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H) W ;) .I v. TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT AREA (TCAAP) EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE . The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) area occupies one-third of the total land area of the City. It is approximately 4 square miles or 2,370 acres and is bounded by Highway 96 on the south, HIghways 10 and 3) W on the west, Lexington Avenue on the east and County Road I on the north. The land is anticipated to be released by the federal govemment over the next 20-plus years. Because of its size, its development will have a tremendous impact on the future development and character of the City. See Map 3.1 for existing land use and Map 3.2 for future land use. A master plan, the TeAAP Framework Plan, was created for the area in 1995-96; the general concept reflects the overall values of the community. The acreage devoted to various land uses has been changed from the 1982 Comprehensive Plan as follows: Changes in TCAAP Land Use Designations Table 3.2 Land Use 1982 ComDrehensive Plan 1998 Comprehensive Plan Residential 970 445 CommerciallIndustrial 500 222 Open Space/Parks 805 1,488 Institntiona] 95 215 Total 2,370 2,370 . The TCAAP area will be excessed (released) in portions. A second study, the Phase II Implementation Study will be undertaken in 1999. This study will provide much more detailed and specific information on land uses, housing, transportation and utilities. Portions of the TCAAP site may be used for interim uses in accordance with the Framework Plan. The City intends to take direct action to prevent interim uses that do not follow the guidelines and stated objectives of the TCAAP plan; a legal easement, covenant or agreement to protect the Park Preserve will be pursued. In summary, the TCAAP area will provide for: o AI, 100 acre park preserve o Preservation of the Rice Creek Corridor o A city park, north of the Army Reserve Center along Lexington Avenue . City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan - 1998 Land Use Page 24