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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2018
On March 12, 2018 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Laura Toy at 7:00 p.m. Vice President Jim Jolly led the meeting in the
Pledge with Girl Scout Troop #7628 from Mt. Hope.
Roll was called with the following result: Vice President Jim Jolly,
Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin
and President Laura Toy. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Lori L. Miller, Deputy Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Mike Slater, Director of Finance; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer;
Fire Chief Dave Heavener; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
Councilmember McIntyre stated that she would like to amend the February 26,
2018 minutes to reflect her voting yes on the Consent Agenda roll call.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#79-18 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember
Kathleen McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Brandon Kritzman, at
the Regular Meeting held on March 12, 2018, relative to the minutes from
the Regular Council Meeting held on February 26, 2018, the Council does
hereby rescind Councilmember Kathleen McIntyre’s no vote against the
Consent Agenda to reflect a yes vote and hereby amends Council
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Resolution Nos. 62-18 through 71-18 of the minutes of the 1843 Regular
Meeting of the Council to reflect the same.
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On a motion by White, supported by Bahr, it was:
#80-18 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,843rd
Regular Meeting of Council held February 26, 2018 are
approved as amended .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Meakin
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Jolly announced that the Livonia Neighborhood Grant Program
is open and taking applications which are due by May 1, 2018. He stated there
are twenty-five grants available and cited some of the successful ones that were
awarded last year. He encouraged citizens to apply and indicated the
applications are on the City’s website and can be turned in at City Hall.
He then asked that Council refer the subject matter of private insurance for sewer
lines and water lines on private property to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, it was:
#81-18 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Jim
Jolly, seconded by Councilmember Brian Meakin, at the Regular Meeting
held March 12, 2018, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of
private insurance for sewer lines and water lines on private property to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
Councilmember Meakin announced there was one retiree in the month of
February, that being Police Captain Robert Nenciarini, after thirty-seven years of
service and wished him well on his retirement.
Councilmember White expressed gratitude to State Representative Laura Cox
who was instrumental in securing an additional $175,000,000 of road money to
address the issue of potholes throughout Wayne County and specifically that
Livonia will benefit from that funding.
Mayor Wright introduced David Heavener, the new Fire Chief for Livonia.
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Chief Heavener came to the podium and stated what an honor it is to hold the
position and thanked everyone who attended the swearing in ceremony earlier in
the day. He indicated he is looking forward to leading the Fire Department and
taking on the many challenges his position brings to ensure that the citizens of
Livonia are safe.
Councilmember Meakin congratulated Chief Heavener and asked what his
priorities are going to be in leading the department.
Councilmember McIntyre also congratulated the Chief and stated that she
attended the ceremony and is looking forward to his leadership.
Councilmember Jolly wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
President Toy asked for a moment of silence on the passing of Dan Kachnowski,
a longtime Livonia Public Schools employee.
She then asked for prayers for former City Clerk Joan McCotter who suffered a
heart attack recently.
She congratulated John and Lina DelSignore, owners of Laurel Manor and Fonte
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D’Amore, on their 60 wedding anniversary.
She acknowledged Rosedale Cleaners on Plymouth Road for their 57 years of
service to the community.
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President Toy then thanked her partner and staff at Cardwell Florist on their 40
year in business.
She then stated there is new data on Item 8(a).
She announced there will be two public hearings being held on Wednesday,
March 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, on the following items:
PETITION 2018-01-01-01 submitted by Kucyk, Soave & Fernandes, P.L.L.C., to
rezone the properties located at 36900 and 36910 Mallory Drive (former Clay
Elementary School site) from PL (Public Lands) to R-1 (One Family Residential
– 60’ x 120’ lots) and the property at 16600 Newburgh Road and a portion of the
property at 16700 Newburgh Road from R-3 (One Family Residential – 80’ x 120’
lots) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’ x 120’ lots), located on the east side of
Newburgh Road, between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 17.
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Tom Cole, RNDC – NWS, LLC is requesting approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate to construct an office and warehouse operations at their
facility located at 13000 Eckles Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial
Development Overlay District #112)
During Audience Communication, Glenn Moon, 34461 Wood, spoke a prayer
and invited all City Council members, employees of Livonia, the Police
Department and the citizens of Livonia to stop by his house anytime to form a
resolution team to resolve neighbor problems in the City.
Dennis Fago, 14296 Blue Skies, addressed Council about his concerns with cars
running red lights throughout the City.
President Toy referred him to the Traffic Commission and Councilmember Bahr
suggested he contact the Police Department if he has specific intersections that
he is referring to.
Donald Rodde, 9928 Flamingo, Treasurer of the Moondusters Dance Group,
spoke about the financial difficulties his group is having in meeting the costs of
renting the room in the Senior Center on Saturday nights for their use.
President Toy directed Mr. Rodde to contact the Mayor and he would look into
helping them with their problem.
Another member of the Moondusters spoke to Council about the inadequate
lighting in the room they rent for their Saturday night dances and she was also
directed to call the Mayor’s office concerning her issue.
Amanda Walworth, 8920 Houghton, a representative of the Livonia Jaycees,
passed out a flyer and invited everyone to attend the Murder Mystery Gala on
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April 7 at Burton Manor and that the proceeds of the event will benefit the
Livonia Community Arts.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Bahr, it was:
#82-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated February 12, 2018, wherein he has requested approval
of the reappointment of John Murphy, 32320 Cambridge, Livonia, MI
48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year
term expiring April 2, 2025, pursuant to Section 2.48.020 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such reappointment.
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#83-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated February 7, 2018,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
recommended final budget adjustments required for the Fiscal Year 2017
budget, the Council does hereby authorize said budget adjustments and
transfers in the manner and form set forth in the attachment.
#84-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 2, 2018, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of seven (7) Police vehicles to be used by the
Uniform Division utilizing the State of Michigan and the counties of
Oakland and Macomb Consortium Bid pricing in a total amount not to
exceed $226,027.00, as follows:
Four (4) 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Signature Ford, 1960
E. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867, in the amount of $31,805.00 each, for
a total amount not to exceed $127,220.00, through the Macomb County
consortium;
One (1) 2018 Dodge Charger AWD Police Package from LaFontaine
Dodge, 6131 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911, in the amount
of $24,917.00, through the State of Michigan consortium; and
Two (2) 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Police Packages through Berger
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Chevrolet, 2525 28 Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, in the amount of
$36,945.00 each, for a total amount not to exceed $73,890.00, through
the State of Michigan consortium;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation and
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $189,082.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 101-325-985-000 (Capital Outlay - Vehicles) and
$36,945.00 in Account No. 101-302-985-000 (Capital Outlay – Vehicles)
for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan, Macomb County or
Oakland County consortium bids and/or such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#85-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated February 14, 2018, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 265-07, 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, to which is attached a proposed amended
Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement wherein pursuant
to 1967 P.A. 236, as amended, the Livonia Division of Police would
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continue to participate in the Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid
group, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the proposed amended
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval
as to form and substance by the Department of Law, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#86-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Service, dated February 16, 2018, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, regarding an additional appropriation and expenditure to fund
required improvements needed over a two (2) year period in Section 34
following emergency sewer relining and to amend the existing contract,
previously authorized in Council Resolution No. 401-17, adopted on
December 18, 2017, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
an expenditure in the amount of $800,000.00 for the period 2018 to 2019,
increasing the not to exceed contract amount from $350,000.00 to
$1,150,000.00 annually, payable to Liqui-Force Services (USA), Inc.,
28529 Goddard Road, Suite 106, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for
completing all work required in connection with the required improvements
needed over a two (2) year period in Section 34 following emergency
sewer relining; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
2.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, since no
advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding; FURTHER,
the amount of $1,150,000.00 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be
expended from the Unexpended Fund balance of the Water and Sewer
Fund (592) for this purpose.
#87-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 1, 2018, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
a one (1) year contract extension, at the unit prices from the 2017 Lane
Line Marking Contract (Contract 17-H), with R.S. Contracting Inc., 9276
Marine City Hwy., Casco Twp., Michigan 48064, for the 2018 Lane Line
Marking Program (Contract 18-H) for the estimated total cost of
$115,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2018, Contract 18-H, based upon the
Engineering Division’s estimate of units involved (at 2017 unit bid prices)
, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$115,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2018 (Contract 18-H) from funds budgeted in
Account No. 202-463-818-118 (Contractual Services – Lane Line
Marking) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
2.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, since no
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advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding, and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as it becomes necessary but this authorization does not entitle the City
Engineer to authorize any increase in the not to exceed amount or to
contract with other parties and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a contract
extension with the aforesaid company, approved as to form and
substance by the Department of Law, and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#88-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated January 31, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-01-2018,
adopted on January 30, 2018, with regard to Petition 2017-12-02-16,
submitted by The Health & Fortune, L.L.C., requesting waiver use
approval to operate a massage establishment (Wu Xing Acupressure
Massage) within the Laurel Park Place Mall, located on the northwest
corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads (37700 Six Mile Road, Suite
H640) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 7, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2017-12-02-16 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the use of a massage establishment at this location shall be
permitted only under the circumstances that the Zoning Ordinance
standard set forth in Section 11.03(u)(2) requiring that no massage
establishment shall be located within four hundred feet (400’) of
any other property which is either occupied or approved for a
massage establishment be waived by the City Council;
2. That this facility shall comply with all other special waiver use
standards and requirements pertaining to massage establishments
as set forth in Section 11.03(u) of the Zoning Ordinance #543;
3. That this facility shall conform to the provisions set forth in Chapter
5.49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances pertaining to massage
establishments; and
4. The Petitioner shall not engage in any form of solicitation for
business within the public rights-of-way of Six Mile or Newburgh
Roads.
FURTHER, the Planning Commission recommends the approval of a
Conditional Agreement limiting this waiver use to this user only, with the
provision to extend this waiver use approval to a new user only upon
approval of the new user by the City Council.
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FURTHER, the waiver use shall not take effect until the petitioner and the
owner of the underlying real estate surrender the waiver use approval
granted pursuant to Council Resolution #108-12 to operate a massage
establishment within Suite 385 of the Laurel Park Place shopping and
entertainment complex.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and
Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
A communication from the Department of Law, dated March 8, 2018, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
President Toy, as Chair of the Committee of the Whole, reported out on the
meeting of February 21, 2018 regarding Review of departmental user fees
(Assessing, City Clerk, Engineering, Planning, Police and Treasurer) and the
subject of establishing policies, procedures and/or ordinances with respect to the
naming of City-owned property. Both items will remain in Committee.
Jolly gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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
SECTON 3.___________ THERETO. (Petition 2017-09-01-05)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and
Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
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On a motion by Meakin, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#89-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated January 9, 2018, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Brian Duggan, DS Homes, LLC,
dated January 9, 2018, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement
in front of the single-family home to be constructed at 17835 Merriman
Road, in the SE ¼ of Section 10, 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 the 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, White, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: Bahr
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion Bahr, supported by Kritzman, it was:
#90-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Brian Duggan, DS Homes, LLC, dated January 9, 2018, requesting to
reconsider the Council’s denial of a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in
front of the single-family home to be constructed at 29220 Roycroft
Avenue, in the SW ¼ of Section 13, on May 8, 2017, when a resolution
granting such a waiver failed for lack of support, and a communication
from the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2017, approved for submission by
the Mayor, recommending sidewalk construction generally in order to
promote connectivity, the Council does hereby deny this request
inasmuch as there is an existing sidewalk located directly adjacent to the
west of this property as well as segments of sidewalk to the east and
across the street so that granting this request would be detrimental to the
best interests of the city and its residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and White
NAYS: McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
Brian Duggan, 14315 Denne, was present to speak on the above item.
Councilmember Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 8:00 p.m. to avoid
any perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, it was:
#91-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 12, 2018,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 06-18, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, is approved by
the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia
and OHM Advisors, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
an amount not to exceed $107,000.00 payable to OHM Advisors, 34000
Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 for construction engineering services
in connection with the Stark Road Rehabilitation Project, Schoolcraft Road
to Lyndon Avenue; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $107,000.00 from Account No.
202-463-818-125 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the attached Agreement, approved as to form and substance
by the Department of Law, between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors,
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 resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Kritzman returned to the podium at 8:01 p.m.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#92-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 6, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #01-02-2018,
adopted on January 30, 2018, with regard to Petition 2017-12-02-17,
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submitted by United Motor Lines, to develop and operate an outdoor
storage yard for semi-trucks and semi-trailers on the west side of Globe
Road between Plymouth and Amrhein Roads (11777 Globe Road) in the
Southwest ¼ of Section 29, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2017-12-02-17 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the plan labeled Proposed Asphalt Parking, marked Sheet 1,
prepared by Basney & Smith, Inc., as received by the Planning
Commission on December 28, 2017, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to;
2. That the maximum number of semi-trucks and semi-trailers parked
on the site shall not exceed sixteen (16);
3. That all semi-truck and semi-trailer storage shall be restricted to the
confined area of the property as shown on the approved plan;
4. Storage within the storage area shall be limited to semi-trucks and
semi-trailers, as shown on the approved plan. Any other special
trade contractor or business wishing to occupy or lease space on
the property for the outside storage of equipment, vehicles or
materials that differ from what is shown on the plan shall first obtain
approval of the Planning Commission before obtaining a zoning
compliance permit and certificate of occupancy from the City of
Livonia Inspection Department and Fire Marshal;
5. That the parking spaces for the semi-trucks and semi-trailers shall
be a minimum ten feet (10’) wide;
6. That there shall be no outdoor storage of disabled or inoperative
equipment and vehicles, scrap material, debris or other similar
items;
7. There shall be no storage of flammable, explosive, radioactive,
hazardous, toxic, or volatile substances upon the premises;
8. That no minor repairs or maintenance work on vehicles or trailers
shall be conducted on this site;
9. 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;
10. That a lighting plan be submitted to the Inspection Department for
approval that ensures that all exterior lighting does not impinge on
the adjacent residential area;
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11. That a landscape plan be submitted to the Planning and Inspection
Departments for approval;
12. That there shall be no overnight operation of trucks or sleeping in
trucks;
13. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
14. That the petitioner shall submit a Letter of Understanding signed
by the petitioner and the owner of the underlying real estate
indicating that this waiver use will be voluntarily abandoned in the
case the petitioner moves from the premises;
15. That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time permits are
applied for; and
16. 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 permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at
the expiration of said period.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Bahr, it was:
#93-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 6, 2018, which transmits
its resolution #01-03-2018, adopted on January 30, 2018, with regard to
Petition 2018-01-08-01, submitted by Livonia Centers, L.L.C., in
connection with a proposal to renovate and expand the existing
commercial shopping center and constructing a new freestanding
commercial building in the front parking lot, located on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Tech Center Drive (30000
thru 30070 Plymouth Road), in the Southeast ¼ of Section 26, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 2018-01-08-01 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP.101 dated June 23, 2017, as
revised, prepared by GAV Associates, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
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2. That the site’s landscaping shall be restored and/or enhanced to
the satisfaction of the Planning and Inspection Departments and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
3. That the Elevation Plans marked Sheets A.201 and A.202 both
dated June 23, 2017, as revised, prepared by GAV Associates, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
4. 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
buildings;
5. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted
variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals for encroachment into
the side yard setback along Tech Center Drive and deficient
parking, subject to any conditions related thereto;
6. That all of the site’s trash dumpsters shall contain enclosures with
three (3) walls constructed out of building materials that shall
complement 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;
7. 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 soil erosion and
sedimentation control permits;
8. That only conforming wall signage is approved with this petition,
and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
9. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the buildings or around the
windows;
10. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
11. 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;
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12. To ensure that the façade improvements to the existing shopping
center as shown on the approved plans as referenced above are
completed in a timely fashion and as part of the overall project, the
Inspection Department shall not issue a Certificate of Occupancy
for any part of the 5,800 square foot multi-tenant retail building until
and unless a building permit(s) has been issued for said façade
improvements and construction has commenced; and
13. 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre and Toy
NAYS: Meakin
The President declared the resolution adopted.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,844th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 8:07 p.m. on March 12, 2018.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk