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RESOLUTION NO. 498
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA,
IMPOSING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE RECEIPT OF
APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF LAND UPON WHICH A CONVENIENCE STORE OR GAS
STATION, NOT INCLUDING FULL SERVICE GAS STATIONS, WILL
BE BUILT, OR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SUCH CONVENIENCE STORE AND/OR GAS STATIONS NOT IN-
CLUDING FULL SERVICE GAS STATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Commission is concerned over the number of
applications for convenience stores and gas stations it has been receiving
and needs additional time to formulate a policy in regard to such uses, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission feels that an emergency situation
exists which requires a short moratorium while the City formulates policy
in this regard and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has recognized a need for service
stations or gas stations which can provide mechanical repair services for
the residents of Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION I - There shall be imposed a six month moratorium on
the receipt by the City of requests for special exceptions or applications
for review of a site plan for the construction of a gas station, not in-
eluding full service gas stations, or convenience stores within the City
limits of Winter Springs, Florida.
SECTION II - This moratorium shall be effective upon passage of
this resolution.
Passed and Adopted this 10th day of June, 1985.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
JOHN V. TORCASO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Mary T. Norton
City Clerk