HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1958-10-28 I
2241
MINUTES OF THE 97th SPECIAL MEETING AND A
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA
II4
I On October 28, 1958, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held a
Public Hearing and the 97th Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman called the Public
Hearing to order at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Members present: William R. Robinson, Robert Angevine, Leonard Kane, Charles Walker,
Robert Peacock and Dennis Anderson
Members absent Robert Greene, Wilfred Okerstrom and H. Paul Harsha
Mr. McCullough, City Planner, Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney were
present along with approximately 75 interested persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda was Petition M-135 by Bud W.
Grace requesting permission to build a Drive-In Restaurant on the North side of Ply-
mouth Road, 265 ft. West of Merriman Road and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
27. Mr. Grace was present and stated that he felt that the zoning was correct for
this type of business and that if necessary he could obtain recommendations from
other cities where other branches of this drive-in are located.
There was no one in the audience who objected to petition.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Grace if this was a national concern; Mr. Grace stated it was
not. He was affiliated in the business with his family. The plot plan was examined
by the Commissioners.
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Grace if he would be agreeable to a set back of 40 ft. stating
that the Commission feels this type of business should have this amount of set back.
Mr. Grace stated he would be agreeable to this set back but not if the surrounding
businesses were not, so that his business would be further back than the others.
Mr. Robinson further asked if this would be next to a residential property. Mr.
Grace stated it was. Mr. Robinson asked what provision had been made for protecting
the residential property in the way of a greenbelt or protective wall. Mr. Grace
stated this could be arranged.
Mr. Walker stated that the Master Pattern indicated that this area would be
industrial and if a drive-in is erected in this area it would create a problem to
the Police Department and also create a traffic problem. Felt that this area could
be used better, tax wise, than as a drive-in.
Mr. Grace stated that he felt there was no reason for not permitting a drive-in when
at the present time there were similar businesses along Plymouth Road which weren't
industrial either, namely the Bowling Alley, insurance offices, car dealer, etc.
Mr. Kane stated it is zoned M-1 on the Master Pattern but that C-2 uses are allowed
in M-1 zoning.
1[40
Mr. Robinson stated that in C-2 districts when it is adjacent to residential property
there must be a greenbelt of 89 in order to comply with the ordinance.
Mr. J. Whitehead, 31510 Plymouth stated he lived on the property next to the proposed
drive-in and he had no objection to the drive-in and that a greenbelt was not necessary
for him but if it was in the ordinance it would have to be complied with.
I
• 2242
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
1 Mr. Grace stated it was very important that a decision be made as soon as possible
and asked if the item could be discussed later in the evening.
Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement untillater in
the evening.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed Sunset Manor
Subdivision submitted by Spalding, DeDecker & Associates on behalf of Jupiter
Construction Company, located on the North side of Six Mile Road, East of Merriman
approximately 2,000 ft. West of Middlebelt in the Southeast and Southwest 1/4 of
Section 11.
Mr. Spalding and Mr. Tyner were present. Mr. McCullough submitted a letter dated
October 28, 1958 from the Livonia Public Schools which stated the school board had
designated an additional 15 acres (making a total of 40) for the school site; letter
dated October 23, 1958 from the Bureau of Inspection; letter dated October 23, 1958
from the Police Department and a letter dated October 21, 1958 from the Fire Depart-
ment. The Commissioners examined the revised plat.
Mr. Tyner stated that when the original plat of the Sunset Manor Subdivision had
been submitted to the Planning Commission for the first public hearing, the School
Board had designated approximately 25 acres. Because of this the plat had been re-
vised designating the 25 acres and this is reason for the second public hearing on
Sunset Manor. It has now been brought to our attention that as of today, the School
j Board has designated an additional 15 acres on this revised Sunset Manor Subdivision
plat. We had hoped for a decision on this matter tonight so that the necessary im-
provements could be installed before winter set in.
Mr. Robinson stated that the first ob ligation the Commission has is to the School
Board and that this item should be taken under advisement until satisfactory
arrangements have been made as to where the additional 15 acres for the school site
will be located.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was any one in the audience who wished to speak in re-
gards to this subdivision.
Mr. John Stevenson, 30055 Curtis asked what plans were being made for the area north
of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Tyner stated they did not own that property. Mr.
Stevenson stated that at the Public Hearing for the rezoning in Sections 9, 10, 11
several of the property owners objected to the proposed change from RUF to R1. Stated
he agreed that Livonia had outgrown RUF but that RU classification would be more in
line than the R1 proposed. Objected to the proposed plat as is, but would have no
objection if the minimum lot frontage would be 804ft. Stated further, that if this
could not be arranged, possibly the homes on the north end of subdivision, backing up
to the flood bank could be changed to 80 ft. frontage.
Mr. Hedges, 30320 W. Six Mile Road stated he did not object to the proposed plat as
to the zoning but questioned the set back of the homes facing Six Mile Road as his
, home sets back approximately 88 ft. Stated he felt the new homes should conform with
1what is presently built.
Mr. Robinson stated it will be up to the Bureau of Inspection to make this determination
but the ordinance states that they may be required to set back as far as 40 ft.; but
the minimum is 25 ft.
i
• 2243
Mr. Tyner stated that the houses would be set back as far as possible in relation
4
to the other lots; it would be to their advantage to set the homes back the maxi-
mum amount to conform as close as possible to the homes presently built.
Mrs. William Dye, 17325 Purlingbrook, objected to plat.
Mr. Walker stated that as plat is presented tonight he could not approve it. Felt
that the lots on Six Mile Road should be increased, also the lots on the drain; and
the matter with the school board should be considered before the subdivider comes
back before the planning commission with a revised plat.
Mr, Robinson concurred.
Mr. Spalding stated that the plat shows a thirty (304) ft. walkway to the flood
plain. The Engineering Department has determined that this cannot be used as a park
only as a flood plain. The outlot will be dedicated to the City. The present lo-
cation of the bank was based upon Mr. Meinzinger*s recommendation which he has ex-
pressed in a letter to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Anderson objected to Lot 190 facing Merriman. Mr. Spalding stated this was done
because of the Edison Sub-station located on one side and the school site on the other.
Mr. Robinson stated that the contours of the property in relation to the grades of
the slopes are not shown on the plat as required under the subdivision rules and
regulations.
Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed Carey Homes
Estates Subdivision submitted by George Karabenick of Carey Homes, Inc., located on
the Southwest corner of Brookfield Road and Perth Street in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 22.
Mr. Karabenick was present for Carey Homes, Inc.
Mr. McCullough submitted letters from the Bureau of Inspection dated October 23,
1958; Police Department dated October 23, 1958 and the Fire Department dated October
22, 1958.
Mr. Angevine inquired if there was any one in the audience who wished to speak.
Mr. John Daugherty, 14336 Brookfield stated that the surrounding property owners had
been surprised that an existing plat had been rezoned and now is being subdivided.
They had thought that a plat of record meant that it could not be rezoned. If this
subdivision plat is approved, it would mean that the lots would be b acking up into
Lot #10. We are requesting that the Planning Commission deny this plat and that a
reconsideration of the action of the rezoning so as to rezone it back to the original
zoning. There are several property owners present who also object to this plat and
the rezoning of these two lots.
It was ascertained that there were fifteen (15) persons present who objected to this
subdivision plat.
Mr. Daugherty further stated that Perth is not an improved street and has no means
of drainage.
. 2244
There were no further comments from the audience.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#10-318-58 RESOLVED that, the proposed Carey Homes Estates Subdivision
submitted by Carey Homes, Inc., located on the Southwest corner of
Brookfield Road and Perth Street in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
22 be tabled in order to give the Law Department an opportunity
to submit to the Planning Commission a written resolution for
denial.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Anderson, Peacock, Kane, Walker, Robinson and Angevine
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the proposed Carey Homes Estates
Subdivision is tabled.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-136 by Harold
J. Rice for the Socony Mobil Oil Company requesting permission to erect gasoline
station on the Northwest corner of Plymouth and Farmington Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 28.
Mr. Harold Rice, Attorney for the Socony Mobil Oil Company was present representing
petitioner. He stated that the property in petition is owned by the Mohawk Lumber
Company and that Plymouth and Farmington were presently 60 ft. streets but will be
120 ft. in the future. Socony Mobil Oil Company has entered into an agreement whereby
the State Highway Department and the Wayne County Road Commission will purchase the
27 ft. necessary on Plymouth and Farmington. They have approved the curb cuts and
a letter dated October 21, 1958 is on file to this effect. Stated further that the
plans have been submitted to the Planning Commission and that they comply with all
requirements in the ordinance.
Mr. Anderson inquired as to who owned the adjoining property on the north. Mr. Rice
stated it had been sold to the Consumers Power Company.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane, it was
#10-319-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
October 28, 1958, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-136 of the Socony Mobil Oil Company requesting per-
mission to erect gasoline station on the northwest corner of
Plymouth and Farmington Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28,
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.
