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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2007-10-18 MINUTES OF THE 194th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 194th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Toni Mette, Chairman John Hiltz, Vice Chairman Stan Anderson Dennis Kujawa Lowell Peterson Wayne Glass Dan West Members Absent: Jack Engebretson, Mayor (excused) Scott Grace (excused) Greg Meyer (excused Others Present: John J. Nagy, PRDA Director Scott Miller, City Planner Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. Edward Shinn, Landmark Group, Inc., on behalf of Woodland Lanes Phil Venables, Landmark Group, Inc., on behalf of Woodland Lanes Al Waco, Woodland Lanes Gary Winkler, General Manager, Woodland Lanes Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Services Robert Auth, Resident Ralph Williams, Resident Marge Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the 193rd Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Anderson, supported by Peterson, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-31 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 193rd Regular Meeting held on September 20, 2007, by the Plymouth Road Development Authority are hereby approved. (11., Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 1 3. Comments from the Chairman: (1) The installation of the entry sign for the corridor at Inkster Road has been complete. The old sign will be removed and sod damage repaired by Commercial Mowing Services. (2) The bulbs on light poles #226 and #222 need to be replaced. (3) Walmart and Target shopping carts are often left at the bus plaza near Middlebelt Road. Mr. Nagy will contact the two stores to apprise them of the on-going problem and encourage them to retrieve their carts. (4) The construction of the internal road designed to connect LA Fitness with the other developments occurring to the east is progressing at the Village Shops of Wonderland. (5) The entire corridor looks clean and neat. 4. Presentation on Woodland Lanes renovation. Mr. Edward Shinn, Creative Director, Landmark Group, Inc., presented a proposal to renovate the exterior of Woodland Lanes bowling alley located at 33775 Plymouth Road. On a motion made by Peterson, seconded by Glass, and unanimously adopted, it was #2007-32 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by Landmark Group, on behalf of Woodland Lanes, in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the bowling alley located at 33775 Plymouth Road, on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 (Petition 2007-10- 08-16), subject to the addition of streetscape elements to be designed by the Plymouth Road Development Authority which will include eight columns with wrought iron fencing to be installed by July 1, 2009, with plantings and irrigation to be installed and maintained by the Plymouth Road Development Authority, and further subject to compliance with all City codes and ordinances and all other Plymouth Road Development streetscape goals and objectives, as such may be modified by the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Holiday Events: (1) Mr. Nagy recommended that the PRDA support the Goodfellows organization. It was agreed that a contribution would be made in the amount of $700 to support needy families, and that Mr. Nagy will contact the Goodfellows to arrange for same. On a motion made by Glass, supported by Anderson, and unanimously (ise adopted, it was 2 #2007-33 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority 411 does hereby authorize a monetary contribution to the Livonia Goodfellows, Inc. in the amount of $700.00 to provide household goods and clothing to appropriate Livonia families. Ms. Mette, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. (2) It was agreed that the Annual PRDA Holiday Dinner shall take place again year. The location and date will be determined at a future meeting. 6. Committee Reports: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson reported that the PRDA Fall Newsletter will be distributed by late November. Information on the new entry sign, newly painted buildings and other interesting and informative items will be included. The distribution will be limited to businesses on corridor in the 48150 zip code area. Ms. Mette suggested for a future newsletter that "before and after" photographs of Plymouth Road be featured to highlight the improvements that have been made through the years as a result of the PRDA's work. Banner Committee: Mr. Nagy presented the first quarterly report prepared by Above and Beyond Installations, which lists repairs and maintenance performed on individual light poles that have been identified by the newly assigned pole numbers. The PRDA maintains 462 light poles on Plymouth Road. Holiday Banners will be installed the week of Thanksgiving. Construction Committee: (1) Mr. Carey Baker discussed the brick paver work completed at the mile road plazas. A punch list was submitted to the contractor and final inspection will follow completion of the punch list items. (2) The status of the traffic study was reviewed and Mr. Baker stated he is waiting to receive the proposal from Wade Trim before making a contractor recommendation. A committee meeting will be held to review the bids received and to authorize awarding the contract in the event the total cost is under $15,000. (3) The traffic signals at Wayne Road and Stark Road will be discussed further at the November PRDA meeting when a detailed schedule will be provided by Beckett & Raeder. Bidding and permitting should be ready in January, 2008. 7. Director's Report: (1) Mr. Nagy reported that the plans submitted by Avis Budget Group to relocate their rental car facility to 29070 Plymouth Road have been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The site plan was amended to include a greenbelt at the rear of the property. A vinyl fence has been installed, additional trees will be planted and the entire (sie area has been cleaned up. Also, the entire parking lot will be repaved and re-striped. The front alcove area will also be improved as requested by the Board. (2) City Council has approved the plans for Stone Mountain Coffee 3 to construct and operate a drive-thru restaurant at 28085 Plymouth Road on the vacant property next to Feinn Tire. (3) Seaway Painting has been requested to submit a quotation to paint the rusted controller boxes which will be submitted to the Board for approval to proceed. (4) Wright and Filippis has acquired the former Autozone property, located at Plymouth Road and Hartel, and has a valid occupancy permit. (5) Mr. Nagy will be recognized for 40 years of continuous service to his profession at the Michigan Planning Association Conference to be held in the Grand Traverse Area. Mr. Nagy began his career in 1967. 8. Polling of Members: John Hiltz: Congratulation to John Nagy for 40 years of service. Dan West A TV commercial promoting Livonia is running this month in an effort to bring more positive attention to Livonia. The main goal is to highlight families, neighborhoods and Livonia's central location. It is sponsored by the Community Marketing Consortium, which is a joint effort of the Chamber of Commerce, the Livonia Public Schools and marketing professionals throughout the City to collectively market Livonia through advertising campaigns. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 194th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 18, 2007, was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Marge Watson, Secretary C 4