuba was said to be a priority of the government that may eventually impact the future successes of Florida's tourism industry. One example of this would be a change in the routing of cruise ships, by- ., Pages 24-26 Economic Trends and Opportunities 29 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County,Comprehensive Plan Update passing Key West in favor of a Cuban destination. Another is the threat that Cuban fisherman will replace local Keys fisherman by offering the same products at lower prices.59 The study encourages communities to consider the effects of a post-embargo Cuba and to develop a strategic plan to take advantage of opportunities and minimize negative effects of such an occurrence. • Pages 24-26 • Scenario 2 For a second scenario we assumed that approximately half of the estimated 150 marinas and boat yards in the Florida Keys would be replaced by residential development. The additional assumptions include a loss of related jobs numbering approximately 400,and the building of 750 residential units above and beyond those that are otherwise projected in the baseline scenario on the sites of the converted facilities. These residential units would accommodate an additional 1,275 residents, and these, it is assumed,would find employment in other activities.in the Florida Keys. The results suggest that there would be a long-term increase in the gross regional product,personal income and overall employment in.such a scenario,mostly as a result of the new residents and jobs, and the income and demand for goods and services that would result. Almost 1,500 new jobs would generate an additional $408 million ui = - -personal income in the year 2030, contributing to almost 2% increase in the value of output in Monroe County. Table 2. Scenario 2-Loss of Marinas and Boat Yards Variable 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Gross County Product (millions) $0.0 $4_0 $18.0 $38.0 $63.0 $85.0 As%of County Total 0.0% 0.1% 0_% 0.9% 1_4% 1.8% Personal Income(millions) $0.0 $19_0 $71.0 $160.0 $272.0 $408.0 As%of County Total 0.0% 0.4% 12% 22% 3.0% 3.8% Total Employment(jobs) -1 46 304 . 668 1,104 1,488 As%of County Total 0.0% •0.1% 0.5% 1.1% 1.9% j - 2.6% Source:South Florida Regional Planning Council,REMI Policy Insight 7.0 Scenario 2 illustrates the fact that when one economic activity is replaced by another, often the new activity competes successfully with the one it replaces. Although some aspects of this scenario could be refined to reflect unique characteristics of the Florida Keys (for example, the likelihood that some of the residential units would be occupied by seasonal residents), the general outcome of the scenario would not change significantly. Page 24 Marine Management Study • Economic Trends and Opportunities 30 Keith and Schnars;P.A. • April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update In summary, the loss of the entire commercial fishing industry and associated fish houses without any replacement economic activities is estimated to lead to a reduction of approximately 3% in economic outputs for the Florida Keys over a 25-year horizon. The conversion of half of the marinas and boat yards into residential units, with the corresponding increase of the resident population, could lead to almost 2% in additional economic output for Monroe County. Page 25 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Protection Act The water surrounding the Florida Keys is home to a spectacular marine environment, consisting of sea grass meadows, mangrove islands, and living coral reefs_ These environments are considered to be equivalent to the tropical rain forests found in other places in the world. Also, the marine environments found in the Keys support rich biological communities that are treasured for their ecological,recreational,commercial, educational,historic,and esthetic value. 6.1 Summary and Findings of the Marine Management Working Waterfronts Report The pattern of encroachment on working waterfronts has been largely stopped since the 2005 Working Waterfronts publication.There is a recognition and commitment on the part of the County and its citizens to help support the marine and maritime communities. This positions the Keys to take advantage of public support for the cultural and historic value of fishing and other water related activities. 7.0 Monroe County Strengths and Weakness Assessment Strengths - natural environment, marine sanctuary, aquaculture, marine research, geographically distinct planning areas; established and successful tourism industry, nationally recognized,national marine protections, stability of military presence. Weaknesses - subject to environmental forces of hurricanes, hurricane evacuation constraints, sea level rise, ocean warming; resource degradation in fishing productivity and coral reef health; remote location; workforce availability, workforce transportation, high land and housing prices, high cost of living; education; insufficient infrastructure in roads, water, wastewater; insufficient raw land/ physical buildout approaching - redevelopment only; redevelopment opportunity constrained by Vision plans which prefer to retain weak industries