Resolution 523-1996
Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO)23-1996
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
"LOHMAYER HOME" AT 140 SUNRISE DRIVE,
TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE PROPERTY IS
DESCRIBED AS TAVERNIER COVE SUBDIVISION, LOT
40, IN SECTION 40, TOWNSHIP 62 SOUTH, RANGE
38 EAST. THE REAL ESTATE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER IS 506330-000000.
WHEREAS, the procedures for landmark designation set forth
in Section 9.5-453 of the Monroe Count v Code. Amended, have
been followed, in that:
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2. The proposed designation included a legal description,
address, and a narrative description of the site and its
structures; and
3. The application established the basis for the "Lohmayer
Home" historic designation under Code Section 9.5-452, and
included other evidence that supports the designation, as set
forth on the application
which documents the historic,
social, and cultural significance of the "Lohmayer Home";
and
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4. The application has ~" been reviewed by the Historic Florida
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the "Lohmayer
Home" for local historic designation, as evidenced ln a
December 13, 1995 letter from the Board's Manager; and
5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the "Lohmayer Home" for landmark designation, as
stated in the staff report to the Monroe County Planning
Commission dated August 6, 1996; and
6. The Monroe County Planning Commission during a regular
session held on August 23, 1996 conducted a public hearing to
designate the "Lohmayer Home" as a "Historical and Cultural
Landmark" as specified in Section 9.5-452 (a), of the Monroe
County Code, Amended, in that the property is associated
with events of cultural, social, and historical significance
to Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
has considered the proposed designation and the recommendations
of the Historic Florida Keys Preservation Board, the Planning
Department, and the Planning Commission and has made the
following Findings of Fact and Conclusions:
1. The "Lohmayer Home" at 140 Sunrise Drive is eligible for
and hereby is granted landmark designation pursuant to Section
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9.5-452(a) of the Monroe-County Land Development Regulation since
it is associated with events of significance to the cultural and
social history of Monroe County.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE
IT
RESOLVED
BY THE
BOARD
OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
The preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions, support their
decision to APPROVE the designation of the "Lohmayer Home"
located at 140 Sunrise Dr., Tavernier, Florida a "Historic and
Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article VIII of the
Monroe County Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 12th day of November, A.D. 1996.
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(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
BY: ~...l.~c... 'CL.~~
Deputy Clerk
BY
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