Item S18BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 21, 2012 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes_ No X Department: Planning & Environmental Resources
Staff Contact Person/Phone: Christine Hurley x2517
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to consider an ordinance by the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners amending the Livable CommuniKeys Program Master Plan For Future Development of
Big Pine Key and No Name Key, by amending the tier designation as directed by the Board of County
Commissioners in Resolution 562-2003, for property owned by Seacamp, having Real Estate Numbers
00112030-000000, 00246950-000000, 00246960-000000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-000000, 00246990-
000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-000000
from undesignated and Tier I to Tier III on Figure 2.1 (Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No Name Key), and
amending the tier designation for the Seacamp property, as listed in Table 2.7, Institutional Uses.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Seacamp, a not -for -profit organization that provides marine education to children, contacted
Monroe County to notify County staff of a tier designation error for a portion of the Seacamp property and requested a
correction of the error. Seacamp's property is located on approximately 14 acres of bay bottom and upland located at the
extreme southwest tip of the island, at the end of Big Pine Avenue. The Seacamp property consists of 13 parcels. One
parcel is submerged land. One parcel is currently designated Tier III. The remaining 11 parcels are undesignated or have
Tier I designations.
This amendment is based upon the BOCC Resolution 562-2003, approving Draft 4 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master
Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key and directing staff to change the tier designation for all the property known
as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III on the Map on Page 28. On February 13, 2012, the BOCC transmitted the proposed
amendment to correct the tier designation. On May 4, 2012, the Florida State Land Planning Agency submitted its
Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report to Monroe County which stated that the agency does not
identify any objections or comments related to important state resources and facilities that will be adversely impacted by the
amendment if it is adopted.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Draft 4 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key
and No Name Key was reviewed at the December 17, 2003, Board of County Commissioners meeting. During the 2003
LCP adoption hearing, the BOCC directed County staff, by order of Resolution No 562-2003, to "change the Tier
designation of the property known as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III on the map on page 28."
The BOCC passed Ordinance 029-2004 on August 14, 2004, adopting the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for
Big Pine Key and No Name Key as an amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan which included the map as drawn
incorrectly for Seacamp, without the corrected designation for eleven (11) parcels as Tier III.
The BOCC passed Resolution 023-2012 on February 13, 2012, transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency the
proposed amendment to the Livable CommuniKeys Program Master Plan For Future Development of Big Pine Key and No
Name Key to amend the Seacamp Tier designation from Tier I to Tier III.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes No _
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty x OMB/Purchasmg _ Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included x Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
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MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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9 To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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11 Through: Christine Hurley, AICP, Director of Growth Management
12 Townsley Schwab, Senior Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
13 Mayt6 Santamaria, Assistant Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
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15 From: Mitchell N. Harvey, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager
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17 Date: August 22, 2012
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19 Subject: Amendments to the Livable CommuniKeys Program Master Plan for the Future
20 Development of Big Pine Key and No Name Key
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22 Meeting: September 21, 2012
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24 I REQUEST
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26 This is a request by Monroe County to amend the Master Plan for Future Development of Big
27 Pine Key and No Name Key by amending the Tier Designation, as directed by the Board of
28 County Commission in Resolution 562-2003, for property owned by Seacamp (Real Estate
29 numbers 00112030-000000, 00246950-000000, 00246960-000000, 00246970-000000,
30 00246980-000000, 00246990-000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-
31 000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-000000) from undesignated and Tier I to Tier III on
32 Figure 2.1 (Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No Name Key), and to amend the tier designation
33 for the Seacamp property, as listed in Table 2.7, Institutional Uses, for consistency.
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35 II BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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37 On December 17, 2003, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners passed
38 Resolution No. 562-2003, approving the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big
39 Pine Key and No Name Key, Draft 4, as the policy document to direct growth and
40 development of Big Pine Key and No Name Key. Resolution 562-2003 (Exhibit 1) included
41 direction to County staff to "change the Tier designation of the property known as Seacamp
42 from Tier I to Tier III on the map on Page
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44 On August 18, 2004, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners passed Ordinance
45 029-2004, adopting the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name
46 Key as part of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The Master Plan is the product of the Livable
47 CommumKeys program as outlined in the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
1 Objective 101.20 which is to address community needs while balancing the needs of all of
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4 Seacamp, a not -for -profit organization that provides marine education to children, has
5 contacted Monroe County to notify County staff of a Tier designation error for the Seacamp
6 property and requested a correction to the error. Seacamp's property is located on
7 approximately 14 acres of land and bay bottom located at the extreme southwest tip of the
8 island, at the end of Big Pine Avenue.
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10 The Seacamp property consists of 13 real estate numbers: 00112030-000000, 00112040-
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12 00246990-000000, 00247000-000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-
13 000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-000000.
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15 Real estate number 00247000-000000 is currently designated Tier III. Real estate number
16 00112040-000000 is submerged land. These two parcels are not included with this amendment.
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18 The eleven (11) affected parcels to be amended from undesignated and Tier I to Tier III are
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During the 2003 LCP adoption hearing process for Draft #4 of the LCP, the BOCC directed
County staff, by order of Resolution No 562-2003, to "change the Tier designation of the
property known as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III on the map on page 28."
Communication between all parties regarding the Tier I designation error is detailed below:
On November 20, 2003, Earl G. Gallop, General Counsel and Sandra Walters sent a memo to
the County requesting a correction by changing Seacamp's Tier I designation to a Tier III by
amending the LCP.
On December 16, 2003, Sandra Walters sent a memo to Monroe County Mayor Nelson on
specific issues related to amending the Tier designation.
On October 7, 2009, Sandra Walters sent a letter to Monroe County staff requesting a
correction of Seacamp's tier designation. The letter requested that the Seacamp facilities at the
south end of the Big Pine Avenue should be designated Tier III. The letter requested that the
County Planning Staff correct this as a scriveners' error and change all County records to show
the property as a Tier III.
On June 2, 2010, Sandra Walters sent a letter to Rebecca Jetton at the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) regarding the status of the Seacamp tier mapping.
On July 7, 2010, Rebecca Jetton at the DCA responded to the June 2, 2010 correspondence
from Sandra Walters with Sandra Walters Consulting, Seacamp's planning consultant. The
correspondence included analysis on amending the tier designation and the direction from the
BOCC. The letter stated "The zoning map for the Seacamp parcels land use zoning
designation needs to be revised...."
On July 29, 2010, Allan Milledge, Seacamp's Attorney, sent a letter to Rebecca Jetton at the
DCA, responding to the July 7, 2010 letter.
Summary of Previous County Actions:
Draft 1 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
was reviewed at the May 20, 2003, Development Review Committee meeting.
Draft 2 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
was reviewed at the June 11, 2003, Planning Commission meeting and at the July 9, 2003,
Planning Commission meeting.
Draft 3 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
was reviewed at the September 10, 2003, Planning Commission meeting.
Draft 4 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
was reviewed at the December 17, 2003, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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1 Resolution 562-2003, approved Draft 4 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine
2 Key and No Name Key and directed staff to change the Tier designation of the property known
3 as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III on the map on Page 28.
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5 The Board of County Commission passed Resolution 044-2004 on January 21, 2004 to
6 transmit the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key as
7 a proposed amendment to the 2010 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to the Department of
8 Community Affairs.
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10 The Department of Community Affairs issued an Objections, Recommendations and
11 Comments (ORC) Report to Monroe County on June 29, 2004.
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13 The Board of County Commission passed Ordinance 029-2004 on August 14, 2004 to adopt
14 the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key as an
15 amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, address issues raised in the Objections,
16 Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report and to submit the amendment to the
17 Department of Community Affairs.
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19 The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Florida Key Deer was prepared by Monroe
20 County for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on April 2003 and was revised on April 2006.
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22 The Incidental Take Permit (TTP) was prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
23 became effective on June 9, 2006 and expires on June 30, 2023.
