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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 24, 1998, 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 8.02 p m Councilmember Duggan delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Duggan, Joe Laura,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, John J Walsh, Val I Vandersloot, John R. Pastor, and Jack
Engebretson. Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Robert J Schron, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Laura M
Toy, City Treasurer; Michael Murray, Chief of Police, Linda McCann, Director of
Community Resources, Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Jeff Bryant,
Economic Development Manager; Kevin Roney, Public Utility Manager; Gary Garrison,
Treasurer of Clarenceville District School Board, Patrick Nalley, Livonia School Board
Trustee, and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#614-98 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,374th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 10, 1998, are
hereby approved as submitted.
During audience communication, Lawrence Prieur, 37910 Plymouth Road,
addressed his concern about the firefighters painting the exterior of Fire Station #6
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#615-98 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the issue of
the painting of the exterior of Fire Station #6 to the Mayor for his report
and recommendation
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 19, 1998,
re. status report on the Pines of Winfield Subdivision and restoration work in Sheffield
- Estates Subdivision was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Mayor Kirksey and Police Chief Michael Murray presented an
"Exceptional Service Award" to Gary Garrison for outstanding service and cooperation
rendered to the Livonia Police Department.
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#616-98 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 519-98, adopted at the regular meeting held
June 22, 1998, which denied Petition 98-5-8-17 submitted by Abington
Development, Inc. in connection with a proposal for a site condominium
development on property located at 29505 Clarita Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 11
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#617-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Walsh, dated August 19, 1998, the Council does
hereby refer to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation the matter of Petition 98-5-8-17, submitted by Abington
Development, Inc., requesting approval of the Master Deed, Bylaws and a
site plan in connection with a proposal to construct a site condominium
development on property located at 29505 Clarita Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18 62 of Ordinance No 543, as amended
At the direction of the Chair, Item #38 was removed from the Consent
portion of the Agenda.
A communication from the Chairperson of the Frost Middle School PTSA
Craft Show, dated August 19, 1998, re amendment to signage request for the 22nd
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Annual Frost Middle School PTSA Craft Show was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Consent Agenda Item #13)
air A communication from the Director of Legislative Affairs, dated August 18,
1998, rethe request of St. Aidan Women's Guild to post signs advertising their 15th
- Annual Craft Show was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Consent Agenda Item #14)
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 18, 1998,
readditional information pertaining to final cost for SAD #390 (Hidden Lane, north of
Five Mile Road) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Consent Agenda Item #34)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vendersloot, it was
#618-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Gisele T Sidor, 36026 Dover, dated July 16, 1998, requesting permission
to close Dover Street between Linville and Crown Court on Saturday,
August 29, 1998, from 1000 am. to 1000 p m. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, August 30, 1998, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#619-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Nancy Shrewsbury and Debbie Pluff, 32010 Pembroke, dated July 22,
1998, requesting permission to close Pembroke between Osmus and
Parker on Saturday, August 29, 1998, from 12:00 p m. to 9.00 p m. for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, August 30, 1998, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#620-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Susan Puninske, 17124 Rougeway, and Kathy Walker, 17559 Rougeway,
dated July 27, 1998, requesting permission to close Rougeway Street
between Six Mile and Bobrich on Saturday, August 29, 1998, from 5 00
p m. to 10.00 p m. for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council
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does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#621-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, dated July 28, 1998, requesting permission
to close Sussex Street between Sherwood and Roycroft, on Saturday,
August 29, 1998, from 3 00 p m to 10.00 p m for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Sunday, September 6, 1998, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#622-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Liz
Ferries, 32901 Bennett Court, dated August 5, 1998, requesting
permission to close Bell Creek Lane where it merges with Northgate in the
Burton Hollow Woods Subdivision on Saturday, August 29, 1998, from
3 00 p m. to 1000 p m. for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, August 30, 1998, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
#623-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Lina Adam, 36925 Seven Mile Road, dated August 10, 1998, requesting
permission to close Margareta, north of Six Mile and east of Newburgh,
on Saturday, August 29, 1998, from 5 00 p m to 1000 p m. for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Saturday, September 12, 1998, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#624-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Michelle Gill, 28482 N Clements Circle, dated August 10, 1998,
requesting permission to close N Clements Circle between Harrison and
W Clements Circle on Saturday, September 5, 1998, from 3 00 p m. to
10 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#625-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Karen Sanders, 14090 Edgewood, dated July 16 1998, requesting
permission to close Edgewood between Perth and Scone on Saturday,
September 12, 1998, from 12.00 p m. to 1000 p m. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Saturday, September 19, 1998, in the event of inclement weather, the
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action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#626-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Maria Longnecker, 14375 Hubbard, dated July 17, 1998, requesting
permission to close Hubbard Street between Allen and Perth, on
Saturday, September 12, 1998, from 2 30 p m to 9.00 p m. for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, September 13, 1998, in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#627-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Mary Ennis and Mariann Morano, 14163 Ingram, dated August 4, 1998,
requesting permission to close Ingram Street between Perth and Berwick
on Saturday, September 12, 1998, from 3 00 p m. to 1000 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.
#628-98 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Maureen L. Braun, 20223 St. Francis, dated August 13, 1998, requesting
permission to close St. Francis between Long and Norfolk, on Saturday,
September 5, 1998, from 2 00 p m to 1000 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 6, 1998, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#629-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jill
Wozniak, Co-Chairperson of the Marshall Craft Fair, dated July 13, 1998,
which requests permission to display signs announcing the 13th Annual
Marshall Elementary School Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, October
10, 1998, which signs are approximately 18" x 24" in size and which will
be located as follows
Northwest and Southeast corners (unless shown otherwise) of:
Joy and Farmington (NE & NW) Joy and Merriman (NE & NW)
Plymouth and Farmington Plymouth and Merriman
Schoolcraft and Farmington Schoolcraft and Merriman
Five Mile and Farmington Five Mile and Merriman
Six Mile and Farmington Six Mile and Merriman
Seven Mile and Farmington Seven Mile and Merriman
Eight Mile and Farmington (SE & SW) Eight Mile and Merriman (SE &SW)
Five Mile and Newburgh Schoolcraft and Levan (NW)
Six Mile and Newburgh Five Mile and Levan
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Seven Mile and Newburgh Six Mile and Levan
Eight Mile and Newburgh (SE) Seven Mile and Levan (SE)
Six Mile and Haggerty (SE & NE)
Five Mile and Middlebelt
Seven Mile and Haggerty (SE)
Six Mile and Middlebelt
Eight Mile and Haggerty (SE) Seven Mile and Middlebelt (SE & SW)
Lyndon and Merriman Seven Mile and Gill
Lyndon and Farmington Eight Mile and Gill (SE)
Five Mile and Hubbard
Seven Mile and Wayne (entrance to Bicentennial)
Curtis (south side), in front of Marshall Elementary School
Total of free standing signs. 62
and wooden 4' x 4' signs at the corners of Farmington and Curtis Roads
and Seven Mile and Myron, and which signs would be displayed from
Saturday, October 3, 1998, through Sunday, October 11, 1998, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted.
