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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1954-12-14 , 1 r 5 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE 60TH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A Public Hearing and the 60th Special Meeting of the City Planning Commission were held on Tuesday, December 14, 1954 at the City Hall, Livonia, Michigan. The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Peter A. Ventura at approximately 8:02 p.m. Members present: William Robinson Karle Steinhoff H. Paul Harsha Robert L. Greene Dallas F. Hay Peter A. Ventura Adelaide Nielsen Rufino Salinas Members absent: *Edwin Conway Mr. Hugh Wood, Jr., Chief Building Inspector was present together with approxi- mately 15 people attending the Public Hearing and the Special Meeting. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, the first item on the agenda be postponded temporarily in order to give Mr. Harold Zucke an opportunity to be 'present. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the application of William D. Smith (m-1) for a permit to remove topsoil and fill sand from Parcel M3 containing 15 acres located South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,725 feet West of Fairlane in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. The secretary announced that the application had been approved by George E. Harmon, Chief Police Department subject to the approval of the D.P.W. The Secretary read the letter dated December 13, 1954 from Mr. W. R. McCary, Supt., Dept. of Public Works giving his approval with reservations. Mr. Smith was present. Mr. Smith stated he is resubmitting this application at this time as he now has had a licensed surveyor make a survey of the property. Mr. Robinson, Chairman of the Topsoil Committee stated that he and Messrs. Conway and Ventura had been over to the property in question. Stated that the topographic survey was taken off of Schoolcraft rather than Five Mile Road. Committee requested Mr. Smith have survey made from Five Mile Road. Mr. Smith stated he did not understand this request. Stated that there would not be any use in doing this as they measured it from Five Mile Road at first and found the pavement higher. Mrs. Banchart would have little sand to remove if survey were made from this point. Mrs. Banchart wishes to remove just enough to level it off on each side. Mr. Robinson stated it was below grade now. Mr. Ventura read Section 4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, No. 60. Stated they took the grade from Schoolcraft Road, their contention was that they would use Schoolcraft as a level. The Zoning Ordinance states the nearest existing or proposed street. Pi 0 Mr. Smith stated Mr. Hamill made the survey. Stated property was 1,000 feet from Five Mile Road and about one mile from Schoolcraft Road. Mr. Hay stated that he concurred with Mr. Robinson. Asked that the resolution -adopted by commission June 15, 1954 be read. The secretary read this resolution. No one was present opposed to this application. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Hay and unanimously carried, it was - RESOLVED that, application of William D. Smith (m-1) for a permit to remove topsoil and fill sand from Parcel M3 containing 15 acres located South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,725 feet West of Fairlane Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 be tabled until- January 18, 1955 in order to give the petitioner opportunity to submit topographic survey showing the grade from Five Mile Road. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the petition of Harold Bower for permission to establish a two bay service station on Lots 38a through 43a and Lot 57a, Grayton Highway Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Farmington Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. The secretary read letter dated December 10, 1954 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department. Mr. Bower was present. Mr. Bower stated he had had all plans and specifications before when the petition was submitted by Socony Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. Stated he had contacted the people who were objecting to this petition previously and it was his contention that there were not 24 people within the 500 feet. The people directly in back of the proposed station have no objection. Stated he bought corner ten years ago but- could not interest anyone in a gas station until one year ago. Mr. Salinas stated petition was signed by 23 people within 500 feet more or less. Mr. Bower stated there is one house on the Northwest corner. Mr. Harsha asked if the signatures on the petition have been checked. Mr. Salinas said they had not. The secretary read the heading on the petition of those opposed to the pro— posed gasoline station. Mr. Bower stated corner would not be good for anything else but gas station be— cause of parking facilities. Gave super market as an example. Stated corner is 240 x 100. The gas station would require 140 x 100. - Mrs. Nielsen asked how much business the other two stations do. Mr. Bower stated one person would prefer one brand of gas whereas another person would prefer another brand. - Mr. Robinson stated he has the same objection as at the not think commission should approve gas station on every corners meeting. Does v -A' No one was present opposed to this petition. Mr. Greene stated he presumed the same people who objected to the previous petition would object this time also. Mr. Ventura asked whether the petition should be checked to ascertain if people are within the 500' radius. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay and seconded by Mr. Harsha, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the City Planning Commission does hereby grant the petition of Harold Bower for permission to establish a two bay service station on Lots 38a through 43a and Lot 57a, Grayton Highway Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Farmington Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Greene, Nielsen, Hay, Harsha and Ventura NAYS: Robinson, Steinhoff, and Salinas The secretary read the petition dated October 16, 1954 by James A. Lendrum, Schoolcraft Nursery & Landscape, for permission to erect a temporary stand for sale of flowers and plants on Lot 149, Park Woods Subdivision located on the South side of Six Mile Road approximately 300 feet East of Rougeway Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. The secretary read the letter dated December 14, 1954 from Mrs. A. Slapinskas stating that she is opposed to stand. Mr. James Lendrum, 13110 Ward, Det. was present and stated they have two green houses at this location now and it is their desire to sell grass seed, fertilizer, etc. Stated they have place on Schoolcraft in Detroit. Plan on putting a nursery there in the future. Property is 90 x 365. Mr. Robinson stated he and Mr. Ventura looked at this location and there are two greenhouses about 150 feet back. Stated green houses were not in good condition. There is an existing stand there now. There are two large homes on either side of the property. Mr. Lendrum stated they were putting boiler and hot water in and that they want to remove garage and small green house. Stated he believed one lot was commercial. Mr. Greene asked if they are now selling from the green house property. Mr. Lendrum stated they were not as the property is under repair. Mr. Hay stated he thought green house was non—conforming. Petitioner should go before the Board of Appeals. Mr. Lendrum stated he did not know whether there was a non—conforming filed. 158 The plat book showed thereras a house located on Lot 149 although Mr. Lendrum stated there was not. Mr. Hay asked how a green belt could be established when the house is so close to the lot line. Mr. Lendrum stated they could put four cars between the house and the property line. Mr. Ventura asked if the green house was bought from the Robinson's. Mr. Lendrum stated they bought just the green houses well over one year ago from the Robinson's. Mr. Ventura stated he did not think green houses were in good condition. Mr. Lendrum stated they were putting heat through the big green house. Mr. Salinas asked whether petitioner would have to be in commercial district to have an open air .sales. Mr. Charles Roman, 16845 Rougeway stated he lived 100 feet from Lot 149 and that he did not think there should be any temporary building or stand. Stated four or five years ago previous owner did sell from a stand. Stated they did not circulate petition. Mr. Hay stated petitioner should petition for a change of zoning. People in that area have always been opposed to temporary buildings. Mrs. Ray A. Rohrscheib, 16835 Rougeway stated Lendrum's have not improved property any. Opposed to a temporary building. Would be a different matter if it were going to be a nice building. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. °alines and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the City Planning Commission does hereby deny the petition of James A. Lendrum, Schoolcraft Nursery & Landscape for permission to erect a temporary stand for sale of flowers and plants on Lot 149, Park Woods Subdivision located on the South side of Six Mile Road approximately 300 feet East of Rougeway Drive in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the petition by Harold Zucke for permission to establish a gasoline service station on Parcel A14 located on the South side of Plymouth Road approximately 330 feet East of Garden Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The secretary read the letter dated December 8, 1954 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department. Mr. Harold Zucke was present and stated that his proposed station would be 240 feet from the station approved by the commission at the last Public Hearing $S .J When asked if he intended to build station in view of a station just 240 feet from his Mr. Zucke stated he certainly would. Mr. Ventura stated at a hearing May 18, 1954 Mr. Zuckets previous petition was tabled in order to give him opportunity to present plot plan of proposed station. Stated at hearings June 1, 1954 and June 18, 1954 Mr. Zucke did not appear nor inform commission he would not be present. Neither did Mr. Zucke submit a plot plan as requested. Mr. Zucke stated he was in the hospital and unable to attend meetings. Sub- mitted plot plan to Building Department. Stated he tried to do the right thing. Mr. Ventura stated Mr. Wood is not the Planning Commission. Mr. Salinas asked the type of station and with what company. Mr. Zucke stated heproposed a three bay station and that he did not know the company. Stated he might run station himself. Mr. Zucke stated that print he was submitting was the same type of station he proposes although it does not show station at his particular location. Stated Building Department mixed up the gas station prints. Stated he got plans through company. Mr. Ventura stated that it would seem to him that this print does not represent station that is to be built. Mr. Robinson stated he would like to see the plan of this station showing drives, parking, etc. Mr. Ventura stated the prints are not the actual plans Mr. Zucke will build station from. At previous meeting commission asked for plot plan. Mr. Zucke stated plot plan shown in print. Mr. Ventura stated he maintained that Mr. Zucke has not presented station plan showing where building is to be set on lot. Mr. Hugh Wood, Jr., Chief Inspector stated he would like to go on record that this commission has been very unfair to Mr. Zucke. The Chair ruled Mr. Wood out of order. Mr. Harsha stated that to his satisfaction he has not seen a plot plan showing drive ways and location of station on this lot. At approximately 8:43 p.m. Chairman Peter A. Ventura relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman H. Paul Harsha. Mr. Ventura stated the reasons he is making a motion to deny this petition is the actions of the petitioner. Petitioner has never cooperated with commission; have held hearings June 1, 1954 and June 18, 1954 at which he was not present, nor informed commission reason for not being present; has not presented plan of station as it is going to be; has submitted a form blue print used by other companies; and has not presented plot plan as requested on more than one occasion. 10 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Salinas, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the City Planning Commission does hereby deny the petition of Harold Zucke for permission to establish a gasoline service station on Parcel Al4 located on the South side of Plymouth Road approximately 330 feet East of Garden Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Greene, Nielsen, Harsha, Ventura and Salinas NAYS: Steinhoff, Robinson and Hay At approximately 8:50 p.m. Vice-Chairman H. Paul Harsha relinquished the Chair back to Chairman Peter A. Ventura. Mr. Harsha requested that it be part of the minutes that Mr. Zucke threatened the commission that he was going to court if commission did not vote in his favor. This threat was made before vote on resolution was taken. There was a discussion as to whether it was necessary that this be a part of the minutes and whether it was necessary fora resolution. Upon a motionduly made by Mr. harsha and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED that, it be part of the minutes of this meeting that Mr. Harold Zucke threatened this commission before a vote was taken on motion denying his petition that he was going to court if commission did not vote in his favor. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Robinson, Greene, Nielsen, Steinhoff, Harsha, Ventura and Salinas NAYS: Hay Mr. Ventura stated Mr. Zucke played around with his proposed gas station while in the meantime commission approved another station in this same area. Mr. Harsha stated Mr. Zucke has never submitted plot plan that showed this station. Mr. Zucke has not conformed with what commission feels is necessary to grant petition. Mr. Ventura read portions of the minutes pertaining to Mr. Zucke Petition. Stated commission has been very patient and if in the meantime commission has granted another gas station commission is not showing favoritism. At approximately R:02 p.m. Chairman Peter A. Ventura called a recess. Chairman Peter A. Ventura called the 60th Special Meeting to order at approximately 9:40 p.m. C .Ii The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was Petition No. V-7 IL by Peter W. Decker, et al asking that that portion of Sunset Avenue situated North of Robert Drive within J. F. Ferry Subdivision, No. 1 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 be vacated. The secretary read letter dated December 13, 1954 from Mr. W. R. McCary, Supt., Dept. of Public Works. Mr. Peter W. Decker was present. Mr. Decker stated he had no objection with Mr. McCaryts recommendation. Talked to Mr. McCary at which time he called to his attention the possibility of trunk sewer. Stated the only reason he was appearing tonight was to demonstrate to commission the impossibility of such a sewer. Mr. Decker presented several plans and drawings to demonstrate his point. Stated any future expansion of storm facilities in the area would have to be in a east- westerly direction. There would be no point in putting it in on Sunset as Sunset does not go anywhere. There would be no more development North of J. F. Ferry Subdivision as this is already subdivided. Mr. Ventura stated that he had discussed this matter of the 301 easement with the Mayor and Mr. McCary and that the fact that Mr. Decker did not want a large easement because people who bought lot would probably wish to build a garage and breezeway. Mr. Decker stated that having a breezeway would make a better transition be- cause of the lot location. Mr. Salinas asked Mr. Harsha whether during construction the storage of dirt L etc. is kept within the available easement or would it go beyond. Mr. Harsha stated it would require more area if they are going deeper than 12 feet. It might damage adjoining property if they did not have required area. Mr. Russell Ashmore stated Mr. Hamill requested 60 feet easement South of Plymouth Road and West of Wayne Road in Section 32. Property belonged to Charles G. Brown who wanted to sell property to City but finally conceded to dedicate easement. Stated once ditch is in there should be no reason for 30 foot easement. Wondered if something couldn't be worked out whereby it would state in the deed that property could be used. Mr. Decker stated he would not want to put that into the deed. Would prefer commission recommend 30t easement as suggested by Mr. McCary. Mr. Harsha stated the information given to commission in Mr. McCary's letter is not complete enough for commission to make any decision. Mr. Decker stated there would be total of 18'. If they are going to put in storm sewer it could not be accomplished because there are already two sewers there. Mr. Ashmore stated he did not know of any plan but that he did remember a letter written in 1952 to Mr. Mullet.by Mr. Hamill regarding a storm sewer costing four and one half million dollars. Stated that he agreed with commission that there should be some definite plan if commission is going to Lrecommend 30t easement be retained. Have heard of Several proposed plans. Mr. Decker stated that if it is going to be a trunk line sewer it would have to be a 30' easement. 2 CZ.-) 71) Mr. Ventura stated he had heard it talked about for over one year and that Z. there was some objection to engineering plans. Stated that it was best to follow the natural water way. Asked if it would be reasonable to dig up these subdivisions to put in a 481 line. Mr. Harsha suggested that a decision be postponed for one month in order to give D.PW. opportunity to tell commission what they have in mind. Whether they have something definite that they intend to go through with. Mr. Decker suggested that the commission command the 301 easement and that in a reasonable length of time they have not come forward with a sewer plan then it can be quit claim deed back to the property owner. *Mr. Edwin Conway arrived at approximately 9:45 p.m. Mr. Greene stated that he thought this academic. Suggested the D.P.W. explain what they have in mind. Mr. Ventura stated that if they have definite plan in mind commission would be glad to cooperate but this could lead to a precedent. Mr. Robinson suggested that it be left at 301 then commission could have a joint meeting with D.P.W. to find out what they want. Mr. Decker stated retaining the 301 easement has no immediate effect on con- struction as his concern does not intend to build breezeway or garage. Mr. Marsha stated the first step would be to vacate it with a 30' easement retained then if the property owner wants to come back and narrow the easement at a later date the commission can take further action. Mr. Ventura reminded commission of the Cathedral situation. Read Section 4.04 of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Stated there already is provision for easement over 12 feet wide. Asked whether commission has the right to ask for easement over what the rules requires. Mr. Ashmore stated the easiest way is to retain 301 and then decide what way it is going to be done. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Marsha and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-7 be tabled until December 28, 1954 " in order that Mr. W. R. McCary, Supt., Dept. of Public Works either be present or submit letter informing commission as to whether they have any definite plans or plan in planning stage for this particular part of this street, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. W. R. McCary also explain to comihission how they propose to put a main through a solidly built up subdivision lying directly to the North. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Robinson, Greene, Nielsen, Steinhoff, Hay, Harsha, Ventura and Salinas NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Conway 1(1;3 The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the letter dated October 5, 1954 from Russell C. Ashmore regarding subdivision plat procedure and outline regarding same prepared by committee. Mr. Ashmore stated that he fully intended that his letter be discussed and that a procedure be set up. Procedure should be written out and mimeographed and handed to interested subdividers. Mr. Salinas asked when after the zoning has been granted the subdivision plat can be submitted to commission. Mr. Ashmore stated the time of Notice of Public Hearing for subdivision plat and the time of publication of Zoning Amendment can be the same. Mr. Ventura read portions of Section 23 of the Charter of the City of Livonia. Asked Mr. Ashmore where he obtained his legal background regarding the pro- posed subdivision having to be rezoned before subdivision can be approved. Mr. Ashmore stated the State Law of Michigan. This would give adjoining property owners opportunity to object to rezoning lots smaller than what is presently in effect. Mr. Ashmore stated that after the commission has adopted a procedure he will inform commission if he cannot substantiate that procedure. Mr. Ventura asked Mr. Ashmore if he did not advocate that it would be well to rezone Edward Frohlickts property as requested in his Petition No. Z-59. Stated that he thought commission should go over the entire North end of the City where it is chopped up. Could adopt resolution not to chop it up any- more and try to get some sort of uniformity. Mr. Ashmore stated that his letter dated October 5, 1954 was forwarded to the Planting Commission only even though it does state at the bottom of letter that a copy was sent to City Clerk and Building Department. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, the matter of letter October 5, 1954 from Russell C. Ashmore regarding subdivision plat procedure and out- line regarding same prepared by committee (Messrs. Conway, Stein- hoff and Hay) be tabled until the first study meeting in January. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the statement dated December 4, 1954 from Herald F. Hamill in the amount of $186.00. Mr. Salinas explained to the commission thy this statement was referred to this commission for payment. Mr. Ventura stated Mr. Hamill is not paid as a city engineer. Stated he was not aware the commission had hired Mr. Hamill. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Harsha and unanimously carried, it was 164 RESOLVED that, Chairman Peter A. Ventura appear before the City `" Council and ask for special appropriation from the Unallocated Fund to pay the statement dated December 4, 1954 from Herald F. Hamill in the amount to $186.00. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary read the letter dated November 29, 1954 addressed to Mr. Hugh Wood, Jr., Chief Inspector regarding topsoil permits six months or older. Mr. Ashmore stated that he wrote letter dated December 6, 1954 as he did not want commission to get in the position where a different person requests permit to remove remaining soil, sand, etc. Reminded commission of Judge Neuenfeltts decision on the bond set by City Council for Mr. Mancuso. Mr. Ventura asked whether at the time of the Mancuso court case Livonia had had uniform or standard bond set up, Judge Neuenfelt would have reduced bond set by City Council. Mr. Ashmore stated that whenever you set bond worth more than the commodity involved, then by court would set it aside. Mr. Hay asked the cost of bond. Mr. Ashmore stated it would cost $10 a $1,000. Mr. Harsha figured by removing six in:;hes of topsoil one would derive $400 an acre. Mr. Greene asked whether by adopting a resolutiOn setting a uniform bond this was intended to be stop gap until commission gets an ordinance. Mr. Ventura answered it was not. Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Nielsen, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, a bond running to the City of Livonia with good and sufficient sureties-acceptable to the City Attorney in a penal sum of $400 for each acre or fraction thereof said bond is to cover any parcel of land up to and including 65 acres and FURTHER any parcel of land larger than this the bond shall be set by the Plann- ing Commission. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Ashmore presented the problem of property owners in Livonia ordering six cubic feet of topsoil having no assurance they receive that amount. Stated it was his opinion that where there is a known violation that the one who holds the permit should come before commission at which time said permit could be revoked. Mr. Ventura suggested an ordinance to license these truckers. Asked for written legal opinion as to whether commission has right to revoke topsoil permit as suggested by Mr. Ashmore. Mrs. Nielsen stated the topsoil committee should study Mr. Ashmorets suggestion and discuss it further at the study meeting. Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Ashmore to write letter to commission stating that 71/ F. Planning Commission has the jurisdiction to release bonds on topsoil. Mr. Ashmore suggested the topsoil committee have a conference with the Mayor on who has the right to release a bond on topsoil. The secretary read letter dated December 3, 1954 from harie W. Clark, City Clerk regarding Petition No. Z-72 being returned to commission for positive resolution. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay and seconded by hr. Robinson, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 9, 1954 on Petition No. Z-72 as submitted by Harold W. Schmidt, Hillside Custom Homes, Inc. for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2 from RUB to R-1-B the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-72 be denied, and FURTHER RESOLVED, noticeof the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of October 21, 1954 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resuled in the following: AYES: Robinson, Greene, Nielsen, Steinhoff and Hay NAYS: Conway, Harsha, Ventura and Salinas The secretary read letter dated December 3, 1954 from Robert E. Seely, Board of Appeals regarding appeal case No. 117 - Carl D. Wall. Mr. Steinhoff stated he feels the same way as he did when the commission dispensed with the matter when it was before commission. Mr. Ventura stated the location as it appeared before the Board of Appeals was not the same as the location when it was presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Ashmore stated that when the neighbors found they were not going to use cyanide gas they withdrew their objection. Mr. Harsha stated this commission is not infavor of Mr. Wall going to Board of Appeals instead of Planning Commission. Mr. Ventura stated in his opinion it was up to Planning Commission to decide this matter as in the ordinance in this district it is one of the uses that is prohibited. Mr. Ashmore stated that for a use such as they are going to make they must come before this commission. Mr. Harsha stated that no doubt the Appeal Board was misinformed when they made this decision. '1 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, seconded by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, The City Attorney be requested to inquire into the reasons why the construction of a steel processing plant on Parcels A2,B6,C5 located in Section 25 on the West side of Inkster Road between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads was heard by the Board of Appeals instead of the Planning Commission. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Steinhoff, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, letter dated November 23, 1954 from Albe E. Munson, Planning Consultant regarding charges for services if hired as a permanent consultant be placed on file. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the corrected statement for the month of September, 1954 from Waring and Johnson dated December 1, 1954 in the amount of $165. Mr. Ashmore asked if commission had received records as commission feels be— long to them. Mr. Ventura stated it was hard to ascertain just what records Waring and Johnson had. Did receive plat book. Mr. Ashmore stated he had secured the Writ of Replevin and that he would have :]I appreciated it if the commission had informed him that the plat book had been returned. Stated the Writ could be amended. Mr. Ventura stated that in the interest of harmony he would suggest the bill be paid. Also commission does not know justtihat Waring and Johnson might have. Asked Mr. Ashmore if he would like commission to adopt resolution instructing him to drop Writ. Mr. Ashmore stated no. Mr. Hay stated that nothing would be lost by delaying the payment of the bill. Asked if commission would waive all rights if the Writ is dismissed. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESOLVED that, the matter of Waring and Johnson be tabled until January 18, 1955. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Conway, Greene, Nielsen, Steinhoff, Hay and Ventura NAYS: Robinson, Harsha and Salinas Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Harsha and unanimously adopted, it was RESOLVED that, the Regular Meeting in December not be held until December 28, 1954. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. J„) , Mr. Ashmore stated that the court called Garofalo Case today at 2:00 p.m. Stated he called Mr. Ventura to be present at this time, Mr. Perlongo did not appear in court at 2:00 p.m. as case was called. Stated Mr. Ventura lost one half days work because of this. Stated one who loses time from their employment in the benefit of the City is usually paid for such time. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay and seconded by Mr. Conway, it was RESOLVED that, Peter A. Ventura be compensated $30 for a day and a half in court for the benefit of the City of Livonia. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Robinson, Conway, Greene, Nielsen, Steinhoff, Hay, Harsha and Salinas NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Ventura Mr. Robinson informed commission that the City Council and the Planning Commission were critized at the Counbil meeting last night because we have not secured any property South of Plymouth for city use. Mr. Robinson suggested that commission hold special meeting each month for future planning, Mr. Ventura suggested commission wait until a permanent consultant has been hired. Suggested the consultant be hired no later than the end of January. Upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Nielsen, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that, this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 11:50 p.m. the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. vaLg;e4L.Q.o Ru ino alinas, Secretary ATTESTED: 'eter A. Ventura, Chairman . Paul Harsh Vice-Chairman