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Imp MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 7, 1986, 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 8:03 p.m. Councilwoman McCotter delivered the invocation. Roll was called with
the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert
E. McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala; absent -- none.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; George
Weible, Assistant City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director; Russell A. Gronevelt,
Director of Public Works; William Crayk, Chief of Police, Marilyn Kazmer, Director
of Legislative Affairs; Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Patricia Smith, Traffic
LCommission, Lowell Peterson, Cable Television Commission and Michael Reiser, Facility
Maintenance Supervisor.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#429-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,078th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 23, 1986, are
hereby approved.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#430-86 WHEREAS, as Memorial Day approaches on May 26, 1986,
the Disabled American Veterans will conduct a Forget-Me-Not campaign
May 15, 16 and 17 in the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the people of the City of Livonia have a
continuing sense of remembrance and gratitude to the members of
our armed forces who became disabled protecting and preserving
our nation; and
WHEREAS, Livonia Chapter No. 114 of the Disabled American
Veterans has been established to offer free service to disabled
1m. veterans and their families in medical , employment and other
problems and in claims and benefits for those through government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that May 15, 16 and 17
be recognized as "Forget-Me-Not" days in Livonia as a time our
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Impcommunity particularly remembers our disabled veterans and their
families and supports the campaign of the Livonia Chapter No.
114, Disabled American Veterans for meeting their needs and carrying
out their fine and dedicated work.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#431-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Carl P.
Regnier, 33179 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated April 21 ,
1986, wherein a request is submitted for the installation of 3-way
stop signs at the inter section of Shadyside and Curtis, as well
as the intersection of Loveland and Curtis, and which also requests
that the 25 mph speed limit sign be reinstalled, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Traffic Commission for its report
and recommendation.
#432-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ernestine
Sheridan, 19324 St. Francis, Livonia, Michigan, received by the
office of the City Clerk on April 21 , 1986, and to which is attached
a petition signed by certain residents on St. Francis requesting
the installation of street lights on St. Francis between Bridge
and Vassar, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City
Engineer for his report and recommendation.
#433-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated April 8,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Mich-I-Penn Oil & Grease Company, 9100 Freeland Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48228, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with motor and hydraulic oil items specified
at the unit prices bid for the period through May 1 , 1987, in
the total estimated amount of $5,034, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#434-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Society dated April 9, 1986, wherein a
request is submitted for a waiver of the transient merchants license
fees for the craft booths in connection with the Needlecraft Show
and Exhibit to be conducted at Greenmead on Sunday, August 24,
1986, the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in
the manner and form herein submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
#435-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Society dated April 21 , 1986, wherein a
request is submitted for permission to use the A J. Geer Store
1. at Greenmead in order to sell merchandise which has been approved
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for sale by the Village Operations Committee and the Livonia
Historical Commission, the proceeds of which would be used for
obtaining items for the Village, the Council does hereby approve
and grant this request in the manner and form herein submitted
#436-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated April 15, 1986 which transmits the Cable Television
System Franchise Compliance Audit dated April 1986, prepared by
Carl Pilnick, Telecommunications Management Corporation, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
#437-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated April 16, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved
by the Director of Community Resources and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the Council
authorize the purchase by MetroVision of Livonia of the attached
public access equipment, as well as the purchase of a PV1225 1/2"
VHS tape deck, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
purchase of the aforesaid equipment, in the manner and form herein
submitted.
#438-86 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 86-4-3-2,
submitted by Robert German, dated April 21 , 1986, wherein a request
is made for the vacating of an easement described as being the
4mi rear 6' of Lot Nos. 1 and 20, Brightmoor Home Acres, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission for
action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law
and City Ordinance.
#439-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 2, 1986 and which transmits
its resolution 3-71-86 wherein the Commission did amend Part I
of the Master Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to change
the designation of Norfolk and Hubbard Roads in Section 3 from
collector (86 ft. ) to local (60 ft. ) streets, the Council does
hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of same.
#440-86 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from
Lyon Manufacturing, Inc. dated April 18, 1986, which submits an
application proposing the establishment of an industrial development
district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 as amended,
this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 3.2 acres lying in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 30 as more particularly described in the attachment
to the application which is hereby incorporated by reference and
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Imp which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 37",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by certified
mail of this action to all owners of real property within the
boundaries of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 37.
2. This City Council sets Monday, June 2, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. as
the date and time for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so that
all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be afforded
an opportunity to be heard on the question of establishing the
Industrial Development District described above.
1441-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Artisan Mold
Corporation, dated April 17, 1986, covering new industrial
facilities to be icoated within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District 34,
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,
June 2, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, June 2, 1986, at 8:00 p.m.
at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing
on this Application.
imo #442-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
April 16, 1986 from Ray Espinosa, Construction Coordinator, which
in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
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543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a
determination made on April 15, 1986 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 4-99-86 with regard to Sign Permit Application
No. 2401 submitted by World Bazaar requesting approval to increase
the area of an existing sign at 30255 Plymouth Road in Section
35, the Council does hereby designate Monday, June 2, 1986 at
8:00 p.m. as the date and time for conducting a public hearing
with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order
to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication
of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia.
#443-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
April 18, 1986 from Dan Schornak, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
April 15, 1986 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
4-91-86 with regard to Petition 86-2-2-10 submitted by The Southland
Corporation, requesting approval to utilize an SOD License within
a 7-Eleven Store to be located at the Northwest corner of Plymouth
lig Road and Merriman in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 35, the Council does
hereby designate Monday, June 2, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. as the date
and time for conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter,
such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following results.
AYES. McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010, 020B,
060,070 and 090 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 055
TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER 32 (UNCLAIMED PERSONAL
PROPERTY) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on
publication.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#444-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 24, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 877-85 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated August
6, 1985 which sets forth its resolution 7-154-85 adopted on July
30, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-6-6-2, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.51 of
Zoning Ordinance 543, by revising the definition of abandoned
vehicles and Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on September 16, 1985, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#445-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated April 24, 1986
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 927-85 in connection
with a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
transmitted by the Department of Law by letter dated August 18,
1981 , which would control the sale of vehicles and/or merchandise
from parking lots, the Council does hereby request that the Judges
of the District Court authorize an increase in the amount of fines
which are prescribed for parking violations of this kind
(recommending an increase to $25).
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#446-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated April 28, 1986
in connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated March 26, 1986, which transmits its resolution 3-75-86 adopted
L on March 18, 1986, with regard to Petition 86-2-8-8 submitted
by Fred J. Armour, requesting site plan approval in connection
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with a proposal to construct a multi-family development on the
low South side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads
in Section 4, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
86-2-8-8 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based
upon a revised elevation plan and landscape plan, as well as the
conditions set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission with the additional condition that the petitioner shall
submit final grading plans to the City Council for the Council 's
review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits
for the project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett and Ochala.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
lio the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 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 85-9-1-29)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
ib. AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO.
(Petition 85-12-1-38)
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L. 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
of the Council .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 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 85-12-1-36)
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
of the Council .
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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 85-11-1-34)
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
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
iwe it was
#447-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated April 14, 1986, approved for submission
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by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Glenn Vance, 20130
Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing
Tax Item No. 46 010 01 0083 000 into three (3) parcels since the
same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#448-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist
and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the City's economy and to encourage
the location and expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338") , has
designated the hereinafter described project area for such a program
to this Council for its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of
Directors of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No. 338,
ift. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT•
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1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the Corporation's designation of the project area described in
Exhibit A hereto attached. (Charles Towne Offices Project)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project
district area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of
the Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of
Section 20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation
of a project citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same are hereby rescinded.
EXHIBIT A
Project Area
Land located in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
further described as follows:
The North 275.00 feet of Lot 15 and Lot 16 and the West
275.00 feet of Lot 15 of the Fair Way Subdivision.
EXHIBIT B
Project District Area
Land located in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
further described as follows:
The North 275.00 feet of Lot 15 and Lot 16 and the West
275.00 feet of Lot 15 of the Fair Way Subdivision.
EXHIBIT C
Additional Directors
1 . Richard M Press, General Manager
Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial park
35667 W. Eight Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
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2. John Allie
19500 Gary Lane
Livonia, Michigan 48152
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#449-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated April 21 , 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved
by the Director of Community Resources and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which is submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 130-86, relative to the costs involved in the telecasting
100 of council study sessions and regular meetings, and wherein it
is recommended that a portion of public access funds be allocated
for the development of diverse forms of municipal programming
for the municipal Channel 8, and that a contractual production
employee be hired to monitor all phases of production, and which
report further recommends that the design and construction of
a conference area on the Fifth Floor of City Hall , approximately
25' x 40' in area, for an estimated cost not to exceed $10,000,
be implemented, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#450-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated
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April 16, 1986, approved by the Director of Community Resources
and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended
that steps be taken to allocate a Tier II Channel as soon as
possible for the "Catholic Television Network of Detroit", for
a six (6) month period, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action in the manner and form described in the
aforesaid communication and attachment.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#451-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated
April 16, 1986, approved by the Director of Community Resources
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation on the question of establishing a policy with regard
to allocating public access on Tier I and Tier II Channels.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
L was
#452-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mile Road Beautification Committee dated
April 22, 1986 and approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 203-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated January
29, 1986, which transmits its resolution 1-19-86 adopted on January
21 , 1986 with regard to Petition 85-9-2-39, submitted by Baigrie
Service, requesting waiver use approval to operate an auto repair
service within an existing building located on the North side
of Plymouth Road, West of Mayfield, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
27, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 85-9-2-39 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon a revised site plan, as well as the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#453-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 7, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 3-50-86 adopted on February 18, 1986, with
regard to Petition 85-12-1-40, submitted by John D. Dinan for
a change of zoning on property located on the Southwest corner
of Eight Mile and Gill Roads in Section 4, from RUFB to P.S. ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 85-12-1-40 is hereby approved
and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the
zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#454-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a report
and recommendation from the Traffic Commission with regard to
the proposed installation of a traffic control light at the
intersection of Gill and Eight Mile Roads, as well as the
installation of stop signs on Gill Road, between Seven and Eight
Mile Roads.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#455-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee submit its report and
recommendation relative to the proposed widening of Eight Mile
Road, including review of the Master Plan, current proposed
development plans and discussions with Oakland and Wayne Counties.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#456-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 27, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 2-36-86 adopted on February 18, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-1-1-1 , submitted by Westin Development Company
for a change of zoning on property located on the West side of
Farmington Road, South of Eight Mile Road in Section 4, from RUFA
to P.S. , the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#457-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 7, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 3-52-86 adopted on March 4, 1986, with regard
to Petition 86-1-1-2, submitted by Timothy Liang for Mayflower
Development, Inc. , for a change of zoning on property located
on the East side of Stark Road, South of Plymouth Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, from R-1A to C-2, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#458-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 27, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 2-38-86 adopted on Februry 18, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-1-1-3, submitted by Quakertown Ltd.
partnership for a change of zoning on property located on the
South side of Six Mile Road, between Haggerty Road and Quakertown
Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, from C-2 to P.S. , the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 86-1-1-3 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department
of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#459-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 28, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 2-44-86 adopted on February 18, 1986, with
regard to Petition 85-12-1-37 , submitted by Quakertown Ltd.
Partnership for a change of zoning on property located on the
South side of Six Mile Road, between Haggerty Road and Quakertown
Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18, from P.S. to C-2, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#460-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82 so
as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
The Annual Audit of the City of Livonia by Plante & Moran re the fiscal
year ended November 30, 1985 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#461-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 6, 1986
Im. and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 422-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
February 28, 1986, which sets forth its resolution 2-43-86 adopted
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on February 18, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-1-2-3, submitted
by John Carney requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM
License within a building proposed to be constructed on the South
side of Plymouth Road between Jarvis and Newburgh Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, which property is zoned C-1 , and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 7, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 238-86,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 86-1-2-3 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon compliance with the
following conditions
a. If ownership or the principal use should change from a
food carry-out to any other use the SDM License will be
surrendered to the State.
b. Install "no left turn" sign at Jarvis Street.
c. Install "no outlet" sign.
d. A sign shall be posted indicating "No food shall be consumed
in motor vehicles
e. Continuous curbing shall be installed so as to separate
lisemployee parking from patron parking.
f. "No parking" signs shall be placed on both sides of the
street for length of commercial property along Jarvis
Street.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Ochala.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1079th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9:00 P.M. , May 7, 1986
Attu-02
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk