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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1959-05-19 i . r MINUTES OF THE 103RD REGULAR MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING CCt4MISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVCNIA On Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held a Public Hearing and the 103rd Regular 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: Robert L. Angevine, Charles Walker, Robert Peacock, Robert L. Greene, Leonard Kane, Wilfred Okerstrom, Dennis Anderson and William R. Robinson Members Absent : H. Paul Marsha Mr. Dave McCullough, City Planner and Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, Asstt City Attorney were present along with approximately 150 interested persons. Mr. McCullough announced the Lint item on the agenda was Petition Z-365 by the Boys- land Company, Michigan Corporation, who are asking for a change of zoning on property located on the Northeast corner of Six Mile Road and Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RUFB to C-1. Mr. McCullough stated that the president of the Bell Creek Farms Association also~tie resident of :the:JaellCreek Iz provement Association had orally ob jectd ,o. the requested.rizoritrig. - -. .,. :.. Mr. Joseph J. Sostecke, President of the Bell Creek Farms Association, Inc., 33015 W. Six Mile Road submitted three letters objecting to the proposed rezoning. He stated they were requesting that the Planning Commission refrain f a,n,,,,� ng said petition.. Also that they had solicitated the Burton Hollows EstategWefo d that they also object any rezoning to commercial because of the number of shopping centers in the surrounding area, namely, Sheldon Center, Plymouth and Farmington ; Merriman and Five Mile Road; Inkster and Six Mile Road; and Middlebelt and Seven Mile Road. Mr. Sostecke further stated that they felt that this area should be left residential for several reasons which are stated in letter dated March 30, 1959; and also are submitting a list of property owners who are objecting to the rezoning, with approxi- mately 89 names. Mr. E. J. Balluff, 16781 Merriman, Bell Creek Improvement Association, stated he wished to concur with statements made by Mr. Sostecke. He further stated that there were a number of persons present tonight who felt the same way. He also stated that there se.rn to be a definite plan to lower the value of this property which was not the first intention. Mr. Angevine asked if any of the Commissioners wished to make any statements. Mr. Greene asked if the petitioner was present. He was not. Mr. Greene then stated this petition had been before the Commission once before but that the petitioner had withdrawn that petition in order to present this present one. This petition is re- questing a C-1 rezoning whereas the previous had been C-2. Further stated that directly across the proposed rezoning will be one of the most beautiful churches in the City of Livonia; directly adjoining the church to the east there are very nice homes as there are directly adjoining the proposed rezoning on the same side of the street. On the Southwest corner of Six Mile and Farmington there is the Burton Hollows Estates Subdivision with beautiful homes, who is also objecting. This area is one of the nicer areas in the City and I can not see why a neighborhood shopping center has to be on this corner. Mr. Greene felt that it seems to be for the private gain of the petitioner. He further stated that he would like to point out that this ... _w �w — --- __ - _ 6-2) /7 2 corner is typical of many ccrners in Livonia where there are four corners commercial. 1 The Planning Commission has been advised that where these commercial corners exist now, it is very difficult to change them from commercial to residential because the property owners will fight it in court and prove that their properties have been devaluated. We are stuck with these commercial corners and since we can not change these corners, it seems the only thing we can do is refrain from increasing the commercial. The City Planner has determined that we have a sufficient amount of C-1 zoning. This problem will be brought before us over and over again because the owner of any commercial corner will want to do as this petitioner has requested, in- crease his commercial corner because all he can do with it presently is erect a gas station upon it. He will want to increase it so he can develop:►;a large shopping center. This will be repeated over and over. Therefore, I feel we are setting a pattern on this corner and it behooves us to look ahead in the future and decide whether or not we want to add more commercial to what is already zoned. I would like to see this corner confined to the original C-1 classification. Mr. Angevine stated that a motion was in order. Mr. Greene stated that in view of the objections he previously voiced, he would like to move that the petition be denied. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #5-144-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-365 as submitted by Boysland Company, Michigan Corporation, for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RUFB to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-365 be denied for the following reasons: (1) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with the com- prehensive 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 peaceful use and enjoyment of surrounding residential properties, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan 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: 1[10 AYES: Peacock, Walker, Greene, Anderson, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: Kane NOT VOTING: Okerstrom Mr. Angevine stated the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. e Jam(/ . ,? 6---, V 3 Mr. Angevine stated it has been suggested that the Planning Commission take up li: Item #15 on the agenda, Petition Z-388 because of the many people present interested in said petition. Mr. McCullough announced that Item #15, Petition Z-368 is by Nelson Dembs, Nelson Inc., who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the Southeast corner of Six Mile and Hubbard Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15 from RUFB to R1A. Mr. Nelson Dembs was present. Mr. Sostechke, President of the Bell Cre•.I% Farms Civic Association e' a+ed he wished to record that they object to this request for rezoning. The Bell Creek Improvement Association, Inc., asked to have their objection recorded also. Mr. Dembs was asked how many acres were involved in said petition. Mr. Dembs answered there were approximately 58 acres in the parcel on the Southeast corner of Hubbard and Six Mile Road. Mr. Peacock asked what will be the widths of the lots. Mr. Dembs stated that although the minimum under R1A is 60 ft. frontage, it is contem- plated that the interior lots will be 70' x 120' minimum and the exterior lots will be 904 x 112' and 120'....marginal access drives will be on Six Mile and also on Hubbard similar to Burton }::.flow Estates. Mr. Angevine explained to the audience Mr. Dembs' remarks and then asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. E. J. Balluff, President of the Bell Creek Improvement Association, Inc., stated they are submitting a letter to the Planning Commission stating their objections, which he would like to read at this time. He also submitted at this time a petition signed by a number of people who were present at the meeting. Mr. Sostechke stated he would like to go on record objecting to petition in behalf of the Bell Creek Farms Association. A representative of the freenbriar Estates Association stated they would also like to go on record objecting to petition. Mr. Angevine asked if there were any comments from the Planning Commission. Mr. Greene asked if the proposed zoning on the master pattern could be reviewed at this time in relation to this area. It was ascertained that this area is designated to be RUF. Mr. Dembs asked when does a lot size designate an area. Why couldn't a $22,000.00 home be built on led lot as well as an one-half acre? Mr. Robinson felt that this item should be taken under advisement. Mr. Peacock con- curred. The Chairman declared that this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Angevine asked the Planning Commission at this time to dispense from the agenda for tonight's meeting in order to discuss Petition M-151. This petition requesting permission to erect a gas station on the Southwest corner of Inkster and IraSeven Mile Road had had its public hearing Tuesday, May 5, 1958 at which time the Planning Commission had granted said petition. Due to the ,ct. t.lzt the_ 1958 assessment roll was used to compile the names to send the public hearing notices to, several property owners were not notified because they were not on the tax records as yet. These property owners have asked that they be allowed to speak at this time. Mr. Eddie Adelman was present in relation to this petition. Mr. Walker felt that the other property owners should be present too; Mr. Angevine stated he under- ` soj 4 ii. stood that Mr. Adelman would be representing the other property owners as well as ihimse3f. Mr. Anderson felt that the Planning Commission should have the namesof all the property owners whochd not get a notice due to not being on the 1958 assessment rolls. Mr. Adelman stated he would be back with the other names and speak in behalf of them. Mr. Angevine declared that the. next item on the agenda will be heard now. Mr. Mc- Cullough announced the next item was Petition Z-373 by H. Eugene Field, in behalf of Tom's Northwood Market, who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 360 ft. South of Seven Mile Road and approximately 300 ft. West of Midd3 elt Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from P-1 to C-2. Mr. Field was present. The Commissioners examined a plot plan of the area involving the super market pro- posed for this area which designated what part of the parcel is for parking and what portion for the store. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Peacock asked where will the proposed fire station be and how far will it cut into the property. The Commissioners examined the plot plan to determine where the fire station is located in connection with the rezoning. Mr. Field A 4ted that Mr. D. Campbell, Director of Public Safety, had informed him of a different location than what is proposed on the Master Fire Station Plan. Mr. McCullough stated that the fire station is still needed by the City in this area but that if may be different than what is presently shown on the Master Fire Station Plan. Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement in order to study it further in relation to the location of the fire' station site. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-375 by Saul Felsot, VIV Investment Company who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 280 ft. East of Middlebelt Road, approximately 1,000 ft. North of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB and C-2 to R1A. Mr. Felsot was present. L Mr. Peacock asked what size lots were proposed for this area. Mr. Felsot stated they were 609 x 138'. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Walker asked if there would be a 609 roadway in this subdivision. Mr. Felsot stated at the present time it is a private road but that it will be dedicated and paved at the time it is platted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Walker, and unanimously IL: adopted, it was #5-145-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-375 as submitted by Saul Felsot, VIV Investment Company for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13 from RUFB and C-2 to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby _a 1 T 5 recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-375 be granted, IC and FURTHER RESOLVED, n:tice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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 and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Angevine stated the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr, McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-376 by George Karabenick, Carey Homes, Inc., who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the West side of Brentwood approximately 160 ft. North of Clarita in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from RU to R1A. Mr. Wright present. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Walker asked for a clarafication on the zoning. It was ascertained that this property had been split at one time and rezoned to RU in order to allow property owner to build. Carey Homes, Inc., were now requesting a rezoning to R1A in order that they could subdivide said lot. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Walker, it was li: #5-146-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-376 by George Karabenick, Carey Homes, Inc., for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from RU to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-376 be granted, and RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Walker, Kane, Greene, Anderson, Okerstrom and Angevine NAYS: Peacock and Robinson The Chairman declared the motion is carried and foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-377 by G. H. Pastor who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 240 ft. East of Farmington between Brookfield and Farmington and approximately 340 ft. North of Schoolcraft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from RUFB to R]A. Mr. Pastor was present. Mr. Greene stated he would like to comp] ,dent the petitioner, Mr. Pastor, on the brochure printed on the other side of the area plan. „R .5-7,/ 6 ILMr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted, it was #5-147-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-377 as submitted by G. H. Pastor Development Co., for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from RUFB to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-377 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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 and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Angevine declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-378 by Kenneth G. Bruce who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the West side of Middlebelt Road approximately 58 ft. North of Norfolk in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to C-i. Mr. McCullough stated there was a letter dated May 18, 1959 from the Claranceville Methodist Church objecting to petition; also a letter dated May 15, 1959 from L. E. Schmidt, Superintendent of the Claranceville Public Schools. Mr. Walker asked if there would be a lot between the proposed rezoning and Norfolk Avenue. It was ascertained that the lot in question for the rezoning is the second lot North of Norfolk. Mr. Walker asked Mr. McCullough to determine the size of this lot from the plat book. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mrs. Dorothy Garchow, 2001 Middlebelt objected to rezoning to establish a Toasty Freeze on this lot as it was next door to her property. Mr. Welsh, 20335,Middlebelt, owner of lot on the north of lot in petition, also objected to rezoning. Mr. Kenneth Bruce, petitioner, stated he felt there was ample parking for the business; that the area will be completely fenced; the building will be modernistic; and that further up north it is presently zoned C-1. Mr. L. Schmidt, Superintendent of Claranceville Schools objected to the rezoning because It was spot zoning. Felt it was not proper with a proposed church directly across the street and also as a member of the Claranceville Schools objected to any type of business of this nature so close to aschool because of the traffic problem. I: Elsie Johns, Minister for the Claranceville Methodist Church, objected to the Toasty Freeze being directly across from the contemplated church to be built in the very near future. Mr. Robert Goudie, 20/11. Angling Road, a member of the church and the school board stated he concurred with the previous objections. 7 LMr. Howard Middlewood, 19936 Farmington Road, stated he was a Trustee of the Claranceville Methodist Church, concurred with Mr. L. E. Schmidt's objections to the rezoning. Mr. Angevine asked that those present who objected to pet. ition to please raise their hands. It was ascertained there were 18 persons present who objected to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Greene and unanimously adopted, it was #5-148-59 RESOLVED that pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-378 as submitted by Kenneth G. Bruce for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-378 be denied for the following reasons: (1) that request constitutes spot zoning; (2) that the Claranceville Public Schools feel it would be detri- mental to their planned development of schools in this area, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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 and petitioners us listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-379 by Robert Silberstein of Fairview Hills, Inc., who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 2,000 ft. East of Newburgh and 2,000 ft. South of Six Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17 from AGB to R1A. Mr. McCullough explained to the Commission that the petitioner had been before the Commission once before to have this property rezoned to R-3 but the Commission had not been agreeable to this. Because of this, Mr. Silberstein is now requesting a R1A zoning for this property. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Greene, and unanimously adopted, it was #5-149-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-379 as submitted by Robert Silberstein of Fairview Hills, Inc., for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17 from A® to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-379 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co., X5/3 1[40 8 The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adodpted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-380 by Burton Warner, Warner & Warner who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 212 ft. South of Ann Arbor Trail and 2,250 ft. West of Wayne Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 from RUFB to R1A. Mr. Warner was present. There was no one in the aud3:nce who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. McCullough stated this property was located between the New Joy and the Joy Ann Subdivision and the primary reason for request for rezoning is to enable petitioner to extend a road between these two platted areas. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #5-150-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-380 as submitted by Burton Warner, Warner & Warner for a change of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 from RUFB to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-380 be granted, and 1[11; FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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 and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-382 by Albert R. and Margaret D. VanNess who are asking for a change of zoning on property located on the East side of Hix Road approximately 150 ft. South of W. Chicago Blvd., in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from RUFB to P. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Jack Dunn, 9310 Hix Road voiced his objection to the rezoning stating it would be a hazaird to the elementary school contemplated across the street. Mr. Greene asked what did the Livonia Schools say in connection to this petition. Mr. McCullough stated they definitely object to any parking permitted in this area which is anything other than temporary. 1 Mr. Walker felt this was another method of acquiring additional commercial zoning. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was • • 9 1[410 #5-151-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-382 as submitted by Albert R. and Margaret D. /an Ness for a change of zoning in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from RUFB to P, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-382 be denied for the following reasons: (1) the requested zoning change is not in harmoney with the com- prehensive 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 peaceful use and enjoyment of surrounding residential properties, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit EdisD n Co., Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan 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, Walker, Greene, Anderson, Okerstrom and Robinson NAYS: Kane and Angevine The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-383 by Richard B. Bleznak in behalf of Arden Chilson, who is asking for a change of zoning on property located approximately 250 ft. South of Ann Arbor Road approximately 1,000 ft. West of Hix Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 from C-1 to R1A. Mr. Bleznak and Mr. Wright were present. next It was determined that the property to be rezoned involved only 50 ft. to propy which had recently been rezoned but had not included this portion. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously adopted, it was #5-152-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-383 by Richard B. Bleznak in behalf of Arden Chilson, for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 from CP11. to R1A, the City Planning Commission I[: does hereby recoanuand to the City Council that Petition Z-383 by granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., 5/5_ 10 1 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-384 by Mr. & Mrs. John P. Van Lier, et al, who are asking for a change of zoning on property located on the East side of Farmington, between Rayburn and Roycroft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from R1B to PS. Mrs. Van Lier was present. Mr. McCullough stated that a similar petition had been before the Commission a few months previous on property located directly across from property in this petition. The Commission had denied the request in Petition Z-320 but the City Council had approved it. Mr. McCullough further stated this was reason for this present petition requesting a PS zoning. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mrs. Van Lier stated their reason for requesting rezoning to a PS classification. The property directly across had been rezoned to PS; Farmington is proposed to be widened within the next two years which will increase the traffic and make it diffi- cult to sell their property for residential; directly south of their property it is zoned commercial and to the north of their property a new professional building is 1/90 contemplated to be built very shortly. Mrs. VanLier further stated that this request is being made because it was felt it would conform with the surrounding area. Mrs. E. Gillies, 15510 Farmington Road, one of the petitioners, stated that the traffic on Farmington is very hazardous especially at the time of a funeral due to the fact that the Livonia Funeral H me is located directly across their property. Mrs. Gillies felt that families witch children would not purchase their property because of this. Mr. Walker asked what the size of the lots were involved in this petition. Mrs. Van L_ier stated they were all approximately 1/2 acre with the exception of the corner one which is only 1/4 of an acre. She stated she was speaking for the others in- v^lv,Id in this petition. Mr. Kane asked if there were any property owners behind propertyin question .who would object to a rezoning to Professional Services. Mrs. Van Lzer stated that they knew about it and would rather have PS than to have a commercial zoning there. Mr. Edward J. Gillies, 15510 Farmington, stated he owned property directly behind and he did not object. Mrs. Gillis stated that when Farmington Road is widened, 11 ft. will be taken off of their front yards and at the present time windows and doors must be kept closed because of the traffic on Farmington. IL] Mr. Walker felt this item should be taken under advisement for further study. He stated that he was sympathetic towards the petitioner but it must be realized that there is only so much room in the City for Prcf, ssional Services zoning. Mrs. Van Lier stated since the property across the street was rezoned to PS, could not see why they would be denied to use their property for the same use. Asked if it would be possible to rezone this property across the street back to R1A in the 11 1[Ievent they were denied a PS zoning. ii Mr. Howard Middlebelt, from the Bureau of Inspection, stated that careful considera- tion should be given before a rezoning is permitted where there is a frame building which will be used for the business due to the fire hazard involved. Mr. Okerstrom suggested that this item be taken under advisement. Mr. Angevine concurred. Mr. Angevine declared a ten minutes recess at approximately 9:40 p.m. Mr. Angevine called the public hearing back to order at approximately 9:50 p.m. with all those present now who were present at the time recess was called. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-385 by Myer Klein who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the South side of Six Mile Road approximately 550 ft. West of Inkster Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13 from R1B to PS. Mr. Klein was present. Mr. Klein stated that the adjoining property was zoned C-1 and felt that this PS zoning would act as a buffer between the residential and the commercial. Stated further they are planning to erect buildings in conformity with the surrounding residential homes, and that they have a petition signed by a number of people adjoining their property stating that they do not object to this type of office in this area. Mr. Klein stated that there would be parking in front and additional parking in the back. ' The Commissioners examined the plat book and plot plan presented by Mr. Klein. Mr. McCullough asked if it was permissible to have two different buildings on the same lot. Mr. Klein stated they had sufficient off-street parking requirements in accordance ' with the off-street parking ordinance. Mr. Okerstrom asked if there would be sufficient room for a greenbelt on both sides of this building in addition to the parking requirements. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mrs. Charlotte Wolfe, 27947 Six Mile Road, objected to any PS in this area. Mrs. E. Harrington, 27905 Six Mile Road concurred with Mrs. Wolfe's objection. Mr. Klein felt that this request was in line with the reason for a PS zoning; that it was to be used as a buffer between commercial zoning and residential zoning. Mr. Peacock felt there was not sufficient room to build the building they are plan- ning taking in consideration the required greenbelts and off-street parking. Mr. Ire Klein stated they had sufficient parking in accordance with the ordinance. Mr. Anderson suggested this item be taken under advisement; Mr. Peacock concurred with Mr. Anderson's suggestion. Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement for further study. a 6/7 12 1[711 Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-386 by John D. Curd, Rock & Curd, who is asking for a change of zoning on property located on the West side of Melvin Avenue approximately 700 ft. South of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to RUA. Mr. Curd was prevent along with Mr. William Harper who is the owner of the property in question. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Green asked what was the purpose of this rezoning. Tt was determined that Mr. Harper had purchased half of Mr. Curd's property. In attempting to obtsin a build- ing permit, he was informed by the Bureau of Inspection he could not build until his property was rezoned as the present zoning of RUFB required a half acre to per- mit building. This was reason for request for rezoning. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was #5-153-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-386 as submitted by John D. Curd, Rock & Curd for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to RUA, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-386 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 1959 and I: notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Co., 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, Walker, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: Greene The Cha irman declared that the motion is carried and foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-387 by the Lightstone Development Company who are asking that the zoning on property located on the West side of Hix Road approximately 675 ft. North of Joy Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, be changed from RUFB and R-2 to R1A. Mr. Wright was present re- presenting the Lightstone Development Company. Mr. Peacock asked Mr. Wright if there would,be two roes of houses with a street running between them. Mr. Wright stated this was their plan. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously s adopted, it was #5-154-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-387 as submitted by the Light- stone Development Company for a change of zoning in the Southwest 13 1/4 of Section 31 from RUFB and R-2 to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-387 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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 and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition V-44 by D. C. Tear & Stanley Czarny who are requesting that a portion of an easement over the north six feet of Lot 451, Thomas Elliot Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36 be vacated. A letter dated May 18, 1959 was submitted by Mr. McCullough which had been sent by The Detroit Edison Company; also a letter dated May 14, 1959 from the Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Mr. D. C. Tear was present. The Commissioners examined the plat book to determine the area. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously I adopted, it was #5-155-:9 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition V-44 as submitted by D. C. Tear & Stanley Czarny for the vacating of an easement over the north six feet of Lot 451, Thomas Elliot Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that they vacate the east 124.47 feet *of the easement running in an east and west direction across the north 6 ft. of Lot 451, provided, however, that the petitioner pays all costs of relocating utility equipment in the event it proves to be necessary, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of April 30, 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, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 7a%% 14 IEMr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-152 by Walter Hall who is requesting permission to erect plastic sign 64 x 9' on the north side of Five Mile Road between Surrey and Edington in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, known as Lots 178 and 179 of the Coventry Gardens Subdivision. Mr. Hall was present. It was determined that this was a stock sign of the Rexall Drug Company and the overall height would be 204. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petiticn. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #5-156-59 RESOLV ED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition M-152 of Walter Hall requesting permission to erect plastic sign 64 x 9' on the north side of Five Mile Road between Surrey and Edington in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, 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 the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Application TA-49 by John Migut who is requesting permission to remove sand, gravel and topsoil fromproperty located North of Seven.Mile Road and West of Farmington in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4. Mr. Warner of Warner & Warner and Mr. Migut were present. Mr. McCullough submitted a letter dated May 5, 1959 from the Police Department and also a letter dated May 4, 1959 from the City Engineer's office. Mr. Peacock, member of the Topsoil Committee, asked Mr. Migut if the topsoil would be stockpiled. Mr. Migut stated it would not be stockpiled, it was contemplated to remove said topsoil. Mr. Peacock stated that due to the fact that Mr. Walker, Chair- man of the Topsoil Committee, had been out of town, the previous week, he would like to have this item taken under advisement until such timethst he and Mr. Walker can make an investigation of this application together. Mr. Migut stated that only 21 acres of the 71 will be touched. Mr. Peacock stated he still would prefer to have it held over for another week. Mr. Walker stated that the topes do not show ingress and egress. Mr. Migut stated they would be approximately 1,000 ft. west of Farmington off of Seven Mile Road. Mr. Kane asked if there were any plans for development on this property in the very near future. Mr. McCullough stated no plans as yet. 1[10 Mr. Migut again stated that only 21 acres would be touched. Mr. Peacock stated he would prefer to take this under advisement. Mr. Migut stated they had a bid on the topsoil to be removed. Mr. Howard Middlewood, Bureau of Inspection, stated his main concern was the blow sand that would occur when the topsoil is removed, especially since this area will �? •7oZL) ' 15 1[10 not be developed for some time. Mr. Middlewood stated further that blow sand would be a hazard to the convalascent home directly across the street from the property in question for the removal of topsoil. Mr. Theodore Dunner, 19313 Farmington stated he owned property next to the property in the application and he felt that if the topsoil is removed that it will cause a condition of blow sand and that if petition is granted a condition should be made to hold down the sand. Mr. Walter Muller, owner of property in application, stated that any conditions the Commission wishes to make as part of the resolution, in order not to have this blow sand condition, would be agreeable to him. He stated further that Mr. Warner had an analysis of the land which would explain more fully if there will be blow sand after the topsoil is removed. Mr. Warner stated that eight tests were made on this property and it was determined not to be of the blow sand type. Mr. George Middlewood, 19302 .Farmington, suggested that after the topsoil is removed that this property be replaced with turf in order to prevent any blow sand condition. Mr. Walker stated that the ordinance states that the petition must reseed any area that has had topsoil removed. He asked Mr. Migut if he would be willing to amend his petition to read "sand and gravel" to be removed and not "topsoil". Mr. Migut agreed. li: Mr. Walker expl&ined to the other commissioners he felt this would make sure that no 1 topsoil is removed from the remaining acres. Mr. Warner stated that the topo shows where the topsoil is to be removed. To remove it from any other area would change the recommendations from the Engineering Depart- ment. The Chairman declared that this item would be taken under advisement per request of Mr. Peacock and Mr. Walker. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition TA-50 by Donald Deremo for Theordore Crantz who is requesting permission to remove topsoil from property (Glenbrook Estates Subdivision) located 1500 feet from the Southeast corner of Newburg and Eight Mile Roads in the Northwest 3/4 of Section 5. Mr. Deremo and Mr. Edwards were present. Mr. Deremo stated this was a renewal of a former petition, TA-38 and this application is for the removal of the stockpile, located on approximately 3 acres of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Peacock stated he found evidence of a large ditch on property, approximately 3 ft. in depth. Stated that the property should be left so that no water can accumulate. Mr. Edwards stated that he felt this was due to the sutdividerss work and not the Coremoval of topsoil. Mr. Walker felt that the petitioner is responsible for the condition of the area and that this area is not satisfactory. Stated further that petitioner shouliagree to fill in this ditch. Mr. Deremo stated the property is not owned by Mr. Edwards but Mr. Theodore Crantz, developer, and that the ditch was caused by him starting to establish the roads for the subdivision. 16 Ir7Mr. Deremo stated that the bond posted is to make sure that the area is left in a 11good condition. Mr. Edwards stated he was not responsible for the holes made by 0 the developer putting in the roads; and that if he did fill in it would disturb the proposed plat. Mr. Walker asked Mr. Edwards if the Commission approved application, would he do everything possible to fill in the ditch. Mr. Deremo answered that Mr. Edwards would do everyt"ing in his power. Mr. Okerstrom asked if sand was to be removed. Mr. Peacock stated topsoil and gravel. Mr. McCullough submitted a letter dated May 14, 1959 from the Engineering Department and a letter dated April 30, 1959 from the Police Department. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Peacock stated he would recommend approving application if Mr. Edwards would take care of the ditch. Mr. Walker asked Mr. Edwards if he would fill in the ditch if it was agreeable to Mr. Crantz, the developer. Mr. Edwards felt he was not in a position to do this. Mr. Peacock asked if the Iriditch could be made going to the Ravine. Mr. Edwards stated he could not say. Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney, if Mr., Edwards is legally responsible to leave this site in a good condition. Mr. Kropf answered he was. Mr. Anderson then stated that he felt the Commission could do nothing until this matter of the ditch is settled. Mr. Deremo stated that the permit is made out to Mr. Crantz and not Mr. Edwards. Mr. Kane felt that tae existing ditch was not caused so much by the removal of the topsoil but by th9 development of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Walker asked if the Commission could proceed to grant this application and then notify Mr. Crantz that the bond will be forfeited unless he complies with the filling in of the ditch. Mr. Kropf stated this could be done. Mr. Peacock asked Mr. Edwards if he would be willing to post a bond of $500.00 for ,he three acres upon which the topsoil is presently stockpiled, which will be in addition to the existing performance bond posted when the first application was taken o'-t, in Mr. Crantz v name. :Ir. Edwards answered this was agreeable to him. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Walker, it was #5-157-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on 1[101 Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-50 by Donald Deremo for Theodore Crantz requesting permission to remove topsoil from property (Glenbrook Estates Subdivision) in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, subject to following conditions: s ' '"• =` • :, • r 4,tk ..: • ,•- t: , • • 17 (a) that the applicant shall not at any time allow water to collect on the subject property or on adjoining property and at all times shall maintain adequate drainage; (b) that the applicant shall not excavate below the grade of any proposed subdivision streets; (c) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all traffic requirements established by the Police Department; (d) that the applicant shall be obligated to seed all of the land from which topsoil has been removed with some seed acceptable to the Department of Parks & Recreation unless at the time the applicant petitions for the release of the topsoil bond, the Planning Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the existing performance bond be continued on the above application at $500.00 per acre; that Mr. Edwards, as remover of the topsoil, post a bond of $500.00 per acre for the three acres on which the topsoil is presently stockpiled, to assure the City that this area will be left in a good condition; and it is recommended that the Bureau of Inspection issue a per- mit to this effect, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the property owners within 500 ft., petitioner, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendations having been ob- tained from the Department of Public Works under date of May 14, 1959 and from the Police Department under date of April 30, 1959. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Kane, Greene, Anderson, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Okerstrom The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Walker suggested that Mr. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney, start proceedings to have the bond forfeited on the original approval granted as he felt that the petitioner had not complied with the conditions stated in the approval. Mr. Kropf stated that before he can start proceedings, he would like to have the matter referred to the Engineering Department and have them determine that Mr. Crantz has violated the conditions; such determination to be submitted to him in a letter. It was determined that this will be done. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Application TA-51 by Hugh Caverly who is requesting permission to remove topsoil from Parcels Il, 12, J, K, L, and M located North of Five Mile Road and East of Newburgh in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Mr. Hugh Caverly and Mr. Hamill were present. IEMr. Peacock stated it was his opinion that the property was too low in many areas to have topsoil removed; cannot see how the Planning Commission can approve because of this. Mr. Hamill stated the road level is such that approximately 8 inches of topsoil could be removed without interfering with the drainage and that the topsoil would only be removed from the high spots. Ho further stat, d that they are planning tb` ,? S.2 ,3 1$ fill the low spots with topsoil from the high spots.. Mr. Slatkin, owner of property in 1[ application, stated he was basing his request 10 on the report made by his engineer, Mr. Hamill which stated there would be sufficient drainage even if the topsoil is removed. Mr. Kane stated it was not only a question of drainage but whether or not the correct levels will be maintained. Mr. McCullough submitted a letter dated May 19, 1959 from the Engineering Department and also a letter dated May 1, 1959 from the Police Department. Mr. Anderson stated that Mr. Caverly has stated he can come up to the grades of the roads and sidewalks and the Engineering Department has also recommended approval of said application based on the conditions that the excavation be no deeper than the subdivision grades and that the area be kept property drained and orderly at all times. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #5- RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-51 by Hugh Caverly requesting permission to :: remove topsoil from Parcels I1, I2, J, K, L and M located Ndrth of Five Mile Road and East of Newburgh in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, subject to the following conditions: (a) that the applicant shall not at any time allow water to collect on the subject property or on adjoining property and at all times shall maintain adequate drainage; (b) that the applicant shall not excavate below the grade of anyproposed subdivision streets; ( ) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all traffic requirements established by the Police Department; (d) that the applicant shall be obligated to seed all of the land from which topsoil has been removed with some seed acceptable to the Department of Parks & Recreation unless at the time the applicant petitions for the release of the topsoil bond, the Planning Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that a performance bond be fixed on the above application at $500.00 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 ft., petitioner, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendations having been obtained from the Department of Public Works under date of May 19, 1959 and from the Police Department under date of May 1, 1959. 19 IC A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kane, Anderson and Angevine NAYS: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom and Robinson NOT VOTING: Greene The Chairman declared that the motion was not carried, therefore the foregoing resolution is not adopted. Upcn..a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Walker, it was #5-158-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby deny Application TA-51 by Hugh Caverly who is requesting per- mission to remove topsoil from Parcels Il, I2, J, K, L, and M located North of Five Mile Road and East of Newburgh in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 for the f;.flow ng reason: (1) the topographical map shows that the elevations of the proposed roads are significantly below the crown of Five Mile Road and Newburgh Road, 1[40 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 May 19, 1959 and from the Police Department under date of May 1, 1959. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom and Robinson NAYS: Kane, Anderson and Angevine NOT VOTING: Greene The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was a petition by the City Planning Commission on 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 of the City of Livonia"' should be amended to delete Lots 579 and 580 Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 10 in the East 1/2 of Section 15 from said Master School and Park Plan. 1[10 1 Tia Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Robinson and unanimously adopted, it was ?,,_tT- 2 .5 20 #5-159-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, 7 and 1[10 8 of Act 285 Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia, having duly held a public hearing on May 19,.1959 for the purpose of amending Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled "Master School and Park Plan of the City of Livonia", the same is hereby amended to delete the following described property from said Master School and Park Plan of the Cityof Livonia: "Lots 579 and 580, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 10, a part of the East 1/2 of Section 15, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, now City of Livonia; as recorded in Plats of Wayne County Records; con- taining 24 acres more or less." RESOLVED further, that having given proper notice of such hearing as required by said Act 285, as amended, the Planning Commission does hereby adopt said amendment as a part of Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia and reference is expressly hereby made to the map containing &escriptive and other matter intended by such Commission to form a part of such Master Plan and said de- scribed property is deleted therefrom; and RESOLVED further, that said deletion is in the best interest of the City of Livonia and the continuance of said above described property as a part of Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia would serve no further useful purpose; and this resolution shall be recorded on the said map which describes Part V of the Master Plan by the identifying signatures of the Chairman and the Secretary of said Commission, and an attested copy of said amend- ment to Part V shall be certified to the City Council, City Clerk and the City Planning Commission; and to the Register of Deeds of the County of Wayne and the following certification shall appear thereon: "We certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Planning Commission held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 by the following vote: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Kane, Greene, Anderson, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was a petition by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not Part II of the Master Plan, entitled, "Civic Center & Central Business Center" should be amended to exclude Lots 309, 310, 311,312 and 313, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 from said Civic Center & Central Business Center Plan. Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was ? ,5" C,. 21 li] #5-160-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1931, as amended, and the City Planning Commission having duly held a Public Hearing on May 6, 1958, on Part II of the Master Plan for the City of Livonia, entitled "Civic Center & Central Business Center", and the Planning Commission having given proper notice of said notice as required by law, does hereby amend Part II of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia so as to delete therefrom that area and prop: rty here- inafter described; that the property affected and hereby included in said Part II and a detailed description of said property is contained in the map prepared by the Livonia Planning Consultant and is made a part hereof by reference; that said following de- scribed property is hereby deleted and said Part II of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia is amended to exlude the following property: Lots 309, 310, 311, 312 and 313, including the adjoining 1/2 of the vacated public alley at the rear thereof, "Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1" of part of Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 54, Page 77 of Plats, Wayne County Records. RESOLVED further, all prior resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded only to the extent to give this resolution full force and effect; that this resolution shall be recorded on said map by the identifying signatures of the Chair- man and Secretary of the City Planning Commission, and that an attested copy of this amendment to Part II of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia shall be certified to the City Council, City Clerk and City Planning Commission and to the Register of Deeds for the County of Wayne and the following certification shall appear thereon: "We certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Planning Commission held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 by the following vote: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Kane, Greene, Anderson, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted it was #5-161-59 RESOLVED that this Public Hearing is hereby adjourned at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 4 Mr. Angevine called the 103rd Regular Meeting to order at approximately 10:51 p.m. with all those present now who were present at the time the public hearing was adjourned. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the final approval of Castle Gardens Subdivision #2 and #3, Stout Home Developers, located between Newburgh 6--2 7 • • 22 lis and Eckles Roads and between Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads in Section 19. Pre- liminary approval granted October 16, 1956; two extensions granted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Walker, it was #5-162-59 RESOLVED that, final plat of Castle Gardens Subdivision #2 and #3 in Section 19 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 October 16, 1958; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifica- tions for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of September 23, 1958; and it further appearing that a bond in the amount of $370,000.00 for #2 and $221,000.00 for #3 to cover the installation of im- provements have been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of May 14, 1959 ; such bond having been approved by Rodney C. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney under date of May 15, 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, Walker, Kane, Anderson, Okerstrom, Robinson and li: and Angevine NAYS: Greene %he Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted, it was #5-163-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve statement of The Livonian, Inc., in the amount of $99.45 and forward same to the proper department for payment. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was a discussion in relation to rezoning in the general area of Plymouth and Henry Ruff from M-1 to C-2. The Commissioners examined the zoning map to determine the zoning in this area& After a brief discussion it was suggested by the City Planner that this be further studied at the next Study meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 1959. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the Pickford Gardens Sub- division submitted by Nelson Homes, Inc., which is located South of Seven Mile Road and approximately 100 ft. East of Hillcrest Avenue in the Northwest and Northeast 1[1: 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. Nelson Dembs was present. Mr. Peacock stated he understands that the developer will pave Pickford Avenue completely for the School Board and that no street will be designated to go through the middle of the proposed subdivision. This was ascertained as being correct. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock and supported by Mr. Kane, it :was, 23 ili #5-164-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, May 5, 1959, the City Planning Commission does hereby ? give approval to the preliminary plat of the Pickford Gardens Subdivision located in the Northwest and Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, subject to petitioner paving Pickford as stated in letter dated April 16, 1959, 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 Ln the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Kane, Greene, Anderson, Robinson and and Angevine NAYS: Okerstrom The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolutfn is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next ;:;em on the agenda was Topsoil Application TA-47 by Steve Polgar for the Pershing Sand Company requesting permission to remove sand and topsoil from Parcels M-i, L and K3 on the Northwest corner of School.eraft and Levan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. A public hearing was held on Tuesday April 21, 1959 at which time this application was approved for only a period of ILthirty days and subject to certain conditions. Mr. Polgar, who was present, stated that the Engineering Department had forwarded a letter to the Planning Commission informing them that the situation previously described in their letter of April 15, 1959 had been corrected. Mr. McCullough confirmed Mr. Polgar9s statement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #5-165-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, April 21, 1959 on Application TA-47, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve said petition for an extended five months to make a total of six months with the thirty days previously granted on Tuesday, April 21, 1959; this approval to be subject to the conditions as stated in Res. #4-126-59 at the time the thirty days approval was granted. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was a motion by the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia", should be amended by adding thereto Article 7.35. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously I[: adopted, it was #5-166-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Zoning Ordinance No. 60, as amended, deheor he City Planning Commission on its own motion does hereby pr a public hearing to be held to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance No. 60 by adding thereto, Article 7.35 as follows: �. • 24 ILARTICLE 7.35 ...m.1-T DISTRICT REGULATIONS §ection 7.36 Application of Article. The regulations set forth in this article shall apply in all R-14 Districts. Section 7.37 Uses Permitted. In all R-I-T Districts no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be erected or used except for one or more of the following specified uses: (a) All uses permitted in R-1 Districts; (b) Parking of private passenger motor vehicles as prescribed in Sections 4.37 through 4.40 inclusive; (c) Private clubs, fraternities and lodges excepting those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried out as a business, subject however, to the approval of the City Planning Commission; (d) Hospitals, rest homes, sanitariums, clinics and similar uses, not including those institutions housing the feeble-minded, subject however, to the approval of the City Planning Commission; (e) Institutions of a philanthropic, eleemosynary or charitable nature, subject to the approval of the City Planning Commission; a (f) A residence may be used for a home occupation provided: (1) That such use shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling and shall occupy not more than one-fourth (1/4) of the ground floor area and not any of the floor area above the ground floor; and (2) That there shall be no display or advertising or other outward indications of such special use other than one (1) sign not ex- ceeding two (2) square feet in area bearing the name and occupation (word only) of the practitioner: (3) That in all other respects the building and premises shall be so treated and the permitted activity so conducted that the use of such property shall be in harmony with the character of the district in which it is located. (b) Boarding and lodging houses; (h) One flat sign not exceeding eighteen (18) square feet in area may be erected and maintained on lots occupied under permission granted by paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of Section 7.37; (i) Buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses, not involving any business, profession, trade or occupation, Ir. which include not more than one (1) private garage or community garage, which shall provide parking space for not more than (3) motor vehicles for each living unit, not more than one (1) of which maybe a commercial vehicle which shall not exceed one (1) ton capacity and shall be kept housed within a garage when •5 do 25 not in use; provided, said commercial vehicle is owned and operated by a member of the family who resides in said living unit; (j) The storage or parking of trucks, truck-tractors, truck-trailers, over one (1) ton capacity, and automobile trailers, or the storage, parking, or use of coaches, bus or street car bodies as dwellings, tourist cabins or tents, shall n t be allowed or considered a legal accessory use in an R-1-T District. This shall not prohibit, however, the storage of one (1) unoccupied house trailer, or small utility trailer in the rear yard of the property of the occupant thereof. Section 7.38 General Requirements. All uses permitted in R-1-T Districts shall conform to the requirements prescribed under this ordinance for the specific type of use being constructed, erected, or altered. Section 7.39 Building Height. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided, however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.40 Percentage of Lot Coverage. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided, however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more IL: than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive require- ment of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.41 Front Yard. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided however, in the case where theR-1 T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.42 Side Yards in General. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided, however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.43 Side Yards Abutting Upon Streets. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided, however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.44 Rear Yards. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially 1[10 zoned district shall be applicable. Section 7.45 Off-Street Parking Facilities. Shall be the same as called for in the residentially zoned district which it abuts; provided however, in the case where the R-1-T residentially zoned district abuts upon more than one other residentially zoned district, the most restrictive requirement of the abutting residentially zoned district shall be applicable. .1. w 26 Section 2 All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 3. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any reason such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. THAT a hearing be held and that notice be given as provided in Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia and that there shall be submitted to the City Council a report and recommendation. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by:Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously adopted, the 103rd Regular Meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 1959. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION William R. Robinson. Secretary I: ATTESTED: 10W ert L. Angevine Chairman 11[: