HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRDA MINUTES 2018-05-17 MINUTES OF THE 250th REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH ROAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The 250th Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Road Development Authority of the
City of Livonia, Michigan, was called to order at 3:05 p.m., Thursday, May 17,
2018, in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
Members Present: Jeremy Curtis, Vice Chair
John Hiltz
Betsy McCue
Greg Meyer
Lowell Peterson
Dennis Wright, Mayor
Members Absent: Ruth Ann Brown
Omar Faris, Chair
Others Present: Mark Taormina, Economic Development & Planning Director
Michael Slater, Finance Director
Barbara Gamber, Economic Development Coordinator
Dave Katarski, Feldman Automotive
Tom Gizoni, Alpine
Robert Auth, Resident
Margie Watson, Secretary
1. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the Minutes.
On a motion made by Meyer, seconded by McCue, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2018-01 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby approve the Minutes of the 249th Regular Meeting
held on October 19, 2017.
Mr. Curtis, Acting 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 September 2017 through February
2018, were presented by Michael Slater, Finance Director. The August
Balance Sheet reflects Total Assets in the amount of $225,534.23, Total
Liabilities in the amount of $6,558.80 and a Total Fund Balance in the
amount of $218,975.43. The final bond debt payment will be made this year,
and funding in an estimated amount of $400,000 per year will become
available for corridor improvements.
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On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2018-02 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
September, 2017 through February, 2018.
Mr. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the
foregoing resolution adopted.
4. Election of Officers.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by McCue, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2018-03 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby re-elect Omar Faris as the Chairman and Jeremy
Curtis as Vice Chairman of the Authority for the term January 1
through December 31, 2018.
Mr. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the
foregoing resolution adopted.
5. Update on DTE Light Pole Replacement.
Mark Taormina reported that changes within the DTE organization now
require operating maps for new construction and that has caused a delay in
light pole replacements, which we expect to commence this summer. The
City is waiting to be advised of the actual construction date by DTE. When
the new poles are installed, any repairs or damage to the poles will be the
responsibility of DTE, and they can pursue reimbursement from car accident
insurance claims if they choose. In the meantime, Mr. Slater will look into
the matter to determine if the City can collect damages from an insurance
company if pole damage is caused by a car accident and the perpetrator
can be identified prior to DTE's installation of poles. There is currently a pole
down on the south side of Plymouth Road west of Farmington Road.
6. Proposal by Feldman Automotive - Petition 2018-04-02-10. Mr.
Taormina presented a proposal by the owners of the Feldman Automotive to
construct and operate a used auto dealership with outdoor display of
vehicles (Feldman Pre-Owned Superstore) at 33850 Plymouth Road,
located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark
Roads. This is the site of the former Olson Oldsmobile and the request is to
develop 14 acres as a used car dealership and inventory storage for new
cars. There will be a 20-foot setback from Plymouth Road. Four sections of
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decorative brick piers and fencing will be installed on both sides of the two
entrance drives and plantings will be installed to match the PRDA
streetscape plan.
On a motion made by Hiltz, seconded by Meyer, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#2018-04 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed landscape plans in
connection with a request by Feldman Automotive, Inc. for
waiver use approval pursuant to Section 11.03(g) of the City of
Livonia Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended, to construct and
operate a used auto dealership with outdoor display of vehicles
(Feldman Pre-Owned Superstore) at 33850 Plymouth Road,
located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Farmington and Stark Roads, 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. Curtis, Acting Chairperson, declared the motion is carried and the
foregoing resolution adopted.
7. Proposal by Livonia Centers - Petition 2018-01-08-01. Mr. Taormina
presented proposed landscape plans in connection with a request by
Livonia Centers, L.L.C. in connection with a proposal to renovate and
expand the existing commercial shopping center at 30000 thru 30070
Plymouth Road. This petition includes four major components. The first
would be the expansion of the existing retail center. The second would be
the construction of a new free-standing multi-tenant retail building in the
front parking lot of the shopping center. The third is renovations to the
existing façade. The fourth would be new monument signs. The addition
would be at the west end of the shopping center. Along the front, the
addition would match the setback and form a continuation of the façade of
the existing building. The proposed new free-standing multi-tenant building
would be in the front of the shopping center closer to Plymouth Road.
Ingress and egress would be available from all of the existing driveways and
maneuvering isles within the shopping center. The shopping center south
elevation, which is the front of the building facing Plymouth Road, would be
completely transformed and modernized. Four pier sections and fencing will
be installed to match the PRDA streetscape plan. Signage will be subject to
Zoning Board of Appeals approval.
On a motion made by McCue, seconded by Hiltz, and adopted, it was
#2018-05 RESOLVED, that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
does hereby support the proposed landscape plans in
connection with a request by Livonia Centers, L.L.C. in
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connection with a proposal to renovate and expand the existing
commercial shopping center, including an addition to the
existing building, modifying the exterior façade of the existing
shopping center building, and constructing a new freestanding
commercial building in the front parking lot at 30000 thru 30070
Plymouth Road, 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.
8. Future Goals and Objectives for the Corridor.
With the 2018 retirement of the PRDA's bonds, the PRDA will have funding
available, beyond the existing costs for streetlighting and irrigation, in an
amount estimated at $400,000 per year. It is important to begin identifying
and prioritizing projects as a first step in developing a multi-year capital
improvement plan for the Plymouth Road corridor. This will help in the
process of estimating the costs associated with each project, realizing that
funding will not be sufficient to cover all items. To assist the Board, the
following projects have been identified for possible consideration:
Replanting and maintaining the landscape easements; regular mowing of
the right-of-way; instituting a multi-year program to replace/repair plazas
with new curbing, brick pavers and/or stamped concrete; installing additional
traffic signal mast arms at intersections that don't currently have them (Stark
and Wayne Roads). The Board was provided an old bid proposal submitted
by Commercial Mowing Services that lists the scope of work and cost for
maintaining the landscaping in 2009 to use as guideline for future
consideration. It was suggested that an assessment of the corridor would
help to identify what needs to be repaired, replaced and maintained on an
on-going basis, and then a bid package could be prepared for the necessary
services. Mark reminded the Board that the City committed to maintaining
the right-of-way when easement agreements were obtained from property
owners. Mr. Hiltz suggested consulting with the Engineering Department
and using drones for mapping the improvements before a detailed field
assessment is scheduled.
9. Around the Table
Greg Meyer advised that he is retiring in June, and the Board unanimously
wished him well and thanked him for his years of service to the Board.
10. Adjournment: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
adopted, the 250th Regular Meeting held by the Plymouth Road
Development Authority on May 17, 2018, was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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Margie Watson, Secretary