Agenda 12/12/2017 Item #17N12/12/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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 the Visitor Center, a former hunting lodge, as a historically significant
structure. The subject structure is known as the Pepper Ranch Visitor Center within the greater
Pepper Ranch preserve area of 2,512+ acres and is located south of Trafford Oaks Road in
Immokalee in Sections 26 and 35, Township 46 South, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida [HD-
PL20160000438].
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) consider an application to designate
the Pepper Ranch Preserve Visitor Center, a former hunting lodge , as locally historic pursuant to Section
2.03.07.E. of the Land Development Code (LDC).
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 historic landmarks.
The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department, on behalf of the BCC, has submitted an application
to designate the Pepper Ranch Visitor Center, a former hunting lodge, as a locally significant histo ric
structure.
The Collier County Historic and Archaeological Preservation Board (HAPB) reviewed and considered the
application for historic designation of the former hunting lodge during their public meeting on January 20,
2016. At this meeting, HAPB voted 6-0 to forward petition PL2016-0438 to the BCC with a
recommendation that the Visitor Center, a former hunting lodge, be officially designated as a local
historical significant structure. The HAPB found that the subject structures qualify as a local sig nificant
historic structure pursuant to criteria “a”, “b” and “c” of the Designation Criteria as listed in the LDC
Section 2.03.07.E.1 and as noted below:
a. 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.
b. The area is associated with the lives of persons significant in history.
c. 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.
The Pepper Ranch Visitor Center, formerly a hunting lodge, is a part of a larger land acquisition by the
Conservation Collier program in February 2009 called the Pepper Ranch Preserve. The Pepper Ranch
Preserve is located in the northeastern portion of Collier County and is west of the area of Immokalee.
The Pepper Ranch Preserve is approximately 2,512 acres; the existing land use is environmental, historic
and cultural/archeological preservation with limited public use. More specifically, the Visitor Center, for
which the historic designation is sought, was built in 1960 and used by the Pepper Family as a hunting
lodge and sometime residence; it is a wood frame vernacular house built to replace a stilt house on Lake
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Trafford. The hunting lodge, now the Visitor Center, is characteristic of ranch homes of this time period:
wood frame construction and an interior line with tongue-and-groove pine and cypress with a vaulted,
exposed beam ceiling in the living room, representative of early cracker houses.
The Pepper Ranch Preserve’s historical land uses started in the 1920s. The Pepper Family was an early
pioneer in Collier County. Frank Pepper, the patriarch of the Pepper Family, acquired the Pepper Ranch
property in 1926 as collateral on unpaid debt. The historical land uses included farming, cattle ranching,
oil production (starting in the 1980s) and cabbage palm harvesting. Today there is an active cattle lease;
oil production is ongoing by separate oil, gas, and mineral rights holders (not Collier County).
Frank Pepper worked for Henry Flagler on the Florida East Coast Extension Railroad (to Key West) as a
surveyor as well as a real estate agent. Henry Flagler was an American Industrialist and founder of
Standard Oil. When Frank acquired the ranch in 1926, it was already utilized for agricultural and fishing
pursuits. Frank’s brother, James Pepper, founded the Immokalee 1st Baptist Church in 1927. Frank
Pepper was also one of the founders and owners of the Royal Palm Club and the Gulfstream Racetrack,
both in Miami.
The requested designation is for the hunting lodge, today the Visitor Center, which was built in 1960 and
used by the Pepper Family as a hunting lodge and occasional residence. The historic/cultural significance
of the Visitor Center is threefold: the hunting lodge, now the Visitor Center, was part of the distinctive
social and cultural history of Immokalee, more specifically, John Pepper was an early pioneer i n Collier
County; the Pepper Ranch Preserve and the Visitor Center are associated with early 20 th century farming
and ranching in Immokalee; the former hunting lodge is characteristic of ranch homes of this time period.
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.
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.
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 can be approved regarding setbacks, lot widths, depths, area requirements, and
development regulations, open space and parking requirements and similar variances not related to a
change in use of the property.
Financial Assistance: Historically designated sites and structures are eligible for financial assistance set
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aside for historic preservation projects by the State of Florida or the federal government, p rovided they
meet the requirements for those financial assistance programs.
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 Rural Agricultural zoning
district (A) and lies within two Future Land Use designations. The Future Land Use designations are the
Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) and the Immokalee Urban Residential 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)
HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD (HAPB)
RECOMMENDATION: The HAPB heard this petition on January 20, 2016. At this meeting, HAPB
voted 6-0 to forward petition PL-20160000438 to the BCC with a recommendation that the Pepper Ranch
(“the Visitor Center) be officially designated as a local historically significant site and structures.
