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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 6, 1994, 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 07 p m Councilmember Ochala delivered the
invocation
Roll was called with the following result Ron Ochala, Laura M
Toy, Dale A Jurcisin, Michael P McGee, Sean P Kavanagh, and Gerald
Taylor Absent Fernon P Feenstra (representing the City in another
capacity)
Elected and appointed officials present Gail Karczynski,
Director of Administrative Services; John Nagy, City Planner; Raul Galindo,
City Engineer; Cathryn K White, Chief Assistant City Attorney; Joan
ILsMcCotter, City Clerk; Karen A Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs;
William LaPine, Planning Commission; Robert Alanskas, Planning Commission;
and Dorothy Wilshaw, Arts Commission
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#483-94 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,275th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 22,
1994, are hereby approved as submitted
During the audience communication portion of the meeting, Debbie
Sotzen, 18672 Sunset, Livonia, gave an update on the status of the Beverly
Park Playground Project Also, Scott Morris, 42053 Sutters Lane,
Northville, requested signage for the Cadillac-La Salle Club's Classic Car
Show scheduled for July 17, 1994 Mr Morris was informed his request was
added as an X-item and would be discussed at the end of the meeting
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A communication from the Director of Finance, dated June 21,
1994, re various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
month ending May 31, 1994, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
#484-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 10,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Wink Chevrolet Co , 10700 Ford Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance
Section) with one (1) 1994 cab and chassis - tandem axle, for a
net price of $44,298 50, based on a total price of $49, 798 50
less trade-in of $5, 500 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#485-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 10,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Shults Equipment, Inc , P 0 Box 127, Ithaca, Michigan 48847,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance
Section) with a tailgate salt spreader, underbody 10' scraper
blade, truck hydraulic system, and front snowplow hitch with
snowplow for a total price of $16, 933 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications; and
the bid of F L Jursik Company is hereby rejected for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
#486-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 10,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of F L Jursik Company, 245 Victor, Highland Park, Michigan
48203, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with one (1) 10-12 yard dump body and hoist
- tandem axle for a total price of $8,247 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#487-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 13,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Red Holman Pontiac Co , 35300 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan
48185, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with two (2) 1994 cabs and chassis - single
axle for a net price of $74, 540 00, based upon the total price of
$77, 540 00 less trade-ins of $3,000 00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
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#488-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
lis recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 13,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Shults Equipment, Inc , P 0 Box 127, Ithaca, Michigan 48847,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment Maintenance
Section) with two (2) tailgate salt spreaders, two (2) underbody
10' scraper blades, two (2) truck hydraulic systems, and two (2)
front snowplow hitches with snowplows for a total price of
$32, 934 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets all specifications, and the bids of NBC Truck
Equipment and F L Jursik Company are hereby rejected for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication
#489-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 13,
1994, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of F L Jursik Company, 245 Victor, Highland Park, Michigan
48203, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with two (2) 5-7 yard dump bodies and hoists
- single axle for a total price of $12, 966 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications; and the bid of NBC Truck Equipment is hereby
rejected for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication
160 #490-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Board, dated June 17, 1994,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended
that the Council authorize an amendment to Title 13, Chapter 4,
Section 080, paragraph A of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to enable a total odd-even sprinkling ban during a state
of emergency, the Council does hereby request that the Department
of Law prepare an appropriate ordinance amendment to the
aforementioned section of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for
submission to Council
#491-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated June 21, 1994, wherein it is
recommended that the salary for the position of Director of
Emergency Preparedness be increased to $6,600 00 annually,
effective July 1, 1994, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of this action
#492-94 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Richard Blomberg, 15612 Hix Court, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
lia Appeals for a three-year term of office, such term commencing on
July 12, 1994, which will expire on July 12, 1997, provided that
Mr Blomberg takes the oath of office as required in Chapter X,
Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office
of the City Clerk
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#493-94 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance 543, as amended, and
Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, Susan Muccino, 15854 Blue Skies, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a three-year term of office, such term commencing on
July 12, 1994, which will expire on July 12, 1997, provided that
Ms Muccino takes the oath of office as required in Chapter X,
Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office
of the City Clerk
#494-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 7, 1994, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from the
Wayne County Department of Public Services that the City take
jurisdiction and control of a section of 4" storm sewer as part
of a proposed addition to Bloom Veterinary Clinic and storm sewer
renovation at 31205 Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
1) To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the
storm sewer site plans and further that the City will accept
jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the County)
of approximately 15 1 f of 4" storm sewer within the Five
Mile Road right-of-way in connection with the development of
the aforementioned site located on the south side of Five
Mile and east of Merriman Road in the N W 1/4 of Section
23 (See attached letter from Bloom Veterinary Clinic
indicating its willingness to reimburse the City for any
such maintenance that may become necessary) ;
2) To indemnify and save harmless Wayne County and its
employees against all claims, suits and judgments arising
out of the operation covered by the permit or the issuance
of the permit; and
3) To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with
the above storm sewer construction
#495-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation, dated June 7, 1994, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Keway Construction
Company, Inc , P 0 Box 545, Fenton, Michigan 48430, for the
paving of six foot wide asphalt cart paths on all 18 holes of the
Idyl Wyld Golf Course, for the estimated total cost of
$104, 050 00, based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of
units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been
in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the
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Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of
a sum not to exceed $104, 050 00 from Account 409 (Golf Course
Improvements) for this purpose; and the City Engineer is hereby
IL0 authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with
the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#496-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 16, 1994, which transmits
its resolution 6-108-94, adopted on June 7, 1994, with regard to
a Sign Permit Application submitted by Ventura Properties, Inc ,
requesting approval to erect three wall signs on the building
located at 17800 Newburgh Road in Section 8, 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 by Ventura Properties, Inc , received
by the Planning Commission on May 18, 1994 is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the signs are not to be illuminated; and
3) That at no time shall a ground sign be erected on this
property
#497-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 16, 1994, which transmits
its resolution 6-109-94, adopted on June 7, 1994, with regard to
a Sign Permit Application submitted by Signcrafters, requesting
approval to erect one wall sign on property located at 17187
North Laurel Park Drive in Section 7, 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 by Signcrafters, received by the
Planning Commission on May 9, 1994, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2) That at no time shall additional signage be erected on this
building; and
3) That in the event Alexsis, Inc vacates this location, the
sign is to be removed immediately
#498-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 14, 1994, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr George
Mesler, 19831 Melvin Avenue, 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
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does hereby approve of the proposed division and combination of
Tax Item No 46 005 99 0040 000 into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL "A"
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T 1
S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully
described as commencing at the east 1/4 corner of said Section 2,
thence S 88°00' 10" W 1662 41 feet along the north line of
Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 8 (recorded in Liber 66 of Plats,
Page 59, W C R ) to the west line of Melvin Avenue and the point
of beginning; thence S 88°00' 10" W 277 48 feet along said plat
line to the east line of Oporto Avenue; thence N 02°00' 55" W
70 00 feet along said right-of-way line; thence N 88°00'10" E
277 46 feet to the east line of Melvin Avenue; thence S 02°02'14"
E 70 00 feet to the point of beginning Containing 0 446 acres
(19,423 sq ft )
PARCEL "B"
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T 1
S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more fully
described as commencing at the east 1/4 corner of said Section 2,
thence S 88°00' 10" W 1662 41 feet along the north line of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 8 (recorded in Liber 66 of Plats,
Page 59, W C R ) to the west line of Melvin Avenue; thence N
02°02' 14" W 70 00 feet along said right-of-way line to the point
of beginning; thence S 88°00' 10" W 277 46 feet to the east line
of Oporto Avenue; thence N 02°00' 55" W 95 18 feet along said
right-of-way line; thence N 88°00' 34" E 277 42 feet to the east
line of Melvin Avenue; thence S 02°02' 14" E 95 15 feet to the
point of beginning Containing 0 606 acres (26,400 sq ft )
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
#499-94 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 Monday, August 15, 1994, at
8 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 94-4-1-11, submitted by Angelo Forest and Zef
Ivezaj , for a change of zoning of property located on the
south side of Eight Mile Road between Gill Road and Ellen
Drive in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to OS and
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R-3B, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
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6-112-94 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 94-4-1-11 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 Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 94-2-1-7)
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
Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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 94-1-1-3)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
McGee took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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 94-1-1-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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 94-1-1-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
lhowNAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
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Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 46 OF ARTICLE XVIII
OF ORDINANCE 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 94-2-6-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 05 OF ARTICLE XXIII
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 94-2-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
Communications from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 14,
1994, re the tax levy rate for 1994 for the Clarenceville School
District, and from the Assistant Superintendent/School Business Affairs,
Clarenceville School District, dated June 27, 1994, re an increased
millage levy, were received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
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A communication from the Treasurer/Controller of Oakland Schools,
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dated June 15, 1994, re the tax levy rate for 1994 for Oakland Schools
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#500-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated June 21, 1994, wherein it is
recommended that the following salary range be established
(effective July 1, 1994) for the position of Housing Director
with five steps to maximum
1993-94 1994-95
Step 1 $49,254 40 $50,232 00
Step 1 1/2 50,211 20 51,232 00
Step 2 51, 168 00 52,187 20
Step 3 53, 185 60 54,246 40
Step 4 55,286 40 56, 388 80
Step 5 57,470 40 58,614 40
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this action;
ILI FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of a
special merit award in the amount of $1,000 00 to the Housing
Director for the current fiscal year only (1993-94) in
recognition of his achievements in obtaining additional grant
monies for the City
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#501-94 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921,
as amended, Albert Flores, 17138 Oporto, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective July
12, 1994, for a three-year term to expire July 12, 1997, with all
the authority and duties as set forth in the said Zoning
Ordinance and Act 207, and further provided that he takes the
Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City
Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#502-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated June 13, 1994, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
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Mayor, to which is attached a list of sidewalks requiring
installation along the north side of Schoolcraft between Newburgh
and Hix Roads in Section 30, said list being included herein by
reference, and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby
require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to in
said list to install sidewalks at such premises, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out
the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to Title
12, Chapter 04, Section 340 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that the respective
owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalk work no later than September 5, 1994, after which
date the Engineering Department shall arrange for the
construction of the said sidewalks as a change order to the 1994
Sidewalk Program contract; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
accept the recommendation of the City Engineer to reduce the
assessments for Parcels 076020781002 and 076990001003 as
indicated in the aforesaid communication; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the City Treasurer to advise those owners
where assessments exceed $400 00 that installment payments in the
number of three (3) installments at 89.- interest are available in
connection with the sidewalk program; and FURTHER, in order to
make payments to the contractor, the Council does hereby
authorize an advance in the amount of $13, 591 79 from the $12
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the
provision that this bond issue be reimbursed from that portion of
the project which is to be financed by special assessment at such
time as funds are subsequently received from the payment of bills
and assessments by affected property owners, and an amount of
$11, 000 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road
Account) to pay the City' s portion of this project; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
The Council noted receipt of the Inspection Department' s
memorandum dated July 5, 1994 re the condition of the Laurel/Sterling
Commons Shopping Center located at 37100-37176 Six Mile Road in Section 8
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#503-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 22, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 4-82-94, adopted on April 12, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-3-8-6, submitted by Ross Financial, Inc ,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a building addition to the shopping center located at
33523 Eight Mile Road in Section 4, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 94-3-8-6 is hereby denied for the
following reasons
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1) That due to the fact that this property already has an
uncompleted structure, any further construction would be
detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and welfare of
the City and its residents;
2) That the subject site, being in a Special Area Development
Control Zone, would not be aesthetically in the City's best
interest; and
3) That the proposed addition projecting forward and onto the
common walkway of the shopping center would interfere with
and be hazardous to the pedestrian traffic flow of the
center
Kavanagh left the podium at 8 28 p m in order to avoid a perceived
impropriety regarding the next Agenda item
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#504-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 6-103-94, adopted on June 7, 1994, with
regard to a revised site plan in connection with Petition
94-1-2-2, submitted by Building Committee, Inc , in connection
with a proposal to construct a new credit union facility on the
south side of Five Mile Road between Levan and Golfview Drive in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 9 02 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the revised site plan submitted herein is hereby
approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1) That the Site Plan dated 5-10-94 prepared by Building
Committee, Inc which is hereby approved shall be adhered
to;
2) That the Building Elevation Plan dated 6-12-94 prepared by
Building Committee, Inc which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to; and
3) That the Landscape Plan dated 6-2-94, as revised, prepared
by Woods-Moynihan, Inc Architects which is hereby approved
shall be adhered to and the landscape materials shall be
installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy and shall thereafter be permanently maintained in
a healthy condition
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
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AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Ochala, it was
#505-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 5, 1994, to which is attached a
copy of a proposed Natural Use, Scenic and Open Space Easement to
be granted to the City by Livonia Parishes Federal Credit Union
in connection with Petition 94-1-2-2, the Council does hereby
refer the subject of the form of the easement to the Water
Supply, Drainage, Sewage, and Waste Disposal Study Committee for
its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, and Taylor
NAYS None
16 The President declared the resolution adopted
Kavanagh returned to the podium at 8 30 p m
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 6-110-94, adopted on June 7, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-5-8-12, submitted by Bridgewall
Construction, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct a condominium project on property located
at 28050 Seven Mile Road in Section 1, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 94-5-8-12 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1) That the Site Plan, defined as Sheet C2, dated 6/7/94, as
revised, by JCK & Associates, Inc is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
lis 2) That the Elevation Plans, defined as Sheets A-2, A-3, A-4
and A-5, dated 5/5/94, by Bridgewall Construction, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to; and
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3) That the Landscape Plan, defined as Sheet Ll, dated 6/7/94,
as revised, by JCK & Associates, Inc , is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#507-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1994, which
transmits its resolution 6-104-94, adopted on June 7, 1994, with
regard to Petition 94-4-2-10, submitted by Danilo Josifoski,
requesting waiver use approval to remodel an existing building in
connection with a proposal to operate a full service restaurant
and banquet hall on property located on the south side of Six
Mile Road between Oporto Street and Ryan Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 14, which property is zoned C-2 and P, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 94-4-2-10 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1) That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 5-16-94, as revised,
prepared by Joseph Philips, Architect, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to;
2) That the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 3 dated
4-11-94, prepared by Joseph Philips, Architect, which is
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hereby approved shall be adhered to, and such approval shall
include the exterior building color scheme as illustrated on
a color board dated 5-23-94;
3) That the Landscaping which includes the substitution of a
greenbelt in lieu of a protective wall along the east and
south property lines as shown on the approved Site Plan
shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy and shall thereafter be permanently maintained in
a healthy condition;
4) That the total number of customer seats in the restaurant
shall not exceed 197;
5) That the parking lot lights shall be as depicted on the Area
Lighting brochure and marked 17R as submitted by the
petitioner and shall be mounted on poles no higher than 20
feet; and
6) That any signs proposed to be erected shall first be
submitted to the Planning Commission for its approval
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result
LAYES Ochala, Toy, Jurcisin, McGee, and Kavanagh
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Toy, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously io
adopted, it was
#508-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 13, 1994, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the reappointment of Jack Engebretson, 18871
Comstock, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years, which term will expire June
9, 1997, provided that Mr Engebretson takes the oath of office
as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter to be
administered by the City Clerk
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#509-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 13, 1994, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Patricia Blomberg, 15612 Hix
Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission
for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 1997,
provided that Ms Blomberg takes the oath of office as required
in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered
by the City Clerk
110 On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#510-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated June 23, 1994, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Daniel Piercecchi, 16146
Alpine, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission
for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 1997,
provided that Mr Piercecchi takes the oath of office as required
in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered
by the City Clerk
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#511-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 16, 1994,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, accept cash donations in the amount of $335 00 from the
sources indicated in the aforementioned communication; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate and credit the sum of $335 00
to Account 702-000-285-215 for activities in the Livonia Youth
Assistance Program
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On a motion by McGee, seconded by Ochala, and unanimously iw
adopted, it was
#512-94 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 29,
1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 446-94 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 24, 1994, which transmits its resolution
5-98-94, adopted on May 17, 1994, with regard to Petition
94-4-2-13, submitted by General Mills Restaurants, Inc d/b/a
China Coast, requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C
license in connection with a proposed restaurant on property
located on the southeast corner of Schoolcraft and Middlebelt
Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned
C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 94-4-2-13 is hereby approved and
granted; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the 1, 000 foot
separation requirement as set forth in Section 11 03 (h) of Zoning
Ordinance 543
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 29,
1994, with regard to a proposed purchase agreement between the
City of Livonia and Bobby's Country House, Inc , co-licensees and
sellers and General Mills Restaurants, buyer, with respect to a
proposed sale and transfer of certain 1994-95 Class C and SDM
Michigan Liquor Control Commission licenses and permits now
located at 35780 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the
total sum of $20,001 00, and having also considered the report
and recommendation of the Department of Law, dated July 1, 1994,
with respect to this item, and a purchase agreement submitted on
June 30, 1994, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
the proposed purchase agreement between the City of Livonia and
Bobby's Country House, co-licensees, and General Mills
Restaurants, Inc , as well as to do all other things necessary or
160 incidental to the full performance of this resolution; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby refer the subject of the proceeds of the
sale of this liquor license to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation
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LOn a motion by Ochala, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-94 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated June 29,
1994, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 99-94, with
respect to the condition of the unimproved parking lot located at
the rear of 27885 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby direct
that the owners of the property and the tenant (Crestwood Lounge)
be notified to submit a written plan and resurfacing the parking
lot and the correction of any other violations, and such written
plan shall provide for initiation of such action by August 1,
1994; FURTHER, if such written plan is not submitted, that this
matter be referred to the Inspection Department for its report
and recommendation and to the Roads Beautification Committee for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-94 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Cadillac-LaSalle Club - Lake St Clair Region, dated July 6,
1994, wherein permission is requested to place signs advertising
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a classic car show and swap meet to be conducted on July 17, 1994
at Greenmead at each of the following three locations
1) Across the frontage of Greenmead along Eight Mile Road;
2) At the Newburgh Road entrance to Greenmead (attached to the
4" x 4" posts) ; and
3) At the corner of Eight Mile and Newburgh Roads;
the Council does hereby approve and grant this request in the
manner and form herein submitted
No one from the audience wished to speak during the audience
communication portion of the meeting
Council President Taylor congratulated Councilmember Jurcisin on
his 45th birthday, which was on July 2, 1994
On a motion by Ochala, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,276th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 8 40 p m , July 6, 1994
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.an McCotter, City Clerk