Item Q1
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
:lite: March 17, 2004 Division: County Attorney
rEM WORDING:
Public Hearing on Resolution of Recommended Order of Beneficial Use on the applications of:
1. Thomas & Carmel Cunningham, Big Torch Key'
2. Michael Land & Lisa McCafferty, Big Torch Key./
3. Robert Schneider, Ramrod Key /
4. James E. Lewis, Jr., Ramrod Key'
5. Hubert and Marilyn Tost, Summerland Key./
6. Robert A. Lomrance, Big Torch Key / ~~L ~ fD'd' . D //pG.1J
--IT 7. Renell Maiersperger/Ocean Isle Trust, Key Largo.'
8. Nora and EG Rodrigues, Key Largo,-
9. Rodolfo & Alina GiI, Key Largo
10. Ernesto Iglesias, Key Largo /
11. Jack & Dorothy Hill, Key Largo I
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Special Master John J. Wolfe issued a Recommended Order of Beneficial Use Determination.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Adoption of Monroe County 2010 Comprehensive Plan and RaGa.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
TOTAL COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes - No -
Cost to County: N/ A
APPROVED BY:
County Attorney X OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL~ ~r CX.L,
DOCUMENTAnON: Included ---1L- To Follow _ Not required
AGENDA ITEM # Ql
County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G.
RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO AND ALINA GIL
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G. RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO
AND AUNA GIL for determination of beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J.
Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Se<:tion 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of their property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the following lots, to the
extent that it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Plan and the Code:
Lots 9, 10, 15, 18, 23, 24, Block 10 and
Lots 11, 12, 14, Block 3, Thompson's Subdivision.
It is determined that Lots 16 and 17, Block 10, Thompson's Subdivision are buildable
and the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of their Lots.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk ~~ORNEY
JBURodriguez/Gil AP TO FORM:
R N. WOLFE
CHIE~ _ S~~OUp(TY t/TORNEY
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Bl:NEFlClALUSE
MONROE COUNlY SPEOAL MASTER
In Re: Nora Rodriguez and E.G. Rodriguez
Emesto Iglesias
Rodolfo & Alina GiJ
Jack Hill and Dorothy Hill
-Beneficial Use Applications
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DE:rERMINA TlON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18,2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
<<Applicants"), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew TobiJr represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning. Marlene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and Policy 204 .2.1
which includes a 1000.10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. with respect
to certain lots, the land use density requirements for other Jots, and whether the Applicants are
entitled to reliefunderPolicies contained in Objective lOt. J 8.5 ofthe Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the
Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
J. All properties of the Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located on
Thompson's Subdivision, Key Largo, and are zoned Suburban Residential (SR).
2. The Applicants purchased their respective Jots which are the subject of this Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates indicated below:
ADDlicant(s) Lot. Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Lots 9. IO.IS~ 00442090-000000 & Block 3
Rodriguez/R.odolfo & 18,23,24 Bloc 0 and 00442100-000000 & Lots -
Alina Gi1 Lots II, 12, J4, Block 3, 0044215~00000& 11/1981
Thompson's Subdivision 00442160-000000 & Block 10
00442170-000000 &
00442180-000000 & Lots -
00442230-000000& 4/1982
00442240-000000 &
00440320-000000 &
00440330-000000 &
00440350-000000&
Emesto Iglesias Lots 24, 25 & 27, Block 00440470-000000 & 2/1984
3, Thompson's 00440480-000000 &
SubdMsion 00440500-000000
Jack & Dorothy HiD Lots 1,21 & 22, Block 9, 00441780-000000 . 1 OIJ 984
Thompson's Subdivision .
3. Thompson's Subdivision is primarily a "paper subdivision" with littJe infrastructure in
place.
4. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the PIan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangTove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
5. The Lots in Block 3 are all characterized as hardwood hammock, are too small to build on
due to the COmbination of SR zoning and the fact that they are too small to accept transferable
development rights.
6. All Lots in Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 ofBJock 10, were detennined to be
Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly Mangrove, which prohibits development under
any circumstances.
7. Lots 16 & 17 ofBJock 10 are characterized as disnlTbed with exotics and are capable of
submitting ROGO applications and receiving ROGO allocations.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
8. The Lots are designated Suburban residential (SR), which allows one residential dwelling
per two acres.
9. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 of the Plan provide that no ponion of
the Lots on Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, may be filled and they must remain in a
natural condition due to their characterization as Mangrove and SaIt Marsh wetlands. Accordingly,
these Lots have been rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable
economic use of all Lots on Block 9 and all Lots on Block 10 except Lots 16 & 17.
10. The Lots in Block 3 are all hardwood hammock and are unbuildable, because they are
too small to accept IDRs.
11. Lots 16 & 17 are buildable.
12. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicants for
development of the Lots.
13. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
cODtained in the Plan is government purchase of the property for just compensation.
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14. The Applicants and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relieffor
all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STA TEMENT OF RE:MEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions ofScction 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
with respect to all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, is that the Applicants have been
deprived of all reasonable economic use of their propeny by the operation of the Plan and Land
Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is just compensation
by purchase of the Lots, to the extent they are above mean high water, in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Plan and the Code.
With respect Lots 16 & 17, Block 10, my proposed detennination is that they are buildable
and that the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots. .
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DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003_.
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John J. W
Special
County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: RENELL MAIERSPERGER/OCEAN ISLE
TRUST
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of RENELL MAIERSPERGER for determination of beneficial
use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May' 2, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of her property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lots, to the extent that
they are above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan
and the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jresmaiersperger
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BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Renell Maiersperger/ Ocean Isle Trust
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIALUSEDETERNDNATION
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18, 2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Application for a Determination of Beneficial Use was filed by Renell Maiersperger, Individually and
as beneficiary of the Ocean Isle Trust (the "Applicant"). Andrew Tobin represented the Applicant.
Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway, Assistant to the
Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicant has been denied all reasonable economic use of the property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 1000.10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands and whether
the Applicants are entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and
Section 9.5-173 of the Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property of the Applicant subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located in the
Ocean Isle Estates Subdivision, in Key Largo and is zoned Suburban Residential (SR). The lots are:
Lots 3-16 and 34-49, Block 9, and 1-15 and 34-50, Block 10 (the "Lots").
2. The Applicant acquired the Lots as successorlheir to the developer ofthe Subdivision and
has been in the family since before 1959.
3. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
4. The Lots were determined to be Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly
Mangrove, which prohibits development under any circumstances.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Lots are designated Suburban Residential (SR), which allows one single family
residential dwelling per two acres.
6. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 of the Plan provide that no portion of
the Lots may be filled and they must remain in a natural condition. Accordingly, the Lots have been
rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of their
Lots.
7. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicant for
development of the Lots.
8. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan or application of Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations is
government purchase of the property for just compensation. This would apply to only the portion of
the Lots above mean high water as the submerged lands are owned by the State.
9. The Applicant and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relief.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION .
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
is that the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate
remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the Lots, to the extent that they are above mean
high water, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan and the Code.
DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003. .,
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: ROBERT A. LOMRANCE
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of ROBERT A. LOMRANCE for determination of beneficial
use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 2, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Se~ion 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of his property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lots in accordance with
the applicable provisions of the Plan and the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jreslomrance
MONROE COUN"fY AnOi1NI:,.
AB o FORM:
TN. WOLFE
CH~SSI TANgO~TOANEY
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BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Robert A Lomrance
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINA nON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled. public
hearing on December 18, 2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Application for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by Robert A Lomrance (the "Applicant").
Andrew Tobin represented the Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of
Planning, Marlene Conaway, Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph
Gouldy, represented Monroe County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicant has been denied all reasonable economic use of the property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 1000.10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands, and Policy
205.2.6 which requires an 800.10 open space ratio for high quality hammock, and whether the
Applicant is entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section
9.5-173 of the Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property of the Applicant subject to this Hearing consists of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16,
Block 2, Rainbow Beach Estates, Big Torch Key, all of which are unimproved are zoned Native Area
(NA).
. The Applicant purchased the Lots on May 13, 1981. The RE Numbers are 00234650-680.
3. The Native designation of the Lots and the characterization as hammock requires a 4 acre
lot for one house. The Lot size is 50' by 100'. Combining all 4 lots is only ~ acre. Policy 102.1.1 and
Policy 204.2.1 includes a one hundred percent open space requirement for undisturbed wetlands.
Policy 205.2.6 requires an eighty percent open space for high quality hammock.
4. The Lots would score -52 points under the Rate of Growth ordinance scoring system for
being in a CARL acquisition area and consisting of habitat and endangered and threatened animal
speCIes.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Lots are designated Native Area - (NA), which allows one single family residential
dwelling unit per 2 acres, and is further restricted due to the hammock designation.
6. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 of the Plan and Policy 204.2.1, both of which impose a
one hundred percent open space requirement for wetlands, and Policy 205.2.6 which requires an 800.10
open space ratio for high quality hammock together with application of the negative points under the
Rate of Growth Ordinance and the low density of the Native Area zoning make the Lots unbuildable.
Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots.
7. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicant for
development of the Lots.
8. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan or application of Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations is
government purchase of the property for just compensation.
9. The Applicant and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relief
PROPOSED DETERMINATION .
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed detennination
is that the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate
remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the Lots in accordance with applicable provisions
of the Plan and the Code.
DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003.
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John 1. lfe
Special: aster
County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: HUBERT S. TOST AND MARILYN N. TOST
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of HUBERT TOST AND MARILYN TOST for determination of
beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now
therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicants have been deprived of all economic use of their property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lot, to the extent that
it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan and
the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jrestost
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
~ORM:
CHIEF A~~BE N. WOLFE
Dale ':'? - ~ C~TStTTOANEY
BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Hubert S. Tost and Marilyn N. Tost
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINA nON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18,2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Application for a Determination of Beneficial Use was filed by Hubert & Marilyn Tost (the
"Applicant"). Andrew Tobin represented the Applicant. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas,
Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway, Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and
Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicant has been denied all reasonable economic use of the property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 1000,10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands and whether
the Applicants are entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and
Section 9.5-173 of the Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property of the Applicant subject to this Hearing is an unimproved 8.8 acre tract
located on Niles Channel in Summerland Key, and is zoned Sparsely Settled - Native Area (SS-NA).
2. The Applicant purchased the tract located in Part of Government Lot 2, Sect 25, T. 66S.,
R. 28E (8.8 acre tract on Niles Channel), RE # 00114550-001000, which is the subject of this
Hearing (the "Lot"), on October 17, 1968.
3. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
4. The Lot was determined to be Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly
Mangrove, which prohibits development under any circumstances
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Lot is designated Sparsely Settled - Native Area (SS-NA). The Sparsely Settled
designation allows one single family residential dwelling unit per two acres.
6. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 of the Plan provide that no portion of
the Lot may be filled and it must remain in a natural condition. Accordingly, the Lot has been
rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived ofall reasonable economic use of their
Lots.
7. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicant for
development of the Lot.
8. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan or application of Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations is
government purchase of the property for just compensation.
9. The Applicant and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relief
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION .
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination is that
the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the property by the operation of
the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is
just compensation by purchase of the Lot, to the extent that it is above mean high water, in
accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan and the Code.
DONE AND ORDERED this 1st day of May, 2003.
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John J. ~fe I
Special ,Master
County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: JAMES E. LEWIS, JR.
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of JAMES E. LEWIS, JR. for determination of beneficial use
was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of his Rroperty by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lot, to the extent that
it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan and
the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jreslewis
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
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BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: James E. Lewis, Jr.
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINA nON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18, 2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Application for a Determination of Beneficial Use was filed by James E. Lewis, Jr. (the "Applicant").
Andrew Tobin represented the Applicant. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of
Planning, Marlene Conaway, Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph
Gouldy, represented Monroe County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicant has been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), as implemented by a
1999 Memorandum of Agreement between Department of Community Affairs and Monroe County
(the "Memorandum"), and Section 9.5-343 of the Monroe County Code (the "Code"), and whether
the Applicant is entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and
Section 9.5-173 of the Code.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property of the Applicant subject to this Hearing is an unimproved lot located in
Ramrod Shores Subdivision, Ramrod Key, and is zoned Improved Subdivision - Native Area Districtl
Improved Subdivision (IS-NA).
2. The Applicant purchased Lot 5, a Portion of Tract A, Ramrod Shores Third Addition, RE #
00209971-004604, which is the subject of this Hearing (the "Lot"), on September 30, 1977.
3. In 1998, Monroe County completed a study, Advanced Identification of Wetlands (the
"ADID Study"), as directed in Policy 204.1.1 of the Plan which included a method to "score"
lots/properties with wetlands characteristics and assign a numeric value reflecting the quality of the
wetlands found on such lots/properties. The scoring methodology was implemented by the adoption
of interim standards for development in disturbed wetlands as set forth in the Memorandum. Wetlands
which score at 7.0 or higher are considered high functional capacity wetlands, and are so-called "red-
flag" wetlands, because development of such wetlands is prohibited under any circumstances.
Wetlands which score below 7.0, but greater than or equal to 4.6 are considered moderate functional
capacity wetlands. Wetlands which score less than 4.6 are considered low functional capacity
wetlands. Moderate and low functional capacity wetlands are suitable for development with
appropriate mitigation. The Memorandum specifically provides that the interim standards are to be
strictly construed.
4. The Lot was determined by the ADID Study to be "Red-Flag" wetlands, which are defined
in the Memorandum to be "those wetlands whose high level of functional capacity and lack of
disturbance prohibit development under any circumstances."
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Lot is designated Improved Subdivision - (IS-NA). The Improved Subdivision
designation allows one single family residential dwelling on the Lot.
6. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 of the Plan and Section 9.5-343 of the Code, both of
which impose a one hundred percent open space requirement for wetlands, as implemented by the
terms of the Memorandum, have rendered the Lot unbuildable in that development is expressly
prohibited under any circumstances by the Memorandum. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all
reasonable economic use of the Lot.
7. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicant for
development of the Lot.
8. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan or application of Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations (Section 9.5-
343 is contained in Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations), is government purchase of the
property for just compensation.
9. The Applicant and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relief
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
is that the Applicant has been deprived ofall reasonable economic use of the Lot by the operation of
the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is
just compensation by purchase of the Lot in accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan and the
Code.
DONE AND ORDERED this 1st day of May, 2003. / ?
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John J. %lfe/Special Master
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: ROBERT J. SCHNEIDER
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of ROBERT J. SCHNEIDER for determination of beneficial
use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Sef;tion 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of his property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lot, to the extent that
it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan and
the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jresschneider
M~~ROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
FORM:
BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Robert J. Schneider
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINA nON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18,2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Application for a Determination of Beneficial Use was filed by Robert 1. Schneider (the "Applicant").
It was unclear at the Hearing whether the property was still in the name of the Applicant or his
children, but it was agreed that this determination would be applicable in either case. Andrew Tobin
represented the Applicant. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director ofplanning, Marlene
Conaway, Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy,
represented Monroe County.
ISSUE .
Whether the Applicant has been denied all reasonable economic use of the property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 100% open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands and whether
the Applicants are entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and
Section 9.5-173 of the Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property of the Applicant subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located in Silver
Shores Subdivision, Ramrod Key, and is zoned Native Area District (NA).
2. The Applicant purchased Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Silver Shores Estates, RE # 00211250-
000000, which is the subject of this Hearing (the "Lots"), on September 8, 1964.
3. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 1000.10 open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
4. The Lots were determined to be Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly
Mangrove, which prohibits development under any circumstances.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Lots are designated Native Area - (NA), which allows one single family residential
dwelling per two acres.
6. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2. 1 of the Plan provide that no portion of
the Lots may be filled and they must remain in a natural condition. Accordingly, the Lots have been
rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of their
Lots.
7. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicant for
development of the Lots.
8. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan or application of Division 8 of the Land Development Regulations is
government purchase of the property for just compensation. This would apply to only the portion of
the Lots above mean high water as the submerged lands are owned by the State.
9. The Applicant and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relief
.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed detennination
is that the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate
remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the Lots, to the extent that they are above mean
high water, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan and the Code.
DONE AND ORDERED this 1st day of May, ;003., I
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aster
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: MICHAEL A. LANG AND LISA MICHELLE
MCCAFFERTY
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of MICHAEL A. LANG AND USA MICHELLE MCCAFFERTY
for determination of beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December
18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of th~ Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Denial of Beneficial Use, dated April 30, 2003, are APPROVED
and the application of MICHAEL A. LANG AND USA MICHELLE MCCAFFERTY is accordingly
DENIED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jreslang
R N. WOLFE
D~t~I~~S~T ~~N~ ATTORNEY
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BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re:~~8h~~~t€armeltS~€un11ingham
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Michael A. Lang and Lisa Michelle McCafferty
-Beneficial Use Application
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PROPOSED
DENIAL OF BENEFICIAL USE
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18,2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
"Applicants"), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew Tobin represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, MarJene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use oftheir property by
application of Policy 101.5.1 ofthe Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and the County's
Rate of Growth Ordinance (Section 9.5-120 et seq. ofthe Monroe County Code) (the "Code"), and
whether the Applicants are entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the
Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code. Specifically, whether the evaluation criteria of Section 9.5-
122.3 deny them the ten points for platted, recorded subdivisions with infrastructure.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. All properties ofthe Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located in the
Torchwood West Unit One and Two subdivisions, Big Torch Key, and are zoned Improved
Subdivision (IS).
2. The Applicants purchased their respective lots which are the subject of this Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates shown below:
Applicant(s) Lot. Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Thomas J. Cunningham Lot 11 and 11 a, Block 1, 002436210-000000 1/15/96
and Carmel S. Torchwood West Unit 1
Cunningham
Michael A. Land and Lisa Lot 10 and the North ~ 00243622-002300& 7/21171
Michelle McCafferty of Lot 9, Block 2, 00243622-002200
Torchwood West Unit 2
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3. The Lots are scarified upland canal lots on Big Torch Key which are eligible to submit
applications pursuant to the Rate of Growth Ordinance. The subdivisions do not have potable water
which raises the issue as to whether they qualify for the ten points pursuant to the evaluation Criteria
of Section 9.5-122.3 ofthe Code. The County previously made the determination that if an applicant
provides an additional cistern, the Lots will score plus ten (+ 1 0) points for infrastructure.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW .
4. The Lots are designated Improved Subdivision (IS), which allows one single family
residential dwelling per lot.
5. The Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots by the
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Plan and the County's Rate of Growth Ordinance. The
Applicants may provide an additional cistern and receive the plus ten (+ 10) points for infrastructure
available under the Rate of Growth Ordinance scoring system.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
WHEREFORE, I recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that a final beneficial
use determination be entered denying Applicants' beneficial use applications.
DONE AND ORDERED this 30th day of April, 2003.
John J.
SpecilJ
BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Thomas J. Cunningham and Carmel S. Cunningham
iMfchaetA:Langfahd,EisaMichelle McCaffeny.J
-Beneficial Use Application
/
PROPOSED
DENIAL OF BENEFICIAL USE
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18, 2000, before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
"Applicants"), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew Tobin represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County .
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 101.5.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and the County's
Rate of Growth Ordinance (Section 9.5-120 et seq. of the Monroe County Code) (the "Code"), and
whether the Applicants are entitled to relief under Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the
Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code. Specifically, whether the evaluation criteria of Section 9.5-
122.3 deny them the ten points for platted, recorded subdivisions with infrastructure.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. All properties of the Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located in the
Torchwood West Unit One and Two subdivisions, Big Torch Key, and are zoned Improved
Subdivision (IS). .
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2. The Applicants purchased their respective lots which are the subject of this Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates shown below:
Applicant( s) Lot. Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Thomas J. Cunningham Lot 11 and 11 a, Block 1, 002436210-000000 1/15/96
and Cannel S. T orchwood West Unit 1
Cunningham
Michael A. Land and Lisa Lot 10 and the North Y2 00243622-002300& 7/21171
Michelle McCafferty of Lot 9, Block 2, 00243622-002200
Torchwood West Unit 2
3. The Lots are scarified upland canal lots on Big Torch Key which are eligible to submit
applications pursuant to the Rate of Growth Ordinance. The subdivisions do not have potable water
which raises the issue as to whether they qualify for the ten points pursuant to the evaluation Criteria
of Section 9.5-122.3 ofthe Code. The County previously made the determination that if an applicant
provides an additional cistern, the Lots will score plus ten (+ 1 0) points for infrastructure.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW .
4. The Lots are designated Improved Subdivision (IS), which allows one single family
residential dwelling per lot.
