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f. The Public Works Department must complete the review and approve of the grading, drainage, sidewalk and trail, and utility plans proposed with the General Concept and Final Plan submittal. All plans, including the location of fire hydrants (per Fire Marshal) and utility services connections, require the approval of the Public Works Department. In addition, the applicant is required to receive the approval of the storm water management plan by the Rice Creek Watershed, prior to the Final Planned Unit Development Plan approval by the City Council. g. The provision of a lighting plan for the all revised parking lots and the building, which plan must meet the requirements of Section 1010.12. h. The provision of a revised landscape plan that incorporates additional plantings in all newly created curb islands and within the area surrounding the storm management pond. i. The provision of a snow removal plan that eliminates any of the parking areas adjacent to the addition, specifically the theater, from temporary or permanent snow storage j. The provision of a signage plan for both building façade signage and any proposed monument/pylon signs. Staff suggests that the sign plan accounts for all signage existing and proposed at Rosedale Center. k. The provision of a life-safety and security plan for the renovation and addition, to be completed in coordination with the City's Police and Fire Departments prior to final approvals of the PUD. Chair Mulder asked who was the controlling entity on the Transit Hub. Deb Bloom explained the three party Agreement (Mall, City, and Transit Hub). Aaron Isaacs, Metro Transit explained the agreement which covers the transit area, the bus parking and park and ride area, and the Shelter on the lot. The Metropolitan Council paid for the improvements. There are eight years reaming on the Transit Agreement. Mr. Isaacs explained the changes in the Transit Hub. Over several meetings, the Transit Hub plans have been refined, with bus layover area adjacent to the southeast wall of the Theater and the Transit pick-up hub near the entry to the mall. There are 400 park and riders. Member Doherty asked if there is enough room for buses (ten at a time) on this area. (Yes with a loss of 45 parking spaces). This is one of two suburban Ramsey County Transit hubs. Chair Mulder asked what will happen in 5-10 years regarding tenant use (remains nearly the same). The park and ride may need expansion with a need for up to 500 spaces. The Rice at Hwy 36 park and ride will assist the supply. Aaron Isaacs asked for permanence - an assurance that the Hub will be there in more than eight years. Could the City assist in creating permanence of location through the PUD? Member Doherty asked for details of the bus parking area. Debra Bloom asked for details of the Hub Improvement buy-out costs of $130,000; and, is the length of the Agreement eight or thirteen years. Member Bakeman asked for clarification regarding pedestrian access from the lower level to the theater. Where is the pathway along B-2? Deb Bloom explained the details of the pathway plan. Member Bakeman asked what pedestrian access is available through the parking lot. Thomas Paschke explained the access from the north to the lower level and the details of the plaza access to the Mall. Member Traynor asked for details of the traffic study. The city review by SEH noted issues that needed to be resolved. Deb Bloom explained a revised study, dated December 1, 2004. Some issues are resolved but there are stacking issues and stress issues on the County Road B-2 transportation system. Member Traynor asked for the identified issues/problems and possible solutions. How can this be reviewed? Thomas Paschke suggested staff work with the Rosedale Consultants on the traffic and parking details. Member Traynor suggested that a condition regarding traffic mitigation be included in the PUD concept. He also asked for details on interior traffic improvements through the site. Member Mulder asked if the B-2 traffic will have a cost to the city? Deb Bloom noted that B-2 already has problems. The County must be involved because the mitigation measures involved city, county, state and Rosedale. The city and county have no money budgeted for B-2 improvements. The intersections will need to be improved and there will be a cost. Chair Mulder asked if a TIF district exists here (no, disbanded by City Council). Member Bakeman asked for details of storm water. These issues must be worked out by the Mall property owners. Chair Mulder asked Thomas Paschke how many parking spaces are required for the entire Mall. (No detail currently available). What is the industry's standard (4.5 vs. City Code of 5.0) of spaces per 1,000 square feet of