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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2010-05-20 kr MINUTES OF THE 218TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 218th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth Road. Members Present: Wayne Glass, Chairman Jack Kirksey, Mayor John Hiltz Betsy McCue Toni Mette Greg Meyer Lowell Peterson Jeff Staebler Absent: Scott Grace (excused) Dan West Others Present: John J. Nagy, Executive Director Mark Taormina, Planning & Economic Dev. Director (lw Michael Tsakoff, Architect (Woodland Plaza sign) Steve Levesque, Commercial Mowing Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, Inc. Roger Ratkowski, Livonia Elks Lodge Frank Farren, EnablePoint Rocco Ambrose, Ambrose Academy Robert Gunniegal, Bill Brown Ford Ruth Ann Brown, Bill Brown Ford Sandy Penney, Fifth Third Bank Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Chairman's Comments: Mr. Glass welcomed the audience members who were in attendance in response to an invitation from the PRDA to business owners along the corridor from Inkster Road to Merriman Road. He advised that the audience communication portion of the meeting is at the end of the agenda in order to permit sufficient time for comments and questions. 3. Adoption of the 217th Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion made by Lowell, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was ••• • May 20, 2010 2 #2010-14 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 217th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on April 15, 2010, are hereby approved. Mr. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. New Business: Presentation on a new restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Mark Taormina, Planning and Economic Development Director, presented a proposal submitted by Five Guys Burgers and Fries to operate a full service restaurant at 29491 Plymouth Road within the Wonderland Village shopping center, located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue in the Northeast '/4 of Section 35. The seating plan indicates that the restaurant would have a total of 88 customer seats, and there is no plan for any outdoor seating. No exterior changes or modifications to the building are planned. The only exterior treatment involved with the proposed use would be to erect wall signage. The proposal has received Planning Commission approval and will be on the City Council's agenda on June 2. The Board does not need to take any action on this item. Commercial Mowing Services Contract Renewal. Mr. Nagy recommended that the Board approve the grounds maintenance contract renewal with Commercial Mowing Services for the 2010 season inasmuch as they are holding their prices and they have continued to provide excellent service. On a motion made by Peterson and seconded by Staebler, it was RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the contract submitted by Commercial Mowing Services in the amount of $236,707.00 on the basis of estimated quantities and unit prices for Plymouth Road Streetscape Grounds Maintenance for the period of April 4, 2010, through April 3, 2011. Mayor Kirksey asked that the contract be re-bid in 2011 and inquired about reducing the number of lawn fertilizations. Ms. Mette suggested reducing the number of bulbs purchased and not reducing the number of lawn fertilizations. It was decided that this matter would be referred to the Construction Committee for their report and recommendation. 5. Old Business: Presentation on the proposal to install a Ground Sign at Woodland Plaza. Mr. Michael Tsakoff, Architect, presented a revised proposal to install a new ground sign at the Woodland Plaza at 30200- 30282 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between 4x May 20, 2010 3 Middlebelt Road and Sears Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. At the request of the Planning Commission, the petitioner modified the sign to eliminate the Greek style, adding elements to be more consistent with the PRDA streetscape design on Plymouth Road. The petitioner also agreed to the following additional conditions: That the background of all of the sign panels be white; that the height of the panels be limited to approximately 22 inches for the top panel and 16 inches for all others; that the panels be split no more than once in half as shown on the rendering; and that the maximum height of the lettering on the lower panels be approximately eight (8) inches. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Staebler, and unanimously adopted, it was #2010-15 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed revised plans as presented by Mr. Michael Tsakoff, Architect, to install a new ground sign at the Woodland Plaza at 30200-30282 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Sears Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, 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. Glass, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 6. Committee Reports: Executive Committee: Mr. Hiltz advised that Mr. Grace called a meeting of the Bylaws Committee and they had several questions that they would like reviewed by the City's Law Department. The Committee will then submit a report and recommendation to the Board. Public Relations Committee: Ms. Mette advised that the Spring newsletter will be ready for mailing June 18 and will be sent two zip code areas, which will include 28,000 residents. The coupons for the Taste Fest will be included. The Public Relations Committee will meet before the next Board meeting. Construction Committee: Carey Baker, Beckett & Raeder, provided a summary of construction projects, dated May 17, 2010. The Hubbard and Tech Center Traffic Signalization project has been put on hold with the exception of the MDOT permitting. Mr. Baker suggested completing the permitting on this project. Regarding the Wayne and Stark Traffic Signals and MDOT paving project, a meeting is to take place on June 4 with MDOT and city officials. The Wayne, Stark and Levan Traffic Signals and plaza project has been put on hold. A decision for further PRDA work on these May 20, 2010 4 projects would be made after the meeting with MDOT. The cost for (kw replacing six street signs with ornamental signs as installed between Inkster and Farmington Roads would cost $20,400.00. Mr. Baker stated that the estimated cost for a new bus shelter would be approximately $55,000.00. This would be in lieu of using a standard DDT unit. Seaway Painting has submitted a quotation, dated March 24, 2010, for the painting of 462 light poles on Plymouth Road in a total amount of $69,300.00, but no decision has been made whether to proceed with this project. 7. Audience Communication: Roger Ratkowski, Livonia Elks Lodge, would like to meet with the Public Relations Committee to discuss ideas to increase business and perhaps to have the Elks Lodge featured in an upcoming PRDA newsletter. Mr. Ratkowski Invited the PRDA to have future meetings at the Lodge. Other business owners in attendance were Robert Gunniegal and Ruth Ann Brown, Bill Brown Ford; Frank Farren, EnablePoint; Sandra Penney, Fifth Third Bank; and Rocco Ambrose, Ambrose Academy. 7. Polling of Members. Wayne Glass thanked the Livonia Elks Lodge and Roger Ratkowski for hosting the meeting and the City staff, particularly Margie Watson, for (bov assistance in sending out the invitations to the meeting. Toni Mette advised that a street sign was not lit at the intersection of Farmington and Plymouth Roads, and that there is a sign in the bushes at the southeast corner of Farmington and Plymouth Roads. Lowell Peterson advised that the Olive Market and MNC Motors have closed and that there is a new bakery on Plymouth Road. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 218th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on May 20, 2010, was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010. Margie Waecretary C