Resolution 287-1997
Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO.
287-1997
A RESOLUTION BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD. OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
"MERLIN ALBURY HOUSE" AT 91731 OVEK.S~S ~
HIGHWAY, IN TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE PRdiE~Y ~
IS DESCRIBED AS TAVERNIER #2 SUBDIVISION~~T ~
2, BLOCK E, IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 62 S~~, ~
RANGE 38 EAST. THE REAL ~'flftE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS 00556190-000000 .~~~
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WHEREAS, the procedures
in Section 9.5-453 of the
been followed, in that:
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Code, Amended,
for landmark
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1. The proposed designation was initiated by Martin B. Krebs,
in an application to the Historic Florida Keys Preservation
Board; and
2.
The proposed designation
address, and a narrative
structures; and
a legal
of the
description,
site and its
included
description
3. The application established the basis for the "Merlin Albury
House" historic designation under Code Section 9.5-452, and
included other evidence that supports the designation, as set
forth on the application, which documents the historic,
social, and cultural significance of the "Merlin Albury
House"; and
4.
The application has been reviewed by the Historic
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the "Merlin
House" for local historic designation, as evidenced
August 6, 1996 letter from the Board;
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5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the "Merlin Albury House" for landmark
designation, as stated in the staff report to the Monroe
County Planning Commission dated December 12, 1996; and
6. The Monroe County Planning Commission during a regular
session held on April 23, 1997 conducted a public hearing to
designate the "Merlin Albury House" as an "Historical and
Cultural Landmark" as specified in Section 9.5-452 (a) and
(c), of the Monroe County Code, Amended, in that the
property is associated with events of cultural, social, and
historical significance to Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
has considered the proposed designation and the recommendations
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of the Historic Florida Keys Preservation
Department, and the Planning Commission,
following Findings of Fact and Conclusions:
Board, the Planning
and has made the
1. Based on the recommendation of the Historic Florida Keys
Preservation Board and supporting evidence, the Board of
County Commissioners finds that the Merlin Albury House is
associated with events of significance to the cultural and
social history of Monroe County. Therefore, the Board of
County Commissioners concludes that the Merlin Albury House
is eligible for landmark designation pursuant to Section
9.5-452(a) of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations.
2. Based on the recommendation of the Historic Florida Keys
Preservation Board and supporting evidence, the Board of
County Commissioners finds that the Merlin Albury House
reflects an architectural style or type that is of
traditional Florida Keys character. Therefore, the Board of
County Commissioners concludes that the Merlin Albury House
is eligible for landmark designation pursuant to Section
9.5-452(c) of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
BOARD
OF
COUNTY
The preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions, support its
decision to APPROVE the designation of the "Merlin Albury
House" located at 91731 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida as
an "Historical and Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article
VIII of the Monroe County Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe f?unty, Flori~a, at a regul~ meeting of said Board held
on the th day of ugus~ A.D. 19
Mayor Douglass yes
Mayor Pro Tern London yes
Commissioner Harvey yes
Commissioner Freeman yes
Commissioner Reich yes
BOARD OF COUNTY
OF MONROE C T
By:
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Attest:
BY:
DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
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