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Home My WebLink AboutPLANNING MINUTES 1953-05-07 Secy Init Y.i:.ir.age 1. MINUTES OP THE THIRTY-SEVENTH SPECIAL MEETING OP THE CITY PLANINING COMMISSION The thirty-seventh special meeting of the City PlA.nring Commission was 1[40 held on Thursday, May 7, 1953 at the Court House Building, Livonia, Mich. Members present:George Bentley Helen Byers Edwin Conway H. Paxil. Harsha Dallas Hay Clarence Jahn Robert Maclntyre Elmore McNiece Walter Russell Members absent: None Mr. Johnson of Waring and Johnson, Planning Consultants, was present. The Chair asked for disposition of the minutes of the last two meetings, i.e. , 36th special and the public hearing and 32nd regular. Miss Byers made a correction for the members' copies only (official minutes are correct) to correct a typographical error on page 324, the last resolu- tion, the words, "be granted"., should be added at the end of the reso- lution; also page 332, the first resolution should have the same two words added, "be granted"., at the end of the resolution. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 32nd regular meeting and the public hearing and 36th special meeting, be accepted as corrected. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers. If: NAYS: None The secretary read a letter from the Civil Service dated April 24, 1953; a letter from the City Clerk inre petitions, concurring with the Com- mission's recommendations except on petition Z5 which the Council tabled; a letter from Mrs. Zayte, 19036 Fillmore, Livonia (Farm. 2456-J) dated 3/17/53 inre a used car lot at Seven Mile and Farmington, and. Waring & Johnson's recommendation on the used car lot. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that Waring and Johnson's recommendations be con- veyed to Mrs. Zayte Willard. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, MacIntyre, Hay and Byers. NAYS: None The secretary passed around a statement from Waring and Johnson dated 4/1/53 in the amount of $333.72, and upon a motion duly made by Walter Russell and seconded by Mr. MacIntyre, it was RESOLVED, that Waring and Johnson's statement in the amount of $333.72 be referred to the City Council for payment. 11[: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers. NAYS: None Secy Init. gage 3. The secretary read a letter to Brechkner Electronics dated March 31st from the Bureau of Inspection re a zoning violation. The Chair announced that the school site in Section 22, would be the next topic of discussion. The secretary read letters from Police Chief, Harmon and Fire Chief, Roberts, inre the school site location at Hubbard and Lyndon. The Fire Department stated no objection, but the Police Department objected to the traffic circle. Miss Byers referred petition Z-17 to Mr. Johnson. The Chair called on Mr. McCotter who advised that he had checked with the AAA office in Detroit and talked with an engineer regarding planning such as the Association was proposing, and the engineer considered it a splendid idea. There was a general discussion on the subject. The Chair asked Mr. McCotter and his group to meet with Mr. Folsom and Mr. Meinzinger of the Parks and Recreation Dept. in the next room for a further discussion in view of the new ideas submitted by the Police Department, mainly their objections to same. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Maclntyre and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that the matter of the school site in Section 22, be temporarily tabled. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers. NAYS: None A petition was received from Sun Oil Company regarding a station to be located at Schoolcraft and Farmington (SE corner). An application was submitted for removal of topsoil by H. Grossman and L. Glasier on the north side of N. Chicago, west of new school, Section 36. (Atty. D. F. Fitzgerald, 1105 Lafayette) A petition was submitted for approval of a foundry building at 12725 Levan Road (Wieger-Weed and Company). There was a discussion regarding the public hearing set for 5/21/53 and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Maclntyre and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the public hearing at the Court House Bldg. on Edward Steiner request for reconsideration of certain land north of Myrna and west of Merriman as park use, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 1953 be changed to Tuesday, 5/26/53. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Secy Init `-1 age 5. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that a public hearing is hereby scheduled for Thursday, 5/21/53 for the petitions of Sun Oil Co. station on the SE 1("w corner of Schoolcraft and Farmington; Application for permit to remove topsoil by H. Grossman and L. Glasier; and Weiger-Weed Company Foundry Building at 12725 Levan, to be held at the Court House Building. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Maclntyre, it was RESOLVED, that a public hearing be set for Monday, June 8, 1953 at the new City Hall, to hear petitions Z3, Z12, Z13, Z14, Z15, Zl6 and Z17. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None There was a discussion regarding the hauling of dirt on Sunday and the 110 fact that the vehicles hauling dirt are not licensed by the City. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the matter of licensing trucks hauling dirt within the City and the question of hauling on Sunday be referred to the City Attorney for study and advice. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None A revised preliminary plat of Bellaire Subdivision was presented. The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation. Mr. Brashear, City Attorney, arrived at approximately 9 PM. K After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was h RESOLVED, that the preliminary plat of Bellaire Subdivision in Section 35, starting at a point of 135 feet west of the a center of Middlebelt Road, running westerly to the center of Henry Ruff Road, be and is hereby tentatively approved, with W the exception of correcting certain lot sizes and easements a as recommended by Waring and Johnson in order to conform with the Zoning Ordinance. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley,McNiece,Jahn,Conway,Russell, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Secy Inii age 7. The Chair called on Mr. McCotter, who requested that the Planning Commis- sion table the school site in Section 22, to allow time for an Association meeting and further study and consideration in view of the new material submitted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Russell, it was RESOLVED, that the school site in Section 22, be tabled and that all parties be notified when it will be up before the Commission again. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, MacIntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated April 30, 1953 inre Shelden Land Company's Rosedale Gardens #11, and the restrictions that will apply to same. Mr. Scott, representing the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association was present and stated that the Association was of the opinion that a change of zoning had been requested, but they were mistaken. After a discussion, a motion was duly made by Mr. Russell and seconded by '2 Mr. McNiece, it was RESOLVED, that tentative approval be and is hereby given 0 on the preliminary plat of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision #11 in Section 34, subject to the approval of the restric- < tions by the City Attorney and the approval of the Rosedale Gardens Civic Association. o � e A A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiec9, Jahn, Conway, Russell, Harsha, MacIntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Messrs. Russell, Maclntyre and Jahn left at approximately 9:50 PM. The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation regarding Curtis Homes Subdivision in Section #10. After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. McNiece and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that the preliminary plat of Curtis Homes Subdivision, Section 10, be sent back to Waring and Johnson for further study. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Mr. B. Kemper was present, representing Lightstone Building Company, and the secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation inre Lightstone Building Company plat in Section 25. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Bentley and seconded by Mr. McNiece, it was Secy Init`12.. •age 9. RESOLVED, that the preliminary plat of Lightstone Sub- division in Section 35, be referred back to the subdivider to correct the size of the lots. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated 3/14/53 inre Valley View Subdivision in Section 33, and after due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. McNiece, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary write a letter to the sub- divider advising him of the Planning Consultants' recom- mendations and the opinion of the Planning Commission that the subdivider conform with Waring and Johnson's recommenda- tion and particularly the recommendation that they meet with the subdivider of land directly north to work out satisfactory street arrangements. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None The secretary read Waring & Johnson's recommendation inre Luvisch Brothers Corp. Subdivision in Section 33, and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. McNiece, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary write a letter to the subdivider advising him of the Planning Consultants' recommendations and the opinion of the Planning Commission that the subdivider conform with Waring and Johnson's recommendations and particularly the recommendation that they meet with the subdivider of land directly to the South to work out satis- factory street arrangements. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None The secretary presented the preliminary plat of Holley Subdivision on Ann Arbor Trail (Lambrecht-Kelley Co.). Upon a motion duly made by Helen Byers and seconded by Edwin Conway, it was RESOLVED, that the Holley Subdivision preliminary plat be tabled until the next meeting. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: BEntley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Mr. Brashear left at 10:20 PM. Miss Byers reported on the meeting with the City Council of 5/4/53. Secy Init4 ' page 11. The secretary was instructed to order two inch 3-ring binders for members to carry minutes of meetings. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, to order nine 2" three-ring binders with stiff covers, complete with members' names imprinted, for Plan- ning Commission minutes. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None Miss Byers advised that she would be unable to attend the meetings on Thursday after May 26th and therefore a new secretary should be appointed. There was a discussion regarding the changing of the meeting night. Upon a motion duly made by Helen Byers and seconded by Mr. Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that the meetings scheduled during May be held at the Court House Building and that the meetings scheduled during June be held at the City Hall. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Conway, Harsha, Hay and Byers NAYS: None At approximately 10:45 PM, a motion was duly made by Mr. Bentley and seconded by Mr. Harsha, and it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. The above resolution was carried unanimously. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Helen E. Byers, S�J'etary ATTESTED: / Dallas F. Hay, Chairman