Ordinance 020-2005 ORDINANCE NO. 020 - 2005
AN ORDINANCE BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING THE AMENDMENTS TO
THE MONROE COUNTY CODE CREATING A NEW SECTION 9.5-
260.2 TAVERNIER CREEK TO MILE MARKER 97 U.S. HIGHWAY
1 CORRIDOR DISTRICT OVERLAY; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE TAVERNIER CREEK TO MILE MARKER 97 U.S. HIGHWAY
1 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
AND AMENDING THE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP TO
DESIGNATE THE TAVERNIER CREEK TO MILE MARKER 97
U.S. HIGHWAY 1 CORRIDOR INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY
CENTER AS THE TAVERNIER CREEK TO MILE MARKER 97 U.S.
HIGHWAY 1 CORRIDOR DISTRICT OVERLAY; ESTABLISHING
THE TAVERNIER CREEK TO MILE MARKER 97 U.S. HIGHWAY
1 CORRIDOR DISTRICT OVERLAY AND ADOPTING
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE REVIEW OF
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION IN THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF
ORDINANCES; DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO TRANSMIT
A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners at their meeting of February
16, 2005, adopted the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan Tavernier Creek to Mile
Marker 97 as an amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan
(referred to hereafter as the 2010 Plan); and
WHEREAS, The Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Tavernier Creek to
Mile Marker 97 (referred to hereafter as the Master Plan) is the product of the Livable
CommuniKeys program as outlined in the 2010 Plan Objective 101.20; and
WHEREAS, Objective 105.1.2 directs the County to prepare design guidelines to
ensure that future uses and development are compatible with scenic preservation and
maintenance of the character of the casual island village atmosphere of the Florida Keys;
and
WHEREAS, Action Item 3.1.2 in the adopted Master Plan requires that design
standards be prepared and that any new development or redevelopment within the US 1
Highway corridor be consistent with design standards; and
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WHEREAS, Action Item 3.1.5 in the adopted Master Plan directs the County to
adopt a temporary moratorium on development in the corridor until the guidelines are
adopted or six months after the effective date of the Master Plan, whichever comes first;
and
WHEREAS, during a regular scheduled meeting on January 19, 2005, the Board
of County Commissioners, in anticipation of the adoption of the Master Plan, voted to
contract with HDR Inc., consultants, to prepare design standards and implementation
measures including amendments to the Monroe County Code for the Tavernier Creek to
Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor including the Community Center; and
WHEREAS, HDR Consultants prepared the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97
U.S. Highway 1 Corridor Development Standards and Guidelines and implementation
measures including amendments to the Monroe County Code creating a new Section 9.5-
260.2 Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay, a
Land Use District Map amendment to designate the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97
U.S. Highway 1 Corridor including the Community Center as the Tavernier Creek to
Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay and adopting by reference the
Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 Corridor Development Standards and Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a series of four workshops were held with the public to identify
issues, generate ideas and develop concepts for corridor development and to strengthen
the architectural character of the corridor; and
WHEREAS, during regularly scheduled meetings on June 22 and July 27, 2005,
the Monroe County Planning Commission reviewed the amendments and after hearing
the staff report and presentation from HDR Inc. consultants, and hearing comments from
the public, recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the Monroe County
Code and Land Use District Map to the Board of County Commissioners on July 27,
2005; and
WHEREAS, during a regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 2005 the Board
of County Commissioners were presented with the following information, which by
reference is hereby incorporated as part of the record of said hearing:
1. The staff report prepared July 27, 2005 by K. Marlene Conaway, Director,
Planning and Environmental Resources; and
2. Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor
Development Standards and Guidelines; and
3. Proposed changes to the Monroe County Code and Land Use District
Map; and
4. A presentation by HDR consultants on the Tavernier Creek to Mile
Marker 97 Development Standards and Guidelines, Monroe County Code
and Land Use District Map amendments; and
6. Comments of the of the Growth Management Staff; and
7. Comments by the public; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners makes the
following Findings of Fact based on the evidence presented:
1 The Board of County Commissioners at their meeting of February 16,
2005, adopted the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan Tavernier Creek to
Mile Marker 97 as an amendment to the Monroe County Year 2010
Comprehensive Plan;
2. Objective 105.1.2 directs the County to prepare design guidelines to
ensure that future uses and development are compatible with scenic
preservation and maintenance of the character of the casual island village
atmosphere of the Florida Keys;
3. Action Item 3.1.2 in the adopted Master Plan requires that design
standards be prepared and that any new development or redevelopment
within the US 1 Highway corridor be consistent with design standards;
4. The Board of County Commissioners contracted with HDR Inc.,
consultants, to prepare the corridor design standards and implementation
measures including amendments to the Monroe County Code at their
meeting of January 19, 2005;
5. HDR Consultants prepared the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S.
Highway 1 Corridor Development Standards and Guidelines and
implementation measures including amendments to the Monroe County
Code creating a new Section 9.5-260.2 Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97
U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay, a Land Use District Map
amendment to designate the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S.
Highway 1 Corridor including the Community Center as the Tavernier
Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay and
adopting by reference the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 Corridor
Development Standards and Guidelines;
6. A series of four workshops were held with the public to identify issues,
generate ideas and develop concepts for corridor development and to
strengthen the architectural character of the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners makes the following
Conclusions of Law based on the evidence presented:
1. The Master Plan was adopted as the policy document to direct growth and
development from Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97; and
2. The Master Plan, as adopted, directs the preparation of design guidelines
as proposed by this ordinance in order to protect and enhance the
Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor including
the Community Center; and
3. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with and further the
Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan and
the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Tavernier Creek to Mile
Marker 97; and
4. The proposed map amendment does meet the requirements outlined in
Section 9.5-511 of the Monroe County Code and will not negatively affect
and alter the character of the surrounding community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Board specifically adopts the findings of fact and conclusions of law
stated above.
Section 2. The land use district map shall be amended to include the Tavernier Creek
to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay as identified in the
Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan as the Tavernier
Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor including the Community Center and
which is hereby incorporated by reference and attached as Exhibit 1.
Section 3. A new Section 9.5-260.2, Monroe County Code is hereby created that
reads as follows:
"Sec. 9.5-260.2 Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor
District Overlay.
(a) Purpose: The purpose of the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1
Corridor District Overlay is to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan and
Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan by protection
of existing resources and enhancement of future development.
(b) Application: The Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor
Development Standards and Guidelines are hereby adopted by reference and declared
a part of this chapter. Within the overlay district, as designated on the Tavernier
Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 District Overlay Map, uses permitted as of
right and uses requiring a minor or major conditional use permit shall be reviewed
based upon the Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor
Development Standards and Guidelines" and approved if found in compliance with
these Standards and Guidelines
(c) The Tavernier Creek to Mile Marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor Development
Standards and Guidelines may be amended by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Director
of Planning.
Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, item, change or provision of
this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 6: The ordinance is hereby transmitted to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.
Section 7: This ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the
State of Florida, but shall not become effective until a notice is issued by the Department
of Community Affairs or Administration Commission approving ordinance pursuant to
Chapter 380, Florida Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of August 2005.
Mayor Dixie Spehar YPS
Mayor Pro Tem Charles "Sonny"McCoy YPS
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Murray Nelson Not Present
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MARATHON,FLORIDA 33050 KEY WEST,FLORIDA 33040 PLANTATION KEY,FLORIDA 33070
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September 6, 2005
Mrs. Liz Cloud, Program Administrator
Administrative Code and Weekly
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
Via Certified Mail 7004 1160 0007 1974 7657
Dear Mrs. Cloud,
Enclosed please find certified copies of the following Ordinances:
Ordinance No. 019-2005 adopting the amendments to the Monroe County Code creating
a new Section 9.5-260.1 Tavernier Historic District Overlay and amending Section 9.5-452
definitions and Section 9.5-456 Certificates of Appropriateness; adopting by reference the
Tavernier Historic District Preservation Guidelines and amending the Land Use District Map to
designate the Tavernier Historic District as the Tavernier Historic District Overlay; establishing
the Tavernier Historic District Overlay and adopting standards and guidelines for the review of
development projects; adding definitions and providing for certificates of appropriateness for
certain development in the Tavernier Historic District; providing for repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation in the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
directing the Planning and Environmental Resources Department to transmit a copy of this
Ordinance to the Florida Department of Community Affairs; and, providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 020-2005 adopting the amendments to the Monroe County Code creating
a new Section 9.5-260.2 T veEr Creek to mile marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District
Overlay; adopting by reference the Tavernier Creek to mile marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor
Development Standards and Guidelines and amending the Land Use District Map to designate the
Tavernier Creek to mile marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor including the community center as
the Tavernier Creek to mile marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay; establishing the
Tavernier Creek to mile marker 97 U.S. Highway 1 Corridor District Overlay and adopting
standards and guidelines for the review of development projects; providing for repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation in the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; directing the Planning and Environmental Resources Department to transmit a copy
of this Ordinance to the Florida Department of Community Affairs; and, providing for an effective
date.
This Ordinance was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County,Commissioners at a
Regular Meeting in formal session on August 17, 2005. Please file for record. Should you have
any questions, feel free to contact my office at (305) 295-3130.
Danny L. Kolhage
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Secretary of State
DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
September 14,2005
Honorable Danny L. Ko1hage
Clerk of Circuit Court
Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street, Suite 101
Key West, Florida 33040
Attention: Isabel C DeSantis, Deputy Clerk
Dear Mr. Kolhage:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of
your letter dated September 6, 2005 and certified copies of Monroe County Ordinance
Nos. 019-2005 and 020-2005, which were filed in this office on September 12,2005.
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In re: MONROE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
ADOPTED BY MONROE COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2005
FINAL ORDER
The Department of Community Affairs (the "Department") hereby issues its Final Order,
pursuant to SS 380.05(6), Fla. Stat., and S 380.0552(9), Fla. Stat. (2004), approving a land
development regulation adopted by a local government within the Florida Keys Area of Critical
State Concern as set forth below.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Florida Keys Area is a statutorily designated area of critical state concern,
and Monroe County is a local government within the Florida Keys Area.
2. On September 14,2005, the Department received for review Monroe County
Ordinance No. 020-2005 which was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners on August 17,2005 ("Ord. 020-2005").
3. This Ordinance creates new Section 9.5-260.2, Monroe County Code that
establishes an overlay district with design standards and guidelines for the U.S. 1 Highway
corridor between Tavernier Creek and Mile Marker 97 as required by Objective 105.1.2 of the
Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan.
4. Ordinance 020-2005 is consistent with the 2010 Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
5. The Department is required to approve or reject land development regulations that
are enacted, amended or rescinded by any local government in the Florida Keys Area of Critical
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State Concern. S 380.05(6), Fla. Stat., and S 380.0552(9), Fla. Stat. (2004).
6. Monroe County is a local government within the Florida Keys Area of Critical
State Concern. S 380.0552, Fla. Stat. (2004) and Rule 28-29.002 (superseding Chapter 27F-8),
Fla. Admin. Code.
7. "Land development regulations" include local zoning, subdivision, building and
other regulations controlling the development ofland. S 380.031 (8), Fla. Stat. (2004). The
regulations adopted by Ord. 020-2005 are land development regulations.
8. All land development regulations enacted, amended or rescinded within an area of
critical state concern must be consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development (the
"Principles") as set forth in S 380.0552(7), Fla. Stat. See Rathkamp v. Department of
Community Affairs, 21 F.A.L.R. 1902 (Dec. 4, 1998), aff'd, 740 So. 2d 1209 (Fla. 3d DCA
1999). The Principles are construed as a whole and no specific provision is construed or applied
in isolation from the other provisions.
9. Ord. 020-2005 promotes and furthers the following Principles:
(a) To strengthen local government capabilities for managing land
use and development so that local government is able to
achieve these objectives without the continuation of the area of
critical state. ~oncern designation.
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(f) To enhanJnatural scenic resources, promote the aesthetic benefits ofthe
natural environment, and ensure that development is compatible with the
unique historic character of the Florida Keys.
(g) To protect the historical heritage ofthe Florida Keys.
10. Ord. 020-2005 is consistent with the Principles for Guiding Development as a
whole.
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Ord. 020-2005 is found to be consistent with the
Principles for Guiding Development of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, and is
hereby APPROVED.
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This Order becomes effective 21 days after publication in the Florida Administrative
Weekly unless a petition is filed as described below.
DONE AND ORDERED in Tallahassee, Florida.
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JAME L.' INN
State anning Administrator
Division of Community Planning
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS
ANY PERSON WHOSE SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS
ORDER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.569, FLORIDA STATUTES, REGARDING THE AGENCY'S
ACTION. DEPENDING UPON WHETHER YOU ALLEGE ANY DISPUTED ISSUE OF
MA TERIAL FACT IN YOUR PETITION REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO EITHER AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING OR A
FORMAL HEARING.
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IF YOUR PETITION FOR HEARING DOES NOT ALLEGE ANY DISPUTED ISSUE
OF MATERIAL FACT CONTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT'S ACTION, THEN THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING WILL BE AN INFORMAL ONE, CONDUCTED
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 120.569 AND 120.57(2) FLORIDA STATUTES, AND
CHAPTER 28-106, PARTS I AND III, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IN AN
INFORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING, YOU MAYBE REPRESENTED BY
COUNSEL OR BY A QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE, AND YOU MAY PRESENT
WRITTEN OR ORAL EVIDENCE IN OPPOSITION TO THE DEPARTMENT'S ACTION OR
REFUSAL TO ACT; OR YOU MAY EXERCISE THE OPTION TO PRESENT A WRITTEN
STATEMENT CHALLENGING THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE DEPARTMENT HAS
CHOSEN TO JUSTIFY ITS ACTION OR INACTION.
IF YOU DISPUTE ANY ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT STATED IN THE AGENCY
ACTION, THEN YOU MAY FILE A PETITION REQUESTING A FORMAL
ADMINISTRA TIVE HEARING BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE OF THE
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 120.569 AND
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120.57(1), FLORIDA STATUTES, AND CHAPTER 28-106, PARTS I AND II, FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. AT A FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, YOU MA Y
BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL OR OTHER QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE, AND
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT EVIDENCE AND ARGUMENT ON
ALL THE ISSUES INVOLVED, TO CONDUCT CROSS-EXAMINATION AND SUBMIT
REBUTTAL EVIDENCE, TO SUBMIT PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDERS,
AND TO FILE EXCEPTIONS TO ANY RECOMMENDED ORDER.
IF YOU DESIRE EITHER AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING OR A FORMAL
HEARING, YOU MUST FILE WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS A WRITTEN PLEADING ENTITLED, "PETITION FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS" WITHIN 21 CALENDAR DAYS OF PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE. A PETITION IS FILED WHEN IT IS RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY
CLERK, IN THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, 2555 SHUMARD
OAK BOULEVARD, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100.
THE PETITION MUST MEET THE FILING REQUIREMENTS IN RULE 28-
106.104(2), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IF AN INFORMAL PROCEEDING IS
REQUESTED, THEN THE PETITION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RULE 28-106.301, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. IF A FORMAL HEARING IS
REQUESTED, THEN THE PETITION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RULE 28-106.201(2), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
A PERSON WHO HAS FILED A PETITION MAY REQUEST MEDIATION. A
REQUEST FOR MEDIATION MUST INCLUDE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY
RULE 28-106.402, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. CHOOSING MEDIATION DOES
NOT AFFECT THE RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING.
· YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO AN INFORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDING OR A FORMAL HEARING IF YOU DO NOT FILE A PETITION WITH
THE AGENCY CLERK WITHIN 21 DAYS OF PUBLICATION OF THIS FINAL
ORDER.
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CERTIFICATE OF FILING AND SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original of the foregoing Final Order has been filed with
the undersigned designated Agency Clerk, and that true and orrect copies have been furnished
to the persons listed below by the method indicated this day of ~. 2005.
By U.S. Mail:
Honorable Dixie Spehar
Mayor of Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street, Suite 102
Key West, Florida 33040
Danny L. Kolhage
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Timothy J. McGarry, AICP
Director, Growth Management Division
2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 400
Marathon, Florida 33050
By Hand Delivery or Interagency Mail:
Jim Quinn, Bureau of State Planning, DCA Tallahassee
Rebecca Jetton, ACSC Administrator, DCA Tallahassee
Richard E. Shine, Assistant General Counsel, DCA Tallahassee
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