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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2005-12-08 MINUTES OF THE 175th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 175th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2005, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Engebretson, Mayor John Walsh, Chairman Wes Graff, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Dennis Kujawa Lowell Peterson Toni Mette Greg Meyer Members Absent: Scott Grace John Hiltz Marvin Walkon Jerry Wordhouse Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Mark Taormina, Planning Director Ben Baker, Beckett&Raeder Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Lary Howard, U.S. Tire Company/Yukon Coffee Co. Robert Auth, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 174th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Engebretson, supported by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-37 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 174th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, November 22, 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 Chairman. Mr. Walsh commented that the Christmas decorations are a nice addition to Plymouth Road and that he is proud of the corridor and the work the Board has done. V' 1 4. Presentation on the proposal to operate U.S. Tire Company and Yukon Coffee Company. Mr. Lary Howard presented a proposal to operate two businesses in one building at 33850 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28. He has submitted petitions to the Planning Commission requesting waiver use approval to operate U.S. Tire Company, a retail tire and auto repair facility, and Yukon Coffee Co., a full service restaurant. At this time, he has no plans to install the brick piers with the decorative fence but expressed a desire to comply with the PRDA streetscape goals and objectives in the future. On a motion made by Mette, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-38 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support in concept the proposed plans as submitted by U.S. Tire Company, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to operate a retail tire and auto repair facility at 33850 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. (Petition 2005-10-02- 20) Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion made by Mette, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-39 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support in concept the proposed plans as submitted by Yukon Coffee Co. requesting waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant at 33850 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Southeast V4 of Section 28, subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. (Petition 2005-10-02-21) Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Election of Officers. Mr. Peterson stated that he had contacted all board members and that the Nominating Committee has recommended that John Walsh continue to serve as Chairman and Wes Graff continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the PRDA for 2006. On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by Mette, and unanimously adopted, it was #2005-40 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby elect John Walsh as the Chairman and Wes Graff as the Vice- 2 Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1 through December 31, 2006. Mr. Walsh, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Beckett & Raeder: (1) Ben Baker, representative from Beckett & Raeder, advised that the fence has been delivered and will be installed the week of December 12, 2005. Once MDOT gives their approval, Phase 6 will be completed. There are only damaged fence parts left in reserve. (2) Ms. Mette also noted that most of the street lights are working. Mr. Nagy added that the corridor had been very recently relamped. Mr. Baker said Ms. Holland with Wayne County is aware of the remaining street sign lights that are not working. 7. Committee Reports. Inspection Committee: (1) Toni Mette reported that the re-painting of the light poles has been completed and they look great. There is a one-year warranty on the work. (2) The construction of the two retail buildings at Farmington Road is progressing and looking good. (3) Commercial Mowing continues to do a good job on maintaining the landscape on Plymouth Road and the Christmas decorations look festive. Public Relations Committee: (1) Stan Anderson stated that Fall newsletter has ( been mailed, and that quotes have been requested from several potential web site �r providers for hosting and updating changes to the PRDA website. Banner Committee: The request from Mark E. Steinhauer, representing St. Michael the Archangel, to place banners on light poles at the intersection of Plymouth Road and Hubbard Street in recognition of the church's 75`" anniversary will now be addressed by the City Council at their Study Meeting of December 14. Mr. Nagy stated that the Detroit Super Bowl XL Committee is now interested in placing banners at locations other than Plymouth Road, and this request will be on the City Council Regular Agenda of December 12. The Mayor requested that the Board adopt a policy to cover banner requests and that the issue be given high priority. Mr. Walsh stated that the Banner Committee will meet to provide some recommended procedures for presentation at the next meeting. 8. Directors Report: (1) Mr. Nagy stated that the Board needs to purchase replacement light poles for use when poles are damaged from automobile accidents. He compared the quotations he received from Madison Electric and J. Ranck Electric for seven poles. Although Mr. Nagy was told that seven poles was the price break point, the Board requested that he obtain new figures for only four poles in an attempt to keep the cost as low as possible for this fiscal year. to, 3 9. Polling of Members: Robert Ault, resident, inquired if the yellow and red sign advertising low rates at the Quality Inn is in compliance with City ordinances. Mr. Nagy said he would discuss the matter with the Inspection Department. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 175th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 8, 2005, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2006. Marge Wats , Secretary t„, 4