Agenda 01/28/2025 Item # 9A (Resolution - Designating Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetary as historically significant)1/28/2025
Item # 9.A
ID# 2024-1956
Executive Summary
*** This item has been continued from the December 10, 2024, BCC Meeting*** This item requires that ex-parte
disclosure be provided by Commission members. Should a hearing be held on this item, all participants are required to
be sworn in. Recommendation to approve a Resolution designating Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetery as historically
significant, pursuant to the historic/archaeological preservation regulations as provided in Section 2.03.07.E of the
Collier County Land Development Code. The subject property, approximately .02± acres, is located in the southwest
corner of Pine Ridge Road and Goodlette Frank Road, in Section 15, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County,
Florida, PL20240009511 (This item is a companion to 9B)
OBJECTIVE:
To have the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) consider an application designating Plot N of the Rosemary
Cemetery as historically significant, pursuant to the historic/archaeological preservation regulations as provided in
Section 2.03.07.E of the Collier County Land Development Code.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The BCC adopted Ordinance 91-102, establishing the Historical and Archaeological Preservation Ordinance,
which was re-codified in Ordinance 2004-41, as amended. This Ordinance was enacted to protect, preserve, and
perpetuate Collier County's historic and archaeological sites, districts, structures, buildings, and properties. The
BCC may distinguish properties with architectural and/or historical significance by designating them as local
historical landmarks.
The Collier County Museums Division, at the direction of the BCC (BCC meeting 12/14/21, Agenda item 16D23),
has submitted an application designating Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetery as historically significant.
The Collier County Historic and Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB) reviewed and considered the
application for Historic Designation of Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetery during their public meeting on October
25, 2024. At this meeting, HAPB voted 5-0 to forward petition PL20240009511 to the BCC with a
recommendation that Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetery as historically significant. The HAPB found that the
subject structures qualify as a locally significant historical structure pursuant to criteria "a," "b," "c," "d," "e," "f,"
"h," and "j" of the Designation Criteria as listed in the LDC Section 2.03.07.E.1 and as noted below:
a. The area is associated with distinctive cultural, social, ethnic, political, economic, scientific, religious,
prehistoric, or architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of history in the community, the County, the
State of Florida, or the nation.
Plot N of Rosemary Cemetery is the burial site of eight unknown African Americans. Its location in the overall plat
of the cemetery is separated as far as physically would have been possible from Unit B, where the preponderance
of burials is located. In this respect, Plot N represents the social practice of racial segregation in Collier County,
the State of Florida, and the American South in the 1930s and 40s.
b. The area is associated with the lives of persons significant in history.
The identities of the people buried in Plot N have been lost to time. Their anonymity is significant to history as it
promotes an understanding of racial and social stratification in the era of their burial.
c. The area embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method, or materials of construction that
possess high artistic value, quality of design craftsmanship, or that represent an individual architect or builder's
prominence or contribution to the development of the County, the State of Florida, or the nation.
The original grave markers, which probably would have been made of easily accessible but impermanent
materials, such as wood, are also lost to time. The only physical evidence of the original plot is four approximately
20-inch-tall concrete pillars marking the parcel boundary. Although these types of markers were typical of their
time, they do not hold any significant artistic, design, or craftsmanship value. Although he was not its "architect or
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builder," the land for Rosemary Cemetery was donated by Ed Crayton, who was the president of Naples
Development Company and later a City Councilman and personally financed many early infrastructure projects to
advance the town.
d. The area was the location of historic or prehistoric activities, including, but not limited to, habitation, religious,
ceremonial, burial, or fortification, during a particular period of time, which may maintain a sufficient degree of
environmental integrity to reflect a significant aspect of the site's original occupants' relationship to the
environment.
As part of the original plat of Rosemary Cemetery, Plot N is the location of the historic burial site for Naples
residents between 1930 and 1947. The cemetery's relative dearth of burials is due to many residents' preference to
be buried in the cities from which their families hailed in states to the north or to be buried in Ft. Myers due to the
environmental factors (sugar sand and high-water table) that made Rosemary problematic. These factors
demonstrate early residents' tenuous relationship to their town and its environment.
e. The area is historic or prehistoric site which has been severely disturbed but which may still allow useful and
representative data to be recovered.