or limits commercial development. The list of weaknesses and challenges facing the Keys is greater than the list of strengths when examining the conditions from the perspective of economic opportunity. Nonetheless, within the context of these constraints, there are opportunities to gain economic efficiency, improve upon the strengths available and lessen the impacts which affect sustainability of existing residents and businesses throughout the Keys. Economic Trends and Opportunities 31 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update 8.0 Recommendations 8.1 Redevelopment Floor Space Bank The Keys are effectively built out for all practical purposes with respect to commercial opportunity. In this case, build out is characterized by a lack of substantial volumes of developable lands, combined with numerous development moratoria of different types, floor area expansion limitations, transportation and hurricane evacuation constraints, ROGO limitations, and a public sentiment which openly and actively discourages growth. In such cases economic opportunity lies predominantly in redevelopment. The inventory of hotel space is aged in the unincorporated Keys. The retail and office space inventory is also aged and suitable for redevelopment. Industrial and office space generally has high vacancy rates suggesting a higher frequency of obsolete uses on specific parcels. Because of the traffic, utilities and environmental constraints facing keys development and redevelopment, a mechanism or market to pool redevelopment volumes such as a "redevelopment capacity bank" may be a viable strategy to facilitate redevelopment activity. This would allow for the sale of abandoned and demolished "floor space" to be accumulated=in.a redevelopment bank. Accumulated or "banked" floor space could be sold by the "redevelopment capacity bank" at a later time, to be aggregated on sites which are better suited and better located to accommodate commercial and tourist related development. This would help redirect development away from sensitive or underserved locations and encourage development in locations where growth and development is encouraged. Table 3. highlights the vacancy conditions by commercial segment within the unincorporated Keys, as of February 2011. The generally small average square foot building size is representative of the small scale, small business orientation of the Keys. There are few big box stores and few very large scale hotels. This characterizes the Keys and in particular highlights the small and local nature of business and commerce in the Keys. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 32 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Table 3 - Current Vacancy Rates by Property Type in Unincorporated Monroe County Property Type Vacancy Rate- , Avg Bldg Sq Ft* Industrial 21.1% 10,521 Office 12.7% 4,666 Retail 5.8% 10,781 Hospitality 0.0% 62,824 Specialty Marina 0.0% 9,699 All Space 4.5% 14,404 * Includes Vacant and Occupied Source:CoStar Inc.;Fishkind&Associates,Inc.,Feb.2011 8.2 Target Industry- Tourism- Ending the Moratorium on New Hotels The greatest economic opportunity throughout the Keys=is to target employment segments which are both large and fast growing. The Tourist sector which includes hotels, recreation and'eating and drinking establishments is the largest employment sector in the county and the-••second fastest growing employment sector since 1980. Despite the Tourist Development Council reporting a 16% decline in visitors since 2003, tourist and related employment has slipped by less than half that rate. The industry has been buoyed by occupancy in the increasing numbers of seasonal housing units. As a result,the percentage decline in the tourist industry and tourist employment is less than the recession related decline in Monroe County employment, despite a loss of hundreds of hotel rooms in recent years. One key step in supporting the tourist industry is to lift the moratorium on new hotel development in the unincorporated areas. Allowing new hotel development will reduce the pressure to build seasonal housing; is likely to slow the transition of population from permanent to seasonal; and will support wider access to and more economically viable uses for waterfront properties. This would support a second goal of supporting working waterfronts by allowing more commercially compatible uses with existing commercial waterfront operations. Finally, new hotel development will create a larger volume of additional tourist related hotel, retail and restaurant jobs rather than the limited volume of real estate sales and rental occupations associated with seasonal housing. Tourism in Monroe County is event driven and highly seasonal. Expanding the duration of the season to off peak times will utilize existing capacity and expand the revenue potential of the industry without requiring additional peak season infrastructure. Though off-peak season is coincident with hurricane season, visitor evacuation times are not a factor since tourist evacuations occur prior to general population evacuation. Expand visitor volumes Economic Trends and Opportunities 33 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update into non-peak season times should be a policy focus to complement development of new and redevelopment of existing hotel motel properties. 