Furthermore, the HAPB heard this petition on October 19th, 2016 regarding legal title creation and
decided that the important portion to be designated was the lodge itself, and it’s 1,000-foot perimeter.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the BCC approve the historic designation for Petition:
PL-20160000438 Pepper Ranch (“the Visitor Center”) as a local historically significant structure.
Prepared By: Fred Reischl, AICP, Principal Planner, Zoning Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Brochure (PDF)
2. Pepper Ranch Application (PDF)
3. Resolution - 091917(1) (PDF)
4. Pepper Ranch Exhibit (PDF)
5. Legal Ad - Agenda ID 4320 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 17.N
Doc ID: 4320
Item Summary: 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 the Visitor Center, a former hunting lodge, as a historically significant
structure. The subject structure is known as the Pepper Ranch Visitor Center within the greater Pepper
Ranch preserve area of 2,512+ acres and is located south of Trafford Oaks Road in Immokalee in
Sections 26 and 35, Township 46 South, Range 28 East, Collier County, Florida [HD-PL20160000438].
Meeting Date: 12/12/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Principal – Zoning
Name: Fred Reischl
11/30/2017 11:14 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Planning and Zoning – Zoning
Name: Michael Bosi
11/30/2017 11:14 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 11/30/2017 3:12 PM
Zoning Ray Bellows Additional Reviewer Completed 11/30/2017 5:40 PM
Zoning Michael Bosi Additional Reviewer Completed 12/01/2017 7:54 AM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 12/01/2017 9:14 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 12/01/2017 2:00 PM
Growth Management Department James French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 12/01/2017 5:02 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/04/2017 8:47 AM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 12/04/2017 10:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/04/2017 11:49 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/04/2017 2:59 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/12/2017 9:00 AM
to play his fiddle for the all-night dances in the Buckhorn Saloon in Immokalee. Most of the ranch as it exists today was transformed by Frank Pepper and his family. The land was farmed by tenants, growing peppers, corn, melons and more. Hunting was a favorite pastime, with quail the primary target. The rule on the ranch was that if you killed it, you would have to eat it. One of Frank’s sons-in-law ran the cattle operation, buying calves from dairies for fattening and later sale. The JP Lewis family, jacks of all trades, who lived on the property, helped with the round ups as well as farming and hunting. Cattle were driven to and sold at Sears, a now abandoned town near Felda in Lee County. Pines and Cabbage palms were harvested on the ranch until 12-15 years ago. Oil exploration and extraction began in 1987. Oil rights for two quarter-sections remain privately owned and active extraction operations are ongoing. The remainder of the oil, gas and mineral rights are now held by Collier County. Life at the ranch could be idyllic, but also dangerous and inconvenient. Hurricanes, floods and drought were a constant danger during the summer months with little advance warning. There was no hospital. Medical emergencies were handled by the local veterinarian. Joyce Pepper Hearn recalls her daughter being bitten by a dog, leaving her eyelid torn, and having her father drive them to the vet’s office where it was sewn back up. The citizens of Collier County are now the owners of the historic Pepper Ranch, which was acquired by the Conservation Collier Program in February, 2009. While the ranch was acquired primarily for its environmental richness, there is also an historic and archeological story to this land. The story of the Pepper family and Pepper Ranch is intertwined with and inseparable from the history of Immokalee and Collier County. The Conservation Collier Program would like to thank the Pepper family for their generosity in sharing the story of their family with residents and visitors to Southwest Florida. Please call staff at 239-252-2961 for hours of operation. Please enjoy the preserve and remember, “take only pictures and leave only footprints” Conservation Collier Facilities Management Department 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building W Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 252-2961 Fax: (239) 252-6713 E-mail: ConservationCollier@CollierGov.net www.CollierGov.net/ConservationCollier The Pepper Ranch Preserve is located in northeastern Collier County west of the town of Immokalee and is approximately 2,512-acres in size. Acquired by Collier County in Feb. 2009 primarily for its significant environmental attributes, the Ranch also provides an historical view into the lifestyle of a Florida ranching family in the early part of the twentieth century. Frank Jefferson Pepper was born in Cherry Creek, Nevada in 1880, one of five children of James M. and Emma (Geyer) Pepper. James was a rancher, who followed his fortunes west, on the way meeting up with many of the colorful characters of the western frontier, including Jesse James and Wyatt Earp. Pepper Ranch Preserve A Conservation Collier PropertyPepper Family at Lake Trafford—1950’s Frank Pepper on his horse Spike —1940s Historic photos courtesy of the Pepper Family Archives Pepper Ranch Lodge—built in Pepper Ranch Lodge today - Present day oil well—Staff Photo
