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MINUTES OF THE 129TH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, July 18, 1961 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held
the 129th Regular Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the Regular Meeting to order
at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Members present: W. E. Okerstrom, Leonard K. Kane, James Watson, Jr. , Robert
M. Peacock and Charles U. Walker
Members absent: **Robert L. Greene, Robert L. Angevine, Dennis Anderson and
James Cameron
Mr. David R. McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately 4
interested persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough: The first item on the agenda is Application TA-84 by Arnold
Miller, President, A. K. Miller, Inc. , is requesting permission to remove
topsoil from the proposed Burton Hollows Estates Subdivisions #3 and #4
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. Public Hearing 7/11/61, taken under
advisement.
One of the residents from Burton Hollows Subdivision had
requested that this be held up until the building ban was
lifted so that the development of this area could be started
immediately after the land is stripped. This was because
of the problem of sand blowing after the topsoil was removed
cuto their sod, and killing it.
Mr. Strasser, the City Engineer, informed us that if the
conditions in the approval are employed, the problem of
sand blowing can be controlled.
Mr. Walker:
Has the exact area to be stripped been determined? There
seem to be a question about it at the last meeting.
Mr. McCullough: Yes, it has been designated on the topos. The area to be
removed appears to be mostly in Subdivision #3, just a small
portion is to be removed from #4.
Mr. McCullough read the additional conditions which are to be included in the resolution
for approval to the commissioners and the petitioner. Mr. Meinecke agreed to these
conditions.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock, it was
#7-128-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held the
City Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-84 by
Arnold Miller requesting permission to remove topsoil from the
proposed Burton Hollows Subdivision #3 and #4 located in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, 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;
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(b) that the applicant shall not excavate below the grade of
any proposed subdi4sion streets;
(c) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all traffic
requirements established by the Police Department;
(d) that the applicant shall be obligated to seed all of the land
from which topsoil has been removed with some seed acceptable to
the Department of Parks & Recreation unless at the time the applicant
petitions for the release of the topsoil bond that the Planning
Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation, and
(e) that the applicant be required at ,the end of each two week
period to seed the area which was stripped during the previous
two week period;
(f) that ,every other day during_ the, stripping operation, the
applicant shall,be requied to water the land which has been
stripped but not yet seeded.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk,
a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for fifty (50) acres,
($25,000.00) which bond shall be for at least a one-year period,
and
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 therein, whichever is the shorter period, and
THAT, the applicant shall apply for and obtain the permit herein
1[10 authorized within 30 days from the date of this resolution.
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 7/7 & 7/11/61
and from the Police Department under date of. 7/7/61.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Watson, Peacock, Kane, 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 M-224 by the Trustees
of the West Chicago Gospel Hall Assembly, who are requesting permission
to erect a church building on the West side of Farmington Road between
Michele and Joy Road, approximately 800 feet North of Joy Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. Public Hearing 7/11/61, taken under advise-
ment.
At the last meeting, some of the surrounding property
owners objected to the proposed church because they feel
1[40 it will hurt the value of their property.
The petitioner has indicated to me that he has an option
to buy the property in the petition and that they hope
to purchase additional property to the south.
**Mr. Greene arrived at approximately 8:05 p.m.
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Mr. McCullough: We would like some assurance that you will be able to acquire
more land if necessary.
110 Mr. Okerstrom: The church on the east side of Farmington has sufficient
land for any additional off-street parking they will need
if they would surface the area.
Mr. McCullough: I was informed that they are contemplating building upon
that portion.
Mr. McCullough informed the petitioner that if the Planning Commission didn't try
to encourage the churches to provide sufficient land in the beginning, the first
thing that happens is that the congregation grows so fast that the members park on
the right-of-way because of lack of parking space.
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Mr. McDonald: Our congregation is not a large/and we do not expect it to
grow very much. We probably could obtain the two acres to
the south but we don't know at this time.
Mr. Watson: What is the size of this lot?
Mr. McCullough: It is 200 ' x 150/300 - it's a triangular shape lot.
Mr. Watson: Is the entire church moving from where it is located now?
Mr. McDonald: Yes
It was determined that the area of the present church in Detroit is only 64 ft. x
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100 ft.
The petitioner was informed that it would be advisable for him to try to purchase
the two parcels south of the one they presently have and if not two, that one more
parcel would be better than none.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was •
#7-129-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, July 11, 1961 the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition M-224 by the Trustees of the West Chicago
Gospel Hall Assembly requesting permission to erect a church
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, subject, however, to the
following conditions:
(a) that the building be set-back at least 120 feet from the
center line of Farmington Road;
(b) that no neon signs are to be permitted;
(c) that a screen planting such as is required by Section 4.45
be erected along the north line of the property.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments
110 as listed in the Proof of Service.
The petitioner was asked if they would prefer that action be delayed for two weeks
until they can determine whether or not they would be able to purchase additional
property. Mr. McDonald stated they would try and acquire more property but that
at the present time they were not in the position to do so. He further stated they
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would have to assume the responsibility of acquiring more land.
ILA roll call vote on Res. #7-129-61 resulted in the following: .: ._
AYES: Watson, Peacock, Greene, Kane, 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-493 by the City
Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone
property located on Seven Mile and Stamford Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 9 from C-1 to R-1A. Resolution adopted 2/21/61 to be rescinded
due to property owner desiring PS instead of R-1A. This is to be followed
by a motion to hold a public hearing to rezone said property.
Dr. Rasak has his home on the property immediately west of the property
in Petition Z-493. Because the lot to be rezoned is so small, it was
thought that it might be advisable to increase the size of the area to
be rezoned and to rezone it to PS rather than R-1A. Dr. Rasak is agreeable
to this as it is his intention to build a clinic upon this property.
Dr. Rasak also owns a lot on Plymouth Road next to the clinic he has there.
At the present time it is fenced in and cannot be used by the public for
parking. It is thought that if Dr. Rasak has sufficient room along Seven
Mile Road to build his proposed clinic that he might be agreeable to
opening up the lot on Plymouth Road for public parking.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Kane, it was
#7-130-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 129th Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, July 18, 1961, the City Planning Commission does
hereby rescind Resolution #2-37-61 adopted on February 21,
1961 on Petition Z-493 recommending approval to rezone from C-1 to
certain property in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9,/for the R-1A
reason that it appears that said petition was advertised
incorrectly.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Watson, Peacock, Greene, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-131-61 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 Resolution #18-61 for a change of
I[: zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from C-1 to R-1A, the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petitinn Z-493 be denied for the reason that the
City Planning Commission intends to readvertise said property
along with additional property in order that the owner may use
the property for a dental clinic.
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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 Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company,
The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as
listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Watson, Peacock, Greene, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Greene and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-132-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission on its own motion,
pursuant to Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, does hereby establish and order that a public hearing
be held to determine whether or not to rezone the following
piece of property from its present zoning classification of C-1
and RM to PS,
The North 220 feet of Parcel Ala located
on the South side of Seven Mile Road
between Stamford and Whitby in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 9.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as
provided in Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 60 of the City of Livonia and that there shall be a report
submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council.
Mr. Walker: 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 determine whether or not to amend
Sections 10.02 and 11.02 which is in relation to advertising signs.
Mr. McCullough submitted a revised amendment to the commission for their examination.
It was determined that these would be taken home for further study by the commissioners.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is the extension of time requested
by the developer on the preliminary plat of Sunny Acres Subdivision located
on the Nvrth side of Ann Arbor Trail, approximately 1,575 feet East of
Newburgh Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, pursuant to City Council's
Res. 211-61. Special Meeting 7/11/61, taken under advisement.
The City Council has asked for a recommendation by the City Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#7-133-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to City Council's Res. #211-61, the
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City Planning Commission after having considered the following
with regard to the Proposed Sunny Acres Subdivision located
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, does hereby recommend to
the City Council:
(a) that the original preliminary approval was granted on
February 5, 1957 and the applicant has failed to request any
extension of time;
(b) that Lots 1, 3 and 21 appear to be too shallow in depth;
(c) that no provision was made for a stub street to the east
which would have been desirable;
(d) that the City Planning Commission takes cognizant. of the fact
that the developer still owes money to the City, and therefore, for
these reasons the City Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council grant no additional extensions of time to this
applicant.
Mr. Walker:. The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a resolution from the City
Council requesting the Planning Commission to clarify and decide as to
1[40 those recreational uses and regulations intended to be included within a
future amendment to the zoning ordinance.
There was a brief discussion on the proposed amendment as submitted by the City
Planner, after which Mr. Walker stated these would be taken home by the Commissioners
and studied further.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a motion to hold a public
hearing to determine whether or not to rezone the north half of Section 3 between
Merriman and Farmington in accordance with our representation to the Civic Association
in that area and the City Council from RUFB to M-1.
After a brief discussion, this item was taken under advisement for further study.
Mr. McCullough at this time presented to the commissioners a proposed amendment to
the zoning ordinance establishing a new M-1 Limited District Regulations. Mr.
Walker suggested that these be taken home for further study by the commissioners before
any motion for a public hearing is made.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-134-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated July 14, 1961
from the Stout Home Developers for a one year extension
on the remaining portions of the Castle Gardens Subdivision
located in Section 19, the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant said request, subject to any conditions pre-
vailing in the preliminary approval.
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-481, pursuant
IL: to Council's Res. #190-61, asking that the zoning classification on
property located on the South and North sides of Five Mile and between
Yale and Eckles Road in the City of Livonia be rezoned from C-1, C-2 and
PS to R-1A. Regular Meeting 6/20/61, taken under advisement; Special
Meeting 7/11/61, taken under advisement.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Okerstrom stated he would like to have this taken under
further advisement until the City Council has determined the action they wish to take
on Petition Z-510 submitted by the Felician Sisters for the rezoning of property
along Five Mile Road from R-2 to C-2. This petition is scheduled for the Council
Meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 26, 1961.
Mr. Walker suggested that a map be drawn up in the meantime which can be forwarded
along with the recommendation from the Planning Commission which will clarify their
reasons in the recommendation.
Upon a motion•.•duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously adopted,
the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 129th Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, July 18, 1961 at approximately 9:15 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary
ATTESTED:
Charlcegal0
Walker, Chairman