8.3 Target Industry- Marine Resources • Marine research, aquaculture, marine related technology facilities and coral reef research and preservation activities should be targeted for expansion and relocation to the keys. It is recommended the establishment of a local marine quality/ marine research and technology task force be created. The purpose of this entity is to bring together the civilian and military marine research activities to the extent possible, to link the underwater parks and preserves with sustainable coral reef research as relates to global warming and develop marine based technologies through basic scientific research on flora and fauna. There are numerous national and international efforts to protect and preserve the corals. Resources such as these noted below should be taken full advantage of with respect to funding and research opportunities and providing the anchors to expanding local research and technology efforts: • National Coral Reef Action Strategy • NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program • U.S. Coral Reef Task Force • NOAA's Coral Reef Information Service (CoRIS) • The State of Coral Reef Ecosystems of the United States and Pacific Freely Associated States:2008 Under the direction and control of the Tourist Development Council the office of Eco- Tourism should be further supported. This office should be tasked with the facilitating communication and administrative organization among reefs, national preserves, local and national parks, and upland or land based natural preserves among other wildlife/environmental activities. Fully 20% of visitors to the Keys participate in Nature Study and Wildlife Observation4. Advertising synergy, events, awareness building and joint marketing efforts should be undertaken as part of the TDC budget specifically as it relates to eco-tourism, reef preservation and joint promotion of national wildlife parks and reserves. This group can, for example, also interface with environmental preservation groups to find common ground for improving the sustainability of Keys living, implementing the Livable CommuniKeys Plans, and developing event driven marketing plans for econ-tourism and promotion of Keys Wildlife. Enhance waterfront with more viable uses while maintaining or supplementing with financial support for fishing and marine industries. Redevelopment in concert with waterfront enhancement through the "redevelopment capacity bank" should be offered a three to five year ad-valorem tax break, where property taxes are forgiven for a limited period during the redevelopment and re-launch period. Unless financial incentives are 4 Visitor Profiles June 2010,Linking the Economy and the Environment of the Florida Keys, P.74,Table A.2.4 Visitor Participation by Activity Economic Trends and Opportunities 34 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update provided to enhance waterfront properties, there is little justification to forego current income and undertake a substantial capital investment, particularly when limited upside revenue potential is available due to restrictions on floor area expansion. Financing mechanisms such as the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) should be explored to support commercial development. Commercial development is highly encouraged to offset restrictions which may result from Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) expansions. 8.4 De-Couple Commercial Development from Residential Development It is recommended the linkage between residential and non-residential development volumes be eliminated. The annual commercial development allowance of 239 square feet per new residential unit should be de-coupled and eliminated. There is no economic support or theoretical justification for such linkage and such linkage unnecessarily harms commercial development and job generating potential. Further, all future new commercial development and commercial re-development under these conditions would be conducted and evaluated on an "Equivalent Residential Unit" (ERU) basis with respect to traffic and other impacts. In this fashion the distinctions of commercial development by type should be eliminated, such that retail,hotel, office and industrial uses may be interchangeable with respect to development thresholds. This would allow for greater flexibility in redevelopment opportunities of commercial and employment generating properties. 8.5 Growth Industries - Target List Based on the employment analysis, the segments of the economy which experienced employment growth from year 2000-2010 have been identified (see Table 4). It is recommended that favorable permitting and relocation/expansion support be provided by local government when companies within the target groups engage in planning or proposals to invest or expand locally. Miscellaneous business services, the top employment group, includes the following types of businesses: Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping services, Architectural and engineering services, Specialized design services, Computer systems, design and related services, Management and technical consulting services, Scientific research and development services, Advertising and related services, Other professional and technical services. This group also specifically includes engineering and research activity/employment as part of the marine research effort. It is important to note the strongest employment growth segment also includes marine related scientific research which is uniquely suited for success in the Monroe County. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 35 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Table 4-Monroe County Growth Industries 2000-2009 SIC I-ndustry Name Growth 73 MISC.BUSINESS SERVICE S 2,064 58 EAT&DRINK PLCS 606 49 ELEC,GAS,SAN.SVCS 297 17 SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION 198 55 AUTO DLRS.&SVC.STAT 173 84 MUSEUM, BOT. &ZOO 117 48 COMMUNICATIONS 113 47 TRANSPORTATION SVCS 106 16 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION 75 65 REAL ESTATE 64 64 INS.AGNTS,BRKS.SER 63 83 SOCIAL SVCS 50 9 FISH.,HUNT.,TRAP. 41 81 LEGAL SVCS 40 22 TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS 28 34 FAB.METAL PROD 27 39 MISC.&OTHER MFG. 20 86 MEMBERSHIP 17 ORGANIZATIONS 88 PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS 13 25 FURNITURE&FIXTURE MFG 9 Economically speaking, the Florida Keys faces a host of daunting challenges. The governmental and regulatory response has focused on restrictive and/or prohibitive solutions. Despite these conditions, there remain substantial economic opportunities in the Keys which build on its natural strengths. Embracing these strengths to a greater degree will enhance the community and quality of life in Monroe County. The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank Economic Trends and Opportunities 36 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Appendix 1 Excerpts of Liveable Communikeys Plans i Economic Trends and Opportunities 37 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan The area examined in the Key Largo Liveable CommuniKeys Plan is shown in Figure • 14. • • Vlsiott:.� e, ,. --- "Key Largo will continue to!e-a,livable isla d community where protection and enjoyment of the,stguificantnatural resources support a unique sense of pleiceAgsthe ji st'island in the Florida Keys. We shall n,axiinize our future by preserving our nationally recognized undersea et vironmei ts, improve the visual character of our built eizvironments_through);innovative redevelopment that enhances-our quality of life, d strive to increase the sense of a stzzall coastal town annbiance." Land Use and Redevelomentr 1) Direct future .growth to lands that are most suitable for development and encourage of`preservation` en ironment lly sensitive lands? Community Character \ ('`"` -� 2) Preserve and enhance important community qualities within the planning area that define ,,Key Largo's cisual'village`�styleaattmosphere and natural environment and that enhance its ,4:---status as the first island of the'Florida Keys. 3) Protect and enhance \liistoric,c ultural and archeological resources within Key Largo to mainta thhe integrity\of the community's unique character. Housing 4) Maintain lhe'avail tbill y of affordable housing and workforce housing for local residents while preservin>the character of the community. Environmental Protection 5) Preserve, manage, and restore where appropriate, the natural resources within the planning 'area by providing open space, protecting water quality and acquiring and managing environmentally sensitive lands. • Economic Trends and Opportunities 38 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Economic Development 6) Encourage redevelopment and infill development that supports and enhances the tourist- based economy of the planning area. 7) Recognize water-dependent and water-related commercial uses as an important source of economic sustainability within the planning area. - 3 si M I Park r� r. - .. 1. __E-vak-".__________4:__------------- <I_ _:" -- eta ..r<\\:\ ' i ./ w.ryu.d.a a'' ithitai -107 / 4 No •A -, — �r• r/ Coral Norl4 J% ....„S" j MM 97."'� �- Project Area r� rr ggg Figure 1. Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan Area. Economic Trends and Opportunities 39 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Stakeholder survey results • The top reasons people live in, or owna secoad'honie O,li the island, are the recreational opportunities and the n ti ral environment/ ■ 30% of the,iespondents word: within the\planning area limits, 22% travel north of the planning area to jobs�and 8% travel south of the planning area to jobs. • 80%d_o-mo ttS Of their shopping within-theplanning area. ■/Bicycle lanes on`both sidess'of US1, bicycle/pedestrian trails and local trolleys were the topthree public trap portation desires. ■ Safety is the number olne concern for bicycle/pedestrian activity. ■ The respond ts,ide t fled beach access, multi-use paved trails and boat launches as the top three recreational facilities needed on the island. One trend obsetyed in recent.:years has been the ueinolition ot`existing commercial square footage on one site and replacement of;that square footage on,a`separate site: !Developers are exercising flexibility and p creativity in_res onse to growth restrictions. The resulting,built environment is by no means rigid and with this trend in:commercial`developinent and redevelopment, planners will have,possibly the best opportunity.yet available in,the Florida Keys to encourage desired land use patterns: Page 19 Land use flexibility is needed to allow the conversion, re-distribution, and relocation of needed land uses. One suggestion to enhance flexibility is to allow the Transfer of Building Rights to move between planning areas throughout the unincorporated Keys. Jther planning opportunities are also{available,`Tire ''shuffling" ot door area from one site to another;that-.is often occurring.underNROGO presents.opportunities,for land:reclamation:and for retiring old or abandoned uses Developers may be encouraged to move floor ales out of Tier.Ili SPA area into_ TierIll Infill area and specifically to;focal areas.. Page 20 Economic Trends and Opportunities 40 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Strategies a. Promote''infill,design,flexibility and transfer of density to Community Centers. b. Preserve,\cammerciah conformance% status within sections along US-1 ,predominated,by existingcommercial businesses and disturbed lands. f c En—c t0 rage sun-s ttin s of intensive commercial uses within sections along US-1 predominated'by natural habitat or native-dominated landscape, relatively sparse ti`\development,,aan`d relatwely few businesses. • d.`Treserve commercial use status for existing waterfront uses that support the tour;st based and working waterfront-based economy. �.f . e. Give consideration to whether the property provides a unique or outstanding opportunity for enhancement of design, connectivity and other community goals, especially along the US-1 corridor. • Page_239___ b. Comme cial r tail high intensity uses/that generate more than one hundred and ff y(150)traps per-one thousand-square feet of floor area shall not be allowed. Page 24 Workforce Development Another aspect of housing that must be considered for the Key Largo planning area is the fact that a considerable percentage of the lower-wage worker group is bussed in daily from Miami- Dade County via public and private transportation. Some local businesses (especially hotels) provide daily van transportation for their employees. The primary,niealkof transit however is the JOT Bus Service which is a contracted extension of the Mianii=Dade County Public Transit System.A total of 168,000 persons used the system in 2004,av raging‘500 persons per day. The service currently runs to MM 50 however a connector line liar been put,into place to complete the service to Key West. This mass transit system is e q ected'to continue to experience a high level of use and, with a significant number of housing;-tinit being constnicted,in south Miami- Dade County, will offer an alternative to workers<who otherwise would require housing in the Keys. Key Largo is expected to continue to have a,sib i�f\icant�contingent of lower-income wage earners commuting from outside the County. �`,. \ ` 4)/ Page 40 Economic Trends and Opportunities 41 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Economic Development ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT AND INFILL DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORTS AND ENHANCES THE TOURIST-BASED ECONOMY OF THE PLANNING AREA. Page 48 RECOGNIZE WATER-DEPENDENT AND WATER-RELATED COMMERCIAL USES AS AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA. I dependent and water-related uses. The public place a high value on water-dependant or water- related uses and their presence adds to the attraction Key Largo has on visitors. Water-dependent uses include marinas, commercial fishing,.boat launching facilities and beaches (Table 6). Water-related uses include concession stands, bait and tackle shops and fish houses. Hotels and restaurants that arc located on the water while not water dependent or related as in the traditional definition are economically enhanced by the location on the water and are included in the definition hem(Table 7). This should apply to marinas, dive centers, interactive dolphins exhibits, RV park, restaurant,hotel,boat launch, and marine research and technology innovation centers. Page 50 Retain Traditional Working and Public Waterfront. The rapid changeover of traditional waterfront businesses including marinas,commercial fishing operations,restaurants,charter fleet operations and similar uses to private condominiums and marinas has been a cause for concern in the Florida Keys.A moratorium on this type of redevelopment is in effect and the matter is being studied. Recommendations should be developed to help deal with this phenomenon Keys-wide. Another need is to formalize and provide land-based support to existing offshore mooring areas within the planning area. ;^� Design Flexibility to Retain Businesses. Key Largo would like,,to retain its casual water- oriented community atmosphere to help maintain its tourist bas dqeconomy. New development regulations are