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MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH REGULAR 1EETTNG
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 25, 1960, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President at approximately
8:38 P. M. Councilman Grant delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the
following result: Present-- Robert Sasser, John T. Daugherty, Sydney B. Bagnall,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Austin T. Grant and James R. McCann. Absent-- Jack Salvadore.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#423-60 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 312th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on July 11, 1900, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#424-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Mayor dated July 12, 1960, which appointed a committee to investigate
the reasonableness, adequacy and fairness of the rates for the proposed
Wayne County Sanitary Sewer System, the Council does hereby receive said
report and places it on file.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#425-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the Mayor's letter dated July 11,
1960, relative to the Traffic Commission, the Council does hereby request
the Department of Law to prepare a proper amendment to the Traffic Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 21, to provide for a Traffic Commission of seven (7) members.
Councilman Bagnall, as Chairman, read a report dated July 20, 1900, from
the Capital Improvements Committee.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#426-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960,
the Council does hereby approve said report, and that the report be re-
ferred to the Mayor for his guidance in preparation of the forth-coming
Budget for 1960-61.
Councilman Bagnall read a report dated July 20, 1960, from the Income Tax
Committee of the Council, which report was received and placed on file.
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Councilman McCann, as Chairman, read a report dated July 25, 1960, from
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, which was received and placed on file.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#127-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, the Council
does herein request the Department of Law to:
(1) institute condemnation proceedings on Harrison Avenue north
of Joy Road to relieve the half street condition now existing;
(2) institute condemnation proceedings on Deering Avenue north
of Seven Mile Road in order that half-road improvements may be
made; and
(3) investigate the installation of sidewalks between Hubbard
and Fairfield with the adjoining property owners to determine
whether or not the property owners desire the City to install
the same through special assessment proceedings.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#428-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, the Council
does herein request the Engineering Division of the Department of Public
Works tot
(1) report back to the Council with relation to the road width
proposed for West Chicago Road, pursuant to the request contained
in Council res oluti can #328-60, and whether or not such width may
be accomplished without unduly destroying the trees involved;
(2) report back to the Council as to the feasibility of black-
topping Harrison Avenue from Wentworth Avenue to Five Mile Road,
as well as the providing of sidewalks along Harrison and Broad-
moor Avenues and also submit a report as to whether or not the
paving of Broadmoor Avenue is feasible;
(3) investigate the road condition of Cambridge Avenue between
St. Francis and Deering Avenue in the City of Livonia and report
back to the Council as to what action should be taken with
respect to said road;
(4) submit another report to the Council on the special assessment
district to be created by the installation of street lights in
Livonia Gardens Subdivision, eliminating from such special assess-
ment district the district north of Five Mile Road which did not
petition for street lighting; and
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(5) report back to the Council as to the feasibility of providing
an access road aid sidewalks to service the Tyler School as re-
quested by the Spring Valley Homeowners Association by letter
dated June 6, 1960.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#429-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, the Council does
herein request the Chief City Engineer to contact the Wayne County Road
Commission, and report back to the Council, with relation to the con-
templated plans for widening Middlebelt Road by the Wayne County Road
Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#130-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, the Council does
hereby request the Director of Public Works to secure bids for the sale of
City-owned property which is located at West Chicago and Harrison Avenue in
the City of Livonia.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#131-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, the Council does
herein refer the communication received from Mr. Melvin Wilkinson, dated
July 2, 1959, requesting a roadway through his property to the park site
located in Section 11, to the Parks and Recreation Superintendent for his
report and recommendation back to the Council prior to final action by
the Council on said request.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#432-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, relative to the
traffic and lighting conditions at Botsford School, Seven Mile Road and
Lathers Avenue, the Council does hereby request the Director of Public
Safety to investigate the s arae as to the need for traffic controls and
lighting at such location and to report back to the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#433-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
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and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, relative to a
reduction in pavement width in Fairway Farms Subdivision, requested by
Bonadeo Corporation, the Council does hereby deny the request of the
Bonadeo Corporation dated March 25, 1960, for the reason that any reduction
in pavement width in the area requested would not be in conformance with
the Plat Ordinance or the best interest of the City.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#434-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of the Streets, Roads
and Plats Committee of the Council, dated July 20, 1960, relative to the
seal coating program for 1960, the Council does hereby adopt the Seal
Coating Program for 1960 as submitted by the Operations Division of the
Department of Public Works, dated June 8, 1960, and authorizes the
implementation of this program, and the sum of $20,000.00 is transferred
from the Provision for Additional Personnel Account to the DPW Operations
Division ##128-25 Account (Road Maintenance) for the purpose of such
program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
HAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#135-60 RESOLVED that, having considered an earlier oral report of the
Council-Parks Committee, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of
$1,500.00 from Account #119-F (Miscellaneous-10th Anniversary) to the
Parks Department Account #132-65 (Public Relations).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was resolved that
#136-60 WHEREAS, the members of the Livonia City Council have learned
with great sorrow of the sudden passing of H. Paul Harsha; and
WHEREAS, H. Paul Harsha was appointed a member of the City Plan-
ning Commission of this City on July 14, 1952, and served continuously
thereafter until his sudden passing and was a leading and most respected
citizen of this community; and
WHEREAS, H. Paul Harsha was a professional engineer recognized
by his associates as a leader in that field of endeavor and a public
official who contributed freely his time and knowledge to the betterment
of this community--a community that will long cherish him in its memories;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of
Livonia believes it fitting and proper to record at this time its affection
and esteem for a beloved and respected public official and friend, and to
share with his family and community the great loss sustained by reason of
the death of H. Paul Harsha.
