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Home My WebLink AboutPRDA MINUTES 2018-05-17 MINUTES OF THE 250th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 250th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jeremy Curtis, Vice Chair John Hiltz Betsy McCue Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Dennis Wright, Mayor Members Absent: Ruth Ann Brown Omar Faris, Chair Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Barbara Gamber, Economic Development Coordinator Dave Katarski, Feldman Automotive Tom Gizoni, Alpine Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the Minutes. On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2018-01 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Minutes of the 249th Regular Meeting held on October 19, 2017. Mr. Curtis, Acting 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 September 2017 through February 2018, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The August Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $225,534.23, Total Liabilities in the amount of $6,558.80 and a Total Fund Balance in the amount of $218,975.43. The final bond debt payment will be made this year, and funding in an estimated amount of $400,000 per year will become available for corridor improvements. May 17, 2018 2 On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2018-02 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 September, 2017 through February, 2018. Mr. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. Election of Officers. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted, it was #2018-03 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby re-elect Omar Faris as the Chairman and Jeremy Curtis as Vice Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1 through December 31, 2018. Mr. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Update on DTE Light Pole Replacement. Mark Taormina reported that changes within the DTE organization now require operating maps for new construction and that has caused a delay in light pole replacements, which we expect to commence this summer. The City is waiting to be advised of the actual construction date by DTE. When the new poles are installed, any repairs or damage to the poles will be the responsibility of DTE, and they can pursue reimbursement from car accident insurance claims if they choose. In the meantime, Mr. Slater will look into the matter to determine if the City can collect damages from an insurance company if pole damage is caused by a car accident and the perpetrator can be identified prior to DTE's installation of poles. There is currently a pole down on the south side of Plymouth Road west of Farmington Road. 6. Proposal by Feldman Automotive - Petition 2018-04-02-10. Mr. Taormina presented a proposal by the owners of the Feldman Automotive to construct and operate a used auto dealership with outdoor display of vehicles (Feldman Pre-Owned Superstore) at 33850 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads. This is the site of the former Olson Oldsmobile and the request is to develop 14 acres as a used car dealership and inventory storage for new cars. There will be a 20-foot setback from Plymouth Road. Four sections of May 17, 2018 3 decorative brick piers and fencing will be installed on both sides of the two entrance drives and plantings will be installed to match the PRDA streetscape plan. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2018-04 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed landscape plans in connection with a request by Feldman Automotive, Inc. for waiver use approval pursuant to Section 11.03(g) of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended, to construct and operate a used auto dealership with outdoor display of vehicles (Feldman Pre-Owned Superstore) at 33850 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads, 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. Mr. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 7. Proposal by Livonia Centers - Petition 2018-01-08-01. Mr. Taormina presented proposed landscape plans in connection with a request by Livonia Centers, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to renovate and expand the existing commercial shopping center at 30000 thru 30070 Plymouth Road. This petition includes four major components. The first would be the expansion of the existing retail center. The second would be the construction of a new free-standing multi-tenant retail building in the front parking lot of the shopping center. The third is renovations to the existing façade. The fourth would be new monument signs. The addition would be at the west end of the shopping center. Along the front, the addition would match the setback and form a continuation of the façade of the existing building. The proposed new free-standing multi-tenant building would be in the front of the shopping center closer to Plymouth Road. Ingress and egress would be available from all of the existing driveways and maneuvering isles within the shopping center. The shopping center south elevation, which is the front of the building facing Plymouth Road, would be completely transformed and modernized. Four pier sections and fencing will be installed to match the PRDA streetscape plan. Signage will be subject to Zoning Board of Appeals approval. On a motion made by McCue, seconded by Hiltz, and adopted, it was #2018-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed landscape plans in connection with a request by Livonia Centers, L.L.C. in May 17, 2018 4 connection with a proposal to renovate and expand the existing commercial shopping center, including an addition to the existing building, modifying the exterior façade of the existing shopping center building, and constructing a new freestanding commercial building in the front parking lot at 30000 thru 30070 Plymouth Road, 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. 8. Future Goals and Objectives for the Corridor. With the 2018 retirement of the PRDA's bonds, the PRDA will have funding available, beyond the existing costs for streetlighting and irrigation, in an amount estimated at $400,000 per year. It is important to begin identifying and prioritizing projects as a first step in developing a multi-year capital improvement plan for the Plymouth Road corridor. This will help in the process of estimating the costs associated with each project, realizing that funding will not be sufficient to cover all items. To assist the Board, the following projects have been identified for possible consideration: Replanting and maintaining the landscape easements; regular mowing of the right-of-way; instituting a multi-year program to replace/repair plazas with new curbing, brick pavers and/or stamped concrete; installing additional traffic signal mast arms at intersections that don't currently have them (Stark and Wayne Roads). The Board was provided an old bid proposal submitted by Commercial Mowing Services that lists the scope of work and cost for maintaining the landscaping in 2009 to use as guideline for future consideration. It was suggested that an assessment of the corridor would help to identify what needs to be repaired, replaced and maintained on an on-going basis, and then a bid package could be prepared for the necessary services. Mark reminded the Board that the City committed to maintaining the right-of-way when easement agreements were obtained from property owners. Mr. Hiltz suggested consulting with the Engineering Department and using drones for mapping the improvements before a detailed field assessment is scheduled. 9. Around the Table Greg Meyer advised that he is retiring in June, and the Board unanimously wished him well and thanked him for his years of service to the Board. 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 250th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 17, 2018, was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. L-7 %)61 -76' Margie Watson, Secretary