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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1953-08-18 f& 125 An invoice from Waring and Johnson in the amount of $231.15 was presented for payment, and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the invoice from Waring and Johnson in the amount of $231.15 be referred to the City Council for payment. The application for topsoil removal by H. E. Edwards was brought up again. After due consideration a motion was duly made by Clarence and seconded by Edwin Conway, and it was RESOLVED, that the topsoil removal application of H. E. Edwards be tabled until the next meeting to be held on August 25, 1953 and it was FURTHER RESOLVED, that a letter be sent to Mr. Edwards advising him of the Commission's action and request that he attend the above-mentioned meeting. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None A letter was read by the secretary dated August 4, 1953 from the City Clerk inre the proposed dedication of Thorpe Drive. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed dedication of Thorpe Drive (fronting on Joy Road) be referred to Waring and Johnson for recommendation. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Prints were submitted of proposed Cooperspoon Subdivision #3 in the SE a of Section 35. Mr. Aubrey Ettenheimer was present regarding same. Upon motion duly made by Edwin Conway and seconded by Clarence Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that tentative approval is hereby given on the proposed Cooperspoon Subdivision #3 in the SE 4 of Sect. 35. A reoll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The Chair reminded Mr. Ettenheimer of the agreement made by Rose-Hill Builders at the thirty-second special meeting of the Planning Commission 2/5/53 wherein Mr. Green and Mr. Ettenheimer agreed to landscape the 1[: lots adjacent to Merriman Road in Cooperspoon Subdivision. . 127 Mr. Ettenheimer advised that the landscaping was being held up by the Police Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation, i.e., the type and number of trees on the corners, and the question of who is to maintain same. Mr. Hoffman of the Department of Parks and Recreation said that the City would maintain same. The Chair advised the secretary to send a letter to the Police Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation to ascertain why approval is being withheld. The secretary read a letter from Margaret Kane, Secretary of Grandon Woods Civic Association, 31011 Grandon Road, Livonia, Michigan, re zoning of property bounded by Grandon Road and Henry Ruff and Joy Road and Merriman Road. The Chair instructed the secretary to send a letter to Mrs. Kane advising that notification will be forwarded when plats are submitted inre the surrounding property mentioned. The Secretary read a letter from Waring and Johnson concerning the tentative master plan of schools and parks for the city. After due consideration a motion was duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Greene, and it was RESOLVED, that the master plan of schools and parks be referred to the master planning committee for study. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Petition Z-25, Mrs. Donald R. Stover, et al, requesting a change of zoning classification of certain land in Hillcrest Gardens Subdivision of the East 1/2 of the Sd 4 of Section 2, City of Livonia. After due consideration a motion was duly made by Mr. Geer and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that petition Z-25, Mrs. Donald R. Stover, et al, be tabled until the next public hearing. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The Chair called a recess at 10:05 PM. The Chair called the meeting to order again at 10:15 PM. Mr. Hay announced that a discussion would take place at this time inre the proposed Merriman Park Site inasmuch as members of the Department of Parks and Recreation were present for that purpose. 129 The Chair called on Mr. Jahn for a report of the progress of the Park Committee. Mr. Jahn reviewed the proposition for the benefit of new members present, and discussed the ideas of the Park Committee. Their suggestion was that a larger site be secured. Mr. Meinzinger also reviewed the situation and tried to explain the im- portance of planning for the future. He was of the opinion that numerous smaller sites would be desirable. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mr. Meinzinger asked that some immediate action be taken inre the ear- marking of proposed park sites. Mr. Hoffman was of the opinion that if this park area is voted down, all of the people west will object. It was suggested that a master plan of parks be voted upon by the people. At 11:15 PM the Chair asked for a motion to set a public hearing. The meeting night was again discussed, as Waring and Johnson are not able to send a representative to the Tuesday meetings. It was decided that Mr. Waring should be again contacted for a final decision about attendance at the Planning Commission meetings. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESCLVED, that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, September 15, 1953, to hear all matters pending. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Jahn, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The secretary gave a report on the budget. It was agreed that the Chair- man and the Secretary would confer on the figures for next year's bud- get. At approximately 11:25 PM, a motion was duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Thereupon, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Rufino Salinas, Secretary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, Chairman