As a historic site and cemetery, Plot N has been severely disturbed on its surface. Ground-penetrating radar work
indicates that disturbance below ground is probably not severe. At this time, staff would not recommend disturbing
the interments in Plot N for research purposes. However, future technologies may allow for information gathering
in ways that would be considered appropriate to cultural norms. Any such activity should be undertaken in
consultation with descendant communities.
f. The area has yielded or is likely to yield information on local history or prehistory
As indicated, future technologies may allow for information gathering in ways that would be considered
appropriate to cultural norms.
h. The area is the birthplace or grave of historical figure or is a cemetery which derives its primary significance
from graves of persons of importance, from age, distinctive design features, or from association with historic
events.
As indicated, Plot N is a portion of Naples's historic cemetery and drives its significance from its age and
association with historical events.
j. The area is a property primarily commemorative in intent, where design, age, tradition, or symbolic value has
invested it with its own historical significance
Speculation about the history of Rosemary Cemetery has intermittently been the subject of news coverage since
1975, with Plot N being a specific topic therein. In the past five years, concurrent with a national movement to
recognize lost African American cemeteries, conversations about recognizing black burials and affording them the
same funding and treatment as their white counterparts have intensified the focus on Plot N. In this respect, Plot N
has taken on a new symbolic value, with the opportunity to afford it a historic designation, adding to the chorus of
national voices seeking justice in death as well as life.
Once a site and/or structure is designated "historic," the property owner (in this case, the County) is required to
obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the HAPB prior to the issuance of permits to alter, excavate, relocate,
or demolish it.
Certificates of Appropriateness: Such certificates are issued by the HAPB for designated sites before issuance of
permits to alter, excavate, relocate, reconstruct or demolish; these are needed before the issuance of building, tree
removal, or demolition permits.
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An historic designation can make designated sites and structures eligible for the following:
Building Code: Designated projects may be eligible for administrative variances or other forms of relief from
building codes as follows:
Repairs and alterations may be made without conformance to requirements of the Standard Building Code when
the work has been issued a Certificate of Appropriateness . . . provided that:
1. The restored building will be no more hazardous than it was in its original condition,
2. Plans are sealed by a Florida registered architect or engineer if required,
3. The Growth Management Department (GMD) Department Head has required the minimum necessary
correction to be made before use in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
Zoning Ordinance: Subject to the conditions contained in the LDC, a variance for any historically designated site
or structure regarding setbacks, lot widths, depths, area requirements, development regulations, open space and
parking requirements, and similar variances not related to a change in use of the property can be approved.
Financial Assistance: Historically designated sites and structures are eligible for financial assistance set aside for
historic preservation projects by the State of Florida or the federal government, provided they meet the
requirements for those financial assistance programs.
HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD (HAPB)
RECOMMENDATION: The HAPB heard this petition on October 25, 2024. At this meeting, HAPB voted 5-0 to
forward petition PL-20240009511 to the BCC with a recommendation to designate Plot N of the Rosemary
Cemetery as historically significant.
FISCAL IMPACT: This petition by and of itself will not have a fiscal impact on Collier County. However,
historic designated sites and structures are eligible to receive financial assistance set aside for historic
preservation projects by the State of Florida and/or the federal government, provided it meets the
requirements of those financial assistance programs.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The subject property is zoned Residential Single-Family (RSF-4)
District. The Future Land Use designation is Urban Residential (UR) Subdistrict. The Land Development
Regulations have been adopted to implement the GMP in order to ensure protection of historic resources.
Policy 3.1:h of the Future Land Use Element provides protection of historically significant properties.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and a majority vote is needed for
Board approval. (HFAC)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve the historic designation for Petition: PL-20240009511 Plot N of the Rosemary Cemetery as historically
significant.