1[4. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Anderson, Kane, Walker, Robinson, Angevine
NAYS: Peacock
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
2245
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-323 by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to2ho a public hearing to determine whether
or not to amend Sections 20.01 cf Articleof6Ohe Ordinance No. 60, as amended,
entitled, "Zonine Ordinance of the City of Livonia". This is in relation to re-
quiring an area plan with each zoning petition.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Walker and unanimously
adopted, it was
#10-320-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition Z-323 as submitted by the City Planning Commission
on their own motion to determine whether or not to amend Section
20.01 of Article 20.00 of the Ordinance No. 60, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
Z-323 be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 9, 1958
and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Elison Co.,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephon3 Co., The
Consumers Power Co., City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
IL:
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-319 by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to hold a public hearing to determine whether
or not to amend Sections 10.02 and 11.02 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, entitled,
"Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia". This ordinance pertains to permitting
gasoline stations in C-2 districts only.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
Mr. McCullough suggested that this item-be taken under further study. He stated he
had been informed by the Socony Mobil 041 Company that they would like to present to
the Commission at their convenience pertinent information and picture slides in
raation to building requirements, etc., for gasoline stations which big?.t, prove
valuable before a decision is made on Petition Z-319.
Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement until the
Commission has had a study meeting to review the information supplied by the Socony
Mobil Oil Company.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-295 by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to City Council's Resolution #349-58 to hold a public
hearing to determine whether or not to amend Article 17.00 of Ordinance No. 60 as
amended, entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia". This ordinance per-
tains to applicants appealing to Council after a recommendation is made by the City
Planning Commission on items other than zoning petitions.
1[40
After a brief discussion, Mr. Anderson suggested this item be taken under advise-
ment in order to be able to discuss more fully at a study meeting.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak at this time.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
2246
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Walker and
I: unanimously adopted, it was
##10-321-5$ RESOLVED that, this Public Hearing is hereby duly adjourned
at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Mr. Angevine called a recess at this time before calling the 97th
Special Meeting to order.
The Chairman called the 97th Special Meeting to order at approximately
10:05 p.m. with all those present on the Commission as were present
at the end of the Public. Hearing.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
M-122 by Joseph Kaufman requesting permission to install a cleaning
plant on the South side of Plymouth Road immediately East of Yale
Avenue (If cut through) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 . Public
Hearing August 19, 195$ item taken under advisement until ordinance
requirements were met.
Mr. McCullough informed the commission that Mr. Y_aufman had not
obtained the signatures necessary under the ordinance.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane, it
was
I: #10----5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
August 19, 1958, the City Planning Commission does hereby
deny without prejudice Petition M-122 by Joseph Kaufman
requesting permission to install a cleaning plant on the
South side of Plymouth in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 ,
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notion of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Kropf suggested that the resolution be amended to read that
"petition is denied without prejudice on the grounds that the petitione.
failed to comply with the requirements of the ordinance".
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane and
unanimously adopted, it was
##10-322-5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held August 19, 1958, the City Planning Commission does
hereby deny without prejudice Petition M-122 by Joseph
Kaufman requesting Permission to install a cleaning plant
on the South side of Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 33 , on the grounds that the petitioner has not
complied with the requirements of the ordinance, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and Petition M-122 is
denied without prejudice.
�
2247
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the release
I:
of Top Soil Bond for Application TA-21 by the Holloway Construction
Company.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock and
unanimously adopted, it was
#10-323-5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation
of the Bureau of Inspection dated October 16, 1958, the
City Planning Commission does herein authorize the
release of the bond B14228 in the amount of 510,000.00
by the Standard Accident Insurance Company posted with
the city in connection with topsoil removal operations
performed under Permit No. 40, Application TA-21 issued
to Holloway Construction Company; it appearing from the
above report that all ordinance provisions and rules
and regulations have been complied with; and the City
Clerk is herein authorized to do all things necessary to
the full performance of this resolution.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution ac+.opted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed
Fairfax Subdivision submitted by Harry B. Wright located on the
East side of Purlingbrook Road between Bretton Road and St. Martins
C Avenue and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2. Public hearing,
September 2, 195$; item taken under advisement until revised plans
submitted; special meeting October 7, 1958, item taken under advisement
because plans had not been submitted.
Mr. Wright who was present, submitted revised copies of the plat of the
commissioners. It was determined that crosswalks would be necessary
in this plat because of the length of st. Mr. Robinson stated that
he would like to suggest that the City Planner discuss with the Law
Department an amendment to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations to
only require those crosswalks in subdivions under the discretion of
the Planning Commission.
Mr. McCullough inquired if the Planning Commission can approve the
plat subject to amending the rules and regulations.
Mr. Kropf stated if the petitioner verbally consents to the condition
of having crosswalks and the rules and regulations are not amended
before he comes for final approval, that final approval could not be
given until he complies with the condition requested by the
Commission.
After further discussion, it was ascertained that the crosswalks
could be vacated at such time that the subdivision rules and regulatior
are changed.
I: Mr. Anderson objected to Lots 13 and 14 not facing the same way as
Lots 11 and 12, stating the way they are platted at present, Lot 13
would have two back yards facing on its side yard. He also objected
to having Melvin Avenue between Bretton and Fairfax specified as a
thirty (30' ) foot easement.
224$
\Sr. :1ri-rt state- that thi was being dedicated to the city, that
'' it was actually a street easement.
1r. Anderson objected also to the jog in Melvin Avenue, and asked if
half of the easement would Tr,o to each property owner or if the entire
easement would be dedicated to the city.
Mr. Might stated according to the ordinance, it would be dedicated
to the city.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, Supported by Mr. Anderson
and unanimously adopted, it was
`10-?24-5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Nearing having been
held on September 2, 195$, the City Planning Commisc,ion
does hereby give approval to prelinminary plat of the
proposed Fairfax Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 2, subject to the following conditions :
(1) that Outlot A be platted, with the provisions that the
lots will not be built upon until approval is given by the
Engineering Department.
(2 ) that Lots 13 and 14 be turned to face South on Fairfax,
(3 ) that the proposed Melvin Avenue between Bretton and St.
Martins be established to thirty (30) feet, thereby elimi-
I: neting the jokg,
(4) that the 10' pedestrian crosswalkd be paved for the full
wid.L . according to the petitioner' s agreement, and
FURTHER REDOLV D, notice to the above hearing was sent to
the abutting property owners, proprietor, City Department
as listed in the Proof of Service and copies of the ^lat
together with notice having been sent to the Building
Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department ,
Police Department , Parks & Recreation Department and
]' embers of the Plat Committee.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and preliminary apporval
is given to the Fairfax Subdivision subject to conditions as listed
in resolution.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated that the next item was a motion by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution ; 647-58 to hold
a public hearing to determine whether or not to amend Section 4.07
of Article 4.00, Sections 7.05, 7.0$ and 7.10 of Article 7.00 and
adding Section 7:11 'thereto of Ordinance 1'o. 60, as amended, en-
titled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia° which pertains to
R-3 requirements. Mr. Mc Cullough suggested that instead of a
roi motion being made that this item be taken under further advisement.
110 The Chairman stated that this item would be taken under advisement.
•
2249
Mr. Ec Cullough reouested that the following two items, Petition N128
& M-129, be taken under advisement until later in the evening.
Fir. Lngevine stated these two items will be taken under advisement
until later in the evening.
Er. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Application
TA-39 by Hugh Caverly requesting permission to remove topsoil locat-
ed on the Forth side of Five Mile Road immediately East of Newburgh
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Public Hearing September
2, 1958, item taken under advisement until further investigation.
Mr. Walker stated that he would like to request this item taken
under advisement until he can meet with Fir. Peacock and Mr. Mc Cullo-
ugh in order to obtain additional information pertaining to this
topsoil application.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
At this time it was decided to have a further discussion on Item /1,
Petition M-135 which had had a public hearing the first part of this
evening. Several members of the Commission suggested this item be
taken under advisement instead of taking action on it tonight. Mr.
I: Kane stated that he felt that a decision should be made tonight.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane and supported by Mr. Robinson,
it was
10- -58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held October 28, 1958, the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition NI-135 by Bud W. Grace reruesting
permission to build a drive-in-restaurant on the North
side of Plymouth 265 ft. 'gest of Merriman Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, and
FURTHER RSOLVD, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners, within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as isted in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Angevine asked the Commission if there are any further dis-
cussion before a roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Robinson stated he supported the motion in orde to urge a
"No" vote in favor of taking it under advisement.
Mr. Anderson stated he would like to go down and inspect the area
before voting on this item.
Mr. Kane stated that this particular location on the Master
Pattern is designated as M-1. Under M-1 recuirements, C-2
uses are allowed, and in C2drive-in
that he wouldallowed.
toStated
amend his
was familiar with the area but
resolution to include the following conditions:
2250
1. That a 40ft. set back be established.
2. That a protective wall be erected between drive-in
and all adjoining residences.
3 . That the parking area be paved black-top for 150.
4. Obtain approval from Traffic Commission as to locating
the ingress and egress.
5. That there will be no music apparatus outside.
6. That approval is subject to report from Police Depart-
ment.
Mr. T�'alker stated that earlier he preferred to have petition taken
under advisement but since the petitioner has agreed to the above
conditions, he felt that action could be taken tonight.
Mr. Robinson stated he would like to include that the petitioner
be requested to construct his approaches to the drive-in so that
they will not park on the public ri -ht-of-way and that he objects
to the condition that a report from the Police Department is re-
quired before approval is granted.
i•:r. Kane stated he would withdraw that condition from his proposal.
Upon a motion duly made by "Tr. Kane , to amend his previous resolu-
tion, and supported by i:r. Robinson, it was
#10-325-5$ RJSOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Octo'ler 2$, 1958, the City Planning Commission
does hereby grant Petition M-135 by Bud W. Grace re-
questing permission to build a Drive-In Restaurant
on the North side of Plymouth, 265 ft. 'fest of Merriman
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, subject to
the following conditions:
1. that a 40 ft. set back be established,
2. that a protective wall be erected between proposed
drive-in and all adjoining residences.
3 . That the parking lot be paved black top for 150 ft.
4. that approval is obtained from the Traffic Commission
as to locating the ingress and egress,
5. that there will be no music apparatus outside
6. that the petitioner construct his approaches so
that there will be no parking on the public rigs.....
of-way and
FURTHER RESOLVO, notice of the above hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
I:
A Roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYZS : Kane, Talker, Anderson, Robinson and Angevine
P2,17, : Peacock
2251
Mr. Grace stated he would be agreeable to the foregoing conditions
set forth by the Commission. The Chairman declared the motion is
carried and petition is granted subject to conditions in resolution.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. '�alker, supported by Ur. Kane and
unanimously adopted, it was
#10-326-5$ REOLVD that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having
been held September 23 , 1958 the City Planning Com-
mission does hereby grant Petition M-12$ by Roman
Miotke, Supt. Service Sign Company recuesting per-
mission to erect a 15$4 x 11'9 ' ground sign on steel
columns as per print submitted at 35323 Plymouth Road
on the Southeast corner of Plymouth Road on the South-
east corner of Plymouth and Yale in the ItorthTrest 1/4
of Section 33 , and
FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the above hearing was
sent to property owners . ithin 500 feet, petitioner and
City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The ChairTran declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by hr. 'alker, supported by i'r. Kane and
unanimously adopted, it was
;10-327-5$ RESOLVED that , pursuant to a Public Hearing having
been held September 23 , 195$ on Petition L-129 by
Roman J. Miotke, Supt. , Service Sign Company reruest-
ing permission to erect a 15'4" x 11' 9`1 ground sign
on steel columns as per print submitted at 27414 Six
mile Road located on the Northwest corner of Inkster
and Six Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12 ,
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. ?•'alker
and unanimously adopted, it was
, '10-32$-5$ RLOLV.,D that, the City Planning Commission does here-
by recuest the Bureau of Inspection to notify Kro-er
Company to remove the temporary bill board facing
Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26.
1: The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supporter by Mr.
Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was
2252
IIC
1110-329- 58 RESOLVSD that, pursuant to Section 20.01 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Zoning
Ordinance No. 60 as amended the City Planning
Commission on its own motion, does hereby pro-
vide for a public hearing to be held to determine
whether or not Sub-section (c ) of Section 10.02
of Article 10.00 and Sub-section (h) of Section
10.02 of Article 11.00 of the Zoning Ordinance
should be amended as follows:
Sub-section (c) of Article 10.00:
(c) Accessory buildings and uses customarily
incidental to any of the above permitted
uses. A storage garage for the storage of
commercial vehicles used by a business or
other permitted activity, when located
on the same lot therewith and occupying
not more than twenty-five (25 ) per cent
of the area of such lot shall be considered
a legal accessary building and use in C-1
Districts.
I: Advertising signs only when pertaining to
the sale, rental, or use of the premises
on which they are located, or to goods
sold, or activities conducted thereon,
or when serving primarily as a direct-
ional sign or legal notice. Only one (1)
such sign is permitted on a lot and such
sign shall not exceed seventy(70) square
feet inarea of display surface, (individ-
ual letters of one (1) sign shall not
constitute individual signs under this
ordinance) . The sign may be attached to
the building or may be free standing,
but in any case the building or post to
which t he sign is attached shall be on or
back of the building line and the sign
shall not project more than fifteen(15 )
inches beyond the building line, the sign
or portion of the sign shall in no event
project into a public alley, shall in no
event be built higher than thirty-five
(35) feet from the crown of the nearest
adjoining road, and shall not exceed seven
(7)' feet in length, provided however,
the Zoning Board of Appeals may vary the
1: provisiohs of this section in the case of
hardship.
Sub-section (h) of Article 11.00:
(h) Advertising signs only when pertaining; to
the sale, rental, or use of the premises 1
2253
on which they are located, or to goods
sold, or activities conducted thereon,
or when serving primarily as a direct-
ional sign or legal notice. Only one
(1) such sign is permitted on a lot and
such sign shall not exceed seventy (70)
scuare feet in area of display surface,
(individual letters of one (1) sign
shall not constitute individual signs
under this ordinance) . The sign may be
attached to the building or may be free
standing, but in any case the building
or post to which the sign is attached
shall be on or back of the building
line anc1 the sign shall not project more
than fifteen (15) inches beyond the build-
ing line, the sign or portion of the sign
shall in no event project into a public
alley, shall in no event be built higher
than thirty-five(35 ) feet from the crown
of the nearest adjoining road, and shall
not exceed seven (7) feet in length,
provided, however, the Zoning Board of
Appeals may vary the provisons of this
section in the case of hardship.
that a hearing be held and that notice be given as pro-
vided in Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
00.60, of the City of Livonia and that there shall be
submitted to the City Council a report and recommendation.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson,
it was
', 10-330-5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having
been held October 14, 1958, the City Planning
Commission does hereby grant Petition M-132 by
Glenn Powers for the Michigan Conference of Seven-
th Day Adventists requesting permission to construct
a church edifice to be located on the Southeast
corner of Hiddlebelt and Sunnydale and situated in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 , subject to petitioner
complying with the zoning ordinance rec!uirements for
off-street parking and further the Planning Commission
feels that the petitioner should acquire more land
for future expansion and parking facilities, 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.
2254
1
A roll call vote on the fore-oing resolution resulted in the
following,:
EYES: Peacock, Kane, ''alker, Anderson and r_ngevine
NAYS : Robinson
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and petition is granted.
Mr. Robinson stated his reason for votin7 Nay on the previous
resolution was because he feels that the site of the church is
inadequate for future expansion.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. ,.calker, it was
;`10-331-5$ RJOLVa3 that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having
been helc' on October 21, 195$ on Petition Z-314 as
submitted by Merlin K. and Marjorie Gaut for a
change of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
14 from RUFB to Rik, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition Z-314 be granted, and
FURTHER R,SOLVED, notice of the above hearing was
published in the official newspaper, The Livonian,
under date of October 2, 1958 and notice of which
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Co. ,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments
and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Anderson and Angevine
N/ Y3 :
NOT VOTIFG: Robinson (not present at public hearing)
After a brief discussion the Commission determined that Petition
Z-315 by Nelson Dembs asking for a change os zoning fromRUFB
to R1A in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, and Ah ich had a public
hearing on October 21, 1958, would be taken under advisement
for further study.
Mr. Kropf submitted at this time a letter dated October 28, 195$
from the Law Department in relation to Revisions to Article 10.00
Article 11.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and creation of Article 11.50
(C-3 Districts) , Article 7.15 (R-4 Districts) and Article 17.35
(RIT Districts) to be incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance.
x
I
2255
Because of their close relationship to the next two items listed
on the agenda namely, proposed ordinance amending Article 5.00 by
adding Section 5.10 amending Section 5.61 of Article 5.50 and
Section 7.61 of Article 7.50 of Ordinance No. 60 in relation to
permitting both RUF and AG uses in R1,R1 and RU districts and
proposed ordinance amending Section 7.52 of Article 7.50, amendment
to RU-uses permitted, it was decided by the Commission to take
these items up at the next study meeting scheduled for November 11,
1958.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane and supported by Ir. Peacock,
it was resolved to adjourn this 97th Special fleeting at approx-
imately 12.00 p.m.
William R. Robinson, Secretary
IE
eartve- xert L. An vine, Chairman
1