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STAFF REPORT MIAMI‐DADE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Miami‐Dade County, Florida Office of Historic Preservation AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing 1 Archaeological Zone Designation RESOURCE NAME: Refugee Island Archaeological Zone LOCATION: Township 54 S, Range 38 E, Sec 24 DATE OF SIGNIFICANCE: AD500-AD1200 OWNER: Kendall Properties & Investments American Marketing and Management Inc. BACKGROUND: Archaeological investigations at the Refugee Island Site (8DA2102) yielded significant, well-preserved data on regional aboriginal chronology, cultural patterns, and environmental conditions under which eastern Everglades tree island sites developed and evolved. The site is associated with the Tequesta Tribe and the Glades Culture, dating from the Glades I Late Period (AD500) through the Glades IIIA Period (AD1200). The Refugee Island Site (8DA2102) is one of the few tree island sites in Miami-Dade County that remain outside of Everglades National Park and is likely to yield important information on the cultural and environmental history of the Everglades, as well as information on burial practices and the health and mortality of prehistoric populations. CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION: (a) Is associated with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, political, economic, scientific, religious, prehistoric, paleontological and architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of history in the community, Miami-Dade County, South Florida, the State or the nation. (d) Have yielded or are likely to yield information on history or prehistory 1 | Page Public Hearing 1 June 17, 2020 1 STAFF EVALUATION & RECOMMENDATION: Staff has determined that Refugee Island meets the objective criteria for designation. Based on its historic context, and the application of the objective criteria for designation, Staff recommends that Refugee Island be designated as a Miami- Dade County Archaeological Zone. 2 | Page Public Hearing 1 June 17, 2020 2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 N. W. FIRST STREET MAILBOX 114, (12TH FLOOR) MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 305-375-4958 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2020-xx RESOLUTION DECIDING THE DESIGNATION OF REFUGEE ISLAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site is associated with the Tequesta Tribe and the Glades Culture; and WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site contains the skeletal remains of Native Americans; and WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site dates to at least the Glades I Period (AD500) through the Glades IIIA (AD1200); and WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site is one of the few remaining tree island sites in Miami-Dade County that remain outside of Everglades National Park; and WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site contains well-preserved materials of scientific importance providing information on aboriginal chronology, cultural patterns, and environmental conditions under which tree island sites developed and evolved, as well as information on burial practices and the health and mortality of prehistoric populations; and WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Site encompasses prehistoric archaeological remains of local and regional significance; and WHEREAS, the folio number and legal description for the Refugee Island Archaeological Zone are as follows: TAX FOLIO NUMBER: 30-4824-000-0010 Refugee Island Archaeological Zone June 17, 2020 Page 1 of 3 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 N. W. FIRST STREET MAILBOX 114, (12TH FLOOR) MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 305-375-4958 Resolution #2020-xx Page 2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land lying in the Section 24, Township 54 South, Range 38 East, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northeast Corner of said Section24; thence run South, as a basis for bearings, on the East line of Section 24 for a distance of 1246.00; thence West, 575.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 400.00 feet; thence West 350.00 feet; thence North 400.00 feet; thence East 350.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 3.21 Acres, more or less. WHEREAS, the Refugee Island Archaeological Zone fulfills the following criteria for designation: Criteria Sec. 16A-10(1)(a), Are associated with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, political, economic, scientific, religious, prehistoric, paleontological and architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of history in the community, Miami-Dade County, south Florida, the State or the nation. Criteria Section 16A-10(1)(d), Have yielded, or are likely to yield information in history or prehistory. WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, the Historic Preservation Board of Miami-Dade County conducted a public hearing to decide the designation of Refugee Island as a Miami-Dade County Archaeological Zone, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 16A-10(5). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that, Section 1: The foregoing recitals are approved and incorporated in this Resolution. Section 2: Having considered this matter at a public hearing, the designation of Refugee Island as a Miami-Dade County Archaeological Zone is hereby . Refugee Island Archaeological Zone June 17, 2020 Page 2 of 3 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 N. W. FIRST STREET MAILBOX 114, (12TH FLOOR) MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 305-375-4958 Resolution #2020-xx Page 3 The foregoing resolution was offered by Board Member who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Board Member and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Cecilia Stewart, Chairwoman xxx W. R. (Bob) Smith, III, Vice Chairman xxx Gary Appel xxx Paul George xxx Melinda Jester xxx Megan McLaughlin xxx Anthony Rionda xxx Lourdes Solera xxx Harry Tapias xxx Prepared by: __________________________________ Sarah K. Cody, Historic Preservation Chief Office of Historic Preservation STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of physical presence or online notarization by _______________________ who is personally known to me or has produced _______________________, as identification. Witness my signature and official seal this ____ day of ___________, 20___, in the County and State aforesaid. (Notary Seal) Signature of Notary Notary, Public State of Printed Name My Commission Expires: Refugee Island Archaeological Zone June 17, 2020 Page 3 of 3 5 DESIGNATION REPORT REFUGEE ISLAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE Prepared by Jeff B. Ransom, County Archaeologist Office of Historic Preservation Regulatory and Economic Resources Miami-Dade County June 17, 2020 6 CONTENTS I. General Information Page 3 II. Physical Description/Setting Page 4 III. Archaeological Significance Page 6 IV. Current Condition and Preservation Quality Page 6 V. Criteria for Designation Page 6 VI. Proposed Improvements/Development Page 7 VII. Standards for Certificate to Dig Page 7 VIII. Staff Evaluation and Recommendation Page 7 IX. References Cited Page 8 Refugee Island Archaeological Zone DESIGNATION REPORT Miami, FL Page 2 of 8 7 I. GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: Refugee Island (8DA2102) Archaeological Zone LOCATION: Miami, Florida (Unincorporated) Township: 54 South Range: 38 East Section: 24 PROPERTY OWNER: Kendall Properties & Investments American Marketing and Management Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land lying in Section 24, Township 54 South, Range 38 East in Miami-Dade County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northeast Corner of said Section 24; thence run South, as a basis for bearings, on the East line of Section 24 for a distance of 1246.0 feet; thence West 575.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 400.0 feet; thence West 350.0 feet; thence North 400.0 feet; thence East 350.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 3.21 Acres, more or less. TAX FOLIO NUMBER: 30-4824-000-0010 SIGNIFICANCE: Archaeological investigations at the Refugee Island Site (8DA2102) have yielded significant, well-preserved data on regional aboriginal chronology, cultural patterns, and environmental conditions under which eastern Everglades tree island sites developed and evolved. The site is associated with the Tequesta Tribe and the Glades Culture, dating from the Glades I Late Period (AD500) through the Glades IIIA (AD1200). The Refugee Island Site (8DA2102) is one of the few tree island sites in Miami-Dade County that remain outside of Everglades National Park and it is likely to yield important information on the cultural and environmental history of the Everglades, as well as information on burial practices and the health and mortality of prehistoric populations. Refugee Island Archaeological Zone fulfills Criterion Sec. 16A- 10(1)(a)(d), (a) Associated with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, political, economic, scientific, religious, prehistoric, paleontological and architectural history that have contributed to the pattern of history in the community, Miami-Dade County, south Florida, the State or the nation. (d) Have yielded, or are likely to yield information in history or prehistory. IMPACTS: Ground-disturbing activities are unlikely, as the site contains unmarked human remains. Refugee Island Archaeological Zone DESIGNATION REPORT Miami, FL Page 3 of 8 8 II. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / SETTING The Refugee Island Site (8DA2102) is located on the northeast corner of a previously excavated limestone quarry, approximately 500 feet west of Krome Ave (SR 997) and 4500 feet east of the L-31 Canal. The site