Resolution 346-2003
RESOLUTION 346 -2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA DESIGNATING CONSERVATION AND
NATURAL AREAS FOR PROTECTION AND
ACQUISITION FROM WILLING SELLERS BY THE
COUNTY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE AND
FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION
PROGRAMS; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO
PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND TO TAKE
OTHER NECESSARY STEPS IN ORDER TO
IMPLEMENT THE FLORIDA KEYS CARRYING
CAPACITY STUDY, GOAL 105 OF THE 2010
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND THE WORK
PROGRAM MANDATED BY RULE 28-20.100, F.A.C.
WHEREAS, the Florida Administration Commission in 1996 enacted Rule 28-
20.100, which created the "Work Program" in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and
mandated, among other things, the preparation of a Carrying Capacity Study for the
Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, Year 6 (July 13, 2002 through July 12, 2003) of the "Work
Program," section C., mandates that the County implement the Carrying Capacity Study
by the adoption of all necessary plan amendments to establish development standards to
ensure that new development does not exceed the carrying capacity of the County's
natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the "Work Program", section F. further mandates that the County
initiate and complete a collaborative process for the adoption of Land Development
Regulations (LDR) and Comprehensive Plan amendments to strengthen the protection of
terrestrial habitat; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study (FKCCS), completed in
September 2002, provides a scientific basis for limiting further degradation of critical
habitat and sets out guidelines that, inter alia, would direct future development away
from "native habitat," and into "areas ripe for redevelopment or already disturbed"; and
WHEREAS, Goal 105 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, "Smart Growth," was
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2001 to address the long-term
development of the Florida Keys; and
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WHEREAS, the Smart Growth program provides a framework for implementing
the mandate of Rule 28-20.1 00, Florida Administrative Code ("F.A.C.") within the 2010
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Objective 105.2 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to the
Rule 28-20.100, F.A.C. mandate, directs the County to map and designate land within the
Florida Keys into three categories - Natural Area, Transition and Sprawl Reduction Area,
and Infill Area - based on the Smart Growth principles set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, following numerous public hearings and an extensive planning
process undertaken by the Planning Commission, the Growth Management Division staff
has prepared maps depicting the boundaries of the "Conservation and Natural Areas,"
which represent and are consistent with the first land classification category, "Natural
Area," under Objective 105.2; and,
WHEREAS, the maps depicting the boundaries of the Conservation and Natural
Areas are accurate, reflect the best available data, and are consistent with the FKCCS and
Goal 105 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, within the boundaries of the Conservation and Natural Areas are all
significant upland habitat of four acres or more identified in the habitat data utilized in
the FKCCS, including all high quality hammock and pinelands, lands needed to connect
isolated patches of existing upland habitat and provide buffers between habitat areas and
development, all CARL lands, publicly-owned conservation lands, and most lands zoned
Conservation, Sparsely Settled, and Native Area; and,
WHEREAS, these lands within the boundaries of the Conservation and Natural
Areas are precisely those significant upland hardwood hammocks and pinelands that are
important to the sustainability of protected species and to maintain the ecosystem
integrity as called for by the terrestrial module of the FKCCS and Goal 105 of the 2010
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the protection and restoration of these lands within Conservation
and Natural Areas are essential to implement the recommendations of the terrestrial
module of the FKCCS and Goal 105 ofthe 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that, as funds are
identified and become available, acquisition from willing sellers of certain remaining
privately-owned vacant lands within this area may be necessary in order to implement the
FKCCS and Goal 105 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, under Section 9.5-122.3(a)(5) (ROGO) and Section 9.5-124.8(a)(3)
(NROGO), Monroe County Code, applicants may receive positive points for the
dedication of certain lands located within a conservation area or areas proposed for
voluntary acquisition by governmental agencies for the purposes of conservation and
resource protection; and,
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WHEREAS, based on the Property Appraiser's records the assessed value of
privately-owned vacant lands within the Conservation and Natural Areas is over $42
million; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Natural Areas designation would specify these
lands for priority acquisition from willing sellers by the County in partnership and with
significant financial assistance of the Federal and State governments; and,
WHEREAS, based upon allocation awards under ROGO, the Growth
Management Division staff is concerned that the eligibility of properties within
significant upland habitats to receive positive points for aggregation under Section 9.5-
9.5-122.3(a)(3), Monroe County Code, is contrary to the findings of the FKCCS and Goal
105 of the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Growth Management Division staff
have raised concerns about the impact of development activity of not-for-profit
organizations, exempt from NROGO under Section 9.5-124.3 (4), Monroe County Code,
within designated Conservation and Natural Areas; and,
WHEREAS, as a state-designated Area of Critical State Concern, coordination
with and increased financial participation by the State and Federal governments are
necessary to implement properly and fairly a number of the policies set forth in the 2010
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Policy 1 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan recognizes that "The
State of Florida has made a substantial commitment to provide, and actively assist in
securing, financial assistance to implement these policies."; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the
recommendations of its Growth Management Division staff;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: Pursuant to Policy 105.2.1, Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, Conservation
and Natural Areas are hereby designated, the boundaries of which are described in the
maps attached hereto, and made part of this resolution. These boundaries may be
amended from time to time by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, based
on the criteria applied in the original designation, unless superceded by boundary
amendment provisions for Conservation and Natural Areas contained in an ordinance
adopted by the Board on August 20, 2003 or later.
Section 2: The Conservation and Natural Areas contain lands proposed for future
acquisition from willing sellers by the County, in conjunction with other State and
Federal acquisition and protection programs, for purposes of conservation and resource
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protection. Voluntary purchases may be considered as adequate funds are identified and
made available to accomplish this purpose. All private vacant developable land within
the Conservation and Natural Areas shall be eligible for ROGO and NROGO dedication
points under Section 9.S-122.3(a)(S) and Section 9.S-124.8(a)(3), Monroe County Code.
Section 3: The County Administrator is requested to direct the Growth Management
Division staff to recommend amendments, as expeditiously as practical, to the following
sections ofthe Land Development Regulations as follows:
1. Section 9.S-122.3(a)(3) - assess the impact of the existing aggregation
policy on lands within designated Conservation and Natural Areas and to
recommend changes as necessary to implement the FKCCS and Goal 10S
of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
2. Section 9.S-124.3(4) - evaluate current NROGO exemption policies,
particularly with respect to non-profit organizations, and assess their
impact on the preservation of lands within designated Conservation and
Natural Areas and to recommend regulatory changes that will implement
adequately the FKCCS and GoallOS of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
Section 4: The County Administrator is requested further to direct the Growth
Management Division staff, or other appropriate staff, to:
1. explore legally-defensible methods of funding voluntary acquisitions from
willing sellers of certain privately-owned, vacant lands within designated
Conservation and Natural Areas; including partnerships with state and federal
funding and regulatory programs;
2. develop amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Regulations necessary to implement the FKCCS; the Work Plan mandated by
Rule 28-20.100, and Goall0S of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
3. prepare a request of the State to:
a. expand existing CARL boundaries to be consistent with the
Conservation and Natural Areas boundaries herein designated; and
b. make available on an annual basis grant funds specifically to Monroe
County for land acquisitions from willing sellers that at least match
any County funds set aside for such purposes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Momoe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20tbf August, A.D.,
2003.
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Mayor Dixie Spehar yeR
mayor Pro Tern Murray Nelson yes
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy yes
Commissioner George Neugent YPP.
Commissioner David Rice yes
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