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Page 3 of 15 duties, such as, reviewing policies, approving long range plans and approving operating and capital budgets. In 2021, the Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the purposes of acquiring and constructing improvements on property that was to be identified for the new Headquarters. The Applicant purchased the Subject Property in 2021 due to the location being ideal to improve access for emergency vehicles and improve response times to the service area. As part of the land use application, the Applicant has included a letter of support from the Board for advancement of this project to meet the service needs of the public. It is agreed upon as part of the JPA that the Applicant will transfer ownership of the Subject Property to the Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters JPA. Approvals 1. Planned Unit Development A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is required for all new development and redevelopment in the B-2 Zoning District. In addition, a PUD would allow for performance standard flexibility. This proposal involves both the initial Master Plan PUD and the Final PUD. Architectural Plan 2. Conditional Use Permit In the B-2 Zoning District, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for Public Use. The Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview contract with the Lake Johanna Fire Department to provide emergency response services for Fire and EMS calls to the public. The City refers to the Lake Johanna Fire Department in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan under Chapter 13, Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure. A conditional use is allowed if the landowner meets the general and specific standards set forth in the zoning ordinance. City Code Section 1355.04 Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists the criteria for evaluating a Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission and City Council should consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land and the community, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: 1. Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions; The Applicant has provided as part of their submission a site plan of adjacent roads to identify fire response vehicle travel patterns will be north on Pine Tree Drive to the nearby controlled intersections. The Applicant has stated that the only exception to this northerly route will be to respond to emergencies in the Hunters Park Condos, Hunters Park neighborhood, or Catholic United building. Their narrative states that traffic pre- emption will control the nearby intersections for the emergency vehicle, making it safer for the firefighters and the public.