HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2003-05-21 34066
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2003
On May 21, 2003, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8 00 p m Councilmember Knapp delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Donald Knapp, Val Vandersloot,
Linda Dolan, Gerald Taylor, Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan and Jack Engebretson
Absent: - None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Joan
McCotter, City Clerk, Michael Slater, Director of Finance, Kevin Roney, Public Utility
Manager, Evelyn Goudreau, Administrative Assistant, Cable TV — Community Resources,
Carrie Spurling, Arts Commission and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 221-03 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,488th Regular Meeting
of the Council held May 7, 2003 are hereby approved as submitted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan and Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Dolan
During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Ann Rock,
37531 Sherwood Court North, Livonia, 48154, spoke to Council about a composting
issue, and inquired when it was to be put on a Council Meeting agenda
Mayor Kirksey encouraged attendance at the Memorial Day Parade to take place on
Saturday, May 24, 2003 He also requested the Councilmembers to consider moving a
public hearing date for William Roskelly, Petition 2003-02-01-09, from August 25, 2003
to June 24, 2003
REVISED CR 222-03
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On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 222-03 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby repeal and
rescind Council Resolution 201-03, which set a Public Hearing date and
time of Monday, August 25, 2003 at 7 00 p m regarding Petition 2003-02-
01-09, submitted by William Roskelly, for a change of zoning of property
located at 9825 Cranston Avenue, located on the west side of Cranston
Avenue between West Chicago Road and Orangelawn Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 34 from PL (Public Lands) to One Family
Residential
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor and Engebretson
NAYS Laura and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 223-03 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Tuesday,
June 24, 2003, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 2003-02-01-09, submitted by William Roskelly for a
change of zoning of property located at 9825 Cranston Avenue,
on the west side of Cranston Avenue between West Chicago
Road and Orangelawn Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34,
from PL to One Family Residential, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 04-53-2003 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 2003-02-01-09 be approved as amended so
as to rezone this property to R-3,
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(s) to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change(s) of zoning as
set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and FURTHER, the City Clerk is
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4, requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
irr On a motion by Laura, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 224-03 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer the subject
matter of the installation of left-turn phasing signal at Joy and Merriman
Roads to the Traffic Commission for a report and recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
CR 225-03 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
John Smith and Jerry O'Halloran, 28640 Grandon, dated April 15, 2003,
requesting permission to close Grandon, between Harrison and
Brentwood, on Saturday, June 21, 2003, from 2 00 p m to 10.00 p m for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Sunday, June 22, 2003, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
CR 226-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Judy Cook,
representing Emmanuel Lutheran Church, dated April 15, 2003, which
requests permission to display signs announcing the Emmanuel Lutheran
Church's Rummage Sale to be conducted on Friday, June 27 and
Saturday, June 28, 2003, which signs will be displayed at various
locations in the City of Livonia only no earlier than Friday, June 20, 2003,
and removed no later than Sunday, June 29, 2003, the Council does
hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted
CR 227-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson of the Historical Commission and the Director of
Community Resources, dated April 21, 2003, approved for submission by
the Mayor, which requests permission to display two banner signs (4' x 8')
on the fencing at Greenmead and 25" x 15" signs at various locations in
the City announcing the Flea Market to be held Sunday, June 22, 2003, at
Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no earlier than Friday, June 13,
2003, and removed no later than Tuesday, June 24, 2003, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
CR 228-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director of
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Community Resources, dated May 1, 2003, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed fee structure for various activities at Greenmead, the Council
does hereby approve of the said fee structure in the manner and form
herein submitted
CR 229-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated April
25, 2003, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the Livonia Housing Commission to acquire the property located at 20222
St. Francis owned by Irene G Chester, which is more particularly
described as
Argonne Sub, Lot#206
for the purchase price in the amount of $129,900 00 and the property
located at 12092 Arcola owned by Jennifer A. Pruneau, which is more
particularly described as
Schanhites Marquette Manor Sub, Lot #175 and 1/2 adj alley
for the purchase price in the amount of $126,000 00, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That the purchase price for 20222 St. Francis and 12092 Arcola
shall be $255,900 00,
2 That the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title work and any
closing costs in an amount not to exceed $2,000 00,
3 That the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain,
School and Community College taxes and assessments shall be in
an amount not to exceed $2,000 00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $259,900 00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the Community Development
Block Grant funds Account No 232-800-818-663, and the Department of
Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal
documents as may be necessary to consummate this transaction, and the
Director of the Housing Commission is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 230-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Assistant
Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 24, 2003, which bears the
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signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Allie Brothers, Inc ,
20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the
Department of Public Works with employee uniform items at the unit
prices shown in the attachment for the period July 1, 2003 through June
30, 2005, for a total estimated price of $25,331 15, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, in
the event the items are not available from the aforesaid low bidder, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Aramark, 30700 Wixom Road,
Wixom, Michigan 48393, which also meets specifications, as an alternate
for supplying the Department of Public Works with employee uniform
items at the unit prices shown in the attachment, for a total estimated price
of$28,494 36
CR 231-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 21, 2003, which sets forth its
resolution 04-55-2003 adopted on April 15, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-03-02-04, submitted by Kishore Muvva, on behalf of Epicurean
Ventures LLC d/b/a/ Quizno's Subs, requesting waiver use approval to
operate a Quizno's Subs and Salads (limited service restaurant with sit
down and carry out service) located in the Merri-Five Plaza located on the
north side of Five Mile Road between Merriman Road and Bainbridge
Avenue (31172 Five Mile Road) in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2003-03-02-04 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the number of customer seats shall be limited to no more than
30 seats,
2 That the following issues as outlined in the correspondence dated
March 18, 2003 from the Inspection Department shall be resolved
to that department's satisfaction
• That information relative to the proposed use of the
unlabeled/undetailed rear room shown on the equipment plan
shall be provided at the time of application for building permits,
• That signage for the proposed restaurant, which shall fully
conform to the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, shall be
reviewed by the Inspection Department; and
• That this space shall be fully barrier free compliant, including the
front entry, since this is a change in use group from the previous
tenant.
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CR 232-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 21, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 04-57-2003 adopted on April 15, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-03-08-08, submitted by Nextel Communications, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to the
commercial building located at 39200 Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 19, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of
Zoning Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2003-03-
08-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 3/13/03 prepared by
Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet PA-2 dated
2/23/03 prepared by Herbst-Musciano Architects/Planners, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 ft. in height and shall be
aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light trespassing across
property lines and glaring into adjacent roadway;
4 That no LED lightband or neon shall be permitted on this site,
including but not limited to, the building or around the windows, and
5 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
CR233-03 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Schindler Elevator
Corporation, dated May 1, 2003, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 81,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units, and (i)
indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application, and (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a hearing
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on this Application on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7 00 p m at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, July 14, 2003, at 7 00 p m at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, as
the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on said
Application
CR 234-03 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from General Motors
Corporation, GM Powertrain - Livonia Operations, dated May 12, 2003,
covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 2,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property which will be affected, as required by Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units, and (i)
indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application, and (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at TOO p m at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 7 00 p m at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on said
Application
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 22, 2003 re
proposed ordinance amendment giving the Council more flexibility with respect to
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special waiver use requirements, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (Petition 2002-07-02-13)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 28, 2003, re
revisions made to a draft amendment of Section 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance relative
to giving City Council more flexibility pertaining to special waiver use requirements, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2002-07-02-13)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 235-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 22, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 656-02, in connection with the
proposed amendments to Section 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance, and
having considered the report and recommendation of the Department of
Law, dated April 28, 2003, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Department of
Law with regard to the revisions to Section 19 06 and does hereby refer
this item to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation
in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 17, 2003, re
proposed sign ordinance amendments, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 560-02)
A communication from Sam Baki, Realtor/Builder, dated April 22, 2003,
regarding the sign ordinance for Open House signs, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 560-02)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated May 2, 2003, re
proposed ordinance amendments relative to the location of rezoning signs, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 560-02)
REVISED-SEE BOLD TYPE
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On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
imp it was
CR 236-03 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer the subject
matter of a proposed amendment to Section 23.05 of Livonia Zoning
Ordinance No 543, as amended, regarding proper placement of
rezoning notification signs to the Planning Commission for a report and
recommendation
The subject matter of the City's Sign Ordinances will remain in the Legislative
Committee
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 237-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 22, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 679-01, in connection with the
subject of possible amendments to the City's Telecommunications
Ordinance regarding fees and penalties for non-payment, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 238-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 22, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 369-98, in connection with the
subject matter of Chapter 06 (Telecommunications) to Title 12 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to require telecommunications
providers to obtain a permit and pay annual fees for use of public rights-of-
way, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with
regard to this matter
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 239-03 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated April 22, 2003,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 07-01, in connection with the
matter of possible ordinance amendments to address the issues of time-
conditioning wall variances and assuring compliance with original grading
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certificates, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter (Petition 2000-05-02-23)
Councilmember Brosnan thanked Assistant City Attorney Michael Fisher for his
assistance on these ordinance amendment issues
A communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated April 17, 2003,
re the Water and Sewer Fund Annual Review - Recommendation to increase water
and sewer consumption rates, industrial surcharge rate and the industrial waste control
charge effective July 1, 2003, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
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
Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
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Councilmember Knapp gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
(Petition 2002-10-01-13)
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
Al Wozniak, 14702 Santa Anita, Livonia, 48154, presented a petition removing some
names from the original "petition of protest" to rezoning Petition 2002-10-01-14 He
also thanked Leo Soave for being so cooperative
A fax communication from Al Wozniak, dated May 21, 2003, to which is
attached a petition from residents who wish to remove their names from the original
"petition of protest" to rezoning Petition 2002-10-01-14, effective May 21, 2003, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A site plan, received May 21, 2003, re new data for rezoning of property
on the west side of Cavell Avenue between Five Mile Road and Western Golf Drive
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from RUF to R-2, submitted by Leo Soave, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2002-10-01-14)
An agreement between Leo Soave, developer, and representatives of
Western Golf Estates Subdivision, dated May 21, 2003, re landscape issues related to
rezoning of property on the west side of Cavell Avenue between Five Mile Road and
Western Golf Drive from RUF to R-2, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council (Petition 2002-10-01-14)
A fax communication from Scott Fosgard, 14724 Santa Anita, Livonia,
48154, dated May 21, 2003, re removal of his name from the "petition of protest",
relative to rezoning Petition 2002-10-01-14, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Councilmember Brosnan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
(Petition 2002-10-01-14)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 21, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 04-56-2003, adopted on April 15, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-03-02-05, submitted by Bennett Donaldson, requesting waiver use
approval to expand the existing building in order to operate a medical
office use on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Hickory Lane and Meadowview Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 6, which property is zoned RUFC, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 21, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 04-56-2003, adopted on April 15, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-03-02-05, submitted by Bennett Donaldson, requesting waiver use
approval to expand the existing building in order to operate a medical
office use on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Hickory Lane and Meadowview Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 6, which property is zoned RUFC, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 2003-03-02-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet P-3 prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, dated March 12, 2003, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, dated March 12, 2003, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet PE-2 prepared by
Gillett Associates, Inc., dated March 7, 2003, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
4 That the Floor Plan marked Sheet PFP-1 prepared by Gillett
Associates, Inc., dated March 7, 2003, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
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5 That this approval shall limit the use of the facility to the office of only
one doctor inasmuch as the parking provided is based upon the
requirement for a professional office rather than for a medical clinic;
6 That all plant materials shown on the above referenced Landscape
Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
7 That all landscaped areas shall be fully irrigated,
8 That all parking spaces shall be double striped and all handicapped
spaces shall be individually signed as required,
9 That site lighting shall be provided by means of lighted bollards as
depicted in the detail on the above referenced Site Plan,
10 That a stop sign shall be installed at the driveway for exiting vehicles in
accordance with the recommendation of the Traffic Bureau, and a "No
Right Turn" sign shall also be installed at the driveway exit;
11 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved with
this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, and
12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits
are applied for
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Brosnan and Engebretson
NAYS Knapp and Laura
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
A roll call vote was then taken on the substitute resolution by Taylor, seconded by
Brosnan, as follows
CR 240-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 21, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 04-56-2003, adopted on April 15, 2003, with regard to Petition
2003-03-02-05, submitted by Bennett Donaldson, requesting waiver use
approval to expand the existing building in order to operate a medical
office use on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Hickory Lane and Meadowview Lane in the Northwest 1/4 of
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Section 6, which property is zoned RUFC, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 2003-03-02-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet P-3 prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, dated March 12, 2003, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L-1 prepared by Professional
Engineering Associates, dated March 12, 2003, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
3 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet PE-2 prepared by
Gillett Associates, Inc., dated March 7, 2003, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
4 That the Floor Plan marked Sheet PFP-1 prepared by Gillett
Associates, Inc , dated March 7, 2003, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
5 That this approval shall limit the use of the facility to the office of only
one doctor inasmuch as the parking provided is based upon the
requirement for a professional office rather than for a medical clinic,
6 That all plant materials shown on the above referenced Landscape
Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
7 That all landscaped areas shall be fully irrigated,
8 That all parking spaces shall be double striped and all handicapped
spaces shall be individually signed as required,
9 That site lighting shall be provided by means of lighted bollards as
depicted in the detail on the above referenced Site Plan,
10 That a stop sign shall be installed at the driveway for exiting vehicles in
accordance with the recommendation of the Traffic Bureau, and a "No
Right Turn" sign shall also be installed at the driveway exit;
11 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved with
this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, and
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12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits
are applied for
with the following result:
AYES Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan and Engebretson
NAYS Knapp
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
The following people spoke in opposition to the waiver use petition to expand an
existing building for medical office use located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Hickory Lane and Meadowview. (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
Kip Bonds 38560 Morningstar
Shawn Janik 20535 Meadowview
Harry Piotrowski 20559 Hickory Lane
Ray Gaston 38685 Jahn
Peter Kronk 38625 Morningstar
Yvonne DiMassey potential new resident
Julie Janik 29535 Meadowview
The following people spoke in favor of a waiver use petition to expand an existing
building for medical office use located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Hickory Lane and Meadowview. (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
Dr Keith Pierce, petitioner
Steven Emsley, owner of property
Dr Keith Pierce, petitioner, thanked Council for their input and suggestions to poll
residents in the adjacent neighborhood (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
Joe Mysliwiec, 20464 Meadowview, Livonia, 48152, asked for a response from the
Engineering Department regarding water run-off in this area, and stated his preference
that this item should go to the Committee of the Whole (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
Bennett Donaldson spoke to the Council and gave new information regarding Petition
2003-03-02-05
A packet of material containing new data from Bennett Donaldson,
developer, dated May 20, 2003, re letter from Bennett Donaldson, letter from Dr Keith
Pierce, Curriculum Vitae, and a list of patients that live in Livonia who approve of this
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project, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2003-03-02-05)
A petition of 16 signatures, dated May 21, 2003, re approving waiver use
petition to expand an existing building in order to operate a medical office on property
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Hickory Lane and Meadowview
Lane, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-
03-02-05)
A communication from Joette George, realtor, 37699 Six Mile Road,
Livonia, 48152, re previous uses of property located on the south side of Eight Mile
Road between Hickory Lane and Meadowview Lane, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
A fax communication from Professional Engineering Associates, Inc , 230
Rochester Court, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48083-1872, dated May 21, 2003, re a traffic
study that was completed for the proposed Eight Mile Medical Office Project, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-03-02-05)
Mark Canvasser, representing the owner of the Village Plaza, spoke in favor of the
construction of a Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile Road (Petition 2003-01-
08-03)
A revised site plan, dated February 10, 2003, re constructing a
Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile Road, submitted by Tiseo Architects, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-01-08-03)
A communication from The Village Plaza, 37567 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
48154, dated May 20, 2003, re eight signatures of businesses located in this plaza
who are opposed to the construction of a Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile
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Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-
01-08-03)
A petition with seventeen signatures of businesses located at the Village
at New Five Plaza, dated May 21, 2003, re their support of the construction of a
Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (Petition 2003-01-08-03)
A communication from Wayaam and Sundus Hanna, The Village Plaza,
re removing their names from an opposing petition for the construction of a Blockbuster
Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (Petition 2003-01-08-03)
An e-mail communication from Annette Austin, 15571 Liverpool, Livonia,
48154, re her opposition to the construction of a Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685
Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Petition 2003-01-08-03)
An e-mail communication from Jerry Esch, 15572 Nola Circle, Livonia,
48154, re his opposition to the construction of a Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685
Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Petition 2003-01-08-03)
Revised building elevations plan, dated May 16, 2003, re the construction
of a Blockbuster Video at 37609-37685 Five Mile Road, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council (Petition 2003-01-08-03)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Dolan, and unanimously adopted, it
was
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CR 241-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 4, 2003, which transmits its
resolution 2-30-2003 adopted on February 25, 2003, with regard to
Petition 2003-01-08-03 submitted by Tiseo Architects, on behalf of
Blockbuster Video, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to construct a commercial building on property located at 37609-
37685 Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Zoning Ordinance No 543, as
amended, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on April 28, 2003, pursuant to Council Resolution 133-03,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 2003-01-08-03 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet P1 dated February 10, 2003, as
revised, prepared by Tiseo Architects, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 dated February 10, 2003,
as revised, prepared by Tiseo Architects, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped and
sodded areas and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet P2a dated May
16, 2003, as revised, prepared by Tiseo Architects, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face 4 inch brick,
7 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
January 23, 2003
• that the entire parking lot of the center shall be repaired, resealed
and doubled striped
• that all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with the
Michigan Barrier Free Code
• that the rear exterior doors of the center shall be repaired,
repainted or, if need be, replaced
• that the "Bank Only" parking signs shall be permanently removed
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8 That the petitioner shall correct to the Police Department's satisfaction
the following as outlined in the correspondence dated January 13,
2003
• that STOP signs shall be installed for east/west traffic in the parking
lot where it crosses the main driveway just south of Five Mile Road
9 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient parking and
any conditions related thereto,
10 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition All such signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
11 That no LED lightband or neon shall be permitted on this site,
including but not limited to, the building or around the windows, and
12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 242-03 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Ronald Parz, on behalf of K P Builders, dated May 8, 2003, requesting the
rescheduling at a later date of a public hearing originally scheduled to be
held on May 28, 2003, in connection with Petition 2003-01-01-05 for a
change of zoning of property located at 35300 Joy Road, on the north side
of Joy Road between Wayne Road and Harvey Avenue in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 33 from RUF to R-1, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution No 159-03 so as to read as follows.
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, the
City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 2003-01-01-04, submitted by Pastor Mark Freer, on
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behalf of Open Door Christian Church, for a change of zoning of
property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road between
Munger Avenue and Six Mile Road (16751 Middlebelt Road) in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from OS to RUF, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 03-33-2003 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 2003-01-01-04
be approved,
(2) Petition 2003-02-01-07, submitted by Leo Soave for a change of
zoning of property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road
between Brookfield Avenue and Canterbury Drive (32415 and
32421 Seven Mile Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10,
from RUFC to R-3, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 03-35-2003 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 2003-02-01-07 be approved, and
(3) Petition 2003-02-01-08, submitted by Alan Tanski, on behalf of
New Car Alternative, Inc., for a change of zoning of property
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel
Avenue and Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33,
from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
03-36-2003 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 2003-02-01-08 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/or (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 certified
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or
zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 243-03 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it