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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2016
On December 19, 2016 the above meeting was held at the City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Cathy White led the
meeting in the Pledge with two members of Troop 897 from Emerson Middle
School, Connor and Trevor.
Roll was called with the following result: Cathy White, Scott Bahr,
Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly and
Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
or Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Dave Varga, Director of
Administrative Services; Terry Marecki, Wayne County Commissioner; and
Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#456-16 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,814th
Regular Meeting of the Council held December 5, 2016 are
hereby approved as submitted.
President McIntyre stated that Item Number 15 will be heard at the end of the
Agenda following completion of the two X-items.
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Councilmember Bahr wished his daughter Macy a Happy 13 Birthday. He
then went on to thank his fellow councilmembers for a great first year on
Council and indicated he learned a lot from his colleagues.
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Councilmember White echoed Bahr’s comments, thanking them as well for a
wonderful first year on Council.
Councilmember Jolly wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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President McIntyre acknowledged her son David’s upcoming 19 birthday on
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January 5, 2017.
She then stated there would be two X-items at the end of tonight’s agenda as
well as new data on Items 12c and 15.
During Audience Communication Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki
gave an update on the status of the repairs that were done to Eight Mile Road
and indicated that there would be improvements made in the spring.
A communication from the Department of Finance dated November 21,
2016, re: forwarding various financial statements for the month ending October
31, 2016, were received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, it was:
#457-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 16, 2016, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Terry Jefferson, dated
November 14, 2016, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in
front of the residence located at 32570 Pembroke Avenue, in the N.E. ¼
of Section 3, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as
omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental
effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to lack of other
public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location
in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some
future date.
#458-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 22, 2016, approved for submission by
the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Danny Fitzgerald, received
by the City Clerk on November 18, 2016, requesting a waiver of the
sidewalk requirement in front of the residence located at 18041 Deering
Street, in the S.E. ¼ of Section 12, the Council does hereby approve
this request inasmuch as omitting the sidewalk on the subject property
would have no detrimental effect upon the neighboring properties at this
time because there are no public sidewalks existing on the west side of
Deering, between Lathers and Curtis; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this location in the
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event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at some
future date.
#459-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated November 10, 2016,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bids of the following companies for supplying the Parks and Recreation
Department with clothing for the 2017 fiscal year as indicated on the
attachment to the aforesaid communication, the same having been the
lowest bid submitted for each item listed and meets all specifications:
Express Press
1860 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65802
Item 2 Jerzees Z NuBlend 996M
Adult Med-XLg 10.13
Adult 2X 13.44
Item 13 Jerzees Dri-Powder
Adult M–XLg 3.04
Adult 2XL 4.86
Adult 3XL 6.15
Item 15 Jerzees Dri-Powder
Adult Lg-XL 3.04
Adult 2XL 4.86
Estimated Cost: $1,929.51
All American Embroidery
Sandeep Narang, 31600 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Item 10 Gildan 2000B & 2400
Youth Sm-M 2.85
Adult Sm-XL 4.30
Adult 2XL-3XL 5.30
Item 19 Anvil 156 Cap
One size fits all 4.25
Item 20A* Port Authority Fleece
Adult Sm–XL ¼ zip 17.95
Item 20B* Port Authority Fleece
Adult Sm–XL full zip 18.90
Item 21 Jerzee 29ML
Adult M-XL 5.75
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Adult 2XL 7.35
Adult 3XL 7.35
Estimated Cost: $4,643.16
Municipal Supply Solutions
Carolyn Wright-Thomas, 21621 Concord Street, Southfield, MI 48076
Item 1 Anvil 980
Adult Med-XLg 3.00
Adult 2X 4.25
Item 3 Jerzees 996M