cabin in 1960. The photo above shows the family enjoying an afternoon of music in Jim’s cabin. In the early 1930’s Lake Trafford was a clear, sandy bottom lake filled with bass and brim. Covering 1,600 acres, it is today the largest freshwater lake south of Lake Okeechobee and serves as the headwaters for the Corkscrew Marsh complex. Based on emerging archeological records, humans have lived and fished at Lake Trafford for thousands of years. There are several known Native-American “mounds” in the area and ancient canoes and other artifacts have recently come to light in and around the lake. The photo below is of Joyce Pepper Hearn in the 1950’s, with her own catch of bigmouth black bass. In the mid 1940’s Frank Pepper donated 10 acres of land to Collier County to be made into a park. The wrong 10 acres was mistakenly surveyed, and today Lake Trafford Marina and Anne Olesky Park sit on the wrongly surveyed site. In the early days, the Pepper family rode by auto over from Miami via the Tamiami Trail, stopping to shoot gar fish in the canals along the way. Stopping in Everglades City, they would buy ice, strap it to the bumper and bring it to the cabin to preserve foods. Arriving on the old clay Immokalee Road, ice dripping, they would have to dodge the hogs and sleeping dogs to get to the ranch. In rainy season, they often got stuck in the ruts. Frank Pepper was well known locally as a community leader and personality. He would often be called upon to make his land deals. When the profit was made, the ring returned to her hand. Frank Pepper was also one of the founders and owners of the Royal Palm Club and along with others had started the Gulfstream Racetrack, both in Miami. Frank Pepper acquired the Pepper Ranch property in 1926 as collateral on an unpaid debt. At the time he acquired it, there was an existing fishing camp on the shore of Lake Trafford. Frank’s brother Jim and Jim’s wife Jesse operated the fishing camp until the 1950’s when Jim died. Jesse cooked the fishermen’s catches along with biscuits and pies and became known for her good cooking. Word got around and soon the whole town was coming out to the camp for Sunday dinner! Jim Pepper was also a Baptist Minister. He founded the 1st Baptist Church in Immokalee, now located at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at the Roberts Ranch, a Collier County Museum facility. Frank’s family remained in Miami, but came to the ranch every several weeks to escape city life. The family built a small pier onto the lake south of the current lodge, with a cabin at the end where they could relax and fish. Hurricane Donna destroyed the pier and His son, Frank, received a high school education in St. Joseph, MO and began his career in the engineering firm of a Chicago railroad company. He was soon promoted to management and transferred around Missouri to run various railroad operations. He came to Miami in 1907 with a sick wife and small child, on doctor’s orders to find a warmer climate. Arriving in Miami with just a few dollars in his pocket, family members recall that he fished in the Miami River to feed his family. Frank began working for Henry Flagler as a surveyor with the Florida East Coast Extension Railroad. In June 1910, he started working with Frederick Morse, agent for the Florida East Coast Railroad. Upon Mr. Morse’s death in 1920, Frank Pepper and a partner, B.S. Potter, assumed control of the business. Pepper & Potter conducted their own general real estate business and also represented the interests of Henry Flagler and other large corporations of the day. During his working life, Mr. Pepper managed to acquire significant land holdings. Joyce Pepper Hearn, Frank’s daughter, recalls that her mother would tell how her wedding ring was more often off than on, as Frank pawned it for capital Frank on fiddle, Jim on guitar and Joyce at the piano - Late 1950’s Frank Pepper - 1950’s Joyce Pepper in a corn field — 1940’s Frank Pepper at the cattle pens—undated Joyce Pepper Hearn —1950’s
COLLIER COUNTY
APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION
(This is a petition to designate a Site, District, Structure, Building, or Property as historically
significant Pursuant to Section 2.03.07.E of the Collier County Land Development Code)
PETITION NO L nd C3 i 3 DATE PETITION RECEIVED:
PRINCIPAL PLANNER:
(ABOVE TO BE FILLED B✓BYSTAFF)
OWNER'S NAME: Collier County Government
OWNER'S ADDRESS: _15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109
TELEPHONE: 239-252-2961
PETITIONERS NAME: (if different from owner) Conservation Collier Program /Alexandra
Sulecki
PETITIONERS' ADDRESS: North Collier Regional Park 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL
34109
TELEPHONE 239-252-2961
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: LOT(S) nla BLOCK(S)n/a
UNIT n/a SECTION 35 TWP. 46 RANGE 28
(If legal description is lengthy, i.e. metes & bounds description, attach additional page)
PropertAppraiser Detail Report attached.
