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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency March 14, 2012 Page 3 attached letter on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Fifth Item of Business: MISC 12.01: Internet Cafe Moratorium. Moratorium on Internet cafes and similar uses. Ms. Sandra Smith, Development Services Manager, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated March 14, 2012, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Ms. Smith said over the last few years the City has requested a moratorium to prohibit the issuance of licenses and permits for any type of business that would be considered an internet cafe, sweepstakes redemption center and other similar type uses. She said the City has previously approved a moratorium on internet cafes which included several extensions. Ms. Smith said Staff was hoping that the State would take action to deal with internet cafes. She said Seminole County passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of simulated gambling devices within the Seminole County area including all the other jurisdictions within the County. She said that has been litigated and an injunction was placed on that which has since been lifted and now that is also being litigated. Ms. Smith said Staff has been hoping to get some kind of resolution on internet cafes and whether they are allowed, prohibited or should be regulated. She said up to this point in time none of that has occurred. Ms. Smith said the last extension expired March 7, 2012 but the City Commission had initiated action prior to that so there is legislation in progress which gives staff the ability to deny any applications, permits or licenses for these types of uses under those criteria. Ms. Smith said in order to expedite this item the City Commission has reviewed this at first reading; however, the City Commission prefers to have a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to support their initiatives. Ms. Smith requested the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to adopt the ordinance related to the moratorium for internet cafes. Mr. Meadows 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. Meadows asked for a motion to address MISC 12 -01. Mr. Wadley made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for the adoption of Ordinance 12-