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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2001
On August 13, 2001, 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 Vice-President Vandersloot delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Val I Vandersloot, John Walsh,
John Pastor, Brian Duggan, Joe Laura, Jack Engebretson and Maureen Miller Brosnan
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Michael Slater, Director of Finance, Robert Beckley, Director
of Public Works, David Woodcox, Director of Building Inspection, Linda McCann,
Director of Community Resources, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs and
Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
CR 490-01 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,445th Regular Meeting
of the Council held July 18, 2001 are hereby approved as submitted
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 491-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Council
President Maureen Miller Brosnan, the minutes of the 1,444th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 2, 2001, are hereby
corrected as follows
The previously adopted First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment, as follows
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Councilmember Duggan gave first reading to the following
} Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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 01-2-1-2) (CR 405-01)
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
was corrected to read as follows
Councilmember Duggan gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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 01-2-1-2) (CR 405-01)
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 August 13, 2001 regular
meeting
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Council
President Brosnan wished a "Happy Birthday" to her son, Brendon Rory, who will
celebrate his 4th birthday on the upcoming weekend
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 19, 2001,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
June 30, 2001, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from Rino Soave of Infinity Homes, Inc., 34822
Pembroke, Livonia, MI 48152, re request for a waiver of sidewalk requirement at
10218 Laurel, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Agenda Item #9)
The minutes of the July 9, 2001 Plymouth Road Development Authority
meeting re approval of all plans from Bill Brown Ford to construct an addition to the
existing auto dealership located at 30400 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-06-08-20) (Agenda Item #25)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, it was
CR 492-01 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Sheryl L Kosco, 15524 Liverpool, dated July 11, 2001, requesting
permission to close Liverpool Street between 15504 Liverpool and 15571
Liverpool on Saturday, September 15, 2001, from 12 00 p m to 10 00
p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the
said affair on Sunday, September 16, 2001, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the
Police Department.
CR 493-01 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, dated July 23, 2001 , requesting permission
to close Sussex Street between Sherwood and the curve past Roycroft on
Saturday, September 8, 2001, from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, September 9, 2001, in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
CR 494-01 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Colleen Green, 30891 Orangelawn, dated July 23, 2001, requesting
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permission to close Orangelawn between Sunset and Denne on Saturday,
Imo September 8, 2001, from 12 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 495-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Helen M
Oppat, Co-Chairperson, St. Aidan Church Craft Show, dated July 1, 2001,
which requests permission to display signs announcing St. Aidan's 18th
Annual Craft Show to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2001, which signs
are to be 18" x 24" in size and which will be displayed at all major
intersections in the City from Sunday, October 7, 2001, through Sunday,
October 14, 2001, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request
in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 496-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Christine
Stoll, Rummage Sale Advertising Chairperson, dated July 17, 2001, on
behalf of St. Genevieve School, requesting permission to display 33 signs
announcing a rummage sale to be conducted on Friday and Saturday,
October 19 and 20, 2001, which signs shall be displayed at all major
intersections of the City no earlier than Friday, October 5, 2001, and
removed no later than 5 00 p m on Saturday, October 20, 2001, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
CR 497-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Ellenjane Soltesz, Flea Market Chairperson of the Livonia Historical
Society, and Suzanne Daniel, Chairperson of the Historical Commission,
dated June 27, 2001, which bears the signature of the Director of
Community Resources and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
which requests permission to display two banner signs (4' x 8') on the
fencing at Greenmead and 25" x 15" signs at all major intersections of the
City announcing the Flea Market to be held Sunday, September 9, 2001,
at Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no earlier than Thursday,
August 30, 2001, and removed no later than Monday, September 10,
2001, the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
CR 498-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated July 30, 2001, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the appointment of Linda Dolan, 32251 Cambridge, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired
term of office of Elaine Koons, which will expire on June 9, 2003, provided
that Ms Dolan 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 499-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated July 26, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from
Paul Kovceses, Diamante Building Co , Inc , on behalf of Mark and Nancy
Castrodale, dated July 14, 2001, requesting elimination of the sidewalk
requirement in front of the new residence located at 11855 Alois in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby approve this
request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would
have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due
to lack of any other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area
CR 500-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rino
Soave, Infinity Homes, Inc , received in the Office of the City Clerk on July
19, 2001, requesting elimination of the sidewalk requirement in front of the
new residence located at 10218 Laurel, the Council does hereby approve
this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property
would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this
time due to lack of any other public sidewalks existing within the
neighboring area and the location of any proposed sidewalk would conflict
with two large trees which currently exist.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated July 5, 2001, re
tax rate for the Schoolcraft Community College District for the year 2001, to be collected
as a summer tax, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
CR 501-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 11, 2001, 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 Allie Brothers, 20295
Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Fire
Department with uniforms for the unit prices set forth in the attachment, for
a total estimated amount of $32,570 85, which unit prices shall remain in
effect through August 27, 2002, the same having been in fact the lowest
and only bid received and meets specifications, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $32,570 85 from
funds budgeted in Account No 101-338-768-000 for this purpose
CR 502-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 11, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to the bid received for Fire Department bunker gear,
the Council does hereby reject the bid received on May 16, 2001, in
connection with this item, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does
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hereby authorize the Fire Chief, together with the Director of Finance, to
do all things necessary to re-bid this item in accordance with the
provisions set forth in the Financial Ordinance, the same to thereafter be
submitted to Council for its consideration
CR 503-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Deputy Chief of Police, dated July 30, 2001,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve Capstone
Consulting, Inc. as an additional vendor in connection with the
implementation of the Mobile and Stationary Information System,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept the quotation submitted by
Capstone Consulting, Inc., 201 Spring Street, St. Johns, Michigan 48879,
for providing five (5) Xplore mobile units for use by the Fire Department
and nine (9) semi-ruggadized laptop units for use by the Police
Investigative Section, which equipment was originally to be supplied by
CLEMIS, in connection with the implementation of the Mobile and
Stationary Information System which was authorized by Council
Resolution 750-00, adopted on October 11, 2000, in an amount not to
exceed $94,000 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $94,000 00 (of the original
$368,000 00) from funds already budgeted for this purpose, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize such purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the
two
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 504-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 24, 2001, approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding property located at 37690 Plymouth
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 and the need to clear title to the
portion of this property owned by Pritpal Sidhu, which is further
described as follows
That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan, and more particularly
described as Lot 520, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9,
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 60 of Plats, Wayne
County Records, except the North 350 feet thereof
Containing approx. 0 56 acres
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a Quit Claim Deed
conveying the above-described property to Mr Pritpal Sidhu in a form
to be approved by the Department of Law
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CR 505-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 27, 2001, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in
connection with an offer from Anchor Homes Corporation to sell to the City
a 27 foot wide strip of property, 217 18 feet in length, as road right-of-way
at 36543 Ann Arbor Trail, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire said property which is more particularly
described as follows
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
more particularly described as beginning at the
Northeast corner of Lot 753 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No 12 as recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of
Wayne County Records and proceeding thence S
15°13'40" West, 27 00 feet along the Easterly line of
said lot; thence North 57°01'50" West, 215 96 feet;
thence North 12°47'26" East, 27 40 feet; thence
South 57°01'50" East, 217 18 feet to the point of
beginning Containing 5,569.25 s f or 0 128 acres
(36543 Ann Arbor Trail)
subject to the following conditions
1 That the purchase price shall be in the sum of$8,353 88,
2 That the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title work and any
prorated city, county, county drain, school and community college
taxes and assessments, as well as any other closing costs, in a
sum not to exceed $1,646 12,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $10,000 00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the Major Street Fund Account
No 202-451-972-000 for this purpose, and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal
documents as may be necessary to consummate this transaction, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution
CR 506-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated June 29, 2001, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 416-01,
and a letter from Kenneth Hunt, 19006 Stamford, dated June 12, 2001,
requesting to relocate the utility easement from its present location on the
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south side of Lots 7-13 and the north side of Lot 380 in the Seven Mile
Super Highway Subdivision to Lot 381 on Myron in order to expand Hunt's
Ace Hardware store located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, the Council
does hereby direct that the property owner file a vacating petition with the
City Clerk, FURTHER, 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
CR 507-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, dated
July 20, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Biltmore Properties Corporation, 2025
West Long Lake Road, Suite 104, Troy, Michigan 48098, the proprietor of
Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 2, located in the northeast 1/4 of Section
7, of the financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council
Resolution 595-95 adopted on August 30, 1995, and subsequently
amended by Council Resolution 201-96 adopted on March 13, 1996, and
Council Resolution 736-97 adopted on September 10, 1997, specifically
a) Sidewalk Bond $81,000 00 ($5,000 00 cash),
b) Grading & Soil Erosion Control $ 7,200 00 ($2,000 00 cash),
and 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 508-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, dated
July 23, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Biltmore Properties Corporation, 2025
West Long Lake Road, Suite 104, Troy, Michigan 48098, the proprietor of
Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 3, located in the northeast 1/4 of Section
7, of the financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council
Resolution 441-96 adopted on May 8, 1996, and subsequently amended
by Council Resolution 95-97 adopted on February 12 ,1997, specifically
a) Sidewalk Bond $62,000 00 ($5,000 00 cash),
b) Monument & Lot Markers $ 1,735 00 (all cash),
and 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 509-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, dated
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July 19, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Biltmore Properties Corporation, 2025
West Long Lake Road, Suite 104, Troy, Michigan 48098, the proprietor of
Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 3, located in the northwest 1/4 of Section
8, of the financial assurances previously deposited pursuant to Council
Resolution 200-96 adopted on March 13, 1996, and subsequently
amended by Council Resolution 94-97 adopted on February 12, 1997,
specifically.
a) General Improvement Bond $ 3,500 00 (all cash),
b) Sidewalk Bond 102,000 00 ($5,000 00 cash),
c) Grading & Soil Erosion Control 6,900 00 ($2,000 00 cash),
d) Entrance Markers 12,000 00 ($3,000 00 cash),
e) Monuments & Markers 2,395 00 (all cash)
FURTHER, all other financial assurances (including Sodding Island Area
including Hose Outlet in the amount of $3,000 00) now on deposit with the
City, if any, with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same and
unchanged, and 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 510-01 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia believes quality roads are a
vital part of any community; and
WHEREAS, certain improvements are necessary to Middlebelt Road to
increase traffic safety and to encourage economic development; and
WHEREAS, Wayne County has committed to the resurfacing of the Road
and improving Bridge No 194 under the CSX Railroad in an area
generally described as Middlebelt Road from Plymouth Road to
Schoolcraft Road, and the City of Livonia will assist financially in the
surfacing of the Road, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will provide payment to the County of
Wayne in the amount of $101,640 00 (as found in Exhibit A to this
Agreement) of the total cost of the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby approve the proposed Agreement between the City of
Livonia and the County of Wayne for the resurfacing of Middlebelt Road
from Plymouth Road to Schoolcraft Road and improvements to Bridge No
194 under the CSX Railroad, and
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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 511-01 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered the report
and recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works, dated July 2, 2001, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 171-01, regarding the installation of sidewalks on
both sides of Merriman Road from Seven Mile Road to Eight Mile Road,
which sidewalk abuts a road which is maintained by the State of Michigan
or County of Wayne and is proposed to be over one-half mile in length and
would abut more than 10 lots or premises, at the locations and in the
amounts indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid communication,
which work may be required in accordance with the provisions of Section
12 04 230 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement and such
report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax
delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and for the cost thereof, and
to file the same with the City Clerk, which expense for such improvement
is chargeable against the owners of the property listed above by means of
single lot assessment pursuant of Section 3 08 150 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
September 24, 2001, at 7 00 p m as the date and time for a public
hearing on the necessity and proposed single lot assessments for such
proposed improvement, which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, pursuant to Section 3 08 150B of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such notice as is required by Section 3 08 150B
of said Code
CR 512-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated July 9, 2001, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, transmitting a proposal