needed to help retain traditional waterfront fbi siness s These new criteria will likely include relaxation or flexibility in existing requirements for setback, parking, buffers, m landscaping and other bulk regulations and a copl overhaul of\the,nonconforming use/structures sections. °`f Page 53 With respect to designing flexibility to retain local businesses,it is important this take place in the context of non-conforming uses. To the degree non-conforming uses will be brought Economic Trends and Opportunities 42 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update into compliance a high degree of flexibility will ,be required so as not to cause the elimination of the business in light of other restrictions. Relaxation of existing requirements should occur to the greatest extent possible where wastewater, drainage and stormwater issues are met to the greatest degree.To the extent possible if these criteria are met a floor area bonus should be considered to help increase revenue potential and offset the cost of renovation and compliance. No Name and Big Pine Keys LCP Commercial development: county. As of the date of this report, the dwelling unit allocation ordinance allocates 49 total units annually to the Lower Keys. At 239 square feet of commercial space per resi- dential unit allocated under NROGO, this sets the approximate Lower Keys commercial rate at 11,711 square feet per year(NROGO does not allocate commercial space by Keys sub-area but does so Keys-wide on an annual basis). As previously noted, the residential allocation is subject to change (usually decreases), so the commercial allocation could also change. The point system used to rank permits for allocations under NROGO is - ---currently structured to-give-a competitive advantage to development proposed outside Big Pine and No Name Keys. This was done to bolster protection of natural resources on these two islands_ With the issuance of the Incidental Take Permit and adoption of the HCP by the county, the point system may be restructured. Page 13 Planning Objectives 3_ Discourage new development on No Name Key. Page 15 Coupled with the following NROGO provision: the following new uses or change in use are prohibited on Big Pine Key/No Name Key: (1) Commercial retail high-intensity uses that generate more than 150 trips per 1,000 square feet of floor area. (2) Outdoor storage,as a principal use. (3) Outdoor retail sales,as a principal use. Economic Trends and Opportunities 43 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update r-. The plan components are as follows: • Residential—Up to 200 new units over the next twenty years. • Conunercial—Up to 47,800 square feet of commercial floor area over the next twenty years in the U.S. 1 Corridor Area (south of Lytton's Way) to be used for infill and expansion of existing businesses. Development is limited to Tier III disturbed and scarified uplands. Total trip generation over the twenty-year horizon is limited to the equivalent of 200 residential units. Page 30 Goal 4 • Provide opportunities for redevelopment and expan- sion of existing businesses and limited new non- residential uses within the U.S_ 1 Corridor on scan- --- fled lands. Page 42 Economic Development Element Since 1995 there has been a moratorium on all-traffic generating development on Big Pine Key and No Name Key because the segment of U.S. 1 that passes through Big Pine has been found to have an inadequate level of service(concurrency has not been met). This has not only prevented residential development, but has greatly impacted commercial development on the island (as During the LCP process the community indicated that additional commercial development should be oriented to the local community rather than the regional or tourist economy. New de- velopment should be kept at a small scale to maintain the rural and suburban character of the Page 80 • Economic Trends and Opportunities 44 Keith and Schnars,PEA. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update • Stock Island and Key Haven LCP Economic Development and Tourism "Working waterfront" is becoming increasingly relevant across the state, and indeed the country. "Working waterfront" describes communities whose economy is intrinsically linked to the waters and its bounty, as is the case with Stock Island. The Stock Island economy has not transitioned to a primarily tourism-based commercial retail economy, such as that of Key West. Detailed information pertaining to the economy and waterfront areas of Stock Island are provided within the Harbor Preservation/Redevelopment and Intro Island Transportation Plan completed by Wallace,Roberts, and Todd(WRT)in 2005. Page 12 Planning objectives for Stock Island • Stock Islannd- . Maintain affordable housiiugwhile providing a m x of housing options; and •.