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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1951-06-06 MINUTES OF TEE SIXTEENTH SPECIAL 1.85 MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION t The sixteenth special meeting of the Planning Commission and the joint meeting with the City Council were held on June 6, 1951 at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Members present: George Bentley Dallas Hay Robert Maclntyre Helen Byers Harold Bower Walter Russell Edwin Conway Clarence Jahn Members absent: Carson Johnston Mayor Jesse Ziegler, Wm Brashear, City Attorney; Donald Wilson, City Building 1 Inspector; Herald Hamil, City Engineer and MMalcolm Waring, Planning Consultant, were also present. City Council Nettie Carey Jack Whitehead. Harvey Jahn Members present: W. W. Edgar Raymond Grimm Harry Wolfe Wm Taylor Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at approximately 8:10 PM and pre- sented each person in attendance with a copy of the rough draft of "Regulations Governing the Subdivision Of Land Within The City Of Livonia Providing For Enforcement Thereof And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof", and then explained to the group that the Planning Commission was of the opinion that it would be beneficial for both groups to read through these regulations and ask questions or discuss anything that might come up as a result of this joint discussion. Mr. Bentley then asked Mr. Brashear to read aloud the above- mentioned regulations. IL To begin with, Mr. Brashear briefly pointed out that these regulations govern- ing subdivision of land were necessary at this time as the old township laws were no longer adequate after Livonia became a city. (Livonia has been fol- lowing the Wayne County rules.) He also very definitely stated that when these regulations are adopted, all new plats must be approved by the City Council and the Planning Commission unanimously before the new plats can be recorded. The City Council has 30 days in which to approve or disapprove a new plat, and the Planning Commission has 60 days in which to make a decision. Mr. Brashear suggested that the Planning Commission and the City Council work out some suitable means of approving plats. For example, the Planning Com- mission may specify the type of improvements, layout of lots, design and determine what improvements are needed; the City Council could then determine the cost of said improvements, the amount of bonds to be fixed, etc. Those provisions, however, were purposely omitted from these regulations due to the City Council's duties involved. The subdivision regulations must be set for public hearing before the Planning Commission and notice of public hearing should be sent to public utilities companies. After the public hearing, the Planning Commission has a right to adopt the regulations, and they will become an important part of the master plan of Livonia. Messrs. Harry Wolfe and Harvey Jahn said that they would like to have several I[: hours, at least, to study this proposed set of regulations. Mr. Grimm in- quired, "Inasmuch as the Council is the only legislative body with the power to pass an ordinance, where does the Council stand on Section 1.07 in these regulations, entitled, 'Zoning Ordinance'?" Mr. Brashear explained that this is merely a definition of zoning ordinance. 1 187 Mayor Ziegler said that he considered it very important and necessary that the 6 Pinning Commission and the City Council be in accord with the regulations. He suggested that both groups proceed to go over the proposed regulations at this time, and afterwards set up a rule whereby the City Council and the Planning Commission have certain jurisdictions. At this point (before the reading of the proposed regulations) the Chair an- nounced that the entire group would hear Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kaley of 8999 Middlebelt Road, who appeared at the meeting to present their question. Mr. Kaley asked if it were possible to have an alley closed between Middlebelt & Fremont. The alley just north of Joy Road (alley lies north and south) and runs straight through from Dover to Joy Road and is approximately a block long. Mr. Bentley advised Mr. Kaley that he would have to submit a petition to be brought up at public hearing on closing an alley. Mr. Bentley also advised Mr. Kaley that due to the fact that there are places of business operating in that immediate vicinity, he doubted very much if a petition would be worth his time. Mr. Waring added that the policy that has been worked out in Detroit where business establishments operate, enough space is required in an alley to load and unload vehicles off the street. Mr. Bentley advised Mr. and Mrs. Kaley that the matter would be investigated by Mr. MacIntyre of the Planning Commission and a report would be given on same. The Chair then asked Mr. Brashear to proceed with the reading of the proposed regulations: Section 3.04 (Record of Final Plat) (a) Mr. Hamil said according to the pre- sent laws, restrictions cannot be shown on plat. The Board of Auditors check ownership on each plat submitted. Mr. }Tamil also questioned the fact that the public hearing be held on the plat in its final form; why not have the public hearing on the preliminary plat. Mr. Bentley asked the Council members to consider the regulations and advise their thoughts on same at a future joint meeting. The Council left the meeting at 9:55 PM, and recess was called for five minutes. At 10 PM the meeting was Again called to order. Upon a motion made by Harold Bower, seconded by Edwin Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the last meeting. The Master Plan Committee reported that their meeting with Mr. McGivern netted practically nothing, as the outcome is still unknown. A discussion followed regarding what course of action should be taken to try and wind up this land acquisition for the Civic Center. It was decided to visit the owner, Mr. Petersime, and upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Harold Bower and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a committee of four: Mayor Ziegler, Harold Bawer, Wm Brashear and Clarence Jahn, travel to Gettysburg, Ohio to talk with Mr. Petersime r:carding the property pro- posed for the Civic Center. The date of the trip will be decided by the committee and pending an appointment with Mr. Petersime. I[] Miss Byers then read a letter dated May 31st from Waring and Johnson regarding the cost involved on behalf of Mr. Waring in assisting Mr. Brashear to rewrite the Zoning Ordinance for Livonia. Approximately $450. would cover the cost of bringing same up-to-date. 1[87 Mayor Ziegler advised the Planning Commission that the City Council will ap- propriate the funds to cover the cost involved to rewrite the zoning ordinance. It will be presented for public hearing and a recommendation will be made to the City Council. F Upon a motion made by Mr. Bower, seconded by Mr. Conway and carried unani- mously, it was RESOLVED, to hereby authorize Mr. Waring of Waring and Johnson, s' to assist Mr. Brashear, City Attorney, in the preparation of the new zoning ordinance; and it was FUR'THE ? RESOLVED, that the secretary write a letter to the City Council asking for a special appropriation to cover the cost of same. Miss Byers read another letter from Waring and Johnson dated June 5th, re- garding a proposed survey of Livonia at a cost ranging from $1,750. to $2,000. as the original survey of Livonia is out of date. Mr. Waring suggested that it be started immediately if possible as college students out of school for the summer months would be a great help in com- pleting the job and thereby hold the cost to a minimum. Upon a motion made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and carried unanimously, it was RESOLVED, to refer Waring and Johnson's letter to the City Council accompanied by a letter of transmittal for special appropriation. Messrs. Waring and Bentley will attend the City Council meeting of June 25, to explain the many uses for an up-to-date survey of Livonia. Following a discussion regarding the acquisition of land, a motion was duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Edwin Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary notify the following by letter: 1. Board Of Education 2. Parks and Recreation Commission and 3. City Council - requesting them to submit in writing to the Planning Commission any planning or selection of future sites. Miss Byers read a letter dated May, 29, 1951 from the Wayne County Road Commission regarding West Chicago. (This letter was addressed to Don Wilson and a carbon copy was sent to the Planning Commission.) A statement was submitted from Waring and Johnson dated June 1, 1951 in the amount of $50. for retainer's fee for the month of May. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to forward Waring & Johnson's statement to the City Council for payment. Petition #27A David and Sarah Newman - was read by the Chairman and Petition #31 - Closing of alleys in new Detroit subdivision. (Miss Byer's copy of Petition #31 was turned over to Mr. Waring to draw a sketch of same.) 1911 Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Harold Bower and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to instruct City Attorney, Wm Brashear, to prepare Petitions #27A and #31 for a public hearing to be held July 11, 1951. A suggestion was made to levy a charge on petitions, in order to minimize the number of times a petition is submitted. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 1951. Upon a motion made by Robert Maclntyre, seconded by Harold Bower and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. The Chairman thereupon declared meeting adjourned at approximately 11:30 PM. AP / :,/ 69.44(g _ Helen E. Byers, Secrev. y ATTESTED: c George N. B ntley, Chairman