received in connection with repairs required for the Hubbard Road Bridge
over the Bell Creek, the Council does hereby accept the proposal
submitted by Orchard, Hiltz and McCliment, Inc , 34935 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the Design, Contract Administration and
Inspection, and Construction Stakeout for the Hubbard Road Bridge over
the Bell Creek in the amount of $41,000 00, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $41,000 00 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose for
the reasons outlined in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the
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Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid action without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract
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with the aforesaid firm and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
CR 513-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 13, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 7-105-2001, adopted on July 10, 2001, with regard to Petition
01-4-2-7, submitted by Robert Okerstrom requesting waiver use approval
to utilize a portion of the property located on the east side of Merriman
Road, between Schoolcraft and Plymouth Roads (13520 Merriman Road),
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, for the outdoor storage of boats, travel
trailers and recreational vehicles, which property is zoned M-1, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 01-4-2-7 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan submitted by Robert Okerstrom Construction
Company, Inc , as received by the Planning Commission on June
20, 2001, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the storage of recreational vehicle/equipment units shall be
confined to the area identified for this purpose on the above-
referenced Site Plan, which is further defined as the east 600 feet
of the west 1,288 feet of the subject property;
3 That the recreational vehicle/equipment units shall be parked along
the north and south boundaries of the storage area with the center
area left open for a turn-around, as described on the Site Plan,
allowing for a total capacity of approximately 132 recreational
equipment units,
4 That the entire area utilized for recreational vehicle/equipment
storage shall be enclosed by a fence of a type approved by the
Inspection Department which shall be at least six (6) feet in height
with only such openings as may be necessary for ingress and
egress,
5 That the use of barbed wire on the fence enclosing the subject
property shall be prohibited, and all existing barbed wire shall be
removed,
6 That the disabled, junked, wrecked and/or unlicensed vehicles and
scrap material noted in the revised letter dated April 27, 2001, from
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the Inspection Department shall be removed from the subject
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p p y; and
7 That the vehicles and equipment stored or parked within the
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designated outdoor storage area shall be limited to Recreational
Equipment as defined in Section 2 10(20) of the Zoning Ordinance
CR 514-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 7-111-2001, adopted on July 24, 2001, with regard to Petition
01-6-2-11, submitted by Rogvoy Architects, P C , on behalf of Leo
Stassinopoulous, requesting waiver use approval to operate a full-service
restaurant proposed to be located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road
between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 01-6-2-11 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the proposed restaurant shall be limited to no more than 130
customer seats,
2 That the Elevations Plan marked Sheet SPA-1 prepared by Rogvoy
Architects, as received by the Planning Commission on July 20,
2001, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Sign Plan prepared by Cornell Sign Co , Inc , as received
by the Planning Commission on July 12, 2001, depicting one (1)
wall sign thirty-five (35) square feet in area on the west elevation, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval,
5 That a stop sign shall be installed in the median southeast of the
restaurant for vehicles exiting the parking lot onto the drive, as
recommended in the correspondence dated June 29, 2001 from the
Traffic Bureau of the Division of Police,
6 That all other conditions and requirements set forth in the original
resolution granting Site Plan approval for the "Retail I" building shall
be adhered to, and
7 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
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CR 515-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 7-115-2001 adopted on July 24, 2001, with regard to Petition
01-6-8-20 submitted by Bill Brown Ford, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the existing auto
dealership located on the north side of Plymouth Road, east of Sears
Avenue (30400 Plymouth Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 01-6-8-20 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated June 21, 2001, as
revised, prepared by Michael L Priest & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-2 dated
June 18, 2001, as revised, prepared by GAV Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, except for the fact that the
architectural look and building materials of the south elevation of
the addition shall match the appearance of the south elevation of
the existing building (i e , stone) and that no portion of the exterior
of the south elevation shall consist of masonry block,
3 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's satisfaction
the following as outlined in the correspondence dated July 19,
2001
- That an on-site hydrant shall be located between 50 ft. and 100
ft. from the Fire Department connection,
- That adequate hydrants shall be provided and located with
spacing consistent with commercial areas,
- That the most remote hydrant shall flow 1500 GPM with a
residual pressure of 20 PSI,
- That access around the buildings shall be provided for
emergency vehicles with turning radius up to 45 ft. wall-to-wall
and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 1/2 ft.,
4 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;
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5 That stop signs shall be installed at each exit onto Plymouth Road,
6 That the barbed wire on the fence shall be removed, and
7 That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and double-
striped
CR 516-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 7-117-2001 adopted on July 24, 2001, with regard to Petition
01-7-8-21 submitted by Richard Gallagher, on behalf of Robert Weaver
Dentistry, in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the
commercial building located on the south side of Seven Mile Road,
between Shadyside Avenue and Woodring Avenue (33111 Seven Mile
Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 01-7-8-21 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated June 8, 2001, prepared
by R. A. Zischke Architect, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 dated June 8, 2001,
prepared by Gallagher Group Construction Company, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheet 3 and 4,
both dated June 8, 2001, prepared by Gallagher Group
Construction Company, are hereby approved and shall be adhered
to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face four (4")
inch brick, no exceptions,
7 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design, texture and
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color shall match that of the building, and the enclosure gates shall
be maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
8 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
July 19, 2001
- That the parking blocks near the barrier-free access shall be
rearranged,
- That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
9 That the petitioner shall correct to the Engineering Division's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
July 9, 2001
- That no new curbing along Woodring Avenue shall be installed
where the existing drive is to be removed,
- That any flags of sidewalk that have been raised or deemed
hazardous shall be repaired and/or replaced,
10 That the greenbelt along the easterly 20 ft. of the south property
line, as shown on the approved Landscape Plan, shall be
substituted for the protective wall required by Section 18 45 of the
Zoning Ordinance,
11 That if there is any change of circumstances in the area containing
the greenbelt resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt's
effectiveness as a protective barrier, the owner of the property shall
be required to construct the protective wall pursuant to Section
18 45,
12 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for adding onto a
nonconforming building and any conditions related thereto,
13 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, and
14 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
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CR 517-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 13, 2001, which transmits its
resolution 7-108-2001, adopted on July 10, 2001, with regard to Petition
01-3-GB-2, submitted by Pulice Office Buildings, requesting approval to
substitute a greenbelt for the protective wall as outlined in Section 18 45 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, for property located on the northwest
corner of Five Mile and Hubbard Roads (32410 Five Mile Road) in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 01-3-GB-2 is
hereby approved, subject to the following conditions
1 That the landscaped greenbelts along the west property line and
part of the north property line, as shown on the plan received by the
Planning Commission on March 13, 2001, shall be substituted for
the protective wall required by Section 18 45 of the Zoning
Ordinance, and
2 That if there is any change of circumstances in the area containing
the greenbelts resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt's
effectiveness as a protective barrier, the owner of the property shall
be required to construct the protective wall pursuant to Section
18 45
CR 518-01 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
September 24, 2001 at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 01-5-1-6, submitted by George and Lillian Vitarelli for
a change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road between Schoolcraft and Perth in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, from RUF to OS, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 7-110-2001 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 01-5-1-6 be
denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
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not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 519-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Haggerty Road Investments, Partnership, dated July 11, 2001, which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination
made on July 10, 2001, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
7-103-2001 with regard to Petition 01-3-2-5, submitted by Haggerty Road
Investments, requesting waiver use approval to remodel and expand an
existing building in connection with a proposal to operate a full-service
restaurant on property located on the east side of Haggerty Road between
Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6,
which property is zoned OS, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at 7 00 p m as the date and time for
conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be
held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the
City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and
Brosnan
NAYS None
Photographs from neighbors surrounding the Bell Creek Square
Development on the southeast corner of Six Mile and Farmington Roads, dated July 23,
2001, showing the Bell Creek property line and the Bloomfield property line, were
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 99-12-2-32)
A communication from Phoenix Land Development dated July 11, 2001, to
which is attached a revised landscaping plan, dated July 9, 2001, for the Bell Creek
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Square Development located on the southeast corner of Six Mile and Farmington
Roads, were received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 99-
12-2-32)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 520-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2001,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 297-01, and communications
from Steven J Schafer, Phoenix Land Development, dated March 21 and
March 23, 2001, which submit a revised Landscape Plan and request for
approval of roofing, siding, and brick color in connection with Petition 99-
12-2-32, submitted by Phoenix Land Development, approved with
conditions by the City Council on April 5, 2000, to construct a Planned
Residential Development (Bell Creek Square) on the southeast corner of
Six Mile Road and Farmington Road (the former Ward Evangelical
Presbyterian Church site) between Bloomfield Drive and Six Mile Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and the revised
site plans regarding landscaping and separation wall in connection with
Petition 99-12-2-32 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the revised Landscape Plan dated July 9, 2001, received by
the City Council Office on July 11, 2001, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, and
2 That the following revisions listed in the letter from Phoenix Land
Development Corporation, dated July 11, 2001, shall be
incorporated and adhered to
- That a six foot high, vinyl tan colored "Presidential" interlocking
panel privacy fence shall be installed along 620 lineal feet of the
east property line and along approximately 250 lineal feet of the
east portion of the south property line, as shown on the plan
attached to the above-referenced letter;
- That the currently approved masonry wall along portions of Lots
39 and 40 of the Bell Creek Farms Subdivision No 21 will be
eliminated,
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- That three (3) maple trees, eight (8) dwarf burning bushes, five
(5) white spruces, nine (9) border forsythia and ten (10)
viburnum shall be added along the west portion of the south
property line,
- That several dead trees along the south property line shall be
removed
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 521-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2001,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 397-01 , and communications
from the Steven J Schafer, Phoenix Land Development, dated March 21
and March 23, 2001, submitting a revised Landscape Plan in connection
with Petition 99-12-2-32 to construct a Planned Residential Development
(Bell Creek Square) on the southeast corner of Six Mile Road and
Farmington Road (the former Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church site)
between Bloomfield Drive and Six Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 15, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with respect to this matter
Councilmember Walsh took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 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 99-1-1-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Laura
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
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A communication from Phoenix Land Development, 32000 Northwestern
Highway, Suite 220, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, dated August 10, 2001, re By-Laws
and Master Deed for residential condominiums at Rosedale Town Square, to be located
on the east side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road, with added provisions for
the storm water detention basin and wetland conservation, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 99-4-2-13)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, it was
CR 522-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2001,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 196-01, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 7, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 2-34-2001, adopted on February 27, 2001, with regard to
Petition 99-4-2-13, submitted by Phoenix Land Development Corporation,
requesting waiver use approval to construct a planned residential
development (Rosedale Town Square) on property located on the east
side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 27, which property is currently zoned C-2 and M-1 and proposed
to be rezoned to R-8C, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition 99-4-2-13
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan, marked Sheet SPO2, prepared by SSOE, Inc.,
received by the City Council Office on May 9, 2001, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheets L-1, L-2 and L-3, dated
April 12, 2001, as revised, prepared by Calvin Hall & Associates,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, subject to full
compliance with resolution 6-97-2001 adopted by the City of
Livonia Planning Commission on June 12, 2001,
3 That all planted material shall be installed to the satisfaction of the
Inspection Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a
healthy condition,
4 That the Townhouse/Flat Elevations Plans marked Sheets A-3 and
A-4, prepared by Barton & Associates, dated September 2, 1998,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that "ranch"
end units shall be offered as an option with ramp entrances,
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5 That all brick used in the construction of the building shall be full-
6 face four (4") inch brick, no exceptions,
That a plan for identification signage for the residential portion of
this development shall be submitted for approval within 60 days
following approval of this petition by the City Council,
7 That all electric and gas meters will be installed on the side of the
buildings and screened by landscaping,
8 That the petitioner shall submit within sixty (60) days of this
approval to the City Law Department for its review and acceptance
copies of the Master Deed and Condominium bylaws, which shall
permanently establish the wetlands as a conservation/preservation
area, and
9 That the petitioner shall include language in the Master Deed or a
separate recordable instrument wherein the condominium
