HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2006-06-10 35736
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2006
On June 14, 2006, 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 Taylor led the Council in the recitation of
the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Gerald Taylor, Donald
Knapp, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson and James McCann
Absent. Brian Meakin, due to a family emergency
Elected and appointed officials present: Mayor Jack Engebretson,
Robert Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City
Attorney; James Inglis, Director of Housing Commission and Karen Kapchonick,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 255-06 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,561st Regular
Meeting of the Council held May 24, 2006 are hereby approved as
submitted
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President McCann announced that a Public Hearing for the following item will be
held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 7 00 p m , in the Auditorium of the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
David E Starkie, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bodycote Thermal
Processing, 5001 LBJ Parkway, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas, 75244, requests the
establishment of an Industrial Development District at 31888 Glendale,
Livonia, Ml, 48150
Karen Kapchonick, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
announced that Botsford Pool is without power and will be closed for emergency
repairs
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 19,
2006, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending April 30, 2006, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 18, 2006, re
Kathy Kowalski, et al v City of Livonia, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No 03-
338095-CZ, Court of Appeals Docket No 255623 and Supreme Court Docket No
129425, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Mayor, dated June 12, 2006, forwarding a
message from Public Safety Director Kunst, re renewing an Agreement with the
Traffic Improvement Association (TIA) for 2006, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Agenda Item #7)
A communication from the Housing Commission, dated June 14, 2006,
re revision to the HOME Consortia Agreement, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Agenda Item #11)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 31,
2006, re an accounts receivable balance at 37120 Six Mile Road having been paid,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item
#16)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Knapp, it was
CR 256-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Judy Buzette, 11077 Oxbow, dated May 17, 2006, requesting
permission to close Oxbow between Orangelawn and Elmira on
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from 12 00 noon to 9 00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
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requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department.
CR 257-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Patricia Holcomb, 12387 Cavell, dated May 9, 2006, requesting
permission to close Cavell between Capitol and Grantland on Tuesday,
July 4, 2006, from 10 00 a 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.
CR 258-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Donna Nowicki, 33003 Middleboro, dated May 10, 2006, requesting
permission to close Middleboro between Westmore and Mayfield on
Saturday, August 5, 2006, 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.
CR 259-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Sue Clasgens, 31540 Fonville, dated May 26, 2006, requesting
permission to close Fonville between the addresses of 31540 and
31529 on Saturday, June 24, 2006, 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.
CR 260-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ann
Waker, Vice-President, Executive Board, Garfield Cooperative
Preschool, dated May 2, 2006, the Council does hereby take this
means to indicate that Garfield Cooperative Preschool, located inside
the former Marshall Elementary School, 33901 Curtis, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in
the community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of
affording Garfield Cooperative Preschool an opportunity to obtain a
charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in
accordance with provisions of State statute
CR 261-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated May 25, 2006, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Ian Wilshaw, 17181 Golfview,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a three-
year term which will expire on June 9, 2009, provided that Mr Wilshaw
takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City
Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk.
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CR 262-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated May 23, 2006, wherein it is recommended that
the City renew its membership in the Traffic Improvement Association
(TIA) for the year 2006, which assists City staff with traffic consulting,
management and planning, the Council does hereby approve this
request to renew the City's membership in the Traffic Improvement
Association (TIA), 2187 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 140, Sylvan Lake,
Michigan 48320-1778 for the calendar year 2006 (originally approved
in Council Resolution 678-03, adopted on December 17, 2003, and
subsequently approved in Council Resolution 218-05, adopted on May
11, 2005), FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $31,900 00 from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 202-475-813-000
(Major Street Fund - Professional Services)
CR 263-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
May 22, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 140-06 in connection with the possibility of using
old Gators within City departments instead of trading them in for credit,
and also having considered a letter from Ken Rogman, 33339
