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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1994-09-15 MINUTES OF THE 4TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 4th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:00 p.m. , Thursday, September 15, 1994. Mayor Robert D. Bennett presided as Acting Chairman. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Scott Grace Ms. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Dale Summers Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Conrad Carson Members Absent: Mr. Michael Polsinelli Mr. William Pike Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Joe Laura Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Ed Brown Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Michael McGee, Council Member Mayor Bennett, Acting Chairman, suggested because of the light turnout for this meeting that the election of officers be put off until the next meeting which would be held October 20, 1994. The first item on the agenda was the adoption of the minutes of the 3rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 18, 1994. On a motion by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Summers and unanimously approved, it was #94-5 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 3rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on August 18, 1994 are approved. Mayor Bennett, Acting Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. The next item on the agenda the authority took up was a review of the field trip of August 18th to identify the positive and negative and to add to a previously prepared list of ideas and areas of concern for dealing with Plymouth Road. Mayor Bennett pointed out the object was to try to continue to build on the list - of potential items the Authority should be dealing with. All members agreed it was a good trip and after much discussion the following items were to be added to the previously prepared list: 1) Obtain all Right-of-Ways not owned by the City. (le 2) Livonia Convalescent Home as a special situation. 3) Feinn Tire as a special consideration. 4) Bring in expert from Detroit Edison on street lighting. The next item on the agenda was an update on development proposals relating to property within the Plymouth Road Development District. Mr. Nagy gave a run down on new proposals within this district. The following items are recent proposals received by the Planning Commission and City Council: 1) Proposed Builders Square to be located at the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads. 2) Herc's Restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Ann Arbor Road and Levan Road has been approved to increase floor area and seating capacity. 3) Henderson Glass has been approved to construct a new store on the north side of Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard Avenue 4) East Side Mario's to be located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Hubbard Avenue and Merriman Road is seeking permission to expand the seating capacity for a full service restaurant (mw 5) The Borin Group has been approved to construct an office building at the northeast corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads. Mr. Nagy informed the authority that the Builders Square store was deficient in the parking and therefore may withdraw their request to build at Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads. The authority supported the rebuilding of the center at Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads and felt each case should be taken on its own merits in terms of parking. On a motion made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Grace and unanimously approved, it was #94-6 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority supports the rebuilding of the center at the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads from the existing shopping center to a Builders Square store and, therefore, concur that some relief is appropriate for parking but strongly urges the Planning Commission and City Council not to waive any aspect of the required 15% landscaping. Mayor Bennett, Acting Chairman, declared the resolution adopted. Mr. Nagy informed the authority that the City Council, by Resolution #592-94, referred to the Plymouth Road Development Authority for its report and -2- lbw recommendation the subject matter of the vacant Livonia Tire store located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Merriman Road and Hubbard. It was determined that the authority would acknowledge receipt of this matter and will be considering it in the course of their deliberations and at the appropriate time they will be responding accordingly and advise the Council at that time. It was requested that the authority have someone come in at the next meeting and discuss possible means of financing. Michael McGee agreed to attend the next meeting to discuss this matter with the authority. The last item on the agenda was the subject of where the authority was going with respect to serving other businesses and whether special meetings with Plymouth Road businesses should be scheduled. It was determined special meetings should be scheduled but at a later date after the authority was sure in what direction they were headed. The possibility of a mailing of some type to the business owners in the district was brought up, and also the publishing of informational items in the Observer Newspaper. This would be a way to let the property owners and businesses know that the Plymouth Road Development Authority was in existence. The possibility of the authority meeting every two weeks instead of once a month was brought up. It was determined to add that as an item on the agenda for the next meeting when more members would be present. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held October 20, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. An election of officers will be held at this meeting. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 4th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on September 15, 1994 was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. JearL; arvey, Secretar -3-