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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1954-02-16 �Cr7 i/ MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FORTY SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 1[71; A Public Hearing and the 42nd Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission were held on Tuesday, February 16, 1954 at the City Hall, Livonia, Michigan. The Regular Meeting was called to order by Chairman Dallas Hay at approximately 8:01 p.m. Members present: William Newton Irving Geer Dallas F. Hay Peter Ventura Rufino Salinas Members absent: *H. Paul Harsha Clarence Jahn *Robert Greene Edwin Conway Mr. Malcolm F. Waring, Planning Consultant and Mr. Howard Middlewood, Building Inspector were present. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer, seconded by Mr. Newton and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned until after the Public Hearing. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The Chair called the Public Hearing to order. Approximately 50 persons were in attendance. The secretary read Petition No. Z-44. This petition was initiated by the City Planning Commission on its own motion on the question whether or not Section 11.A2 of the Zoning Ordinance should be amended by adding the follow— ing subsection: (m) Office of the veterinary and animal clinic dealing with small pets such as dogs, cats, and similar animals, with the approval of the City Planning Commission. *Mr. Robert Greene arrived at approximately 8:04 p.m. The secretary read the recommendations of Waring and Johnson dated February 10, 1954 in which they suggested that the subsection read: (m) Office of a veterinarian, including animal clinics and animal hospitals without outside runways or kennels, for the care and treatment of small pets, such as dogs, cats and other similar small animals, with the approval of the City Planning Commission Mr. Barrows objected to the word "runways" in Waring and Johnson's proposed subsection (id). He stated that the animals would have to be given exercise and that no more than two animals would be out at a time. There was a lengthy discussion about the wording of the subsection. 309 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was i RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission, on consideration of Petition No. Z-44 initiated by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, does hereby recommend to the City Council that Section 11.02 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding the following subsection: (m) Office of a veterinarian, including animal clinics and animal Hospitals without outside kennels, for the care and treatment of small pets, such as dogs, cats, and similar small animals, with the approval of the City Planning Commission. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be adjourned. The Cnairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the forty-second Regular Meeting be opened. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The Chairman called the forty-second Regular Meeting to order. The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was the Country Homes Subdivision located in a part of the East 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33 and situated between Plymouth Road and the Middle Rouge Parkway from Wayne to Levan Roads. The secretary read a letter dated February 16, 1954 from Mr. A. Ward McCain, President Livonia Board of Education in which it was stated that the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission had agreed to reserve the following 15 acres for school and park purposes: 1100 feet on the North by Orangelawn 560 feet on the West by Arthur Avenue 1100 feet on the South by Richland Avenue 560 feet on the East by easement at rear of lots facing Yale Ave. Mr. Fredrick R. Storrer presented a revised plat showing the area that had been agreed upon wnen he had met with the Board of Education. This area was not in agreement with tnat stated in Mr. McCain's letter. 311 4/9 Mr. Meinzinger, representing the Park and Recreation Commission, stated that the Park and Recreation Commission was not present at the meeting in which the site as shown on the revised plat was agreed upon. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried it was RESOVED, that the Country Homes Subdivision be tabled temporarily in order that the Board of Education be present. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Tne secretary announced that Mr. Joseph Lyncn was present to discuss the erection of a ready-mix plat on Merriman between Schoolcraft and the C & 0 Railway. This area is presently zoned M-l. Mr. Lynch stated that he could not find any area in a M-2 district available at this time. He explained the. basic operation of a ready-mix plant stating that he had purchased the best equipment and tnat it would not be necessary for large stock piling in the area. The property in question is approximately 560 feet north of the C & 0 Railway. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Newton and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that Petition No. Z-45 by Joseph Lynch for change of zoning classification of a portion of a ten-acre parcel on the east side of Merriman Road north of the C & 0 Railway be presented at the next Public Hearing, March 16, 1954, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that all property owners within 500 feet be notified of the aforementioned petition and hearing. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretay announced that the next item on the agenda was the petition of Norris A. Host, Wolverine Contractors, Inc. (nett) to remove sand from parcel located between Schoolcraft and C & 0 Railway and approximately 3,000 feet West of Stark Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Mr. Host was present. There was no one present objecting to the petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that petition of Norris A. H st, Wolverine Contractors, Inc. (nen) to remove sand from parcel located between Schoolcraft and C & 0 Railway and approximately 3,000 feet west of Stark Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 be tabled until February 23 in order that the Top Soil Committee may be present. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. 313 The Devonshire Park Subdivision (formerly Bel-Aire Gardens, No. 2) located in a part of the Nortnwest 1/4 of Section 35 and situated north of West Chicago between Merriman and Henry Ruff Roads was next on the agenda. Mr. Aubrey H. Ettenheimer was present. It was suggested that this subdivision be tabled temporarily in order that a representative of the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission could be present as there was a question of the location of a scnool and park site. The secretary read a letter dated January 6, 1954 from the City Clerk trans- mitting a petition by George W. Hall, Jr. signed by residents and property owners in Grandon Woods Subdivision requesting that certain land adjacent to their subdivision be rezoned from RUFB to R-1-A. The secretary also read the recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated January 12, 1954. There was a discussion about the petitioners not being located in the area they are requesting to be rezoned. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a letter be written to the petitioner, Mr. George W. Hall, Jr. requesting that he appear before the City Planning Commission at their next Regular Meeting, March 16, 1954 regarding the petition requesting that certain land adjacent to the Grandon Woods Subdivision be rezoned from RUFB to R-1-A. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the recommendation of Waring and Johnson regarding policy as to the issuance of building permits for construction in a subdivision before the plat has been approved and on record. The secretary also read a letter dated February 16, 1954 from Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector requesting that before any action on subdivision plats that copies be presented to the Bureau of Inspection. Mr. Middlewood stated that he understands that the mortgage companies are collecting taxes from new home owners before their home and property are on the tax rolls. It was suggested that action on the above letter from Mr. Wilson and the recommendation of Waring and Johnson be tabled temporarily until Mr. Brashear is present. The following arrived representing the Board of Education: A. Ward McCain, President Raymond McCullough, Trustee The following arrived representing the Park and Recreation Commission: Ray Meyers, Commissioner Dave Meinzinger, Park Consultant 315 As representatives of the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission were present, the Country Homes Subdivision was again discussed, Mr. Meinzinger stated that he was not in agreement with the school and park site as shown on the revised plat presented by Mr. Storrer. He stated that tne site had been moved two blocks South at a joint meeting February 16, 1954 and that the terrain was the main consideration. Mr. Storrer stated that the whole plat would have to be redesigned if the school and park site is moved South. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, and seconded by Mr. Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that the Country Homes Subdivision located in a part of the east 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33 and situated between Plymouth Road and the Middle Rouge Parkway from Wayne to Levan Roads be tabled until the next Regular Meeting March 16, 1954 so as to give Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc. another opportunity to meet with the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission. A roll callvote on tne foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Ventura, Greene, Geer and Hay NAYS: Salinas The Chairman called a recess at approximately 9:20 p.m. The Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 9:35 p.m. It was agreed by Mr. Greene and Mr. Ventura to witndraw their resolution that tabled the Country Homes Subdivision until March 16, 1954. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the Country Homes Subdivision located in a part of the East 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33 and situated between Plymouth and the Middle Rouge Parkway from Wayne to Levan Roads be given tentative approval subject to the revision as witnessed on the original plat by the secretary of the Planning Commission and Joseph B. Slatkin, Vice- President, Slatkin Builders, Inc. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Witn the presence of representatives of the Board of Education and park and Recreation Commission the Devonshire Park Subdivision was discussed. *Mr. H. Paul Harsha arrived at approximately 9:50 p.m. There was a discussion of the market price of the property involved for the school and park site between Mr. Ettenneimer and the representatives of the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission 317 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the Devonshire Park Subdivision located in a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 and situated north of West Chicago between Merriman and Henry Ruff Roads be tabled until the next Regular Meeting, March 16, 1954 to give Rose-Hill Builders an opportunity to come to an agreement on the property involved for the school and park site. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read a letter dated February 5, 1954 from Bell Creek Improvement Association regarding the Master School and Park Plan and the Bell Creek Park- way Plan. The following were present representing Bell Creek Improvement Association: Edward F. Steiner, President J. D. McLeish, Vice-President F. Moul Mr. F. Moul, 16210 Hubbard Road, stated that it was his intention to have some remodeling done to his property this spring but as shown on the map the proposed school site is directly on his property. Mr. McCain stated that the Board of Education has no objection to moving the school site two or three blocks and that if the Board of Education and the Park and Recreation Commission could agree on another site they will notify Mr. Hamill, Chief Engineer of the change so that he can change the map. Mr. McLeish, 31660 Myrna stated that he objected to the school site as it is shown on the Master Plan, Part V the night of the Public Hearing as it involves the property and homes of two people. Mr. Salinas reviewed the past history of the Bell Creek Park-way Plan. Mr. Hay stated that the plan is abandoned as far as the Planning Commission is concerned unless the City Council directs it back to the Commission. Mr. Harsha stated that the Bell Creek Park-way Plan is past history and he would vote against such a motion. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, seconded by Mr. Newton and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a letter be written to the Board of Education recommending that they take steps necessary to change the school site as it is shown in Section 15 on the Master School and Park Plan.. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. 819 X91 The secretary read a registered letter (#405296) dated February 5, 1954 from Mr. William T. Bury requesting for change in zoning to R-1 from RUFB and also for approval of a tentative subdivision plan in which 15 feet is set aside for one-half of a private street. The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated February 12, 1954. Mr. William Bury was present. It was suggested that Mr. Bury present his petition and drawning to the City Attorney and the City Clerk for approval as to form and that it be filed as a petition according to the Zoning Ordinance and a date for Public Hearing be set. The secretary returned to Mr. Bury his registered letter dated February 12 and the drawing. The next item on the agenda was a subdivision sponsored by Biltmore Homes located in the South 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 14 on the North side of Five Mile Road and East of Merriman. Mr. Orr was not present. Mr. Waring stated that he had met with Mr. Orr and the F.H.A. and that Mr. Orr was going to submit another plat to the F.H.A. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Salinas, and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the subdivision sponsored by Biltmore Homes located in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14 on the North side of Five Mile Road and east of Merriman be tabled until the next Regular Meeting, March 16, 1954. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read a letter dated January 19, 1954 from Mr. D. F. FitzGerald regarding the David Kay Subdivision. The secretary read a letter dated January 22, 1954 from Arnold Jacobs, M.D. requesting approval to use a portion of his residence for an office to practice his medical profession. The secretary also read Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated February 1, 1954. Mr. Middlewood stated that the use of a residence for practice of a medical profession in this area is also a violation of the Rosedale Gardens restrictions. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Newton and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Arnold Jacobs, M. D. requesting approval to use a portion of his residence for an office to practice his medical profession be denied in view of the recommendation of Waring and Johnson, Planning Consultant, dated February 1, 1954 and it also being a violation of Rosedale Gardens restrictions. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. 321 Mr. Brashear arrived at approximately 10:50 p.m. There was a brief discussion on the adoption of a fence ordinance, but after the explaination of Mr. Brashear that Livonia is covered by the Wayne County fence ordinance the matter was dropped. Tne secretary read a letter dated February 15, 1954 from Richard Sumpter, Livonia Convalescent Hospital. Mr. Brashear read a letter dated February 16, 1954 giving his opinion of the Livonia Convalescent Hospital. Attached to this letter are letters from Morris I. Goldin, M.D. dated January25, 1954; Milton J. Steinhardt, M.D., dated January 26, 1954; Morris I. Goldin, M.D., dated February ti, 1954; and John L. Potter, dated December 14, 1953. Mr. Brashear has forwarded a copy of his letter dated February 16, 1954 to Mr. Sumpter. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the matter of the Livonia Convalescent Hospital be tabled until February 23, 1954 in order to give Mr. Middlewood an opportunity to give a report on the changing of the present neon sign so as to not give the impression it is a hospital but a convalescent home. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission is hereby approving the recommendation of Waring and Johnson, -Planning Consultant, dated February 2, 1954 to the effect that no building permit should be issued for a construction in any subdivision until the plat has been approved and recorded and is hereby directing that such recommendation be forwarded to the City Council. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Salinas made the following motion: RESOLVED, tnat the petition by George W. Hall, Jr. requesting that the area known as J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision be rezoned to R-1-A be referred back to the petitioner for him to resubmit to the City Planning Commission under the rules and regulations for submitting a petition as stated in the Zoning Ordinance. There was no support to Mr. Salinas's motion. 323 7191 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Salinas and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a letter be written to the Rose-Hill Builders giving them notice of the petition presented by George W. Hall, Jr. re- questing that the land adjacent to the Grandon Woods Subdivision be rezoned from RUFB to R-1-A and that a written opinion be obtained from Rose-Hill Builders. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, and seconded by Mr. Salinas, it was RESOLVED, tnat the following statements be approved: (a) Invoice #52321 from Marsh Office Supply, Inc. for $50.63. (b) Statement from Waring and Johnson dated February 1, 1954 for December, 1953 for $164.96. (c) Statement from Waring and Johnson Dated February 1, 1954 for January, 1954 for $392.67. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Geer, Harsha, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Ventura Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the recommendation of Waring and Johnson will not be read at the meeting of the City Planning Commmission in the future and that a copy of each recommendation be given to each member of the City Planning Commission, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that recommendation of Waring and Johnson will not be sent to the petitioner. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, and seconded by Mr. Geer, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Planning Commission's meeting of January 12, 1954 and January 19, 1954 be approved as received. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Newton, Greene, Geer, Harsna, Hay and Salinas NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Ventura Mr. Greene gave a detailed report of the committee's meeting with the Civil Service Commission January 26, 1954. 325 6 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a letter be written to the Civil Service Commission asking that they hold the Senior Stenographer examination during March. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Harsha gave a detailed report of his attendance at the Northwest Wayne Development Council earlier this evening. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the Northwest Wayne Development Council be invited to meet witn the City Planning Commission at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Micnigan, March 10, 1954 at 6:00 p.m. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Salinas raised the question of garbage, rubbish, and trash disposal in the City of Livonia. Mr. Hay stated that the City Council has a permanent committee on this problem. Mr. Waring submitted a rougn plan to avoid left-hand turns at major inter- sections without a grade separation. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Salinas, and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 12:15 a.m. the Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Rufi Salinas, Secretary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, Chairman