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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE
134TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, December 12, 1961 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held a public hearing and the 134th Regular Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the public
hearing to order at approximately 8:05 p.m.
Members present: Leonard K. Kane, Robert L. Angevine, James Cameron, Arthur
Samuels, James Watson, Jr. , Robert L. Greene, Dennis
Anderson, W. E. Okerstrom and Charles W. Walker
Members absent : None
Mr. David R. McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately 100 inter-
ested persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough: The first item on the agenda is Application TA-86 by Jacob
Menuck for Paris Home Builders, Inc. , is requesting per-
mission to remove topsoil from the proposed Newburgh Heights
Subdivision located on the northwest corner of Newburgh and
and Five Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18.
A letter from the Engineering Department recommends approving
the application.
Mr. David Goldman, attorney for Jacob Menuck, was present along with Mr. Menuck.
Mr. Watson of the Topsoil Committee stated that the area could stand having 9"
of topsoil removed.
Mr. Walker asked where the ingress and egress would be located and what was the total
amount of acres involved in the removal.
Mr. Menuch stated that he had met with the Police Department representative and
that it was agreed upon that the egress and ingress would be located 200 ft. north
of Five Mile Road on Newburgh. The total acreage was 40 acres. The ingress and
egress was to be located close to where the topsoil was to be stockpiled.
Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak?
Mr. Charles Forrest, Assistant City Attorney arrived at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Okerstrom suggested that this item be taken under advisement until the proposed
subdivision was taken care of. This item was on the agenda for the regular meeting
to be held after the public hearing.
Mr. Walker concurred with Mr. Okerstrom and stated this item would be taken under
advisement.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition V-63 by Margaret
Mitchel who is asking that the east/west alley which runs
along the northern boundary of Lots 157 through 163 inclusive,
of Westmore Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 be
vacated. This is the west 148 ft. of said alley.
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Mr.McCullough explained to those present that this petition was to vacate the other
half of the alley requested to be vacated in Item #4 on the agenda, Petition V-61
which had been taken under advisement at the public hearing October 17, 1961. He
further stated that letters from the Engineering Department and the various utility
companies have been received and they approve the vacating of the alley.
Mr. Walker stated that after the public hearing has been held on this item, it will
be taken under advisement until later in the evening at which time both items will
be acted upon.
Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? There
being none, Mr. Walker stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition M-238 by Martin
Taylor fcr the Nu-Glo Cleaners asking permission to install
a Class Four, non-inflammable solvent, cleaning plant on
property located on the north side of Joy Road, approximately
200 feet west of Inkster Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
36. This petition. will be heard only if the petitioner has
the necessary signatures waiving notice.
Mr. Martin Taylor was present.
Mr. McCullough stated that the petitioner has a pick-up dry-cleaning store at the
present time. He is requesting permission to install the cleaning plant on the
premises. In order to be heard at this public hearing, Mr. Taylor had to acquire
the signatures of all property owners within 500 feat of the proposed cleaning
plant consenting to the waiving of the public hearing notice. Mr. Taylor has the
required signatures except those of the two communities bordering Livonia, Redford
Township and Nankin Township. Normally these two communities would have received
a notice from the Planning Commission. He continued by stating that Mr. Forrest,
City Attorney, could possibly clarify whether or not approval could be given by
the Planning Commission subject to Mr. Taylor acquiring the signatures of these two
communities.
Mr. Forrest stated that he felt this could be done.
Mr. Kane asked if it was possible that the other townships do not require what
Livonia does and thereby would automatically waive him from obtaining the signatures?
Mr. Forrest stated if approval is granted to Mr. Taylor by the Planning Commission
and it is found that he cannot obtain the signatures of the other two townships,
it would automatically make the Planning Commission's approval invalid. But regard-
less of whether or not the other townships required the same conditions as the
Planning Commission, the petitioner would still have to ob::ain the signatures of
these communities as required by the zoning ordinance of Livonia. The petitioner
cannot install his equipment until he has obtained the required signatures.
1:: Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak?
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supperted by Mr. Kane, it was
#12- -61 RES OLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, December 12, 1961 the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Pett'on M-238 by Martin Tsylor asking permission
to install a Class Four, non-inflammable solvent, cleaning plant
on property located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, subject,
however, to the petitioner submitting all of the signatures
required.
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Mr. Anderson stated he was opposed to granting this petition in this manner. He felt
the petitioner should file his petition for a public hearing and that the notices
should be sent out by the Planning Commission. That is the regular procedure and it
should be followed in this case.
Mr. Walker felt that the motion made was out of order and contrary to the zoning
ordinance. He stated that the chair was going to take this item under advisement
and if, later in the evening, the members of the commission wish to bring tuffs
matter up again during the regular meeting, they may do so and at that time decide
what to do.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was
#12-217-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the public hearing held on Tuesday, December 12, 1961 at approximately
8:25 p.m.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Samuels, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane,
Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Walker called the 134th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:26 p.m. with
1[0 all those present now who were present at the time the public hearing was adjourned.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition V-61 by H. Smith
and L. Hotchkiss who are asking that the east 130 ft. of the east/west
alley running along the northern boundary of Lots 164 through 170 in
the Westmore Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 be vacated.
Public Hearing 10/17/61 taken under advisement.
This is the other half of the alley requested to be vacated in Item
#2 of the public hearing, V-63.
There were no questions from the commission members, whereby, Mr. Walker stated
the floor was open for a motion.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Watson, it was
#12-218-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, October 17, 1961 on Petition V-61 as submitted
by H. Smith and L. Hotchkiss for the vacating of the east/
west alley running along the northern boundary of Lots 164
through 170 in the Westmore Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 3, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition V-61 be granted
L. subject, however, to an easement being created for the full
width of the alley, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published
in the official newspaper, The Livonia City Post under date
of September 27, 1961 and notice of which hearing was sent
to The Detroit Edison Company, C esapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power
Company, City Departments, petitioner and abutting property
owners as listed in the Proof of Service.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Samuels, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, 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. Watson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#12-219-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, December 12, 1961 on Petition V-63 by Margaret Mitchel
for the vacating of the east/west alley which runs along the
northern boundary of Lots 157 through 163 inclusive, of Westmore
Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, the Cit,V Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
V-63 be granted, subject, however, to an easement being created
for the full width of the alley, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonia City Post under date of
November 22, 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, petitioner and abutting property owners as
listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition M-233 by I. Goldstein
asking permission to have a private educational institution on property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Osmus and Auburndale
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3. Public Hearing 11/7/61, item taken
under advisement; study meeting 11/14/61; Special Meeting 11/21/61, item
postponed. Special Meeting 11/28/61, item postponed until 12/12/61 at the
request of the petitioner.
Mr. Goldstein was present.
Mr. McCullough informed those present that the petitioner had asked that it be
postponed until tonight in order to look into the chances of purchasing other parcels
for the proposed school. Because of the controversial discussion on this item the
petitioner has asked that a decision be made on this item tonight. He continued by
stating that they have submitted another plan which indicates the ingress and egress
and also a change in the architecture of the proposed school. Re concluded by stating
that he has informed those interested that after a public hearing has been held, no
discussion is allowed unless the Planning Commission gives permission.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Goldstein that any discussion held be kept to the minimum. He
1[0 stated that he hoped Mr. Goldstein could remove the objections from the other
meetings as to the traffic volume that may develop on the two side! streets, Osmus
and Auburndale.
Mr. Goldstein presented a new plot plan which indicated that the traffic would be
kept off of Osmus and Aurburndale by confining whatever traffic that flows from the
building onto Seven Mile Road by means of a complete turn around entrance on Seven
Mile Road. Parking space would be at the rear of the building with a greenbelt
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completely around the east, west and north boundary of the property which would
provide the. necessary screening. They presented an architectural plan which they
felt would be more in harmony with theiexisting residential character of the area.
