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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 wark 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 properiy 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,OOU square feet of space? Member Traynor asked if parking can be placed underground or in ramps? Some discussions have been held. Aaron Isaacs explained that Metro Transit would provide funds for 500 additional spaces in a ramp. Chair Mulder requested the applicant presentation. Rollin Hunsicker, Mall Manager, and John Schupp, Project Director, Jones Lang LaSalle managing agent for Equitable, the in-line Mall owner, explained the Mall concepts. In 1992 a major renovation occurred. Recently interior amenities were improved. This proposal allows more development on the old Mervyn/May building site. This proposal is a blend of enclosed mall with large users and boutiques, but with exterior doors only to their stores. This proposal allows the Mall to redo the Mervyns site. PF3608_RCA_GeneralConcept_122004 Page 13 of 20