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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1953-01-15 409 MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The twenty-ninth regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, January 15, 1953 at the Court House Building, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman, Dallas Hay, called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 PM. Members present: George Bentley Helen Byers Dallas Hay Elmore McNiece Walter Russell Members absent: Edwin Conway H. Paul Harsha Clarence Jahn Robert Maclntyre Mr. Waring of Waring and Johnson was present. Messrs. Folsom and Meinzinger of the Joint Study Committee were present. Miss Byers read a letter from the Livonia Township School District, H. 0. Johnson, dated January 15, regarding a meeting held on January 12, by the Board of Education. Miss Byers read a letter dated January 15, 1953 from the Parks and Re- creation Dept. inre a meeting of January 14, regarding designation of park sites. Copies of the January 14th meeting were distributed to the members of the Planning Commission. Mr. Meinzinger displayed a map that had been prepared to show the pro- posed locations of school and park sites for the City, and gave a de- tailed explanation of same. In each case it is planned that 20 acres will be needed; 10 for the school and 10 for the park. It is expected that these parcels will be acquired when necessary by dealing direct with the owners or with the subdividers. Mr. Meinzinger mentioned in particular that it is felt by the Study Committee, that property along the creek is very desirable for park area. Mr. Brashear, City Attorney, arrived at approximately 8:35 PM. Mr. Waring stated that he thought the County would be interested in connecting the proposed park area with the existing park area in Redford Township, as it has already been discussed there. There was a lengthy discussion regarding cemeteries and Mr. Waring advised what other groups were doing regarding the acquisition of land for them. It was suggested that Mr. Waring be requested to see that every one of the maps made up by Waring and Johnson is placed on one of the bulletin boards for reference. There was a discussion regarding the preservation of the maps and it was decided that the prints could be replaced for less than it would cost to secure permanent covering for them. Mr. McNiece said that he was in favor of making the map, presented by the Joint Study Committee re school and park sites, a part of the Master Plan of the City. 411 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by George Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that the map be turned over to Mr. Waring for study and recommendation inre making it a part of the City's Master Plan. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Russell, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Mr. Serota was present regarding Cooper-Spoon Subdivision #2, Section 35, and the Thomas Elliot Subdivision #2, Section 36. Owners of the Thomas Elliot Subdivision #2 are Abe Green and Henry Alpert; Engineer, Lloyd Fall, 1438 Majestic Building, Detroit. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that tentative approval on the preliminary plat of the Thomas Elliot Subdivision #2, part of the N 1/2 of Section 36, is hereby given insofar as it relates to planning and does hereby authorize the Chairman to affix his signature to the preliminary plat as evidence of such approval. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Russell, Hay and Byers NAYS: None After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Bentley and seconded by Mr. McNiece, and it was RESOLVED, to table Cooper-Spoon Subdivision #2 until the next meeting when a report is available from the Plat Committee and Waring and Johnson. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Russell, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Miss Byers reminded the members that the Traffic Commission has requested that the Planning Commission attend their meeting on January 27, 1953 at the City Hall. Also the Mayor's Advisory Committee meets on Monday, February 2, 1953 and the Planning Commission is invited to attend. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Walter Russell, it was RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission accept the invitations to the meetings of the Traffic Commission and the Mayor's Ad- visory Committee. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Russell, Hay and Byers NAYS: None 413 Miss Byers read a copy of a letter to Lester French from Herald Hamill, City Fmgineer, dated January 3, regarding Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision and the vacation of some of the property. Miss Byers read a letter of January 9, from Mr. Pear. The Chair, with the permission of all members present, referred same to Mr. Waring for recommendation. A letter from the City Attorney dated January 12, was read inre the extension of Wayne Road north of Plymouth Road. The was a discussion regarding the size of lots in the Cooper-Spoon Subdivision #2 and it was noted that the lots are shallow but have the required footage. The FAA had suggested that the subdivision be tied in with the one across the street. A suggestion was made that private deeded restrictions include the provision for attached garages instead of setting them back from the houses due to the depth of the lots. Mr. Waring was instructed to give Mr. Jahn a preliminary plat of Cooper-Spoon Subdivision #2, and get a subdivision title and streets named from A. W. Gillispie, Engineer; owner, Clyde F. Centers, 20230 Farmington Road. The Chair announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5, 1953. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Theron, at approximately 9:35 PM, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Helen E. Byers, S etary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, C