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Page 9 landscaping proposed to be installed with the development is approximately 1,400 trees, which is more than double what the ordinance requires. In addition to exceeding the ordinance standard, the applicant is proposing to preserve some significant stands of trees that are currently on the property. The applicant intentionally planned the development layout and location of outlots in order to preserve these trees. It's in staffs opinion that the applicant has done a good job with the landscape plan and the preservation of the trees. Staff is comfortable with the landscaping proposed for the development. Lighting The applicant has provided a lighting plan. The applicant is proposing typical street lighting within the development, that meets the ordinance standard. The applicant has indicated that they will be installing the Veron decorative lamp style light throughout the development. Streets/Access The applicant is proposing three access locations onto 130th Street to the south and connections to 135th Street to the east, Flay Avenue to the north, and 137th Street to the west. The applicant has also provided access to the property to the east just north of 130th Street. A detailed traffic analysis was completed as part of the EAW. The results of the EAW indicate the development can be accommodated, provided a number of improvements to 130th Street are completed. The existing signal timing at TH 61 and 130th Street will also require monitoring, with potential changes made by MnDOT. The property is located within the northeast quadrant of the Highway 61 and 130th Street intersection. The intersection is signalized and the signal/intersection was designed assuming the development of this property. Staff does not expect improvements to the intersection itself as a result of the proposed development. A long-range plan was developed in 2008 for Highway 61 that includes the following for Highway 61: • Four -lane divided roadway • An additional 40 feet of right-of-way required within the development property. • Full access at 137th Street • Right-in/right-out access at 134th Street As the proposed development moves forward, nearly all of the roadway segment between Highway 61 and Goodview Avenue will be developed on the north and south sides. 130th Street is currently a two-lane, rural section roadway. Staff recommended, and the City Council and Commissions agreed, during the sketch plan that the upgrade of 130th Street to an urban -section road between Highway 61 and Goodview Avenue should be completed with the development as outlined in the City's long-range plans.