CURRENT ZONING OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: A -MHO Base Map zoning sheet attached
EXISTING LAND USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: 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)
The existing land use of Pepper Ranch Preserve is environmental, historic and
cultural/archeological preservation with limited public uses. There is an active cattle lease. Oil
production is ongoing by separate oil, gas and mineral rights holders (not the County). The
historical land uses, starting in the 1920s, include farming, cattle ranching, oil production
(starting in the 1980's) and cabbage palm harvesting. The Visitor Center, which is the structure
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for which an historic designation is requested was built in 1960 and used by the Pepper Family as
a hunting lodge and sometime residence It is characteristic of a ranch home of the period, with
wood frame construction and interior of cypress and pine The Pepper Family came to Immokalee
from Miami where Frank Pepper, the patriarch worked for Henry Flagler on the Florida East
coast Railway. In addition to agricultural pursuits Pamper Ranch was known as a local fishing
camp which existed when Frank Pepper acquired the ranch in 1926. His brother James Pepper
(and wife Jesse) came to the ranch as well and worked the fishing camp until the 1950s. James
was also a Baptist Minister and founded the I" Baptist Church in Immokalee.
Staff has an archeological suney performed on the Visitor Center grounds in February 2013 and
excavations faunal bone and a Late Archaic stemmed chert projectile point were found, The
overall site is potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places."
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: (Provide brief descriptions of the surrounding land
use and zoning designations.)
The Pepper Ranch Preserve is bordered on its west and northwest boundaries by the
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) project lands, which are most
zoned A -MHO (Agricultural with a Mobile Home Overlay) and are also part of the Rural
Lands Stewardship Area Overlay (RLSAO) These are lands purchased by the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMM) under the Save our Rivers program.
Adjacent to the west are CREW project lands known as the CREW Marsh; to the north
are SFWMD lands agricultural lands and orange groves (zoned A -MHO); to the east are
SFWMD lands with a small portion zoned MPUD and most zoned A -MHO, and
residential lands (town of hnrnokalee) zoned for commercial and residential uses. To the
south are Lake Trafford lands zoned for preservation as Stewardship Sending area SSA -
13 estate -sized residential properties (Trafford Oaks Road) with a -MHO zoning and
agricultural and undeveloped lands owned by Baron Collier Investments Ltd., which are
primarily zoned A -MHO.
Historic Preservation/Forrns/Application for Historic Designation/ 6/05/08
Approximately 25,000 acres of
conservation land in the CREW
Project owned by the South
Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) are located
west_ north and east of the
Pepper Ranch Preserve.
Eight sections of land, primarily
zoned for agriculture, owned by
Turner Grove Citrus LTD
Partnership located to the
northeast of the ranch and
extending into Lee County,
currently have citrus groves on
them.
DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
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 Historical and Archaeological
Preservation Board 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
This property and the Pepper Ranch Visitor Center structure are associated with early 20°i
century farming and ranching in Immokalee Florida. The family that built the Visitor
Center structure (Pepper Family) was part of the distinctive social and cultural history of
the town of Immokalee. The site it is built on was also used by prehistoric cultures as a
fish camp along the shores of Lake Trafford.
Association with the lives of persons significant in history; or
Frank Pepper is associated with the historical figure Henry Morrison Flagler (1$30-
1913) an American industrialist and founder of Standard Oil. He was also a key figure in
the development of the Atlantic Coast of Florida and founder of what became the Florida
East Coast Railway. Mr. Pepper began working for Henry Flagler as a surveyor with the
Florida East Coast Extension Railroad (to Key West) and was a real estate agent working
for Henry Flagler before opening his own real estate office in 1920. Frank Pepper was
also one of the founders and owners of the Royal Paha Club and the Gulfstream
Racetrack, both in Miami.
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 interior of the house is lined with tongue androg ove cypress and pine, representative
of early cracker houses.
4. 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
This site is believed to be a camp site for early Native Americans.
