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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE
THIRTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A Public Hearing and the thirty-ninth Regular Meeting of the City Planning
Commission were held on Tuesday, November 17, 1953.
Vice-Chairman, H. Paul Harsha, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
8:05 PM.
Members present: William Newton Edwin Conway Robert Greene
Irving Geer Rufino Salinas H. Paul Harsha
Members absent: *Dallas Hay
Clarence Jahn
Mr. W. W. Brashear, City Attorney; and Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant,
were present, together with approximately 125 people attending the Public Hearing
and the Regular Meeting.
The Chair asked the secretary to read Petition Z-28, Newman Farms, requesting a
change of zoning classification on a parcel located on the north side of Plymouth
Road and east of Farmington Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 27, from RUFB to C-2.
The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation, stating that the
request was not unreasonable.
*Mr. Hay arrived at 8:07 PM. as the secretary was reading Petition Z-28 and
presided at the meeting.
LChairman, Dallas Hay, asked if Mr. Newman was present. He was not present, but
was represented by Mr. Lester Stoll.
Mr. Brashear brought everyone up-to-date on the proposed dedication of property
at the corner of Plymouth and Farmington Roads, and advised that the Master
Thoroughfare Plan called for a certain width of roadway, and the City could demand
this.
Mr. Stoll said that he was present to discuss the matter with the Commission, and
regarding the 60 feet right-of-way, he had no say so at all. No other persons
were present regarding Petition Z-28.
Following a discussion, the Chair called for a motion.
Mr. Waring mentioned the fact that there were other petitions on the agenda
pertaining to adjacent areas and might have a bearing on Petiton Z-28.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, to table Petition Z-28, Newman Farms, until later
in the meeting.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
IL NAYS: none
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The secretary read Petition Z-6a, Anne B. Slapinskas, requesting a change of
zoning classification from R-1-B to C-1 on Lots 147 and 148 in Park Woods
Subdivision located on the south side of Six Mile, in the NE 1/4 of Section 13.
The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation, stating that no changes or
developments had taken place to warrant a change of zoning and therefore recommend-
ed that the petition be denied.
The secretary received and read three letters from persons opposed to the zoning
change, they were:
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Brien, 16524 Rougeway Drive
W. S. Hornbeck, 16405 Rougeway Drive
Mary Tudor, 16742 Rougeway Drive
Mr. Harry Pratt, ATtorney, was present representing Anne Slapinskas. Mr. Pratt
stated that the property was purchased in August, 1942, and the subdivision
restrictions allow the use of this property for business. He said the property
was operated as a restaurant, and before Mrs. Slapinskas could get her plans under
way, her sons had to go to war. She would now like to make a tea room of the
premises. Mr. Pratt presented several photographs of the property and explained
that the owners had spent a lot of money for repair and decoration, Mr. Pratt
was of the opinion that the previous owner's reputation was being held against
these people and said that they should not be penalized because of it. Also, he
said that there has been some controversy over the garage being too close to the
property line. Mr. Pratt pointed out that the property adjoining the petitioner's
business property. He said that the petitioner has no intention of selling, but
Iiiwants to have a business there. Mr. and Mrs. Slapinskas and her three sons were
present.
The Chairman asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition. There were
approximately 15 persons present who were opposed, and the chair asked for a
spokesman.
Mr. George Horner, 16704 Rougeway Drive, said that his property is not adjacent
but stated that it is strictly residential and they wanted to keep it that way,
and he said that this had no reflection on the petitioner.
Mr. Horner read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vigneau objecting to change
Mrs. F. Mina, 27605 W. Six Mile Road, said that she owns that property west of the
property involved (Six Mile and Rougeway) and that they purchased their property
in 1946. Mrs. Mina was of the opinion that a tea room would bring in an undesirable
type of business. Mrs. Mina stated that the Slapinskas rejected an offer to
sell their property for a residence.
Mrs. Charles Rumon, 16854 Rougeway Drive. "I live directly in back of the
property and three weeks after we moved, the place was padlocked. Some other
people bought it and something came up about it, and someone came around to have
the people sign a petition for a beer garden. If there was no business there for
one year, it reverts to residential. Mrs. Slapinskas did not have any business
in there. The garage is next to my house, and I have never objected to the
garage. It has given us some privacy, but I do think it was a spite garage."
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The secretary obtained a record of the people present who objected to the petition
and recorded the year they bought their property.
Mr. Pratt confirmed that the petitioners wanted to use the building as a tea room
and not a beer garden. The use might later be an office building.
Mr. Horner: "We took stock of the property that would be zoned for business in
the future and we ask that it not be increased."
Upon a motion duly made b:r Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was
RESOLVED, that petition Z-6a, Anne B. Slapinskas, requesting
a zoning change from R-1-B to C-1, on Lots 147 and 148 of Park
Woods Subdivision in Section 13, be granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Conway, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: Newton, Greene, Geer
The Chair announced that the petition was granted.
The secretary read Petition Z-30, Ralph I. Seely, et al, requesting a change of
zoning from RUFB to C-2 or C-1 on a parcel located on the east side of Middlebelt
from Roycroft, north to Broadmoor for a distance of 300 feet in the SW 1/4 of
Section 13. The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation.
The Chair asked Mr. Seely to come forward.
Mr. Seely said that he was asking for rezoning on property he bought in 1949 and
wanted to put up a nursery. He said that the character and nature of the highway
around there has changed considerably, and there are no parcels intervening.
Mr. Kouba, one of the petitioners, was present and said that he didn't have any-
thing to add except that it was so busy at that corner he did not feel that any-
one would want to have it residential again.
The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition.
Mr. John Collard, 15810 Middlebelt, was present and objected to the petition. He
said that he bought as residential and did not think he would have business at
his side door.
After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by
Mr. Geer, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-30, Ralph I. Seely, et al, requesting
a change of zoning from RUFB to C-2 on a parcel of land located
on the east side of Middlebelt from Roycroft, north to Broadmoor
for a distance of 300 feet in the SW 1/4 of Section 13, be granted
as a C-2 classification.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
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The secretary read Petition Z-31, Wm. and Myrtle Eplett, requesting a change of
zoning classification on a parcel known as Lot M-26 in the SE 1/4 of Section 36,
E on the east side of Cardwell, from RUFB to R-3. The secretary also read Waring and
Johnson's recommendation, advising that the petition be denied.
Mr. John L. Crandall, Attorney, Northville, was present representing the petitioner
and stated that Mr. Eplett bought the property and in 1948 got a building permit.
They would like to convert the home to a two-family dwelling. The petitioner
wants to get a permit to install kitchen facilities in one of the bedrooms on the
second floor. The lot is 116' X 297'. Mr. Crandall said that he learned this
date that the neighbors were objecting to the petition because of the assumption
that they were going to put in a motel. He said that the garage would be used as
a garage or torn down.
The Chair asked if anyone was present who objected to the petition.
Mr. P. Ventura, 9106 Middlebelt, was present and said that he had seen a ',for
sale', sign on the property under discussion and upon checking with the real estate
company, was informed that the property was a wonderful opportunity for someone
who wants to start a rooming house.
Mr. John Oestrik, President of the New Detroit Subdivision Association, presented
two petitions signed by persons objecting to the petition. There were 63
signatures on one petition and 59 on the other.
Mrs. Hayes, 9308 Cardwell, and Elizabeth Lewis, 9320 Cardwll, were present
as objectors to the petition.
LUpon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-31, Wm. and Myrtle Eplett, requesting
a zoning change from RUFB to R-3 on a parcel known as Lot M-26 in
the SE 1/4 of Section 36, be denied.
A roll Call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-32, Deo V. Duryee, requesting a change of zoning
on a parcel located on the south side of Plymouth Road and directly across from
the Ford Tank Plant in the NE 1/4 of Section 32, from RUFB to C-2. The secretary
read Waring and Johnson's recommendation, stating that the request could not be
justified and suggested a study of the area.
Mr. C. Crawford, Attorney, 1735 Calvert, Detroit, was present representing the
petitioner, and stated that the nature of the neighborhood would not be conducive
to residential, and the petitioner is planning to erect a service station.
The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to Petition Z-32, and advised
that the decision on the petition would be confined to the change of zoning only,
and further that if a station was to be erected it would have to be filed under a
separate petition.
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After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by
Mr. Harsha, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-32, Deo V. Duryee, requesting a change
of zoning on a parcel located on the south side of Plymouth Road
in the NE 1/4 of Section 32 from RUFB to C-2 be granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-33, Clifford A. Greene, requesting a change of
zoning classification from R-1-B to C-1 on a parcel located on the SW corner of
Grantland and Inkster in the SE 1/4 of Section 25. Waring and Johnson's
recommendation was read, taking note of the fact that there are many one-family
dwellings and zoning districts must begin at some point. Certain lots should be
designed for parking, etc.
Mr. C. A. Greene was present and said that a mistake had been made as he thought
it was C-1 property when he purchased it. He said that the only residential area
extends south and if the zoning could be changed then it could be used for business.
The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition. There were no
objectors.
LUpon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Salinas, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-33, Clifford A. Greene, requesting a
change of zoning from R-1-B to C-1 on a parcel located on the
SW corner of Grantland and Inkster in the SE 1/4 of Section 25,
be granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-34, Fred S. Kingon, et al, requesting a zoning
change on parcels located on the NE corners or Haggerty and Six Mile Road in the SW
1/4 of Section 7, from C-1 to C-2. Waring and Johnson's recommendation was read
by the secretary, advising that they did not find justification to warrant the zoning
change.
Mr. Wm. Ponder, Attorney, was present representing the petitioner, and said that
the petitioner feels that the business might have to be expanded and would like to
have the zoning change.
There were no objectors to the petition.
Mr. Geer said that he noticed that the petitioner has a lumber yard started there
and asked if that was the reason for the zoning change request.
Mr. Kingon was present and said that it was not a lumber yard, but that he has had
only a small amount of lumber there for four years.
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After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by
Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-34, Fred S. Kingon, et al, requesting
a zoning change on parcels located on the NE and SE corners of
Haggerty and Six Mile Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 7, from C-1
to C-2 be granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Ha: and Salinas
NAYS: None
The Chair announced that the petitioners on the J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision were
out of town and no action would be taken on the subdivision for that reason. How-
ever, the Chair advised tie people present that the committee had completed its
investigation and could give a report at this time if they so desired.
Mr. Hamelink, 30624 Grandon, representing the Grandon Woods Civic Association said
that they would be interested in hearing the committee's report.
Mr. Cornetet, was present as representative of the group of people south of
Cathedral.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be adjourned for a matter of
La few moments to enable the Regular Meeting to be opened.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Geer, it was
RESOLVED, that the Thirty-ninth Regular Meeting be opened
at this time.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The Chair called the Regular Meeting to order and requested that Mr. Greene give
a report on the committee's findings. Mr. Greene said that a misunderstanding had
come about in the subdivision, as it was planned over the water and sewer mains.
He said that the plat will have to be revised, and either the streets will have
to be cut thru' or culdesacs will have to be put in. The committee's
recommendation was that the Civic Association meet with Mr. Abe Green and Mr. A.
Ettenheimer.
L Mr. Cornetet said that the people south of Grandon would like to see the streets
opened.
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Mr. Hamelink said that the people of Grandon Woods would like to have the streets
remain closed, and he then presented signatures of 70 people to this effect.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that a Special Meeting be held on Tuesday, December 1,
1953, regarding the J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned until after
the Public Hearing.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The Chairman called a recess at 10:25 PM.
The Chair again called the meeting to order at 10:35 PM.
LUpon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be resumed.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-35, Lawrence G. and Viola R. Sellake, to change the
zoning of a parcel located on the SW corner of Ann Arbor and Hix Road in the SW
1/4 of Section 31, from RUFB to C-1 having a depth of 150' from the South boundary
of Ann Arbor Road. Waring and Johnson's recommendation was read by the secretary,
suggesting that the petition be denied inasmuch as this was the old ribbon type
of business, and the plan for Livonia does not include this type of business.
Mr. Sellake was present and said that any depth would be favorable and they are not
trying to serve transients, but the local business.
Mr. W. A. Cooper, 38116 Minton, objected to the petition and stated that there
were several reasons why he objected and stated that a change would establish a
precedent and would mean that it would be easier for change to take place. Ann
Arbor Road is a very dangerous road and i, would increase beyond the safe condition
of the road. There is no need for the business at this time. Mr. Cooper
favored the shopping centers, and said that the petitioner would be the only one
Eto gain by the petition. He said that the property owners had purchased the land
for residences and asked that the petition be refused.
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Mr. Jilson, was present and said that he came out here to Livonia to live quietly
and objected to the petition.
The secretary read a petition containing 50 signatures of persons objecting to
Petition Z-35.
After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by
gr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-35, Lawrence G. and Viola R. Sellake,
requesting a zoning classification change on a parcel of land
located on the SW corner of Ann Arbor and Hix Road in the SW 1/4
of Section 31 from RUFB to C-1, be denied.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Greene, Conway, Hay, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-36, Harry Smith, etal, requesting a change of
zoning classification from RUFB to M-1 on a parcel of land located on the NW corner
of Plymouth and Farmington Roads in the northerly 100 feet in Section 28. Waring
and Johnson's recommendation was read, stating that spot zoning would be very
detrimental.
Mr. Nathan Peterman was present representing the petitioner and stated that the
back part only would be zoned M-1 as they have lumber products to store in that
Larea. If the classification is C-2, the lumber could not be put in there unless
a warehouse was put around it.
After due consideration, a motion was duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by
Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-36, Harry Smith, et al, requesting a
a change of zoning classification from RUFB to M-1 on a parcel of
land located on the NW corner of Plymouth and Farmington, be
denied.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition Z-37, Consumers Power Company. Waring and Johnson's
recommendations were read, suggesting that the petition be granted.
The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition.
Mr. George Mayhew, of Consumers Power Company, was present and advised that he did
not have the building plans as yet because they were first interested in having
the proper zoning.
Petition Z-28 was brought up for a decision.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Geer, it was
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RESOLVED, that Petition Z-28, Newman Farms, requesting a zoning
classification change from RUFB to C-2 on a parcel of land
located on the north side of Plymouth and east of Farmington Road
in the SW 1/4 of Section 27, be granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Salinas and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition Z-37, Consumers Power Company, requesting
a change of Zoning classification from RUFB to C-2 on a parcel of
land located on Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and the C&O
Railroad in the westerly 300' of the SW 1/4 of Section 27, be
granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
The secretary read Petition V-1, Dr. Gordon Eadie, to vacate a portion of Oakdale
Avenue located between the west boundary of Southampton and the east boundary of
Ashurst Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 16. Waring and Johnson's recommendations
were read, stating that a better street location could be worked out.
Dr. Eadie was present and passed around pictures of the floods that occur three or
four times a year. Dr. Eadie was desirous of putting up a garage. A discussion
followed.
Mr. R. Seely, President of Coventry Gardens Improvement Association, was present
and voiced an objection, howe ver, he stated that a better place to put the road
across to the school would be further to the south.
The Chair advised that he would appoint a committee to investigate the situation
before any action could be taken.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that Petition V-1, Dr. Gordon Eadie, be tabled until
the Special Meeting to be held on December 1, 1953.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
(Letter to DPW regarding the Petition V-1, Dr. Gordon Eadie)
The Chair appointed Mr. Harsha, Chairman and Mr. Greene and Mr. Newton as a
1[4m committee to investigate inregarding Petition V-l.
The secretary read the petition of Mrs. Ray F. Bowser to establish a Nursery School
on the NW corner of Pinetree and Stark Roads. Waring and Johnson's recommendation
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was read, suggesting a two year limit on the granting of the petition.
Mrs. Bowser was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was
RESOLVED, that the petition of Mrs. Ray F. Bowser to establish a
Nursery School on the NW corner of Pinetree and Stark Roads be
granted.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas
NAYS: None
Mr. Hay left the meeting at 11:25 PM.
Mr. Harsha, Vice Chairman, presided.
The secretary read the petition of George Cummins to remove sand on a parcel of
land 4001 wide and 600' deep south of Five Mile Road and west of Fairlane
located on the SW corner of Parcel L3 in the NW 1/4 of Section 21.
The application has been approved by the Police Department and the Department of
Public Works.
Mr. Campbell, was present representing Mr. Cummins, and said that they were
furnishing sand for a large bridge near Ann Arbor and a waiver had been obtained
Lto remove the sand.
The Chair asked if anyone was present objecting to the petition.
There were no objectors.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Salinas and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that petition of George Cummins to remove sand on a
parcel of land 400' wide and 600' deep south of Five Mile Road
and west of Fairlane be tabled until the Special Meeting on
December 1, 1953.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS; None
The Chair announced that the Public Hearing was concluded.
A approximately 11:30 PM., the Chairman, Paul Harsha, called the Thirty-ninth
Regular Meeting to order.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
Irs RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Forty-third Special Meeting
be accepted as received.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
A discussion was held regarding the date for the next Public Hearing.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6, 7, and 8 of Act 285 of the
Public Acts of Michigan 1931, as amended, a Public Hearing will
be held on December 15, 1953, at 8:00 PM. at the City Hall,
33001 West Five Mile, on the adoption by the City Planning
Commission of the proposed Master School and Park Plan of the
City of Livonia, which is a part of the Master Plan of the City
of Livonia and which is identified by the signature of the
Secretary of this Commission; that prior to such hearing such
proposed plan shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk
in the City Hall; that at such hearing the City Planning
Commission will consider any and all objections or requests
for additions or changes in said plan; and that notice of such
hearing shall be given in such manner as provided by law.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, and Salinas
NAYS: None
Next on the agenda was the Meri-Joy Subdivision. Mr. Goldman was present.
Mr. Hamelink, said that the plat now complies with what they had asked for and the
Grandon Woods Civic Association is satisfied with the plan as it is.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was
RESOLVED, that tentative approval be given the Meri-Joy Sub-
division located on the north side of Joy Road between Merriman
and Henry Ruff Roads, insofar as it relates to planning, and
such plat is identified by the signature of the secretary of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
Invoices were presented by the secretary from Waring and Johnson and Marsh Office
Supplies. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that the invoices of Waring and Johnson, Planning
Consultants, and the Marsh Office Supply Company be approved
for payment.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
Mr. Jacobson was present for a discussion on the Edward Rose Chicago Blvd. Sub-
division. Waring and Johnson's recommendation was read. A discussion followed
The Chairman, Mr. Harsha, Advised that the subdivision would be brought on for.
Public Hearing December 15, 1953.
Mr. George Roth was present regarding the Pearl Wilson Subdivision. Waring and
Johnson's recommendations were read and a discussion followed.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed Pearl Wilson Subdivision, be given
tentative approval insofar as it relates to planning and that
the plat is identified by the signature of the secretary of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha, and Salinas
NAYS: None
Mr. Luvisch was present regarding the Luvisch River Bend Subdivision on the west
side of Farmington Road approximately 1200 feet north of the south boundary line
of the City of Livonia. There was a discussion regarding the plat.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that tentative approval be given on the proposed plat
of the Luvisch River Bend Subdivision, using the name of River
Bend instead of Valley View, and that such plat is identified by
the signature of the secretary of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
Mr. Dougherty was present regarding the Curtis Homes Subdivision, and presented
the agreement with the list of signatures complete.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Curtis Homes Subdivision
be and hereby is tentatively approved, it appearing that the
new restriction agreement dated October 19, 1953 has been duly
signed by all property owners involved and Planning Con-
sultants, Waring and Johnson, are requested to obtain photo-
stats of this agreement and that such agreement is made a
part of this approval; and that such plat is identified by
the signature of the secretary of the Planning Commission.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
Mr. W. W. Bleakley of Shelden Land Company was present regarding a sign for the
shopping center. The sign is larger than permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, and
therefore the Shelden Land Company is required to seek the Planning Commission's
approval for their proposed 8' X 16' sign.
Mr. Bleakley said that the sign would be located about two feet from the edge of
the side walk.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Newton, it was
RESOLVED, that Shelden Land Company be granted permission to erect
a neon sign 8' X 16' at the Shelden Shopping Center located at
Farmington and Plymouth Roads.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
• Mr. Slavik was present regarding Slavik's Merriman Subdivision, and a lengthy
discussion was held. Revised Plats were submitted, and upon a motion duly made
by Mr. Newton and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was
RESOLVED, that tentative approval be given the proposed plat of
Slavik's Merriman Subdivision insofar as it relates to planning
and that such plat be identified by the signature of the Planning
Commission's secretary.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Newton, Conway, Greene, Geer, Harsha and Salinas
NAYS: None
At approximately 12:30 AM., a motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried, it was
RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned.
Thereupon, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
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Rufino , alinas, Secretary
ATTESTED:
Dallas F. Hay, airman
H. Paul Hars , Vice Chairman