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
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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 -
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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#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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting.
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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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,
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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
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,,an McCotter, City Clerk