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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1953-10-06 1,021 MINUTES OF THE FORTY-SECOND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The forty-second special meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tues- day, October 6, 1953 at the City Hall, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman, Dallas Hay, called the meeting to order at approximately 8:05 PM. Members present: William Newton Edwin Conway Clarence Jahn Robert Greene Irving Geer H. Paul Harsha Dallas Hay Rufino Salinas Members absent: None Also present were: Mr. Wm. W. Brashear, City Attorney Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant Mr. Donald Wilson, Chief Building Inspector Several persons were present who were not on the agenda and talked with mem- bers of the Commission about being included on the agenda. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. Newton and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the people be dismissed and the meeting resumed. The secretary presented invoices from Waring and Johnson and from the City for postage. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was RESOLVED, that the invoices of Waring and Johnson in the amount of $182.19 and the City of Livonia in the amount of $27.77, be approved as presented. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Next on the agenda was the approving of the minutes of the last three meet- ings. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meetings of 8/25, 8/31 and 9/15 be approved as received. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Greer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Petition #Z-2L , George Roth, was brought up for discussion. The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation stating that there was ample area zoned for commercial on Plymouth Road. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was g 163 1/1/9 RESOLVED, that Petition #Z-2). , George Roth, be tabled until the regular meeting on October 20, 1953. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The Chair appointed Messrs. Geer, Greene and Newton, of the new members, to inspect the property prior to the next meeting. Mr. Jacobson of the Edward Rose Company was present to obtain opinions of the Commission on the proposed subdividing of a 25-acre parcel located north of West Chicago and east of Middlebelt Road. Following the discussion, a motion was duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed subdivision be referred to the Plat Committee and Waring and Johnson for a written recom- mendation. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Next on the agenda was Morton Jacobs of the Livonia Loan Company request- ing permission to erect a sign larger than the Zoning Ordinance permits (Section 11.02 H). The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation suggesting that the sign be attached to the building. Mr. Jacobs was present and there was a lengthy discussion during which the Chair advised Mr. Jacobs that the Sign Company was responsible for building a sign larger than the Zoning`Ordinance specified. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Salinas and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESOLVED, that Mr. Jacobs be allowed to erect the sign according to the recommendation of Waring and Johnson of 10/6/53. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway and Salinas NAYS: Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Hay The Chair advised that the motion was lost. The secretary read a letter dated October 5, 1953 from the Dearborn Chin- chilla Ranch (Hans Paas, Owner) requesting permission to raise chinchillas at 35360 Six Mile Road. It was brought out that the parcel is too small to meet specifications required for raising fur bearing animals. I[: Upon a motion duly made by fir. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was x -165 RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Hans Paas to raise chinchillas at 35360 W. Six Mile, be denied. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Next on the agenda was the situation in Cooper-Spoon Subdivision wherein Rose-Hill Builders had agreed to landscape certain corner lots in the sub- division. A letter from Rose-Hill Builders dated 9/2/53 was read by the secretary along with a letter from Chief George Harmon, of the Livonia Police Department. The letter from the Police Department stated that the situation, upon investigation, resulted in the fact that Wayne County owns the property in question and that the master plan calls for a 120 foot width on Merriman Road, and the matter has been dropped. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that the request of Rose-Hill Builders, dated 9/2/53 for approval of proposed park and planning screen on land adjacent to Cooper-Spoon Subdivision is hereby denied in view of the recommendation of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Police Department. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: it; AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The secretary read a letter dated 9/29/53 from the Provident Construction Company regarding the building of homes across from the proposed hospital, i.e., the sewer construction. Following a discussion, a motion was duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the letter from Provident Construction Company dated 9/29/53 be referred to the Department of Public Works. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The secretary read a letter from Mr. Ewing L. Jones, Land Planning Con- sultant, 339 Penobscot Building, Detroit, inre greenbelts required by business frontage backing on residential property. Waring and Johnson's recommendations were read, and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary send the proper information to Mr. Jones as presented by Waring and Johnson, Planning Consultants. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None 6- 167 At 9:35 PM the Chair called a recess. At 9:50 PM, the Chair again called the meeting to order. Mr. Don Wilson, Chief Building Inspector, was interested in obtaining advice from the Commission as to the proper classification of a heat treat plant. The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation of 9/23, and a dis- cussion followed. The proposed location of a heat treat plant is the south- east corner of Freemont and Eight Mile. It was brought out that the proposed site was not adequate to facilitate a heat treat operation. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that Mr. Wilson, having asked the Commission for an opinion as to whether a heat treat plant would be desig- nated M-1 or M-2, was advised that the Commission feels it could not be in an M-1 district, based on Waring and Johnson's recommendation. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conwy, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that the erection of a Consumers Power Building be brought on for a public hearing on October 20, 1953. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: Ncne The secretary read a letter from F. B. Morgan for permission to erect a ser- vice station on the northeast corner of Farmington and Five Mile. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was R RESOLVED, that the request of F. B. Morgan for permission to erect a service station on Farmington and Five Mile be brought on for public hearing October 20, 1953. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None A discussion was held regarding topsoil permits and the possible revision of Section 4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also the removal of gravel and sod was discussed. Mr. Jahn was of the opinion that the Commission should be provided with a record of the topsoil removal permits that have been issued and the current status of same. There was a discussion on a time limit of the permits, and the licensing of trucks hauling soil in the city. Mr. Brashear advised that the Bureau of Inspection could provide the Com- mission with a record of all topsoil permits that have been issued. 169 Mr. Mr. Kanthe was present and offered a suggestion that in the removal of dirt, a grade should be set by the DPW and have the soil brought down to that grade. He said that there is no set grade in the Ordinance. The Chair requested that the topsoil committee inspect the gravel pit and report to Mr. Harsha and Mr. Brashear on same. Next on the agenda was the M and B Topsoil and Excavating Company request- ing permission to remove topsoil. Mr. Conway moved that the application of the M and B Topsoil and Excavating Company be tabled. Mr. Conway withdrew his motion. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was RESOLVED, that the application of the M and B Topsoil and Excavating Company to remove topsoil on 40 acres located on the north side of Schoolcraft between Inkster and Middlebelt behind the Ace Parking Lot, be denied. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Jahn and seconded by Mr. Geer, it was RESOLVED, that the application to remove topsoil presented by the Eight Mile Dirt and Sand Company be referred to the Superintendent of the DPW for recommendation on present land situation. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None A topsoil removal application of the Dachille Trucking Company was presented by the secretary, along with a letter frcm the Livonia Police Department stating reasons why the application should be denied. There was a discussion regarding the application, and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the application for permit to remove topsoil of the Dachille Trucking Company requesting permission to remove sand, be denied. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None The secretary advised that the National Planning Conference will be held in Detroit from October 12 to 16th, 1953. (1\s- 1.71: The Chair advised that the Commission should be represented as much as possible, and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission be represented by delegates at large at the National Planning Conference. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Next on the agenda was a report by the Master Plan Committee on the plan for schools and park sites. A map was presented showing the proposed locations of schools and parks for the city and a discussion took place. It was the consensus of opinion, that a proposed site for a city park should be shown. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Salinas, it was RESOLVED, that Waring and Johnson be authorized to transfer the parks and schools to a master thoroughfare map and include a specified park site for the city and include the changes suggested by the Master Plan Committee. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Conway, Jahn, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded and carried unanimously, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Thereupon, at approximately 11:110 PM, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned. 0 - ,:-.:.4110.4,4"—") Rufino + alinas, Secretary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, Chairman