This consisted of a ranch type, red brick structure which they felt would blend in
nicely with the landscaping they propose.
Mr. Goldstein presented this plan to the audience and the commission.
Mr. Walker stated that several meetings had been held on this item. It has been
a very controversial matter and the planning commission wants to be fair to both
sides of the argument. Mr. Walker asked that both sides have one person represent
them and that that person hold their remarks to a minimum of time and try to limit
their remarks to anything new and pertinent to the matter. He suggested that
personalities be kept out of the matter.
Mrs. C. Tilgren, 19215 Hardy, representing the people who had objected to the
proposed school, presented their objections by reading a letter to the commission
which reiterated the objections brought out at the public hearing and subsequent
meetings. These objections included the possible traffic hazard on Osmus and
Auburndale and the possible devaluation of their property.
Rabbi Steinman, from the Livonia Jewish Synagogue, located on Seven Mile Road,
west of Osmus, stated that they had a special stake in this school inasmuch as the
children of their members and other Jewish members will be sending their children
to this school. He felt that any objections in relation to traffic hazard were
taken care of by the new plans presented to the commission tonight. He further
stated that a building of the nature presented tonight would do a lot and benefit
the subdivision. He also stated that in relation to the objection regarding the
possible devaluation of the residential property due to the school, he had been
advised that real estate will not devaluate after the school is built. Rabbi
Steinman further stated that although there will be approximately 400 students,
all 400 would never be at the school at the same time. There would be two school
sessions, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , with 200 at each
school session. These children would be brought in by buses and taken out by
buses. There would only be a minimum of cars. Rabbi Steinman concluded by stating
that he had secured a letter from the president of the Ministerial Association of
Livonia which stated their feelings in the matter. They would like to go on record
that they are highly in favor of this school.
Mr. Samuels stated there was property east of the proposed synagogue. Why couldn't
the synagogue allow the school to be built upon that property? Rabbi Steinman
answered that future buildings are contemplated for that area in conjunction with
the synagogue.
Mr. Walker stated that because of the controversery over this matter, with regard
to traffic and because the Police Department had called attention to it, he had
investigated a couple of other Jewish schools in Detroit. One located on Seven
Mile Road in Detroit bused most of their children in and out but they also had a
very large parking lot but there were hardly any cars in it. He was there at the
change of classes and noticed that the buses cut the necessity of cars picking up
the children.
Mr. Goldstein stated there would be a maximum of 200 children at one time, and only
three buses would be needed to take care of these children. Mr. Walker felt that
this was an important point to remember due to the objection from the property
owners to the amount of buses that would be needed.
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Mr. Goldstein stated that all their schools used this plan of busing the children and
that the buses were owned by the Jewish schools and used special for these classes.
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Mr. Samuels asked Rabbi Steinman if the synagogue would have any need for the facilities
of this proposed school?
Rabbi Steinman answered that after the synagogue is erected they would have no need
for the school facilities but until that time they would probably be using the multi-
purpose room in the school.
Mr. Sameuls asked Mr. Goldstein if there would be any other Jewish organization in
need for the facilities of the school.
Mr. Goldstein asnwered that the Parent-Teacher organization which met once a month
would use their building and the same courtesy would be extended to the Reformed Group
until they have erected their own facilities but the primary function is the education
of the children in the Jewish faith. He explained that the children in the Jewish
faith, boys particularly, reach their maturity in the faith at the age of 13. In order
to be prepared for that there is a requirement by which they have to have a minimum
of five years at a Hebrew school which consists of four or five sessions per week.
Dr. Fred Kellman, 19161 Auburndale, stated he resented this proposed school being used
for other uses than religious classes. He lived immediately adjoining the property
on the north. It was his contention that there will not be sufficient room for parking
if it is used for other purposes than for the religious instructions. He felt that
ILthe required set-back as brought out before would reduce the parking area.
Mr. Walker stated that the area had sufficient parking for the use they have requested
approval for. If they use it for other purposes, until such time the synagogue is
built, they have the additional property where the synagogue is located. They will
not be allowed to park on the two side streets. The new proposed plan indicates that
none of the traffic will flow from the school on the two side streets. The ingress
and egress is on Seven Mile Road. The school will be completely fenced in by
shrubbery on all sides other than the frontage. We can only require him to abide
by the zoning ordinance requirements. We feel it is quite adequate to take care of
whatever parking is necessary.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Watson, it was
#12-220-61 RESOLVED that, pursuantto a Public Hearing having been held
on Tuesday, November 7, 1961 the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition M-233 by I. Goldstein asking permission
to have a private educational institution on property located
on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Osmus and Auburn-
dale in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, subject, however, to
the following conditions:
(a) that the petitioner agres to position no wall of its future
ii: building nearer than 176 ft. from the center line of Seven
Mile Road;
(b) that the petitioner agrees to blend the architecture of his
future building with that of existing houses in the vicinity
rather than erect the structure originally shown at the public
hearing;
(c) that entrances and exits be off Seven Mile Road as shown on
the plot plan submitted by the petitioner at tonight's meeting and
which is hereby incorporated by reference;
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northern boundary of the property and along both east and west
boundaries from the north line southerly to the front wall of
the building;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approval is given for the following
reasons:
(1) schools within residential zones are permitted used in virtually
every zoning ordinance within the nation;
(2) over a period of time the traffic problem is not likely to be
as serious as we might now expect. For example, when Merriman is
extended between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, Gable and Fairfax will
intersect Merriman and provide additional means of entering and
leaving. Similarly, Bretton and Parker Streets will be extended
westerly when that area is platted.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property
owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Samuels asked that the others vote against this motion. He stated that up to
this moment he did not know how he wanted to vote. He did not feel it constituted
good planning having a school here. He felt it would create a problem because of
the cars that would park on the streets thereby blocking the two entrances to the
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subdivision. He felt that the petition should be denied.
Mr. Greene stated he would like to answer Mr. Samuels. He said that he lived in this
area and right down the street in the subdivision the Pierson school was located
which is used every bit as much as this other school would be used for. He felt
that you could not bar out other schools when Pierson is operating. He felt this
would be discrimination.
Mr. Samuels stated that this proposed school would be at the only two entrances of
the subdivision. Pierson (a city school) lies within the subdivision.
It was brought out at this time by someone in the audience that there is possibly
a deed restriction on this property because it is included in the Spring Valley
Subdivision.
Mr. Walker stated if there is a restriction it is not a matter that the planning
commission has any jurisdiction over. If the petitioner should find there is a
deed restriction upon the property, it would have to be settled in court.
A roll call vote on Resolution #12-220-61 resulted in the following:
AYES: Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and
Walker
IENAYS: Samuels and Cameron
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Newburgh Heights Subdivision
located on the northwest corner of Newburgh and Five Mile Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Submitted by J. Menuck. Resolution required
to amend previous resolution approving subdivision which designated
certain lots for a proposed fire station site. It has been determined
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the City Council has no interest in the proposed fire station site,
therefore, the developer wishes approval on the plat without the
designation of said site.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Samuels, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was
#12-221-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 134th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday,
December 12, 1961 by the City Planning Commission on the Newburgh
Heights Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, the
City Planning Commission does hereby amend Res. 1'11-207_-61 which was
adopted on Tuesday, November 21, 1961,by approving the preliminary
plat of the Newburgh Heights Subdivision without the designation
of the proposed fire station site, for the reason that the City
Council has determined that they no longer have any interest in
said site, and further that any other conditions made at -the time
preliminary approval was granted, will prevail.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Samuels, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane,
Okerstrom and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
LMr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Application TA-86 by Jacob
Menuck for Paris Home Builders, Inc. , asking permission to remove topsoil
from the proposed Newburgh Heights Subdivision located in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 18. This item was taken under advisement after the
public hearing earlier in the evening until the subdivision had been
given preliminary approvel.
It was determined that the total acreage to be removed was 40 acres and that the
ingress and egress was located 200 ft. north of Five Mile Road on Newburgh Road.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously adopted,
it was
#12-222-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Application TA-86
by Jacob Menuck for Paris Home Builders, Inc. , requesting permission
to remove topsoil from the proposed Newburgh Heights Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section lo, subject to the following
conditions:
(a) that the applicant shall not at any time allow water to collect
1r, on the subject property or on adjoining property and at all times
shall maintain adequate drainage;
(b) that the applicant shall not excavate below the grade of any
proposed subdivision streets;
(c) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all traffic
requirements established by the Police Department;
(d) that the applicant shall be obligated to seed all of the
land from which topsoil has been removed with some seed acceptable
to the Department of Parks & Recreation unless at the time the
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applicant petitions for the release of the topsoil bond that the
Planning Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk,
a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for forty (40) acres,
($20,000.00) 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
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 November
1, 1961 and from the PoliceDepartment under date of November 2,
1961.
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Walker called a recess at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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Mr. Walker called the 134th Regular Meeting back to order at approximately 9:30 p.m.
with all those present now who were present at the time the recess was called.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a motion for a public hearing
to determine whether to rezone those portions of the north half of Section
3 from Osmus easterly, now zoned RUFB to RLA and as much of the north
1/2 of Section 3 which lies west of line drawn parallel to the east line
of Milburn and 300 feet east of Milburn, now zoned RUFB to RLA. This
request has been made by the chairman of the appropriate subdivision
association.
After a brief discussion on whether or not to rezone the property as described
above or to study it further in order to determine whether to include additional
property, Mr. Walker stated that this item would be taken under advisement and
scheduled for a study meeting.
Mr. McCullough: The next item is Petition M-233 by Martin Taylor, which had
its public hearing earlier in the evening. This petitioner is requesting
permission to install a cleaning plant on property located on the north
side of Joy Road, approximately 200 feet west of Inkster Road in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 36.
Mr. Taylor was asked where did he have the equipment at the present time for the
proposed cleaning plant. Mr. Taylor stated it was in storage waiting to be installed
in his store.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Taylor if he had acquired the signatures of the property owners
south of Joy Road in Nankin Township?
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ILOMr. McCullough stated that the Planning Commission did not send notices to the
individual property owners in other communities. They were only required to send
a notice of public hearing to the township clerk. .
Mr. Walker stated that the zoning ordinance states that the petitioner must acquire
a waiver from all property owners within 500 ft. In this particular case some of
the property within the 500 ft. lies in two bordering communities, in which case the
petitioner would have to acquire the signature of the township clerks involved. He
has all the signatures with the exception of the two township clerks. This petition
could be acted upon if he had the two signatures.
Mr. Forrest stated he felt that the Planning Commission could act upon it subject
to the petitioner acquiring the two necessary signatures.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Kane, it was
#12-223-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, December 12, 1961 the City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Petition M-238 by Martin Taylor for the Nu-Glo Cleaners
asking permission to install a class four, non-inflammable solvent,
cleaning plant on property located on the north side of Joy Road,
approximately 200 feet west of Inkster Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 36, subject, however, to the petitioner acquiring a signed
waiver from the two adjoining township clerks.
ILA roll call vote. on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Samuels, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson and
Kane
NAYS: Okerstrom and Walker
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Okerstrom suggested that anyone visiting to operate a coin operated cleaning store
should first have to acquire the approval of the Planning Commission. After a brief
discussion it was determined that this matter would be taken up at a study meeting
of the planning commission as it may be necessary to amend the zoning ordinance to
require this approval.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a request from B. Lasky,
Kaufman and Broad Building Company for a meeting with the City Planning Commission to
discuss certain property previously known as Park Heights Subdivision located Oh the
Northwest corner of Sunset and Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2.
Mr. Byron Lasky was present. He submitted a sketh of a. proposed multi-dwelling units
on the property previously known as Park Heights Subdivision. He stated that the
long narrow width of the property has raised many problems in the platting of said
property. This is the reason it was felt it might be better to develop the property
in this manner. A park is proposed for the north end of the property. This would
be for those people who have retired and do not wish to be burdened with the upkeep
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of a private dwelling.
Mr. Greene asked if the park site would be a private park site or would it be a city
park site? Mr. Lasky stated that they would like to have it as a private park. He
also stated that he had a letter from the Parks & Recreation Department in which it is
stated that it would be a desirable site for a park. He further stated that it would
not be landlocked because Sunset Avenue would be paved for the entire width by them.
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Mr. Greene asked if this development went through, as part of the services rendered
to the tenants, would this include say the cutting of the grass, etc. Mr. Lasky
stated that was right.
It was determined that in order to develop the property for these multiple dwellings,
a R-3 zone would be required. Mr. Walker informed Mr. Lasky that this item would
be taken under advisement in order to study it further at a study meeting.
It was brought out at this time that the Parks & Recreation Department has requested
that this entire parcel be designated as a proposed park site for the city. This was
Item #8 on the agenda. Mr. Walker suggested that Mr. Robert Girardin be invited to
the study meeting in order to discuss this further.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a discussion in relation to
standards for funeral parlors as to off-street parking. A resolution is
needed to rescind previous approval of Petition Z-494 in order to re-
advertise amendment with the standard. A motion to hold a public hearing
is also required.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously adopted,
it was
#12-224-61 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 134th Regular Meeting held by
the City Planning Commission on Tuesday, December 12, 1961
the City Planning Commission does hereby rescind Resolutions
ILS #3-47-61 and #3-48-61 adopted at the 127th Special Meeting
held on Tuesday, March 7, 1961atid doeshereby withdraw Petitions
Z-494 and Z-504 respectively in relation to amending 'sub-section (b)
of Section 9.52 of Article 9.50 PS District Regulations and establishing
a standard for funeral parlors in said section, for the reason that
said amendment and standard are to be readvertised.
Mr. Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously adopted,
it was
#12-225-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission 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 amend sub-section (b) of Section 9.52 of Article
9.50 PS District Regulations as follows:
(b) Buildings when devoted to any one or more of the following
professional occupations:
medical offices and/or clinics; dental offices and/or
clinics; optometry offices; chiropractic offices and/or
clinics; attorney offices; accounting offices; engineering
1[10 and architectural offices; and any other professional
executive or administrative occupations; provided, however,
that any occupation or use not specifically listed in
this subsection, including convalescent homes, hospitals
and funeral homes, shall require the express approval of
the City Planning Commission, and in addition that the
applicant for the approval of a funeral homes, be required
to show how it is possible to line up a funeral procession
of 25 autos on the land sought to be used for the funeral
home. This requirement shall be in addition to the parking
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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 sub-
mitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council_
Mr: Walker: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Watson and unanimously adopted,
it was
#12-226-61 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the minutes for the meetings held on Tuesday, November 7, 1961
and November 21, 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.
Mr. McCullough: The next item was a motion to hold public hearing as requested by
the City Council, to determine whether or not to amend the Master Fire
Station Plan by deleting one site and designating another.
After a brief discussion, it was determined that this item would be taken under advise-
ILO" ment in order to schedule it for a study meeting.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 134th Regular Meeting
held on Tuesday, December 12, 1961 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary
ATTESTED:
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Char -s W. Walker, Chairman