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Planning staff described the event as the annual Rotary carnival to be operated by Wade Shows Inc., with an approximately 660‑by‑320‑foot footprint in the Sears parking lot. The carnival plan divides the site into an RV/truck parking and storage area (west) and the carnival midway (east), and places the north limit at the main drive aisle across the Sears lot. Proposed hours are Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–11 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday noon–11 p.m.; the operator said setup would begin May 19 but the carnival would open to the public on May 22 and be broken down by Monday, June 9.

Agency reviews attached routine safety and operational stipulations. The fire marshal required that all rides be certified and stickered as compliant by the state of Michigan and verified by the division prior to public use; that certified fire extinguishers be accessible for each amusement ride; and that food trailers with suppression systems be certified and tagged. The inspection department said permits and inspections are required and a pre‑event meeting with inspection, the fire marshal and emergency preparedness must occur before permits are issued. Wayne County permits would be required if carnival activities affect the 7 Mile or Middlebelt rights‑of‑way.

Operator representative told the commission the event is a long‑standing Rotary fundraiser and confirmed on‑site dates and the opening date. \"We won't actually open the carnival until Thursday, May 22,\" the petitioner said.

The approving resolution confines activities to the mapped area; requires rides, booths and equipment be at least 60 feet from the 7 Mile and Middlebelt right‑of‑way; sets the temporary RV/vehicle staging area no closer than 60 feet from the 7 Mile right‑of‑way; sets the hours of operation as noted; requires permits and a pre‑event meeting; and requires compliance with state ride certification and fire‑safety rules. The commission voted in favor; the recommendation will go to City Council for final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Livonia Planning Commission Public Hearings and Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission recommended a waiver allowing Wade Shows Inc. to operate the Livonia AM Rotary Club carnival at the former Sears lot (29507 7 Mile Road) May 19–June 8, 2025, subject to ride certification, fire and inspection pre‑event meetings, and limits on hours and placement.","taxTitle","Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",4046,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069732,"Commission formalizes outdoor truck and trailer storage at Schoolcraft Road site, requires repairs before council action",776,1656000,2432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066857-84f3ec62c26fc324b6e7cac809162889&start=1656&end=2432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066857-84f3ec62c26fc324b6e7cac809162889/thumbnail_1656000.jpg","/articles/6069732/Livonia/Wayne-County/Michigan/Commission-formalizes-outdoor-truck-and-trailer-storage-at-Schoolcraft-Road-site-requires-repairs-before-council-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069732-c9cb2c43280d68e8f32d0d25fdd13b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180485&Signature=Z~9lGhulwes0dpHf6Jhv3JIzPLPtVHVtBR4Xlu01xeJayCbUZ0-sWevItax2XN7GKRFyTx89IbYJSFyZk59h19KCSaIfVdNExcBFD7RtpnUxhptqOSBDgH8u6eXoxZRXHIdQBqyWYjHxbCVgDig0HZ0gNUJGiBUcDqBlJArdNTyC7Pfe4yN2M5mi3Y105aAbOiYdxIYBbpso9jb4g1f2bXLm3ktwzwKG-pyhMaJvjl3CUxCJl4703L6YgsQ7hZJ4vkpCLDjaKN1gYnq~v3nCfD4eTQpA28GaBYCqXPlwzcB2BBGNecMhS5Z1Wl2eYWR9kMP6PB8mjHlnPRjrDxlTXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livonia City Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a waiver‑use request to operate an outdoor truck and trailer storage facility at 32225 Schoolcraft Road, subject to conditions including a 25‑unit maximum, no on‑site repairs and required repairs to a damaged block wall and fence prior to final approval.

The property, zoned M‑2 (general manufacturing), is approximately 3.24 acres with about 200 feet of frontage on Schoolcraft Road and an existing 22,677‑square‑foot one‑story building. The petitioner, Seaway Realty Properties, LLC, said part of that building is used for office and storage related to the truck operation and that the rear lot has been used for truck parking. Planning staff described the application as formalizing a long‑standing nonconforming outdoor parking use.

The approving resolution limits storage to the two areas shown on the submitted plan and caps the total number of semi trucks and trailers at 25. The commission required that the parking area be used only for licensed trucks and trailers and prohibited on‑site minor repairs, the storage of disabled or inoperative vehicles, scrap or hazardous substances. The petitioner must submit a signed letter of understanding stating the waiver use will be abandoned if the tenant leaves, and the approval expires in one year if no building permit is obtained, per Livonia Zoning Ordinance section 13.13.

Agency reviews were generally supportive but noted conditions. The fire marshal asked that any fenced, gated area allow emergency access via key code, fob or Knox box and requested hydrant locations be shown on plan sheets. The engineering review stated the parcel is served by public sanitary sewer and water mains but that no utility calculations were submitted; it also noted that any redevelopment that disturbs the parking area will need stormwater improvements and Wayne County approval. The inspection division requested that the parking lot be maintained in a safe condition.

Seaway Realty representative Angelo Zanis told the commission that an outstanding water and sewer bill had been paid; staff accepted a receipt and added it to the petition packet. Zanis also said contractors have been engaged to repair about nine square feet of damaged block wall and to reset a bowed section of fencing along the southeast corner; commissioners added a condition that the wall and fence repairs be completed to the satisfaction of the planning department prior to final approval.

