Resolution 288-1997
Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO. 288-1997
A RESOLUTION BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
"TAVERNIER METHODIST CHURCH" AT 91701
OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, IN TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE
PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS TAVERNIER #2
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 4 THROUGH 6, BLOCK E, IN
SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 62 SOUTH, RANGE 38
EAST. THE REAL ESTATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
IS 00556190-000000.
WHEREAS, the procedures for landmark designation set forth
in Section 9.5-453 of the Monroe County Code. Amended, ~ave
been followed, in that: 50S r-
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1. The proposed designation was initiated by Mar~~~. ~ebs~
in an application to the Historic Florida K~~<' Premervgion
Board; and ~~~ ~ :::0
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included a leg~C;de~ipHon,
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2.
The proposed designation
address, and a narrative
structures; and
3. The application established the basis for the "Tavernier
Methodist Church" 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
"Tavernier Methodist Church"; and
4.
The application has been
Keys Preservation Board,
Methodist Church" for
evidenced in an August 6,
reviewed by the Historic Florida
which recommends the "Tavernier
local historic designation, as
1996 letter from the Board;
5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the "Tavernier Methodist Church" 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 "Tavernier Methodist Church" 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
has
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of
considered the proposed designation and
County Commissioners
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 Tavernier Methodist
Church is associated with events of significance to the
cultural and social history of Monroe County. Therefore, the
Board of County Commissioners concludes that the Tavernier
Methodist Church 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 Tavernier Methodist
Church reflects an architectural style or type that is of
traditional Florida Keys character. Therefore, the Board of
County Commissioners concludes that the Tavernier Methodist
Church 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 "Tavernier Methodist
Church" located at 91701 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida as
an "Historical and Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article
VIII of the Monroe Count v Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 19 th day of Augus,t A. D. 1997
Mayor Douglass
Mayor Pro Tern London
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
yes
yes
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By:
BY
(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
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