HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1956-11-13 439
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
On November 13, 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 Public Hearing to order at
approximately 8:06 p.m. Fred A. Lotz presided as Secretary pro tem in the
absence of Robert L. Miller.
Members present: Robert L. Greene Leonard Kane William R. Robinson
Karle Steinhoff Charles Walker Fred A. Lotz
*H. Paul Harsha
Members absent: Daniel Lepo
Robert L. Miller
Lieutenant Bob Perry, Livonia Fire Department was present together with
approximately 50 interested residents attending the Public Hearing.
The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was Petition M-30
by Carl A. Beck and Carl L. Lindhag, Salem Gospel Assembly requesting
permission to purchase and own land by said registered religious corporation
of Michigan, to build a church building and hold religious meetings on Lot 450,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat, No. 8 located on the West side of Middlebelt Road
approximately 100 feet North of Bretton Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2.
The secretary read letter dated November 9, 1956 from Calvin Roberts, Chief
Livonia Fire Department. Rev. Carl L. Lindhag was present.
Rev. Lindhag presented a plot plan for Commission's inspection and stated that
he had not been able to obtain plans for proposed building. Submitted a
brochure with plans of a similar church except that they plan to include a
basement. The entire structure will be built at one time.
Mr. Kane asked seating capacity. Rev. Lindhag stated proposed church will
seat 102 people with an over-flow into the auditorium.
Mr.Robert Heber, 29500 Bretton stated parking is not allowed on Middlebelt
Road and wondered what they intended to use for off-street parking.
Mr. Robinson stated that as shown on plot plan, they are providing off-street
parking as required by ordinance.
Mr. Heber asked the number of cars the off-street parking area would provide.
Rev. Lindhag stated that the building Department informed him that they would
have to provide 4600 square feet and that they have provided 6400 square feet.
Mr. Heber stated the residents in the area do not think that permission should
be granted to erect church as there is not sufficient area.
Mr. Earl Wickersham, 19849 Middlebelt Road stated he agreed with Mr. Heber
and that parcel is too small. When a church builds, felt that there should
be enough room to expand. There is available property South of parcel in
question.
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Miss Banks, 29446 Bretton (adjoins property) stated she feels use will ;
depreciate property where there is not ample room for off-street parking.
Mr. Walter Dixon, 29204 Bretton stated he is in favor of petitioner building
church as long as he lives up to the Ordinance.
Miss Margaret Barber, 19005 Middlebelt Road stated she objected to petition
for reasons as already given.
Mr. Greene asked about possible expansion of church. Rev. Lindhag stated that
that is reason they are planning to have a basement. Aware that there is not
much room for expansion.
Mr. Harsha stated he is not sure petitioner can get as many cars in off-street
parking area as he claims.
Mr. Heber stated there is an existing church on Middlebelt Road which has
provided much more parking space and still there are cars parved on the street.
Mr. Robinson stated his experience has been that in Livonia churches expand
rapidly.
Mr. Steinhoff stated he would like to see a parking layout before he voted on
item.
Mr. Greene stated he would like to see diagram showing proposed location of
cars.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Lotz and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-366-56 RESOLVED that, Petition M-30 by Carl A. Beck and Carl L
Lindhag, Salem Gospel Assembly requesting permission to
purchase and own land by said registered religious
corporation of Michigan, to build a church building and
hold religious meetings on Lot 450, Supervisor's Livonia
Plat, No. 8 located on the West side of Middlebelt Road
approximately 100 feet North of Bretton Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 be tabled until December 4,
1956 to provide petitioner opportunity to assure
Commission that there will be adequate off-street parking
facilities.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read letter dated October 3, 1956 from J. H. Parkinson, Chair-
man, Civic Affairs Committee, Bel-Aire Woods Civic Association regarding the
vacating of West Chicago Road between Sunset Avenue and Henry Ruff Road in
Section 35. The secretary also read recommendation dated November 7, 1956
from Albe Munson, Planning Consultant. Mr. Edwin Brown,31O81 Westfield,
President, Bel-Aire Woods Civic Assocation was present.
