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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1959-05-05 2490 IlL: MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE 106TH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 5,1959 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held a Public Hearing and the 106th Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. H. Paul Harsha, Vice-Chairman called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 6:00 p.m., in the absence of Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman. Members present: Dennis Anderson, H. Paul Harsha, Charles Walker, Robert Peacock, Leonard K. Kane Members Absent: William R. Robinson, Robert L. Angevine, Robert Greene and *Wilfred Okerstrom Mr. Mc Cullough, City Planner and Mr. R. C. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney were present along with approximately 50 interested persons in the audience. * Mr. W. Okerstrom arrived at approximately 8:05 p.m. Mr. H. Paul Harsha appointed Mr. Okerstrom, Secretary, pro tem in the absence of Mr. William Robinson. 4 Mr. Mc Cullough announced the first item on the agenda was Petition Z-381 by Richard Wisniewski who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the South side of Plymouth Road on the Southwest corner of Wayne and Plymouth Roads, approximately 800 ft. East of Yale Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 from C-1 to C-2. Mr. Wisniewski was present. Mr. Peacock stated that there was the matter of a protective wall along the rear lot line between the commercial and residential. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted photo_,raphs of the wooden fence which is presently existin(- along the rear property line and also informed the Commissioners that Mr. Wisniewski realized that the greenbelt ordinance states a concrete wall and not a wooden fence. Mr. Walker asked if the contemplated used car and new car salesroom would take up the entire parcel that is asked for a rezoning. It was ascertained that the whole parcel would not be used for this particular business. Mr. Wisniewski stated that the present C-1 zoning would be sufficient for what he had in mind for the balance of the property; and that he is planning to set back 1209 from the centerline of Plymouth. Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Wisniewski's property extended behind the bar present- ly located in this area. Mr. Wisniewski stated he did. Mr. Okerstrom asked why was he requesting C-2 zoning. Mr. Wisniewski stated that the Assistant City Attorney had informed him he would have to have a C-2 zoning for the used car lot. Mr. Walker asked him if he would be willing bo rezone only that portion needed for the business he had in mind. Mr. Wisniewski stated he would. Mr. Walker stated he would much rather see that the remainder of the parcel remain C-1. Mr. Harsha asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak. There was no one. 2491 IL Mr. Kane asked where "Bars" were located in the zoning ordinance. Mr. McCullough stated that they were being placed in C-3 zoning in the proposed new commercial sections of the Ordinance. This was in accordance with the instructions of the Planning Commission at the last study meeting. Mr. Walker asked Mr. Wisniewaki if he would be willing to verbally amend his petition to read the first 360 ft. West of the' center line of Wayne Road to be rezoned for C-2 only". Mr. Wisniewski stated he would. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #5-128-59 Resolved that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow petition. er, Richard Wisniewski, for Z-381 to verbally amend said petition to request a C-2 zoning for only 360 ft. West of the center line of Wayne Road. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Anderson and Harsha NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Okerstrom The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane it was, #5-129-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-381 as submitted by Richard Wisniewski for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33 from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-381 be granted, as amended by Resolution #5-12r-59, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 4, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Co., Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co., Michi6an Bell Telephone 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 Harsha NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Okerstrom The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted, . Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-150 by Richard IWisniewaki who is asking permission to establish a new car showroom and used car lot on property located on the Southwest corner of Wayne and Plymouth Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Mr. Wisniewski was present. Mr. Harsha asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or against said petition. pon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by iair. Peacock, it was #5-130-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 5, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition M-150 of Richard Wisniewski requesting permissionto establish a used car lot on the Southwest corner of Wayne and Plymouth Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, and FURTHER lISOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 ft. petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AY S : Peacock, Kane, Vfalker, Anderson and Harsha NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Okerstrom The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed Pickford Gardens Subdivision submitted by Nelson Homes, Inc., and located South of Seven Mile Road and approximately 100 ft. East of Hillcrest Avenue in the Northwest and Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted letters dated May 5, 1959 from the Fire Department ; May 5, 1959 from the Bureau of Inspection; May 1, 1959 from the Police Department. There was no one present representing petitioner. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Okerstrom if there was a report from the Plat Committee. Mr. Okerstrom stated their only objection was the length of the one block in this subdivision; that the subdivision rules and regulations prohibits such a long block. Mr. Harsha concurred with Mr. Okerstrom. He further stated that he had been informed that the petitioner has broken sidewalks in this area, has not replaced grass that has been damaged due to the improvements being put in and generally has left the area in an unsightly manner . Mr. Harsha asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to said subdivision. Mr. Ma nn, 19028 Flamingo, stated his home was directly behind two models the petitioner was erecting. He was representing several home owners in this area, and wished to complain that the petitioner, Nelson Homes, Inc. had left sidewalks torn up d'-e to trucks driving over them; tiles from the septic tanks were broken up and not repair.. ed all winter and trucks have driven over the full length of the frontage of his lot onto his sidewalk. Mr. Mann felt that this petitioner should not be allowed to continue building until these other matters were straightened out. 2493 Iro Mr. Kropf asked Mr. Man n if he had registered his complaints with the City. Mr. Mann stated he had complained to the Dept. of Public Works and Engineering, along with Mr. Hay, Mr. Spencer and Mr. Painter, who all lived in this area. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Kropf if the builder is obligated to repair any and 'all damages he makes. Mr. Kropf stated this was correct and that the City is protected by the bond that the builder sets up. Mr. Mann further stated that his fence was resmoved in order to permit the petitioner to install the sewers but that they have never replaced said fence. Mr. Walker stated that he would like to suggest that this item be taken under advisement until the Commission can contact the Dept. of Public Works and Bureau of Inspection to verify these statements and to see what action can be taken and also to noti fy the petitioner to come before us to take care of these complaints. Mr. Okerstrom asked about the cross walks. Mr. Walker answered that this could be taken care of when it is further studied at a study meeting. Mr. Harsha declared that this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed Bretton Gar- dens #1 submitted by Carey Homes, Inc., located East of Purlingbrook approximately 500 ft. South of Pembroke in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2. Mr. Karabenick was present. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted letters dated May 5, 1959 from Bureau of Inspection; IE: May 1, 1959 from the Police Department; May 5, 1959 from the Fire Department. There were no questions from the plat committee. Mr. Walker asked what was the status of paving Melvin Street. It was ascertained that Melvin Street would be paved full width to St. Martins. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to subdivision. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #5-131-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held Tuesday, May 5, 1959, the City Plannins Commission does hereby give approval to preliminary plat of the Bretton Gardens Subdivision #1 located East of Purlingbrook approximately 500 ft. South of Pembroke in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police Department, Parks & Recreation Department and Members of the Plat Committee. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: 3 AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom and Harsha NAYS: None 7 The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted. 2494 Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was the proposed West- pointe Subdivision located North of Seven Mile Road and East of Purlingbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 submitted by George Klein and Jack Shenkman. Mr. Klein and Mr. Donald Gaeke were present. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted letters dated May 4 and May 5 from the Fire Department; May 4 from the Police Department; May 4 from L. E. Schmidt, Clarenceville Schools and May 4 from the Bureau of Inspection. Mr. Klein stated he had presented this plat to the Hillcrest Subdivision located West of his proposed subdivision and they had approved it. Mr. Walker stated that the streets were too long under the subdivision rules and regulations. Mr. Harsha stated that the length of these streets would not be allowed until the regulations had been chan,ed. Mr. Klein asked the minimum length of a block; Mr. Harsha stated 600 feet. Mr. Gaeke stated if a road is cut through the subdivision it would make blocks only 460 ft. long which is less than the minimum allowed. Mr. Harsha stated that the Commission can waive the rule in the case if a short block but not a long one. This would require a change in the rules and regulations. Mr. Klein asked for a interpretation of this from the assistant city attorney, Mr. Rodney Kropf. 1[40 Mr. Kropf concurred with Mr. Harsha that a short block can be waived by the commissioner under a hardship but not a longer block. Mr. Walker suggested a written legal opinion on this matter. Mr. Gaeke suggested setting Melvin Drive 40 ft. further north, increasing the depth of the lots to the south so as not to cut a road through the middle of the street thereby making a very th ort block. Mr. Walker stated he would like to see this item taken under advisement to deter- mine whether it would be wise to hurt this present plat by cutting thro ugh a street, or to change the rules and regulations to allow this long block. Mr. Mc Cullowh stated that he would prefer to moving Melvin Drive 40 ft. further north than to cut another street through. Mr. Peacock asked Mr. Klein if he proposed to fence the drain. Mr. Klein stated it was a requirement by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Harsha asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to proposed subdivision. Mr. Clarence Hoeft, 30150 W. Seven Mile Road, stated he owns the property adjoin- ing the tier of lots facing Doris Drive; that the back ygrdd; of these twel ve islots will adjoin the full length of his property approximately 660 ft.; stated further that 40 ft. at the back of his lot is reserved for road purposes as stated in his deed; that his house is set back approximately 85 ft. from Seven Mile Road and that any house in the subdivision facing Seven Mile Road should conform with 24'};; the existing set back of the present homes. Mr. Hoeft further objected to Melvin Drive not being cut through to Seven Mile as it had been shown at the time this property was up for arezoning. The plat book was examined by the Commissioners to ascertain if there is a proposed road shown at the rear of the lot owned by Mr. Hoeft. There was none. Mr. L. E. Schmidt, Superintendent of Clarenceville Schools stated tha t he has submitted a letter to the Commission stating their objection to the School childred having to walk completely around said subdivision to be able to ,et to school as there were no streets leading throu__h the proposed subdivision north of the schools . Mr. Klein stated they would be willin;, to cut through a crosswalk in order to enable the children to walk through the subdivision rather than walk around it . Mr. Rork, representative for the Hillcrest Gardens tissociation stated they had no objection to the pr oposed plat; Mr. Klein had met with their Board of 'directors and after discussing the plat they were in complete agreement with it . They were pleased that only one street from the new subdivision went throujh their sub- division and that Mr. Klein had platted large lots facing their subdivision on Purlingbrook. Mr. Rork, further stated, that they would prefer to see Purlinbrook completely open from their sub- division to Se en Mile "oad rather than having it paved only in front of the three lots facing Purlingbrook in the proposed new Subdivision. Mr. Klein stated they have dedicated 43 ft. for Purlingbrook where the Subdivision has three lots facing it. Mr . Harsha asked if the continuance of Purlingbrook south to Seven Mile Road is passable. Mr. Klein stated it was, Mr. Peacock suggested a road being situated at the extreme west end of the commercial area which would be the eastern boundary of the subdivision, running north to Gable w hich would in turn shorten the length of the long block questioned previously. This also would permit another ingress and egress to the subdivision. Mr. Klein stated he felt this was poor planning. Mr. Anderson suggested an easement between the subdivision and the property owned by the Archdiocese of Detroit in order to permit Children to get to school. Mr. Hoeft stated that there was half of a road appropriated at the rear of his lot; suggested to Mr. Klein that this road be put through. Mir. Kropf asked Mr. Klein if his deed indicated an ease- ment for road purposes. Mr. Klein stated it did not. Mr. Gaeke suggested a stub going out of the subdivis ion to the north as a crosswalk for the children. Mr. Harsha stated this was 2496 reasonable and that this item would be taken under advisement for further study. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-151 by the Clark Oil & Refining Corporation requesting permission to erect gas station on the North side of Seven Mile Road between Inkster and Rensellor, Lots 530 to 5 7 in the Botsford Park Sub- division located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1. Mr. LaBadie was present. Mr. Mc Cullough statP . the dimensions were 1631 along Seven Iilile Road and 100' in depj•h, and that this ga3 station meets w ith the requirements of the :roposed ordinance. It was ascertained that a greenbelt will have to be erected which the petitioner agreed to. Mr. Harsha asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak infhvor or opposed to petition. Mr. Cavander, 39139 ._,.kst; , objected to the gas station and sub- mitted a list CI:- si _ ;;_amec of property owners who also objected. Mr. Andersen objected to the alley being used to get to any parking in the back. Mr. Walker stated he voulc. prefer to take this under advisement until he could invest .; ate the a rea. Mr , Peacock concurred. Mr. Okerstrom stated this item had been on a study meeting the previous week. Stated further that the only objection at that time was the la rge 3igns which have been elimina ted; the ingress and egress have been eliminated from the back; the greenbelt has been agreed to, so could see no reason for action not to be taken tonight. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. itane, it was #5-132-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing been held on Tuesday, Hay 5, 1959 the City Planning commission does hereby grant Petition M-151 of Clark Oil & Refining Corporation requesting permission to erect a gasoline service station on the North side d Seven Mile Road between Inkster and Rensellor in the southeast 1/4 of Section 1, 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. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom a nd Harsha NAYS: Peacock and Walker 2497 The Vice-Chairman declared the foregoin; resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopt.e& It w as #5-133-59 RESCLVED that the City ilanning nonmission does here- by ac:.journ th': 'ubllc Haring a t approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesd't: 1, May 5, 1959. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacoc ., Kaiie, Walker, Harsha, Anderson and Okerstrom NAYS : None T he Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Harsha declared a ten Minute recess at approximately 9.30 p.m. Mr. Harsha called the 106th Special Meeting to order at approximate. ly 9:40 p.m. with all those present who were present at the time recess w as called, with the exception of Mr. Okerstrom. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition 7-317 and Z-321 by the City Planning Commission on its own motionio to determine w hether or not to rezone Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, , , 17, and 18, in accordance with the zoning indicated on the proposed Master Pa ttern of the Re-evaluation of Zoning Study. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted maps to the commissioners showing the changes that had been discussed at a study meeting. Mr. V . E. Okerstrom returned to the meeting at 9:42 p.m.. It was ascertained that the schools and parks should be designated on the map before submitting to the City Council; also it was determined that there had been an increase of R-3 on Five Mile Road (Roperti property) which was not on the submitted map and which should be so designated. Upon a motion duly. made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #5-134-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, October 7, and October 21, 1958 on Pe tition %-317 and Z-321 respectively, to determine whether or not to rezone Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17 and 18 in accordance with the Re-evaluation of Zoning Study, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-317 and Petition Z-321 be approved as shown on the attached map and subject to the following: (1) increasing the size of the R-3 on the Roperti property to reflect the result of Zoning Petitions 493 IL Z-228 and 7-289, (2) showing the school and park sites in those sections in which they were omitted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice cif the above hearings were published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, on September 18, 1958 (Z-317) and October 2, 1958 ( -321) and notice of which hearings were sent to the Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consuipers Power Co. , City Departments and property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, V,alker, Anderson, Okerstrom and Harsha NAYS: None T he Vice-Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously adopted, it was 5-135-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having. beeen held on Tuesday, January 20, 1959 on Petition 7-354 the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to amend Article 10.00 and 11.00 and add thereto Article 11.50 of Ordinance No. 6o as amended, entitled, "zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia", the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 7-354 be approved, as revised, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the officia 1 newspaper, The Livonian, January 1, 1959 and notice owhich hearing 0hiowas Raisent lwayoCoThe Chesapeake Detroit Edison Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co., City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. The Vice-Chairman decla red that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the proposed Golfview Estates Subdivision submitted by Frank J. Volk and Donald Gaeke located on the South side of ,ix Mile lioad approximately 4,000 ft. East of Newburgh between Farmington and Newburgh Roads in the Northeast 1/4 pf Section 17 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. 1: Public Hearing March 10, 1959 item taken under advisement; regular meeting April 21, 1959, study meeting April 28, 1959. Mr. Gaeke was present with a revised plat of the proposed Subdivision. Mr. Mc Cullough stated a sketch showing the proposed relocation of the Master Plan Permanent Open Water Course in the proposed 2499 Golfview Subdivision had been received from the Engineering Department . This relocation is a solution to the drain problem Mr. Volk had in this subdivision. Because of this it will permit Wayne Road to be full width in the entire subdivision. It was decided that Hambelton should be deleted anu that Park Drive be extended easterly to the Burton Hollows Subdivision; also that the developer stud Park Drive and Hillsdale where they come to an end in the easterly boundary of the subdivision; the developer will relocate the drain. Mr. Walker a sked what would happen to the property northeast of this subdivision in relation to relocating the drain onto this property. Mr. Harsha stated that since the City 4,ngineering Department had come to a solution in this matter, it would seem the commission should take it for what it is worth. Mr. Okerstrom stated that the relocating of the drain was mainly to make sure that l'ayne road would be a full width. Asked if it would be possible to have Mayne Road as a boulevard instead of a 34' pavement. Mr. Mc Cullough stated t kat part of !+aayne Road is on the other property and not on ;Ir. iolk's. Mr. Gaeke stated that their engineers, Hubbell, Roth and Clark had met with Mr. Hiltz of the City Lngineering Department to solve the problem of the drain in connection with Wayne Road and the plat submitted tonight was a result of their findings. Stated further that tree FHA states that the full width of Wayne hail to be devel- oped but that the developer does not have to put in curbs and side- walks on the other side of the street which is not owned by Mr. Volk; they will not accept a half-street . Mr. Okerstrom asked if they intended to pave the 34 ft . Mr. Gaeke stated they do. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #5-136-59 '?ESOLVD that, pursuant to a Public Hea ring having been held on March 10, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby give approval to preliminary plat of the Uolfview .states Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, subject to the following; conditions : (1) that the developer extend the east and west segment of Park Drive easterly to the eastern boundary of the plat, (2) that the developer does not build a house on Lots 200 and 201 for a resonable period of time, (3) that Hambelton Street be deleted, ( ) that the developer bear the full cost of relocating the drain in accordance with the letter from the Engineering Department, dated May 4, 1959, 2500 (5) tha t the developer pave VJayne Road from Mallory southward with a 24 foot width concrete paving on either side of the median strip, (6) that the developer pave Wayne Road from Mallory northward with 34 feet of concrete paving, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing wa s sent to the abutting property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police Department, Parks & Recreation Department and Members of the Plat Committee. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom and Harsha NAYS: Walker The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda w as Petition M-144 by A. iv 1. Sigman requesting permission to fill in land so it will be level with Middlebelt Road, skid propery being located on the South side of Iviunger approximately 200 ft . west of Middle- belt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 on Lot 42of the Livrance Estates Subdivision. Public Hearing January 6, 1959, item taken under advisement until information is received from Engineer- ing Department. Mr. Mc Cullough stated that a letter had been received from the engineering department with their recommendation and a drawing of taeir findings. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously adopted, it was #5-137-59 RESOLVkD that, pursuant to a Public Hearing havitg been held on Tuesday, January 6, 199 the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition M-144 of A. M. Sigman requesting permission to fill in land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, in accordance with kir. L. J. Hiltz ' recommendation dated April 20, 1959 and drawing, and FURTHDR R SOLD ! , notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service . T:ie: Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted 11r. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition V-43 by Seaway Builders, etal to vacate an alley running between Gillma n Avenue on the East and Lathers Avenue on the 2501 west, being the first alley south of Seven Mile Road in the North- 1: east 1/4 of Section 12. Public Hearing March 17, 1959 item taken under advisement. No one was present representing petitioner. The Commissioners examined the plat book to ascertain the area. Mr. 4 alker felt that a committee should be appointed to investi- gate and make a report to the Commission. Mr. Okerstrom felt that in view of the fact that the commercial zoning in this area has only a depth of 100 ft. that the alley is needed. Mr. Walker felt it should be taken under advisement . Mr. Walker was excused at this time i n order to represent the Commission at the City Council' s study session. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by '"r. Peacock, it was #5-138-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, March 17, 1959 on Petition V-43 as submitted by Seaway Builders, et al, to vacate an alley running between Gillman Avenue on the east and Lathers Avenue on the west, being the first alley south of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 f Section la, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition V-43 be denied for the reason it is felt that the alley is needed due to the commercial zoning on Seven Mile Road having a depth of only 100 ft., and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonia, under date of February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Co., City Departments, petitioners and abutting propert y owners a s listed in the Proof of Service . A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Okerstrom, Harsha NAYS: Kane and Anderson The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopt- ed. Mr. Mc Cullough a nnounced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-287 by Michael J. Caffery asking for a change of zoning on property located on the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 from RUFB to C-2. Planning Commission denied petition due to property being designat.. 2502 ed as a fire station site; City Council referred petition back to City Planning for reconsideration. Mr. Mc Cullough stated that the Planning Commission had not been informed, as yet, by the Fire Department as to whether or not this fire station site is still needed. This is the reason that no new action had been taken on this petition s ince the City Council had referred it back to the Planning Commission. Mr. 1Talker returned from the City Council meeting. Mr. Caffery, representing petitioner, stated that Mayor Brashear had suggested that the Planning Commission make a decision as it was thought that the proposed fire station site had nothing to do with rezoning. Mr. walker suggested that this item be taken under advisement as he understood from Doug Campbell, Director of Public Safety, that the petitioner may be will to swap sites and grant another site to the cityfor the fire station. Mr. Caffery stated that they were trying to negotiate and had proposed two or three different sites to substitute for the site at Plymouth and Newburgh. Mr. Anderson stated he felt that this was not a proper corner for IE C-2. Upon a motion duly made by "nderson, supported by Okerstrom it was #5-139-59 RESOLVED•tha t, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, June 17, 1958 and a reconsidera- tion on Tuesday May 5, 1959, pursuant to Council's Res. #533-58, on Petition 7-287 by Michael J. Caffery for a change of zoning on property located on the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast i/4 of Section 30 from RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 7-287 be denied, for the follow- ing reasons : (1) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with the comprehensive zoning map or in harmony with the zoning 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 peace- ful use and enjoyment of surrounding residential properties, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearin w as published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, May 29, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co, , 2503 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, Anderson, Okerstrom NAYS: Kane and Harsha NOT VOTING: ' alker Mr. Walker was again excused at 10.30 p.m. to attend the City Council study session. The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane, it wa s #5-140-59 RESOLVED that, final plat of the Belle-Mar Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 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 July 10, 1956, re- affirmed August 19, 1958; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifi- cations for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of January 16, 1959; and it further appearing that a bond in the amount of '.,93,000.00 to cover the installation of im- provements has been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of April 24, 1959; such bond having been approved by C. J. Pinto, Assistant City Attorney on April 24, 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. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom and Harsha NAYS: None The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda is a petition by the City Pla nning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to designate for future public purposes, the two golf courses on the Master School and Park Plan. 2504 Public Hearing held on January 20, 1959; item taken under advise- ment. Item has been disposed of by Petitions Z-317, Z-321, Item #6 on agenda of tonight 's special meeting, so that a resolution of denial is required. Upon a motion duly made by Pair. Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #5-141-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, Janua ry 20, 1959, pursuant to the pro- visions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of 1931, on petition to determine whether or not to designate for future public purposes the two golf courses, Northville and Idyl Wylde on the Master School and Park Plan, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that said petition be denied for the reason that it has been disposed of by the action taken on Petition -317 and Z-321 in relation to the re-evaluation of zoning study, and FURTH' R PESOLID, that notice of the above hearing was published 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 Co. , City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the followin : AYES: Peacock, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom and Harsha NAYS: None The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted Mr. Mc Cullough a nnouncod the next item on the agenda was the final approval of the Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision located south of Lyndon and East of Farmington in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22. It was suggested by the Commission to Mr. Pastor, who was present, that Lot 1o3 of the subdivision not be built upon until such time that a plat is brought in for approval for the property immediately north of Kimberly Oaks Estates . Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #5-142-59 RESOLVED that, final plat of the Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision in the Northwest and Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 be given final approval, subject to not having Lot #163 built upon until such time that a plat is approved for the property north of said subdivision, and 2jc'j FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commissioappearing oDecembert16, 19d 58oand April 7, 1959; and it further posed plat together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of Public works under date of January 19, 1959; and it further appearing that a bond in the total amount of #��265,000.00 pursuant to Resolution #74-59, #260-59 and 261-59 to cover the installation of improvements has been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of May 1, 1959; such bond having been approved by Charles J.therefore Assistant City Attorney on May 1, 1959; it appear that all the conditions necessary to the release of building permits have been met and the Building De- partment is hereby so notified. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom, Harsha N1aYS: None NOT VOTING: t<<alker The Vice-'hairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously adopted, it was #5-143-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby designate that items for the agendas be closed at noon, Thursday, prior to planning commission meeting, in order to enable the secretary to prepare said agendas for mailing Thursday afternoon. The Vice-Chairman declared that the foregoing :resolution is adopted, Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 106th Special Qeeting a t 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 195 tt'18xa ATTESTED: 1 . E. Okerstrom, Secretary pro tem Pau ars a, ce-Chairman