HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem P01COUNTY of MONROE
The Florida Keys
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Craig Cates, District 1
James K. Scholl, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2026
Agenda Item Number: P1
26-0554
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Planning and Environmental
Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: Devin Tolpin
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to Consider a Request for BOCC Approval of a
Resolution Transmitting an Ordinance Amending the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan's Future
Land Use Map (FLUM) from Institutional (INS) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for Eleven (11)
Parcels of Land Described as Lots 7-12 and 40-46, Block 14, Lake Surprise Estates Subdivision, Key
Largo, currently having Parcel Identification Numbers 00537590-000000, 00537600-000000,
00537610-000000, 00537620-000000, 00537630-000000, 00537640-000000, 00537980-000000,
00537960-000000, 00537940-000000, 00537930-000000, and 00537920-000000, as Sought by
Doherty Robert M Rev. Trust 02/03/2021 and Doherty Yvette Rev. Trust 02/03/2021.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
DOCUMENTATION:
BOCC Staff Report
Staff Report —Exhibit 1—Draft Ordinance
Staff Report —Exhibit 2_ FLUM Map
BOCC Transmittal Resolution
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
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MEMORANDUM
MONROE COUNTY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
We strive to be caring, professional and fair
To: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Through: Devin Tolpin, CFM, AICP, Senior Director
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department
From: Liz Lustberg, AICP, CFM, Senior Planner
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department
Date: February 9, 2026
Request: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment of the Monroe County Future Land Use
Map ("FLUM") from Institutional ("INS") to Mixed Use/Commercial ("MC") for
11 parcels described as Lots 7-12 and 40-46, Block 14 in Lake Surprise Estates
Subdivision, Key Largo; as Requested by Doherty Robert M Rev Trust
02/03/2021 and Doherty Yvette Rev Trust 02/03/2021 (File 2022-163)
BOCC Meeting: March 11, 2026
I. REQUEST
On April 29, 2025, the Planning and Environmental Resource Department received a Revised Application
from Barbara Mitchell of Mitchell Planning & Design Inc. (the "Agent"), on behalf of Doherty Robert M Rev
Trust 02/03/2021 and Doherty Yvette Rev Trust 02/03/2021 (the "Applicants") to amend the Monroe County
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Institutional (INS) to the Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) FLUM Category
for 11 parcels, described as Lots 7-12 and 40-46, Block 14 in Lake Surprise Estates Subdivision, known as
Vacant Land and 827, 829, and 835 Largo Road, Key Largo (the "Property" and/or "Properties") currently
having Parcel Identification Numbers 00537590-000000, 00537600-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-
000000, 00537630-000000, 00537640-000000, 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-000000,
00537930-000000, 00537920-000000.
The existing Land Use District (Zoning) of the Properties, which is Suburban Commercial (SC), is proposed to
remain the same.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site Information:
Location: MM 106.5, Key Largo
Address: Vacant Land and 827, 829, and 835 Largo Road
Property Description: Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 46, Block 14, Lake Surprise Estates,
according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 162, Public Records of Monroe County,
Florida
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Parcel Identification Numbers: 00537590-000000, 00537600-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-000000,
00537630-000000, 00537640-000000, 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-000000, 00537930-
000000,and 00537920-000000
Boundary: Affected parcels are outlined in black in the images below
Applicants: Doherty Robert M Rev Trust 02/03/2021 and Doherty Yvette Rev Trust 02/03/2021
Agent: Barbara Mitchell of Mitchell Planning & Design Inc.
Size of Property: 65,144.2 square feet (1.5 gross acres) per submitted boundary survey dated 10/24/2022
Current FLUM Designation: Institutional (INS)
Current Land Use District: Suburban Commercial (SC)
Tier Designation: III
Flood Zone: AE (EL 9)
CBRS: No
Existing Permitted Uses:
• Institutional Uses located on parcels assigned ID#s 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-
000000,00537620-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537600-000000, and 00537590-000000 (835 Largo
Road);
• Single Family Residences located on parcels assigned ID#s 00537630-000000 (829 Largo Road) and
00537640-000000 (827 Largo Road);
• Vacant (no use) on parcels assigned ID #s 00537930-000000 and 00537920-000000
Existing Vegetation/Habitat: Developed Land/Hammock
Community Character of Immediate Vicinity: Adjacent land uses include residential, utility, commercial
retail, and office uses.
Existing FLUM Designation
Proposed FLUM Designation
An excerpt of the Applicants' stated reason for the proposed amendment is pasted below.
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Reason for Proposed FLUM ent
To, eetabiliah a FLUM designation that is consistent withi, the exisfing Suburbwi, Commercial
zoning classdication., This, will cuiire tho existirvgconflict b t n rn tho zoirii0ig and FLUM
desNgnatlons of the parcels and affow for, a change of use theretyy providing reasonable use of
the buildings and property.
These panels b a u 6een zoned for medtu m Intensity commercial usessince t,h,e e-ard of
County Commissioners adop't-d the Compfebansive Zoning Ordinance (Orbinance Nb 1.197,
The 13U-2 designation was, intended to provide "areas for tho rmnduGl of'ta in serrigag d In
wholesaling, , war"ehOLSSinQ, and di .trrbu4ioq of goods and commpoditles,, serving the public
ttav ling on the highway, and for the se1°� servll6og and storage of beats and, It
further Kalil wed for, all uses identfiflfed in the 13Ul-,t dosignatfom Chumhes were ri i pleciiNfilica,ll
11d ntt0e,d but, rather re uWed a. a wia! Exemption ranited by Board. try 1,197 , the
p p the ta�mr�i�ir��
Land Use Ilan„ as the fN"mot, element of the Comprehensive blare for Montr, a Gciurtty,, Identified
BUI-2 Ztin[ng Nn; the Commercial land Use Categmy,. Subsequently, the Suburban Commercial
degiignatlu n was applied with the - dapti n of the 1986 land Use Nan. The i ,l S RAW
designation; was riot assigned tenth the adoption of th° ornpr! I epsiv Ilan in 1997.
Tfie proposed a'adl FLUM amendment Is needed to maintain and use the existing structures!
entitlements and to obtatri the ability to tarns the property In a nairr-Institutional manner
consiietant with the permitted, uses In, the SC di tric.t.
The Applicants' full explanation and justification of the proposed amendment is included in the application file
(File 2022-163).
Community Meeting and Public Participation
In accordance with LDC Section 102-159(a), a community meeting was held on January 11, 2023, at 5:05 PM
at the Property to discuss the proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to COMM and
corresponding Land Use District (Zoning) Map amendment to Cl, and to provide for public participation. A
second community meeting was held on May 10, 2023, at 5:05 PM at the Property regarding the same proposal.
Following the revision and resubmittal of the Applicant's request, a new community meeting was held via zoom
at 5:05 PM on October 16, 2025, to discuss the proposed FLUM amendment from INS to MC.
Concerns raised at the community meetings included but were not limited to:
• Traffic along Largo Road; and
• Access to the Property via US 1; and
• Use of the Property for light industrial and high intensity commercial retail; and
• Use of existing protest forms.
Development Review Committee Meeting and Public Input
On November 18, 2025, the DRC considered the proposed amendment and provided for public input. On
November 19, 2025, the Chair of the DRC signed Resolution No. DRC 23-25, not recommending approval to
the Planning Commission and Board of Couty Commissioners unless and until the Applicants demonstrate
consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26.
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Monroe County Planning Commission Meeting and Public Input
On January 29, 2026, the Planning Commission ("PC") considered the proposed amendment, provided for
public input and recommended denial of the proposed map amendment through PC Resolution No. 1-26.
Prior Relevant BOCC Action
The Property currently has a Land Use District (Zoning) designation of Suburban Commercial (SC) and a
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of Institutional (INS). The Property was within the BU-2 (medium
business district) zoning district prior to September 15, 1986. In 1986, the Property was designated as Suburban
Commercial (SC) and has remained with this designation.
With the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan's FLUM in 1997, the Property was given the current
FLUM designation of Institutional (INS).
III. AMENDMENT REVIEW
FLUM Cater;y Comparisons
Existing
Policy 101.5.12
The principal purpose of the Institutional (INS) future land use category is to provide for institutional uses by
federally tax-exempt, nonprofit facilities, including, but not limited to, educational, scientific, religious, social
service, cultural, health care, and recreational organizations. Related institutional residential and nonresidential
uses, including student and employee housing, shall be allowed.
Proposed
Policy 101.5.6
The principal purpose of the Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) future land use category is to provide for the
establishment of mixed use commercial land use (zoning) districts where various types of commercial retail and
office may be permitted at intensities which are consistent with the community character and the natural
environment. Employee housing and commercial apartments are also permitted. In addition, Mixed
Use/Commercial land use districts are to establish and conserve areas of mixed uses, which may include
maritime industry, light industrial uses, commercial fishing, transient and permanent residential, institutional,
public, and commercial retail uses.
This future land use category is also intended to allow for the establishment of mixed use development patterns,
where appropriate. Various types of residential and nonresidential uses may be permitted; however, heavy
industrial uses and similarly incompatible uses shall be prohibited. The County shall continue to take a
proactive role in encouraging the preservation and enhancement of community character and recreational and
commercial working waterfronts.
In order to protect environmentally sensitive lands, the following development controls shall apply to all
hammocks, pinelands, and disturbed wetlands within this land use category:
1. only low intensity commercial uses shall be allowed;
2. a maximum floor area ratio of 0.10 shall apply to nonresidential development; and
3. maximum net residential density shall be zero.
In order to preserve and promote recreational and commercial working waterfront uses, as defined by [Section]
342.07, F.S., the following criteria shall apply to all lands designated with the Maritime Industries (MI) land use
(zoning) district within this land use category:
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1. When a mixture of uses is proposed for parcels designated as MI land use (zoning) district, working
waterfront and water dependent uses, such as marina, fish house/market, boat repair, boat building, boat
storage, or other similar uses but excluding transient uses, shall be preserved by maintaining a minimum of
35% of the upland area of the property for those uses.
To incentivize additional preservation of recreational and commercial working waterfront uses, the
following shall be available:
i. For the preservation of 3650% of the upland area of property for working waterfront and water
dependent uses, up to 20,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area from the NROGO bank shall be
provided to the property; and
ii. For the preservation of 50% or more of the upland area of property for working waterfront and water
dependent uses, the residential density on the property may be developed pursuant to the maximum net
density standard without the use of TDRs.
2. Parcels within the MI zoning district that have existing wet slips shall preserve at least 20% of the wet
slips for vessels involved with recreational and commercial working waterfront uses, excluding live -aboard
vessels solely used as a residence and not for navigation.
3. Parcels within the MI zoning district creating new wet slips shall preserve at least 10% of the wet slips for
vessels involved with recreational and commercial working waterfront uses, excluding live -aboard vessels
solely used as a residence and not for navigation.
4. The preservation of dockage for recreational and commercial working waterfront uses shall be
documented on the final development plan and shall be a written condition of any permit approval.
5. For permanent residential development, parcels within the MI zoning district shall be limited to
commercial apartments or employee housing. Commercial apartment means an attached or detached
residential dwelling unit located on the same parcel of land as a nonresidential use that is intended to serve
as permanent housing for the owner or employees of that nonresidential use. The term does not include a
tourist housing use or vacation rental use.
6. The preservation of a public access walkway, and a public access boat launch if one already exists, shall
be required for all parcels with direct access to the water. Consideration shall be given to security and the
physical constraints of the parcel. The public access walkway shall be documented on the final development
plan to link a continuous walkway and shall be a written condition of any permit approval.
7. Parcels within the MI zoning district shall be limited to commercial retail uses of less than 5,000 square
feet of floor area. (Ord. No. 032-2012)
Maximum Density and Intensity by FLUM
The following table provides a comparison of the development potential for residential, transient and
commercial development of the Properties under the existing FLUM category as compared to the proposed
FLUM in accordance with Policy 101.5.25 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 130-156(b) of the Land Development Code (LDC) states: "The density and intensity provisions set out
in this section are intended to be applied cumulatively so that no development shall exceed the total density
limits of this article. For example, if a development includes both residential and commercial development, the
total gross amount of development shall not exceed the cumulated permitted intensity of the parcel proposed for
development."
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Maximum Development Potential by FLUM Designation
Existing FLUM
Type
Adopted
Standards
Development Potential
Market Rate
0
0 du
Allocated Density
Institutional (INS)
TDR/Market Rate
Residential Max Net
0
0 du
Gross Upland Area:
Density
65,144.2 SF/1.5 acres
Affordable Residential Max
Net Density
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0 du
Transient
15 rooms/spaces/
22.5 rooms/spaces
(1.20 buildable acres)
Allocated Density
gross acre
Transient
24 rooms/spaces/
28.8 rooms/spaces
Max Net Density
buildable acre
Nonresidential
0.30 FAR
19,543.26 sf
Uses
Proposed FLUM
Type
Adopted
Standards
Development Potential
Market Rate
1 - 6 du/gross
1.5 - 9 du
Allocated Density
acre
TDR/Market Rate
2 — 18
Residential Max Net
du/buildable acre
2.4 — 21.6 du
Mixed Use/
Density
Affordable Residential Max
18 du/buildable
Commercial (MC)
Net Density
acre
21.6 du
Gross Upland Area:
Transient
5 - 15
65,144.2 SF/1.5 acres
Allocated Density
rooms/spaces/
7.5 — 22.5 rooms/spaces
(1.2 buildable acres)
gross acre
Transient
10 — 25
Max Net Density
rooms/spaces/
12 - 30 rooms/spaces
buildable acre
Nonresidential
0.10-0.60 FAR
6,514.42 — 39,086.52 sf
Uses
Type
Potential Net Change
Net Change in
Development Potential
TDR/Market Rate Residential Max Net
+21.6 du
of Cumulative
Densit
Properties Based on
Affordable Residential Max Net Density
+21.6 du
FLUM Amendment
Transient Allocated Density
No change
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Transient Max Net Density 1 +1.2 rooms/spaces
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Nonresidential Uses 1-13,028.82 to +19,543.26
As shown in the orange portion of the table, the proposed FLUM amendment (from INS to MC) would result in
an increase of allocated market rate density, TDR/market rate residential max. net density, affordable
residential max. net density, and transient max. net density. The transient allocated density would remain
unchanged at 22.5 rooms/spaces.
The maximum nonresidential floor area would increase from 19,543.26 square feet to a maximum potential of
39,086.52 square feet. Any new or expanded nonresidential floor area would require an NROGO allocation in
accordance with LDC Section 138-49.
Additionally, for properties consisting of hammocks, pinelands or disturbed wetlands within the Mixed Use/
Commercial and Mixed Use/ Commercial Fishing future land use categories, the maximum floor area ratio shall
be 0.10 and the maximum net density bonuses shall not be available.
Habitat
Two (2) of the parcels that make up the Properties are designated a hammock and are also subject to the
clearing restrictions provided in Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.27. The clearing limit could impact
maximum development potential of the Properties.
Policy 101.5.25(f) provides the following: For properties consisting of hammocks, pinelands or disturbed
wetlands within the Mixed Use/ Commercial and Mixed Use/ Commercial Fishing future land use categories,
the maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.10 and the maximum net density bonuses shall not be available.
Policy 101.5.27
All development shall be subject to clearing limits defined by habitat and the location of the property in the
Land Use Tier Overlay Maps and the wetland requirements in Policy 102.1.1. The clearing limits of upland
native vegetation for properties in the Ocean Reef planned development shall be limited to 40 percent. Except
as defined in Policy 101.11.2, clearing of upland native vegetative areas in the Tiers I, 11, III and Tier III -A shall
be limited to the following percentages or maximum square footage:
Tier III
40% or 3,000 square feet, whichever is greater; however, the maximum amount of clearing shall be no
more than 7,500 square feet, of upland native vegetative area.
The clearing of parcels in Tier III shall be limited to 7,500 square feet per parcel. For parcels greater
than 30,000 square feet, with the exception of parcels on Big Pine Key and No Name Key, clearing for
one driveway of reasonable configuration up to 18 feet in width is permitted to provide reasonable
access to the property for each parcel and shall be exempt from the maximum clearing limit of 7,500
square feet. Clearing for a driveway shall be recommended by a County biologist and approved by the
Planning Director. The proposed driveway design shall minimize fragmentation, avoid specimen trees,
and take the shortest reasonable route. In no case shall clearing, including the driveway, exceed 40
percent of the entire site.
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3 Compliance with Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26
4 The proposed FLUamendment from INS to MC results in an increase of residential allocated density
5 on the Properties and therefore requires mitigation as Provided pursuant to Comprehensive Plan Policy
6 101.5.26.
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Policy 101.5.26:
9 In order to continue to implement the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study, Monroe County shall
10 promote the reduction in overall County residential density and the preservation of Monroe County's
11 native habitat by enacting legislation which implements the following policy statements for private
12 applications for future land use map amendments which increase allowable residential allocated
13 density. Private application(s) means those applications from private entities with ownership of the
14 upland development and parcel(s) of land or includes private upland development on County -owned
15 land.
16 Private applications requesting future land use map designation amendments received after the
17 effective date of this ordinance (Nov. 20, 2012), which propose increases in allocated residential
18 density w:
19 1. For every acre of land, and/or fractions thereof, where there is a request to increase residential
20 density, a private applicant shall purchase and dedicate land to Monroe County for conservation
21 that is a minimum of twice the size of the parcel subject to the proposed request and has a
22 residential density development potential equal or greater to the density increase being requested.
23 The following requirements apply:
24 • The dedicated land shall be designated as Tier I, Tier II or Tier III -A Special Protection Area and
25 be located on Big Pine Key/No Name Key or be within the same subarea of unincorporated Monroe
26 County as the proposed increase in residential density. Dedicated land may also be used by an
27 applicant for ROGO points.
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I • The dedicated land shall contain predominantly non -scarified native upland habitat and/or
2 undisturbed wetland habitat. The land shall be inspected by the Monroe County Biologist to assure
3 it is acceptable for acquisition and donation.
4 • A restrictive covenant shall be recorded to extinguish the development rights on the donated land.
5 • The Future Land Use Map Designation for the donated land may be designated by the County as
6 Conservation (C) or Preservation (P).
7 2. For each requested additional unit of residential density, a private applicant shall purchase and
8 dedicate a lot designated as Improved Subdivision (IS) district on the Land Use (Zoning) District
9 map to Monroe County to ensure the equivalent density requested is mitigated (excludes the
10 dedication of lots for affordable housing). The following requirements apply:
11 Private applicants shall provide IS lots pursuant to a 1:1 (1 unit: I lot) ratio to mitigate the request
12 for increased allowable residential density, pursuant to option (a) or (b) below:
13 (a) The dedicated IS lots) shall be designated as Tier I, Tier II or Tier III -A Special Protection
14 Area and be located on Big Pine KeylNo Name Key or be within the same subarea of
15 unincorporated Monroe County as the proposed increase in residential density.
16 • The dedicated lot shall contain predominantly non -scarified native upland habitat and/or
17 undisturbed wetland habitat. The IS lots) shall be inspected by the Monroe County Biologist to
18 assure it is acceptable for acquisition and donation.
19 • A restrictive covenant shall be recorded to extinguish the development rights on the donated
20 land.
21 • The dedicated IS lot(s) must still have I (one) unit of allocated density per lot (i.e., may not
22 have sent density to another site via TDRs or have any other restriction on development rights
23 via deed restriction or similar mechanism).
24 • The Future Land Use Map Designation for the donated land may be designated by the
25 County as Conservation (C).
26 (b) The dedicated IS lots) shall be designated as Tier III, must have I unit of allocated density
27 per lot and must be within the same subarea of unincorporated Monroe County as the proposed
28 increase in residential density.
29 • The IS lots) shall be dedicated to Monroe County for the retirement of development rights;
30 or
31 • The IS lots) may be dedicated to Monroe County for affordable housing projects.
32 For options (1) and (2) described above, the parcel which is the subject of the request to
33 increase its residential density must be designated as Tier III and have existing public facilities
34 and services and available central wastewater facilities. Under this policy, no net increase in
35 residential density will be permitted.
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Example 12 acres requesting a FL UM amendment to
of increase ncrease density
Option I
Example 20 acres with a total allocated density
Of allowing the development of 20 units,
Option 2 requesting to increase density to allow 40
units
Requires the donation of 24 acres of non -scarified
native upland habitat and/or undisturbed wetland
habitat, designated as Tier I, Tier II or Tier III -A.
(12 acres x 2 = 24 acres)
(a) Requires the donation of 20 IS lots of non -scarified
native upland habitat and/or undisturbed wetland
habitat, designated as Tier I, Tier II or Tier III -A; or
(b) Requires the donation of 20 IS lots designated as
Tier III for affordable housing.
(Increase of 20 units = 20 IS lots)
The application DOES NOT propose mitigation compliant with options I or 2 as required through
Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26.
In a letter submitted on December 16, 2025, as part of the application, the Applicants proffers a Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ("Deed Restriction") on the Properties. The proposed Deed Restriction
is included in the file and appears to propose a restriction of allocated density on the site to two (2) market rate
dwelling units, as pictured below:
2. Allocated Dewift.
L. The Owner hereby covenants that the Market Rate allocated
residential densimv associated with the Property shall be limited to the mwo (2) recognized
lawfully established inarket rate dwelling units. The ()wner further covenants that,,
notwithstanding the nvo (2) lawfully recognized inarket rate dwelling 1111i I ts, no allocated
inark-et rate density is associated with the Propeity.
It should be noted that an allocated density of two (2) dwelling units is still an increase from the zero (0)
currently permitted within the INS LUM Category, pursuant to Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26. It
should also be noted that a deed restriction on the Property which restricts the allocated density is not
one of the options provided for in Policy 101.5.26. The proposed deed restriction has been included in the
application file.
The proposed application does not irneet the requirements for a private Applicant to amend the FLUM
category of the Property/ies, which results in an increase in residential allocated density, as provided for
En Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26. Approval of the proposed FLUM amendment as currently
I,roposed would be inconsistent with Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26.
Compatibility with the Surrounding Area
a. Existing Vegetation/Habitat: Developed Land, Hammock
b. Existing Tier Designation: 111, Tier I properties across US I
c. Number of Listed Endangered or Threatened Species: 4
d. Existing Uses: Institutional, Residential, Vacant
e. Community Character of Immediate Vicinity: Adjacent
commercial retail, and office uses.
land uses include residential, utility,
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Concurrency Analysis (Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.1.1)
Monroe County shall ensure that all development and redevelopment taking place within its boundaries does
not result in a reduction of the level -of -service requirements established and adopted by this comprehensive
plan. Further, Monroe County shall ensure that comprehensive plan amendments include an analysis of the
availability of facilities and services or demonstrate that the adopted levels of service can be reasonably met.
Traffic Circulation (Comprehensive Plan Policy 301.1.2)
The Properties are located on Overseas Highway/ U.S. 1 in Key Largo at approximate mile marker 106.5.
Pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan, the level of service standard for US 1 is LOS of "C." According to the
2025 US 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study, US 1 overall is operating at a LOS of "C" and Segment 24 on
Key Largo Key (MM 106.0 to MM 112.0) is operating at a LOS of `B." Segment 23 on Key Largo (MM 99.5
to MM 106) is operating at a LOS of "A."
At the time of development approval, a trip generation analysis will be required to be submitted in order to
verify sufficient roadway capacity to accommodate the development proposed at that time. According to the
2025 US 1 Arterial Travel Time and Delay Study, the maximum reserve volume for Segment 24 is 4,723 trips
and the maximum reserve volume for Segment 23 is 11,486 trips.
Potable Water (Comprehensive Plan Policy 701.1.1)
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's water treatment facility in Florida City has a maximum water treatment
design capacity of 29.8 million gallons per day (MGD) and is capable of treating up to 23.8 MGD. The annual
average daily demand in Monroe County is 17.79 MGD.
The proposed FLUM amendment is not anticipated to adversely impact the Potable Water LOS.
Solid Waste (Comprehensive Plan Policy 801.1.1)
Monroe County has a contract with Waste Management authorizing the use of in -state facilities through
September 30, 2029. Currently, there is adequate capacity for solid waste generation. All commercial solid waste
is handled by private contract.
Sanitary Sewer (Comprehensive Plan Policy 901.1.1)
The County has adopted water quality treatment standards for wastewater facilities and within the Sanitary
Wastewater Treatment Master Plan, Exhibit 3-8, has stated the LOS standard for residential and nonresidential
flow is 167 gallons per day per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU).
Parks and Recreation (Comprehensive Plan Policy 1201.1.1)
At the time a development permit is issued, adequate park and recreation lands and facilities are available to
serve the development at the adopted level of service standards concurrent with the impacts of such
development.
The proposed FLUM amendment is not anticipated to adversely impact the LOS for traffic, potable water, solid
waste nor sanitary sewer.
IV. CONSISTENCY WITH THE MONROE COUNTY YEAR 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE
KEY LARGO LIVABLE COMMUNIKEYS PLAN, THE MONROE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND THE PRINCIPLES FOR GUIDING DEVELOPMENT
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A. The proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Monroe
County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the goosed amendment is inconsistent with
Policy 101.5.2 as described on Pages through 10 of this Report.
Policy 101.5.26
In order to continue to implement the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study, Monroe County shall
promote the reduction in overall County residential density and the preservation of Monroe County's
native habitat by enacting legislation which implements the following policy statements for private
applications for future land use map amendments which increase allowable residential allocated density.
Private application(s) means those applications from private entities with ownership of the upland
development and parcel(s) of land or includes private upland development on County -owned land.
The proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the following Goals, Objectives, and Policies:
Policy 101.5.6
See full Policy on Pages 4 and S of this Report.