Broadmoor Court, dated May 18, 2006, offering to purchase two used
gators and one used Cushman scooter in an as-is condition for an
amount of $1,400 00 (twice the trade-in price of $700 00), the Council
does hereby approve and concur in this request and further authorizes
a deposit in the amount of $1,400 00 into Account No 101-000-680-
000 (Sale of Fixed Assets) for this purpose
CR 264-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
May 16, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of B & B Pool Service & Supply Company, 31071
Industrial, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for performing all work required in
connection with the installation of a pool replacement filter at Clements
Circle Pool for a total amount of $33,900 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in
the amount of $33,900 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Community Recreation Fund 208 for this purpose, 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 bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
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CR 265-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
May 19, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Great Lakes Roofing, 1655 East Auburn Road,
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307, for completing all work required in
connection with the Roof and Skylight Replacement at Newburgh
Village Housing Facility for the total price of $152,495 00, (which
amount includes a $15,000 00 change order allowance), the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $152,495 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 294-834-931-000 for this purpose, and the
Director of the Housing Commission is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Director of the Housing Commission is hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the Livonia Housing Commission with the
aforesaid company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
CR 266-06 WHEREAS, the U S Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) requires the submission of certain documentation
provided under the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing
Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, Michigan City Council has an interest
in the formation of a consortium with Lincoln Park, Taylor, Dearborn
Heights, Chartered Township of Redford and the County of Wayne for
purposes of participating in the federal HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) in order to increase affordable housing opportunities
for the citizens of the City of Livonia and surrounding consortium area,
and
WHEREAS, the statutes, regulations and requirements of HUD provide
for the passage of a resolution authorizing the chief executive officer of
the City to execute an Interlocal Agreement to create a HOME
Consortium, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Livonia City Council to
execute said Interlocal Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign
the Interlocal Agreement in the form attached, subject to approval of
the Housing Director and City Attorney
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CR 267-06 WHEREAS, the stated goal of the National Affordable
Housing Act (NAHA) is that every American family should be able to
afford a decent home, and
WHEREAS, NAHA requires a governmental unit to formulate and
submit applicable plans in order to be eligible to receive funds from
existing federal programs, such as Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), as well as to be
eligible to receive funds from new housing assistance programs,
including the Home Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME),
and
WHEREAS, NAHA provides for the designation of geographically
contiguous units of local government to participate as a consortium
and be considered a single unit of local government for the purposes of
the HOME program, and
WHEREAS, Michigan Constitution of 1963, Article 7, §28 and the
Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, Act No 7 of the Public Acts of 1967,
Ex. Sess , being MCL 124 501 et seq of the Michigan Compiled Laws
(the "Cooperation Act"), permit a Public Agency to exercise jointly with
any other Public Agency any power, privilege or authority which such
Public Agencies share in common and which each might exercise
separately;
WHEREAS, the Cities of Livonia, Lincoln Park, Dearborn Heights,
Taylor, the Charter Township of Redford, and the County of Wayne
(the "Parties") are contiguous units of local government and desire to
form a consortia for the purposes of formulating and submitting
required plans for the purpose of receiving an allocation and
participating in the HOME Program administered by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for which they may be
eligible, and for the purpose of cooperating to undertake or to assist in
the undertaking of housing assistance activities for the HOME
Program, and
THEREFORE, the City of Livonia agrees to the establishment of the
Wayne County HOME Consortia Board upon the terms and conditions
as indicated in the May 22, 2006 letter from the Director of the Housing
Commission and the attachment thereto
CR 268-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 9, 2006, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the proposed award of bid for the purchase
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of two street sweepers, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Water, Sewer and Waste Committee for its report and
recommendation
CR 269-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 16, 2006, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
release to Leo Soave Building Company, 20592 Chestnut Circle,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, the proprietor of Cavell Woods Site
Condominiums, located west of Inkster Road between Western Golf
Drive and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, of the
financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council
Resolution 451-03 adopted on August 27, 2003, specifically.
a) General Improvement Bond $10,000 00 (cash),
b) Sidewalk Bond 5,000 00 (cash)
c) Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond 3,000 00 (cash), and
d) Landscape/Entrance Marker Bond 3,000 00 (cash),
FURTHER, the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in
the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the
rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia
CR 270-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated May 10, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of MDS Excavating Inc., 12982
Andover, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for completing all work required
in connection with the Seven Mile Road Water Main Relocations
between Farmington and Middlebelt Roads (Contract 06-N) for the
estimated total cost of $168,785 00, based upon the Engineering
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit
prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $168,785 00 utilizing funds from the Water and Sewer Bond
Issuance for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
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CR 271-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 22, 2006, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend and revise Council Resolution 403-05 so as to read as follows
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a vital part of
any community, and
WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Five Mile Road to
increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development, and
WHEREAS, the County of Wayne has committed to resurfacing of Five
Mile Road in an area generally described as between Farmington and
Merriman Roads and the City of Livonia will assist financially in the
resurfacing of the Road, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of
Wayne in the amount of $101,910 00 (as found in Exhibit A to this
Agreement), 8 90% of the total cost of the project, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council
does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of
Livonia and County of Wayne for the resurfacing of Five Mile Road
between Farmington Road and Merriman Road, and does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the estimated amount of $101,910.00 (for
the City's estimated share of this project) from funds already budgeted
in Account No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street Fund - County Project
participation), and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of
Livonia
CR 272-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-50-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-08, submitted by Rakesh Sabharwal
requesting waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant
located at 37120 Six Mile Road, in the Key Bank Commons Shopping
Center, on the north side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Road
and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2006-04-02-
08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
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1 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
102 seats,
2 That this approval shall permit the expansion of this restaurant
facility as described and shown on the Floor Plan marked Sheet
Al prepared by The Foresta Group, P C , Architects, dated April
12, 2006,
3 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,
4 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
the site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
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;
6 That this approval is subject to the waiving by the City Council,
by means of a separate resolution in which two-thirds of the City
Council concur, of the requirement that ingress and egress for a
full service restaurant shall be available from a public street by
means of at least two (2) separate driveways, and
7 That the petitioner shall submit a Letter of Understanding
(approved as to form by the Department of Law) signed by the
property owner and petitioner indicating that this waiver use will
be voluntarily abandoned if the restaurant closes
CR 273-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-50-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-08, submitted by Rakesh Sabharwal
requesting waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant
located at 37120 Six Mile Road, in the Key Bank Commons Shopping
Center, on the north side of Six Mile Road, between Newburgh Road
and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby waive the requirement
that ingress and egress for a full service restaurant shall be available
from a public street by means of at least two (2) separate driveways as
set forth in section 11 03(c)(1)(c) of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as
amended
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CR 274-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated May 22, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, requesting that Council Resolution 221-06
be rescinded, in connection with Petition 2004-10-08-19 submitted by
Apple Crest Dental for approval of a revised site plan, in order to
eliminate any perceived conflicting references to site plan and
landscape plan dates, the Council does hereby repeal and rescind
Council Resolution 221-06
CR 275-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Attorney, dated May 23, 2006, approved for submission
by the Mayor, transmitting a letter from Lawrence D Kohl, Attorney-at-
Law, on behalf of Harold Juntunen, dated May 17, 2006, requesting to
purchase City-owned property located at 20131 Oporto (Sidwell No
046-005-99-0031-000), the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation
CR 276-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated May 25, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, in connection with the proposed vacating of
a portion of Coventry Drive right-of-way adjacent to Lots 132 through
142 of Coventry Gardens Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson and
McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 277-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and School Liaison Committee, dated May 16, 2006, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 876-00, in connection with the subject
of exploring educational programs with Livonia and Clarenceville
Public Schools regarding the use of helmets (without an ordinance) for
bicycle riders and rollerbladers who are under 16 years of age, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
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Communications received from Councilmember Thomas Robinson and
Robert McCann of Brighthouse Networks, received May 15 and May 16, 2006,
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respectively, re "Summary of FCC Report and Order on Closed Captioning", and
"Closed Captioning Presentation" printouts were received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Robinson, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 278-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and School Liaison Committee, dated May 16, 2006, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 03-05, in connection with the subject of
having City Council meetings presented in a closed captioned format,
the Council does hereby request the Administration to prepare a plan
to obtain empirical evidence relative to determining community need
for a closed captioned format, and forward this information back to the
Economic Development, Community Outreach and School Liaison
Committee
This item is to remain in Committee
A communication from Wes Graff, Executive Director of the Livonia
Chamber of Commerce, received May 25, 2006, re "Community Conversations", a
series of focus groups and personal surveys conducted to obtain community input
about Livonia's future, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 279-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and School Liaison Committee, dated May 16, 2006, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 545-05 in connection with a proposed
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vision process, the Council does hereby designate Councilmembers
Robinson and Godfroid-Marecki to be included on the initial committee
with the Livonia Chamber of Commerce as part of the "Community
Conversations" process
This item is to remain in committee
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 280-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
May 30, 2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 169-06, in
connection with a communication from the City Assessor, dated March
21, 2006, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
request from Richard Bame, 20251 Beatrice, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax
Item No 46-005-02-0010-006 into two parcels since the same would
be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law, as well as for
the reason that the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good
planning and zoning practice
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
May 30, 2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 172-06, and
the City Assessor having prepared a Special Assessment Roll, dated
April 4, 2006, pursuant to Council Resolution 201-05, adopted on April
27, 2005, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the proposed street improvement on
Pickford Avenue (Bainbridge to Hillcrest), located south of Seven Mile
Road between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and a public hearing having been held thereon on
March 27, 2006, after due notice as required by Title 3, Chapter 8 of
said Code, as amended, and after careful consideration having been
given to all such matters including the various objections, comments
and observations of individuals in attendance at such public hearing,
the Council does hereby determine to proceed no further with the
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special assessment proceeding heretofore commenced for the
proposed improvement.
Deborah Law, 18364 Sunset, spoke to the Council opposing the proposed paving
project on Pickford Avenue
Ron Stueben, 30477 Pickford Avenue, spoke to the Council in favor of using
Alternate Ill for the proposed paving project on Pickford Avenue
Tina Foster, 18513 Flamingo, spoke to the Council opposing the proposed paving
project on Pickford Avenue
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
determine, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
May 30, 2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 172-06, and
the City Assessor having prepared a Special Assessment Roll, dated
April 4, 2006, pursuant to Council Resolution 201-05, adopted on April
27, 2005, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the proposed street improvement on
Pickford Avenue (Bainbridge to Hillcrest), located south of Seven Mile
Road between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and a public hearing having been held thereon on
March 27, 2006, after due notice as required by Title 3, Chapter 8 of
said Code, as amended, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
the preparation of a revised special assessment roll to possibly adjust
the City contribution rates for an Alternate Ill Paving Project on
Pickford, to the Administration for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Taylor, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson and McCann
NAYS Knapp
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
A roll call vote was then taken on the substitute resolution by Robinson, seconded
by Laura, as follows
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CR 281-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
May 30, 2006, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 172-06, and
the City Assessor having prepared a Special Assessment Roll, dated
April 4, 2006, pursuant to Council Resolution 201-05, adopted on April
27, 2005, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the proposed street improvement on
Pickford Avenue (Bainbridge to Hillcrest), located south of Seven Mile
Road between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and a public hearing having been held thereon on
March 27, 2006, after due notice as required by Title 3, Chapter 8 of
said Code, as amended, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
the preparation of a revised special assessment roll to possibly adjust
the City contribution rates for an Alternate III Paving Project on
Pickford, to the Administration for its report and recommendation
with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
At the direction of the Chair, the matter of approving Alternate III for the proposed
Special Assessment Street Improvement Project for Pickford Avenue (Bainbridge to
Hillcrest,) located south of Seven Mile Road between Merriman and Middlebelt
Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, was moved to the next Regular Meeting of
June 26, 2006
At the direction of the Chair, the Award of Contract for the proposed Special
Assessment Street Improvement Project (Alternate III) for Pickford Avenue
(Bainbridge to Hillcrest,) located south of Seven Mile Road between Merriman and
Middlebelt Roads in the Northwest '/4 of Section 11, was moved to the next Regular
Meeting of June 26, 2006
A communication from Maureen Miller Brosnan, received April 5, 2006,
re a magazine article that states the Society of Municipal Arborists has chosen the
Kentucky Coffeetree as the 2006 Urban Tree of the Year, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from the Department of Public Works, Public Service
Division, dated May 30, 2006, re Diversity of Tree Species for Future Site Plans,
Tree Condition in R.O W , was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
This item is to remain in committee
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 282-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 203-05, in connection with a
communication from Gary Daniels, DCA, LLC, which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination
made on March 1, 2005, by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 03-20-2005 with regard to Petition 2005-01-02-02 submitted
by DCA, LLC, requesting waiver use approval for the outdoor storage
of vehicles and materials in connection with a lawn care business,
known as Hollywood Lawn Care, located at 33760 Plymouth Road, on
the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2
and M-1, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2005-01-02-02 is hereby
approved and granted subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan submitted by Hollywood Lawn Care, received
by the Planning Commission on January 21, 2005, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the outdoor storage of trucks, trailers, and miscellaneous
materials shall be limited to the locations shown on the
approved Site Plan and shall be maintained in an orderly
manner;
3 That the parking and storage areas be fully hard surfaced to the
satisfaction of the Inspection and Engineering Departments and
that the storage area be better defined and utilized for usable
materials and not as a dumping ground,
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4 That there shall be no outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles or
equipment, scrap material, debris or other similar items
generated by the subject use,
5 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
CR 283-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 203-05, in connection with a
communication from Gary Daniels, DCA, LLC, which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination
made on March 1, 2005, by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 03-20-2005 with regard to Petition 2005-01-02-02 submitted
by DCA, LLC, requesting waiver use approval for the outdoor storage
of vehicles and materials in connection with a lawn care business,
known as Hollywood Lawn Care, located at 33760 Plymouth Road, on
the north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned C-2
and M-1, the Council does hereby waive the requirement that the lot
area be enclosed by a fence as set forth in Section 16 11(b)(1) of
Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, FURTHER, the petitioner
shall submit a signed Letter of Understanding, approved as to form by
the Department of Law, acknowledging and agreeing that this waiver
shall be limited to this petitioner only and shall not run with the land
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, it was
CR 284-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 539-05, in connection with a
communication from the City Assessor, dated October 10, 2005,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Almerico Filangi, 6985 Riverside Drive, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
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48127, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of
Tax Item No 46-046-99-0067-001 (located at 19020 Grimm) into two
parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL A
More particularly described as being the North 1/2 of the West 170 feet
of the North '/z of the Northwest 14 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
excluding the East 160 00 feet thereof, also excluding the Westerly
25 00 feet taken for the public street right-of-way
PARCEL B
More particularly described as being the South 1/2 of the West 170 00
feet of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest '/ of Section 12, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, excluding the East 160 00 feet thereof, also excluding the
Westerly 25 00 feet taken for the public street right of way
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, FURTHER, in accordance with
Section 16 32 030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and Section 18 46 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, THE
COUNCIL DOES HEREBY WAIVE THE MINIMUM LOT AREA
REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN ZONING ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROPERTY DIVISION, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this
resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
A site plan with letter from Steven Schafer, Managing Member,
Schafer Development, LLC, dated March 31, 2006, re the rezoning of properties
located at 9229 Newburgh and 9350 Stonehouse Avenue, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from the Department of Law, dated June 1, 2006, re
proposed ordinance amendment language for Petition 2005-09-01-10 submitted by
Steven J Schafer on behalf of David and Paula White and Crystal Sickels, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 2005-09-01-10)
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 the next regular
meeting
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 285-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 31-06, in connection with
Petition 2005-09-01-10, submitted by Steven J Schafer, on behalf of
David and Paula White and Crystal Sickels, to rezone properties
located at 9229 Newburgh Road and 9350 Stonehouse Avenue, on the
west side of Newburgh Road between Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from RUF to R-1 , the Council does
hereby request that the Department of Law research the history of the
City-owned property adjacent to the subject property to see if there are
any restrictions regarding the use of the City property (such as whether
this park land was purchased with federal funds, etc ) and submit its
findings to the City Council
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On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 286-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 31-06, in connection with
Petition 2005-09-01-10, submitted by Steven J Schafer, on behalf of
David and Paula White and Crystal Sickels, to rezone properties
located at 9229 Newburgh Road and 9350 Stonehouse Avenue, on the
west side of Newburgh Road between Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from RUF to R-1, the Council does
hereby request that the Police Department take all necessary steps to
discourage activities such as bonfires and disorderly activity on the
City-owned property adjacent to the subject property
An e-mail communication from Amy Liebau, 14630 Ronnie Lane, re
opposing the renaming of Livonia City Hall to Edward H McNamara City Hall, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
CR 287-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 72-06, in connection with the
subject matter of renaming Livonia City Hall to Edward H McNamara
City Hall, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department
of Law to prepare appropriate ordinance amendments to the Livonia
Code of Ordinances to change the name of the Livonia City Hall
("Livonia Civic Center Building") to "Livonia City Hall-Edward H
McNamara Building" and to remove the Edward H McNamara
designation from Bicentennial Park.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson and McCann
NAYS Knapp and Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
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CR 288-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 72-06, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of possibly adding an honorary designation on
the Industrial Drive street signs in honor of Dan Andrew to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
NAYS Laura and Robinson
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
A communication, outlining the many accomplishments of Daniel R.
Andrew, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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 2006-02-01-01)
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 the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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 2006-02-01-02)
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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 the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Robinson gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 58 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2006-01-06-
01)
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 the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Robinson gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19 03 OF
ARTICLE XIX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 2006-01-06-
01)
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 the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Godfroid-Marecki took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 09 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition
2005-10-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
NAYS Laura and Robinson
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 37
OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition
2005-10-06-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
NAYS Laura and Robinson
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 AND 030
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 60 (HOUSING COMMISSION)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
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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 the next regular
meeting
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 289-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
May 23, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to Trust
Agreements for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Capital
Fund Financing Program (CFFP), in order to help fund improvements
to Livonia Public Housing, McNamara Towers and Scattered Site
Homes, the Council does hereby authorize the Housing Commission to
execute new Trust Agreements with regard to this matter for
submission to HUD, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
determine whether the warranty deeds and Declarations of Trust are
properly recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and the
Housing Commission is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 290-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
May 23, 2006, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached an
Annual Contributions Contract in connection with the Capital Fund
Financing Program (CFFP), the Council does hereby approve the 1995
version of the Annual Contributions Contract and does hereby
authorize the Housing Commission to execute the same in the manner
and form herein submitted, subject to the approval of the Department
of Law; and the Housing Commission is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC,
requesting waiver use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full
service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located
at 29211 W Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2006-04-02-09 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 prepared by Nowak &
Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 prepared by Nowak
& Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, subject to the proposed crabapple trees along
Seven Mile Road being substituted with full size trees from the
city's approved tree species list, and additional shrubbery being
planted along the sides and rear of the property, all at the
direction of the Planning Department,
3 That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be irrigated with an
automatic underground system, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet X-5533-A2
prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc., dated March 30,
2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That 8" x 16" split-face block shall be used in the construction of
the building and precast masonry unit systems shall meet ASTM
216 standards,
6 That the trash enclosure shall be of masonry construction
matching the building and shall have steel gates which, when
not in use, shall be closed at all times,
7 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
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compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
8 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
70, including 52 interior seats and 18 exterior patio seats,
9 That a trash receptacle shall be provided for the outdoor dining
area,
10 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
11 That all pole mounted light fixtures shall be shielded and shall
not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above grade,
12 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up window facility shall be
at least 12 feet in width,
13 That the signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
14 That no exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including,
but not limited to, the building or around the windows, and
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
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc., on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC,
requesting waiver use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full
service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located
at 29211 W Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2006-04-02-09 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 prepared by Nowak &
Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 prepared by Nowak
& Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, subject to the proposed crabapple trees along
Seven Mile Road being substituted with full size trees from the
city's approved tree species list, and additional shrubbery being
planted along the sides and rear of the property, all at the
direction of the Planning Department;
3 That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be irrigated with an
automatic underground system, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet X-5533-A2
prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc , dated March 30,
2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That 8" x 16" split-face block shall be used in the construction of
the building and precast masonry unit systems shall meet ASTM
216 standards,
6 That the trash enclosure shall be of masonry construction
matching the building and shall have steel gates which, when
not in use, shall be closed at all times,
7 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,
8 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
70, including 52 interior seats and 18 exterior patio seats,
9 That a trash receptacle shall be provided for the outdoor dining
area,
10 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
11 That all pole mounted light fixtures shall be shielded and shall
not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above grade,
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12 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up window facility shall be
at least 12 feet in width,
13 That wall signage shall be limited to the signs portrayed on the
Exterior Elevations Plan, including the internally illuminated
parapet light band with a total lineal length of 128 feet, subject
to the granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals for
excessive sign area and excessive number of signs and any
conditions pertaining thereto, any additional new signage shall
be separately submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council,
14 That no exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including,
but not limited to, the building or around the windows, and
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
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Godfried-Marecki
NAYS Taylor, Knapp, Laura, Robinson and McCann
The President declared the motion to substitute denied
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which transmits its
resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with regard to
Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers & Company,
Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC, requesting waiver
use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full service restaurant
(Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located at 29211 W
Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this subject matter to the Committee of the Whole
for a report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
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AYES Laura and Robinson
NAYS Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
The President declared the motion to substitute denied
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC,
requesting waiver use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full
service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located
at 29211 W Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2006-04-02-09 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 prepared by Nowak &
Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 prepared by Nowak
& Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, subject to the proposed crabapple trees along
Seven Mile Road being substituted with full size trees from the
city's approved tree species list, and additional shrubbery being
planted along the sides and rear of the property, all at the
direction of the Planning Department;
3 That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be irrigated with an
automatic underground system, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet X-5533-A2
prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc , dated March 30,
2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That 8" x 16" split-face block shall be used in the construction of
the building and precast masonry unit systems shall meet ASTM
216 standards,
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6 That the trash enclosure shall be of masonry construction
matching the building and shall have steel gates which, when
not in use, shall be closed at all times,
7 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,
8 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
70, including 52 interior seats and 18 exterior patio seats,
9 That a trash receptacle shall be provided for the outdoor dining
area,
10 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
11 That all pole mounted light fixtures shall be shielded and shall
not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above grade,
12 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up window facility shall be
at least 12 feet in width,
13 That the signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
14 That no exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including,
but not limited to, the building or around the windows, and
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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Knapp and McCann
NAYS Godfroid-Marecki, Laura and Robinson
The President declared the motion failed for the lack of a majority vote
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
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regard to Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC,
requesting waiver use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full
service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located
at 29211 W Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this subject matter to the Committee of the Whole
for a report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura and Robinson
NAYS Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
The President declared the resolution failed
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Knapp, it was
CR 291-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 18, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 05-51-2006, adopted on May 16, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2006-04-02-09, submitted by Schostak Brothers &
Company, Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC,
requesting waiver use approval to demolish and reconstruct a full
service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-up window facilities located
at 29211 W Seven Mile Road, on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt Road and Maplewood Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 2006-04-02-09 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP1 prepared by Nowak &
Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 prepared by Nowak
& Fraus, dated April 4, 2006, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to, subject to the proposed crabapple trees along
Seven Mile Road being substituted with full size trees from the
city's approved tree species list, and additional shrubbery being
planted along the sides and rear of the property, all at the
direction of the Planning Department;
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3 That all landscaped and sodded areas shall be irrigated with an
automatic underground system, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
hip thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet X-5533-A2
prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc , dated March 30,
2006, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That 8" x 16" split-face block shall be used in the construction of
the building and precast masonry unit systems shall meet ASTM
216 standards,
6 That the trash enclosure shall be of masonry construction
matching the building and shall have steel gates which, when
not in use, shall be closed at all times,
7 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,
8 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed
70, including 52 interior seats and 18 exterior patio seats,
9 That a trash receptacle shall be provided for the outdoor dining
area,
10 That all parking spaces shall be double striped,
11 That all pole mounted light fixtures shall be shielded and shall
not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above grade,
12 That the traffic lane serving the drive-up window facility shall be
at least 12 feet in width,
13 That the signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
14 That no exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including,
but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
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; and
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16 That this approval is conditioned on the removal of the pole
sign, and all other signs are to be reviewed by City Council at a
later date
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Knapp, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura and McCann
NAYS Robinson
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
A communication from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated
June 2, 2006, re Conditional Licensing Approval Statement relative to George &
Murph's, LLC, located on the Fox Creek Golf Course, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 292-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated June 1, 2006, wherein it is
requested that Council Resolution 225-06 be amended to approve the
revised Addendum to the Fox Creek Clubhouse Restaurant Sublease
Agreement between the City of Livonia and George & Murph's LLC,
the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 225-06
so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Attorney, dated May 1, 2006, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting an Addendum to the
Sublease Agreement for the Fox Creek Clubhouse
Restaurant between the City of Livonia and George &
Murph's, LLC, to amend paragraph 2 8 of the Sublease
Agreement previously approved in Council Resolution 68-
06, adopted on February 8, 2006, to specify that George &
Murph's LLC shall have the exclusive authority,
responsibility and liability for sale and consumption of
alcoholic beverages on the City of Livonia owned and
t operated golf course known as Fox Creek Golf Course, the
Council does hereby approve the Revised Addendum
(dated May 31, 2006) to the aforementioned Sublease
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Agreement and does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
this Addendum, subject to the approval as to form by the
Department of Law, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
During the audience communication portion of the agenda at the end
of the meeting, Councilmember Robinson wished his father, and all fathers, a
"Happy Father's Day"
Councilmember Knapp wished his father a "Happy Father's Day"
Councilmember Taylor wished Mayor Jack Engebretson a "Happy
Father's Day"
Councilmember Laura reminded residents that SPREE will begin next
week on Tuesday, June 20, and the fireworks display will be taking place on
Sunday, June 25 The SPREE celebration is in honor of Livonia's 56th birthday
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,562nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 52 p m , June 14, 2006
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk