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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1959-01-20 2362 MINUTES OF THS 99th REGULAR ME2TING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF TH CITY PLANNING COMISSION OF T E CITY OF LIVONIA.. On January 20, 1959 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held a Public Hearing and the 99th Regular Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public Hearing or order at a pproximately 8:05 p.m. Members present : Vilfred Okerstrom, !illiam Robinson, Robert L. Angevine, Leonard Kane, Robert Peacock,g-Dennis Anderson `Charles Walker, and H. Paul Harsha Members absent : Robert L. Greene Mr. Mc Cullough, City Planner was present along with approximate- ly 100 interested persons . Mr. Mc Cullough announced the first item on the agenda was Petition- Z-296a by Leonard Simons on behalf of R. J. Mendelssohn a nd Morris Mendelson asking that the zoning classification on prop- erty located on the South side of Seven Mile Road approximately 1700 ft. West of Wayne Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8 be changed from AGB to R1A. A letter dated January 8, 1959 from the petitioner was submitted by Mr. Mc Cullough in which the petition- er requests that Petition Z-296a be withdrawn until some time after March at which time he will amend his petition. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in relation to 7,-296a. The Chairman declared that this item will be withdrawn. Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-311 by Alfred ames Wonnacott and Jean Louise Wonnacott asking that the zoning classification on property located on the West side of Grimm Avenue approximately 90 ft. South of Pickford in the Northwest 1/4. of Section 12 be changed from RUFB to RIB. Mr. & Mrs . Wonnacott were present . Mr. Wonnacott stated he would be agreeable to amending his petition to request for R1A classification. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. **Mr. Walker arrived at approximately 8:10 p.m. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Ka ne, it was l , • 2363 #1-X11-59 R2SOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby I: grant petitioner for Z-341 to verbally amend said peti- tion to requast. a R1A classification and that a written confirmation of request be submitted to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Harsha, Okerstrom, Robinson and Ange vine NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Walker The Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution was adopted and that this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition -342 by Carey Homes, Inc. , on behalf of lt.illiam Dodds and Ellen Dodds asking that the zoning classification on property located on the West side of Bainbridge, approximately 400 ft. North of Lyndon in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to R1A. The petitioner was not present. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished E to speak in favor or opposed to petition. There being none, he declared that this item will be taken under advisement . Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition 7-343 by Carey Homes, Inc. , on behalf of Willard and Mable Cramer and Wilber and Frances Parker asking that the zoning classification on property located on the South side of Sunnydale Avenue at approx- imately 700 ft. and 1125 ft. respectively, East of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB to R1A. The Petition- er was not present . Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Mc Cullough stated that the petition agreed with the Master Pattern. Mr. Angevine declared that this item would be taken under advise- ment . Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-344 by Patric J. Foley on behalf of Reynold and Nellie Esch, Maurice and Hattie Kenney, et al, asking that the zoning classifification on parcels of land located on the Northeast and Southeast corners of Seven Mile Road and Haggerty Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 from I: C-1 to C-2. Mr. Patric Foley was present and requested that this petition be deferred until some time later in the evening for the reason that his clients had been detained by the weather. 2364 E Mr. Okerstrom suggested that this item be listed as #19 on the agenda. Mr. Angevine declared that this item is deferred until later in the evening. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition -345 John 0. Schroder, et al, is asking that the zoning classi- fication of properties located on the four corners of Six Mile and Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Southwest 1/4 of Section 8 Northwest 1/4 of Section 17 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18 be changed from C-1 to C-2. Mr. Patric Foley present a long with Mr. Schroder and Mr. Simmons who were representing the propery owners listed in the petition. Mr. Foley stated that the petitioners were requesting the C-2 classification for the reason it gave a much more wider variety of uses than under the C-1 classification. Felt that this was appropriate for this area because of the potential customers from adjacent communities . Stated further that he understood there was a proposed amendment to the Commercial ordinances which if adopted, would permit the petitioners to make better use of their property under a C•2 classification than a C-1 zoning. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. There were no questions from the Commission at which t ime Mr. Angevine stated that this petition would be taken under advisement until further study has been made in relation to the overall master pattern a nd the petition. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-348 by Custom Land Company, et al, asking that the zoning classi- fication of property located on the north side of Five Mile Road approximately 1900 ft . West of Ashurst Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 be changed from AGB to RE. Mr. Mc Cullough stated that Mr. Clarence Charest, representing the Custom Lane Co. , et al, ha s reauested that the petition be w ith- drawn and brought up later after it has been re-advertised to re- quest a R1A zoning instead of the RL as stated in petition. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #1-12-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby I:: accept the V,ithdrawal of Petition Z-348, as presented and as requested by Mr. Clarence Charest on behalf of the Custom Land Company, et al, in order that the petition can be readvertised to request a R1A zoning classification in place of the RL classification requested. • • 2365 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in t he following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Talker, Harsha, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAY(:: None The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-350 by Harold G. Ford, Jr. , and Bertram E. Rynearson, Jr. who are asking that the zoning classification on property located on the Southeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Hillcrest Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11 be changed from RUF to PS. Petition- ers were not present. Mr. Mc Cullough stated a letter dated January 19, 1959 from the Hillcrest Gardens Association had been submitted whichstated their objections to the proposed change in zoning. Mr. Angevine asked if there was any one present who wished to speak. Mr. Jack Painter, 19041 Hillcrest objected to rezoning because he felt it would lower the value of his property and that it was spot zoning. Stated further he lived adjacent to the proposed rezoning and objected to parking behind him. *Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Kropf arrived at approximately 8:25 p.m. Mr. Walker informed Mr. Painter that before a PS zoning would be permitted, the petitioner would have to show adequate parking facilities . Mr. Steve Polgar, attorney for petitioners, arrived at 8:30 p.m. Mr. H. R. Rork, 19520 Fla mingo, representative of the Hillcrest Gardens Association read a letter submitted by them objecting to petition Z-350. Mr. Robert Holland, 24655 Gra nd River, Detroit, objected to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Steve Polgar, stated it was the feelings of the petitioners that there was a disadvantage of having Residential zoning in this area because of the heavily traveled road of Seven Mile Road. Felt tha t it would be to the property owners advantage to have a PS zoning rather than a commercial zoning. Stated further that any building erected would conform with the building in the area and it would be occupied by a doctor and dentist . The property was originally platted in 20 ft. lots possibly with the intention of having commercial in this a rea but the petitioners were not requesting a commercial zoning. Mr. Harold Thomas, 18991 Doris Avenue, objected to the proposed rezoning. 2366 Mrs. J. lieland, 30295 r . Seven Mile also stated her objection. Mr. David Jones, 18335 Sunset , objected to any change in Section 11, stating this property was part of a recorded plat . Mrs. L. H. Sprenkle, 19323 Hillcrest stated their subdivision were all 5/8 acre lots , that no house could be built on a smaller area and that their restrictions were registered. Stated further that part of Hillcrest Gardens fronting on Seven was platted for Commercial but it had been changed to residential later. If it is rezoned PS it will lower the value of our property in this sub- division. Felt that there was no need for these particular services in this are a. Mr. Lloyd Sprenkler voiced his objection also. Mr. John Jeminbs, 19590 Middlebelt concurred with Mr. Sprenkler. Mr. Angevine asked how many persons present objecte d to this particular rezoning. It was determined there were 6o persons present who objected. Mrs.L. E. Esch, 18546 Westmore, stated there were medical offices located at Seven and Farmington which were only a mile away. Objected to rezoning. There were several other property owners who voiced their objection. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #1-13-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-350 as submitted by Harold G. Ford, Jr. , and Bertram E. Rynearson, Jr. , for a change of zoning classification on property located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 7-350 be denied for the following reasons : (1) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with the comprehensive zoning map or in harmony with the zon- ing of surrounding properties . (2) the present zoning classification of the property will better promote the orderly development of the community and is in accord with the comprehensive zoning map and allows the property to be used for its most logical purpose, (3) the proposed change would interfere with the peaceful use and enjoyment of surrounding residential properties, FURTH-_R RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of January 1, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power 2367 Company City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, talker, Anderson Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: Harsha The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition 7-351 by Canham & Mc Donald, attorneys for Lawrence Development are a sking that the zoning classification on property located on the Northeast corner of Middlebelt and Elmira Avenue in the North- west i/4 of Section 36 be changed from R1B to C-2. Mr . Canham present. It was ascertained that the petition had been advertised incorrect- ly as R-3 when the present zoning is R1B. Upon a motion duly made by Wa lker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #1-14-59 RESOLJED that, the City Planning Comm scion does hereby allow the petitioner of 7..351 to request a correction on the petition to read Rl8 and have it readvertised for a future public hearing. The Chairma n declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough a nnounced the next item on the agenda was Petition 7.-352 by Irwin I. Cohn onbehalf of Laup, Inc., who is asking that the zoning classification of property located approximately 66o ft. south of Schoolcraft and 2000 ft. west of Middlebelt Road in the Northeast and Northwest 1/4 of Section 2b be changed from RUFB to M-l. Mr. I. Cohn present. Mr. Cohn stated the present petition is to rezone the southerly ha if of the parcels owned by Bzovi property rezoned in October, 1958. It will be a continuation of the M-1 area already zoned. Mr. Kane asked the petitioner if he was cognizant of the indus- trial road that is being planned. Mr. Cohn stated he was. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Mc Cullough verified that the industrial road, as presently planned, would come throu0h the south end of the property in question. Mr. Cohn stated they had no objection to the road coming at the south end of their property. If it was designated farther north 2368 than 1200 ft. south of the southern boundry of Schoolcraft, it would have to be discussed further with the petitioner. They would be agreeable to having 43 ft. of the road on their property. Mr. `:+alker asked Mr. Cohn if he would go on record to cooperate if it is designated at 1200 ft. Mr. Cohn stated- that they would be willing to dedicate 43 ft. for the industrial road. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #1-15-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition 7-352 as submitted by Irwin I. Cohn, on behalf of Laup, Inc., for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26 from RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition -352 be granted, a nd FURTH R RESOL TD, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of January 1, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit ,dison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., irlichigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Co. , City Department and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Peacock stated if the road is designated at 1200 ft. , it would be on the Hawkins Drain. Mr. Cohn stated since the location of the road is not designated as yet, he would not like to have this rezoning held up. Stated further that they would have no objection to dedicating the southerly 43 ft. for the road. Mr. Robinson . stated he had made a motion and would like it acted upon. Mr. Okerstrom stated it w as possible that more than 43 ft . would have to be designated for the road because of the drain. Felt that the petitioner should stipulate that he would be agreeable to dedicating additional land if the width of the road is more than 86 ft . w ide. Mr. Robinson stated he felt that the Planning Commission had no right to ask this of the petitioner. Mr. Peacock stated if the drain is covered it would have to be relocated, perhaps on the property of this petitioner. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Kropf to clear up these questions, whether or not the Planning Commission can request this of the petitioner on a rezoning petition. 2369 Mr. Kropf stated he believed that Mr. Cohn would cooperate with the City in relation to the road in order to be able to develop this area. Felt that the City would benefit from their gratutity and tha t they will not hold the city up on this road. Mr. Harsha stated he felt that the Planning Commission cannot put a stipulation on the rezoning of this property. Mr. Angevine asked for the roll call on Resolution #1-15-59: AY-S: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Anderson, Okerstrom Robinson and Angevine NAYS : None The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition 7,-353 by Clarence R. Charest, attorney for Edward J. & Norman J. Martin and Bruce Polczker, is asking that the zoning classification of property located the North side of Five Mile Road approximate- ly 1300 ft. East of ,owburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 be changed from AG3 to R1A. Mr. Clarence Charest was present along with Mr. Polozker. Mr. Share st stated this was a small area within the proposed Kingsbury Heights Subdivision which had never been rezoned-this was reason for this petition. It is to be included in the sub- division. After the rezoning isapproved, a revised plat will be submitted for another public hearing at a later date . There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted, it was #1-16-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition 7-353 as submitted by Clarence R. Charest, a ttorney for Edward J. & Norman J. Martin and Bruce Polozker for a change of zoning in the South- west 1/4 of Section 17 from AGB to R1A, the City Plan- ning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 7-353 be granted,, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of January 1, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way, Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.. 2370 Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Pet- ition -357 by Donald G aeke on behalf of George R. Klein and Jack Shenkman who is asking that the zoning classification of property located on the North side of Seven Mile Road approxi- mately 360 ft . V'iest of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 be changed from RUFB to C-2, R1 and R3. Mr. Donald G aeke and Mr. George Klein present. Mr. Gaeke presented a plot plan of the proposed development for this area if the rezoning is approved. He stated the Boulevard is over the drainage ditch which cannot be changed at the advice of the Department of Public Torks. FHA suggested the Boulevard with the ditch in the middle, shrubbery. on both sides and surrounded by a chain link fence to protect the children. This plot plan was shown to the audience, w ith Mr. Gaeke explain- ing the different areas of zoning, 20 acres for commercial, 10 acres for apartment and 27 acres for one-family residential, lots being 60 x 120. There was a general dicussion between the audience and petitioner. An objection was raised by several property owners that the proposed development would result in more flash floods because the present drains are not sufficient for the area . Another objection was the proposed R-3 development, Property owners felt that this was not necessary. Mr. Klein stated that if the Planning Commission and the property owners object to the R-3, they would eliminate the request for R-3 and request a R1A for this area. It was stated by the property owners that the Clarencville School District objects to multiple dwellings because of additional children. Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Klein if he would be willing to withdraw the R-3 request. Mr. Klein stated he was and would like to amend his petition now. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Harsha and unanimoisly adopted, it was #1-17-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow Mr. George Klein, petitioner for 7-357, to verbally amend his petition to withdraw his request for R-3 zoning and request a R1A classification instead. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Robinson suggested this item be taken under advisement . Mr. Lloyd Sprenkler, 19323 Hillcrest stated that a traffic hazard would delvelop such as on Seven Mile and Grand River in Redford, if the proposed one quarter of a mile commercial zoning w as approved It was stated that the commercial area would increase the traffic hazard already existing from the race track on Schoolcraft avid Middle belt. Mr. Talker stated that the C-2 would have to conform with the 2371 zoning ordinance on parking requirements . He stated that the zoning ordinance of Redford Township had been compared with our zoning ordinance and it was found that the parking requirements in Livonia are more strict and require more area than in Redford. Mr. H. D. Rork, 19520 Flamingo, stated tha t the Hillcrest Gardens Subdivision is going to file a formal petition objecting to this rezoning, 100%. Stated further they were requesting that this petition be refused now or taken under advisement and not acted upon at this time, Mr. Angevine suggested that the Hillcrest Gardens Subdivision form a committee to work with Mr. Mc Cullough, City Planner, in relation to what they recommend for this area. Mr. Klein stated that the area surrounding the proposed development is quite well built up and that there was no shopping center to speak of in this area in Livania other than the Vonderland Shopping Center (not yet completed) on lviiddlebelt and Plymouth. Felt that this would be an advantage to the property owners . Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement and declared a recess at 10:00 p .m. The Chairman called the Public Hearing again to order at approximate- ly 10 :10 p.m. with all those present who were oresent at the time recess was called. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-344 by Patric J. Foley on behalf of Reynold and Nellie Esch, Maurice and Hattie Kenney, et al, asking that the zoning classi- fication on parcels of land located on the Northeast and South- east corner of Seven Mile Road and Haggerty Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 from C-1 to C-2. This petition had been deferred earlier in the evening be- cause the petitioners had been detained by the weather. Mr. Foley and Mr. Kenney were present. Mr. Foley stated their rea- son for requesting a C-2 zoning classification. He felt that since the area was not developed yet that it would be best to rezone it before it is developed. Also felt that it would draw business into Livonia from the adjacent communities, Northville and Plymouth and that the C-2 zoning would bring in greater revenues. Mr. Kenney stated that across Haggerty in Northville Township, the area is zoned residential, which would be beneficial to the commercial zoning in Livonia. Stated further that the surround- ing property owners do not object to the commercial area. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Harsha asked the petitioner what particular use in C-2 were they c onsidering, that was not a flowed in C-1. Mr. Foley stated there weren't any particular uses but that C-2 would afford them 2372 more us es. They were not contemplating anything on a large scale development, only neighborhood establishments. Mr. Okerstrom stated there were a lot of undesirable uses in C-2 zoning for a neighborhood shopping center. Mr. Walker suggested this item be taken under advisement for further study, because of the proposed master pa ttern. Mr. Foley felt that they should be entitled to another public hear- ing when the proposed master pattern is definitely adopted and sub- mitted to the City Council. Mr. Kenney asked what was proposed for his particular corner. Mr. Angevine stated that the proposed master pattern does not show any commercial area for the Northeast and Southeast corners of Seven ;Mile and Haggerty. It is proposed for Residential. Mr. Angevine s tated this item would be taken under advisement along with Petition 7-345 as they are very closely related. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-356 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to Council' s request, to determine whether or not to amend Section 4.12 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 6o, as amended, entitled, "'Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, " Oaste & Rubbish) Mr. Mc Cullough submitted a letter dated January, 1959 from Mollard Sanitation and A. & H. Sanitation Compaq objecting to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ralph Goodall, attorney for Mollard Sanitation and A & H Sanitation Companies stated that these two companies service homes and businesses which have septic tanks in Livonia. They are ob- jecting to this proposed amendment as there is no other place to dispose of the waste material that is taken out of the septic tanks by these two companies unless they are allowed to put it in the sewer or continue to use the farming land that is presently being used, which is not objected to by the surrounding property owners . This has been done for the past ten years under the approv- al of the Board of Health. He suggested this be taken under advise ment until a study is made to see if there is any other way to take care of the waste material. It was determined that surrounding communities would not allow the waste material to be disposed of in their community. Mr. Mc Cullough informed the Commission that the Council has asked that the Planning Commission defer action on this item until a recommendation is made by the Engineering Department. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone els e in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. There being none, Mr. Angevine stated this item would oe taken under advisement. 2373 Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on tie agenda was Petition 7.355 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter- mine whether or not to amend Section 4.07 of Article 4.00, Section 7.05, 7.08 and 7.10 of Article 7.00 of Ordinance No. 6o of the City of Livonia, entitled, " ?oning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, " (R-3 Requirements) There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. After a brief discussion between the Commission and the City Planner, it was determined that this item would be taken under advisement for further study by the City Planner. Mr . Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition by the City Planning Commission oil its own motion to determine whether or not Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled, "Master School and Park Plan" should be a mended so as to designate for future public purposes, Northville Golf Course located in the East 1/2 of the Northeast i/4 of Section 7 and the rest 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8; Idyl 1'yld Golf Course located in the Rest 25 acres of the rest 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 and the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section pursuant to Act 285, PA 1931. Mr. Mc Cullough stated that this petition had been originally sug- gested by the Parks & Recreation Department and that the Mayor has asked that action be deferred until a later meeting. Mr. Martin A. Schap, 22324 Harper Ave., Detroit, attorney for V. E. Morse, owners of the Northville Golf stated he wished to go on record as objecting to any change in zoning for the property owned by V. E. Morse. Mr. Robinson suggested that it be explained to the property owners that it is only intended to designate these pa.c'cels as Parks so that they will not be disposed of and so the C t 4 can acquire them. The designation would only afford the City notice before the parcels are sold and give the City an opportunity to buy them. Mr. Kropf stated the property can be sold by the owners but if the City desires it, it can be condemned. Mr. C. K. Nellis, Cadillac Tower, Detroit, attorney for D. Patterson owner of Idyl Tyld Golf Course, stated that the designation of this property would put a cloud on the title because the owner would not be allowed to sell it . He further s tated that the Planning Commission can be assured tha t as long as it is a profitable business, this property would continue as a golf course. If at any time, it is not profitable and the owner desires to dispose of it, then, it was felt would be the time to designate it. Mr. Harsha stated this property was presently zoned AGB and at any time that it is not used for a golf course, under the AGB zoning, it would have to be used for farming. 2374 Mr. Schap su gested this petition be deferred until some time later. Mrs . +iorse objected to the designation of her property as a pari, felt it was discriminatory and confiscatory. Mr. Angevine informed those present, that this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was aPetition by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend the Subdivision Rules and Regulations by adding thereto item (4) to sub- section (a) of Section 4.07, pursuant to Act 285, Public Acts of 1931. This pertained to corner lots . Mr. illiam Lindhout, member of the _toning Board of Appeals, stated it was on the suggestionof his board that this amendment be made. The Board has received numerous appeals for variance on the back yard requirements. It had peen suggested by the Board that garages be approved for the corner lots at the time a plat is $ven prelim- inary approval and also increase the size of the corner lots, to have a minimum lots size of 8400 sq. ft. It was determined that this item would be taken under advisement until such time that the City Planner can study this further and I: also to obtain a legal opinion from the _Jaw Department . There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was a Petition by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend the Sub- division Rules and Regulations by amending Section 4.06 Block, pursuant to Act 285, Public Acts of 1931. There was no one in ;hc audience who wished t-, :.peak eithsr in favor or opposed to pe::itis _., Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, suppor .ed by Mr. Okerstrom, it w as #1-18-59 RLSOLV: D tha , pursuant to Section 14, of Act 285 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Com- mission does hereby adopt the following amendment to Sec- tion 4.06 of Article IV of the Subdivision Rules and Regu- lations adopted by the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia on January 9, 1952: Section 4.06 Blocks. Residential blocks shall not be less than two hundred (200) feet wide, and they shall not be less than six hundred (600) feet long nort more than 1/4 mile in length; provided, however, that where unusual con- ditions exist, the Commission may allow a block to be less tha n six hundred (600) feet in length where they find such deviation will serve the best interest of the City. 2375 In those blocks which are more than eight hundred (800) feet lon, a ten (10) foot pedestrian lane shall be pro- vided near the center of the block where necessar ' to •ro- vise •irect c rcu_a ion o sc ools parks, c urches or public transportation si es; provided, however, that this requirement ma in the sole discretion of the Planning_ oZ*i ssion, a waives when planning considerationsustl`y such waiver. Business, Commercial and Industrial blocks shall not be less than two hundred eighty (280) feet in Width and in length; provided, however, that where such blocks are more than two hundred eighty (280) feet long, a ten (10) foot cross-walk shall be provided in the center of the block. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYTS : Peacock, Kane, walker, Harsha, Anderson, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None The Chairman declare:: the foregoing resolution is adopted: Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-35t by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to de :;er- mine whether or not ;.o amend Article 10.00 and 11.00 and by adding thereto Article 11.50 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City Of Livonia", ( C--1, C-2 and C-3 Requirements) Mr. Mc Cullough submitted a letter dated January 12, 1959 from the Madison Civic Assoc. Inc. , commending the proposed amendment to commercial zoning ordinance. He also submitted a letter dated January 15, 1959 from the Livonia Recreation, Inc. objecting to proposed amendment, a letter dated Januar? 15, 1959 from the r,heldon Land Company and mother letter dateL January 14, 1959 from the Burton Homes, Inc. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Clarence Cha rest, representing Daniel Bourdas, stated they wished to go on record as objecting to the proposed amendment. As amendment is presently written all drinking establishments are to be in a C-3 zoning classification. Stated his client had re- cently had the zoning of his property rezoned from RUFB to 0.1 in order that it could be expanded, since it had been a non- conformin;J use. nuestioned w hether or not they would be allowed to continue if this new zoning amendment were approved. Mr. Gerald Tohlen, 8856 Hillcrest, who was representing various oil companies, Cities Service, Pure, Standard, Speedway ?9, Sun Oil Gulf Regining, Sinclair, Shell Oil, Socony and the Association of Petroleum Industries of Detroit, stated these companies were interested in meeting with the City Planning Commission to submit 2376 their viewpoints on the proposed amendment to the commercial zoning in relation to gas stations and the requi'ement for erecting them. Mr. Walker suggested that the representatives of these various companies meet with Mr. Kopf and Mr. Mc Cullough in order to discuss this further . It was determined that Mr. Tohlen would confer with 4r. Mc Cullough as to when the meeting could be held. Mr. Harry Wri htman, 29040 Joy Road and Mr, Bill Seiji, 9828 May. field were present and stated if the intent of the proposed a mend- ment is to make the rental business of trailers permanent, they approved such proposal. Mr. Harsha asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting at approximately 11:44 p.m. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #1-19-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby duly adjourn this Public Hearing at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 1959 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following : AYES: Peacock, Kane, ' alker, Anderson, Okerstran , Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None Mr. Angevine called the 99th Regular Meeting to order at approxi- mately 11:46 p.m. with all those present now who were present at the close of the public hearing. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Walker and unanimously adopted, it wa s #1-20-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 18, 1959 on Petition Z-316 as submitted by Fra nk J. & Viola Volk for a change of zonin& in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16 from AGB to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-316 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub. lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 30, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapea ke & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Belk. Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. 2377 The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. /obinson, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adop.,,ed, it was #1-2.1-59 RESOLVuJ that; the City Planning Commission does hereby forward statement for Mr. Albe Munson in the amount of $26,00 to the proper department for payment. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. '.talker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #1-22-59 RESOLV D that, the City Planning Commission does hereby forward stauement from The Livonian, Ince , in the amount of ;;,291,35 to the proper department for payment . Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Walker and unanimously adopted, it w as #1-23-59 RESOLVLD that, final plat of Richland estates Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 be given final approval, and FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission on September 23, 1958; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifications for improvements there- in have been approved by the Department of Public Vorks under date of October 14, 1958; and it further appearing that bonds in the amount of 0,000.00 to cover the bal- ance of installa tion of improvements have been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of January 20, 1959; such bonds having been approved by Mr. C. J. Pinto, Assistant City Attorney on January 20,1959 it would therefore appear that all the conditions necess- ary to the release of building permits have been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by hr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Walker and unanimously adopted, it was #1-24-59 RESOLVED that, final plat of Koloff is Greenbriar Meadows Subdivision #2 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, be given final approval, and FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tenta tive approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission February 4, 1958; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifications for improvements there- in have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of May 21, 1958; and it further appearing that r 2378 a bond in the amount of : 41,000.00 to cover the balance of installation of improvements, pursuant to Council Res.#326-58, has been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of January 20, 1959; such bond having been approved by Mr. R. C. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney on January 20, 1959 it would therefore appear that all the conditions necessary to the release of building permits have been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #1-25-58 RESOLVID that, pursuant to a Public Hearing ha ving been held on December 23, 1958 on Petition 7,-337 as submitted by Leonard J. Grabor on behalf of Oakview Homes, Inc., for a change of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to PS,, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition '7-337 be granted, a nd FURTHER RESOLV D, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of December 4, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously a dopted, this 99th Regular Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1959. William R. Robinson, Secretary ATTESTED: . L. Angevi'e, Secretary 4