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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 201411 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> stated that the City does not have a Zoning District that allows for the proposed <br />reviewed the purpose of the B-2 Zoning District. He explained that he would have to agree with <br />the Planning Commission that the proposed use does not fit with the B-2 Zoning District. He <br />requested comment from the City Attorney on the difference between an Interim Use and a <br />Conditional Use. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik <br />explained that an Interim Use would have a three year time limit while a <br />Conditional Use would be tied to the property. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> recommended that Allina consider locating in the B-4 Zoning District. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> stated that he supported this location for the ambulance substation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> commented that the City was struggling to make the B-2 Zoning <br />District a better area that would draw in new businesses. She expressed concern with how 15 to <br />20 ambulance trips would impact this area. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to deny Planning Case 14-004 to adopt Ordinance 14-001, entitled <br />Regarding Ambulance Dispatch Facilities in the B- <br />findings of fact as presented in the February 24, 2014, report to the City <br />Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> believed that it was in the best interest of Arden to <br />have an ambulance substation in the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> discussed the numerous complaints that the City received when an <br />ambulance was located at the fire station. She anticipated that the new substation would create <br />additional complaints from the residents and business owners adjacent to 1209 County Road E. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />appreciated the services provided by Allina and wanted them to be successful. He <br />did not believe the B-2 District was the right location for an ambulance substation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> stated the guiding plan for the B-2 District shows an increase in high- <br />density residential. This may be difficult with an ambulance substation located in the B-2 District. <br /> <br />The motion carried (3-2) (McClung and Werner opposed). <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> directed the City Attorney to draft written findings based on the discussion of the <br />City Council this evening. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />extend the City Council meeting by 45 minutes. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />B. Planning Case 14-005 CUP Ambulance Facility Allina Health <br />