Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-06-20 MINUTES OF THE 37th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 37th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Bill Pike (excused absence) Mr. Scott Grace(excused absence) Mrs. Toni Mette (excused absence) Mr. Stan Anderson(excused absence) Mr. Marvin Walkon(excused absence) Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary Mr. John Nagy, Planning Director Mr. Richard Niedieck, Livonia Economic Development Office Mr. John Iacoangeli, Beckett and Raeder, Inc. Mr. Douglas Johnson, Zerbo's Health Food Mr. Tom Wozniak, Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Assoc. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-25 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 36th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 16, 1996 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Comments from Chairman: No comments from the Chairman. 4. Douglas Johnson-Zerbo's Health Foods: Mr. Douglas Johnson, an architect representing Zerbo's Health Foods, was in attendance to ask for support from the PRDA in connection with the remodeling of Zerbo's Health Foods. If the PRDA felt they could support the project,Mr. Johnson stated he would appreciate a letter written to the Zoning Board of Appeals in that connection as they would be required to appear before the ZBA in the near future. Mr. Johnson presented the site plans to the board. He stated they wanted to do a total facelift and would also supplement the landscaping. Since there were no elevation plans, the board members felt they could not visualize what it would look like and therefore could not support it until they had seen the elevation plans. Mr. Johnson was to return to the July 18th meeting of the PRDA with elevation plans. Also in attendance was Tom Wozniak, President of the Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association. Mr. Wozniak informed the board that their association has done a lot to improve their neighborhood over the last 8 to 10 years. He was there today to ask for help from the PRDA in connection with their project to restore and enhance the stone pillars along Plymouth Road leading into their subdivision. Their association had been considering the possibility of adding"welcome" signs and decorative lighting to the pillars. Mayor Kirksey felt they could possibly tie in with the signage the City is doing along Plymouth Road. Mr. McGee suggested when they get ready for their final plan, he would like to see it coordinated with the PRDA plan and possibly the PRDA could enhance the area. Mr. Iacoangeli felt they would like to see it tied in with their plans for Plymouth Road and there was a possibility of working some of the cost in with the PRDA project. Mr. Icoangeli will study this area further and Mr. Wosniak is to return to the July 18th meeting for further discussion. 5. Presentation by Beckett and Raeder, Inc.: Mr. Icoangeli informed the board (re that they had submitted their plans to Wayne County. The county is to review them and then schedule a meeting with Beckett and Raeder. Mr. Icoangeli further stated they had received an estimate from Detroit Edison for the area around Plymouth/Middlebelt to Farmington Road. For the July 18th meeting they will have a draft plan including the economics of the lighting situation. He felt on the 18th of July they would have the draft completed 80%to 85% and should have it finalized in August. He felt the workshop meeting with the Plymouth Road property owners should occur prior to finalizing the report. At this point they were going to target the week of August 12 for the workshop meeting, possibly the week of August 5 for preview and August 12 for the workshop. It was felt there should possibly be two workshops, one for the businesses east of Farmington and one for businesses west of Farmington. 6. Reports from Committees: There were no committee reports. 7. Update on current Plymouth Road Projects - John Nagy: Mr. Nagy informed the members that Charles Allen had finished the additional appraisal for the right-of-way of the City-owned property at Plymouth and Laurel. Mr. Nagy informed the members that in addition to the Volkswagen Dealer, New Car Alternatives may also be interested in this property. Mr. Nagy informed the board he needed a resolution to approve payment to Charles Allen for his appraisal. -2- On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Gelinas and unanimously approved, it was #96-26 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize Michael Slater to pay the sum of$2,400.00 to Charles W. Allen for the completed appraisal of the City-owned property located at 34601 Plymouth Road, such appraisal being authorized by PRDA Resolution#96-12. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Nagy further reported that they had received a contract from Beckett and Raeder, Inc. for design services in connection with signage for the City. If the board found the contract acceptable, they should make a motion to approve this contract. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Wordhouse and unanimously approved, it was #96-27 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize John Nagy, Director, to execute, on their behalf, the Signage System for Plymouth Road Development Authority Contract, said agreement to be between the Plymouth Road Development Authority and Beckett&Raeder, Inc. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Raby inquired as to the reaction of the City Council when the presentation was made by Bill Pike and John Iacoangeli to bring them up to date on the progress of the PRDA. Mr. Nagy responded that it was well received. Mr. McGee stated the Council was pleased and he personally felt Bill Pike made a very nice presentation. Mr. Peterson felt a letter should be sent to DePalma's Restaurant commending them for their new landscaping. On a motion duly made by Mayor Kirksey, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #96-28 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby determine to send a letter of appreciation to DePalma's Restaurant to acknowledge their landscaping improvements. (Pe' Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. -3- 9. Public Comment: No public comment. 10. Adjournment: On a motion dulymade, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 37th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on June 20, 1996 was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held July 18, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall at 3:00 p.m. an Garvey, Secret