HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-05-04 2032G
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 4, 1983, 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 approximately 8:10 p.m. . Councilman Feenstra delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Fernon P.
Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura,
and Gerald Taylor. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Marie King, City Clerk's Office; Harry C.
Tatigian, City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Michael Reiser, Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner;
and William DuBose, Public Service.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#317-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1004th Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 20, 1983, are hereby
approved.
By Councilman Ventura, supported by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind Council
Resolution #316-83, adopted on April 20, 1983, with regard to the
purchase of a vacant substandard home located at 20120 Deering
Avenue with Community Development Block Grant Funds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Ventura
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied.
The communication from the Division of Engineering dated April 18, 1983,
regarding the installation of Pedestrian Crossing Signals at the Intersection of
Farmington and Six Mile Roads was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
20321
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilman Bennett:
#318-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance dated April 19, 1983, approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Connecticut
Valley Paper & Envelope Co., 1604 Clay, Detroit, Michigan 48211 for
supplying the City with envelopes and the bid of Reddi-Print, Inc. ,
24869 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan 48219 for the balance of the
printing items for the amounts and unit prices shown in the attached
tabulation, the foregoing having been in fact the lowest bids received
on the majority of items requested.
#319-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated April 14, 1983 which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Mid-Ohio Markings
Traffic Signs, Inc., 51 Benedict Avenue, P. 0. Box 512, Norwalk, Ohio
44857, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sign Maintenance Section)
with traffic sign faces, letters and roll goods at the unit prices bid
for the period through May 31, 1984, in the estimated total amount of
$9,637.74, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications.
#320-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Presi-
dent of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. , dated April 5, 1983, with
regard to the necessity of closing certain City streets during Spree 33
festivities, the Council does hereby authorize the closing of Lyndon
between Farmington and Stark, and Stark between Perth and Lyndon from
8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 1983 through 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27,
1983, the action herein being made subject to access to these streets
being provided to residents of Silver Village and to Livonia Family "Y"
members; further, the Council does hereby determine that during the week
of Spree, Monday, June 20, 1983 through Sunday, June 26, 1983 that Lyndon
between Farmington and Stark shall be known and designated as "Spree
Boulevard", and Stark between Perth and Lyndon shall be known and desig-
nated as "Rodeo Drive".
#321-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Michael P.
Soranno of the Quakertown Civic Association dated April 5, 1983 wherein
a request is submitted for the installation of street lights at the two
entranceways to the Quakertown Subdivision which intersections are at 6
Mile Road and Quakertown Lane, and at Haggerty Road and Penn Drive, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads Plats Com-
mittee for its recommendation.
#322-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted by certain
residents of Livonia Crescent, received by the Office of the City Clerk
on April 19, 1983, wherein it is requested that the said Livonia Crescent
be resurfaced, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering-
Inspection Division for its report and recommendation.
20322
#323-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 9, 1983
from Mrs. Mark S. Harvath, 11016 Arden Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48150
requesting permission to close Arden Avenue between Orangelawn and
Elmira from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 1983 for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
approval of the Police Department.
#324-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Acting Fire Chief dated April 6, 1983, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein a request is submitted for authorization to purchase a LQP02-AA
printer and related accessories from the Digital Equipment Corporation
the estimated cost of which is $5,915, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
#325-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated April 5, 1983, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following donations for the Senior Citizen
Program from the following sources:
(1) "Square Eights" square dancers $158
12124 Boston Post Road
(2) Thursday Square Dancers 80
21984 Wildwood
(3) Livonia Branch Women's National 15
Farm and Garden Association
25043 Ross, Redford, Mi.
Total 253
Further, the Council does hereby determine that the Miscellaneous Revenue
Account #101-000-698.000.000 and the Expenditure Budget for #101-174-931-
010-000 be increased by $253.
#326-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated November 12, 1982 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated April 14, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Rhode
Island Enterprises, Ltd. for a transfer of ownership of a 1982-83 SDD-
SDM licensed business with Sunday sales permit from Abraham Jaafar,
located at 34731 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#327-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 1, 1983 and a report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated April 15, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Faiz
Semen and Yousif M. Semen for transfer of ownership of a 1982-83
SDD-SDM licensed business located at 29150 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
20323
#328-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April 12, 1982 with respect to a
request from Samuel I. Moy, Inc. for a new SDM license to be held in
conjunction with 1982-83 Class "C" licensed business with Sunday sales
located at 16825 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated March 24, 1983 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control
Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this application would be in
violation of and in noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#329-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated April 13, 1983 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
the attached construction estimate dated April 13, 1983, the Council does
hereby authorize final payment in the amount of $6,570.70 to Pritula Sons
Excavating, 6311 Central, Romulus, Michigan 48174, which sum includes the
full and complete balance due on a contract dated January 26, 1983 in the
amount of $9,084, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards
and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, main-
tenance and guarantee bond have been filed.
#330-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 12, 1983, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 200-83, transmitting for Council acceptance a warranty deed
dated April 11, 1983, executed by Tony D'Orazio and Lucia A. D'Orazio, his
wife, conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The East 26 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
beginning South 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West
570 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 8, thence
South 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 90 feet,
thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds West 372
feet, thence North 0 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West
90 feet, thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds
East, 372 feet to the point of beginning. (Wayne Road
right-of-way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this
property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and
tax exempt.
20324
#331-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 7, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
3-61-83 adopted on March 29, 1983 with regard to a request from Dr. Roger
Ajluni for an extension of the approval of Petition 80-12-8-25 relative
to approval of plans required by Section 9.02 of Zoning Ordinance 543 in
connection with a proposal to construct a three story office/medical
building on the southeast corner of Farmington Road and Curtis in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested
extension for a one year period subject to compliance with all of the
conditions attached to the original petition for a waiver use approval.
#332-83 WHEREAS pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution no. 154-83, adopted on February 23, 1983, and in accordance
with Section 2-514, (street lights) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of April 19, 1983 an
assessment roll dated April 15, 1983 for the installation of two (2)
high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles with underground wiring at
the intersections of Lionel and Dover and Dover and Crown in the New Joy
Subdivision, New Joy Subdivision No. 2 and Schulgren Subdivision No. 3,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan containing the special assessments
to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assess-
ment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of
the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolu-
tion No. 154-83.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted by the
City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk fdr public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday,
June 8, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. to review the said special assessment roll at
which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons
to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to
publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official
newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of June 8, 1983, the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's Office.
#333-83 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 (MBA 5.2934; MCLA 125.54), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 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, June
8, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
20325
(1) Petition 83-3-1-7, submitted by Commonwealth Rentals
Partnership Rams Horn of Livonia for a change of
zoning of property located on the southwest corner of
Middlebelt and Morlock in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
2, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 4-64-83 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 83-3-1-7 be approved;
(2) Petition 83-3-1-8, submitted by Yingsan Chen and Ho
Chuan Chen for a change of zoning of property located
on the west side of Middlebelt, south of Greenland
Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF
to P.S., the City Planning Commission in its resolution
4-66-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 83-3-1-8 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 amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and
(b) location of the proposed changes 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 registered mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad coMila*+y 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, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, supported by Councilman Bishop, it
was
#334-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 20, 1983, which sets forth its resolution
#4-63-83 adopted on April 12, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-2-1-6,
submitted by A. S. Nakadar, M.D., for a Change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Norfolk Avenue, in
the northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to PS, and having also considered
a letter from A. S. Nakadar, M.D. dated April 29, 1983, requesting that
this petition be withdrawn from further consideration, the City Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, and McCann
NAYS: None
20326
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole dated April 25, 1983 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 842-82 in connection with a comm»nication from the
City Planning Commission dated November 3, 1982, which transmits its
resolution #10-188-82 adopted on October 26, 1982 with regard to Petition
82-9-2-28 submitted by M. H. Van Ormer requesting waiver use approval to
construct a self-serve gas station on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft
and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, which property is
zoned C-2, The Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 82-9-2-28 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor, McCann
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#335-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole dated April 25, 1983 and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 842-82 in connection with a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated November 3, 1982, which transmits its resolution
#10-188-82 submitted by M. H. Van Ormer requesting waiver use approval to
construct a self-serve gas station on the northwest corner of Schoolcraft
and Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 82-9-2-28 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well
as the following additional conditions:
(1) The brick material proposed to be used on the central
kiosk shall be of earth-tone colors.
(2) There shall be a sign clearly posted within the pump
island areas indicating that attendant service is
available to the physically handicapped.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
20327
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 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. RE: PETITION 82-12-1-19
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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. RE: PETITION 82-11-1-18
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO PS.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura
NAYS: Feenstra, Bennett, Taylor, McCann
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance DENIED.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, supported by Councilman Bishop, it was
#336-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated January 12, 1983, which sets forth its resolution
12-217-82 adopted on Deceuber 14, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-11-1-18
submitted by Arthur Pollack for a change of zoning on property located on
the east side of Middlebelt between Six Mile Road and Pickford Avenue in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to P.S., and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 16, 1983,
pursuant to Council Resolution 57-83, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura
NAYS: Bennett, Taylor, McCann
20328
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 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. RE: PETITION 82-11-1-17
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
L #337-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works dated April 8, 1983, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Newman Brothers Excavating, 13489 Hess Road,
Holly, Michigan 48442 for the purchase of a 1966 Hydra Backhoe unit for the
price of $8,600, the same having been the highest bid received and for the
further reason that the Public Service Division no longer has need for
this equipment; Further, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
the aforesaid sum of $8,600 upon deposit with the City to the Equipment
Maintenance Capital Outlay Account 101-446-985.000.000.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#338-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated April 6, 1983, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the City Treasurer to enter into a 90 day trial lease
with Pitney Bowes, 24590 Lahser, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for a copy
L machine for the price of $200 per month; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the City Treasurer to purchase the said machine at the end of
the said 90 day trial period for a total cost of $4,570, subject to the
application of the aforesaid $600 to the said purchase price, in the event
that it is determined that there are funds available at that time; further,
the Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
20329
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and such
L action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#339-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 15, 1983, approved by the Finance Director
and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and approved for submission
by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 283-83, with regard
to a proposed Concession Agreement for the Whispering Willows Golf Course,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, the said Concession Agreement for the
Whispering Willows Golf Course between the City of Livonia as Landlord and
Nikolaos M. Moutafis as Lessee, based upon the terms and conditions de-
scribed in the aforesaid communication from the Department of Law, as well
as in the manner and form set forth in the attached proposed Agreement; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution, together with a copy of the proposed Agreement, to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, as well as to do all other things
Lnecessary 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, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#340-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1983 which transmits its resolution
4-72-83 adopted on April 12, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-8-7
submitted by Chuck Muer requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct a restaurant on the south side of Schoolcraft between
Merriman and Farmington Roads in Section 27, pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 30.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
83-4-8-7 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the
same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission; further, the Council does hereby rescind council
resolution 709-82 adopted on October 6, 1982 which previously approved a
site plan submitted by Roaring 20's of Livonia, Inc. for this site.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
20330
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#341-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council
Resolution 813-82 adopted on November 17, 1982 which previously approved
above all others an application from the Roaring 20's of Livonia, Inc. , far
a new full year Class "C" License to be located at 31501 Schoolcraft Avenue,
Livonia, Michigan, in as much as it is the understanding of the Council
that this project is no longer feasible and has been terminated; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolu-
tion to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#342-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated. March 25, 1983 which transmits its resolution
3-52-83 adopted on March 15, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-3-8-5 submitted
by Joseph Maiorana requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct an addition to an existing commercial business
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Shadyside and Woodring
L in Section 3, 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 83-3-8-5 is hereby
approved, and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#343-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 7, 1983 which transmits its resolution
3-55-83 adopted on March 29, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-2-2-4
submitted by LPR Land Company requesting waiver use approval to construct
a building for general office use on the northeast corner of Farmington
Road and Lyndon Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 which property
is zoned P.S., the Council does hereby refer this item to the Oommittee
of the Whole for further consideration.
LOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#344-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
submit his report and recommendation with regard to the possible purchase
by the City of Livonia of certain property which is located on the
20331
northeast corner of Farmington Road and Lyndon Avenue in the northwest 1/4
of Section 22, which property is zoned P.S. and which property is the
subject of Petition 83-2-2-4 which requests waiver use approval to con-
struct general office buildings.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#345-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 18, 1983, approved by the Director of Public Works,
and, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement
of Brentwood Avenue South of Seven Mile Road, to which is attached a copy
of a communication dated March 29, 1983, from the Engineer of Highway
Design of the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, the Council takes
this means to set forth its commitment that the City agrees to assume all
maintenance costs of a full-depth asphalt approach at the intersection of
Brentwood and Seven Mile Road and furthermore, agrees to assume its share
of the cost of a standard concrete approach with all current specifications
and geometries at the time of the County Road Commission's improvement of
Seven Mile Road at the Brentwood Avenue intersection, in the manner
indicated and for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: Bishop
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 THERETO.
RE: AWARD OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO METROVISION
OF LIVONIA, INC.
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 of the Council.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
20332
#346-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574+-82 so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#347-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 26, 1983
from Robert G. Amell, 9921 Cranston Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
requesting permission to close Cranston between Elmira and Orangelawn on
May 30, 1983 from Noon to approximately 8:00 p.m. , the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#348-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 21, 1983 which transmits its resolution
4-69-83, adopted on April 12, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-3-2-9,
submitted by Giulio Ledda requesting waiver use approval to utilize an
expanded building area proposed to be added to an existing restaurant
located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of Eckles in the
Southwest 1/4+ of Section 30 which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 83-3-2-9 is hereby approved and granted such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#349-83 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated February 22, 1983 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
hearing having been held thereon on May 2, 1983, after due notice as
required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of approximately
4+" of asphalt on the existing roadway (approximately 20' to
22' wide) (Alternate IV) on Flamingo between Lyndon and Nye,
T. 1 S., R , 9 E., City of Livonia, [Mayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement; and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits derived or to be
derived;
20333
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated February 22, 1983;
(1 ) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$26,513.41;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for
in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
$8,261.01 and that the balance of said cost and expense
of said public improvement amounting to $18,252.40 shall
be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in five (5) annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied
as follows:
A special assessment district in the N.W. 1/1+ of Section
23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the following
described property:
Lots 4 through 6, both inclusive, and lots 21 through
28, both inclusive of Lyndon Manor Subdivision
also
Lots 3 through 7, both inclusive of Bonnydale Subdivision
also
Lot 19 of Bonnydale Subdivision No. 2
also
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 23E2b2.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within
the above district designated by the Council and to assess to
each lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole
sum to be levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels of
land bear to the total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City
at large, all in accordance with the determination of the City
Council; and
2.33,
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required by Section
2-511 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result*
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#350-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated March 17, 1983 which sets forth its resolution
3-43-83, adopted on March 15, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-2-1-5
submitted by Carrollton Arms, a Michigan Co-Partnership, for a change of
zoning on property located 'on the North side of Seven Mile Road, east of
Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-2A to R-7, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on May 2, 1983, pursuant to Council Resolution 234-83, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 83-2-1-5 is hereby approved and granted; 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
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor, McCann
NAYS: None
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, this 1005th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , May 4, 1983.
wie-t-4,44 EAtok
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK