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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-11-05 MINUTES OF THE 82nd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 82nd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:30 PM, Thursday,November 5, 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. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Bill Pike Members Absent: Mr. Adelard Raby(excused) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused) Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Ms. JoAnn Michaels, Project Landscape Architect, BRI Ms. Ann Yaroch, Landscape Architect, BRI Mr. Ralph Williams Mr.Nabeel W. Faris, Marble Restoration Systems Mr. Bob Cliffe, Moisev-Gordon Architects Mr. Ray Lance, East Side Marios 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of October 15, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-41 RESOLVED,that the minutes of the 81st Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 15, 1998 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: Chairman Polsinelli thanked Mayor Kirksey for the party at Ladbroke DRC and Mayor Kirksey in turn complemented the grand opening celebration of the Broadway Cafés at Wonderland Center. 1 cri Mayor Kirksey announced that Don Gelinas has been transferred out of Livonia by Ford and has tendered his resignation. Ford Motor Company has offered to send a representative, Duane Wolfgang, to the PRDA and Mayor Kirksey requested the Board's approval. Mayor Kirksey gave an update on the progress of the holiday parade, noted that the next two meetings are the 9th and 16th of November, and all are welcome to attend. There are three sponsors,the PRDA, Observer Newspapers and Wonderland Mall. Livonia Mall has also committed some money. Chairman Polsinelli read a complimentary letter from Andrew Mac regarding Plymouth Road, and Mayor Kirksey stated he personally called Mr. Mac to thank him for his comments. 4. Nabeel Faris of Marble Restoration Systems presented an"Offer to Purchase" of$45,000 for the former Livonia Tire property at 31600 Plymouth Road. He has come to an agreement with East Side Mario's for ingress and egress, and also presented a letter from Taweel Associates, P.C. stating MDOT indicates the driveway and approach can be paved after he takes possession of the building. Mr. Ray Lance of East Side Mario's stated that because he intends to convert part of the restaurant to a banquet hall and remodel the restaurant to include more booths and less tables, the parking requirements for his business will be less and he will no longer need the variance he has for 10 parking spaces. The parking lot is not an issue of concern for the restaurant. Mr. Pike inquired if a Phase I of the site's soil conditions on the tire property had been done and Mr.Nagy noted that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment had been completed last year. There was further discussion on the city-owned property for parking behind the building. Mr. Nagy informed the board that there was 30' between the north wall of the building and the city-owned property. A reciprocal use agreement between East Side Mario's and the city would be a requirement for access of the 30 foot area. The City could not sell their property to Mr. Faris unless he was an abutting property owner. He may be able to overcome this problem if he has an interest in the PRDA tire store property. On a motion by Mr. Pike, it was RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority agrees in concept with the plan Marble Restoration Systems has proposed for property located at 31600 Plymouth Road, contingent upon the rules and regulations of the City ordinances with respect to ingress and egress with East Side Mario's restaurant. 2 The motion was postponed for further discussion. The purchase price of the property and the legality of the Purchase Agreement presented were discussed. It was Mr. Wordhouse's opinion that this was a good use for this property as there were few businesses that could occupy a piece of property this narrow. On a motion duly made by Mr. Grace, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and approved, it was #98-42 RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby direct the Law Department to draw up a purchase agreement in the amount of$45,000 in an"as in"condition and further subject to all City approvals for the property at 31600 Plymouth Road. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: AYES: Kirksey, Mette, Grace, Peterson, Wordhouse, Anderson Walkon, Pike NAYS: Polsinelli ABSENT: Raby, Kujawa Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Bob Cliffe of Moisev-Gordon Architects presented plans to remodel and put a 4200 sq. ft. addition to the closed Wendy's restaurant at 28761 Plymouth Road. The use would be for a combination medical/dental clinic (one dentist and two doctors). It would utilize the existing driveway, parking lot and green space around the perimeter of the building. There would be new landscaping in the front of the building and a new canopy over the entrances. The owners would be the users of the building and are family related. Mr. Cliffe was informed of the City's preference for brick buildings with a minimum of dryvit. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and unanimously approved, it was #98-43 RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the concept of a medical/dental clinic for the vacated building at 28761 Plymouth Road subject to all the rules and regulations of the City of Livonia. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3 6. Budget Report. Mike Slater presented the PRDA Construction Fund and Special Revenue Fund September financial reports. There was no activity this month and the fund balance for the Special Revenue Fund is $2,586,928.92. The Construction Fund has a balance of$6,252,510.83. Mike Slater reminded the Board that earlier Carey Baker of BRI was asked to prepare a time frame for spending this money and he should have this for the next meeting. The question was asked if additional monies were included in the promotional account, and Mr. Slater noted that additional funds have been put in this account for the term commencing in December 1998. 7. JoAnn Michaels, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mrs. Mette complimented Ms. Michaels on the job she has been doing for the PRDA, particularly in following through with requests. Irish Company, landscape contractors for Phase H, will finish Phase I from McMullen&Associates. Peter Basile is completing Phase I. There will be changes to the Dunkin Donuts approach, and a compromise has been worked out with the Magic Pan. Since their representative has not shown up for meetings, JoAnn will compose an agreement and submit it to Dunkin Donuts. Basile is finished with the majority of the Phase II work. Mr. Anderson reported that the light poles in the middle of the sidewalks do not have any safety measures around them. The light poles for Phase II are scheduled for delivery on November 16, the brick work is going well and the limestone caps are expected. Three bids were received for the grounds maintenance and a recommendation will be made at the next meeting. Mr. Peterson reported that two of the new streetlights were not working. Ann Yaroch informed the Board that Jacobs Electric was the low bidder for Phase III and they are comfortable awarding the contract to them. They are hoping to have Peter Basile as the subcontractor. A list of properties requiring easements in Phase III, along with a sample letter to the business owners, was presented. Mr. Anderson suggested that the contract for maintenance include a stipulation that refuse in the landscaping must be picked up, and the Board agreed that the contract should be amended for this before it is executed. Samples of holiday banners were displayed and discussed. Because of the cost of putting up and taking down the banners, it was suggested that they be displayed on every third light pole only. 8. Reports from Committees. Public Relations Committee: Mr. Anderson will have a PRDA article in the December City Newsletter. Fisher Creative Services inquired if the PRDA decided on any special projects for their input. This will be a project for the new Director. Search Committee: Marvin Walkon reported that he met with Jerry Wordhouse (kw and John Nagy to review the draft of the job description for PRDA Director. Advertisements will be sent to Crain's, the Detroit News and Free Press, Michigan 4 Development Association, U of M publication and the Michigan Municipal League. Applications will be received through November with interviews commencing in January. Vacant Buildings: Scott Grace distributed a new Plymouth Road vacant buildings list. House of Maple has a new broker. Knappow is taking on another tenant. The Hy Fy gas station is now on the list for sale. Cockrum's Market has refused to allow Signature Associates to put up a real estate sign, but there is a sign in the market. White Castle is back on the market. Peregrine will be closing at the end of the month. 9. Update on Plymouth Road Projects. Mr. Nagy reported that it is too early for an announcement, but the redevelopment of the Mai Kai property looks promising. 10. Polling of Board Members: Chairman Polsinelli reported that John Iacoangeli of Beckett and Raeder has received an offer of$5000.00 from the proposed developers of the Mai Kai property requesting his services. Mr. Iacoangeli is inquiring if the PRDA would consider this as a conflict of interests. Discussion followed and it was agreed that if everyone understood the arrangement, it would not be a problem. It was Mayor Kirksey's opinion that there is potential for a conflict of interest. Chairman Polsinelli will inform Mr. Iacoangeli of the decision. Mr. Iacoangeli and Steve Schaefer for the proposed Mai Kai redevelopment would like to attend the next PRDA meeting. Toni Mette commented to the Mayor that the Holiday Parade package she received was very impressive, and Mayor Kirksey gave credit to Carol Swales of his department. Mayor Kirksey reported on the State's resurfacing of Plymouth Road from Inkster to Farmington. They have requested to wait to begin work until the fall of 1999 because of the amount of work involving sewers, etc. If agreed,the State would furnish the City with a letter stating their obligation, a guarantee, and giving a better price. The State is paying the majority of the cost. 11. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,the 82nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority was adjourned at 5:42 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on November 19, 1998. Doris Urbanski, Secretary 1 5