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MINUTES OF THE 227 REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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The 227 Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, April 21,
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2011, in the 4 floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman
Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Scott Grace
Toni Mette
Greg Meyer
Lowell Peterson
Absent: John Hiltz
Betsy McCue, Vice Chairman
Jeff Staebler
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Kurt Richardson, The Brake Center
Enrico Soave, on behalf of Luigi’s Pizza & Subs
Jeff Scott, Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles
Robert Auth, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Audience Communication. Dr. Robert Auth advised that there are
problems with the street lights in front of the Salvation Army, Wright &
Filippis, Buddy’s Pizza and St. Michael’s Church, and there is a broken
globe near the street in front of St. Michael’s Church. Mark Taormina said
he will check on the lights, and there is currently a bid out for street light
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repair and replacement. Dr. Auth also said that the 16 District Court
probationers are doing a great job cleaning up the right-of-way, but
questioned why they are using plastic bags for yard waste instead of paper
bags. The Mayor said that he would follow up on this matter.
3. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-06 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
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does hereby approve the Minutes of the 225 Regular Meeting
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held on January 20, 2011, and the Minutes of the 226 General
Meeting held on February 17, 2011.
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Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Old Business.
(a) Special Assessment District.
The City Council held a public hearing on April 18 on the necessity to
create a Special Assessment District to continue to fund the operation
and maintenance of the irrigation system that was installed by the
PRDA along portions of Plymouth Road, formerly paid for utilizing
PRDA funds. The Council will vote on this matter at their Regular
Meeting to be held on May 11. If this action is approved, a second
public hearing to confirm the roll will be scheduled.
Mr. Taormina advised that Lionel LeMay, President of Riverside Arena,
Inc., 36635 Plymouth Road, has requested an exemption from the
SAD because they maintain their own irrigation system. Although the
PRDA’s irrigation crosses his property, there are no PRDA sprinkler
heads on the property. Mr. Taormina had confirmed with John Nagy
that this is the only property on Plymouth Road that is not connected to
the PRDA’s irrigation system. There was discussion as to what a fair
assessment in this case may be and if there should also be
consideration for other special circumstances that might arise. It was
agreed that, although such properties may not receive the full direct
benefit of the irrigation, all properties along the corridor do receive
indirect benefit in terms of the increased value of a well-maintained
corridor and therefore should be required to pay a pro-rata portion of
the assessment. The Mayor advised that the City Engineer can
calculate an assessment amount for those properties that do not get
full benefit from the irrigation system. Mr. Glass requested that any
questions from the public regarding the SAD be forwarded to either Mr.
Taormina or himself.
5. New Business.
(a) Presentation on the proposal to construct an outdoor dining
patio. Mr. Taormina presented Petition 2011-03-02-02 submitted by
Luigi’s Pizza & Subs requesting waiver use approval for an outdoor
dining patio (seasonal seating) in connection with a full service
restaurant at 31530 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of this request at the Public Hearings and Regular Meeting of
April 19, 2011. Enrico Soave of Kucyk Soave and Fernandes,
P.L.L.C., representing Luigi’s Pizza & Subs, was present and available
to answer questions.
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On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-07 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as
presented by Luigi’s Pizza & Subs requesting waiver use
approval for an outdoor dining patio (seasonal seating) in
connection with a full service restaurant at 31530
Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard Avenue in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27 (Petition 2011-03-02-02),
subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances
and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals
and objectives, as such may be modified by the action of
the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(b) Presentation on the proposal for outdoor storage and display of
vehicles. Mr. Taormina presented Petition 2011-03-02-03 submitted
by Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles requesting waiver use approval for
the outdoor storage and display of vehicles and motorcycles at 36534
Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Levan Road and Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request at
the Public Hearings and Regular Meeting of April 19, 2011. Jeff Scott,
Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles, was present and available to answer
questions.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Kirksey, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-08 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as
presented submitted by Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles
requesting waiver use approval for the outdoor storage
and display of vehicles and motorcycles at 36534
Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Levan Road and Newburgh Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29 (Petition 2011-03-02-03),
subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances
and the Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals
and objectives, as such may be modified by the action of
the City Council, and further provided a landscaping plan
be submitted for approval by the PRDA to ensure that the
plantings complement the existing PRDA landscape
improvements.
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Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
(a) The Brake Center. Kurt Richardson of The Brake Center presented
pictures of the landscaping on his property located at 31390 Plymouth
Road and requested permission to remove all weeds and unsightly
growth and add plantings and annuals. Mr. Glass requested a motion
to refer the matter of establishing a policy for landscape revisions by
property owners to the Executive Committee for its report and
recommendation. The purpose of the policy would be to ensure that
the plantings complement the existing PRDA landscape improvements
and to preclude property owners from removing trees and plantings
without PRDA approval. Ms. Mette requested that any such policy
include precise language. Mr. Glass invited all interested Board
members to attend the Executive Committee meeting. Mr.
Richardson’s request will be revisited after this policy is determined.
On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-09 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby refer the matter of establishing a
policy for the removal, replacement or modification of
landscaping in the Plymouth Road right-of-way by
property owners to the Executive Committee for its report
and recommendation.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
6. Chairman Report. (a) Mr. Glass congratulated Lowell Peterson for his
reappointment to the Board for a four-year term, which shall expire on May
16, 2015. (b) Mr. Glass advised that Dan West resigned from the Board
effective March 9, 2011. (c) Mr. Glass will extend an invitation to the
Supervisor of the probation workers to meet the PRDA members at an
upcoming Board Meeting and to discuss the work requirements on the
corridor.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
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the 227 Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
April 21, 2011, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, May 19, 2011.
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Margie Watson, Secretary