PREPARED BY: Timothy Finn, AICP, Planner III, Zoning Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment A - Application-Backup Materials - Plot N
2. Attachment B - Resolution - 12-06-24
3. Attachment C - Site Location Map Plot N
4. legal ad - agenda ID 24-1956 - Rosemary Cemetery Plot N (PL20240009511)
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Historic Designation Application (HD) 4/08/24 Page 1 of 4
Planning and Zoning Division • 2800 North Horseshoe Drive • Naples, FL 34104 • 239-252-2400
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Please provide a brief description of the existing and historical land use and structures on the subject site
and reference the attached designation criteria where applicable. (Attach additional page if necessary)
Collier County Application for Historic Designation (HD)
Petition to Designate a Site, District, Structure, Building, or Property as Historically Significant
Pursuant to Land Development Code 2.03.07 E
EXISTING LAND USE OF PROPERTY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Amanda Townsend, Museum Director
3331 Tamiami Trail East Naples FL 34112
238-252-7177 239-707-2609
amanda.townsend@colliercountyfl.gov
n/a
61942600002 no site address
15 29 45
506200 Naples Improvement Co Little Farms 51
165 250
See attached BCC agenda item 16.D.23 from the 12/14/2021 meeting. Staff is recommending a
historic designation under criteria 3: "Location of historic or prehistoric activities such as habitation,
religious, ceremonial, burial, fortification, etc. during a particular period of time."
Historic Designation Application (HD) 4/08/24 Page 2 of 4
Provide brief descriptions of the surrounding land use and zoning designations.
The Designation of Historical/Archaeological Sites, Structures, Districts, Buildings and Properties as "Historically
Significant” is authorized by Section 2.03.07.E of the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC). The
recommendation of the Historic and Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB) and the decision of the Board of County
Commissioners will be based on the below listed criteria. Provided a detailed response, including any documentation or
other resources, to each of the criteria, which is applicable to this petition. For consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners, the petition need only meet one of the required criteria. However, a detailed response should be
provided to any of the criteria, which appear relevant.
1. Association with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, ethnic, political, economic, scientific, religious,
prehistoric and architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of history in the community, Collier
County, the State of Florida or the nation; or
2. Association with the lives of persons significant in history; or embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a
type, period, method or materials of construction, or that possess high artistic values, quality of design and
craftsmanship, or that represent an individual architect or builder’s prominence or contribution to the
development of the County, the State of Florida, or the nation; or
3. Location of historic or prehistoric activities such as habitation, religious, ceremonial, burial, fortification, etc. during
a particular period of time, and may maintain a sufficient degree of environmental integrity to reflect a significant
aspect of the relationship of the site’s original occupants to the environment; or
4. An historic or prehistoric site which has been severely disturbed but which may still allow useful and representative
data to be recovered; or
5. Have yielded or are likely to yield information on local history or prehistory; or
6. Derive it’s primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction of historical importance; or
7. Is the birthplace or grave of an historical figure or is a cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves
of persons of transcendent importance, from age, distinctive design features, or from association with historic
events; or
8. A building or structure removed from its original location which is significant for architectural value, or is the sole
surviving structure most importantly associated with an historic period, person or event; or
9. A property primarily commemorative in intent where design, age, tradition or symbolic value has invested it with
its own historical significance; or
10. Area contains known archaeological sites that have not been assessed for significance but are likely to conform to
the criteria for significance or areas where there is a high likelihood that unrecorded sites of potential significance
are present based on prehistoric settlement patterns and existing topographic features; or are listed in the
National Register of Historic Places.
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE
DESIGNATION CRITERIA
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The parcel is bordered on the north by parking and Pine Ridge Road, on the east by Goodlette
Frank Road, on the south by green space in the right-of-way, and on the west by parking for a
commercial shopping plaza.
Historic Designation Application (HD) 4/08/24 Page 3 of 4
1. Mailed Notice
Written notice shall be sent to property owners of record whose land is under consideration for designation initiated
by the Preservation Board at least 30 days before the first Preservation Board or Board of County Commissioners
scheduled hearing date. Notices will be provided by certified mail return receipt request. The first notice shall provide
pertinent information regarding the designation site
A second notice shall be sent to indicate when the Board of County Commissioners will consider an official designation
of the site in an advertised public hearing.
2. Newspaper Advertisement
The legal advertisement shall be published at least 15 days before the advertised hearing in a newspaper of
general circulation. The advertisement shall include at a minimum:
a. Date, time, and location of the hearing;
b. Application number and project name;
c. 2 in. x 3 in. map of project location; and
d. Description of location.
HISTORIC DESIGNATION NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
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Historic Designation Application (HD) 4/08/24 Page 4 of 4
Complete the following for all registered Home Owner / Civic Association(s) that could be affected by this
petition and located within 1,000 feet of the subject property. Provide additional sheets if necessary.
