HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-07-24 MINUTES OF THE 57TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 57th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of
Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday July 24, 1997 in the 4th
Floor Conference Room of City Hall by Chairman Mike Polsinelli.
Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey
Mr. Stan Anderson
Mr. Donald Gelinas
Mr. Scott Grace
Mr. Dennis Kujawa
Mr. Bill Pike
Mr. Adelard Raby
Ms. Toni Mette
Mr. Lowell Peterson
Mr. Marvin Walkon
Mr. Mike Polsinelli
Members Absent: Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (excused absence)
Others Present: Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary
Mr. John Nagy, Director
Ms. Julia Stanley
Mr. Joe Durso
1. Roll was called.
2. Adoption of the minutes of June 5, 1997: On a motion duly made by Lowell
Peterson, seconded by Bill Pike and unanimously adopted, it was
#97-38 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 56th Regular Meeting held by the
Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 5, 1997 are approved.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
3. Comments from Chairman: In the future any guest speakers will be moved up in
the agenda as the first item after approval of minutes. The Chairman asked Ms. Julie
Stanley to speak on her proposal for the Purple Rose Flower Shop at this time.
Ms. Stanley distributed blueprints for her shop which will replace the closed
Livonia Tire store and introduced Tony who will be working on this project. He explained
that the building will be demolished except for two masonry walls. The property in the rear
which is City-owned will also be purchased for a parking lot and the two properties will be
combined. Mr. Pike suggested Ms. Stanley contact MDOT about the approaches on
Plymouth Road as soon as possible. Toni Mette asked if the landscaping was according to
our specifications, and Mr. Nagy said it appeared that the required 15%was not met, but
the Planning Commission would check that at the time of Site Plan approval, although that
requirement is sometimes waived. Mr. Pike asked about the cost of demolition and if she
would have to do an environmental study. She anticipates between $5-10,000 for
demolition and an environmental study would not have to be done. Mr. Nagy noted that
since there is only a 55' setback instead of the required 60', the plan would have to go to
the Zoning Board of Appeals. Discussion followed regarding the $43,000 purchase price
and it was agreed that it was a fair price and a solution for an unusual building.
On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was
#97-39 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
accept the purchase price of$43,000 from Ms. Julie Stanley for the
property located at 31600 Plymouth Road in an"as is" condition and
further contingent upon all City approvals as a prerequisite to receiving a
building permit.
4. Beckett & Raeder: In the absence of John lacoangeli, John Nagy gave each
member a set of plans for the Plymouth Road Streetscape and announced that the bids for
the Streetscape Improvements will be opened at 3:00 on Tuesday, July 30, 1997 in the
Council Chambers. Mr. Pike announced that a target date of August 18 was set to start
construction.
Discussion followed regarding a ceremony to announce the start of the Plymouth
Road Development plan, and Marvin Walkon volunteered to coordinate a kick-off party.
The City park at Plymouth and Inkster Roads was suggested for the location. Mr. Walkon
will make recommendations to the Board at the next meeting on August 7, 1997.
5. Reports from Committees:
George Burns Theater Committee: None.
Public Relations Committee: The contracting agreement between Fisher Creative
Services and the PRDA for a newsletter has been reviewed by the Livonia Law Department
and approved. Stan Anderson reported that we would supply photos and draft articles and
Fisher would review and edit the articles before publication. Discussion followed
regarding the terms of the contract.
On a motion by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was
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tor #97-40 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby
accept the Contract Agreement between Fisher Creative Services and the
PRDA subject to an additional condition that either party may terminate this
contract upon thirty days written notice.
Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Vacant Buildings Committee: None
Inspection Committee: None
6. Update on current Plymouth Road Projects: The plans for an Auto Zone store
at Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads have been approved by the Planning Commission and
the City Council.
7. Polling of Board Members:
Scott Grace asked about the loan program and Mr. Polsinelli said it is in process.
Toni Mette said that only two sprinklers would be put in the easement in front of
her establishment and the four she installed will be removed. She also passed out a
Cie brochure Mette Printing did for the new Lutheran Home project on Plymouth Road.
Mike Polsinelli informed the Board that Zerbo's Health Food addition will be
having a ground breaking ceremony on Monday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Anderson commented that the Board should follow up on the grant application
request for funding from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
8. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the
57th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 5, £.997
was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on August 7,
1997 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Doris Urbanski, Secretary
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