Adult Med-XL 9.76
Adult 2X 12.24
Item 4 Jerzees J300
Adult Sm-XL 6.63
Adult 2X 8.63
Item 5 Jerzees J300
Adult Sm-XL 6.38
Item 6 Jerzees 363MR
Adult Sm-XL 3.98
Item 7 Jerzees LS 437ML
Adult Sm-XL 10.12
Item 8 Gildan 2000
Adult Sm-XL 2.75
Adult 2XL 4.20
Item 9A* Gildan 8000
Youth M-Lg 2.45
Adult Sm-M 2.65
Adult Lg-XL 2.75
Item 9B* Gildan 8000
Adult Med-XL 2.75
Adult 2X 4.25
Item 11 Gildan 8000
Youth Sm-Lg 2.38
Adult Sm-XL 2.45
Adult 2X 2.65
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Item 12 Gildan 8000
Youth Sm-Lg 2.45
Adult Sm-XL 2.65
Adult 2XL 2.75
Item 14A* Gildan 8000
Adult Sm-Lg 2.65
Adult 2XL 2.75
Item 14B* Gildan 8000
Adult Sm-Lg 2.65
Adult 2XL 2.95
Item 16 Anvil
Adult Sm-XL 88VL 4.12
Adult Sm-XL 880 3.94
Item 17 Anvil 980
Adult M-XL 2.60
Adult 2XL 2.80
Item 18 Anvil 156
One size fits all 3.51
Item 22 Fruit of the Loom
Adult Sm-XL 2.95
Adult 2XL 4.50
Chestnut Hill CH910
Item 23
Adult Sm-XL ¼ zip 12.95
Item 24 Jerzees 437MSR
Adult Sm-XL 6.54
Estimated Cost: $8,633.48
* Lowest bidder when total quantity of shirts is multiplied by prices.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such purchases from funds
already budgeted in the Department of Parks and Recreation and
Community Center Account Nos. 208-755-768-000, 208-717-764-000,
101-711-766-000, 101-707-764-000 and 208-755-776-040 for this
purpose.
#460-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated November 3, 2016, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and the City Attorney, and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Allie Brothers, Inc., 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, for supplying the Division of Police with police uniforms for the unit
prices set forth in the attachment, which unit prices shall remain in effect
for a three (3) year period, for a total estimated price of $80,341.35, the
same having been the sole bid received and meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the total
estimated amount of $80,341.35 from funds already budgeted in Account
No. 101-325-768-010 for this purpose.
#461-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated November 21, 2016,
which bears the signature of the Human Resources Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the selection of a
Consultant to perform ongoing fiduciary consulting services for the City’s
Defined Contribution (401) and Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement
Plans, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the Bogdahn Group,
4901 Vineland Road, Suite 600, Orlando, Florida 32811, to perform
ongoing fiduciary consulting services for the City’s Defined Contribution
(401) and Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans for an annual
amount not to exceed $45,000.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $22,500.00 from funds in the
Defined Contribution Plan (401) forfeiture funds, and in the amount of
$22,500.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-234-818-
000, Contractual Services, for this purpose; the Administration is
authorized to negotiate a contract, approved as to form and substance by
the Department of Law, with the Bogdahn Group for the services to be
performed and not to exceed the price stated above; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute same, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid party and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#462-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated November
16, 2016, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the quote of Presidio Infrastructure Solutions L.L.C., 48325 Alpha Drive,
Suite 150, Wixom, Michigan 48393, for the purchase of storage and server
refresh, to include installation and configuring new equipment, migrating
existing virtual servers, migrating licensing, decommissioning existing
equipment and five years of hardware and software support, for an
amount not to exceed $135,214.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$135,214.00 from Account No. 101-915-982-000 for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Section
3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and the City
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Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#463-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
November 23, 2016, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting an additional
appropriation and expenditure for the actual final cost for the utility
relocation in connection with the relocation of the Historical Perrinville
School, previously authorized in Council Resolution No. 258-16, adopted
on July 11, 2016, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $43,489.15,
payable to the list of various vendors attached to the aforesaid
communication, for services rendered in connection with the actual final
cost for the utility relocation in connection with the relocation of the
Historical Perrinville School; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$43,489.15 from the Historical Trust Fund (Account No. 723-000-976-000)
for this purpose.
