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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency February 14, 2018 Page 6 Mr. Henson 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. Henson asked for a motion to address SP 17-04. Ms. Campbell made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for the Casselberry Marketplace (SP 17-04), final plat based upon the final plat dated December 5, 2017, the findings of fact and conclusions of the staff report dated February 14, 2018, and the two (2) conditions outlined in the staff report including Attachments A- C. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eleventh Item of Business: LPA 18-01 Medical Mariivana Moratorium Extension: An ordinance to extend a temporary moratorium prohibiting the operation of Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facilities within the City of Casselberry for a period of ninety (90) days. Ms. Emily Hanna, Chief Planner, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated February 14, 2018, and a PowerPoint presentation to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Hanna said staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of LPA 18-01 and hereby extend a temporary moratorium of ninety days prohibiting the operation of Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facilities. A brief discussion ensued regarding classifying pharmacies as a primary use or as an ancillary use and allowing the use based on the zoning classification. Ms. Hanna stated that staff would bring the medical marijuana dispensaries back to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March. Ms. Hanna explained that this item has gone to the City Commission for approval on first reading due to the expiration of the moratorium on February 24, 2018. She explained that according to Florida Statute the moratorium would not expire as the item is considered "in process". Ms. Hanna said the second reading is scheduled for February 26, 2018. A brief discussion ensued regarding prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries in the City. Ms. Hanna explained that the residents in Casselberry voted in 2016, 78-80% in favor of medical marijuana. A discussion ensued regarding the difference of being in favor of medical marijuana and allowing a freestanding medical marijuana dispensary in the City.