HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2013-10-17 Cie MINUTES OF THE 238TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 238th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:08 p.m., Thursday, October 17,
2013, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor
Omar Faris
Scott Grace
John Hiltz
Betsy McCue, Chair
Greg Meyer, Vice Chair
Absent: Ruth Ann Brown
Lowell Peterson
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Nasser Choucair, N.C. Designers & Contracting, Inc.,
Chris Biggers, Foresta Architects, L.L.C.
Vijaykumar Patel, Owner, Dunkin' Donuts
Dan Merritt
Robert Auth, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-08 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 237th Regular Meeting
held on April 18, 2013.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
3. Financial Reports. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special
Revenue Fund for the months ending April through September 30, 2013,
were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The September 30,
2013, Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $1,226,604.85,
Total Liabilities in the amount of $524,700.00, and a Fund Balance in the
amount of $701,904.85. Mr. Slater advised that future disbursements will
only include costs for maintenance of the irrigation system, energy for the
controllers from DTE Energy, and street lights repairs from MAS Electric. In
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response to Ms. McCue's inquiry as to the high cost of maintaining the
irrigation system, Mr. Slater and Mayor Kirksey suggested that the supplier,
TechSeven, and Doug Moore from the Department of Public Works, attend
a future meeting to provide a detailed explanation of the expenses. The
Mayor also stated that the 2014 budget will include the 2 mils for
maintaining the irrigation system.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2013-09 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of
the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending
April 30, 2013; May 31, 2013; June 30, 2013; July 31, 2013;
August 31, 2013; and September 30, 2013.
Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
4. New Business
a) Proposal by Shell - Petition 2013-09-08-09. Mr. Taormina presented
the proposal to remodel the exterior of the Shell gas station at 36420
Plymouth Road. Mr. Choucair, N.C. Designers & Contracting, was
present to answer questions. There will be no changes to the
landscape or sidewalks.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Faris, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2013-10 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development
Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as
submitted by N.C. Designers & Contracting, Inc.
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58
of the Zoning Ordinance in connection with a proposal to
remodel the exterior of the gas station (Shell) at 36420
Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Levan Road and Market Street in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, provided that final approval
is contingent on the Petitioner upgrading the site and
landscaping as directed by the Inspection Department,
and further 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.
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(10' Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the
foregoing resolution adopted.
b) Proposal by Dunkin' Donuts - Petition 2013-09-02-27. Mr.
Taormina presented the proposal submitted by Dunkin' Donuts
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a limited
service restaurant with drive-up window facilities at 34899 Plymouth
Road, located on the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Wayne
Road. Discussion resulted in the following concerns: general
aesthetics of the new building, sufficient parking and walking space,
irrigation issues that may arise with the adjacent property, landscaping,
and whether this site was the best location for the restaurant which will
also include a tenant space. Chris Biggers, Foresta Architects, L.L.C.,
was available to answer questions, as well as the owner, Vijaykumar
Patel.
5. Polling of Members.
Betsy McCue stated that the exterior renovations at the Livonia Crossings
shopping center at the corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth look very nice.
She also inquired about the sample LED light and if it had been installed.
Mr. Taormina advised that Kevin Mailliard, Director of Public Works, is
waiting for a report from DTE on assuming ownership of the poles and
tre related costs.
John HiItz remarked that the landscaping along Plymouth Road was
looking good at the present time. However, he inquired how future
maintenance of the brick pavers, light poles and other landscape features
will be funded. Mayor Kirksey advised that the Board should meet with Mike
Slater for projections and a five year plan taking into consideration
increasing property values and normal deterioration of the streetscape.
Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted,
the 238th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on
October 17, 2013, was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place
on January 16, 2014.
Margie Watson, Secretary
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