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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-06-21 MINUTES OF THE 190th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 190th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Jack Engebretson, Mayor Scott Grace Dennis Kujawa Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Members Absent: Stan Anderson Dan West (excused) Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Mark Taormina, Planning Director Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Al Tanski, New Car Alternatives Ralph Williams, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 189th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Peterson, supported by Hiltz, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-16 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 189th Regular Meeting held on May 17, 2007, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman. Ms. Mette stated that the Executive Committee met on Monday, June 11, with John Duncan, President of Above and Beyond Installations, Inc., to discuss identifying street light poles by attaching serial numbers to each pole that would provide a tracking system for repairs. A quotation dated June 13, 2007, was received in the total (60' amount of $2,825.00, which included using an adhesive to attach the identifying plate to the pole. Questions were raised as to the durability of 1 the adhesive and a new quotation will be requested replacing the adhesive Ce with metal screws to attach the plates to the poles. 4. Presentation on the proposal to expand business at New Car Alternatives. Mr. Al Tanski, New Car Alternatives, presented a proposal to expand the operations of an existing automobile dealership to include the outdoor display, sales and service of recreational vehicles at 34715 Plymouth Road. On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-17 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by Stacy Services, Inc. d/b/a New Car Alternatives requesting approval to expand the operations of an existing automobile dealership to include the outdoor display, sales and service of recreational vehicles at 34715 Plymouth Road located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne Road in the Northwest '/4 of Section 33, subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and that the wrought iron and brick pillars match the color of the Plymouth Road Development streetscape materials, as such may be modified by the action of the tre Planning Commission and/or City Council. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Committee Reports: Banner Committee: The Summer banners have been installed. Construction Committee. (1) Mr. Nagy stated that Beckett & Raeder provided final drawings for the entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road. Request for bids on the project will go out next Wednesday. (2) Ms. Mette questioned who will pay for the repair of the pavers at Merriman Road that were caused by a water main break. This issue will be addressed at the next meeting. (3) Construction is progressing at the Village Shops of Wonderland. The Kmart building has been demolished and L.A. Fitness Center was identified as a new retail business for the site. (3) Mr. Hilltz inquired about the schedule for the light poles that Seaway is currently repainting because leaving the primer on the poles for an extended period of time looks very unsightly. (4) Ms. Mette inquired about planting flowers and removing graffiti at the Inkster park location. Commercial Mowing Services will perform those services. (5) Mr. Grace inquired about the Feinn Tire easement. Mr. Nagy will review the matter and report back to the Board. 2 Cie 6. Director's Report: (1) Mr. Nagy reported that lighting bulb replacements were underway in conjunction with the installation of the Spring banners. (2) The additional tree trimming being performed by Commercial Mowing Services is about 90% complete and the flowering crab trees on the west side of Metro PCS, 27726 Plymouth, have been trimmed to provide better visibility of their signage, as well as the Maple tree on the east side of the building; the lower branches were removed. (3) Various comments have been received in regard to the new construction on Plymouth Road that was highlighted in the Spring newsletter regarding the elimination of the straight line east/west continuation of Plymouth Road and a new right turn. Mr. Nagy stated that MDOT will review the plans and issue permits. The purpose of the project is to make the area safer and to provide a plaza entry onto the corridor. 7. Polling of Members: Lowell Peterson: Mr. Peterson inquired about the status of ABC Warehouse and was advised that it is still an ongoing project. Scott Grace: Mr. Grace stated that the Walgreens at Plymouth and Farmington will be closing at that location and moving to the new building at Six Mile and Newburgh. He also commented that perhaps the PRDA could flog do similar advertising that was published in the Livonia Observer by the Canton downtown authority to encourage their residents to patronize business in their corridor. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 190th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 21, 2007, was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007. % - 77 69e Marge W on, Secretary to 3