Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1997-07-21 30345 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On July 21, 1997, 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 07 p m. Councilmember Duggan delivered the invocation Roll was called with the following result: Brian Duggan, Fernon P Feenstra, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, Gerald Taylor, and Joe Laura. Absent: None Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor; H Shane, Assistant City Planner; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, Laura M. Toy, City Treasurer; and Michael Deller, City Librarian. On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously* adopted, it was. #592-97 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,348th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 7, 1997, are hereby approved as submitted. *Councilmember Feenstra abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes" vote under the provisions of Section 2 04 190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances Councilmember Feenstra presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the City Council and the community to Richard Blomberg for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals During his tenure, Mr Blomberg attended 511 meetings, participated in the decision-making process of 3,046 appeals, and held the positions of Secretary, Vice Chairman and Chairman 30346 Councilmemoer Vandersloot also presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the City Council and the community to Susan J Muccino for her service on the Zoning Board of Appeals During her tenure, Ms Muccino attended 313 meetings and participated in the decision-making process of 1,723 appeals, and held the positions of Secretary and Chairperson There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, it was #593-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Ian H MacKenzie, 9253 Woodring, dated July 1, 1997, requesting permission to close Woodring between Vermont and Oregon on Sunday, August 3, 1997, from 1 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. #594-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Lou Ann Richter, 32021 Pembroke, dated June 27, 1997, requesting permission to close Pembroke between Osmus and Parker on Saturday, August 23, 1997, 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 Sunday, August 24, 1997, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. #595-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from John A. Parks, III, 14070 Cranston, dated June 18, 1997, requesting permission to close Cranston between Scone and Perth on Saturday, August 23, 1997, 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, August 24, 1997, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. #596-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Barry T Bittner, Manager - Northwest Airlines, Ticket by Mail, 38905 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152-2698, received in the Office of the City Council on June 30, 1997, requesting to simply the address of the Northwest Airlines Reservation Center, the Council does hereby refer the subject of review of the proposed name to the Department of Public Works - 30347 Engineering Division and the Department of Law for their respective reports and recommendations A communication from the Traffic Commission, dated June 21, 1997, re administrative response to CR 414-97 - subject of the possibility of the installation of a "No Left Turn" sign at the intersection of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads - was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #597-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 14, 1997, and the report and recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated June 26, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Champps Americana, Inc. requesting approval of an application for a new Michigan Liquor Control Commission Class C full-year liquor license with Entertainment Permit (without dressing rooms), Outdoor Service Permit and Official Permit (Food) for a full service restaurant to be located on the east side of Haggerty, north of Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, in addition to prior approval already granted in Council Resolution 880-96 adopted on September 11, 1996, and as amended by Council Resolution 476-97 adopted on May 28, 1997, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves the said request, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 2, 1997, re administrative response to CR 549-97 - the purchase of the right-of-way on the south side of Seven Mile Road, just west of Merriman Road - was received and placed on file for the information of the Council #598-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Clerk, dated July 9, 1997, which indicates that the proprietor of Glenn's Farm Subdivision, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for final approval, and the Council having received a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 3, 1997, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision in its resolution 6-110-97, adopted on July 1, 1997, and the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer, dated July 1, 1997, recommending approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution 231-97, adopted on March 26, 1997, said preliminary plat having been 30348 recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission on October 15, 1996, in its resolution 10-193-96, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of Glenn's Farm Subdivision, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances of the City of Livonia; and FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. #599-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-96-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 5-2-10, submitted by Stuart Frankel, Newburgh Plaza, requesting waiver use approval to relocate the Wing Yee Restaurant within Newburgh Plaza located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-5-2-10 is hereby approved and granted, subject to a limitation on the number of customer seats to no more than 126 #600-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-97-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 5-2-11, submitted by Stuart Frankel, Newburgh Plaza, requesting waiver use approval to transfer the Class C liquor license to the proposed relocated Wing Yee Restaurant within Newburgh Plaza located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-5-2-11 is hereby approved and granted #601-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-99-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 5-2-13, submitted by Stuart Frankel, Newburgh Plaza, requesting waiver use approval for an SDM (packaged beer and wine) license for a proposed Busch's Valu Land Supermarket to be located in the Newburgh Plaza located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97- 5-2-13 is hereby approved and granted 30349 #602-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 7, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-111-97 adopted on July 1, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-5- 8-13 submitted by John Del Signore, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to construct a commercial building on property located at 39300 Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, 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 97-5-8-13 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 2 dated 5/11/97, as revised, prepared by Kenneth E West, P E is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2 That the type of uses for this building shall be limited to the type of uses outlined in number (19) of Section 18 38 Off-Street Parking Schedule, 3 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 6/24/97, as revised, prepared by Kenneth E. West, P E., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding, 5 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition, and 6 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 3 dated 5/11/97, as revised, prepared by Kenneth E. West, P E., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except for the fact that the masonry material of the building shall not be painted and will be in harmony with the color of the brick. #603-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-106-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 5-8-14 submitted by Joseph Philips, Architects, on behalf of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to construct a narthex addition to the church located at 9601 Hubbard Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, 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 97-5-8-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 30350 1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet P-1 dated 5/12/97, as revised, prepared by Joseph Philips, Architect, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet P-2 dated 6/2/97 prepared by Joseph Philips, Architect, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and 3 That the building materials of the new addition shall match the building materials of the existing church so that upon completion the entire structure shall look like it was constructed at one time #604-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-114-97 adopted on July 1, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-6- 8-15 submitted by Paul H Goldsmith, on behalf of 3M Incorporated, requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to construct an office building on property located at 19460 Victor Parkway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, 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 I: eas 97-6-8-15 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Site Plan marked SPA-1 dated 6/13/97 prepared by Harley Ellington Design is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height; 3 That the Landscape Plan marked SPA-2 dated 6/13/97 prepared by Harley Ellington Design is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding, 5 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter 6 permanently maintained in a healthy condition, and That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked SPA-4 dated 6/13/97 prepared by Harley Ellington Design, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to 30351 #605-97 RESOLVED, that having consic.Jered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 7, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-112-97 adopted on July 1, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-6- 8-17 submitted by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., requesting approval to revise the building elevations and landscaping of the commercial building located at 13507 Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation #606-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James M. Craver, on behalf of the Livonia Rotary Club, dated July 8, 1997, and a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 10, 1997, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting permission to sell beer, wine and food at the Livonia Rotary Club Pig Roast to be held at Rotary Park on Sunday, August 10, 1997, as a fund-raiser for the two Livonia Rotary Clubs, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being subject to the following conditions- 1 The Livonia Rotary Club shall provide the City of Livonia with an appropriate insurance policy naming the City of Livonia as additional insured with liquor liability coverage in the amount of$1 million, and such certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the Department of Law for approval by the City prior to the event; 2 That all alcoholic beverages will be sold only by Rotarians and proof of legitimate drinking age will be required, 3 That alcoholic beverages will be served in a fenced off area, 4 That the Rotary Club will obtain a 24-hour Alcohol Sales Permit from the State of Michigan prior to this event; and 5 That medical and security personnel shall be on site at all times #607-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 2, 1997, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 1, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Pick-A-Bone, Inc., for transfer of ownership of 1996 12- Months Resort Class C and SDM licenses with Dance Permit, Official Permit (Food) and Sunday Sales from Kenville's Cafe, Inc., for transfer of location from 698 W US 2, St. Ignace, Michigan, Mackinac County to 30325 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County and for new Entertainment Permit without dressing rooms to be held in conjunction with such licenses, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission 30352 #608-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution 423-97, adopted on May 14, 1997, and in accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of June 24, 1997, an assessment roll dated June 24, 1997, for the proposed improvement consisting of the installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles for Caliburn Estates Subdivision No 3 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 423-97, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at 7 00 p m to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, September 3, 1997, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office #609-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution 424-97, adopted on May 14, 1997, and in accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 7, 1997, an assessment roll dated July 7, 1997, for the proposed improvement consisting of the installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles for Caliburn Manor Subdivision No 3 in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and 30353 operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 424-97, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at 7 00 p m. to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard; IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, September 