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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1953-06-09 Secy Initpage 35. MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 9, 1953 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman, Dallas Hay, called the meeting to order at approximately 8 PM. Members present: George Bentley Helen Byers Edwin Conway H. Paul Harsha Dallas Hay Clarence Jalm Elmore McNiece Robert MacIntyre Walter Russell Also present were Mr. Wm Brashear, City Attorney, and Mr. Herzberg of Waring and Johnson, Planning Consultants, together with approximately 50 persons. The Chair announced that the secretary would read the petition of the Elm Baptist Church. The petition was submitted. by Rev. W. Carlton Tounge, and requested permission to erect a church building on W. Chicago and Floral in Section 36. The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation which stated their approval. Reverend Younge was present and said that he had nothing to add. No one was present who objected to the petition. After due consideration a motion was duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Robert Maclntyre, and it was RESOLVED, that Reverend W. Carlton Younge's petition to erect a church building on West Chicago and Floral, be granted. 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 The secretary read the next petition submitted by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church requesting permission to erect a church building on Lot 581 in Section 15, situated on the east side of Hubbard about 1/4 mile south of Six Mile. The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation suggesting that a 30 foot easement be secured for a future street also that a development plan be submitted. Mr. Lehman was present and held a discussion with the Commission inre the easement and the development plan. He advised that they had not advanced far enough with the plans to have any ready to submit to the commission. The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition. There was no one. Mr. Hancock, 16350 Hubbard Road: "That property has been platted for at least 15 years. I operate an orchard and when I bought my property there was no mention made of any 30 foot dedication. " A discussion followed. There were several persons present who were in favor of the petition. Upon a motion duly made by Elmore McNiece and seconded by George Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that the petition submitted by St. Andrew's Ep— iscopal Church for permission to erect a church building on Lot 581, of Supvr. Livonia Plat #10, be granted. Secy Init. age 37. 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 Mr. Waring of Waring and Johnson, arrived at 8:45 PM. Mr. Harsha read the petition of the Weiger Weed Company requesting per- mission to erect a metal processing plant on Levan immediately north of the C810 railroad, in Section 29, also Waring and Johnson's recommendation. Mr. Henry Weed was present representing Weiger Weed Company. He advised in detail some of the background of the company and advised the group that the proposed foundry would be making premium alloys with a copper base. They also intend to branch out by making aluminum bronze products. Also, in the not too distant future, they plan to erect a machine shop in front of the foundry, as they now operate a plant on Cloverdale in Detroit. He said, "There will be no stacks, but ventilation in the roof, and there will be no vibration from the hammer because we have to pour moldings. I think there is no doubt but what we have tried to use all of the modern devices." Mr. Weed pointed out on the drawings submitted as to what detail would be used in mounting the forging hammer. He also said that dust collectors will be installed and will take care of all the dust. The largest electric motor will be a 60-hp. Miss Byers asked how long they planned to operate with just one hammer. Mr. Weed advised that he hoped it wouldn't be long as they have inten- tions of using two hammers before long. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Weed if when the installation of the hammer is made, is it under the direct supervision of the Korfend Company? Mr. Weed advised that it was. The Chair asked if anyone was present in behalf of the petition. There was no one. The Chair then advised that if anyone was present who was opposed to the petition, they would be heard at this time. Mr. Joe Vanzo, 12066 Boston Post Road: "Did I hear correctly that they will use $3 fuel oil the same as used in our homes? I use $1 in my home and it is plenty dirty. I know of a foundry where they make copper alloys and what about the smoke that comes off the melting process?" Mr. Markowitz of the Weiger Weed Company advised that their fuel oil is burned completely because if this were not the case, there would be harm- ful residue left on the metal. As a consequence there would be no smoke coming from the melting process. Mr. Laws, 9191 Deering: "I am on the other side of town so I would not be affected, but would like to ask some questions. What per cent of copper will be used?" Mr. Markowitz: 99i% copper and 1/2% chromium." Mr. Laws then asked some further technical questions as a result of data obtained from a reference book. Mr. Alfred Murillo, 12955 Levan: "He claims there won't be any dust. It is just the same as the asphalt plant and we get all the dust and fumes Secy Init., e 39. and when the wind is in the right direction we can hardly breathe. As far as noise and vibration are concerned, I have worked in shops all my life and they make a lot of racket. They can't get away from it. The asphalt plant has a lot of dust collectors too, and they have to empty them outside when they get full, and when they do, my wife can't even hang the clothes out. " Mr. Coultas, 13149 Levan Road: "I live next to Murillo and I am in the same situation of dust from the asphalt plant and this man stated he was 600 feet from the nearest house. I think he is wrong because Murillo is the closest and I am not 600 feet from it. As he said our wives cannot hang out the clothes. I have worked in foundries and I know that when the cores are broken open there is dust from them. Maybe there ian't any place to live around here." Mr. Markowitz said that the cores are broken open by hand and are cratered down as soon as the core is broken because there is danger of the men breathing dust. Mr. Navratli, Contractor of the Thomas Wilson Company: "Isn't that district M-2, including where these people live? Did they not have to realize that industry was coming in there? Weren't those houses put there in violation of the Zoning Ordinance?" Mr. Brashear: "When this was zoned, there was no prohibition against homes going in there. The new Zoning Ordinance does prevent new homes being built. The present zoning has been that way as of May 15, 1942." Mrs. Maltby, Cardwell Street, asked if there was a public hearing on the first zoning. Mr. Brashear advised that he did not have that information. Mr. Weed again had the floor to explain about the most modern devices that will be employed to kill vibration and noise. Mr. Conway said that he has heard that same thing about the asphalt plant and the modern equipment, bat we get the dust aayway. Mr. McNiece: "The people in that particular section have had unfortunate experiences, and now it is the problem of being convinced that what you say, Mr. Weed, is the truth. I would like to hear about some of the places you have visited." Mr. Weed said that an example of what they would be doing could be seen at the City Pattern Machine and Foundry, 1165 Harper, Detroit and. at Seven Mile and Beech Roads, The Bedford Foundry. Mrs. Maltby asked if it would be possible to change over to a worse type of operation once they are situated. The Chair advised that they would have to obtain permission to enlarge or change the process. Upon a motion duly made by Miss Byers and seconded by Edwin Conway, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Weiger Weed Company be tabled until some of the plants can be inspected and have a special meeting on July 7th, to render a decision. Secy Initicatipage 41. Mr. Weed advised that he has hired people and has let contracts as he anticipated no delay. He also said that they have been ready =awaiting for five weeks for a decision. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Conway, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: Bentley, McNiece, Russell, Harsha and Jahn The motion was lost. There was a discussion regarding the date that had been set in the motion and Miss Byers said that she was willing to make it sooner, just whatever the other members desired. There was a discussion regarding a possible meeting date. Upon a motion duly made by Elmore McNiece and seconded by Walter Russell, it was RESOLVED, that the request in the Weiger Weed Company's petition, be granted. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Bentley, McNiece, Jahn, Russell, Harsha NAYS: Conway, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers At approximately 9:50 PM, the Chair declared the public hearing adjourned. IL: :elan E. Byers, S= etary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, Chairman