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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-02-17 MINUTES OF THE 165th REGULARE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 165th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor John Walsh, Chairman Wes Graff, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Scott Grace John Hiltz Dennis Kujawa Members Absent: Toni Mette (excused) Greg Meyer(excused) Lowell Peterson(excused) Marvin Walkon(excused) Jerry Wordhouse (excused) Others Present: John J.Nagy, PRDA Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services tooRalph Williams, Citizen Marge Roney, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present 2. Adoption of the 164th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Anderson, supported by Graff, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-06 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 164th Regular Meeting, held on January 20, 2005, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from the Chairman: Mr. Walsh thanked the Board oa d for their n Hiltz itto supthe o rt d his appointment as Chairman of the PRDA, and welcomed as a Business/Property owner in the district. 4. Presentation on the waiver use request by MNC Motors. Mr. Nagy presented the proposal submitted by MNC Motors, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to operate an indoor showroom for the sales and display of used automobiles at 28780 1 Plymouth Road, on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Hartel Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 (Petition 2005-01-02-01). On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Anderson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-07 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby recommend that the request submitted by MNC Motors, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to operate an indoor showroom for the sales and display of used automobiles at 28780 Plymouth Road, on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Hartel Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 (Petition 2005-01-02-01), be denied for the following reasons: 1. That the building is not suitable for the purpose intended by this petition and as further illustrated on the proposed floor plan; 2. That the waiver use will be maintained after the petitioner is no longer operating this business, and other similar uses likely to follow will not be required to have the regulatory review to more properly control the intended use; and (10 3. That the petitioner is looking at a short-term proposition at this location and therefore may not make the necessary commitments and improvements to the property to more carefully control and operate the facility in the best interests of the neighboring area. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Beckett & Raeder: (1) Mr. Nagy acknowledged receipt of a fax from Benjamin Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, dated February 16, 2005, regarding the Plymouth Road Streetscape Improvements. In summary, BRI is not satisfied with the price breakdown to inventory the fence system and is looking at different options for the fence installation. They hope to have a resolution by the March PRDA meeting. The poles for the street signs are being stored at the City of Livonia's yard and will be installed in the spring. Regarding the peeling paint on the light poles, Jason Faron, Nick Chintal and a paint systems representative from Halophane will be on site in March to review the damaged poles. BRI will coordinate this meeting with Mr. Nagy and PRDA representatives. (2) Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing, stated that the clean up of debris along Plymouth Road will begin on Friday, February 18, and that it has been delayed because of the recent snowfall. Mr. Grace inquired about re-evaluating bus ridership and the problem of debris at bus stops. (3) Mr. Hiltz inquired about the status of the Coe flooding problems in front of the property owned by Richard George, located at 30835 Plymouth Road. Mr. Nagy stated that BRI will design a new drainage system for that location and provide a cost estimate for repairs. 2 r 6. Committee Reports: Public Relations: (1) Mr. Graff stated that the final changes have been made to the web site and it is online. The changes make it easier to locate businesses and to identify business opportunities along Plymouth Road. On April 1, the Assessor's Office will generate an updated list of Plymouth Road businesses that can be included on the web site. (2) The Committee is currently working on the Spring Newsletter that will include details about the proposed restaurant promotion. (3) Mr. Anderson stated that the Committee had met to review the proposal submitted by FSC, dated February 17, 2005, entitled PRDA Plymouth Road Event which outlines a promotional program for Plymouth Road restaurants. The Committee recommends that the Board authorize the initiation of the program by authorizing a $1,100 payment to FCS for Phase I. Phase I will include making initial contacts with restaurants along Plymouth Road to determine their level of interest in participating in the program. If insufficient interest is expressed, the program will be aborted without any further costs. On a motion made by Anderson, seconded by Grace, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-08 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize a payment in the amount $1,100.00 to FCS for Phase I of a promotional program to assist restaurants along Plymouth Road. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Construction Committee:No report. Development Assistance: No report. Banner Committee: Mr. Nagy recommended that the Banner Committee be disbanned for the present time. Mr. Nagy stated that Super Bowl representatives have inquired about the City's interest in placing Super Bowl advertisement banners on street poles, for which the City would receive compensation. The Board was interested in this prospect and Mr. Nagy will report back with more detailed information. 7. Directors Report: Mr. Nagy requested that his contract with the Board be reviewed for a salary adjustment inasmuch sshis services are no longer truction ed on a full time basis due to budgetary contraintswhich have delayed new construction projects along the corridor. A formal resolution to this effect will be presented at the next meeting. 8. Polling of Members: Ms. Graced welcomed John Hiltz as the newest board member. Mr. Hiltz stated that he is looking forward to working with the Board. 3 Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 165th (100 Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 17, 2005, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Marge Rone , Secretary (60 4