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MINUTES OF THE Two HUNDRED FIFTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 29, 1957, the above meeting was held at 33011 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:20 P. M., by the
Vice-President of the Council. Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result: Present-- Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall,
Rudolf R. Kleinert, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- Austin T.
Grant and David L. Jones, who are on vacation.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#550-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 2114th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held July 15, 1957, and the adjourned 2114th
regular meeting held July 22, 1957, are hereby approved as submitted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#551-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Director of Public Works dated July 25, 1957, and approved by the Mayor
on that date, the Council does herein authorize the Department of Public
Works to engage the services of the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and
Clark to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the Joy Road
Pump House relief line and does also request that the Department of Law
proceed immediately to obtain the necessary easements required by this
relief line and the final storm drain line extending south from Joy Road
to the Middle Rouge River.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adop to d, it was
#552-57 RESOLVED that, resolution #529-57, adopted by the Council at
its regular meeting of July 15, 1957, be and hereby is rescinded.
By Councilmen Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#553-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the resolution adopted by the
Council on July 11, 1955, authorizing the Water and Sewer Division to
continue the then existing method of billing the Chevrolet Spring and
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Bumper Plant; that the Council hereby finds that the resolution was adopted
L for good and sufficient reasons at that time, and for lawful and valid pur-
poses; and that said resolution is hereby rescinded; and the rates and charges
authorized therein shall cease to be effective on August 14, 1957, and that in
the future, commencing on August 15, 1957, the Chevrolet Spring and Bumper
Plant shall pay all sewage disposal rates and charges as set forth in Ordinance
No. 115 of the City, and the dater and Sewer Division of the City is hereby
authorized and directed to bill and collect the same accordingly.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#554-57 RESOLVED that, the wlater Department is hereby requested to notify
General Motors Corporation of the action of the Council taken this date.
Councilman Ventura was excused at 8:57 and returned at 8:58 P. M.
The report of the meeting with the City Planning Conmi s s ion regarding pro-
L. posed ordinance on re-hearings was removed from the agenda.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#555-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief Accountant dated July 26, 1957, there is hereby transferred from the
Unappropriated Surplus Account to the Police Department Budget Account #70 E
the amount of $150.00 to be used for the purpose of completing payment to
Ralph Ellsworth, Inc., on the recent car and truck purchases.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#556-57 RESOLVED that, the report of the Finance Committee for the month
of June, 1957, is hereby approved and a summary spread on the minutes as
follows:
General, Administrative and Legislative:
Executive $ 46.80
L Legislative 747.65
City Treasurer 163.77
City Clerk 271.25
State & Federal Legislation 1,204.70
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Department of Law $ 49.08
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Municipal Court
Election Commission 869.72
7.52
Civil Service Commission 369,10
City Hall 1,057.95
Court 53.72
Traffic Commission 48.91
City Planning Commission 1,927.84
Board of Appeals 175.15
Civil Defense 1,153.37 $ 8,146.53
Department of Public Safety:
Fire Commissioner 25.00
Police Commissioner 25.00
Fire Department 855.68
Police Department 1,887.08 2,792.76
Department of Public Works:
Public Works Division 14,858.99
Engineering Division 226.50
Inspection Division 595.13 15,680.62
Department of Parks and Recreation:
Parks Division 1,376.08
Recreation Division 1,211.46
L Cemetery Division
Forestry Division 450.00
31.74 3,069.28
Insurance 2,366.11
Auditing 75.25
Acquisition of Land 597.75 3,039 .11
32,728.30
General Ledger Accounts:
State Tax on Gasoline 450.00
Reserve for Encumbrances 347.69
Advances to Water Department 25.00
II Wayne County 50.00
Ill Motor Vehicle Highway 83.70
L/C Payment & Interest 2,176.22
Contract Payment 16,064.70
Inventories 1,374.48 20,571.79
TOTAL $53,300.09
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result :
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and. O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
LBy Councilman Bagnall„ seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was
#557-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
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Finance Committee dated July 29, 1957, and pursuant to the provisions of
Section 12 of Chapter VII of the City Charter and Section 9 of the Financial
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 35, as amended, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, Certified Public Accountants, Book
