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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 24, 2014 13 4. The proposal will have limited impacts on existing and anticipated traffic conditions. 5. The proposal will have limited impacts on noise. 6. The proposal will not affect glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid and solid waste on the property. 7. The proposal will not affect drainage on the property. 8. The proposal will not affect the population density on the property. 9. The proposal is unlikely to significantly affect land values on the subject property or on neighboring properties. 10. The park dedication requirement does not apply in this case. 11. Where the proposed use is expected to impact the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land, conditions may be placed on a Conditional Use Permit to mitigate such impacts. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the Planning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting on February 5, 2014, and unanimously recommended approval of Planning Case 14- 005 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1209 County Road E for an ambulance substation based on the submitted plans and findings of fact. The Planning Commission recommends the following six (6) conditions to be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the'Planning Commission and City Council. 2. Emergency sirens shall not be used by ambulances until they are within forty (40) feet of the County Road E right-of-way. 3. Ambulances shall use discretion when using emergency lights and sirens between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., but shall always comply with applicable Minnesota statutes relating to the operation of an authorized emergency vehicle. 4. No more than one ambulance shall be parked at the facility at any time. 5. Ambulances shall be parked indoors at all times. 6. The applicant shall request an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for any increase in square footage or in intensity of the ambulance dispatch facility use. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 14-005 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Allina Health Emergency Services to operate an ambulance substation at 1209 County Road E, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the six(6) conditions in the February 24,2014, report to the City Council. Councilmember McClung explained he would not be voting in favor of the motion. 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. C. Planning Case 14-006—Sign Standard Adjustment- Transwestern