- Promote.the diversification of economic .opportunities, including small businesses and home occupations;,and •: -:Identifya commercial center.within:Stock Island(i.e: not;US`-1);:and • .Improve:aesthetics, commercial.site and visual character of south side ;of US.1 :corridor; and • Improve storef oirts, signage,,and landscaping for commercial properties; and. • Enhance the`community identity as a."commercial fishing"community; and • Provide space for a working waterfront and its supporting industries; and • Provide and improve waterfiont access; and • Provide off-street parking for.vehicles and boats; and • Provide Unproved public facilities, including cultural and recreational facilities and, activity centers such as libraries. Page 17 Maritime Industrial Uses The largest concentration of maritime iindustiy and commercial fishing in Monroe County is found in the 142 acres.of port area on Stock Island:The pin-prise of the`Maiitime Industrial (MI) district is to establish and conserve areas suitable for maritime uses such as ship building; ship repair; and"other water dependent.Manufacturing .and, service uses as well,as other industrial activities.. Economic Trends and Opportunities 45 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update . • -`^\ Since 1965, power generating facilities have been located on Stock Island. There were:additions in:1978, 1991, and 1999, There are two more.,additions proposed in the-near;future, one:in 2006 and another inn 2012_ Range of Emplovnient•Opportunities An almost equal percentage of people living in Stock-Island and,Key Haven are either employed Or retired. 'However, the top reason for people living-in Stock Island-'is closeness:.to work: Of those employed, 67% work:in Key West and 26%.percent work in.either Stock Island or Key Haven: The type of employment mentioned most frequently_ was "self employed .business owner."the second lea diiia ein olovment type'was"workiu iii the fishing i idu tr r." Page 23 Recent development and redevelopment activities have been focused in the MU district According to the 2005 Property Appraisers database, 48% of the MU zoned parcels are developed with residential uses and 20% are developed with commercial and office uses. The MU district permits both residential and commercial uses. Since all the residentially zoned lands are completely developed on. Stock Island, this applies additional pressure to redevelop MU lands for residential uses. Responses from the Livable Conunun iKeys survey indicate that 68% of the community agree or strongly agree with maintaining the amount of land for light industrial and commercial activity. The survey and development patterns indicate there is a need to redirect economic development and growth into appropriate infill areas and assess the availability of residentially zoned land. Page 23 Strategy 1.3 Acquire waterfront property, preferably with existing infrastructure to support conunercial fishing. Action Item 1.3.1: Explore and pursue partnerships and funding sources for land acquisition(WRT). Action Item 1.3.2: Lease acquired commercial fishing property back to a broad based coalition of commercial fishing interests, such as a co-op(WRT). Action Item 1.3.3: Require easement agreements for commercial fishing on waterfront • property through the development/redevelopment approval process. Page 25 Economic Trends and Opportunities 46 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update Affordable housing affects availability of and access to workforce The greatest fear voiced by residents is that trailer parks and mobile homes which serve as a source of affordable housing will be bought and then converted into less affordable housing. A look at recent redevelopment projects affirms these fears. From 1999 to 2004, 5 major housing redevelopment projects have occurred, these redevelopment projects have led to a reduction in the supply of affordable housing units. The existing units on Stock Island that serve as affordable housing for the low and very low income residence are part of the older housing stock. Many of these units may need to make improvements to meet the livability standards. Examples of the livability standards include The exterior, including the structure being in good repair while being maintained in a sanitary condition so as not to pose a threat to the health, safety,or welfare of the occupants. • The County defines affordable housing in the Land Development Regulations. The regulations provide various qualifying incomes for affordable housing ranging from those making as little as 50% to as high as 120% of the median adjusted household income for Monroe County. As construction costs, land values and the differentiating prices between a market rate and an affordable housing unit continue to increase, developers are naturally drawn to providing the higher end of affordable-housing. At this time, new regulations for affordable housing are being drafted for review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners_ Goal Five: Maintain and enhance the community character of a diverse and unique mixed-use community, separate from Key West. Page 33 Define and enhance the community identity. Action Item 5.1.1: Promote the importance of maritime industries by incorporating the theme of Stock Island's historic maritime industry in public art and design guidelines. Action Item 5.1.2:Emphasize maritime industries in all aspects of community design. Page 36 Economic Trends and Opportunities 47 Keith and Schnars,P.A. April 28,2011 Fishkind and Associates .