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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 1993 Page 4 for the NSP plant. Mr. Rohlf stated staff does not have a problem with this as long as NSP is still financially responsible for compliance with the permit. NSP's permit and license will expire January 31, 1994, and will need to be renewed prior to that time. Chariman Minton opened the public hearing. stephen Rohlf expressed staff's concern regarding NRG stating that NSP should be made ultimately financially responsible. Glen Kaas, Plant Manager for NSP, replied he would be willing to drop the NRG issue at this point. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Minton closed the public hearing. A brief question and answer period ensued. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LICENSE BY NSP/PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. CU 93-003, CITING STAFF MEMO DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1993, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. STAFF PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE HOURS FOR RECEIVING MSW. 2. THE CITY MONITOR THE ROAD TRAFFIC FOR POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. COMMISSIONER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. COMMISSIONER KREGER ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Consider A Request For An Ordinance Amendment, Section 900.20 "General Regulations," (Zero Lot Line)/Public Hearing Janelle Schmitz, Zoning Assistant, explained that staff is initiating an ordinance amendment to Section 900.20 "General Regulations" which would allow zero lot line developments in the C2 and C3 zoning districts. The current ordinance addresses zero lot line situations in residential districts to accommodate townhouses and duplexes, however, commercial zero lot line developments are not addressed. The exception is the C1 zoning district where no setbacks are required. Staff feels this ordinance amendment is needed to provide developers with some flexibility in the development of commercial property. As in the residential zero lot line requirements, all other setbacks in a commercial district should be met. The zero lot line would only apply to the side yard setbacks along common wall lines. The property would have to be platted to accommodate the zero lot line situation. Staff does not feel zero lot line commercial developments would be receiving special treatment because all the other standards of the zoning district would apply. Ms. Schmitz stated staff is recommending approval of the ordinance presented. Chariman Minton opened the public hearing.