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25 On June 2, 2009, the Board of County Commission passed Ordinance 020-2009 adopting
26 amendments to the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan to revise sections of the Livable
27 CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key, clarifying sections
28 inconsistent with the Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take Permit, and Monroe County
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31 The Planning Commission passed Resolution P39-11 on December 1, 2011 recommending
32 approval to the Board of County Commissioners to transmit to the State Land Planning Agency
33 for review and comment, an amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, to amend the
34 Livable CommuniKeys Program Master Plan for Future Development of Big Pine Key and No
35 Name Key, to amend the Tier designation on Figure 2.1 (Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No
36 Name Key), and Table 2.7, Institutional Uses for the Seacamp property from Tier I to Tier III,
37 as directed by the Board of County Commissioners in Resolution 562-2003.
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39 The Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 023-2012 on February 13, 2012
40 (Exhibit 7), transmitting to the State Land Planning Agency for review and comment, an
41 amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, to amend the Livable CommuniKeys Program
42 Master Plan for Future Development of Big Pine Key and No Name Key, to amend the Tier
43 designation on Figure 2.1 (Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No Name Key), and Table 2.7,
44 Institutional Uses, for the Seacamp property from Tier I to Tier III, as directed by the Board of
45 County Commissioners in Resolution 562-2003.
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I The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to revise Figure 2.1 and Table 2.7 was
2 reviewed by the State Land Planning Agency which issued an Objections, Recommendations,
3 and Comments (ORC) Report on May 4, 2012 (Exhibit 8) with no comments or issues relative
4 to this amendment.
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6 III.PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
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8 This is a request by Monroe County to amend the Master Plan for Future Development of Big
9 Pine Key and No Name Key by amending the Tier Designation, as directed by the Board of
10 County Commission in Resolution 562-2003 (Exhibit 1), for property owned by Seacamp
11 (Real Estate numbers 00112030-000000, 00246950-000000, 00246960-000000, 00246970-
12 000000, 00246980-000000, 00246990-000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000,
13 00247160-000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-000000) from Tier I to Tier III on Figure
14 2.1 (Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No Name Key (Exhibit 2), and to amend the tier
15 designation for the Seacamp property, as listed in Table 2.7, Institutional Uses (Exhibit 3).
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17 Note: Since the transmittal hearing, the parcel boundary for 00247140-000000 has been
18 updated by the Property Appraiser's office and the exhibit was updated to be consistent.
19 Additionally, Table 2.7 has been further modified to reflect all the real estate numbers that are
20 proposed to be Tier III.
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22 III. CONSISTENCY WITH THE MONROE COUNTY YEAR 2010 COMPREHENSIVE
23 PLAN, THE FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PRINCIPLES FOR GUIDING
24 DEVELOPMENT
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26 A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following Goals, Objectives and
27 Policies of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the
28 amendment furthers:
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30 Goal 101: Monroe County shall manage future growth to enhance the quality of life,
31 ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable natural resources.
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33 Objective 101.20: Monroe County shall address local community needs while balancing
34 the needs of all Monroe County communities. These efforts shall focus on the human
35 crafted environment and shall be undertaken through the Livable CommuniKeys Planning
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38 Goal 102: Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which are intrinsically most
39 suitable for development and shall encourage conservation and protection of
40 environmentally sensitive lands.
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42 Policy 102.1.1: The County shall protect submerged lands and wetlands. The open space
43 requirement shall be one hundred (100) percent of the following types of wetlands:
44 1. submerged lands 2. mangroves 3. salt ponds
45 4. fresh water wetlands 5. fresh water ponds
46 6. undisturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands
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48 Allocated density (dwelling units per acre) shall be assigned to freshwater wetlands and
I undisturbed salt marsh and buttonwood wetlands only for use as transferable development
2 rights away from these habitats. Submerged lands, salt ponds, freshwater ponds, and
3 mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
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5 GOAL 105: Monroe County shall undertake a comprehensive land acquisition program
6 and smart growth initiatives in conjunction with its Program in a manner that recognizes
7 the finite capacity for new development in the Florida Keys by providing economic and
8 housing opportunities for residents without compromising the biodiversity of the natural
9 environment and the continued ability of the natural and man-made systems to sustain
10 livable communities in the Florida Keys for future generations.
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12 Objective 105.1: Monroe County shall implement smart growth initiatives in conjunction
13 with its Land Acquisition Programs which promote innovative and flexible development
14 processes to preserve the natural environment, maintain and enhance the community
15 character and quality of life, redevelop blighted commercial and residential areas, remove
16 barriers to design concepts, reduce sprawl, and direct future growth to appropriate infill
17 areas.
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19 Policy 105.1.1: Monroe County shall create an economic development framework for a
20 sustainable visitor -based economy, not dependent on growth in the absolute numbers of
21 tourists that respects the unique character and outdoor recreational opportunities available
22 in the Florida Keys.
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24 Policy 105.2.1: Monroe County shall designate all lands outside of mainland Monroe
25 County, except for the Ocean Reef planned development, into three general categories for
26 purposes of its Land Acquisition Program and smart growth initiatives in accordance with
27 the criteria in Policy 205.1.1. These three categories are: Natural Area (Tier 1); Transition
28 and Sprawl Reduction Area (Tier II) on Big Pine Key and No Name Key only; and Infill
29 Area (Tier II1). The purposes, general characteristics, and growth management approaches
30 associated with each tier are as follows:
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32 #3: Infill Area (Tier III): Any defined geographic area, where a significant portion
33 of land area is not characterized as environmentally sensitive as defined by this
34 Plan, except for dispersed and isolated fragments of environmentally sensitive
35 lands of less than four acres in area, where existing platted subdivisions are
36 substantially developed, served by complete infrastructure facilities, and within
37 close proximity to established commercial areas, or where a concentration of non-
38 residential uses exists, is to be designated as an Infill Area. New development and
39 redevelopment are to be highly encouraged, except within tropical hardwood
40 hammock or-pineland patches of an acre or more in area, where development is to
41 be discouraged. Within an Infill Area are typically found: platted subdivisions with
42 50 percent or more developed lots situated in areas with few sensitive
43 environmental features; full range of available public infrastructure in terms of
44 paved roads, potable water, and electricity; and concentrations of commercial and
45 other non-residential uses within close proximity. In some Infill Areas, a mix of
46 non-residential and high -density residential uses (generally 8 units or more per
47 acre) may also be found that form a Community Center.
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1 Policy 105.2.2: Monroe County shall prepare an overlay map(s) designating geographic
2 areas of the County as one of the three Tiers in accordance with the guidance in Policy
3 105.2.1, which shall be incorporated as an overlay on the zoning map(s) with supporting
4 text amendments in the Land Development Regulations. These maps are to be used to
5 guide the Land Acquisition Program and the smart growth initiatives in conjunction with
6 the Livable CommuniKeys Program (Policy 101.20.1).
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8 Policy 105.2.4: Monroe County shall prepare a specific data base tied to its Geographic
9 Information System, containing information needed to implement, monitor, and evaluate its
10 Land Acquisition Program, smart growth initiatives, and Livable CommuniKeys Program.
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12 Goal 205: The health and integrity of Monroe County's native upland vegetation shall be
13 protected and, where possible, enhanced.
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15 Objective 205.2: To implement Goal 105 of this Plan and the recommendations in the
16 Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study (FKCCS), Monroe County shall adopt revisions to
17 the Land Development Regulations which further protect and provide for restoration of the
18 habitat values of upland native vegetated communities, including hardwood hammocks and
19 pinelands.
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21 Policy 205.2.2: Monroe County shall discourage developments in Tier I and within tropical
22 hardwood hammock or pinelands of one acre or more in area to protect areas of native
23 upland vegetation.
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25 Goal 207: Monroe County shall protect and conserve existing wildlife and wildlife
26 habitats.
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28 B. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No
29 Name Key. Specifically, the amendment furthers:
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31 Strategy 1.1: Create a Tier Map for the planning area depicting the locations of Tier I, Tier
32 II and Tier III lands as described in Comprehensive Plan Policy 105.2.1. Base the Tier
33 Map on the habitat needs of federally endangered resident species in the planning area as
34 set forth in the anticipated ITP and HCP in terms of relative H of parcels within the
35 planning area.
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37 Goal 2: Manage future growth for the next twenty years on Big Pine Key and No Name
38 Key consistent with the community vision, while minimizing impacts on the endangered
39 species and maintaining the existing biodiversity.
