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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA - 2007-04-11 REGULAR4W AGENDA I 1,582nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia I Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:00 p.m. - City Hall Auditorium 33000 Civic Center Drive Livonia, Michigan TO ORDER: ,ATION: CALL: NTATION OF MINUTES: REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS a. Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 21, 2007, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending December 31, 2006. b. Communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 29, 2007, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending January 31, 2007. CONSENT AGENDA 1. BLOCK PARTY: Amy Fogle, re: to be held Saturday, June 2, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Henry Ruff, between Robert and Orangelawn, with a rain date requested of Sunday, June 3, 2007. 2. REQUEST TO PLACE SIGNS AT REFERENCED LOCATIONS: Brenda Uren, Chairperson, Clarenceville Athletic Booster Club, re: to advertise their first annual "Car and Craft" show scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 3. REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2007 AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA: Bill Craig, Tree City Committee Chairman and James Zoumbaris, Superintendent of Public Service, re: to be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. at Wilson Park adjacent to Cleveland School 4. ! REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PLACING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON REFERENCED PROPERTIES WHOSE OWNERS HAVE NOT PAID CHARGES CONNECTED WITH THE SEVEN MILE ROAD, FARMINGTON ROAD TO MIDDLEBELT ROAD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION — SINGLE LOT ASSESSMENTS: Engineering Division, re: same. (CR 147-06) Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2007 CONSENT AGENDA 2 5. REQUEST TO APPROVE RATE CHANGES IN GREENS FEES FOR 2007: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for Idyl Wyld, Whispering Willows and Fox Creek Golf Courses. 6. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007 -02 -SN - 02 submitted by Aver Sign Company, on behalf of Target, requesting approval for wall signage for the new Target store in the Wonderland Village Center, on property located on the southwest comer of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt Road in the Northeast % of Section 35. 7. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-01-08-03 submitted by Constantine George Pappas, on behalf of Embassy Suites Hotel, in connection with a proposal to construct a new fitness center to the hotel at 19525 Victor Parkway, on property located on the west side of Victor Parkway, between Seven Mile Road and Pembroke Avenue, in the Southeast % of Section 9. 8. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-01-08-04 submitted by Mt. Hope Congregational Church, in connection with a proposal to construct an activities building on property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, between Middlebelt Road and Hillcrest Avenue (30330 Schoolcraft Road), in the Southeast % of Section 23. 9. PROPOSED OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND WEST BAY EXPLORATION COMPANY: Department of Law, re: pursuant to Council Resolution 15-07, adopted by the City Council at its Regular Meeting held January 17, 2007. (Petition 2006-10-08-19) 10. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 275-06: Department of Law, re: the request of Harold Juntunen to purchase certain City - owned property located at 20131 Oporto. (Sidwell No. 046-005-99-0031-000) 11. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 492-06: Department of Law, re: proposed amendment to Section 18.50E of Article XVIII of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to allow custom street signs to be utilized in residential districts and to set forth standards/guidelines in connection therewith. (CR 493-06) UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE— Meeting of March 26, 2007 a. Request from Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood Drive, Livonia, MI 48154, regarding the possibility of instituting a citizens' patrol to serve the community. (CR 34-00) 9 Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2007 3 It UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEgTINGS OF THE COMMITTEES 12. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE — Meeting of March 26, 2007 (Cont.) b. Petition 2007-01-08-01 submitted by Overseas Motors, Inc., in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing auto sales and service dealership located on the northwest corner of Plymouth Road and Hubbard Avenue (32400 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest % of Section 27. (CR 89-07) C. Request from Ara Telbelian, Director, System Promotions, Henry Ford Health System, to place banners at speck locations within the privately - owned parking lot on property located at 29200 Schoolcraft Road as part of their 9& Anniversary Celebration. (CR 86-07) d. Benefits for the classification of Police Service Aides. (CR 44-07) 13. WATER SEWER AND WASTE COMMITTEE — Meeting of March 27, 2007 a. Proposed award of bid for the purchase of two (2) street sweepers to be used by the Roads Maintenance Section. (CR 268-06) b. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day. (CR 208-05) C. The subject of Payback Agreements, as well as the possibility of charging an administration fee in connection therewith. (CR 303-05) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. ROLL CALL: Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, Department of Law, re: Petition 2006-06-01-04 submitted by Angelo D'Orazio for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of Farmington Road between Curtis Road and Pickford Avenue (18421 thru 18491 Farmington Road, consisting of Lots 133 thru 139 and the adjacent vacated alley of Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision) in the Northeast % of Section 9 from R-3 to OS (One Family Residential — 80' x 120' Lots to Office Services). First Reading given by Councilmember Taylor on October 11, 2006. 15. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-01-08-02 submitted by D'Orazio Contracting, in connection with a proposal to construct an office building on properties located on the west side of Farmington- Road, between Pickford Avenue and Curtis Road (18421-18491 Farmington Road), in the Northeast % of Section 9. Agenda for the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2007 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007 -02 -SN - 01 submitted by pb2 Architecture & Engineering, on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores, requesting approval for wall signage for the new Wal-Mart Store in the Wonderland Village Center, on property located on the southwest corner of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt Road in the Northeast % of Section 35. 17. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007 -02 -SN - 03 submitted by Middlebelt Plymouth Venture, L.L.C., on behalf of Wonderland Village Center, requesting approval for ground signage for the commercial center located on the southwest corner of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt Road in the Northeast % of Section 35. 18. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007 -02 -SN - 04 submitted by Brinker International, on behalf of Chili's Grill & Bar, requesting approval for wall signage for the new Chili's restaurant in the Wonderland Village Center, on property located on the southwest corner of Plymouth Road and Middlebelt Road in the Northeast % of Section 35. 19. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2007-02-08-05 submitted by Livonia DT Associates in connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of a portion of the commercial shopping center (Buckingham Village) on property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road, between Inkster Road and Cardwell Avenue (27650 Schoolcraft Road), in the Southeast %4 of Section 24. NEW BUSINESS 20. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: of cash and gift certificates from various organizations and/or stores to be used for the purposes as designated by the donors. AUDIENCE COMMUNIC_ ATION DATED: April 3, 2007 VAL VANDERSLOOT, CITY CLERK In accordance with Title If of the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to access to Public Meetings, the City Clerk's Office of the City of Livonia, upon adequate notice, will make reasonable accommodations for persons with special needs. Please call (734) 466-2224 if you need assistance. 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