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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1998-11-19 MINUTES OF THE 83rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH Cre ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 83rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:34 PM, Thursday, November 19, 1998 in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Duane Wolfgang Members Absent: Mr. Lowell Peterson(excused) Mr. Dennis Kujawa(excused) Mr. Jerry Wordhouse (excused) Mr. Marvin Walkon Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Doris Urbanski, Secretary Mr. Mike Slater, Finance Director Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder Mr. Carey Baker, Beckett and Raeder Ms. JoAnn Michaels, Project Landscape Architect, BRI Ms. Ann Yaroch, Landscape Architect, BRI Mr. Ralph Williams Mr. Nabeel W. Faris, Marble Restoration Systems Mr. Steven Schaefer, Phoenix Land Company Mr. Mike Fisher, Law Department Chairman Polsinelli introduced Duane Wolfgang of Ford Motor Company who is the replacement for Don Gelinas. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of November 5, 1998 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was #98-44 RESOLVED,that the minutes of the 82nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on November 5, 1998 are approved. 1 Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Steve Schaefer of Phoenix Land Company was introduced to the Board. This company has a purchase option for the closed George Burns theatre property. Mr. Schaefer spoke of his plans for this site and invited the Board members to visit the West Village complex in Dearborn which is similar to the proposed plan for the Livonia site. Mr. Schaefer briefly outlined the proposed plan which would be a combination of residential and commercial It would be comprised of several buildings with about 40% devoted to upscale retail shops and restaurants. The layout would be"pedestrian friendly". Mr. Schaefer was asked for a target date and he estimated 21/2 years. Because of the wetlands on the site, State approvals are needed. There is a traffic study and topographicals available from the former Meijer's proposal. They have also been in contact with Beckett and Raeder to tie in the design with the Plymouth Road Development streetscape design. The price range for the residential is estimated to be in the $130,000 range for the ranch design and$160,000 for town houses. Mr. Schaefer noted that he has met with several homeowner associations in the area and was well received. He will return with plans to present to the Board in a few weeks. Mayor Kirksey and several others were given a tour of the Dearborn complex, and the Mayor commented that it was an exciting concept. Chairman Polsinelli talked to Mice McGee regarding the bylaws with respect to this complex and the PRDA. Mr. McGee advised that once this is established, if there are more than 100 units or residents,there must be an advisory committee and a resident representative to sit on the PRDA. 5. Mr. Nabeel Faris, Marble Restoration Systems. A Purchase Agreement drafted by the City Law Department for the property at 31600 Plymouth Road was presented to Mr. Faris. Mr. Faris stated he would accept the proposal and would also lice two letters from the PRDA: one to the City council recommending the sale of the rear lot and the second to the ZBA requesting a variance on the parking. Mr. Pike noted that there was an approving resolution and purchase agreement on this property from Julie Stanley and suggested referring this matter back to the Law Department for closure with Ms. Stanley. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Raby and unanimously approved, it was #98-45 RESOLVED,that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby rescind Resolution#97-39 accepting the purchase price of$43,000 from Ms. Julie Stanley for the property located at 31600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, in an"as is"condition, and requests the Law Department contact Ms. Stanley to terminate the contract based on the fact that she hasn't performed. 2 Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Further discussion followed regarding Mr. Faris' purchase agreement. It was suggested that the city-owned property to the rear be appraised and sold with the PRDA property as one piece, and resolve the reciprocal use agreement with East Side Mario's restaurant. Mr. Slater noted that the person wishing to buy the land normally does an appraisal. Mike Fisher of the Law Department was called in to discuss the legal steps for resolving this matter. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #98-46 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the concept of the request by Nabeel Faris, Marble Restoration Systems, for the purchase of property located at 31600 Plymouth Road and further requests the Livonia Law Department to amend the Offer to Purchase Real Estate" at 31600 Plymouth Road by 1) extending the closing date to June 30, 1999, 2) contingent upon acquiring the city-owned property to the rear, and 3) contingent upon a satisfactory lease agreement between Nabeel Faris and East Side Mario's for ingress and egress to serve the respective properties.. Mr. Polsinelli, C declared the Nauman, motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Beckett& Raeder: JoAnn Michaels presented a status report on Phases I and II. Basile is near completion of work with Phase II. Mr. Anderson called attention to the light poles in the middle of the sidewalks without any safety barriers around them. Mrs. Mette questioned the"chalky"appearance of the brick walls and was informed that this is a natural condition and will clear itself. John Iacoangeli requested a Maintenance Committee to help work on the bids for the maintenance contract, and Bill Pike and John Nagy volunteered to help. Mr. Iacoangeli distributed a bid tabulation for Phase III light poles showing the low bidder as Brighton Electric. To reduce costs, the PRDA will buy directly from Hallophane, Brighton Electric will distribute and send to Jacobs Electric 246 lights. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously approved, it was #98-47 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept the low bid of$1,246,309.30 from Brighton Electric for light poles in connection with Phase III of the Plymouth Road streetscape. 3 Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Iacoangeli distributed a spreadsheet outlining project costs through the year 2002 to provide the PRDA with a tool for budget purposes. Mr. Slater reported that as of the end of October, there was $6.1 million in the Bond Fund and $2.5 million in the Special Revenue Fund for a total of$8.6 million. The budget also calls for capture of taxes as of December 1, 1998 of about $2.2 million. Ann Yaroch displayed the intersection plan for Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads showing landscaping, special pavers, screen walls and planters. Right hand turn lanes were discussed to enhance the present half lanes to full right turn lanes. MDOT and the Wayne County Road Commission will have to be contacted. Mayor Kirksey noted that major resurfacing of Plymouth Road from Inkster to Farmington Roads is scheduled for the year 2000. Ms. Yaroch displayed banner designs and minor changes were requested. The budget has earmarked $55,000 for four seasonal changes of banners, however three changes (winter, summer and fall) could be done at a cost of$46,073. 7. Reports from Committees. Search Committee: Mr. Nagy reported that ads for a PRDA Director are being readied for publication. Inspection Committee: The Holiday Parade down Plymouth Road is Saturday,November 21, and Mr. Raby will ride in the parade representing the PRDA. 8. Update on Plymouth Road Projects. Mr. Nagy reported that Council has approved The Brake Shop (Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark) with a condition of all brick for the building. The Millennium Park rezoning petition has also been approved by the City Council. 9. Polling of Board Members. Mr. Grace commented that the right turn lane at Plymouth and Merriman has been completed, but it does not have a right turn arrow. Mr. Nagy will check on this matter. Mr. Anderson reported on the Chamber of Commerce education program on cultural happenings in Livonia. Twelve people are enrolled in the course. 10. Adjournment. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 83rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on November 19, 1998 was adjourned at 6:00 PM. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on December 3, 1998 at 3:30 PM in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. (kW c.2e(- Doris Urbanski, Secretary 4