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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1995-04-20 MINUTES OF AN INFORMAL MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN The 16th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 4:00 p.m. , Thursday, April 20, 1995 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Robert D. Bennett Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Bill Pike * Members Absent: Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Conrad Carson (unexcused absence) Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Joe Laura (unexcused absence) Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Dale Summers Others Present: Mr. John Nagy, Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. Michael McGee, City Council Mrs. Maureen Miller Brosnan, City Council 1. Roll was called. (It was determined that a quorum was not present and official actions could not be taken) 2. Adoption of Minutes: The adoption of the April 6, 1995 minutes was postponed until the next meeting. 3. Comments from Chairman - Report & Discussion of April 12th Public Hearing: In the absence of Chairman Pike, Mayor Bennett reported that the City Council had held its public hearing on April 12th as scheduled. There was a turnout of approximately 35 to 40 citizens. No objections were stated to the plan except for the widening of Plymouth Road west of Newburgh, one business owner felt it would be too close to their front door. There were no negative comments and two very positive comments were made. The City Council on April 19th gave the ordinance its first reading including three amendments which resulted from the hearing. The members discussed the three amendments. 4. Update on George Burns Theater: Mayor Bennett reported the PRDA was officially on the mailing list of the League of Historic American Theatres. He stated they could fill out a questionnaire and mail it in and they would be entitled to a survey on things other communities have done with theaters. He would ask the Planning Department to go through this material and identify elements that the PRDA could be utilizing as well as considering the questionnaire. As far as the George Burns Theater, there was nothing new to report. 5. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy reported the only new item on Plymouth Road to report was East Side Mario's had filed an appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals to allow them to have a "tomato" sign hanging over their front door. They felt the tomato is part of the unique and interesting look they try to create. 6. Livonia Nursing Center: The Mayor reported he had heard from a realtor who has listings on both the Livonia Nursing Center and the Ardmore Center on Farmington Road. This gentleman felt the way to deal with both properties is to transfer the bed license from Livonia Nursing Center to a new convalescent home that might be built on the Ardmore property and then use the bulk of the Livonia Nursing Center property as residential, possibly site condominiums. Mr. Nagy will be meeting with this gentlemen within a week to discuss this further. 7. Logo to be used by the PRDA: It was suggested by Mr. Grace that the group wait to come up with a logo until some of the work along Plymouth Road has been completed, and then include possibly the style of lights, trees, etc. in the logo. * 5: 15 p.m. - Bill Pike entered the meeting at this time. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Anderson asked about the closing of the Hygrades plant on Plymouth Road. The Mayor responded by saying Hygrades felt the facility was inefficient. The Mayor and other staff members will be talking with them to see if they can be talked into staying in Livonia. Mr. Pike thanked everyone for showing up at the public hearing. He stated as far as the Hygrade L facility there may be other possibilities for that facility. The Mayor felt the group should take their list of possible buildings to be demolished and check them out and then come back to a meeting to discuss whether they should spend the money and go after condemnation of the buildings or not. 9. Public Comment: Mrs. Brosnan thanked the board members for inviting her to their meeting. She commended them on a job very well done. Vice Chairman Polsinelli read a letter received by the PRDA from Del and Sallie Wisecarver stating they were impressed with the thoroughness of the work of the authority and thanking the members for giving their time, ideas and even money to improve Plymouth Road. 10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on May 4, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. -2-