association shall reimburse the City of Livonia for any maintenance
or repair costs incurred for the storm water detention/retention and
outlet facilities, and giving the City of Livonia the right to impose
liens on each lot owner's property pro-rata and place said charges
on their real estate tax bills in the event said charges are not paid
by the condominium association (or each lot owner) within 30 days
of billing for the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
A communication from Fountain Park Building Company, LLC, 32000
Northwestern Highway, Suite 220 Farmington Hills, MI 48334, dated August 10, 2001,
re rear elevation of Retail Building "B" at Rosedale Town Square to be located at
33330 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 99-2-8-8)
Council President Brosnan passed the gavel to Vice-President Vandersloot at 8.20
p m , and she then spoke to the issue of the proposed construction of commercial
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buildings at 33330 Plymouth Road (Rosedale Town Square) — Petition 99-2-8-8 Vice-
President Vandersloot returned the gavel to President Brosnan at 8.26 p m
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, it was
CR 523-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2001,
and a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March
25, 1999, which transmits its resolution 3-52-99 adopted on March 23,
1999, with regard to Petition 99-2-8-8, submitted by Phoenix Land
Development, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct commercial buildings on property located at 33330 Plymouth
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 99-2-8-8 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SPO2 prepared by SSOE, Inc., as
received by the City Council on May 9, 2001, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plans marked Sheets L-1, L-2 and L-3, dated
April 12, 2001, as revised, prepared by Calvin Hall & Associates,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, subject to full
compliance with resolution 6-97-2001 adopted by the City of
Livonia Planning Commission on June 12, 2001,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That the underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan as submitted by Wah Yee
Associates, dated May 8, 2001, together with the "Retail Tenant
Design Criteria" as received by the City Council Office on May 9,
2001, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to with respect to
Buildings "B" and "C" only;
6 That the brick used in the construction of the buildings shall be full
face 4-inch brick, no exceptions,
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That the three walls of each trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of brick, and the enclosure gates shall be
maintained and, when not in use, closed at all times,
8 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height;
9 That the building elevations for Buildings "D," "E" and "F" shall
incorporate the "Retail Tenant Design Criteria" as prepared by Wah
Yee Associates and shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval and that
the building pads for Buildings "D," "E" and "F" are hereby
approved,
10 That Buildings "D" and "E" shall be developed as restaurants and
the seating arrangements for both shall not exceed a combined
total of 400 seats,
11 That the petitioner shall correct to the satisfaction of the
Engineering Division and Traffic Bureau the following
recommendations as outlined in the correspondence dated
February 12, 1999
That "No Left Turn" signs shall be posted for traffic exiting either
driveway nearest the intersection,
- That "No Left Turn" signs shall be posted to prohibit eastbound
Plymouth Road traffic from turning into the driveway
immediately east of Farmington Road,
- That the right turn deceleration lane on Plymouth Road shall be
extended the entire length of the development subject to the
approval of the Michigan State Highway Department;
- That a right turn deceleration lane for northbound Farmington
Road traffic shall be installed subject to the approval of the
Wayne County Road Commission,
12 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
13 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan as submitted by Wah Yee
Associates, dated July 5, 2001, together with the "Retail Tenant
Design Criteria" as received by the City Council Office on May 9,
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2001, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to with respect to
14 Building "A", the proposed Walgreen's store, and
That the exterior building materials used in the construction of all
the commercial buildings shall be consistent with the color samples
provided to the City Council on a board prepared by Wah Yee
Associates, date stamped August 7, 2001, by the City of Livonia
Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Duggan, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
Councilmember Vandersloot gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 01-02-03-01)
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
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter of
Petition 01-2-1-2, submitted by Craig Corbell of Hunter Homes, Inc., for a
proposed change of zoning of property located on the east side of
Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Ladywood Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 from R-9 to R-C (Housing for the Elderly to
Condominium Residential) to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
Craig Corbell, petitioner, stated that time was of the essence to him and asked that this
matter not be delayed and a vote be taken tonight. (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Denise Woods DeBiase, 15619 Liverpool, Livonia, 48154, told the Council that she
wanted a vote to be taken on this matter tonight and have no more delays. (Petition 01-
02-01-02)
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Gerald Taylor, 36734 Sunnydale, Livonia, 48154, spoke regarding two abandoned
homes on Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Ladywood, and stated that he
wants to have petitioner remove these homes (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Kathleen Lipinski, 15523 Liverpool, Livonia, 48154, also spoke to the issue of the
abandoned homes and stated that these should be removed (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Vicki Hicks, 37578 Sherwood Ct. S , Livonia 48154, spoke in opposition to the proposed
development and asked for a delayed vote on this matter, and also wants to have the
two abandoned homes removed (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Sandra Ralston, 15631 Liverpool, Livonia, 48154, stated her opinion that a vote on this
matter should be taken tonight. (Petition 01-02-01-02)
James Jeruzal, 9627 Berwick, Livonia, 48150, spoke about the abandoned homes, and
suggested that they could be used by the Fire Department for a practice burn (Petition
01-02-01-02)
Jane Kolodziej, 15643 Liverpool, Livonia, 48154, stated her opinion that a vote on this
matter should be taken tonight. (Petition 01-02-01-02)
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute a direction that this matter proceed forward in the approval
process and be given second reading and a roll call vote taken in lieu of
being referred to the Committee of the Whole
Bob McComb, 37104 Ladywood, Livonia, 48154 spoke and stated that he would like
Council to study this matter further and delay voting at this time (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Gerald Smith, 37111 Ladywood, Livonia, 48154, spoke and stated that he would like
Council to study this matter further and delay voting at this time (Petition 01-02-01-02)
Jan Ellis, 37159 Ladywood, Livonia, 48154 stated that she is in favor of the
development, but would like to see less density in the project. (Petition 01-02-01-02)
A roll call vote was then taken on the motion to substitute, as follows
AYES Walsh, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Pastor and Duggan
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
Councilmember Engebretson took from the table, for second
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reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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 01-02-01-02) (CR 405-01)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Pastor and Duggan
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
A proposed revised site plan, dated August 10, 2001, received from
Gerald Smith, 37111 Ladywood, Livonia, 48154 re Hunters Grove Condominiums to be
located on Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Ladywood Roads, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-2)
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 524-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the matter of
the coordination with Craig Corbell of the demolition of the two (2) homes
on property located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile
Road and Ladywood Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 to the
Department of Law and the Inspection Department for their
recommendations and tracking
Charles Tangora, attorney, stated that he will be handling the legal paperwork regarding
the closing for this project.