Commissioners also asked for documentation of planned repairs (invoices or photos); the petitioner said those could be provided for the record.

The commission recorded votes as follows: Cara Magno — aye; Mr. Long — aye; Missus Denneil — aye; Chair Mulshaw — aye. Mr. Ventura recused himself because of a conflict of interest. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Livonia City Council for final action.","The commission recommended approval of waiver‑use for an outdoor truck and trailer storage operation at 32225 Schoolcraft Road, limited to 25 trucks/trailers and subject to fence and wall repairs, Knox access for emergency responders and other conditions; item advances to city council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069737,"Planning commission approves oil‑change shop at Joy Road corner with conditions",1540,114000,1654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066857-84f3ec62c26fc324b6e7cac809162889&start=114&end=1654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066857-84f3ec62c26fc324b6e7cac809162889/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6069737/Livonia/Wayne-County/Michigan/Planning-commission-approves-oilchange-shop-at-Joy-Road-corner-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069737-faeb0665e23f4cb5ea4a60b648efc1ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180485&Signature=F-ca18LYqpuNRqYeGr~3O2mBXASsXLJFmswtGRaE9dWYX92wObKTrTgg2mWlMQYXF-XZmyBEnldnAI7IUGOfMFY54Ld9PWhcZMloKCJJDJFiovQt5Uq38f29y6LWe79jylP5154fP-lLJ6vGKMIzvKGLRkSW34e0jvjWuDbYHiJqVdsrcJ5l~vojpaSZhn0VVz8k5qJgvobe6HIErQocAjFbOnXjr-32Ia-i1iCaCIr5sUfj6ZgpQSVzA2SNbHIgG0kjtNCewjYZq8e8pXnJbkvu5t9LCMC3Wds4h6dDkPvscRQBgdpuVFc~KGu14HZSsI1nBG5NdF0pYVbQPjtZPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livonia City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a 2,117‑square‑foot full‑service oil‑change facility at 27410 Joy Road, at the northwest corner of Joy Road and Inkster Road.

The petition, submitted by NC Designers and Contracting, requests waiver‑use approval under sections 3.11 and 6.06 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance to allow an oil‑change business with three service bays on a 0.34‑acre vacant parcel. Commissioners voted 5–0 in favor of the commission’s approving resolution; the recommendation now goes to the Livonia City Council for a final decision.

Commission staff described the proposal as a 2,100+ square‑foot building set 17 feet from the right‑of‑way, with three drive‑in bays, a small lobby, storage and an accessible restroom. The submitted plan shows three parking spaces (one van‑accessible) and indicates the business will have two employees; the planning staff cited Institute of Transportation Engineers parking guidance that quick‑lube operations typically generate roughly one parked vehicle per bay and recommended double‑striping employee parking in the final plan. The submitted landscape plan shows plantings along Joy and Inkster roads; the engineering division asked the developer to select trees from the city’s approved species list rather than the red maples shown on the plan.

Staff and agency reviews flagged items the developer must address before permits are issued. Wayne County controls stormwater at the site; the engineering division noted no stormwater or drainage plans were submitted and said the owner must obtain Wayne County Department of Public Services approval and any required detention. The engineering review also asked the owner to clean and televise the existing sanitary lead if it will be reused. The fire marshal and the police traffic sergeant reported no objections to the concept pending standard plan‑level review. The inspection department specified that exterior lighting must be directed downward and not exceed 0.5 foot‑candles at property lines and that fixture height shall not exceed 20 feet.

The commission’s approving resolution attaches 13 conditions, including: adherence to the approved site, elevation and landscape sheets dated 01/13/2025; double‑striping all non‑handicap parking stalls at 10 by 20 feet; sizing and marking the barrier‑free van space to Michigan barrier‑free code; construction of a three‑walled dumpster enclosure with brick veneer matching the building and solid gates; limits on exterior illumination (overall average 1.0 foot‑candle for the parking lot) and fixture height; a prohibition on outdoor storage of parts, inoperative vehicles, waste petroleum or similar materials; restrictions on promotional exterior advertising; and a requirement that the referenced plans be submitted with building permit applications. The approval is valid for one year from City Council approval unless a building permit is obtained, per section 13.13 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance.

Developer representative Nasir Shuker said the applicant would make several changes discussed at the commission’s study session, including moving the Inkster Road driveway farther north and adding evergreen shrubs along Joy Road to screen vehicle lights. \"We are willing to move that,\" Shuker told the commission. Nearby resident Aaron Lipinski, who lives a few houses down on Inkster Road, asked about operating hours; the petitioner said hours would be roughly 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with seasonal variation.

The staff packet also noted outstanding taxes on the parcel in the amount of $5,405.72 for tax years 2023 and 2024; commissioners required that tax obligations be resolved prior to City Council approval. Additional technical items — utility conflicts with overhead lines where the dumpster was shown and final photometric adjustments along the northern property line — were added as conditions or clarifications to the motion.

The commission’s recommendation was recorded as follows: Mrs. Dinaro — aye; Mr. Long — aye; Mr. Ventura — aye; Cara Magno — aye; Chairman Wilshaw — aye. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Livonia City Council for a final decision.","The Livonia City Planning Commission recommended approval of a 2,117‑square‑foot full‑service oil‑change facility at 27410 Joy Road, subject to detailed site, lighting, landscaping and permitting conditions; the recommendation moves to city council for final action.","actionData","errors"]

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