HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1994-10-12 28479
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 12, 1994, 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 Jurcisin delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result Dale A Jurcisin,
Michael P McGee, Sean P Kavanagh, Ron Ochala, and Gerald Taylor Absent
Fernon P Feenstra (representing the City in another capacity) and Laura M
Toy (ill)
Elected and appointed officials present Robert D Bennett,
Mayor; John Nagy, City Planner; Gary D Clark, Assistant City Engineer;
Cathryn K White, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Joan McCotter, City Clerk;
Karen A Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; Ronald Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Michael T Slater, Finance
Director; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works; Sue Daniel,
Historical Commission; and Dorothy Wilshaw, Arts Commission
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#694-94 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1, 281st Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 28,
1994, are hereby approved as submitted
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#695-94 WHEREAS, the "Gilda's Club" is named in honor of the
late comedienne Gilda Radner who realized that people with cancer
needed to be with other people with cancer; and
WHEREAS, together these individuals would have each others
social and emotional support, as well as that of their families
and friends; and
WHEREAS, it was the wish of Gilda Radner that some day cancer
patients would have a place of their own, a place of love and
sharing, where no one would have to face cancer alone, and
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WHEREAS, the Founding Committee of the Metro Detroit Gilda' s
Club, Bernice, Marcia, Jacqueline, Ina, Geri, Maureen, and
Sherry, are committed to creating a facility that would provide
support groups for individuals, their family members and their
friends with a special place to go where they can find emotional
support, workshops, special events to encourage their spirit, a
place where information can be found and exchanged which would
help them through this difficult time
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Livonia do hereby support the endeavors of the
Gilda' s Club in their effort to make Metro Detroit Gilda' s Club a
reality and ask that the citizens of Livonia support Gilda' s
Family Walk and Block Party to be held on Sunday, October 23,
1994 at Cobo Center
Jeremiah Riordan, 34934 Parkdale, spoke during the audience
communication portion of the meeting regarding damage he has incurred to
his lawn due to repairs made to the streets and curbs
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 20,
1994, forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for
the month ending August 31, 1994 was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#696-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
several individuals residing on Sunbury Street, Livonia, Michigan
48154, received by the Office of the City Clerk on September 20,
1994, wherein it is requested that sidewalks be installed on
Sunbury Street between Five Mile Road and Jamison in Section 24,
the Council does hereby request that the Engineering Department
submit its report and recommendation with respect to completing
the work requested in accordance with the procedures set forth in
Section 12 04 340, et. sea. (Single Lot Assessment) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances
#697-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sharon
Evans, 38117 Bloomfield Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
September 26, 1994, requesting that the fee for dog licenses be
reduced if the dog has been neutered or spayed, the Council does
hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an ordinance
for submission to Council amending Section 6 04 130 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances to reduce the fees for dog licenses
for neutered or spayed dogs
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#698-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Commission, dated September 21, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Director of Community Resources,
is approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the renewal of the
contract between the City of Livonia and Suzanne Daniel, a member
of the Livonia Historical Commission, as designated by the
Commission, authorizing the purchase by this member of artifacts
and furnishings, the Council does hereby authorize the said
extension in the manner and form herein recommended for a one-
year period, commencing October 5, 1994, the said one-year
extension to be based upon the same terms and conditions as those
which are set forth in a contract dated June 18, 1986, which
contract was previously authorized in Council Resolution 536-86,
adopted on June 4, 1986, and thereafter authorized to be renewed
in Council Resolutions 488-87, 543-88, 883-89, 67-91, 127-92,
101-93, and 857-93; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix
their signatures to the said contract extension, which contract
shall be prepared by the Department of Law in accordance with the
action taken herein
#699-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
September 16, 1994, approved by the City Attorney and the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a User-Side Subsidy/Specialized Transportation
Services Agreement to Provide Specialized Transportation Service
for Non-Transferable Handicapped Persons in Northwest Wayne
County, Farmington and Farmington Hills, between the City of
Livonia and Northwest Transport Co , 31376 Industrial Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the period October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the said agreement, as well as to execute an agreement
with SMART for support of this Specialized Services (Lift-
Equipped) Transportation Program, provided that the agreement is
approved as to form by the Department of Law
#700-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September
19, 1994, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Spartan Distributors, Inc , 487 W Division,
Sparta, Michigan 49345, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Golf Course Maintenance Sections) with one (1) self-contained
300-gallon sprayer for a total price of $17,690 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets
all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the sum of $17,690 00 from the Capital Projects
Fund (Fund 401) for this purpose
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#701-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September
23, 1994, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Spartan Distributors, Inc , 487 W Division,
Sparta, Michigan 49345, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Golf Course Maintenance Sections) with one (1) multi-reel
fairway mower for a total price of $20, 914 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications; and the bid of Commercial Turf Equipment L L C
is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the attachment;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
sum of $20, 914 00 from the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 401) for
this purpose
#702-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated September 20, 1994, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Ambrose & Ambrose Municipal Sweeping Corporation, 91
Manchester, Highland Park, Michigan 48203, for completing all
sweeping required for the City' s 1994 Leaf Pickup Program at the
unit prices bid, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item; and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#703-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September
23, 1994, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase from Morton International, 100 N Riverside Plaza,
Chicago, Illinois, of sodium chloride supply for ice control at
the unit price bid of $26 36 per ton for the period October 26,
1994, through April 15, 1995, submitted pursuant to the
Consortium of Farmington Hills, Southfield and Southfield School
District, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is
unable to provide the requested supply of sodium chloride to the
City, the Council does hereby accept the bid of North American
Salt, 8300 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, at the unit
price specified, the same having been in fact the second lowest
bid received for this item
#704-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September
21, 1994, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached Amendment No 1 to the Rouge River National Wet Weather
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Irm Demonstration Project Grant Finance and Service Agreement, which
agreement was previously authorized in Council Resolution 626-93,
adopted on August 16, 1993 , and which amendment sets forth the
disbursement of the second Federal grant for construction costs,
and wherein it is recommended that the attached amendment between
the City of Livonia and the County of Wayne be executed, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
#705-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 23,
1994, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a list of adjustments required for the 1994 budget, the
Council does hereby authorize the said budget adjustments and
transfers in the manner and form set forth in the attachment
#706-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 14, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
final payment in the amount of $38, 651 00 to the CSX Railroad
which sum includes the full and complete balance due to cover the
cost of the purchase of new rubberized crossing material for the
Stark Road/CSX Railroad crossing, which purchase was authorized
in Council Resolution 43-94, adopted January 26, 1994; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the additional sum of $2, 651 00 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this purpose
#707-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 15, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to installation of
handicap ramps at various intersections of the City, the Council
does hereby authorize such work to be added to the 1994 Sidewalk
Contract previously awarded to Core Concrete Construction, Inc ,
31088 Grennada, Livonia, Michigan 48154; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
total sum of $15, 000 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund
(Local Road Account) ; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
this additional work without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, Ochala, and Taylor
NAYS None
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it was by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted,
#708-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
615-91, in connection with a report and recommendation of the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 23, 1994,
and the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated
September 30, 1994, which bears the signature of the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and the Director of
Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to bids received for the Bicentennial Park Ball Diamond project
as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid
report and recommendation, said project having been approved by
the State of Michigan at a total project cost estimated to be
$271, 400 00, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Nationwide
Fence & Supply Co , Inc , 55325 Gratiot, Chesterfield, Michigan
48051, for construction and lighting of three ball diamonds
(Proposal A) for the total amount of $299, 357 45, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications; and the Council does hereby appropriate an
additional sum of $45, 702 45 from Capital Projects Fund 401 in
addition to the sum of $271, 400 00 previously appropriated for
this project in Council Resolution 614-91 (of which $203,300 00
is to be reimbursed by a State of Michigan grant) ; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; the action herein being subject
to the approval of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#709-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, as well as a communication from the Planning
Director, dated October 4, 1993, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution #861-93 adopted on October 25, 1993, the Council does
hereby determine to receive and place on file for the information
of the Council the "Capital Improvement Program, 1994-1999 "
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#710-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
#840-92, in connection with the matter of forms of City
construction contracts and procedure of approving contracts, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action
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On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#711-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
#514-93, in connection with the purchase of the IBM AS/400
System, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#712-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
#662-93, in connection with the subject of software requirements
for the IBM AS/400 computer, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#713-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
#546-93, in connection with the question of the allocation and
appropriation of savings realized by the City of Livonia by the
taking of competitive bids for the transportation and lodging of
prisoners, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#714-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions
#957-92 and #102-93, with regard to the acquisition and
development costs of Greenmead for the period 1975 through
November 30, 1992, the Council does hereby determine to receive
and place on file for the information of the Council the
aforementioned report
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#715-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated
September 26, 1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
(CORRECTED 10/31/94-SEE CR 716-94)
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#648-94, in connection with the subject of material selection for
the City Hall Annex Building exterior wall repairs, the Council
does hereby approve the "rose blend" panel brick subject to
review of additional panels in the field
Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 02 OF ARTICLE XI
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE "
(Petition 94-4-6-3)
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
Kavanagh gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 38 OF ARTICLE XVIII
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE "
(Petition 94-4-6-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of
Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for
word repeated herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for
consideration at the next regular meeting
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#716-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 23, 1994, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Daniel
Walters, 7546 Cardwell, Westland, Michigan 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 of Tax Item No 46
131 99 0040 000 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
PARCEL A
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, T 1S , R 9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as
beginning at a point on the North and S.,uth 1/4 line of Section
33, distant South 01 degree 57 minutes 35 seconds West 1081.11
(CORRECTED 10/31/94-SEE CR 716-94)
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feet from the corner of Section 33, and proceeding thence South
01 degree 57 minutes 35 seconds West 176 94 feet; thence North
86 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds West 249 52 feet; thence North
01 degree 47 minutes 15 seconds East 190 00 feet; thence South
83 degrees 33 minutes 55 seconds East 250 78 feet to the point
of beginning Except the East 33 00 feet Containing 1 1 Acres
net Subject to easements of record
PARCEL B
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, T iS , R 9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as
beginning at a point distant South 01 degree 57 minutes 35
seconds West 1081 11 feet and North 83 degrees 33 minutes 55
seconds West 250 78 feet from the center of said Section 33 and
proceeding thence South 01 degree 47 minutes 15 seconds West
190 00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds West
147 50 feet; thence North 01 degree 47 minutes 15 seconds East
197 70 feet; thence South 83 degrees 33 minutes 55 seconds East
147 92 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0 61 Acres
net Subject to easements of record
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 Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#717-94 WHEREAS, Act 223, P A 1090, as last amended by Act
196, P A 1970 provides for the conveyance of State-owned
tax-reverted lands to municipal units for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, such lands are under the jurisdiction of the State of
Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and are available for
acquisition under the provisions of the above-mentioned act and
are described as follows
46 029 99 0003 004 Pt of NE 1/4 Sec 8 T1S R9E Beg S 89d 44m
lOs W 719 50 ft S OOd 16m 30s E 912 0 ft
from NE cor Sec 8 th N 89d 44m lOs E
60 0 ft th S OOd 16m 30s E 1006 0 ft th
S 89d 44m lOs W 60 0 ft th N OOd 16m 30s
W 1006 0 ft to pob 1 38567 Acre
ywrr
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46 103 99 0006 003 Pt of SW 1/4 Sec 26 T1S R9E Beg S 700 40
ft and S 89d 29m 00s E 660 04 ft from
the W 1/4 car of Sec 26 th S 89d 29m 00s
E 660 ft th S 00d 20m 29s W 148 0 ft th
N 89d 29m 00s W 660 01 ft th N 00d 20m
29s E 148 0 ft to the pob 2 2424 Acres
46 130 01 0002 001 Lots 2 and 3 exc S 165 ft thereof also E
76 24 ft of Lot 4 exc S 165 ft thereof
Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 1
46 045 01 0087 000 Lot 87 and adj vac Haig St Garden Farms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia desires to acquire said lands for
purposes of urban renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia is
authorized to make application to the State of Michigan,
Department of Natural Resources, Lands Division for conveyance of
said land to the City of Livonia for a nominal fee as set by the
Natural Resources Commission, and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia shall set up
necessary procedures and controls to provide for the proper
distribution of funds arising from the subsequent sale of the
16 acquired property in conformity with the above-mentioned acts,
AND, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum of $75 00 from Account No 101-202-756-000
for this purpose
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#718-94 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23 01 (a) of
Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request
that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation on the question
of whether the property located on the east side of Pershing
Avenue, south of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
12 (Tax Parcel No 045-01-0087-000) , Lot 87 and adjacent vacated
Haig Street, Garden Farms Subdivision, should be rezoned from
R-lA to Nature Preserves
McGee made the following disclosure respecting a conflict of interest on
this matter
Mr President, regarding the next matter, as I have
previously disclosed my law firm represents this petitioner from
time to time, and although we do not represent them in this
matter, I wish to announce the conflict and will abstain from any
consideration of this agenda item I refer to my prior
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statements and my letter dated February 24, 1992, to the City
Clerk on this subject and would ask that these remarks be made
part of the official record of this meeting Thank you
McGee left the podium at 8 33 p m
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
#719-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 10, 1994, and
the report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated
September 9, 1994, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine that it has no objection to and
does recommend approval of the request from F & M Distributors,
Inc for a new SDM license to be located at 13505 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Kavanagh, Ochala, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
McGee returned to the podium at 8 34 p m
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#720-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 13, 1994, and the
report and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated
September 9, 1994, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Tweeny' s Pizza &
Liquor, Inc for transfer of ownership of a 1994 SDD-SDM licensed
business from SNY, Inc for a business located at 19191 Merriman,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Ochala
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#721-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated October 5, 1994, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Enviro Vac Services, Inc , 1755 Austin, Troy, Michigan 48083,
for completing all work required for seven (7) underground
storage tank removals for a total cost of $12, 795 00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of $12, 795 00 from Fund 375, Sewer Separation Bond Debt
Reduction Fund, to Account No 101-907-818-035 for this purpose;
and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#722-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated October 5, 1994, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
proposal from Growth Environmental Services, Inc , 27005 Hills
Tech Court, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, to provide
environmental consulting services as required for the UST Program
for the period October 15, 1994 to October 1, 1995, at the hourly
rates included in their proposal, dated September 8, 1994, not to
exceed $9, 000 00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept the
proposal from GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc , 38019 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, to provide emergency environmental
consulting services required to prepare the 20-day and 60-day
MUSTFA reports for the Whispering Willows UST as stated in their
proposal, dated September 15, 1994, not to exceed $6, 000 00;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication and the action taken herein being made in
accordance with Sections 3 04 140D1 and 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of $15,000 00 from Fund 375, Sewer
Separation Bond Debt Reduction Fund, to Account No 101-907-818-
035 for such purposes; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute contracts for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with
the aforesaid companies and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
#723-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 7,
1994, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a
proposed amendment to the Finance Ordinance to increase petty
cash limits, the Council does hereby refer the matter of
increasing the petty cash limit to $50 00 to the Department of
Law to prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to Section
3 04 150 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for submission to
Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Ochala
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, it was
#724-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 23, 1994,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a proposed
miscellaneous storm sewer extension program, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of the City's policy regarding
determinations of who is responsible (and under what
circumstances) for payment of costs of storm sewer extensions to
the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal Study
Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES McGee, Kavanagh, and Ochala
NAYS Jurcisin and Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#725-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 23, 1994,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution #531-93 adopted on July
7, 1993, wherein it is recommended that no further action be
taken with regard to a storm sewer extension for Mr and Mrs
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Nick Phillips, 29747 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to receive and place on file for the information
of the Council the aforementioned report
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#726-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 27, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 9-165-94, adopted on September 20, 1994,
with regard to Petition 92-11-2-48, submitted by Home Quarters
requesting a revised site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct a commercial building located at 20000
Haggerty Road in the Northwest 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 92-11-2-48 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan, defined as Sheet 1 dated September 12,
1994, by Mickalich and Associates, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2 That the Elevation Plan, defined as Sheet 2 dated September
ti40 9, 1994, as revised, by Home Quarters is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
3 That the site shall be landscaped in conformance with the
previously approved landscape plan and the dead and/or dying
landscaping is to be replaced as soon as possible and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
4 That the site landscaping shall be irrigated by an
underground sprinkler system as previously approved; and
FURTHER, such approval is subject to the additional condition
that modifications as recommended shall be made (i e , Version 2
[modified] of Plan)
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#727-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 26, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 9-162-94 adopted on September 20,
1994, with regard to Petition 94-9-8-17 submitted by Neumann/
Smith & Associates, requesting approval of all plans in
connection with a proposal to expand the existing bank and
parking lot on property located at 36700 Five Mile Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, 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
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Commission and Petition 94-9-8-17 is hereby approved and granted,
Ihm subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan, defined as Sheet 1 dated September 20,
1994, as revised, by Neumann/Smith & Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2 That the Landscape Plan, defined as Sheet LP 1 0 dated
September 20, 1994, as revised, by Neumann/Smith &
Associates is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; and
that the landscape materials and underground irrigation
system shall be installed prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition;
3 That the Elevation Plan, defined as Sheet 3 dated September
6, 1994, by Neumann/Smith & Associates is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to;
4 That the size of the canopy shall be scaled down as per
drawings to be submitted by Neumann/Smith & Associates; and
5 That the parking bays shall be double striped;
FURTHER, this approval is subject to the additional condition
that landscaping be installed on the east side of the property
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#728-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 26, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 9-163-94 adopted on September 20, 1994,
with regard to Petition 94-9-8-18 submitted by Tech Express
Corp , requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18 47
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to the gas station located at 29401
Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#729-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-125-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to amended Petition 94-4-1-10, submitted by Robert Jacobs
of Buddy's Pizza for a change of zoning of property located south
of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from R-9 to P, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
(REVISED - SEE CR #731-94)
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September 21, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution #579-94, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 94-4-1-10 for preparation of
the ordinance for submission to Council; and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#730-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-126-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-12, submitted by Ronald Parz for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Plymouth Road, east of Jarvis Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 30 from RC to R-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on September 21, 1994,
pursuant to Council Resolution 579-94, the Council does hereby
approve Petition 94-6-1-12 for preparation of the ordinance for
submission to Council; and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the
same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#731-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-126-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-12, submitted by Ronald Parz for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Plymouth Road, east of Jarvis Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 30 from RC to R-1, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on September 21, 1994,
pursuant to Council Resolution 579-94, the Council does hereby
refer the matter of the possible vacating of South Drive to the
City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#732-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Lthe City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-127-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-13, submitted by Jerry Brady for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Seven
Mile Road between Lathers Avenue and Brentwood Avenue in the
North 1/2 of Section 12, from 0 S , C-1 and RUF to R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on September 21, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution
579-94, the Council does hereby approve Petition 94-6-1-13 for
preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council; and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and,
upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#733-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-127-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-13, submitted by Jerry Brady for a
change of zoning of property located on the south side of Seven
Mile Road between Lathers Avenue and Brentwood Avenue in the
North 1/2 of Section 12, from 0 S , C-1 and RUF to R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on September 21, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution
#579-94, the Council does hereby determine on its own motion to
request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public
hearing on the question of whether the adjacent RUF zone should
be rezoned to a more appropriate zoning classification and
thereafter submit its report and recommendation to Council
On a motion by Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-129-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-14, submitted by J K L Associates,
Inc for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Lyndon Avenue between Bainbridge Avenue and Bredin Court in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, from RUF to R-5, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
September 21, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution #579-94, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 94-6-1-14 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
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such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#734-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-129-94, adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-1-14, submitted by J K L Associates,
Inc , for a change of zoning of property located on the north
side of Lyndon Avenue between Bainbridge Avenue and Bredin Court
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, from RUF to R-5, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on September 21, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution
579-94, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 94-6-1-14 is hereby denied for
the following reasons
1 That the proposed change of zoning is inconsistent with the
abutting RUF zoning district in the area; and
2 That the proposed change of zoning will set a precedent for
future development proposals in the area
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#735-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 4, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 7-130-94 adopted on July 26, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-6-2-18 submitted by McDonald's Corporation
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a
full-service restaurant with a drive-up window facility on
property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
Seven Mile Road and Vassar Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
1, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 21,
1994, pursuant to Council Resolution #578-94, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and said Petition 94-6-2-18 is hereby denied, inasmuch
as McDonald's Corporation has withdrawn its petition
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McGee made the following disclosure respecting a conflict of interest on
lip this matter
Mr President, regarding the next matter, as I have
previously disclosed my law firm represents this petitioner from
time to time, and although we do not represent them in this
matter, I wish to announce the conflict and will abstain from any
consideration of this agenda item I refer to my prior
statements and my letter dated February 24, 1992, to the City
Clerk on this subject and would ask that these remarks be made
part of the official record of this meeting Thank you
McGee left the podium at 9 14 p m
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#736-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 22, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 8-138-94 adopted on August 16, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-7-2-24 submitted by Goldman Properties,
Inc requesting waiver use approval to utilize SDD and SDM
licenses for a proposed store to be located within an addition to
an existing building located on the northwest corner of Merriman
and Five Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, which
property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public
INN hearing with regard to this matter on October 3, 1994, pursuant
to Council Resolution #618-94, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 94-7-2-24 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as
those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Jurcisin, Kavanagh, Ochala, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
McGee returned to the podium at 9 15 p m
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#737-94 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend Council
Resolution #668-94 so as to have the same read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered letters dated July 12,
1994, and September 26, 1994, from John B Carlin, Jr of
Plunkett & Cooney, in behalf of Outback Steakhouse
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of Florida, Inc , Wibel & Associates, Inc , and Michael
A Fuhrman, requesting reconsideration of an application
for a new full-year Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Class C liquor license for a proposed Outback Steakhouse
restaurant to be constructed at the southwest corner of Five
Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Mid-Five Shopping Center,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby take this means
to advise the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the
City approves the said request "above all others" ; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy
of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#738-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 27, 1994, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as
Grant of Easement dated July 1, 1994, executed by Marco
Pesce and Diane Pesce, his wife, to the City of Livonia,
for
Sanitary Sewer Easement
The south twenty (20) feet of the following parcel of land
A parcel of land in and being a part of the S E 1/4 of
Section 6, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the S E corner of said Section 6; thence due
north, 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6;
thence south 89°45' 30" west, 819 00 feet; thence due north,
25 00 feet; thence north 89°45'30" east, 199 00 feet to the
point of beginning; thence continuing due north, 305 00
feet; thence north 89°45' 30" east, 100 00 feet; thence due
south, 305 00 feet to the north line of St Martins Road
(50' wide) ; thence south 89°45' 30" west, 100 00 feet along
said north line to the point of beginning
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office
of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#739-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 27, 1994, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly
described as
Grant of Easement dated June 29, 1994, executed by Patrick
D Ambroziak and Sharon M Ambroziak, his wife, to the City
of Livonia, for
Sanitary Sewer Easement
The south twenty (20) feet of the west twenty (20) feet of
the following parcel of land
A parcel of land in and being a part of the S E 1/4 of
Section 6, T 1S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and more particularly described as follows
Commencing at the S E corner of said Section 6; thence due
north, 1780 00 feet along the east line of said Section 6;
thence south 89°45' 30" west, 819 00 feet; thence due north
25 00 feet; thence north 89°45' 30" east, 299 00 feet to the
point of beginning; thence continuing due north, 305 00
feet; thence north 89°45' 30" east, 100 00 feet; thence due
south, 305 00 feet to the north line of St Martins Road
(50' wide) ; thence south 89°45' 30" west, 100 00 feet along
Lsaid north line to the point of beginning
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office
of the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#740-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of law, dated September 19, 1994, transmitting for
Council acceptance a Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of 1909, as
amended, being Deed No 175966, executed on August 24, 1994, by
Rodney A Stokes, Chief, Real Estate Division, Department of
Natural Resources for the State of Michigan, to the City of
Livonia, conveying land in the City of Livonia, described as
follows
CITY OF LIVONIA
Storm & Fowlers Crest L42P74
Lot 182
46 005 01 0182 000
Garden Farms L40P56
Lot 97 except the E 20 ft thereof
46 045 01 0097 001
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Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 2 L66P01
Lot 92 except the E 420 ft thereof
46 129 01 0092 001
New Detroit No 1 L62P85
E 1 ft of Lot 1113 also the E 1/2 of adj vac alley
(said vacated alley, undedicated, being the west 19 feet of
said Lot 1113)
46 141 02 1113 001
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public
Acts of 1909, as amended, being Deed No 175966, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#741-94 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 Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#742-94 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Air Gage
Company, dated October 4, 1994, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District 23;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected, as
required by Act 198, P A 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i) indicate the Council's interest in this
matter, and (ii) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii) advise
the said taxing units of this Council' s desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, November 14, 1994, at
7 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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3 The Council hereby sets Monday, November 14, 1994, at 7 00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a hearing on said Application
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#743-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1994, which sets
forth its resolution 8-151-94 adopted on August 30, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-8-2-26 submitted by Norm LePage/Liberty One
Corp , d/b/a East Side Mario' s, requesting waiver use approval to
expand the seating capacity for a full service restaurant to be
located in an existing building located on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Hubbard Avenue and Merriman Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, which property is zoned C-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on October 10, 1994, pursuant to Council Resolution
#654-94, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and said Petition 94-8-2-26 is hereby
approved and granted subject to the condition that the number of
seats is limited to 201
L There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1, 282nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 9 25 p m , October 12, 1994
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