Resolution 448-1997
Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO. 448
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A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
"WILKINSON HOUSE" AT 159 TAVERNIER TRAIL, IN
TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE PROPERTY IS
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 32 AND 33, SINGLETON'S
ADDITION TO TAVERNIER COVE, SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 62 SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST. THE REAL
ESTATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS
00506830-000000.
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The proposed designation was initiated by
Wilkinson, in an application to the Historic
Preservation Board; and
Katharine L.
Florida Keys
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The proposed designation included
address, and a narrative' description
structures; and
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of the
description,
site and its
3. The application established the basis for the "Wilkinson
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 "Wilkinson House";
and
4 . The application has been reviewed by the Historic Florida
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the "Wilkinson
House" for local historic designation, as evidenced by the
May 9, 1997, approval by the Board;
5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the "Wilkinson House" for landmark designation, as
stated in the staff report to the Monroe County Planning
Commission dated August 6, 1997; and
6. The Monroe County Planning Commission during a regular
session held on October 22, 1997 conducted a public hearing
to designate the "Wilkinson 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
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WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
has considered the proposed designation and the recommendations
of the Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board, the Planning
Department, and the Planning Commission, and has made the
following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law:
1. Based on the recommendation of the Historic Florida Keys
Preservation Board and supporting evidence, the Board of
County Commissioners finds that the Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson House reflects
an architectural style or type that is of traditional Florida
Keys character. Therefore, the Board of County Commissioners
concludes that the Wilkinson 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 "Wilkinson House"
located at 159 Tavernier Trail, Tavernier, Florida as an
"Historical and Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article
VIII of the Monroe Countv Code, Amended.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular me~ting of said Board held
on the 1'2- th day of /YbV<<.,"1(;'cK.., A.D. 19 9( .
Cf) YlM Douglass
Mayor " _ . London
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
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