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Mr. Brown stated they have contacted various City Departments as to whether or
not West Chicago Should be vacated. Most of the departments did not answer
other than that they would submit their recommendations when requested by the
1[1, City Planning Commission. Some verbal comments have been given but they would
not be official. Did receive letter from the Fire Department with their
comments.
Mr. Kane asked value of the vacating of street to the people in the area.
Mr. Brown stated if Jefferson School is going to be the main school, there
is the point of safety.
Mr. Robinson asked feelings of the association. Mr. Brown stated it is a
mixed feeling but they are willing to abide by a demorcratic ma'ority.
Mr. Walker stated according to the Neighborhood Planning Unit there will be a
school in Neighborhood 45. Mr. Brown stated that that area is already built
up.
Mr. Kane stated there is a fire station located in a position where if West
Chicago Road were not cut through, they would have to go a round about way to
get to Rosedale School.
Mr. Brown stated in the Fire Department's letter they indicated they wanted
West Chicago to go through.
Mr. Harsha stated sometime ago a church received approval of location along
West Chicago and that if Commission vacates West Chicago it would be denying
them access to their property. They would not be able to front on West Chicago
as they proposed.
Rev. I. Kenneth Shreiner, St. James Evangelical & Reformed Church stated they
own South side of West Chicago from Sunset to Henry Ruff. They would like to
start a petition to have street vacated just to get a definite commitment.
The Commission recommended that the Civic Association request Public Hearing
on the vacating of West Chicago.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No.
Z-197 by Earl R. Gilman, Attorney for Morris W.Zack, et al and Veno E. Sacre
Attorney for Koepplinger Bakery, Inc. requesting that the zoning classification
of portion of Parcel 28F4H located on the South side of Schoolcraft &oad West
of Stark Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 be changed from RUFB to M-1.
The secretary read letters dated October 23, 1956 from MaFie W. Clark, City
Clerk and dated November 1, 1956 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire
Department. Messrs. Veno E. Sacre and Earl R.Gilman were present.
Mr. Sacre stated South from the right-of-way they are requesting that 3001
be rezoned from RUFB toM-i. Immediately to the East the RUF is much deeper
and on the West there is a small manufacturing building. The proposed
bakery will not be noisy.
Mr. Robinson asked the distance between right-of-way and the proposed building.
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Mr. Sacre stated approximately 125' and that that would be the green strip
in front.
Mr. Walker asked exact area they are requesting a change of zoning. Mr. Sacre
stated 600' x 300' - their property incorporates approximately 49 acres.
Mr. Walker asked if petitioner intended to develop entire area. Mr. Sacre
stated they would in time. Entire area would be used as M-1 development.
Mr. Harsha stated it is his understanding that petitioner will have to set
back 200'. Mr. Sacre stated if this is true, 200' will take care of half
of the requested area to be rezoned.
Mr. Robineon stated that inasmuch as they have to set back- 200' perhaps
petitioner would set back a little further.
Mr. Sacre stated property is too expensive to build homes on.
Mr. Robinson stated that granting this petition is setting a precedent and
there are many beautiful homes on Schoolcraft Road. Suggested rezoning
area directly on Schoolcraft Road to P-1.
Mr. Harsha referred to Section 14.08 (c), Zoning Ordinance, No. 60. Itias
established that petitioner would have to set back 200'.
Mr. Robinson asked whether it w--suld be possible to use portion on School-
craft Road for parking and zone it as such thereby keeping M-1 off of School-
craft Road. Mr. Sacre stated it is reasonable request to have first 20( '
zoned P or C-2.
Mr. Walker asked Lieutenant Perry when a M-1 District is located close to a
RUF District, how far away from M-1 does it change the fire rates.
Lieutenant Perry stated he could not answer question and that it would
have to be asked of an insurance salesman. Fire Department has no control
over the fire rates.
Mr. Peter representing Mr. Crout, 30952 Schoolcraft Road stated he would like
this item postponed as Schoolcraft Manor Civic Association would like an
opportunity to discuss change.
Miss Margaret Kennedy, 34040 Schoolcraft Road objected to change of zoning
because of depreciation of her property.
Mr. Robert Gage, 33950 Schoolcraft Road stated he would like to review
for the benefit of Mr. Sacre the reason why he and some of the neighbors
object to the bakery asking for and obtaining a change of zoning in this
area. About three and a half years ago there was a bitter fight in community-
so bitter that it was harmful for sometime. At this time the zoning was con-
tinued as it was when homes were purchased (RUF). Since then on good faith
more homes have been built in the area and many existing owners have made
improvements. Do not feel that change of zoning can be treated lightly
because property value is high and homes will not be built in area. Homes
have been built and property was expensive five years ago too. Sure that
petitioner builds nice buildings but residents moved here to get away from
this type of use. There are beautiful homes on Schoolcraft Road and
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residents resent any attempt to rezone this area.
Mr. Walker stated there are four homes on this side of schoolcraft Road
between Stark Road and property in question.
Mr. Gage stated he thought it just as important to residents that live on the
North side of Schoolcraft Road as it is to property owners living on the
South side of Schoolcraft Road.
Approximately 24 were present objecting to Petition No. Z-197 among which
the following:
Mrs. John Adamczyk, 34465 Schoolcraft Road
Mr. Asa Valentine, 34140 Schoolcraft Road
Mr. W. E. Nickels, 34151 Schoolcraft Road
Mr. M. Roseville, 34104 Schoolcraft Road.
Mr. Walker stated that he lives in area and that he is not sure residents
are right in stopping rezoning. Petitioners could develop area in M-i
within 300' of Schoolcraft Road and still conform to Ordinance. Believed
people should allow Commission to go along and make a compromise to develop
area to the best interest of people in area and keep M-1 District off of
Schoolcraft Road. Eventually this entire area will be developed and
Commission is not sure for what.
Mrs. Asa Valentine, 34140 Schoolcraft Road stated in her opinion existing
M-1 District should remain as it is. Objected to amending petition to rezone
first 200' to P.
Mr. Lotz asked whether residents were aware of the study prepared by Detroit
in that Schoolcraft would be a main expressway.
Mr. Gage stated residents are being placed in a position whereby they will
have to move out. Some residents have considerable amount invested in homes.
Mr. Harsha stated a great deal of the property does set back 1000' except for
this section.
Mr. Sacre stated that he would amend his petition to request rezoning of the
front 200' (from the right-of-way line) of the 300' RUFB District from RUFB
to P and the remaining 100' to the South now zoned RUFB to M-1.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Steinhoff, seconded by Mr. Lotz and
unanimously carried, it was
#11-367-56 RESOLVED that, Mr. Veno E. Sacre, Attorney for Koepplinger
Bakery, Inc. be allowed to verbally amend Petition No.
Z-77 to request rezoning of the North 200' (from right-of
way line) of the 300' RUFB District located on a portion
of Parcel 28F4H located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28
from RUFB to P and the remaining 100' RUFB District from
RUFB to M-1.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Lotz and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-368-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition No. Z-197 as submitted by Earl R. Gilman,
Attorney for Morris W. Zack, et al and Veno E.Sacre,
Attorney for Koepplinger Bakery, Inc. for a change of zoning
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 from RUFB to M-1 the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommendto the City
Council that Petition No. Z-197 be granted as amended by
Resolution No. 11-367-56 as proposed use will be a desirable
asset to the community and conforms to the surrounding
area, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of
October 25, 1956 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 Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called a recess
at approximately 9:31 p.m.
The Chairman called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 10:01 p.m.
with all present as named at the beginning and course of meeting except
*Mr. H. Paul Harsha.
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 letter dated October 30, 1956 from E. J.
Eckman. Mr. E. J. Eckman was present.
No one was present objecting to petition as amended.
Upon a motion duly.made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Kane and unanimously
carried, it was
##11-369-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on October 16, 1956 on Petition No. Z-189 as submitted by
E. J. Eckman for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 4 from AG and C-2 to C-2 the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No.
Z-189 be granted as amended by sketch and letter dated
October 30, 1956 as request conforms to present C-2 District
in area, 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
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The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer
Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed
in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the proposed
Trojan Subdivision located on the North side of Broadmoor Avenue between
Alexander Street and Harrison Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13. The
secretary read letters dated October 29, 1956 from Dallas F. Hay, Police
Commissioner; dated October 25, 1956 addressed to Acting Police Chief Francis
Murphy from Robert A. VanDyke, Patrolman; dated October 17, 1956 from
Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department and dated October 9, 1956 from
Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector. Mr. Joseph H. Friedman was present.
Mr. Friedman stated with parcel he has to work with, it is impossible to make
lots any deeper as requested by the Building Department's letter. Discussed
this and it was felt that there would be sufficient rear yard area as
required by the Ordinance.
Mr. Steinhoff asked if petitioner owns area excluded from subdivided property.
Mr. Friedman stated he does not own it and that there is an existing home on
property.
Mr. Steinhoff requested recommendation dated October 15, 1956 from Albe
Munson, Planning Consultant be read. Mr. Greene read recommendation as
requested.
Mr. Steinhoff asked number of square feet in proposed homes. Mr. Friedman
stated homes will be 1100 square feet to 1200 square feet and would depend
on the time they go into area to build. Lot 8 is 108' because there is an
existing small building on the excluded parcel and because drainage ditch
does not run straight. Discussed drain with City Engineer and it is their
plan to continue drain from Harrison Park Subdivision to the North. There
is a culvert on Broadmoor.
Mr. Robinson stated in the adjoining subdivision the homes face Broadmoor.
There was a brief discussion regarding proposed home on Lot 1 and the
possibility of dressing house up to appear to front on both Alexander
Street and Broadmoor Avenue.
Mr. Friedman stated there is 55' from lot line to the center of the easement
and 52' of building area on Lot 4.
Mr. Steinhoff stated he would like to see drain on the lot line.
Mr. Greene questioned paving on the other side of Broadmoor. Mr. Friedman
stated area is partially developed.
Mr. Robinson asked petitioner if he intended to pave Broadmoor. Mr. Friedman
I[: stated they would if they can get it paved.
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Mr. Everett Babcock, 28904 Broadmoor questioned whether petitioner had
sufficient room to build on lots. Stated when he built it was required that
he have 30' set back. It was established that 25' set back is sufficent.
Mr. Russell Proctor, 28899 Broadmoor asked type of proposed homes. Stated he t:
is very much in favor of homes being built on parcel. Mr. Friedman stated
homes will be brick with a basement.
Mr. Greene asked whether Harrison Park Subdivision is zoned R-1-A. Mr. Robin-
son stated it is.
Mr. Walker stated that unless this is a hardship case, he wouldn't vote in
favor of it.
Mr. Proctor suggested plat be divided into six lots instead of eight as shown.
Mr. Robinson stated he objects to plat with Lot 4 as shown as property owner
wouldn't be able to erect garage in the future. Suggested item be tabled
in order to give petitioner opportunity to provide Commission with plot plan
showing how he intends to develop Lot 4.
Mr. Walker stated petitioner might just as well include Lot 1 too.
Mr. Robinson stated he did not consider it necessary.
Mr. Greene stated that in view of the shallow lots that petitioner might have
to sacrafice one lot
Mr. Friedman stated he could reduce Lot 8 to 98' thereby giving more
frontage to Lot 4 on the East side.
Mr. Robinson again suggested item be tabled to provide petitioner opportunity
to rearrange Lot No. 4 to present it to Commission at another meeting. Revise
subdivision so that all lots will be satisfactory.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Steinhoff and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-370-56 RESOLVED that, proposed Trojan Subdivision located on
the North side of Broadmoor Avenue between Alexander
Street and Harrison Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 13 be tabled until November 20, 1956 in order
to give petitioner opportunity to revise subdivision
so that all lots will be satisfactory.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Charles J. Pinto, Asst. City Attorney arrived at approximately 10:45 p.m.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition M-32
by Roman J. Miotke, Service Sign Company requesting permission to erect a
7' x 10' neon illuminated projecting roof sign to be erected 4 feet above
the roof and 25 feet from grade to top of sign located at the General Finance
Company, 28841 Plymouth Road on a portion of Parcel 36A15 and situated on the
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South side of Plymouth Road approximately 110 feet East of Garden Avenue in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Mr. Miotke was present.
Mr. Greene asked whether proposed sign would project in front of building.
Mr. Miotke stated 16" in front of building.
Mr. Steinhoff stated that according to Ordinance sign cannot project over
15i over the right-of way.
Mr. Walker asked how far building is located from lot line. Mr. Miotke
stated approximately 11.
Mr. Steinhoff asked if proposed sign will be flashing. Mr. Miotke stated
that the word "Loan" would be rose and flashing and that "General Finance"
would be green and would not flash.
Mr.Stanley Steiner, General Finance representative stated that proposed sign
is used throughout the country and that it is an advertising medium.
Mr. Walker asked if the size of the sign is also in keeping with pattern.
Mr. Steiner stated it is.
Mr. Walker asked the number of signs located in Detroit. Mr. Steiner stated
approximately 15.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-371-56 RESOLVED that, because request is in accord with Zoning
Ordinance and pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-32 by Roman J. Miotke, Service Sigh Company
requesting permission to erect a 71 x 101 neon
illuminated, projecting roof sign to be erected 4 feet
above the roof and 25 feet from grade totop of sign
located at the General Finance Company, 28841 Plymouth
Road on portion of Parcel 36A15 and situated on the
South side of Plymouth Road approximately 110 feet East
of Garden Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent
to the property owners within 500 feet, Peitioner and
City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition M-33
by Charles W. Shumate, Secretary, Townsend Neon Inc. requesting permission
to erect a porcelain enamel 18 G.A. 91 x 191 over-all size sign (2x2x4"
angle iron frame welded to 8" steel pole through center of sign) 271 above
grade located at 39320 Plymouth Road on a portion of Parcel 30G and situated
on the Northeast corner of Plymouth Road and Eckles Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 30. Mr. Charles W. Shumate was present.
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Mr. Walker asked whether sign would be a double faced sign. Mr. Shumate 4
stated it would and that it would be neon either rose or copper and yellow
or white lights.
Mr. Walker asked if sign would project over side walk. Mr. Shumate stated
sign would be located on petitioner's property.
No one was present objecting to petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Lotz and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-372-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-33 by Charles W. Shumate, Secretary, Town-
send Neon Inc. requesting permission to erect a porcelain
enamel 18 G.A. 9' x 19' over-all size sign (2x2x " angle
iron frame welded to 8" steel pole through center of sign)
27 feet above grade located at 39320 Plymouth Road on a
portion of Parcel 30G and situated on the Northeast
corner of Plymouth Road and Eckles Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 30 because it conforms to the use it is to
be associated with, 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.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition M-34
by P. Salter, Intercity Neon Company requesting permission to install 50
square foot electrical roof sign (2x2x2" angel iron structure bolted to
existing building beams) 27 feet above grade located at Chicken Delight, Inc.
28875 Plymouth Road on a portion of Parcel 36A15 and situated on the
South side of Plymouth Road approximately 110 feet East of Garden Avenue in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Mr. Michael Dargay, 2226 E. Lincoln was
present representing the petitioner.
No one was present objecting to petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Walker and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-373-56 RESOLVED that, Mr. Michael Dargay be allowed to verbally
amend Petition M-34 by P. Salter, Intercity Neon Company
to read 70 square foot instead of 50 square foot
electrical roof sign to be located in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 36 at 28875 Plymouth Road.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Steinhoff and
unanimously carried, it was
#11-374-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-34 as amended, as submitted by P. Salter,
Intercity Neon Company requesting permission to install
70 square foot electrical roof sign (2x2xt" angel iron
structure bolted to existing building beams) 27 feet
above grade located at Chicken Delight, Inc., 28875
Plymouth Road on a portion of Parcel 36A15 and situated
on the South side of Plymouth Road approximately 110
feet East of Garden Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 36 as it meets requirements of Ordinance, 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.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read letter dated October 23, 1956 from Joseph A. Milko request-
ing copy of Population and Neighborhood Planning Unit as prepared by Albe
Munson, Planning Consultant. Mr. Milko was present
Mr. Milko stated Harry Anbender, Attorney for Donna Development Company has
entered the Population and Neighborhood Planning Unit as Exhibit No. 13 in the
case regarding proposed Merr6Five Mile Subdivision. Stated he wanted to
IL: present in court that this item has not been out for distribution as yet by
this Commission.
Mr. Walker stated if Commission would approve this request at this time, it
will be setting a precedent. In his opinion Commission is not prepared to go
into a situation like that.
Mr. Lotz stated until this study is approved by this Commission and City
Council that none of the booklets should be sold to anyone. Study is only in
the planning Stage.
Mr. Greene stated this is just a study and not a final document. If everytime
Commission made a study and it was released, Commission would have a continual
fight on its hands.
Mr. Lotz askedwhether a public hearing would be held on this matter.
Mr. Robinson stated it would.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker,seconded by Mr. Kane and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-375-56 RESOLVED that, request by Joseph A. Milko dated October 23,
1956 for copy of Population and Neighborhood Planning Unit
as prepared by Albe Munson, Planning Consultant be denied as
I[: it is a preliminary study by the Commission and at the
p resent time cannot be released to the public.
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The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Robinson stated that it was suggested by Mr. Albe Munson, that the
Commission should forward resolution to City Council that they adopt the
Population and Neighborhood Planning Unit as far as principle and theory is
concerned - as to whether or not they concur with the direction Commission is
going. Have to have some sort of assurance that the Council feels Commission
is heading in the right direction.
Mr. Greene stated he did not think Commission could ask Council to approve any
part of study as to boundary or to any of the specific points. What
Commission is asking for is a broad approval of plan and not page by page
approval. All Mr. Munson wants is authority to proceed further.
Mr. Robinson stated Commission has the authority to have Mr. Munson continue
with study but Commission should be assured that the Council is in agreement
with this.
It was established that the Asst. City Attorney would draw up the necessary
resolution to forward to Council.
The secretary read letter dated November 5, 1956 from Daniel J. Lepo addressed
to Mayor William W. Brashear regarding his resignation.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously
carried, it was
#11-376-56 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission accept resignation
of Daniel J. Lepo and that a letter be forwarded to him
commending him on his conscientious service as a member of
this Commission.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Steinhoff and seconded by Mr. Walker ,it was
#11-377-56 RESOLVED that, statement from The Livonian for $38, $17
and $7.75 (Total $62.75) be approved and forwarded to the
proper department for payment.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Greene, Steinhoff, Kane, Walker, Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
The secretary read letter dated November 9, 1956 from W. W. Edgar, Executive
Secretary, Livonia Chamber of Commerce regarding meeting November 15, 1956
in the Municipal Court Building regarding development of Livonia.
On a motion duly made, secondedand Unanimously adopted this Public Hearing
was duly adjourned at approximately 11:45 p.m., November 13, 1956.
ATTESTED: Fred A. Lotz, Strcretary i tem ,
William R. Robinson, Chairman