3, 1997, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office #610-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution 417-97, adopted on May 14, 1997, and in accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 8, 1997, an assessment roll dated July 8, 1997, for the proposed improvement consisting of the installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on colonial post top poles for Lakeside Estates Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 417-97, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at 7 00 p m to review the said special 30354 assessment roll at which time and place opportunity wiil be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, September 3, 1997, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office #611-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution 422-97, adopted on May 14, 1997, and in accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of July 8, 1997, an assessment roll dated July 8, 1997, for the proposed improvement consisting of the installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on 18' high Hallbrook poles for Sunset Subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution 422-97, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at 7 00 p m to review the said special assessment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Wednesday, September 3, 1997, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office 30355 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura NAYS None New Data from Northwest Airlines, dated July 15, 1997, re their request to simplify their street address was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #4) New Data from Champps Americana, Inc., dated July 15, 1997, rethe Letter of Understanding pertaining to their request for a new full-year Class C license with Entertainment Permit (without dressing rooms), Outdoor Service Permit and Official Permit (Food) for a restaurant to be located on the east side of Haggerty, north of Seven Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #6) New Data from the Department of Law, dated July 18, 1997, re the viability of the bond company with respect to Final Plat approval for Glenn's Farm Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #8) New Data from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission forwarding a "Notice of 24 Hour Special License Issued for Beer & Wine" to the Livonia Rotary Club, Inc. for an event to be held on August 10, 1997, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #16) New Data from Pick-A-Bone, Inc., dated July 16, 1997, re the Letter of Understanding pertaining to their request to transfer ownership of 1996 12-Months Resort Class C and SDM licenses with Dance Permit, Official Permit (Food) and 30356 Sunday Sales from Kenville's Cafe, Inc. for transfer of location from 698 W US 2, St. Ignace, Michigan, Mackinac County to 30325 Six Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #17) The "Alexander Blue House Feasibility Study" prepared by Plante & Moran, LLP, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 91-96 and CR 401-96) On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was. #612-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated July 8, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 91-96 and 401-96, and a communication from the Director of Community Resources and the Chairperson of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 1, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a feasibility study of the marketing potential of the Alexander Blue House prepared by Plante & Moran, LLP, the Council does hereby refer the items addressed in the feasibility study prepared by Plante & Moran, LLP to the Historical Commission, the Historical Preservation Commission, and Greenmead 2000 for their respective reports and recommendations. Council President Laura asked the administration to check on a sign at Greenmead (which did not have the current Council Members on it) • On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #613-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated July 8, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 91-96 and 401-96 concerning proposed renovation of the Alexander Blue House and the subject of a feasibility study of the marketing potential (i e , determine size and capacity of proposed addition) of the Alexander Blue House, the Council does hereby refer the subject of whether an addition to the Blue House and any other buildings within a designated historical district as referenced in a letter from Councilmember McGee dated March 19, 1997, would require permission from the Historic Preservation Commission to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation 30357 On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #614-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated July 8, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 91-96 and 401-96 concerning proposed renovation of the Alexander Blue House and the subject of a feasibility study of the marketing potential (i e , determine size and capacity of proposed addition) of the Alexander Blue House, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Community Resources proceed with the steps necessary to apply for possible funds through a Michigan Equity Grant. On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was #615-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated July 15, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 544-97, with respect to the selection of a design consultant for the reconstruction of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh and Farmington, the Council does hereby authorize the administration to begin negotiations with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was. • #616-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated July 16, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 409-97, and a communication from the City Assessor, dated April 10, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Leon London, 6689 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 162, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, 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 approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46 045 03 0040 000 into four parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows. PARCEL 1. Lot 85 and the North 1/2 of Lot 86 and also Lot 42 & the North 1/2 of Lot 41 except the West 135 feet, "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, Wayne County Records 30358 PARCEL 2. Lot 87 and the South 1/2 of Lot 86 and also Lot 40 & the South 1/2 of Lot 41 except the West 135 feet, "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1S , R9E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, Wayne County Records. PARCEL 3. The West 135 feet of Lot 42 and the West 135 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 41, "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, Wayne County Records PARCEL 4. The West 135 feet of Lot 40 and the West 135 feet of the South 1/2 of Lot 41, "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, 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 to the extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #617-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated July 16, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 410-97, and a communication from the City Assessor, dated April 10, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Brian Peters, 30439 Ledgecliff, Westland, MI 48185, 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 approve of the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46 045 03 0043 001 and 46 045 03 0045 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows PARCEL 1. Lot 45 and the North 1/2 of Lot 44 of "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, 30359 Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, Wayne County Records PARCEL 2: Lot 43 and the South 1/2 of Lot 44 of "Dohany Subdivision" of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, 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 to the extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals. New Data received on July 18, 1997, submitted by Brian A. Peters, re a revised "Certificate of Survey" with respect to his request for dividing and combining Tax Item Nos 46 045 03 0043 001 and 46 045 03 0045 000 (28250 Clarita and 18857 Lathers) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 075 OF CHAPTER 36 (OPERATING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE) OF TITLE 10 OF THE • LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting. Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 060 OF CHAPTER 16 (PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) OF TITLE 3 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED 30360 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. Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 58 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 97-2-6-1) 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 Brosnan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 97-2-3-1) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura. NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 97-3-1-3) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: 30361 AYES Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura. NAYS None The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication A communication from the Engineering Division, dated July 11, 1997, re the need to retain easement rights on the vacated street easement north of Lot 155 with respect to the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos. 46 140 01 0155 000 and 46 140 01 0156 000 (9127 Hugh and 9121 Hugh) was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Duggan, it was: #618-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Assessor, dated June 10, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mark Warren, 31650 Cowan Rd., Apt. 103, Westland, Michigan 48185, and Greta Nilsson, 9121 Hugh, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 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 approve of the proposed division and combination of Tax Item Nos 46 140 01 0155 000 and 46 140 01 0156 • 000 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows. PARCEL A. Lot 156 and the South 9 00 feet of Lot 155, including 1/2 adjacent vacated alley of"E G Settle Realty Co 's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision," of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 54 of Plats on Page 75 of Wayne County Records. PARCEL B. Lot 155, except the South 9 00 feet thereof, also including 1/2 adjacent vacated alley, and also including all adjacent vacated street of"E G Settle Realty Co 's Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision," of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne 30362 County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 54 of Plats on Page 75 of 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 to the extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals, provided, FURTHER, that a six (6) foot wide easement shall be retained along the north line of the existing vacated street north of Lot 155 for overhead public utilities service A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersloot, Taylor, and Laura. NAYS Feenstra and McGee The President declared the resolution adopted After an inquiry from Council Vice President Brosnan and Councilmember McGee, the City Attorney opined that both could vote on the following matter, as there was no conflict of interest. On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted, it was. #619-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Public Utility Manager, dated July 7, 1997, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding proposed cash incentives to be paid to homeowners as part of a Home Downspout Disconnection Program required in connection with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board in its Resolution No 3190, and does hereby approve the Downspout Disconnection Program without any payment to the homeowner and without any appropriation from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund No 592. On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-108-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to revisions to Petition 96-9-2-26 submitted by Lutheran Homes of Michigan, requesting 30363 approval of a landscape plan and to revise the elevation plan that received approval with this petition for the property located at 28910 Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the revisions to Petition 96-9-2-26 are hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 7/3/97, prepared by SSOE Studios Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; and 2. That the revised Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Drawing #A5 1 dated 6/2/97, prepared by SSOE Studios Architecture, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and shall supersede the approval as set forth in Planning Commission resolution 10-189- 96 On a motion by Brosnan, it was RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to adopt a substitute resolution to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for discussion on assessing user fees in lieu of taxes The President declared the motion to substitute failed for lack of support. A roll call vote was then taken on the resolution by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, as follows. #620-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-108-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to revisions to Petition 96-9-2-26 submitted by Lutheran Homes of Michigan, requesting approval of a landscape plan and to revise the elevation plan that received approval with this petition for the property located at 28910 Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the revisions to Petition 96-9-2-26 are hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions 1 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 7/3/97, prepared by SSOE Studios Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and 2 That the revised Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Drawing #A5 1 dated 6/2/97, prepared by SSOE Studios Architecture, are Gar hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and shall supersede the approval as set forth in Planning Commission resolution 10-189- 96 30364 with the following result: AYES Duggan, Feenstra, Vandersloot, McGee, and Taylor NAYS Brosnan and Laura. The President declared the resolution adopted. A communication from SSOE Studios Architecture, dated July 17, 1997, re indicating the percentage of vinyl siding and brick with respect to Petition 96-9-2-26 by Lutheran Homes of Michigan for the property located at 28910 Plymouth Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #621-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-98-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 5-2-12, submitted by Stuart Frankel, Newburgh Plaza, requesting waiver use approval to transfer SDD and SDM licenses for the proposed relocated Rite Aid Drug Store within the Newburgh Plaza located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City • Planning Commission and Petition 97-5-2-12 is hereby approved and granted. On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was. #622-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-107-97 adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97- 6-8-16 submitted by Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc., on behalf of Lutheran Heritage Village, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct housing for the elderly on property located at 14871 Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, 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: 30365 AYES Duggan, Brosnan, Vandersioot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura NAYS Feenstra. The President declared the resolution adopted. On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously adopted, it was #623-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Assessor's Office for a report and recommendation the question of how many tax-exempt properties there are in the City of Livonia A communication from the Engineering Division, dated July 17, 1997, re necessary public utilities with respect to Petition 97-6-8-16 by Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc., on behalf of Lutheran Heritage Village, to construct housing for the elderly on property located at 14871 Farmington Road was received and placed on file for the information of the Council On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, it was #624-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 15, 1997, which sets forth its resolution 4-62-97 adopted on April 29, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-3- 1-2 submitted by David M. Morelli and Raymond Amin for a change of zoning of property located at the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Bretton Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 , from R-2 to OS, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 14, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 455-97, the Council does hereby approve Petition 97-3-1-2 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 Richard Gallagher, 29991 Munger - representing the petitioner, addressed changes on the plans and indicated various approvals from neighboring residents The following individuals spoke in opposition to this rezoning 1) George Empey, 29059 Bretton, 2) LeClair Flaherty, 29051 Bretton, and 30366 3) Harvey Letourneau, 29151 Bretton Richard Gallagher spoke again, indicating he was willing to put in two (2) driveways off of Middlebelt Road, if that was requested A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Taylor NAYS Laura The President declared the resolution adopted On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #625-97 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of approximately 1 88 acres lying in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, as more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 67, and WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to J P • Investments on behalf of Ideal Fabricators, Inc. of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 67, and WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 67, and WHEREAS, on July 16, 1997, a public hearing was held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 67, at which time J P Investments on behalf of Ideal Fabricators, Inc. and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City Council), and a representative of J P Investments on behalf of Ideal Fabricators, Inc. attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation, 30367 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS 1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A, attached hereto 2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 67 " EXHIBIT A The west 198 feet of the east 363 feet of the north 1/2 of the N W 1/4 of Section 26, T 1 S , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, except the north 248 feet thereof, also except the south 660 feet thereof On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #626-97 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hy-Form Products, Inc. imply dated May 15, 1997, covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 9; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application has been received; and WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Hy-Form Products, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS 1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Hy-Form Products, Inc., finds and determines. tow a, that the granting of this industrial facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing the 30368 financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be located, and b the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as amended. 2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hy-Form Products, Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 9, for 10 years 3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation required to process applications for Industrial Facility Exemption Certificates On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #627-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated May 21, 1997, which sets forth its resolution 5-80-97, adopted on May 13, 1997, with regard to a permit application submitted by Leon Zagornik for a satellite dish antenna on property located at 36204 Whitcomb Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, and the Council having conducted a Public Hearing on July 16, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 456-97, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said permit application is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #628-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 19, 1997, which sets forth its resolution 5-75-97 adopted on May 13, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-4- 1-4 submitted by Gordon Food Services, Inc. for a change of zoning of property located on the north side of Six Mile Road east of Middlebelt in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, from AG to C-1, and the Council having 30369 conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 16, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 457-97, the Council does hereby approve Petition 97-4-1-4 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary 410 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 Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #629-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 19, 1997, which sets forth its resolution 5-76-97 adopted on May 13, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-4- 1-5 submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning of property located north of Seven Mile Road between Victor Parkway and the 1-275 Expressway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, from C-2 and C- 4111 to PO III, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 16, 1997, pursuant to Council Resolution 457-97, the Council does hereby approve Petition 97-4-1-5 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 Councilmember McGee requested a report from the Planning Department regarding updated information on the current office market in the City On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #630-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated July 10, 1997, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 525-97, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated June 17, 1997, executed by Lawrence and Joanne Desjarlais, conveying to the City certain property described as follows Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, State of Michigan, Lot 504, except the East 27 feet, of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 9, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 66, page 60 of 30370 Plats, Wayne County Records Tax Item Number 46-120-02-0504- 001 the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to full performance of this resolution On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #631-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-100-97, adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-5-2-14, submitted by Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, on behalf of Prime Hospitality, requesting waiver use approval to construct a hotel on property located north of Seven Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-5-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions. 1) That the Site Plan marked Sheet 2 dated May 13, 1997, and as revised on July 18, 1997, prepared by Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 2) That the landscape plan dated July 16, 1997, and July 17, 1997, as revised, prepared by Johnson Johnson & Roy, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 3) That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeded; 4) That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped and sodded areas, and all plant 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 A-12 and A-13, dated July 18, 1997, as revised, prepared by Dorsky Hodgson & Partners, Inc. are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, 6) That this approval does not authorize consent of any signage shown on the plans and that all signage shall come back before the Planning Commission and City Council for their review and approval, 30371 7) That the interior columns supporting the porte-cochere shall be constructed of a masonry material such as brick. On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was #632-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 23, 1997, which transmits its resolution 6-100-97, adopted on June 17, 1997, with regard to Petition 97-5-2-14, submitted by Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, on behalf of Prime Hospitality, requesting waiver use approval to construct a hotel on property located north of Seven Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the entire Pentagon project to the Capital Improvement Committee for tracking purposes On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #633-97 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended, and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Albert Flores, 17138 Oporto, Livonia, Michigan 48152, is hereby reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring July 12, 2000, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207 On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was. #634-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated June 24, 1997, which is approved by 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 $250 00 from the Livonia Jaycees, do Bill Switzer, 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 Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was #635-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Librarian, dated July 8, 1997, which bears the signature of the 30372 Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts and cash donations in the total amount of $65 00, from the sources indicated therein for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and credit the amount of $65 00 to Account No 702-000-285- 271 for the purpose as designated by the donors On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was: #636-97 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 Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #637-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Scott Weber, 9911 Hubbard, dated July 14, 1997, requesting permission to close Hubbard between Orangelawn and Elmira on Saturday, August 9, 1997, from 12 00 Noon 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 10, 1997, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #638-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Tern Lemmon, 12101 Brewster, dated July 16, 1997, requesting permission to close Capitol and Brewster between Stark and Beacon on Saturday, August 9, 1997, from 10.00 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 Saturday, August 16, 1997, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted, it was #639-97 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Kimberly S Lindsay (Terberg), 34239 Wadsworth, dated July 17, 1997, 30373 requesting permission to close Wadsworth at Stark on Saturday, July 26, 1997, 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, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. No one spoke during the audience communication portion of the meeting Councilmember Feenstra conveyed "Happy Birthday" greetings to his granddaughter, Karely, and also to his daughter, Leigh Anne On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, this 1,349th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 9.35 p m., July 21, 1997 7/&1, ,,an McCotter, City Clerk