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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 25, 2010 -Regular Meeting Page 7 of 19 MORATORIUM FOR 180 DAYS ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUSINESS TAX LICENSE, PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND ANY OTHER OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY HAVING THE EFFECT OF PERMITTING OR ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OPERATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, RELATED TO, GAME ROOMS, ARCADES, INTERNET CAFES, SWEEPSTAKES REDEMPTION CENTERS AND SIMILAR INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT ACTIVIITES AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE; THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM SHALL APPLY TO ALL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR EXTRAORDINARY HARDSHIP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Ordinance 10-1312 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on January 14, 2010. Staff Presentation: Mr. Don Martin, Community Development Director, stated Ordinance 10-1312 provides fora 180 day moratorium on the issuance of all City approvals for arcades, Internet cafes, sweepstakes redemption centers and similar uses. Staff will develop findings and determine if criteria are needed for the location of these specific businesses within the City. Budget Impact: This item does not impact the City's Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 10-1312 on first reading. Public Hearing: The following individuals came forward to address Ordinance 10-1312: 1) Mr. James Fraleigh, 1290 Seminola Boulevard, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 10-1312. 2) Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, spoke in favor of Ordinance 10-1312 as long as it did not affect non-gambling arcades. No one else came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 10-1312. MOTION: Commissioner Doerner moved to approve Ordinance 10-1312 on first reading as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES No items were scheduled on this agenda.