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FILE REF: 04- 89- GM:CZTM
ORDINANCE NO.
INTRODUCED BV: Consent
PROPOSED BV: PLANNING
DATE: 11 -16 -89
89 -116
AN ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION
OR EXPANSION OF GAS STATIONS AT POINT ROBERTS
WHEREAS, the proliferation of gas stations at Point Roberts threatens the
existing character and quality of life of a geographically unique area; and
WHEREAS, continued expansion or construction of gas stations at Point Roberts
was seen as potentially compromising the County's ability to effectively plan for the
commercial and health, safety and welfare needs of the Point Roberts community; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 89 -19 passed on March 2, 1989, a moratorium on new
construction or expansion of gas stations was imposed until January 1, 1990, or until
completion of the Point Roberts comprehensive plan whichever came first; and
WHEREAS, due to the complexity of the planning process for Point Roberts and the
number of other actions required by the Planning Commission the Point Roberts plan
will not be completed in 1989 as anticipated; and
WHEREAS, a negative threshold Determination of Nonsignificance has been rendered
by the appropriate responsible official; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has completed the hearing process for the Point
Roberts plan and the Commission's calendar has been cleared of all other actions so
the focus can be on Point Roberts with the anticipation of a recommendation to Council
prior to the end of the year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL:
The moratorium on gas stations at Point Roberts established by Ordinance 89 -19 shall
be continued until May 1, 1990, or until the final approval of the revised Point
Roberts comprehensive plan, which ever is earlier.
PASSED this 7th
ATTEST:
day of December
Clerk of the Council
D AS TD FORM:
WHATCOM COUNTY
WHATCOM COUOT—Y
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(,I- APPROVED
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Shirley Van Zanten, unty Executive
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Dave CottinghaK,)Civil— Deputy Prosecuting Attorney