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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1996-10-17 MINUTES OF THE 43rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 43rd Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia,Michigan was called to order at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 1996 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Marvin Walkon Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Members Absent: Mr. Bill Pike (excused absence) Others Present: Mr. Bob Bennett Mr. Gerald Taylor, City Council Stuart Fine, Architect for Allen Electric James Albrecht, Professional Engineering Associates, Inc. Larry Costakis, Crossland Inn Todd Turner, Crossland Inn Mr. John Nagy, Planning Director Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of October 3, 1996 Minutes: Ona motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #96-44 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 42nd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 3, 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. Stuart Fine-Allen Electric Supply Co.: Mr. Fine, architect for Allen Electric (6.° Supply Co., was in attendance to present the plans for alterations to their building on the north side of Plymouth Road west of Merriman. Their plans are to tear down the existing storage building and replace it with a one-story office building for the use of their salesmen. They also plan to upgrade the existing warehouse front and add landscaping on the side. Mr. Allen stated they have already appeared before the ZBA for deficient setback and have received approval from that board. They are to appear before the Planning Commission and Mr. Allen stated they would appreciate support from the PRDA. The members of the board were very pleased with the new building. On a motion duly made by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was #96-45 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support Petition 96-9-8-17 by the Plymouth Investment Company to demolish the existing one-story storage building of Allen Electric Supply Co. and replace it with a new one-story office building in the same location. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Presentation on Crossland Inn: James Albrecht, Professional Engineering Associates, Inc., and Larry Costakis and Todd Turner of Crossland Inns were in attendance on behalf of the Crossland Inn. Mr. Costakis stated they had a proposal before the Planning Commission and City Council to construct an extended-stay hotel called Crossland Inn on Middlebelt Road behind the Office Depot that is located on the northeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt. They then presented the plans for this hotel. The board was interested in why this area was chosen for an extended-stay hotel. Mr. Todd Turner, Vice President of Real Estate, responded the hotel was targeted for this area because of the dense employment and they hope to have an 80%to 85% occupancy rate. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby and seconded by Mr. Anderson, it was #96-46 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support Petition 96-9-2-27 by Professional Engineering Association in connection with the request to construct a Crossland Inns Hotel/Motel on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Plymouth Road and the CSX Railroad in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Polsinelli, Mette, Gelinas, Raby, Peterson, Anderson, Wordhouse, Kujawa NAYS: Grace ABSENT: Pike ABSTAIN: Kirksey, Walkon (kiri -2- Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee: Mr. Raby reported that Bill Biddle of the Macomb Community Theater was to be at today's meeting but had to cancel. Mr. Raby will contact him again about appearing before the PRDA. Mr. Anderson reported at a meeting of the committee it was suggested that a professional consultant be hired to advise on the feasibility of operating the theater. Mr. Niedieck was working on an RFP to present to the board. The committee felt the board should go this first step before taking a position on the theater. On a motion duly made by Mr. Raby, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #96-47 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize Rick Niedieck and/or John Nagy to prepare and send out RFPs on the feasibility of operating the George Burns Theater, and then bring back the proposals to the board for the purpose of executing a contract. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution firof adopted. It was further determined that a list of potential users in Livonia and the surrounding communities should be provided to the consultant. Public Relations Committee: The possibility was brought up that possibly Beckett&Raeder could put out some type of newsletter that could go to all businesses along Plymouth Road or be inserted in the Observer. The Mayor also mentioned that the City is working on two one-half hour cable shows on the Plymouth Road Development Authority. This will start as a panel discussion and then the last 8 to 9 minutes there will be interviews with people on Plymouth Road. The first showing will be on Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 8. Vacant Building Committee: Mr. Grace passed out a list of 16 vacant buildings along Plymouth Road the committee has been collecting information on. He reported some of the buildings have been partially leased leaving about 10 to 11 buildings the committee will pursue and hopefully come back to the board with some type of proposal. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: The Mayor reported that the realignment of Milburn Avenue is a dead issue at this fhle time. The City is negotiating a purchase of a portion of the property belong to Archie's -3- Restaurant for future use. The Mayor stated the City would like to come back to the Authority at a later date to see if the PRDA would help purchase this property. Mr. Nagy reported on the following: An offer is to be made to the City by Alan Tanski of the"New Car Alternatives"to purchase the City-owned property at Laurel and Plymouth Roads. Mr. Tanski will be making an offer of$200,000 for the property. The Lutheran Homes of Michigan appeared before the Planning Commission requesting approval to construct a nursing home on the property formerly occupied by the Livonia Nursing Home. The Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council that this petition be approved. A new contract is being worked out with Beckett&Raeder for Phase II, and the committee hopes to report back to the full board at the next meeting. 8. Polling of Board Members: Mike Polsinelli read a copy of a letter written to City Council from the attorney representing Al Tanski offering to purchase the property at 34602 Plymouth Road for the sum of$200,000. Mr. Polsinelli also read a resolution passed by the City Council, #918- 96, whereby the City Council urges their elected representatives to support House Bill (be 4821 which would allow up to fifty additional tavern liquor licenses to be issued for full- service restaurants located in DDAs, TIFAs and shopping center districts. He then read various letters written on behalf of the PRDA in connection with the Lutheran Homes of Michigan petition to construct a nursing home on Plymouth Road. Toni Melte asked if the Wendy's Restaurant at 28701 Plymouth Road was up for sale. Scott Grace replied there was no sign on the property but his committee would write a letter to the landlord. Scott Grace stated in looking at the signage study he noted there was no signage for Ann Arbor Road which he considered a major entrance. Mr. Grace further suggested the PRDA could possibly co-sponsor special events such as ones taking place at the Wilson Barn. Mr. Anderson replied he would work on that as part of the Public Relations Committee and will take it up with the Wilson Barn Board, as he also sits on that board. Mr. Grace further inquired as to what had happened with the letter that the PRDA had written in connection with having left turn signals installed at Newburgh and Amrhein Roads. Mr. Nagy responded the letter went to the Traffic Commission and there was no action taken. Lowell Peterson felt the PRDA should send a letter to the Wonderland Auto Wash kle thanking them for upgrading their property. Mr. Nagy will send them a letter. -4- Stan Anderson remarked that the Office Depot parking lot is finished and looks good. He also stated that Media Play was doing a good job on their building. 9. Public Comment: Bob Bennett stated he had been at the showing at Mama Mia's Restaurant and liked a lot of the ideas. One area of disappointment he wanted to call to the attention of the board was the elimination at the southeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt of the right turn island and also the possible addition of one at the northwest corner. He believes it would help the traffic flow and open up the area. Mr. Bennett felt the Authority should require Beckett &Raeder to at least examine it and put it out for their comments and evaluation. On a motion duly made by Mr. Walkon, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #96-48 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby request Beckett&Raeder to further study the elimination of the right turn island at the southeast corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads and also the possibility of adding a right turn island at the northwest corner of the same intersection. Mr. Polsinelli, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. �✓ 10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 43rd Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on October 17, 1996 was adjourned at 5:02 p.m. ,4-) � `J JeaiGarvey, Secretary 1 -5-