Building, Detroit 26, Michigan, to review and examine the accounting procedures
of the Water and Sewer Division and to prepare and submit to the Council a
report of recommendations for improvements in accounting procedures and in the
internal control of said division; such work to be performed for the sum of
$3,800.00, that the aforementioned firm is requested to prepare and submit to
the Council 4 satisfactory agreement or contract between the said firm and the
City of Livonia consistent with the terms contained in their letter dated June
18, 1957, addressed to the Finance Committee; and that such agreement or con-
tract shall fix the duties and responsibilities of said firm and the compensa-
tion to be received for services rendered.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bagnall, Ventura, Daugherty and Mein.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
Imo adopted, it was
#558-57 RESOLVED that, the request of the Department of Public Works
dated May 15, 1957, regarding sanitary locker and lunch facilities at
the Department of Public Works Garage be re-referred to the Department
of Public Works for an additional estimate covering the installation of
sanitary facilities only, in the Department of Public Works Service Garage.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#559-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein determine that further
taxicab service in the City of Livonia is necessary for the public con-
venience and having considered the application of Vernon Foster and John
Harrison d/b/a Livonia Yellow and Red Cab Company, 33234 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, Michigan, dated May 27, 1957, and having received and considered
the recommendation of the Police Department dated July 25, 1957, in connection
with such application, the Council does herein determine further that the
above applicant is a proper person, both in experience and character and
that the applicant is fit and willing and able to engage in the public
transportation business and to conform with the provisions of Ordinance
No. 166, Taxicab Ordinance, and the rules promulgated thereunder by the
Council; therefore, the Council does herein authorize the granting of a
taxicab license to operate ten (10) taxicabs within the City of Livonia to
the above applicant upon the payment of the license fee and the filing of
the insurance policy or bond required by the provisions of the above Taxi.-
cab Ordinance; provided, however, that said license shall be conditioned
on the receipt of a favorable report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
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such report having heretofore been requested by the Police Department and
that such condition shall be noted on the license when issued.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#560-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein determine that further taxi-
cab service in the City of Livonia is necessary for the public convenience
and having considered the application of William F. Kime and Dolores M.
Johnson d/b/a Livonia Transit Company, Inc., 27991 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, dated July 16, 1957, and having received and considered the recom-
mendation of the Police Department dated July 25, 1957, in connection with
such application, the Council does herein determine further that the above ap-
plicant is a proper person, both in experience and character and that the ap-
plicant is fit and willing and able to engage in the public transportation
business and to conform with the provisions of Ordinance No. 166, Taxicab
Ordinance, and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Council; therefore,
the Council does herein authorize the granting of a taxicab license to
operate ten (10) taxicabs within the City of Livonia to the above applicant
upon the payment of the license fee and the filing of the insurance policy or
bond required by the provisions of the above Taxicab Ordinance; provided,
however, that said license shall be conditioned on the receipt of a favorable
report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, such report having heretofore
been requested by the Police Department and that such condition shall be noted
on the license when issued.
Councilman Daugherty read a report from the Water and Sewer Committee of the
Council dated July 26, 1957, which was received and placed on file.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#561-57 RESOLVED that, the Mayor and the proper administrative officials
be requested to obtain such information, bulletins, maps, charts and other
data relating to the Master Storm Drainage Plan for the Civic Association
representatives as referred to in the report of the Water and Sewer Com-
mittee dated. July 26, 1957.
A recess was called at 9:23 P.M., after which the meeting resumed with all
members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting,
except Councilman Daugherty, who returned at, a later time.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall„ it was
#562-57 RESOLVED that, the insurance covering fire in the amount of
L $240000.00; extended coverage endorsement, $24,000.00; vandalism and
malicious mischief, $24,000.00; on building #7 located at 12973 Farmington
Road, be awarded to the Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance, through Mr.
Jerry Sculley, sales representative, of 36060 Chicago, Livonia, at a premium
of $360.82, for a three year period, which bid appears to be the low bid.
