Resolution 527-1996
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Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO. 527-1996
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS GRANTING THE DESIGNATION OF
"HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARK" TO THE
OLD TAVERN TEA ROOM, IN TAVERNIER, FLORIDA.
THE PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS TAVERNIER
SUBDIVISION #2, BLOCK A AND PART OF
DISCLAIMED ALLEY, LOT 5 IN SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 62 SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST WITH THE
REAL ESTATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
555620-000000.
WHEREAS, the procedures for landmark designation set forth
in Section 9.5-453 of the Monroe County Code, Amended, have
been followed, in that:
1.
The proposed designation was initiated by iargare~ Th~pson,
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2. The proposed designation included a l~gal d~cription,
address, and a narrative description of the site and its
structures; and
3. The application established the basis for the Tavern Tea Room
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 Tavern Tea Room; and
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4. The application has been" reviewed by the Historic Florida
Keys Preservation Board, which recommends the Tavern Tea Room
for local historic designation, as evidenced in a May 2, 1996
letter from the Board's Manager; and
5. The application has been reviewed by the Planning Staff, who
recommends the Tavern Tea Room 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 old Tavern Tea Room as a IIHistorical and
Cultural Landmark II 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 Tavern Tea Room is eligible for hereby is granted
landmark designation pursuant to Section 9.5-452(a) of the Monroe
County Land Development Regulations since it is associated with
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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 Tavern Tea Room
located at mile marker 92, 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.
Mayor Freeman yes
Mayor Pro Tern London yes
Commissioner Harvey yes
Commissioner Douglass yes
Commisioner Reich yes
By:
(Seal)
Attest: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
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BY
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