HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1959-06-02 MINUTES OF THE 107TH SPECIAL MEETING
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ILOn Tuesday, June 2, 1959 the City Planning Coniaiasion of the City of Livonia held a
Public Hearing and the 107th Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public
Hearing to order at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Members present: Leonard Kane, H. Paul Harsha, W. E. Okerstrom, Charles Walker,
Robert Peacock
Members absent : William R. Robinson, *Robert L. Greene, ** Dennis Anderson
Mr. David R. McCullough, City Planner, and Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, Assistant City Attorney
were present along with approximately 150 interested persons.
Mr. Angevine appointed Mr. Leonard Kane, Secretary pro tem, in the absence of the
Secretary, William R. Robinson.
Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda was the proposed Melvin Gardens
Subdivision submitted by Carey Homes, Inc., located on the Northeast and Southeast
corners of Melvin and Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. Karabenick and
Mr. Wright were present.
Mr. McCullough submitted a letter dated June 2, 1959 from the Bureau of Inspection;
and a letter dated May 29, 1959 from the Fire Department.
Mr. Harsha, Chairman of the Plat Committee, stated there were no questions other
li] than what disposition is to be made of the outlots designated on the proposed plat
and whether or not the rezoning of this property is official as yet. Any action taken
tonight would have to be subject to the Council approving the reaming.
It was determined that the Council had not acted upon the rezoning as yet. Mr. Kara-
benick stated that he contemplatedcombining them with other property and subdivide,
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Mr. Peter Hird, 29725 Clarita, questioned the drainage for this subdivision. Mr.
Karabenick stated the sewers would be installed at the time the property is developed.
Mr. Charles H. Daniels, 10903 Melvin, asked what size the lots were, what type of
home would be b uilt upon these lots and would Clarita be improved. Mr. Angevine
stated that the frontage of these lots ran from 609 to 759 with d-;.`.'.:E from 1079to
1679. Mr. Karabenich stated that the homes would be bi-level homes with approximately
1400 sq. ft., and that the street would remain as it is.
Mr. G. L. Poy, 18826 Melvin, stated when he purchased his lot he was under the im-
pression that the lots adjacent to his would all be 1009 in frontage. Questioned
the legality of this. Stated Mr. Wright, who had sold him his lot, had assured
him that the adjacent lots would have a 1009 and had shown him a plat confirming this.
Mr. Karabenick stated they had not purchased the property from Mr. Wright. Mr. Poy
stated he understood that Mr. Wright is the broker for the owner, Mrs. Lillian
Fenkell.
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Mr. Wright, stated the sketch or plat that Mr. Poy is referring to was a proposed
plan. It was found later due to the expense of installing sewers that it was im-
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possible to plat these large lots, and due to these parcels having been split once,
it was necessary to plat or not be able to build upon them at all.
Mr. Poy asked if the rezoning was agreeable to the Planning Commission. Mr. Angevine
stated the Planning Commission had approved the petition for rezoning but since the
Council has not acted upon it as yet, the rezoning is not official.
Mr. Ed. Covect, 29824 Pickford asked what type homes mould be built and if they were
to be of brick. Mr. Karabenick answered they would have brick fronts, possibly
brick all the way around and they would cost approximately $16,000:
Mr. Poy asked how far these homes would be set back from the street. Mr. Karabenick
answered they would be set back to conform with the existing homes.
Mrs. Christine Covent, 29824 Pickford asked what the present zoning was. It was
determined that at present it was RUFB (Rural Urban Farms) but if the Council
approved the recent rezoning petition for this property - it would be RIA. She then
asked if the storm sewers are adequate for R1A. Mr. Angevine stated the matter of
improvements is taken up by the City Council.
**Mr. Dennis Anderson arrived at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Okerstrom questioned whether or not the two lots having a depth of only 107'
could maintain the set back of the existing homes and still have the required back
yard area. Mr. Harsha stated there was adequate room since the size of the houses
were only 32' x 24'.
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-Mr. Robert L. Greene arrived at 8:25 p.m.
Mr. Peacock felt that the matter of the street being improved should be clarified
by the Council before the Commission acts upon the proposed plat.
The Chairman declared that this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition M-153 by Odessa
Gay who is requesting permission to open .a beauty parlor .w in the basement of her
home located on the South side of Plymouth Road on Roseland between Loveland and
Woodring in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. Mrs. Gay was present.
Mr. Peacock asked who owned the property and what type house was the beauty shop
going to be located in. Mrs. Gay answered she owned the property and the house
was a duplex.
Mr. Harsha stated he would prefer to know what the subdivision restrictions are in
this location. If the restrictions were against having this kind of a business in
a private home, any decision the Planning Commission made would not mean a thing.
It was also determined that the only off-street parking available would be in Mrs.
Gay's driveway and the street in front of her home.
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Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either
in favor or opposed to this petition.
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Mr. J. F. Napolitano , 9819 Roseland, asked if1[ rs. G has had permission from
the Sheldon Land Company to use Rosi and street, Lely 200 ft. to the north
of her property as he understood that portion of Roseland to Plymouth Road is a
private road owned by the Sheldon Land Company; also what assurance would there be
that there will not be more than two operators as stated by Mrs. Gay; and lastly,
will there be sufficient off-street parking as required by ordinance.
Mr. Wm. E. Ackerman, 9828 Roseland,objected to any kind of business in a residential
area. Stated there were no other homes being used for a private business. It was
determined that there was a doctorfs office in one of the duplex homes on Farmington
but that in a R-2 zoning district, this was allowed.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Walker, And :unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-167-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, June 2, 1959 the City Planning Commission does
hereby deny petition M-153 by Odessa Gay requesting permission
to open a beauty shop in the basement of her home in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 34 for the reason that there was no
evidence that the petitioner had provided for off-street park-
ing required by law, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
property owners, within 500 feet, petitioner and City Depart-
ments as listed in the Proof of Service.
li: The Chairman dec Tared the motion is carried and the resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Application TA-52 by A. K.
Miller who is requesting permission to remove topsoil from Parcels W1 and V1 which
are located on the North side of Seven Mile Road and West of Middlebelt Road in the
South half of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2.
hr. McCullough stated letters were received from eht Engineering Dept., dated June
2, 1959; the Police Dept., dated Vey 7, 1959 and from the Clarenc ville Public Schools
dated May 26, 1959.
Mr. Walker, Chairman of the Topsoil Committee stated that the topo was quite satis-
factory butgould recommend taking this item under advisement until later in the
evening after Item # 6, proposed Westpointe Subdivision, has been taken care of.
It was ascertained the topsoil is to be removed from the aforementioned subdivision.
The question was raised as to how long the topsoil will be stockpiled. Mr. Klein
stated that they intended to build in the Fall after the topsoil is removed and
it would only be stockpiled until the Fall. It was ascertained there were approxi-
mately 55 acres involved;;that the ingress and egress would be in accordance with
the recommendation of the Police Department and that approximately 6 inches of topsoil
would be removed. Mr. Klein further stated that in those areas where only 1 or 2
inches of topsoil exist, they would only remove* that amount.
IroThe Chairman declared that this item would be taken ander advisement until the
proposed Westpointe Subdivision is acted upon.
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Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Application TA-53 by Leo
Volpe who is requesting permission to remove topsoil from property located North of
LFive Mile Road and East of Levan Road (if cut through)in the West 1/2 of theSoutheast
1/4 of Section 17, except North 600 ft. and except the West 343 feet of the South
360 ft.
Mr. Walker stated there was no objection from the Topsoil Committee.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak either
in favor or opposed to application.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-168-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, June 2, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Application TA-53 by Leo Volpe who is requesting permission
to remove topsoil from property located North of Five Mile Road
and East of Levan in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section
17, except the North 600 ft., and except the West 343 feet of
the South 360 ft., 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
any proposed subdivision streets;
(c) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all
li: 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 for approximately 60 acres at $500.00 per acre and it
is recoamoaded 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
June 2, 1959, and from the Police Department under date of June
2, 1959.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
Iri adopted, it was
#64-169-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn this
Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 1959 at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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Mr. Angevine called the 107th Special Meeting to order at 8;46 p.m. with all those
ILpresent now wh.) were present at the time the public hearing was adjourned.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-388 by Nelson
Homes, Inc., Nelson Dembs, who are asking for a change of zoning on property lo-
cated on the Southeast corner of Six Mile Road and Hubbard Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 15 from RUFB to R1A. Public Hearing May 19, 1959 at which time
the item was taken under advisement; study meeting May 26, 1959.
Mr. McCullough stated that the petitioner has requested that hebe allowed to with-
draw this petition.
Mr. R. C. Davis, 16821, Hubbard Road, Walter J. Kovaks, 16881 Hubbard Road and
Robert Schlusler, 16125 Hubbard Road stated they wished to ask that the Planning
Commission maintain vigilance over this area in order to assure the property owners
that the present type of homes will be maintained. Stated further they would appre-
ciate the Commission's indulgence on their behalf.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6470-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
allow petitioner for Petition Z-388, Nelson Dembs, to
withdraw said petition.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution isadopted.
ii: Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the proposed Westpointe
Subdivision submitted by George Klein and Jack Shenkman, located on property North
of Seven Mile Road and East of Purlingbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2.
Public Hearing May 5, 1959, item taken under advisement; study meeting May 26, 1959.
Mr. Klein was present.
Mr. McCullough sub mitted a revised plat of the above subdivision incorporating
the changes the Commission had made at the study meeting held on May 26, 1959.
Mr. Walker asked if the stub of Cambridge was the best solution to the future
development of the property to the west of the subdivision. Mr. McCullough stated
that the Planning Commission had requested this arrangement at the study meeting.
Mr. McCullough stated that Mrs. Thomas O'Connor, 30145 W. Seven Mile Road has ob-
jected to Doris Drive being located as it is. He submitted a sketch whereas Mrs.
O'Connor has suggested that Gable be continued to the north of the commercial
area, to Middlebelt Road.
Mr. Okerstrom asked what was the length of the longest block in the subdivision.
Mr. McCullough stated approximately 1304 ft. measured along the rear lot lines.
Ho,:. urther•.stated that the holing in the subdivision facing Seven Mile Road are to
conform with the existing set on said street.
There was a general discussion revolving around the issue of whether the block
length was to be measured along the center of the block or along the property line
r1for the purpose of determining whether the block exceeds the 1320 ft. allowed in
the ordinance.
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Mr. Okerstrom suggested that Melvin Drive be continued to shorten the block end
ILIIor to continue Gable Drive.
Mr. Angevine asked the secretary to poll the Commission on whether or not they
feel the dimension of the block length should be measured on the property line'
rather than along rear lot line
AYES: Peacock, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Harsha
NAYS: Kane, Angevine
Mr. Kane stated he felt the block length should be measured on the center line.
Mr. Anderson stated he felt that a legal interpretation of what is the length of a
block should be given to the commission.
Mr. Okerstrom asked Mr. Klein if he would be willing to put Melvin through and state
so to the Commission and then accept an approval by the Commission on this condition.
Mr. Klein asked if the Planning Commission would approve it on the condition that
Melvin Drive be cut through.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, it was
#6- -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 Westpointe Subdivision
located North of Seven Mile Road and East of Purlingbrook in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, subject to
li: (1) the houses on Lots 1, 106, 107, 114 face Seven Mile Road, said
houses to conform with the set back of the existing homes to the
west,
(2) to Melvin Drive being cut through from Gable Drive to Vassar
Drive, if found necessary according to a legal interpretation
to be atade by the Law Departments
Mr. Peacock asked Mr. Kane if he would be willing to add on to his motion "and
that no other location of streets be changed"
Mr. Kropf stated the way the resolution is worded, the final decision is up to
the legal department.
Mr. Angevine felt the Commission should have a legal opinion on this.
Mr. Okerstrom stated his feeling was that this plat would be approved subject to
cutting Melvin Drive through.
Mr. Walker stated he would have to vote "Nay" on the resolution as it is worded.
Mr. Kane stated he did not wish to rephrase his resolution.
Mr. Kane9s resolution died for lack of support.
1: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
#S-171-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, May 5, 1959, the City Planning Commission does hereby
give approval to preliminary plat of the Westpointe Subdivision
located North of Seven Mile Road and East of Purlingbrook in the
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(1) the houses on Lots 1, 106, 107, 114 face Seven Mile Road,
said houses to conform with the set back of the existing
homes to the west,
(2) Melvin Street being cut through from Gable Drive to Vassar
Drive, and
(3) certain street names being changed, 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.
Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Kropf if the Planning Ccatnission can approve said plat with
conditions without the approval of the subdivider. Mr. Kropf stated that the
Commission can approve a subdivision plat with conditions.
Mr. Kane felt that no legal interpretation has been given as to how long a block
should be and also that in this case the 80' easement would be breaking the length
of the block.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Angevine to call for a vote on Resolution #5-170-59.
AYES: Peacock, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Harsha
NAYS: Kane and Angevine
The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and Resolution #5-170-59 is adopted.
Mr. Angevine called a recess at approximately 9:40 p.m.
The Chairman called the meeting back to order at approximately 10:00 p.m. with all
those present now who were present at the time recess was called.
Mr. McCullough announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition M-151 by the
Clark Oil Company requesting permission to erect gasoline service station on the
Northwest corner of Seven Mile and Inkster Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1.
Public Hearing May 5, 1959 at which time approval was granted; several property
owners surrounding area requesting a rehearing on the matter. Mr. McCullough stated
that these property owners have met with the Clark Oil Company and that they no
longer wish to protest.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the Bretton Gardens Sub-
division #2 submitted by Carey Homes, Inc., located East of Purlingbrook approximatel3
500 ft. South of Pembroke in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2. Preliminary approval
granted May 5, 1959; petitioner is asking for approval on amended plat due to the
fact that he has added three more lots to the subdivision.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-172-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby give
approval to the preliminary plat of the Bretton Gardens Sub-
division #2 located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, as
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amended by adding Lots 43, 44 and 45.
I: The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-173-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-384 as submitted by Mr. & Mrs.
John P. Van L.ier, et al, for a change of zoning in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 15 from R1B to PS, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-384 be denied
for the following reasons:
(1) it would constitute spot zoning,
(2) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with the compre-
hensive zoning map or in harmony with the zoning of surrounding
properties;
(3) 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 meat logical purpose;
(4) 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 petitioners as listed in the Proof
of Service.
The Chairman declared that the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Walker, and unanimously
adopted, it was,
#6r-171-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-385 as submitted by Myer Klein
for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13 from R1B
to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition Z-385 by denied for the following reasons:
(1) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with the compre-
hensive 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
Ireused for its most logical purpose;
(3) the proposed change would interfere with the peaceful use and
enjoyment of surrounding residential properties, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
I: 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 t he 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 fromroperty
located North of Seven Mile Road and West of Farmington in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4; public hearing May 19, 1959 taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker felt that this petition should be denied because the Commission has not
been given any tentative date when the developer will come before the Commission
with a preliminary plat for this area.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was
#6-175-59 RESOLVED that,pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, May 19, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby
deny Application TA-49 by John Migut requesting permission to
remove sand, gravel and topsoil from property located North of
Seven MileRoad and West of Farmington in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4 for the reason that developer of the property in said
application has not given the Planning Commission any tentative
date as to when this property will be platted.
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 4, 1959 and from the Police Department under date of May 4,
1959.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Greene, Harsha, and Kane
NAYS: Anderson and Angevine
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
#0-176-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
make a motion , pursuant. to Section 20.01 of Article 20.00
of the Zoning Ordinance, to establish and order a public
hearing to be held at the City Hall in the City of Livonia
on the question whether or not to rezone all of the land
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, now zoned M-1, and
parcels A2a and B in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35 from
Ire M-1 to C-2; and further the City Planner is instructed to
notify persons interested in such hearing in accordance
with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No.
60 of the City of Livonia.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
IL: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Harsha, Kane
and Angevine
NAYS: None
The Chaiman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a Motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-177-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, October 7, 1958 on Petition Z-317 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission in accordance with the Re-evaluation
of Zoning Study, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Resolution #11-342-58 adopted by the City
Planning Commission on November 11, 1958, be amended to designate
the following piece of property as a proposed fire station site in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11,
Beginning at a point on theEast line of Section 11 distant South
from the N. E. corner of Section 11, 658.75' for a point of be-
ginning. Proceeding thence West on a line parallel to the North
line of Section 11, 330.00'; thence North on a line parallel to
the East line of said Section 11, 200.00'; thence East on a line
parallel to the North line of Section 11, 330.00'; thence South
along the East line of Section 11, 200.00' to the point of be-
ginning. Excepting the East 33' thereof., and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of September 18,
1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison
Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co.,
The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and property owners
as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-178-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, October 7, 1958 on Petition Z-317 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on Sections 9, 10 and 11 in accordance
with the Re-evaluation of Zoning Study, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Resolution #11-342-58
adopted by the City Planning Commission on November 11, 1958, be
amended so as to delete the R-l-T designated and replace it with R-1
in those areas previously designated R-1 T, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of September 18,
1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison
Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co.,
The Consumers Power Co., City Departments and property owners as
listed in the Proof of Service.
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The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
#6-179-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow
petitioner, H. Eugene Field in behalf of Tomes Northwood Market,to
verbally amend Petition Z-373 so as to reduce the area covered
by the petition in such a manner that the north line of the pro-
posed fire station site should be the southern boundary of the
area to be rezoned from P-1 to C-2 and further that the City
Planner be instructed to hold a public hearing on the question of
rezoning the shaded area on the submitted plat from C-2 to P-1.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Greene, Harsha, Kane and Angevine
NAYS: Anderson
Mr.Anderson stated he could see no reason for rezoning the shaded area from C-2 to P-1,
reason for his vote of CzNay".
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-180-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
May 19, 1959 on Petition Z-373 as submitted by H. Eugene Field in behalf
of Tomes Northwood Market for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of
li: Section 11 from P-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-373 be granted, as amended
by Resolution #6-179-59, 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.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda was the approval of Minutes for
the public hearing and the 103rd Regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 1959.
Mr. Angevine stated that on Page 16 a correction should be made as to the amount of
bond posted on the removal of topsoil on Application SA-50. It now states "post a
bond of $500.00 for the three acres"; it should read "post a bond of $500.00 per acre
for three acres".
Mr. Greene stated that in Resolution #5-162-59 on Page 22, it reads that his vote was
"Nay". He wished the records to be corrected that he abstained from voting on said
resolution.
Mr. Anderson stated he wished to abstain from voting on approving said minutes as
he did not have time to read them as yet.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was
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#6-181-59 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting on May 19, 1959 be approved
., as corrected by Mr. Angevine and Mr. Greene, except for that
1 member who was not present, he abstain from voting.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Greene, f'.'.', Kane and
Angevine
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Anderson and Harsha (Mr. Harsha not present at May 19th meeting)
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Angevine stated that Item #3, Application TA-52 which was taken under advise-
ment earlier in the evening during the public hearing, would now be brought back
for consideration.
Application TA-52 by A. K. Miller who is requesting permission to remove topsoil
from Parcels W1 and V1 which are located on the North side of Seven Mile Road and
West of Middftelt Road in the South half of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2. Mr.
Klein, developer and Mr. Miller were present. This topsoil was to be removed from
the proposed Westpointe Subdivision which was given preliminary approval previously
during this meeting.
Mr. Greene asked how soon was Mr. Kbin going to start building after the topsoil
has been stripped from property. Mr. Klein stated they were planning to develop
immediately after remdving topsoil. He also stated the ingress and egress would be in
accordance with the City of Livonia's Police Department recommendation. It was i
de-
termined there were approximately 55 acres involved in application.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-182-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, June 2, 1959, the City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Application TA-52 by A. K. Miller requesting permission to
remove topsoil from Parcels W1 and V1 which are located on the
North side of Seven Mile Road and West of Middlebelt Road in the
South half of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, 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
al 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 Sc Recreation unless at the time the
applicant petitions for the release of the topsoil bond, the
Planning Commission relives the petitioner of this obligation, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that a performance bond be fixed on the above
application for approximately 55 acres 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, Dity Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendations having
been obtained from the Department of Public Works under date of
June 2, 1959 and from the Police Department under date of May
7, 1959.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted this 107th Special Meeting was duly adjourned at approximately 10:45 P.M.
on Tuesday, June 2, 1959.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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Leonard K. Kane, Secretary, pro tem
ATTESTED:
49L. Ang ine, Chairman