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Planning & Zoning Commissionl Local Planning Agency May 12, 2010 Page 3 Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to amend City Code Chapter 14 regarding mobile carts and wagons. A brief discussion ensued regarding regulations for existing mobile vendors, "temporary" open air food sales for a maximum of 80 days per year and carpet sales. Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward. Mr. Parkhurst asked for a motion to address LPA 10-03. Mr. Aramendia made a motion to approve LPA 10- 03 mobile cart and wagon permits based on the staff report dated May 12, 2010 from Mr, Senzee to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the elimination of Section 14.31 regarding fees and the fees would be adopted through resolution. Mr. Hale seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifth Item of business: LPA 10-04: Internet CafelSweepstakes Redemption. Amending the City of Casselberry Code of Ordinances, Part III, Unified Land Development Regulations, to designate game rooms, arcades, internet cafes, sweepstakes redemption centers and similar indoor entertainment and amusement activities" as a "non-traditional use". Ms. Sandra Smith, Chief Planner, explained in February 2010 the City Commission passed a moratorium regarding the issuance of permits and licenses for the operation of businesses related to internet cafes, arcade, sweepstakes redemption centers and those types of uses. Ms. Smith stated that Ms. Drage had some additional information to present to the Planning and Zoning Commission and based on that information the Commission could make a decision on how to move forward with this item. Ms. Drage stated that she has been involved with the internet cafe and sweepstake redemption businesses for approximately a year and a half. She said she had an opportunity to follow along with the prosecution of business owners in other parts of the state and efforts to seek prosecution by the State Attorney in Seminole and Volusia County. Ms, Drage said several months ago the City of Longwood raided a business similar to a business that is now located in the City of Casselberry. She said they were part of a task force that investigated several of these types of businesses in Seminole and Orange County and this information was forwarded to the state wide prosecutor's office, She said the state wide prosecutor's office intends to go forward with the prosecution based upon the fact that it believes this is an illegal gambling operation. She explained that the state wide prosecutor's