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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 24, 2014 11 Mayor Grant stated that the City does not have a Zoning District that allows for the proposed use. He understood the importance of Allina's ambulance services to the community and then reviewed the purpose of the B-2 Zoning District. He explained that he would have to agree with the Planning Commission that the proposed use does not fit with the B-2 Zoning District. He requested comment from the City Attorney on the difference between an Interim Use and a Conditional Use. City Attorney Jamnik explained that an Interim Use would have a three year time limit while a Conditional Use would be tied to the property. Mayor Grant recommended that Allina consider locating in the B-4 Zoning District. Councilmember Werner stated that he supported this location for the ambulance substation. Councilmember Holden commented that the City was struggling to make the B-2 Zoning District a better area that would draw in new businesses. She expressed concern with how 15 to 20 ambulance trips would impact this area. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 14-004 to adopt Ordinance 14-001, entitled "Amendment to Section 1305.04 and Section 1320.05 of the Zoning Code Regarding Ambulance Dispatch Facilities in the B-2 District", based on the findings of fact as presented in the February 24, 2014, report to the City Council. Councilmember McClung believed that it was in the best interest of Arden Hills' residents to have an ambulance substation in the City. Councilmember Holden discussed the numerous complaints that the City received when an ambulance was located at the fire station. She anticipated that the new substation would create additional complaints from the residents and business owners adjacent to 1209 County Road E. Mayor Grant appreciated the services provided by Allina and wanted them to be successful. He did not believe the B-2 District was the right location for an ambulance substation. Councilmember Holmes stated the guiding plan for the B-2 District shows an increase in high- density residential. This may be difficult with an ambulance substation located in the B-2 District. The motion carried (3-2) (McClung and Werner opposed). Mayor Grant directed the City Attorney to draft written findings based on the discussion of the City Council this evening. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to extend the City Council meeting by 45 minutes. The motion carried (5-0). B. Planning Case 14-005—CUP Ambulance Facility—Allina Health