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Councilman Daugherty returned at 9:45 P. M.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#563-57 RESOLVED that, the Council, having considered the letter from
Harry Sosnick Management Company dated July 19, 1957, wherein he requests
the City of Livonia to apply for the necessary permits in order that he
might install a water main and sanitary sewer across Ann Arbor Road to
service the Ann Arbor Trail Subdivision, does herein an the Mayor
to affix his signature to the Michigan State Highway Department application
form #495-2 entitled "Application for Approval of Location and Permit to
Operate and Maintain Within the Right-of-Way", such application being
dated July 22, 1957.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#564-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the
Chief Accountant dated July 17, 1957, and approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director on July 23, 1957, the Council does hereby transfer from the Unap-
propriated Surplus to the Department of Public Works Budget Account #2)4,
(Building Maintenance), the sum of $767.00 to be used for payment to Nagel-
Shaff, Inc., to cover the increased cost in sewer connections at the Police
and Fire Stations and City Hall.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#565-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Parks and Recreation
Commission dated July 17, 1957, and approved by the Mayor and Budget Director
on July 23, 1957, there is hereby transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus
to the Parks and Recreation Commission Account #51 (special activities), the
sum of $1,884.23; such gmount representing monies deposited in the General
Fund in connection with activities of such Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
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#566-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer
and Director of Public Works dated July 5, 1957, the Council does hereby in-
crease the contract of A and A Asphalt Paving Company, 1045 Haynes Avenue,
Birmingham, which contract is in connection with Special Assessment District
#8, by the sum of $2,038.30; such increase representing the cost of extra
work completed.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer and Director of Public Works
regarding Rosedale Gardens paving, top soil and seeding for edges.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#567-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request and recommendation of the
City Engineer and Director of Public Works in a letter dated July 9, 1957,
the Department of Public Works is herein authorized to prepare the necessary
bid proposal and to advertise forbids on those items referred to in the
above letter; such items to be used in connection with the Rosedale Gardens
paving, Special Assessment District #8.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#568-57 RESOLVED that, before determining a policy in regard to requests
for the installation of cross-overs from present sewer lines to existing
homes, the Department of Public Works is herein requested to prepare and
submit to the Council an over-all general survey as to the approximate
number of cross-overs that will be needed as the present sewer system exists
and also an approximate total cost for installing such cross-overs.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#569-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated July 23, 1957,
the request of the Steel Tex Manufacturing Corporation, 30210 W. Eight Mile
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Road, Farmington, for permission to tap into Livonia water and sewer line,
is herewith denied for the reasons stated in the above report; provided,
however, that should the proprietors of Steel Tex Manufacturing Corporation
request annexation to the City of Livonia, the request will be reconsidered.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#570-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated July 15, 1957, the re-
quest of W. L. Geohman, 3114141i. Eight Mile Road, Farmington, to tap into
the Livonia water line on the south side of Eight Mile Road, is hereby denied,
provided, however, that should W. L. Geohman request annexation of his
properties to the City of Livonia, the request will be reconsidered.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#571-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated July 19, 1957,
in regard to the request of Mrs. Lydia B. Heise for permission to tap into
the sewer line on Eight Mile Road without paying tap-in charges, the Council
does hereby table a decision on such request until there is received from the
City Engineer a further report indicating whether or not the parcels involved
could have been connected to the Clarenceville sanitary sewer in the area and
whether or not there had been a sewer line in the area which was destroyed by
the installation of the present sewer.
The Clerk read a letter from Harold C. Wells, Assistant Superintendent,
Livonia Public Schools.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously
adopted, it was
#572-57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated July 12, 1957, from Harold C.
Wells, Assistant Superintendent, Livonia Public Schools, be spread on
the minutes as follows:
Mrs. Marie W. Clark
City Clerk
33001 Five Mlle Road
Livonia, Michigan
Re: Sidewalks at Wilson School
Dear Mrs. Clark:
Our Board of I'ducation has carefully considered the advisability of enter-
ing into an agreement with the city for the installation of sidewalks on
West Chicago and Harrison Roads near Wilson School and the adjoining park
site. It is their studied conclusion that there is no need, and in fact
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would exact a hardship upon the school, to construct a sidewalk along
Harrison Road.
It does seem clear, however, that a sidewalk is needed along West Chicago
on the school property. It is the School Board's intention to let con-
tracts for the construction of such a sidewalk. We have worked with the
city engineer in establishing grades and writing specifications for that
project.
Very truly yours,
/s/ HAROLD C. WELLS,
Assistant Superintendent.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#573-57 RESOLVED that, the Council having received and considered a re-
quest from the Rouge Building Company to petition the Wayne County Drain
Commissioner for the improvement of a certain portion of the Blue Drain,
and before so petitioning the Drain Commissioner, the Council does herein
request that the Drain Commissioner assure the City in writing that such
action will not cause the City to incur any but nominal expense and
specifically what this expense will be and also assure the City that such
a petition is necessary, in order, and will serve a purpose in the public
interest; further that the Drain Commissioner inform the City of any other
effects or obligations that the City will or could incur by so petitioning.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#574-57 RESOLVED that, the proposed ordinance to amend Section 8.04 and
9.04 and add 8.12 and 9.10 to Ordinance No. 60, dated June 24, 1957, is
hereby referred to the City Planning Commission for a public hearing pur-
suant to provision of law and for a recommendation back to this Council.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#575-57 RESOLVED that, a public hearing having been held on the proposed
Special Assessment District #9 Roll, and the Council having considered the
objections and suggestions presented at such hearing, said proposed roll is
herewith referred back to the City Assessor to be amended so as to delete the
assessing of the cost of the intersections in said assessment district to
the residents; and those corner lots in said assessment district facing on
East Clements Circle, that is lots 208 and 209, shall be assessed on a
fifty (50%) per cent basis of their side footage on Elmira Avenue; that
lots 428 and 429 shall, in addition to their frontage on Deering, pay fifty
(50%) per cent of their side footage on Elmira Avenue; and that the cost of
the paving of the balance of Elmira Avenue and the intersections within the
entire assessment district shall be an obligation of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#576-57 RESOLVED that, the Department of Public or1 be instructed to
advertise for bids in connection with the improvements to be installed in
Special Assessment District #9 of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Kleinert, Seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimomsly
adopted, it was
#577-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the petitioner, Petition
No. Z-228 for change of zoning in the S. W. 1/4 of bection 16 from AG-B to
R-3 is hereby referred back to the City Planning Commission for its further
consideration and recommendation.
i:YW CouncilmancilmCouncilmanKleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted,
#578-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated July 18, 1957, as to Petition No. Z-229 of the Felician
Sisters, O. S. F., a religious order of the City of Livonia, for change of
zoning classification in the N. W. 1/14 of Section 20 from R-2 and AG-B to R-2
is hereby approved, such petition is hereby granted; and the City Attorney is
instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#579-57 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission dated July 18, 1957, as to Petition No. V-20 of Elwyn R. and
Norma M.Tabbey for the vacating of a certain ten foot drainage easement
located in the S. E. 1/4 of-Section 12 is hereby approved and such petition
is granted; and, the City Attorney is instructed to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in conformance with this resolution.
Councilman Ventura read and introduced the following Ordinance:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE MENDING SECTIONS 5, 6, 14 and 20 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, AND EENDING ARTICLE 3.00 OF THE ZONING
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ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, BY ADDING
THERETO SECTIONS 3.126, 3.127, 3.128, 3.129 and 3.130,
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The reports and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
dated April 5, 1957, on Petition No. Z-207; dated April 22, 1957, on Petition No. Z-216;
and dated May 24, 1957, on Petitions No. Z-215, No. Z-211 and No. Z-223, 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 all proceedings heretofore con-
ducted on said petitions are hereby approved.
Section 2. Article 3.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the City
of Livonia, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following sections:
Section 3.126. Petition No. Z-207, as amended,of Albert B. and
Della S. Shulman, is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises
described in said amended petition is hereby changed from RUFB to C-1 as re-
quested in said amended petition; and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14 of the
Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.127. Petition No. Z-215 of William R. and Marilyn Kolak
is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises described in said
petition is hereby changed from AG-B to C-1 as requested in said petition; and
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 of the Zoning Map is hereby amended to conform
to the change made in this section.
Section 3.128. Petition No. Z-216 of Theodore I. Crantz, Glenbrook
Land Company, Inc., is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the pre-
mises described in said petition is hereby changed from AG-B to RU as requested
in said petition; and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5 of the Zoning Map is here-
by amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.129. Petition No. Z-221 of Livonia Hills,Inc., and Harry
E. Wolfe, Inc., is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the premises
described in said petition is hereby changed from AG-B to RU as requested in
said petition; and the Northwest 1/14 of Section 6 of the Zoning Map is here-
by amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3.130. Petition No. Z-223 of Gilbert and Dorothy I. Rohde
and Marvin Premier is hereby granted; the zoning classification of the pre-
mises described in said petition is hereby changed from AG-B to C-1 as re-
quested in said petition; and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 of the Zoning
Map is hereby amended to conform to the change made in this section.
