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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 5, 1997, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at
8:00 p m. Councilmember Feenstra delivered the invocation and said a prayer for the
departed soul of City Treasurer Laura Toy's brother, Glen, who for almost 40 years was under
the constant care of his family Visitation for Glen will be at the Harry J Will Funeral Home at
Six Mile and Newburgh on Thursday, November 6, 1997, from 1.00 p m. until 9.00 p m., with a
1.00 p.m. funeral service on Friday
Roll was called with the following result: Femon P Feenstra, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan, and Joe Laura.
Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E. Kirksey, Mayor; John Nagy,
City Planner; Robert J Schron, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan
McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Linda McCann, Director
of Community Resources, Michael T Slater, Director of Finance, John Fegan, Director of
Inspection, Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Ronald J Engle, Fire Chief; and Jack
Engebretson, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it was.
#885-97 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,355th Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 22, 1997, are hereby approved
as submitted.
Council President Laura congratulated the new officials of the City who were
elected on November 4, 1997, for terms commencing January 1, 1998 (City Clerk-Joan
McCotter; City Treasurer- Laura M. Toy; City Council President- Jack Engebretson, City
Council Vice President- John Walsh, Councilmember Brian Duggan, and Councilmember
John R. Pastor)
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Councilmember Duggan congratulated all of the candidates who ran in
the November 4, 1997, election
No one from the audience spoke at this time
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#886-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Inspection Department for its report and recommendation the matter of an
abandoned vehicle at Five Mile Road at the entrance to Coventry
Gardens Subdivision, such report and recommendation to be submitted to
Council prior to November 19, 1997
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#887-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Inspection Department for its report and recommendation the subject of
the blue neon signage on the Derby Bar, such report and
recommendation to be submitted to Council prior to November 19, 1997
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#888-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Department of Parks and Recreation for its report and recommendation
the subject of the progress, or lack thereof, of the signage for Nature
Preserves, such report and recommendation to be submitted to Council
prior to November 19, 1997
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated October 28, 1997,
re• status of the Hillcrest Court Development at Five Mile and Spanich Court, on the
east side of Kroger, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated October 28, 1997,
re the construction/restoration status of the Edgewood Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Project was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from the Engineering Division, dated October 29, 1997,
re status of the Pines of Winfield Subdivision and restoration work in Sheffield Estates
Subdivision was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 20,
1997, re• forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending September 30, 1997, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
At the direction of the Chair, Item Nos 11 and 17 were removed from the
Consent portion of the Agenda.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#889-97 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 97-10-3-4,
submitted by Brenda LeFebvre, 37604 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated October 8, 1997, wherein a request is submitted for the
vacating of the north 25 feet of Leon Avenue contiguous to Lot 30 in
Horton's Newburgh Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance
#890-97 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 97-10-3-4,
submitted by Brenda LeFebvre, 37604 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated October 8, 1997, wherein a request is submitted for the
vacating of the north 25 feet of Leon Avenue contiguous to Lot 30 in
Horton's Newburgh Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
#891-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 20, 1997, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Raymond Amin, 34900 Norfolk,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item Nos 46 003 01 0447 001, 46 003 01 0447 002
and 46 003 01 0448 001 into four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions of
which shall read as follows
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PARCEL A.
The North 140 ft. of Lots 447A and 447B, and the North 162 ft. of Lot
448A of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7, T 1 S , R. 9 E., as recorded in L.
66, P 58, W C R.
PARCEL B.
The South 138 ft. of Lot 448A, of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7, T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , as recorded in L. 66, P 58, W C R.
PARCEL C.
The South 160 ft. of Lot 447B, also the West 14 00 ft. of the South 160 ft.
of 447A of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7, T 1 S , R. 9 E , as recorded in
L. 66, P 58, W C R.
PARCEL D.
