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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTUDY - 2016-06-20 CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 20, 2016 Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Vice-President Kritzman. Present: Jim Jolly, Cathy White, Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Brandon Kritzman. Absent: Kathleen McIntyre. Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director of Economic Development and Planning; David Lear, Assistant City Engineer; Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources; Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer; Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; Don Knapp, City Attorney; and Susan Nash, City Clerk. Vice-President Kritzman announced there is new data on Item #10. Councilmember White invited everyone to come out to the Livonia Spree, Tuesday June, 21 through Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Ford Field, with a spectacular fireworks display Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 10:20 p.m. She then announced the Rotary Club will be hosting a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday it starts and ends at City Hall and there is a free pancake breakfast at the conclusion of the event. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. BLOCK PARTY: Jean H. Davies, re: to be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Marie between Knolson St. and Minton Avenue, with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2016. Jean Davies, 38851 Minton, presented her request to Council and was ready to answer any questions Council may have. Meakin said all the paperwork appeared to be in order. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 2. BLOCK PARTY: Caren Shatter, re: to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Sussex Street between Fitzgerald and Sherwood, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2016. 2 Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, presented her request to Council. She said this is th their 19 annual block party. She said they usually don’t block off the street until 1 p.m. Brosnan said approving the request to begin blocking off the road at 12:00 p.m. should be fine, it would just give them some extra time should they need it. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 3. REQUEST TO CHANGE LANGUAGE: Office of the Treasurer, re: to Section 080 of Title 8, Chapter 40 (Noxious Weeds and Refuse) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, to eliminate the six percent interest on invoices that are not paid within thirty days. Lynda Scheel, City Treasurer, presented the request to Council. This is a request to change language in Section 080 of Title 8, Chapter 40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. The proposed change would eliminate the six percent interest on invoices that are not paid within thirty days. Administratively, this is not cost effective nor has it been an incentive for payment within thirty days as they are adding an average of twenty-five or fifty-three cents to an invoice a month. The proposed language change would add that any invoice that remains unpaid after thirty days would incur a ten percent penalty at the time that it is transferred to the tax roll in lieu of the six percent interest. Adding the ten percent penalty on the winter tax bill will be a more cost effective way to handle the unpaid invoices. In addition, there exists language currently in the Ordinance that references a provision of the City Charter that has no bearing with this Ordinance. The proposed changes would also correct this. Bahr offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department if this was ready for first reading. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said it was not but stated that they could certainly try to have that read for the next meeting. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. AWARD OF BID: Department of Community Resources, re: for Phase I demolition and relocation of the historic Perrinville School from its existing site at 33344 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland to the Greenmead Historical Village at 37995 Eight Mile Road. (CR 07-15) 3 Linda McCann, Director of Community Resources, presented the request to Council. The City is preparing to move the historic Perrinville School to the Greenmead site from the existing location at Farmington Road and Hines Drive. A Committee consisting of the Director of Community Resources, Director of Engineering, Director of Inspection, Purchasing Manager from Finance Department, Architect Mike Kirk and Dan Schneider of Neumann/Smith put together the specs and bids were solicited through MITN. A total of 3 (three) bids were received. After researching and reviewing all bids and particular items associated with them, the Committee is recommending to move forward with Integrity Building Group (IBG). The Committee interviewed IBG and their cost proposal to discuss their particular items in an effort to clarify their bid. This company offers the dual service of moving the building and the oversite of the construction site. The two (2) other companies would only move the building. The Committee and architectural firm (Neumann Smith) hereby recommend Council approve the joint proposal submitted by Integrity Building Group (lBG) using D & B House movers as the most qualified team to work on Phase 1 (move and demolition, including backfill & restoration of basement at the current location) of this project. The City has past positive experience working with IBG, while D & B movers show expertise in moving other historical buildings. In addition to the bid of $102,500, there will be additional costs associated with the temporary relocation of overhead utilities (traffic signal, fiber-optic, power etc.) as part of the relocation. At this time these costs are undetermined, but have been estimated to be approximately $60,000 at this time. The concrete spread footing to prepare the school to be set in place which includes excavation for the proposed new site is required. Also, engineering costs are necessary once the building has been moved to prepare the site. These will include plans to show utility connections, grades, and final site items. There are also abatement requirements that may necessary prior to relocation. The total cost for Phase I is anticipated to be $191,000. Therefore, they are requesting Council to approve an amount up to $181,000 for Integrity Building Group ($102,500 for their bid, $7,000 for contingency items such as abatement requirements, $60,000 for estimated permits related to traffic signal and utility relocations along with $11,500 for excavation and spread footings); and $10,000 for Engineering Costs to Neumann Smith. Phase 2 items will include preparing final foundations to set the Perrinville School in place, backfill and waterproofing of foundation, site utilities, site hardscape items such as sidewalk, grading, etc. that are necessary to complete the project and are unknown at this time until permanent relocation has taken place. At this time, no costs have been determined for any Phase 2 items which will be additional to the estimated $191,000 costs for Phase I. There will be no general funds used for this project. Funds are available in the Historic Commission Trust Fund. Meakin asked through the Chair to the Engineering Division, if this service needed to be hired out or if it could be done internally. David Lear, Assistant City 4 Engineer, said they could do the site engineering but it would probably be best to do it as an entire package and have the consultant take it from start to finish on something like this. Brosnan asked McCann what the time line is on the project. McCann said if it is th approved they hope to move the structure approximately August 9. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Bahr asked McCann how the Historical Commission Trust Fund is funded. McCann said from events the Commission puts on. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks and Recreation, re: for duct cleaning at the Livonia Community Recreation Center. Ted Davis Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for duct cleaning at the Livonia Community Recreation Center. Ducts are being cleaned to help stabilize the air pressure in the building and to enhance air quality. This project entails cleaning the remaining half of the air handling units and exhaust fan systems that were not done last year. Specifications were prepared by the department and an advertisement for bids was placed in the April 24, 2016, issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Two (2) bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on May 24, 2016. Below, for Council's review, is the bid tabulation and attached is the form of proposal and bid specifications. The bids are good for 120 days from opening. We request that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in the amount of $27,850 with the low bidder, Ductz of S.E. Michigan, Dean Boomer, 36955 Amrhein Rd., Livonia, Ml 48150. Budgeted funds are available. White asked Davis if Ductz of S.E. Michigan did the duct cleaning last year. Davis replied yes. White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Meakin said he was glad to see the low bidder was a Livonia based company. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST TO EXTEND CONTRACT 14-D UNIT PRICES FOR CONTRACT 16-D 2016 JOINT AND CRACK SEALING PROGRAM: Engineering Division, re: same. (CR 163-15 and CR 283-14) 5 David Lear, Assistant City Engineer, presented the request to Council. The Engineering Division has finalized the locations for the 2016 Joint and Crack Sealing Program. In order to control costs, the Engineering Division approached the City’s contractor from the 2014 and 2015 Joint and Crack Sealing Programs, Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc. for consideration to extend their prices as the City’s contractor for Contract 16-D. They are willing to honor their unit prices from the 2014 Joint and Crack Sealing Program (Contract 14-D). Please note that they are a local contractor that has completed repairs for the City of Livonia in the past, including 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015. The Engineering Division is recommending extending the Contract 14-D unit prices for Contract 16-D to Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc. with a budget of $125,000.00 for the completion of the 2016 Joint and Crack Sealing Program, Contract 16-D. Work is anticipated to begin in early July and be completed on or before October 31, 2016. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 7. REQUEST TO APPROVE 2016-2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: Planning Commission, re: submitted pursuant to state law, to be used as a guide to funding priority capital projects. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. He said this is a recurring item. This item is the 2016-2021 Capital Improvements Program, or as we refer to it as the CIP. The CIP identifies, itemizes and tabulates a schedule of public capital expenditures over a six-year time frame. It includes both smaller recurring capital expenditures as well as large, physical improvements such as road projects, sewer and water line construction and maintenance, park and open space improvements, and improvements to police, fire and other City facilities, including the Greenmead Historical Village. Its main purpose is to serve as an aid in budget forecasting. He said typically this is just a receive and file item; however, Council has referred it to a Committee in the past for further review and discussion. Brosnan said this is a very useful tool. She said it is an important guiding document. The fact that there are several new Councilmembers she thinks it would make for an intriguing process. Brosnan offered the resolution to receive and file this item and to refer the matter to the Capital Improvement, Natural Resources and Waste Management Committee for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) RECEIVE & FILE CONSENT 2) REFER TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES & WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 6 8. SIGN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-SN-02 submitted by Huron Sign Company, on behalf of T-Mobile, for a replacement wall sign for the retail unit located within the shopping center on the southeast corner of Six Mile and Middlebelt Roads (29245 Six Mile Road), in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. (CR 439-05) Paul Ferguson, Huron Sign Company, 663 S. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198, addressed the Council. He said the property owner, Kevin Denha, sends his apologies for not being able to attend the meeting this evening due to a prior commitment he was unable to break. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Development, presented the request to Council. This is a proposal to replace one of two existing identification wall signs at the T -Mobile store located at the southeast corner of Six Mile and Middlebelt Roads. The proposed sign, because of its size, would be nonconforming. The new sign would be 18 square feet. The original plans showed a sign roughly 23 square feet very similar to the one that's facing Six Mile. The Planning Commission asked that they reduce the size down a few square feet. So the latest plan brings the total square footage of the sign to 18 square feet. It would have to go to the Zoning Board of Appeal for final approval should it move forward this evening. Ferguson added that there are competitors in the area. He also noted that approximately 30,000 vehicles pass through that intersection on a daily basis. He said that he believes the sign would also help with traffic control. Meakin asked Ferguson how long the sign has been at this location. Ferguson replied about 3 years. Meakin asked if the business was doing well. Ferguson said it fluctuates. Meakin asked what the difference was between this T-Mobile and the other T-Mobile stores nearby. Ferguson said ownership. Meakin asked through the Chair to Taormina what size the Ordinance allows, Taormina replied 12 feet. Meakin asked if still would require approval from the ZBA. Taormina said yes it would. Meakin offered both the approving resolution and the denying resolution for the Regular Agenda. Brosnan said she doesn’t really see a real hardship and said she would study this item further and try to remain open minded. Bahr asked through the Chair to the Taormina, why the Planning Commission didn’t hold them to the Ordinance as they have done to other similar sites. Taormina said he believes they looked at from a site plan stand point with the knowledge that it would also have to receive approval from the ZBA. 7 Taormina also pointed out that the fact the business has a Six Mile address versus a Middlebelt address which would allow for a larger sign. This fact was brought up at the Planning Commission meeting. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR 2) DENYING 9. SIGN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-SN-03 submitted by Huron Sign Company, on behalf of Mid 7 Plaza, for a replacement ground signage for the commercial center located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue (19043-19045 Middlebelt Road and 29475-29493 Seven Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. He said the same property owner and same petitioner as the last item. This petition seeks to replace two existing nonconforming pylon signs located at the Mid-7 Shopping Plaza with newer, smaller signs. The Mid-7 Plaza is a 56,000 square foot multi-tenant retail center located on an approximately 5.5- acre site at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Seven Mile Roads. Major tenants include Pet Supplies Plus, Planet Fitness and Family Dollar. The site is split into three zoning classifications: C-1 (Local Business), C-2 (General Business) and P (Parking). Work is currently underway involving a complete renovation of the building's exterior facade. The center has over 200 feet of frontage on both Middlebelt and Seven Mile, therefore, it is allowed two freestanding signs. The Plaza currently has two large pylon signs. Both signs are identical in composition and measure roughly 135 square feet in area and are 32.5 feet in height. The replacement signs would also be identical but much smaller, even though they would be nonconforming. Each sign would be 93.75 square feet in area and would be 15 feet tall. The new signs would be placed at the same general locations as the existing signs. The signs incorporate replaceable panels, so as tenants come and go, the panels identifying them can be easily updated. The frame consists of an aluminum cabinet with a stone-clad base. They are considerably smaller than the existing signs but because both replacement signs are still in excess of what the ordinance allows, variances would be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. White said while the proposed signage is in excess of what the ordinance allows, it is considerably smaller than the existing signs and would be a huge improvement to the site. White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Jolly asked the representative for the petitioner how many units were currently in the center. 8 Paul Ferguson, Huron Sign Company, 663 S. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198, answered Jolly and said 5, possibly 6, to his knowledge. Jolly was concerned that if the center was only half occupied that the sign would look half empty. Ferguson explained that the panels are interchangeable and they can put larger panels for just 3 tenants and make the sign more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Ferguson also pointed out that he has an annual maintenance agreement with the property owner for the signs so that they are kept in good order and well maintained. Taormina made a suggestion, to address Councilmember Jolly’s concern, to the extent that there are vacant panels for an extended period of time, maybe the contractor can devise a panel that can be placed there in the interim to conceal the bare illuminated aluminum, perhaps a different colored panel, other than white, perhaps a gray or something. He suggested that perhaps the contractor could provide a plan showing something like that to Council before the voting meeting. Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department, whether or not the Council was to be looking at just the size of the sign, not the content. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said they should be content neutral. Meakin said he agreed with Councilmember White, that this is a huge improvement to the existing signage. Bahr said he would rather not place this item on the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 10. WAIVER PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-02-08 submitted by B3 Technologies, L.L.C., to utilize a Micro Brewer License and a Small Distiller License in connection with a full service restaurant (Supernatural Spirits & Brewery) located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Newburgh Roads (36685 Plymouth Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. This is the site of the former Herc’s Restaurant and Midtown Café located at 36685 Plymouth Road on the south side of Plymouth between Levan and Newburgh Roads. The request this evening is to utilize a Micro Brewer license as well as a Small Distiller license in conjunction with the operation of a full service restaurant that will be called Supernatural Spirits & Brewery. Micro Brewer and Small Distiller licenses fall under the provisions of Section 11.03(h), which allows for establishments having liquor licenses such as Class C, Tavern, Club, Class A Hotel, Class B Hotel licenses, and Micro brewers and Brewpubs licenses. Pursuant to State Law, Micro Breweries are allowed to 9 manufacture up to 60,000 barrels per year and sell to licensed wholesalers. Additionally, licensed Micro Brewers can sell beer that it manufactures to consumers for on premise consumption from the brewery premises without any additional license. They can sell beer it manufacturers to consumers for off- premises consumption or take-out from the brewery premises with no additional license. Similar to a Micro Brewer, a Small Distiller licensee is allowed to manufacture up to 60,000 gallons of spirits annually. They can sell spirits to consumers for consumption on the manufacturing premises, and they can sell spirits to consumers for off-premises consumption. Licensees may not sell spirits directly to Michigan retailers, but may sell spirits to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission who resells those products through their spirit distribution system. In 1994, when Herc’s Roast Beef & Spirits expanded this restaurant, the City Council restricted the number of customer seats to 137. If you look at the record that was based on a shared parking agreement with the owners of the Days Inn. There is some new data concerning a new parking agreement that has been provided to Council for its review. The new agreement gives them 28 additional parking spots and this would effectively allow for the same number of parking spaces, maybe a few spots shy of that max cap. It is the intent of the new owners to continue to operate a full service restaurant and to comply with this condition. Floor plans were submitted which show the internal layout of the restaurant, including the kitchen and dining areas, as well as a separate room that would house the brewing equipment. A smaller, separate room will be set aside for future distilling operations. Shortly after Midtown Grill occupied the building, the owner installed brightly colored geometric shapes to the front exterior of the restaurant. It is the intent of the owners to remove those non-structural façade elements and then perform other minor exterior improvements to the building that would essentially bring it back to its original look. One of the things that is proposed is that they would extend the stone wainscot that runs along the base of the building across the entire front elevation. He said the Planning Commission is recommending approval. Meakin said he was intrigued and asked the petitioner to tell Council about their project. Ernie Pacsai, B3 Technologies, L.L.C., 2079 Cliffside, Wixom, Michigan 48393. Pacsai addressed Council, stating they are looking at buying the old Herc’s building and turning it into a Micro-Brewery and Distillery keeping a full service restaurant, serving traditional American food on the menu. Meakin asked about their timeline for the project. Pacsai said they have to submit for their licensing and it is dependent on that process. He said they are excited to get it moving along. Meakin asked through the Chair to the Law Department, if this would require separate resolutions for the licensing. Don Knapp, City Attorney, said this is strictly for the site plan. 10 Meakin said this is an excellent location, essentially, centrally western gateway to the City. He said there a number of neighboring communities with similar type businesses; however, this is the first of its kind to come to Livonia. He said he is excited about that. Meakin offered the approving resolution and requested that they receive and file the new data for the Regular Agenda. Brosnan said she shares in that excitement and asked the petitioner about his experience with this kind of business. Pacsai said his business skills and his partners brewing skills will make this a successful business venture. Brosnan asked if there is enough space at this location to accommodate the manufacturing aspect of the business. Pacsai replied yes. Brosnan noted the business name is Supernatural Spirts & Brewery. She asked if it was Super Natural (as in freshness) or Supernatural (as in paranormal or psychic). Pacsai said they like the double meaning and said they intend to definitely use both to their advantage for advertising and also to bring fresh food from local farms to the menu. Brosnan asked the petitioner if he was aware there is an outstanding water bill at the location. Pacsai said he was just made aware of this and said it is something he will have to iron out with the receivership of the property. Brosnan pointed out that it is important that all outstanding bills are resolved before Council votes on this item. She said she would appreciate that he provides Council with correspondence prior to the next meeting showing that they have resolved the matter. Vice-President Kritzman said with the outstanding water bill issue, this item will be placed on the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR 2) RECEIVE & FILE (NEW DATA) 11. VACATING PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-03-03-01 submitted by Grand River Charter Development, Ltd., to determine whether or not to vacate an existing storm water utility easement located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Inkster and Angling Roads (28153 Eight Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. This petition is a request by the developer of the property at the corner of Eight Mile and Angling Roads to vacate an existing utility easement. The existing easement is for the conveyance of storm water underground and its location is in direct conflict with the recently approved site plan for the redevelopment of this site as a mini-warehouse and self-storage facility. The underground storm system will be relocated and placed in a new easement that is further south on the property and in a location that does not interfere with the 11 development of the self-storage facility. The City Engineering Division and DTE have no objections to the request. Bill Davis, President, Charter Real Estate, Ltd., 417 North Maple Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. He stated he was here on behalf of Grand River Charter Development. His company has an interest in the property by way of a purchase agreement. They are requesting to vacate an existing storm water utility easement located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Inkster and Angling Roads (28153 Eight Mile Road) that is in direct conflict with the approved site plan for the redevelopment of this site as a mini-warehouse and self-storage facility. The City Engineering Division has no objection and they hope that Council will approve their request. He was ready to answer any questions Council may have. White offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 12. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-04-08-04 submitted by Curtis Creek, L.L.C., in connection with a proposal to construct an accessory building for the apartments (Curtis Creek Apts.) located on the northwest corner of Farmington and Curtis Roads (18203-18351 Farmington Road) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 9. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. This item seeks Planning Commission approval to construct an accessory storage building and sales office for the Curtis Creek Apartments located at the northwest corner of Farmington and Curtis Roads. Curtis Creek consists of five buildings and a total of 72 rental units. The original development received site plan approval in March, 1986. The site is about 6.5 acres in size and includes 490 feet of frontage along Farmington and roughly 786 feet of frontage along Curtis Road. The zoning is R-7, Multiple Family Residential. The proposed accessory building would be in the northeast corner of the site between the northerly most apartment building and Farmington Road. The apartment building closest to Farmington Road is currently setback about 75.5 feet from the public right-of-way. The proposed storage building would be about 55 feet from the right-of-way. Placement of the building conforms to the R-7 district regulations which require a minimum setback of 50 feet. The proposed building is one-story in height and a total of 800 square feet measuring 20 feet by 40 feet. The floor layout shows a leasing office in the front of the building and a storage area in the back of the building. The exterior appearance would match the existing apartment buildings. This includes materials and features that are similar, including brick walls, brick quoins, an asphalt-shingled roof with ridge vent, windows on three sides of the building, as well as a garage door and horizontal vinyl sided gables. To help shield the structure from Farmington Road, a row of approximately eight-foot high evergreen trees would be planted between 12 the building and the roadway. Parking is available in front of the building with proposed sidewalks that would connect to the existing walkways in the area. The garage door and storage area would be at the north end of the building facing away from Farmington Road, whereas the office, which contains a single entrance door, would face southeast towards Farmington Road. One of the suggestions that was made at the study meeting was the addition of a sidewalk leading to the garage door. A new sidewalk has been included in the revised plan as well as specifying types of trees that would be planted. Vice-President asked if the petitioner was present. Mr. Taormina looked around and apologized, as he was not aware the petitioner was not present. Brosnan requested that this item be moved to the next regularly scheduled Study Meeting so that the petitioner or a representative may be present to address the Council. At the direction of the Chair, this item was moved to the next Study Meeting so that the petitioner may be present to address the Council and answer any questions they may have. 13. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-05-08-05 submitted by Technical Group, Inc., on behalf of Burger King Corporation, in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Wayne Roads (34835 Plymouth Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. This is a request to remodel the exterior of an existing restaurant, Burger King, which is on the south side of Plymouth between Stark and Wayne Roads. The zoning of the property is C-2, General Business. This site is about 1.25 acres that includes 150 feet of frontage along Plymouth and has a depth of 355 feet. This property is somewhat unique in that it also has access from Wayne Road. The original restaurant was approved in 1983 and since then has only undergone minor cosmetic changes. The current seating capacity is roughly 74 interior seats, and the modifications will not change the seating count. Thus, the project requires only the approval of a site plan and building elevation plans. The proposal is a “re-imaging” that is very similar to the other Burger King remodeling projects we looked at last year and were completed earlier this year. Part of the alterations involve replacing and covering sections of the existing shingled mansard roof with new parapet walls, and the new wall sections that would extend above the existing roofline and consist of a combination of materials including fiber cement siding as well as panels. The plan will introduce new tower elements. These are the taller wall sections of the building. These would be located generally at the entrances as well as above the drive-up windows. It is also where the signs are proposed on the building. The upper sections of the parapet would include corrugated metal as well as some 13 L.E.D. accent lighting. On the lower half of the building, the plans show portions of the existing brick being either painted or covered. Other accent treatments would include the aluminum trellises that are shown above the windows and entrances. The exterior colors would be consistent with the other remodeling projects. The site improvements are limited to asphalt and the trash enclosure, some new striping and painting as well as landscaping enhancements. In terms of signage, this building would be allowed one wall sign not to exceed 40 square feet in area. The petitioner is showing two signs: a logo or “button” sign on the front elevation and another wall sign on the west elevation. The additional signage will require approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission did recommend a number of site improvements, including new landscaping based on the approved landscaping plan that was approved in the early 1980’s with any changes to come back to the Planning Commission for approval. Bob Bedzyk, was present on behalf of the petitioner, Technical Group and Burger King, he said this project is very similar to the other recent remodel projects to the other 2 Burger King restaurants in Livonia located on 7 Mile just east of Middlebelt and just north of 5 Mile on Middlebelt. He was ready to answer any questions Council may have. Meakin asked Bedzyk if he was aware of the conditions and requirements set forth by the Planning Commission. He replied no. Meakin noted some of the conditions regarding the size of the parking spaces and striping of the parking spaces, also it noted that signage has not been reviewed. Bedzyk said he is sure that those items will be addressed and taken care of. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. Brosnan noted that one of the conditions specifies that the primary exterior building materials shall consist of brick, metal, fiber cement siding, and Nichiha board in lieu of E.I.F.S.; she asked Taormina if the most recent plan reflects this condition. Taormina said he would review the plan and confirm that it has or will contact the petitioner for an updated plan prior to the next meeting. Brosnan asked that this item be put on the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 14. SITE PLAN PETITION: Planning Commission, re: Petition 2016-05-08-06 submitted by Technical Group, Inc., on behalf of Burger King Corporation, in connection with a proposal to remodel the exterior of the existing restaurant located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Inkster Road and Harrison Road (28203 Plymouth Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development, presented the request to Council. This too is a request to remodel the exterior of an existing 14 Burger King restaurant. This Burger King is on Plymouth Road between Inkster and Harrison Road. This remodeling project is very similar to the one we just looked at. It mainly involves new materials and colors, including the horizontal fiber cement siding and panels, as well as the corrugated metal, L.E.D. accent lighting, painted brick, new signage, and metal canopies. There is one notable difference between this project and the other one we just looked at. A larger portion of the mansard roof in this case would remain exposed; however, the material used on the mansard will be replaced. Many of the same conditions incorporated with the approving resolution for this project, as were required with the previously requested project. He was ready to answer any questions. Vice-President Kritzman asked the representative for the petitioner, Mr. Bedzyk, if he add any further comments to add. He said no but said he would be happy to answer any questions from the Council. Brosnan said it was refreshing that Burger King will be updating these 2 restaurants. She said she appreciates that they came together at the same time. She said would like to make the same request on this item from Mr. Taormina to review the most recent plan and make certain that the requested changes are made to the most updated plan or request an updated plan from the petitioner prior to the voting meeting. Brosnan offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR Brosnan asked Taormina about the progress of the Dunkin Donuts project next to this Burger King. Taormina deferred that question to Mr. Lear in the Engineering Division. Mr. Lear said they got delayed in the process by Wayne County. He said it is moving forward slowly but surely. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. As there were no further questions or comments, Vice-President Kritzman adjourned the Study Session at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016. DATED: June 30, 2016 SUSAN M. NASH CITY CLERK