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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 24, 2014 9 4. The proposed ambulance dispatch facility land use is not compatible with other type of land uses allowed in the B-2 District. 5. The proposed ambulance dispatch facility land use is not consistent with the vision for the district as a pedestrian-friendly, "downtown" area with a mixture of retail, office, and residential uses. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 14- 004 on February 5, 2014 and, based on the findings of fact,recommended denial (3-2, Holewa and Jones opposed) of 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." Mayor Grant asked for questions or comments from the Council. Councilmember Holden questioned if the roadway accessing 1209 County Road E was unpaved. She inquired if the applicant was proposing to improve this street as it currently has several potholes. Mayor Grant indicated that the roadway was in poor condition at this time and explained that it was a private street. Associate Planner Bachler deferred the street improvement question to the property owner. Chris Septom, property owner of 1209 County Road E, discussed the improvements planned for the property. William Snoke, Director at Allina Health EMS (AHEMS), stated that he appreciated the Council's time and explained the services provided by AHEMS to the residents in and around Arden Hills. He reported that AHEMS has provided ambulance services to Arden Hills' residents for the past decade. He discussed the location of its various substations noting that Allina has a need for an additional substation. Allina had been using the fire department on New Brighton Road as a substation but, after receiving several complaints, relocated to the Perkins parking lot. After vacating the fire station, AHEMS began seeking a space to meet its needs. He stated that the property at 1209 County Road E met all of AHEMS criteria and it is centrally located and would allow for great response time. He discussed the B-2 zoning requirements in detail and requested that the Council approve the zoning code amendment and allow for the ambulance substation in the B-2 Zoning District as a conditional use. Councilmember Holmes questioned why a substation was needed in Arden Hills. Mr. Snoke reviewed the location of all of the AHEMS substations and stated that an Arden Hills substation would improve the coverage and response times for Allina. Jeff Czyson, Director Operations at Allina Health, discussed the previous Allina base located in Arden Hills, noting that these operations had shifted to the City of Mounds View.