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ITEM 6.6. TO: FROM: MAYOR AND CITY COU..nN..LC..."I~L~ ' JANELLE SCHMITZ ~ FEBRUARY 24, 1993 ~ DATE: SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 900.20 "GENERAL REGULATIONS" (ZERO LOT LINE)/PUBLIC HEARING The City is initiating an ordinance amendment to Section 900.20 which would allow zero lot line developments in the C2 and C3 zoning districts. This issue was discussed with the Planning Commission and City Council when Dennis Chuba applied for a zone change to PUD to construct a zero lot line office building at the corner of Evans and Main. 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. I am enclosing a copy of the June 23, 1992, Planning Commission minutes and the July 20, 1992, City Council minutes. . 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. In addition, the property would have to be platted to accommodate the zero lot line situation as in the case of the Chuba development. Staff does not feel zero lot line commercial developments would be receiving special tr@ptment because all other standards of the zoning district would apply. I am attaching a copy of a draft ordinance amendment which would allow zero lot line development in both the C2 and C3 zoning districts. Staff is recommending approval of the attached ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment at the February 23, 1993, meeting. . 720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420