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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 1997-03-06 CMINUTES OF THE 50th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 50th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan was called to order at 3:18 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 1997 in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Jack E. Kirksey Mr. Mike Polsinelli Mr. Ray Borden Mr. Scott Grace Mr. Dennis Kujawa Mrs. Toni Mette Mr. Lowell Peterson Mr. Bill Pike Mr. Marvin Walkon Members Absent: Mr. Stan Anderson Mr. Donald Gelinas Mr. Adelard Raby Mr. Jerry Wordhouse Coe Others Present: Mrs. Jean Garvey, Secretary ary Mr. John Nagy, Director Mr. John Iacoangeli,Beckett&Raeder Mr. Dan Piercecchi, Planning Commission Mr. Michael Slater, Finance Department Mr. Mike Fisher, Law Department Mr. David Woodcox, Inspection Department Ms. Kim Danowski, Inspection Department Mr. Mike Buescher, Schostak Bros. Mr. George S. Ananich, Armstrong Buick Mr. Douglas Johnson,Zerbo's Food Store The Chairman welcomed the newest member of the Plymouth Road Development Authority, Ray Borden. 1. Roll was called. 2. Adoption of February 20, 1997 Minutes: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, it was #97-14 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 49th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on February 20, 1997 are approved. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. George S. Ananich -Armstrong Buick: Mr. Ananich, an architect with THA Architects, informed the board members that General Motors had purchased the Armstrong Buick Dealership from the Armstrong Brothers. General Motors wanted a new front and image to standardize the facade of their Buick Dealers across the country. Mr. Ananich's firm had been hired to do this work. There was also some interior remodeling to be done. There will be extensive landscaping and new lighting added. Mr. Ananich stated General Motors would be spending approximately half a million dollars on the renovations. (He presented the preliminary plans to the board) Since the plans presented were preliminary, the board felt they could not make a recommendation on this project until they saw the final plans. There was concern whether they would be willing to incorporate some of the elements the consultant for the PRDA had in mind, and Mr. Nagy felt this would be a good opportunity to see how the PRDA can work with an affected property owner. When a final plan is completed Mr. Ananich will then return to the PRDA to possibly get a recommendation of approval. 4. Douglas A. Johnson -Zerbo's Food Store: Mr. Johnson, the architect for Zerbo's Food Store, stated he had been before the board last year asking for support for the addition to the existing Zerbo's building. He stated they now have an option on the three-unit apartment building on the adjacent property to the east. What they are proposing is to demolish this building and build a one-story structure rather than the two- story structure originally proposed. (He presented the site plan to the board) Mr. Johnson stated the building will be at 5 ft. setback with 10% landscaping. His reason for being in front of this board was to ask for their financial help with the demolition of the apartment building. The cost of the demolition will be $8,500.00. When questioned about asbestos, Mr. Johnson replied they would be receiving an environmental report within a couple of weeks. On a motion duly made by Mayor Kirksey, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #97-15 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the concept of the expansion of Zerbo's Food Store and hereby authorizes expenditure of$4500.00 toward the demolition of the existing substandard building located at 34120 Plymouth Road, such amount payable upon receipt of verification of the demolition. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 5. Budget Report- Mike Slater: Mr. Slater went over the PRDA budget as of November 30, 1996. The total fund balance as of this date is $868,448. -2- Mr. Slater then reported that in connection with the City-owned property at Laurel and Plymouth that went out for bids, there were no bids received on this property. Mr. Slater was interested in what the members felt they should do with this property. His suggestions were (1) Try again at a later date (2) Get a new appraisal (3)No further action or (4)Put up for sale with no minimum bid. After discussion the board felt it would be best to put the property up for sale with no minimum bid amount. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Walkon and unanimously approved, it was #97-16 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby recommend to the City Council that the City-owned property located at 34601 Plymouth Road (formerly known as Livonia Auto Parts)be re-offered for sale with no minimum bid amount. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Slater also reminded the board that the time period for the Michigan Transportation Enhancement Grants was running out. Mr. Slater felt there was a good chance they could receive some money from the state. The board felt that was something Beckett&Raeder should apply for on their behalf. On a motion duly made by Mr. Walkon, seconded by Mr. Pike and unanimously approved, it was #97-17 RESOLVED that, Beckett & Raeder shall work with the Treasurer of the PRDA and formulate an application to submit for the Michigan Transportation Enhancement Grant. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Beckett & Raeder: Mr. Iacoangeli stated he would defer to the Construction Committee later in the meeting. 7. Comments from Chairman: There were no comments from the Chair at this time. 8. Reports from Committees: George Burns Theater Committee: Mr. Nagy reported all members had (bre received a summary of the proposals they had received for a feasibility study of the George Burns Theater. The fees for the study ranged from $37,600 to $120,000. Mr. Nagy felt the proposals should be reviewed by the committee members. -3- C On a motion duly made by Mr. Walkon, seconded by Mrs. Mette and unanimously approved, it was #97-18 RESOLVED that, the proposals received for doing a feasibility evaluation of options for the George Burns Theater should be sent to the sub-committee and then said sub-committee shall make a recommendation back to the Plymouth Road Development Authority. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Walkon will contact the members of the committee as to the time and place of this meeting. Public Relations Committee: It was reported that the RFPs for marketing and promotional services for the PRDA had been mailed and were due back March 14, 1997. Vacant Buildings Committee: The following was reported on: (1) Livonia Nursing Home was to be demolished. (2) The three-unit apartment next to Zerbo's will be demolished. (3) Mike Fisher was in attendance to report that the final closing on the old Livonia Tire Property had occurred. Since the PRDA was now the official property owner, it was determined RFPs should be sent out to hire a firm for demolition of the building. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Peterson and unanimously approved, it was #97-19 RESOLVED that, the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby authorize that RFPs be sent out for the purpose of hiring a firm to handle the demolition of the building formerly known as the Livonia Tire property located at 31600 Plymouth Road. Mr. Polsinelli, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Construction Committee: Mr. Pike reported that the Construction Committee had met with Carey Baker and Lori Ward of Beckett&Raeder. Mr. Pike brought the board members up to date on the meeting. Some of the highlights were as follows: -4- Beckett& Raeder had met with Detroit Edison to get some time lines and cost figures. Meetings were held with MDOT and they were in favor of the plan. They have not as yet gotten together with the Wayne County Road Commission. Had not heard from City Council yet as far as City owning the streetlights as opposed to leasing from Edison. Mr. Nagy commented the same issues apply to irrigation; should City maintain it or should it be on a contract basis, and what happens if PRDA ends? Also the same would apply to landscape maintenance. These are some of the policies that have to work through the system. Mr. Iacoangeli replied he could take the two case study areas and put performance specs together and send them to a landscape firm for cost of maintaining, letting them know they were just checking figures at this time. Mr. Nagy also stated in doing any work in back of sidewall they may be getting landscape easements. Mr. Iacoangeli wondered if the landscape easements would be in the name of the PRDA or the City. Mr. Iacoangeli will send a prototype easement to the City Law Department for them to check. The next meeting of the Construction Committee will be held March 19th at 12:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Gallery on the 5th floor of City Hall. 9. Update on current Plymouth Road projects: Mr. Nagy reported on the following: (1) The China Coast restaurant had been sold. (2) "New Car Alternatives"will be opening soon. (3) The Crosslands Inn extended stay hotel was approved by the City Council. The hotel will be full brick and three stories high. (4) Mr. Nagy had talked to someone who was interested in purchasing the Cockrum property for commercial and residential use. 10. Polling of Board Members: Mr. Peterson felt although they did not have a good turnout at the breakfast meeting for the property owners, it was a good meeting and they had received some good feedback. (Sr' Mr. Pike suggested the PRDA should take a look at putting a right turn lane at the northwest corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads. -5- Mr. Grace stated one thing that was brought up at the meeting for the property owners was the loan program. Mr. Grace felt they should come up with something as far as the loan program. Mr. Iacoangeli will get that information and report back to the board. Mr. Grace questioned whether they were still looking into the possibility of moving the overhead wires along Plymouth Road back rather than burying them. Mr. Iacoangeli stated they were still looking into this matter. Mr. Grace then asked if the Chamber of Commerce was still thinking about moving their office and Mr. Pike replied that there was a meeting coming up the next week on that matter. Mr. Grace suggested the Triple A building on Five Mile Road. Chairman Polsinelli gave the board members an update on the meeting Schostak Brothers had on their changes to Wonderland Mall. He felt the proposal had been well received. He stated they were attempting to submit plans to the City sometime this month. He stated they are close to having two leases signed, all but the theater lease, which they are still working on. Mr. Polsinelli stated when they do submit their plans to the City they will be back to the PRDA to ask for their support. The Chairman suggested the board start looking for ways to promote things along Plymouth Road such as parades, etc. The Chairman felt Corey Baker and Lori Ward of Beckett & Raeder did an excellent job at the work session with the property owners. He stated they were disappointed that out of 60 people invited to the meeting only a handful attended the meeting. Mr. Polsinelli introduced Mike Buescher of Schostak Brothers. Schostak Brothers is interested in working with the PRDA in a new capacity to help the whole corridor. Mr. Buescher will be attending future meetings of the PRDA in this respect. Mr. Grace asked if the new inspector would be working on weekends. Mr. Woodcox replied that was one of the things they would be addressing, not only on Plymouth Road but the whole City. Mr. Grace also stated the potholes on Plymouth Road are extremely bad and wondered if it was beyond the means of the PRDA to have them filled. He felt they should put pressure on the state by sending them a letter. 11. Public Comment: No public comment. tri -6-- 12. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 50th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority of Livonia on March 6, 1997 was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on March 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. J,. Garvey, Secret. ,1 i / C -7-