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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2006
On July 17, 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 Godfroid-Marecki delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Terry Godfroid-Marecki, Joe
Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, and James
McCann
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: James Zoumbaris, Department
of Public Works, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Val
Vandersloot, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Laura Cox,
Wayne County Commissioner; State Representative John Pastor; Ian Wilshaw,
Planning Commission and Yvonne Lillibridge, Union Local 192 President.
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 338-06 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,564th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 5, 2006 are hereby approved as
submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin,
and McCann
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President McCann announced that a Public Hearing for the following items will be
held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 7 00 P m , in the Auditorium of the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
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ITEMS
1 Petition 2006-05-01-03 submitted by Leo Soave requesting to rezone the
properties located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Blue Skies
Drive and Glengarry Drive (37751 and 37771 Seven Mile Road) in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, from R-3C to OS (CPC Approved 6-13-06)
2 Richard C Blumenstein, Member, Industrial Properties, LLC, Dover
Development, 32400 Telegraph Road, Suite 205, Bingham Farms, MI,
requests the establishment of an Industrial Development District at 31888
Glendale, Livonia, MI 48150 on behalf of tenant Bodycote Thermal
Processing, Inc.
3 Daniel E Higgins, Controller, Webasto Roof Systems, 36930 Industrial Road,
Livonia, MI, 48150, requests approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate for the facility located at 36930 Industrial Road, Livonia MI (IDD
#58)
4 Appeal of the Denial by the City Planning Commission of Petition 2006-05-02-
10 submitted by The Salvation Army requesting waiver use approval to
operate a second-hand store at 29475 Seven Mile Road, on property located
on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11
Denied by the City Planning Commission on June 13, 2006
Council President McCann announced that a Public Hearing for the following
item will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2006 at 7 00 P m , in the Auditorium of
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
ITEM.
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project — Parkview Site
Condominiums, South side of Plymouth Road, located between Newburgh
Road and Jarvis Avenue, S E 1/4 of Section 30
Establishment of the Assessment Roll
Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox gave an update on the following
Wayne County Road Projects
1 The intersection of Farmington and Seven Mile Roads will be
closed for 13 days
2 The Six Mile Road reconstruction project from Haggerty to
Farmington Roads should begin in April, 2007
She also announced several upcoming Wayne County activities, including
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1 MSU Extension will diagnose plants and insects for residents for
a small fee, until September 28, 2006 For further information,
call (313) 833-3412
2 Wayne County Senior Olympics will be held August 21-25 in
Northville Township
3 Kids Mud Event will be held on August 8
4 Continuation of Ms Cox's summer office.hours
5 The Budget Hearings for Wayne County are progressing
Donald Hipshier, 19332 Shadyside, spoke to the Council requesting
permission to hold a block party which would result in the closing of Shadyside
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 339-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Julie Hipshier, 19332 Shadyside, dated July 17, 2006, requesting
permission to close Shadyside between Haldane and Gable on
Saturday, August 19, 2006, 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, August 20, 2006, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
The block party request from Jerry Sindici, 8939 Lamont, Livonia, 48150, was
withdrawn
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 340-06 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the subject matter of cable television competition to the Legislative
Committee for a report and recommendation
City Clerk Val Vandersloot discussed the upcoming August 8, 2006
Primary Election She also announced that the BAGGS Band from northern
Germany will be performing on Thursday, July 20, at the Civic Center Park in the
"Music Under the Stars" Program
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Councilmember Godfrod-Marecki congratulated City Clerk Val
Vandersloot for receiving the Rotary Club International Service Award She wished
"Happy Birthdays" to her son, Aaron, whose special day is July 17, her daughters
Jordyn and Brynn, who will celebrate on July 24 and August 4, respectively
Councilmember Robinson wished his parents a "Happy Anniversary",
his mother a belated "Happy Birthday" from last week and his father a "Happy
Birthday" who is celebrating his birthday today
Councilmember Taylor wished City Clerk Val Vandersloot a "Happy
Birthday", which she celebrated on July 14,
Christopher Martin, 11037 Hubbard, objected to the religious symbols
on the banners near St. Michael's Catholic Church on the Plymouth Road right-of-
way
Debra Jamieson, Executive Board Member of Union Local 192, spoke
to the Councilmembers about the unsettled Union contract.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
CR 341-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Shanan Wheeler, 9940 Cavell, dated June 20, 2006, requesting
permission to close Cavell between the addresses of 9940 Cavell and
9656 Cavell on Saturday, August 26, 2006, from 3 00 p m to 9 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, August 27, 2006, or September 9, 2006, in
the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
CR 342-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Mary Beth Morris, 33110 Oregon, dated June 23, 2006, requesting
permission to close Woodring between Vermont and Oregon on
Saturday, August 12, 2006, from 1 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, August 13, 2006, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
CR 343-06 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Linda Rumrill, 14406 Brentwood, dated June 28, 2006, requesting
permission to close Brentwood between Meadowlark and Jacquelyn on
Saturday, August 19, 2006, from 1 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, including therein permission to conduct the
said affair on Saturday, August 26, 2006, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
CR 344-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mary
Hutzel Beltzman, representing St. Matthew's United Methodist Church,
dated June 15, 2006, which requests permission to display
approximately 20 signs announcing the United Methodist Women's
Flea Market and Book Sale to be conducted at St. Matthew's United
Methodist Church on Saturday, August 5, 2006, which signs are to be
22"x 28" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in the
City, no earlier than Friday, July 28, 2006, and removed no later than
Sunday, August 6, 2006, 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
CR 345-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June
23, 2006, from Karen Gray and Karen White, Stevenson High School
Booster Club Craft Show Chair and Co-Chair, respectively, wherein it
is requested that Council Resolution 231-06 be amended to allow
signage to be erected on October 28 as opposed to November 3 with
respect to advertising their Fall Craft Show scheduled for Saturday,
November 4, 2006, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 231-06 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Karen
Gray and Karen White, on behalf of the Stevenson High
School Booster Club, dated May 3, 2006, which requests
permission to display 14" x 22" signs advertising the
Stevenson High School Fall Craft Show to be conducted
on Saturday, November 4, 2006, which signs shall be
installed on Saturday, October 28, 2006, and removed
no later than Sunday, November 5, 2006, 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
CR 346-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sam
Baki, 20321 Shadyside, dated June 1, 2006, on behalf of homeowners
Ms Emma A. Williams and Mr Terrence R Shay, requesting to
purchase City-owned property located at 18301 Farmington Road (Tax
Sidwell No 46-033-99-0007-000) which is adjacent to their home, the
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Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 22,
2006, re forwarding a communication from the Secretary of the Wayne RESA
Board of Education requesting that their tax levy for the year 2006 be collected along
with our summer tax, and that their two (2) millage rates be identified separately on
property tax bills, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 22,
2006, re forwarding a communication from the Director of Business Services,
Livonia Public Schools, forwarding the tax rate for the 2006-07 school year as
approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2006, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
CR 347-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Community Resources and the
Chairman of the Cable Television Commission, dated June 28, 2006,
which bears the signature of the Chief Accountant and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Duncan Video, Inc., 702 Adams Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032, to
provide the Community Resources Department (Cable Division) with a
new Tightrope Brand Server/Automation Playback System for use by
City Channel 8 in the amount of $30,229 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$30,229 00 from funds already budgeted in Account No 297-751-983-
000 for this purpose
CR 348-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
June 27, 2006, which bears the signature of the Chief Accountant, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the proposal 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 the remaining
two residential buildings and the community building at the Newburgh
Village Housing Facility at the unit prices originally bid and approved
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by the City Council in Council Resolution 265-06, in addition to the
prior eight roof and skylight replacements previously authorized ,for the
total price of $46,785 00 for this additional work, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$46,785 00 from funds already budgeted in Newburgh Village (294)
Unexpended Fund Balance 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 349-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board, dated June 13, 2006, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS 3662 06/06, wherein
the Board concurs in the recommendation made by the Public Utility
Manager in a letter dated May 4, 2006, attached thereto, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Gene Butman Ford, 2105 Washtenaw
Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Water and Sewer Section) with three (3) 2007 Ford 3/4 ton
4x4 Extended Cab Pickup trucks (Model F250) for a total price of
$67,938 81, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $67,938 81 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 592-559-142-000 (Water and Sewer Capital
Outlay) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid
price (under Contract Agreement No 071B4200123), in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended
CR 350-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Works Coordinator and the City
Engineer, dated June 22, 2006, which bears the signature of the
Superintendent of Public Service and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, in connection with the 2006 Concrete Paving
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program (Contract 06-C), previously
approved in Council Resolution 242-06, requesting approval to amend
the method of repair from the rehabilitation method to selective slab
replacement (a more cost effective rehabilitation technique) on
Lancaster Street from Blue Skies Drive to Newburgh Road and on
Deering Avenue from Perth Avenue to Bentley Avenue, based on the
recommendation of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., the Council does
hereby concur in and approve this request.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin
and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from Claudine Antoun of Verizon Wireless, dated
June 22, 2006, re withdrawal from the agenda for the June 27, 2006 meeting
relative to a proposed wireless communication facility, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (CR 53-05)
The subject matter of a proposal to install a wireless communication
facility (antenna) at Bicentennial Park will remain in the Legislative Committee (CR
53-05)
The subject matter of a proposed repeal of Chapter 8 30 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances (Smoking in Public Places) due to the adoption of the Wayne
County Clean Indoor Air Regulation which became effective June 15, 2005, and
requesting a referral of this matter to the Civil Service Department for development
of a written smoking policy and to the Public Service Division for review of
appropriate signage within City buildings in compliance with Section 1010 of the
regulation will remain in the Legislative Committee (CR 342-05)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 351-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated June 27, 2006,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 375-05, in connection with
the subject of making waiver uses temporary as opposed to running
with the land, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 352-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated June 27, 2006,
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submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 158-06, in connection with
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the subject of the Taxicab Ordinance (Chapter 5 84 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended) and how it applies to child care
transportation, the Council does hereby refer the subject of a possible
Amendment to Chapter 5 84 (Taxicabs) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances regarding child safety restraints and criminal/sexual
conduct background checks for drivers and operators of child care
transportation, and any other recommendations to strengthen the
ordinance relating to child care transportation by a taxicab service to
the Police Department and Department of Law for their respective
reports and recommendations for submission to Council
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 2005-09-01-11)
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 Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF TITLE
12, CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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
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above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF TITLE
12, CHAPTER 18 (NAMING OF PUBLIC PLACES AND
BUILDINGS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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 Taylor took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 290
AND 340 OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 40
(SWIMMING POOLS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Meakin and
McCann
NAYS Knapp
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
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 080 OF
TITLE 8, CHAPTER 24 (NUISANCES) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Meakin and
McCann
NAYS Knapp
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
New plans for the proposed construction of a Walgreen's drug store
with a drive-thru pharmacy at 17001 Newburgh Road, received July 17, 2006, were
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 353-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 20, 2006, which
transmits its resolution 06-61-2006, adopted on June 13, 2006, with
regard to Petition 2005-12-02-25, submitted by Agree Realty Corp
Limited Partnership, (which previously received waiver use approval
for the construction of a commercial building [Walgreen's] with a drive-
thru pharmacy by the City Council on March 8, 2006 in Council
Resolution 107-06) for approval of all plans in connection with a
proposed retail building on property located at 17001 Newburgh Road,
on the west side of Newburgh Road, between Six Mile Road and
Mallory Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, which property is
zoned C-1, and the improvement of the City-owned parcel in
conjunction with the development of the commercial property located
at 37400 Six Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the revised plans for the proposed retail building and
the improvement of the City-owned parcel submitted in connection with
Petition 2005-12-02-25 are hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions
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1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-4 1 dated May 15, 2006,
tie as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Plaza Layout Plan marked Sheet LP-1 dated May 15,
2006, as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 dated May 15,
2006, as revised, prepared by Professional Engineering
Associates, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 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;
5 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
6 That underground sprinklers shall 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,
7 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet SP-2 0, dated
May 15, 2006, as revised, prepared by Rogvoy Architects, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
8 That brick used in the construction of the building shall be full
face 4-inch brick and precast masonry unit systems shall meet
ASTM C216 standards,
9 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,
10 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed 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 maintained and when not in use closed
at all times,
11 That the signage depicted on the referenced plans is approved
with this petition, and any additional signage shall be separately
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submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission
and 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 specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
the application for the building permits, and
14 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution 107-06 in
connection with Petition 2005-12-02-25, which permitted the
construction of a commercial building (Walgreen's) with a drive-
thru pharmacy, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are
not in conflict with the foregoing conditions
On a motion by Godfroid Marecki, seconded by Meakin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 354-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law and the Planning Director,
dated June 28, 2006, approved for submission by the Mayor,
transmitting a Development Agreement and Memorandum of Lease
between the City of Livonia and Agree Limited Partnership, for
improvements to the City-owned parcel located at 37400 Six Mile
Road, in conjunction with Petition 2005-12-05-25 for the
Walgreens'/Retail Development located at 17001 Newburgh Road,
which Agreement includes a 75-year lease (corresponding to the 75-
year term of Walgreens' lease of its site from Agree) by which Agree
will assume responsibility for constructing, maintaining, operating and
insuring the fountain for 75 years while leaving it and the related
amenities open to the public and will convey perpetual public access to
its north driveway and northeasterly parking spaces for the fountain
and related amenities, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the
Development Agreement and Memorandum of Lease with the
aforesaid partnership and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 355-06 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Department of Law, dated June 20, 2006, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 390-04, in connection with
the tax-foreclosed property located at 14917 Country Club Drive, the
Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of said property, the
legal description of which shall read as follows
Lot 43, Idyl Wyld Estates being a Subdivision of part of
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according
to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 83 of Plats, Page
57, Wayne County Records
to Mr Glen Gates, 25638 Plymouth Road, Redford, Michigan 48239,
upon payment to the City in the amount of $15,581 49, together with
an agreement that Mr Gates will bring the exterior of the house on
said property into compliance with applicable codes within 90 days of
transfer of said property, and to bring the interior of said house into
compliance with applicable codes within 180 days of transfer of said
property; FURTHER, the purchaser shall pay for any title insurance,
recording and other closing costs in connection with said transaction,
FURTHER, the proceeds from this sale will be used to reimburse the
City's costs expended relating to this property; FURTHER, the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in proper
legal form all documents necessary to consummate this transaction,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute these
documents on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
Richard Wilson was at the meeting to answer questions of the Council regarding
bringing the subject property into compliance with the appropriate codes
A letter and drawings from David H Johns, Schostak Brothers, dated
July 13, 2006, re modification to the Seven Mile Road pole sign, as it relates to a
Burger King restaurant located at 29211 Seven Mile Road, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council (Pet. 2006-04-02-09) (CR 291-06)
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
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adopted, it was
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CR 356-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from David
H Johns, Restaurant Development Manager, Schostak & Company,
Inc., on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC, dated July 6, 2006,
with regard to the signage package in connection with Petition 2006-
04-02-09 previously approved in Council Resolution 291-06 adopted
on June 14, 2006, wherein the City Council approved the demolition
and reconstruction of a full-service restaurant (Burger King) with drive-
up window facilities on property 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, the Council
does hereby revise council resolution 291-06 so as to read as follows
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,
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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 no exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including,
but not limited to, the building or around the windows,
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; and
15 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
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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Regular Meeting of July 17, 2006 35825
CR 357-06 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from David
H Johns, Restaurant Development Manager, Schostak & Company,
Inc , on behalf of King Venture Development, LLC, dated July 6, 2006,
requesting approval for the signage package submitted in connection
with Petition 2006-04-02-09 previously approved in Council Resolution
291-06 adopted on June 14, 2006, wherein the City Council approved
the demolition and reconstruction of a full-service restaurant (Burger
King) with drive-up window facilities on property 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, the Council does hereby approve the sign package
submitted in connection with Petition 2006-04-02-09, subject to the
following conditions
1 That this approval is conditioned on the removal of the pole sign
from its current location and re-installed at a new location as
shown on the revised site plan dated July 11, 2006, subject to
new height limitations as noted below, and with a 10 foot
setback from the right-of-way line of Seven Mile Road,
2 That the ground sign shall be mounted on a 4'-0" high by 8'-3"
wide masonry base constructed of the same block or brick
material used in the construction of the building,
3 That the maximum height of the new ground sign, which
includes the base and the reader board, shall be 16'-1", with no
spaces in between The height of the sign shall be measured
from the established finish grade of the adjacent public sidewalk
along Seven Mile Road which the Petitioner shall construct to
the satisfaction of the Inspection and Engineering Departments,
and
4 That wall signage shall be limited to the signs portrayed on the
Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet X-5533-A2 prepared by
Wightman & Associates, Inc., dated March 30, 2006, including
the 15" continuous red 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
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
Regular Meeting of July 17, 2006 35826
CR 358-06 WHEREAS, the Livonia City Council wishes to apply to
the Secretary of State for a grant to purchase optical scan voting
equipment to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
WHEREAS, the Livonia City Council has chosen to submit a grant
application for additional optical scan voting equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Clerk is
authorized to submit this grant application on behalf of the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, on this 17th day of July, 2006
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,565th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 55 p m , July 17, 2006
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Val Vandersloot, City Clerk