The South 160 ft. of Lot 447A, except the West 14 00 ft. of the South
160 00 ft. of Lot 447A of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7, T 1 S , R. 9 E.,
as recorded in L. 66, P 58, W C R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds, provided, however, that to the
extent required by law and City ordinance, the action herein is made
subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals
#892-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated October 9, 1997, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City
Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached a proposed amendment to the subcontract agreement between
the City of Livonia and Growth Works, Inc. previously authorized by
Council Resolution 495-97, which amendment would extend the
agreement through November 30, 1997, and provide that the County of
Wayne will reimburse the City of Livonia for Youth Assistance Program
costs (including a youth employment program) up to a maximum of
$31,467 00, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said amendment in the
manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law
#893-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated October 10, 1997, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
which requests authorization to sell the following City vehicles and
equipment, such authorization to be for a period of one year with respect
to the following vehicles
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Vehicle
Number Description Mileage
1 6 1985 Chevy Celebrity 66,448
2 18 1986 Chevy Cavalier 90,557
3 52 1981 Chevy Stake Truck 106,580
4 66 1982 GMC Stake Truck 93,396
5 67 1983 GMC Stake Truck 82,265
6 77 1985 GMC Pick-up 95,393
7 80 1979 Ford Hi-Cube Van 76,281
8 98 1958 REO 2-1/2 Ton Wrecker 119,722
9 204 1985 Chevy Hi-Cube Van 65,953
10 211 1986 Ford Bus 135,137
11 376 1984 Ford Pick-up 90,701
12 377 1984 Ford Pick-up 101,394
13 541 1987 Chevy Caprice 75,736
14 542 1987 Chevy Caprice 92,655
15 546 1987 Chevy Caprice 61,683
16 583 1990 Chevy Cavalier 62,147
17 607 1985 Dodge Pick-up 111,960
18 608 1985 Dodge Pick-up 88,757
and wherein the aforesaid vehicles would be delivered to Midwest Auto
Auction and Service, Inc., 14666 Telegraph Road, Detroit, Michigan
48239, and said vehicles and equipment would be sold in accordance
with the procedure detailed in the aforesaid communication, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended action.
#894-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 14, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a revised
form of Application for Zoning Variance, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Department of Law and does hereby take
this means to indicate its approval of the use of this form as part of the
Zoning Board of Appeals application procedure
#895-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 14, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a revised
form of Application for Zoning Variance, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the Application Form for Zoning Variances to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation
#896-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 6, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 681-97, regarding a request from Verne A. Wesman, 34277
Hathaway, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to purchase certain City-owned
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property located at 36413 Parkdale, the Council does hereby determine to
deny this request for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
and recommendation
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated October 15, 1997,
re administrative response to CR 802-97 - drainage complaints from residents on
Ingram Avenue, north of Five Mile Road - was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#897-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 15, 1997, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to drainage complaints from
residents on Ingram Avenue, north of Five Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of the recording of a 12' easement over the entire
length of the drain located at the rear of 15416 Ingram, 15436 Ingram,
15500 Ingram and 15506 Ingram to the Department of Law and the
Engineering Division for their reports and recommendations
#898-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 15, 1997, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to drainage complaints from
residents on Ingram Avenue, north of Five Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of the installation of a catch basin and 400 lineal
feet of 12" diameter storm sewer located at the rear of 15416 Ingram,
15436 Ingram, 15500 Ingram and 15506 Ingram to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation.
#899-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 15, 1997, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to drainage complaints from
residents on Ingram Avenue, north of Five Mile Road, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of the re-installation of a culvert to its proper
elevation located at 15416 Ingram to the Engineering Division for its
report and recommendation.
