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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1962-06-05 SPECIAL MEETING • 3479 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE 145TH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, June 5, 1962 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held the public hearing and the 145th Special Meeting at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the public hearing to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. Members present: Robert L. Angevine, Leonard K. Kane, Dennis Anderson, James Cameron, Edward Milligan, W. E. Okerstrom, Robert L. Greene and Charles W. Walker Members absent: # James Watson, Jr. Mr. David R. McCullough, City Planner, ':nd Mr. Charles Forrest, Assistant City Attorney were present along with approximately 150 interested persons in the audience. Mr. McCullough: The first item on the agenda is Petition Z-533 by Daniel Bzovi requesting a rezoning on property located approximately 400 ft. West of Middlebelt Road and approximately 400 ft. South of Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26 from RUFB to C-2. ' I: There is no correspondence. Mr. Ned Lambrecht, 3150 Penobscot Building, Detroit, Michigan, was present repre- senting the petitioner, and also the purchaser of the property. He presented photo- graphs of a similar building presently being built in Roseville. He stated it would consist of 125,000 sq. ft. The building will be a one-story building of brick and concrete. This was to be a retail discount house for closed members. The cost would run fairly close to $100,000. The area consists of approximately eighteen (18) acres. Mr. Walker asked if the petitioner was planning on any future development of the area, other than this one building? Mr. Lambrecht stated they were only purchasing the property as outlined in the petition, with the exception of the corner and the one other improved area. They had no plans to purchase other property. Mr. Walker asked if this was for the GEM discount house? Mr. Lambrecht stated it was. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Lambrecht if they would be willing to 60 along with any traffic control recommended? Mr. Lambrecht stated they would. He stated that there was to be a gas station built _ i in conjunction with the discount house. I: Mr. McCullough stated there was a designated industrial road on the south line of this property. Would the petitioner dedicate this to the City? Mr. Lambrecht stated that the proposed road would not interfere with the operation of their business and something could be worked out with the City. He stated the home office informed him they would definitely cooperate with the city on this industrial road. 3480 #Mr. Watson arrived at approximately 8320 p ,m. 11) Mr. Walker stated that this follows the path of another commercial development whereby a national department store came in and automatically built a gag station without the normal procedure of filing a petition for approval of a gas station. 1t. Walker asked if this was the intent of the present petition? , Mr. Lambrecht sta ted they would like to ask approval for both uses at this time, if it is possible to work it dut. Mr. Walker stated the reason he brought this up was because this was not advertised in the petition and under the Zoning Ordinance, the gas station is spelled out as a particular use in a commercial zonewhich requires the approval of the Planning Commission. He asked if it was thought by the petitioner that an approval of the rezoning would automatically approve the gas station? Mr. Lambrecht stated they had assumed this. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? There being none, he asked if any of the commissioners had any questions? Mr. Angevine asked if the exits and entrances were at the suggestion of the Planning Commission? Mr. McCullough stated the petitioner was asked not to put them any closer than 300 ft. from Schoolcraft/Middlebelt intersection. Mr. Angevine wondered if there was any better way of handling this question. I: Mr. McCullough suggested that this be approved by the Traffic Control Department. He felt there should be acceleration and deceleration lanes. Mr. Walker stated that one of the exits off of Middlebelt is in the area designated for the industrial road. He asked Mr. McCullough if,in his opinion, the designation of the industrial road should be forgotten? Mr. McCullough stated that the petitioner has indicated that he is willing to dedicate the property for the industrial road. The petition can be approved subject to the approval of the Traffic Control Officer. Mr. Walker asked Mr. Lambrecht if it is understood that the dedication involves an eight-six (86) foot width road? Mr. Lambrecht stated they understood this. They were willing to cooperate with the city on this proposed road. On the other hand, he stated, they thought they would received approval on both the building and the proposed gas station. He indicated they would like to start as soon as possible on this development. Mr. Angevine felt that some study should be made on the traffic control. At times the traffic is lined up all the way from Schoolcraft to the railroad. Mr. Cameron asked if the Planning Commission has heard from the Traffic Commission on this item? IrliMr. McCullough stated they hadn't because this was the first time this drawing has been seen but they have indicated that they will go along with anything that is recommended by the Traffic Commission. Mr. Walker wondered if the exit at the south end of the property would con- flict with the industrial road location. He stated if this is a discount house, it certainly will flow a lot of traffic in and out of this area, and because of this, would this traffic conflict with the traffic on the industrial road? He stated he felt that should be an alternate entrance and exit if the flow of traffic does con- 3481 Illiflict with that of the industrial road. Mr. Lambrecht asked if he meant that the industrial road should be left strictly for the use of the industries? Mr. Walker stated this was the intent at the time it was designated. Mr. Lambrecht felt if they dedicated the right-of-way, they would want to use it. Mr. Walker felt the Planning Commission had nothing against the road being used by them but he felt that an alternate exit and entrance should be available. Mr. McCullough suggested that approval be given subject to the approval of the Traffic Commission and to that department determining the entrances and exits. Mr. Anderson stated the rezoning of the property would not automatically approve the gas station. Mr. McCullough stated that once the rezoning is official, the petitioner will have to seek permission for the gas station. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. 0kerstrcm, it was #6-106-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a PublicHearing having been held on Petition Z-553 as submitted by Daniel Bzovi for a change of zoning on property located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26 from RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom:_end to the City Council that Petition Z-553 be granted for the following IE reasons: (a) that, although a facility of this type will generate considerable traffic, the City, nevertheless, has an overriding interest in acquiring new taxable assets, particularly in an area wish has been reserved for business and industry; (b)that even though there is a shortage of large industrial tracts in single ownerships, those who request denial do not have either a present or a prospective user for this land, assuaing the request were denied, the Planning Commission further suggests to the City Council that if the zoning is granted that it be co _df.tioued upon the following: (1) that the entrances and exits be not less than 300 ft. from the intersection of the south line of Schoolcraft with thewest line of Middlebelt on this land; (2) that acceleration and deceleration lanes be re;uired as are required by the Traffic Commission; and (3) that the land owner be required to dedicate the eighty-six (86) foot industrial road in accordance with his representation of a willingness to do this, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian - City Post, under date of May 16, 1962 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. • 3482 ligi A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-554 by Joseph Slavik requesting a rezoning on property located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately 450 ft. East of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RLA to PS. Mr. David Meinzinger, 16535 Middlebelt Road, was present representing the petitioner. Mr. McCullough asked him to explain to the commission and the audience what is proposed for this area of PS. Mr. Meinzinger stated it was proposed to build a professional and medical type building. He was unable to give the estimated cost of the construction. He stated it was felt that the PS would be a buffer between the commercial on the corner and the residential area to the east. He stated f urther that it would enable them, to plat the subdivision so as not to have any lots facing Six Mile Road. Mr. McCullough asked if they had an immediate tenant for the proposed building? Mr. Meinzinger stated they did not. Mr. Milligan stated there was a similar type of zoning on the Southwest corner of Six Mile and Farmington Roads. At the present time there were only two offices located in that area with room for several more. He asked how did the petitioner plan on developing the Northeast corner for PS when the Southwest corner cannot be utilized? Mr. Meinzinger stated it was felt that with the limited amount of commercial zoning in the area and as other subdivisions are developed along with the proposed Junior College this type of zoning would be needed. This was done in this way rather than designating these areas as outlots. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mr. Robert Lelli, 33650 Bloomfield Drive stated that within 600 ft. of the proposed rezoning, there is approximately 5,000 sq. ft of property zoned for professional use. There is one office building occupied by two doctors and it is felt that there is sufficient room for ten additional offices for similar use. He stated they felt there is sufficient PS zoning in the area and there is no need for this rezoning. Mr. Miles Macshara, 17969 Mayfield stated the City Council, over the objections, of the people in the area zoned this property to RLA from RUFB. He stated he felt it 110 was a big mistake asking these people to bend even further and approve this PS re- zoning. He felt that the developer should have developed this area for RUF. He further stated they were objecting to the PS regardless of size and price. He felt it was purchased as residential property, it should be used for residential purposes. He stated that the corner was rezoned from C-1 to C-2 in order to build the existing stores. He did not feel that the people in the area should give in anymore. Mr. Macshara concluded by asking if this petition is approved for PS, what is to stop the petitioner from c owing in and asking for more property to be rezoned to PS. 3483 Mr. Walker asked for a show of hands of those people in the audience who object to the proposed FS zoning. There were approximately sixty (60) people in the audience who raised their hands. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6-107-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-554 by Joseph Slavik for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RLA to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-554 be denied for the following reasons: (1) that if there is an existing demand for professional uses they can be accomodated within existing commercially and professionally zoned areas on this corner and at the southwest corner of this intersection; (2) that the master plan contemplates this as a low density residential area with very little need for commercially zoned land; (3) that the area proposed for rezoning would face a residential use on the south side of •Six MileRoad which would be inconsistent with good zoning practice; and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 16, 1962 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake III & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Greene asked Mr. Meinzinger if there were optional plans of the proposed sub- division without the PS zoning? Mr. Meinzinger stated there were but that they would be dissatisfied without the PS because it was felt that the PS would be a buffer between the residential and the commercial. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson and Walker NAYS: Kane NOT VOTING: Okerstrom Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-555 by Joseph Slavik requesting a rezoning on property located on the East side of Farmington Road approximately 550 ft. North of Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RLA to R-3. Mr. D. Meinzinger is representing Mr. Slavik on this item also. 1[4$ Mr. Meinzinger stated the proposed ap ' tments would rent $110 to $175 per month. They would be low two-story buildings similar to the apartments now being built in Ann Arbor. They would be built in accordance with all requirements in the ordinance. It was felt by the petitioner that there would be a definite demand for this parti- cular type of apartments especially if the Junior College is located on the NW corner of Six Mile and Farmington Roads. He stated there was a church also proposed for the property immediately north of the proposed apartment area. These apartments would be self-contained, no outside refuse. 3484 Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mr. Robert Lelli, 33650 Bloomfield Drive, stated his reasons for objecting to the proposed rezoning. He stated the surrounding area was zoned for one-family residential. He stated at one time the entire northeast corner of this area was zoned for RLA but after the homes were purchased in the Burton Hollows Subdivision, this northeast corner was rezoned to C-2. The Burton Hollows purchasers had been informed this was all residential. He stated the property owners in Burton Hollows object to this. Mr. Carl Scott, 32850 Six Mile Road, stated the Greenbriar Estates Subdivision #1 was located on property east of the proposed change. They felt that the proposed change would not be in keeping with the surrounding area. He felt that the values of the properties could not remain as they presently are. This proposed change would not be in the best interest of the home owners in the community. They had large investments in their homes and are paying the increased tax rates for their homes. A property owner in the Bell Creek Farms Subdivision stated that this was a residential area and they wished to keep it as such. Mr. M. Macshara stated this property should be used for one family residences. Mr. R. Salinas, 17921 Mayfield stated the sketch of the proposed apartments appears to be very nice but the apartments located at Plymouth & Middlebelt were artistic at the time they were built also and now they look run down. Ill Mr. Angevine asked Mr. Meinzinger if there were any other plans for this property other than R-3? Mr. Meinzinger stated there were none because they did not think it would be wise to have one-family residences between church property and commercial props rty. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was #6- -62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-555 as submitted by Joseph Slavik for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RLA to R-3, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-555 be denied for the following reasons: (1) that no buffer is needed since houses which back to commercial . uses are fully insurable by FHA; (2) that apartments are entirely inharmonious in an area characterized by low density housing and rural oriented living; (c) that although there is currently a trend toward suburban apartments, these are more suitably located where mass transit is available, which is not true at this location. Mr. Walker asked if there was any discussion on the motion? Mr. Kane stated he wanted to point out that it was his belief that this particular areais suited for the purpose that the petitioner is asking e=..pecially in view of 1[40 the possibility of the Junior College being situated in the vicinity resulting in the need for R-3 in this area.He felt it was good planning to use this small piece of land in this way. At the time this area was rezoned to RLA,he had no .idea of the proposed church to the north of this proposed R-3 area. Mr. Milligan stated that the site of the proposed Junior College has not been chosen as yet. He stated there were seven different sites under consideration and even 3485 Illi though it is one of the three preferred, I do not think that the Planning Commiss{on should consider this as the site to be chosen. Mr. Anderson stated he concurred with Mr. Kane. He stated this was a very narrow piece of land between the proposed church and the commercial zone, and that R-3 would be more suitable than one-family residences. Mr. Okerstrom asked what size units would be in these apartments? Mr. Meinzinger stated there would be one, two and three bedroom apartments. He felt they were very attractive and it was planned not to face them onto Farmington. They would face a court. Mr. Walker asked the Secretary to take the roll call ,_cue motion made by Mr. Milligan and supported by Mr. Angevine. The roll call vote resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Angevine and Watson NAYS: Greene, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker Mr. Walker declared the motion was not carried, therefore the resolution was not adopted. He asked if there was an alternate motion. Several persons in the audience objected to the procedure. They felt that no discussion should have been held after the motion was made by Mr. Milligan. Mr. Walker stated this was proper procedure. Several people were under the impression that the motion was carried. Mr. Walker explained to them that it was not carried, therefore the resolution was not adopted. The next step is to ask for an alternate motion Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #6-108-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-555 as submitted by Joseph Slavik for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RLA to R-3, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-555 be granted, for the following reasons: (a) because of its proximity to the shopping center and the church land; and (b) because it is particularly difficult to sell houses facing mile roads; FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 16, 1962 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 Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. IL Mr. Miles Macshara stated he felt that Mr. Kane's statement made after the motion to deny was made, influenced the voting of the other members. And that if this is a small piece of property, it was the developer who made it small. Mr. Milligan stated that in looking over the plot plan, this was not such a, small piece of property. He felt that the °..u1-.de-sac shown in the R-3 plot plan could be developed into the proposed subdivision. Mr. Watson stated he could not see why this property could not be incorporated with the remaining portion of the subdivision. 3486 lij Mayor Harvey Moelke, who was present, stated he wondered if it was possible for the developer of the R-3 property to exchange his property for the church property. It may be the church people would be willing to back against the commercial so that the residential area would be Korth of the church property. Mr. Meinzinger stated that thearchdoocese bought the propertythey wanted. The original idea was to extend the present commercial property f urther north. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Meinzinget if they would be willing to pursue the possibility of exchanging with the erthdiocese, .thereby eliminating the need for the R-3 zone? Mr. Meinzinger stated they would not. Mr. Walker stated there was a motion on the floor. The roll call vote on Res. #6-108-62 resulted in the following: AYES: Greene, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: Milligan, Cameron, Angevine and Watson Mr. Walker declared the motion :s carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is proposed Burton Hollows Annex Subdivision located on the north side of Six Mile Road approximately 450 ft. East of Farmington Road in the South- west 1/4 of Section 10. Submitted by Joseph Slavik. Mr. David Meinzinger was present representing Mr. Slavik. Mr. McCullough suggested that this item be taken under advisement, after the public is heard from, until such time that the City Council has acted upon the two zoning petitions previously heard. Their action may result in revised plans having to be submitted for the proposed new subdivision. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mr. Carl Scott, 32850 Six Mile Road stated his objections to the plat with reference to the setback of those homes on Six Mile Road. Mr. Miles Macshara, 17969 Mayfield objected to the size of the lets. Someof the lots did not consist of 9600 sq. ft. Mr. Howard Middlewood, Acting Chief of Bureau of Inspection, submitted the recommenda- tions of the Building Department. After a brief discussion it was determined that a meeting will beheld between the devebper, the Planning Commission and the following people: Miles Macshara, Joseph Goudeseune, 16810 Mayfield, J. J. Sostecke, 33015 Six Mile Road and Robert Lelli, 33650 Bloomfield Drive at which time the proposed plat will be discussed. Mr. Charles Walker, Chairman, called a recess at 9:30 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing back to order with all those present now who were present at the time recess was called. 387 Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition4Z-556 by W. and A. LaMar requesting the rezoning of property located on the South side of SeVen Mile Road approximately 350 ft. East of Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFA to C-2. Mr. James Mies was present representing the petitioners. He explain the request for rezoning was in order to build a restaurant and cocktail lounge on the property in the petition. Mr. Mies submitted two letters from adjoining property owners who did not object. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mr. Robert Delter, 29764 Clarita stated his objection. There was a brief discussion with relation to how far the commercial will extend westerly if this petition is approved. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6- -62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-556 by W. and A. LaMar for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-556 be granted, for the reason it is felt that the commercial use intended for the property would be ideal for this area, and subject, however, to a protective wall to be erected on the south line of this parcel, During the discussion on the motion it was determined that a commercial zoning would not be necessary for the full depth of the property in the petition. It was ascertained that the commercialzcue should be in line with the existing commercial zone on the southwest corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads. Mr. Mies stated he would be willing to amend his petition to request only 490 ft. for commercial use, and the southerly 110 ft. for P-1. Mr. Walker stated there was a motion on the floor. Mr. Okerstrom stated he would withdraw his motion. Mr. Watson withdrew his support. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6-109-62 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby give permission to James E. Mies, representing petitioner for Petition Z-556, to amend said petition, requesting a rezoning of certain property in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFA to C-2, so as to rezone the north 490 ft. of the original property to C-2 and the southerly 110 ft. to P-1. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker 11[: NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr.Ckcrstrom, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6- -62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-566 as submitted by W. and A. LaMar for a change of • 3488 zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-556, as amended by Res. #6-109-62, be granted. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Greene, Watson, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: Milligan, Cameron, Angevine, Anderson and Kane Mr. Walker declared the motion was not carried, therefore the resolution is not adopted. Mr. Walker asked for an alternate motion to deny said petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was #6-110-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-556 as submitted by W. and A. LaMar for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFA to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-556, as amended by Res. #6-109-62, be denied for the following reasons: (a) that if granted Parcels #5 and #6 having a frontage of 330 ft. and a depth of 600 ft. would be an island of residential zoning sandwiched in between two tracts zoned commercial in violation of zoning principles; (b) the request is for 490 ft. of depth when 300 ft. would accomodate almost any commercial use other than a large shopping center; and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post, under date of May 16, 1962 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: Milligan, Cameron, Angevine, Anderson and Kane NAYS: Greene, Watson, Okerstrom and Walker Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition V-67 by W. and A. LaMar requesting the vacating of "Lavaltrie Lane" located south of Seven Mile Road approximately 575 feet East of Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. James Mies was present representing the petitioners. He explained this was not a road nor was it ever dedicated or shown on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. It is nothing more than a defect in the title. This vacating is to clear the title. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? It was ascertained that the Detroit Edison Company has asked for a 12 ft.easement for their equipment. 3469 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Milligan, it was #6-111-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 on Petition V-67 as submitted by W. and A. LaMar for the vacating of "Lavaltrie Lane" located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition V-67 be granted subject, however, to a twelve (12) foot easement being created for all public utilities, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 16, 1962 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, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.lis Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-552 by E. L. Pulice requesting the rezoning of property located on the East side of Loveland approximately 160 feet north of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from R-1B to P-1. Mr. E. Pulice was present. It was ascertained that Mr. Pulice owned four lots fronting on Five Mile Road. At the present time there is a house on one of these lots which he intends to demolish and build a commercial building upon said lot. He is requesting the rezoning of the lot fronting on Loveland for future off-street parking. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mrs. Thomas Tarantino, 15317 Mayfield stated her objection to the rezoning. She submitted a petition with 125 signatures of property owners objecting to the rezoning. Mr. Daniel Jantowsky, 15326 Loveland objected to the rezoning also. Mr. N. Davert, 15411 Woodring stated his objections to the rezoning. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6-112-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-552 by E. L. Pulice for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 from R-1B to P-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that ILPetition Z-552 be denied for the following reason: (a) that the City should position parking next to a residence only when there is an acute parking problem and no other alternative is avail.'ble. In this case, the petitiener owns Lots 95 and 96 which are presently used for residential purposes but zoned commercial, and 3490 FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, Under date of May 16, 1962 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: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition M-244 by Raymond DesAutels seeking permission to have a used car lot on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road approximately 555 feet West of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Mr. Raymond DesAutels was present. Mr. McCullough stated there have been some objections received from adjoining property owners to the proposed use. After a brief discussion it was determined that the petitioner had planned on living in the house presently existing on the premises. He was informed that it was a requirement by the City that a separate building with plumbing for public use be available. Mr. DesAutels stated he wouldn't live in the house himself then, he would use this house for business purposes only. Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mr. Jack Whitehead, 31510 Plymouth Road objected to any repair work being done on the premises. It was ascertained that Mr. DesAutels could not use the garage for repair work due to certain fire laws. He stated he would have to ask that he be permitted to withdraw his petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was #6-113-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 the City Planning Commission does hereby allow petitioner to withdraw Petition M-244 requesting permission to have a used car lot on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road approximately 550 feet west of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27 for the reason that he is unable to fulfill certain City ordinances. IE: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 3491 Mr. McCullough: The next item on thh3agenda is the proposed Kingsbury 1 Heights Subdivision Located approximately 1310 feet South of Six Mile Road on the East side of Newburgh Road, between NewburghRoad and Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17. Submitted by Bruce W. Polozker. Mr. Polozker was present. Mr. McCullough informed the commission that he would like to suggest that this plat be taken under advisement, after the public has been heard from, for the reason that the school intends to purchase property immediately south of this proposed subdivision if the school bond is passed at the fext election which is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 1962. This property is presently platted. It is possible that the proposed plat before the Commission will require changes if the bond issue is passed. Mr. Okerstrom informed the Commission that the petitioner had been asked to include an access road on Newburgh Road,,&extend a street down to the school property. This has been done. He stated further that the size of some of the lots are questionable. 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. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Watson, it was #6-114-62 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 at approximately I: 11:10 p.m. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Milligan, Cameron, Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. * * * * * * * The Chairman called the 145th Special Meeting to order at approximately 11:11 p.m. 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 Petition Z-533 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Article 14.00 and 15.00 by deleting certain sections. Public Hearing 11/21/61, Special Meeting 5/8/62; Regular Meeting 5/15/62. After a very brief discussion, it was determined to take this under advisement for a study meeting. Items #11, 12 and 13 were also taken under advisement. It was ascertained that ILbonds had not been filed for Bretton Gardens #2 (Item #12) and Madonna Estates Subdivision (Item #13), therefore, they could not receive ' final approval. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted, it was #6-115-62 RESOLVED, pursuant to the 145th Special Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 and to a 3492 request from Marvin L. Kaye for a year's extension on the approval for the Curtis Acres Subdivision located in the West 1/2 of Section 10, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant said request, subject, however, to the relocation of Shadyside Street in the event it is found that this is necessary. Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. Milligan and unanimously adopted, it was #6-116-62 RESOLVED that, the City Plahning Commission after carefully reviewing Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled, "Master School and Park Plan", which plan was adopted by the City Planning Commission on December 15, 1953 and amended from time to time and revised on August 16, 1960 and thereafter certified to the City Council and filed with the Wayne County Register of Deeds in accordance with law and it appearing that certain property hereinafter described should be designated on such plan, the City Planning Commission 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 V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia should be amended so as to 1: designate the following described property for future public purposes: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 24, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line distant South 00° 00' 35" East 708.91 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 24, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. and proceeding thence South 89° 39' 14" East 655.85 feet; thence South 00° 23' 30" West 300.00 feet; thence North 89° 39' 14" West 817.62 feet; thence North 00° 07' 35" West 2,"-3.15 feet; thence North 89° 52' 25" East 123.85 feet; thence North 68° 34' 03" East 43.63 feet to the point of beginning. 5.585 acres, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the time and place of said public hearing be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia and that proper notice by registered mail be sent to each public utility company and railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 as amended. 3493 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: Cameron, AYES: Milligan,/ Greene, Angevine, Watson, Anderson, Kane, Okerstrom and Walker NAYS: None Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr, Anderson and unanimously adopted, it was #6-117-62 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission after carefully reviewing Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled, "Master School and Park Plan", which plan was,adopted by the City Planning Commission on December 15, 1953 and amended from time to time and revised on August 16, 1960 and thereafter certified to the City Council and filed with the Wayne Cpunty Register of Deeds in accordance with law and it appearing that certain property hereinafter described should be designated on such plan, the City planning Commission on its own motion does hereby order and establish a public hearing to be held in the City Hall of the City Qf Livonia to determine whether or not Part V of the Master plan of the City of Livonia should be amended so as to designate the folowing described property for future public purposes: Land in the City of Livonia, Township of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan described as: Beginning at a point on the center line of Middlebelt Road 1048.30 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 13, T. 1, S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan; thence S. 89° 26' 50" East 300.0 feet to a point; thence North 273.90 feet parallel to the centerline of Middlebelt Road to a point; thence S. 89° 26' 50" East 1007.20 feet to a point; thence South 0° 36' E. 330.12 feet to a point; thence N. 89° 37' West 1250.09 feet to the centerline of Middlebelt Road; thence North 60.0 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning, containing bk acres, more or less, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the time and place of said public hearing be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia and that proper notice by registered mail be sent to each public utility company and railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 as amended. 3494 1111) Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is a request from the City Council for a report from the City Planning Commission relative to the adequacy of parking facilities with relation to addition of space and remodeling to the Pen-Mar Lounge, located at 31735 Plymouth Road. Mr. McCullough stated the owner of Pen-Mar Lounge has petitioned to the Zoning Board of Appeals to reduce the requirement of the parking requirements on the basis of hardship. It was ascertained that at the present time he would be approximately 25 parking spaces short as required by ordinance. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously adopted, it was #6-118-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated May 11, 1962 from the City Council f.*r a report on the adequacy of parking facilities for building at 31735 Plymouth Road due to addition of space and remodeling, the City Planning Commission does hereby advise the City Council that: as submitted the applicant is required to have 61 parking spaces but will have only 47. However, the applicant has made application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance based upon hardship. Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. i 1 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Cameron and unanimously adopted, it was #6-119-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated December 22, 1961• from the City Council for a report and recommendation on whether or not to rename Stamwich Street located north of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Road due to the similarity of names between Stamford and Stamwich, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that no change be made in street names because there is sufficient dissimilarity in the names that if pronounced correctly no problem ought to arise. Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is TA-87 by William Jamens requesting permission to remove a stockpile of topsoil located on the east side of Merriman Road, approximately 300 feet south of Eight Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Public Hearing 5/8/62, item table; 5/15/62 item taken under advisement; 5/22/62, item taken under advisement. Mr. Roman Halanski was present for the petitioner. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Middlewood of the Bureau of Inspection, if the petitioner 1[40 has taken care of all the requirements. Mr. Middlewood stated that the hazardous conditions that existed previously have been removed. He has not planted any seed but the area will have to have a final grading before it can be seeded. It was ascertained that the area is approximately 6 ft. lower than Merriman but it was determined that Merriman is to be cut down. There is also a drain on the sound end below the grade. Mr. Middlewood stated that 3495 it should be pointed out that because they have given their consent to the removal of the topsoil it does not mean that the land is ready for the release of the surety bond. it merely means that thehazardous conditions have been removed. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously adopted, it was #6-120-62 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing Having been held on Tuesday, IMay 8, 1961 the City i4ahhihg Commission does hereby ' grant Applicatiob TA-87 by William Jamens requesting pertnissibn to remove a stockpile of topsoil located on the east side of Merriman toad approximately 300 feet south of Eight Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 subject, however, to the following conditions: (a) `that the application Shall not at arty time allow water to collect on the subject P ?operty or adjoining property and at all times ,shall maintain adejuate drainage; (b) that the applicant shall not excavate below the grade of any propbsed subdivision streets; (c) that the applicant shall at all times comply,with ail tr'atfic regbifements established by the Police. Department; (d) that the appi4cant shall be obligated to seed all of the land from which topsoi Has beeh retabVed with gime seed acceptable to the Department bf Parks & Recreation uhiesS at the tithe the applicant ietitions for the release of the totsoibond that the Planning 9 Commission relieves the petitioner of t is obligation;? FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for twenty (20) acres, ($10,000.00) 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 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 April 16, 1962 and May 22, 1962 and from the Police Department under date of May 4, 1962. O 3496 11; Mrl Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. Cane and unanimously adopted, it was #6-121-62 RESOLVED that, the City Plattiing Commission does hereby approve the minutes for the meet.ngs heldott Tuesday, May 8, 1962 and May 15, 1962 except for that member who was not present, he abstain from voting. Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 145th Special Meeting held on Tuesday, June 5, 1962 at approximately 11:50 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (V(&CI, 1 I‘,.7 r. i W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary li: ATTESTED: 1 / /4 60 W a,j,ef,t) Charl- . W. Walker, Chairman