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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1952-04-23 201 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing and special meeting were held at the City Covert House on April 23, 1952, Livonia, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:10 PM by Chairman Bentley. There were approximately 25 persons present, plus Mr. Wm Brashear, City Attorney; and Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant. Members present: George Bentley Helen Byers Harold Bower Edwin Corw ay Dallas Hay Clarence Jahn Robert MacIntyre Members absent: Walter Russell Mr. Bentley announced to the assembly that the only petition to be heard on this date was Petition #52, Sheldon Land Company. He then asked Miss Byers to read the petition. A change of zoning was requested for the tract (parcel 1) situated on the southeast corner of Plymouth and Farmington Roads and contains approximately 36.17 acres, from an R-1--A district to a general commercial, or C-2 district. Mr. Don Wilson, Building Inspector, arrived at approximately 8:15 PM. A change of zoning was requested for (parcel 2) situated on the east side of Farmington Road approximately 1200 feet south of Plymouth Road and contains 23.19 acres, mare or less, from an R-1-A district to a multiple dwelling, or R-3 district. A change of zoning was requested for(parcel 3) situated on the north side of West Chicago Road approximately 390 feet east of Farmington Road and contains 17.49 acres, more or less, from an B-i-A district to an R-i-B district. The petition further requested that the following portions of streets be vacated: Roseland Avenue and Woodring Avenue commencing at the South Boundary of Plymouth Road and running South for a distance of 1200 feet. Chairman Bentley asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of the petition, and Mr. Fead advised that he and Messrs. Sheldon and Resume were present, but he, Mr. Feed, wanted to say a few words about the petition. He explained that a meeting had been held with the Civic Association of Rosedale Gardens and there were no objections raised to the shopping center. Some, however, ques- tioned the multiple dwelling portion and R-1-B portion of the petition. Par more time has been spent on the shopping center, he stated, and their plans were not well matured on the multiple dwelling area. It was agreed at the meeting that we would hold, or take whatever action necessary to table, those portions for further study (the R-3 and R-1-B classifications). A letter was sent to the Civic Association by the Sheldon Land Company regarding the meeting that bars been held and more or less said, in writing, what had transpired at the meeting. The conclusion was a request for the Civic Assn. to sign the letter if they concurred and return same to the Sheldon Land Co. Mr. Allworth, 11428 Melrose - The letter from the Sheldon Land Company ex- pressed very well the meeting we had, and we have not had the opportunity to contact the people in the area yet. We might have very minor objections to the rezoning. Robert Matley, 9815 Brookfield - I go along with what Mr. Allworth said. The Chair asked if anyone else wanted to speak regarding the petition. 203 Mr. Reaume then requested the chance to explain more in detail the Shopping Center plan. He displayed a prospective of the center and said that there would certainly be no shortage of parking accommodations. He said that the plan had been submitted to the State Traffic Department, and they received their assis- tance on the traffic situation. The parking area will be properly illuminated. Mr. Reanme said that he would be glad to answer any questions that anyone would like to ask. He was then asked questions by Mr. Clarence Schirmer, 9814 Brook- field; Marvin Wilson, 9610 Brookfield; and Gerald W. Burke, 9904 Fairfield; (taxpayers in Rosedale Gardens) such as, "Will the traffic, in leaving the parking area in the rear, bring the flow of traffic out in the residential section". Mr. Reanme advised that 80% of the time the traffic will be taken care of in the front, but there would be the normal amount of traffic seeking a quicker way out of the traffic, thereby perhaps, going thru the residential section. Another question asked was, "Why not ask for a C-1 classification in- stead of C-2. Will this change take in all of the uses permitted under the classification". Mr. Fead, regarding the classification, said that was what they had asked the City a while back. He further advised, regarding the usage, that they hope to start breaking ground by July 1st. Mr. Waring explained to Mr. Reaume and the group what was meant by P-1 parking area under the new zoning ordinance. Mr. Jacobs, President, of the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association said that there was nothing he wanted to add as his association was in accord with the Sheldon Land Company as a result of the recent meeting held regarding the petition. Some of the people were concerned about the possible use that the C-2 zoning might be put and asked if the provisions would be made under the old zoning law or the new. Mr. Brashear advised that the old zoning would be in effect at the offset. A motion was duly made by Robert MacIntyre, seconded by Helen Byers, and it was RESOLVED, to adjourn to another room for discussion and a possible decision on Petition $52. A roil call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following: AYES: Hay, Jahn, Conway, Bower, Maclntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None The Chair declared the public hearing adjourned at approximately 9 PM. * * * * * * * * * MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING At approximately 9:05 PM, Chairman Bentley called the special meeting to order with all members present except Walter Russell. A lengthy and detailed discussion took place regarding Petition #52, and a motion was duly mile by Dallas Hay, and seconded by Helen Byers, it was 205 RESOLVED, that a public hearing having been held this 23rd day of April, 1952, on Petition #52, of the Sheldon Land Company and the Planning Commission having considered statements made by Mr. Lowell Jacobs, President of the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association and other taxpayers from Rosedale Gardens Subdivision and Messrs. Sheldon, Maxwell, Feed and Reaume, representing the Sheldon Land Company, and having also considered a certain letter dated April 15, 1952, addressed to Mr. Lowell Jacobs, Robert Hayes, Richard R. Goetz, Eleanor Curle and James Valrance, the said petition as to parcels #2 and #3 is hereby tabled for further consideration; and, as to Parcel #1 the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the Council that the petition be granted and the zoning classi- fication of said Parcel #1 be changed to C-2; and the Planning Commission does further recommend to the Council that said petition be granted as to the closing of Roseland and Joodring Avenues and that said streets be closed commencing at the South Boundary of Plymouth Road and running South for a distance of 1200 feet; pro- vided however, that these recommendations are made on the condition that the plot plan showing the proposed dimensions and locations of buildings as well as parking area is filed with the Planning Com- mission and identified by the signature of the Secretary of such Commission be substantially adhered to and following on all future developments of Parcel #1, and that the ratio of parking area to floor area of buildings as shown on such plan be maintained in all future developments. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, Byers, Hay, Conway, Bower, Maclntyre and Jahn NAYS: None Mr. MacIntyre reported on the Mayor's Advisory Committee meeting that he and Mr. Russell attended. The group was inadequate and the meeting will now be held on the first Monday in May and they would like to have the Planning Commission and the City Council and the City Attorney attend. At approximately 9:30 PM, a motion was duly made by Harold Bower, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Inasmuch as there was a large number of people awaiting the Planning Commission's decision on the petition, Mr. Brashear read the above resolution to the group. Helen E. Byers, Secretary ATTESTED: George . Bentley, Chaairm