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2008 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3: Land Use 3-13 Existing Land Use Table 8 and Figures 5 and 6 on pages 3-16 and 3-17 show the amount and location of the various existing and future general land use types in Mounds View. The maps clearly show three main categories of land use: Residential, Commercial and Industrial. The City’s main land use is residential with the commercial uses primarily located along the County Highway 10 corridor. The industrial properties are concentrated in two areas of the city; the southeast corner along Old Highway 8, and at the intersection of County Highway 10 and Woodale Drive. Only about 1 percent of land in Mounds View is vacant and available for development, but there are several small properties planned for future redevelopment. The Metropolitan Council expects Mounds View to plan for a small amount of growth, redevelopment, job creation and retention, development of affordable housing, and transportation that is less dependent on automobiles. Wetlands Wetlands and ponding areas serve as holding areas for storm runoff, filter ground water supplies, and provide habitat areas for wildlife. Wetlands have been protected, for the most part, as Mounds View has developed. The City has wetland protection and flood plain regulations in place. Mounds View also works cooperatively with Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) to ensure that development and redevelopment will not adversely affect wetlands and drainage. As existing land uses expand or redevelopment occurs, the City and developers are now addressing storm water management. This practice is a change from past practices in the city when there was no storm water management. Figure 3 on page 3-14 generally shows the existing wetlands in the city. The City recognizes that the administration of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) is handled by Rice Creek Watershed District. The City will continue to coordinate wetland management issues with the District. In addition, the City intends to review and update as necessary their current wetland ordinance (City Code Chapter 1010) to reflect consistency with RCWD rules and specifically reference the role of the RCWD in WCA administration in the City.