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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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The May 6, 2015 Livonia Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to ordet 60
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Present. Ralph Bakewell, Kathy Bilger, Sue Daniel, Kathie Glynn, Don Knapp and James
Kline
Absent Kathy Johnson-Bartshe
Also present. Linda Wiacek, Doug Moore (City of Livonia D P W), Matt Kilroy, Tim Kilroy,
Collin Parker, Jared Parker, Jay Parker, Gary Zmuda, Rebecca Zmuda and Chris Hromeh.
Kathy Bilger, Vice-Chairperson,will chair the meeting in Kathy Johnson-Bartshe's absence
New Business. Matt Kilroy came to discuss a project for his Eagle Scout badge He plans to
scrape and paint the iron fence at the Clarenceville Cemetery, which is along Eight Mile Road
He plans on having seven or eight scouts, as well as several parents, to help him do this project.
Doug Moore said that in addition to providing the paint (Rustoleum), he will be supervising the
work, which will be done on June 15-17, 2015
Collin Parker is in the early stages of planning a project for his Eagle Scout badge. He proposes
to do a reading of the headstones at the Livonia Center Cemetery He will submit the reading in
Excel format Kathy Bilger asked if Collin could also take a photograph of each headstone
Collin will present his proposal to the Scout Council for their approval He will then return to
confirm or change his project
Jared Parker plans to paint and repair the trellis walkway in the garden at Hill House for his
Eagle Scout project He also needs the approval of the Scout Council and will return to confirm
the project
The Livonia Historic Preservation Commission thanked all the scouts for their efforts toward
preserving Livonia's historic resources.
Old Business, Gary and Rebecca Zmuda, of 34235 W Seven Mile Road, reported that their
original contractor withdrew and Chris Hromeh, of Midwest Construction, is replacing him.
Their loan is almost finalized and the underwriter is requesting a letter from the LHPC stating
that the roof shingles, siding materials and window materials have been approved and the dates
the approvals were given
It was moved by Don Knapp and seconded by Ralph Bakewell that the letter to the underwriter
be reviewed by the City's legal department. Sue Daniel and Don Knapp supported the motion,
Ralph Bakewell, James Kline and Kathie Glynn did not.
The letter requested by the underwriter was composed. It was moved by James Kline and
seconded by Kathie Glynn to approve the letter Ralph Bakewell, Sue Darnel, Kathie Glynn and
James Kline approved, Don Knapp disapproved The letter was then signed (A copy is
attached).
The Zmudas also requested approval of their choice of exterior paint color Pittsburg Paint"Soft
Suede" A discussion was held. The color is a little dark for the exterior of a Greek Revival
period home, but much lighter than the color that is currently on the house. The homeowners are
also concerned about painting the house too light a color because it is so close to Seven Mile
Road and will constantly be splashed with dirt from the road
It was moved by Kathie Glynn and seconded by James Kline to approve Pittsburg Paint PPG
1103-3 "Soft Suede" for the body of the house, and Sherwin Williams SW0050 "Classic Light
Buff' for the trim Motion carried.
The style of the door and its color will be discussed at a later date
The minutes of the February 4, 2015 meeting were approved as written
Correspondence reviewed The 2015 Cemetery Walk Committee met on May 4th The list of
the people to be portrayed for the Walk is almost finalized. Kathy Johnson-Bartshe met with
Dave Carter, of Carter's Cemetery Preservation, Inc., to determine which headstones need to be
repaired
Livonia Center Cemetery Arch Repair Linda Wiacek has spoken with a repair person The
work should start soon The price estimate is $1,475 00
Kathy Bilger reported that the Livonia Little Tots building on 15115 Faimington Road is
unoccupied at the present time. The implications were discussed
Treasurer, James Kline, presented a format he is devising for tracking LHPC expenditures, a
discussion was held.
The Motor Cities Stewardship Council met at Mill Race Village in Northville on April 30th.
Greenmead had six people there and a brief synopsis of the meeting was given.
Greenmead Linda Wiacek reported that a large section of the fence along Eight Mile Road has
been replaced Estimates are being sought for a farm-style gate near the barn.
The Friends of Greenmead are funding repairs to the pond near the Greenhouse
The Sauk Trail Questers have obtained grants for reupholstering Hill House furnishings; three
pieces in Mrs Hill's bedroom
The Livonia Historical Commission is reupholstering two rockers at the Shaw House and a
chair at the Bungalow.
Nankin Mill School. A proposal has been submitted for drawing up plans for moving the school
and also for the restoration of the Greenhouse
The Flea Market is on June 7th—volunteers are needed
The meeting was adjourned at 8.10 p m
The next voting meeting is August 5, 2015 (Voting meetings scheduled are February, May,
August and November)
Respectfully submitted,
Kathie Glynn
Secretary
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HISTORJC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Greenmead Historical Park N'1t'l Jack Kirksey
20501 Newburgh Road ! MAYOR
Livonia, Michigan 48152 �%i'! "*)'
(248)477-7375 ' Linda McCann
Fax (248)426-8568 04r. DIRECTOR
Donna McDowell
Community Resources Department DIRECTOR
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, Michigan 48154-3097
(734)466-2540
May 6, 2015
TO Ross Mortgage Corporation
Danielle Boote
The purpose of this letter is to re-confirm the approved exterior changes to the Zmuda
House (34235 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152) as stated in the following
1 ) LHPC minutes dated August 6, 2014
2.) LHPC minutes dated November 5, 2014
3 ) Letter to Judy Boote dated April 15, 2015 from LHPC Chair Kathy Johnson-
Bartshe
4.) LHPC minutes dated May 6, 2015
Work to be done by Mid West Construction, Inc. as requested by Gary & Becky Zmuda.
Livonia Historic Preservation Commission
Kathy Bilger, VP LHPC
Gary & Becky Zmuda
Chris Hromek
Mid West Construction, Inc.