5. An historic or prehistoric site which has been severely disturbed but which may still
allow useful and representative data to be recovered; or
See attached Archeological Report.
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6. Have yielded or are likely to yield information on local history or prehistory; or
See attached archeological report.
Derive it's primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction of historical
importance; or
n/a
8. 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
n/a
9. 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
n/a
10. A property primarily commemorative in intent where design, age, tradition or symbolic
value has invested it with its own historical significance; or
n/a
11. 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
This area is likely to contain additional archeological sites. A full archeological survey
of Pepper Ranch Preserve is planned as funding allows.
12. Are listed in the National Register or Historic Places.
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WNER'S SIGNATURE ATt
PETITIONER'S SIGNATURE
(If different from owner)
Historic Preservation/Forms/Application for Historic Designation/ 6/05/08
DATE
RESOLUTION NO. 17-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATING THE VISITOR
CENTER, A FORMER HUNTING LODGE, AT PEPPER RANCH AS A
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE, PURSUANT TO THE
HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION REGULATIONS
AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 2.03.07.E OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE SUBJECT IS LOCATED ON
LAND SOUTH OF TRAFFORD OAKS ROAD WITHIN THE
GREATER PEPPER RANCH PRESERVE AREA OF 2512+ ACRES IN
IMMOKALEE IN SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. [PL20160000438]
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, Pepper Ranch was used beginning in the 1920's for farming, cattle
ranching, and cabbage palm farming, and since the 1980's, for oil production; and
WHEREAS, the Visitor Center was built in 1964 and used by the Pepper Family as a
hunting lodge and occasional residence; and it is representative of early cracker houses with
wood frame construction and an interior line of tongue and groove pine and cypress with a
vaulted, exposed beam ceiling; and
WHEREAS, the Pepper Family were early pioneers in Collier County; Frank Pepper
worked for Henry Flagler on the Florida East Coast railroad as a surveyor and real estate agent.
Frank Pepper also was one of the founders and owners of Royal Palm Club and Gulfstream
Racetrack, both in Miami. His brother, James Pepper, founded the Immokalee l" Baptist Church
in 1927; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Historical/Archaeological Preservation Board reviewed
and considered the application for historic designation of the Visitor Center, formerly a hunting
lodge, at Pepper Ranch at a public meeting held for that purpose; and
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WHEREAS, on January 20, 2016, the Preservation Board voted to recommend approval
of the application for historic designation of Visitor Center at Pepper Ranch; 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 structure commonly known as the Visitor Center at Pepper Ranch, formerly a
hunting lodge, located on land south of Trafford Oaks Road within the property described as
Property Tax Identification number 00053840000 in the Warranty Deed recorded on February 2,
2009 in Official Records Book 4425 Page 3280 of the public records of Collier County, is hereby
designated as a historical structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Visitor Center at Pepper Ranch 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.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote this day of
, 2017.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
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Managing Assistant County Attorney
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners on December
12th, 2017, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room,
Third Floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail
East, Naples FL., the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will
consider the enactment of a County Resolution. The meeting
will commence at 9:00 A.M. The title of the proposed Resolution
is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATING THE VISITOR
CENTER, A FORMER HUNTING LODGE, AT PEPPER RANCH AS A
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE, PURSUANT TO THE
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HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION REGULATIONS
AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 2.03.07.E OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE SUBJECT STRUCTURE IS
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LOCATED ON LAND SOUTH OF TRAFFORD OAKS ROAD WITHIN
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THE GREATER PEPPER RANCH PRESERVE AREA OF 2512±
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ACRES IN IMMOKALEE IN SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP
46 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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A copy of the proposed Resolution ti is on file with the Clerk to the
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Board and is available for inspection. All interested parties are
invited to attend and be heard.
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NOTE: All persons wishing to speak on agenda item must
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register with the County manager prior to presentation of
theagenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be
limited to 3 minutes on any item: The selection of any individual
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to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged.
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If recognized by the Chairman, aspokesperson for a group or
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organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item.
Persons wishing to have written or graphic materials included in
the Board agenda packets must submit said material a minimum
of 3 weeks prior to the respective public hearing. In any case,
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written materials intended to be considered by the Board shall
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seven days ri,or to the public hearing. All materials used
presentations before the Board will become a permanent part
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Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board
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will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and
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may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
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proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
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evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you area person with adisability who needs any accommodation
in order to participate in this 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-
53569 (239) 252-8380, at least two days priorto 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
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
By: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
November 22, 2017 No.1828275