5. The Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots by the
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Plan and the County's Rate of Growth Ordinance. The
Applicants may provide an additional cistern and receive the plus ten (+ 1 0) points for infrastructure
available under the Rate of Growth Ordinance scoring system.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
WHEREFORE, I recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that a final beneficial
use determination be entered denying Applicants' beneficial use applications.
DONE AND ORDERED this 30th day of April, 2003. /
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John J. Wolfe
Speci'll Master
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: THOMAS J. CUNNINGHAM AND CARMEL
S. CUNNINGHAM
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of THOMAS J. CUNNINGHAM AND CARMEL S.
CUNNINGHAM for determination of beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J.
Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Denial of Beneficial Use, dated April 30, 2003; are APPROVED
and the application of THOMAS J. CUNNINGHAM AND CARMEL S. CUNNINGHAM is
accordingly DENIED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jrescunningham
MONROE COUNlY ATTORNEY
~~FOAM
RO . WOLFE
D~t~IE~S~lo/~ ~~ATTORNEY
County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: ERNESTO IGLESIAS
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of ERNESTO IGLESIAS for determination of beneficial use
was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of his property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lot, to the extent that
it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan and
the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jresiglesias
BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Rodriguez
Emesto Iglesias
Rodolfo & Alina GiJ
lack Hill and Dorothy Hill
-Beneficial Use Applications
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DE:rERMlNA TlON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18, 2000. before John J. Wolfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
"Applicants"), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew Tobin represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "PIan"), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 1000,10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands, with respect
to certain lots, the land use density requirements for other lots, and whether the Applicants are
entitled to reliefunder Policies contained in Objective 10 1.18. 5 ofthe Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the
Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACf
]. All propemes of the Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located on
Thompson's Subdivision, Key Largo, and are zoned Suburban Residential (SR).
2. The Applicants purchased their respective lots which are the subject of this Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates indicated below:
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ADDlicant(s) Lot. Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Lots9,10, 15~ 00442090-000000 & Block 3
RodriguezlRodolfo & 18, 23, 24 Bloc 0 and 00442100-000000 & Lots -
Alina Gi1 Lots II, 12, 14, Block 3, 00442150-000000 & 11/1981
Thompson's Subdivision 00442160-000000 & Block 10
00442170-000000 &
00442180-000000 & Lots -
00442230-000000 & 4/1982
00442240-000000 &
00440320-000000 &
00440330-000000&
00440350-000000 &
Emesto Iglesias Lots 24,25 & 27, Block 00440470-000000 & 2/1984
3, Thompson's 00440480-000000 &
Subdivision 00440500-000000
Jack & Dorothy Hill Lots 1,21 & 22, Block 9, 00441780-000000 . lOll 984
Thompson's Subdivision .
3. Thompson's Subdivision is primarily a <<paper subdivision" with little infrastructure in
place.
4. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
5. The Lots in Block 3 are all characterized as hardwood hammock, are too small to build on
due to the combination of SR zoning and the fact that they are too small to accept transferable
development rights.
6. All Lots in Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, were detennined to be
Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly Mangrove, which prohibits development under
any circumstances.
7. Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10 are characterized as disnrrbed with exotics and are capable of
submitting ROGO applications and receiving ROGO allocations.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
8. The Lots are designated Suburban residential (SR), which allows one residential dwelling
per two acres.
9. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 of the Plan provide that no ponion of
the Lots on Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, may be filled and they must remain in a
natural condition due to their characterization as Mangrove and Salt Marsh wetlands. Accordingly,
these Lots bave been rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable
economic use of all Lots on Block 9 and all Lots on Block 10 except Lots 16 & 17.
10. The Lots in Block 3 are all hardwood hammock and are unbuiJdable, because they are
too small to accept TDRs.
11. Lots 16 & 17 are buildable.
12. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicants for
developmem of the Lots.
13. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental policies or objectives
contained in the Plan is government purchase of the property for just compensatiQn.
14. The Applicants and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relieffor
all of the LOIS except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STA TEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
with respect to aU of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, is that the Applicants have been
deprived of all reasonable economic use of their propeny by the operation of the Plan and Land
Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is just compensation
by purchase of the Lots, to the extent they are above mean high water, in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Plan and the Code.
With respect Lots 16 & 17, Block 10, my proposed determination is that they are buildable
and that the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots. .
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DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003..
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John 1. W
Special
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: JACK AND DOROTHY HILL
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of JACK AND DOROTHY HILL for determination of
beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J. Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now
therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of their property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the lot, to the extent that
it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Plan and
the Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
jresHill
. WOLFE
~\1~TTORNEY
~
BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Nora Rodriguez and E.G. Rodriguez
Emesto Iglesias
RodoJfo & Alina GiJ
Jack Hill and Dorothy Hill
-Beneficial Use Applications
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PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advenised and regularly scheduled, public
hearing on December 18, 2000, before John J. W oJfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
.'Applicants''), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew T obiI)' represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 102.1.1 of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plann), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 100% open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands, with respect
to certain Jots, the land use density requirements for other lots, and whether the Applicants are
entjtled to reliefunderPolicies contained in Objective 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the
Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACT
]. All propenies of the Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located on
Thompson's Subdivision, Key Largo, and are zoned Suburban Residential (SR).
2. The Applicants purchased their respective lots which are the subject of this Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates indicated below:
.
ADDlicant(s) Lot. Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Lots 9, 10, IS~ 00442090-000000 & Block 3
RodriguezlRodolfo & 18,23,24 Bloc 0 and 00442100-000000 & Lots -
Alina Gil Lots 11, 12, 14, Block 3, 00442150-000000 & 11/1981
Thompson's Subdivision 00442160-000000 & Block 10
00442170-000000 &
00442180-000000 & Lots -
00442230-000000 & 4/1982
00442240-000000 &
00440320-000000 &
00440330-000000&
00440350-000000 &
Emesto Iglesias Lots 24, 25 & 27, Block 00440470-000000 & 2/1984
3, Thompson's 00440480-000000 &
Subdivision 00440500-000000
Jack & Dorothy Hill Lots 1,21 & 22, Block 9, 00441780-000000 . . 1 OIJ 984
Thompson's Subdivision
3. Thompson's Subdivision is primarily a "paper subdivision" with little infrastructure in
place.
4. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
5. The Lots in Block 3 are all characterized as hardwood hammock, are too small to build on
due to the COmbination of SR zoning and the fact that they are too small to accept transferable
development rights.
6. All Lots in Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, were detennined to be
Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly Mangrove, which prohibits development under
any circumstances.
7. Lots 16 & 17 ofBJock 10 are characterized as disnlTbed with exotics and are capable of
submitting ROGO applications and receiving ROGO allocations.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
8. The Lots are designated Suburban residential (SR), which allows one residential dwelling
per two acres.
9. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 of the Plan provide that DO portion of
the Lots on Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, may be filled and they must remain in a
natural condition due to their characterization as Mangrove and Salt Marsh wetlands. Accordingly,
these Lots have been rendered unbuildable. Thus, the Applicant has been deprived of all reasonable
economic use ofall Lots on Block 9 and all Lots on Block 10 except Lots 16 & 17.
10. The Lots in Block 3 are all hardwood hammock and are unbuildable, because they are
too small to accept TDRs.
II. Lots 16 & 17 are buildable.
12. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicants for
development of the Lots.
13. The preferred relief under Policy 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the enviromnental policies or objectives
cODtained in the Plan is government purchase of the property for just compensation.
.
14. The Applicants and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relieffor
all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10_
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STA TEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
with respect to all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, is that the Applicants have been
deprived of all reasonable economic use of their property by the operation of the Plan and Land
Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is just compensation
by purchase of the Lots, to the extent they are above mean high water, in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Plan and the Code.
With respect Lots 16 & 17, Block 10, my proposed determination is that they are buildable
and that the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots. .
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DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003_.
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10hn 1. W
Special
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MAR-II-04 13,45 FROM,MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052823516 PAGE 2/4
BENDICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In h: Nora Rodriguez and E.G. Rodriguez
Emesto Iglesias
Rodolfo" Alina Oil
Jack HiD and Dorothy Hill
-Benefieial Use Applications
I
PIlOPOSED
BENEftCIAL USE DE1:pywNA nON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duty-advertised aDd regularly scbeduIed. public
beariDgonDecember 18,2000" before JohnJ. Wolfe. designated Beneficpd Use SpecialMaster. The
Applications for a DetermiDation of Btmeficial Use filed by each of the above appJieants (the
"Applicant$i. involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for pwposes of this
Heariug by agreement of the ApplicantS and Monroe County. An~ TobiQ' represented the
AppliC2D1S. AsslstalU County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning. Marlene Cooaway.
Assistant to the Planning Di1ectOT. Julie 1bo~ and Biologist. Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
Couuty.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application ofPolicy 102.1.1 ofme Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), aD4 Policy 204.2.1
which includes a. 1000.4 open space requirement for mangrove and uk marsh wetlands. with respect
to certaitt lo~ the land use density requirements for other lots. and whether the Applicants are
entitled to reJiefunder Policies contained in Objective 101.18.5 ofthe Plan and Section 9.5w 173 oftbe
Monroe County Code (the '.Code").
FINDINGS OF FACf
]. AU properties of tbe Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lotS located on
Thompson's Subdivision, Key Lar80~ and are zoned Suburban Residential (SR).
2. The ApplicantS purchased their respective lots which are the subject ofmis Hearing (the
"Lota"1 as shown below on the dates indicated below:
MAR-II-04 13,45 FROM.MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052823518 PAGE 3/4
ADDlicP#" LoL Bleck HE NumbFt hft.e
Dm
Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Lots 9, 10, I~ 00442090-000000 &. Block 3
RodriguezlRodolfo & 18,23,2491 and 004421OO-OOOOOO" Lots -
Alina Gi1 Lots II, 12, 14, Block 3:> 00442150-000000 & 11/1981
Thompson's Subdivision 00442160-000000 &. Blodt 10
00442170-000000 " Lots -
00442180.000000 "
00442230.00000o & 4/1982
00442240-000000 &.
00440320-000000 &,
00440330-000000 &
00440350-000000 &.
Emesto Iglesias Lots 24, 2S & 27~ Block 00440470-000000 " 211984
3, Thompson's 00440480-000000 &.
Subdivision 00440500-000oo0
Jack &. Dorothy Hill Lots 1,21 It 22, Block 9, 00441780-000000 .. 1011984
Thompson's Subdivision
,
3. Thompson's Subdivision is primarily a "paper subdivisiosi' with little iDftastructure in
place.
4. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan lndude a 1000.4 open space requircmeat for
uumgrove and salt marsh wet1auds. .AUoca.ted density alay be assigned to salt marsh Wf'tlands for use
as t!anSferable development rights; mangroves sbaJl not be a~ any density or imcosity.
Mangrove habitat has no development wlue and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
S. The Lots in Block 3 are aU characterized as hardwood banunock, are too small to build on
due to the combination of SR zoning and the fact that they arc too small to accept uam.faable
development rights.
6. All Lots in Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10. were detenniued to be
Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predolbioant1y Mangrove, which prohibits development UDder
any circumstances.
7. Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10 are characterized as disturbed with exotics and are capable of
submitting 1lOOO applications and receiving ROGO allocations.
MAR-11-04 13,45 FROM,MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052823516 PAGE 4/4
CONCL1JSIONS OF LAW
8. The Lots are desig1t.,.ecl Subwban rcsiclentiaJ (SA)t which allows one rcsidcolial dwelliDg
per two acres.
9. The proYisioos oiPoJiey 102.1.1 aud policy 204.2. 1 of the Plan providetbat no portion of
the Lot$ on Blocks 9 & 10. except Lots 16" 17 ofBlock 10J may be filled and they must remain ill a
natural condi1:ion due to their cbaracterizaUon as Mansmve and Salt Marsh wetlauds. AcconJiDgly,
these Lots have been rendered unbuildable. Thus. the AppHc:ant bas been deprived ofall reuonable
ec:cmomic use at aU Lots on BlocIc 9 8Dd all Lots on B10dc 10 except Lots 16 lit. 17_
10. The Lots in Block 3 are all hardwood hammock and are unbuildable, because they are
too small to accept 1D~.
11. Lots 16 & 17 ~ buildable.
12. There are no variances or other administrative optious available to the App1i~Dts for
clevelopmeut of tile Lots.
13. The pr=led relief under Policy 101.18.5 oftbePlanarxl Section 9.5-173 oftbeCode,
when beneficial use bas been deprived by opera1ion of the enviromneotal policies or objectives
c~ in the Plan is government pUTCbase of the property for just compensation.
14. The App1ieants and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relieffbr
all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STATEMENT OF REMEDIAL AcnON
In accordance with thepnMsions ofScction 9.5-171 of the Code. myproposed~nd'~1l
with respect to all of the Lou except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, is that the Applicants have been
deprived of all reasonable economic use of their property by the operation of the Plan and Land
Development Regulations of the Code. and that the appropriate remedial action is just compeosation
by purc;hase oftbe Lots. to the extent they are above mean high water, in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Plan aad the Code.
Wnh respt:Qt Lots 16 &. 17. Block 10, my proposed detcnnination is that they are buildable
and that the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the LotS. .
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DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003.
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John J. W
Special
MAR-11-04 13,44 FROM,MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052823516 PAGE 1/4
County Attorney
~eSOLUTION 80. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNlY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINAnON PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G.
RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO AND ALINA GIL
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G. RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO
AND AUNA GIL for determination of beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J.
Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNlY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of their property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the following lots, to the
extent that it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Plan and the Code:
Lots 9, 10, 15, 18, 23, 24, Block 10 and
Lots 11, 12, 14, Block 3, Thompson"s Subdivision.
It is determined that Lots 16 and 17, Block 10, Thompson's Subdivision are buildable
and the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of their Lots.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tem Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By 8y
Deputy Clerk. ~ORNEY
JBURodrigueZ/Gil AP TO FOAM:
Q~
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County Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. -2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, EVIDENCING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF A
RECOMMENDED BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATION PROMULGATED BY
THE SPECIAL MASTER, IN RE: NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G.
RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO AND AUNA GIL
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
became effective; and
WHEREAS, the application of NORA RODRIGUEZ AND E.G. RODRIGUEZ, RODOLFO
AND AUNA GIL for determination of beneficial use was heard by Special Master John J.
Wolfe on December 18, 2000; now therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommendations of the Special Master
as set forth in the Proposed Beneficial Use Determination, dated May 1, 2003, are
APPROVED. It is determined that in accordance with the provisions of Se<:t=ion 9.5-171 of
the Code, the applicant has been deprived of all economic use of their property by the
operation of the Plan and Land Development Regulations of the Code, and that the
appropriate remedial action is just compensation by purchase of the following lots, to the
extent that it is above mean high water, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Plan and the Code:
Lots 9, 10, 15, 18, 23, 24, Block 10 and
Lots 11, 12, 14, Block 3, Thompson's Subdivision.
It is determined that Lots 16 and 17, Block 10, Thompson's Subdivision are buildable
and the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of their Lots.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 17th day of March, 2004.
Mayor Nelson
Mayor Pro Tern Rice
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Spehar
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk ~~ORNEY
J BU Rodriguez/Gil AP TO FORM:
R N. WOLFE
cHIE~ _ S~~OUp(TYqORNEY
Oat. . - Q
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BENEFICIAL USE
MONROE COUNTY SPECIAL MASTER
In Re: Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Rodriguez
Emesto Iglesias
RodoJfo & Alina GiJ
Jack Hill and Dorothy Hill
-Beneficial Use Applications
/
PROPOSED
BENEFICIAL USE DETEBMlNA TlON
The above entitled matter was heard at a duly-advertised and regularly scheduled. public
hearing on December 18,2000, before John J. WoJfe, designated Beneficial Use Special Master. The
Applications for a Determination of Beneficial Use filed by each of the above applicants (the
<<Applicants"), involve substantially identical issues and were consolidated for purposes of this
Hearing by agreement of the Applicants and Monroe County. Andrew Tobi!f represented the
Applicants. Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas, Director of Planning, Marlene Conaway,
Assistant to the Planning Director, Julie Thomson, and Biologist, Ralph Gouldy, represented Monroe
County.
ISSUE
Whether the Applicants have been denied all reasonable economic use of their property by
application of Policy 102.1. I of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan"), and Policy 204.2.1
which includes a 1000,10 open space requirement for mangrove and salt marsh wetlands, with respect
to certain lots, the land use density requirements for other lots, and whether the Applicants are
entitled to reliefunder Policies contained in Objective lOt.] 8.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-173 of the
Monroe County Code (the "Code").
FINDINGS OF FACf
J. All propenies of the Applicants subject to this Hearing are unimproved lots located on
Thompson's Subdivision, Key Largo, and are zoned Suburban Residential (SR).
2. The Applicants purchased their respective Jots which are the subject oftms Hearing (the
"Lots"), as shown below on the dates indicated below:
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ADDlic:ant(s) LoL Block RE Number Purchase
Date
Nora Rodriguez and E. G. Lots 9, 10, 15~ 00442090-000000 & Block 3
RodriguezlRodolfo & 18,23,24 Bloc and 00442100-000000 & Lots -
Alina Gil Lots 11. 12, J4. Block 3, 00442150-000000 & 11/1981
Thompson's Subdivision 00442160-000000 & Block 10
00442170-000000 & Lots -
00442180-000000 &
00442230-000000 & 4/1982
00442240-000000 &
00440320-000000&
00440330-000000 &
00440350-000000 &
Emesto Iglesias Lots 24, 25 & 27, Block 00440470-000000 & 2/1984
3, Thompson's 00440480-000000&
Subdivision 00440500-000000
Jack & Dorothy Hill Lots 1,21 & 22, Block 9, 00441780-000000 . lOll 984
Thompson'sSub~on
3. Thompson's Subdivision is primarily a <<paper subdivision" with little infrastructure in
place.
4. Policy 102.1.1 and Policy 204.2.1 of the Plan include a 100% open space requirement for
mangrove and salt marsh wetlands. Allocated density may be assigned to salt marsh wetlands for use
as transferable development rights; mangroves shall not be assigned any density or intensity.
Mangrove habitat has no development value and is protected by Federal and state regulations.
5. The Lots in Block 3 are all characterized as hardwood hammock, are too small to build on
due to the combination of SR zoning and the fact that they are too small to accept transferable
development rights.
6. All Lots in Blocks 9 & 10, except Lots 16 & 17 of Block to, were determined to be
Mangrove and Salt Marsh Wetlands - predominantly Mangrove, which prohibits development under
any circumstances.
7. Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10 are characterized as disttrrbed with exotics and are capable of
submitting ROGO applications and receiving ROGO allocations.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
8. The Lots are designated Suburban residential (SR), which allows one residential dwelling
per two acres.
9. The provisions of Policy 102.1.1 and policy 204.2.1 oftbe Plan provide that no portion of
the Lots on Blocks 9 & 10, ""cept Lots 16 & 11 of Block 10, may be tiDed and they must remain in a
natuI2I condition due to their clIaracterizati as Mansrove and Salt MMsh wetlands. Ac:cordingIy,
these Lots have been rendered unbuiIdable. Thus, the Applicanr has been deprived of all reasonable
economic use of all Lots on Block 9 and all Lots on Block 10 except Lots 16 & 17.
10. The Lots in Block 3 are aD hardwood hammock and are unbuildable, because they are
too small to accept TDRs.
11. Lots 16 & 17 are buildable.
12. There are no variances or other administrative options available to the Applicants for
developmem of the Lots.
13. The pm'erred refief under Pofiey 101.18.5 of the Plan and Section 9.5-113 of the Code,
when beneficial use has been deprived by operation of the environmental pofities or objectives
contained in the Plan is government purchase of the property for just compensation.
14. The Applicants and the Planning Director have agreed that this is the preferred relieffor
all of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10.
PROPOSED DETERMINATION
AND
STA TEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.5-171 of the Code, my proposed determination
with respect to aD of the Lots except Lots 16 & 17 of Block 10, is that the Applicants have been
deprived of aD reasonable economic use of their property by the operation of the Plan and Land
Development Regulations of the Code, and that the appropriate remedial action is just compensation
by purcbase of the Lots, to the Ol<tenl they are above mean high water, in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Plan and the Code.
With respect Lots 16 & 17, Block 10, my proposed detennination is that they are buildable
and that the Applicants have not been deprived of all reasonable economic use of the Lots. .
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DONE AND ORDERED this 2nd day of May, 2003_.
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John 1. W
Special
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