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Planning staff recommends purchase offer for Key Largo lot seeking administrative relief
Summary
Staff told the board that an administrative-relief application for 413 Coconut Drive (Key Largo) met eligibility criteria and recommended a purchase offer by the Monroe County Land Authority; the property owner also spoke in favor of relief.
During a public hearing on Dec. 10, Monroe County planning staff described an administrative-relief application for 413 Coconut Drive (TD Group Holdings 1, LLC) and recommended the preferred relief route: a purchase offer by the Monroe County Land Authority because the parcel is in a Tier 3A special-protection area.
“Staff does find that this subject request does qualify for administrative relief and is recommending a purchase offer by, for the property from the Monroe County Land Authority,” planning staff told the board. The staff presentation reviewed comprehensive-plan criteria (including ROGO/ROTO allocation-system requirements), eligibility findings and alternative relief options the code allows.
Property owner Jose Antonio Alvarez addressed the commission in support: “My name is Jose Antonio Alvarez. I'm the owner of the property. I just wanted to mention that the property is about a block away from Snapper's restaurant. It is surrounded by single family residences. It is not, sensitive in any way other than being a 3 a.” Commissioners asked questions; staff said a purchase offer is the preferred option but other forms of relief could be considered. No final purchase agreement was voted on during the hearing; staff requested direction and a motion to proceed will return if the authority moves forward.
