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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1956-10-16 427 1481 MINUTES OF THE 73RD REGULAR MEETING AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION On October 16, 1956, the above meeting was held by the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman William R. Robinson called the Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:09 p. m. Fred A. Lotz presided as Secretary pro tem in the absence of Robert L. Miller. Members present: Robert L. Greene William R. Robinson **H. Paul Harsha Leonard Kane *Fred A. Lotz Charles Walker Members absent: Daniel Lepo Karle Steinhoff ***Robert L. Miller Charles Pinto, Asst. City Attorney and Lieutenant Bob Perry, Livonia Fire Department were present together with approximately 75 interested residents attending the regular meeting and the public hearing. The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was the proposed Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision located on the East side of Merriman Road between Lyndon and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Sec- tion 23. The secretary read letters dated October 15, 1956, from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department and dated October 16, 1956, addressed to William N. Ponder, City Attorney from William R. Robinson, Chairman, City Planning Commission. Mr. Robinson stated he did not think it necessary to read other com- munications inasmuch as Mr. Lewis will not be present tonight. Mr. Lewis' contention is that inasmuch as this commission has refused to grant him immediate approval of his proposed plat (pursuant to Section 16, Municipal Planning Commission Act, Act 285, Public Acts of 1931 as amended) he is therefore taking the matter to Court. Mr. Lotz stated that inasmuch as Mr. Lewis' attorney requested proposed plat be tabled at the August 14, 1956, hearing, it is his understanding that Mr. Lewis forfeited his right to the 60-day limitation. Mr. Robinson concurred with Mr. Lotz' s thinking. Mr. Greene asked if there was any point in discussing matter this evening in light of Writ of Mandamus. Mr. Robinson stated he did not think any- thing would be accomplished. Mr. Robert Blinstrub, Attorney, 1139 Maccabees Bldg. , Detroit, represent- ing the Schoolcraft Manor Civic Association stated that the association would be interested in knowing what action the commission is going to take on the Writ of Mandamus. Mr. Pinto stated that the Law Department would represent the City Planning Commission at the Show Cause and Trial and that an attempt would be made to have the Writ of Mandamus set aside. Mr. Blinstrub stated that it is then his understanding that the Depart- ment of Law would oppose the proposal for approval of proposed plat. Asked whether that means that plat itself should be denied if it is 428 o carried on. Mr. Pinto stated it is his recommendation to Commission that petition be tabled tonight in order to give petitioner opportunity to be present to discuss matter with commission. Mr. Walker asked Mr. Pinto whether the 60-day limitation applies to canvas back plat rather than the preliminary plat. Mr. Pinto stated he did not want to go on record to say one thing or another. The dis- tinction is too finely drawn - the statute does not refer to canvas or paper plat in so many words. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Greene and un- animously carried, it was #10-354-56 RESOLVED that, proposed Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision located on the East side of Merriman Road between Lyndon and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 be tabled because of the pending Court Case (Circuit Court Case No. 288-340) . The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. Mr. Blinstrub stated that he would like to be notified when case comes up so that he may attend. The secretary read letter dated October 5, 1956, from Donald A. Krupp requesting approval of revised proposed Castle Gardens Subdivision lo- cated between Newburg and Eckles Roads and between Five Mile and School- craft Roads in Section 19. The secretary also read letters dated October 15, 1956, from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department; dated October 16, 1956, from Acting Chief Francis J. Murphy, Livonia Police Department; dated October 15, 1956, from Benton Yates, Supt. Livonia Public Schools and dated October 9, 1956, from Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector. Messrs. Joshua J. Stone and Richard T. Gieryn were present. Mr. Greene questioned content of letter from the Fire Department. Mr. Gieryn stated extensive engineering work has to be completed before any of the points can be answered. Notes in letter seem to be well taken and will be considered at the time the engineer is preparing his sub- mission to the Engineering Department. Plans must be passed by the Board of Health, County Road Commission and Engineering Department. Believed adequacy and reliability of water supply is an engineering problem and not in his scope to answer questions. Before this com- mission for the over-all lot plan being in accord with zoning ordin- ance and provisions set up for commission. Mr. Greene stated it is then his understanding that petitioner is requesting approval of proposed plat contingent upon the adequacy of the water supply. Believed it is vital before approval is given to plat that commission have in writing proof of this adequacy. Mr. Gieryn stated the State Board of Health as well as the County and City Engineers are going to see that these things are carried out. Cannot give commission answers and did not feel they are in the scope of board. Proposed plat should be approved subject to these things being carried out properly. 429 1483 Mr. Greene referred to comment in Fire Department's letter regarding 12" water main on Five Mile Road serving Wayne County Training School and House of Correction. Stated petitioner will have to put in his own main. Mr. Gieryn stated they will if that is the requirement of the engineers. Engineering will be done by Hubbell, Roth and Clark and no one can question their integrity. Mr. Greene stated this commission is now working on water storage facilities in this area but facitlities are not in existence and there is a question of pressure being adequate without storage. *Fred A. Lotz temporarily left meeting at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Stone stated their engineers have gone into pressure question and are aware of the situation. Have to have starting point - have to have approval of plat. Not objecting to points in letter from Fire Department as believe they are well taken. Preliminary plat is an over-all plan - have to have a start or a beginning. Mr. Greene wondered if commission gave petitioner approval contingent on all these things, whether approval would be worth anything. Mr. Geiryn stated they have discussed proposed plat with Planning Consultant and F.H.A. and have the blessings of both. Feel they have pretty well worked out the school problem and in a letter from Mr. Yates he has indicated that the Board has funds for school site. Have fulfilled all objections raised by commission at last meeting and would like to go ahead with plan. Requested proposed plat be approved subject to engineering being approved through the proper Body of the Municipality, thereby giving him an opportunity to pro- ceed with engineering. Cannot make any further progress until ap- proval has been given by commission. Mr. Harsha read Sections 4.10 and 4.17 of Zoning Ordinance No. 60. Discussed existing set backs and proposed set backs. Stated, as pointed out by Planning Consultant, some of the lots are small for building sites. Agreed with Planning Consultant in that he would rather see U-drive or back-around on Five Mile and Schoolcraft Road lots. Asked whether petitioner has proven to satisfaction of com- mission and Fire Department that there is adequate water. Lieutenant Bob Perry temporarily left meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m. Mr. Gieryn stated they cannot go ahead with engineering until they 'know how many units they will be developing. Will fill all dictates of various departments. Mr. Harsha stated commission should have assurance of water supply at the time of submission of plat. Mr. Greene stated commission is asking for written assurance that these conditions (supply will be available) can be met. **Mr. Robert L. Miller arrived at approximately 8:50 p.m. Lieutenant Bob Perry returned to meeting at approximately 8:51 p.m. C 430 faerl Mr. Greene stated commission is giving petitioner a blank check with- out this assurance. Mr. Gieryn stated by State Statute before final plat is approved it has to be shown that there are adequate facilities. Mr. Greene asked if commission has ever in the past approved a plat contingent on this point. Mr. Robinson stated commission has to a degree. Water situation along Plymouth Road did not occur to Com- mission at that time and since Wayne County has erected the reser- voir, another reservoir will not be built until there are homes in area, the same as schools are built after homes are constructed. Mr. Harsha stated this commission has always asked these very ques- tions to whoever submits plat and has made sure that these facilities are available before giving approval. These things will not come up at the time of final approval. Thought commission would be remiss if it did not require this. Mr. Gieryn stated if plat is set out to commission' s satisfaction, could it approve that phase of plat subject to all other requirements. Commission has brought up new issue which he is not prepared to an- swer at this time. Mr. Pinto stated resolution approving plat contingent upon such points would not be out of order in his opinion. Mr. Kane stated petitioner will not be able to obtain permit until there is adequacy of water. Mr. Gieryn stated Section 4.10 of Zoning Ordinance No. 60 also stated detailed plans must be submitted. Mr. Walker stated there are many things that will have to be in fine detail. Believed commission is concerning itself too much with fine details. Commission should concern itself with street layout, con- formity of area and size of lots. On the other hand it is questionable about drainage and water. Plat should either be approved or denied. Mr. Harsha stated these things have been called to commission' s atten- tion by other departments. Mr. Robinson asked petitioner whether he intended to provide U-drive or back-around so that cars will come into Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads front first. Mr. Gieryn stated that is reason why they have made lots 80' wide and that U-drive or turn-around can be arranged. Robert Miller assumed duties of the secretary at approximately 9:03 p.m. Mr. Benton Yates, Superintendent Livonia Public Schools, asked if the Board of Education is on record regarding this matter. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Yates if at the last Board meeting there was discussion about changing school sites. Mr. Yates stated that the Board went on record wishing two ten-acre school sites, one on the site as shown on proposed plat and another site in the East or West side of plat. 431 1485 Mr. Greene asked whether Board' s wishes would change plat. Mr. Stone stated that he had met with Mr. Yates this morning and that at that time he indicated that Board would go along with site as shown as one of the sites. Will get together and designate another site without changing layout of proposed subdivision. Mr. Harold Batie, 38975 Five Mile Road, asked type of home to be built. Mr. Stone stated development will be in line with other development in the City of Livonia. Will not erect frame homes. It will be a year or two before construction will start. Mr. Harsha asked whether development will be "A" or "B" development. Mr. Stone stated they have not built homes much less than 1,000 sq. feet in a long time. Mr. William Paldino, 14075 Richfield, asked about ditch along School- craft Road. Mr. Robinson assured Mr. Paldino that all ditches lo- cated on petitioner' s property would be closed. Mr. Gieryn stated most of the property will be drained to the North and to the East. Mr. Greene read portion of recommendation dated October 15, 1956, by Albe Munson, Planning Consultant, regarding size of lots. Mr. Gieryn assured commission that this will be done in the final analysis. Mr. Stone stated when they do their final engineering that condition will be corrected. Perhaps they will gain or lose lots. The secretary reread letter dated October 9, 1956, from Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector, also regarding size of lots. Mr. Stone stated he did not think any lots were less than 110 feet in depth. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Kane, it was #10-355-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held September 11, 1956, the City Planning Commission does hereby give approval to preliminary plat of Castle Gardens sub- division located between Newburg and Eckles Roads and between Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads in Section 19 subject to the following contingencies: (1) Petitioner satisfy re- quirements of Fire Department as outlined in letter dated October 15, 1956, from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department; (2) That the recommendations from Albe Munson, Planning Consultant, dated October 15, 1956, be satisfied; (3) That the recommendations of the Building Department dated October 9, 1956, from Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector, be satisfied; and (4) that provision be made for extra school site that is not shown on proposed plat (letter dated October 15, 1956, from Benton Yates, Superintendent of Livonia Public Schools) for the reasons that this plat otherwise seems to be in conformity to good planning, and 432 FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting property owners, pro- prietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service, and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to the Building Depart- ment, Superintendent of Schools, School Board President, Fire Department, Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Members of the Plat Committee. Mr. Gieryn questioned provision No. 1. Stated from an engineering standpoint some of the items may not be practical, but in another phase can be worked out. Mr. Greene stated that as long as revision meets with Fire Department's approval that is all that is necessary. Fred A. Lotz returned to meeting at approximately 9:26 p.m. Mr. Gieryn referred to provision No. 3 and 70-foot corner lots. Mr. Greene stated that petitioner is to be aware of department' s criticism so that objection is not overlooked. A roll call vote on Resolution No. 10-355-56 resulted in the following: AYES: Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Lotz, Miller The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called a recess at approximately 9:31 p.m. The Chairman called the Regular Meeting to order at approximately 9:45 p.m. with all present as named at the beginning and course of meeting except i*H. Paul Harsha who was excused. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the final approval of J. F. Ferry Subdivision, No. 3, located on the North and South sides of West Chicago Road, East of Merriman Road in the West 1/2 of Section 35. The secretary read letters dated September 14, 1956, and October 12, 1956, from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk. Mr. Peter W. Decker was present. Mr. Decker stated that there have been no changes to plat since ten- tative approval. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Kane and unani- mously carried, it was #10-356-56 RESOLVED that, final plat of J. F. Ferry Subdivision, No. 3, located on the North and South sides of West Chicago Road, East of Merriman Road in the West 1/2 of Section 35 be given final approval as it meets all specifications of City Ordinances, and 1487 FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission August 14, 1956; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and speci- fications for improvements therein, has been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of September 5, 1956, and it further appearing that a bond in the amount of $47,000.00 to cover the installation of improvements has been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of October 12, 1956; such bond having been approved by Charles J. Pinto, Assistant City Attorney on October 12, 1956, it would therefore appear that all the conditions necessary to the release of building permits have been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Lotz and un- animously carried, it was #10-357-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting of September 11, 1956, be approved as presented. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Kane and un- animously carried, it was #10-358-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting held September 18, 1956, be approved as pre- sented. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Miller and un- animously carried, it was #10-359-56 RESOLVED that, 73RD Regular Meeting be adjourned. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted and called the Public Hearing to order. The secretary read letter dated August 31, 1956, addressed to Mr. Donald C. Deremo, Attorney, from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, regarding City Council Resolution No. 546-56 adopted August 27, 1956, referring to Petition No. Z-181 by Donald C. Deremo, Attorney for John J. Lingemann et al requesting that the zoning classification of Lots 550a, 550b (portion of) 551 (portion of) and 552 (portion of) , Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No. 10, portion of lots 1, 2 and 3, Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, portion of Parcels 11Z1a6, Z2a6, portion 434 of Parcel 11Z2a7b and portion of Parcel 10QQ1 located on the North and South sides of Six Mile Road and the East and West sides of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Northwest 1/4 of Section 14 and Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, be changed from C-1 to RUFB, for re-hearing. Messrs. Donald C. Deremo and Rodman Myers, Attorney, 1990 National Bank Building, Det. , were present. Mr. Myers stated he will renew his previous objection to procedure. Mr. Deremo stated after the last meeting at which time petition was denied without prejudice by this commission, he submitted petition to the City Council attached to letter dated August 22, 1956, con- taining 109 signatures requesting them to adopt resolution as pro- vided for under Subsection (a) , Section 20.01, Zoning Ordinance No. 60. Motion was made and adopted. Resolution was not for re-hearing of petition Z-181 but to initiate a petition on their own motion on the question. Mr. Kane read Section 20.01 (a) , Zoning ordinance No. 60. Mr. Deremo explained to commissioners that there are three ways an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance can be obtained'. Councilman Peter A. Ventura stated the City Council waspetitioned as stated by Mr. Deremo to adopt resolution pursuant to Section 20.01 (a) , Zoning Ordinance No. 60. Stated decision as made by commission is always a recommendation to the City Council and that that is all the City Council is asking commission to do. Mr. Myers stated a resolution has been submitted to this commission as read by the secretary and signed by the City Clerk. It was indicated by Councilman Ventura that the intent of the Council action is not so worded in the resolution, and that the wording has referred back Petition No. Z-181 which was denied without prejudice and not a question initiated by City Council. Requested that petition be dismissed for this reason. Stated commission must examine resolution and what it says and not the intent. Mr. Pinto stated Mr. Myers' points are well taken. That the resolution reflects the intent of the City Council is perhaps a matter for the Commission to decide. As it is worded, it is worded for a re-hearing. Councilman Ventura has explained the intent of the Council at the time was to place the matter before commission for amendment of zoning map. The question was not stated in the resolution; however, the intent of the resolution was made clear by Mr. Ventura. The intention of the City Council has been placed before Commission although intention was not adequately stated in the resolution. Commission should weigh in- tent of resolution and wording of resolution. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Ventura whether it wouldn't be better to send item back to City Council and do it all over again. Mr. Ventura stated he would bow to Mr. Myers and that commission might heed Mr. Nyers' advice. Mr. Pinto stated with present working of resolution, any action com- mission takes would be subject to attack. 435 1489 Mr. Deremo suggested commission proceed with amending zoning map under Section 20.01 (b) Zoning Ordinance No. 60 and initiate question on its own motion. - Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Miller and un- animously carried, it was #10-360-56 RESOLVED that, City Council Resolution No. 546-56 adopted August 27, 1956, regarding Petition No. Z-181 as submitted by Donald C. Deremo, Attorney for change of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, North- west 1/4 of Section 14 and Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, from C-1 to RUFB be referred back to the City Council either for clarification or for a brand new resolution as based on City Council determination of need. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-187 by Jim A. and Margarita P. Hoy and Anthony F. and Margaret M. Bruce, requesting that the zoning classification of Parcels 02A15 and 02A16 and Lots 11 and 12, Storm and Fowler's Country Crest Subdivision located on the West side of Middlebelt Road approximately 65 feet North of Morlock Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, be changed from C-1 to M-1. The secretary read letters dated August 22, 1956, from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk, and dated October 8, 1956, from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department; Messrs. Jim Hoy, Anthony Bruce and Sidney Knight, 17320 Greenlawn Avenue, Detroit, were present. Mr. Lotz asked Mr. Hoy whether he is operating a welding shop in area, when he started his business and whether he is operating under a non- conforming use certificate. Mr. Hoy stated he is operating a welding shop, that he has been in business five years and that he does not have a non-conforming use certificate. Mr. Lotz stated a welding shop would be allowed only in an M-1 District and that an M-1 District does not extend to his property. Mr. Hoy stated before he built building he had approval to do welding. Stated he is doing only repair work and with higher prices he would like to do some light manufacturing, (staircases and some ornamental work) . Mr. Walker stated his understanding is that petitioner wishes to con- tinue same business but on a little heavier scale. Mr. Hoy stated he did not intend to expand shop. Mr. Lotz stated he could not see how commission could act on request when petitioner does not have a non-conforming use certificate. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Pinto whether lack of certificate would jeopardize petition for change of zoning. Mr. Pinto stated he did not believe that should interfere with petition for rezoning and that commission should not take that into consideration. Mr. Robinson stated change of zoning would rectify situation. 436 C Mr. Woodrow Ashley, 20403 Fremont, stated he objected to petition be- cause of the surrounding property. Built residential home in area. Mr. L. E. Schmidt, Supt. of Clarenceville Public Schools raised ques- tion regarding letter from Fire Department in that change would change fire district number. Stated proposed change is near existing and pro- posed highschool, and from the standpoint of the children, he would have to object. At the present time area is more commercial rather than manufacturing. Mr. Bruce stated he is in the excavating business. Mr. Lawrence Wagner, 20515 Fremont, stated he objected to petition. Mr. Lotz stated Petition No. Z-159 by Charles T. Goslin requesting change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3 from RUFB to M-1 was denied by the. City Council May 28, 1956. At that time commission was definite that M-1 area be kept at its present depth. Suggested commission remain consistent. Mr. Robinson stated he could not see where rezoning would be justified to people in the area. Mr. Kane stated request was for change from RUFB to M-1 whereas this is request from C-1 to M-1 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Greene and unani- mously carried, it was #10-361-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition No. Z-187 as submitted by Jim A. and Margarita P. Hoy and Anthony F. and Margaret M. Bruce for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from C-1 to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-187 be denied in order to keep present consistency of 360-foot depth along Eight Mile Road, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of September 27, 1956, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-188 by John and Martha Veenstra requesting that the zoning classification of portion of Parcels 13G3b2 to 13G3b9 and 13G32,G3b1 located on the East side of Cavour Avenue approximately 169 feet North of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 be changed from RUFB to R-3. The secretary read letters dated August 22, 1956 from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; dated October 8, 1956, from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department and dated October 2, 1956, from Alice and Clyde Kennedy, 14114 Artesian, Detroit 23. Messrs. Veenstra andDonald Deremo, Attorney, 20340 Schoolcraft Rd. , Det. were presen . 437 1491 The secretary also read recommendation dated October 1, 1956, from Albe Munson, Planning Consultant. Mr. Walker asked reason for change of zoning. Mr. Deremo stated peti- tioner has nothing definite in mind. Property on two sides and portion of third side is zoned C-2 which is not conducive to residential. Petitioner does not intend to erect apartments or hotel. Mr. Veenstra stated he proposed to erect one-story four-family building. Stated he also owns 274 feet entering into Five Mile Road which he has recently dedicated to the City of Livonia. Mr. Greene stated there will be a dead-end situation and with R-3 District use it would not be desirable. Mr. Robinson stated he would vote against rezoning unless another access to Five Mile or Middlebelt Road is provided. No one was present objecting to petition as presented. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Greene, it was #10-362-56 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-188 by John and Martha Veenstra requesting change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to R-3 be tabled until such time as petitioner can present further information as to further ingress and agress to property. A roll call on Resolution No. 10-362-56 resulted in the following: AYES: Lotz, Walker, Greene, Miller NAYS: Kane, Robinson Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Lotz and unani- mously carried, it was #10-363-56 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission depart from regular order of business in order to hear Item No. 9 on the agenda. The Chairman declared the aforegoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No. V-16 by National Bank of Detroit requesting that the 20' alley in the rear and south of and adjoining Lots 1 to 9 inclusive, Assessor' s Plat Argonne State Subdivision located 42 feet West of Antago Avenue and approximately 100 feet South of Grand River Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1 be vacated. The petitioner nor a representative was present. The Chairman read communication from T. C. Tilley, Attorney for petitioner requesting adjournment of petition. Mr. Hugh Allen, Attorney, stated he is owner of Lot 10, Assessor' s Plat Argonne State Subdivision immediately adjoining portion of alley to be vacated. Vacting this alley is going to damage his property in that these lots run on an angle whereas the alley runs straight. If alley is vacated cars would have to back out of alley onto street. 438 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Miller and unanimously carried it was #10-364-56 RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-16 by National Bank of Detroit requesting that the 20' alley in the northeast 1/4 of Section 1 be vacated be tabled until November 20, 1956 as requested by petitioner' s counsel. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-189 by E. J. Eckman requesting that the zoning classification of Parcel 04C located on the West side of Farmington Road approximately 250 feet South of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4 be changed from AG and C-2 to C-2. The secretary read letters dated August 24, 1956 from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk and dated October 15, 1956 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department. Mr. E. J. Eckman was present. Mr. Lotz asked depth of property. Mr. Eckman stated property is approximately 600 feet deep and 198 feet wide. Mr. Lotz stated he would like to see area uniform (depth of 360 feet C-2 District) from Farmington Road West. Mr. Robinson concurred with Mr. Lotz Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was #10-365-56 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-189 by E. J. Eckman for change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4 from AG and C-2 to C-2 be tabled in order to give petitioner an opportunity to amend request to include East 360 feet of property only and to submit plot plan. A roll call vote on Resolution No. 10-365-56 resulted in the following: AYES: Lotz, Greene, Miller, Walker, Robinson NAYS: Kane On a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, seconded and unanimously adopted this public hearing was duly adjourned at approximately 11:35 p.m. October 16, 1956. Fred A. Lotz, Secretary pro ‘-d-(Af Robert L. Miller, Secretary ATTESTED: William R. Robinson, Chairman