Information can be found on the Civic Associations and Communities page on the Board of County
Commissioner’swebsite.Applicant is responsible for and shall confirmthe current mailing addresses for each
association as registered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
Name of Homeowner Association:
Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:
Name of Homeowner Association:
Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:
Name of Homeowner Association:
Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:
Name of Homeowner Association:
Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:
Name of Homeowner Association:
Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP:
_______________________________________ __________________________________________
Applicant Signature Owner Signature
_______________________________________ __________________________________________
Printed Name Printed Name
_________________ _____________________
Date Date
ASSOCIATIONS
*The completed application, all required submittal materials, and fees shall be submitted to:
Growth Management Community Development Department | GMCD Portal:
https://cvportal.colliercountyfl.gov/cityviewweb
Questions?Email:GMDclientservices@colliercountyfl.gov
__________________________
ant Signature
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Pine Ridge Civic Association
147 Caribbean Court Naples FL 34108
Northgate Village
mh.sammons@comcast.net
NAACP of Collier County
PO Box 990727 Naples FL 34116
Amanda O. Townsend
8/9/24
12/14/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to direct staff to begin the process of acquiring two additional Rosemary
Cemetery Parcels (Plot W and Plot N), to perform necessary improvements and annual
maintenance to conform with standards similar to the County-owned Rosemary Cemetery Parcel
(Unit B located on the Southeast corner of US41 and Pine Ridge Road) in order to honor and
remember our community's forebears. (Museum Fund 198, Estimated Fiscal Impact:
Improvements $27,543, Annual Maintenance $3,024)
OBJECTIVE: To honor and remember all our community’s forbears buried in the original Rosemary
Cemetery.
CONSIDERATIONS: Rosemary Cemetery was founded in 1930 on twenty (20) acres of land donated
by Ed Crayton between US 41 and the railroad (now Goodlette Road) south of Pine Ridge Road to allow
removal of graves from the downtown area near St. Ann’s Church. The historical record of burials in the
cemetery is incomplete. It is known that ten (10) burials were moved from St. Ann’s to Rosemary Unit B
and Plot W in the 1930s, but the high water table and sugar sand at Rosemary made burials problematic.
Overall, the cemetery was “unpopular,” and many of the departed were sent up north or to Ft. Myers
instead of finding a final resting place in Rosemary. The last interment in Rosemary was in 1947 and it
officially closed in 1955.
The most reliable source on information we have about Rosemary is a 1944 survey completed by City
Engineer Cambier, which identifies twenty-four (24) actual graves (fourteen (14) known, ten (10)
unknown) in Unit B, nine (9) named graves in Plot W, and “eight (8) Negro Graves - Unmarked” in Plot
N.
In 1950 Ed Crayton’s widow sold the cemetery to John Pulling and Robert Benson. Throughout the 1960s
development happened around the burial plots. In the mid-1970s community interest arose about the
cemetery and in 1976 Pulling and Benson quit claim deeded Unit B to Collier County. Various
community organizations cared for the plots through the 1970s and ’80s, and in 1993 at the
recommendation of the Historical and Archaeological Preservation Board, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) designated Unit B as a historic site and authorized new markers and maintenance
under direction of Museums. Museums, with the help of Facilities Management, has maintained Unit B
ever since. Plots W and N, however, remain in private ownership.
In May of 2020 Museum staff noticed that two (2) of the four (4) concrete posts that are the only
remaining indicator of the location of Plot N had been damaged. Museums contacted the heir of the
property owners of record (Alec Pulling), who stated he had no material interest in retaining ownership of
the properties. In the meantime, Facilities Management made temporary repairs to the pillars, as
community interest and concern was starting to grow.
In August of 2020 a citizen attended the Historical and Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB)
meeting asking about the process to designate one of the Rosemary outparcels as historic. The project was
referred to the Museum Division due to the property ownership issue.
Staff recommends the following course of action:
1. Arrange for a quit claim deed for Plots W and N from Alec Pulling, bring to Board for approval
2. Present Plots W and N to the HAPB for historic designation; if recommended by HAPB, bring to
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Board for approval
3. Fence the properties and install headstones in the same manner as Unit B
4. Maintain the properties under our contracted landscaping service in the same manner as Unit B
5. Submit applications to the State Division of Historic Resources for Historic Markers for the
parcels
6. If not successful, erect “local” historic markers as has been done for Unit B
Estimated project costs are as follows:
One-Time Expenses
Item Plot N Plot W Total
Boundary survey $1,900 $2,400 $4,300
Fencing Permit $70 $70 $140
Fencing $4,950 $4,035 $8,985
Headstones $6,360 $8,745 $15,105
Historic Marker $2,800 $2,800 $5,600
10% Contingency $3,413
TOTAL $16, 080 $18,500 $37,543
Annual Expenses
Item Plot N Plot W Total
Maintain
Landscaping
$1,512 $1,512 $3,024
Through the Community Foundation of Collier County, the NAACP Collier Chapter has secured $10,000
to put toward the work needed on Plot N. The Friends of the Collier County Museums have also offered
to financially support the project.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with approving this project in concept. Funding
in the amount of $27,543, for the County's estimated portion of the project, is available within Museum
Fund (198) Reserves for Capital. Annual maintenance expenses of $3,024 can be absorbed within
Museum operating budgets. Staff will bring forward a Budget Amendment with a future action item to
accept ownership. The sources of funds for Museum operating and capital expenditures are Tourist
Development Taxes and the General Fund.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To direct staff to begin the process of acquiring two additional Rosemary
Cemetery Parcels (Plot W and Plot N), to perform necessary improvements and annual maintenance to
conform with standards similar to the County-owned Rosemary Cemetery Parcel (Unit B located on the
Southeast corner of US41 and Pine Ridge Road) in order to honor and remember our community's
forebears.
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Prepared By: Amanda Townsend, Director, Museum Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 79.13.26 Rosemary Cemetery Feb 1944 (JPG)
2. Rosemary Cemetery Plots W & N (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.23
Doc ID: 20534
Item Summary: Recommendation to direct staff to begin the process of acquiring two additional
Rosemary Cemetery Parcels(Plot W and Plot N), to perform necessary improvements and annual
maintenance to conform with standards similar to the County-owned Rosemary Cemetery Parcel (Unit B
located on the Southeast corner of US41 and Pine Ridge Road) in order to honor and remember our
community's forebears. (Museum Fund 198, Estimated Fiscal Impact: Improvements $27,543, Annual
Maintenance $3,024)
Meeting Date: 12/14/2021
Prepared by:
Title: – Museum
Name: Lorna Jervis
11/02/2021 11:46 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - MuseumOperations Support – Museum
Name: Amanda O. Townsend
11/02/2021 11:46 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 12/01/2021 1:38 PM
Museum Amanda O. Townsend Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2021 12:08 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Newman Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2021 1:14 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 11/08/2021 11:52 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Public Services Department Completed 11/09/2021 10:31 AM
Public Services Department Dan Rodriguez PSD Department Head Completed 12/01/2021 11:25 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/01/2021 12:15 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/01/2021 1:44 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed
County Manager's Office Mark Isackson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/07/2021 1:39 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 12/14/2021 9:00 AM
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1. Association with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, ethnic, political, economic,
scientific, religious, prehistoric and architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of
history in the community, Collier County, the State of Florida or the nation; or
Plot N of Rosemary Cemetery is the burial site of eight unknown African Americans. Its
location in the overall plat of the cemetery is separated as far as physically would have
been possible from Unit B, where the preponderance of burials is located. In this
respect, Plot N represents the social practice of racial segregation in Collier County, the
State of Florida and the American South in the 1930s and 40s.
2. Association with the lives of persons significant in history; or embodiment of the distinctive
characteristics of a type, period, method or materials of construction, or that possess high
artistic values, quality of design and craftsmanship, or that represent an individual architect or
builder’s prominence or contribution to the development of the County, the State of Florida, or
the nation; or
The identities of the people buried in Plot N have been lost to time, as have their original
grave markers, which probably would have been made of easily accessible but
impermanent materials, such as wood. The only physical evidence of the original plot
are four approximately 20-inch-tall concrete pillars marking the parcel boundary.
Although these types of markers were typical of their time, they do not hold any
significant artistic, design, or craftsmanship value. Although he was not its “architect or
builder,” the land for Rosemary Cemetery was donated by Ed Crayton, who was the
president of Naples Development Company and later a City Councilman and personally
financed many early infrastructure projects to advance the town.
3. Location of historic or prehistoric activities such as habitation, religious, ceremonial, burial,
fortification, etc. during a particular period of time, and may maintain a sufficient degree of
environmental integrity to reflect a significant aspect of the relationship of the site’s original
occupants to the environment; or
As part of the original plat of Rosemary Cemetery, Plot N is the location of the historic
burial site for Naples residents between 1930 and 1947. The cemetery’s relative dearth
of burials is due to many residents’ preference to be buried in the cities from which their
families hailed in states to the north, or to be buried in Ft. Myers due to the
environmental factors (sugar sand and a high water table) that made Rosemary
problematic. These factors demonstrate early residents’ tenuous relationship to their
town and its environment.
4. An historic or prehistoric site which has been severely disturbed, but which may still allow
useful and representative data to be recovered; or
As a historic site and cemetery, Plot N has been severely disturbed on its surface.
Ground-penetrating radar work indicates that disturbance below ground is probably not
severe. At this time staff would not recommend disturbance of the interments in Plot N
for research purposes. However, future technologies may allow for information gathering
in ways that would be considered appropriate to cultural norms. Any such activity should
be undertaken in consultation with descendant communities.
5. Have yielded or are likely to yield information on local history or prehistory; or
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See response to Criteria 4, above.
6. Derive its primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction of historical importance;
or
See response to Criteria 2, above.
7. Is the birthplace or grave of an historical figure or is a cemetery which derives its primary
significance from graves of persons of transcendent importance, from age, distinctive design
features, or from association with historic events; or
Criteria 7 applies to Plot N of Rosemary Cemetery in accordance with the responses for
Criteria 1 and 3, above.
8. A building or structure removed from its original location which is significant for architectural
value, or is the sole surviving structure most importantly associated with an historic period,
person or event; or
Criteria 8 does not apply.
9. A property primarily commemorative in intent where design, age, tradition or symbolic value
has invested it with its own historical significance; or
Speculation about the history of Rosemary Cemetery has been the subject of news
coverage intermittently since 1975, with Plot N being a specific topic therein. In the past
five years, concurrent with a national movement to recognize lost African-American
cemeteries, conversations about recognizing black burials and affording them the same
funding and treatment as their white counterparts have intensified the focus on Plot N. In
this respect, Plot N has taken on a new symbolic value, with the opportunity to afford it a
historic designation adding to the chorus of national voices seeking justice in death as
well as life.
10. Area contains known archaeological sites that have not been assessed for significance but
are likely to conform to the criteria for significance or areas where there is a high likelihood that
unrecorded sites of potential significance are present based on prehistoric settlement patterns
and existing topographic features; or are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Criteria10 does not apply.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) at 9:00 A.M. on January 28, 2025, in the Board of County Commissioners
meeting room, third floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples FL to consider:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING PLOT N OF THE ROSEMARY CEMETERY AS
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT, PURSUANT TO THE
HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION REGULATIONS AS PROVIDED
IN SECTION 2.03.07.E OF THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, APPROXIMATELY .02 ± ACRES, IS LOCATED IN THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PINE RIDGE ROAD AND GOODLETTE FRANK ROAD,
IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA. [PL20240009511]
A copy of the proposed Resolution is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All
interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.
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All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to
presentation of the agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes on
any item. The selection of any individual to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If
recognized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted ten (10) minutes
to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the Board shall be submitted to the
appropriate County staff a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. All materials used in
presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to
provide public comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would
like to participate remotelyshould registerthrough the link provided withinthe specific event/meeting entry
on the Calendar of Events on the County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-
of-events after the agenda is posted on the County website. Registration should be done in advance of the
public meeting, or any deadline specified within the public meeting notice. Individuals who register will
receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this
meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user’s risk. The County is not
responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey Willig
at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig@colliercountyfl.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings
pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you area person witha disability who needsany accommodation in order to participateinthis proceeding,
you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County
Facilities Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356,
(239)252-8380, at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing
impaired are available in the Board of County Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL,
CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER
By: -HQQLIHU+DQVHQ
Deputy Clerk (SEAL)
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