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City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved:, 2018 10-9 10.5 NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY MAP Although the portion of Arden Hills south of Highways 96 and 10 is considered fully developed, there is an abundance of mature trees, lakes, wetlands, open spaces, parks, and other natural amenities that give the City its highly valued natural and well- landscaped character. The southern two thirds of Arden Hills contain more than 363 acres of public parks and undevelopable open spaces. Northwestern College, Bethel University, and Mounds View High School also contain highly valued natural areas of varying character and quality. The Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) property is also home to some of the most significant natural resources in Arden Hills, including lakes, wetlands, woodlands, meadows, rolling terrain, and vistas. The kame, which is a geological formation made by retreating glaciers, is located in the central part of the property and is the highest point in Ramsey County. While some institutional development from the Minnesota National Guard may occur on the southern part of the AHATS property, much of that area is anticipated to remain as open space. The AHATS property is not open freely to the public, but the National Guard does allow some scheduled visits on the property. Of the 585 acres on the TCAAP property that are anticipated to be sold to the City for redevelopment, preliminary plans include approximately 168 acres for use as open space in the form of parks, wetlands, stormwater areas, recreational areas, and a wildlife corridor. The Rice Creek Watershed District has compiled data and generated a resource protection map to show areas of significant natural resources (Figure 10.3). The map is only intended to be a guide and is not detailed enough for site specific planning as there may be inaccuracies due to the scale of the assessment. Additional information regarding feasibility and site condition should be collected before utilizing this information at a smaller scale. This resource protection map has two primary purposes. First, it is meant to help develop regulations to protect significant natural resources where it is feasible to do so. Second, it is meant to help make more informed development decision in places where there may be significant resources. The map displays the following information: o Remaining natural areas within your community o Results of a natural resource assessment o Results of a wetland restoration assessment o Lakes and streams currently listed on the 303(d) list of impaired waters o Results of lake water quality assessment Draft 03/07/2018