Resolution 449-1997
Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO. 449
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A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
<t "LOWE HOUSE" AT 91770 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, IN
~ TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE PROPERTY IS
DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 21 OF THE ABSOLOM
ALBURY PLAT AND A PART OF THE NORTHWESTERLY
97.97 FEET OF TRACT A, BURTON'S ADDITION TO
TAVERNIER, SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 62 SOUTH,
RANGE 38 EAST. THE REAL ESTATE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS 00479470-000000.
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?'> c:lW"HElEAS, the procedures
in Section 9.5-453 of the
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1. The proposed designation was initiated by Barbara Eads, in an
application to the Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board;
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3. The application established the basis for the "Lowe 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 "Lowe House"; and
4. The application has been reviewed by the Historic Florida
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the "Lowe 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 "Lowe House" for landmark designation, as
stated in the staff report to the Monroe County Planning
Commission dated August 7, 1997; and
6. The Monroe County Planning Commission during a regular
session held on October 22, 1997 conducted a public hearing
to designate the "Lowe 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
w 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 Lowe 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 Lowe 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 Lowe House reflects an
architectural style or type that is of traditional Florida
Keys character. Therefore, the Board of County Commissioners
concludes that the Lowe 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 "Lowe House"
located at 91770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida as an
"Historical and Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article
VIII of the Monroe County Code, Amended.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, p.t. a regular meeting of said Board held
on the )2-. th day of /\f{)V(I/(Ptf , A. D. 19 97 .
C~_ct(.M, Douglass
Mayor London
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Reich
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Attest: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
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