File #: 240157    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/1/2024 In control: Council
On agenda: 2/8/2024 Final action: 2/8/2024
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Declaring a moratorium until August 8, 2024, on the approval of any new permits, including building code permits and special use permits, plan review, project plans, and zoning changes, where the subject matter of the project is a proposed gas station, provided that the moratorium shall not apply in certain circumstances; and directing the City Manager to review and recommend any appropriate changes to the Zoning and Development Code or other City regulations regarding gas stations by June 5, 2024.
Sponsors: Darrell Curls
Attachments: 1. No Docket Memo 240157, 2. Shawn Tolivar - In support of 240157, 3. 240157 cs to org ord-com, 4. Authenticated Ordinance 240157 CS
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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 240157

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Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls
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Declaring a moratorium until August 8, 2024, on the approval of any new permits, including building code permits and special use permits, plan review, project plans, and zoning changes, where the subject matter of the project is a proposed gas station, provided that the moratorium shall not apply in certain circumstances; and directing the City Manager to review and recommend any appropriate changes to the Zoning and Development Code or other City regulations regarding gas stations by June 5, 2024.

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WHEREAS, in August of 2022, the City Council adopted the City's Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan, which included a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, exposure to common contaminants found at gas stations, such as gasoline, diesel, petroleum oil, volatile organic compounds and solvents, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and lead can threaten the public health, safety, or welfare of neighboring communities; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in the interest of protecting the public safety, health, and welfare of Kansas Citians, it is necessary to review regulations concerning the placement, establishment, and operation of businesses involved in the sale of gasoline, diesel, and other motor vehicle fuel products; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes the adoption of a temporary moratorium is necessary to allow City staff sufficient time to analyze the burdens that such land uses currently pose and are likely to pose in the future so that appropriate regulatory controls and zoning changes may be adopted; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Council hereby declares that there is a moratorium until August 8, 2024, on the approval of any permits, including building code permits a...

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