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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE 1,849 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL – MAY 21, 2018
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Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Jim Jolly,
Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin and Laura
Toy. Absent: None.
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#181-18 Resolution by McIntyre and Jolly, approving the minutes of the 1,848
Regular Meeting of the Council held on May 9, 2018.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: None.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
The following items were received and filed:
Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 2018, re: forwarding
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2018.
Communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 30, 2018, re: Retirement
System Annual Report as submitted pursuant to Public Act 202 of 2017.
Topic of Annual Reports (City of Livonia Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2016
to November 30, 2017.) (CR 367-02)
Letter from Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018.
Independent Auditor’s Report from Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018.
Federal Awards Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018.
Financial Report with Supplemental Information, November 30, 2017, from Plante &
Moran, dated April 16, 2018.
Audit Presentation, November 30, 2017, from Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018.
New renderings for the development, received by the Office of the City Clerk on May 14,
2018, re: Petition 2018-01-02-02.
New renderings for the development, received via email for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting, dated May 2, 2018, re: Petition 2018-01-02-02.
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The following resolutions were offered by Kritzman and Bahr:
1. REQUEST TO BARRICADE CITY STREETS: Keleigh Styles, re: on Monday,
August 6, 2018 through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each
day on Van Court between Raleigh and Levan, for Vacation Bible School.
RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Keleigh Styles, 36516
Parkdale, Livonia, MI 48150, dated April 17, 2018, requesting permission to
barricade Van Court between Raleigh and Levan, each day, from Monday, August 6,
2018 through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of
conducting Vacation Bible School, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY GRANT
PERMISSION TO BARRICADE VAN COURT BETWEEN RALEIGH AND LEVAN,
EACH DAY, FROM MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 10,
2018, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M., THE ACTION TAKEN HEREIN BEING MADE
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
2. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE: Ralph McComber, re:
for a band to play from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at a graduation party
on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 14048 Blackburn Street.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Ralph W. McComber,
dated April 23, 2018, which requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise
Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, in order to hold a
graduation party with a live band at his home located at 14048 Blackburn Street,
scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., THE
COUNCIL DOES HEREBY DETERMINE TO WAIVE SECTION 8.32.070 (NOISE
CONTROL) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES BETWEEN THE HOURS
OF 6:00 P.M. AND 11:00 P.M. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT TO BE
HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018.
3. PLYMOUTH ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PRDA) ANNUAL REPORT
FOR 2017: Michael T. Slater, Treasurer, re: as submitted pursuant to Public Act
197 of 1975.
NOTE: It is respectfully suggested that the Plymouth Road Development Authority
(PRDA) 2017 Annual Report, dated April 20, 2018, be RECEIVED AND PLACED
ON FILE for the information of the Council.
4. REAPPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH McCUE TO THE LIVONIA PLANNING
COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on
June 9, 2021.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April
25, 2018, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY APPROVE OF AND CONCUR IN THE
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REAPPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH McCUE, 11311 BERWICK, LIVONIA,
MICHIGAN 48150, TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF
THREE YEARS, WHICH WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 9, 2021.
5. REAPPOINTMENT OF CAROL SMILEY TO THE LIVONIA PLANNING
COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on
June 9, 2021.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April
25, 2018, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY APPROVE OF AND CONCUR IN THE
REAPPOINTMENT OF CAROL SMILEY, 19862 STAMFORD, LIVONIA,
MICHIGAN 48152, TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF
THREE YEARS, WHICH WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 9, 2021.
6. REAPPOINTMENT OF IAN WILSHAW TO THE LIVONIA PLANNING
COMMISSION: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on
June 9, 2021.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April
25, 2018, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY APPROVE OF AND CONCUR IN THE
REAPPOINTMENT OF IAN WILSHAW, 36376 FAIRWAY, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN
48152, TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF THREE
YEARS, WHICH WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 9, 2021.
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2018 FORD
TRANSIT 350 12-PASSENGER WAGON THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
BID PROCESS: Department of Community Resources, re: to replace one (1)
Ford Explorer for use by Livonia Television, from budgeted funds.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Director of Community Resources and the Director of Public Works, dated April
16, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2018 FORD TRANSIT 350 LOW ROOF 12-
PASSENGER WAGON FROM SIGNATURE FORD, 1960 E. MAIN STREET,
OWOSSO, MICHIGAN 48867, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$36,126.00, FOR USE BY COMMUNITY RESOURCES-LIVONIA TELEVISION,
AND TO REPLACE ONE (1) FORD EXPLORER WHICH WILL BE
TRANSFERRED TO GREENMEAD FOR CONTINUED USE, THE SAME TO BE
EXPENDED FROM FUNDS ALREADY BUDGETED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN
THE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT/CABLE TELEVISION, ACCOUNT NO. 297-751-985-000;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of
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Michigan bid price under Contract No. 071B7700180 and Macomb County
Contract #71-15, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for carpet
installation at the Jack E. Kirksey Community Recreation Center.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated April 17, 2018, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE BID OF SCI FLOOR COVERING,
INC., 30610 ECORSE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI 48174 FOR PERFORMING ALL
WORK REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CARPET INSTALLATION AT
THE JACK E. KIRKSEY COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $46,484.76, the same having been the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to exceed $46,484.76 from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-971-000.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Livonia Fire & Rescue, re: for supplying uniforms and
related uniform items for a period of three years.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Fire
Chief, dated April 19, 2018, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
ACCEPT THE BID OF ALLIE BROS. UNIFORMS, INC., 20295 MIDDLEBELT,
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48152, FOR SUPPLYING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH
UNIFORMS AND RELATED UNIFORM ITEMS FOR THE UNIT PRICES SET
FORTH IN THE ATTACHMENT, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS
COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2018 TO MAY 31, 2021, FOR THE TOTAL ESTIMATED
COST OF $153,535.00, THE COUNCIL HAVING DETERMINED TO ACCEPT
SUCH BID FOR THE REASON THAT SAID BID WAS THE LOWEST QUALIFIED
BID RECEIVED WHICH MET ALL SPECIFICATIONS; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in the total estimated amount of
$153,535.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-338-768-000
(Uniform) for this purpose.
10. REQUEST TO APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER: Department of Management Information Systems,
re: with ESRI Inc., for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for a period
of one year, from budgeted funds.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Information Systems Director, dated April 18, 2018, which bears the signature of
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the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, THE
COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE QUOTE SUBMITTED BY ESRI INC.,
380 NEW YORK STREET, REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA 92373, TO PROVIDE
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR LIVONIA’S GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS), FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 17, 2018 TO JULY 16,
2019, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,800.00, the same to be expended from funds
already budgeted in Account No. 101-915-851-020 (Computer Software
Maintenance) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize this
purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with Sections 3.04.140.D.3
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
11. REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT FOR ICE CONTROL:
Public Service Division, re: utilizing a cooperative bidding process, for the 2018-
2019 and 2019-2020 season from budgeted funds.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Director of Public Works, dated April 27, 2018, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, THE COUNCIL
DOES HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 100% OF THE CITY’S
REQUIREMENT OF ROCK SALT USED FOR ICE CONTROL FROM DETROIT
SALT, 12841 SANDERS STREET, DETROIT, MI 48217, AT THE UNIT PRICE OF
$49.85 PER TON FOR THE 2018-2019 SEASON AND AT THE UNIT PRICE OF
$51.35 PER TON FOR THE 2019-2020 SEASON, AVAILABLE THROUGH
COOPERATIVE BID PRICING, FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$124,625.00 FOR THE 2018-2019 SEASON AND $128,375.00 FOR THE 2019-
2020 SEASON; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
an amount not to exceed $124,625.00 for the 2018-2019 season and $128,375.00
for the 2019-2020 season from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account
No. 101-463-784-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize three (3)
one-year extensions at the approved three percent (3%) per year increase upon
mutual consent between the vendor and the City of Livonia; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid action without competitive bidding
since same is based on the low cooperative bid pricing and in accordance with
Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
12. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE: Public Service Division, re: for emergency sanitary sewer siphon
replacement on Burton Ct. to Pollyanna, from budgeted funds. (CR 265-17)
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 2018, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 265-17, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting an additional appropriation and
expenditure from budgeted funds to enable payment in the amount of $137,839.11
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to D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48336 for materials and labor necessary to perform emergency sanitary sewer
siphon replacement on Burton Court to Pollyanna (Invoice No. 5174); and
$21,998.50 payable to OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150
for engineering services related to the sanitary sewer siphon replacement
(Invoices Nos. 193364 and 192502), THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $159,837.61 FROM THE WATER AND SEWER FUND, ACCOUNT
NO. 592-158-000 (CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS), FOR THIS PURPOSE;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action
is taken in accordance with Section 3.04.140D.1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
13. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2018-03-02-05 submitted
by Vibe Credit Union requesting approval to construct and operate a credit union
with drive-thru facilities located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between
Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16825 Middlebelt) in the Northeast ¼ of
Section 14.
