HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1950-11-29 101
MINUTES OF THE SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The sixth regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the
City of Livonia was held on the 29th day of November, 1950, at the
City Hall, 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Chairman,
Mr. George Bentley. Roll was called with the following result :
Members present : Harold Bower Helen Byers
George Bentley Robert Maclntyre
Edwin Conway Dallas Hay
Members absent : Carson Johnston Clarence Jahn
Mr. Waring, Planning Consultant , was present and Mr. Lonnie
Brashear appeared in the absence of Mr. William Brashear, City
Attorney.
Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Dallas Hay,
and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, that copies of the minutes be mailed each
member of the Commission previous to the next meet-
ing and only corrections will be brought un during
meetings. If no corrections are made, the minutes
will stand as approved.
Mr. Holmes , representing the Franklin Hnmes Company, appeared
before the Commission to request permission to construct prefabri-
cated homes in the City of Livonia. After considerable discussion
it was decided to refer their letter of request to the City Council.
A letter, dated November 25 , 1950, from Robert Acchione was
read in which he thanked the Commission for passing Petition #13.
A letter from the Regional Planning Commission of Detroit ,
Michigan, was read inviting members of the Commission to a luncheon
and meeting to be held December 14, 1950, at the Fort Shelby Hotel.
It was decided that Edwin Conway, George Bentley and Clarence Jahn
attend the meeting.
An invoice from Waring & Johnson, Planning Consultants , in the
amount of $98.55 , was presented for payment. Upon a motion made by
Edwin Conway, seconded by Dallas Hay, and unanimously carried, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends the
City Council pay the statement in the amount of $98. 55
rendered by Waring & Johnson for services for the month
of October.
A letter, dated November 10, 1950, from The Standiford Company ,
was read by Robert Maclntyre. Mr. Waring presented plans drawn to
scale from a plan for a Civic Center as submitted by The Standiford
Company.
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Upon a motion by Edwin Conway, seconded by Robert Maclntyre,
and unanimously carried, it was j
RESOLVED, that the Secretary write to The Standiford
Company thanking them for their propositlnn but
declining their offer as the proposal is out of the
question at the present time.
A report and plans, dated November 27, 1950, from George Harmon,
Police Chief, on angle and parallel parking on Plymouth Road, was
brought before the Commission. The Secretary also read a letter
from Mr. Herald Hamill , City Engineer, addressed to George Harmon,
setting forth his recommendations on the matter.
Upon a motion duly made by Harold Bower, seconded by Edwin
Conway, and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed plans for angle and parallel
parking on Plymouth Road as presented by George Harmon,
Police Chief, be placed on file for future consideration.
Mr. Waring presented a proposed amendment to Ordinance #7 for
off-street parking. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded
by Harold Bower, and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the plan for off-street parking be
tabled until the next meeting.
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On a motion of Edwin Conway, seconded by Harold Bowers , and
unanimously carried, it was resolved to adjourn this meeting until
the 13th day of December, 1950.
The meeting thereupon adjourned at approximately 9 :25 P.M.
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elen E. Byers/ Secretary
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George N. Bentley, Chairlan