#630-98 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from Brenda
McManaway, Chairperson of the Frost PTSA Craft Show, dated July 15
and August 19, 1998, which request permission to display 36 signs
announcing the craft show, which signs are approximately 18" x 24" in
size and which will be located as follows.
On the Northeast OR Southwest corners (unless otherwise noted) of:
Newburgh and 8 Mile - SW only Levan and 5 Mile
Newburgh and 7 Mile Levan and Schoolcraft
Newburgh and 6 Mile Levan and Plymouth - NE only
Newburgh and 5 Mile
Newburgh and Schoolcraft Inkster and Schoolcraft - W side only
Newburgh and Plymouth Inkster and Plymouth - W side only
Farmington and 8 Mile - SW only Merriman and 8 Mile - SW only
Farmington and 7 Mile Merriman and 7 Mile
Farmington and 6 Mile Merriman and 6 Mile
Farmington and 5 Mile Merriman and 5 Mile
Farmington and Schoolcraft Merriman and Schoolcraft
Farmington and Plymouth Merriman and Plymouth
Farmington and Joy - NE only Merriman and Joy - NE only
Middlebelt and 8 Mile - SW only Hix and Ann Arbor Road
Middlebelt and 7 Mile
Middlebelt and 6 Mile
Middlebelt and 5 Mile Haggerty and 8 Mile - SE only
Haggerty and 7 Mile
Middlebelt and Schoolcraft Haggerty and 6 Mile
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Middlebelt and Plymouth
Middlebelt and Joy - NE only
which signs would be displayed from Sunday, November 1, 1998, through
Sunday, November 8, 1998, and two signs measuring approximately 62"x
31" to be placed at the corners of Farmington and Lyndon and Stark and
Schoolcraft, which signs would be displayed from Saturday, October 17,
1998, through Sunday, November 8, 1998, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#631-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Helen M
Oppat, dated July 29, 1998, representing the St. Aidan Women's Guild,
which requests permission to display signs announcing St. Aidan's 15th
Annual Craft Show to be held on Saturday, October 17, 1998, which signs
are to be 18" x 24" in size and which will be displayed at all major
intersections in the City from Friday, October 9, 1998, through Sunday,
October 18, 1998, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#632-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gail Wilk,
received in the Office of the City Clerk on August 3, 1998, which, in behalf
of the St. Genevieve Elementary School, requests permission to place
signs advertising a fund-raiser rummage sale to be conducted on Friday
and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 1998, one 3-1/2' x 2-1/2' sign to be
installed at the southeast corner of Jamison and Middlebelt on Friday,
October 2, 1998, and the remaining five signs (not to exceed 3 square
feet in size) to be installed on Friday, October 9, 1998, at the following
intersections.
Middlebelt and Schoolcraft (Northeast corner)
Lyndon and Harrison (Northwest corner)
Lyndon and Inkster (Southwest corner)
Five Mile and Garden (West side of street)
and all signs to be removed by 5 00 p m. on Saturday, October 17, 1998,
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner
and form herein requested.
#633-98 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 98-7-3-4,
submitted by Mr Cliff M Alcantara, dated July 14, 1998, wherein a
request is submitted for the vacating of a certain portion of the Harrison
Avenue right-of-way located north of Six Mile Road adjacent to 28046 Six
Mile Road, 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
#634-98 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 98-7-3-4,
submitted by Mr Cliff M Alcantara, dated July 14, 1998, wherein a
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request is submitted for the vacating of a certain portion of the Harrison
Avenue right-of-way located north of Six Mile Road adjacent to 28046 Six
Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation
#635-98 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 98-7-3-5,
submitted by William and Lisa Flinchum, dated July 21, 1998, wherein a
request is submitted for the vacating of a certain portion of the Oporto
Avenue right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 30063 Morlock,
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
#636-98 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 98-7-3-5,
submitted by William and Lisa Flinchum, dated July 21, 1998, wherein a
request is submitted for the vacating of a certain portion of the Oporto
Avenue right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 30063 Morlock,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated July 13,
1998, re Ziegler Place Section 8 Contract extension/renewal through August 9, 1999,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#637-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources and the Director of Public Works,
dated August 5, 1998, approved by the City Attorney and approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed contract for
caretaking services at the Historical Village at Greenmead between the
City of Livonia and Gregg Mabey, the term of which is August 18, 1998,
through August 17, 1999, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the contract, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#638-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 6, 1998, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits resolution 2438-
98 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission, wherein the
Commission has recommended that a fee be charged to non-residents for
using the archery range, the Council does hereby take this means to
approve of and concur in such action and does hereby establish a non-
resident fee of$4 00 for adults and $2 00 for children for use of the City's
archery range
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#639-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5, 1998, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, and which transmits resolution 2437-
98 adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission, wherein the
Commission has recommended that picnic permits be issued for use at
Clements Circle Park, Mies/Whitman Park and Shelden Park, and that the
same fees, policies and rules be applied in this regard as those utilized
for other parks for which picnic permits are required, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#640-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public
Works, dated August 4, 1998, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of MasterCraft Coatings, Inc., 26927
W Eight Mile Road, Redford, Michigan 48240, for completing all work
required in connection with the painting of various City facilities for the
sum of$43,439 00, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#641-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated July 17, 1998,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached the final estimate
dated July 13, 1998, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in
the amount of $1,873 50 to ArborTech Tree Service, Inc., 3323 Metamora
Road, Oxford, Michigan 48371, which sum includes the full and complete
balance due in connection with the 1998 Tree and Stump Removal
Program, which contract was authorized in Council Resolution 1007-97,
adopted on December 8, 1997, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said contract has been completed in
accordance with City standards and specifications, and the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of an additional sum of$1,873 50 from
the Municipal Refuse Fund (Account No 205-527-882-060) for this
purpose
#642-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent
of Public Service, dated July 28, 1998, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve a one-year extension of the existing
contract with G & M Enterprises Ltd., 19614 W Eight Mile Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, for completing all sweeping required for the
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City's 1998 Leaf Pickup Program at the unit prices bid in September,
1996, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 14004 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#643-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and Director of Public
Works, dated August 7, 1998, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, regarding
a Final Change Order for additional work required in connection with the
Asbestos Removal Contract previously authorized in Council Resolution
391-98, adopted on May 20, 1998, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the additional sum of$3,000 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Capital Improvement Fund No 401, to
be paid to Certified Abatement Services, Inc., 3715 Gorey Avenue, Flint,
Michigan 48506, for this additional work.
#644-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated July 17, 1998, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, requesting approval to waive the bid process,
accept a quotation and approve a budget transfer in connection with the
purchase of a new surveillance vehicle and low light level color video
camera to be utilized by the Intelligence Bureau, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
#645-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 8, 1998, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of forty
(40) Orion Digital Voice/Data Radios for the Police Department from
Ericsson, 4000 Town Center, Suite 610, Southfield, Michigan 48075, in
the total amount of$125,720 00, the same to be appropriated and
expended from Account Nos. 223-774-987-000 and 223-777-987-000 for
this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with Section 3 04 140 04 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
A communication from the Division of Police, dated July 27, 1998, re
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administrative response to CR 529-98 -warm weather Police uniforms -was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
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#646-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 12, 1998, and a report
and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated August 6, 1998,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Mihailovich Enterprises, Inc. for transfer of
ownership of a 1998 Class C licensed business with Official Permit (Food)
from Leather Bottle Investments, Inc. for a business located at 20300
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#647-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 17, 1998, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Engineer and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire a portion of the property located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Merriman Road and Canterbury
Drive, owned by Sarantos Kapsalis, Georgia Kapsalis and Diamond
Kapsalis, which land is more particularly described as follows
The North 60 feet of the following described parcel
Part of the N E 1/4 of Section 10, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning North 89°59'49"
West, 263 33 feet from the northeast corner of Section 10; thence
proceeding South 0°42'21" East, 285 44 feet; thence North
89°59'49" West, 152 87 feet; thence North 0°42'21" West, 285 44
feet; thence South 89°59'49" East, 152 87 feet to the point of
beginning (Tax Parcel No 037-99-0007-001) Seven Mile Road
Right-of-Way
subject to the following conditions
1 That the purchase price shall be in the sum of$7,223 11, plus
Seller's attorney fee, not to exceed $1,500 00;
2. That the City of Livonia may pay for any miscellaneous closing
costs and taxes in a sum not to exceed $1,276 89;
3 And all other terms as set forth in the Right to Purchase Real
Estate pertaining to the referenced property, signed by the sellers
and dated July 10, 1998;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $10,000 00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the $12 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, approved by the electorate in
1989 for the acquisition of said Seven Mile Road right-of-way; and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in proper
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form such legal documents as may be necessary to consummate this
transaction, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
FURTHER, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
Quit Claim Deed conveying the above-described property to the County of
Wayne in a form to be approved by the Department of Law
#648-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated July 29, 1998, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the proposal
and authorize the retaining of Plante & Moran, LLP, 27400 Northwestern
Highway, P 0 Box 307, Southfield, Michigan 48037-0307, for providing
professional services required in connection with the calculation of a
right-of-way user fee for telecommunications providers in accordance with
the model/methodology developed by PROTEC for a sum not to exceed
$14,700 00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $14,700 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of Cable Fund 297 for this purpose, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid firm and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 31, 1998, re
administrative response to CR 400-98 - regulation of home businesses by comparable
and surrounding cities -was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
#649-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 4, 1998, approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tern, to which is attached a letter from Mr David R. Cesarz,
received by the City of Livonia on June 23, 1998, requesting to remove
sidewalks at 14927 Alexander Street, the Council does hereby deny this
request since there are a significant number of sidewalks in the area and
granting this request would be detrimental to the best interests of the City
and its residents
#650-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 22, 1998, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tern, with regard
to the improvement of Hidden Lane, north of Five Mile Road (S.A.D No.
390) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
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To authorize a revision and amendment to Special Assessment
District 390 in accordance with the revised assessment roll
attached to the aforesaid communication so as to decrease the
total assessment as set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for
Special Assessment District 390 from $44,060 62 to $38,263 17,
which amendment will reflect actual costs incurred in this project;
To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessments in the
total amount of$6,932 78 for parcels listed in Attachment III, so as
to include the cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district;
To establish the final project cost at $62,757 71, of which
$45,195 95 is to be charged to the special assessment district and
$17,561 76 is to be assumed by the City's Michigan Transportation
Fund (Local Road Account) receipts;
To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $62,757 71 from the
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the
provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds
are available from the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($45,195 95) and from Local Road Account receipts of the
Michigan Transportation Fund ($17,561 76),
and the City Assessor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
• authorized to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#651-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-109-98, adopted on July 14, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
6-2-9, submitted by Summit Sport, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to
operate a new and used sporting goods store within the Livonia Plaza
Shopping Center located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Henry Ruff Road and Bainbridge Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
23, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 98-
6-2-9 is hereby approved and granted
#652-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-112-98, adopted on July 14, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
6-2-12, submitted by John DelSignore requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDM license in conjunction with an existing banquet hall facility
located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between 1-96 and Eckles
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 98-6-2-12 is hereby approved and
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granted, subject to the condition that the SDM license shall be utilized
only in conjunction with the carryout deli located in the banquet hall
facility and that such use shall be limited to the same hours of operation
as the deli
#653-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-124-98 adopted on July 28, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
7-8-23 submitted by the Italian American Club, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the
existing clubhouse/banquet facility located at 39200 Five Mile Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, 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 98-7-8-23 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet Al prepared by Forest Building
Company, as received by the Planning Commission on June 29,
1998, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet A2 prepared by Forest
Building Company, as received by the Planning Commission on
June 29, 1998, 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 Plan marked Sheet A3
prepared by Forest Building Company, as received by the Planning
Commission on June 29, 1998, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
6 That the building materials of the new addition shall match the
building materials of the existing building so that upon completion
the entire structure shall look as it if were constructed at one time,
and
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 and the enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when
not in use, closed at all times.
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#654-98 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
Wednesday, October 14, 1998, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 98-6-1-11, submitted by the City Planning Commission, on
its own motion, for a change of zoning of property located on Floral
and Deering Avenues, north of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 36, from RUF to R-1, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 8-125-98 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 98-6-1-11 be approved;
(2) Petition 98-7-1-13, submitted by Leo Soave on behalf of Livonia
Veterans Memorial Home, Inc. for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Joy Road between Newburgh Road
and Crown Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, from P to R-
1 and RC, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-126-98
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 98-7-1-13 be
approved, and
(3) Petition 98-6-6-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 406-98, to determine whether or
not to amend Article XVIII of Zoning Ordinance 543 by adding
Section 18 66 so as to impose bonding requirements pursuant to
MCL 125 584e, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 8-
129-98 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 98-6-
6-4 be approved,
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 amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes 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, 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
#655-98 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
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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,
October 26, 1998, at 7 00 p m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
ago Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item.
Petition 98-7-1-14, submitted by Dale and Sylvia Bowerman for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Ann
Arbor Trail between Dowling Avenue and Newburgh Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, from R-1 to RC, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 8-127-98 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 98-7-1-14 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, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vendersloot, Pastor, and
Engebretson
NAYS None
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#656-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-123-98 adopted on July 28, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
7-8-22 submitted by Terry Welker, on behalf of Eternal Tattoos,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to the existing commercial building located at 27590 Plymouth
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
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Terry Welker, 2563 Pleasant Valley, Brighton, explained the reason for his absence at
last week's Study Meeting
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
August 11, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 371-98, and a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February 25,
1998, which sets forth its resolution 2-25-98 adopted on February 24,
1998, with regard to Petition 98-2-1-1, submitted by Leland Bittinger for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Fairfield and Brookfield Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
22, from R-7 to R-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on April 20, 1998, pursuant to Council
Resolution 178-98, the Council does hereby approve Petition 98-2-1-1 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
NAYS Duggan, Brosnan, Walsh, and Pastor
The President declared the resolution denied
A communication from the Economic Development Manager, dated
August 13, 1998, re the request for a change of zoning by Leland Bittinger of property
located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Fairfield and Brookfield Avenue in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 (Petition 98-2-1-1) was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Pastor, it was
#657-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
August 11, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 371-98, and a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February 25,
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1998, which sets forth its resolution 2-25-98 adopted on February 24,
1998, with regard to Petition 98-2-1-1, submitted by Leland Bittinger for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Fairfield and Brookfield Avenue in the Northwest 114 of Section
22, from R-7 to R-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on April 20, 1998, pursuant to Council
Resolution 178-98, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 98-2-1-1 is hereby denied for the
following reasons.
1 That the proposed change of zoning is inconsistent with the
existing zoning and land uses in the areas to the north and east of
the subject property;
2. That the proposed change of zoning is not needed to provide for a
reasonable residential development scheme for the property; and
3 That the proposed change of zoning will not provide for the
maximum development potential of the subject parcel
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Brosnan, Walsh, and Pastor
imp NAYS Laura, Vandersloot, and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#658-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
August 11, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 515-98,
regarding the request by Mr Gerald D Schopper to eliminate the
sidewalk requirement and to waive the requirement to move the fire
hydrant relative to 9012 Floral Avenue, the Council does hereby deny this
request for the reason that the community is best served by installation of
the sidewalk, which necessitates movement of the fire hydrant.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#659-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
August 11, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 515-98,
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regarding the request by Mr Gerald D Schopper to eliminate the
sidewalk requirement and to waive requirement to move the fire hydrant
relative to 9012 Floral Avenue, the Council does hereby determine that
the City will be responsible for relocating the fire hydrant at this location
and that the petitioner will be responsible for the costs associated with the
installation of the sidewalk.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#660-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee, dated
August 11, 1998, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 240-98, and a
request from Councilmember Val Vandersloot regarding the subject of a
review of the current procedures utilized by the Assessor's Office for lot
splits with respect to conforming lots, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with respect to this matter
Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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 98-3-1-5)
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.
Laura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and
Engebretson.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Walter Prpich, 31569 Perth, representing the DAV, asked the Council to give them a
chance and vote in their favor with respect to the aforementioned rezoning request.
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On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#661-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 6, 1998, to which is attached a letter from
Mr Abraham Dunn, 38231 Donald Street, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
July 26, 1998, requesting reconsideration of the necessity for removal of
the sidewalks adjoining his property and his obligation to pay for same,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to Mr Dunn's request to be exempted from the sidewalk removal
requirements
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 20, 1998,
re: additional information on the request of Mr Abraham Dunn to waive sidewalk repair
at 38231 Donald was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Abraham Dunn, 38231 Donald, stated that in his opinion, the sidewalk is in good repair
and it would be a shame to tear it up to put another one in.
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#662-98 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
• recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public
Works, dated July 10, 1998, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid (as revised) of Bedzyk Bros , Inc., 30057 W Eight
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for completing all work required in
connection with roof renovations at Clements Circle Pool, Botsford Pool
and Ford Field concession stand (including permit fees and structural
modifications to the existing roof decks at the pool buildings) for the sum
of $88,975 00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $50,000 00 from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No 401-000-976-000 (Capital Outlay - Building
Improvement) and does hereby authorize the additional expenditure of
the sum of $38,975 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Capital
Improvement Fund No 401 for this purpose, and the Director of Public
Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as
it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, and Pastor
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NAYS Vandersloot and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Vandersloot, it was.
#663-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 6, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-122-98, adopted on July 28, 1998, with regard to a Sign
Permit Application, submitted by Metro-Detroit Signs, on behalf of
Residence Inn, requesting approval to erect signage for the hotel located
at 17250 Fox Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions:
1 That the wall sign submitted by Metro-Detroit Signs, as received by
the Planning Commission on July 23, 1998, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2. That the ground sign submitted by Metro-Detroit Signs, as received
by the Planning Commission on July 7, 1998, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to; and
3 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Engebretson.
NAYS Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted
Maurice Taitt, Regional Design Manager for the Marriott, 5151 Beltline Road, Dallas,
Texas, addressed the sign package requested now and what would be requested in the
future with respect to the Residence Inn and two (2) other hotels proposed to be put in
that same area in the near future
A communication from the Marriott, dated August 20, 1998, re sign
package requested for the Residence Inn by Marriott on Fox Drive was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
ILit was
#664-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-113-98 adopted on July 14, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
6-3-3, submitted by Zef Martin lvezaj, requesting to vacate the remaining
portion of Laurel Avenue right-of-way situated between Lots 8 and 9 of
Fair Way Subdivision located south of Eight Mile Road between Ellen
Drive and Gill Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and does grant and approve the said Petition 98-6-3-3, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Laura, it was.
#665-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 27, 1998, which transmits its
resolution 7-111-98, adopted on July 14, 1998, with regard to Petition 98-
6-2-11, submitted by Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens requesting waiver use
approval to erect a 6800 sq. ft. mausoleum within Mt. Hope Memorial
Gardens located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Six Mile
Road and Pickford Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, which
property is zoned AG, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Pastor, and Engebretson.
NAYS Walsh.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, dated August 19,
1998, re additional information with respect to Petition 98-6-2-11, waiver use approval
to erect a 6,800 sq. ft. mausoleum, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
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#666-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 29, 1998, which sets forth its
resolution 7-116-98, adopted on July 28, 1998, with regard to a request
from Gordon Food Services, Inc., dated July 20, 1998, for a one-year
extension of the approval of Petition 97-8-8-20 in connection with the
approval of all plans for a proposal to construct a commercial building on
property located at 17700 Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 12, previously granted in Council Resolution 748-97, adopted on
September 10, 1997, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and does hereby grant the
requested extension for a one-year period, subject to the following
condition.
That the request for a one-year extension of Site Plan approval by
Gordon Food Service, in a letter dated July 20, 1998, for a one-
year extension of Petition 97-8-8-20 and Council Resolution 748-
97, is hereby approved subject to all conditions and requirements
set forth in the original resolution.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#667-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated August 5, 1998, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, accept the gift of 180,000 golf scorecards (value of
$4,860 00) from Henry Ford Hospital and Mr Mario Agosta, Health
Alliance Plan, for use at the City's golf courses, and a cash donation in
the amount of$500 00 from Mr Jim White, Ted Nugent - United
Sportsmen of America, for use in connection with the Livonia archery
range.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, it was.
WHEREAS, an initiatory petition has been submitted by Mr
Harold Dunne on August 10, 1998, requesting amendments to the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance relating to a limitation on the number of children to be
cared for in a residential home,
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Livonia has determined that such
proposal should be submitted to the electors pursuant to Chapter IV,
Section 29(b) of the City Charter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Livonia does hereby determine to submit to the electors the proposal that
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance be amended by changing Sections 4 02
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and 4 03 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, which changed
sections shall read as follows
Section 4.02. Permitted Uses. In all R-1 through R-5 Districts no
building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be
erected or used except for one or more of the following specified uses
(a) One family dwellings
(b) Public schools and public libraries, fire stations and police stations
(c) Municipally owned and operated parks, playgrounds and
recreational areas when open and available for use by the
residents of the City of Livonia.
(d) Temporary buildings or structures for uses incidental to the
construction of residential dwellings and improvements, which
buildings shall be removed immediately upon completion or
abandonment of the construction work.
(e) Golf courses, public and private, including club house facilities, but
not including miniature golf courses or golf driving ranges operated
for either commercial or non-commercial purposes
(f) Gardening and the growing of vegetables, fruits, flowers, shrubs
• and trees, provided such items are not offered for sale on the
property
(g) Accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to any of the
above permitted uses, when located on the same or adjoining lot
and not involving any business, profession, trade or occupation.