#464-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Human Resources Director, dated November 17, 2016, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Resolution #16-183,
adopted on November 16, 2016, wherein the Commission approved that
the Fire Command Executive Classification of Deputy Fire Chief be
established as a new job classification, the Council does hereby concur in
and approves the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission to
establish the fire command executive classification of Deputy Fire Chief
as a permanent full-time unrepresented classification, with fringe benefits
adjustments as extended to the Livonia Fire Fighters in their December 1,
2015 through November 30, 2018 Contract, which mirrors that of the Fire
Chief, with the following pay range:
Deputy Fire Chief Salary Schedule
Effective December 1, 2016 Effective December 1, 2017
Step 4 $52.12 $108,405.44 $53.16 $110,572.80
Step 5 $54.20 $112,741.66 $55.29 $115,003.20
#465-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Human Resources Director, dated November 17, 2016, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Resolution #16-182,
adopted on November 16, 2016, recommending salary and fringe benefit
adjustments for the classification of Fire Chief for the period December 1,
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2015 through November 30, 2018, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and the salary and
benefit adjustments for the classification of Fire Chief are hereby
approved for the period December 1, 2015 through November 30, 2018
as set forth in the memorandum dated November 16, 2016 from the
Human Resources Director which is attached to the aforesaid
communication.
#466-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 23, 2016, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting an
additional appropriation and expenditure from budgeted funds and to
authorize a transfer of funds from Local Roads to Major Roads and
Maintenance in connection with emergency repair work at Levan Road,
north of Plymouth Road and Newburgh Road, and other miscellaneous
items; the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation and
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $22,599.00 payable to Nagle
Paving Company, 36780 Amrhein, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for performing
all work required in connection with the emergency repairs at Levan and
Newburgh Road, north of Plymouth Road, and other miscellaneous items;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a transfer of budgeted
funds in an amount not to exceed $22,599.00 from Account No. 203-463-
818-117 (Local Roads) to Account No. 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance)
for this purpose; and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
any minor adjustments in the work, as it becomes necessary; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize a transfer of funds in an amount not to
exceed $19,717.00 from Account No. 203-463-818-117 (Local Roads) to
Account No. 202-463-818-117 (Major Roads) in order to close out the
Joint and Crack Sealing Project Contract 16-D.
#467-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 28, 2016, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting
an additional appropriation and expenditure from budgeted funds for work
to be done in connection with the Newburgh Road water main break
repair, south of Schoolcraft Road, the Council does hereby authorize an
additional appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$18,152.75 payable to Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., 38146 Abruzzi Drive,
Westland, Michigan 48185-3278 for performing all work required in
connection with the Newburgh Road emergency water main break repair,
south of Schoolcraft Road, based on their established unit prices from
Contract 16-C, Concrete Road Repair Program; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$18,152.75 from the Water and Sewer Construction-In-Progress Account
(592) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
such action without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
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aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
Section 3.04.140D.1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid company and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Krtizman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
Councilmember White, as Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee, reported
out on the meeting of November 30, 2016.
On a motion by White, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#468-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Affairs Committee, dated November
30, 2016, pursuant to Council Resolution 366-11, regarding the subject
matter of signage for medical facilities, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action with regard to this matter.
On a motion by White, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#469-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Affairs Committee, dated November
30, 2016, pursuant to Council Resolution 136-12, regarding the subject
matter of Section 11.03 (Waiver Use) of the Zoning Ordinance, as
amended, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 14, 2016,
re: transfer of a Class C or S.D.D. License, MLCC (Michigan Liquor Control
Commission), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#470-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Affairs Committee, dated November
30, 2016, pursuant to Council Resolution 374-12, regarding the subject
matter of MLCC (Michigan Liquor Control Commission), the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter.
Bahr took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE Ill OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. ______ THERETO. (Petition 2016-08-01-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
A revised set of Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet No. A3, dated
December 12, 2016, re: Petition 2016-10-02-19, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, it was:
#471-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 18, 2016, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #11-105-2016,
adopted on November 15, 2016, with regard to Petition 2016-10-02-19,
submitted by Animal Care Clinic of Livonia, requesting waiver use
approval in connection with a proposal to operate a veterinary clinic
located on the northwest corner of Joy Road and Harrison Avenue (28450
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Joy Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 2016-10-02-19 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet No. SP1, as received by the
Planning Department on November 28, 2016, as revised, prepared
by Sketch Design Group, is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
2. That the Building Elevations Plan marked Sheet No. A3, dated
December 12, 2016, as revised, prepared by Sketch Design Group,
is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that the
specifications on the cultured stone, colors and rooftop screening
material shall be approved by the Planning and Inspection
Departments prior to the issuance of building permits;
3. That all existing rooftop mechanical equipment shall be removed,
and all new HVAC units shall be concealed from public view on all
sides by screening that shall be of a compatible character, material
and color to other exterior materials on the building;
4. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be shielded to minimize glare trespassing on adjacent
properties and roadways;
5. That the operation of the subject use shall not include the overnight
boarding or care of animals;
6. That all animal remains, medical and animal waste shall be
properly disposed of;
7. That adequate soundproofing shall be installed to the extent
necessary to insure the elimination of all noise from the building;
8. That the use of open or outdoor runways, kennels or pens are
prohibited;
9. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of decorative masonry units or a poured wall with textures and
colors to match that of the building. The enclosure gates shall be
of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel
fiberglass. The trash dumpster area shall be maintained and when
not in use closed at all times;
10. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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11. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
12. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and
13. That additional landscaping shall be provided along the front of the
property in order to discourage use of the westerly driveway on Joy
Road;
14. That the petitioner shall install a six (6’) foot high vinyl fence along
the north property line, subject to the approval of the neighboring
property owner and the submittal of a separation agreement.
Otherwise, a masonry wall shall be constructed or a greenbelt
provided, subject to approval by the Planning Commission;
15. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
Following discussion by Council, a roll call vote was taken on the motion made
by Meakin, supported by Bahr, with the following result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 15 was moved to the end of the Agenda.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#472-16 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
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On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Jolly, it was:
#473-16 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 14, 2016, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved as to form by
the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
requesting authorization to purchase a Faro 3D Laser Scanner to be
utilized by the Police Department’s Traffic Bureau and Crime Scene Unit
for 3D scene mapping, which will improve data collection, speed and
efficiency, credibility of data collected, and the ability to deliver field-to-
finish results, the Council does hereby accept the quote submitted by Faro
Technologies, Inc., 250 Technology Park, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 for
the purchase of a Faro 3D Laser Scanner, to include training and
certification of four (4) Livonia Police Officers, in an amount not to exceed
$78,781.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $78,781.00
from the Traffic Bureau Account #101-302-987-000 for this purpose,
which amount reflects a $10,245.20 discount if a purchase order is
submitted to Faro Technologies, Inc. on, or prior to, December 22, 2016;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as Faro Technologies,
Inc. is the sole developer and manufacturer of the Faro 3D Laser Scanner
and sole service provider and trainer therefor, and no advantage to the
City would result from competitive bidding, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Chief Caid was present to entertain questions from Council and thank them for
their consideration and described the importance of having this as a tool in
investigating accident and crime scenes.
Following discussion by Council a roll call vote was taken on the motion made
by Kritzman, supported by Jolly, with the following result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Brosnan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 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
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SECTION 3.___________ THERETO.
(PETITION 2016-04-01-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
A Landscape Planting Plan prepared by Nagy Devlin Land Design,
revised October 20, 2016 and received in the Office of the City Clerk on
December 16, 2016, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council. (Petition 2016-10-08-13)
A Site Plan prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., dated October 4, 2016,
received in the Office of the City Clerk on December 14, 2016, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council. (Petition 2016-10-08-13)
The Carport Floor and Elevation Plans, prepared by R.G. Myers &
Associates, Inc., dated December 9, 2016, received by the Office of the City
Clerk on December 14, 2016, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council. (Petition 2016-10-08-13)
An email communication from Robert A. McCann, dated December 19,
2016, re: Aletha Apartments, storage and carport renderings and design
(Petition 2016-10-08-13), was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
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On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
City Planning Commission, dated November 18, 2016, which transmits its
resolution #11-106-2016, adopted on November 15, 2016, with regard to
Petition 2016-10-08-13, submitted by Dave Phipps, in connection with a
proposal to develop a senior apartment complex (Aletha Apartments),
located on the west side of Farmington Road between Lyndon and Five
Mile Roads (14851 and 14931 Farmington Road) in the Northeast ¼ of
Section 21, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2016-10-08-13 is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated October 31, 2016, as
revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, except that a six (6’) foot high decorative vinyl
obscuring fence shall be installed along the property line where it
abuts the single family home;
2. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for building
encroachment into the side yard setback along the north property
line and the setback deficiency of the carports, subject to any
conditions related thereto;
3. That the Landscape Plans marked LP-1 and LP-2 both dated
October 20, 2016, as revised, prepared by Nagy Devlin Land
Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that
additional trees shall be provided along the front of the buildings at
locations and sizes consistent with the color rendering;
4. That all electric and gas meters and any other exposed utility
services or meter boxes shall be properly screened with deciduous
type landscape material, subject to the approval of the Planning
and Inspection Departments;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas, except for the detention basins, shall
be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding;
6. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
7. That the Elevation Plans and list of building materials as received
by the Planning Commission on October 25, 2016, are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
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8. That the sides of the carports shall be constructed out of a masonry
or brick material that matches the brick on the building;
9. That the three walls of the trash dumpster areas shall be
constructed out of building materials that shall complement that of
the buildings, and the enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel
construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass and
maintained and when not in use closed at all times;
10. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
11. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits, and soil erosion and sedimentation control
permits, from Wayne County and/or the City of Livonia;
12. That the Site Lighting Photometric Plan marked 1 of 1 dated
November 3, 2016, prepared by Gasser Bush Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
13. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
14. That Public Safety shall help determine the placement of any traffic
control devices, including stop signs, yield signs, and no parking
signs;
15. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
16. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and,
17. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
Robert and James McCann were present to answer questions of Council.
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Following discussion by Council, a Friendly Amendment was made on the
motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan,
#474-16 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 18, 2016, which
transmits its resolution #11-106-2016, adopted on November 15, 2016,
with regard to Petition 2016-10-08-13, submitted by Dave Phipps, in
connection with a proposal to develop a senior apartment complex (Aletha
Apartments), located on the west side of Farmington Road between
Lyndon and Five Mile Roads (14851 and 14931 Farmington Road) in the
Northeast ¼ of Section 21, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2016-10-08-13 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated October 31, 2016, as
revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to, except that a six (6’) foot high decorative vinyl
obscuring fence shall be installed along the property line where it
abuts the single family home;
2. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for building
encroachment into the side yard setback along the north property
line and the setback deficiency of the carports, subject to any
conditions related thereto;
3. That the Landscape Plans marked LP-1 and LP-2 both dated
October 20, 2016, as revised, prepared by Nagy Devlin Land
Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that
additional trees shall be provided along the front of the buildings at
locations and sizes consistent with the color rendering;
4. That all electric and gas meters and any other exposed utility
services or meter boxes shall be properly screened with deciduous
type landscape material, subject to the approval of the Planning
and Inspection Departments;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas, except for the detention basins, shall
be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding;
6. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
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7. That the Elevation Plans and list of building materials as received
by the Planning Commission on October 25, 2016, are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
8. That the Carport Floor and Elevations Plans prepared by R.G.
Myers & Associates, Inc. dated December 9, 2016 (“Carport
Plans”), which were received by the Office of the City Clerk on
December 14, 2016 are approved and shall be adhered to by the
petitioner except and unless the Director of Planning and Economic
Development, who is authorized to make and direct changes to the
carport support columns in the Carport Plans, makes and directs
them.
9. That the three walls of the trash dumpster areas shall be
constructed out of building materials that shall complement that of
the buildings, and the enclosure gates shall be of solid panel steel
construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass and
maintained and when not in use closed at all times;
10. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
11. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits, and soil erosion and sedimentation control
permits, from Wayne County and/or the City of Livonia;
12. That the Site Lighting Photometric Plan marked 1 of 1 dated
November 3, 2016, prepared by Gasser Bush Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
13. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
14. That Public Safety shall help determine the placement of any traffic
control devices, including stop signs, yield signs, and no parking
signs;
15. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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16. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and,
17. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
and a roll call vote was taken with the following result:
AYES: White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Brosnan sent birthday wishes to her daughter Marie and former
Councilmember Laura Toy.
During Audience Communication Jim McCann commended the Council and their
preparedness on addressing issues coming before them.
President McIntyre wished everyone Happy Holidays.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,815th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:41 p.m. on December 19, 2016.
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Susan M. Nash
City Clerk