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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1954-07-13 5 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FIFTY-FOURTH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A Public Hearing and the 54tn Special Meeting of the City Planning Commission were held on Tuesday, July 13, 1954 at tne City Hall, Livonia, Micnigan. ' Chairman Peter A. Ventura called the meeting to order at approximately 6:16 p.m. Members present: Robert Greene William Robinson Edwin Conway Peter A. Ventura Adelaide Nielsen Rurino Salinas • Karle Steinnoff Members absent: Dallas F. Hay H. Paul Harsna Mr. W. C. Jonnson, Planning Consultant; Mr. Max Koenler, Building Inspector and Mr. Howard Middlewood, Building Inspector were present to getner witn approximately 75 people attending the Public Hearing and tne Special Meeting, Tne secretary announced that the first item on tne agenda was the 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 naving an approximate frontage of 210 feet on tne South side of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23. This petition was granted May 16, 1954 subject to the legality of the signatures on the waiver and a date for Public Hearing was set June 15, 1954 as the signatures on the waiver did not correspond with the names as listed on the last 'assessment roll in the Treasury Department. Tne secretary read the petition dated May 10, 1954 and the letter from tne Livonia Fire Department dated July 9, 1954. No one was present opposed to the petition. Mr. Binkley was present and stated that ne did not have tne plans for the pro- posed building with him but that ne had presented tnem to the commission May 16, 1954. The secretary read the recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated May 17, 1954. Mr. Binkley stated that the proposed gas station is to be erected on Parcel G4a only and that it is nis understanding that a greenbelt is required only at the rear of this parcel. Mr. Ventura stated that the greenbelt will nave to be in accordance witn the requirements of the Department of Parks and Recreation and that all old trucks etc. would have to be removed before a building permit is issued. Mr. Salinas stated that he would like to see Item No. 5 of Waring and Johnson's recommendation enforced. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Salinas, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was I[: RESOLVED, that the 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 Section 23 be granted subject to the recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated May 17, 1954 with particular emphasis on Item No. 5. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the petition dated June 12, 1954 by Ira J. Rowell, Sr. for permission to erect an addition to present garage and installation of gasoline service station and office on Parcel F-i located on the North side of Joy Road approximately 300 feet East of Hartel Avenue in the Soutnwest 1/4 of Section 3b. The secretary also read letters dated July 9, 1954 from the Livonia Fire Department and dated July 9, 1954 from Waring and Johnson. Messrs. Ira J. Rowell, Sr. and Ira J. Rowell, Jr. were present and submitted a plot plan or the building section and office addition. Mr. Rowell, Sr. stated that they do nave the approval from the Wayne County Road Commission for approaches and driveway openings but that ne did not bring it with nim. Mr. Howard Middlewood stated that he had no comment that the proposed petition has been discussed in the building Department several times. No one was present opposed to tne petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Ira J. Rowell, Sr. for permission to erect an addition to present garage and installation or gasoline service station and office on Parcel Fl located on the North side of Joy Road approximately 300 feet East of Hartel Avenue in tne Southwest 1/4 of Section 3b be granted subject to a greenbelt being established according to the require- ments or tne Park and Recreation Department. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the petition dated June 15, 1954 by Thomas D. Boone for permission to conduct a pottery and china open-air sale on Parcels R7al and Rb located on the Northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Reddon Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. The secretary also read letters dated July 13, 1954 from the Livonia Police Department, dated July 13, 1954 from Rev. Jonn G. Davies, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and dated July 9, 1954 and July 13, 1954 from Waring and Johnson. Tne following were present opposed to this petition: Mrs. Edmund W. Roberts, 27454 Five Mile Road Mr. Oliver VanKeuren, 27458 Five Mile Road Mr. J. L. Carriere, 27456 Fenkell Mrs. Roberts stated that she understood this property was residential and be- cause of the open-air sale she has been unable to sell her home. Talked to Mr. Wood, Chief Inspector about this matter several times. Tnougnt a gift shop was to be conducted on the parcel zoned for business. Messrs. VanKeuren and Carriere stated that they were of the same understanding as Mrs. Roberts. Mr. Johnson stated that the house is located in a R-1 District and the other lot is zoned for business. -Mr. Boone stated that the Building Department interpreted the Zoning Ordinance to read that one would not nave to obtain the approval of the Planning Commission if not handling food. Was not able to obtain a permit but did request the department to make a final inspection before operating business. Given oral permission to pen and conduct the business. Mr. T. F. O'Connor, 30145 Seven Mile Road stated that he represented Mrs. Emilie Heinlen (Previous owner of property) when she requested rezoning of property and that he now holds the deed. Did not believe one side of street should be business and the other residential. Mr. Boone stated that he owns three lots and that before 60 feet was condemned he had 167 feet frontage. ' here is 60 feet available tnat could be made into parking facilities. Mr. Ventura stated that there is a woman living in the house as of this week. Mr. Boone stated that she is living there only because she does not nave a fob. Mr. Middlewood presented an application for remodeling the house. Did not state anything in tne application about an open-air sale. The secretary read Petition No. Z-21, Emilie M. Heinlen upon which it was clarified that Parcel R7a1 was rezoned C-1 and Rb is still residential. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, tnat petition of Thomas D. Boone for permission to conduct a pottery and china open-air sale on Parcels R7a1 and Rb located on the Northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Reddon Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13 be denied for reasons outlined in Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated July 9, 1954 and July 13, 1954 and the letter dated July 13, 1954 from the Livonia Police Department. The Cnairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the petition dated June 23, 1954 by Lincoln Welton for permission to erect a Lutheran Church on a part of Parcel Hlala located on the East side of Farmington Road approximately 100 feet South of West Chicago in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. The secretary also read tne recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated July 9, 1954. Messrs. Frank P. Madsen, President Michigan Synod of United Lutheran Cnurcn in America and Lincoln Welton were present. Mr. Welton stated that the cnurcn will be in accord witn the lot size. Lot 1922, Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, No. 12 is also to be purchased - the house will be used for the parsonage. Will cooperate with the Detroit Council of Churches as to tne advisability of the site. Mr. Madsen stated that if the commission gives their approval to the church and the Detroit Council of Churches do not the Synod is usually guided by the council. Mr. Salinas stated that he would perfer to wait for the decision of the Detroit Council of Churcnes. Mr. Ventura stated that he would like to see tne actual plot plan of the pro— posed churcn as it will be erected on this particular parcel of land. Mr. Welton stated that the seating capacity would be about 200. It would be a nardship to delay tnis as the land is not purcnased. Agreed to present plot plan at the meeting July 20, 1954. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Steinnoff and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Lincoln Welton for permission to erect a Lutneran Church on a part of Parcel Hlala located on tne East side of Farmington Road approximately 100 feet South of West Chicago in the Southwest 1/4 or Section 34 be tabled until July 20, 1954 in order to give the petitioner an opportunity to present a plot plan. The chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The Cnairman called a ten minute recess at approximately 9:45 p.m. The Chairman called the Public Hearing back to order at approximately 9:50 p.m. The secretary read the petition dated June 25, 1954 by David Lewis for approval of Livonia Estates Subdivision, No. 3 located approximately 250 feet North of Joy Road having an approximate frontage of 1,300 feet on the West side of Harrison Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Tne secretary also read letters dated July 12, 1954 from tne Bureau or Inspection and dated July 9, 1954 from tne Livonia Fire Department. Mr. George Roth was present. Mr. Ventura stated that in his opinion the plat was improperly presented as the street names were not shown and Lots 2b1 to 296 were approved with tne Pearl Wilson Subdivision. Mr. Rotn stated that Lots 2b1 to 296 were shown on the plat to give the commission an over—all view of the area. Mr. Conway stated tnat ne believed Mayor Hartom suggested tnat adjoining lots De shown on all proposed plats but that on this particular plat it is not clear what is proposed and wnat has been given approval. Mr. Salinas stated tnat the plat should Show tne easements. Mr. Robinson asked if scnool facilities were available. Mrs. Nielsen stated that she had called the School District and was told tnat the proposed school will not be built in this area for at least one year. Mr. Roth stated that tnere is an addition to present scnool under way directly across from West Chicago. 21) Mr. Ventura quoted from Section 4.0.5 Subdivision Rules and Regulations Mr. Greene stated that the courts will not upnold this. No one was present opposed to this proposed subdivision. upon a motion duly made by Mr. Salinas and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed Livonia Estates Subdivision, No. 3 located approximately 250 feet Nortn or Joy Road naving an approximate frontage or 1,300 feet on the West side or Harrison Road in the Soutnwest 1/4 or Section 3b oe given tentative approval' suoject to the recommendations or Waring and Jonnson dated July 10, 1954 and sucn plat is identified by the signatures of the Secretary and the Chairman of tne Planning Commission. A roll call vote on tne foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Robinson, Conway, Steinhoff, Greene, Nielsen and Salinas NAYS: Ventura Tne secretary read the petition dated May 29, 1954 by Clifford A. Green for permission to conduct an open-air sale to oe known as "Livonia Lawn and Garden Supply" on Lots 144 tnrougn 149, Scnannite's Marquette Manor Subdivision located at 12275 Inkster Road and situated on the Southwest corner of Inkster and Grantland Avenues in the Soutneast 1/4 of Section 25. Tne secretary also read a letter dated July 13, 1954 from the Livonia Police Department. EMr. Clifford A. Green was present. Mr. Ventura asked now long tne petitioner has been in operation. Mr. Green stated three or four months and that the traffic can pull off the road now but it is nis intention to put in a parking lot on Lots 147, 14t and 149. Did not consider it wise to put in lot witnout first naving tne approval of the commission as to operating the open-air sale. Mr. Ventura asked for a plot plan. Mr. Green stated that ne did not have one at this time. Assumed that when the property was rezoned he was in business Stated he was not connected with Mr. Thomas Boone out that ne didknow him. Upon a motinn duly made by- Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Steinhoff and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that petition of Clifford A. Green for permission to conduct an open-air sale to be known as "Livonia Lawn and Garden Supply" on Lots 144 through 149, Schannite's Marquette Manor Subdivision located at 12275 Inkster Road and situated on the Southwest corner of Inkster and Grantland Avenues in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25 oe tabled until July 20, 1954 in order tnat the recommendation of Waring and Johnson dated July 9, 1954 may be followed, written approval be obtained from Wayne County Road Commission on engress and egress and a plot plan submitted. I[: The Cnairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by- Mr. Salinas, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was Ut, WSW RESOLVED, tnat tne Public hearing be adjourned. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called tne 54tn Special Meeting to order. Tne secretary read a letter dated June 16, 1974 from Mr. Victor C. Adler, Newman Farms Inc. regarding the petition by Moore Sign Inc. ror permission to erect two signs advertising tne models built by Newman Farms on Parcels ElUcl and E1Uc2 located on the Northeast corner or Farmington and Plymoutn Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27 which was denied by the commission June 1, 1954. As Mr. Adler naa not been informed that his letter was to be presented at this meeting, it was suggested that tne matter be tabled until July 20, 1954 so that he mignt be present. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the letter dated June 16, 1954 from Mr. Victor C. Adler, Newman Farms Inc. regarding the petition by Moore Sign Inc. tnat was denied by the commission June 1, 1954 be tabled until July 2U, 1954 in order tnat the party interested can be so informed and oe present. Tne Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary react the letter dated June ti, 1954 from Mr. Eugene M. Quinlan regarding subscription to Zoning, Bulletin. After a lengtny discussion it was decided not to place a subscription to this bulletin. Upon a motion duly made oy Mr. Conway and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED, that the invoice from Turner Electric Supply Company dated June 21, 19)4 for Emerson Low Table Fan for $32.75 be forwarded to the proper department ror payment. A roll call vote on tne foregoing resolution resulted in tne following: AYES: Robinson, Conway, Nielsen, Steinnorr, Greene, Ventura and Salinas NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Steinnorr and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meetings May l3, 1954, June 1, 1954 and June 15, 1954 be approved as written. Tne Chairman declared tne foregoing resolution adopted. The Chairman appointed the following tnree man committees to attend tne City Countil meetings for the period listed: July 15 to August 15, 1954 August 15,to September 15, 1954 William Robinson Edwin Conway Karle Steinhoff Robert Greene Adelaide Nielsen Dallas F. Hay September 1) to October 15, 1954 Rufino Salinas H. Paul Harsha Peter A. Ventura The secretary read the letter dated June 14, 1974 from Russell Asnmore, City Attorney regarding sod removal. Mr. Johnson stated tnat some communities handle sod removal as a nursery business wnen it is raised. Where one comes into a field and removes sod and then moves out it is a different situation. Mr. Conway stated that where a man owns property and operated as a nursery business, ne would not be interested in removing sod below grade because ne will at some time hit water. Mr. Jonnson offered to study the situation and come up with some solution. Mr. Ventura suggested tnat one who removes sod must obtain tne permission of the Planning Commission and it will not be given unless the land is above grade. Mr. Salinas suggested that tne Zoning Ordinance be amended as tne commission mignt be challenged if it was just by resolution. Mr. Robinson stated that if the property is low but properly drained they should be given a permit to remove sod. Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Nielsen, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that an opinion be obtained from Waring and Jonnson on wnetner sod removal should be classified as dirt removal or nursery business so that the commission can properly base its decision, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that Waring and Johnson bring for the commission's in- spection any ordinance from otner communities pertaining to the above matter. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen, and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary be autnorized to order necessary sneets to complete an additional plat book or the City or Livonia for the use of the City Planning Commission. Tne Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Salinas and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 11:04 p.m. the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. Run o Salinas, Secretary ATTESTED: Peter A. Ventura, Chairman