HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-08-29 36352
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
NINETY FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 29, 2007
On August 29, 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 Robinson led the meeting with
the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Thomas Robinson, Gerald
Taylor, Don Knapp, Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, and James
McCann
Elected and appointed officials present: Kevin Roney, City Engineer
(Utilities & Engineering), Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark
Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val Vandersloot, City Clerk;
and Brian Wilson, Superintendent of Public Service (Municipal Services/Labor
Relations)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#392-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,590th Regular
Meeting of the Council held August 13, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk, announced the City's Primary is scheduled
for September 11, 2007, and announced there is still time to receive an absentee
ballot, if necessary In order to receive an Application for the absentee ballot, please
call (734) 466-2121
Council President McCann announced City Inspector, Alex Kwasniuk,
was struck by a vehicle while working earlier this week and is recovering from his
injuries at an Ann Arbor hospital McCann wished Mr Kwasniuk well in his recovery
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Council President McCann announced that there would be an ""X" item
at the end of tonight's meeting regarding the request from WWJ Radio, in
conjunction with the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, to hold a document shredding
promotion, free of charge to Livonia businesses and residents, at Ford Field on
Monday, September 17, 2007, from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m
Council President McCann announced the following three Public
Hearings to be held on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 7 00 p m ;in the Auditorium of
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
Petition 2007-06-01-04 submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution #280-07, and Section 23 01(a) of the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to determine whether or not to
rezone property at 27680 Joy Road, located on the north side of Joy
Road between Cardwell Avenue and Inkster Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 36, from C-2 to R-1
Petition 2007-07-01-05 submitted by Marycrest Manor requesting to
rezone property at 15475 and 15495 Middlebelt Road, located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road and Wentworth
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, from R-7 to R-9-I
Petition 2007-06-06-03 submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution #247-07, and Section 23 01(a) of the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to determine whether or not to
amend Sections 18 45 and 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance to update
the list of recommended tree species
Council President McCann announced the following Public Hearing to
be held on Monday, November 19, 2007, at 7.00 p m in the Auditorium of the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
Appeal of denial of Application for Certification of Registration to
Operate a Secondhand Merchandise Dealers Business by Michele
Renee Schiftar for business located at 15700 Middlebelt Road, Livonia
(Consignment Outlet Livonia, LLC)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, it was
#393-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jan
Kaplan, Village Painter member, received in the Office of the City Clerk
on August 17, 2007, which requests permission to display signs
announcing their 11th annual "Treasure Chest Art & Craft Show" to be
held at Greenmead Historical Park in conjunction with the Flea Market
on Sunday, September 9, 2007, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size
and which will be displayed at various locations in the City no earlier
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than Sunday, September 2, 2007 and removed no later than Monday,
September 10, 2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the
understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be
removed by Wayne County
#394-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Karen Werden, 19651 Flamingo, dated July 30, 2007, requesting
permission to close Flamingo, between Bretton and St. Martins, on
Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the
said affair on Saturday, September 15, 2007, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#395-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, dated July 30, 2007, requesting
permission to close Sussex, between Fitzgerald and Sherwood, on
Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 2.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the
said affair on Sunday, September 9, 2007, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#396-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Sylvia Kissick, 11028 Arden, dated July 31, 2007, requesting
permission to close Arden, between Elmira and Orangelawn, on
Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 3 30 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
#397-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Jeff or Michele Tanderys, dated August 1, 2007, requesting permission
to close Marler, between Williams and Comstock, on Saturday,
September 22, 2007, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department.
#398-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Andy Magar, 17515 Doris, dated August 10, 2007, requesting
permission to close Sunset, between Bobrich and Jeanine, on
Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 3.00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
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permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
#399-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Virginia
Pochloff, St. Mary's Guild - Marycrest Manor, dated July 14, 2007,
which requests permission to display approximately 10 signs
announcing the Marycrest Manor 5th Annual Yard Sale Benefit to be
conducted on Thursday, September 6, 2007, through Saturday,
September 8, 2007, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in size and which
will be displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than
Saturday, September 1, 2007, and removed no later than Sunday,
September 9, 2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted, with the
understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs be
removed by Wayne County
#400-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rev
Jeff Gowman, Church of the Savior, received in the Office of the City
Clerk on July 23, 2007, which requests permission to display signs
announcing their annual Pumpkins for Missions sale to be held at
Church of the Savior from October 15, 2007, through October 31,
2007, the purpose of which is to raise money for the Tibiri Christian
School in the African nation of Niger, which signs are to be installed no
earlier than Monday, October 15, 2007, and removed no later than
Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at various locations in the City, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#401-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sandy
O'Daniel, representing Newburg United Methodist Church, dated July
27, 2007, which requests permission to display signs announcing a
Mom-to-Mom Sale to be conducted on Saturday, September 29, 2007,
and a Rummage Sale to be conducted on Thursday, October 4, 2007,
through Saturday, October 6, 2007, which signs are to be 18"x 24" in
size and which will be displayed at various locations in the City, no
earlier than Saturday, September 22, 2007, for the Mom-to-Mom Sale
and Thursday, September 27, 2007, for the Rummage Sale and
removed no later than Sunday, September 30, 2007, for the Mom-to-
Mom Sale and Sunday, October 7, 2007, for the Rummage Sale, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#402-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dawn
Schornack and Michelle Allie, representing St. Edith School, received
in the Office of the City Clerk on July 31, 2007, which requests
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permission to display signs announcing their Fall Craft Show to be
conducted on Saturday, November 10, 2007, which signs are to be 22"
x 14" in size and shall be displayed at various locations in the City from
Sunday, November 4, 2007, through Sunday, November 11, 2007, and
to display one 48" x 36" sign in front of the school and church from
Saturday, October 20, 2007, through Sunday, November 11, 2007, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#403-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Anna
Bartley, MOPS Sale Coordinator, St. Edith and St. Kenneth Parishes,
dated July 30, 2007, which requests permission to display signs
announcing their Mom-to-Mom Sale to be conducted on Saturday,
October 20, 2007, at St. Edith's Church, which signs are to be 23" x
14" in size and shall be displayed at various locations in the City from
Saturday, October 13, 2007, through Saturday, October 20, 2007, and
to display one 2' x 3' sign in front of the church from Saturday, October
13, 2007, through Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Council does
hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, with the understanding that the City is not responsible
should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#404-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gene
Kramer, Livonia Historical Society, Flea Market Chairperson, and
Suzanne Daniel, Chairperson of the Historical Commission, dated July
16, 2007, approved for submission by the Director of Community
Resources and the Mayor, which requests permission to display two
banner signs (4' x 8') on the fencing at Greenmead and 25" x 15" signs
at various locations in the City announcing the Flea Market to be held
Sunday, September 9, 2007, at Greenmead, which signs shall be
installed no earlier than Thursday, August 30, 2007, and removed no
later than Wednesday, September 12, 2007, the Council does hereby
grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, with the understanding that the City is not responsible
should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#405-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rita
Whitley, Event Coordinator, Foxboro and Company, Inc., dated August
6, 2007, which requests permission to display signs announcing their
fundraiser for the All American Male Mentoring Group, to be conducted
at the Livonia Elks Lodge #2246 on Saturday, November 10, 2007,
which signs are to be no larger than 24" x 18" in size and shall be
displayed at various locations in the City, no earlier than Saturday,
November 3, 2007, and removed no later than Sunday, November 11,
2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
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manner and form herein submitted, with the understanding that the
City is not responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#406-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Loretta
Long, Craft Show Coordinator, Riverside Park Church of God, dated
August 7, 2007, which requests permission to display signs
announcing their Fall Craft Show to be conducted on Friday, October
19, 2007, and Saturday, October 20, 2007, which signs are to be no
larger than 24" x 18" in size and shall be displayed at various locations
in the City, no earlier than Saturday, October 13, 2007, and removed
no later than Sunday, October 21, 2007, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted,
with the understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs
be removed by Wayne County
#407-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jean
Hishmeh, representing Child Watch/The Livonia Family YMCA, dated
August 6, 2007, which requests permission to display a banner on a
van at the front of the YMCA, and 24" x 18" signs at various locations
in the City announcing their Mom 2 Mom Sale to be held at the Livonia
Family YMCA, on Sunday, October 14, 2007, which signs shall be
installed no earlier than Monday, October 8, 2007, and removed no
later than Monday, October 15, 2007, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted,
with the understanding that the City is not responsible should the signs
be removed by Wayne County
#408-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated July 10, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Michele Paradis, 29220 Cambridge, Garden City,
Michigan 48135, for a massage therapist permit 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
#409-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk, dated August 13, 2007, forwarding an application
submitted by Viola Taylor, 35729 Terrace Court, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48335, for a massage therapist permit 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
#410-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dennis
and Valerie Myers, dated July 18, 2007, requesting a waiver of the
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sidewalk requirement in front of the home they are building at 19973
Milburn, located between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, and having
further considered the report and recommendation of the City
Engineer, dated August 15, 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 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
#411-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sue
and Dennis Spensley, dated July 24, 2007, requesting a waiver of the
sidewalk requirement in front of their newly-constructed home located
at 19340 Bethany, and having further considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 3, 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 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
#412-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kim
Kostich, Member, Anchor Homes, LLC, dated August 10, 2007,
requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in front of two (2) new
homes he is constructing at 29586 and 29600 Wentworth, and having
further considered the report and recommendation of the City
Engineer, dated August 16, 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 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
#413-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kevin
Murphy, Athletic Director, Clarenceville Senior High School, dated
August 27, 2007, the Council does hereby approve and recognize the
Clarenceville Senior High School Homecoming Parade to be held on
Friday, October 12, 2007, beginning at 5-00 p m , FURTHER, the
Council does hereby approve the parade route as follows
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Exit the west driveway of Botsford Elementary and travel
north on Brentwood to Pembroke, west on Pembroke to
Weyher, south on Weyher to St. Martins, west on St.
Martins to Parkville, north on Parkville to Bretton, west on
Bretton to Middlebelt; and north on Middlebelt to the
Clarenceville Middle School parking lot;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County
Road Commission allow the City of Livonia to close the necessary
roads between the hours of 5.00 p m and 8 00 p m or until the roads
are returned to normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will
assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of
the road closure, as to Wayne County only; and that Sgt. Mike Novak
is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure permit on
behalf of the City of Livonia
#414-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
August 10, 2007, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
communication from B & B Pools and Spas, dated August 8, 2007,
wherein it is indicated that B & B Pools and Spas has offered to extend
the prices bid in 2005 through November 30, 2008, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of 325 buckets of pulsar briquettes from
B & B Pools and Spas, 29440 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, for a price of $92 50 per bucket for a total price of $30,062 50
for use at the Community Recreation Center, Botsford, Clements Circle
and Shelden Pools, with the understanding that such price per bucket
will remain in place through November 30, 2008, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$30,062 50 ($19,980 00 from Account No 208-755-743-000 —
Community Center; $3,885 00 from Account No 208-720-743-000 —
Botsford, $3,885 00 from Account No 208-721-743-000 — Clements
Circle, and $2,312 50 from Account No 208-722-743-000 - Shelden)
from funds already budgeted for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, 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
#415-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated August 1, 2007,
which bears the signatures of the City Attorney and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached an agreement between the City of Livonia and Wayne County
Office of Senior Citizen Services for the distribution of U S D.A. TEFAP
commodities to low income residents through September 30, 2008, the
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Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#416-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources,
Chairperson of the Historical Commission and Chairperson of the
Historical Preservation Commission, dated August 9, 2007, which
bears the signatures of the City Attorney and the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Reasonable Roofing & Remodeling, inc., 2644
Oakwood Drive, Port Huron, Michigan 48060, for completing all work
required in connection with the re-roofing of the wood portion of the
Alexander Blue House at Greenmead for the total cost of $39,290 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $39,290 00 from funds budgeted in
Account No 723-000-931-000 (Livonia Historical Trust Account) for
this purpose, 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 and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#417-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 2, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne
County Department of Public Services that the City take jurisdiction
and control of the entire on-site storm sewer collection system as part
of the development of Buildings A and B at College Park by
Schoolcraft Commons, L L C located at 17400 Haggerty Road and
17410 College Parkway, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction
and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm
sewer within the property located on the east side of Haggerty
Road, south of Seven Mile Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
7 (See attached Maintenance Agreement from the owner,
Schoolcraft Commons, L L C , indicating their willingness to
reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become
necessary),
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2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the
above storm sewer construction, and,
3 To authorize the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Agreement
on behalf of the City
#418-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 21, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the Wayne
County Department of Public Services that the City take jurisdiction
and control of the entire on-site storm sewer collection system as part
of the construction of the James Towne Condominiums by The Marney
Group located at 27480 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine as follows
1 To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm
sewer site plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction
and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm
sewer within the property located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, west of Inkster Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13
(See attached Maintenance Agreement from the owner, The
Marney Group, indicating their willingness to reimburse the City
for any such maintenance that may become necessary),
2 To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the
above storm sewer construction, and,
3 To authorize the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Agreement
on behalf of the City
#419-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-72-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-18, submitted by Target Corporation
requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM liquor license on
property located on the south side of Plymouth Road, between
Middlebelt Road and Milburn Avenue (29451 Plymouth Road), in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 2007-05-02-18 is hereby approved and
granted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the requirement
for a 500 foot separation between SDM licensed businesses as set
forth in Section 11 03(r)(1) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended
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#420-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 13, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-73-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-19, submitted by Marcos Makohon
requesting waiver use approval to operate a sport therapy and hockey
training facility on property located on the east side of Wayne Road,
between Schoolcraft Road and Glendale Avenue (12830 Wayne
Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned M-1,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2007-05-02-19 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SDP-1 prepared by Marcos
Makohon, Architect, dated May 21, 2007, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That all parking spaces shall be doubled striped, including the
provision of barrier free parking near the building entry, and all
regular spaces shall be 10 feet by 20 feet in size as required,
3 That the following issues as listed in the correspondence dated
June 18, 2007 from the Inspection Department shall be resolved
to that department's satisfaction
As a rehabilitation, outpatient physical therapy facility,
20% of the patient/visitor parking shall be accessible
spaces, 8 feet wide with 5 foot access aisle properly
signed and marked,
For every 6 or fraction of 6 accessible spaces, at least
one shall be van accessible parking space, 8 feet wide
with an 8 foot wide access aisle properly signed and
marked,
The change in use of this building requires the entire
space to meet the current barrier free code This shall be
addressed at time of plan review by the Inspection
Department,
4 That any facilities for the outdoor storage of refuse shall be
screened by means of an enclosure constructed of masonry
walls with metal enclosure gates which shall be properly
maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
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5 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, any
additional signage shall be submitted for review and approval of
the Planning Commission and City Council, and
6 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for the Certificate of Occupancy
#421-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-82-2007, adopted on July 24, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-01-08-02, submitted by D'Orazio Contracting
requesting to modify the site plan previously approved pursuant to
Council Resolution No 151-07, adopted on April 11, 2007, 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 (18301 and 18421-18491 Farmington Road),
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, 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 the revised site plan in connection with Petition
2007-01-08-02, is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions.
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated May 17, 2007, as
revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to, except no parking shall be allowed in
any residential properties, and further subject to elimination of
the "bulge" that appears in the design of the curb associated
with the drive approach to Farmington Road,
2 That the Landscape Planting Plan marked LP-1 dated June 26,
2007, as revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
5 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
6 That the landscaped greenbelt along the west property line, as
shown on the approved Landscape Planting Plan, is hereby
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accepted and shall be substituted for the protective wall
required by Section 18 45 of the Zoning Ordinance,
7 That any change of circumstances in the area containing the
greenbelt resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt's
effectiveness as a protective barrier, the owner of the property
shall be required to submit such changes to the Planning
Commission for their review and approval or immediately
• construct the protective wall pursuant to Section 18 45,
8 That for the south property line, the petitioner shall have the
option of either going to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a
temporary wall variance or seeking the consent of the abutting
property owner(s),
9 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-1
dated June 27, 2007, as revised, prepared by GAV Associates,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
10 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
inch brick,
11 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,
12 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's
design, texture and color shall match that of the building, and
the enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and
maintained and when not in use closed at all times,
13 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County,
the City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
14 That all 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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15 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient building
setback and any conditions related thereto, if necessary;
16 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,
17 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
18 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,
19 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
#422-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-82-2007, adopted on July 24, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-01-08-02, submitted by D'Orazio Contracting
requesting to modify the site plan previously approved pursuant to
Council Resolution No 151-07, adopted on April 11, 2007, 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 (18301 and 18421-18491 Farmington Road),
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine on its own motion to refer the issue of the possible
rezoning of the adjacent forty (40) foot strip of land east of the subject
property to the City Planning Commission for its report and
recommendation
#423-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-83-2007 adopted on July 24, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-06-08-11 submitted by Emmanuel Lutheran
Church requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct additions to the church located on the south side of Seven
Mile Road, between Gill Road and Laurel Road (34567 Seven Mile
Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, 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
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Commission and Petition 2007-06-08-11 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked SP-1 dated June 19, 2007, as
revised, prepared by Lindhout Associates, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked SP2 dated July 20, 2007, as
• revised, prepared by Lindhout Associates, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
3 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
5 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all new
landscaped and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
6 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked SP-3 dated
June 19, 2007, as revised, prepared by Lindhout Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
7 That the brick used in the construction shall match that of the
existing church,
8 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 three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's
design, texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and maintained
and when not in use closed at all times,
10 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County,
the City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
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11 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the item(s) outlined in the correspondence dated
July 31 , 2007,
12 That the large nonconforming wood frame ground sign located
in front of the church shall be removed unless approved by the
Inspection Department and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals,
13 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,
14 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
#424-07 WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, the City Planning
Commission is responsible for the preparation of a Capital
Improvements Program for the ensuing six years, and
WHEREAS, the 2008 - 2013 Capital Improvements Program, prepared
through a joint effort of several City departments, has been submitted
to the City Planning Commission for consideration, and
WHEREAS, a duly-noticed City Planning Commission public meeting
was held on July 10, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Program presents a realistic
program to aid in the determination of a complete fiscal planning
strategy for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has indicated that it stands
ready to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Mayor and City
Council in maintaining a functioning program of capital improvements
and capital budgeting for the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has adopted the 2008 -
2013 Capital Improvements Program, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the
City Council adopt this Capital Improvements Program and use it as a
guide to funding priority capital projects with the program,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does
hereby adopt the 2008 - 2013 Capital Improvements Program as
recommended by the City Planning Commission
#425-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, dated July 17,
2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
refer the subject of the 2008 - 2013 Capital Improvements Program to
the Capital Improvements Committee for tracking purposes
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 17, 2007, re
Consent Judgment pertaining to Modhul Investment, LLC v City of Livonia which
denied site plan approval for property located at 15150 Levan Road, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2006-01-08-04, CR
377-06 and Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 06-626476CH)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
Laura, and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated July 31,
2007, re the Solid Waste Contract - Waste Management Extension Proposal, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 932-98 and CR
208-07)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#426-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated
August 14, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 932-98,
and a communication from the Assistant Superintendent of Public
Service and the Director of Public Works, dated July 31, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the solid
waste/recycling contract between the City of Livonia and Waste
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Management of Michigan, Inc., the Council does hereby approve an
extension of the contract with Waste Management of Michigan, Inc.,
19200 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, to perform
solid waste collection, disposal, recycling and related services,
including the provision to provide an additional 1,000 cubic yards of
compost annually to the City of Livonia and the expansion of curbside
and drop-off recycling programs (adding several new items for
recycling) for a three year term commencing December 1, 2007,
througti November 30, 2010, with rates for the extension period as
shown in the three year extension schedule of service rates included
with the letter dated June 4, 2007, from Waste Management to the
Director of Public Works for the total estimated amount of
$17,307,390 00, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract with the
aforesaid company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 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 ADDITION SECTION
3 THERETO (Petition 2007-03-01-02)
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
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#427-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 27, 2006, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 18,
2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Plymouth Food Store, Inc. for Transfer of
Ownership of an escrowed 2006 (SDD) Specially Designated
Distributor license only, from Peoples State Bank, and Transfer
Location from 33479 W Eight Mile Road for a business located at
27600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby approve the request to Add Space in
conjunction with an existing (SDM) Specially Designated Merchant
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license, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, and
McCann
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 13, 2007, which transmits its
resolution 07-77-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-03-02-10, submitted by Stone Mountain Coffee
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a drive-thru
restaurant on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road,
between Harrison Road and Deering Avenue (28085 Plymouth Road),
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 2007-03-02-10 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet A-1 prepared by Melonio &
Ugorcak, Limited, dated June 26, 2007, as revised, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the landscaping shown on the above-referenced Site Plan,
including steel fencing shown on the Ornamental Fence Detail,
is hereby approved and shall be completed in accordance with
said plan, subject to the following stipulations.
That all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition, and any
existing plant material to remain or be relocated that is
dead or dying shall be replaced with new plant material of
the same variety or with a variety of equal quality and
growth characteristics,
That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
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- That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be provided
with an automatic underground irrigation system,
3 That the Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet A-4 prepared
by Melonio & Ugorcak, Limited, dated April 6, 2007, as revised,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That any 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 the dumpster enclosure shall be of masonry construction
and shall have steel gates which, when not in use, shall be
closed at all times,
6 That all parking spaces shall be double striped, including the
provision of barrier free parking with proper signage, marking
and configuration, and all regular spaces shall be 10 feet by 20
feet in size as required,
7 That all light poles shall be a maximum of 20 feet high including
the base, and all light fixtures shall be shielded to minimize
glare trespassing on adjacent properties and roadway;
8 That the traffic lanes serving the drive-up facilities shall each be
at least 12 feet in width,
9 That directional signage shall be installed in accordance with
the recommendation of the Traffic Bureau as stated in their
correspondence dated April 18, 2007,
10 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits from the
Michigan Department of Transportation for drive approaches
and from Wayne County in accordance with their Storm Water
Management Ordinance,
11 That the approval of this petition shall be subject to the 20-
vehicle standing area requirement for a drive-thru restaurant
being 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;
12 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
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13 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,
14 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
On a motign by Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 13, 2007, which transmits its
resolution 07-77-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with regard to
Petition 2007-03-02-10, submitted by Stone Mountain Coffee
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a drive-thru
restaurant on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road,
between Harrison Road and Deering Avenue (28085 Plymouth Road),
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation
Taylor and Laura withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
Robinson and Laura then withdrew their motions on the approving resolution
At the direction of the Chair, Petition 2007-03-02-10 was adjourned to the next
scheduled voting meeting of Council to be held on September 12, 2007
Chris Byron, 34484 Richland Court, Livonia, representing Stone Mountain Coffee,
was present to answer any questions of Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, it was
#428-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 08-94-2007, adopted on August 14, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-07-02-28, submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc.,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a full service
restaurant with a drive-up window facility (Taco Bell) on property
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington
Road and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile Road), in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 3, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
Petition 2007-07-02-28 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the Schematic Site Plan marked Sheet No P1 b dated
August 28, 2007, as revised, prepared by Tiseo Architects, Inc ,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a
cross parking agreement, that gives notice and outlines the
terms of how the subject property(s) would share parking, be
supplied to the City;
3 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheet No L-1 and L-2 both
dated August 28, 2007, as revised, prepared by E J Kleckner &
Associates, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
except that additional plant materials to screen the site shall be
provided along the Shadyside Road right-of-way subject to
approval by the Planning Department and the Engineering
Division,
4 In regards to Restaurant "B" only, the Exterior Building
Elevations Plan labeled "Restaurant 'B' and 'D' Elevations"
dated July 24, 2007, prepared by Tiseo Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
brick,
6 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,
7 That the walls of the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building or
in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design,
texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and maintained
and when not in use closed at all times,
8 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed 63
seats,
9 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up service facility shall be
at least twelve (12) feet in width, unless this requirement is
modified by the City Council by means of a separate resolution
by which two-thirds of the members of the City Council concur;
10 That all conditions imposed under the Council Resolution #321-
07 approving Petition 2007-04-08-08, granting site plan
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approval for the Eight Mile Place Development, shall remain in
effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with this approval,
11 That the proposed signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and the City
Council,
12 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
13 That the hours of operation of the interior restaurant and drive-
up window shall be limited to no later than midnight on Sunday
through Thursday and no later than 2.00 a m on Friday and
Saturday;
14 That the issues specified in the correspondence dated July 26,
2007, from the Inspection Department shall be resolved to that
department's satisfaction,
15 That a sidewalk along Shadyside Road is omitted,
16 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;
17 That the landbanking of parking, if this option is utilized by the
petitioner, shall be arranged and designed so that the subject
parking spaces can be installed at a later date if the need
arises,
18 That the existing drive approach to Shadyside Road shall be
removed during the initial phase of construction and no
construction traffic or direct vehicular access to Shadyside Road
shall be permitted, and,
19 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 the City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained and
construction is commenced, this approval shall be null and void
at the expiration of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, and
Laura
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NAYS Robinson and McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
Kathleen Erngren, 20410 Shadyside, Livonia, spoke in opposition to
the proposed development for a variety of reasons and expressed to Council her
concern that the development is inappropriate for the neighborhood at Eight Mile
Road and Farmington Road (Petition 2007-07-02-28)
Frank Bertani, 33080 Norfolk, Livonia, also spoke in opposition to the
proposed development and expressed his concern that the development is
inappropriate for the neighborhood at Eight Mile Road and Farmington Road
(Petition 2007-07-02-28)
Patricia Westwood, 33201 Norfolk, Livonia, expressed to Council her
objection to the increased traffic the proposed Taco Bell development would bring to
the neighborhood at Eight Mile Road and Farmington Road (Petition 2007-07-02-
28)
Benedetto Tiseo, Tiseo Architects, Inc., 19815 Farmington Road,
Livonia, was present to represent the Petitioners and answer any questions of
Council (Petition 2007-07-02-28)
A communication from Robert and Peggy Fisher, 20130 Shadyside
Street, Livonia, received on August 27, 2007, re opposition to the proposed
development submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. for the property located on the
south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Shadyside Road
(33193 Eight Mile Road), was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2007-07-02-28)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated August 23,
2007, re estimated distances between the menu board speaker posts at both of the
proposed restaurants and the closest residential structures for the development of
the property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road
and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile Road), was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2007-07-02-28)
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Communications from Richard and Elaine Aron, 20014 Shadyside,
Livonia, Pauline Correy, 33233 Norfolk, Livonia, Patricia Westwood, 33201 Norfolk,
Livonia, Lori and George Munday, 20320 Shadyside, Livonia, Susanne Bender,
20108 Shadyside, Livonia, Kevin Klaft, 20315 Shadyside, Livonia, Diane Karlovitz,
20055 Shadyside, Livonia, and Sharon and Kevin Crowell, Kathleen and Doug
Erngren and Jan and Ron Irvin, received by the Office of the City Clerk on August
28, 2007, and August 29, 2007, re. opposition to the proposed development
submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. for the property located on the south side of Eight
Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile
Road), were received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2007-07-02-28)
Revised site and landscaping plans dated August 28, 2007, forwarded
by Tiseo Architects, Inc , were received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2007-07-02-28)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, it was.
#429-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 08-94-2007, adopted on August 14, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-07-02-28, submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc.,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a full service
restaurant with a drive-up window facility (Taco Bell) on property
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington
Road and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile Road), in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 3, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
waive the 12' traffic lane width requirement set forth in Section 11 03
(c)(3)d of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, and a traffic lane
which is eleven (11') feet wide shall be permitted in connection with the
approval of waiver use Petition 2007-07-02-28
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
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and McCann
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, it was
#439-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 08-96-2007, adopted on August 14, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-07-02-29, submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc ,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a full service
restaurant with a drive-up window facility on property located on the
south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington Road and
Shadyside Road (33101 Eight Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 3, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
Petition 2007-07-02-29 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Schematic Site Plan marked Sheet No P1 b dated
August 28, 2007, as revised, prepared by Tiseo Architects, Inc ,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a
cross parking agreement, that gives notice and outlines the
terms of how the subject property(s) would share parking, be
supplied to the City;
3 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheet No L-1 and L-2 both
dated August 28, 2007, as revised, prepared by E J Kleckner &
Associates, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
except that additional plant materials to screen the site shall be
provided along the Shadyside Road right-of-way subject to
approval by the Planning Department and the Engineering
Division,
4 In regards to Restaurant "D" only, the Exterior Building
Elevations Plan labeled "Restaurant 'B' and `D' Elevations"
dated July 24, 2007 prepared by Tiseo Architects, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
brick,
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6 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,
7 That the walls of the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building or
in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design,
texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and maintained
and when not in use closed at all times,
8 That the maximum customer seating count shall not exceed 36
seats,
9 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up service facility shall be
at least twelve (12) feet in width, unless this requirement is
modified by the City Council by means of a separate resolution
by which two-thirds of the members of the City Council concur;
10 That all conditions imposed under the Council Resolution #321-
07 approving Petition 2007-04-08-08, granting site plan
approval for the Eight Mile Place Development, shall remain in
effect to the extent that they are not in conflict with this approval,
11 That the proposed signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and the City
Council,
12 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
13 That the issues specified in the correspondence dated July 26,
2007 from the Inspection Department shall be resolved to that
department's satisfaction,
14 That a sidewalk along Shadyside Road is omitted,
15 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;
16 That the landbanking of parking, if this option is utilized by the
petitioner, shall be arranged and designed so that the subject
parking spaces can be installed at a later date if the need
arises,
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17 That the existing drive approach to Shadyside Road shall be
removed during the initial phase of construction and no
construction traffic or direct vehicular access to Shadyside Road
shall be permitted,
18 That the hours of operation of the interior restaurant and drive-
up window shall be limited to no later than midnight on Sunday
through Thursday and no later than 2 00 a m on Friday and
Saturday; and,
19 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 the City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtaining and
construction is commenced, this approval shall be null and void
at the expiration of said period
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, and McCann
NAYS Robinson and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
Kathleen Erngren 20410 Shadyside, Livonia, spoke in opposition to the
proposed development for a variety of reasons and expressed to Council her
concern that the development is inappropriate for the neighborhood at Eight Mile
Road and Farmington Road (Petition 2007-07-02-29)
Frank Bertani, 33080 Norfolk, Livonia, also spoke in opposition to the
proposed development and expressed his concern that the development is
inappropriate for the neighborhood at Eight Mile Road and Farmington Road
(Petition 2007-07-02-29)
Kevin Klaft, 20315 Shadyside, Livonia, expressed to Council his many
concerns about the proposed development submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. and
what the development would bring to the neighborhood at Eight Mile Road and
Farmington Road (Petition 2007-07-02-29)
A communication from Robert and Peggy Fisher, 20130 Shadyside
Street, Livonia, received on August 27, 2007, re opposition to the proposed
development submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc for the property located on the
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south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Shadyside Road
(33193 Eight Mile Road), was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2007-07-02-29)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated August 23,
2007, re estimated distances between the menu board speaker posts at both of the
proposed restaurants and the closest residential structures for the development of
the property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington Road
and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile Road), was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2007-07-02-29)
Communications from Richard and Elaine Aron, 20014 Shadyside,
Livonia, Pauline Correy, 33233 Norfolk, Livonia, Patricia Westwood, 33201 Norfolk,
Livonia, Lori and George Munday, 20320 Shadyside, Livonia, Susanne Bender,
20108 Shadyside, Livonia, Kevin Klaft, 20315 Shadyside, Livonia, Diane Karlovitz,
20055 Shadyside, Livonia, and Sharon and Kevin Crowell, Kathleen and Doug
Erngren and Jan and Ron Irvin, received by the Office of the City Clerk on August
28, 2007, and August 29, 2007, re. opposition to the proposed development
submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc. for the property located on the south side of Eight
Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Shadyside Road (33193 Eight Mile
Road), were received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2007-07-02-29)
Revised site and landscaping plans dated August 28, 2007, forwarded
by Tiseo Architects, Inc., were received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 2007-07-02-29)
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was
#431-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 16, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 08-96-2007, adopted on August 14, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-07-02-29, submitted by Tiseo Architects, Inc.,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a full service
restaurant with a drive-up window facility on property located on the
south side of Eight Mile Road, between Farmington Road and
Shadyside Road (33101 Eight Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 3, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby waive
the 12' traffic lane width requirement set forth in section 11 03 (c)(3)d
of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, and a traffic lane which is
eleven (11') feet wide shall be permitted in connection with the
approval of waiver use Petition 2007-07-02-29
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
and McCann
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#432-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Traffic Commission to review the traffic in the neighborhood of
Shadyside and Eight Mile Road regarding possible installation of "No
Thru Traffic" signs and/or installation of stop signs in the neighborhood
in connection with Petitions 2007-07-02-28 and 2007-07-02-29
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#433-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-70-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-17, submitted by Agree Limited
Partnership requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
with a maximum seating count of no more than 70 seats (Qdoba
Mexican Grill) on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road,
between Mallory Drive and Six Mile Road (16971 Newburgh Road), in
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tio the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, which property is zoned C-1, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 2007-05-02-17 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Dimension and Paving Plan marked Sheet C-3 dated
April 30, 2007, as revised, prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 dated April 30,
2007, as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet SP-2 0 dated
April 26, 2007, as revised, prepared by Rogvoy Architects, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That this space shall be posted with the maximum available
indoor seating count of 69, as stipulated in the correspondence
dated June 18, 2007 from the Inspection Department;
5 That any parking deficiency resulting from the provision of
outdoor seating, which shall be limited to 20 seats and confined
to the area designated for that purpose on the site plan, shall
require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals,
6 That the approval of this petition shall be subject to the
modification of the 30 seat limitation for a restaurant in a C-1
district by the City Council by means of a separate resolution in
which two-thirds of the members of the City Council concur;
7 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
8 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
9 That the hours of operation shall be limited to no later than
11.00 p m seven (7) days a week,
10 That there shall be no outdoor speakers or sound equipment in
conjunction with the outdoor seating area,
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11 That all conditions imposed under Council Resolution #353-06,
which granted approval for a commercial building with a drive-
thru pharmacy as well as a separate retail building on the
subject properties, shall remain in effect to the extent that they
are not in conflict with the conditions of this approval, and
12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for building permits and for the Certificate of
Occupancy
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, it was
#434-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-70-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-17, submitted by Agree Limited
Partnership requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
with a maximum seating count of no more than 70 interior seats
(Qdoba Mexican Grill) on property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road, between Mallory Drive and Six Mile Road (16971
Newburgh Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, which property is
zoned C-1, the Council does hereby waive the requirement set forth in
Section 10 03 and Section 2 08(13) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as
amended, which limits the maximum seating capacity for the restaurant
to thirty (30) seats, this restaurant shall be allowed 70 interior seats
and 20 outdoor seats in connection with the approval of waiver use
Petition 2007-05-02-17
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki,
and McCann
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#435-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 12, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 07-71-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-05-02-21, submitted by Agree Limited
Partnership requesting waiver use approval to operate a limited service
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restaurant (Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store) on property located
on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Mallory Drive and Six
Mile Road (16985 Newburgh Road), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18,
which property is zoned C-1, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2007-05-02-21 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Dimension and Paving Plan marked Sheet C-3 dated
April 30, 2007, as revised, prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 dated April 30,
2007, as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet SP-2 0 dated
April 26, 2007, as revised, prepared by Rogvoy Architects, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That the following issues specified in the correspondence dated
June 18, 2007 from the Inspection Department shall be resolved
to that department's satisfaction
As the parking for this site is limited, this tenant space
shall be marked and limited to 26 seats;
That this tenant space shall meet the required egress per
the building code,
That the matter of barrier free parking, and the possible
need for an additional space, shall be addressed at the
time of plan review by the Inspection Department;
5 That any parking deficiency resulting from the provision of
outdoor seating, which shall be limited to 20 seats and confined
to the area designated for that purpose on the site plan, shall
require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals,
6 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
7 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
imp this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
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8 That the hours of operation shall be limited to no later than
11 00 p m seven (7) days a week,
9 That there shall be no outdoor speakers or sound equipment in
conjunction with the outdoor seating area,
10 That all conditions imposed under Council Resolution #353-06,
which granted approval for a commercial building with a drive-
thru pharmacy as well as a separate retail building on the
subject properties, shall remain in effect to the extent that they
are not in conflict with the conditions of this approval, and
11 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for building permits and for the Certificate of
Occupancy
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#436-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated August 10, 2007, 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, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of
$1,000 00 from Wal-Mart, the same to be appropriated and credited to
Account No 702----285-336 (Fire Community Donations) to be used
for the purposes as designated by the donor
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#437-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated August 8, 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, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the
amount of $1,000 00 from the Wal-Mart Foundation, the same to be
appropriated and credited to Account No 702-285-213 to be used to
purchase supplemental supplies for the Honor Guard unit.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#438-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance, dated August 13, 2007, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 7.00 p m at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with
respect to the proposed Annual Budget for the City of Livonia for the
fiscal year ending November 30, 2008, and the City Clerk shall give
adequate public notice of said Public Hearing in accordance with
provisions of law and City Charter
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#439-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance, dated August 13, 2007, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
the Annual Budget for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2008, to
the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#440-07 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby
suspend their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution
574-82 so as to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the
agenda
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#441-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dan
West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated August 28,
2007, which requests permission to utilize public land (Ford Field) in
connection with the WWJ Radio document shredding event, which will
take place in Livonia on Monday, September 17, 2007, from 8 00 a m
to 6.00 p m , and will be at no charge to Livonia residents and Livonia
Chamber of Commerce members, the Council does hereby grant and
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, subject
to providing the City with evidence of liability insurance coverage and
execution of an appropriate Hold Harmless Agreement.
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
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Knapp wished a Happy Birthday to City Attorney, Sean Kavanagh,
whose birthday was tonight. He also wished a Happy Birthday to the Treasurer,
Linda Grimsby, whose birthday was on August 28th
McCann wished his sister-in-law, Nev, a Happy Birthday
Robinson wished his niece, Morgan Roberts, a Happy 2nd Birthday
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,591st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 29 p m on August 29, 2007
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk