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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-06-04 MINUTES OF THE 75th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 75th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:38 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 1998 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Bill Pike* Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Mr. Stan Anderson(excused) Mr. Adelard Raby (excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mr. Ralph Williams, Livonia resident Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. Wayne Jensen, White Castle Area Manager Mr. Joseph Barts, White Castle Detroit Area Construction Mgr. Mr. Harry Raptoplous for Legacy Restaurant Messrs. Kole and Tony Zekaj, Legacy Restaurant 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of May 21, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 74th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 21, 1998 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli commented on a series of letters from residents and answers from the Mayor with regard to a Meijer's store. (IW 4. Wayne Jensen, White Castle Area Manager: White Castle is in the process of negotiating for the property at 30441 Plymouth Road (formerly Auto Works)to relocate the White Castle restaurant from Wonderland Mall. They would like to upgrade their building and add a drive-thru. Mr. Joe Barts, White Castle's Detroit Area construction representative, displayed samples of materials being used in the new look for White Castle. Porcelain is no longer being used. The site plan showed the exterior being split face block, blue brick trim and neon lighting. Mr. Barts was informed of Livonia's rule for standard brick exteriors. They are also proposing a Churches Chicken to be a part of this operation. The present restaurant would be demolished. On a motion by Mr. Peterson, supported by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #98-20 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the conceptual development plans as shown on drawing identified as Exhibit B dated 5/15/98 in connection with the proposal by White Castle restaurant to relocate their facility to 30441 Plymouth Road, Livonia. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Harry Raptoplous, designer for proposed Legacy Restaurant: Mr. Raptoplous displayed a site plan for this proposed restaurant at 34110 Plymouth Road. The plan showed a 19' addition to the front of the present building and a drive-thru window. The exterior building materials would be dryvit, 1/2"brick veneer and a painted 12" steel band. He was informed that the Planning Commission and City Council preference is for full brick on new construction. Mr. Raptoplous said full brick would be a problem on the existing part because of inadequate footings. The present site plan also showed insufficient landscaping. Alternatives to this plan were suggested by the Board. On a motion by Mr. Grace, seconded by Mrs. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #98-21 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the concept plan for the renovation of the restaurant at 34110 Plymouth Road provided that below the steel band on the proposed new addition, full brick will be used and panel brick or dryvit only where the existing footings would not support full brick, and the entire area between the front building wall and sidewalk is to be landscaped. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Budget Report: Mr. Slater presented PRDA financial statements for March 1998 showing a fund balance of$2,046,360.15 with disbursements of$4,819.98 and an April fund balance of$1,879,685.44 with disbursements of$163,469.26. The money from the bond sale was received May 19 and will be reflected in the next statement. There is a three year expenditure period for this money with a 6 month, 1 year and 2 year spending schedule. The department is in the process of preparing next year's budget which Mr. Slater said would show a substantial increase due to moneys received mainly from more personal property tax. He was asked where the money was invested and informed the Board that the same account was being used, short term investment funds. They may look into investing into short term CDs. 7. Beckett & Raeder: Carey Baker informed the Board that JoAnn Michaels has replaced Sally Shipley as Resident Project Manager. Phase I will be completed in two weeks. There have been some difficulties with the contractors the last two weeks. BRI will deal with Basile on a day-to-day basis. A meeting is planned to go over any problems and to discuss Phase III. The construction meetings have been changed from Mondays at 2:00 to Mondays at 8:00 at the Jacob's Electric trailer. Landscaping will hopefully be installed in the next two weeks. An easement status update was distributed. Thirty-two easements were handed out, 11 have been received, 16 promised and they are working on the last 5. * 4:30 -Bill Pike arrived Mr. Grace inquired as to when the intersections would be done and if a right turning lane with an arrow could be incorporated. Mayor Kirksey informed the Board that on the previous day he met with MDOT, Stan Anderson and a number of other people to discuss ROW acquisition and partial state funding for eastbound traffic on Plymouth Road. Right turn lanes are a done deal. Rosedale Gardens traffic was discussed. There was a meeting with Basile and Mama Mia's for the alley paving and parking lot striping. The restaurant is happy with the plans. Mr. Grace noted that the original plans showed the paving of the alley. The new streetlights have been delivered and will be installed soon. 8. Reports from Committees: Public Relations Committee: Mr. Kujawa stated that the second issue of the PRDA newsletter has been finalized. There will be a mailing of 2000 only to the PRDA district. City Hall departments will also receive a copy. Vacant Buildings Committee: No report. Construction Committee: Mrs. Mette took her complaints to the mayor for resolution and reported that those items are now being taken care of Inspection Committee: Absent. Search Committee: No report. tie 9. Update on Plymouth Road Projects: Mr. Nagy reported that Meijer's has not filed anything with the City and it is uncertain if they will proceed or not. We are still doing a title search on the property at Laurel and Plymouth. 10: Polling of Board Members: Mr. Peterson asked if there were any updated information on the Comerica Bank at Middlebelt and Plymouth. No further information. Mr. Pike again asked about the lights and appearance of"New Car Alternatives" and Mr. Nagy informed him that they were working with the Inspection Department on this. 11. Public Comment: None 12. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 75th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on June 4, 1998 was adjourned at 5:00 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on June 18, 1998. ,i, Doris Urbanski, Secretary