The President appointed the following committee for the purpose of recom-
mending to the Council a means of doing justice and homage to people who have done
so much for our community:
Councilman John T. Daugherty, Chairman
Councilman Austin T. Grant
Councilman James R. McCann.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#437-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Green Acres Civic
Association, dated June 14, 1960, and having considered the report and re-
commendation of the Director of Public Safety dated July o, 1960, the
Council does herein authorize and request the City Clerk to maw application
to The Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by such company, for the
installation of street lamps of suitable lumen strength to be installed
at the intersections of Beatrice and Five Mile Road, and Henry Ruff and
Five Nile Road, in the City of Livonia, it being the determination of the
Council that such intersections require lighting in order to protect the
public safety of the residents of this community.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#438-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the preliminary report and re-
commendation of the Chief City Engineer dated June 30, 1960, approved by
the Director of Public Works, and before determining to install paving on
Floral Avenue, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 in the City of
Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
Chief City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare or cause to be
prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recom-
mendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assess-
ment and what part, if any, should a general obligation of t he City, the
number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended.
By Councilmen Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
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#L39-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 1L.,
1960, received from Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery, which forwarded
copies of proposed agreements, prepared pursuant to Council resolution
#363-60, adopted on June 27, 1960, by and between the City of Livonia and
the firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery, Certified Public Accountants,
Book Building, Detroit 26, Michigan, and approved as to form by the City
Attorney on July 19, 1960, wherein said firm agrees to perform certain
auditing services for the City for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1960,
and certain auditing services for the Water and Sewer Division of the City
for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1961, for a mutually agreed upon
compensation, the Council does herein approve such agreements, and the
Mayor and City Clerk axe herein authorized to execute such agreements on
behalf of the City of Livonia and do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#440-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the G. H. Pastor
Development Company, the City Council does hereby amend its resolution
#383-60, adopted on June 27, 1960, which resolution approved the plat for
the proposed Kimberly Oaks Subdivision No. 2 on certain conditions, so as to
add thereto the following condition:
(6) As a further condition of the approval contained herein, no
building permits shall be issued in the said subdivision, that is
Kimberly Oaks Subdivision No. 2, until the Michigan Department of
Health shall have removed its existing ban on sewer construction
or until after a permit has been issued by the uichigan Department
of Health authorizing the proprietors of said subdivision to con-
nect to and place such sewers in operation; provided further,
that plans shall show a physical break between proposed new sewers
and their connection to existing system; and provided further,
that this condition shall not apply to any lots in said subdivision
serviced at this time by sewers previously approved in a proper
manner by the Michigan Department of Health.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief City Engineer dated July 13, 1960, approved of by the Director of
Public Works, the Council does hereby amend Council resolution #205-58
adopted on March 31, 1958, so as to reduce the bond for remaining improve-
ments in Hearthstone Subdivision No. 2 to $1,800.00 and the liability of
the bonding company shall be $2,800.00 in accordance with this resolution;
and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#)1)11-60 RESOLVED that, the reduction of bond for Hearthstone Subdivision
No. 2 be tabled pending a report from the Engineering Division regarding
status of any existing complaints relative to the amount of bond to be
retained by the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: Grant.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#422-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief City Engineer dated July 20, 1960, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby concur with the request of the
developer to divide Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 2 into three (3) complete
subdivisions, and Council resolution #214-59 adopted by the Council on
April 13, 1959, is hereby rescinded.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Grant, it was
#443-60 RESOLVED that, James Bonadeo, B onadeo Corporation, 24865 Five
Mile Road, Detroit 39, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 2, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 17, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of
said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
February 3, 1959; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together
with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been ap-
proved by the Department of Public Works under date of July 20, 1960; the
City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following
conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of
Public Works, within a period of two (2) years from the date
of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 1)4 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
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proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount:
Surety B ond: $5,400.00
Cash B ond: 600.00
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as built
plans of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth
reproducible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of s aid Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix her signature to saic Plat as evidence
of this approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#)dill-60 RESOLVED that, James Bonadeo, Bonadeo Corporation, 24865 Five
Mile Road, Detroit 391 Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 3, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 17, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of
said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
February 3, 1959; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together
with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved
by the Department of Public Works under date of July 20, 1960; the City
Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Departrrent of Public
Works, within a period of two (2) years from the date of this
resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amounts
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Surety Bond: $68,100.00
Cash Bond: 7,600.00
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia have been fully paid;
(It) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built
plans of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth
reproducible material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence
of this approval.
A roll call vote was taken an the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daughertj, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#445-60 RESOLVED that, James Bonadeo, Bonadeo Corporation, 2 .865 Five
Mile Road, Detroit 39, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision:
Fairway Farms Subdivision No. L, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 17, City of Livonia; and it appearing that tentative approval of
said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
February 3, 1959; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together
with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have been approved
by the Department of Public Works under date of July 20, 1969; the City
Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of
Livonia, and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public
Works, within a period of two (2) years from the date of this
resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
installed until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as
provided in Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix her signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily
installed or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with her by said
proprietors a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may
be approved by the City Attorney, and in the following amount:
Surety Bond: $90,000.00
Cash Bond: 10,000.00;
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and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the pro-
visions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix her signature to said Plat as evidence of this
approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#446-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of Lyndon Meadows
Civic Association contained in letter dated July 8, 1960, pertaining to
access to Roosevelt Elementary School, the Council does hereby refer said
request to the Department of Public Works for a report and recommendation
back to the Council.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#147-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of George and
Cecilia Gibbish contained in letter dated July 13, 1960, to authorize
the splitting of their property located at 17,509 Merriman Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby deny said request for the reason that
it would create an R-1 zone in an RUF area and would not be in keeping
with the zoning requirements of the surrounding area.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#448-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated July 14,
1960 from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strebbing, 14835 Eckles Road, Plymouth,
Michigan, relative to excess dirt near their property, the Council does
hereby refer said communication to the Department of Public Works for its
report and recommendation back to the Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#449-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the request of the Chairman of
the Traffic Commission dated July 12, 1960, approved by the Budget Director
and the Mayor, relative to an appropriation to cover secretarial services,
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the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $250.00 from the Provision for
Additional Personnel Account to Traffic Commission Account No. 119A-1
(Salaries).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Couhciiman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#450-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 12, 1960, relative to Petition
No. Z-446 as submitted by Donald Deremo on behalf of Paul F. Miller, et al,
for change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFB to PS,
the Council does hereby concur with said report and recommendation and
Petition No. Z-446 is granted; and the Department of Law is requested to
prepare the necessary amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to accomplish
the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#451-60 RESOLV! D that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 12, 1960, relative to Petition
No. Z-448 as submitted by Norman R. and Ethel M. Hildreth for change of
zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 from RUQ' to R-1-A, the Council
does hereby concur with said report and recommendation and Petition No.
Z-448 is granted; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare the
necessary amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to accomplish the purpose
of this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#452-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 12, 1960, relative to Petition
No. Z-450 as submitted by Lawrence and Esther Hahn for change of zoning in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from RUFB to R-1-A, the Council does hereby
concur with said report and recommendation and Petition No. Z-450 is granted;
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare the necessary amendment
to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#453-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 12, 1960, relative to Petition
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No. Z-465 as submitted by Charles J. VanZile for change of zoning in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 from RUF to R-L-A, the Council does hereby
concur with said report and recommendation and Petition No. Z-455 is granted;
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare the necessary amendment
to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#454-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition of Norman R.
