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MINUTES OF THE 82ND SPECIAL MEETING AND A PUBLIC 1956
HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 4 , 1958 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. Co-chairman, H. Paul Harsha called the public hearing to order
at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Members present : Leonard Kane Dennis Anderson William R. Robinson**
H. Paul Harsha Robert Greene** Fred A. Lotz
W. Okerstrom Charles Walker
Members absent : Robert L. Angevine
Charles J. Pinto , Assistant City Attorney , Bob Perry , Fire Department were
present together with approximately 42 interested persons .
Mr. Lotz acted as secretary in the absence of Mr. Angevine .
The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was Application
TA35 by Holloway Construction Company requesting permission to remove top
soil , located on the North Side of Five Mile Road between Merriman and Henry
Ruff in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14.
Mr. Sidney Blatt , Attorney for Holloway Construction Company informed the
Commission that this area as stated in petition was stripped last year under
a previous application. The time limit had expired leaving no time to re-
move the remainder, reason for a new application.
1: Mr. Walker of the Top Soil Committee also ascertained that the stock pile
removed six months prior and that the committee had no objection to the
approval of this application since it was only a renewal of the original
permit . A public hearing had been held on the first and it had been granted
Mr. Spanich, 30865 Five Mile Road asked what the "removal of top soil , sand ,
etc . " meant . The petition was read to Mr . Spanich which stated only topsoil
stockpile would be removed. Mr. Harsha, confirmed this stating a permit
would be issued to remove only this topsoil stockpile .
There were no other comments from the Commission at this time and Mr. Lotz
read letter from the Bureau of Inspection dated February 13 , 1958.
Mr. Walker stated that when the original petition was presented, it was only
for a definite 9 inches of topsoil and that only the stock pile was to be
removed now.
Mr. Harsha assured Mr. Spanich that only the topsoil stockpile would be
removed.
The Chairman then asked the Commission whether they wanted to approve or
disapprove application. A motion was made by Mr . Kane to approve the re-
moval of the present topsoil stockpile and Mr. Walker supported motion, and
it was
I: #3-40-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held March 4 , 1958 the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Application TA35 by Holloway Construction
Company requesting permission to remove topsoil stock-
pile located on the North side of Five Mile Road between
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Merriman and Henry Ruff in the South 1/2 of the Southwest ,
1/4 of Section 14 .
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the continuation of the present
bond of $21 ,000 .00 remain in effect on the above applica
tion and it is recommended that the Bureau of Inspection
issue a permit to this effect , and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
the property owners within 500 feet , petitioner , City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and recom-
mendation having been obtained from the Department of
Public Works under date of February 24, 1958 and from the
Police Department under date of February 20 , 1958.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following :
AYES: Anderson , Okerstrom, Walker , Kane , Harsha
NAYS : Lotz
NOT VOTING: Greene
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No .
Z-265 initiated by City Planning Commission on its own motion whether or
not to amend Section 4.27 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No . 60 (Major
Street Setback - Schoolcraft ) .
Mr. Lotz read letter from City Clerk ' s office dated January 30 , 1958 and'
also one from Mayor Brashear dated January 20 , 1958.
Mr. Greene asked if there was anybody in audience who wish to be heard
in regards to the proposed amendment .
Mrs .. McNeil asked the Commission why a setback of 40 feet .
Mr. Harsha stated that under the old ordinance only 40 ft . was required
but because of the situation on Schoolcraft , it is better for the resi-
dents to have their homes set back 75 ft . from the right-of-way.
Mrs . McNeil asked why this was being done now.
Mr. Lotz informed Mrs . McNeil if this street should ever become a
thoroughfare we feel that if the buildings are set back it would be
better kr the residents .
Mr. Harold Nobel , 30711 Mason , Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision informed
the Commission he was speaking for a large group which were present ,
who were in favor of the ordinance as presented.
Mr. Art Fisher, 30408 Hoy, Greenacres Association stated that the
Association had been after this proposal for some time . We find that
the majority of homes are set back approximately 75 ft . , which gives a
boulevard appearance . It is the only street in the City of Livonia
that has a boulevard rating and recently it is becoming a truck route .
We believe that if this set back is put in effect , this will protect
the homes and give it uniformity and perhaps keep the trucks on the
mile roads .
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Mr . Walker assured Mrs . McNeil that this proposal will not affect now
existing homes on Schoolcraft .
Since there were no other comments , Mr. Kane made a motion that the Com-
mission adopt Z-265 and recommend it to the City Council; Mr. Walker sup-
ported the motion and unanimously carried , it was
#3-41-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held by the City Planning Commission on its own motion,
does hereby adopt resolution to amend Section 4.27 of
Article 4.00 of Ordinance No . 60, amended to read as
follows :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.27 of ARTICLE 4.00 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 60 AS AMENDED ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA" .
WHEREAS,
IVONIA" -
WHEREAS, Schoolcraft Road is the only major thorough-
fare of a boulevard character extending through the
City of Livonia and
WHEREAS , Schoolcraft Road divides a heavy industrial
district from adjoining residential districts and in
recent years has come to be used by an excessive number
of automobiles and large industrial vehicles traveling
to and from the City of Livonia as well as through the
City; and
1: WHEREAS , in the judgment of the City Council of the
City of Livonia it is to the best interest of the city
and its citizens that front yard requirements be
established for parcels adjacent to and abutting such
boulevard.
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS :
Section 1 • In order that neighboring property owners
shall not be deprived of their rightful enjoyment of
light and air by the undue proximity of buildings to
lot lines and to one another , and in order that the
view of the street shall not be obstructed or that the
privacy and peace of residents shall not be destroyed
by too great a proximity to a major street and boulevard
heavily traveled by an excessive number of automobiles
and many and varied large industrial vehicles , and in
order generally to preserve a degree of openness around
buildings appropriate to the dominant residential charac-
ter existing on Schoolcraft and in order to maintain a
uniform setback consistent with that presently existing
Section 4.27 of Ordinance No . 60 as amended of the City
Of Livonia entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia" , is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 4.27 Yards : Front Yard Exceptions . When
buildings have been constructed on the majority of
lots in a block at the time of the adoption of this
ordinance , no building hereafter erected or altered
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thus established , provided that no building ttl
shall be required by this ordinance to set back [�
more than forty (40) feet , and provided further
that notwithstanding anything in this section or
in the Zoning Ordinance , Ordinance No. 60 , to
the contrary , where a residentially zoned lot or
parcel is adjacent to or abuts on Schoolcraft
Road in the City of Livonia , no building shall
be erected, moved, enlarged or otherwise estab-
lished on such lot or parcel closer than seventy-
five (75 ) feet to the lot line abutting the major
street , except that in cases where special hard-
ships or inequities due to special conditions can
be shown to exist , this setback provision may be
adjusted by the City Planning Commission after a
public hearing with notice of such hearing as
provided for in Section 17 .03 of this ordinance .
Section 2 . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this
ordinance full force and effect .
Section 3 . Should any portion of this ordinance be held in-
valid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting
the validity of the remaining Portion of this ordinance.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-100
by Plymouth Oil Company, R. M. Decker, President requesting approval of
the use of the following premises for a retail gasoline service station
on the Southeast corner of Elsie Avenue and Middlebelt Road in the
Northwest i/,4 of Section 24.
Mr. Raymond Munde present representing Plymouth Oil Company .
Mr. Lotz read letter from Fire Department dated February 25 , 1958.
Mr. Munde informed the commission that in April , 1957 we filed a petition
for erecting gas station, it was presented to Commission on April 22 ,
1957 at which time it was denied for the reason that it was poor planning
to have this station place so close to three existing stations ( one on
Five Mile Road and two on corner of Middlebelt and Five Mile Roads . Our
petition was presented according to C-1 District Regulations , Section
10.02 , subsection f , which states "a gasoline and oil service station,
when approved by the City Planning Commission" . When petition was
denied by your Commission, a request for a building permit was taken.
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied an appeal because based on the City
Planning Commission this petition was poor planning. In December, 1957 ,
as I understand it , the Commission gave approval to the erection of a
gasoline station across the street to a competitor of my client . We
were amazed that you would refuse us permission and could not understand
why the other was approved. We are back now to request your permission
and approval to erect the gasoline station that we had in mind last April.
The Chair asked if there were any other comments from the audience in
regard to proposed gas station. There were none .
Mr. Kane suggested that we take this under advisement .
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Mr . Okerstrom asked Mr. Munde for a sketch of the gas station. Mr. Munde
replied they did not have it with them that night but that they are the
same as the original plans . At the time of the original petition, there
was no problem in regard to the Plans . It was simply a matter at that
time of the fact that it was not good planning to have so many stations
competing with each other.
Mr. Lotz stated he thought it would be a good idea if this item was taken
under advisement and discuss it thoroughly at a Study Meeting.
Mr . Walker asked Mr. Munde if he could give the exact size of this parcel
of land he proposed to build on; Mr. Munde answered it was to be built on
Lots 25 through 30. Five Elm Park Subdivision - 120' x 170 ' (120 ' fronting
on Middlebelt ) .
Mr. Harsha asked if 170 ' was from the right-of-way line and Mr. Munde
stated he believed this was correct .
Mr. Walker stated that the reason this was asked was because there were
homes very near.
Mr. Anderson stated that it was unfortunate that this petition was refused
and then another one passed. Feels that he could not vote for this now
and suggests that this be taken under advisement .
Mr. Munde said that they did not desire this to be taken under advisement ,
would prefer a decision now and if plans were needed for decision, they
could be rushed to the Commission.
Mr. Harsha informed Mr. Munde that the commission would like to become
more familiar with the case in regard to a competitor being approved. Also
stated this would come up at a Study Meeting and then come up at the next
Regular meeting .
Mr. Munde stated that the lease may be in jeopardy because of the delay,
but appreciated the request of the Commission to take this matter under
advisement , although this has been on for a whole year. Stated he would
like to make that statement for the record.
Mr. Harsha informed Mr. Munde that this item would be taken under advise-
ment , and that he would be notified when it would come up.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-102 by
Alexander Sinclair requesting permission to establish golf driving range
and erect his residence and building ( combined) to serve said golf range
in an Agricultural District on the North side of Six Mile Road approxi-
mately 660 feet west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 .
Mr. Lotz read letter from Mr. Sinclair dated February 18 , 1958 who was
present at this hearing .
Mr. Sinclair stated he would like to mention that he had contacted the
residents immediately surrounding the piece of property in question and
that they had voiced no objection. The one objection that he knew of was
from the property owner diagonally across Six Mile Road. Informed Com-
mission immediately adjoining property owners were present to answer any
question that may be asked. Stated that one of the property owners had
gone to his former golf driving range and had inquired as to Mr. Sinclair
and his business .
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Mr. Claude Simmons , 37960 Six Mile Road stated he and his son owned ''
property directly across said property and had no objection to they
driving range .
Mr. Lotz asked Mr. Pinto into what catagory did this driving range fall
in and Mr. Pinto answered it was allowed in R-1 regulations , referred
back from AG regulations .
Mr. Kane wanted to know what Mr. Sinclair meant by "erect his residence
and building (combined) " and Mr. Sinclair stated the building would be .
residence in character but that he would use it for both his business
and residence .
Mr. Walker inquired as to size of property and it was ascertained by Mr.
Sinclair approximately 15 acres . Also stated that the frontage on Six
Mile Road was 660 feet .
Mr. Anderson asked if there was anyone who lived behind said property who
might complain regarding lights , but Mr. Sinclair answered it was all farm
land behind his property .
Mr . Lotz informed Mr . Sinclair that if homes were built there in the
future a greenbelt would be in order to separate homes from driving range .
Mr. Simmons informed the Commission that when Mr. Sinclair had come to .him
to discuss buying property for driving range , he had taken upon himself
to go back to the previous golf range owned by Mr. Sinclair at 8 Mile Road
and Lahser and was completely satisfied with the information he received.
Mr. Lotz made a motion that petition be approved and it was supported
by Mr . Anderson .
Mr. Robinson arrived at approximately 9 : 15 p.m .
Yr. Okerstrom stated he felt this item should be taken under advisement
but Mr. Harsha said that under RUF regulations this golf range was per-
missible and there were no objections from the neighbors , so could not
see any reason for doing so .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr . Lotz , supported by Mr . Anderson, it was
#3-42-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held March 4 , 1958 , the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition M-102 by Alexander Sinclair re-
questing permission to establish golf driving range and
erect his residence and building (combined) to serve
said golf range in an Agricultural District on the North
side of Six Mile Road approximately 660 feet west of
Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 , and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet , petitioner and City
Departments as listed in Proof of Service .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following :
AYES: Anderson, Greene , Walker, Kane , Lotz , Harsha
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Okerstrom , Robinson
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The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. 1962
Mr . Robinson having arrived at 9 : 15 p.m. acted as Chairman for remainder
of meeting .
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-103
by Al' s Sign Erection requesting permission to erect a flat sign 34" high
by 19 ' long making a total of 55 square feet reading "Zalla 's Quality
Shoes for the Entire Family" made of metal and illuminated with neon
lights at 29203 Plymouth between Garden and Middlebelt on the South side
of Plymouth in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36 .
Mr. Lotz presented the sketch of sign to the commissioners .
Mr. Martin Weinstein, Radiant Sign Company (Al ' s Sign Erection) was
present . Mr. Harsha asked if building was 60 ' from the right-of-way line
from Plymouth Road or is it 120' from the center of road.
The Commission ascertained that the store was set back sufficiently . There
were no other persons present who objected to proposed sign.
Mr. Lotz inquired if sign was going to be flat against the building and
Mr. Weinstein stated only 10" would be protruding - it was going to be
hung flat against the building , and there would be no flashing of lights.
Mr. Robinson stated a motion was in order to approve or disapprove peti-
tion for the erection of said sign .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker , supported by Mr. Kane and unani-
mously carried, it was
#3-43-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held , March 4 , 1958, the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition M-103 by Al' s Sign Erection re-
questing permission to erect a flat sign 34" high by
19 ' long making a total of 55 square feet made of metal
and illuminated with neon lights at 29203 Plymouth be-
tween Garden and Middlebelt on the South side of Plymouth
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 .
The Chair declared the foregoing resolution is adopted and the petition
is granted.
Mr . Weinstein asked if a flat sign, not illuminated , would be permissible
at the back of the building 2 " x 18" and could it be approved tonight .
Mr . Robinson informed Mr. Weinstein that that sign could not be acted
upon tonight , it would have to go through the regular procedure , unless
as Mr. Harsha stated , if sign was 2" x 172" the Building Department would
issue a permit without having to be approved by City Planning Commission.
The Chairman announced a recess at approximately 9 :25 p .m.
The Chair called the 82nd Special Meeting to order at approximately 9 :35
p.m. with all present as named at the beginning and course of meeting .
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-99
Gulf Oil Company asking permission to erect a service station on the
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Northwest corner of Six Mile Road and Inkster St . in the Southeast 1/4 of
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Section 12 . Public Hearing February 18 , 1958 at which time item was taken
under advisement .
Mr. Robinson stated that Mr. Andrew, 27512 Vargo was present , represent-
ing Civic Association, wished to speak to Commission, explained that Com-
mission would make a motion whether or not to allow Mr . Andrew to speak
at this time .
Mr. Walker suggested that Commission allow one person representing Associ-
ation to speak at this time .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson and supported by Mr. Okerstrom ,
i t was
#3-44-58 RESOLVED that , Mr. Daniel Andrew, 27512 Vargo representing
Civic Association be allowed to speak at this time in re-
gard to Petition M-99 Gulf Oil Company.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom , Green , Harsha , Walker, Robinson
NAYS: Lot z , Kane
The Chair announced the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Roger Davis , 27258 Vargo , spoke for Mr. Andrew and stated the members
of their Association had asked him to speak.
We thank you for the opportunity to speak. This is a new
subdivision and we have been going to all the people in
the subdivision within 500 feet of the gas station. We
would like to go on record at this time with a list of 64
signatures of these residents in objection to the gas
station. Residents on Vargo who are living there presently
are 100% against the proposed gas station. This is a new
subdivision with homes valued at $16 ,500 to $$22 ,000 which
borders the land on the corner of Inkster. We feel that
by taking the corner' of that parcel of land for a gas sta-
tion, that it will prevent proper development of the area
for small stores . We are opposed to the gas station be-
cause of its proximity to the subdivision . There is one
directly across the street and the land diagonally across
is owned by the Pure Oil Company. We are mostly concerned
with the plan which has been submitted to the Commission
for the entire area. Stated plan as it stands now would
be too close to the homes on Vargo. This gas station will
restrict the proposed plan for the development of the area
and that any group of stores wanting to go in that area will
not want to be next to the gas station. Feels that with the
gas station located on this corner, they will want to sepa-
rate the stores from it by parking next to the houses .
