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of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT Nazareth Halt on the Northwestern College Campus Nazareth Hall was constructed in 1921-22 on the Northwestern College campus. It was constructed in the "Lombardic Romanesque" style from northern Italy. It faces east to overlook Lake Johanna. It includes six buildings constructed as one, with several courtyards styled after the Vatican. The building covers approximately 37,400 square feet of ground and was designed to fit into its natural lakeshore setting. Round Lake Prehistoric Site The Round Lake prehistoric site is located on a small knoll on a peninsula on the southwestern shore of Round Lake. Archaeological exploration has determined that the knoll on the peninsula is most likely of natural origin. Artifacts relating to the manufacture or maintenance of stone tools were observed on the site, and it appears that it may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This site was threatened by development in 1997; however, the City was able to obtain a conservation easement over the peninsula to preserve it in its current condition. Further research, as well as community interest, is required before actual placement on the National Register of Historic Places. 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 s 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. DRAFT 69 5/1/2008 !. Deleted; AHATS side of the TCAAP ;property Formatted: Font (Default) Arial 10 ' Pt I Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 10 Pt