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41 Strategy 2.1: Continue to utilize the Land Use District Maps and supporting FLUM to
42 regulate land use type, density and intensity on an individual parcel basis within the
43 planning area. The distribution of future development shall be guided by a Tier System
44 Overlay Map pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan Smart Growth Initiatives (Goal 105).
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46 Action 2.1.2: Adopt the Tier System Map separate from but as an overlay of the Land
47 District Ma s. The Tier System Overlay Map shall be used rimarily to guide the
48 distribution of development through the application of the residential rate of growth
I ordinance and the non-residential rate of growth ordinance pursuant to the strategies set
2 forth in this Master Plan.
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4 C. The amendment is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development for the
5 Florida Keys Area, Section 380.0552(7), Florida Statute.
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7 For the purposes of reviewing consistency of the adopted plan or any amendments to that
8 plan with the principles for guiding development and any amendments to the principles, the
9 principles shall be construed as a whole and no specific provision shall be construed or
10 applied in isolation from the other provisions.
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12 (a) Strengthening local government capabilities for managing land use and development so
13 that local government is able to achieve these objectives without continuing the area of
14 critical state concern designation.
15 (b) Protecting shoreline and marine resources, including mangroves, coral reef formations,
16 seagrass beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their habitat.
17 (c) Protecting upland resources, tropical biological communities, freshwater wetlands,
18 native tropical vegetation (for example, hardwood hammocks and pinelands), dune
19 ridges and beaches, wildlife, and their habitat.
20 (d) Ensuring the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens through sound
21 economic development.
22 (e) Limiting the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water throughout the
23 Florida Keys.
24 (f) Enhancing natural scenic resources, promoting the aesthetic benefits of the natural
25 environment, and ensuring that development is compatible with the unique historic
26 character of the Florida Keys.
27 (g) Protecting the historical heritage of the Florida Keys.
28 (h) Protecting the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life of existing and
29 proposed major public investments, including:
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31 1. The Florida Keys Aqueduct and water supply facilities;
32 2. Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities;
33 3. Solid waste treatment, collection, and disposal facilities;
34 4. Key West Naval Air Station and other military facilities;
35 5. Transportation facilities;
36 6. Federal parks, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries;
37 7. State parks, recreation facilities, aquatic preserves, and other publicly owned
38 properties;
39 8. City electric service and the Florida Keys Electric Co-op; and
40 9. Other utilities, as appropriate.
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42 (i) Protecting and improving water quality by providing for the construction, operation,
43 maintenance, and replacement of stormwater management facilities; central sewage
44 collection; treatment and disposal facilities; and the installation and proper operation
45 and maintenance of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.
46 (j) Ensuring the improvement of nearshore water quality by requiring the construction and
47 operation of wastewater management facilities that meet the requirements of ss.
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1 381.0065(4)0) and 403.086(10), as applicable, and by directing growth to areas served
2 by central wastewater treatment facilities through permit allocation systems.
3 (k) Limiting the adverse impacts of public investments on the environmental resources of
4 the Florida Keys.
5 (1) Making available adequate affordable housing for all sectors of the population of the
6 Florida Keys.
7 (m)Providing adequate alternatives for the protection of public safety and welfare in the
8 event of a natural or manmade disaster and for a post disaster reconstruction plan.
9 (n) Protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys and
10 maintaining the Florida Keys as a unique Florida resource.
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12 Pursuant to Section 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes, the proposed amendment is consistent with
13 the Principles for Guiding Development as a whole and is not inconsistent with any Principle.
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15 D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statute
16 (F.S.). Specifically, the amendment furthers:
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18 163.3177(6)(a)3.f., F.S. - Ensure the protection of natural and historic resources.
19 163.3177(6)(d), F.S. - A conservation element for the conservation, use, and protection of
20 natural resources in the area, including air, water, water recharge areas, wetlands,
21 waterwells, estuarine marshes, soils, beaches, shores, flood plains, rivers, bays, lakes,
22 harbors, forests, fisheries and wildlife, marine habitat, minerals, and other natural and
23 environmental resources, including factors that affect energy conservation.
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25 163.3177(6)(d)2., F.S. - The element must contain principles, guidelines, and standards for
26 conservation that provide long-term goals and which:
27 d. Conserves, appropriately uses, and protects minerals, soils, and native vegetative
28 communities, including forests, from destruction by development activities.
29 e. Conserves, appropriately uses, and protects fisheries, wildlife, wildlife habitat, and
30 marine habitat and restricts activities known to adversely affect the survival of
31 endangered and threatened wildlife.
32 f. Protects existing natural reservations identified in the recreation and open space
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34 g. Maintains cooperation with adjacent local governments to conserve, appropriately
35 use, or protect unique vegetative communities located within more than one local
36 jurisdiction.
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38 163.3177(6)(g), F.S. - For those units of local government identified in s. 380.24, a coastal
39 management element, appropriately related to the particular requirements of paragraphs
40 (d) and (e) and meeting the requirements of s. 163.3178(2) and (3). The coastal
41 management element shall set forth the principles, guidelines, standards, and strategies
42 policies that shall guide the local government's decisions and program implementation
43 with respect to the following objectives:
44 2. Preserve the continued existence of viable populations of all species of wildlife and
45 marine life.
46 3. Protect the orderly and balanced utilization and preservation, consistent with sound
47 conservation principles, of all living and nonliving coastal zone resources.
1 4. Avoid irreversible and irretrievable loss of coastal zone resources.
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6 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
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8 Monroe County Environmental Resources staff conducted a site visit of the Seacamp Property
9 on August 5, 2011, to evaluate the accuracy of the County's GIS habitat layer and assess the
10 vegetative communities on the Seacamp parcels. The 2009 habitat layer accurately depicts
11 the majority of the site. Notable exceptions are the beach berm located south of the
12 impounded water on the west end of the point which should be labeled as developed land, the
13 spit of land along the west side of the south boat basin that should be labeled as developed
14 land, and the mangrove area that extends into the developed area of the camp which is
15 actually a canal with a mangrove canopy and should be labeled as water.
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Further, the following analysis of Key Deer and the Marsh Rabbit was documented in the
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP):
22 "The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) focuses on the Key deer as an "umbrella species" and
23 operates under the assumption that avoiding and minimizing impacts to Key deer habitat, will
24 also provide direct protection to both populations and habitats of other terrestrial species. In
25 the development of the HCP, the ecology and population dynamics of the Key deer was studied
26 for three years and a Population Viability Analysis (PVA) model, including a spatial
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I component, was produced to evaluate the impacts of development scenarios on the Key deer
2 population. Based on the Key deer studies done for the HCP and the resulting spatial model,
3 lands in the study area were classified into three "Tiers." Tier 1 lands are higher quality Key
4 deer habitat. Tier 3 lands are the lowest quality Key deer habitat. Most of the parcels in Tiers 2
5 and 3 are interspersed among developed parcels and among canals. These areas provide little
6 habitat value to the covered species." (Pg. 2 Habitat Conservation Plan)
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8 Figure 2.1 (Exhibit 4) of the HCP provides Key deer locations from telemetry data. As noted
9 in the HCP, "the Key deer are wide ranging and utilize virtually all available habitat in the
10 project area, including developed areas (Figure 2.1, Lopez 2001)." Figure 2.1 does not
11 indicate the utilization or distribution of Key deer, during the 3 year study period, within or
12 adjacent to the Seacamp property. (Pg. 20 Habitat Conservation Plan)
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14 Figure 2.2 (Exhibit 5) of the HCP provides the Lower Keys marsh rabbit habitat, as identified
15 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This figure displays the Lower Keys marsh rabbit
16 habitat on Big Pine Key and No Name Key (Faulhaber 2003) based on the most recent data on
17 its distribution within the covered area (Figure 2.2). Figure 2.2 does not indicate Lower Keys
18 marsh rabbit habitat within or adjacent to the Seacamp property. (Pg. 23 Habitat Conservation
19 Plan).
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21 Lastly, Figure 2.4 (Exhibit 6) depicts the 6 grid layers used to generate the weighting factor for
22 the final carrying capacity grid. The deer corridor and deer density parameters both reflect low
23 utilization of the Seacamp area by Key deer.
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25 V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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27 Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department recommends approval to
28 amend the Master Plan for Future Development of Big Pine Key and No Name Key by
29 amending Seacamp's Tier Designation, (real estate numbers 00112030-000000, 00246950-
30 000000, 00246960-000000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-000000, 00246990-000000,
31 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-
32 000000) from Tier I to Tier III on Figure 2.1, Tier Map for Big Pine Key and No Name Key, as
33 directed by the Board of County Commission in Resolution 562-2003 and to amend Table 2.7,
34 Institutional Uses.
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36 VI. EXHIBITS
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38 1. Resolution 562-2003
39 2. Amended Figure 2.1 Tier designations on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, Livable
40 CommuniKeys Master -Plan for -Big Pine Key and No Name Key (LCP)
41 3. Amended Table 2.7 Institutional Uses located on Big Pine Key (LCP)
42 4. Figure 2.1 Key deer location from telemetry, Habitat Conservation Plan for Florida Key
43 Deer and other Protected Species on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, Monroe County,
44 Florida (Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP))
45 5. Figure 2.2 Lower Keys marsh rabbit habitat (HCP)
46 6. Figure 2.4 Six Grid Layers Used To Generate Weighting Factor Grid (HCP
47.... 7... BOCC Resolution Number.023-2012
48 8. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity ORC Report
11
6
7 ORDINANCE - 2012
9
10 AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
11 COMMISSIONERS AMENDING THE LIVABLE COMMUNIKEYS
12 PROGRAM MASTER PLAN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF BIG
13 PINE KEY AND NO NAME KEY AMENDING THE TIER DESIGNATION
14 AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN
15 RESOLUTION 562-2003, FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY SEACAMP,
16 HAVING REAL ESTATE NUMBERS 00112030-000000, 00246950-000000,
17 00246960-000000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-000000, 00246990-000000,
18 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-000000, 00247170-000000, AND
19 00247180-000000 FROM UNDESIGNATED AND TIER I TO TIER III ON
20 FIGURE 2.1 (TIER MAP FOR BIG PINE KEY AND NO NAME KEY), AND
21 AMENDING THE TIER DESIGNATION FOR THE SEACAMP
22 PROPERTY, AS LISTED IN TABLE 2.7, INSTITUTIONAL USES;
23 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
24 INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL
25 TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE
26 FILING WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE
27 DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE MONROE
28 COUNTY 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
29
30
31 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Development Review Committee considered the proposed
32 amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the 276 day of September, 2011; and
33
34 WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the I" day of December, 2011, the
35 Monroe County Planning Commission held a public hearing for the purpose of considering the
36 transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency, for review and comment, a proposed amendment
37 to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
38
39 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission made the following findings:
40
41 1. Seacamp, a not -for -profit organization that provides marine education to children,
42 contacted Monroe County to notify County staff of a tier designation error for a portion of
43 the Seacamp property on Big Pine Key and requested a correction of the error. Seacamp's
44 property is located on approximately 12 acres of land located at the extreme southwest tip
45 of the island, at the end of Big Pine Avenue.
46
47
48 2. The Seacamp property consists of 13 real estate numbers: 00112030-000000, 00112040-
49 000000, 00246950-000000, 00246960-000000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-000000,
50 00246990-000000, 00247000-000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-
51 000000, 00247170-000000, and 00247180-000000. Real estate number 00247000-000000
52 is currently designated Tier III and Real Estate Number 00112040-000000 is submerged
53 land. These two parcels are not part of this amendment.
54
55 3. Draft 1 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name
56 Key was reviewed at the May 20, 2003, Development Review Committee meeting.
57
58 4. Draft 2 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name
59 Key was reviewed at the June 11, 2003, Planning Commission meeting and at the July 9,
60 2003, Planning Commission meeting.
61
62 5. Draft 3 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name
63 Key was reviewed at the September 10, 2003, Planning Commission meeting.
64
65 6. Draft 4 of the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name
66 Key was reviewed at the December 17, 2003, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
67
68 7. Resolution 562-2003, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, approved Draft 4 of the Livable
69 CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key and directed staff to
70 change the tier designation for all of the property known as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III
71 on the map on Page 28.
72
73 8. The Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 044-2004 on January 21, 2004, to
74 transmit the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name
75 Key as a proposed amendment to the 2010 Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to the
76 Department of Community Affairs which included the map as drawn incorrectly for
77 Seacamp, without the corrected designation for eleven (11) parcels. The Department of
78 Community Affairs issued an Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report
79 to Monroe County on June 29, 2004.
80
81 9. The Board of County Commissioners passed Ordinance 029-2004 on August 14, 2004, to
82 adopt the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan (LCP) for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
83 as an amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, address issues raised in the ORC
84 Report, and to submit the amendment to the Department of Community Affairs. The
S5 adopted. -amendment included the incorrect map without the Tier III designation for the
86 eleven (11) parcels.
87
88 10 The amendment furthers the Principles for Guiding Development for the Florida Keys
89 Area of Critical State Concern.
90
91 WHEREAS, Monroe County Environmental Resources staff confirmed the accuracy of
92_ the County's.GIS habitat -layer for the vegetative communities located on the Seacamp parcels...
93
94 WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on 13th day of February, 2012, the Monroe County
95 Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the transmittal of the
96 proposed amendment.
97
98 WHEREAS, the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to revise Figure 2.1 and Table
99 2.7 was reviewed by the State Land Planning Agency which issued an Objections,
100 Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report on May 4, 2012 with no comments or issues
101 relative to this amendment.
102
103 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
104 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
105
106 Section 1. The Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key as
107 adopted by reference into the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan is
108 amended as follows: (Deletions are stfieken thfe and additions are
109 underlined.)
110
111 (1) Amending the Tier designations on Figure 2.1 for eleven (11) parcels having
112 real estate numbers 00112030-000000, 00246950-000000, 00246960-
113 000000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-000000, 00246990-000000,
114 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000, 00247160-000000, 00247170-
115 000000, and 00247180-000000 from undesignated and Tier I to Tier III as
116 shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein.
117
118 (2) Amending Table 2.7, Institutional Uses, of the Livable CommuniKeys
119 Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key, attached hereto as Exhibit
120 2, and incorporated herein. Text deletions are stricken through and additions
121 are underlined on Exhibit 2. All other words, characters, and language of the
122 Comprehensive Plan and the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big
123 Pine Key and No Name Key remain unchanged.
124
125 Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change, or
126 provision of this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall
127 not be affected by such validity.
128
129 Section 3. Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
130 conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
131
132 Section 4. Transmittal. This ordinance shall be transmitted by the Director of Planning to
133 the State Land Planning Agency pursuant to Chapter 163 and 380, Florida
134 Statutes.
135
136 Section 5. Filing and Effective Date. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the
137 secretary of the State of Florida but shall not become effective until a notice is
138 issued by the State Land Planning Agency or Administration Commission
139 finding the amendmentincompliance_ with -Chapter 1.63, Florida. Statutes and
140 after any applicable appeal periods have expired.
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Section 6. Inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The number of the foregoing
amendment may be renumbered to conform to the numbering in the Livable
CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key as adopted by
reference into the Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan and shall be
incorporated in the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and
No Name Key.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day of September, 2012.
Mayor David Rice
Mayor pro tem Kim Wigington
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
Mayor David Rice
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Date: " -40Z
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T1ef Planning and Environmental
Tier I - NaVve Arse
O Tier 11- TranslWn and SprewlArea Resources Department
Tier III - Infl11 Area
Figure 2.1 Tier designations on Big Pine Key and No Name Key. (Ordinance 020-2009, § 1) �-�
Exhibit 2
Livable CornarariniDy�s Master
Plait for Big Praae� b;er atrrd .Mo Ma ate Dr Awgusc i+1�04
Maintain the riahihtv of existing community oigani-
ations by prowding / % a► rede-
velopment expansion.
CuiTent Conditions Summary
The LCMICP process sought to ensure that existing community ty organizations could remain vi-
able and expand according to their needs within existing zoning limitations. Table 2.7 lists these
organizations.
Table 2.7 L2stiftdonal _ - rotated an Eft Pine Fes_
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All of these institutional uses have been existing for at least 24 years and no new uses are antici-
pated at present_ A number of these institutions have expressed an interest in redevelopment of
existing square footage or a limited expansion to better serty the needs of the present population.
