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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE
124TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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"On Tuesday, February 21, 1961 the "ity Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held a public hearing and the 124th Regular Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman called the
124th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Members present: James Watson, Jr. , Charles W. Walker, Robert M. Peacock,
W . E .0kerstrom, Robert L . Greene, James Cameron and
Dennis Anderson
Members absent: Robert L. Angevine and Leonard K. Kane
Mr. David McCullough, City Planner was present along with approximately 50 interested
persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough: The first item on the agenda is Petition Z-481 by City Planning
Commission pursuant to City Council's Res. #634-60 asking
that the zoning classification on property located on the
South and North sides of Five Mile Road between Yale and
Eckles Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, SE 1/4
Section 18, SW 1/4 Section 17, SE 1/4 Section 17 and the
NE 1/4 Section 20 be rezoned from C-1, C-2 and PS to R-1A.
Public Hearing 12/20/60 item taken under advisement.
IL: There is no further correspondence in relation to this
pettion.
Mr. Walker: We have in our presence the Honorable Mayor of the City of
Livonia. At this time I would like to ask his Honor if
he would care to address this board at this time.
Mayor William W. Brashear informed the Commission that the occasion for him being
present tonight was specifically the hearing involving the proposed change of zoning
on Five Mile Road. He stated that what he had to say he would like considered as
generally applicable to all property within the city, and that it was not his policy
to come before this commission or any other with the idea of persuading them in any
way. The Mayor continued his remarks by reminding those present that the reason
this country was so different from other countries, particularly those behind the
iron curtain was the Constitution. Mayor Brashear continued by saying that the
Planning Commission had worked on the Zoning Ordinance for two years before it was
adopted and that it was submitted to the public in the early part of 1953 after
which it was voted upon and accepted by them. Following the adoption of the zoning
ordinance there were many, many instances where the Planning Commission was called
upon to change the ordinance. These changes were made only after a hearing was held
at which time the Commission heard those speak for and against the requested change.
That is the due process of law, the right of the American citizen to be heard. All
facts are considered before a decision is made. That is the basic principle upon
which our government is formed. The zoning ordinance was adopted only as a means
to protect the public health, welfare and safety. It is only changed if it is found
.I ,that the change is necessary to the public health, welfare and safety. That is the
point the Commission has before them. The Mayor further stated that we have to
':think of the constitutional rights of the individual. They are only to be disturbed
if it is to protect the public health, welfare and safety, for it is these rights
that make our country great. Mayor Brashear concluded by stating he appreciated
what the Commission is doing and he was sure the public did also.
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Mr. Walker thanked Mayor Brashear for sharing his time with the Commission and stated-
that the Commission appreciated his remarks to them.
. Mr. Walker: Gentlemen, if there is no objection from the Commission, the
Chair would like to go to the floor and allow any property owners
interested in this petition to address this board with any new
evidence or remarks. Keep in mind that we have in writing the
objections raised at the public hearing. These letters are on
file and are a matter of record.
Mr. Goldman, representing Paris Home Builders and Mr. Hermanoff representing Harry
Slatkin Builders, reiterated their remarks made at the public hearing. They both
objected to the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Walker: The floor is open for a motion.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Watson, it was
#2-35-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
December 20, 1960 on Petition Z-481 by City Planning pursuant to City
Council's Res. #634-60 for a change of zoning on property located on the
South and North sides of Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
19, Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Southeast
1/4 of Section 17 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 be rezoned from
C-1, C-2 and PS to R-1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition Z-481 be denied for the following reasons:
(1) that this land was properly zoned by the Planning Commission and
.E City Council based on the Master Plan of the entire City;
(2) to change the zoning at this time would not be in the best
interest of the welfare of the city;
(3) that some of the land under consideration has undoubtedly been
sold, with the buyer relying upon the commercial classification
shown on the zoning map and to change the zoning at this time would
work a hardship upon the buyers;
(4) that the existence of the large general hospital in this vicinity
generates a need for more commercial and professional zoning than
ordinarily would be appropriate for this level of population. Numerous
physicians have either inquired about or will ultimately seek office
clinic space in close proximity to the hospital;
(5) that footers for a filling station have already been erected
on the Northwest corner of Five Mile and Newburgh which constitutes a
physical alteration of the land,
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of November 26th,
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:
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AYES: Peacock, Greene, Watson, Anderson, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: Cameron
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-484 by City Planning
Commission asking that the zoning classification on certain
properties on the South side of Five Mile Road between Farmington
and Brookfield in the NW 1/4 of Section 22 be rezoned from CC and
C-2 to PS. Public Hearing 12/20/60, item taken under advisement;
Special Meeting 1/10/61; Regular Meeting 1/17/61; Special Meeting
2/7/61.
It has been suggested that the westerly 60 ft. of the parcel
situated immediately east of the City Hall be rezoned to PS, the
balance to remain C-2. We have been informed that there is a
possibility of a main post office being erected on this parcel.
Mr. Walker: I would suggest that we treat this item the same as the previous
one. Is there anyone present who would like to make any comments
at this time?
Mr. Norman Stockmeyer, 38042 Glenwood, Wayne, Michigan reiterated his remarks made at
the public hearing, verifying that they have been working on plans for a branch federal
building which would house some branch offices of the federal government in addition to
the post office. He further stated that it was more difficult to obtain a mortgage
under PS than under the commercial zoning and therefore they are requesting that the
zoning remain as it is.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone elde in the audience who wishes to speak? If not,
the floor is open for a motion.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
2-36-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
December 20, 1960 on Petition Z-484 as submitted by City Planning Commission
pursuant to City Council's Res. 654-60 for a change of zoning in the NW
1/4 of Section 22 from C-2 to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-484 be denied insofar as it
relates to Parcel 22c 369b - 466 for the following reasons:
(1) that this land was properly zoned by the Planning Commission and City
Council based on the Master Plan of the entire city;
(2) that to change the zoning at this time would not be in the best
interest of the welfare of the City;
(3) that the tract in question has a north and south dimension of 500 feet.
To split off 60 ft. in an east/west direction and rezone it to PS might result
in an awkward shaped parcel which could be unuseable since professional
building would not be suitable to these dimensions;
(4) that the property is particularly adaptable for use as a Post Office. To
rezone it orany part of it as this time might prevent its being used for
that purpose since the total of the area needed for building, parking, loading
and site improvements could easily be the entire parcel;
IT is also recommended that Petition Z-484 be denied for Lots 306 through
314 since it appears that it was not the intention of the Council to include
this land in the original petition;
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official
newspaper, The Livonian, under date of November 26, 1960 and notice of which
hearing was sent to Detroit Edison Co. , Chespaeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Mich-
igan Bell Telephone Co. , Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner
as listed in the Proof of Service.
roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Peacock Greene, Watson, Anderson, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
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Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
It was decided that the remaining part of the Regular Meeting would be held after
Ir the Public Hearing.
Li Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously
adopted, the 124th Regular Meeting was duly adjourned on Tuesday, February 21, 1961
at approximately 8:35 p.m.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 8:36 p.m.
with all those present now who were present at the time the Regular Meeting was
adjourned. Due to the number of persons in the audience in relation to Petition Z-495,
it was determined that this item would be heard first.
Mr. McCullough: The first item on the agenda is Petition Z-495 by the
City Planning Commission asking that the zoning classifi-
cation of property located on the South side of Eight Mile
Road approximately 670 ft. East of Farmington Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 be rezoned from C-2 to M-1.
Mr. v. C. We.iev. 19938 Shadyside is present to represent
those in the audience who are objecting to the proposed
rezoning.
Mr. McCullough submitted a petition signed by the property owners surrounding the
area in question who objected to the proposed rezoning to Mr. Walker.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
':Mr. Reddy: The words of the Mayor are particularly applicable in this
case. We live in one of the oldest subdivisions in Livonia.
Many of the residents have lived there all of their lives.
Our streets were dedicated in 1926 and the land was plotted
some time before that. I have a map of our area. The
shaded area are the property owners who object to the
proposed rezoning.
Mr. Reddy presented the map to Mr. Walker for the records.
Mr. Reddy continued: We feel that it would be a mistake to take a small area
of 87' x 221' and zone it M-1. It is physically impossible
for the owner of the property to comply with the provisions
in the zoning ordinance. There is no room for the set-back
provision, for the off-street parking and also no room for
the required greenbelt. Our sewers are only a county drain
line which is connected to the septic tanks. He has no
room for a tile field. This is the third time this request
has c^me up in the last three years. We do not think it
is fair as citizens of I4N-onia to continually have to
before you and the City Council to protect our property
rights.
Mr. Walker: Do the red shaded areas indicate the signatures of those
objecting?
ILMr. Reddy: Yes.
Mr. Peacock: You refer to no off street parking. Isn't there parking
available at the back of this plant?
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Mr. Reddy: Yes, however there are cars parked on the street. •The
building is only 4 ft. from the property line. There is
some parking available at the rear of the building. 1p is
used by some of them working there but there is also t
least three to six cars parked in the street and they are
not even parked parallel to the street but at•right
angle to the street. We feel that since the owner has not
tried to comply with any of the regulations that we have no
assurance that it would be better if it was zoned M-1.
Mr. Peacock: You have M-1 across the street.
Mr. Reddy: Right, but we do not feel that this is as objectionable.
Most of them have landscaped front yards and are not
objectionable. The objectionable part is mostly at the
rear of the plants in the M-1 zone.
Mr. Walker: You fear the encroachment of the M-1 zone more than the
Commercial zone, is that right?
Mr. Reddy: Yes.
Mr. Peacock: Have you read the uses permitted in C-2?
Mr. Reddy: Yes, we have and we feel that the buildings in a C-2 zone
are less objectionable than the buildings you might get in
the M-1 zone.
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Mr. Watson: About the parking around the plant. Have you ever met
with the owner in regards to this problem?
Mr. Reddy: We have notified the police and have talked with them.
Mr. Walker: Could we have a show of hands from the audience of those
present who object to this petition?
There appeared to be about 25 to 30 hands in the audience.
Mr. R. Lundquist: I do not feel that this civic association represents the
32205 Eight Mile Road) owners of properly along Eight Mile Road. Our house has
lost its value due to the nearby industrial zone. I would
like to see Eight Mile Road completely industrial. Maybe
I could get what my property and house is worth and move
out.
Mr.R. Siegmund 20418 Shadyside concurred with Mr. Reddy from the civic association.
Mr. Earl Compeau,32345 felt that the petition should be approved.
/EightMile Road/ not
Mr. Walker informed those present that the Commission did/have too much information
in mlation to the widening of Eight Mile Road. The only information available was
that the widening would be completed by 1963.
An interested person in the audience stated he objected to the proposed M-1 zone
due to the proximity of Tyler School in that section.
Mr. Walker: If there is no further discussion, the Chair would like
to take this under advisement u:.Itil we have prepared a
report and submitted it to the City Planning Commission
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Mr. Peacock was excused at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Walker called a recess at 9:01 p.m.
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The meeting was called back to order at approximately 9:20 p.m. with all those
present now who were present at the time the Chairman called a recess.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-491 by Mike
Sinacola, et al, asking that the zoning classification of
property located approximately 300 ft. South of Seven Mile
Road and 175 ft. East of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12 be rezoned from C-2 and R-1B to R-3A and/
or PS.
There is no correspondence.
There is an existing building on the Sinacola parcel which
Mr. Sinacola intends to remove and erect in place of it an
office building. They are requesting a rezoning of the
commercial area and the residential area included in their
property to R-3A for apartments. Only the rezoning is to
be acted upon tonight - if he receives approval from the
City Planning and the City Council, he will then have to
appear for approval of his site plan in relation to apart-
ments.
Mr. J. Kilgore was present for the petitioners.
IriMr. Greene: What would be the ingress and egress roads to the apart-
ments?
Mr. McCullough: Grimm and Dardanella.
Mr. Kilgore explained the details of the proposed apartment buildings.
Mr. McCullough: The Claranceville School District has no objection to
the proposed apartments.
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It was ascertained that in order to/Dardanella through to Middlebelt, the petitioner
is going to exchange property with another owner.
Mr. Anderson: We are considering putting a R-3 zone in the center of
an area completely surrounded, except for the corner, by
RUF and R1B.
Mr. Walker: There is some vacant property immediately south of this
which would be landlocked by the apartments . Regardless
of what this property is zoned, there should be some
method of not landlocking this property so it can be developed
also.
It was determined that Grimm street would be cut through which would solve this
problem.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Mr. R. Davis: My property is adjacent to this at the back. I have no
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objection to R-1 but I do with R-3 and PS. I feel that
I[: it is unfair to us as property owners to rezone this
property to R-3 after we moved in thinking it was one-
family residential.
Mr. C. Thompson: The master Plan does not show any R-3 in this area. Isn't
19012 Norwich) this spot zoning?
Mr. Walker: Yes, in this particular area I would say it is.