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Engebretson, it was
CR 525-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 9, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 4-56-2001 adopted on April 3, 2001, with regard to Petition 00-
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12-2-38 submitted by Craig Corbell of Hunter Homes, Inc requesting
waiver use approval to construct a Planned Residential Development on
property located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile
Road and Ladywood Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, which
property is zoned R-9, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, pursuant to
Council Resolution 235-01, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the city planning commission and said petition 00-12-
2-38 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan and Landscape Plan, submitted by Hunter
Homes, Inc., with a revision date of August 6, 2001, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, EXCEPT AS OUTLINED IN
CONDITION NO 12;
2 That the preliminary grading plan, submitted by Hunter Homes,
Inc., dated August 6, 2001, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That all landscaping shown on the above referenced landscape
plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department;
5 That the elevation drawings for unit type "A" and unit type "B",
submitted by Hunter Homes, Inc., received by the Planning
Commission on January 16, 2001, are hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, except for slight variations in building materials and
architectural style to allow for variety and diversity in the exterior
appearance of the buildings, EXCEPT AS OUTLINED IN
CONDITION NO 12;
6 That the first floor and chimney of each unit shall be brick on all four
sides and brick coverage shall be not less than 80% on the first
floor walls,
7 That the brick used in the construction of each dwelling unit shall be
full face 4-inch brick, no exceptions,
8 That the petitioner shall meet to the Fire Department's satisfaction
the following requirements as outlined in a letter from the Fire
Marshal dated January 12, 2001,
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- That if any of subject buildings are to be provided with automatic
sprinkler systems, hydrants shall be located between 50 feet
and 100 feet from the Fire Department connections,
Fire hydrants shall be provided throughout complex with
maximum distance to any portion of complex to hydrant 300 feet
- That the most remote hydrant shall flow 1500 GPM with a 20
PSI residual pressure
- That access around buildings shall be provided for emergency
vehicles with turning radius up to forty-five feet wall-to-wall and
a minimum vertical clearance of 13 1/2 feet;
9 That an entrance marker plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for approval within 60 days following approval of this
petition by the City Council,
10 That the Master Deed and By-Laws for Hunters Grove
Condominium project as prepared by Brashear, Tangora,
Gallagher, Creighton & Amann, LLP, received by the City Council
Office on August 9, 2001, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to subject to any changes deemed necessary by the City
Law Department;
11 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and
12 Petitioner agrees to have the site plan reviewed in the
Committee of the Whole for the issue of Newburgh Road
screening and landscape, the issue of a taper lane in
Newburgh Road, and the issue of the building elevations
facing Newburgh Road
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Pastor and Duggan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 526-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the Site
Plan and Landscape Plan, submitted by Hunter Homes, Inc., with regard
to Petition 00-12-2-38 for a Planned Residential Development located on
the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Ladywood Roads,
with the conditions as set forth in the previous resolution, to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A communication from Charles Tangora, of Brashear, Tangora, Gallagher,
Creighton & Amann, LLP, 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 210, Livonia, 48154, dated
August 8, 2001, re Master Deed and By-Laws for Hunters Grove Condominium
Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Ladywood
Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 00-
12-02-38)
A communication from Charles Tangora, of Brashear, Tangora, Gallagher,
Creighton & Amann, LLP, 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 210, Livonia, 48154, dated
August 13, 2001, re new page 38 of the Master Deed for Hunters Grove Condominium
Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile and Ladywood
Roads, which addresses the issue of storm sewer detention/retention and outlet
facilities, and severability, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 00-12-02-38)
A communication from Charles Mekaru, 37580 Sherwood Court N ,
Livonia, 48154, dated August 13, 2001, re his opposition to the proposed Hunters
Grove Condominium Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five
Mile and Ladywood Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 00-12-02-38)
A communication from Gerald Smith, 37111 Ladywood, Livonia, 48154,
dated August 7, 2001, to which are attached petitions from neighbors, elevation views of
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the condominiums and a revised proposed site plan, re opposition to the proposed
Hunters Grove Condominium Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Five Mile and Ladywood Roads, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 00-12-02-38)
A communication from Charles and Fran Ryder, 37253 Ladywood,
Livonia, dated August 8, 2001, re their support of the proposed Hunters Grove
Condominium Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile
and Ladywood Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 00-12-02-38)
A communication from Robert McComb, 37104 Ladywood, Livonia,
48154, dated August 6, 2001, re his opposition to the proposed Hunters Grove
Condominium Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile
and Ladywood Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 00-12-02-38)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated June 8, 2001, re
their review of the rezoning and waiver use petitions relative to the proposed Hunters
Grove Condominium Project, located on the east side of Newburgh Road between Five
Mile and Ladywood Roads, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petitions 00-12-02-38 and 01-02-01-02)
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 28, 2001, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Frank March, ABC Affordable
Builders and Contractors, P 0 Box 2507, Dearborn, Michigan 48123, the
Council does hereby deny the proposed combination of Tax Item Nos 46-
011-01-0051-001 and 46-011-01-0052-001 into one (1) parcel
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Duggan and Brosnan
NAYS Walsh, Pastor, Laura and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution failed
Mary Wilkie, 19231 Augusta, Livonia, 48152, spoke in favor of the proposed lot
combination at 19296 and 19292 Farmington Road
A communication from the Planning Department, dated August 10, 2001,
re proposed lot combination at 19296 and 19292 Farmington Road and an analysis of
the lot sizes in the immediate neighborhood, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Frank March, A.B C Affordable Builders, P 0 Box
2507, Dearborn Heights, 48123, dated August 6, 2001, re a proposed lot combination
at 19296 and 19292 Farmington Road and his desire to build his home on it, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 527-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 28, 2001, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Frank March, ABC Affordable
Builders and Contractors, P 0 Box 2507, Dearborn, Michigan 48123, to
combine Tax Item Nos 46-011-01-0051-001 and 46-011-01-0052-001 into
one (1) parcel, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Planning
Department for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Pastor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 28, 2001, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Frank March, ABC Affordable
Builders and Contractors, P 0 Box 2507, Dearborn, Michigan 48123, and
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in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed combination of Tax Item Nos 46-011-01-0051-
001 and 46-011-01-0052-001 into one (1) parcel, the legal description of
which shall read as follows
Lots 51 and 52, excluding the West 17 feet thereof, also West 1/2
adjacent vacated alley, "WESTMORE SUBDIVISION", as recorded
in Liber 48, Pages 85 of Plats Wayne County Records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, 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, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT UNTIL
A VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS
TO EVERY NONCONFORMING LOT RESULTING FROM SUCH SPLIT,
NONE OF SAID LOTS MAY BE SOLD, LEASED OR TRANSFERRED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh and Pastor
NAYS Vandersloot, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution failed
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 28, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Frank March, ABC Affordable Builders and
Contractors, P 0 Box 2507, Dearborn, Michigan 48123, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Council does hereby refer the proposed combination of Tax
Item Nos 46-011-01-0051-001 and 46-011-01-0052-001 into one (1) parcel to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
Councilmember Engebretson withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution
Councilmember Duggan then withdrew his motion on the foregoing It was then
decided that this issue would be moved to the next regular meeting of August 27, 2001
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated August 9, 2001,
re permit history relative to the newly constructed hot tub and gazebo at 19232 Levan
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Court to which is attached photos and a site plan, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
A communication from the Law Department, dated August 9, 2001, re six
criteria that must be met when approval to similar items as the hot tub/gazebo at 19232
Levan Court has been granted in the past, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
A communication from Peter Adzema, 19232 Levan Court, Livonia 48152,
dated August 8, 2001, re his assuming responsibility for removal of the hot tub/gazebo
if it becomes necessary to access the easement area in the future, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Engebretson, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Peter J
Adzema, 19232 Levan Court, dated July 25, 2001, requesting to be
allowed to encroach on 5 feet of a 15 foot storm sewer easement located
on his property at 19232 Levan Court in order to accommodate a newly
constructed hot tub/gazebo-type structure that infringes on the easement
due to a mistake by the landscape company, and incorporating the criteria
set forth by the Law Department in a correspondence dated August 9,
2001, and a subsequent letter from Peter Adzema dated August 8, 2001,
wherein he will assume responsibility for removal of such structures if
future need arises to access the easement, the Council does hereby
approve of this request and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare an appropriate agreement in which the City gives authorization for
encroachment upon the subject portion of the storm sewer easement in
order to accommodate the hot tub and gazebo-type structure, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their signatures to the
aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in this regard
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor and Laura
The President declared the resolution failed
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On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 528-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 25, 2001, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 13, 2001, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from Buca Restaurants, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 2000
Class C Licensed Business with Official Permit (Food) from Buca, Inc. for
a business located at 38888 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Walsh, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 19, 2001, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 26, 2001, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from MGD Acquisition Company, L L.0 for transfer of ownership
of a 2001 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit
from Fat Willy's, Inc. for a business located at 19170 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion that will postpone
the request for a transfer of a 2001 Class C License from Fat Willy's to the
regular meeting of September 26, 2001
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot, Walsh and Pastor
The President declared the motion to substitute passed
Councilmember Laura withdrew his support on the foregoing resolution
Councilmember Duggan withdrew his motion on the foregoing
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On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 529-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 19, 2001, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 26, 2001, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
request from MGD Acquisition Company, L L C for transfer of ownership
of a 2001 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit
from Fat Willy's, Inc. for a business located at 19170 Farmington Road,
Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
Mike George, petitioner, 28690 Wintergreen, Farmington Hills, 48331, spoke to the
Council and stated that he did not want a delay of the transfer of the license
Gus Varon, petitioner, 2165 London Bridge Drive, Rochester, 48307, spoke to the
Council and stated that he did not want a delay of the transfer of the license
Harold Friedman, current lessee of Fat Willy's, 67773 Oyster Cove, West Bloomfield,
spoke to the Council and offered his cooperation in whatever way possible to have the
parking lot problem solved
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously approved,
it was
CR 530-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, City Engineer,
and Director of Pubic Works, dated July 30, 2001, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 893-00, in connection with the renovation of the Civic
Park Senior Citizens Center, the Council does hereby approve the
schematic design plans for the Civic Park Senior Citizen's Center Addition
and Renovation prepared by Architect & Planners, Inc., 9429 South Main
Street, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, dated July 27, 2001, as well as the
proposed budget for this project in the amount of $1,628,000 00 for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 and
D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
Director of Finance Michael Slater and Director of Public Works Robert Beckley were
present at the meeting and answered questions of the Council
Councilmember Duggan left the podium at 10 21 p m due to a conflict of interest.
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On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 531-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 9, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 4-51-2001, adopted on April 3, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
2-1-3, submitted by James F Duggan, American Classic Realty, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side of Bainbridge
Avenue between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, from RUF to R-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, June 18, 2001,
pursuant to Council Resolution 287-01, the Council does hereby refer the
matter of flooding problems in the back and front yards of property on
Bainbridge Avenue to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
Ty Culver, Culver Custom Homes, 39500 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 130, Novi, 48375,
was present at the meeting to answer questions of the Council
Gayle Fedoronko, 14880 Bainbridge, Livonia, 48154 stated that she would like to see a
vote taken tonight on the R-2 zoning
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 9, 2001, re
surface drainage concerns with the potential development behind the existing homes on
the east side of Bainbridge, south of Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-3)
A communication from Lawrence and Jeanne Marie Carzon, 15034
Bainbridge, Livonia 48154 re their support for the rezoning petition from American
Classic Realty for Culver Homes, for property located on the east side of Bainbridge
between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue from RUF to R-2, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-3)
A communication from John and Nancy Kleszcz, 15086 Bainbridge,
Livonia 48154 re their support for the rezoning petition from American Classic Realty
for Culver Homes, for property located on the east side of Bainbridge between Five Mile
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Road and Lyndon Avenue from RUF to R-2, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-3)
A communication from Walter and Sophie Sochacki, 14994 and 15000
Bainbridge, Livonia 48154 re their support for the rezoning petition from American
Classic Realty for Culver Homes, for property located on the east side of Bainbridge
between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue from RUF to R-2, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-3)
A communication from Fred J Ransford, Argus Corporation, 15115
Spanich Ct., Livonia 48154, re his opposition to the rezoning petition from American
Classic Realty for Culver Homes, for property located on the east side of Bainbridge
between Five Mile Road and Lyndon Avenue from RUF to R-2, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-2-1-3)
Councilmember Duggan returned to the podium at 10 31 p m
Council President Brosnan passed the gavel to Vice-President Vendersloot and left the
podium at 10 35 p m due to a conflict of interest.
An e-mail communication from Michael P McGee, President of Old
Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association, dated June 27, 2Q01, re their concerns
and objections to the proposed revisions to the Old Rosedale Gardens Special
Assessment Street Improvement Project, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (S.A D 398) (CR 335-01)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, it was
CR 532-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and subsequent
communications dated May 9, 2001, and May 29, 2001, with regard to
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final costs for the Old Rosedale Gardens Special Assessment Street
Improvement Project (S.A.D No 398) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34,
and a public hearing having been held thereon on June 27, 2001, 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 that
although based upon actual costs certain deficiencies do exist, the
assessment rate of $23 95 per foot shall not be revised and that the City's
share shall instead be increased to cover the additional costs incurred,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby establish the final project cost at
$1,682,204 37 of which $980,980 00 shall be charged to the special
assessment district pursuant to the previously confirmed special
assessment roll and $701,224 37 shall be the City's share, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an additional expenditure and
appropriation in the amount of $301,624 37 from the Local Road Fund
(203) for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Walsh, Duggan, Laura, Engebretson and Vandersloot
NAYS Pastor
The Vice-President declared the resolution duly adopted
Joan Lintelman, 11310 Auburndale, Livonia, 48150 stated her opposition to paying any
additional assessment.
Alan Wakenhut, 11300 Cranston, Livonia 48150 stated his opposition to paying any
additional assessment.
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 533-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and a
subsequent communication dated May 9, 2001, with regard to final costs
for the Old Rosedale Gardens Special Assessment Street Improvement
Project (S.A.D No 398), the Council does hereby refer the subject of
whether the City has any recourse against Nagle Paving for the added
costs to the Mayor for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
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adopted, it was
CR 534-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and a
subsequent communication dated May 9, 2001, with regard to final costs
for the Old Rosedale Gardens Special Assessment Street Improvement
Project (S.A.D No 398), the Council does hereby refer the subject of City
policies as to the manner in which contracts and payment arrangements
are negotiated to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 535-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and a
subsequent communication dated May 9, 2001, with regard to final costs
for the Old Rosedale Gardens Special Assessment Street Improvement
Project (S.A.D No 398), the Council does hereby refer the subject of the
condition of the pavement (including cracks) on Elmira and Orangelawn to
the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated July 18, 2001, re.
a listing of the initial and final assessment rates for districts done between 1997 and the
present, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (S.A.D 398)
Numerous letters from residents in the Old Rosedale Gardens Subdivision
re their objection to paying additional assessment costs, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (S.A.D 398)
Council President Brosnan returned to the podium at 10 50 p m and the gavel was
passed back to her at that time
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 536-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 27, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 4-69-2001 adopted on April 24, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
1-1-1, submitted by Adele Avolio for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Gary Lane and
Fairlane Court in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to R-3, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on Monday, July 16, 2001, pursuant to Council Resolution 325-01, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 01-1-1-1 for preparation of the
ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 537-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 5-74-2001 adopted on May 8, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
4-1-4, submitted by Hurley Homes, Inc. for a change of zoning of property
located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and
Oporto Street in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from OS to RUFA, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on Monday, July 16, 2001, pursuant to Council Resolution 363-01, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 01-4-1-4 for preparation of the
ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of
Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
Raymond Hurley, 32511 Norfolk, Livonia, 48152 spoke in favor of the rezoning
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 538-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 5-79-2001 adopted on May 8, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
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3-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 45-01, to determine whether or not to amend Article IV, Section
4 02 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to establish various restrictions in
connection with home businesses, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 16, 2001,
pursuant to Council Resolution 364-01, the Council does hereby approve
Petition 01-3-6-2 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to
Council, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 539-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 5-80-2001 adopted on May 8, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
3-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 66-01, to determine whether or not to amend Sections 10 02
and 10 03 of Article X and Sections 11 02 and 11 03 of Article XI of the
Zoning Ordinance so as to designate drug stores and pharmacies as
waiver uses, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on Monday, July 16, 2001, pursuant to Council
Resolution 364-01, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
designating drive-up windows for all types of businesses as a waiver use
to the Planning Commission for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 540-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 11, 2001, which sets forth its
resolution 5-81-2001 adopted on May 8, 2001, with regard to Petition 01-
3-6-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 78-01, to determine whether or not to amend Section 10 03 of
Article X of the Zoning Ordinance so as to add full service restaurants as
waiver uses in the C-1 zoning district, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 16, 2001,
pursuant to Council Resolution 364-01, the Council does hereby approve
Petition 01-3-6-4 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to
Council, and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
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A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 13, 2001,
re an alternative route that Teleport Communications Group, Inc (TCG Detroit) can
use relative to their request for a Telecommunications Permit, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Walsh, it was
CR 541-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer, dated July 17, 2001,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
Telecommunications Permit Application submitted by Teleport
Communications Group, Inc. (TCG Detroit), and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Wednesday,
August 8, 2001, pursuant to Council Resolution 489-01, the Council does
hereby approve said application and does hereby grant a
Telecommunications Permit to Teleport Communications Group, Inc
(TCG Detroit), subject to the following conditions
1 That permittee shall submit engineering plans showing all existing
features and the exact proposed location for cable within any public
right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City of Livonia prior to the
issuance of a construction permit, using the new route as outlined
in the August 13, 2001 letter from the City Engineer;
2 That appropriate construction bonds in amounts established by the
City Engineer shall be posted prior to issuance of a construction
permit;
3 That permitee shall pay the annual fees set forth in Council
Resolution 172-01 for use of the public rights-of-way; and
4 That permitee shall reimburse the City for the costs incurred by the
City in reviewing and processing the telecommunications permit
application upon receipt of an invoice for such costs from the City
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Vandersloot, Walsh, Pastor, Laura, Engebretson and Brosnan
NAYS Duggan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
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On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 542-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the creation of a Telecommunications Thoroughfare to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 543-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of Telecommunications Thoroughfares and the subject of a summary of
rights-of-way owned by the City in industrial corridors to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 544-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 26, 2001, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the donations of a ping pong table, extra net, paddles
and ping pong balls from Mr Fred Wheeler, 15643 Edgewood, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, and potato chips from Mr Dave O'Neil, 15618 Surrey,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, for the City's Take Pride In Livonia Day which
was held on May 5, 2001
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 545-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the President and Treasurer of Senior Citizen Achievement Needs and the
Director of Community Resources, dated July 12, 2001, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a
cash donation in the amount of $10,000 00 from Senior Citizen
Achievement Needs (SCAN), the same to be deposited in and credited to
Account No 701- -285-218 to be used in conjunction with the Senior
Center Van Transportation Program
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
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it was
CR 546-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated July 19, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept cash donations in the amount of $2,004 00 from the contributors
set forth in the aforesaid communication, the same to be deposited in and
credited to Account No 702-000-285-215 for use in connection with the
Livonia Youth Assistance Program
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 547-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated July 19, 2001, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept a cash grant in the amount of $3,900 00 from the Target Stores,
the same to be appropriated and credited to Account #702-000-285-215
for use in connection with the Livonia Youth Assistance Program
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 548-01 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 23, 2001, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a
Quit Claim Deed more particularly described as follows
Quit Claim Deed dated July 12, 2001, executed by Frank and
Rosalie Tislerics, to the City of Livonia for
Farmington Road Right-Of-Way
The West 27 00 feet of the East 60 00 feet of the Lots 119, 120, 121
and 122 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber
66, Page 1 of Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
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do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
I:
iro On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 549-01 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kathye Douglas, 9818 Shadyside, received in the Office of the City Clerk
on August 6, 2001, requesting permission to close Shadyside between
9818 Shadyside and 9834 Shadyside on Saturday, August 25, 2001, from
100 pm to 10'00 pm 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 26, 2001, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 550-01 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 551-01 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated August 2, 2001, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication from the Michigan Department of
Transportation, dated July 26, 2001, requesting the waiver of any
applicable City noise ordinance for the Michigan Department of
Transportation in order to permit night and weekend work in connection
with the 1-275 Expressway diamond grinding, from Five Mile Road to Ten
Mile Road, to reduce the noise levels in the neighborhoods adjacent to the
1-275 Expressway, the Council does hereby approve this request and
does hereby waive all applicable work hour/noise provisions of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances for these specific projects in order to serve the overall
best interests of the public and to promote the prompt completion of this
project, subject to the following conditions
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1 Work is not to be performed after 11.00 p m in those areas adjacent to
or within 500 feet of residential developments as shown on the
attached map
2 The City reserves the right to withdraw this waiver if, in the opinion of
the City Engineer, the work is injurious to the public health, safety and
welfare
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,446th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 11 15 p m , August 13, 2001
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Jo n McCotter, City Clerk
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