Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
January 12, 2004
Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Tom Bohlander
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Elaine Hovey
Arlene Karell
Mike Kolb
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michelle Ludtke (Excused)
Si Nahra
ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Amy Neary, McKenna Associates
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
IV. Minutes of the December 8, 2003 meeting.
Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve the minutes of the
meeting of December 8, 2003, as presented. Ayes all, with Ms. Karell and Mr.
Bohlander abstaining as they were not present at the meeting.
V. Old Business. – There was none.
VI. New Business.
A. Update on Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project
Terry Croad of McKenna Associates updated the members and said additional
information would be available after the meeting with MDOT tomorrow, January 13.
B. Overview of Proposed Amendments to the ARC, Ann Arbor Road
Corridor Zoning.
Ms. Neary of McKenna Associates reviewed the proposed changes to the Zoning
Ordinance which affect the Ann Arbor Road Corridor, specifically with regard to
signs, landscaping and streetscape changes.
C. Sample Changeable Message Signs
The Board reviewed pictures of changeable message signs. It was their consensus
that changeable message signs should not be allowed in the ARC District.
VII. Public Comment. – There was none.
VIII. Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
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Arlene Karell, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority
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