Section 3. The attached map designated "Amendment No. 35 of the Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia", showing all of the amendments and changes made in the foregoing
Section 2 of this ordinance, is hereby approved, established and made a part thereof.
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 re-
maining portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council, August 12, 1957.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#580-57 RESOLVED that, having considered the request from the Civil Service
Commission dated July 22, 1957, for approval of a change in the salary rate
for the Civil Service classification of Engineer III, the Council does herein
approve and concur of the following pay scheduled for this position, effective
August 3, 1957'
$5,616.00 (First 6 Months)
435,824.00 (7 thru 12 Month )
( After 12 Months)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daudnerty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and OfNeill.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adoptedl it was
#581-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of residents of Dover Avenue in Rouge
Trail View Subdivision regarding the improper grading of their lots is here-
by referred to the City Engineer for a full report and recommendation to be
submitted to the Council at the next regular meeting.
The following Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Kleinert:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (i) OF SECTION
11.02 OF ARTICLE 11.00 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO.60,AS AMENDED1OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection (i) of Section 11.02 of Article 11.00 of Ordinance No.
60 entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia", is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 11.02. Uses Permitted. In all C-2 Districts no buildings
or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be erected or
used except for one or more of the following specified uses:
(a) All uses permitted in R-3 and C-1 Districts.
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(b) Stores and shops for the conducting of a service or a retail
business, except that the storage of lumber and other building
supplies or similar materials for retail shall be housed within a
building having four (4) side walls and a roof, open storage of
this or similar material shall not be permitted.
(c) Office and showroom of a plumber, electrician, decorator or
similar trade.
(d) Personal service shops, such as barber shops, beauty parlors,
shoe repair shops, tire repair shops, laundry pickup shops, dry
cleaning pickup shops, messenger or telegraph service stations and
apy similar service or use.
(e) Banks, theaters, hotels, assembly buildings, catering establish-
ments, conservatories, sales and show rooms, research and testing
laboratories, studios, undertaking establishments, dance halls, re-
creation halls, parking lots and public owned buildings.
(f) Public utility buildings.
(g) Establishments within buildings or structures for the repair,
alteration, finishing, assembling, fabrication, or storage of goods
primarily for the residents of the locality or for sale at retail
on the premises, provided there is not in connection therewith the
operation of any activity or the storage or display of goods in such
manner as to be obnoxious or offensive by reasons of the emission of
odors, fumes, dust, smoke, waste, light-glare, noise or vibration,
and further provided that no commercial enterprise shall employ more
than five (5) mechanics or workers per each two thousand (2000) square
feet of floor area, on the repair, conversion, alteration,finishing
or fabrication of goods.
(h) Advertising signs only when pertaining to the sale, rental or
use of the premises on which it is located or to goods sold or
activities conducted thereon, or when serving primarily as a direction-
a1 sign or legal notice. Only one (1) such sign is permitted on a lot,
when such lot is four thousand (4000) square feet or less in area,
and such sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in area
of display surface and shall not exceed seven (7) feet in length.
Signs larger in area than authorized in this section shall not be
permitted except upon the approval of the City Planning Commission.
(i) Carnivals, outdoor circuses or migratory amusement enterprises.
(j) Dry cleaning plants, garages and auto wash establishments, on
approval of the City Planning Comniissi on; provided, however, that
such approva] shall not be given until, in addition to other re-
quirements and considerations, there is filed with such commission
the written consent of the owners of frontage property immediately
abutting the premises involved and .L,he written consent of the owners
of seventy (70) percent of the frontage of all property within three
hundred (300) feet of such premises and not separated therefrom by
more than one street or alley.
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(k) Motels or motor courts upon approval of the City Planning
Commission. The commission may permit motels and motor courts in
C-2 Districts, provided that a public hea ring is held and it is
established that sixty (60) percent of the property owners do not
object within five hundred (500) feet distance from any part of
the lot area involved, and provided that a lot area equal to that
required for a residence shall be provided for management, pro-
vided that each unit provides a lot area of one thousand (1000)
square feet for the first room of eighty (80) or more square feet
and an additional area equal to twice the room area for each ad-
ditional room of eighty (80) square feet or more and provided that
each unit or group of units shall have two (2) side yards of not
less than ten (10) feet each for interior lot side yards; however,
when side yards abut a side street then such street side yard shall
be not less than twenty-five (25) feet, a front yard of not less
than twenty-five (25) feet, a rear yard of not less than ten (10)
feet and separate buildings shall be not less than ten (10) feet
apart; and further, provided, that each unit shall have one (1)
room with not less than one hundred and fifty (150) square feet
of floor area, a bathroom of not less than twenty-five (25) square
feet of floor area, and not less than fifty (50) square feet of
floor area for a kitchenette, if provided; and further provided,
that building height of motel shall not exceed one (1) story or
fifteen (15) feet; and further provided, that no guest shall occupy
such accommodations of any motel or motor court for a period of more
than one (1) month within any calendar year.