3,aalysii of Communin Needs
Plan for Future Community Organization bleeds
The existing community organizations in the phamng area hmme been . Some have
built their current land ownership to capacity while others have expressed a desire to expand.
The•penn.i action under the-H+C will -all *-ffor a limited -amount of expansion -needs —For the
remaining facilities there is a need to define the future potential for expansion and maintain
flexibility so that future requests can be handled.
Load Use and Red'emlopment Element 48
EXHIBIT 1
(SeacamP AuLlndmeut)
RESOLUTION NUMBER "' -2003
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
UNIIKEyS MASTER PLAN FR
APPROVING THE LIVABLE
E KEY AS E POLICY DOCUMENT TO
BIG PINE KEY AND NO NAM
DIRECT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIG PINE KEY AND NO
NAME KEY -
policy 101.20.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan directs Monroe
County to develop a series with
Community Master Pso which shall samearea; and
ty
including close coordination with other community plans
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan Objective 101.20
mmuniKeys as a planning program which is to address community needs
outlines the Livable Co
while balancing the needs of all of Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Big Pine Key has had a moratorium on all traffic generating development of
since March 13, 1995 due to an inadequate level of service (LOS) on the Big Pine segment
U.S. 1 which did not meet the concurrency requirements set forth in Policy 301.1.2 of the Year
2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Road improvements must be made in order to improve the LOS on Big
Pine Key, however the US Fish and Wildlife Service development mustres a min maze ampactsrtotthe:
plan (HCp) to be completed to show Y
endangered species before any further development may be permitted; and
WHEREAS, on October 26,1998, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Florid
an
Game and Fish Commission, the Florida Department of Community Affairs (FDAC),
Florida
Dep ent of Transportation and Monroe County entered into a Memorandum of Agreeme� t
for the development of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Big Pine and No Name Keys; anti
WHEREAS, the HCP is a rdtothe
mechanism whereby
rvation of he Key Dee e concerns and responsibilities
covee�c1
various public agencies with regard to
s ecies, and public and private development of Big Pine and No Name Keys can be coordinated;.
p
and
WHEREAS, both the HCP and the LCP have been of developmentthedeveloped community d conjunction with
wan �e
another to balance the amount and type accomplish tll�e
subsequent level of `take' of endangered species which may be necessary to
development; and
Obtain an assessment of community needs, three put} Lc
in order to o
WHEREAS' s Program (LCP) were held on April 6, 2000; May 25 p
workshops for the Livable CommuniKey
Page 1 of 3
2000; and September 21 u, 2000 on Big Pine and an additional three public workshops
were held for the HCP; and
WHEREAS, as a result of public input from the LCP workshops, the Development
Alternatives Report (DAR) was produced on March 6, 2001 which outlined preferred
development options to be considered in the master plan which reflect input received from the
community workshops and were analyzed in the HCP computer model to determine impacts on
the endangered species; and
WHEREAS, the HCP was approved for submittal to the USFWS by the Board of County
Commissioners at the regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the LCP implements the HCP as well as provides for the development
needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan, Draft One was reviewed during a
regularly scheduled meeting of the Development Review Committee held on May 20, 2003,
where public comment was received; and
WHEREAS, during a regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2003, the Monroe County
Planning Commission reviewed the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan, Draft Two, which
consisted of edits by staff to clarify language in the plan, heard public input, suggested changes
based on public input and staff recommendations and continued the plan to the next meeting in
Marathon; and
WHEREAS, during a regularly scheduled meeting on July 9, 2003, the Monroe County
Planning Commission reviewed the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan, Draft Two, discussed
proposed changes based on further community input and staff recommendations and continued
the plan to the next meeting in Marathon for further consideration; and
WHEREAS, during a regularly scheduled meeting on September 10, 2003, the Monroe
County Planning Commission reviewed the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan, Draft Three,
accepted the proposed changes from the previous meeting and suggestions from public input and
recommended further changes by staff; and
WHEREAS, during the September meeting the Planning Commission recommended
approval, with amendments, to the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan contains recommendations to
amend the Future Land Use and Land Use District maps for Big Pine Key and No Name Key
which will be presented to the Commission at a subsequent hearing; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the preceding findings support their decision to
recommend APPROVAL to adopt the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine and No
Page 2 of 3
Name Key, Draft Four, as the working regulatory document to direct growth and development on
the islands with the following amendments and direct staff to make the changes to the Monroe
County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations as recommended in
the Master Plan:
1. Change the Tier designation of the property known as Seacamp from Tier I to Tier III
on the map on page 28.
2. Amend Action Item 8.1.1 c. on page 58 to read as follows: "Permit new fences on
developed canal lots and vacant canal lots that are contiguous to and serve a principal
use within Tier II and Tier III and within Port Pine Heights and Kyle Dyer
Subdivisions. All fences shall be designed to meet adopted fence design guidelines for
the planning area already contained in the land development regulations."
3. Add Action Item 12.2.4 which shall read "Prohibit new formula retail businesses and
restaurants in the planning area through the development of Land Development
Regulations."
PASSED AND ADOPTED By the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting held on the 17' day of December, 2003.
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Attest: Danny L. Yjolhage, Clerk
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONK E COIJNTY, FL A
By
Mayor
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Mar Planning and Environmental
Tier I - Native Area \5
O Tier 11- Transition and SprawlArea Resources Department
Tier III - InflO Area
Figure 2.1 Tier designations on Big Pine Key and No Name Key. (Ordinance 020-2009, § 1)
Exhibit 3
Livable CautntwjiEelvs Master Plait for Big, Pine Key nitd.No Narne Eej� Aunut-,10N,
jfaintmn the wabih , of exisfing conanuni-h" oiganv
7W qns! by rovi&n•Wortun7ties w,- IiUdted rede-
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vel0p7tient and expanvon.
Current Coa(fidons Summary
The LMHU process sought to ensure that e�dsting community organizations could remum vi-
able and expand according to their needs within. ess t-mg zo=g limitations;. Table 2 3f lists these
orsanizations-
-U-3112D30-00LOW G0248-FO-MM. 0024g"MID0. .002AffnAgM 002449M000000, 002449"M%
00247 000-DOOOOO, 00247140-M00% CO2,471-;,"oogM_75524-116040DO91 00 '05�� jqj 0024713"00000
Plan for Future Commigut— QlZanization Needs
The esistuig communit, oryan=ahons M the planning area have been ident&ed- Some have
built their current land ownership to capacity -while others have expressed a desire, to expand -
'Me permitted actioll tmdex-IheHCP-wifl aflow fbr a hinr amount of expamion nte& Forthe
rema='ng facilities there is a need to defme the fiature potential fbr ex-pansion and maiwaa'
flexibility so that future request-4 can be handled.
Land Use and Redevelopnient Dertient -os
Figure 2.1. Key deer locations from telemetry data (Lopez 2001)
21
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(SencamP Amendment)
Figure 2.2. Lower Keys marsh rabbit habitat (Source: United States Fish and Wildlife
Service).
24
• Deer density: Development in areas of low Key deer density would be less harmful to the
Key deer than development in areas of high density.
• Distance from US-1. Development near US-1 would be less harmful to the Key deer than
development farther from US-1.
• Water barriers. Development in areas with canals would be less harmful to the Key deer than
development in areas without canals.
Because more than one factor may affect the value of a given cell, the final cell value in the
weighting factor grid was the average of the six parameters, where 0 represented the lowest value
to the Key deer and 2 represented the highest value to the Key deer.
Deer Corridors Deer Density House Density
Water Barriers Distance from US 1 Patch Quality
Figure 2.4. Six grid layers used to generate weighting factor grid
(darker shades = higher value for the deer)
Exhibit 7
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 023 -2012
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTING TO THE STATE
LAND PLANNING AGENCY AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AMENDING THE LIVABLE COMMUNIKEYS PROGRAM
MASTER PLAN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF BIG PINE
KEY AND NO NAME KEY, AMENDING THE TIER
DESIGNATION AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS IN RESOLUTION 562-2003, FOR PROPERTY
OWNED BY SEACAMP, HAVING REAL ESTATE NUMBERS
00246950400000, 00246960400000, 00246970-000000, 00246980-
000000, 00246990-000000, 00247140-000000, 00247150-000000,
00247160-000000, 00247170 , AND 00247180-000000) FROM
TIER I TO TIER III ON FIGURE 2.1(TIER MAP FOR BIG PINE
KEY AND NO NAME KEY), AND AMENDING THE TIER
DESIGNATION FOR THE SEACAMP PROPERTY AS LISTED IN
TABLE 2.7, INSTITUTIONAL USES.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners conducted a public
hearing for the purpose of considering the transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency for review
and comment a proposed amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan as
described above; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners support the requested text amendment;
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to transmit the draft ordinance for adoption of the proposed
text amendment.
Section 2: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed
amendment to the State Land Planning Agency for review and comment in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes.
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Section 3. The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the required
transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment.
Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Director of Planning.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a special meeting held on the 13`h day of February, 2012.
Mayor David Rice
Yes
Mayor pro tem Kim Wigington
Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner George Neugent
Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Mayor David Rice
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L. KOLHAGE, CLERK - ru
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MON E COUNTY ATTORNEY
A P OVEOAS TO F RM
Date: ;
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Rick Scott
GOVERNOR Hunting F. Deutsch
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FLORIDA DEPARTMENTf
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
May 4, 2012
The Honorable David Rice
Mayor, Monroe County Board of County Commission
9400 Overseas Hwy, #210
Marathon Airport Terminal
Marathon, FL 33050
Dear Mayor Rice:
The State Land Planning Agency (the Agency) has completed its review of the proposed
comprehensive plan amendment for Monroe County (Amendment No. 12-2ACSC), which was
received and determined complete on March 7, 2012. Copies of the proposed amendment have
been distributed to the appropriate reviewing agencies for their review, and their comments are
enclosed. We have reviewed the proposed amendment in accordance with the state coordinated
review process set forth in Sections 163.3184(2) and (4), Florida Statutes (F.S.), for compliance
with Chapter 163, Part 11, F.S.
I port
The attached Objections, Recommendations, and Comments Re Outlines our findings
concerning the amendment. We have identified one objection and have included
recommendations regarding measures that can be taken to address the objection. We are also
providing two technical assistance comments consistent with Section 163.3168(3), F.S. The
Agency's technical assistance comments will not form the basis of a challenge. They are offered
as suggestions which can strengthen the Countys comprehensive plan in order to foster a
I er
vibrant, healthy community or are technical in nature and designed to ensure compliance with
the provisions of Chapter 163, F.S.
The County should act by choosing to adopt, adopt with changes, or not adopt the
Proposed amendment. Also, please note that Section 163.3184(4)(e)1, F.S., provides that if the
second public hearing is not held and the amendment adopted within 180 days of your receipt of
agency comments, the amendment shall be deemed withdrawn unless extended by agreement
with notice to the state land planning agency and any affected party that provided comment on
the amendment. For your assistance, we have enclosed the procedures for final adoption and
transmittal of the comprehensive plan amendment.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunit The -Caldwell -Building 107 E- Madison Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-4120
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Honorable David Rice
May 4, 2012
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My staff and I are available to assist the County iin addressing the issues identified in our
report. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Jetton, at (850) 717-8494, or by email
at Rebecca. ietton@deo, myflorida. corn.
Sincerely,
L
Mike McDaniel, Chief
Bureau Of Community Planning
M=
Enclosures: Objections, Recommendations and Con-u-nents Report
Review Agency Comments
Adoption Procedures
cc: Christine Hurley, Growth Management Director
Mr. James F. Murley, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Planning Council
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity The-Ca4dwell Building 107 E Madison Street aflahassee. FL 32399-4120
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STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 12-2ACSC
May 4, 2012
*BJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS REPORT
FOR MONROE COUNTY
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
(DEO NO. 12-2ACSC)
I Consistency with Chapter 163, Part If and Chapter 380, Part I
The Department has the following objections and comments to the proposed
comprehensive plan amendment:
Objection 1: Monroe County has proposed policy 101.4.20 to address those applications
that request an increase in density/intensity and provides two options to the applicant.
Option one in the proposed policy only addresses density and intensity increases that are
for parcels one acre or greater in size and does not address lots smaller than one acre.
The policy does not provide meaningful and predictable guidelines and standards, and is
potentially inconsistent with Rule 28-20.140(5)9 and the Principles for Guiding
Development, because it is unclear if the requirements intended to discourage increases
in density and intensity also apply proportionately to lots less than an acre.
Authority: Section 163.3177(1), and 380.0552(7), Florida Statutes, (F.S.), Rule 28-
20.140(5)9, Florida Administrative Code
Recommendation: Revise the policy to clarify that Options I and 2 also apply
proportionately to properties less than an acre. The county is encouraged to develop a
mechanism that would require donation of land from Tier I when Tier I future land use
increases in density/intensity are considered.
I
Comment: Data and analysis submitted with the amendment identifies two
properties that have Maritime Industries zoning district with one designated Public
Facilities and the other designated Conservation. The densities and intensities of the
Maritime Industries zoning district are inconsistent with the FLUM categories of
Public Facilities and Conservation. The Public Facilities Land Use and the
Conservation FLUM designations do not allow hotel rooms or dwellings. The
County should establish zoning categories that are consistent with the FLUM and
remove the Maritime Industries zoning district from the parcels.
Comment: To eliminate potential confusion, the Department recommends that
Monroe County delete or revise -the Action Items which govern clearing limits in the
Livable CommuniKeys Master Plans for Big Pine and Tavernier Creek to be
consistent with the minimum and maximum clearing limits indicated in Policy
101.4.22.
STATE COORDINATED REVIEW
•
COMMENTS
A. Receipt of Comments from external Agencies
B. Citizen comments
From: Demes, Ron A CIV CNRSE, NO2 [ron.demes@navy. mill
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 11:16 AM
To: Hurley -Christine
Cc: Jetton, Rebecca; Santamaria-Mayte; Schwab-Townsley
Subject: RE: Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Amendment: County Resolution Number 025-2012
OK: I sent a text to Rebecca since my email was not working until mid morning. I was not
able to get email this weekend and saw an email from her on Sat. I will send you some dates
this afternoon.
V/r, ron
-----Original Message -----
From: Hurley -Christine [Ma ilto: Hurley -Chri stine(&MMonroeCounty- FL. Gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 11:13
To: Demes, Ron A CIV CNRSE, NO2; rebecca.ietton@aDEO.myflorida.com; Santamaria-Mayte; Schwab-
Townsley
Subject: Re: Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Amendment: County Resolution Number 025-2012
Rebecca is here. But I'm not sure of her schedule. Mayte is not here. So we'd prefer next
week sometime.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 2, 2012, at 11:09 AM, "Demes, Ron A CIV CNRSE, NO2" <ron.demes0navy.mil> wrote:
> I will work this today now that computer is up and running. Is Rebecca here today? Or
coming soon?
> -----Original Message -----
> From: Hurley -Christine [maiIto: Hurl ey-Christine(@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov]
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 11:01
> To: Demes, Ron A CIV CNRSE, NO2; Tezanos-Mayra; Schwab-Townsley; Santamaria-Mayte
> Cc: imurley sfrpc.com; rebecca.jetton(@DEO.myflorida.com
> Subject: Re: Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Amendment: County Resolution Number 025-2012
> Mr Demes: We would like an opportunity to sit down with you and go over this email. Please
give us a couple of dates and times when you are available.
> It would be good if Rebecca can listen in as well.
> Mayra - please coordinate b
> Thank you
> Christine Hurley
> Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 30, 2012, at 3:32 PM, "Demes, Ron A CIV CNRSE, NO2" <ron.demes0navy.mil> wrote:
Mr. Murley and Ms. 7etton:
>> As the representative of Naval Air Station Key West acting on behalf of
i
>> the military installations within Monroe County jurisdiction and
>> representing the Military interests as the ex-officio member of the
>> Monroe County planning commission and representative at DRC & BOCC
>> meetings, I am writing this email to document our objection to the comp
>> plan amendment on transmitting a proposed ordinance that revises Policy
>> 101.4.5 Mixed Use/commercial (MC) Future Land Use Map (FLUM) category
>> description and amends Policy 101.4.21 to assign the Maritime Industries
>> (MI) Zoning District to the MC FLUM Category and amends the maximum net
>> density range and the maximum intensity range for the MC FLUM category
>> and clarifies the footnotes within the table.
>> I have voiced this objection at the Development Review Committee and
>> Planning Commission meetings regarding the proposed designation changes.
>> Our primary objection to the proposed amendment is to the significant
>> increase in residential type density that would be allowed under this
amendment in lands proximal to Naval Air Station Key West such as areas
>> of Noise Zones 65 DNL and higher. The current designation only allows
>> for a maximum density of 2 dwelling units per acre and zero transient
>> units. This change will allow for a 900% increase in residential
>> dwelling units and an infinite increase on transient units. We find this
>> contrary to FL statutes set to protect military interests in the State
>> of Florida.
>> As set for the in FS 163.3175(2), Naval Air Station Key West, associated
>> with Monroe County, is designated a major military installation and due
>> to its mission and activities, has a greater potential for experiencing
>> compatibility and coordination issues than others. Accordingly, FS
>> 163.3177(6)(a) relates to establishing compatible land use for such
>> bases with specific governments in proximity to and in association with
the specific military installations like NAS Key West. This amendment
>> inadequately addresses the Navy's concerns regarding the objections
>> brought out in the DRC and Planning commission. Upon unanimous denial of
>> this proposed FLUM designation change, we did not believe this would go
>> forward.
>> Additionally, we find this proposed amendment inconsistent with FS
>> 380.0552(7) and specifically principle (h) "to protect the value,
>> efficiency, cost effectiveness and amortized life of existing and
>> proposed public investments including: .....4. Key West Naval Air
>> Station and other military facilities."
>> A proposed solution could entail the county agreeing to no increase in
>> residential/transient density within the 65 DNL noise contours based on
>> the current 2007 AICUZ study.
Naval Air Station Key West looks forward to continuing dialog to resolve
>> this extremely important issue that is critical to our mission
sustainability.
>> V/r, Ron Demes
>> R. A. DEMES
>> Executive Director/Business Manager
>> Naval Akr Station
>> P. O. Box 9001
>> Key West, Florida 33040-9001
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>> 305.293.2866 Executive Suite
>> 305.293.2488 XD/BM desk
>> 305.293.2230 Fax
>> 305.797.0158 XD/BM Cell
>> mailto:ron.demes(@navy.mil
Florida Fish
and Wildlife
Conservation
Commission
Commissioners
Kathy Barco
Chairman
Jacksonville
Kenneth W. Wright
Vice Chairman
Winter Park
Ronald M. Bergeron
Fort Lauderdale
April 6,2vL2
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Development
107 East Madison Street, MSC- 160
Tallahassee, FL 323994120
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Re: Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 12-2 Expedited State
Review, Area of Critical State Concern, Monroe County
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff has reviewed the seven (7)
proposed amendments to Monroe County's Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and provide the
following comments, under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, for your consideration:
Richard A. Corbett
Tampa
Part of Monroe County (the City of Key West and the Florida Keys) is considered to be an Area
ns
. "Uesa" Priddy
of Critical State Concern (ACSQ, which includes environmental or natural resources of regional
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mokaPlee
or statewide importance. FWC staff has been involved in the Tier Designation Review
Charles W. Roberts III
Committee along with Monroe County staff, public agencies, private consultants, planners, and
Tallahassee
other interested parties. Participation in this committee has allowed FWC the opportunity to
Brian S. Yablonski
provide input regarding fish and wildlife resources in the ACSC and as such, we believe the
'do
Tallahassee
proposed a . mendments not appear to adversely affect regional or statewide resources.
Executive Stlff After reviewing the proposed resolutions, FWC staff has determined that Resolution 021-2012
Nick Wiley may improve habitat protection by discouraging Future Land Use changes which increase
Executive Director allowable density/intensity. Resolutions 022-2012 and 024-2012 may also increase wetland
Greg Holder protection by assigning points under ROGO/NROGO (Rate of Growth Ordinance/Non-residential
Assistant Executive Director Rate of Growth Ordinance) for land dedication and also by assigning negative points to certain
Karen Ventimiglia
III
Chief of Staff Tier parcels that contain submerged lands and/or wetlands requiring open space. These
provisions should prove effective in reducing impacts to fish and wildlife resources in this area.
Division of Habital We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the Tier Designation Review Committee e and look
Species Conservat;*n forward to continuing this partnership. We also appreciate the opportunity to review the
Eric Sutton, Director proposed amendments and would like to extend this offer to the County's staff for future
(850) 488-3831 coordination on Comprehensive Plan Amendment activities. If you or your staff needs further
(850) 921-7793 FAX assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Jane Chabre at 850-41.0-5367, or
FWCConservationPlanningServicesLvMyFWC.com and she will be glad to make the necessary
arrangements. If you have specific questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact
Ben Shepherd at 407-858-6170 or by email at Ben,.ShepherdC�-'�MFW�C.com.
Managing fish and Wildlife
resources for their long-term
well-being and the benefit
of people.
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Florida
32399.1600
Voice: (850) 488-4676
Hearing/speech-impaired:
(800) 955-8771 (T)
(800) 955-8770 (V)
Sincerely,
Bonita am, Program Administrator
Office of Conservation Planning Services
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MyFWC.com
Mr. Ray Euba
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April 6, 2012
cc: Mayte Santamaria
Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources
santa riari,a-may!e@jijjpRKqecounty-fl uov
Terry Manning
South Florida Water Management District
tmanning@sfwmd.gov
Jim Quinn
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
jim.gLiinn CaAe .'state.fl.us
Rachel M, Kalin
South Florida Regional Planning Council
rkalinksftc. com
Wendy Evans, Administrative Assistant II
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
wend Y.evans@freshfromflori da.com
South
Florida
Regional
P ning
lan
Council
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SUBJECT: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROPOSED AND ADOPTED
AMENDMENT CONSENT AGENDA
Pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, Council review of amendments to local government
comprehensive plans is limited to 1) adverse effects on regional resources and facilities identified in the
Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida (SRPP) and 2) extrajurisdictional impacts that would be
inconsistent with the comprehensive plan of any affected local government within the Region,
A written report containing an evaluation of these irrigacts, �ursu
Q9krP'-*M—Yfl 414Y-
_q, 'I IT i ernment and Me State Land Planning Agency wn 30 calendar days •of
receipt of the amendment.
inu arnenurrienr is not required to be reviewed at transmittal,; N/ A: not applicable
Recommendation
Find the proposed and/or adopted plan amendments from the local governments of Monroe County,
Southwest Ranches, Broward County, and Oakland Park generallv consistent with the Strategic
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Broward (954) 985-4416, State (800) 985-4416
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Regional Polio Plan for South Florida. Approve this report for transmittal to the local governments
with a copy to the State Land Planning Agency.
Attachment 1
FLORIDA REGIONAL COUNCILS • ASSOCIATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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South Florida Regional Planning Council Agenda Item and Date: II1.E; 4/2/12.
Local Government Amendment Number: Monroe County proposed #12-2ACSC.
Date Comments due to Local Government: 4/4/12.
Date Mailed to Local Government and State Land Planning Agency: Prior to 4/4/12.
Pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, Council review of amendments to Iocal government comprehensive
plans is limited to adverse effects on regional resources and facilities identified in the Strategic Regional Policy Plan
for South Florida (SRPP) and extrajurisdictional impacts that would be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan of
any affected local government within the region. A written report containing an evaluation of these impacts,
pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, is to be provided to the local government and the state land
planning agency within 30 calendar days of receipt of the amendment.
DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT
1. Upland Vegetation Clearing (Resolution 20-2012)
Revisions to Policies 101.4.22 and 205.2.7 and new Policy 101.4.23 would address limitations on clearing
of upland native vegetation, as recommended in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Administration Commission 30-
Day Report to Monroe County and by the State Land Planning Agency. The text would define maximum
square footage for permitted clearing Tier I,11, 111 and III -A lands.
2. Discourage Increases in Density and Intensity (Resolution 21-2012)
New Policy 101.4.20 would discourage private application for future land use changes that increase
allowable density and intensity and further preserve the native habitat of the County, implementing the
Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study and Rule 28-20.110 and 28-20.140 of the Florida Administration
Code (F.A.C.).
