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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-04-04 MINUTES OF THE 33rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD toe DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 33rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:05 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Adelard Raby Mrs. Toni Mette Members Absent: Mr. Con Carson(unexcused absence) Mr. Marvin Walkon (unexcused absence) Mr. Scott Grace (unexcused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett&Raeder, Inc. Mr. David Gehm, Lutheran Homes of Michigan 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-13 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 32nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on March 21, 1996 are approved. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: The Chairman stated at their last meeting it was brought up about a group that was interested in purchasing the closed Livonia Nursing Home for use as a senior citizen center. Mr. Pike then introduced David Gehm of the Lutheran Homes of Michigan who was in attendance to discuss the purchase of this property for their use and how possibly the PRDA could be of assistance to them. 4. David Gehm -Presentation on Lutheran Homes of Michigan: Cov Mr. Gehm presented plans of the nursing home they would like to develop on this property. They presently have nursing homes in Frankenmuth and Monroe. They have many problems with using existing homes so they would like to demolish the present building and have a fresh start. They would also like to acquire the vacant property next door. They would propose about 108 total residents with one area for Alzheimer patients. Mr. Gehm stated they are working on purchasing the property now and if everything falls in place, could close by August or September. They would like to see the building demolished immediately. It would take between 18-24 months to get the home up and running so they would be looking at opening in late 1998 or early 1999. When asked his opinion Mr. Iacoangeli, consultant for the PRDA, felt it would be a nice use for the property but did have a concern with penetration into the residential neighborhood as they wanted their entrance into the facility off Camden Road rather Plymouth Road. He did state he was familiar with the one in Monroe and it was the number one in the community and kept up very well. When asked how the PRDA could help, Mr. Gehm stated the demolition of the present buildings on the site would run approximately $100,000 as there is asbestos involved. He asked if it was possible to receive some financial assistance from the PRDA in connection with the demolition of the buildings. He also asked if possibly, when the time comes, they could make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals and (If Planning Commission for their approval. Mr. Wordhouse asked whether they had considered deeding the portion fronting on Plymouth Road to the City for park purposes as maybe a tradeoff for them helping with the demolition costs. Mr. Gehm was told the PRDA would stay in touch with him and they would get back to him on the question of demolition of the current buildings on the property. 5. Budget Report- Mike Slater: Mr. Slater went over the PRDA budget as of 2/29/96 with the board members. The total fund balance as of this date is $821,420. He stated the PRDA has repaid the City the moneys owing it. 6. Beckett and Raeder, Inc.: Mr. Iacoangeli stated they will come back at the April 18 meeting with a street design starting at the Middlebelt intersection heading easterly about 500 feet. They are also working on a design redoing the Ann Arbor Road/Plymouth Road intersection. Their firm has also been talking to Detroit Edison regarding underground utility options and will (he have those answers for the meeting to be held April 18. Mr. Wordhouse asked about the meeting that was planned for the people affected by the Plymouth Road Development -2- Authority. Mr. Iacoangeli answered the meeting with the public would probably occur late in May, and at that time they can say this is what is going to happen rather what do you want to happen. He felt it would be best to give them ideas and then ask for input how they would like to add to that. 7. Reports from Committees: Rick Niedieck, reporting on behalf of the George Burns Theater Committee, stated there was nothing new to report. Chairman Pike did state he had called the number listed in the Entertainment Real Estate Report and had received a video from them. He was going to pass the video around to the members. He also wondered if the budget would allow the PRDA to send someone out to Las Vegas in June to attend the Entertainment Real Estate Forum, which he felt could possibly be a big help to the PRDA. Reporting on behalf of the Public Relations Committee, Chairman Pike commented that Stan Anderson had a very nice article about the PRDA printed in their civic association newspaper. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Raby felt if it didn't violate any rules of the PRDA they should authorize one person to attend the forum to be held in Las Vegas to see if it could help them in tr, connection with the George Burns Theater. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #96-14 RESOLVED that, if it does not violate any of the rules, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize that one person be appointed to attend the Entertainment Real Estate Forum to be held in Las Vegas from June 4 to June 6, 1996. Mr. Pike, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Chairman Pike reminded the Mayor that there are two vacancies on the board that need to be filled. Mr. Peterson felt the Lutheran Nursing Home that was discussed earlier in the meeting would enhance the property values of the homes around it. Mayor Kirksey was more concerned about setting a precedent with the nursing home. He said developers are very quick to tell you when you have made an exception. (heMr. Anderson brought up the matter that was discussed a couple of meetings ago of acknowledging businesses that had improved their property by sending them a letter -3- cofrom the PRDA. Mr. Pike responded that he has a sample letter and will bring it to the next meeting. Mr. Anderson's second comment was about them not having any more articles in the Observer about what the PRDA has been doing. He felt the public should be informed that they had hired Beckett& Raeder and they were making progress. It was suggested that Matt Jachman from the Observer be invited to their April 18th meeting. Mayor Kirksey wished to remind everyone of the Mayor's Ball to be held April 26 at Laurel Manor at 6:00 p.m. The Mayor also said he would get information on the Volunteer Breakfast to everyone on the PRDA. The Mayor further reported that the two gentlemen that had appeared in front of the PRDA about their project to construct and operate a used car sales facility called "New Car Alternatives" on Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne Road had appeared before Council and the Council seemed very receptive to their project. Mr. Polsinelli reported that the Skill Center does not have any more plaques available. Mrs. Mette noted that Kicker's is doing well. 9. Public Comment: No public comment. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 33rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on April 4, 1996 was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Je arvey, Secretary L -4-