Resolution 524-1996
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Planning Department
RESOLUTION 524-1996
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION
OF IIHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK II TO THE
COPPER KETTLE IN TAVERNIER, FLORIDA. THE
PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS TAVERNIER #2
SUBDIVISION, BLOCK A AND PART OF DISCLAIMED
ALLEY, LOT I, IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 62
SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST. THE REAL ESTATE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS 555580-000000.
WHEREAS, the procedures for landmark designation set forth
in Section 9.5-453 of the Monroe County Code. Amended, have
been followed, in that:
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The proposed designation was initiated by M~g~Fet~ho~son,
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2. The proposed designation included a legal d~cription,
address, and a narrative description of the site and its
structures; and
3. The application established the basis for the Copper Kettle
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 Copper Kettle; and
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4. The application 11as been reviewed by the Historic Florida
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the Copper Kettle
for local historic designation, as evidenced in a May 2, 1996
letter from the Board; and
5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the Copper Kettle 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
and recommended approval to designate the Copper Kettle 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 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 Copper Kettle is eligible for and hereby is granted
landmark designation pursuant to Section 9.5-452(a) of the Monroe
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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 Copper Kettle,
located at mile marker 92, Tavernier, Florida a "Historic and
Cultural Landmark" as provided for by Article VIII of the
Monroe Count v 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.
Mayor Freeman yes
Mayor Pro Tern London yes
Commissioner Harvey yes
Commissioner Douglass yes
Commissioner Reich yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE ::~T~~~
ayor/Chairman
(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BY: ~_~ l.~c.... ~~
DEPUTY cLER\<
BY
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