NOTE: Resolution A – would approve
Resolution B - would waive the drive-up width requirement
Resolution A – would approve
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated April 23, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits its resolution #04-23-2018, adopted on April 17, 2018, with regard to
Petition 2018-03-02-05, submitted by Vibe Credit Union, requesting approval to
construct and operate a credit union with drive-thru facilities located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16825
Middlebelt) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 14, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION AND PETITION 2018-03-02-05 IS HEREBY APPROVED AND
GRANTED, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the site plan marked SP-1 prepared by Zimmerman Design, L.L.C.,
dated March 23, 2018 is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2. That the traffic lanes serving the drive-up teller facilities and ATM shall be
allowed to be nine feet six inches (9’-6”) in width only if the twelve-foot (12’)
requirement is waived by the City Council by means of a separate resolution
by which two-thirds of the members of the City Council concur;
3. That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a cross access
agreement, that gives notice and outlines the terms of how the subject
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property would share access with the abutting Tim Hortons property to the
south, shall be supplied to the Inspection Department at the time a building
permit is applied for;
4. That the landscape plan marked LP-1 and the plant information plan marked
LP-2 prepared by Zimmerman Design, L.L.C., both dated March 23, 2018
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas, including road right-of-way, shall be sodded
in lieu of hydro-seeding;
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 landscaped greenbelt along the west property line, as shown on
the approved landscape plan, is hereby accepted and shall be substituted
for the protective wall required by Section 18.45 of the Zoning Ordinance;
8. That any change of circumstances in the area containing the greenbelt
resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt’s effectiveness as a protective
barrier, the owner of the property shall be required to submit such changes
to the Planning Commission for their review and approval or immediately
construct the protective wall pursuant to Section 18.45;
9. That the elevation plans marked A-2 and A-3 prepared by Zimmerman
Design, L.L.C., both dated March 23, 2018 are hereby approved and shall
be adhered to;
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 there shall be no outside dumpster located on the site, and all trash
must be contained within the building except on the day trash is scheduled
for removal;
12. 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;
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;
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14. 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;
15. That no exposed LED lightband neon shall be permitted on this site
including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
16. 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;
17. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of application for building
permits, and
18. 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
Resolution B - would waive the drive-up width requirement – (NOTE: THIS
RESOLUTION REQUIRES THAT NO LESS THAN 5 COUNCILMEMBERS
CONCUR)
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated April 23, 2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits its resolution #04-23-2018, adopted on April 17, 2018, with regard to
Petition 2018-03-02-05, submitted by Vibe Credit Union, requesting approval to
construct and operate a credit union with drive-thru facilities located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16825
Middlebelt) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 14, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
WAIVE THE TWELVE FOOT (12’) WIDTH REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN
SECTION 10.03(l)(1) AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION
11.03(n)(3) OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW FOR
A MINIMUM NINE-FOOT SIX INCHES (9’-6”) WIDTH FOR THE DRIVE-UP
LANES AND THE BYPASS LANE FOR DRIVE-THRU TRAFFIC.
14. REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF CITY
OF LIVONIA GLENDALE PROPERTY: Department of Law, re: with Consumers
Energy for annual rent of $30,000 for a one-year term beginning in May, 2018, with
ability to extend the agreement up to three years at the same annual rent.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of
Law, dated April 27, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
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and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
License Agreement between the City of Livonia and Consumers Energy Company
for property located at 32000 Glendale Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to allow
Consumers Energy permission to use as a construction show up site, to include
the outdoor storage of commercial vehicles and other construction equipment, for
an annual rent of $30,000.00 for a one-year term commencing May 1, 2018
through April 30, 2019, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three (3)
years at the same annual rate, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY APPROVE THE
AFORESAID AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA, TO EXECUTE THE
ATTACHED AGREEMENT, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, Meakin and Toy
NAYS: None.
16. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Meeting of Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Petition 2018-01-02-02 by Haggerty Square, requesting special waiver use
approval to develop a Planned General Development consisting of a proposed
retail shopping center and multi-family housing development (Haggerty Center)
located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight
Mile Road (19700 and 19750 Haggerty Road) in the Southwest ¼ of Section 6,
refer to committee for report and recommendation. (CR 135-18)
NOTE: It is respectfully suggested that the new renderings for the development,
received by the Office of the City Clerk on May 14, 2018, be RECEIVED AND
PLACED ON FILE for the information of the Council.
AND
NOTE: It is respectfully suggested that the new renderings for the development,
received via email for the Committee of the Whole Meeting, dated May 2, 2018, be
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE for the information of the Council.
AND
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the
Committee of the Whole, dated May 2, 2018, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 135-18, and further having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 5, 2018, which transmits its resolution #02-10-
2018, adopted on February 27, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-01-02-02,
submitted by Haggerty Square, requesting special waiver use approval pursuant
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to Article XX of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to
develop a Planned General Development consisting of a proposed retail shopping
center and multi-family housing development under a single unified plan called
Haggerty Center, at 19700 and 19750 Haggerty Road, located on the east side of
Haggerty Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road in the Southwest
¼ of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, THE
COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY
THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND PETITION 2018-01-02-02 IS HEREBY
APPROVED AND GRANTED, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the Overall Site Plan, Site Plan (Phase 1), and Site Plan (Phase II),
marked Sheets C-3, C-4 and C-5, respectively, all dated May 11, 2018, as
revised, prepared by Stonefield Engineering & Design, are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to; except for the location, size and design of all
identification ground signs shall return to the Planning Commission for
further review prior to the issuance of any sign permits for the project;
2. That the Landscaping Plan (Commercial) and Landscaping Plan
(Residential), marked Sheets C6 and C-7, respectively, dated May 11,
2018, as revised, prepared by Stonefield Engineering & Design, are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3. That the Exterior Elevations for Buildings A thru D, inclusive, marked Sheets
A.201, A.202, A.203, and A.204, dated May 11, 2018, as revised, prepared
by Biddison Architecture+Design, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
4. That the Garage Plan and Exterior Elevations, marked Sheets A.205 thru
A.210, inclusive, dated May 11, 2018, as revised, prepared by Biddison
Architecture+Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
5. That the approval is subject to the Petitioner submitting a Development
Agreement to be executed between the City and the Developer addressing
items pertinent to the construction of the project as well as the long-term
operation of the development, such as, but not limited to: divisions, leasing
and separation of ownership; parking; site design standards; permitted and
prohibited uses; dimensional standards; and maintenance of utilities;
6. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from public view
on all sides by the building parapets or screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
7. That the walls of the trash/recycle enclosures shall be a minimum of seven
feet (7’) in height, constructed out of the same masonry used in the
construction of the buildings or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the
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wall’s design, texture and color shall match that of the buildings. 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;
8. 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;
9. That all light fixtures shall not exceed a mounting height of twenty feet (20’)
and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light trespassing
across property lines and glaring into adjacent roadways;
10. 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;
11. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site
including, but not limited to, the buildings 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. 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.
NOTE: With this action, item will be out of Committee
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE:
Nick Brenner, Real Estate Representative for Menard, Inc., re: for the rehabilitation
of building and related property to operate as a truss manufacturing plant, as well
as a rail siding constructed to operate a lumber transload operation at their facility
located at 12701 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development
Overlay District #108).
Public Hearing held April 30, 2018.
NOTE: Resolution A – would approve
Resolution B – approval contingent upon landscaping improvements within and
around detention pond
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Resolution A – would approve
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate from Nick Brenner, Real Estate Representative for Menard,
Inc., re: for the rehabilitation of building and related property to operate as a truss
manufacturing plant, as well as a rail siding constructed to operate a lumber
transload operation at their facility located at 12701 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, MI
48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #108); and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia
as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property
taxes in the local governmental unit in which the proposed equipment is to be
located, i.e., the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application
has been received; and
WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad
valorem taxes within the City of Livonia, after granting this certificate, will not
exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of the unit, plus the SEV of
personal and real property thus exempted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Menard, Inc., the Assessor, and a
representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on
this application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m.,
Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from the
applicant, Menard, Inc., finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing
the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property
tax in the local governmental unit in which the equipment is to be located; and
(b) the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No.
198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate from Menard, Inc., covering new equipment for their
facility located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
108, for twelve (12) years.
3. That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198, P.A. 1974,
as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between the applicant and the
City is required in order to clarify the understanding and the commitment
between the applicant and the City Council upon approval of an Industrial
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Facilities Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the
Administration to negotiate such Letter of Agreement and authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by
the applicant and incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the
documentation required to process applications for Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificates.
AND
Resolution B – approval contingent upon landscaping improvements within and
around detention pond
RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Brandon M. Kritzman, at the
Public Hearing held on April 30, 2018, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
DETERMINE THAT THE GRANTING OF THIS TAX ABATEMENT IS
CONDITIONED UPON THE PETITIONER WORKING WITH THE PLANNING
AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENTS ON IMPROVING THE LANDSCAPING
WITHIN AND AROUND THE DETENTION POND IN FRONT OF THE MENARD
STORE PROPERTY.
18. REQUEST TO DISCHARGE CR 75-18 FROM FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Council President Laura Toy, re: Petition 2018-
01-LS-01 submitted by Danny Fitzgerald, Classic Building Company, requesting
a lot split for Tax Item No. 46-02-01-0399-002, located on the south side of Eight
Mile east of Middlebelt, 20208 Parkville.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Council President
Laura Toy, dated May 3, 2018, to which is attached a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated May 3, 2018, THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION 75-18 RELATING TO PETITION
2018-01-LS-01, SUBMITTED BY DANNY FITZGERALD, CLASSIC BUILDING
COMPANY, REQUESTING A LOT SPLIT FOR TAX ITEM NO. 46-02-01-0399-
002, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EIGHT MILE EAST OF MIDDLEBELT,
20208 PARKVILLE.
NEW BUSINESS
19. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR WADE SHOWS TO HOLD
CARNIVAL AMUSEMENT RIDES AT FORD FIELD AND VETERANS’ PARK
JUNE 19-24, 2018, DURING REFERENCED HOURS; A PERMIT FOR A
FIREWORKS DISPLAY BY AMERICAN FIREWORKS, INC. TO BE HELD AT
10:15 P.M. ON JUNE 24, 2018 AT VETERANS’ PARK; AND AUTHORIZATION
TO USE AND LEASE THE FACILITIES AT FORD FIELD, EDDIE EDGAR ARENA
AND STYMELSKI VETERANS’ PARK DURING SPREE ’68: Dan Spurling,
President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same.
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RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan Spurling, President,
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated November 18, 2017, requesting
approval of the following items:
1. The issuance of a permit to Wade Shows to conduct carnival amusement
rides at Ford Field and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park, as part of the
SPREE-68 Celebration, on June 19, 20, and 21, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to
midnight and on June 22, 23, and 24, 2018, from 12:00 noon to midnight,
subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Civic
Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being identified
as additional insureds on Wade Shows’ general liability insurance policy;
2. Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks display
at John Stymelski Veterans’ Park to be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at
approximately 10:15 p.m., which display will be controlled by American
Fireworks, Inc., subject to providing liability insurance for this event and
subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Civic
Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., being designated
as additional insureds on its policy;
3. Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use and/or lease the
facilities at Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena (subject to the terms of the
existing lease between the Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc. and the City of Livonia)
and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park during the period of the SPREE-68
Celebration in accordance with the fees/waivers grid for events co-
sponsored by the City of Livonia; and
4. A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect to Items 2
and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors’ license fees for community
organizations and/or groups authorized to participate in SPREE-68 by the
Anniversary Committee.
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND APPROVE THE FOREGOING
REQUESTS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT NO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTAINING MORE THAN 21% OF ALCOHOL BY VOLUME MAY
BE USED, KEPT OR STORED ON OR IN ANY PORTION OF FORD FIELD,
EDDIE EDGAR ARENA, OR JOHN STYMELSKI VETERANS’ PARK OR ANY
STREET OR PARKING AREA ADJACENT THERETO; and the City Clerk and all
other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
20. REQUEST TO CLOSE STARK ROAD FROM THE FAMILY Y (14255 STARK
ROAD) TO LYNDON AND LYNDON FROM FARMINGTON ROAD TO STARK
ROAD TO TRAFFIC FROM 8:00 A.M., JUNE 18, 2018 THROUGH 12:00 NOON
ON JUNE 25, 2018 (MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY); AND TO REQUEST THAT
THE CITY SEEK PERMISSION FROM THE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD
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COMMISSION TO ALLOW THE CLOSURE OF FARMINGTON ROAD BETWEEN
THE I-96 OVERPASS AND FIVE MILE ROAD FROM 6:30 P.M. THROUGH 11:30
P.M. ON JUNE 24, 2018 (SUNDAY) IN CONNECTION WITH SPREE ’68: Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., re: same.
RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan Spurling, President,
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated November 18, 2017, wherein it is
requested that the following City streets be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m.
on June 18, 2018, through 12:00 noon on June 25, 2018 (Monday to Monday):
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark, to Lyndon
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND GRANT THIS REQUEST IN
THE MANNER AND FORM HEREIN SUBMITTED; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that Farmington Road be closed from the I-96 overpass to Five
Mile Road on Sunday, June 24, 2018, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11:30
p.m. or until the road is returned to normal traffic operation in connection with the
annual SPREE fireworks display, and does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to
assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road
closure, and that Sgt. Brian Leigh is hereby designated and authorized to sign the
road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department, Fire Department and
Wayne County; and to the extent possible, SPREE is requested, in conjunction
with the Police Department, to do all things necessary to alleviate traffic problems
for the residents of Stoneleigh Village Subdivision during the 2018 Anniversary
Celebration, including signs on the barricades indicating “local business and
residents only.”
21. REQUEST TO DISPLAY BANNERS ON FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE
ROAD AND 4’ X 8’ SIGNS AT CITY HALL AND FORD FIELD FROM MAY 22,
2018 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2018: Dan Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc., re: same.
RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan Spurling, President,
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated November 18, 2017, THE COUNCIL
DOES HEREBY APPROVE OF THE REQUEST FROM THE LIVONIA
ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, INC., FOR PERMISSION TO DISPLAY
BANNERS ADVERTISING SPREE-68 ON FARMINGTON ROAD AND FIVE MILE
ROAD FROM MAY 22, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2018, AND TO DISPLAY 4’ X
8’ SIGNS AT CITY HALL AND FORD FIELD FROM MAY 22, 2018 THROUGH
JUNE 27, 2018, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO SPREE; FURTHER, THE
COUNCIL DOES HEREBY PERMIT THE LIVONIA ANNIVERSARY
COMMITTEE, INC. TO ACKNOWLEDGE SUPPORTERS WITH BANNERS AND
SIGNAGE NOT TO EXCEED 3’ x 5’ IN SIZE ON FORD FIELD AND THE BALL
DIAMONDS FROM MAY 22, 2018 TO JUNE 27, 2018; and the City Clerk and all
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other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None.
By Jolly and Meakin, unanimously adopted, adjourning this 1,849th Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia at 7:50 p.m. on May 21, 2018.
SUSAN M. NASH
CITY CLERK
*The foregoing is a summary of the Council’s proceedings in synopsis form as authorized by CR 1158-68 The full text
of the official minutes of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is available to the public upon request.