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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1960-08-09 M . 2939 MINUTES OF THE 119th SPECIAL MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, August 9, 1960 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held it a Public Hearing and the 119th Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman, called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. Members present: Wilford Okerstrom, William R. Robinson, Charles Walker, Robert M. Peacock and Robert L. Angevine Members absent : Leonard K. Kane, Robert L. Greene, and Dennis Anderson Mr. Robinson was asked to act as Secretary pro tem in the absence of Mr. Leonard Kane. Mr. David McCullough, City Planner and Mr. Charles A. Forrest, Jr. , Assistant City Attorney were present along with approximately 20 interested persons. Mr. Angevine: We will open this meeting with a resolution in honor of a past member, Mr. H. Paul Harsha. Mr. Walker, would you like to take over? Upoa a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was #8-166-60 WHEREAS, the members of the Livonia City Planning Commission have learned with great sorrow of the passing of H. Paul Harsha; and WHEREAS, H. Paul Harsha was appointed a member of the City Planning Commission of this City on July 14, 1952 and served continously there- ..after until his sudden passing and was a leading and most respected citizen of this community; and WHEREAS, H. PAUL HARSHA was a professional engineer recognized by his associates as a leader in that profession; and was a member of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers; organized the University of Michigan Club of Livonia; and was a public official who contributed quietly, but freely, of his time and knowledge to the betterment of his community - a community that will long cherish him in its memory; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the friends of H. Paul Harsha, who have served with him during the past years on the Livonia City Planning Commission, believe it fitting and proper to record at this time its affection and esteem for a beloved and respected public official, and to share with his family and community the great loss sustained by the death of H. Paul Harsha; AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be trans- mitted to the family of H. Paul Harsha. • 5 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. r 2940 Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Application TA-75 by Lolio II: Bros. Contrs. , requesting permission to remove topsoil from a parcel located on the Northwest corner of Levan and Five Mile Roads, known as Outlot A of the Kingsbury Heights Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Letters have been received from the Department of Public Works and also from the Police Department dated August 4th, 1960. Mr. Lolio is present. Mr. Angevine: Mr. Walker, do you have a report? Mr. Walker: This area that has the topsoil to be removed is designated as Outlot A of the Kingsbury Heights Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of Levan and Five Mile Road. We went out to inspect the area Saturday and there is a stockpile of earth there and I assume that part of this topsoil has been removed from the proposed subdivision. The outlot itself has some small low areas that need to be refilled but there is no question of the topsoil having to be removed. We have no objection to the removal but the only thing we are con- fused about is what is the actual amount of bond to be established since some of the topsoil does come from the pro- posed subdivision. Also wh is the ingress and egress? Mr. McCullough: Mr. Lolio, hot many acres are there? Mr. Lolio: Approximately ten acres. It has been removed from some of the high spots from the proposed subdivision. Mr. McCullough: The ingress and egress have been established by the Police 'Department. Mr. Angevine: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak? Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #8-167-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-75 by Lolio BS. Contrs., requesting permission to remove a stockpile of topsoil from a parcel located on the Vor'thvast corner of Levan and Five Mile Roads, known as Outlot A of the Kingsbury Heights S ubdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, subject, however, 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 traffic requirements established by the Police Department; (d) that the applicant shall be obligated to seed all of the land Irgfrom which topsoil has been removed with some seed acceptable IL. to the Department of Parks and Recreation unless at the time the applicant petitions for the release of the topsoil bond, the Planning Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for ten (10) acres dor $5,000.00) which bond shall be for at least a one-year period; and , • 2941 THAT, the period for which the permit herein, authorized shall be for a period of one year or period not to exceed the expiration date of the bond as required herein, whichever is the shorter period, and THAT, the applicant shall q,ply for and obtain the permit herein authorized within thirty (30) days from the date of this resolution, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendations having been obtained from the Department of Public Works under date of August 4, 1960 and from the Police Department under date of August 4, 1960. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #8-168-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday August 9, 1960 at approximately 8:20 p.m. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the Public Hearing is adjourned. The 119th Special Meeting was called to order at this time by Mr. Angevine with all those present now who •ere present at the time the public hearing was adjourned. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is proposed Westpointe Subdivision submitted by Klein & Shenkman, located North of Seven Mile and East of Purlingbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2. Revised plat submitted - taken under advisement until more information is received from Claranceville Schools. Mr. Klein has asked that this be tabled for the time being. Mr. Okerstrom: I would like to have the commission examine the plat to determine whether or not it would be better to straighten out the sharp curve by Lot #10. It was determined that it would be advisable to make the radius larger at this point. I: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #8-169-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby table the proposed W estpointe Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 per Mr. Klein's verbal request. 2942 Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-461 by Hattie B. Taylor who is asking that the zoning classification on property located on the Northwest corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Wayne Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 be rezoned from C-1 and RUFB to C-2. Public Hearing 7/19/60, item taken under advisement. Mrs. A]tbea Phipps and Mr. Geer were present representing Mrs. H. Taylor. I believe that the petitioner was asked if they would be willing to amend their petition and ask for a change of zoning for the corner only, measuring approximately 300 ft. square or 360 ft. from the center of the road. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, it was #8- -60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow petitioner for Z-461 to verbally amend the petition to request a change of zoning from C-1 to C-2 for the Northwest corner of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail for 300 ft. square, only, said request to be followed up by a letter of confirmation within a reasonable length of time. Mr. Geer: There is other commercial property in this area that was not mentioned by Mr. Brake, who represented the Cherokee Trail Subdivision at the last meeting. I feel that this property would be ideal for a shopping center. There would be no problem of a protective wall because of the Hines Parkway being at the back of this property. The Planning Commission in reply to questions raised by Mr. Geer, expressed doubt as to the wisdom of permitting a commercial use on Edward Hines Parkway. The petitioner was asked if he would amend his petition reducing the area sought to be rezoned from approximately 9 acres to an area of 300 ft. x 300 ft. Mr. Walker: We are concerned with what is proposed for the remainder of the property in the petition. At the present time we feel that the 300 ft. square would not be detrimental with the surrounding area. At this time we are not sure of our plans for this area and what would be best for it. Some of us would like to go along with the 300 ft. now and wait until we have studied this area to see what is best. We would hesitate at this time to rezone this entire area to C-2. We are not saying that we object to it but we are merely questioning it. Mrs. A. Phipps: Would we have to come backto the Planning Commission and pay the fee? Mr. Walker: Yes, after action is taken upon this petition and you want to do something with the balance, you would have to repetition to us. Mr. Walker further stated he would support Mr. Peacock's foregoing resolution. I: Mr. Okerstrom: What is meant by a reasonable length of time in this resolution? I suggest we state a week. Upon a motion duly made by Mr.Peacock, supported by Mr. Walker and unanimously adopted, it was 2943 #3-170-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow petitioner for Petition Z-461 to verbally amend said petition to request a change of zoning from C-1 to C-2 on the Northwest corner of Wayne Road and Ann Arbor Trail for 300 ft. square only (360 ft. from the center of the roads) said request to be followed up by a letter of confirmation within one week of this meeting. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Walker, it was #8-171-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, July 19, 1960 on Petition Z-461 as submitted by Hattie B. Taylor for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 from C-1 and RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-461,as amended_ by Res. #8-170-60, be granted for the following reasons: (1) this area should be treated like a mile road intersection; (2) there are already two gasoline stations on this intersection and the residents who live nearby expressed no objection to the corner being used for a gasoline station if the area sought to be rezoned were reduced to a 300 ft. square corner, FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in C • the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of June 29, 1960 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. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: None Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-464 by David Lewis who is asking that the zoning classification on property located on the East side of Merriman Road approximately 400 feet North of Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 be rezoned from RUFB to PS. Public Hearing 7/19/60, item taken under advisement. It was pointed out that the Blue Drain traverses the tier of lots immediately north of the property in the petition and the fact that the water tank west of the property would probably adversely effect the sale of houses on the subject land. It was also pointed out that every intersection in the city has 300 ft. square area of commercial zoning and if this petition is approved for professional services, it 110 could probably open the door to numerous other petitions being filed for a rezoning to PS. Mr. Angevine: The PS zone was established by us for use as a buffer. The question in my mind is whether five homes would be better backing the commercial or a professional zone? Mr. Walker: Would the proposed buildings conform with the residential homes? 2944 Mr. Lewis: Yes, they wouldn't look like stores. Vic. Okerstrom: A number of homes have already been built close to this water tank. The Blue Drain has been there for years. I do not feel we should take this under consideration. The strip zoning would be detrimental to the rest of the area. Mr. Peacock: There is sufficient area on these corners for this use. I do not feel we should take residential lots for this purpose. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #8-172-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, July 19, 1960 on Petition Z-464 as submitted by David Lewis for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 from RUFB to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-464 be denied for the following reasons: (1) The City has already seen fit to designate sufficient commercial zoning in this area to serve the needs of the neighborhood; (2) It would tend to begin an area of strip commercial zoning: FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in C the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of June 29, 1960 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 Department and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom NAYS: Robinson and Angevine Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-460 by Emanuel Sabo who is asking that the zoning classification on property located on the East side of Deering approximately 190 feet South of Plymouth Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36 be rezoned from R1B to P. Public Hearing July 19, 1960, item taken under advisement. Mrs. Virginia Maltby, 11547 Cardwell has objected to the proposed rezoning. She is the former owner of the property involved in petition. She objects to this property being used for a parking lot. A new layout of the proposed parking area has been sub- - mitted and is before you. Mr. Walker: Would it be necessary for him to use the existing driveway instead of the alley and the other ingress? Mr. Peacock: If it is going to be a public alley and a driveway, the owner of the property should clearly define the alley way 2945 as such by posts or dividers to prevent the patrons from parking in the alley. Mr. Walker: The alley would have to be studied by the Traffic Commission to determine if the petitioner should be made to erect a barrier to the alley so that patrons wouldn't block the alley. Mr. McCullough: Where would you want the barrier? Mr. Peacock: On the north side of the property between the parking and the alley. Mr. Walker: I"ll indicate on the site plan where the barriers ought to be erected. I am assuming that the greenbelt will be approved by the Parks & Recreation? Mr. McCullough: Yes. Mr. Okerstrom: Anything from the Traffic Commission? Mr. Robinson: If the greenbelt is not approved by Parks & Recreation it won't be established. Mr. Angevine: The petition could be approved subject to a bond being posted for a greenbelt. Mr. McCullough: A bond could be established with the amount to be determined by the Parks & Recreation. After a brief discussion on the type of greenbelt and approximate cost per foot, and as to the amount of bond to be established, it was determined that this item would be taken under advisement until the cost per foot is obtained. Mr. Angevine: This item will be taken under advisement. The next two items, Petition M-192 and M-193 by Joseph Crenshaw were taken under advisement until the next meeting. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a motion by the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to amend Part VI of the Master Plan, called the Master Fire Station Plan. The revised plan shows that one fire station will serve approximately two square miles. • Mr. Peacock: I would like to suggest that the word "Operative" on the plan be changed to read "Existing". Mr. Okerstrom was excused at 8:55 p.m. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Walker, it was Iii #8-173-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6, 7 and 8 of Act 285, Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended and the City Planning Commission having carefully reviewed and reconsidered Part VI of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled, "Master Fire Station Plan", which plan was adopted by the City Planning Commission • on June 19, 1956 and thereafter certified to the City Council and filed with the Wayne County Register of Deeds in accordance with 2946 applicable provision of law and it appearing that such plan should be revised and amended at this time so as to designate on such plan that certain property hereinafter referred to for future public purposes in order to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community, the City Planning Commission, therefore, on its own motion does hereby order and establish a public hearing to be held in the City Hall of the City of Livonia to determine whether or not Part VI of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia should be amended so as to designate for future public purposes all of that property shown on the proposed revised Part VI of the Master Plan dated August 19, 1960 and identified by the signatures of the Chairman and the Secretary of the City Planning Commission and available on file in the office of the City Planning Commission at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan for public inspection during that period extending from the date of this notice until 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 1960 and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the time and place of said public hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia and that a notice by registered mail be sent to each public utility or railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.2998 of Michigan Statutes Annotated and in accordance with the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended. Mr. :ikerstrom returned at 9:05 p.m. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Walker, Robinson and Angevine NAYS: Peacock NOT VOTING: Okerstrom Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a motion by the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to designate certain properties for C-3 zoning. Mr. Walker: I feel that more study should be given to this matter before we take any action on a motion for a public hearing. Mr. McCullough: We'll check further and have new maps made which will be mailed out to you for examination. Mr. Angevine: This item will be taken under advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, it was #8-174-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 119th Special Meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 1960, the City Planning Commission does 110 hereby adopt a resolution to change the name of the Idyl Wyld Subdivision #3 recently given approval on Tuesday, June 7, 1960 to read "Idyl Wyld Subdivision #4", said subdivision being located on the East side of Levan Road between Lyndon and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 and submitted by John F. Uznis Builders, Inc. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 2947 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was #8-175-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated July 21, 1960 from the Viv Investment Company for a year's extension of the preliminary approval granted on the Viv Manor Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant said request. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a letter from the City Council re reducing the width of Henry Ruff Road from 86 ft. to 60 ft. north of Puritan in the North half of Section 14. The residents north of Greenland have objected to Henry Ruff Road being closed. It is dedicated on the east but not on the West side of Henry Ruff Road. Mr, Okerstrom: Would the proposed 60 ft. width be sufficient for the proposed school site? Mr. Walker: I feel that these residents should agree to the proposed 60 ft. width before action is taken on the petition to reduce this road. Mr. McCullough: This could be done before action is taken at the public hearing. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #8-176-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having given due consideration to the designated purposed width of Heury.Ruff Road in the north half of Section 14 as it presently appears on the Master Thoroughfare Plan, and it appearing that the present width of Henry Ruff Road in said section is excessive and unnecessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community, and that said width would not carry out the intent and purpose of the Master Plan, the City Planning Commission on its own motion does hereby establish and order a public hearing to be held in the City Hall of the City of Livonia, to determine whether or not Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, that is, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, should be amended as follows: (1) so as to reduce the width of Henry Ruff Road in the north half of Section 14 from 86 feet to 60 feet, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the time and place of said public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circu- lation in the City of Livonia and that a notice by registered mail be sent to each public utility or railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.2998 of Michigan Statutes Annotated and in accordance with the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 2948 Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a motion to hold a public hearing pursuant to Council's Resolution #265-60 requesting . the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to amend Section 17.02 of Article 17.00 of Ordinance No. 60 (Authority to Approve uses; Appeal to Council) Special Meeting 6/7/60, item taken under advisement; Regular Meeting held 6/21/60, item taken under advisement; Regular Meeting 7/19/60, item taken under advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was #8-177-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 119th Special Meeting being held on Tuesday, August 9, 1960, the City Planning Commission does hereby table Item #14 of said meeting for further study. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom and Angevine NAYS: Robinson Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously adopted, it was #8-178-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve minutes for meetings held on July 12, 19 and August 3, 1960 except for that member who was not present, he abstain from voting. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is the election of a Vice- Chairman to fill in a vacancy due to the passing of Mr. H. Paul Harsha. Mr. Okerstrom: I nominate Mr. William Robinson. Mr. Peacock: I support the nomination. A roll call vote on the foregoing nomination resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Walker, Okerstrom and Angevine Mr. Angevine: Mr. Robinson is elected Vice-Chairman for the remainder of the term. Mr. McCullough: Nominations are now open for the election of officers for the next year beginning with September. Y ILMr. Peacock: I nominate Mr. Walker for Chairman Mr. Angevine: I will support that nomination, (after passing the gavel to Mr. Robinson) Mr. Walker: I would like to nominate Mr. Anderson for Chairman. . 2949 Mr. McCullough: Mr. Anderson has asked that I decline for him in his absence. Mr. Peacock: I would like to move to close nominations for Chairman Mr. Robinson: I will support Mr. Peacock's motion. Mr. McCullough: Nominations are now open for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Angevine: I nominate Mr. William Robinson for Vice-Chairman Mr. Okerstrom: I will support that nomination. Mr. Okerstrom: I move that nominations for Vice-Chairman be closed. Mr. Peacock: I will support Mr. Okerstrom. Mr. McCullough: Nominations are now open for Secretary. Mr. Robinson: I nominate Mr. Okerstrom for Secretary. Mr. Peacock: I will support that nomination• Mr. Okerstrom: I nominate Mr. Greene for Secretary. Mr. Walker: I will support that nomination. Mr. Peacock: I move that nominations for Secretary be closed. Mr. Robinson: I will support that motion. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Robinson and unanimously adopted, it was #8-179-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine that those members of the Commission who are absent at tonight's meeting, on August 9, 1960, will be allowed to nominate any member they wish to and that said nomination will be supported at the`next meeting. Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Robinson and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 119th Special Meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 1960 at approximately 9:25 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION .00<T>.- William R. Robinson, Secretary pro-tem ATTESTED: R. L. Angev e, Chairman