Mr. Greene stated when the plan for the shopping center was first shown
to the Commission, it showed the stores with the parking in front of
them and if the space that a gas station requires is taken from it , it
will make the parking limited for the stores .
There were no other comments so that a motion was in order to disapprove
or approve this petition.
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Harsha to assume the Chair.
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Mr. Robinson informed the audience that with respect to the Civic Associa-
tion, he felt sure that with the experience the Commission has had in the
past , this was an ideal location for a gasoline station . It was located
farther from the houses than 75% of the gasoline stations being erected,
and therefore he made a motion that the petition be granted. The motion
was supported by Mr. Kane , and it was
#3-45-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held February 18, 1958 , the City Planning Commission
does hereby grant Petition M-99 by R . M . Dilworth, Gulf
Oil Company requesting permission to erect a service
station on the Northwest corner of Six Mile Road and
Inkster St . in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12 , 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: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene , Harsha, Walker , Kane , Robinson
NAYS : Lotz
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-249
by Luther G. and Gladys L. Lentz asking for a change of zoning classifi-
cation on Parcel 31Gld located on the North side of Ann Arbor Trail
approximately 400 ' West of Ann Arbor Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
31 be changed from R-1-B to C-2 .
No questions from the members of the Commission.
Mr. Kane read a resolution prepared by the Law Department and made a
motion that the petition be denied for the reasons as given in the pre-
pared resolution; motion was supported by Mr. Lotz and unanimously carried,
it was
#3-46-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on January 21 , 1958 on Petition Z-249 of Luther G.
and Gladys L. Lentz for a change of zoning classification
of Parcel 31G1d located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
31 from RIB to C-2 , the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No.
Z-249 be denied for the following reasons :
(1 ) That the commission does not believe it to be in
harmony with future plans for the development of this
area and further the commission does not wish to have
the commercial district in this section of the com-
munity extended any further west; and
(2 ) That the commission believes there has not been a
substantial enough change in the character of this
area so as to warrant this change from the present resi-
dential zone to a commercial zone , and further that the
commission believes the present residential zone , or
some other residential zoning , to be in harmony with the
planned development of the community and in the public
interest , and
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FURTHER RESOLVED , notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonian under date of Janu- C*-)
ary 2 , 1958 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 petitioner as listed in the Proof of
Service .
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted, and petition
is denied.
The secretary announced the next item on agenda was the Bai-Lynn Park
Subdivision requesting a one-year extension on approval of preliminary
plat located on the East side of Merriman Road between Lyndon and
Schoolcraft Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 . Preliminary plat
approved April 2 , 1957 .
Mr. Lotz read letter dated February 17 , 1958 from David Lewis giving
reason for request of extension.
There were no questions from the Commission and upon a motion duly made
by Mr . Walker and supported by Mr. Greene , it was
#3-47-58 RESOLVED that , request dated February 17 , 1958 from David
Lewis requesting a one-year extension on the proposed
Bai-Lynn Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 23 , be taken under advisement .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following :
AYES: Anderson, Greene , Walker , Lotz , Harsha , Robinson, Okerstrom
NAYS: Kane
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Harold Noble , Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision was present and stated he
wished to speak in regards to Bai-Lynn Subdivision. They were present to
ask that this extension be denied on the basis that since the previous
item #2 regarding Schoolcraft Street Setback was approved by the Commis-
sion, this would necessitate for an amendment of that plat as originally
presented. Another point brought out was that recent developments have
shown that there is a lack of drainage facilities and in regard to these
drainage facilities , the builder has admitted that he would be putting in
temporary facilities which he is asking the Commission to approve . Also
the zoning classification was granted to the developer under duress and
for these reasons we feel that this petition should be denied.
Mr. Walker felt that the approval of the street set back will affect this
preliminary plat without any amendment to it . Also asked Mr. Pinto , be-
cause this subdivision plat has been litigated, if a denial by this Com-
mission would reopen this case .
Mr . Pinto answered that this plat had not been acted upon within the
60 days . A suit was started and the judge indicated that he would deem
it approved because no action had been taken. I believe that is in the
past and any consideration you give this plat at this time is based on
your decisions at this moment . It is before you for an extension and
only that .
Mr. Walker stated when this plat first came before us , we had several
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meetings on it and made several recommendations to Mr. Lewis pertaining to
the preliminary plat . Asked if plat that the court approved was the
original one without the recommendations , and did we approve the original
plat .
Mr . Lewis stated that plat brought before the court was not the plat the
Commission had approved. The plat that had been approved is essentially
the one before the Commission at the present time .
Mr. Robinson asked what the differences were , and Mr. Lewis said that this
present plat showed the 9 subdivisions and incorporated space for the re-
tention basin.
Mr. Greene inquired how much it varied from the original , at which time
the Commission looked the plat plan over.
It was ascertained that on the original plat there had been 305 lots , now
there were 287 .
Mr . Walker stated that when they had approved the original plat he felt
he was under duress and was not sure of the differences at that time when
the case ended in court and of the plat presented now.
Mr. Lewis stated that the original plat presented to the Commission was
not the same as the one presented in court .
Mr. Walker asked if it had 305 lots and Mr. Lewis stated it did not have
lots there that were 77 ' to 80 ' in width. They had all been 64 ' approxi-
mately .
Mr. Lotz stated that it was his opinion that the plat we originally ap-
proved is not the one being presented now for an extension. This is an
entirely new plat and it should be acted upon as a new plat . It is not
the original one that we had been forced to approve .
Mr. Lewis stated that basically this plat was the same as the original
except for the retention basin.
Mr. Lewis then asked if original plat could have an extension.
Mr. Greene asked Mr. Pinto if Mr. Lewis is asking for an extension on the
original plat should we act on the original or the revised plat .
Mr. Pinto answered that the request for an extension must be on the plat
that was originally approved and the one approved by the Council .
Mr. Anderson stated that he thought this item should be taken under advise-
ment; he was not on the Commission when the plat was originally approved
and would like more time to think it over.
Mr. Robinson stated that this item would be taken under advisement .
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-251 by
I: . Richard Bleznak (Sunset Hills No . 2 ) asking for a change of zoning classi-
fication on Parcels 11-LL3 , 11-LL4 , 11-LL5 , 11-LL6 and 11-LL7 located on
the West side of Middlebelt Road approximately 1700 ' North of Six Mile
Road and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 be changed from RUFB
'to R-lA. Public Hearing February 18, 1958 at which time it was taken
under advisement .
There was no further discussion. Mr. Robinson stated a motion was in
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order to approve or disapprove petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane that petition be granted because it
conforms with the adjoining property , and supported by Mr. Walker , it was
#3-47-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18 , 1958 on Petition No. Z-251 as sub-
mitted by Richard Bleznak for a change of zoning in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to R-1A, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition No. Z-251 be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED , notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian under
date of January 30 , 1958 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 peti-
tioner as listed in the Proof of Service .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES': Okerstrom , Anderson, Greene , Harsha , Walker , Kane , Robinson
NAYS : None
NOT VOTING: Lotz
The Chair declared the foregoing resolution adopted and petition is •
granted.
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The secretary announced the next item on the Agenda was Sunset Hills No .
2 located on the West side of Middlebelt approximately 1700 feet North
of Six Mile and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 asking for
approval of the proposed plat . Public Hearing February 18, 1958 at
which time item was taken under advisement .
Mr. Lotz read letter dated February 19 , 1958 in relation to having
subdivision' s name changed from Sunset Hills Subdivision No . 2 to
Butler Hills Subdivision.
Mr. Bleznak, petitioner and Mr . V . B . Spaulding , Engineer were present .
Mr. Spaulding stated that three points had been brought up at last
meeting: 1 . Change street from Bennett to Mark Lane; 2 , Change name
from Sunset Hills No. 2 to Butler Hills Subdivision and 3 , set back
Lots 266 and 265 in conformance with others , which were 581 .
Mr. Pinto stated that before this plat could be approved that the
change in zoning would have to be official first .
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Bleznak if they would give us an extension of
time and file a waiver to the effect . This plat would be considered
immediately upon it being officially rezoned; Mr. Bleznak granted the •
Commission the extension.
Yr. Robinson asked about the flood condition because a few lots were
on low ground in this area and Mr. Spaulding stated a high water mark
had been taken and they did not seem to be too low.
Mr. Marsha stated that Lot 24.5 lacked being the proper size and Mr.
Spaulding answered that it had been changed to 61 ft . to conform it
with the others .
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Mr. Robinson asked how much time should be requested in the extension and
Mr. Pinto stated at least four months .
Mr. Robinson informed Mr . Bleznak that the Commission will act upon plat
as soon as possible after the rezoning is passed.
Mr. Bleznak stated he would send in letter for waiver.
The Chair stated that this item would be taken under advisement .
The Chairman announced that if there were no objections , Commission will
act upon Item Z-24.8 at this time .
The Secretary announced that the next item was Z-24.8 Andrew LaPrese and
Lois E. LaPrese asking for a change of zoning classification on parcel of
land located on the South side of Eight Mile Road approximately 90 feet
west of Hubbard Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 be changed from
RUFB to M-l. Public Hearing February 18 , 1958 at which time item was
taken under advisement .
Mr. Robinson stated that a resolution had been prepared by the Law De-
partment at the Commission ' s direction , at which time Mr. Lotz read
resolution.
There were no further questions from the Commission at which time Mr.
Robinson stated that a motion was in order to approve or disapprove the
petition.
Mr. Greene asked to be briefed as to the reason for this denial since he
was not at the meeting at the time this petition had been discussed.
Mr. Robinson stated that the entire area in question was being considered
for an overall rezoning and Commission did not desire any spot zoning at
this time .
Mr. Walker stated that he did not go along with the resolution as it was
read, felt that it was in contrary with the study that was under way , and
that a denial without prejudice until study was finished was all that was
necessary.
Mr. Pheney , Attorney for Mr. LaPrese , stated he ' nderstooc' a general re-
zoning was coming up and would prefer that this item be taken under advise-
ment rather than be denied, until the study is complete .
Mr. Pinto explained that the study was not enough reason for denying
petition.
Mr. LaPrese asked how long would the study take , and he was informed some
time would be necessary to complete study.
,Mr. Greene stated that petition could be denied without prejudice .
Mr. Walker stated he could not see any other way than to deny because when
the study is completed and we feel that there is a particular area that
should be rezoned M-1 or M-2 , we would like to include the whole area for
rezoning, not just one parcel .
Mr. LaPrese said that perhaps this was better , because then they could
have a decision upon which some action might be taken later on, since it
was being denied because of the study .
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr . Greene that petition be denied without
prejudice and supported by Mr. Walker, it was unanimously carried, that C`1
#3-48-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18 , 1958 on Petition No . Z-248 as sub-
mitted by Andrew LaPrese and Lois E. LaPrese for a change
of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 from RUFB to
Iv-1 , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition No . Z-248 be denied
without prejudice , at this time because the City Planning
Commission at present is having this area studied by the
Planning Consultant towards having a general rezoning re-
classification.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date
of January 30 , 1958 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 petitioner as listed
in the Proof of Service .
The Chair declared the foregoing resolution was adopted and petition is
denied without prejudice .
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No .
Z-256 George Karabenick, Carey Homes asking for a change of zoning
classification on parcel of land located on South side of Bretton,
230. 85 feet west of Middlebelt Road and situated in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 2 be changed from RUFB to R-1B. Public Hearing February 18,
1958 at which time item was taken under advisement .
There were no further questions on this item and the Chair announced that
a motion was in order to approve or disapprove this petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane that the rezoning in this petition is
in conformity with the present usage of the land to the north that this
petition be granted, and supported by Mr. Okerstrom , it was unanimously
carried, that
#3-49-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18, 1958 on Petition No. Z-256 as sub-
mitted by George Karabenick, Carey Homes for a change of
zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to
R-1B , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition No . Z-256 be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of
January 30, 1958 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 petitioner as listed
in the Proof of Service .
The Chair announced that the foregoing resolution is adopted and petition
is granted.
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No .
Z-262 initiated by City Planning Commission on its own motion whether or
not to amend Subsection ( c ) of Section 8.02 and Section 8.06 of Article
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8.00 of Ordinance No . 60 Public Hearing February 18, 1958 at which time
item was taken under advisement .
Mr. Pinto explained briefly the amendment , regarding Section 8.02 , Sub-
section ( c ) :
Off-street parking facilities when such land is owned
by an industry and lies between zoned industrial property
and a highway upon the approval of the City Planning Com-
mission; provided, however, that in all such cases a
greenbelt screen planting strip not less than twenty ( 20)
feet wide is created and maintained adjacent to resi-
dential uses .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker and supported by Mr . Kane , it was
unanimously carried, that
#3-50-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18 , 1958 on Petition No. Z-262 as in-
itiated by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion to determine whether or not Subsection (c ) of
Section 8.02 and Section 8.06 of Article 8.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance , Ordinance No. 60 should be amended,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that the following resolution be granted,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (c ) OF SECTION 8.02
AND SECTION 8.06 OF ARTICLE 8.00 OF ORDINANCE NO . 60,
AS AMENDED , ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA . "
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1 . Subsection ( c ) of Section 8.02 and Section
8.06 of Article 8.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended,
entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" ,
are hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 8.02 Uses Permitted. In all RUF Districts
no building or land, except as otherwise provided in
this ordinance , shall be erected or used except for
one or more of the following specified uses :
(a) All uses permitted in R-1 Districts .
(b ) Nurseries , greenhouses and truck gardens .
( c ) Off-street parking facilities when such
land is owned by an industry and lies be-
tween zoned industrial property and a
highway upon the approval of the City
Planning Commission; provided, however,
that in all such cases a greenbelt screen
planting strip not less than twenty (20)
feet wide is created and maintained ad-
jacent to residential uses .
(d) On one-half (1/2 ) acre or more , fowl and
rabbits may be raised and kept for owner ' s
consumption only; on one (1) acre or more ,
two ( 2") horses may be kept for owner ' s use
only; and on two (2 ) acres or more , two (2)
horses and one (1 ) cow or three (3 ) horses
may be kept for owner 's use only; dog kennels
may be operated, and fowl and rabbits may be
raised for sale; provided, however, that such
3 animals and fowl are properly housed, main-
1971 tained and fenced so as not to become a
nuisance or detrimental to public health, r.r,
safety or welfare .
(e ) One (i ) non-illuminating sign not greater than
nine (9 ) square feet in area pertaining to the
sale or lease of the Premises or advertising
the sale of the produce , raised thereof , shall
be permitted on a lot ; not more than one (i )
non-illuminating trespassing, safety or caution
sign, not over two (2) square feet in area, on
any one lot .
( f) Accessory buildings or structures and uses
customarily incidental to any of the above uses
when located on the same property , but not more
than one (1 ) temporary building for the sale of
the produce , of any of the above uses , which
shall be located not less than twenty-five ( 25 )
feet from the street or highway right-of-way
line , and further that an open space for park-
ing , twenty-five (25 ) feet off the street or
highway right-of-way , be provided for patrons
of the market .
Section 8.06 Front Yards . Each lot in RUF
Districts shall have a front yard of not less than forty (40)
feet in depth.
Section 2 . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to
give this ordinance full force and effect .
Section 3 . If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any
reason held to be invalid, such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance .
FURTHER RESOLVED , notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of January
30, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison Company , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company , Michigan
Bell Telephone Company , the Consumer Power Company and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Z-234'a City
Planning Commission on its own motion whether or not to amend Zoning
Ordinance No . 60 to add Article 5 .50 R-L District Regulations . Public
Hearing February 18, 1958 at which time item was taken under advisement .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane , supported by Mr. Greene , and unani-
mously carried, it was
#3-51-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18, 1958 on Petition No. Z-234a as in-
itiated by City Planning Commission on its own motion to
amend Zoning Ordinance No. 60 to add the following article ,
Article 5 .50 R-L District Regulations , the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
the following resolution be granted,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF THE CITY ENTITLED ,
"AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA;
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TO REGULATE THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES THEREIN; 1972
TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT , THE AREA , THE
BULK AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS; TO REGULATE
AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES
AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED
USES; TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS ,
COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO REGULATE THE DENSITY
OF POPULATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE -ADMINISTRATION AND
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD
OF APPEALS , AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE
A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE TERMS THEREOF , "
BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 5 .50
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1 . Ordinance No . 60 of the City of Livonia is hereby amended
by adding thereto Article 5 .50 as follows :
ARTICLE 5 .50
R - L DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Section 5 .51 Application of Article . The regulations set
forth in this article shall apply in all R-L Districts .
Section 5 .52 Uses Permitted. In all R-L Districts no build-
ing or land , except as otherwise provided in this ordinance,
shall be erected or used except for one or more of the
following specified uses;
(a) All uses that are permitted in R-1 Districts; pro-
vided, however, that notwithstanding any other provision
of this ordinance , contrary hereto or in conflict here-
with, every residential lot or parcel in an R-L District
shall have the minimum lot area set forth in Section
5 .54 of this article .
(b) All uses permitted under Article 6.00 and Article
7 .00 of this ordinance , that is R-2 and R-3 uses , are
specifically excluded from and prohibited in the R-L
District .
Section 5 .53 Building Heights: No building hereafter
erected or altered in R-L Districts shall exceed thirty-
five (35 ) feet in height or two ( 2 ) stories except as
provided in Sections 4.4.1 to 4.4.4 , inclusive , of this
ordinance .
Section 5 .54 Lot Area: Every lot in R-L Districts shall
have a minimum of 9 ,600 square feet area and a minimum
width of eighty ( 80 ) feet at the building line and a
minimum depth of 120 feet . Any lot or parcel of record
at the time of adoption of this amendment which is of
lesser area than the specifications herein provided,
and which cannot meet the requirements of area, side
yard, front yard , and rear yard as provided in this
article shall otherwise comply with all requirements of
R-1 Districts .
Section 5 .55 Percentage of Lot Coverage . One family
dwellings together with accessory buildings , hereafter
erected on any lot in R-L Districts shall not cover more
than twenty-five (25 ) percent of the area of lot ,
1973 provided that this requirement shall not apply fit,
to any lot or parcel which at the time this
ordinance becomes effective is lesser in area C")
than the specifications herein provided if such
lot or parcel was of record at the time of the
adoption of this ordinance .
Section 5 .56 Front Yard. Each lot in R-L Districts
shall have a front yard of not less than thirty-
five (35 ) feet in depth.
Section 5 .57 Side Yards in General .All lots in
R-L Districts shall have two (2 ) side yards each
having a width of not less than six ( 6 ) feet and
the combined width shall not be less than fifteen
(15 ) feet .
Section 5 .58 Side Yards Abutting Upon Street .
Houses on corner lots shall not be constructed less
than twenty-five ( 25 ) feet from the street right -of-
way lines adjacent to such lots .
Section 5 .59 Rear Yards . Each lot .in R-L Districts
shall have a rear yard of a depth of not less than
thirty-five (35 ) feet .
Section 5 .60 Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking
facilities shall be provided as hereinbefore speci-
fied in Article 4.00 , Section 4.37 to 4.40, in-
clusive , of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance .
Section 5 . 61 Exception. Notwithstanding any provi-
sions of this article , uses permitted in RUF
Districts shall be allowed and permissible in R-L
Districts as to all lots and parcels of property
in R-L Districts which, at the time this ordinance
becomes effective , have an area of one-half (1/2 )
acre or more as may be required for such uses under
Article 8.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and an average
width of not less than one-fourth (1/4 ) the average
depth; provided that such lot or parcel of land
shall not be required for the purposes of this
section to have a width greater than one hundred
(100) feet .
Section 2 . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to
give this ordinance full force and effect .
Section 3 . Should any portion of this ordinance be held in-
valid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed
as affecting the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance .
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of January
30 , 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison Company , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company , Michigan
Bell Telephone Company , the Consumer Power Company and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service .
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
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1974
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Z-259 City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion whether or not to amend Article 7 .50
of Ordinance No . 60 as amended by adding thereto Section 7 .61 . Public
Hearing February 18, 1958 at which time item was taken under advisement .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom , supported by Mr. Kane and unani-
mously carried, it was
#3-52-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18, 1958 on Petition No . Z-259 as ini-
tiated by the City Planning Commission on its own motion
to amend Article 7 .50 of Ordinance No. 60 by adding
thereto Section 7 .61 , the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend the following to the City Council to be
granted,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 7 .50 OF ORDINANCE NO. 60 ,
AS AMENDED ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA , " BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 7 .61 .
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS :
Section 1. Article 7 .50 of Ordinance No. 60 , as amended,
entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia " is
hereby amended by adding thereto Section 7 .61 as follows :
Section 7 .61 Exception. Notwithstanding any of the
provisions of this article , uses permitted in RUF
Districts shall be allowed and permissible in RU
Districts as to all lots and parcels of property
in RU Districts which , at the time this ordinance
becomes effective , have an area of one-half (1/2 )
acre or more as may be required for such uses under
Article 8.00 of the Zoning Ordinance , and an average
width of not less than one-fourth (1/4) the average depth;
provided that , such lot and parcel of land shall not
be required for the purposes of this section to have
a width greater than one hundred (100) feet .
Section 2 . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con-
flict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent
necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect .
Section 3 . Should any portion of this ordinance be held
invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be con-
strued as affecting the validity of the remaining por-
tion of this ordinance .
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian under date
of January 30 , 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent
to the Detroit Edison Company , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company , the Consum r
Power Company and City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service .
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No .
Z-260 City Planning Commission on its own motion whether or not to amend
Ordinance No . 60 by adding thereto Article 9.50 . Public Hearing February
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18, 1958 at which time item was taken under advisement .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz , supported by Mr. Kane and unani-
mously carried, it was
#3-53-58 RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on February 18, 1958 on Petition No. Z-260 as ini-
tiated by the City Planning Commission on its own motion
to add Article 9 .50 to Ordinance No. 60 , the City Plan-
ning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that the following resolution be granted,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 60 OF THE CITY EN-
TITLED , "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA" , BY
ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 9 .50
THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS:
Section 1 . Ordinance No. 60 of the City entitled "Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia" is hereby amended by
adding thereto Article 9 .50 as follows :
ARTICLE 9 .50
P-S DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Section 9.51 Application of Article . The regulations
set forth in this article shall apply in all P-S
Districts .
Section 9 .52 Uses Permitted. In all P-S Districts no
building or land , except as otherwise provided in this
ordinance , shall be erected or used except for one or
more of the following specified uses :
(a) All uses permitted in R-1 Districts .
(b) Buildings when devoted to any one or more of the
following professional occupations : Medical offices
and/or clinics; convalescent homes; dental offices and/
or clinics; optometry offices; chiropractic offices and/
or clinics; attorneys offices; accounting offices;
engineering and architectural offices; funeral homes ,
and any other professional , executive or administrative
occupations; provided, however that any occupation or
use not specifically listed in this subsection; includ-
ing hospitals , shall require the express approval of the
City Planning Commission.
The above uses and any other use approved of by the City Planning
Commission shall be subject to all the limitations contained
elsewhere in this article.
Section 9 .53 Uses Prohibited. In all P-S Districts no
building shall be erected or used, or land used, in
whole or in part , for any one or more of the following
uses :
(a) All dwellings , buildings and uses of every kind,
except such dwellings , buildings and uses that are
expressly permitted in an R-1 District .
(b ) The outdoor display of any actual product for sale .
( c ) The outdoor storage of goods or materials irre- 1916
spective of whether or not they are for sale •
(d) Warehouses or the indoor storage of goods and
materials beyond that normally incidental to the
above permitted occupations .
Section 9 .54 Building Height . No building hereafter
erected or altered in P-S Districts shall exceed
thirty-five (35 ) feet in height or two (2 ) stories .
Section 9.55 Percentage of Lot Coverage . There shall
be no limitation as to maximum lot occupancy , except
as such might be controlled by off-street parking re-
quirements as contained in Sections 4.37 to 4.40 , in-
clusive , of this ordinance , and front , side and rear
yard requirements set forth in this article .
Section 9 .56 Minimum Building Setback Requirements .
(a) Hereafter, no building in a P-S District shall
be constructed less than twenty-five (25 ) feet from
the front line of the lot or parcel on which such
building is being constructed.
(b ) There shall be no minimum side yard requirements
in P-S Districts , except in those cases where such
district borders on a residential district , in which
case there shall be a minimum side yard of not less
than fifteen (15 ) feet .
Section 9 .57 Rear Yards . Each lot in a P-S District
shall have a rear yard of a depth of not less than
fifteen (15 ) feet .
Section 9 .58 Off-Street Parking Facilities . Off-street
parking facilities shall be provided as hereinbef ore
specified in Sections 4.37 to 4.40 , inclusive , of this
ordinance .
Section 2 . All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordi-
nance full force and effect .
Section 3 . Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for
any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the
validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance .
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper , The Livonian under date of January 30 , 1958 and
notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company , Michigan Bell Telephone Company ,
the Consumer Power Company and City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service .
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was the approval of
invoice from The Livonian Publishing Company in the amount of $168.86 .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz , supported by Mr. Walker, and unani-
mously carried , it was
#3-54-58 RESOLVED that , statement from The Livonian Publishing
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1977 Company dated for January in the amount of $168. 86 be
approved and forwarded to the proper department for payment . powewa
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was request from
Theodore Crantz for approval of approximately 35 lots for septic tank use .
Mr. Crantz was Present and stated that they were continuing with the
sewers and that there was still a possibility of tying with the Levan
sewer. But since this might take six months or longer , he was asking
for approval of the use of approximately 35 septic tanks . Stated that
this was not going to be permanent but that we are going to tie in with
the sewers later when they are in; that they are going to be putting in
the sewers .
Mr . Lotz felt that a percolation test should be taken.
Mr. Crantz felt that this was not needed and presented the plans to the
Commission showing that in Subdivision Glenbrook Colony #1 he was re-
questing Lots 1 through 27 for septic tanks and in Glenbrook Estates #1
Subdivision on Eight Mile Road he was requesting septic tanks for Lots
1 through 13 , plus Lots 30 , 31 , and 32 .
Mr. Walker asked if Mr. Crantz wanted approval subject to the approval
of the Board of Health and the percolation tests but Mr. Crantz thought
this was not necessary .
Mr. Anderson stated if the septic tanks were put in, it should be on
record that they are only temporary .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker , supported by Mr. Kane and
unanimously carried, it was
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#3-55-58 RESOLVED that , request by Mr. Theodore Crantz for approval
of use of septic tanks on Lots 1 through 27 in the Glen-
brook Colony #1 and Lots 1 through 13 , plus Lots 30, 31
and 32 in Glenbrook Estates #1 for temporary use only , be
granted.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda was the discussion
whether or not Commission should forward letter to Inspection Department
regarding pending petitions relating to R-3 zoning . It was decided to
forward letter to Inspection Department not to issue any permits until
some action has been taken on pending R-3 petitions .
Mr. Greene announced that the Regional Meeting at Veterans Memorial Build-
ing would be held on the following Thursday, March 6 , 1958.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Okerstrom and supported by Mr. Kane , the 82nd
Special Meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 :15 p .m. , March 4 , 1958 .
Fred A. Lotz , Secre aryr�:, tem
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William R. Robinson, Chairman
H. Paul Harsha , Chairman pyo tem