Mr. J. Ciako I am wondering about the feasibility of having apartment
29064 Clarita) buildings surrounded on all three sides by a R-lA area.
Mr. Walker: This item will be taken under advisement for further study
at the next study meeting.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-490 by Elwood
Manns asking that the zoning classification on property
located on the East side of Middlebelt approximately 250
feet south of Six Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
13 by rezoned from RUFB to C-2.
Mr. Manns was present.
Mr. McCullough: They are proposing to erect a funeral home if the zoning
is approved. There are two small homes on the property.
They have been condemned and will be removed.
Mr. Manns: Part of the property is zoned C-2.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Mr. R. McKay: I own property west of this area and I feel this rezoning
29421 W. Six Mile) would be very advantageous to the zoning on this corner.
The two homes there are an eye sore. It would help the
corner in general.
Mr. McCullough: How far back willyou erect the building from the center of
the road?
Mr. Manns: Sixty f-•.t set back or 120 ft. from the center of the road.
The building will be 170 ft. in length, consisting of one-
story. There will be parking in rear for 60 cars and also
sufficient parking for off-street parking.
Mr. McCullough: He has been warned that he is to have sufficient parking to park
funeral processions without using Middlebelt Road. I am
satisfied that he has a sufficient amount.
Mr. Okerstrom: Do we require an eight foot greenbelt?
Mr. McCullough: Not in C-2, a wall will be required rather than a greenbelt.
In C-2 a wall is required, in PS a greenbelt. This is a
PS use in a C-2 zone.
Mr. Anderson: I don't feel the wall is really necessary because of the
use he . intends to pet co this property.
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Mr. Manns: The N. 100 ft. of this land is now zoned C-2. Would it make any difference
whether the 154 ft. is zoned PS,instead of C-2?
11:Mr. McCullough: No greenbelt is required in PS areas.
Mr. Walker: This defeats the purpose of the PS ordinance.
Mr. Watson: What effect would this have on the new amendment we are
proposing in the PS ordinance?
Mr. Walker: It wouldn't effect it at all in a C-2 zone.
Mr McCullough: Even if the Planning Commission acted upon the proposed
amendment to PS tonight, it would still have to go before
the Council and then it would take approximately 6 weeks
before it is official.
Mr. Cameron: Under PS, it would effect 16 ft. on the plot plan.
Mr. Anderson: Are you in any particular hurry for this? Could we act
upon it next week?
Mr. Mains: We were planning to start building within a month.
Mr. Walker: I would like to take it under advisement so as to study
it further in order to determine what zone should be used.
Mr. Watson: If we were to prefer the PS, would you be agreeable to
this? Could the building be changed so as to be able to
conform to the PS ordinance?
Mr. Manns: We have the plans completely finished. It would require
a complete revision.
Mr. Anderson: The point we are getting at is that in the C-2 district
you have to build a protective wall on the property line
between the commercial and the residence at the rear and
on the south line of your property. If you do not object
to this we could go ahead now.
Mr. Manns: What is the height of this wall?
Mr. McCullough: Six feet, it runs about $12.00 a lineal foot.
Mr. Watson: It might be well to think about it. In PS you would not
have to put up the wall only a greenbelt.
Mr. Manns: Yes, but our building plans would have to be changed.
Mr. McCullough: It might be to your advantage to think it over. You can come
to see me and we will work it out.
EWeMr. Walker:
will take this under advisement. We will notify you
of the next meeir
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-497 by the City
Planning Commission to determine whether or not Section
4.32 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60 should be amended
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by increasing the dwelling size in Zones A and B.
Z . Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
. Irving Levine was present representing the Builders Association. He stated that
his proposed amendment had been discussed very thoroughly with a group of builders
some of whom were present tonight. They had unanimously agreed that it would be
a disadvantage to the city and..to the builders who have a vested interest in the
future economy of the city if the Planning Commission increased the house size in
the A and B classification. This would increase the sales price of the homes from
$1500 to $2000 a piece. He continued by saying that they believe that this would
take most of the housing completely out of reach of the market as it exists at the
present time. Homes can be built for less if they cheapen them up. They concurred
wholeheartedly with the statements of the Mayor and with the zoning book. Mr. Levine
further stated that if the Planning Commission took this action to increase the house
size it would be beyond the scope of zoning and would be subject to a law suit. We
feel that this action will come up with cheaper houses and that this is not what you
really intended to d :. We seriously urge that you do not adopt this change.
There was a lengthy discussion between the builders who were present and the Planning
Commission as to the advisability of increasing the house sizes in certain areas.
Mr. Middlewood of the Bureau of Inspection stated as far as 800 ft. square homes
were concerned there were very little of these being built today. Mostly these were
located in the Northeast part of Livonia. He did not think that it would be wise
to force an individual to build a 1700 ft. home where he is surrounded by 1,000
foot homes. Mr. Green asked Mr. Middlewood how many homes were being built con-
sisting of 800 sq. ft. He answered by saying not very many, most of them were
IC:tween 900 and 1,000.
. Josephson, Avon Building, Mr. Hermanoff, Slatkin Builders and Mr. P. Ventura
verbally objected to the proposed change.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Levin how many builders were present at their meeting. Mr.
Levine stated that the following were present: Mr. George Pastor, Mr. J. Menuck,
Mr. J. Bonadeo, Sheldon Land Company, Mr. G. Karabelnick, Mr. H. Alper, Mr. Hermanoff,
Mr. D. Lewis, Slavik Builders, himself and a broker who was familiar with the market.
It was suggested that it might be wise to have three sizes, 800, 1,000jasg 1,200. Mr.
Levine thought that this would be doing more for the community than by gncreasing
the A and B classification.
Mr. Walker stated that it had been assumed that the Planning Commission were going
to change all the areas designated A to require 1200 ft. homes and change the B
areas to require 1000 ft. He asked Mr. Levine if this is what they thought also.
Mr. Levine stated it was. Mr. Walker stated further that this possibly would not
have worked out. Perhaps it would be best to study it further and come up with
a plan to recommend a change in the A and B classification and possibly use three
classifications and designate the area where each classification will be. Mr.
Walker continued by suggesting that a meeting be held between the Planning Commission
and the builders and at that time discuss any ideas the group would have.
Mr. McCullough stated he would prepare a map showing three different districts to
be shown at a study meeting with the building. He suggested that they in turn
come up with a method of eliminating the problem of the builder who builds 1600 sq.
ft. houses then sells part of his lots to another builder who erects 1000 sq. ft.
houses across the street.
Mr. Robert L. Greene was excused at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Mr. Walker thanked those builders who were present for stating their viewpoints.
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Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-493 by the City
Planning Commission asking that the zoning classification
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of property located on the South side of Seven Mile Road
on the Southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Stamford in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, be rezoned from C-1 to
R-1A. This has been referred to us by the City Council
in their Res. #18-61 in which they request us to hold a
public hearing to determine whether or not to rezone this
property from C-i to PS to assure the Helman Park Civic
Association that nothing will be erected on it other than
a medical clinic. This was the remt.?n the owner had had
it rezoned previously from residential to C-1. It was
thought that due to the fact that this lot is so small,
80' x 100' and that in time the west 30 ft. of Stamford
will be subtracted from this property, that it might be
wiser to rezone it to residential. This lot originally
was in a larger parcel which was later platted into 60 ft.
lots. This plat is not in effect at this time.
Mr. Walker: Is the owner of the property present?
It was determined that the owner had been notified of the meeting but he was not
present.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
ILMr. W. W. Thrope, 18597 Norwich, President of the Helman Park Civic Association
stated their cn.ly reason for suggesting the PS zone to the City Council was to assure
the civic association that nothing but a medical clinic would be built upon the
property. They did not wish to see a commercial use on it.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was
#2-37-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Petition Z-493 as submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant
to City Council's Res. #18-61 for a change of zoning in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 9 from C-1 to R-lA, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-493 be granted
for the reasons:
(1) that considering the dimensions of the parcel, namely 80' x 100'
and the fact that the west thirty (30) feet of Stamford ought to
be subtracted therefrom, the R-lA seems more appropriate than
the PS recommended in RES. #18-61, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of February 1, 1961
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.
1100 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Watson, Anderson, and Walker
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Okerstrom
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Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
1[ Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-496 by the City
Planning Commission to determine whether or not the
zoning map shall re amended to change the classification
of all those properties situated in Sections 16, 17, 18,
20 and 21 now designated on the Zoning Map as R-1A to
RM.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Mr. McCullough: This relates only to those sections of R-1A which have
a minimum lot size of 70 ft. frontage. It is my understanding
that any plat that was approved prior to the 70 ft. ordinance
will not be included in the R-1A-70. This is for unplatted
land.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was
#2-38-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition Z-496 by the City Planning Commission to determine
whether or not the zoning map shall be amended to change the
classification of all those properties situated in Sections 4
through 9 inclusive and in Sections 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21
now designated on the Zoning Map as R-1A to RM, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
Z-496 be approved insofar as it effects unplatted land for the
reason that this will remove any legal procedural arguments as
to the validity of the 70 foot minimum lot areas, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of February 1, 1961
and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. ,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The
Consumers Power Co. , CityDepartments and as listed in the Proof
of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Watson, Anderson and Walker
NAYS: Okerstrom
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-489 by Kenneth
Ockerman asking that the zoning classification of property
located on the East side of Farmington Road approximately 400 ft. North
of Schoolcraft Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 22 be rezoned from RUFB to
P-1.
1[40 Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
It was mggested that the vtitioner should first go to the Zoning Board of Appeals
in order to get a variance rn the location of his protective wall. The petitioner
desires to erect his protective wall on the north line of the P-1 district. The
ordinance states the protective wall is to erected between the Commercial and the
P-1.
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Mr. McCullough stated he would notify the petitioner of this decision.
1r. Walker: This item will be taken under advisement until this has
been taken care of.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-492 by the City
Planning Commission to rezone the property located on the
North side of Five Mile Road approximately 1050 ft. East of
Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFB
to R-lA. These lots are in the Merri-Five Subdivision.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Mr. McCullough: This petition was initiated in order to correct the zoning
map.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was
#2-39-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, February 21, 1961 on Petition Z-492 by the City
Planning Commission to rezone the property located on the
North side of Five Mile Road approximately 1050 ft. East of
Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14 from RUFB
to R-IA, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition Z-492 be granted for the reason
that in doing so this will correct the zoning map, which indicates
these lots are zoned commercial when in fact they have new houses
erected on them,
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of February
1, 1961 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit
Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Co., The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Watson, Anderson, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-494 by the City
Planning Commission to determine whether or not to amend
sub-section (b) of Section 9.52 of Article 9.00 PS
District Regulations so as to require approval of the City
Planning Commission for convalescent homes and funeral homes.
fIr. Walker:
Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
r. McCullough: I would suggest that this item be taken under advisement
in order that I may establish some standards in relation
to the approval of these two uses.
Mr. Walker: This item will be taken under advisement.
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Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-498 by the City
Planning Commission to determine whether or not Section
4.45 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60 should be amended
by adding thereto sub-section (b) requiring a cash bond
for protective wall or greenbelt.
Mr. Walker: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#2-40-61 RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Petition Z-498 submitted by the City Planning Commission to
determine whether or not Section 4.45 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance
No. 60 should be amended by adding thereto sub-section (b) requiring
a cash bond for protective wall or greenbelt, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
Z-498 be granted for the reason that this will provide a method
whereby commercial builders can proceed to erect their buildings
in spite of the fact that some condition prevents their erecting
the protective wall at the same time, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of February 1, 1961
and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. ,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michgan Bell Telephone Co. , The
Consumers Power Co. , City Departments as listed in the Proof
of Service.
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was
#2-41-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, February 21, 1961 at
approximately 10:55 p.m.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Watson, Anderson, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the public hearing is hereby
adjourned.
Mr. Walker called the 124th Regular Meeting back to order with all those present now
who were present at the time the public hearing was adjourned.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a revision of Golfview Meadows
Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 and the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, situated on the South side of
Six Mile Road approximately 4,000 ft. East of Newburgh between
Farmington and Newburgh. Submitted by Donald Gaeke for
Frank J. Volk. Preliminary approval granted 5/5/59, extension
granted for one year.
It was determined by the City Attorney, Mr. C. Forest that because this is a revision
of the complete subdivision it would be necessary to hold another public hearing on
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it.
I: Mr. Walker: This item cannot be acted upon due to the City Attorney's
decision.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes
for the meeting held on Tuesday, February 7, 1961.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously
approved, it was
#2-42-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the minutes for meeting held on Tuesday, February 7, 1961 except
for that member who was not present, he abstain from voting.
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 124th Regular Meeting
held on Tuesday, February 21, 1961 at approximately 11:05 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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J. E. Okerstrom, Secretary
ATTESTED:
Chari W. Walker, Chairman