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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2013-10-17 Cie MINUTES OF THE 238TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA The 238th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:08 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2013, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall. Members Present: Jack Kirksey, Mayor Omar Faris Scott Grace John Hiltz Betsy McCue, Chair Greg Meyer, Vice Chair Absent: Ruth Ann Brown Lowell Peterson Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director Michael Slater, Finance Director Nasser Choucair, N.C. Designers & Contracting, Inc., Chris Biggers, Foresta Architects, L.L.C. Vijaykumar Patel, Owner, Dunkin' Donuts Dan Merritt Robert Auth, Resident Margie Watson, Secretary 1. Roll was called. A quorum was present. 2. Adoption of the Minutes. On a motion made by Kirksey, seconded by Hiltz, and unanimously adopted, it was #2013-08 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby approve the Minutes of the 237th Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2013. Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 3. Financial Reports. The Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending April through September 30, 2013, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The September 30, 2013, Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $1,226,604.85, Total Liabilities in the amount of $524,700.00, and a Fund Balance in the amount of $701,904.85. Mr. Slater advised that future disbursements will only include costs for maintenance of the irrigation system, energy for the controllers from DTE Energy, and street lights repairs from MAS Electric. In October 17, 2013 2 response to Ms. McCue's inquiry as to the high cost of maintaining the irrigation system, Mr. Slater and Mayor Kirksey suggested that the supplier, TechSeven, and Doug Moore from the Department of Public Works, attend a future meeting to provide a detailed explanation of the expenses. The Mayor also stated that the 2014 budget will include the 2 mils for maintaining the irrigation system. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted, it was #2013-09 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby accept and approve the Financial Statements of the Authority's Special Revenue Fund for the months ending April 30, 2013; May 31, 2013; June 30, 2013; July 31, 2013; August 31, 2013; and September 30, 2013. Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 4. New Business a) Proposal by Shell - Petition 2013-09-08-09. Mr. Taormina presented the proposal to remodel the exterior of the Shell gas station at 36420 Plymouth Road. Mr. Choucair, N.C. Designers & Contracting, was present to answer questions. There will be no changes to the landscape or sidewalks. On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Faris, and unanimously adopted, it was #2013-10 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority does hereby support the proposed plans as submitted by N.C. Designers & Contracting, Inc. requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of the Zoning Ordinance in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the gas station (Shell) at 36420 Plymouth Road, located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Market Street in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, provided that final approval is contingent on the Petitioner upgrading the site and landscaping as directed by the Inspection Department, and further 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. October 17, 2013 3 (10' Ms. McCue, Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. b) Proposal by Dunkin' Donuts - Petition 2013-09-02-27. Mr. Taormina presented the proposal submitted by Dunkin' Donuts requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a limited service restaurant with drive-up window facilities at 34899 Plymouth Road, located on the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Wayne Road. Discussion resulted in the following concerns: general aesthetics of the new building, sufficient parking and walking space, irrigation issues that may arise with the adjacent property, landscaping, and whether this site was the best location for the restaurant which will also include a tenant space. Chris Biggers, Foresta Architects, L.L.C., was available to answer questions, as well as the owner, Vijaykumar Patel. 5. Polling of Members. Betsy McCue stated that the exterior renovations at the Livonia Crossings shopping center at the corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth look very nice. She also inquired about the sample LED light and if it had been installed. Mr. Taormina advised that Kevin Mailliard, Director of Public Works, is waiting for a report from DTE on assuming ownership of the poles and tre related costs. John HiItz remarked that the landscaping along Plymouth Road was looking good at the present time. However, he inquired how future maintenance of the brick pavers, light poles and other landscape features will be funded. Mayor Kirksey advised that the Board should meet with Mike Slater for projections and a five year plan taking into consideration increasing property values and normal deterioration of the streetscape. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 238th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road Development Authority on October 17, 2013, was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place on January 16, 2014. Margie Watson, Secretary C