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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On August 25, 1982, 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 8:00 P. M. . Councilman Feenstra delivered the invoca-
tion. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann,
Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D.
Bennett and Peter A. Ventura. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E.
Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent
of Public Service; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager and James M. Inglis,
Director, Livonia Housing Commission.
Lis By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#594-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 987th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held August 16, 1982, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#595-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated August 6, 1982 with respect to the purchase made by her of
certain tax bills and tax envelopes which may have been made in non-
compliance with provisions of the City's Financial Ordinance, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for its opinion
with respect to the legal ramifications involved herein.
The communication from the City Engineer dated August 10, 1982 with
respect to final cost information for the 1982 Lane Line Marking Program, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Bishop and
seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen:
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#596-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of the Public Services dated July 30, 1982, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Morton-Norwich Products, Inc. , 110 North Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with Rock Salt at the unit price of $17 per
ton for the period September 1, 1982 through September 1, 1983, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that in the event the aforesaid
low bidder is unable to furnish the said material, that the Council does
hereby accept as an alternate the second low bid of the International
Salt Company, Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411
to supply the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with Rock
Salt at the unit price of $17.41 per ton for the period September 1, 1982
through September 1, 1983.
#597-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 22, 1982, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Paragon Properties, 29200 Southfield, Southfield,
Michigan 48°76, the proprietor of Paragon Industrial Subdivision, located
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the general improvements, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 868-(9, FURTHER, all other financial assurances now on
deposit with the City with respect to this subdivision shall remain the
same and unchanged; and the action herein being taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the
rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
#598-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated July 14, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor wherein a
request is submitted for an approval to purchase the following capital
equipment for McNamara Towers:
a. Paper Copier (Dry Copy)
b. Laundry Room Exhaust Fans (Tower #1 c #2)
c. Snow Removal Tractor with Blower
d. Louvered Vertical Blinds (Tower #1 & #2)
the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid request and does authorize
the Housing Commission to prepare specifications and thereafter advertise
and, obtain sealed bids for the purchase of the aforementioned equipment,
in accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#599-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated July 28, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
the City of Livonia FY 83 CETA Annual Plan, the Council does hereby
authorize and approve the aforesaid City of Livonia FY 83 CETA Annual
Plan in the manner and form indicated in the aforementioned communication;
and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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#600-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator dated August 5, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved, for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize expenditures from CETA funds up to, but not to exceed, $36,300
at Pontiac Business Institute and S12,810 at Detroit Barber College for
skill training, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication.
#601-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Patricia
J. Bettis, 12210 Camden, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated July 28, 1982,
which submits a petition filed by certain residents on Camden Street in
Section 25, wherein a request is submitted for future pavement improve-
ments in the Camden-Haller-Hartel area in Section 25 (target area #3),
pursuant to a Community Development Grant, the Council does hereby refer
the same to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
#602-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from George
Groat, 14449 Fairway, Livonia, Michigan, received by the Office of the
City Clerk on August 4, 1982 to which is attached a petition from
residents of the Tanglewood Subdivision and before determining to install
Colonial Post-Top Ornamental Street Lights with underground wiring in the
Tanglewood Subdivision, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special
assessment, the City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the
assessed, valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement,
the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant,
and to prepare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City
Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost
should be paid, by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a
general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#603-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. George
Groat, 14449 Fairway, Livonia, Michigan, received by the Office of the
City Clerk on August 4, 1982 to which is attached a petition signed by
certain residents of the Tanglewood Subdivision requesting the posting of
a "No Solicitors or Peddlers Allowed" sign at the North entrance to the
aforesaid subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
#604-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated July 30, 1982, with regard to the requirement that members
of the Reserve Police Unit carry a concealed weapons permit, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $800 from Account
101-319-702-000-000 - Salaries and Wages - Special Police to Account
101-319-960-010-000 - Education and Training in order to allow reimburse-
ment to be made in this regard; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $400 from Account 101-319-702-000-000 -
Salaries and Wages - Special Police to Account 101-319-960-010-000 -
Education and Training in order to reimburse new reserve officers who have
taken a 100 hour basic training course at Schoolcraft College.
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#605-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated July 21, 1982 which submits its Resolution
7-114-82, adopted on July 13, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-6-8-13,
submitted by Harold Chapman requesting approval of a new sign to be
erected on an existing store located on the east side of Middlebelt Road
between St. Martins and Bretton in Section 1, 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 82-6-8-13 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.
#606-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolution
8-128-82, adopted on July 27, 1982, with regard to a request from Dr.
Ernest F. Ajluni requesting a one (1) year extension of the approval of
Petition 81-4-8-15 in connection with a proposal to construct a doctor's
office on the West side of Farmington Road between Pickford and Clarita in
Section 9, pursuant to Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant the requested extension for a one (1) year
period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions attached to the
original waiver use approval.
#607-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Sister Mary
Modesta, President of St. Mary Hospital, 36475 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, dated August 10, 1982, wherein a request is submitted for waiver
of the filing fee in connection with a petition seeking the rezoning of the
Clay School property from P.L. to P.S. , the Council does hereby grant this
request in the manner and form submitted and determines to waive the
aforesaid filing fee.
#608-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Ralph
Rittenhouse, 36355 Hammerlane, Livonia, Michigan, dated. August 9, 1982,
submitted on behalf of the Western Wayne County Association of Plumbing
Contractors requesting waiver of the fees for a plumbing permit at 27431
Long Street, Livonia, Michigan, which home is to receive a complete
replumbing job at no cost to the home owner in commemoration of "Richter
Day", the Council does hereby grant this request and does hereby determine
to waive the aforesaid plumbing permit fees in the manner and form herein
requested.
I/609-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
Sewer Board, dated July 6, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, in which transmits its resolution
#WS 2520 6/82, wherein it is recommended that Section 5-510 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances be amended with respect to disposal and maintenance
rates, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for the purpose of placing the aforesaid request in proper Ordinance form
for submission to Council
#610-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated August 9, 1982, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is
requested that license fees for the Farmers' Market be waived, the Council
does hereby concur in this request and does hereby determine to waive the
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aforesaid license fees, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
#611-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 12, 1982, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved by the Director of 2ublic Works, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby request and authorize
the Detroit Edison Company to (1) relocate one (1) Ornamental Street Light
located immediately north of Five Mile on Middlebelt Road; and (2) relocate
three (3) overhead wood pole lights located in front of the Harold Thomas
nursery site, on Middlebelt Road south of Five ivIile Road; and the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$5,31+9.00 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue in order to make payment to the Detroit Edison Company for
this purpose.
#612-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 12, 1982, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer submit a report and recommendation which sets forth in detail
costs and other ramifications involved in upgrading the existing street
lighting to ornamental street lighting with underground wiring on
Middlebelt Road from I-96 to Five Mile Road.
#613-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, dated August 11, 1982, wherein a request is submitted
for the waiver of licenses and permit fees in connection with the Annual
Fall Festival to be conducted on the church grounds on September 11 and 12,
1982, the Council does hereby grant this request and does determine to
waive the aforesaid licenses and permit fees in the manner and form herein
requested.
#614-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated July 30, 1982, with regard to the proposed cancellation
of certain 1976 personal property taxes, the Council does hereby authorize
the City Treasurer to petition the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne to
cancel the attached 1976 Personal Property Taxes in accordance with
provisions of State Statute; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to institute the aforesaid litigation in the manner and form herein
authorized.
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.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#615-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector and the Director of Public Works dated August 4+, 1982, approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits an updated survey of
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services (air, water, oil, etc. ) currently provided to motorists at
existing gas stations in Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Housing Commission, dated August 2, 1982, wherein it is requested
that income limits for admission and continued occupancy at Silver Village
be revised and established as follows: $17,500 Single (1,458 mo. ) or
$20,000 Couple (1,667 mo.), the Cmunail does hereby concur in, and approve
of such action.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#616-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated August 2, 1982, wherein it is requested that
income limits for admission and continued occupancy at Silver Village be
revised and established as follows: $17,500 Single (1,458 mo.) or
$20,000 Couple (1,667 mo.), the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Director of Housing
submit a report relative to the status of the present annual incomes of
current residents of Silver Village (no names included) .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (5) OF
SECTION 4-407(A) OF TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4
(ENTERTAINMENTS AND AMUSEMENTS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES) AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table and gave second reading to the
following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.02
OF ARTIC TR XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 51+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
RE: PETITION 79-6-6-1+
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted,
and would hecome effective on publication.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#617-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated July 21, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to the failure of the
developer of the Laurel Park South Subdivision to complete certain general
improvements in the aforesaid subdivision, the Council does hereby determine
to take the following action:
1. Authorize the Department of Public Works to follow
through with the completion of all work necessary to
develop the three island areas. This work primarily
consists of (1) installing water hose outlets and
meter boxes and (2) grading and placing topsoil and
sod. The work would be accomplished by a private
contractor and/or City forces and is estimated to
cost approximately $3,200.00.
2. Authorize the use of cash deposits (approximately
$3,21+5.00) presently on file with the City in
connection with the subject subdivision, said
deposits to be used to defray the cost of completing
the three islands, with the balance of said money to
be used for grading low spots in the subdivision.
3. Authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, Department of Law,
Finance Department, Engineering Division and Bureau
of Inspection to pursue any and all other avenues,
including legal action, which might be available
to the City, in order to have the remaining
improvements completed within the Laurel Park South
Subdivision at the appropriate time.
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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#618-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated July 20, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the payment of $3,730.1+0 to Guaranty
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National Insurance Company, the insurance carrier of the City of Livonia
Police Professional Liability Policy, to be charged to Insurance Account
#101-925-918, by way of settlement of the following claims:
Claimant Settlement Award Expenses City Cost
Joseph '1: Johnnie Jordan $ -0- $ 165.40 S 165.40
Donald E. Cowser -0- 1,065.00 1,065.00
Terrence Browder 15,000.00 2,214.25 2,500.00
S 3,730.40
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.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#619-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 13, 1982, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works, and approved for
submission by the Mayor with regard to an evaluation of roofs on City
L buildings and certain recommendations submitted in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconaed by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#620-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 21, 1982, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached invoice
#C4372, dated July 19, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $2,500.00 to Construction Consultants, Inc. , 900
Pallister, Detroit, Michigan 48202, which sum includes the full and
complete balance due on a proposal dated October 1, 1981, the actual
contract amount being in the amount of L110,000.00, in connection with the
evaluation of roofs on City buildings, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said proposal has been completed in accord-
ance with City standards and specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Taylor.
L The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated July 27, 1982, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk for, and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a five (5)
year service contract with Honeywell, Inc., 23938 Research Drive,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 4802+, in the amount of $626.00 a month for
providing an Energy Management System for the Eddie Edgar Arena in the
manner detailed in the aforesaid communication and attachments; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the said contract 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
2-213 (D)(2) and (5) of Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#621-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of 'ublic Service, dated July 22, 1982, approved by the
Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which submits a proposal of Honeywell, Inc.
to provide an Energy Management System for Eddie Edgar Arena, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#622-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated August 2, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and wherein
it is recommended that the salary of the Executive Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission be established in the amount of $29,765.00 commencing
with and effective on December 1, 1982, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Ventura, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#623-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 30, 1982, which transmits its resolution
7-117-82, adopted on July 27, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-6-2-17
submitted by John Baja requesting waiver use approval to operate a res-
taurant within a shopping center located on the northwest corner of Seven
Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendations made
by the Planning Commission and Petition 82-6-2-17 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 and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#624-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated July 30, 1982, which transmits its resolution
7-118-82, adopted on July 27, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-7-2-18,
submitted by John Baja requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class
"C" Liquor License in connection with a restaurant proposed to be located
within a shopping center located on the Northwest corner of Seven Mile and
Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast 1/1. of Section 2, which property is zoned
C-2, 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, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#625-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Planning Commission dated June 30, 1982, which sets forth its resolution
6-108-82, adopted on June 22, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-5-2-14
submitted by Bottles " Stuff, Ltd. , II, requesting waiver use approval to
utilize an SDD License in connection with an existing party store located
on the Northwest corner of Newburgh and Five Mile Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 18, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 18, 1982,
pursuant to Council Resolution 538-82, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#626-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
L Planning Commission, anted May 25, 1982, which sets forth its resolution
5-82-82, adopted on May 18, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-4-1-6 submit-
ted by Keith E. Mino for a change of zoning on property located on the
Southwest corner of Farmington Road and. Pickford in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 9, from R-3 to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on July 19, 1982, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 421-82, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and, the said Petition 82-4-1-6 is hereby denied for
the following reasons:
(1) The proposed rezoning would not promote the orderly growth and
development of the area consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
(2) The proposed change of zoning represents spot zoning in that there
are no other office uses or zoning contiguous to the proposed area.
(3) The proposed change of zoning and, uses permitted would not be
compatible to the established and neighboring uses of the area which
are all single family residential.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett and. Taylor.
NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura and. McCann.
The President declared the resolution ADOPTED.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#627-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1982, which sets forth its resolution
#8-145-82, adopted on August 24, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-8-8-17,
submitted by Manufacturers Bank of Livonia requesting approval of a Sign
Plan as required by Section 18.47 submitted in connection with a proposal
to erect a sign on an existing building located on the north side of Six
Mile Road, west of Laurel Park Drive North in Section 7, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and does
hereby grant and approve Petition 82-8-8-17 subject to compliance with the
same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid 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.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #628-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
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The communication from Plante Moran dated. February 26, 1982 transmitting
Lthe audited financial statement for the year ending November 30, 1981, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR-320-82)
The audited Community Development Block Grant Funds financial statement
prepared by Plante ' Moran for the year ending November 30, 1981, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR-388-82)
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#629-82 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 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 Monday, September
27, 1982 at 7:00 P. M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition No. 82-7-1-9, submitted by Laurence S. Balauch for
La change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Schoolcraft Service Drive between Merriman Road and Hubbard
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from M-2 to C-3, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution #8-136-82 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 82-7-1-9
be denied;
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 registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road 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.
LBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, this 988th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:30 P. M., August 25, 1982.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK