Resolution 2025-030 RESOLUTION NO.2025-0 3 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING PLOT W 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, CONSISTING OF .04± ACRES, IS LOCATED SOUTH OF
PINE RIDGE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 592 FEET EAST OF US 41, IN
SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, COLLIER
COUNTY,FLORIDA. IPL20240009512]
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County adopted Ordinance No.
91-70, the Historical/Archaeological Preservation Ordinance, on August 7, 1991 and subsequently
incorporated this Ordinance into the Collier County Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County seeks to recognize the
importance and significance of Collier County's historical heritage, and to this end has enacted
regulations to protect, preserve and perpetuate Collier County's historic and archaeological sites,
districts, structures, buildings and properties;and
WHEREAS, Section 2.03.07.E of the Land Development Code, provides for official
designation of particular sites and structures as historically significant and provides regulations to
maintain the historic character of officially designated properties;and
WHEREAS, Rosemary Cemetery was founded in 1930 on 20 acres of land donated to Ed
Crayton between US 41 and the railroad (now Goodlette Road) south of Pine Ridge Road to allow
for the relocation of graves from the downtown Naples area near St. Ann's Church;and
WHEREAS, on December 21. 1993, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. 93-614 designating Unit B of the Rosemary Cemetery as a historically significant
site;and
WHEREAS, a 1944 survey completed by City Engineer Cambier identifies an additional 9
named graves in Plot W of the Rosemary Cemetery, including at least 2 infants and a World War 1
veteran,as another historic burial site for Naples residents between 1930 and 1947; and
WHEREAS, Plot W is located south of Pine Ridge Road.approximately 592 feet east of US
41;and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Historical/Archaeological Preservation Board reviewed and
considered the application for historic designation of Plot W of the Rosemary Cemetery at a public
meeting held for that purpose; and
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WHEREAS, on October 25, 2024, the Preservation Board voted to recommend approval of
the application for historic designation of Plot W of the Rosemary Cemetery as a historic site; and
WHEREAS,the Preservation Board hereby forwards said nomination to the Board of County
Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
In recognition of its important and significant place in the historical heritage of Collier
County,the property known as Plot W of the Rosemary Cemetery, located south of Pine Ridge Road,
approximately 592 feet east of US 41, on land more particularly described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein. is hereby designated as a historical site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Plot W of the Rosemary Cemetery shall hereafter be
subject to the Historic/Archaeological Preservations Regulations of the Collier County Land
Development Code as they pertain to historically designated property including all applicable
incentives and restrictions. ��--77Q
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This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote this oc D day of
N wo-r ,2025.
ATTirS 'A, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAr"K.,F*NLI.I,• CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By ` -d B r ctt�.�-
Attest a , ati10e &ty Clerk Burt L. aunders,Chairman
signa ufe,ohly
Approved,as to form and legality:
C
Heidi Ashton-Cicko 12-6-24
Managing Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A- Legal Description
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PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 61942760104
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRJPTJON FOR ROSEMARY CEMENTERY, PLOT W - as referenced In the
November 3,2022, Title Commitment issued by Stewart Title Company,Naples, FL
The South 40 feet of the North 117 feet of the East 42 feet of the West 122 feet of
the East 132 feet of the West 662 feet of Lot 51, Naples Improvements Co's Little
Farms, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Bok 2, Page 2, of
the Public Records of Collier County, Florida
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