HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1955-10-18 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE
62ND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
On October 18, 1955 the above hearing was held by the City Planning
Commission at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Chairman William R. Robinson called the Public Hearing to order at approxi-
mately 8:04 p.m. and turned the Chair over to Vice-Chairman Karle Steinhoff.
Members present: Fred Lotz Karle Steinhoff Daniel Lepo
Robert Miller H. Paul Harsha **William Robinson
Members absent: *Peter A. Ventura
Dallas F. Hay
Robert L. Greene
Approximately 50 people were present attending the public hearing and the
62nd Regular Meeting.
The secretary read Petition No. Z-129 by Morton and Minnie Katz and Albert H.
and Shirley B. Barnes asking that the zoning classification of Lots 309 to
313 inc. and North 1/2 of Adjacent alley, Grennada Park Subdivision located
on the South side of Five Mile Road approximately 44 feet East of Westmore
Road (33115 Five Mile Road) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 be changed from
CC to C-2. The secretary also read letter dated August 11, 1955 from Marie W.
Clark, City Clerk.
*Mr. Peter A. Ventura arrived at meeting at approximately 8:07 p.m.
The secretary also read letters dated September 21, 1955 addressed to Marie W.
Clark, City Clerk from Harry C. Pratt, Brashear and Brashear and dated
September 22, 1955 addressed to Harry C. Pratt, Brashear and Brashear from
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk. Mr. Harry Pratt, Attorney and Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Barnes were present.
Mr. Pratt stated property was zoned C-2 under the old Township Ordinance.
Stated property has not been used for Civic Center purposes but has been used
by the petitioners for their business. Stated it would appear that it is in
effect a condemnation of the property without due process of the law. Stated
they wish to erect 4 x 7 addition in order to put in small boiler. Stated they
appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals and that their petition was denied.
Mr. George D. Haller, City Attorney arrived at approximately 8:16 p.m.
Mr. Miller asked whether this property borders on C-2 District. Mr. Pratt
stated immediately across the street there is a C-2 District and the Police
Station is immediately to the West.
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Harsha whether this area was rezoned at the time Zoning
Ordinance, No. 60 was adopted by referendum vote. Mr. Harsha stated it was
and that there were a number of public hearings held before referendum vote.
Mr. Pratt stated when Zoning Ordinance, No. 60 was adopted it covered the
entire 36 sections of tie City and that since that time there have been
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several petitions filed and acted upon to correct situations that required
correction. Stated the market value of the property has been wiped out by the
CC classification.
No one was present opposed to petition as presented.
Mr. Lepo stated he understood that petition is for the purpose of putting an
addition onto building. Asked whether under Section 4.21, Zoning Ordinance,
No. 60 there is anything to prevent petitioner from obtaining permit to add
onto building.
Mr. Haller stated there is a possibility but that this addition has not been
required by the Department of Health or the Department of Public Safety.
Mr. Pratt stated ordinance is invalid as it is confiscation of this property
without due process of law. Stated petition is filed to have zoning changed
to C-2.
Mr. Ventura stated that the validity of the ordinance is not the question before
this Commission and that if the validity of the Ordinance is to be challenged,
i' should be in a court of law.
Mr. Pratt stated this Commission has the power to recommend that zoning be
changed where there is an unreasonable situation.
Mr. Harsha stated it is necessary in any City to set aside for location of
school, parks, municipal buildings and other things of this type and that
this ordinance had this in mind when it was prepared. Stated it was intended
that this property be used for Civic Center of this City. "mil
Mr. Robinson concurred with Mr. Harsha.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-336-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition No. Z-129 as submitted by Morton and Minnie Katz
and Albert H. and Shirley B. Barnes for a change of zoning
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 from CC to C-2 the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition No. Z-129 be denied, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of
September 29, 1955 and notice of which hearing was sent to
The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power Company
City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of
Service.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read Petition No. Z-131,82 by Robert M. Spoutz and Aruel L.
Riley, Custom Land Company asking that the zoning classification of Parcel G
and H (portion of) located on the North side of Five Mile Road approximately
1,300 feet West of Ashurst Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 be changed
from AG-B to R-1-A. The secretary read letter dated September 7, 1955 from
Marie W. Clark, City Clerk. Mr. Clarence R. Charest, Attorney was present.
Mr. Chareststated they understand that the sewer will be constructed sometime
next year and that in the meantime they wish to complete subdivision plans.
Mr. Lepo asked the number of homes to be built. Mr.Charest stated approxi-
mately 60 homes on 1/2 acre to one acre sites.
Mr.Ventura asked for preliminary plat. Mr. Charest stated they have not
prepared preliminary plat as clients are not sure whether they wish to develop
one section at a time or the entire parcel.
Mr. Harsha asked whether this proposed sewer will be sufficient to carry this
proposed subdivision. Mr. Haller stated at a meeting of the City Council, the
attorney in charge of the bonding arrangements stated that the sewer would be
sufficient in size to serve entire West area of the City. Stated attorney
had this information from the engineer.
No one was present opposed to petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lepo and seconded by Mr. Robinson, it was
# .D-337-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having veen held
on Petition No. Z-131,$2 as submitted by Robert M. Spoutz and
Aruel L. Riley, Custom Land Company for a change of zoning in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 from AG-B to R-1-A the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition No. Z-131,82 be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of
September 29, 1955 and notice of which hearing was sent to
The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power
Company, City Departments and petitioners as listed in the
Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Miller, Lepo, Harsha, Steinhoff, Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Ventura
The secretary read Petition No. Z-132 by Alma E. Wolfram and Gordon Begin
Investment Company asking that the zoning classification of Parcels Y,Z and M
located on the West side of Middlebelt Road approximately 2,000 feet North of
Schoolcraft Road and also on the East side of Middlebelt Road approximately
900 feet North of Schoolcraft Road in the West 1/2 of Section 24 and the
1[41 Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 be changed from RUFB to R-1-A. The secretary
read letters dated September 12, 1955 from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; dated
September 26, 1955 from William N. Ponder, Attorney and dated October 14, 1955
addressed to Gordon Begin Investment Company from E. S. Michelson, Asst. Supt.
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Livonia School District. Mr. William Ponder, Attorney, Mr. Harold Begin,
Mrs. Alma Wolfram and Mr. William Alexander, Attorney, 14017 Robson, Detroit
were present.
Dr. E. S. Michelson and Benton Yates, Livonia Public Schools arrived at
approximately 8:48 p.m.
Mr. Ponder stated there are 112 acres and that there will be approximately
400 homes
Mr. Steinhoff asked about storm and sanitary sewers. Mr. Ponder stated pro-
posed subdivision will be tied in with the new proposed sewer system to some
degree. Stated the Blue Drain runs along South end of property.
Mr. Ventura asked whether Gordon-Begin Investment Company was aware that
immediately adjoining property and South of property line there is an
existing R-3 District. Mr. Begin stated they are aware of this.
Mr. Harsha asked whether Imperial Pipeline cuts through property. Mr. Ponder
stated it does and that clients have laid plan out in such a manner to take
care of lots near pipeline.
Mr. Harsha stated in another area some years ago no one could pave over the
Imperial Pipeline.
Mr. Harold Crout, 30425 Lyndon representing Schoolcraft Manor Civic Association
stated children in existing subdivisinn are attending school two hour
sessions and half day sessions.
Mr. Yates stated petitioner has offered to donate $60,000 towards school
facilities and that Board has accepted this offer. Stated no statements have
been made as far as school will be in area in question as there is no more
money available for school sites.
Mr. Charles Pollock, 30505 Hoy, representing Green Acres Civic Association
stated he agreed with Mr. Crout and that the same situation exists in his sub-
division. Stated children in his subdivision are not attending schools in
area but are attending private schools.
Mr. Lotz asked Mr. Haller when adequate water and sewers will be available.
Mr. Haller stated facilities will be available when proposed subdivision is
ready. Stated sewer should be in by next spring. Stated construction will be
able to begin latter part of November and the type of construction is such
that it will not take long.
Mr. Ventura asked about R-3 District adjoining this proposed subdivision.
Mr. Steinhoff stated commission attempted to correct this situation before.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lepo and seconded by Mr. Lotz, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition No. Z-132 submitted by Alma E. Wolfram and Gordon-
Begin Investment Company for change of zoning in the West 1/2
of Section 24 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from
RUFB to R-1-A the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition No. Z-132 be granted,
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of
September 29, 1955 and notice of which hearing was sent to
The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power
Company, City Departments and petitioners as listed in the
Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Lepo and Harsha
NAYS: Ventura, Miller, Steinhoff, Robinson and Lotz
The Vice—Chairman declared the foregoing resolution lost and called a recess
at approximately 9:06 p.m.
The Vice—Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 9:17 p.m.
with all present as named at beginning and course of meeting except Dr. Michel—
son and Mr. Yates.
The secretary read petition dated October 3, 1955 by C. A. Kalt, The Sperber
Manufacturing Company requesting permission to erect two signs on Outlot Bl
and portion of Outlot B2a, Greenette Subdivision located on the Southwest
corner of Garden Avenue and Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 ofSection 36.
Mr. Kalt was present.
Mr. Lotz asked whether this store is similar to the one located South side of
Eight Mile Road West of Mound Road. Mr. Kalt stated it is.
Mr. Ventura asked size of parking lot sign. Mr. Kalt stated it is 121 x 481.
Mr. Ventura read portion of Section 4.16, Zoning Ordinance, No. 60 and stated
it should be established whether or not this proposed sign will be classified
as bill board and if not, why not.
Mr. Kalt stated he did not know Webster's Interpretation of the word "bill
board" but that the type commonly erected by Walker Signs has different ,
advertising placed on it periodically. Stated proposed sign is type usually
placed on side of building.
Dr. Michelson and Mr. Yates returned to meeting at approximately 9:28 p.m.
Mr. Kalt stated proposed sign is advertising business.
Mr. Harsha stated he did not approve of a 12' x 481 sign. Stated commission
has tried to keep signs of this size out of the City of Livonia. Stated he
did not object to proposed signs on pylon.
Mr. Ventura concurred with Mr. Harsha. Asked Mr. Kalt whether his firm would
be open to suggestion that sign be smaller. Mr. Kalt stated firm would be
glad to compromise. Stated proposed sign will be placed 651 back of lot line
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and that parking lot is 185' deep.
Mr. Kalt stated there is an eight foot or nine foot fence. Mr. Ventura
suggested sign be kept as low as possible. Suggested sign be no higher
than fence.
No one was present opposed to petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-338-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing halting been held
the City Planning Commission does hereby grant the petition
by C. A. Kalt, The Sperber Manufacturing Company to erect
sign on each side of pylon 8'9" x 11'3" (70 square feet) on
Outlot B1 and portion of Outlot B2a, Greenette Subdivision
located on the Southwest corner of Garden Avenue and Plymouth
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, noticeof the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Depart-
ments as listed in the Proof of Service, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, proposed parking lot sign 121 x 48' on Out-
lot B1 and portion of Outlot B2a, Greenette Subdivision u
located on the Southwest corner of Garden Avenue and Plymouth
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36 be tabled until such
'-.ime as petitioner submits alternate plan.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Application TA9
by Kenneth Kerbyson requesting permission to remove topsoil from Parcel G
located on the West side of Middlebelt Road approximately 1,325 feet South of
Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. The secretary read letters
dated October 18, 1955 from William G. Sharpe, Supt., Department of Public Works
and Dated October 17, 1955 from Sergeant Robert Baumgartner, Livonia Police
Department. Leonard Bellinson, Attorney was present.
Mr. Steinhoff asked the number of acres involved. Mr. Bellinson stated 80
acres.
Mr. Ventura, Chairman Topsoil Committee stated as shown on the topographic
survey it appears there is enough elevation.
Mr. Yates stated the West 20 acres is designated on the Master Plan for -park
and school sites. Stated they have not purchased sites but they have been
designated for some time.
Mr. Harold Crout, 30425 Lyndon stated work has been done behind his property
for three years and that there has been dust blowing all this time. Stated
machinery is running from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. including Sunday.
Mr. Bellinson stated he discussed this with Mr. Crout before meeting and that
when asked, Mr. Crout never approached Mr. Kerbyson and requested that he
curtail his activities.
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Mr. Robert Pine, 14040 Hillcrest asked about Petition No. Z-120 by Unity
Construction Company.
Mr. James Hosey, 14954 Flamingo stated he objected to petition due to the
fact soil will be removed and deposits will be there regardless. Suggested
Board adopt some means whereby soil would not be removed until just before
homes are to be built.
Mr. Harold Thomas, Harold Thomas Nursery, 14925 Middlebelt Road stated he has
permanent business immediately North of property in question. Stated dirt
will blow over evergreens and burn them out. Stated people visit nursery
Sunday and will not put up with blowing dirt.
Mr. Hosey stated he inquired of Mr. Kerbysonts other operations. Gave
examples of complaints regarding Schoolcraft and Inkster Roads site. Stated
when homes are built one does not have the blowing dirt.
Mr. Kessler, 30040 Lyndon stated he walked over site in question and that
80% is blow sand and not topsoil.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was
#10-339-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
the City Planning Commission does hereby deny Application
TA9 by Kenneth Kerbyson requesting permission to remove top-
soil from Parcel C located on the West side of Middlebelt
Road approximately 1,325 feet South of Five Mile Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, and
11 FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendation haying
been obtained from the Department of PublicWorks under date
of October 18, 1955 and from the Police Department under date
of October 17, 1955.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Miller, Lepo, Harsha, Steinhoff, Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Ventura
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lepo, seconded by Mr. Miller and
unanimously carried, it was
#10-340-55 RESOLVED that, Public Hearing held October 18, 1955 be adjourned.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called the
62nd Regular Meeting to order.
The secretary read letter dated October 3, 1955 from Irving Green, Green
Brothers Builders asking final approval of Rouge Trail View Subdivision
located on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail directly at the Southerly tip
of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. The secretary read letters
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dated September 12, 1955 addressed to Cook Development Company from 1'arie W.
Clark; dated September 19, 1955 from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk and dated or--4
October 4, 1955 addressed to Green Brothers Builders from City Planning
Commission. The petitioner nor a representative was present.
No one was present objecting to approval of final plat.
Mr. Harsha requested minutes of meeting March 8, 1955 be read. Stated
minutes do not say Dover Avenue but only Dover. Stated resolution is not
clear.
Mr. Ventura stated he did not remember reason for request.
Mr. Leo Szabo, Building Inspector arrived at approximately 10:07 p.m.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura,• seconded by Mr. Lotz and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-341-55 RESOLVED that, final approval of Rouge Trail View Subdivision
located on the South side of Ann Arbor Trail directly at the
Southerly tip of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33
be tabled until November 15, 1955 in order to give Commission
opportunity to determine reason for position that street name
Dover Lane be changed to Dover.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read letter dated October 4, 1955 from Harold M. Luvisch,
Luvisch Building Corporation requesting final approval of River Bend Sub-
division, No. 2 located on the West side of Farmington Road and North of
Parkway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. The secretary read letters
dated September 5, 1955 addressed to Luvisch Building Corporation from Marie W.
Clark, City Clerk and dated October 3, 1955 from Marie W. Clark, Mr. Luvisch
was present.
Mr. Steinhoff asked whether there have been any changes since preliminary
approval. Mr. Luvisch stated there had not and ';hat all improvements are in
except for side walks. Stated there are 51 lots.
Mr. Ventura asked if any arrangements had been made with School District
regarding school facilities. Mr. Luvisch stated not to date. Stated he is
receptive to cooperation with School Board.
Dr. Michelson stated they were in error and that they understood that this
subdivision was approved in 1953 before the time of the present bond issue
under which school district is operating. Stated school district will be
happy to entertain anything that Mr. Luvisch might offer and would be willing
to meeting with him.
Mr. Luvisch stated he did not see where $150 per building site would be
unreasonable and that he is willing to donate such an amount.
Dr. Michelson stated this subdivision is located in the Stark School area and
that facilities are inadequate at this time. §;
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Mr. Ventura stated he could not see any reason to hold up final approval of
subdivision plat if an agreement could be reached between Mr. Luvisch,
Mr. Yates and Dr. Michelson.
Mr. Yates stated the matter is different in this case as Mr. Luvisch's sub-
division plat was tentatively approved sometime ago. Stated they will be
willing to discuss problem.
No one was present opposed to approval of final plat.
Mr. Lotz made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Miller:
RESOLVED that, final plat of River Bend Subdivision, No. 2
located on the West side of .Farmington Road and North of
Parkway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33 be accepted upon
condition that Mr. Harold Luvisch and School Board arrive
at an agreement that is acceptable to School Board.
Mr. Ventura stated motion is too vague. Stated this Commission should avail
it self of Mr. Luvisch's offer and it should be recorded in the motion that he
made offer to donate $150 per site on his own free will and extend Commission's
thanks for Mr. Luvisch's attitude.
Vr. Lotz withdrew motion and Mr. Miller withdrew his support.
Upon a motbn duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-342-55 RESOLVED that, final plat of River Bend Subdivision, No. 2
located on the -West side of Farmington Road and North of
Parkway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33 be given final
approval in the expectation that Mr. Harold Luvisch,
Luvisch Building Corporation will carry out the verbal
offer which he made October 18, 1955 to the School Board
to donate $150 per building site and that the commission
wishes to extend its gratitude to Mr. Luvisch for making
his offer and showing the spirit of cooperation with
School Authorities with their school problems, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records
that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by
the City Planning Commission November 17, 1953; and it
further appearing that said proposed plat together with
the plans and specifications for improvements therein have
been approved by the Department of Public Works under date
of August 18, 1955; and it further appearing that a bond in
the amount of $11,000 to cover the installation of improve-
ments has been filed in the Office of the City Clerk under
date of September 30, 1955 such bond having been approved by
George D. Haller, City Attorney on September 28, 1955 it
would therefore appear that all conditions necessary to the
release of building permits have been met and the Building
Department is hereby so notified.
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The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called a
recess at approximately 10:31 p.m.
The Vice-Qhairman called the 62nd Regular Meeting to order at approximately
10:45 p.m. with all present as named at beginning and course of meeting k,
**Except Mr. William R. Robinson, Dr. E. S. Michelson and Mr. Benton Yates.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No.
Z-119 by Harry Kirsh, Kirsh Construction Company requesting that zoning
classification of Parcel Ul located 250 feet West of Wayne Road between
Ann Arbor Trail and Joy Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 be changed
from RUFB to R-1-B. The secretary read letter dated September 21, 1955 from
Harry Kirsh, Kirsh Construction Company. Mr. Harry Kirsh was present.
Mr. Kirsh stated he did not know depth of commercial district as shown on
zoning map.
Mayor Hartom arrived at meeting at approximately 10:50 p.m.
No one was present opposed to Petition No. Z-119.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-343-55 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-119 by Harry Kirsh, Kirsh
Construction Company requesting change of zoning in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB to R-1-B be tabled
until November 1, 1955 in order to give petitioner
opportunity to present a complete and accurate legal
description of property to be rezoned.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Edward Steiner, Director of Public Safety arrived at approximately
11:03 p.m.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No.
Z-123 by Thomas and Angeline Sinacola asking that the zoning classification
of Parcels B3b and B4a located on the South side of Seven Mile Road approxi-
mately 160 feet East of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12
be changed from C-2 and RUFB to C-2 and R-1-B. Existing C-2 District extends
300 feet East from Middlebelt Road and 300 feet South from Seven Mile Road.
Petitioner requests that the C-2 District be extended to include the East
81.98 feet of the West 381.98 feet of the North 300.00 feet of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12 and that the balance of the above described parcels be
reclassified to R-1-B. Messrs. Mike and Thomas Sinacola were present.
Mr. Ventura stated this is the property that was formerly used for storage
of heavy equipment. Asked whether equipment has been removed. Mr. Sinacola
stated part has been removed and that all will be removed to Eight Mile
Eoad in two or three months..
Mayor Hartom and Mr. Steiner left meeting at approximately 11:11 p.m.
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No one was present opposed to petition as presented.
Reference was made to Mr. Munson's report wherein a discrepancy exists in
the legal description submitted in petition and Outlot A as shown on
preliminary plat should be clarified.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#10-344-55 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-123 submitted by Thomas and
Angeline Sinacola for change of zoning in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12 from C-2 and RUFB to C-2 and R-1-B be
tabled until November 1, 1955 in order to give petitioners
opportunity to present a complete and accurate legal
description of property to be rezoned.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No.
Z-128 by Harry Granader, N. & R. Homes, Inc. asking that the zoning classi-
fication of Parcel C located on the Southwest corner of Harrison and Terrence
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12 be changed from RUFB to R-1-A.
The secretary read letters dated October 14, 1955 addressed to N. & R.
Homes, Inc. from E. S. Michelson andcb,ted October 17, 1955 from Clarence M.
Hoffman, Parks and RecreationDepartment. Messrs. G. 0. Rockwood and Oscar
Kannat were present.
Mr. Kannat stated an appointment has been made with Dr. Michelson for
October 26, 1955 at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Steinhoff stated Dr. Michelson informed him that no action was taken
by School Board because they were dissatisfied with offer.
Mr. Kannat stated they would go on record as making the same offer as has
been made in previous plats - $150 per building site.
Mr. Don Dwyer, 15972 Harrison stated he represented several of his
neighbors and that he would like to go on record opposing this petition.
Stated they wish this area. remain RUFB. Stated entire area below Terrence
from Inkster to Five Mile Roads is °presently zoned RUFB. Stated he is
satisfied that 90% in area are opposed to rezoning of this type. Stated he
did not secure petition.
Mr. Kannat stated there are 19 acres and that there will be approximately
77 lots.
Mr. Rockwood stated School District did not buy this site as it was too high.
in price.
Mr. Tom Killegrew, 15906 Harrison stated he agreed with Mr. Dwyer.
Mr. Lou Szabo left meeting at approxima'ely 11:30 p.m.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Harsha and
unanimously carried, it was
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#10-345-55 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-128 by Harry Granader,
N. & R. Homes, Inc. requesting change of zoning in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to R-1-A be
tabled until November 1, 1955 for further study by
Commission.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kannat stated they would be glad to present photographs of neighborhood
and homes built by firm in other areas.
Mr. George D. Haller was excused from meeting at approximately 11:38 p.m.
The secretary read report dated November 19, 1955 by Messrs. Miller, Stein-
hoff, Lotz and Harsha on half street in Section 35 near Jefferson School
Mr. Miller stated Mr. Yates and Dr. Michelson informed him tonight that their
option is just about out for this site.
Mr. Lotz stated Mr. Clarence Hoffman, Parks and Recreatbn Department informed
him they would like site but did not know when City would have sufficient
funds.
Mr. Miller stated that there is no other area in this section for park site.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Lepo, it was
#10-346-55 RESOLVED that, statement dated October 1, 1955 from Albe
Munson in the amount of $72.60 be paid.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Lepo, Harsha, Steinhoff and Lotz
NAYS: None
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and
unanimously carried, it was
#10-347-55 RESOLVED that, minutes of meetings August 9 and August 16,
1955 be tabled until more of the commissioners are present.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Ventura stated he had communication from Mr. Wesley Furton, Land Planning
Division, F.H.A. Stated it is their policy now not to back houses up to
main thoroughfare. Suggested that at a future date F.H.A. would like to meet
with Commission to inform Commission of latest ideas of planning.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Miller and
unanimously carried, it was
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#10-348-55 RESOLVED that, wherever a proposed plat abuts a main
thoroughfare that the houses should be backed up to
main artery with a screen planting and chain link fence
separating hoMes from main highway.
The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Lepo, seconded by Mr. Ventura and unanimously
adopted this 62nd Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission was duly
adjourned at approximately 11:'55 p.m., October 18, 1955.
Fred A. Lotz, 'ecretary
ATTESTED:
William R. Robinson, Chairman
A
'arle Steinhof ,, Vice-Chairman