Policy 101.5.25
Monroe County hereby adopts the following density and intensity standards for the future land use
categories, which are shown on the FLUM and described in Policies 101.5.1 - 101.5.20.
Future Land Use
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Goal 102
Monroe County shall direct future growth to lands which are most suitable for development and shall
encourage conservation and protection of environmentally sensitive lands (wetlands, beach berm and
tropical hardwood hammock).
Objective 102.3
Monroe County shall maintain land development regulations which will direct new development to areas
having appropriate topography and soil conditions and to where site disturbance and man's activities will
have fewer adverse effects on natural vegetation, terrestrial wildlife, natural landforms and marine
resources.
Policy 105.1.3
Monroe County shall, through its development standards and Land Development Code, continue to foster
the retention and redevelopment of small businesses on the U.S.1.
Policy 101.19.2
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The Community Master Plans shall be incorporated into the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as a part of the
plan and be implemented as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The following Community Master Plans
have been completed in accordance with the principles outlined in this section and adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners:
6. The Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan is incorporated by reference into the Monroe
County Comprehensive Plan. Adopted By Ordinance 031-2012.
B. The proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan.
Specifically it furthers:
Strategy 1.3: Continue to utilize the Land Use District Map and supporting FLUM to regulate land use
type, density and intensity on individual parcels within the planning area.
Action Item 1.3.1: Continue to use the FLUM and Land Use District Maps to regulate development of
individual parcels with respect to density, intensity, bulk regulations, and all other land development
regulation. This will protect the existing conformance status of most uses and promote orderly
development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Action Item 1.3.7: Evaluate future FLUM change and Land Use District Map change requests for
nonconforming uses, proposed changes in use, vacant parcels and other requests, based mainly on
comprehensive planning principles and the following community -goal related criteria:
a. Promote infill, design flexibility and transfer of density to Community Centers.
b. Preserve commercial conformance status within sections along US-1 predominated by existing
commercial businesses and disturbed lands.
C. Encourage sun -setting of intensive commercial uses within sections along US-1 predominated by
natural habitat or native -dominated landscape, relatively sparse development and relatively few
businesses.
d. Preserve commercial use status for existing waterfront uses that support the tourist -based and
working waterfront -based economy.
e. Give consideration to whether the property provides a unique or outstanding opportunity for
enhancement of design, connectivity and other community goals, especially along the US-1
corridor.
Strategy 5.1: Adopt the Tier System that specifies Tier I and Tier III lands and Tier III SPA for purposes
of guiding development while retaining species habitat and natural areas for acquisition.
It should be noted that the Key Largo Livable CommuniKeys Plan includes Action Item 1.3.4, which
states in part, ... "Revise the FLUM map to identify Church properties as Institutional on the FLUM
map.
C. For text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and FLUM amendments, the BOCC must also
consider the analyses identified in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes and must find that the amendment is
consistent with the principles for guiding development as defined in Section 380.0552, Florida
Statutes.
For the purposes of reviewing consistency of the adopted plan or any amendments to that plan with the
principles for guiding development and any amendments to the principles, the principles shall be construed
as a whole and no specific provision shall be construed or applied in isolation from the other provisions.
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(a) Strengthening local government capabilities for managing land use and development so that local
government is able to achieve these objectives without continuing the area of critical state concern
designation.
(b) Protecting shoreline and benthic resources, including mangroves, coral reef formations, seagrass
beds, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and their habitat.
(c) Protecting upland resources, tropical biological communities, freshwater wetlands, native tropical
vegetation (for example, hardwood hammocks and pinelands), dune ridges and beaches, wildlife,
and their habitat.
(d) Ensuring the maximum well-being of the Florida Keys and its citizens through sound economic
development.
(e) Limiting the adverse impacts of development on the quality of water throughout the Florida Keys.
(f) Enhancing natural scenic resources, promoting the aesthetic benefits of the natural environment, and
ensuring that development is compatible with the unique historic character of the Florida Keys.
(g) Protecting the historical heritage of the Florida Keys.
(h) Protecting the value, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and amortized life of existing and proposed
major public investments, including:
1. The Florida Keys Aqueduct and water supply facilities;
2. Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities;
3. Solid waste treatment, collection, and disposal facilities;
4. Key West Naval Air Station and other military facilities;
5. Transportation facilities;
6. Federal parks, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries;
7. State parks, recreation facilities, aquatic preserves, and other publicly owned properties;
8. City electric service and the Florida Keys Electric Co-op; and
9. Other utilities, as appropriate.
(i) Protecting and improving water quality by providing for the construction, operation, maintenance,
and replacement of stormwater management facilities; central sewage collection; treatment and
disposal facilities; and the installation and proper operation and maintenance of onsite sewage
treatment and disposal systems.
(j) Ensuring the improvement of nearshore water quality by requiring the construction and operation of
wastewater management facilities that meet the requirements of ss. 381.0065(4)(1) and 403.086(10),
as applicable, and by directing growth to areas served by central wastewater treatment facilities
through permit allocation systems.
(k) Limiting the adverse impacts of public investments on the environmental resources of the Florida
Keys.
(1) Making available adequate affordable housing for all sectors of the population of the Florida Keys.
(m)Providing adequate alternatives for the protection of public safety and welfare in the event of a
natural or manmade disaster and for a post disaster reconstruction plan.
(n) Protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Florida Keys and maintaining
the Florida Keys as a unique Florida resource.
Pursuant to Section 380.0552(7) Florida Statutes, the proposed amendment is not inconsistent with the
Principles for Guiding Development as a whole and is not inconsistent with any Principle.
D. In no event shall an amendment be approved which will result in an adverse change in community
character to the sub -area which a proposed amendment affects or to any area in accordance with a
Livable CommuniKeys master plan pursuant to findings of the BOCC.
Per the Applicants:
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The! Key Largo Master Plan is Intended to work in tandem with the County Comprehensive Plan.
It does not replace the ComprehensWe Plan but rather seeks to, address specific needs of the
loc,al community and identify methods to address those needs.
'The FLIUM serves as a giuide for future land uitilizaflon and corn, pliance of land uses with the policies
set forth In the Comprehensive Man. There are instances throughout all areas of uniincorp�orated
Monroe County whiere the land use zoning distrIcts and/or the FLUM do not correspond with current
or proposed land use,. This results in nonconforming uses and structures. On, a site -by -site basis,
nonconformities create d[fficultles in reconcWhg ap,propriate redevelopment proposals iirn the contex,t of
current land use zoning district and the FLUM.
Objective 101,19
Monroe County shall addressjocal community needs while balancing the needs of all Monroe
CountY communities, These effbils shall focus on thf e human -crafted environment andshafi be
under taken though the Uvable CommuniKe'r., Ptanning,Prow ram.
es ruse: The proposed reuse lot the leAsting building is consistent with several of the
consensus goals idienitified Iby the cornrnn,jnity as part of the Key Largo CommuniKeys Plan., For
Instance:
a. Land Use and IRedovelopment Goal recornmends, directing fuTtber growth to suitable
land. The reuse of an existing structure, on a developed parcel will not Impact any,
ern *onrnental'Iysens(five [ands.
b. Community Character Goa[ suggests preservation and enhancement of community
q,uafllies that help, to define the casual village Iffiestyle of Key, Largo. The existing Ibuliding,with
it's KeYs vernacul* architecture (coral rock and connrete) will be preserved as the exterior of
the structures wIll remain the same. Although it appears to be a non-conforminig ground Ilev l
structure, It is aotually a flood compliant structure built an grade. It is builit tin a human scale,
very approachable, very casual, very "Keyslem,,
C. Economic Development suggeststhat redevelopment is to be encouraged. The
pmposed Change of Use is just, that, sustainable redevelopment by reuse.
The request for this FLUchange Is consistent with the followinig Policies (aka Action Items)
identified in the Master IPllan. Specifically,
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1. Action ftern 13.2; Revise the FLUM and Land, Use District Maps to resolve non -conformities, iun
the planning area where appropriate.
The relocation of the Baptist Church in 2019 negated the need for an Instib,itional FLUM
designation. Quite, simply,, the use ino longer, ex sits an the site.
2. Action Item 1.3.3. Revise the FLUIMI and Land Use District Maps to resolve, conflicts and
Inconsistencies between the FLU M and ILand Use District Maps.,
After the chuurch was mlocatied, the taus�-exempt, union -profit status, was no longer vW �
ld, The taxing
statues of the development on site was changed to, commercial., This creates an inconsistency
between the FLUM and Land Use designation.
Several consensus goals were identified by the community inpuit provided to the Master Plan as,
a resuilt of a series of public workshops and other outreach processes.
Goal, & they Largo Community Master Plan
Planning and regulatory programs have not proWded Ibuisinesses with flexibility to enable them
to imaximize their economic, viability when opportunity arlses.
Regulations governing the redevelopment and impro",mont of nonconforming uses are
inhexible and provide few options.
As noted above, several of the goals concerned land use and redevelopment. It was recognized
that given the limited availabillly of new residentW and /or non-iresiden-flial anti tiemen ts,
redevelopment of existing uses and 4,ufldings was paramount to retaining a stroing economic
future, Reid eineint of uses that support the 'tourist economy should be encouraged. The
opporbinity for redevelopment on this site is significantly limited with the existing INS FLUM and
So Zoning,
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Pubilliii,, service needs are deffinsi as "'the services that the public requires but are! not available
through the private market." Examples of' pubfic serWce needs inolude ernergioncy seirWcei
tramportation (ie buses), rnall dialliv", library services, access to qvallty healthcare and access
to, clean drinking, water, etc.
The property was asslgneidl the INS FLUM designationi with the adoptionof the Con prehensive
Plan in 1997. Atthat time. the designation was, appropflate as the site was the locatloin of the
Key Largo, Baptist Chuirth, The 1040iroh had boon localed at this site since the 1970s. In 2019,
the (,`buroh relocated tail arialher site in Key Lang
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structiaps; remalin on the property, are well maintained and viable for reuse. The appRoarit is
seeking the ability to, use the existing bulldln,g& Regardless of whether there are additioni
parcels that woufd allow the same -typa of uses as this request would permit,, the issue is that
thus crilt°erija for institutional uses (alka the Ohurch�,, no 10i exist$,, on the property.
Thereflore, t1he basis for the Institutional FLUM no, longer, exists since toe historic IRstitutional
use, has: rellocated.
2 2. Changed Assumptions (e.g. regarding demographic trends) from those on which the existing boundary
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Ira 11997, the, site was, assigned an NS FLUM" as the Key Largo Baptist Ctour had bean, located
at this addresis sine the 1070's, The Key Largo Baptist Chuirch moved to a new fauility an Key,
Largo and sold the property In 202"t. The, sale, removed the , the r Ort
itistitottoinall use, from p opii., y
and it Is iunlilkety to, be reestablished for a number of reasions - fro the land cost to, the
decrease inchurch mernbefshi ,ps and the subsequent lack of chutohes, in the reef estate a ket
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seeking new, locafions.
Churches depend on their milarnbers for financiall support and so ' rvice to keep operating, they
canrlot be supported without church memberships. Review of age based traits show a. deefine
in church melm'bierships7. The trend in tfiedlechne of church mernbtarships litnits the pro$ eetivo
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purchasers afchurchas.
A000rdlng the GaRup Polls, chiurch tnerribership, has experijoinceda, steady d"Onflinie, since 2,000. In
1937,,, church membersi was 73% Oationvide. This rern,lined steady for the Tlext six, decades.
A steaidr decline began around U ie turn of the 21st century. Current data. indicated that
mernblership dropped blei 11% for the first time in 20120. Data related specifically to the Key
Largo plopulatian was unavailable, however, GharaGterlstics of as nationwide 'trend provide the
bt fii1formadon for discussion.
Two ii trends appear, to d6vo thile, drop ini Church rnembership, moire adults with no rel[giouz
prefeirence and !Wljr,rote$ 01church membership among pleople vvho dohave a religion, are
apparent In es of the generations, over time. Data suggest that chumb trernbership, IsMiroing] 'y
correlateldwilith age as:69%, of this tradRionallvs, adults born bilefore 1946, belong to diurch,
compared WO 561% of the "Baby Boomers"', 50% of those In Generation X, and 36% of
mIllennIals. As the age gaP eKPands, the Wder people wfie, flikely go toohuroh, belinig implaced) 6y
these not likely to be In church.
Although there are ether types of Institutional uses,* the, IN-5 FLU M Was allooated to thlis MCI
becausethe speicific loication Of a rOgIOUS kiso, the Key 11Argal Baptist Church, This dynamilic
has changed and the oturtent property ow heirs are not propoi a refigious, use. They, seek to
rouse existing structures and improvernents cin the, la ropert. do order to, be so, the current FLUM
The dernograpihic trand, basetJ on''review Of at ,J'O gieoeratloTm 49, based on research provIded Gallup in an airticlg
wfitten by Jeffrey M. Jones and entitled 'US Church Membership f tVl Wow Majority fas Ifie Fitsitfirre
published March 29, =21,
must be arnended' to this requosted MU C to provide oonsistemy with, the zoning designation
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1 3. Data Errors, including errors in mapping, vegetative types and natural features which contributed to the
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At, the time the IN FLUM was a5s[9ned to, this parcel, the action was appropriate as there was
an wstablished infifituitionial use, aka the Church, on the property. This situation hias, since
0ainged With the relocation of the Chmirch. The site specific characteristics of the property,
4 such aq, VeW4atiQn and other natural features. h0a net; hanged,
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The new iissue that �arosla aft or the application of this bioundary is that the Chorch rep sated to a
now site and soldthe propelrty,, hence negating the need for an institutional designation,
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Institutional uses, refer to the kn%e of land, buildings or structures fm the public, or Fionprofft
porpoises. Samptes of Institutional uses include Government, Education, Healthcare, Religion,
Community dentorsiculAural facilities, roj,,reatloln and philanthmpit o,r charitable usim,
In addition to the, INS i,LUM,, there are seven adicifflonal RUM designations, that provide for
InstRuflortal Uses., Within; tin seven FLUMI designations, there are ten 7arling districts that
InChide i�n$titAjtlonal nurses.
Tattle 2, Institutional Use by FLUM Des[griation and lLand Use Districts
FLUM DesignAtion ZbninU District
Commercial COMM Carrirnercial I,Cornmemal 2
Mixed 1l_lSP_K_'BrnM&'c1al1 Mixed Use,, 1-'AjbuTban Oar= li=40, Vr�an� Cornnwdal
Mixed Use/Comftwicial Fishing Coumn=W RishingArea
11nidustriaWixmi LWWCommefrjal Maritime Industries
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No Spotift Zoolng is at
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Residenlial Law SLibutban Residential
Residential Mediurni and Residential lAigh;trrpmved;SubctvWm.,Urbwijflesiderenal
See Note belOw.
Nimoc': Insillution,al Usxistrig pidor tio January 4, 1'996 can bile replaced with iresltrficbons.
The Proposed ohil to fililituic Will not remove arly luture opporturilty for, an InsfitutionM useN,
an this site!, should the desire, or demand develop, Tho ohalil wilil provide the flexibility and
opportunity needed for the, effective, economic reuse of the site,
The currentproplarty owners areniot a pUb0c or nGn-prolfil erifity, they are k3a[ bijsines:5 peopfe.
The site Is developed. The exisffnq structures are iql grind repair. The property nialeds to be piut
12 to use. In carder l to do, so the requested FLUM charige Is required.
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V. PROCESS
Any landowner or other person having a contractual interest in property desiring to petition the BOCC for an
amendment to the land use (zoning) district map, overlay district map or FLUM shall be required to file an
application with the Planning Director accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee as established from time
to time by the BOCC to defray the actual cost of processing the application. After receipt, the Planning Director
and his or her staff shall review the proposed amendment and present it with a recommendation of approval or
denial to the Development Review Committee for review and comment. Staff shall make a recommendation to
the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission shall review the application, the reports and recommendations of the Planning and
Environmental Resources Department, the comments of 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 reports and recommendations of the Planning Commission, Planning and
Environmental Resources Department staff, and the testimony given at the public hearings.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends DENIAL of the proposed FLUM amendment from Institutional (INS) to Mixed
Use/Commercial (MC) for the Properties, as proposed, due to the inconsistency with Comprehensive Plan
Policy 101.5.26.
VIL EXHIBIT
1. Draft BOCC Ordinance
2. 11" x 17" FLUM Amendment Map Series
3. Transmittal Resolution
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. -2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSMITTAL, TO THE
STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY OF AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE MONROE COUNTY
FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) FROM INSTITUTIONAL (INS)
TO MIXED USE/COMMERCIAL (MC) FOR 11 PARCELS OF
LAND, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 7 THROUGH 12 AND LOTS 40
THROUGH 46, BLOCK 14, LAKE SURPRISE ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA, CURRENTLY HAVING
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 00537590-000000,
00537600-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-000000, 00537630-
000000, 00537640-000000, 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000,
00537940-000000, 00537930-000000, AND 00537920-000000, AS
SOUGHT BY THE DOHERTY ROBERT M. REV. TRUST
02/03/2021 AND THE DOHERTY YVETTE REV. TRUST 02/03/2021;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY
AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (`BOCC", "Board",
"Monroe County", or the "County") conducted a public hearing for the purposing of considering
the transmittal pursuant to the State Coordinated Review Process in Section 163.3184(4), Florida
Statutes, to the State Land Planning Agency for objections, recommendations and comments, and
to the other State reviewing agencies as provided by Section 163.3184(1)(c), Florida Statutes, for
review and comment on a proposed amendment to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan as
described above; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025, the Chair of the Monroe County Development
Review Committee ("DRC") signed Development Review Committee ("DRC") Resolution No.
DRC 163-2025 recommending that the Monroe County Planning Commission and Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners DENY this amendment to the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan sought by the above -referenced applicants; and
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WHEREAS, on February 17, 2026, the Monroe County Planning Commission likewise
issued Planning Commission Resolution No. P 01-26 recommending that the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners DENY this amendment to the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan sought by the above -referenced applicants; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department's
professional staff report dated February 9, 2026, prepared for the Monroe County BOCC's public
hearing noticed for March 11, 2026, prepared and completed by Monroe County Planning and
Environmental Resources Department Senior Director Devin Tolpin, A.LC.P.,2 C.F.M.,' and
Department Senior Planner Liz Lustberg, A.LC.P., C.F.M., recommends that the Monroe County
BOCC DENY this proposed amendment to the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan sought by
the above -referenced applicants; and
WHEREAS, following a duly noticed public hearing held on March 11, 2026, the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners approves the transmittal of this requested amendment to
the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") amendment requested
by the above -referenced applicants;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORDA:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals and determinations, including but not limited this
Resolution's title, are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated as if fully stated
herein.
Section 2. The above Monroe County Planning and Environmental Resources Department
professional staff report completed by Monroe County Planning and Environmental
Resources Department Senior Director Devin Tolpin, A.LC.P., C.F.M., and
Department Senior Planner Liz Lustberg, A.I.C.P., C.F.M., is hereby incorporated
as if fully stated herein and their analysis and determinations of fact and law to the
extent not plainly inconsistent with this Resolution and the attached ordinance are
hereby accepted and adopted as if fully stated herein.
Section 3. The Monroe County BOCC hereby approves this Resolution approving transmittal
of the attached ordinance amending the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan,
attached as Exhibit 1. hereto and which is hereby incorporated as if fully stated
herein, for review of the requested FLUM amendment. The BOCC hereby transmits
the requested Comprehensive Plan amendment to the State Land Planning Agency
for review and comment in accordance with the State Coordinated Review process
pursuant to Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes.
Section 4. To the extent of any internal or external conflicts, inconsistencies, and/or
ambiguities, within this Resolution or between this Resolution and the attached
ordinance or between this Resolution and the Monroe County Code of Ordinances,
Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Monroe
County Land Development Code, Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, or any
other approval of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Monroe
American Tnstitute of Certified Planners (A.T.C.P.) — Certified.
s Association of State Floodplain Managers (A.S.F.M.) — Certified Floodplain Manager (C.F.M.).
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County Planning Commission, Monroe County Development Review Committee,
Monroe County Planning & Environmental Resources Department, Monroe
County Building Department, Monroe County Floodplain Management Office, or
other department or office of Monroe County, the more restrictive rule, regulation,
law, provision, interpretation, and text shall always apply.
Section 5. Monroe County professional staff are given authority to prepare and submit the
required transmittal letter and supporting documents for the proposed amendment
in accordance with the requirements of Section 163.3184(4), Florida Statutes.
Section 6. 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 regular public meeting held on this 111h day of March, 2026.
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1
Commissioner James K. Scholl, District 3
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
AS DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT 1 TO RES. NO.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ORDINANCE NO. - 2026
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AMENDING THE MONROE COUNTY FUTURE
LAND USE MAP FROM INSTITUTIONAL (INS) TO MIXED
USE/COMMERCIAL (MC), FOR 11 PARCELS OF LAND, DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 7 THROUGH 12 AND LOTS 40 THROUGH 46, BLOCK 14, LAKE
SUPPRISE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA, HAVING
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 00537590-000000, 00537600-
000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-000000, 00537630-000000, 00537640-
000000, 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-000000, 00537930-
000000, AND 00537920-000000; AS PROPOSED BY DOHERTY ROBERT M
REV TRUST 02/03/2021 AND DOHERTY YVETTE REV TRUST 02/03/2021;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO
THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY AND THE SECRETARY OF
STATE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FILE 2022-
163)
- 2026
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Planning and Environmental Resources Department
received an amended request from Barbara Mitchell of Mitchell Planning & Design Inc. (the
"Agent"), on behalf of Doherty Robert M Rev Trust 02/03/2021 and Doherty Yvette Rev Trust
02/03/2021 (the "Applicants"), to amend the Monroe County Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designation from Institutional (INS) to Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) for 11 parcels of land
described as Lots 7 through 12 and Lots 40 through 46, Block 14, Lake Surprise Estates
Subdivision (the "Property") currently having Parcel Identification Numbers 00537590-000000,
00537600-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-000000, 00537630-000000, 00537640-000000,
00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-000000, 00537930-000000, and 00537920-
000000; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2023, May 10, 2023, and October 16, 2025, the Applicants
held community meetings, as required by Monroe County Land Development Code ("LDC" or
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1 "Code") Section 102-159(a) to discuss the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment and provide
2 for public participation; and
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4 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Development Review Committee (DRC) considered the
5 proposed amendment at a regularly scheduled meeting held on November 18, 2025; and
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7 WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025, the Chair of the DRC signed Resolution No. 23-25,
8 which did not recommend approval of the amendment as proposed due to the inconsistency with
9 Comprehensive Plan Policy 101.5.26; and
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11 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission held a public hearing on January
12 29, 2026, for review and recommendation on the proposed FLUM amendment; and
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14 WHEREAS, the Monroe County Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1-26
15 recommending to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners denial of the proposed map
16 amendment; and
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18 WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on the day of the
19 Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider the transmittal
20 of the proposed FLUM amendment, considered the staff report and provided for public comment
21 and public participation in accordance with the requirements of state law and the procedures
22 adopted for public participation in the planning process; and
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24 WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on the day of the
25 Monroe County Board of County Commissioners adopted resolution , authorizing
26 the transmittal of the proposed amendment to the state Land Planning Agency for review and
27 comment in accordance with the State Coordinated Review process pursuant to Section
28 163.3184)4), Florida Statutes.
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31 Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) report on received by the County
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35 proposed amendment; and
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37 WHEREAS, the County has 180 days from the date of receipt of the ORC to adopt the
38 proposed amendment, adopt the amendment with changes or not adopt the amendment; and
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40 WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting on the day of , the
41 BOCC held a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Future Land Use Map
42 amendment;
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44 WHEREAS, the BOCC made the following findings of fact and conclusions of law:
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1. The proposed FLUM is not anticipated to adversely impact the community character
of the surrounding area;
2. The proposed FLUM is not anticipated to adversely impact the Comprehensive Plan
adopted Level of Service (LOS);
3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
4. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development
for the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, Sec. 380.0552(7), F.S.;
5. The proposed amendment is consistent with Part 11 of Chapter 163, Florida Statute; and
6. The proposed amendment will not result in an adverse change in community character
to the sub -area which a proposed amendment affects or to any area in accordance with
the Key Largo Livable Communikeys Master Plan pursuant to findings of the BOCC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
Section 1. The Future Land Use Map of the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan is amended
as follows:
The property located at Vacant Land and 827, 829, and 835 Largo Road, Key Largo,
(the "Property") currently having Parcel Identification Numbers 00537590-000000,
00537600-000000, 00537610-000000, 00537620-000000, 00537630-000000,
00537640-000000, 00537980-000000, 00537960-000000, 00537940-000000,
00537930-000000, and 00537920-000000; is changed from Institutional (INS) to
Mixed Use/Commercial (MC) as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section 2. Severability. 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 validity.
Section 3. Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 4. Transmittal. This ordinance shall be transmitted by the Director of Planning to the
State Land Planning Agency pursuant to Chapter 163 and 380, Florida Statutes.
Section 5. Filing and Effective Date. This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the secretary
of the State of Florida but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the State Land
Planning Agency or Administration Commission finding the amendment in compliance, and if
challenged, until such challenge is resolved pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Section 6. Inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The foregoing amendment shall be
incorporated in the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan and included on the Future Land Use
Map.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the day of ,
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Craig Cates, District 1
Commissioner James K. Scholl, District 3
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
AS DEPUTY CLERK
Ord. No. - 2026
File 2022-163
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MAYOR MICHELLE LINCOLN
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