(1) Any other use similar in character to the above uses when it
is not obnoxious or offensive to the locality by reasons of the
emission of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, waste, light-glare, vibration
or noise.
(m) Office of a veterinarian, including animal clinics and animal
hospitals without outside kennels, for the care and treatment of
small pets, such as dogs, cats and similar small animals, with the
approval of the City Planning Commission.
Section 2. 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 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any
reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council, August 12, 1957.
LBy :::ncilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopte d, it
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#582-57 RESOLVED that, the petition of the residents of Gill Road between
Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the City of Livonia in regard to the inadequate
drainage conditions in their area caused by the overflowing of drainage ditches
on the east and west sides of that road, is hereby referred to the Department
of Public Works for whatever temporary relief can be afforded and for a report
to the Council on the specific action taken to relieve this situation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#583-57 RESOLVED that, the Council does herein request of the Department of
Public Works a complete report as to the physical and financial necessities
for maintaining a permanent crew to clean out culverts and drainage ditches
throughout the City of Livonia; such report to be submitted within 30 days.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
adopted, it was
#584-57 RESOLVED that, the letter dated July 1, 1957 from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission relative to the one remaining liquor license in
the City of Livonia be referred to the Committee of the Whole for consider-
ation.
The Clerk read a letter from the Police Department relative to the request
of Robert Samways for SDM license.
By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#585-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated June 14, 1957, and the recommendation from
the Livonia Police Department dated July 22, 1957, the Council does hereby
approve the request of Robert J. Samways, 38001 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia,
for a new SDM license.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#586-57 RESOLVED that, relative to the communication from the Rouge
Building Company, 20063 James Couzens Highway, Detroit 3;, Michigan,
dated July 18, 1957, on the subject of street pavement construction,
that the Rouge Building Company be referred to the existing ordinances
designating pavement widths and construction specifications for sub-
divisions.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was resolved that
#587-57 WHEREAS, the report of the consulting engineer dated July 11, 1957
states that no natural surface drainage is or mill be obstructed by the new
subdivision; adjacent subdivisions will not be adversely affected from a
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drainage standpoint by the construction of this subdivision; the outlet stream
or drainage ditch will not cause undue flooding due to increase runoff from
this subdivision;
NOtd, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, T . Harry Spoon, Donna Develop-
ment Company, 19775 James Couzens Highway, Detroit 35, Michigan, as proprietor,
having requested the City Council to approve the proposed plat of the follow-
ing Subdivision: Merri-Five Mile Subdivision, located between Rayburn Avenue
and Five Mile Road, East of Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14,
City of Livonia, Michigan, and it appearing that tentative approval of said
proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of May
71 1957; 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 15, 1957; the City Council does
hereby approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvenents 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 supervised
and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improve-
ments shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily in-
staJled until there is filed with the Council a Certificate as pro-
vided in Section lL 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: -
- - - - Two Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($252,000.00) - - - -
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia have been fully paid;
(4) 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;
Provided, however, that it is a condition of this bond that said
proprietor shall install and complete greenbelt planting as shown
on said subdivision plat prior to the final release of the performance
bond.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Kleinert, Bagnall and O'Neill.
NAYS: None .
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#588-57 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer and City Assessor are herein
requested to prepare alternate assessment rolls for the installation of
street light fixtures in Section 36 based on the following: One for wooden
poles with overhead wiring; one for metal poles with overhead wiring; and
the third for metal poles with underground wiring.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was
#589-57 RESOLVED that, the remaining items on the agenda be referred to
the next study meeting of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Ventura, Bagnall and OtNeillo
NAYS: Kleiner to
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and
unanimously adopted, this 215th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 11:20 P. M., July 29, 1957.
MO(U. Clark, City Clerk