HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2008-01-16 36559
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2008
On January 16, 2008, 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 Several members of the Stevenson Girls Swimming and Diving
Teams led the Pledge of Allegiance Vice President Godfroid-Marecki began the
meeting with the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, James
McCann, Joe Laura, Brian Meakin, Thomas Robinson, Don Knapp, and Laura Toy
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; Linda Grimsby, City Clerk, Karen
Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Mayor Jack Kirksey; Robert
Stevenson, Chief of Police, Tom Funke, President of Livonia Police Officers
Association, Tim Larion, Vice President, Livonia Police Officers Association, and Ian
Wilshaw, Planning Commission
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by McCann, it was
#01-08RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,599th Regular Meeting
of the Council held December 19, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson, and
Knapp
NAYS None
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PRESENT Toy
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
Vice President Godfroid-Marecki congratulated Councilmember Knapp on
his recent engagement to Kathy Duggan Knapp and his fiancé have set a wedding
date of July 19, 2008 Godfroid-Marecki wished Knapp and his fiancé well
President Toy announced the following Public Hearings scheduled for
Monday, January 28, 2008, at 7 00 p m , at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, MI
Petition 2007-11-01-08 submitted by McLaren Performance Technologies
requesting to rezone the northerly 19 42 feet of the southerly 301 45 feet
of property at 32233 Eight Mile Road, located on the south side of Eight
Mile Road between Parker Avenue and Hubbard Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 3, from R-3 to ML (One Family Residential — 80' x 120' Lots to
Manufacturing Limited), and
Petition 2007-11-01-09 submitted by McLaren Performance Technologies
requesting to rezone the southerly 282 03 feet of property at 32233 Eight
Mile Road, located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Parker
Avenue and Hubbard Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, from R-3 to P
(One Family Residential — 80' x 120' Lots to Parking)
President Toy also announced the following Public Hearings scheduled for
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at TOO p m , at City Hall Auditorium, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, MI
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project for approval of the
Assessment Roll for Curtis Creek Site Condominiums, located south of
Curtis Avenue between Melvin Avenue and Fremont Avenue, in the S E
1/4 of Section 11, and
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project for approval of the
Assessment Roll for Kenwood Meadows Subdivision and Kenwood
Meadows Subdivision #2, located south of Five Mile Road between Cavell
Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue, in the N E 1/4 of Section 24
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated December 14, 2007,
re forwarding the Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 which reflects activities
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of the Livonia City Departments, Commissions and Boards, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
A communication from BRR Architecture, dated January 16, 2008, re
updated Building Elevations Plan and proposed wall signage for the Lowe's of Livonia
new home improvement store at 13507 Middlebelt Road, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 2007-11-02-42)
Gary Witt, Renwick Park Civic Association, 16795 Renwick, was present
to address Council re his concerns with the proposed amendment to the Livonia Code
of Ordinances to allow parking of a vehicle on neighborhood streets for more than 48
hours at a time, Agenda Item #1 on tonight's meeting
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, it was
#02-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Jerry L DeNooyer, 35946 Roycroft Street, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated December 4, 2007, regarding a proposed amendment to Section
10 48 350 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow the
parking of a vehicle on neighborhood streets for more than forty-eight (48)
hours at a time, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Administration for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated December 10,
2007, forwarding a communication from the Secretary of the Board of Education re
collection of the 2008 taxes for the Livonia Public School District, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated December 4,
2007, re Administrative response - ordinance enforcement complaints from Mr Russ
Smith and the condition of various properties located on Middlebelt Road between Six
Mile and Eight Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 518-07)
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#03-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Brian Meakin, dated December 12, 2007, regarding the
subject of the Fire Department 1976 Sutphen Aerial Tower replacement,
the Council does hereby discharge the Capital Improvement Committee
from further consideration of Council Resolution 494-05 pertaining to this
subject.
#04-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated November 30, 2907, which bears
the signature of the Public Safety Director and the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of one (1) 100' mid-mount Aerial Ladder Tower
demo unit from Emergency Vehicles Plus (American LaFrance), 819 King
Fisher St., Milan, Michigan 48160 in the amount of $798,336 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $600,000 00 (federal share portion which equals 80% of the
vehicle replacement cost) from federal grant funds available in Account
No 223-746-528-669 for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$198,336 00 (City share which equals 20% of the vehicle replacement
cost) from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Capital Projects Fund
(401) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal
of the City's 1976 Sutphen Aerial Ladder Tower at public auction as
surplus property after receipt of the new vehicle
#05-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 19, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution WS 3781 12/07, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of S L C Meter Service, Inc , 10375 Dixie
Highway, Davisburg, Michigan 48350, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main repair clamps at
the unit prices bid for the estimated total cost of $19,265.28 for the 2008
calendar year, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications
#06-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated December 19, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board resolution WS 3783
12/07, the Council does hereby accept the bid of HD Supply, 2820
it Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198, for supplying the Public
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Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water service parts
and fittings at the unit prices bid for the estimated total cost of $17,776 20
for the 2008 calendar year, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
Elmo received and meets all specifications
#07-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 19, 2007, which transmits
its resolution 12-137-2007, adopted on December 11, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-11-02-42, submitted by Lowe's of Livonia requesting waiver
use approval to construct a new home improvement store on property
located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft Road
and Industrial Road (13507 Middlebelt Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 26, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 2007-11-02-42 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Layout Plan marked Sheet SP-4 0 prepared by Atwell-
Hicks, dated November 9, 2007, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet SP-9 0 prepared by Atwell-
Hicks, dated November 9, 2007, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, subject to the following stipulations
That all disturbed lawn areas, with the exception of the
proposed detention pond, shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
That all lawn and landscape areas shall be irrigated by an
automatic underground irrigation system,
- That all planted materials shall be installed to the satisfaction
of the Inspection Department and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition,
3 That the Building Elevations Plan prepared by BRR Architecture,
dated January 16, 2008, is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to,
4 That the precast masonry unit system used in the construction of
the building shall meet ASTM 216 standards,
5 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
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6 That any deficiencies with respect to numbers of parking spaces
and deficient size parking spaces shall require variances from the
Zoning Board of Appeals,
7 That all pole mounted light fixtures shall be shielded to minimize
glare trespassing on adjacent properties and roadway and such
equipment shall not exceed 35 feet in height above grade,
8 i 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,
9 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary stormwater permits
from Wayne County, the City of Livonia, and/or the State of
Michigan,
10 That any unscreened outdoor display areas shall require the
submission of additional detailed information prior to their approval
The prohibition of outdoor sales, storage or display of merchandise
must be waived or modified by the City Council by means of a
separate resolution in which two-thirds of the members of the City
Council concur Also, any additional parking deficiency resulting
from the outdoor display shall require a variance from the Zoning
Board of Appeals,
11 That the petitioner shall seek any needed variance from the Zoning
Board of Appeals relating to building height;
12 That the Developer shall submit for approval an ongoing mosquito
control program, as approved by the Department of Public Works,
describing maintenance operations and larvicide applications to the
City of Livonia Inspection Department prior to the construction of
the stormwater detention facility;
13 That the owner shall provide annual reports to the Inspection
Department on the maintenance and larvicide treatments
completed on the stormwater detention pond,
14 That wall signage for this use shall be limited to the signs portrayed
on the above-referenced Building Elevations Plan, and freestanding
signs shall be limited to the signs portrayed on the above-
referenced Site Plan and on the Monument Sign Plan prepared by
BRR Architecture, subject to variances being granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals for excess sign area and excess number of wall
signs on the east elevation and also to allow two monument signs
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Any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
15 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
and
16 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at he time of
Application for the building permits
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson,
Knapp, and Toy
NAYS None
A communication from the Committee of the Whole Meeting, dated
January 9, 2008, re Chairpersons and members of the various Council Committees for
the years 2008-2009 listed as follows, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Committee of the Whole Laura M. Toy
Chairperson
All Councilmembers
Capital Improvement, Natural Resources Brian Meakin
and Waste Management Chairman
James C McCann, Vice
Chair
Don Knapp
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee Don Knapp
Chairman
Brian Meakin, Vice Chair
Thomas Robinson
Legislative Affairs Committee. James C McCann
Chairman
Terry A. Godfroid-Marecki,
Vice Chair
Brian Meakin
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Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee Terry A. Godfroid-
Marecki
Chairperson
Thomas Robinson, Vice
Chair
Joe Laura
Infrastructure and Community
Transit Committee. Joe Laura, Chairman
Don Knapp, Vice Chair
James C McCann
Public Safety, Education and Thomas Robinson,
Recreation Committee: Chairman
Joe Laura, Vice Chair
Terry A. Godfroid-Marecki
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#08-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 9, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 498-05, the Council does hereby
designate James C McCann to serve as the Council representative on the
Board of Directors of the Livonia Anniversary Committee (Spree) on a
continuing basis, or until further order of this Council by Council
Resolution
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#09-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 9, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 498-05, with regard to the
Annual Meeting of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority,
the Council does hereby designate the Director of Finance, Michael T
Slater, as the official representative and voting representative of the City
of Livonia and does further designate Thomas Robinson as the alternate
on a continuing basis, or until further order of this Council by Council
Resolution
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On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#10-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 9, 2008,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 498-05, the Council does hereby
designate Joe Laura as the City Council representative to serve on the
Custom" Satisfaction Team for the Honeywell System on a continuing
basis, or until further order of this Council by Council Resolution
Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
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)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, McCann, Laura, Meakin, Robinson,
Knapp, and Toy
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
A communication from the Division of Police, dated January 8, 2008, re
additional information on the application for Massage Establishment License as
submitted by Susan McDowell, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
A communication from Fire & Rescue, dated January 14, 2008, re fire and
life safety inspection completed for the application for Massage Establishment License
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as submitted by Susan McDowell, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#11-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communicatkon from
the City Clerk, dated December 3, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Susan McDowell, 15258 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, for a Massage Establishment License to operate under the
business name of Prime Massage and Bodywork, LLC, to be located at
15260 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with
Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
Susan McDowell, 9019 Virginia, was present at the meeting to answer any
questions of Council re her application for Massage Establishment License for Prime
Massage and Bodywork, LLC, 15260 Levan Road
A communication from Martha Saum, Marcus Management, Inc , 28545
Orchard Lake Road, Suite A, Farmington Hills, dated January 14, 2008, re request to
rename a private road in the On the Pond Condominium Complex from an Eight Mile
Road designation to Pondview Circle, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#12-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Mayor, dated December 21, 2007, pursuant to
Council Resolution No 375-07, relative to a request to rename a private
road in the On the Pond Condominium Complex from an Eight Mile Road
designation, the Council does hereby approve this request and the private
road that circles the pond within the On the Pond Condominium Complex
shall be designated as Pondview Circle, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that the Department of Public Works take all necessary
action to effectuate this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
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request that the City Clerk forward a certified copy of the same to the
Michigan Auditor General, to the 911 Communication Systems Operator,
and to further have a certified copy of this resolution recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, together with his certificate
indicating the name or names of any plat, subdivision or addition affected
by this resolution, as well as do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
A communication from the Division of Police, dated November 30, 2007,
as amended, re request for authorization to purchase 28 replacement police vehicles,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Division of Police, dated January 14, 2008, re
evaluation of the Dodge Charger as a patrol vehicle, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by McCann, it was
#13-08 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 30, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Safety and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of 28 replacement police vehicles as
follows
• Fourteen (14) Ford Crown Victoria vehicles in an amount not to
exceed $20,405 00 each (which includes options) from Signature
Ford, 3942 West Lansing Road, Perry, Michigan 48872, through
the Macomb County consortium, in the total amount of
$285,670 00,
• Three (3) Ford Taurus vehicles in an amount not to exceed
$19,381 00 each, from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson Avenue, Ann
Arbor, Michigan 48106, through the Macomb County consortium,
in the total amount of $58,143 00,
• One (1) Ford Explorer vehicle from Signature Ford, 3842 West
Lansing Road, Perry, Michigan 48872, through the Macomb
County consortium, in an amount not to exceed $20,683 00,
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• One (1) Ford Fusion vehicle from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson
Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, through the Macomb County
consortium, in an amount not to exceed $16,850 00,
• One (1) Ford Escape vehicle from Varsity Ford, 3480 Jackson
Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106, through the Macomb County
consortium, in an amount not to exceed $17,434 00,
• Two ( ) Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles in an amount not to exceed
$26,467 00 each, from Shaheen Chevrolet, P 0 Box 27247,
Lansing, Michigan 48909, through the Oakland County consortium,
in the total amount of$52,934 00,
• One (1) Chevrolet Impala vehicle from Shaheen Chevrolet, P 0
Box 27247, Lansing, Michigan 48909, through the Oakland County
consortium, in an amount not to exceed $18,288 00,
• Three (3) Chevrolet Impala vehicles in an amount not to exceed
$17,589 00 each, from Berger Chevrolet, 2525 28th Street S E ,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512, through the State of Michigan bid
process, in the total amount of $52,767 00,
• Two (2) additional unmarked vehicles, either a Ford Fusion not to
exceed $16,850 00, or a Ford Taurus not to exceed $19,381 00, or
a combination of either model, through the Macomb County
Consortium, at the Police Department's discretion,
all to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account Nos 101-325-985-000 (Capital Outlay — Vehicles) and 401-000-
985-000 (Capital Projects — Capital Outlay — Vehicles), FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases without
competitive bidding inasmuch as the same are based upon the low
Macomb County or Oakland County consortium and/or State of Michigan
bids and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of twelve (12)
surplus City-owned vehicles at public auction after receipt of the new
vehicles
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCann, Laura, Meakin, and Knapp
NAYS Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
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A communication from the Planning Department, dated January 11, 2008,
re locations of SDD and SDM licensed establishments within a mile and a half radius of
the petition submitted by H & A Ventures, L L.0 , was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2007-10-02-39)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Knapp, it was
#14-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 17, 2007, which transmits
its resolution 12-134-2007 adopted on December 11, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-10-02-39, submitted by H & A Ventures, L L C requesting
waiver use approval to utilize SDD and SDM liquor licenses on property
located on the southeast corner of Six Mile Road and Middlebelt Road
(29241 Six Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2007-10-02-39 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That all liquor products allowed to be sold in connection with the
use of an SDD license at this location shall be displayed behind a
counter with no direct public access in accordance with the
Proposed Floor Plan prepared by Byblos General Contracting Co
dated October 23, 2007,
2 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,
3 That no LED lightbands or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
4 That the disassembled gates for the existing dumpster enclosure
located in the southerly portion of the site shall be repaired or
replaced, and
5 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Knapp, and Toy
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NAYS McCann, Meakin, and Robinson
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#15-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 17, 2007, which transmits
its resolution 12-135-2007, adopted on December 11, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-11-02-40 submitted by Nudell Architects requesting waiver
use approval to provide a food court within the existing Laurel Park Place
Mall and tenant area on property located on the north side of Six Mile
Road between Newburgh Road and Laurel Park Drive (37700 Six Mile
Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 2007-11-02-40 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the food court shall be constructed in accordance with the
Proposed Floor Plan prepared by Nudell Architects, dated
November 27, 2007,
2 That the maximum seating capacity of the food court shall not
exceed 300 seats, and
3 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
Melinda Graulau, General Manager of Laurel Park Place Mall, 770 Deer
Street, Plymouth, MI, was present to answer questions of Council, re proposed
food court within the existing Laurel Park Place Mall located on the north side of
Six Mile Road (37700 Six Mile Road) between Newburgh Road and Laurel Park
Drive (Petition 2007-11-02-40)
A communication from the Division of Police, dated January 15, 2008, re
preliminary review of the waiver use petition for proposed indoor gun range on property
located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road (30305 Schoolcraft Road) between
Middlebelt Road and Merriman Road, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2007-11-02-41)
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On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#16-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 18, 2007, which transmits
its resolution 12-136-2007, adopted on December 11, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-11-02-41, submitted by Firearm Exchange requesting waiver
use approval to pperate an indoor gun range on property located on the
south side of Schoolcraft Road between Middlebelt Road and Merriman
Road (30305 Schoolcraft Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, which
property is zoned M-1, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2007-11-02-41 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Proposed Floor Plan submitted by Firearm Exchange,
received by the Planning Commission on November 9, 2007, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to, including the provisions
of a proper trap system,
2 That the building space devoted to retail sales, as an accessory
use to the recreational use, shall not exceed the amount of floor
area shown on the above-referenced Floor Plan,
3 That the proposed shooting range shall not be operated unless a
license therefore has been procured from the City Clerk and until
the issuance of such license shall have been approved by the Chief
of Police on a reasonable showing that the operation of the
shooting range will be properly supervised and will not constitute a
danger to life and property;
4 That all parking spaces shall be double striped, including the
provision of barrier free parking, and all regular spaces shall be 10'
x 20' in size as required,
5 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition and any
additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,
6 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
and
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7 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
Wah H Wong, Firearm Exchange, 36311 Avondale, Westland, MI, was
present at the meeting to answer any questions of Council re the petition submitted to
operate an indoor gun range at 30305 Schoolcraft Road (Petition 2007-11-02-41)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#17-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 5, 2007,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept various gifts and cash donations in the amount of
$5,521 85 from the sources indicated therein, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $4,271 85 to Account
No 702-285-125 (Recreation Miscellaneous) and the amount of $1,250 00
to Account No 702-285-139 (Share the Dream) for the purposes as
designated by the donors
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#18-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated December 6, 2007, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance of a Grant
of Easement executed by Richard Agree on behalf of Agree Limited
Partnership, in connection with an existing sanitary sewer located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, more particularly described as
A 12 foot wide easement for a water main over land in the
Northwestern 1/4 of Section 18, T1 S , R9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline being more
particularly described as
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 18,
thence along the East line of said Section 18 S 00°21'03"E ,
222 99 feet, thence S 89°38'57"W , 60 00 feet to the point of
beginning, thence continuing S 89°38'57"W , 175 83 feet;
thence S 44°38'57'W , 42 43 feet; thence S 00°21'03"E ,
23 82 feet; thence S 89°38'57"W , 23 41 feet; thence
N 89°38'57"E , 23 41 feet; thence S 00°21'03"E , 162.28
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feet; thence S 45°21'03"E , 26 16 feet; thence S 00°21'03"E ,
97 00 feet; thence S 45°21'03"E , 18 38 feet, thence
N 89°38'57"E , 174 33 feet to the Point of Ending (Tax ID
Nos 069-99-0001-024 and 069-99-0001-025)
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,600th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 51 p m
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Linda Grimsby, City Clerk