The definition for "private application" would be applications from private entities with ownership of the
upland development and parcel(s) of land or includes private upland development on County -owned
land. Those private applicants requesting FLUM amendments shall be required to comply with either of
the following:
1. For every acre of land for which there is a request to increase density and/or intensity, the
applicant shall purchase and donate 2 acres of land that contain non scarified native upland habitat
and/or undisturbed wetland habitat to Monroe County for conservation (specific requirements shall
apply).
2. For each requested additional unit of density, the applicant shall purchase and donate a lot
designated as Improved Subdivision (IS) district on the Land Use (Zoning) District map that contain
non -scarified native upland habitat and/or undisturbed wetland habitat to Monroe County (Specific
requirements shall apply).
The parcel. which.is the subject -of -the request to increase its density and intensity must be designated as
Tier III and have existing public facilities, services, and central wastewater facilities.
3. Tier System positive point allocation for wetland dedication (Resolution 22-2012)
Revisions to Policies 101.5.4 and 101.5.1 would assign positive points under the residential and non-
residential permit allocation system for the dedication of parcels that contain wetlands or Tier III -A
(Special Protection Area) parcels.
The Tier system is used for purposes of land acquisition and smart growth initiatives. Tier I are Natural
Areas, Tier 11 are Transition and Sprawl Reduction Areas on Big Pine and No Name Keys, Tier III are
Infill Areas, and Tier III -A are Special Protection Areas. Currently protective criteria for wetlands are not
addressed.
4. Tier Re -designation for Seacap Property (Resolution 23-2012)
Revisions to the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine and No blame Keys, which is adopted
by reference into the Comprehensive Plan, would amend the designation of ten parcels known as the
Seacamp property (approximately 12 acres) from Tier I to Tier III and as Institutional Use. The property
is used by a not -for -profit organization that provides marine education to children. The change would be
consistent with the existing land use and correct a scrivener's error in the original Master Plan.
5. Tier System negative point allocation for wetland protection (Resolution 24-2012)
Revisions to Policies 101.5.4 and 101.5.5 would assign negative points under the residential and non-
residential permit allocation system to Tier III parcels that contain submerged lands and/or wetlands that
require 100% open space and that are Iocated adjacent or contiguous to Tier I properties. This
amendment would provide an additional layer of protection for wetlands, similar to County Amendment
4 (Resolution 22-2012).
b. Mixed Use/Commercial Land Use Map Designation and Maritime Industry Zoning (Resolution 25-
2012)
Revisions to Policies 101.4.5 and 101.4.21 would amend the Mixed Use/ (MC) future land use
category description to allow Maritime Industries (MI) zoning in the MC category. Of 29 parcels
currently zoned MI, all but one are on Stock Island, with 59.7 acres in the Industrial future land use
category, and 29.5 acres in Public Facilities. Although MI zoning allows transient (hotel/motel) units, the
Industrial future land use category does not. The staff backup indicates that the amendment is intended
to encourage the preservation of recreational and commercial working waterfronts for water -dependent
uses.
The changes would:
• Add language that MC future Iand use districts are to establish and conserve areas of mixed uses,
which may include maritime industry, light industry, commercial fishing, transient and permanent
residential, institutional, public, office, commercial and retail use;
• Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of community character, recreational, and commercial
working waterfronts; and
• Apply certain criteria to lands designated with the Maritime Industries zoning, including
maintaining a minimum of 35% of the upland area for working waterfront and water dependent uses
and similar wet slips, dock, and public access walkway preservation.
•,. Limit parcels to commercial -apartments only. Commercial apartments would be an attached or
detached residential dwelling unit located on the same parcel as a nonresidential use that is to serve
as housing for the owner or employees of the nonresidential use.
7. Lower Keys Livable CommuniKeys Plan (Resolution 26-2012)
A revision to Policy 101.20.2 would incorporate the Lower Keys Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan by
reference into the Comprehensive Plan, The intent of the Counts Livable CommuniKeys Plans is to
contain framework for future development and redevelopment based on the applicable community
character and environmental conditions.
1. ADVERSE EFFECTS TO SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES
IDENTIFIED IN THE STRATEGIC REGIONAL POLICY PLAN.
Not Applicable.
2. EXTRAJURISDICTIONAL IMPACTS INCONSISTENT WITH ANY COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHIN THE REGION.
Not Applicable.
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
March 20, 2012
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Administrator, Plan Review & Processing
Department of Economic Opportunity
Division of Community Planning and Development
107 East Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120
Dear Mr, Eubanks:
Subject: Monroe County, Amendment #12-2ACSC
Comments on Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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The South Florida Water Management District (District) has completed its review of the
proposed amendment package submitted by Monroe County (County). The
amendment package consists of seven text and map amendments to update the
Comprehensive Plan. There appear to be no regionally significant water resource
issues; therefore, the District forwards no comments on the proposed amendment
package.
The District offers its technical assistance to the County, the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority, and the Department of Economic Opportunity in developing sound,
sustainable solutions to meet the County's future water supply needs and to protect the
region's water resources. Once the amendment is adopted, please forward a copy to
the District. For assistance or additional information, please contact Terry Manning,
Policy and Planning Analyst, at (561) 682-6779 or tmannin9(&-sfwmd gov.
Sincerely,
Rod A. Braun
Director
Office of Intergovernmental Programs
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c: Christine Hurley, Monroe County
Rebecca Jetton, DEO
Rachel Kalin, SFRPC
3301 Gun Club Road, tiNes; Patin Beach. Florida 33406 • (561) 686-8800 • FL WA2`S I-800-432-2045
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 24680, West Patin Beach, FL 334164680 ® wwxv,sfwmd.go,
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Environmental Protection jrnnirer;;,,rrol!
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Mr. Ray Eubanks
Plan Review Administrator`�\`,�
Department of Economic Opportunity
Bureau of Community Planning
Caldwell Building
107 East Madison Street MSC 160
Tallahassee, FL 32399-6545
Re: Monroe County 12-2ACSC Proposed; Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Review
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
The Office of Intergovernmental Programs of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (Department) has reviewed the above -referenced amendment proposal under
the procedures of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The Department conducted a detailed
review that focused on potential adverse impacts to important state resources and
facilities, specifically: air and water pollution; wetlands and other surface waters of the
state; federal and state-owned lands and interest in lands, including state parks,
greenways and trails, conservation easements; solid waste; water and wastewater
treatment; and, where applicable, the Everglades ecosystem.
Based on our review of the proposed amendment, the Department has found no provision
that requires comment under laws that form the basis of the Department`s jurisdiction.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment package. Should
you have any questions or require further assistance, please call me at (850) 245-2169.
Sincerely,
Chris Stahl
Office of Intergovernmental Programs
RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 NW 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172-5800
April 3, 2012
Ray Eubanks, Plan Processing Administrator
Department of Economic Opportunity
Community Planning and Development
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building, MSC 160
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
ANANTH PRASAD, P.E.
SECRETARY
,\,,AlZ
Subject: Comments for the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Monroe County, #12-2ACSC
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
The Florida Department of Transportation, District Six, completed a review of the
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Monroe County, #12-2ACSC. The
District reviewed the amendment package per Chapter 163 Florida Statutes and
found that one of the proposed amendments has the potential to adversely impact
transportation resources and facilities of state importance. Below are general
planning comments for the County's consideration. Please contact Ken Jeffries at
305-470-5445 if you have any questions concerning our response.
Is FDOT advises the County to provide data and analysis for the potential
impacts of Resolution Number 025-2012 on State roadways. Specifically, the
potential for Mixed Use/Commercial properties to rezone to Maritime
Industries and develop at a higher intensity should be analyzed.
• Alternatively, if the County does not wish to increase the potential amount of
development allowed under Mixed Use/Commercial, it is recommended that
the County limit the maximum intensity of development under Mixed
Use/Commercial to 0.45 FAR (the existing maximum intensity) for all zoning
designations.
Sincerely,
Phil Steinmiller
District Planning -Manager
April 3, 2012
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Cc; Harold Desdunes, PE, Florida Department of Transportation, District 6
Aileen Boucle, AICP, Florida Department of Transportation, District 6
Christine Hurley, Monroe County
Mayte Santamaria, Monroe County