HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL STUDY - 2015-01-12 CITY OF LIVONIA— CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JANUARY 12, 2015
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Brosnan. Present: Lynda
Scheel, Susan Nash, Brandon Kritzman, Brian Meakin, John Pastor, Laura Toy, and
Maureen Miller Brosnan. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Mark
Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Don Knapp, City Attorney;
Susan Hoff, City Clerk; and Mayor Jack Kirksey.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RESIGNATION OF JASON RHINES FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS: Jason Rhines, re: effective December 29, 2014.
Vice-President Meakin said he regretfully accepts the resignation of Jason
Rhines. He said Jason was enjoying serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals;
however, he has moved out of the City and has tendered his resignation.
Vice-President Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT
2. APPOINTMENT OF GREGORY G. COPPOLA TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS: Council Vice President Brian Meakin, re: to fill the unexpired term of
Jason Rhines, which expires July 12, 2015.
Vice-President Meakin said he was happy to recommend Gregory Coppola for
appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He said Gregory brings much
experience in the financial field and is certain that he will be a valuable addition
to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Gregory Coppola introduced himself and expressed his desire to serve the City in
this capacity and said he has relevant experience and looks forward to serving.
Vice-President Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
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3. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION PLACING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON
REFERENCED PROPERTIES WHOSE OWNERS HAVE NOT PAID CHARGES
CONNECTED WITH THE 2014 SIDEWALK PROGRAM, CONTRACT 14-G,
SINGLE LOT ASSESSMENTS: Engineering Division, re: same (CR 151-14 &
78-14)
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. He stated that this
is to close out last year's sidewalk work regarding the homeowners. They have a
list of 587 locations. The homeowners will be billed. The Treasurer's Office will
begin sending statements to the homeowners in April. Special assessments will
be placed at the meeting of June 15, 2015.
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT
4. REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF WAIVER PETITION: Planning
Commission, re: Petition 2013-08-02-19, previously approved by the City
Council on January 27, 2014, to operate a used auto dealership (Lang Auto
Sales) with outdoor display of vehicles, located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Merriman Road and Milburn Avenue (30805 and 30835 Plymouth
Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. (CR 25-14)
Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the
request to Council. This is a request for a one-year extension of the waiver use
that was granted back in January, 2013. There were a number of conditions
attached to the approval. There was a question at our study session relative to
the maintenance operations that could be conducted out of the facility. There was
a condition that limited the repair operations to minor repairs only to vehicles that
are at the dealership that are on-site and cannot be opened to the general public.
I think that answered the question that we had at the previous study meeting. I do
not see the petitioner here this evening. There's going to be a second part of this
request that will go on to the Council and that will be to transfer the interest of the
waiver use from the original petitioner, who is Mr. Lang, to the current owner of
the property, who is Mr. George. That is something that is subject to an
agreement. That was another condition to the granting of this waiver use that
limited the waiver use to Mr. Lang. That will be the Council's determination as to
whether or not to allow the transfer in the waiver use. Your consideration this
evening is whether or not simply to grant the one year extension of the waiver.
Keith Lang, 23339 Berwick, Canton, Michigan, was present to answer any
questions from the Council. He noted that they have put a lot of work and money
into the property since he was before the Council last. He did mention that he
was diagnosed with cancer and had some surgery and has sold off some of his
other businesses to alleviate some stress of operating several businesses. He
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did indicate that he would like to move forward with this project and would
appreciate it if Council would approve an extension of the Waiver Use that was
granted previously. He said he would still be involved in the operation of the
business; however, he did request that the interest of the waiver use be
transferred to the current owner of the property, who is Mr. George.
Toy offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda.
DIRECTION: APPROVING — w/ CONDITION CONSENT
#16 CHANGED FROM KEITH LANG
TO RICHARD GEORGE
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
As there were no further questions or comments, President Brosnan adjourned the
Study Session at 8:11 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015.
DATED: January 16, 2015 SUSAN A. HOFF
CITY CLERK