Hildreth, dated June 22, 19b0, and in accordance with the provisions of
Act 73 of the Public Acts of 1959, the Council does hereby approve of
dividing the South 199.92 feet of Lot 400 into three (3) lots in accord-
ance with the dimensions as set forth in the letter dated June 22, 1960,
with sketch attached, the same being located in Supervisor's Livonia Plat
No. 6 of part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, achigan, according to the plat
thereof as recorded in Liber 66, page 57, Plats, Wayne County Records;
and the City Clerk is requested to cause a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to be recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#455-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication of July 8, 1960,
from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety, and the com-
munication dated June 9, 1960 from the Liquor Control Commission, relative
to the request of Tom's Northwood Market for a new SDM license to be
located at 29475 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, I .chigan, the Council
does hereby approve the request from Tom's Northwood Market for a new
SDM license to be located at the above address.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#4.56-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 11, 1960, relative to the re-
location of Harrison Avenue between Schoolcraft and Lyndon in the south
1/2 of Section 24 in the City of Livonia, the Council concurs with the
report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission and places it
on file.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#457-60 RESOLVED that, the request dated May 16, 19601 of Sunny Acres
Subdivision for extension of time be tabled and referred to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for report and recommendation back to the Council.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following emergency Ordinance:
NO. 309
AN ORDINANCE AIDING SECTIONS 2 AND 19 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 60, AS MENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING
THERETO SECTIONS 3.276 AND 3.277.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The reports and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated June 8, 1960 on Petition No. z-453, and dated July 1, 1960 on Petition No. Z-451
having been considered by the Council, the Council hereby adopts said petitions to
amend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and dl proceed-
ings heretofore conducted on said petitions are hereby approved.
Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinances Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, of the City of Livonia, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following
sections:
Section 3.276. Petition No. Z-451 submitted by Arthur M. !Carey,
Vice-Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit is hereby
granted and the zoning classification of the premises described in said
petition is hereby changed from C-2 to R-1-A as requested in said petition,
and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19 of the Zoning Map is hereby amended to
conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.277. Petition No, z-453 submitted by D. R. McCullough,
City Planner, is hereby granted and the zoning classification of the
premises described in said petition is hereby changed from RUFB to C-2
as requested in said petition, and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 of the
Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment No. 66 of the Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia," showing all of the amendments and changes made in the fore-
going Section 2 of this ordinance is hereby approved, established and made apart
hereof.
Section I . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 5, Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency Ordinance
necessary for the protection of the public safety and welfare and shall take effect
immediately on publication.
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A roll call vote was conducted on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Daugherty, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
public ati on.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Grant and unanimously
adopted, it was
#458-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety dated July 14, 1960,
and the communication dated July 8, 1960 from the Liquor Cohtrol Commission,
the Council does herein approve the transfer of the SDD license, requested
by Donald J. Roach, from 33504 Five Mile Road to 33525 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and does herein approve the issuance of a new SDM
license in conjunction with the 1960 SDD license.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#459-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Planning Commission dated July 20, 1960 relative to Petition
No. Z-462 as submitted by Richard Donahey for change of zoning in the
Southeast i/4 of Section 16 from R-1-A to PS, the Council does hereby
concur with said report and recommendation and Petition No. Z-462 is granted;
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare the necessary amendment
to Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, McCann, Bagnall, Kleinert and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Grant, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#460-60 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated July 15, 1960
from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety, and the com-
munication dated June 1, 1960 from the Liquor Control Commission, the
Council does hereby approve the request of James M. and Claryce P. Jeffrey
to transfer ownership of a 1960 SDM license from John and Irene Natoli,
located at 28760 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#461-60 RESOLVED that, the Council concurs with the recommendation of the
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Civil Service Commission dated July 4d.1 1960, insofar as it pertains to
the recommended rate for the City Planner of $8,730.00, starting salary,
with automatic increases of $1,000.00 each year, with a maximum of
$10,730.00 annually, effective August 1, 1960; and that the sum of $667.00
is transferred from the Provision for Additional Personnel Account to the
Planning Commission Salary Account; and that the rate for the new classifi-
cation of Assistant Planner be reconsidered by the Civil Service Commission
for further recommendation to the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Grant, MCCann, Bagnall and Sasser.
NAYS: Daugherty and Kleihert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Kleinert introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO.60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA BY ADDING
THERETO SECTION 3.278.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The report and recommendation of the City Planning Commission
dated July 20, 1960 on Petition No. Z-462 having been considered by the Council, the
Council hereby adopts said petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia, and all proceedings heretofore conducted on said petition
are hereby approved.
Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as
amended, of the City of Livonia, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following
section:
Section 3.278. Petition No. Z-462 submitted by Richard Donahey
is hereby granted and the zoning classification of the premises described
in said petition is hereby changed from R-1-A to PS as requested in said
petitions and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 of the Zoning Map is hereby
amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated nAmendment No. 67 of the Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia," showing all of the amendments and changes made in the f ore-
going Section 2 of this ordinance is hereby approved, established and made a part
hereof.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and
effect.
Section 5. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
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reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular !meting of the Council.
On motion of Councilman BagnaLl, seconded by Councilman McCann and
unanimously adopted, this 313th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:10 P. M., July &5, 1960.
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