Item Q02BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 15 2008 Division: Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes No X Department: Planning & Environmental Resource
Staff Contact Person: Joseph Haberman, Principal Planner
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
A public hearing to consider an ordinance by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners approving the request by The Monroe County Planning & Environmental
Resources Department to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from
Residential Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R) of property legally described as Block 3, Lots 3
& 4, Silver Shores Estates, Ramrod Key, Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Numbers
00211090.000000 & 00211100.000000.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Department of Community Affairs has no objections, rejections or comments on the
proposed ordinance.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing in Marathon on November 7, 2007 and based on
the facts presented at the meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of map
amendment application to the Board of County Commissioners as memorialized in Resolution
No. P56-07.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT COMMISSION ACTION:
On May 23, 2008, the BOCC approved a transmittal of a resolution to the DCA at the request of
the Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department proposing to amend the
subject property's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Residential Conservation
(RC) to Recreation (R).
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: NIA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST. N/A
COST TO COUNTY: NIA
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
BUDGETED: Yes No N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A
No N/A AMOUNT PER MONTH: N/A Year
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
DOCUMENTATION: Included X
OMB / Purchasing
Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Risk Management
ORDINANCE NO. -2008
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVING A REQUEST BY
THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP (FLUM) DESIGNATION RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION (RC) TO RECREATION (R) OF PROPERTY
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 3, LOTS 3 & 4, SILVER
SHORES ESTATES, RAMROD KEY, MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HAVING REAL ESTATE NUMBERS
00211090,000000 & 00211100.000000.
WHEREAS, during a regularly scheduled public meeting held on March 19,
2008, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners conducted a review and
consideration of a request filed by the Monroe County Department of Planning &
Environmental Resources to amend the subject property's Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designation from Residential Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R) in accordance with
Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Section 9.5-
511 of the Monroe County Code; and
WHEREAS, the subject property, commonly known as Ramrod Key Swimming
Hole, is located along Bay Shore Drive on Ramrod Key at approximate Mile Marker 26
and is legally described as Block 3, Lots 3 & 4, Silver Shores Estates, Ramrod Key,
Monroe County, Florida, having Real Estate Numbers 00211090.000000 &
00211100.000000; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners passed
and adopted Ordinances 017-2000 and 019-2000. Ordinance 017-2000 amended the
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver Shores Estates
from Residential Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R). Ordinance 019-2000 amended
the Land Use District designation of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver Shores Estates from Native
Area (NA) to Park and Refuge (PR). Lots 3 and 4, which are contiguous parcels to the
South of Lot 2, were not included in either ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners passed and
adopted Ordinance 027-2007. Ordinance 027-2007 established Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver
Shores Estates as a passive county park and added it to the list of parks that allow
animals; and
WHEREAS, although Lots 3 and 4 are also being used by the park's visitors, the
parcels were excluded from Ordinance 027-2007 since their land use district designation
of Native Area (NA) does not permit park uses. The Monroe County Attorney's Office
has indicated to the Planning & Environmental Resources Department that it is interested
in amending Ordinance 027-2007 to include Lots 3 and 4; and
WHEREAS, Lots 3 and 4 were designated as Native Area (NA) in 1986 and
given their Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designations of Residential Conservation (RC)
in 1997. Both dates were before a community park was planned for the site; and
WHEREAS, based upon the information and documentation submitted, the
Board of County Commissioners makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states
that upon fee simple acquisition, new county -owned neighborhood and
community park sites shall be reassigned to the Park and Refuge (PR) District;
and
2. The proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation is Recreation (R).
Policy 101.4.9 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states
the principal purpose of the Recreation (R) land use category is to provide for
public and private activity -based and resource -based recreational facilities;
and
3. The proposed Land Use District designation is Park and Refuge (PR).
Pursuant to Section 9.5-224 of the Monroe County Code, the purpose of the
Park and Refuge (PR) District is to establish and protect areas as parks,
recreational areas and wildlife refuges; and
4. Section 9.5-511(a) of the Monroe County Code maintains that map
amendments are not intended to relieve particular hardships, nor to confer
special privileges or rights on any person, nor to permit a change in
community character, as analyzed in Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan, but only to make necessary adjustments in light of
changed conditions; and
5. Pursuant to Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b of the Monroe County Code, the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners may consider the adoption of an
ordinance enacting the proposed change based on one (1) or more of the
following factors: (i) Changed projections (e.g., regarding public service
needs) from those on which the text or boundary was based; (ii) Changed
assumptions (e.g., regarding demographic trends); (iii) Data errors, including
errors in mapping, vegetative types and natural features described in volume 1
of the plan; (iv) New issues; (v) Recognition of a need for additional detail or
comprehensiveness; or (vi) Data updates; and
b. Map amendments shall be consistent with the Principles for Guiding
Development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.; and
WHEREAS, based upon the information and documentation submitted, the
Board of County Commissioners makes the following Conclusions of Law:
1. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the provisions and intent
of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan:
a. Ramrod Key Swimming Hole is county -owned and maintained.
Therefore, in accordance with Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County Year
2010 Comprehensive flan, Monroe County may amend the property's
land use district designation to Park and Refuge (PR); and
b. The community park use of the property is consistent with the purpose of
the Recreation (R) Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation, as set forth
in Policy 101.4.9 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan;
and
c. The proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Recreation
(R) corresponds to the proposed Land Use District designation of Park and
Refuge (PR); and
2. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the provisions and intent
of Chapter 9.5 of the Monroe County Code:
a. The community park use of the property is consistent with the purpose of
the Park and Refuge (PR) District designation, as set forth in Section 9.5-
224 of the Monroe County Code; and
b. The community park use of the property is an as -of -right permitted use in
the Park and Refuge (PR) District, as set forth in Section. 9.5-253 of the
Monroe County Code; and
c. The proposed Land Use District designation of Park and Refuge (PR)
corresponds to the proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of
Recreation (R); and
3. The proposed map amendments shall not relieve particular hardships, nor
confer special privileges or rights on any person, nor permit a change in
community character, as analyzed in the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan; and
4. The proposed map amendments meet two (2) of the factors set forth in Section
9.5-511(d)(5)b of the Monroe County Code: (iv) New issues and (v)
Recognition of a need for additional detail or comprehensiveness.; and
5. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the Principles for Guiding
Development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern; and
WHEREAS, Planning & Environmental Resources Department Staff have found
that all of the required standards shall be met and recommended approval of the
application; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission held a public hearing in
Marathon on November 7, 2007 and based on the facts presented at the meeting, the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the request as memorialized in Planning
Commission Resolution No. P56-07; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Sectionl . The Board specifically adopts the findings of fact and conclusions of law stated
above.
Section 2. The previously described properties, which are currently designated
Residential Conservation (RC) shall be designated Recreation (R) as shown on the
attached map, which is hereby incorporated by reference and attached as Exhibit 1.
Section3. The Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive
Plan shall be amended as delineated in Section 2 above.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change or provision of this
ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict. The repeal of an ordinance herein shall not repeal
the repealing clause of such ordinance or revive any ordinance which has been repealed
thereby.
Section 6. This ordinance does not affect prosecutions for ordinance violations committed
prior to the effective date of this ordinance; does not waive any fee or penalty due or
unpaid on the effective date of this ordinance; and does not waive any fee or penalty due
or unpaid on the effective date of this ordinance; and does not affect the validity of any
bond or cash deposit posted, filed, or deposited pursuant to the requirements of any
ordinance.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State
of Florida, but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department of
Community Affairs or Administration Commission approving the ordinance.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the I Sth day of October, A.D., 2008.
Mayor Mario Di Gennaro
Mayor Pro Tenn Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Commissioner Dixie Spehar
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
Mayor Mario Di Gennaro
Exhibit 1 to Ordinance# -2008
Niles Channel
The Monroe County Future Land Use District Map is amended
as indicated above.
RE 00211090-000000 and RE 00211100-000000 - Change Future Land Use Map N
Designation from Residential Commercial (RC) to Recreation (R). A
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Date: March 3, 2008
Subject: Request for an Amendment to the Land Use District Map & Future Land Use Map
Ramrod Key Swimming Hole, Ramrod Key, Mile Marker 26, Real Estate Numbers
00211090.000000 & 00211100.000000
Meeting: May 23, 2008
I REQUEST
A request by the Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department to amend
the subject property's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Residential
Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R) and Land Use District designation from Native Area
(NA) to Park and Refuge (PR) in accordance with Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County
Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Section 9.5-511 of the Monroe County Code,
Existing Land Use District Map
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A. Address: Ramrod Key Swimming Hole, Bay Shore Drive, Ramrod Key, Mile Marker 26
B. Legal Description: Block 3, Lots 3 & 4, Silver Shores Estates, Ramrod Key
C. Real Estate Number(s): 0021 1090.000000 & 00211 100.000000
D. Applicant/Petitioner: Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department
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E. Property Owner: Monroe County
11 PROCESS
In accordance with the provisions set forth in Sec. 9.5-511 of the Monroe County Code
(MCC), amendrnents may be proposed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the
Planning Commission, the Director of Planning, owner or other person having a contractual
interest in property to be affected by a proposed amendment. The Director of Planning shall
review and process text and map amendment applications as they are received and pass them
on to the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission for
recommendation and final approval by the BOCC.
The Planning Commission and the BOCC shall each hold at least one public hearing on a
proposed amendment. The Planning Commission shall review the application, the reports
and recommendations of the Department of Planning & Environmental Resources and the
Development Review Committee, and the testimony given at the public hearing, and shall
submit its recommendations and findings to the BOCC. The BOCC shall consider the report
and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the testimony given at the public
hearings and may either deny the application or adopt an ordinance approving the proposed
amendment. Ordinances are then reviewed by the Florida Department of Community
Affairs.
In the event of a written protest against an amendment signed by the owners of twenty (20)
percent or more either of the area of the lots or land included in the proposed amendment or
of the lots or land immediately adjoining the property to be affected and extending two
hundred (200) feet there from, such an amendment shall not become effective except by the
favorable vote of four (4) members of the BOCC.
III RELEVANT PRIOR COUNTY ACTIONS
On February 17, 2000, the BOCC passed
and adopted Ordinances 017-2000 and 019-
2000. Ordinance 017-2000 amended the
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation
of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver Shores Estates
from Residential Conservation (RC) to
Recreation (R). Ordinance 019-2000
amended the Land Use District designation
of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver Shores Estates
from Native Area (NA) to Park and Refuge
(PR). Lots 3 and 4 were not included in
either ordinance.
On .tune 20, 2007, the BOCC passed and adopted Ordinance 027-2007. Ordinance 027-2007
established Block 3, Lot 2 of Ramrod Shores Estates as a county park and added it to the list
of parks that allow animals. Although Lots 3 and 4 are also being used by the park's visitors,
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I the parcels were excluded from Ordinance 027-2007 since their Land Use District
2 designation of Native Area (NA) does not pen -nit park uses. The Monroe County Attorney's
3 Office has indicated to the Planning & Environmental Resources Department that they are
4 interested in amending Ordinance 027-2007 to include Lots 3 and 4.
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6 On August 21, 2007, the Development Review Committee conducted a review of the request
7 to amend the subject property's Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Residential
8 Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R) and Land Use District designation from Native Area
9 (NA) to Park and Refuge (PR). Based upon findings of fact and conclusions of law, the
10 Development Review Committee and Director of Planning & Environmental Resources
11 recommended approval of the application to the Monroe County Planning Commission. The
12 recommendation was recorded in Development Review Committee Resolution No. D20-07.
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14 IV BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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16 A. Size of Site: Lot 3: 24,345 ft2 total (0.56 acres) / Lot 4: 16,707 ft2 total (0.38 acres)
17 B. Proposed Tier Designation: Tier I
18 C. Flood Zone: AE -- EL 9; VE — EL 10 & VE — EL 11
19 D. Existing Use: Passive community park
20 E. Existing Vegetation / Habitat: Developed along the roadway and areas of mangrove and
21 scrub mangrove within the interior
22 F. Community Character of Immediate Vicinity: Developed single-family residential lots
23 and undeveloped vacant lots
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25 V REVIEW OF APPLICATION
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27 A. Consistency of the proposed amendment with the provisions and intent of the Monroe
28 County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan:
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30 Staff has determined that the proposed map amendments are consistent with the
31 provisions and intent of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
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33 Goals, Objectives and Policies from the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
34 that directly pertain to the proposed amendments include:
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36 • Chapter 3.12: Recreation and Open Space
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38 Goal 1201: Monroe County shall provide a recreation and open space system to
39 conserve valuable natural resources and to provide recreational opportunities
40 adequate to serve the present and future population of Monroe County, including
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43 Objective 1201.4: By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall revise the Land
44 Development Regulations to permit and facilitate park -related development
45 activities at county -owned sites.
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Policy 1201.4.1: Existing county -owned neighborhood and community
parks shall be assigned to the Park and Refuge (PR) Land Use District.
Policy 1201.4.2: Upon fee simple acquisition, new county -owned
neighborhood and community park sites shall be reassigned to the Park and
Refuge (PR) Land Use District.
Ramrod Key Swimming Hole is county -owned and maintained. If the park is to
be expanded to include Lots 3 and 4, Policy 1201.4.2 directs Staff to designate the
parcels' Land Use District designations as Park and Refuge (PR).
• Chapter 3.1: Future Land Use
Goal 101: Monroe County shall manage future growth to enhance the quality of
life, ensure the safety of County residents and visitors, and protect valuable
natural resources.
Objective 101.4: Monroe County shall regulate future development and
redevelopment to maintain the character of the community and protect the natural
resources by providing for the compatible distribution of land uses consistent with
the designations shown on the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 101.4.1. The principal purpose of the Residential Conservation (RC)
land use category is to encourage preservation of open space and natural
resources while providing for very low -density residential development in
areas characterized by a predominance of undisturbed native vegetation.
Low -intensity public uses and utilities are also allowed.
Policy I01.4.9: The principal purpose of the Recreation (R) land use
category is to provide for public and private activity -based and resource -
based recreational facilities.
Staff has found that a passive community park use is consistent with the principal
purpose of the future land use category of R and is not consistent with the
principal purpose of the future land use category of RC.
B. Consistency of the proposed amendivent with the provisions and intent of Chapter 9.5 of
the Monroe County Code, Land Development Regulations:
Staff has determined that the proposed map amendments are consistent with the
provisions and intent of MCC Chapter 9.5.
In accordance with MCC Sec. 9.5-5I 1(d)(5)b., the BOCC may consider the adoption of
an ordinance enacting the proposed change based on one (1) or more of the following
factors:
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i. Changed projections (e.g., regarding public service needs) from those on which the
text or boundary was based;
None.
ii. Changed assumptions (e.g., regarding demographic trends);
None.
iii. Data errors, including errors in mapping, vegetative types and natural features
described in Volume 1 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan;
None.
iv. New issues;
Prior to the 1986 adoption of the county's current land development regulations, the
subject parcels were within a RU-1 district (Single -Family Residential). Their land
use designation was changed to Native Area (NA) in 1986 with the adoption of the
current regulations and they were given a corresponding FLUM designation of
Residential Conservation (RC) in 1997.
The parcels have been used as part of a passive park by the community for a number
of years. The park is commonly known as the Ramrod Key Swimming Hole and also
encompasses Lot 2 to the North. However, the park use is not permitted on Lots 3
and 4, since the NA District does not permit park uses (Lot 2 is within a PR District).
Staff has detennined that the parcels were designated as NA in 1.986 and given their
FLUM designations of RC in 1997. Both dates were before the site had first been
used as a community park.
In addition, Staff has found that park and public uses are more consistent with the
purpose of the PR District than the purpose of the NA District. Pursuant to MCC Sec.
9.5-210, the purpose of the NA District is to establish areas that are undisturbed with
the exception of existing solid waste facilities, and because of their sensitive
environmental character should be preserved in their natural state. Pursuant to MCC
Sec. 9.5-224, the purpose of the PR district is to establish and protect areas as parks,
recreational areas and wildlife refuges.
Furthermore, under a PR designation, the park may be officially expanded to include
Lots 3 and 4. Pursuant to MCC Sec. 9.5-253, in the PR District, active and passive
recreational uses, such as those within the Ramrod Key Swimming Hole, may be
permitted as -of -right.
v. Recognition of a need.for additional detail or comprehensiveness; or
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In 2000, the BOCC passed and adopted Ordinances 017-2000 and 019-2000.
Ordinance 017-2000 amended the FLUM designation of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver
Shores Estates from Residential Conservation (RC) to Recreation (R). Ordinance
019-2000 amended the Land Use District designation of Block 3, Lot 2 of Silver
Shores Estates from Native Area (NA) to Park and Refuge (PR). Lots 3 and 4 were
not included in either ordinance.
In 2007, the BOCC passed and adopted Ordinance 027-2007. Ordinance 027-2007
established Block 3, Lot 2 of Ramrod Shores Estates as a county park and added the
site to the list of parks that allow animals. Although Lots 3 and 4 are also being used
by persons who visit the park, the two lots were excluded from the language of the
ordinance because their Land Use District designation of NA does not permit park
uses.
Staff has determined that in addition to Lot 2, Lots 3 and 4 have historically been
used as part of the passive park and should be designated as PR in recognition for
additional detail or comprehensiveness.
vi. Data updates;
None.
C. Consistency with the Principles.for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of
Critical State Concern:
Staff has determined that the proposed map amendments are consistent with the
Principles for Guiding Development as a whole and are not inconsistent with any
principle. Specifically, Staff has found that the amendments further Principle (h), to
protect the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and amortized life of existing and
proposed major public investments.
D. Impact on Community Character:
The community character of the area is single-family residential. Staff has found that a
passive community park benefits the general public by providing passive recreational
opportunities of the community and is consistent with the single-family residential
character.
VI FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that upon
fee simple acquisition, new county -owned neighborhood and community park sites shall
be reassigned to the Park and Refuge (PR) District; and
2. The proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation is Recreation (R). Policy
101.4.9 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan states the principal
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I purpose of the Recreation (R) land use category is to provide for public and private
2 activity -based and resource -based recreational facilities; and
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4 3. The proposed Land Use District designation is Park and Refuge (PR). Pursuant to
5 Section 9.5-224 of the Monroe County Code, the purpose of the Park and Refuge (PR)
6 District is to establish and protect areas as parks, recreational areas and wildlife refuges;
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9 4. Section 9.5-511(a) of the Monroe County Code maintains that map amendments are not
10 intended to relieve particular hardships, nor to confer special privileges or rights on any
11 person, nor to permit a change in community character, as analyzed in Monroe County
12 Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, but only to make necessary adjustments in light of
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15 5. Pursuant to Section 9.5-511(d)(5)b of the Monroe County Code, the Monroe County
16 Board of County Commissioners may consider the adoption of an ordinance enacting the
17 proposed change based on one (1) or more of the following factors: (i) Changed
18 projections (e.g., regarding public service needs) from those on which the text or
19 boundary was based; (ii) Changed assumptions (e.g., regarding demographic trends); (iii)
20 Data errors, including errors in mapping, vegetative types and natural features described
21 in volume 1 of the plan; (iv) New issues; (v) Recognition of a need for additional detail
22 or comprehensiveness; or (vi) Data updates; and
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24 6. Map amendments shall be consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development in the
25 Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
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27 VII CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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29 1. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the provisions and intent of the
30 Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan:
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32 a. Ramrod Key Swimming Hole is county -owned and maintained. Therefore, in
33 accordance with Policy 1201.4.2 of the Monroe County Year 2010
34 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County is mandated to amend the property's land
35 use district designation to Park and Refuge (PR); and
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37 b. The community park use of the property is consistent with the purpose of the
38 Recreation (R) Future Land Use Map (PLUM) designation, as set forth in Policy
39 101 A.9 of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
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41 c. The proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Recreation (R)
42 corresponds to the proposed Land Use District designation of Park and Refuge
43 (PR); and
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45 2. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the provisions and intent of
46 Chapter 9.5 of the Monroe County Code:
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a. The community park use of the property is consistent with the purpose of the Park
and Refuge (PR) District designation, as set forth in Section 9.5-224 of the
Monroe County Code; and
b. The community park use of the property is an as -of -right permitted use in the Park
and Refuge (PR) District, as set forth in Section. 9.5-253 of the Monroe County
Code; and
c. The proposed Land Use District designation of Park and Refuge (PR) corresponds
to the proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Recreation (R); and
3. The proposed map amendments shall not relieve particular hardships, nor confer
special privileges or rights on any person, nor permit a change in community
character, as analyzed in the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; and
4. The proposed map amendments meet two (2) of the factors set forth in Section 9.5-
511(d)(5)b of the Monroe County Code: (iv) New issues and (v) Recognition of a
need for additional detail or comprehensiveness.; and
5. The proposed map amendments are consistent with the Principles for Guiding
Development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern.
VIII RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL to the Planning Commission and Board of County
Commissioners
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RESOLUTION NO. 15C -2008
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTING TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AN
ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVING A REQUEST BY
THE MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP (FLUM) DESIGNATION RESIDENTIAL
CONSERVATION (RC) TO RECREATION (R) OF PROPERTY
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 3, LOTS 3 & 4, SILVER
SHORES ESTATES, RAMROD KEY, MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HAVING REAL ESTATE NUMBERS
00211090.000000 & 0021 l 100,000000.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a public
hearing for the purpose of considering the transmittal to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for review and comment of a proposed amendment to the Future
Land Use Map of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan, changing the
future land use designation of the properties described above; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission and the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners support the requested future land use map designation
change; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby adopt the recommendations
of the Planning Commission pursuant to the draft ordinance for adoption of the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment,
Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners does hereby transmit the proposed
amendment as part of the first (1st) transmittal of comprehensive plan amendments for
2008 to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and comment in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 163.3184, Florida Statutes; and
Section 3. The Monroe County staff is given authority to prepare and submit the
required transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment in
accordance with the requirements of 9J-11.006 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
Section 4. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Director of Planning.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting held on the 23rd day of May, A.D., 2008.
Mayor Mario DiGennaro Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Charles "Sonny" McCoy Yes
Commissioner Dixie Spehar Yes
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY LORIDA`��
BY
Mario DiGennaro, Mayor
L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
DEPUTY CLERK
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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