Instruction in a craft or fine art within a residence by an occupant of
that residence as a home occupation shall be considered a legal
accessory use, provided, however, that said home occupation shall
comply with Section 2 08(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, further, that
said home occupation shall result in the off-street parking of no
more than two (2) vehicles, further, that instruction shall be
prohibited between the hours of 11 00 p m and 7 00 a.m , further,
that all applicable local, state and federal environmental, noise and
advertising regulations shall be met; and further, that in the event
that chemical and/or toxic-based materials will be utilized in
connection with said home occupation, the owner or occupant of
the property shall register same with the Building Official prior to
use of the residence for said home occupation in order to insure
compliance with all local, state and federal environmental
regulations One (1) private garage for each residential lot in which
there is housed not more than three (3) other vehicles, not more
than one (1) of which may be a commercial vehicle, shall be
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considered a legal accessory use, provided, however, that any
such commercial vehicle shall not exceed three-quarter (3/4) ton
capacity, and shall be kept housed within a garage when not in
use, and provided further that no moving vans shall be housed in
private garages The storage or parking or use of moving vans,
automobile trailers, trailer coaches, bus or street car bodies, or
similar dwellings, tourist cabins, or tents shall not be allowed or
considered a legal accessory use in any R-1 through R-5 District.
This shall not prohibit the storage in the rear yard only of one (1)
unoccupied recreational equipment unit which is the property of the
occupants The temporary parking of one (1) recreational
equipment unit on the recreational equipment owner's or user's
front or side driveway shall be permitted for a period not to exceed
thirty-six (36) hours cumulatively in any seven (7) day period for
the purpose of repairing and maintaining the recreational
equipment unit for suitable vacation use
(h) A "FAMILY DAY CARE HOME," AS DEFINED BY PUBLIC ACT
1973, NO 116 OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AS AMENDED, AS
A PRIVATE HOME IN WHICH ONE (1) BUT FEWER THAN
SEVEN (7) MINOR CHILDREN ARE RECEIVED FOR CARE AND
SUPERVISION FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN TWENTY-FOUR
(24) HOURS A DAY, UNATTENDED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL
GUARDIAN, EXCEPT CHILDREN RELATED TO AN ADULT
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE, OR
ADOPTION, FOR MORE THAN FOUR (4) WEEKS DURING A
CALENDAR YEAR, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT AN OWNER
OR OCCUPANT OF SAID RESIDENCE IS A LICENSEE IN GOOD
STANDING PURSUANT TO PA 1973, NO 116, AS AMENDED,
AND HAS REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK. NO SIGN
SHALL BE USED OTHER THAN ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED
NAME PLATE ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING ENTRANCE
WHICH IS NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) SQUARE FOOT IN AREA.
Section 4.03 Waiver Uses. The following uses are permitted upon
review and submission of findings by the City Planning Commission and
approved by the City Council Such use shall be approved only if the
proposal for such use complies with the special requirements and
regulations provided therefor and with the standards set forth in Section
19 06 of this ordinance
(a) Churches, if situated on a parcel of land at least two (2) acres in
area, including parish houses, convents, rectories and parochial
schools, and private educational institutions, and accessory uses
such as, but not limited to, fund raising events (which may include
commercial entertainment)
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(b) Privately owned and operated parks, picnic groves or similar
facilities using open land only for outdoor exercises and recreation,
which are not operated for profit; provided that the written consent
of at least sixty (60) percent of the owners of residential property
located within a three hundred sixty (360) foot radius of site
perimeter is first filed with the Inspection Department.
(c) Community buildings, not expressly permitted in Section 4 01,
country clubs or similar civic club buildings (but not a residential
club operated as a commercial enterprise) provided that the written
consent of at least sixty (60) percent of the owners of residential
property located within a three hundred sixty (360) foot radius of
the site perimeter is first filed with the Inspection Department and
provided further that the building shall be situated on a parcel of
land at least two (2) acres in area.
(d) Privately owned and operated neighborhood, community, or club
swimming pools when the owner or owners are all bona fide
residents of the City of Livonia and such use can comply with the
following special requirements.
( 1) The use shall be erected and located on a satisfactory site
that is at least four (4) acres in area,
( 2) Front, side and rear yards shall each be at least twenty (20)
feet wide,
( 3) The pool shall not be constructed within fifty (50) feet of any
existing public street right-of-way as measured from the
edge of the water;
( 4) The pool shall not be constructed within three hundred (300)
feet of any existing residence as measured from the edge of
the water;
( 5) Off-street parking facilities shall be provided on the
premises to accommodate one-third (1/3) of the total
member families and/or individual members of the
organization constructing the pool,
( 6) A parking and traffic plan showing the planned provisions for
parking and ingress and egress for pedestrian and motor
vehicle traffic approved by the Police and Fire Departments
shall be filed with the Inspection Department as a condition
precedent to the issuance of the permit;
( 7) All front, side and rear yards of the premises shall be
landscaped with trees, shrubs and grass,
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( 8) A landscaping plan and time schedule approved by the
Parks and Recreation Department shall be filed with the
Inspection Department as a condition precedent to the
issuance of the permit;
( 9) Buildings erected on the premises in connection with such
use shall in no case exceed one (1) story in height except
where, as a result of the peculiar topography of the
premises, a lower level can be constructed entirely below
the grade of the public street abutting or adjacent to such
premises, in which case the same shall be permitted, and
lighting facilities erected on the premises shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height;
(10) A storm water plan, approved by the Engineering Division of
the Department of Public Works, shall be filed with the
Inspection Department as a condition precedent to the
issuance of a permit in those cases where storm sewers are
not available, or if available the capacity is not ample to
service the pool facilities,
(11) As a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit
for such pool, there shall be on file in the office of the
Inspection Department the written consent of sixty (60)
percent of all residential property owners within a radius of
three hundred sixty (360) feet of the perimeter of the
premises whereon the proposed pool facilities are to be
constructed and operated;
and provided further, that such use complies with all other
applicable rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
In order that the City Planning Commission might properly
determine whether or not the requirements provided herein have
and can be complied with, there shall be filed with the City
Planning Commission a certified copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and bylaws of the private swimming pool club or
organization, a plot plan drawn to scale showing the location of the
premises on which the private swimming pool and related
recreational facilities are to be situated and showing also the
dimensions and area of such proposed area, and the location of all
residences and other building, structures and public streets within
one thousand (1,000) feet of such premises as measured from
each of the property lines of the property site, and a separate
development plan of the proposed site showing the size and
location of all facilities to be situated thereon, and the size and
location of all front, rear and side yards and the length, width and
location of all driveways and parking facilities to be located on the
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proposed site For the purpose of this ordinance, the term
"neighborhood," "community," or "club" pool shall mean that the
pool is owned and operated by a private swimming club or similar
organization for the sole and exclusive use of its members of such
club, their families and guests.
(e) Public utility buildings, telephone exchanges, transformer stations
and substations.
(f) Open Space Planned Residential Developments in R-4 and R-5
Districts subject to the requirements and provisions of Article XX of
this ordinance
(g) Bed and breakfast establishments provided that:
( 1) Such use shall be located on a lot or parcel of no less than
one-half (1/2) acre in area or in a residential structure
containing no less than 2,000 square feet of living space
( 2) Off-street parking shall be provided in the rear or side yard,
behind the front building setback line, in an amount equal to
one (1) parking space per bedroom. For parcels abutting an
exterior side street, parking shall not be closer to the street
than the principal structure Such parking lot shall be
improved with a minimum of four (4) inches of concrete or
plant mixed asphalt. Natural screening by use of plant
material or other screening by use of fencing shall be
utilized to screen parking areas from adjoining residential
properties.
( 3) Such use shall have direct access to a public street having
an existing or planned width of at least eighty-six (86) feet or
more as designated on the Master Thoroughfare Plan
( 4) Such establishments shall be run by persons who own and
occupy the premises for residential purposes.
( 5) Not more than six (6) bedrooms in the bed and breakfast
establishment shall be used for bed and breakfast sleeping
rooms
( 6) No garage shall be used for bed and breakfast sleeping
rooms
law ( 7) The dwelling to be used as a bed and breakfast
establishment shall have at least two (2) usable exits.
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( 8) No accessory buildings shall be used for bed and breakfast
sleeping rooms unless they were originally constructed to
accommodate housing use
( 9) One (1) sign identifying the bed and breakfast establishment
shall be permitted if such sign complies with all the
requirements of Section 18 50E of this ordinance
(10) Such establishments shall comply with all applicable local,
county, state and federal ordinances, laws, rules,
regulations and codes
(11) Guest occupancy shall be no longer than fourteen (14)
consecutive days.
(12) No more than four (4) occupants per room shall be allowed.
(13) There shall be no cooking facilities for use by the occupants
of the bed and breakfast sleeping rooms
(14) Lavatory and bathing facilities shall be available for all
persons utilizing the bed and breakfast establishment.
(15) A fire escape plan shall be developed and graphically
displayed in each guest room A smoke detector in proper
working order shall be placed in every sleeping room and a
fire extinguisher in proper working order shall be placed on
every floor The site shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshall
pursuant to the standards contained in the Fire Prevention
Code as to the necessity for fire lanes.
(16) All bed and breakfast establishments shall be required to
obtain a business license under Chapter 5 42 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances and shall not conduct operations until
such license has been obtained pursuant to that chapter All
bed and breakfast operations shall submit to annual
inspections by the Building and Fire Departments Renewal
of a business license shall be contingent upon compliance
with applicable codes, as verified by such inspectors.
(h) A"GROUP DAY CARE HOME,"AS DEFINED BY PA 1973, NO
116, AS AMENDED, AS A PRIVATE HOME IN WHICH MORE
THAN SIX (6) BUT NOT MORE THAN TWELVE (12) MINOR
CHILDREN ARE GIVEN CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR
PERIODS OF LESS THAN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS A DAY
UNATTENDED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, EXCEPT
CHILDREN RELATED TO AN ADULT MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE OR ADOPTION, FOR MORE THAN
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FOUR (4) WEEKS DURING A CALENDAR YEAR, PROVIDED
THAT
( 1) THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF SAID RESIDENCE IS A
LICENSEE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE STATE OF
MICHIGAN PURSUANT TO PA 1973, NO 116, AS
AMENDED;
( 2) THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF SAID RESIDENCE HAS
REGISTERED WITH THE CITY CLERK,
( 3) THE FACILITY IS THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF THE
PROVIDER,
( 4) THE RESIDENCE HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO A PUBLIC
STREET THAT HAS A WIDTH OF AT LEAST EIGHTY-SIX
(86) FEET (COLLECTOR ROADS) AS DESIGNATED ON
THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN;
( 5) THE USE SHALL NOT RESULT IN TRAFFIC
CONGESTION OR HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS,
( 6) A DROP-OFF/PICKUP AREA SHALL BE PROVIDED
WHERE THE RESIDENCE IS LOCATED ON A MASTER
THOROUGHFARE AS DEFINED IN THIS ORDINANCE IN
ORDER TO PREVENT VEHICLES FROM BACKING ONTO
THE ROADWAY,
( 7) THE USE SHALL NOT INVOLVE AN INCREASE IN ON-
STREET PARKING BY MORE THAN TWO (2)
ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AT A TIME,
( 8) ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN SHALL BE
MET,
( 9) THERE SHALL BE NO DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP
OF CHILDREN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1000 P M.
AND 600 A.M.,
(10) NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES OR EXTERIOR
ALTERATIONS SHALL BE MADE WHICH WOULD ALTER
THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE DWELLING
EXCEPT FOR THOSE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN LICENSING RULES
APPLICABLE TO GROUP DAY CARE HOMES,
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(11) SUCH USE SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN
OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE EQUAL IN AREA TO AT LEAST
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE FEET PER CHILD
AND IN ANY EVENT SUCH PLAY SPACE SHALL HAVE A
TOTAL MINIMUM AREA OF NOT LESS THAN ONE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) SQUARE FEET,
(12) THE RESIDENCE WILL HAVE APPROPRIATE FENCING
WHICH SHALL ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE OUTDOOR
PLAY SPACE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, RELIEF FROM
THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SOUGHT UPON APPEAL
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,
(13) THE USE WILL COMPLY WITH ALL NOISE STANDARDS
AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER
8.24 (NUISANCES) AND CHAPTER 8.32 (NOISE
CONTROL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
(14) NO SIGN SHALL BE USED OTHER THAN ONE (1) NON-
ILLUMINATED NAME PLATE ATTACHED TO THE
ENTRANCE OF THE RESIDENCE WHICH IS NOT MORE
THAN ONE (1) SQUARE FOOT IN AREA,
THERE SHALL BE NO GRANDFATHERING OF EXISTING
GROUP DAY CARE HOMES AND THIS SUBSECTION SHALL
APPLY TO ALL NEW OR EXISTING GROUP DAY CARE HOMES
EXISTING GROUP DAY CARE HOMES SHALL HAVE SIXTY(60)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION TO
COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREIN
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing sections of
Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, which are altered, abrogated or
affected by this proposal, if adopted now read as follows
Section 4.02. Permitted Uses. In all R-1 through R-5 Districts no
building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be
erected or used except for one or more of the following specified uses:
(a) One family dwellings
(b) Public schools and public libraries, fire stations and police stations.
(c) Municipally owned and operated parks, playgrounds and
recreational areas when open and available for use by the
residents of the City of Livonia.
(d) Temporary buildings or structures for uses incidental to the
construction of residential dwellings and improvements, which
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buildings shall be removed immediately upon completion or
abandonment of the construction work.
(e) Golf courses, public and private, including club house facilities, but
not including miniature golf courses or golf driving ranges operated
for either commercial or non-commercial purposes.
(f) Gardening and the growing of vegetables, fruits, flowers, shrubs
and trees, provided such items are not offered for sale on the
property
(g) Accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to any of the
above permitted uses, when located on the same or adjoining lot
and not involving any business, profession, trade or occupation.
Instruction in a craft or fine art within a residence by an occupant of
that residence as a home occupation shall be considered a legal
accessory use, provided, however, that said home occupation shall
comply with Section 2.08(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, further, that
said home occupation shall result in the off-street parking of no
more than two (2) vehicles, further, that instruction shall be
prohibited between the hours of 11 00 p m. and 7 00 a.m., further,
that all applicable local, state and federal environmental, noise and
advertising regulations shall be met; and further, that in the event
that chemical and/or toxic-based materials will be utilized in
connection with said home occupation, the owner or occupant of
the property shall register same with the Building Official prior to
use of the residence for said home occupation in order to insure
compliance with all local, state and federal environmental
regulations One (1) private garage for each residential lot in which
there is housed not more than three (3) other vehicles, not more
than one (1) of which may be a commercial vehicle, shall be
considered a legal accessory use, provided, however, that any
such commercial vehicle shall not exceed three-quarter (3/4) ton
capacity, and shall be kept housed within a garage when not in
use, and provided further that no moving vans shall be housed in
private garages The storage or parking or use of moving vans,
automobile trailers, trailer coaches, bus or street car bodies, or
similar dwellings, tourist cabins, or tents shall not be allowed or
considered a legal accessory use in any R-1 through R-5 District.
This shall not prohibit the storage in the rear yard only of one (1)
unoccupied recreational equipment unit which is the property of the
occupants The temporary parking of one (1) recreational
equipment unit on the recreational equipment owner's or user's
front or side driveway shall be permitted for a period not to exceed
thirty-six (36) hours cumulatively in any seven (7) day period for
the purpose of repairing and maintaining the recreational
equipment unit for suitable vacation use
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Section 4.03 Waiver Uses. The following uses are permitted upon
review and submission of findings by the City Planning Commission and
approved by the City Council Such use shall be approved only if the
proposal for such use complies with the special requirements and
regulations provided therefor and with the standards set forth in Section
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(a) Churches, if situated on a parcel of land at least two (2) acres in
area, including parish houses, convents, rectories and parochial
schools, and private educational institutions, and accessory uses
such as, but not limited to, fund raising events (which may include
commercial entertainment)
(b) Privately owned and operated parks, picnic groves or similar
facilities using open land only for outdoor exercises and recreation,
which are not operated for profit; provided that the written consent
of at least sixty (60) percent of the owners of residential property
located within a three hundred sixty (360) foot radius of site
perimeter is first filed with the Inspection Department.
(c) Community buildings, not expressly permitted in Section 4 01,
country clubs or similar civic club buildings (but not a residential
club operated as a commercial enterprise) provided that the written
consent of at least sixty (60) percent of the owners of residential
property located within a three hundred sixty (360) foot radius of
the site perimeter is first filed with the Inspection Department and
provided further that the building shall be situated on a parcel of
land at least two (2) acres in area.
(d) Privately owned and operated neighborhood, community, or club
swimming pools when the owner or owners are all bona fide
residents of the City of Livonia and such use can comply with the
following special requirements
( 1) The use shall be erected and located on a satisfactory site
that is at least four (4) acres in area,
( 2) Front, side and rear yards shall each be at least twenty (20)
feet wide,
( 3) The pool shall not be constructed within fifty (50) feet of any
existing public street right-of-way as measured from the
edge of the water;
( 4) The pool shall not be constructed within three hundred (300)
feet of any existing residence as measured from the edge of
the water;
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( 5) Off-street parking facilities shall be provided on the
premises to accommodate one-third (1/3) of the total
member families and/or individual members of the
organization constructing the pool,
( 6) A parking and traffic plan showing the planned provisions for
parking and ingress and egress for pedestrian and motor
vehicle traffic approved by the Police and Fire Departments
shall be filed with the Inspection Department as a condition
precedent to the issuance of the permit;
( 7) All front, side and rear yards of the premises shall be
landscaped with trees, shrubs and grass,
( 8) A landscaping plan and time schedule approved by the
Parks and Recreation Department shall be filed with the
Inspection Department as a condition precedent to the
issuance of the permit;
( 9) Buildings erected on the premises in connection with such
use shall in no case exceed one (1) story in height except
where, as a result of the peculiar topography of the
premises, a lower level can be constructed entirely below
the grade of the public street abutting or adjacent to such
premises, in which case the same shall be permitted, and
lighting facilities erected on the premises shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height;
(10) A storm water plan, approved by the Engineering Division of
the Department of Public Works, shall be filed with the
Inspection Department as a condition precedent to the
issuance of a permit in those cases where storm sewers are
not available, or if available the capacity is not ample to
service the pool facilities;
(11) As a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit
for such pool, there shall be on file in the office of the
Inspection Department the written consent of sixty (60)
percent of all residential property owners within a radius of
three hundred sixty (360) feet of the perimeter of the
premises whereon the proposed pool facilities are to be
constructed and operated;
and provided further, that such use complies with all other
applicable rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
In order that the City Planning Commission might properly
determine whether or not the requirements provided herein have
and can be complied with, there shall be filed with the City
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Planning Commission a certified copy of the Articles of
Incorporation and bylaws of the private swimming pool club or
organization, a plot plan drawn to scale showing the location of the
premises on which the private swimming pool and related
recreational facilities are to be situated and showing also the
dimensions and area of such proposed area, and the location of all
residences and other building, structures and public streets within
one thousand (1,000) feet of such premises as measured from
each of the property lines of the property site, and a separate
development plan of the proposed site showing the size and
location of all facilities to be situated thereon, and the size and
location of all front, rear and side yards and the length, width and
location of all driveways and parking facilities to be located on the
proposed site For the purpose of this ordinance, the term
"neighborhood," "community," or "club" pool shall mean that the
pool is owned and operated by a private swimming club or similar
organization for the sole and exclusive use of its members of such
club, their families and guests.
(e) Public utility buildings, telephone exchanges, transformer stations
and substations
(f) Open Space Planned Residential Developments in R-4 and R-5
Districts subject to the requirements and provisions of Article XX of
this ordinance
(g) Bed and breakfast establishments provided that.
( 1) Such use shall be located on a lot or parcel of no less than
one-half(1/2) acre in area or in a residential structure
containing no less than 2,000 square feet of living space
( 2) Off-street parking shall be provided in the rear or side yard,
behind the front building setback line, in an amount equal to
one (1) parking space per bedroom. For parcels abutting an
exterior side street, parking shall not be closer to the street
than the principal structure. Such parking lot shall be
improved with a minimum of four (4) inches of concrete or
plant mixed asphalt. Natural screening by use of plant
material or other screening by use of fencing shall be
utilized to screen parking areas from adjoining residential
properties
( 3) Such use shall have direct access to a public street having
an existing or planned width of at least eighty-six (86) feet or
more as designated on the Master Thoroughfare Plan
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( 4) Such establishments shall be run by persons who own and
occupy the premises for residential purposes
( 5) Not more than six (6) bedrooms in the bed and breakfast
amp establishment shall be used for bed and breakfast sleeping
rooms.
( 6) No garage shall be used for bed and breakfast sleeping
rooms
( 7) The dwelling to be used as a bed and breakfast
establishment shall have at least two (2) usable exits.
( 8) No accessory buildings shall be used for bed and breakfast
sleeping rooms unless they were originally constructed to
accommodate housing use
( 9) One (1) sign identifying the bed and breakfast establishment
shall be permitted if such sign complies with all the
requirements of Section 18 50E of this ordinance
(10) Such establishments shall comply with all applicable local,
county, state and federal ordinances, laws, rules,
regulations and codes
(11) Guest occupancy shall be no longer than fourteen (14)
consecutive days
(12) No more than four (4) occupants per room shall be allowed
(13) There shall be no cooking facilities for use by the occupants
of the bed and breakfast sleeping rooms.
(14) Lavatory and bathing facilities shall be available for all
persons utilizing the bed and breakfast establishment.
(15) A fire escape plan shall be developed and graphically
displayed in each guest room A smoke detector in proper
working order shall be placed in every sleeping room and a
fire extinguisher in proper working order shall be placed on
every floor The site shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshall
pursuant to the standards contained in the Fire Prevention
Code as to the necessity for fire lanes
(16) All bed and breakfast establishments shall be required to
obtain a business license under Chapter 5 42 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances and shall not conduct operations until
such license has been obtained pursuant to that chapter All
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bed and breakfast operations shall submit to annual
inspections by the Building and Fire Departments Renewal
of a business license shall be contingent upon compliance
with applicable codes, as verified by such inspectors
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance shall be and the same are ordered to be submitted to the
qualified electors of the City at the General Election to be held on
November 3, 1998, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of
election and notice of registration therefor in the manner prescribed by
law and to do all things and to provide all supplies necessary to submit
such proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to the vote of the electors
as required by law
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendments shall be
submitted to electors in the following form, to wit:
CITY OF LIVONIA
PROPOSITION BALLOT
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Do you favor amending the Livonia Zoning Ordinance to allow
in-home state licensed child care of 1 to 6 non-family members as a
permitted use in residential districts and, if the home has direct
access to a street at least 86 feet wide, child care of 7 to 12
non-family members as a waiver use in such districts and to
provide that no grandfather clause shall be allowed regarding
existing in-home child care facilities and that facilities exceeding
the allowable number of children shall have 60 days from the
effective date of this ordinance to comply?
Yes I I
No I I
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendments shall be
published in full, together with the existing ordinance provisions altered,
abrogated or affected hereby, at least once in the official newspaper of
the City of Livonia at least ten (10) days prior to said General Election to
be held on November 3, 1998
The following individual from the audience spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Harold Dunne, 18745 Fairway
For various reasons as stated in their personal statements, the following individuals
were opposed to the proposed resolution.
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1) Karen Egan, 18694 Golfview
2) Milton Holley, 14821 Farmington Road
3) Pat Naud, 33945 Roycroft
4) Arthur Wiard, 19647 Merriman Court
5) Richard McLain, 11326 Hubbard
6) Sandy Seykell, 34495 Wood Drive
7) Catherine Young, 29581 Puritan
8) David Miller, 15743 Penn Drive
9) Mary Beth Ronayne Matherly, 11011 Arden
10) Sue Petta, 30230 Hathaway
11) Jessica Burley Shettleroe, 18299 Brady, Redford
12) Margaret Mitra, 9816 Ingram
13) Andrea Oquist, 15986 Shadyside
14) Eileen Wallace, 9619 Roseland
15) Jeanette Rader, 19549 Purlingbrook
16) Jean Thompson, 18615 Floral
17) Julie Cabbie, 15744 Doris
18) Barbara Boyke, 32417 Six Mile
19) Jerry Perez, 16148 Henry Ruff
20) Patrick Nalley, 37674 Bristol Court
21) Michael Duff, 29633 West Chicago
22) Barbara Bovia, 6307 Glastonbury, Westland
23) Suzanne Duff, 29910 McIntyre
24) Lynn Hazlett, 14103 Blue Skies
25) Sharron Brown, 35573 Leon
26) Heather Burley, 14103 Blue Skies
27) William Fried, 16009 Riverside
28) Rita Deflaviis, 19657 Ashley Court
29) Linda Medan (??), 32749 Comanche, Westland
30) Sherri Robak, 36880 Clarita
31) Amy Martin, 37655 Margareta
32) Tony Pashigian, 12936 Andover Drive, Plymouth
33) Leland Lenehan, 16690 Blue Skies
34) Jerry Tuyo, 14395 Sunbury
35) Cynthia Taaffee, 18972 Melvin
36) Carlo lacobelli, 16585 Surrey
37) Debbie Shaw, 31411 Scone
38) Kevin Gagnon, 9814 Blackburn
39) Julie Antishin, 18384 Levan
40) John Holmes, 14228 Garden
41) Paula Kallsen, 29761 Orangelawn
42) Ann Lenehan, 16690 Blue Skies
43) Jim Burd, 14471 Parklane
44) Colette Burney, 11310 E. Clements Circle
45) Edward Hansen, 9723 Middlebelt Road
46) Mike Seykell
47) Susan Helmer, 29646 Mason
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48) Jackie Solack, 15082 Golfview; and
On a motion by Laura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby call the previous
question and end debate
The President declared the motion denied for lack of support.
49) Randy Egan, 18694 Golfview
On a motion by Laura, it was.
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby call the previous
question and end debate
The President declared the motion denied for lack of support.
Lengthy discussion among the Council Members then took place
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution to forward this matter to
Wayne County to be placed on the General Election Ballot with the following result:
AYES Laura and Vandersloot.
NAYS Duggan, Brosnan, Walsh, Pastor, and Engebretson.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Walsh, seconded by Brosnan, it was-
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
refer the subject matter of the petition submitted by Mr Harold Dunne
regarding proposed ordinance changes for in-home, state-licensed child
care to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
Walsh and Brosnan withdrew their motions on the foregoing resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Walsh, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#668-98 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines to receive
and place on file for the information of the Council the petition submitted
by Mr Harold Dunne regarding proposed ordinance changes for in-home,
state-licensed child care
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A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 21, 1998, re
proposed ordinance language in accordance with the initiative petition submitted by Mr
Harold Dunne was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 21, 1998, re
- proposed resolution with respect to the initiative petition submitted by Mr Harold
Dunne was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 20, 1998, re
administrative response to Council Resolutions 402-98 and 403-98 - proposed
ordinance amendment to allow large in-home day care providers to obtain a conditional
use permit for homes of 7 to 12 children which meet established criteria, and a
proposed ordinance amendment addressing and permitting in-home child care
businesses -was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 24, 1998, re
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explanation of the four (4) possible courses of action with respect to the petition
submitted by Mr Harold Dunne regarding proposed ordinance changes for in-home,
state-licensed child care was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
#669-98 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 Laura, seconded by Duggan, it was
#670-98 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 21, 1998, the Council does hereby,
by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open
Meetings Act, direct that a closed Committee of the Whole meeting be
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held on Monday, August 31 , 1998, at 7 00 p m , for the purposes of
discussing pending litigation with respect to Tandy Corporation v City of
Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Duggan, Laura, Brosnan, Walsh, Vandersloot, Pastor, and
Engebretson.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
During audience communication, Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, addressed
the issue of closed committee meetings
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,375th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
12:14 a.m., August 25, 1998
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Joa cCotter, City Clerk
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