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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1954-06-15 I Al,. f/i MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FORTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION '`4 A Public Hearing and the 46tn Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission were held on Tuesday, June 15, 1954 at tne City Hall, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman Dallas F. Hay called tne Public Hearing to order at approximately d:01 p.m. Mr. Geer acted as secretary as Mr. Salinas was absent. Members present: Peter Ventura Edwin Conway H. Paul Harsna William Robinson Robert L. Greene Dallas F. Hay Adelaide Nielsen Irving Geer Members absent: Rufino Salinas Mr. Malcolm F. Waring, Planning Consultant and Mr. Howard Middlewood, Building Inspector were present together witn approximately 100 people attending the Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting. Tne secretary announced tnat the first item on the agenda was tne J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision, No. 2 located North of Dover Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. The secretary read the letter dated May 27, 1954 from Rose-Hill Builders. Mr. Leonard R. Farber was present representing Rose-Hill Builders. Mr. W. A. Albitus, Sr., 9106 Melvin asked whetner the subdividers would also give six feet for the easement because if tnere is just a six foot easement along tne Nortn side of his property ne is going to protect nis property against trucks, etc. Mr. Farber stated that tney would give six feet for the easement. Mr. Harsna explained to the commission and those present that an easement is for the purpose of utilities and that it is not puolic property. Mr. Jerome Ziegler, 6967 Fremont asked what is meant by an out-lot. Mr. Hay answered this question. Upon a motion duly made oy Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Harsna, it was RESOLVED, tnat the proposed J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision, No. 2 located North of Dover Avenue between Middlebelt and Henry Ruff Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35 be given tentative approval subject to a six foot easement being provided oy Rose-Hill Builders along tne South side of the subdivision and such plat is identified by the signatures of the Acting Secretary and the Chairman of the City Planning Commission. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen, Harsha, Hay and Geer NAYS: Conway and Greene The secretary announced that the next item on tne agenda was the Evelyn Burns Suodivision located approximately 530 feet Nortn of Six Mile Road and approxi- mately 3,250 feet West of Farmington Road in the Soutnwest 1/4 of Section 9. C) Mr. Donald Burns and Mr. Lloyd W. Fall were present. The Cnairman announced that there were a great many objections to tne plat as it was submitted. Mr. Leo Nye, 17100 Farmington pointed out to tne commission that he owned several acres of property adjacent to the proposed subdivision and that he had not had an opportunity to study tnis plat. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat tne proposed Evelyn Burns Subdivision located approximately 530 feet Nortn of Six Mile Road and approximately 3,250 feet West of Farmington Road in the Soutnwest 1/4 of Section 9 be tabled temporarily. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on tne agenda was tne Olde Indian Trail Subdivision having an approximate frontage of 650 feet on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail at Levan Road in the South 2 of Section 32. The secretary read tne letter dated June 14, 1954 from the Building Department and the letter dated June 9, 1954 from the Fire Department. Mr. Albert Simkins and Mr. Burton Warner were present representing tne proposed sub- division. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat the proposed Olde Indian Trail Subdivision having an approximate frontage of 650 feet on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail at Levan Road in the Soutn 1/2 of Section 32 be tabled until July 20, 1954 in order to give tne petitioner an opportunity to present a revised plat showing tne dimensions of the front lot lines and complying with tne recommendations of tne Building Department dated June 14, 1954 and tne Fire Department dated June 9, 1954. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Tne secretary announced that tne next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-51 by Walter P. Penczak asking that the zoning classification of Parcel AA located on tne Northeast corner of Joy and Wayne Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 be changed from RUFB to R-3. Mr. Walter P. Penczak was present. No one present was opposed to this petition. Mr. Ventura asked the type of building that is planned. Mr. Penczak stated tnat tney would be efficiency or studio type apartments and presented for the commission's inspection plans of the proposed building. Mr. Geer asked how many units were planned. Mr. Penczak stated that there would be one unit with eignt apartments. Mrs. Nielsen asked if these apartments would be all on one floor. Mr. Penczak 3 sf<, stated that they would. The secretary read the recommendation from tne Fire Department dated May 26, 1954. Mrs. Nielsen asked if there was a scnool available. Mr. Geer stated that Stark School would be tne closest. Mr. Hay stated that there was nothing like this in the area and that a R-3 district is usually a puffer between a residential and a business district. Mr. Penczak presented for the commission's inspection a sketch showing the size of the parcel. Mr. Ventura asked if this would be a motel type of ouilding. Mr. Penczak stated that it would not cheapen tne neighborhood as he intended to lease the apartments for one year whereas a motel is on a day to day basis. Stated tnat there is a ouilding similar to tne one ne has planned located at Robson and Tireman. Tne commission referred to tne Zoning Ordinance, No. 60, Section 4.33 regard- ing tne dwelling size. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat tne City Planning Commission on consideration of Petition No. Z-51, Walter P. Penczak and after hearing tne petitioner do hereby recommend to the City Council that the requested change of zoning from RUFB to R-3 be denied. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Tne secretary announced that the next item on tne agenda was Petition No. Z-52 by James M. Cleveland, Financial Secretary Local #262 Social & Welfare Association asking tnat tne zoning classification of Lot 4b, Newburgh Sub- division located on the South side of Amrnein Road approximately 650 feet West of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 90 be changed from RUFB to • C-1. The secretary read the recommendation or Waring and Johnson dated May 27, 1954. Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Irwin Kasoff, Attorney, 2141National Bank Building were present. Mr. Kasoff stated that this would not be the type of union Hall tnat would bring large numbers of people to the hall except on Saturday and possibly Sunday once a month. All facilities would be available to the community and the building (50 X 100) itself would be the type tnat would add to the community. The seating capacity would be approximately 300 or 400 people. The secretary read tne petition signed by 64 property owners in Newburgh Sub- division objecting to the granting or tnis petition. Mr. Fred Kraft, 38101 Grantland was present representing those opposed to Petition No. Z-52. Mr. Krart stated tnat tney had no objection to a union hall but that any amount of business could move in in the future tnat would C"? not be desirable. Mr. Kasoff stated that this is an established union of 4,000 members and tnat they nave $70,000 invested in a union hall in Detroit. There has never been a complaint from eitner the Police Department or the community regarding the union hall in Detroit. The cnildren in the area would nave a place off tne street ratner than on the street. Mr. Kraft stated that there are very few cnildren on the street. The Chairman asked how many were present opposed to this petition. About 20 raised their nand. Mrs. Brown, 37b00 Grantland stated tnat there is a place for everything and objected strenously to the rezoning of Lot 46. Mr. Kasoff stated that ne wished the commission would keep in mind the section directly across from Lot 46. Could not see now a person could invest large sums of money in a home directly across from a business section of this type. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat the City Planning Commission on consideration of Petition No. Z-52, James M. Cleveland, Financial Secretary Local #262 Social & Welfare Association and after nearing the petitioner as well as the neignboring residents do hereby recommend to the City Council that the requested change of zoning from RUFB to C-1 be denied as tnis would create a spot zone and because of the voiced objection. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Tne Chairman called a recess at approximately 9:10 p.m. The Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 9:26 p.m. The Chairman announced that the commission would again consider the Evelyn Burns subdivision located approximately 730 feet North of Six Mile Road and approximately 3,250 feet West of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9 Mr. Waring stated that he had talked witn tne School Board regarding the school and park site in Section 9 at whicn time they stated the site as shown on the Master Plan is not acceptable. A site located on the Southwest corner of Curtis and Gill Roads was discussed but a decision has not been reached. Mr. Nye stated that after studying tne proposed plat he had no objection to the subdivision Mr. hay stated that there are five objections to the plat from the Building Department and also objections from tne Fire Department. Suggested that the subdivider meet witn both departments. `: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Harsha and unanimously carried, it was resolved, that tne proposed Evelyn Burns Subdivision located approximately 530 feet North of Six Mile Road and approximately 3,250 feet West or Farmington Road in tne Soutnwest 1/4 of Section 9 be tabled until July 2U, 1954 in order to give tne petitioner an opportunity to present a revised plat, and FURTHER RESOLVED, tnat it is suggested tnat the petitioner meet witn the Board of Education, Building Department and Fire Department regard- ing tne above subdivision. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Tne secretary announced tnat the next item on tne agenda was tne petition by Fred Bott, Tne Thomas E. Currie Company for permission to establish a ready mixed concrete business on Parcel L located at 12650 Newburgn and situated on the Nortneast corner of Newburgh and Amrnein Road immediately Soutn of C & 0 Railroad in tne Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Messrs. Fred Bott, Henry Bisnop, M. E. Hondericn and Morris F. Kennedy were present. The secretary read the recommendation from Waring and Jonnson dated June .1, 1954. Mr. Waring stated that tne petitioner had come into his orrice today and sub- mitted a revised plot plan showing new fence line, front yards, areas designated for parking and greenbelt. Property approximately 1,000 feet to railroad and 600 feet from residential. There was a discussion regarding tne offices and garages being cnanged from a M-2 Zoning District to a M-i Zoning District. Mr. Ventura asked if tnere was a building on tne property now. Mr. Bott stated tnat tnere is a construction snop tnat was built last fall, The pro- posed site includes 12 acres. No one was present opposed to the petition. Mr. Ventura asked wnat they proposed to use for a greenbelt. Mr. Bott stated Hedges and deciduous trees. Tnere was a lengtny discussion regarding tne type of greenbelt required. Mr. Ed Presnell, 26056 North Clements Circle referred to the Zoning Ordinance and stated that tne commission does not nave jurisdiction on this matter Mr. Rosell, 37710 Grantland asked if there was anything to curb dust. Mr. Hondericn stated that they do not feel they are of an offensive nature. Tnere are no large stock piles or aggregates in the operation. Mr. Hay stated that tnere was a question of tne interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance as to the classification of a ready mixed concrete business. Suggested legal opinion be obtained from the City Attorney. Mr. Geer stated tnat he felt it came under tne batching and paving plant classification. Mr. Waring stated that a ready mixed concrete business is not the same as an asphalt plant. Mr. Ventura stated that there are several plants of this type much closer to a residential section. Commission snould set up rule wnere this type of business will be permitted. Mr. Rosell asked if the proposed business would be similar to the one established at the Old Airport located at Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads. Mr. Middlewood stated tnat that is a typical oatcning plant and that it is tnere only on a temporary basis. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition by Fred F. Botts The Tnomas Currie Company for permission to establish a ready mixed concrete business on Parcel L located at 12b50 Newburgh and situated on the Northeast corner of New- burgh and Amrnein Roads immediately Soutn of C & 0 Railroad in tne'North- west 1/4 of Section 29 be granted subject to the recommendation of Waring and Jonnson dated June 7, 1951 and the revised plot plan identified by tne signature of the Chairman of the City Planning Commission. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The Chairman announced that the Public Hearing would be adjourned and called tne 4btn Regular Meeting to order. The secretary announced that tne first item on the agenda was the Salem Farms - Subdivision, No. 1 located approximately 655 feet East of Gill Road witn a frontage on the North side of Seven Mile Road of approximately 655 feet in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4. Mr. Seymour Winiker, Rose-Hill Realty Company presented a revised plat. Mr. Robinson stated that in an agriculture district he feels the lots should be larger than stated in the Zoning Ordinance -- suggested 1/2 acre. There were four persons present opposed to the subdivision. Mr. N. R. Micnels, 16865 Bramel, Detroit stated tnat he felt lots should be larger as most property owners in tne area have 2-1/2 acres and the homes are valued at $15,000 and $115,000. Mr. Winiker stated that the minimun lots will be approximately 7,1300 square feet --- 10 lots, 110 feet; 6 lots, 122 feet; and balance 136 feet. Mr. Robinson stated that he did not nave much faitn in a perculation test for septic tanks as ne has a 75 foot lot and is paving all kinds of trouble. Mr. Winiker stated that they plan to put in storm sewers as well as septic tanks. Tne storm sewer will run in the creek at the Nortn end of the property. I[: Mr. J. C. Bertelsen, 19630 Gill Road stated that the school situation is very bad in tnis area. Two of his children (one in seventh grade and one in third, grade) will be attending school next fall half day sessions. Havingthis problem now, it does not appear to be good planning to approve a subdivision witn 113 lots. Mr. Karl Olson from the Livonia School District was present. Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Olson if there were funds available for a school in tnis area. Mr. Olson stated that tnere were not and that tnere would nave to be another bond issue. Mr. Winiker stated that at the last nearing he brought up the fact that tne Wayne County Board of Health had been out to tne area and made tne test and that Mr. Hay stated that this item was a matter br the City Council and not the Planning Commission. Mr. Hay stated that all improvements would be up to tne City Council but that the commission should consider septic tanks situation. Mr. Winiker stated that there is anotner drain South of Seven Mile Road. ' Mr. Greene stated that he considered it the responsibility of the Department of Health and not the commission to ascertain wnetner tne land is adaptable for septic tanks. Mr. Middlewood stated that the Building Department receives a letter from tne Wayne County Board of Health stating the different areas which would require additional tile fields. Builder cannot obtain a permit until they comply witn the wishes of tne Wayne County Board of Health. Mr. Greene stated that in view of wnat Mr. Middlewood stated nothing would be accomplished oy the commission in asking the Wayne County Board of Health for a report. Mr. Ventura stated that ne would like to have a report from tne proper autnorities. There was a question regarding the drain being adequate to carry off tne storm water. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that tne proposed Salem'Farms Subdivision, No. 1 located approximately 05 feet East of Uill Road witn a frontage on the Nortn side of Seven Mile Road of approximately 05 feet in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 be tabled until July 2U, 1954 in order to obtain reports from the Wayne County Board of Health on whether tne land is adaptable I[: for septic tanks and from tne D. P. W. on whether tne existing drains are equiped to carry off tne storm water. fl Tne Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Tne secretary announced tnat tine next item on tne agenda was the Devonsnire 7e3I Park Subdivision located North of West Chicago and West of Henry Ruff Road in tne Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Mr. Henry Alper was present. Mr. Ventura read the letter from the Fire Department dated June 10, 1954. Tne secretary read the letter from the Police Department dated June 15, 1954. Mr. Ventura asked Mr. Olson if tne matter of tne school site is definitely settled. Mr. Olson stated that it was. Mr. Alper read a letter addressed to tne City of Livonia regarding tne water mains and a letter addressed to tne City Clerk from the Michigan Department of Health. Mr. Hay stated that tne information in tneleters concerns the City Council and not tne Planning Commission. Mr. Ventura asked Mr. Alper if ne owned land North of tne proposed subdivision. Mr. Alper stated that this land is owned by Lester Shore except tor the 60 feet adjacent to tne proposed street. Mr. Ventura stated tnat there is only one exit to Plymouth Road and tne same situation would occur here as in Clements Circle --- Harrison is only out-let. Mr. Waring stated tnat when tne land is developed Henry Ruff will cut through. to Plymoutn Road. Mr. Robinson stated tnat it would be difficult to get to Henry Ruff when it is cut througn as the plat is presently laid out. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed Devonshire Park Subdivision located Nortn of West Chicago and West of Henry Ruff Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 be denied. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AXES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen and Geer NAYS: Conway, Greene, Harsha and Hay Tnere was a discussion regarding the possibility of tabling this subdivision in order to give the subdivider an opportunity to present a revised plat. It was asked Mr. Alper why he couldn't obtain additional property thereby continuing Henry Ruff to Plymouth. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed Devonshire Park Subdivision located North of West Chicago and West of Henry Ruff Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 be tabled until July 20, 1954 in order to give the petitioner an opportunity to present a revised plat, and FURTHER RESOLVED, tnat anotner letter be written to the Police Department asking for tneir recommendation from a traffic hazard standpoint on tne proposed subdivision. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen, Hay and Geer NAYS: Conway, Greene and Harsha The Cnairman called a recess at approximately 11:26 p.m. The Chairman called tne meeting to order at approximately 11:35 p.m. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was tne application of William D. Smith (m) for a permit to remove sand hills from Parcel M3 nav- ing a frontage of approximately 250 feet on the South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,700 feet West of Fairlane in tne Nortnwest 1/4 of Section 21. Mr. Smith stated that ne had engaged an engineer but that he decided it was not worthwhile to obtain a survey as the sand in places was the level of the road. Felt that the commission would not approve tne survey under this con- dition. Mr. Ventura stated tnat the commission nas denied otner petitions when tne petitioner has not complied with the commission's request. upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED, that the application of William D. Smith (m) for a permit to remove sand hills from Parcel M3 having a frontage of approximately 250 feet on tne South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,700 feet West • or Fairlane Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 be denied. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen, Greene, Hay and Geer NAYS: Conway and Harsna The secretary announced that to next item on tne agenda was the Rosedale Meadows Subdivision, No. 1 located approximately 120 feet South of West Chicago Having an approximate frontage of 1,600 feet on the West side of Merriman Road in tne'Soutneast 1/4 of Section 34. Tnis proposed subdivision was presented to the commission under tne same circumstances as Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, No. 14 insofar as tne commission approved the proposed street lay-out of tne Soutn 1/2 of Section 34; tnerefore this plat does not have to be presented at a Public Hearing. Messrs. Hoffman and W. W. Bleakley were present. Mr. Olson stated tnat tney nave a school and park site that is acceptable to tne Scnool District. The secretaryread tne letter from the Building Department dated June 14, 1954. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsna and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was 10 RESOLVED, that the proposed Rosedale Meadows Subdivision located approxi- mately 12U feet south of West Chicago naving an approximate frontage of 1,000 feet on tne West side of Merriman Road in tne Soutneast 1/4 of Section 34 be given tentative approval subject to the recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated June 14, 1954 and such plat is identified by the signatures of the Acting Secretary and the Cnairman of tne City Planning Commission. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Nielsen, Robinson, Conway, Greene, Harsha, Hay and Geer NAYS: Ventura Mr. Ventura stated that ne voted "nay" because of the names of the streets and no other reason. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat the application of Roy Wolfram (k) for a permit to remove top soil from Parcels Alb, A2 and B naving a combined frontage on Scnool- craft Road of approximately 2,000 feet and situated on tne Southwest corner of Schoolcraft and Middlebelt Roads in tne Nortneast 1/4 of Section 2o be denied without prejudice. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Roy Wolfram was not present. The secretary announced that the next item on tne agenda was the application of B. F. Turcott 0-1) for a permit to remove fill sand Hill from Parcels EEl and EE2 paving a combined frontage of 600 feet on the Nortn side of School- craft Road approximately 500 feet West of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22. Mr. Turcott was present and presented a survey of the area. Mr. Ventura submitted tne fact that he felt tnat tne survey nad been altered. Mr. Turcott stated tnat tne survey is just as tne surveyer presented it to him. Mr. Robinson asked if tne elevation of the wnole piece be shown on this survey. Mr. Turcott stated that if it was much below grade tne surveyor would nave snown it. Mr. Ventura stated it was not a complete survey. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was RESOLVED, that tne application of B. F. Turcott (j-1) for a permit to remove fill sand pill from Parcels EEl and EE2 having a combined front- age of 000 feet on the Nortn side of Scnoolcraft Road approximately 500 feet West of Merriman Road in the Soutneast 1/4 of Section 22 be granted, as per tie plan of R. C. Allen dated June 15, 1954, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that a performance bond be fixed on tne above application at $1,000 and it is recommended to tne Bureau of Inspection that a permit be issued to this effect. 11 ' A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Robinson, Nielsen, Conway, Greene, Harsna, Hay and Geer NAYS: Ventura Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Harold Zucke for permission to construct a gasoline service station on Parcel A14 located on tne South side of Plymoutn Road approximately 750 feet West of Harrison Road in tne North- west 1/4 of Section 36 be denied witnout prejudice. The Chairman declared the foregoingresolution adopted. Mr. Harold Zucke was rot present and an up-to-date print of the proposed building was not received as requested by the commission May lts, 1954. The secretary announced that tne next item on the agenda was tne petition of Bernie Binkley for permission to erect a gasoline service station on Parcels ' G4a and G5a located approximately 100 feet East of Bainbridge Avenue having an approximate frontage of 210 feet on the South side of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section23. This petition was approved by the commission May lb, 1954 subject to tne legality of the signatures on the waiver. Mr. Binkley was requested to appear before the commission as the signatures do not correspond with the owners as listed on the last assessment roll in tne Treasury Department. Mr. Binkley stated that he stated May 18, 1954 that the names do not corres- pond with those on tne assessment roll and that some parcels have changed owners. Mr. Ventura asked Mr. Binkley if he has done anything to comply with the recommendation of Waring and Johnson. Mr. Binkley stated that ne is working at it. Has cleared the things as best he could but will have to nave a building permit in order to use what is lett. Mr. Robinson stated that the commission should have some assurance as to the looks of the property. Mr. Binkley stated that ne intended to invest approximately $30,000. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a date for Public Hearing be set for July 20, 1954 for the petition of Bernie Binkley for permission to erect a gasoline service station, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that tne previous motion on the approval of the petition by Bernie Binkley May Its, 1954 (Page 572 Member's Minute Book and Page 4b9, Vol. 3 Official Minute Book) be and hereby is rescinded. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. 12 The secretary announced tnat the next item on the agenda was the petition of Charles Siegmund, Motor City Oil Company for approval of bulk oil storage on Lots 91a, DutcnMill Subdivision situated on tne South side of Five Mile Road about 120 feet West of Santa Anita in tne Northeast 1/4 of Section 24. Mr. h. W. Scnultz was present representing tne petitioner. Mr. Ventura stated tnat tne commission should nave a recommendation from tne Fire Department and tne Police Department and in view of tne recommendation of Waring and Jonnson dated June 14, 1954 the petition should oe denied. Mr. Schultz stated that the lot is 55 X 121. There are no storage tanks triere now out Mr. Siegmund has been in business 15 years and in this one location four years. Stated that Mr. Siegmund can carry 1,200 gallons in one truck. Mr. Greene stated that Detroit would not approve this type of business in this zone and suggested that the commission obtain a recommendation from tne Fire Department and tne Police Department. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that tne petition by Charles Siegmund, Motor City Oil Company for approval of bulk oil storage on Lot 91a, Dutcn Mill Subdivision situated on the South side or Five Mile Road about 120 feet West of Santa Anita in the Nortneast 1/4 of Section 24 oe tabled until July 2U, 1954 in order to obtain written opinions from the Fire Department from a fire nazard standpoint and the Police Department from a traffic hazard standpoint. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. The Chairman called a recess at approximately 12:45 a.m. The Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 12:55 a.m. The secretary announced tnat the next item on tne agenda was the petition or Carl D. Wall asking tna availability of Lot Sts, Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision, No. 2 located on tne West side of Newburgn Road approximately 950 feet Soutn of Schoolcraft Road in tne Northeast 1/4 of Section 30 insofar as tne zoning restrictions are concerned for a neat treating business. Mr. Wall was present. Mr. Ventura read the letter dated June 'j, 1954 and June ts, 1954 from the petitioner. Mr. Waring stated that this business has always been considered a headacne to other communities. Felt that it should be furtner away from residential. Mr. Wall stated that tne lot is 100 X 350. There is a 100 foot lot between Lot 36 and the nearest house. Mr. Ventura asked about the noise and odors. Mr. Wall stated that there is no noise and very little smoke. Tnere are heated fumes. Company does not use production methods. 13 Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Nielsen, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Carl D. Wall asking permission to erect a heat treating business on Lot 3as, Scnoolcraft Manor Subdivision, No.2 located on tne West side of Newburgn Road approximately 950 feet Soutn of Schoolcraft Road in tne Northeast 1/4 of Section 30 be presented at tne Public Hearing, July 2U, 1954. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the opinion of Mr. Malcolm F. Waring dated May 5, 1954 regarding control of entrances on residential streets be referred to tne Master Plan Committee for further study. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Master Plan Committee - Mr. H. Paul Harsha Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that tne approval of the minutes of tne meeting May las, 1954 be tabled until July 20, 1954 in order to give tne new members an opportunity to read tnem. The Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway and Seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was RESOLVED, that tne statements from Marsh Office Supply, Inc. dated June 14, 1954 for$25.30 and Waring and Jonnson dated June 1, 1954 for $414.7b be approved as received. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen, Conway, Greene, Harsna, Hay and Geer NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESOLVED, tnat the secretary be authorized to purcnase an Emerson-Electric Low Table fan from Turner Electric Supply Company for $32.75 net. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ventura, Robinson, Nielsen, Conway, Greene, Harsha, Hay and Geer NAYS: None Tne secretary informed tne commission tnat Mayor Hartom suggested tnat when a resolution is sent to tne City Council a representative of the Planning 1[4 Commission snould be present at tne Council meeting. Upon a motion duly made oy Mr. Ventura, seconded oy Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that a tnree man committee be appointed by tne Cnairman eacn montn to represent tne Planning Commission at the meetings of the City Council. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the letter dated June 2, 1954 from Mr. Jerome Ziegler, President Bonaparte Gardens Civic Association regarding the commission's interest to tneir problem concerning J. Ziegler Woods Subdivision, No. 2. /ne secretary read tne letter dated June 14, 1954 from the Building Department regarding maintenance of a greenbelt on property on the South side of Plymouth Road between Harrison and Deering Avenue. There was a discussion regarding what constituted a greenbelt. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that Mr. Malcolm F. Waring, Waring and Jonnson be requested to submit a report on wnat is a greenbelt and now it is maintained in otner communities. Tne Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the letter dated June ts, 1954 from Mr. Eugene M. Quinlan regarding the Zoning Bulletin. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the matter of a subscription1r the Zoning Bulletin be placed on the table for further study. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read tne letter dated June 14, 1954 from the City Attorney regarding tne application of Harold E. Edwards and tne Valid Non-Conforming Use Application Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway, seconded oy Mr. Harsna and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the letter dated June 14, 1954 from tne City Attorney be tabled for further study in regard to whetner sod should be classified as dirt removal or nursery business. Tne Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. *Mr. H. Paul Harsna left the meeting at approximately 1:35 a.m. 15 Tne Chairman appointed Messrs. Ventura, Conway and Robinson to study tne sod question. EUpon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat this commission snould adopt a resolution that the Zoning Ordinance, No. 60 be amended to include an ordinance forbidding tne re— moval of top soil in the City of Livonia pending the legal advise from the City Attorney as to how to procede with the amendment. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 1:5U a.m. the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. Irving Geer Acting Secretary ATTESTED: V/-/Ary___ Dallas F. Hay, Chairman tom.. CM.) C •