HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2011-01-20 Chie MINUTES OF THE 225th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 225th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, January 20,
2011, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman
Betsy McCue, Vice Chairman
Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Scott Grace
John Hiltz
Toni Mette
Greg Meyer
Absent: Lowell Peterson
Jeff Staebler
Dan West
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Amarjit Chawney, Architectural Forensics
Robert Auth, Resident
bosiwv Christopher Martin, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the 223rd Regular Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-02 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 223rd Regular Meeting held
by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on December 9,
2010, are hereby approved.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Adoption of the 224th Special Meeting Minutes.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Kirksey, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#2011-03 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 224th Special Meeting held
by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on January 6,
2011, are hereby approved.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. Old Business.
(a) Special Assessment District. The PRDA sent a letter, dated January
14, 2011, to business owners on Plymouth Road explaining the need for a
Special Assessment District to cover the costs of maintaining the irrigation
system and requested their support by signing and returning the petition that
was enclosed with the letter. To date, 15 petitions have been signed and
returned in support of creating a S.A.D. A letter and the supporting signed
petitions will be sent to Council requesting its support of the S.A.D. Mr.
Glass suggested that calls be made to the supporting petitioners to thank
them for their positive replies. The Chamber of Commerce provided a list of
their members who have businesses along Plymouth Road, and Board
Members were assigned businesses from this list to contact to explain the
process and solicit their support for the SAD.
(1.0 (b) Maintenance of Plymouth Road. Mayor Kirksey reported that the
probation volunteer work program is moving forward, and that Waste
Management confirmed today that they will begin emptying the trash cans
on a regular basis. Mr. Taormina advised that the City's Ordinance
Enforcement Department is working with property owners to remove snow
from the plazas. A volunteer coordinator is still needed to manage the
efforts of the volunteer groups that will help maintain the corridor.
(c) Tax Abatements. Mr. Slater advised that there is nothing new to report
on the tax abatement issue with Ford Motor Company.
5. Presentation on the proposal to construct an oil change facility. Mr.
Taormina presented the proposal submitted by Ed Khalil requesting waiver
use approval to construct and operate a quick oil change facility (Lube
Cube) at 28085 Plymouth Road, located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Harrison Road and Deering Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 36. Mr. Amarjit Chawney, Architectural Forensics Associates,
L.L.C., representing Lube Cube, was present and available to answer
questions.
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On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Mette, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2011-04 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed plans as presented by Ed
Khalil requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a
quick oil change facility (Lube Cube) at 28085 Plymouth Road,
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Harrison
Road and Deering Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36.
(Petition 2010-12-02-19), subject to compliance with all City
codes and ordinances and the Plymouth Road Development
streetscape goals and objectives, as such may be modified by
the action of the Planning Commission and/or City Council, and
further provided that the landscaping in front of the building
complement the existing PRDA landscape improvements, and
that the Planning Commission encourage further consideration
of rear entry/front exit from the service doors.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
6. Presentation on the proposal to operate a used auto dealership. Mr.
Taormina presented the proposal submitted by Richard Mancini requesting
Lir waiver use approval to operate a used auto dealership (Mancini Motors)
with outdoor display of vehicles at 29074 Plymouth Road, located on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Camden
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25.
On a motion made by Grace, seconded by Mette, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2011-05 RESOLVED, that in consideration of the proposed plans as
presented by Richard Mancini requesting waiver use approval to
operate a used auto dealership (Mancini Motors) with outdoor
display of vehicles at 29074 Plymouth Road, located on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and
Camden Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 (Petition
2010-12-02-20), the Plymouth Road Development Authority is
not in a position to make a recommendation at this time due to
insufficient information regarding the landscape plan.
Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
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7. Executive Committee Report. (a) In an effort to save on copying and
mailing expenses, the Board agreed that all future agendas and minutes will
be sent via email to the members. (b) Mr. Badri Yono, owner of The
Plymouth Food Store, located at 27600 Plymouth Road, provided pictures of
the flooding in front of his business and requested assistance in alleviating
the problem. Mr. Taormina advised that the Engineering Division has been
apprised of the situation and that he will accompany City Engineer Todd
Zilinick to the site to inspect the problem and try to identify a solution. (c) In
response to Mr. Meyer's query, Mr. Taormina confirmed that the agreement
with Seaway Painting for the repainting of the light poles on the corridor
provided a two-year warranty beginning on the completion date of the
project of November 30, 2010. It was suggested that an inspection of the
poles be performed before the warranty expires to ensure that the poles are
not rusting and that the paint is not peeling.
8. Audience Communication. Mr. Christopher Martin thanked the Board for
their supporting letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 31,
2010, regarding the installation of fencing at his property located at 12275
Inkster Road. He stated that he has had several thefts from his property,
and he feels that taller fencing would prevent such occurrences in the
future. He advised that he will again be petitioning the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a variance to erect seven foot tall fencing.
klise Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 225th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
January 20, 2011, was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on
Thursday, February 17, 2011.
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Margie Secretary