Council approves two site-plan petitions for Plymouth Road and Mile Road properties

The Livonia City Council voted Tuesday to approve two separate site-plan petitions: a redevelopment and waiver-use approval for an automobile repair facility at 27819 Plymouth Road and a 4,164-square-foot warehouse/garage at 6 Mid Plaza on Mile Road. The council passed the Plymouth Road petition after a committee-of-the-whole review that recommended an approving resolution including added stipulations for screening and landscaping. "The committee recommends the law department to draft an approving resolution with the above mentioned additions," the council record states. Why it matters: Approvals are aimed at reactivating vacant commercial properties along Plymouth Road and supporting local businesses. One petitioner told council the redevelopment will occupy a formerly vacant building and that the planning department worked with the applicant on necessary updates. Votes and next steps: Both items were approved by roll call with unanimous votes; staff were directed to draft final resolutions and finalize site-plan and landscaping details through the planning process. Ending: Council members commended the planning department and petitioners for advancing vacant properties toward reuse.