HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-12-19 36538
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
NINETY NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2007
On December 19, 2007, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the
President of the Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Meakin led the meeting with
the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-
Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Don Knapp, and James
McCann Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering), Karen Tesner, Director of
Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen
Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, State Representative John
Pastor; Mike McGee, former Councilmember; and newly elected Council President
Laura Toy
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, it was
#596-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,598th Regular
Meeting of the Council held December 5, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp,
and McCann
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
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City Clerk, Val Vandersloot, announced Michigan will be having its
Presidential Primary on January 15, 2008, and absentee ballot applications are
1. available at the Clerk's Office
Godfroid-Marecki wished her grandson, Vince, a Happy First Birthday
Vince will be turning one tomorrow, December 20, 2007 She also wished a Happy
Birthday to the incoming Council President, Laura Toy, whose birthday is on
Saturday, December 22rid
State Representative Pastor presented Special Tributes from the State
of Michigan to Councilman Taylor and City Clerk, Val Vandersloot. Pastor thanked
Taylor for appointing him to the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals and thanked Taylor
for serving as a Councilmember from 1978 through 1997 and from 2002 through
2007 Pastor also thanked Ms Vandersloot for her years of service on the Livonia
Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council from 1996 through 2003, and as City Clerk
from 2004 through 2007 Further, Pastor indicated Mayor Engebretson and Director
of Public Safety, Peter Kunst, will also receive Special Tributes from the State of
Michigan in recognition of their retirements for years of public service
Vice President Knapp presented a commendation to Leidal & Hart
Mason Contractors honoring their 50th Anniversary as a successful Livonia business
Accepting the commendation were Don Leidal and Jack Hart, as well as Brad Leidal,
who thanked the City on behalf of their company
John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, Livonia, congratulated President
McCann and Vice President Knapp on running good Council meetings for the past
two years and thanked Mayor and Senie Engebretson and Val Vandersloot for their
service to Livonia He also congratulated the winners of last month's City election
and thanked Joe Taylor for his encouragement and inspiration over the years
President McCann announced the following Public Hearing scheduled
for Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at TOO p m , at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, MI
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project — Approval of
the Assessment Roll for Gruda Site Condominiums, located west of
Henry Ruff Road between Six Mile Road and Puritan Avenue in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 14
President McCann announced the following Public Hearing scheduled
for Monday, January 28, 2008, at 7 00 p m., at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, MI
The establishment of an Industrial Development Overlay District
entailing all M-1/M-2 industrial properties in Section 28, excluding any
residentially-zoned areas,
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The establishment of an Industrial Development Overlay District
entailing all M-1/M-2 industrial properties in Section 30, excluding any
residentially-zoned areas, and
James A. Ketal, Member, Etkin Equities, L.L.0 , agent for Schoolcraft
Commons Unit 15, L L C , requesting to establish an Industrial
Development District for property located at 17950 Haggerty Road,
Livonia, MI 48152
An email communication from the Planning Department, dated
December 14, 2007, re additional information on the signage request for T G I
Friday's, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2007-10-S N-07)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
#597-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rino
Soave of Infinity Homes Corporation, dated November 19, 2007,
requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of the home he
is constructing at 31800 Norfolk Avenue, and having further considered
the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated December
5, 2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the
subject property would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring
properties at this time due to lack of any other public sidewalks existing
on the south side of Norfolk within the neighboring area, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this
location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area
at some future date
#598-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Treasurer, dated November 30, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject of extending the
contract with A & W Collections for delinquent tax collection to the
Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its report and
recommendation
#599-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 4,
2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits resolution
#2954-07 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
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September 10, 2007, the Council does hereby approve the
recommended increase in outdoor swim lesson fees from $4.25 to
$4 75 for Livonia residents and from $5 00 to $5 50 for non-residents in
order to help defray the cost of maintaining the pool and the minimum
wage increase
#600-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated November 19,
2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits resolution
#2961-07 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
October 1, 2007, the Council does hereby approve the recommended
discontinuation of the 20 Visit Pass to the Livonia Community
Recreation Center and the creation of a new 10 Visit Pass wherein the
customer will pay for 8 visits at the daily rate and receive 2 visits free
with the rates for the 10 Visit Pass to be as follows
New 10 Visit Pass
Resident Non-Resident
Youth $32 00 $ 64 00
Teen $44 00 $ 88 00
Adult/Young Adult $56 00 $112 00
Senior $32 00 $ 64 00
#601-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated October 26,
2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of I D Enterprises, 32788 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, for design (cover and typesetting), three
proofs, editing, printing and sorting of the "L" Magazine, at the unit
prices specified in the aforesaid communication per issue, for a one
year period from April, 2008 through March, 2009, said unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of an amount not to exceed $55,000 00 from Account No
101-707-904-000 (Parks and Recreation) and Account No 208-755-
905-000 (Community Recreation) for this purpose
#602-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer (Operations), the Director of
Public Works and the City Librarian, dated November 26, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
RS-RE Enterprises, LLC, 32125 Block, Garden City, Michigan 48135,
for completing all work required in connection with the interior
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renovations of Noble Library, for the sum of $26,520 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $26,520 00 from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in Account No 271-739-976-000, and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder Tid to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#603-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer (Operations) and the Director of
Public Works, dated November 27, 2007, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the following low bids which meet
specifications for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with aggregates (Road Gravel, Slag and Stone)
specified at the unit prices bid for the City's 2008 calendar year
requirements
1 Ellsworth Industries, Inc., P 0 Box 5366, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
M D 0 T —21AA - Limestone $ 9 70 per ton
M D 0 T — 22A 7 69 per ton
W C R.0 — 3A 11 75 per ton
WCRC — 2MS - Mortar Sand 9 00 per ton
Pea Gravel 11 50 per ton
10A Aggregate Stone 10 95 per ton
2 Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150
W C R.0 — Porous Backfill — Grade A$ 5 85 per ton
W C R.0 — Porous Backfill — Grade 61075 per ton
W C R.0 2NS - Natural Sand 8 10 per ton
60-40 Washed — Conc Aggregates 12 90 per ton
1" to 3" Crushed Concrete 9 00 per ton
Ag-Lime — "Parks" 11 05 per ton
3 Edw. C. Levy Co., 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 49209
W C R.0 — 22X $ 6 79 per ton
W C R.0 — 30A (Slag) 11 68 per ton
dlow' 3 x 1 Blast Furnace Slag 12 68 per ton
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4 Osburn Industries, 5850 Pardee, Taylor, Michigan 48180
Pea Gravel $ 11 50 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish
the materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second
lowest bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with the
materials specified at the unit prices bid for the City's 2008 calendar
year requirements
1 Hayball Transport, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150
M D 0 T 21AA - Limestone $ 10 40 per ton
M D 0 T — 22A 8 50 per ton
W C R.0 —22X 7 35 per ton
Pea Gravel 12 00 per ton
2 Ellsworth Industries, Inc, P0 Box 5366, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
I;joy W C R.0 — Porous Backfill - Grade A$ 5 75 per ton
W C R.0 — Porous Backfill - Grade B 10 75 per ton
W C R.0 —2NS - Natural Sand 8 00 per ton
60-40 Washed — Conc. Aggregates 12 75 per ton
1" to 3" Crushed Concrete 10 00 per ton
Ag-Lime — "Parks" 10 95 per ton
3 Osburn Industries, 5850 Pardee, Taylor, Michigan 48180
W C R.0 —30A (Slag) $ 11 95 per ton
10A Stone Aggregate 13 95 per ton
3 x 1 Blast Furnace Slag 13 10 per ton
4 Edw. C. Levy Co., 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209
W C R.0 — 3A $ 12 68 per ton
W C R.0 —2MS - Mortar Sand 9 69 per ton
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
funds already budgeted from Account No 101-463-782-000 (Roads
Maintenance Section) for this purpose
#604-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 28, 2007,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
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the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, regarding the proposed 2008 Road Repair Program, the
Council does hereby approve the 2008 Road Repair Program as
recommended by the Department of Public Works (reviewed by the
Citizens Advisory Committee on Roads) as shown in Attachment 1 to
the aforesaid report and recommendation
#605-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 3, 2007,
as well as subsequent communications dated December 4, 2007,
which bear the signature of the Director of Finance and are approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Nagle
Paving Company, 39525 W 13 Mile Road, Suite 300, Novi, Michigan
48377, B & J Parking Lot Maintenance, 12207 Inkster, Taylor,
Michigan 48180, Six-S, Inc., 2210 Scott Lake Road, Waterford,
Michigan 48328, and Sunset Excavating, Inc , 12641 Stark Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150 to provide snow removal services for City
streets during the 2007-2008 snow season for snowfalls over four (4)
inches in accumulation and as authorized by the Mayor, pursuant to
the terms stated in the attached proposals dated November 15, 2007,
(Nagle Paving Co ), November 13, 2007, (B&J Parking Lot
Maintenance, Inc.), December 3, 2007, (Six-S, Inc.) and December 4,
2007, (Sunset Excavating, Inc.), FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said action without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3 04 140D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
#606-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 16, 2007, which
sets forth its resolution 11-129-2007, adopted on November 13, 2007,
with regard to Petition 2003-01-PL-01, submitted by Enrico Rosati for a
two-year extension of approval of the plans approved in connection
with the preliminary plat for Pastena Villa Subdivision to be located on
the west side of Stark Road between Beacon Road and the CSX
Railroad in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, which preliminary plat was
previously approved in Council Resolution 484-05, adopted on
September 28, 2005, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested
extension of the preliminary plat approval for a two-year period, subject
to compliance with all of the conditions and requirements set forth in
the original preliminary plat approval
#607-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated November 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 11-128-2007, adopted on November 13, 2007,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application, Petition 2007-10-SN-07,
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submitted by WT Development Corporation, on behalf of T G I
Friday's, requesting approval for wall signage on property located on
the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight
Mile Road (20120 Haggerty Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to
the following conditions
1 That the Plan marked Sheet Numbers A-201 and A-202 both
dated September 14, 2007, prepared by WT Development
Corporation, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That these wall signs shall not be illuminated beyond one (1)
hour after this business closes,
3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
4 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for excess signage
and any conditions related thereto,
5 In the event a variance is not granted allowing for a sign on the
canopy above the main entrance that reads "In here, it's
always Friday", that the petitioner may work with staff to reduce
the size of the lettering to an extent where it is determined not to
constitute a sign under the ordinance, and
6 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
sign permits are applied for
#608-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 11-126-2007 adopted on November 13, 2007,
with regard to Petition 2007-10-08-17 submitted by Farmers Insurance,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate
the exterior of the office building located on the west side of
Farmington Road between Five Mile Road and Rayburn Avenue
(15619 Farmington Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the Planning Commission and Petition 2007-10-08-17 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions.
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That the Schematic Plot Plan illustrated on the sheet entitled
"Title, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Data, Maps", dated October 24,
2007, as revised, prepared by Mar-Que General Contractors,
Inc , is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Elevation Plan marked A2 0 dated October 24,
2007, as revised, prepared by Mar-Que General Contractors,
Inc , is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the cultured stone used in the construction shall be
installed according to manufacturing specifications and shall
meet ASTM C216 standards,
4 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
5 That all new free-standing light fixtures shall not exceed twenty
(20') feet in height and shall be aimed and shielded so as to
minimize stray light trespassing across property lines and
glaring into adjacent roadway;
6 That the existing pole sign shall be removed,
7 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for; and
8 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a
period of one year only from the date of approval by City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor,
Knapp, and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from The Foresta Group, P C , dated November 27,
2007, re new color rendering entitled "Proposed Renovation for B P Station", was
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received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2007-06-02-
22) (CR 472-07)
A communication from The Foresta Group, P C , dated November 27,
2007, containing the revised Architectural Site Plan, Sheet Al of 02 dated July 18,
2007, and Sheet A2 of 02 dated July 17, 2007, was received anFl placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2007-06-02-22) (CR 472-07)
President McCann indicated the requested waiver use approval to add
a drive-thru coffee shop (Bear Claw Coffee) to an existing gasoline service station,
located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Levan Road and Golfview
Drive (36375 Five Mile Road), submitted by Shaw Energy, L L C , will remain in the
Committee of the Whole at this time (Petition 2007-06-02-22) (CR 472-07)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#609-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Committee of the Whole, dated November
27, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 146-05, in
connection with the subject of objecting to renewal and/or requesting
the revocation of a Class C, A-Hotel, B-Hotel or Tavern Liquor License
with respect to Cloverlanes Bowl, Inc , located at 28900 Schoolcraft
Road, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
regard to this matter
A communication from the Department of Inspection, dated November
27, 2007, re the condition of the Crestwood Lounge property located at 27885
Plymouth Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 148-05)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#610-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Committee of the Whole, dated November
27, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 148-05, in
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connection with the subject of objecting to renewal and/or requesting
the revocation of a Class C, A-Hotel, B-Hotel or Tavern Liquor License
with respect to BLE, Inc Stockholder — Mohammed Bushamie,
Crestwood Lounge, located at 27885 Plymouth Road, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
I adopted, it was
#611-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Committee of the Whole, dated November
27, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 438-04, in
connection with the subject of review of the Zoning Ordinance with
regard to detention basins and how they relate to land mass
requirements for residential lots, the Council does hereby refer this
matter to the Administration for its report and recommendation
President McCann indicated the review of the Zoning Ordinance with
regard to detention basins and how they relate to land mass requirements for
residential lots will remain in the Committee of the Whole at this time (CR 438-04)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#612-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Committee of the Whole, dated November
27, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 229-07, in
connection with the subject of the establishment of Commercial
Rehabilitation Districts, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#613-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee,
dated December 11, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
598-06 regarding the subject of creating various financial
proposals/alternatives to aid struggling properties, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of the need for an outside consultant to
perform a feasibility study regarding struggling properties in the City of
Livonia to the Administration for its report and recommendation,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that such report and
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recommendation include potential criteria for evaluating residential,
commercial, office and industrial properties and to include in the
proposal a mechanism to identify and categorize each of the properties
that fit the criteria, and to include a comprehensive discussion of
financial and legal tools available to ameliorate the problem
Vice President Knapp gave a brief update on the subject of the local
bus transportation system for the City of Livonia and indicated this item will remain in
the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee at this time (CR 917-98)
A communication from Councilmember Robinson, dated November 19,
2007, requesting to initiate the Public Hearing process and forwarding a legal
description for Section 28, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CRs 473-07, 474-07, 475-07, and 476-07) (CR 82-06)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#614-07 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is considering
establishing Industrial Development Section-Overlay Districts in
Section 28 (excluding any residentially zoned areas),
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "Industrial
Development Districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, in Section 28 as more particularly described in the legal
description attached thereto which is incorporated by reference and
which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 111,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 111
2 This City Council hereby sets Monday, January 28, 2008,
fir. at 7 00 p m as the date for the holding of a Public
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Hearing on the question of whether this City Council
should establish the Industrial Development District
described above
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3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the Public Hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above
A communication from Councilmember Robinson, dated November 19,
2007, requesting to initiate the Public Hearing process and forwarding a legal
description for Section 30, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CRs 473-07, 474-07, 475-07, and 476-07) (CR 82-06)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#615-07 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia is considering
establishing Industrial Development Section-Overlay Districts in
Section 30 (excluding any residentially zoned areas),
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "Industrial
Development Districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia, in Section 30 as more particularly described in the legal
description attached thereto which is incorporated by reference and
which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 112,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
as follows
1 The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 112
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2 This City Council hereby sets Monday, January 28, 2008,
at 7.00 p m as the date for the holding of a Public
Hearing on the question of whether this City Council
should establish the Industrial Development District
described above
3 This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the Public Hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above
Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION
3 THERETO (Petition 2007-08-01-06)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word
repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at
an upcoming regular meeting
Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (Petition 2007-09-01-07)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word
repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at
an upcoming regular meeting
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A communication from the Inspection Department, dated December 7,
2007, re application for Massage Establishment License for Prime Massage and
Bodywork, LLC, moving from 15258 Levan Road to 15260 Levan Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
At the direction of the Chair, Item #17 on the Agenda re Application for
Massage Establishment License for Primate Massage and Bodywork, LLC, was
removed from tonight's Agenda and will be placed on the Agenda for the next
Regular Council meeting of January 16, 2008, pending receipt of the required
reports from the Police Department and Fire Department.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#616-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 11-125-2007 adopted on November 13, 2007,
with regard to Petition 2007-10-08-16 submitted by Landmark Group,
on behalf of Woodland Lanes, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to renovate the exterior of the bowling alley
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road
and Stark Road (33775 Plymouth Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
33, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance
No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
2007-10-08-16 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Drawing Nos
A2, A3 and A4 all dated September 15, 2007, prepared by
Landmark Group, Inc., are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
3 That all new light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in
height and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray
light trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
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4 That the conditions specified in the Plymouth Road
Development Authority (PRDA) Resolution #2007-32 shall be
resolved to the satisfaction of the PRDA Executive Director;
5 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for; and
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6 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a
period of one year only from the date of approval by City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#617-07 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 2, 2007, on all matters required
by Sections 3 08 060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first Public Hearing having been held thereon on
December 3, 2007, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070 of
said code, and careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said
code
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of seven 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on 14
foot high colonial post top poles with underground wiring in
Kenwood Meadows Subdivision and Kenwood Meadows
Subdivision No 2, located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Cavell Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, as described in said statement; and
defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as set
forth in said statement dated October 2, 2007,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
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(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
Lots 1 to 15, both inclusive of the Kenwood Meadows
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 116, Pages 52-53,
Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of
the N E 1/4 of Section 24, T 1 S , R.9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan and Lots 16 to 22, both
inclusive of the Kenwood Meadows Subdivision #2, as
recorded in Liber 119, Pages 20-21, Wayne County
Records, said subdivision being part of the N E '/4 of
Section 24, T1 S , R9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan and also Parcel Numbers 093 99 0007
001, 093 99 0008 001, 093 99 0010 005, 093 99 0010
006, 093 99 0011 002, 093 99 0011 003, 093 99 0012
002 and 093 99 0012 003
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in
accordance with the Council's determination on said statements
as prepared by the City Engineer dated October 2, 2007, and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section
3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#618-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the availability of more energy efficient lights for street
lighting projects to the Administration for its report and
recommendation
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On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#619-07 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 2, 2007, on all matters required
by Sections 3 08 060 and 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first Public Hearing having been held thereon on
Decembipr 3, 2007, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070 of
said code, and careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said
Code
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of three 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on 14
foot high colonial post top poles with underground wiring in
Curtis Creek Site Condominiums, located on the south side of
Curtis Avenue between Melvin Avenue and Fremont Avenue in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, as described in said statement;
and defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as set
forth in said statement dated October 2, 2007,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
Lots 6 to 11, both inclusive of the Curtis Creek Site
Condominiums, as recorded in the Wayne County
Condominium Plan #722, Liber 38895, Pages 148-210
Wayne County Records, said subdivision being part of
the S E 1/4 of Section 11, T IS , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan
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(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll in
accordance with the Council's determination on said statements
as prepared by the City Engineer dated October 2, 2007, and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section
3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
file the same with the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On behalf of the City Council, President McCann presented a plaque to
Councilmember Taylor as he retires and thanked him for his many years of service
with the City
Vice President Knapp presented a gavel to outgoing President
McCann and thanked him for his service as President for the City Council
Incoming President Toy congratulated Val Vandersloot and Gerald
Taylor on their respective retirements and thanked both for their many years of
service to the City
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,599th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
8 50 p m
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Linda Grimsby, City Clerk