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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
HOA seat at the table in new developments
A homeowners association leader said residents get no input when developers hand over common areas, leaving HOAs stuck with defective work after bonds are released. He asked for a policy change at building, inspection and engineering.
14-unit condominium proposed on Five Mile Road
Oasisbuild, LLC is seeking approval for a 14-unit multi-family residential condominium on the north side of Five Mile Road. It would add new housing options in a corridor that already mixes residential and commercial uses.
Sidewalk connectivity on Fairlane Avenue
A developer wants out of building sidewalks at four new homes, but the city's walkability goals say otherwise. Eleven existing homes on the street already lack sidewalks, fueling the debate.
Seven Mile Road planned residential development
Infinity Homes proposes seven attached ranch-style homes plus two single-family houses at the corner of Seven Mile and Floral. The project would bring multi-family housing to a currently single-family corner.
Clover Self Storage expansion
Contineo Group wants to build two more self-storage buildings at the existing Clover Self Storage site, which requires tweaking conditions from a 2016 rezoning deal.
Seven Mile/Farmington development agreement extension
The residential development approved in 2024 hasn't pulled a building permit yet; the developer wants a one-year extension. Council noted the fenced site has become an eyesore and wants a fuller discussion.
Public comment period on the city planning booklet
Resident Jim Biga said the promised 45-day comment period and public hearing on the city's planning booklet never happened as expected; the planning director said a re-hearing with at least 45 more days of comment is anticipated.
Luxe Events banquet facility at 27600 Schoolcraft Road
A new 150-person event center in the former BBS distillery space needs a waiver, including a waiver of the 300-foot residential separation. Council pushed the item to regular agenda to nail down closing hours, noise and neighbor outreach.
Oval Auto expansion into former Dobby's Tuxedo building
The Chambre family, running Oval Auto next door for ~25 years, wants to renovate the long-vacant Dobby's building into an expanded repair shop with about seven bays — a visible cleanup of Plymouth Road.
Sidewalk waiver on Shadyside Street
The city would let a developer skip building sidewalks where none exist nearby — a neighborhood walkability question a resident spoke up about.
Sale of City-Owned Parcel at 34200 Hathaway Street
A developer offered $40,000 for a city-owned lot appraised at $85,000, hoping to build a single-family home. Council opted to route the sale through public bidding to ensure the city recovers demolition and acquisition costs.
Gas station expansion at Merriman and Schoolcraft
Safiedine Merriman LLC wants to nearly double the existing gas station building, with a full facelift in brick and metal panels, a new trash enclosure, and a sidewalk connection ahead of a planned hotel next door.