#900-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 17, 1997, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and a subsequent communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 23, 1997, approved by the Director of Public
Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of
$25,370 54 to SBG Construction, Inc., 38272 Abruzzi Drive, Westland,
Michigan 48185, in connection with the completion of the water main
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construction on Contract 96-N, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize G V Cement Contracting Co , 2000 Dix-Toledo Highway,
Brownstown, Michigan 48183, to complete all landscaping and pavement
restoration on Contract 96-N in the amount of$19,198 87, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $2,500 00 by the Engineering Division to resolve outstanding
claims on this project; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $47,437 69 from
the Construction-in-Progress Water Main Replacement Fund, Account
No 592---/158-031 for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; 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
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#901-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 20, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 10-173-97 adopted on October 14, 1997, with regard to
Petition 96-4-2-15 submitted by Walkon &Associates, requesting
approval of a Landscape Plan in connection with this petition which
received waiver use approval to construct a full service restaurant on
property located at 19200 Haggerty Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
6, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the Landscape Plan is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated August 22,
1997, as revised, prepared by Johnson Johnson & Roy Inc. is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Building Landscape Plan marked Sheet 2 dated August
22, 1997, prepared by Johnson Johnson & Roy Inc. is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all plant materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition
#902-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-164-97 adopted on September 30, 1997, in connection
with Petition 97-2-2-4 submitted by Stuart Frankel, do Newburgh Plaza,
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requesting approval of the Landscape and Elevation Plans for a First
Federal of Michigan bank, which received site plan approval during
waiver use approval to expand an existing shopping center located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
Landscape and Elevation Plans are hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1, dated August 28,
1997, as revised, prepared by E. J Kleckner & Associates, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
3 That all 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, and
4 That the Exterior Elevation Plan marked Sheet P1, dated August
28, 1997, prepared by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to
#903-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-156-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-8-2-19, submitted by Costco Companies, Inc., requesting
waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant within a major
retail facility proposed to occupy an existing building located on the east
side of Haggerty Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 97-8-2-19 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to a limitation on the number of customer seats not to exceed a
total of sixty (60) seats
#904-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-158-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-8-2-22, submitted by Costco Companies, Inc., requesting
waiver use approval to operate a full service restaurant within a major
retail facility proposed to occupy an existing building located on the east
side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft and Plymouth Roads in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 97-8-2-22 is hereby approved and granted,
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subject to a limitation on the number of customer seats not to exceed a
total of sixty (60) seats
#905-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 20, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 10-172-97, adopted on October 14, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-8-2-23, submitted by the Salvation Army, requesting waiver
use approval to operate a secondhand store within an existing building
located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Sears Avenue and
Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#906-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President, dated October 20, 1997, to which is attached a
proposed schedule of Council Study and Regular Meetings for the period
January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998, the Council does hereby
approve the following dates for City Council Meetings for 1998, subject to
change with notice
Study Meetings Regular Meetings
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 7 1998 Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 21 Wednesday, January 28
FEBRUARY
Monday, February 2 1998 Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 18 Wednesday, February 25
MARCH
Monday, March 2 1998 Wednesday, March 11
Monday, March 16 Monday, March 23
APRIL
Monday, March 30 1998 Wednesday, April 8
Monday, April 13 Wednesday, April 22
MAY
Monday, April 27 1998 Wednesday, May 6
Monday, May 11 Wednesday, May 20
JUNE
Monday, June 1 1998 Wednesday, June 10
Monday, June 15 Monday, June 22
JULY
Monday, June 29 1998 Monday, July 6
Monday, July 13 Monday, July 20
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AUGUST
Wednesday, July 22 1998 Monday, August 10
Monday, August 17 Monday, August 24
SEPTEMBER
Monday, August 31 1998 Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 23
OCTOBER
Monday, September 28 1998 Wednesday, October 7
Monday, October 12 Wednesday, October 21
NOVEMBER
Monday, October 26 1998 Wednesday, November 4
Monday, November 9 Wednesday, November 18
DECEMBER
Monday, November 23 1998 Monday, December 7
Wednesday, December 9 Wednesday, December 16
#907-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated October 22, 1997,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Fire Chief and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and a subsequent communication from the Director of Public
Works and Fire Chief, dated October 24, 1997, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a site plan
and conceptual design documents for the new Fire Station project to be
located at the northeast corner of Bicentennial Drive and Seven Mile
Road, as well as a proposed architectural design contract with
Coquillard/Dundon/Peterson and Argenta, Inc., 3000 Town Center, Suite
1515, Southfield, Michigan 48075, the Council does hereby approve the
site plan and schematic design as submitted, and does further approve
the architectural design contract with Coquillard/Dundon/Peterson and
Argenta, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $156,000 00; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $156,000 00 from Fire Station Improvement Fund No 457 for this
purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the
aforementioned contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid firm and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize payment in the amount of$9,419 25 to Orchard, Hiltz &
McCliment, Inc., 34935 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
completion of the engineering site survey for the proposed fire station and
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does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$9,419 25 from the Fire Construction Fund No 457 for this purpose
#908-97 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Kelsey-Hayes, dated
October 15, 1997, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District 46,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units, and
(i) indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application, and (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a
hearing on this Application on Monday, December 15, 1997, at
7 00 p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, December 15, 1997, at 7 00 p m.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application
#909-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Peter J Albertson, Nordstrom Samson Associates, on behalf of First
Federal of Michigan, dated October 17, 1997, which in accordance with
the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on
October 14, 1997, by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-
170-97 with regard to Petition 97-2-8-1 submitted by First Federal of
Michigan, requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18 58 of
Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to erect an ATM
and construct a new driveway for the bank located at 28999 Five Mile
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, December 15, 1997, at 7 00 p m as the date and time
for conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to
be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to
give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in
the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
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thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#910-97 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a public hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, December 10, 1997, at 7 00 p m. at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 97-9-1-14, submitted by Leo Soave for a change of zoning
of property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of
Norfolk, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-3, the
City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-175-97 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 97-9-1-14 be
approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as
to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to
have notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected; and FURTHER, the City
Clerk is requested 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 Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#911-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-154-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-7-2-16, submitted by St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church,
requesting waiver use approval to construct a new church sanctuary on
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property located on the east side of Merriman Road between Curtis and
Seven Mile Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, which property is
Li, zoned R3 and R5, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-
7-2-16 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions.
1 That the Site Plan dated October 9, 1997, as revised, prepared by
Taweel Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
2. That the Building Elevations marked Sheets A-110, A-111, A-112
and A-113 dated October 14, 1997, prepared by Angelos
Demetriou & Associates, which are hereby approved, shall be
adhered to,
3 That a landscape plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for approval within 30 days of the date of approval of
this petition by the City Council,
4 That handicapped parking be provided as required,
5 That new site lighting equipment shall be as specified in a letter
dated September 11, 1997, from Taweel Associates, and
L6 That the bell tower shall be no higher than 75 feet, plus an
additional 10 feet for the cross
The following individuals from the audience addressed this matter
1) David Cezon, 18531 Bainbridge - inquired as to the notification process and
stated that none of the neighbors were aware of this proposed addition. He also raised
various questions regarding traffic, the height of the tower, and the ringing of the bells,
2) James Peltier, Hillbrook- stated he was unaware of this proposal He also had
questions regarding the tower height and the frequency of bell ringing,
3) Father George Shalhoub, 16821 Yorkshire - Pastor of St. Mary's He addressed
some of the concerns raised at the meeting from the neighbors, and
4) Lami Taweel, architect for the project - addressed the lighting for the bell tower
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was.
#912-97 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
financial advisor, Richard Barch, for his report and recommendation the
subject of the average cost to each homeowner of a $5 6 million bond
issue to be utilized for the purchase of the Ward Evangelical Presbyterian
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Church property, said report to be referred back to the Capital
Improvement Committee
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Duggan.
NAYS Laura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
Communications from the Public Utility Manager and the Director of
Public Works, dated October 9, 1997 and October 23, 1997, re. proposed water and
sewer rate increases were received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 390-97)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#913-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated
October 15 and October 28, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 754-97, the report and recommendation of the Water and
Sewer Board, the Director of Public Works and the Public Utility Manager,
dated August 15, 1997, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that
the Council authorize increases in existing water and sewer rates, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law prepare an
appropriate ordinance amendment to the following sections of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances for submission to Council.
1 Amend Title 13, Chapter 8, Section 040, to increase the water
consumption rate from $10 38 to $11 05 (per 1000 cubic feet),
effective with the first billing on and after January 1, 1998; and
2 Amend Title 13, Chapter 20, Section 120 D 1 to increase the
Wayne County wastewater disposal charge from $10 23 to $12 11
(per 1000 cubic feet of water used), effective with the first billing on
and after January 1, 1998
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, it was
#914-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee, dated
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October 28, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 825-97, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated June 23, 1997, transmitting its resolution 6-101-97, adopted on
June 17, 1997, with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Jacol
Subdivision to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of
Laurel Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, and the preliminary plat having been approved by the
City Planning Commission on June 17, 1997, and by the City Council on
October 8, 1997, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee
The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 900 p m to address the
foregoing matter
A roll call vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Brosnan.
NAYS. Feenstra and Laura.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the Chair at 9.15 p m.
At the direction of the Chair, Item #36 was moved up on the agenda and considered
next.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
#915-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council President Joe Laura, dated October 17, 1997, with respect to the
request for approval of the proposed preliminary plat for Jacol Subdivision
to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Laurel Drive, in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, the Council does hereby repeal and
rescind Council Resolution 824-97 for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and Laura.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated November 3,
1997, re additional information on liability/property insurance was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council (CR 848-97)
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#916-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated
October 28, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 848-97,
concerning the subject of renewal options for liability and property
insurance subsequent to the expiration of the City's current liability and
property insurance coverage with Michigan Municipal Risk Management
Authority, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed insurance
agreement with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority
(MMRMA), 14001 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, in the
manner and form herein submitted (Option 1 with Stop Loss) for a total
minimum annual contribution of$1,282,404 00 for the first year of a three-
year period, December 1, 1997 through December 1, 2000, with
premiums for years 2 and 3 not to increase by more than 10% of the last
year's contribution level, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the said item without competitive proposals in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D2 and D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Duggan.
NAYS Laura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#917-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated
October 28, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 393-97, and
a communication from the Planning Director, dated October 15, 1997,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
policy statement regarding Public Act 198, Tax Abatements, the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate its approval of the October 1997
Policy Statement as presented for use in connection with requests for tax
abatements.
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On a motion by McGee, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#918-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee, dated
October 28, 1997, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 686-97, and
a communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated
August 6, 1997, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is
approved by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and to which is attached a proposed Fiscal Year 1998 Municipal Credit
and Community Credit Contract between the City of Livonia and SMART,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia for Fiscal Year 1998 and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated October 14, 1997,
re. draft outline pertaining to the reorganization of administrative responsibilities for the
City's economic development functions was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 695-97)
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#919-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 547-97, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 9, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 6-89-97 adopted on June 3, 1997, with regard to Petition 95-
6-8-12 submitted by Albert Abbo &Associates, on behalf of the Nicholas
Plaza, requesting approval to revise the site and landscape plans that
were previously approved with this petition for the property located at
31429 Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the request for revision to Petition 95-6-8-12 is hereby approved and
granted subject to the following conditions.
1 That the revised Site and Landscape Plan, submitted by the
Nicholas Plaza Shopping Center, as received by the Planning
Commission on May 12, 1997, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to and shall supersede the approval as set forth in
Planning Commission Resolution 6-127-95, and
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2. That the two parking spaces in the middle of the parking lot shall
be eliminated, and to provide for a total of 31 parking spaces
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#920-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 547-97, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 9, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 6-89-97 adopted on June 3, 1997, with regard to Petition 95-
6-8-12 submitted by Albert Abbo &Associates, on behalf of the Nicholas
Plaza, requesting approval to revise the site and landscape plans that
were previously approved with this petition for the property located at
31429 Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, the Council
does hereby authorize the Inspection Department to take all steps
necessary to insure compliance with the revised site and landscape plan
submitted in connection with Petition 95-6-8-12 by Albert Abbo &
Associates, on behalf of Nicholas Plaza, for property located at 31429
Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, including utilizing
any bond monies held by the City in connection with this project in order
to complete the necessary landscaping work.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#921-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 578-97, concerning the subject
of the timeliness of service provided by Northwest Transport Company in
connection with the Northwest Transport User-Side Subsidy
Transportation Program (Dial-a-Ride), the Council does hereby refer the
subject of an apparent change of procedure with regard to the licensing of
such vehicles (i e , change to a $50 fee as opposed to the granting of a
temporary license) to the Chief of Police for his report and
recommendation
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#922-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 578-97, concerning the subject
of the timeliness of service provided by Northwest Transport Company in
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connection with the Northwest Transport User-Side Subsidy
Transportation Program (Dial-a-Ride), the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the preparation of additional contract language for subsequent
contracts for the User-Side Subsidy Transportation Program (Dial-a-Ride)
regarding the cleanliness of the vehicles used in connection with this
program, including a more precise definition of what is considered "clean"
as well as a proposed penalty if the vehicles are not properly kept clean
to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#923-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 605-97, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of the removal of the public pay phones located
near the property at 13507 Middlebelt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 26 (the subject property in Petition 97-6-8-17 submitted by Wal-
Mart Stores, Inc.) to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation regarding the appropriate procedure to be utilized to
remove such phones if they are located on public property or, in the
alternative, to have the owner of the property remove them if the phones
are located on private property
Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch - addressed the Wal-Mart petition (97-6-8-17), stated that
Wal-Mart had not sent anyone to any meetings that had any authority, and indicated
that Wal-Mart has not been doing their part in this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#924-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 830-97, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 18, 1997, which
transmits its resolution 9-150-97 adopted on September 16, 1997, with
regard to Petition 97-8-8-21 submitted by Mohamad R. Chahrour,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a
gas station/convenience store on property located at 29401 Seven Mile
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 97-8-8-21 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the Site & Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 dated November
5, 1997, as revised, prepared by Architectural Design and
Construction, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2. That there shall be no dumpster located outside of the building,
and all trash must be contained within the building except on the
day the trash is scheduled for removal,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 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,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheet 2 dated
July 21, 1997, as revised, prepared by Architectural Design and
Construction is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 No outdoor storage, placement or display of merchandise shall be
permitted at any time on this site, however, the foregoing
prohibition shall not apply to the display, on the pump islands only,
of oil-based products as permitted in Section 11 03(a) of the
Zoning Ordinance, and
7 That window signage for this station shall be limited to what is
permitted in Section 18 50D Permitted Signs, subheading (g),
"Window Signage"
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#925-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 821-97, and a communication
from Councilmember Michael P McGee, dated September 17, 1997,
regarding a request for consideration of funding in the next fiscal year to
develop and implement a City "Home Page" on the internet to increase
public access to Livonia government and services, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of the creation of an action plan for the
development of a web site for the City to the Mayor for a report and
recommendation, the same to be submitted to Council within 30 days
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On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#926-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 821-97, and a communication
from Councilmember Michael P McGee, dated September 17, 1997,
regarding a request for consideration of funding in the next fiscal year to
develop and implement a City "Home Page" on the internet to increase
public access to Livonia government and services, the Council does
hereby refer the subject of a proposed source of funds (estimate of
$8,000 00 to $10,000 00) in the 1997-98 fiscal year budget for the
development and implementation of a City "Home Page" on the internet to
the Director of Finance for a report and recommendation
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#927-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 29, 1997,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 821-97, and a communication
from Councilmember Michael P McGee, dated September 17, 1997,
regarding a request for consideration of funding in the next fiscal year to
develop and implement a City "Home Page" on the Internet to increase
public access to Livonia government and services, the Council does
hereby authorize the Information Systems Manager, with the Director of
Finance, to do all things necessary to prepare specifications and obtain
competitive bids for the development and implementation of a City "Home
Page" on the internet in accordance with the provisions set forth in the
Finance Ordinance, the same to be submitted to Council for its
consideration
Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 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
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 97-6-1-8)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting.
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Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.08 AND 2.10 OF
ARTICLE II, SECTION 4 03 OF ARTICLE IV, AND SECTION
10 02 OF ARTICLE X OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 97-5-6-3)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Brosnan gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION
18 47 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 97-5-6-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 08 (ELECTRICAL
CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050 AND 060 OF
CHAPTER 12 (ELECTRICAL LICENSING) OF TITLE 15 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION D OF SECTION
060, CHAPTER 04 (BUILDING CODES) OF TITLE 15 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, it was:
#928-97 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated September 26, 1997, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a summary of bids
received to supply the Fire Department with uniforms and related uniform
items, the Council does hereby reject all bids received in connection with
this item and does hereby authorize the Fire Chief, together with the
Director of Finance, to do all things necessary to prepare specifications
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and re-advertise for bids for Fire Department uniforms in accordance with
the provisions set forth in the Finance Ordinance, the same to thereafter
be submitted to Council for its consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS Feenstra, Duggan, and Laura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that there
be an investigation conducted by either the City Council or the
Department of Law with respect to the allegations made against Allie
Brothers concerning the bid for the Fire Department uniforms and related
uniform items.
The President declared the motion failed for lack of support.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, it was.
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 15, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-168-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to a
Sign Permit Application, submitted by Danilo Josifoski, on behalf of the
Pick-A-Bone Family Tavern & Banquet Hall, requesting approval for
signage for the restaurant located at 30325 Six Mile Road, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said sign
permit application, subject to the following conditions:
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Danilo Josifoski, on behalf of
the Pick-A-Bone restaurant, as received by the Planning
Commission on September 18, 1997, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, and
2 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one hour after the
restaurant closes.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by McGee, it was.
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute an approving resolution in lieu of the foregoing which would
stipulate that the signage not be illuminated beyond 30 minutes after the
restaurant closes, as opposed to the one hour limitation proposed.
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A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Brosnan, McGee, and Duggan.
NAYS Feenstra, Vandersloot, Taylor, and Laura.
The President declared the motion to substitute denied.
A roll call vote was then taken on the originally proposed resolution by Taylor,
seconded by Vandersloot, as follows.
#929-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 15, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-168-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to a
Sign Permit Application, submitted by Danilo Josifoski, on behalf of the
Pick-A-Bone Family Tavern & Banquet Hall, requesting approval for
signage for the restaurant located at 30325 Six Mile Road, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the said Sign
Permit Application, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Danilo Josifoski, on behalf of
the Pick-A-Bone restaurant, as received by the Planning
Commission on September 18, 1997, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to, and
2 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one hour after the
restaurant closes.
with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura.
NAYS Duggan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#930-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 20, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 10-174-97, adopted on October 14, 1997, with regard to a
Sign Permit Application, submitted by Mohamad Chahrour on behalf of
Citgo, requesting approval for signage for the gas station located at
29401 Seven Mile Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council
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does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the sign shall be a low profile monument sign, 4'x8' maximum,
mounted on a 5' brick wall base, and the total maximum sign height
shall not exceed 9', and
2 That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one hour after the
gas station closes
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by McGee, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#931-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-157-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-8-2-20, submitted by Costco Companies, Inc., requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDD license and an SDM license in
connection with a major retail facility proposed to occupy an existing
building located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven and
Eight Mile Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-8-2-20 is hereby
approved, as modified, so as to allow waiver use approval for an SDM
license only; FURTHER, the request for waiver use approval to utilize an
SDD license is hereby denied for the following reasons.
1 That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the
proposed use of an SDD license is in compliance with all of the
general waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in
Section 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance#543,
2. That there is no demonstrated need for additional SDD licensed
facilities in this area of the City; and
3 That the proposed use is incompatible to and not in harmony with
the surrounding uses in the area.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#932-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1997, which transmits
its resolution 9-159-97, adopted on September 30, 1997, with regard to
Petition 97-8-2-21, submitted by Costco Companies, Inc., requesting
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waiver use approval to utilize an SDD license and an SDM license in
connection with a major retail facility proposed to occupy an existing
building located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft
and Plymouth Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition 97-8-2-21 is hereby
approved, as modified, so as to allow waiver use approval for an SDM
license only; FURTHER, the request for waiver use approval to utilize an
SDD license is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the
proposed use of an SDD license is in compliance with all of the
general waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in
Section 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance #543,
2. That there is no demonstrated need for additional SDD licensed
facilities in this area of the City; and
3 That the proposed use is incompatible to and not in harmony with
the surrounding uses in the area.
Duggan left the podium at 1013 p m due to a conflict of interest regarding the next
Agenda item.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
#933-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated October 20, 1997, which indicates that the proprietor
of Lakeside Estates Subdivision No 2, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 33, has delivered final true plats to the City Clerk and requested
that said plat be presented to Council for final approval, and the Council
having received a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated October 15, 1997, wherein said Commission approved the final plat
for the said subdivision in its resolution 9-162-97, adopted on September
30, 1997, and the Council having considered a report from the City
Engineer, dated November 3, 1997, recommending approval of the final
plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the
Council in its resolution 339-97, adopted on April 30, 1997, said
preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by the City
Planning Commission on February 4, 1997, in its resolution 2-21-97,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant its
approval to the final plat of Lakeside Estates Subdivision, located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
submitted by the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby
required to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the
ordinances of the City of Livonia, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby
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requested to do all 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 Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, and Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Duggan returned to the podium at 10.14 p m
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#934-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1997, which sets forth its
resolution 8-130-97 adopted on August 19, 1997, with regard to Petition
97-6-1-9, submitted by Joseph Trupiano and John D Dinan, for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side of Pembroke Road
between Newburgh Road and Victor Parkway in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 6, from RUFC to OS, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, October 20, 1997, pursuant
to Council Resolution 745-97, the Council does hereby approve Petition
97-6-1-9 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council, and
the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#935-97 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from
the Department of Law, dated October 22, 1997 and November 5, 1997,
the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with
Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that Closed Committee of
the Whole Meetings be held on Monday, November 10, 1997, at 6 30 p m.
for the purposes of discussing pending Public Safety Union Contract
Negotiations and at 7 00 p m for the purposes of discussing litigation
matters and Attorney-Client privileged communications
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, Taylor, Duggan, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#936-97 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.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#937-97 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Tina
Greniewicki, Chairman of the Grace Lutheran Church Art & Craft Show,
dated October 30, 1997, which requests permission to display signs
announcing the 9th Annual Art & Craft Show to be held on Saturday,
November 15, 1997, which signs are approximately 15" x 22" in size and
which will be located as follows
Farmington at 8 Mile Road Middlebelt at 8 Mile Road
Farmington at 7 Mile Road Middlebelt at 7 Mile Road
Farmington at 6 Mile Road Middlebelt at 6 Mile Road
Farmington at 5 Mile Road Middlebelt at 5 Mile Road
Farmington at Plymouth Middlebelt at Plymouth
Farmington at Ann Arbor Trail Middlebelt at Ann Arbor Trail
Merriman at 8 Mile Road Newburgh at 8 Mile Road
Merriman at 7 Mile Road Newburgh at 7 Mile Road
Merriman at 6 Mile Road Newburgh at 6 Mile Road
Merriman at 5 Mile Road Newburgh at 5 Mile Road
Merriman at Plymouth Newburgh at Plymouth
Merriman at Ann Arbor Trail Newburgh at Ann Arbor Trail
Inkster at 8 Mile Road
Inkster at 7 Mile Road
Inkster at 6 Mile Road
Inkster at Plymouth
and which signs would be displayed from November 6, 1997, through
November 15, 1997, the Council does hereby deny this request,
inasmuch as Grace Lutheran Church is not located within the City of
30580
Livonia and granting this request would set a precedent for non-Livonia
organizations.
Councilmember Feenstra requested that the Allie Brothers complaints be
forwarded to the Mayor and for him to forward these same complaints to the Ethics
Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilmember Duggan thanked everyone who voted for him on
November 4, 1997
Council President Laura thanked all the citizens who voted during the City
Regular Election, held November 4, 1997
No one wished to speak during the audience communication portion of
the meeting.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,356th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 1024 p m , November 5, 1997
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Joan otter, City lerk