HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1959-03-31 2441
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY
I IE PLANNING C(]4NISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 31, 1959 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held a
public hearing at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
E:10 p.m.
Members present: Robert L. Angevine, William R. Robinson, Robert Peacock, Leonard
K. Kane, Alfred Okerstrom, H. Paul Harsha and Charles Walker
Members absent: Robert L. Greene and Dennis Anderson
Mr. David Mc Cullough announced the only item on the agenda for the Public Hearing
was Application TA-46 by Dan Halloway requesting permission to remove topsoil
from proposed Sunset Manor Subdivision, located North of Six Mile Road approximately
2000 ft. West of Middlebelt in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11 and the Southeast
1/4 of Section 11. Mr. Sydney Blatt was present representing petitioner.
Mr. Mc Cullough read correspondence received from the Engineering Department, dated
March 31,1 959 and also from the Police Department dated March 31, 1959. A letter
had also been received dated March 31, 1959 from Mr. Herbert Tyner. Mr. Kropf
advised the Commission that Mr. Tyner's letter was not a proper consideration for
this body since we are not entitiled to judge property rights.
or Mr. Walker stated that the topsoil committee had made their investigation and stated
11,1 there was no objection to removing said topsoil.
Mr. Harry Spoon, developer, stated he had land contract with him which the Plan-
ning Commission may inspect indicating his rights to the property, also a letter
from his engineer to the effect topsoil had to be removed.
Mr. Buxton, who has property next door asked how close petitioner would be remov-
ing topsoil to his land and what provision would be made to protect against dust
blowing, also whether existing trees would be protected?
Mr. Spoon answered that it would be removed up to Buxton land and that no water
would accumulate on Mr. Buxton's land and that wherever possible the trees would
be retained to beautify the property.
Mr. Tyner, 13430 Fenkell asked if the Planning Commission acts on topsoil applica-
tions when it is possible that the land may not be developed-whether or not
petition is granted before a bond is posted?
Mr. Robinson answered in the affirmative to the 1st question of Mr. Tyner's.
Mr. Walker, with regard to the 2nd question, stated that a topsoil bond is re-
quired and that it requires that it won't be excavated below grade of streets.
E Mr. Eldred H. Paufve, 17557 Laurie, stated he objected to removal of topsoil,
felt that it constitutes an eyesore and that it causes a drainage problem for him
north of the creek. Asked how much topsoil would be removed.
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Mr. Spoon stated that they will install sewers and that water will not drain
unto his land and that all the topsoil would be removed.
Mr. Buxton asked if any attempts are made to retain any topsoil.
Mr. Blatt stated it is either stockpiled or left where it is and that there are
no other possibilities since heavy equipment will churn up the existing topsoil,
that it will be done in such a way as not to create a nusiance.
Mr. Paufve asked if the topsoil would be stockpiled or sold. Mr. Blatt stated
that it already had been sold.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
#3-96-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the City
Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-46 by Dan
Halloway requesting permission to remove topsoil from proposed Sunset
Manor Subdivision located in the South half of Section 11, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a performance bond be fixed on the above applica-
tion at $500 per acre 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 recommendations having been obtained from the
Department of Public Works under date of March 31, 1959 and from the
Police Department under date of March 31, 1959.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Angevine, Robinson, Peacock, Kane, Okerstrom, Harsha and Walker
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-97-59 RESOLVED: that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn this
Public Hearing at £3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 1959.
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R. L. Angevin Chairman
ATTESTED:
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William R. Robinson, Secretary