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CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 20, 2016
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Vice-President Kritzman. Present:
Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Brandon
Kritzman. Absent: Kathleen McIntyre.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of Economic
Development and Planning; David Lear, Assistant City Engineer; Linda McCann,
Director of Community Resources; Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer; Ted Davis,
Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; Don Knapp, City Attorney; and Susan Nash,
City Clerk.
Vice-President Kritzman announced there is new data on Item #10.
Councilmember White invited everyone to come out to the Livonia Spree, Tuesday
June, 21 through Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Ford Field, with a spectacular fireworks
display Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 10:20 p.m.
She then announced the Rotary Club will be hosting a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on
Sunday it starts and ends at City Hall and there is a free pancake breakfast at the
conclusion of the event.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BLOCK PARTY: Jean H. Davies, re: to be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016,
from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Marie between Knolson St. and Minton Avenue, with a
rain date scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Jean Davies, 38851 Minton, presented her request to Council and was ready to
answer any questions Council may have.
Meakin said all the paperwork appeared to be in order.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
2. BLOCK PARTY: Caren Shatter, re: to be held on Saturday, September 10,
2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Sussex Street between Fitzgerald and
Sherwood, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2016.
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Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, presented her request to Council. She said this is
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their 19 annual block party. She said they usually don’t block off the street until
1 p.m.
Brosnan said approving the request to begin blocking off the road at 12:00 p.m.
should be fine, it would just give them some extra time should they need it.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
3. REQUEST TO CHANGE LANGUAGE: Office of the Treasurer, re: to Section
080 of Title 8, Chapter 40 (Noxious Weeds and Refuse) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, to eliminate the six percent interest on invoices that are not paid
within thirty days.
Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer, presented the request to Council. This is a request
to change language in Section 080 of Title 8, Chapter 40 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances. The proposed change would eliminate the six percent interest on
invoices that are not paid within thirty days. Administratively, this is not cost
effective nor has it been an incentive for payment within thirty days as they are
adding an average of twenty-five or fifty-three cents to an invoice a month. The
proposed language change would add that any invoice that remains unpaid after
thirty days would incur a ten percent penalty at the time that it is transferred to
the tax roll in lieu of the six percent interest. Adding the ten percent penalty on
the winter tax bill will be a more cost effective way to handle the unpaid invoices.
In addition, there exists language currently in the Ordinance that references a
provision of the City Charter that has no bearing with this Ordinance. The
proposed changes would also correct this.
Bahr offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department if this was ready for first
reading.
Don Knapp, City Attorney, said it was not but stated that they could certainly try
to have that read for the next meeting.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. AWARD OF BID: Department of Community Resources, re: for Phase I
demolition and relocation of the historic Perrinville School from its existing site at
33344 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland to the Greenmead Historical Village at 37995
Eight Mile Road. (CR 07-15)
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Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, presented the request to
Council. The City is preparing to move the historic Perrinville School to the
Greenmead site from the existing location at Farmington Road and Hines Drive.
A Committee consisting of the Director of Community Resources, Director of
Engineering, Director of Inspection, Purchasing Manager from Finance
Department, Architect Mike Kirk and Dan Schneider of Neumann/Smith put
together the specs and bids were solicited through MITN. A total of 3 (three) bids
were received.
After researching and reviewing all bids and particular items associated with
them, the Committee is recommending to move forward with Integrity Building
Group (IBG). The Committee interviewed IBG and their cost proposal to discuss
their particular items in an effort to clarify their bid. This company offers the dual
service of moving the building and the oversite of the construction site. The two
(2) other companies would only move the building. The Committee and
architectural firm (Neumann Smith) hereby recommend Council approve the joint
proposal submitted by Integrity Building Group (lBG) using D & B House movers
as the most qualified team to work on Phase 1 (move and demolition, including
backfill & restoration of basement at the current location) of this project. The City
has past positive experience working with IBG, while D & B movers show
expertise in moving other historical buildings. In addition to the bid of $102,500,
there will be additional costs associated with the temporary relocation of
overhead utilities (traffic signal, fiber-optic, power etc.) as part of the relocation.
At this time these costs are undetermined, but have been estimated to be
approximately $60,000 at this time. The concrete spread footing to prepare the
school to be set in place which includes excavation for the proposed new site is
required. Also, engineering costs are necessary once the building has been
moved to prepare the site. These will include plans to show utility connections,
grades, and final site items. There are also abatement requirements that may
necessary prior to relocation. The total cost for Phase I is anticipated to be
$191,000. Therefore, they are requesting Council to approve an amount up to
$181,000 for Integrity Building Group ($102,500 for their bid, $7,000 for
contingency items such as abatement requirements, $60,000 for estimated
permits related to traffic signal and utility relocations along with $11,500 for
excavation and spread footings); and $10,000 for Engineering Costs to Neumann
Smith. Phase 2 items will include preparing final foundations to set the Perrinville
School in place, backfill and waterproofing of foundation, site utilities, site
hardscape items such as sidewalk, grading, etc. that are necessary to complete
the project and are unknown at this time until permanent relocation has taken
place. At this time, no costs have been determined for any Phase 2 items which
will be additional to the estimated $191,000 costs for Phase I. There will be no
general funds used for this project. Funds are available in the Historic
Commission Trust Fund.
Meakin asked through the Chair to the Engineering Division, if this service
needed to be hired out or if it could be done internally. David Lear, Assistant City
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Engineer, said they could do the site engineering but it would probably be best to
do it as an entire package and have the consultant take it from start to finish on
something like this.
Brosnan asked McCann what the time line is on the project. McCann said if it is
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approved they hope to move the structure approximately August 9.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Bahr asked McCann how the Historical Commission Trust Fund is funded.
McCann said from events the Commission puts on.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
5. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for duct cleaning at
the Livonia Community Recreation Center.
Ted Davis Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to
Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for duct
cleaning at the Livonia Community Recreation Center. Ducts are being cleaned
to help stabilize the air pressure in the building and to enhance air quality. This
project entails cleaning the remaining half of the air handling units and exhaust
fan systems that were not done last year. Specifications were prepared by the
department and an advertisement for bids was placed in the April 24, 2016, issue
of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Two (2) bids were received
and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on May 24, 2016.
Below, for Council's review, is the bid tabulation and attached is the form of
proposal and bid specifications. The bids are good for 120 days from opening.
We request that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
contract in the amount of $27,850 with the low bidder, Ductz of S.E. Michigan,
Dean Boomer, 36955 Amrhein Rd., Livonia, Ml 48150. Budgeted funds are
available.
White asked Davis if Ductz of S.E. Michigan did the duct cleaning last year.
Davis replied yes.
White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Meakin said he was glad to see the low bidder was a Livonia based company.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
6. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT 14-D UNIT PRICES FOR CONTRACT
16-D 2016 JOINT AND CRACK SEALING PROGRAM: Engineering Division, re:
same. (CR 163-15 and CR 283-14)
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David Lear, Assistant City Engineer, presented the request to Council. The
Engineering Division has finalized the locations for the 2016 Joint and Crack
Sealing Program. In order to control costs, the Engineering Division approached
the City’s contractor from the 2014 and 2015 Joint and Crack Sealing Programs,
Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc. for consideration to extend their prices as the City’s
contractor for Contract 16-D. They are willing to honor their unit prices from the
2014 Joint and Crack Sealing Program (Contract 14-D). Please note that they
are a local contractor that has completed repairs for the City of Livonia in the
past, including 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015. The Engineering Division is
recommending extending the Contract 14-D unit prices for Contract 16-D to
Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc. with a budget of $125,000.00 for the completion of
the 2016 Joint and Crack Sealing Program, Contract 16-D. Work is anticipated to
begin in early July and be completed on or before October 31, 2016.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
7. REQUEST TO APPROVE 2016-2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM:
Planning Commission, re: submitted pursuant to state law, to be used as a guide
to funding priority capital projects.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. He said this is a recurring item. This item is the 2016-2021
Capital Improvements Program, or as we refer to it as the CIP. The CIP
identifies, itemizes and tabulates a schedule of public capital expenditures over a
six-year time frame. It includes both smaller recurring capital expenditures as
well as large, physical improvements such as road projects, sewer and water line
construction and maintenance, park and open space improvements, and
improvements to police, fire and other City facilities, including the Greenmead
Historical Village. Its main purpose is to serve as an aid in budget forecasting. He
said typically this is just a receive and file item; however, Council has referred it
to a Committee in the past for further review and discussion.
Brosnan said this is a very useful tool. She said it is an important guiding
document. The fact that there are several new Councilmembers she thinks it
would make for an intriguing process.
Brosnan offered the resolution to receive and file this item and to refer the matter
to the Capital Improvement, Natural Resources and Waste Management
Committee for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT
2) REFER TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT,
NATURAL RESOURCES & WASTE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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8. SIGN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-SN-02 submitted
by Huron Sign Company, on behalf of T-Mobile, for a replacement wall sign for
the retail unit located within the shopping center on the southeast corner of Six
Mile and Middlebelt Roads (29245 Six Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 13. (CR 439-05)
Paul Ferguson, Huron Sign Company, 663 S. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198,
addressed the Council. He said the property owner, Kevin Denha, sends his
apologies for not being able to attend the meeting this evening due to a prior
commitment he was unable to break.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Development, presented the request to
Council. This is a proposal to replace one of two existing identification wall signs
at the T -Mobile store located at the southeast corner of Six Mile and Middlebelt
Roads. The proposed sign, because of its size, would be nonconforming. The
new sign would be 18 square feet. The original plans showed a sign roughly 23
square feet very similar to the one that's facing Six Mile. The Planning
Commission asked that they reduce the size down a few square feet. So the
latest plan brings the total square footage of the sign to 18 square feet. It would
have to go to the Zoning Board of Appeal for final approval should it move
forward this evening.
Ferguson added that there are competitors in the area. He also noted that
approximately 30,000 vehicles pass through that intersection on a daily basis. He
said that he believes the sign would also help with traffic control.
Meakin asked Ferguson how long the sign has been at this location. Ferguson
replied about 3 years. Meakin asked if the business was doing well. Ferguson
said it fluctuates. Meakin asked what the difference was between this T-Mobile
and the other T-Mobile stores nearby. Ferguson said ownership.
Meakin asked through the Chair to Taormina what size the Ordinance allows,
Taormina replied 12 feet. Meakin asked if still would require approval from the
ZBA. Taormina said yes it would.
Meakin offered both the approving resolution and the denying resolution for the
Regular Agenda.
Brosnan said she doesn’t really see a real hardship and said she would study
this item further and try to remain open minded.
Bahr asked through the Chair to the Taormina, why the Planning Commission
didn’t hold them to the Ordinance as they have done to other similar sites.
Taormina said he believes they looked at from a site plan stand point with the
knowledge that it would also have to receive approval from the ZBA.
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Taormina also pointed out that the fact the business has a Six Mile address
versus a Middlebelt address which would allow for a larger sign. This fact was
brought up at the Planning Commission meeting.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) DENYING
9. SIGN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-SN-03 submitted
by Huron Sign Company, on behalf of Mid 7 Plaza, for a replacement ground
signage for the commercial center located on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue (19043-19045 Middlebelt Road
and 29475-29493 Seven Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. He said the same property owner and same petitioner as the
last item. This petition seeks to replace two existing nonconforming pylon signs
located at the Mid-7 Shopping Plaza with newer, smaller signs. The Mid-7 Plaza
is a 56,000 square foot multi-tenant retail center located on an approximately 5.5-
acre site at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Seven Mile Roads. Major
tenants include Pet Supplies Plus, Planet Fitness and Family Dollar. The site is
split into three zoning classifications: C-1 (Local Business), C-2 (General
Business) and P (Parking). Work is currently underway involving a complete
renovation of the building's exterior facade. The center has over 200 feet of
frontage on both Middlebelt and Seven Mile, therefore, it is allowed two
freestanding signs. The Plaza currently has two large pylon signs. Both signs are
identical in composition and measure roughly 135 square feet in area and are
32.5 feet in height. The replacement signs would also be identical but much
smaller, even though they would be nonconforming. Each sign would be 93.75
square feet in area and would be 15 feet tall. The new signs would be placed at
the same general locations as the existing signs. The signs incorporate
replaceable panels, so as tenants come and go, the panels identifying them can
be easily updated. The frame consists of an aluminum cabinet with a stone-clad
base. They are considerably smaller than the existing signs but because both
replacement signs are still in excess of what the ordinance allows, variances
would be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
White said while the proposed signage is in excess of what the ordinance allows,
it is considerably smaller than the existing signs and would be a huge
improvement to the site.
White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
Jolly asked the representative for the petitioner how many units were currently in
the center.
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Paul Ferguson, Huron Sign Company, 663 S. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198,
answered Jolly and said 5, possibly 6, to his knowledge. Jolly was concerned
that if the center was only half occupied that the sign would look half empty.
Ferguson explained that the panels are interchangeable and they can put larger
panels for just 3 tenants and make the sign more aesthetically pleasing to the
eye. Ferguson also pointed out that he has an annual maintenance agreement
with the property owner for the signs so that they are kept in good order and well
maintained.
Taormina made a suggestion, to address Councilmember Jolly’s concern, to the
extent that there are vacant panels for an extended period of time, maybe the
contractor can devise a panel that can be placed there in the interim to conceal
the bare illuminated aluminum, perhaps a different colored panel, other than
white, perhaps a gray or something. He suggested that perhaps the contractor
could provide a plan showing something like that to Council before the voting
meeting.
Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department, whether or not the
Council was to be looking at just the size of the sign, not the content.
Don Knapp, City Attorney, said they should be content neutral.
Meakin said he agreed with Councilmember White, that this is a huge
improvement to the existing signage.
Bahr said he would rather not place this item on the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
10. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-02-08
submitted by B3 Technologies, L.L.C., to utilize a Micro Brewer License and a
Small Distiller License in connection with a full service restaurant (Supernatural
Spirits & Brewery) located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Levan
and Newburgh Roads (36685 Plymouth Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
32.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This is the site of the former Herc’s Restaurant and Midtown
Café located at 36685 Plymouth Road on the south side of Plymouth between
Levan and Newburgh Roads. The request this evening is to utilize a Micro
Brewer license as well as a Small Distiller license in conjunction with the
operation of a full service restaurant that will be called Supernatural Spirits &
Brewery. Micro Brewer and Small Distiller licenses fall under the provisions of
Section 11.03(h), which allows for establishments having liquor licenses such as
Class C, Tavern, Club, Class A Hotel, Class B Hotel licenses, and Micro brewers
and Brewpubs licenses. Pursuant to State Law, Micro Breweries are allowed to
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manufacture up to 60,000 barrels per year and sell to licensed wholesalers.
Additionally, licensed Micro Brewers can sell beer that it manufactures to
consumers for on premise consumption from the brewery premises without any
additional license. They can sell beer it manufacturers to consumers for off-
premises consumption or take-out from the brewery premises with no additional
license. Similar to a Micro Brewer, a Small Distiller licensee is allowed to
manufacture up to 60,000 gallons of spirits annually. They can sell spirits to
consumers for consumption on the manufacturing premises, and they can sell
spirits to consumers for off-premises consumption. Licensees may not sell spirits
directly to Michigan retailers, but may sell spirits to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission who resells those products through their spirit distribution system. In
1994, when Herc’s Roast Beef & Spirits expanded this restaurant, the City
Council restricted the number of customer seats to 137. If you look at the record
that was based on a shared parking agreement with the owners of the Days Inn.
There is some new data concerning a new parking agreement that has been
provided to Council for its review. The new agreement gives them 28 additional
parking spots and this would effectively allow for the same number of parking
spaces, maybe a few spots shy of that max cap. It is the intent of the new owners
to continue to operate a full service restaurant and to comply with this condition.
Floor plans were submitted which show the internal layout of the restaurant,
including the kitchen and dining areas, as well as a separate room that would
house the brewing equipment. A smaller, separate room will be set aside for
future distilling operations. Shortly after Midtown Grill occupied the building, the
owner installed brightly colored geometric shapes to the front exterior of the
restaurant. It is the intent of the owners to remove those non-structural façade
elements and then perform other minor exterior improvements to the building that
would essentially bring it back to its original look. One of the things that is
proposed is that they would extend the stone wainscot that runs along the base
of the building across the entire front elevation. He said the Planning
Commission is recommending approval.
Meakin said he was intrigued and asked the petitioner to tell Council about their
project.
Ernie Pacsai, B3 Technologies, L.L.C., 2079 Cliffside, Wixom, Michigan 48393.
Pacsai addressed Council, stating they are looking at buying the old Herc’s
building and turning it into a Micro-Brewery and Distillery keeping a full service
restaurant, serving traditional American food on the menu.
Meakin asked about their timeline for the project. Pacsai said they have to submit
for their licensing and it is dependent on that process. He said they are excited to
get it moving along. Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department, if
this would require separate resolutions for the licensing.
Don Knapp, City Attorney, said this is strictly for the site plan.
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Meakin said this is an excellent location, essentially, centrally western gateway to
the City. He said there a number of neighboring communities with similar type
businesses; however, this is the first of its kind to come to Livonia. He said he is
excited about that.
Meakin offered the approving resolution and requested that they receive and file
the new data for the Regular Agenda.
Brosnan said she shares in that excitement and asked the petitioner about his
experience with this kind of business. Pacsai said his business skills and his
partners brewing skills will make this a successful business venture. Brosnan
asked if there is enough space at this location to accommodate the
manufacturing aspect of the business. Pacsai replied yes. Brosnan noted the
business name is Supernatural Spirts & Brewery. She asked if it was Super
Natural (as in freshness) or Supernatural (as in paranormal or psychic). Pacsai
said they like the double meaning and said they intend to definitely use both to
their advantage for advertising and also to bring fresh food from local farms to
the menu. Brosnan asked the petitioner if he was aware there is an outstanding
water bill at the location. Pacsai said he was just made aware of this and said it is
something he will have to iron out with the receivership of the property. Brosnan
pointed out that it is important that all outstanding bills are resolved before
Council votes on this item. She said she would appreciate that he provides
Council with correspondence prior to the next meeting showing that they have
resolved the matter.
Vice-President Kritzman said with the outstanding water bill issue, this item will
be placed on the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR
2) RECEIVE & FILE (NEW DATA)
11. VACATING PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-03-03-01
submitted by Grand River Charter Development, Ltd., to determine whether or
not to vacate an existing storm water utility easement located on the south side
of Eight Mile Road between Inkster and Angling Roads (28153 Eight Mile Road)
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This petition is a request by the developer of the property at
the corner of Eight Mile and Angling Roads to vacate an existing utility easement.
The existing easement is for the conveyance of storm water underground and its
location is in direct conflict with the recently approved site plan for the
redevelopment of this site as a mini-warehouse and self-storage facility. The
underground storm system will be relocated and placed in a new easement that
is further south on the property and in a location that does not interfere with the
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development of the self-storage facility. The City Engineering Division and DTE
have no objections to the request.
Bill Davis, President, Charter Real Estate, Ltd., 417 North Maple Road, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48103. He stated he was here on behalf of Grand River Charter
Development. His company has an interest in the property by way of a purchase
agreement. They are requesting to vacate an existing storm water utility
easement located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Inkster and
Angling Roads (28153 Eight Mile Road) that is in direct conflict with the approved
site plan for the redevelopment of this site as a mini-warehouse and self-storage
facility. The City Engineering Division has no objection and they hope that
Council will approve their request. He was ready to answer any questions
Council may have.
White offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
12. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-08-04
submitted by Curtis Creek, L.L.C., in connection with a proposal to construct an
accessory building for the apartments (Curtis Creek Apts.) located on the
northwest corner of Farmington and Curtis Roads (18203-18351 Farmington
Road) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 9.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This item seeks Planning Commission approval to construct
an accessory storage building and sales office for the Curtis Creek Apartments
located at the northwest corner of Farmington and Curtis Roads. Curtis Creek
consists of five buildings and a total of 72 rental units. The original development
received site plan approval in March, 1986. The site is about 6.5 acres in size
and includes 490 feet of frontage along Farmington and roughly 786 feet of
frontage along Curtis Road. The zoning is R-7, Multiple Family Residential. The
proposed accessory building would be in the northeast corner of the site between
the northerly most apartment building and Farmington Road. The apartment
building closest to Farmington Road is currently setback about 75.5 feet from the
public right-of-way. The proposed storage building would be about 55 feet from
the right-of-way. Placement of the building conforms to the R-7 district
regulations which require a minimum setback of 50 feet. The proposed building is
one-story in height and a total of 800 square feet measuring 20 feet by 40 feet.
The floor layout shows a leasing office in the front of the building and a storage
area in the back of the building. The exterior appearance would match the
existing apartment buildings. This includes materials and features that are
similar, including brick walls, brick quoins, an asphalt-shingled roof with ridge
vent, windows on three sides of the building, as well as a garage door and
horizontal vinyl sided gables. To help shield the structure from Farmington Road,
a row of approximately eight-foot high evergreen trees would be planted between
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the building and the roadway. Parking is available in front of the building with
proposed sidewalks that would connect to the existing walkways in the area. The
garage door and storage area would be at the north end of the building facing
away from Farmington Road, whereas the office, which contains a single
entrance door, would face southeast towards Farmington Road. One of the
suggestions that was made at the study meeting was the addition of a sidewalk
leading to the garage door. A new sidewalk has been included in the revised plan
as well as specifying types of trees that would be planted.
Vice-President asked if the petitioner was present. Mr. Taormina looked around
and apologized, as he was not aware the petitioner was not present.
Brosnan requested that this item be moved to the next regularly scheduled Study
Meeting so that the petitioner or a representative may be present to address the
Council.
At the direction of the Chair, this item was moved to the next Study Meeting so
that the petitioner may be present to address the Council and answer any
questions they may have.
13. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-05-08-05
submitted by Technical Group, Inc., on behalf of Burger King Corporation, in
connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the existing restaurant
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Wayne Roads
(34835 Plymouth Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This is a request to remodel the exterior of an existing
restaurant, Burger King, which is on the south side of Plymouth between Stark
and Wayne Roads. The zoning of the property is C-2, General Business. This
site is about 1.25 acres that includes 150 feet of frontage along Plymouth and
has a depth of 355 feet. This property is somewhat unique in that it also has
access from Wayne Road. The original restaurant was approved in 1983 and
since then has only undergone minor cosmetic changes. The current seating
capacity is roughly 74 interior seats, and the modifications will not change the
seating count. Thus, the project requires only the approval of a site plan and
building elevation plans. The proposal is a “re-imaging” that is very similar to the
other Burger King remodeling projects we looked at last year and were
completed earlier this year. Part of the alterations involve replacing and covering
sections of the existing shingled mansard roof with new parapet walls, and the
new wall sections that would extend above the existing roofline and consist of a
combination of materials including fiber cement siding as well as panels. The
plan will introduce new tower elements. These are the taller wall sections of the
building. These would be located generally at the entrances as well as above the
drive-up windows. It is also where the signs are proposed on the building. The
upper sections of the parapet would include corrugated metal as well as some
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L.E.D. accent lighting. On the lower half of the building, the plans show portions
of the existing brick being either painted or covered. Other accent treatments
would include the aluminum trellises that are shown above the windows and
entrances. The exterior colors would be consistent with the other remodeling
projects. The site improvements are limited to asphalt and the trash enclosure,
some new striping and painting as well as landscaping enhancements. In terms
of signage, this building would be allowed one wall sign not to exceed 40 square
feet in area. The petitioner is showing two signs: a logo or “button” sign on the
front elevation and another wall sign on the west elevation. The additional
signage will require approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Planning
Commission did recommend a number of site improvements, including new
landscaping based on the approved landscaping plan that was approved in the
early 1980’s with any changes to come back to the Planning Commission for
approval.
Bob Bedzyk, was present on behalf of the petitioner, Technical Group and Burger
King, he said this project is very similar to the other recent remodel projects to
the other 2 Burger King restaurants in Livonia located on 7 Mile just east of
Middlebelt and just north of 5 Mile on Middlebelt. He was ready to answer any
questions Council may have.
Meakin asked Bedzyk if he was aware of the conditions and requirements set
forth by the Planning Commission. He replied no. Meakin noted some of the
conditions regarding the size of the parking spaces and striping of the parking
spaces, also it noted that signage has not been reviewed. Bedzyk said he is sure
that those items will be addressed and taken care of.
Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
Brosnan noted that one of the conditions specifies that the primary exterior
building materials shall consist of brick, metal, fiber cement siding, and Nichiha
board in lieu of E.I.F.S.; she asked Taormina if the most recent plan reflects this
condition. Taormina said he would review the plan and confirm that it has or will
contact the petitioner for an updated plan prior to the next meeting. Brosnan
asked that this item be put on the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
14. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-05-08-06
submitted by Technical Group, Inc., on behalf of Burger King Corporation, in
connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the existing restaurant
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Inkster Road and Harrison
Road (28203 Plymouth Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36.
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This too is a request to remodel the exterior of an existing
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Burger King restaurant. This Burger King is on Plymouth Road between Inkster
and Harrison Road. This remodeling project is very similar to the one we just
looked at. It mainly involves new materials and colors, including the horizontal
fiber cement siding and panels, as well as the corrugated metal, L.E.D. accent
lighting, painted brick, new signage, and metal canopies. There is one notable
difference between this project and the other one we just looked at. A larger
portion of the mansard roof in this case would remain exposed; however, the
material used on the mansard will be replaced. Many of the same conditions
incorporated with the approving resolution for this project, as were required with
the previously requested project. He was ready to answer any questions.
Vice-President Kritzman asked the representative for the petitioner, Mr. Bedzyk,
if he add any further comments to add. He said no but said he would be happy to
answer any questions from the Council.
Brosnan said it was refreshing that Burger King will be updating these 2
restaurants. She said she appreciates that they came together at the same time.
She said would like to make the same request on this item from Mr. Taormina to
review the most recent plan and make certain that the requested changes are
made to the most updated plan or request an updated plan from the petitioner
prior to the voting meeting.
Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR
Brosnan asked Taormina about the progress of the Dunkin Donuts project next to
this Burger King. Taormina deferred that question to Mr. Lear in the Engineering
Division. Mr. Lear said they got delayed in the process by Wayne County. He
said it is moving forward slowly but surely.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
As there were no further questions or comments, Vice-President Kritzman adjourned
the Study Session at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016.
DATED: June 30, 2016 SUSAN M. NASH
CITY CLERK