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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, and 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.
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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 to along with any
traffic control recommended?
Mr. Lambrecht stated they would. He stated that there was to be a gas station built
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.
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#Mr. Watson arrived at approximately 8x20 p.m. •
Mr. Walker stated that this follows the path of another commercial development
whereby a national department store came in and automatically built a gab stationwith*withthe noi`mai procedure of filing a patitioh for approval of a gas station. It.
Walker asked if this was the intent of the present petition?
Mr. Lambrecht Ste 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.
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?
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Mr. 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-
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flict 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. Okerstrem, 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 ciznnge of
zoning on property located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26 from
RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition Z-553 be granted for the following
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(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 wblch 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, assu:i:ing the request
were denied, the Planning Commission further suggests to the City
Council that if the zoning is granted that it be csl:dttioned 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 the wast line of
Middlebelt on this land;
(2) that acceleration and deceleration lanes be reuired 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
1[1: 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 end petitioner as
listed in the Proof of Service.
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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 enaole 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 occupind 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 noneed 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.
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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
111 & 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.
Mr. Meinzinger stated the proposed apartments would rent $110 to $175 per month.
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1 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.
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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.
III 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?
1[1: 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 especially in view of
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
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11 though it is one of the three preferred, I do not think that the Planning Commission
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 prdposed 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 .:- , ,..ue 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 Macshcra 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 .ul-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.
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IiiMayor 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 north of the church property.
Mr. Meinzinger stated that the archdoocese bought the propertythey wanted. The
original idea was to extend the present commercial property f urther north.
Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Meinzinger if they would be willing to pursue the
possibility of exchanging with theetthdiocese, .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.
IIIMr. 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. Some. of 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.
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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.
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Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-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 commercial zone 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
NAYS: None
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Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr.Ckerstrom, 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
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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, unc:er 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
1[: 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.
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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..
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
Petition Z-552 be denied for the following reason:
1: (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 petitioner owns
Lots 95 and 96 which are presently used for residential purposes
but zoned commercial, and
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III 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
requiresent 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.
1[40 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.
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Mr. McCullough: The next item on th3agenda is the proposed Kingsbury
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 be 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 next 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
1 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.
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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
Irabonds 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
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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 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 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
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.
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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 1!r. 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 wasadopted 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 pf Livohiato determine whether
or not Part V of the Master Flan o the qty of. Liwoibia should be
amended so as to designate the follqtyowing 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 o'k 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.
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1Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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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.
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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
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1 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
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itshould 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, pursuatit do a Public fkearittg havidg been held on
Tuesday, May 8, 1962 the City Eladtlidg Commission does hereby
grant Application. TA-87 by William Jamens requesting pertiission
to remove a stockpile of topsoil located on the east side of
Mertiman Road aptiroximately 300 feet south of Eight Mile Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, subject, however, to the following
conditions:
(a) that the application Shall not at arty tithe allow water to
collect on the subject 13toperty or adjoining property and at all
times shall maintain adequate drainage;
(b) that the applicaht shall not excavate below the grade of any
proposed subdivision streets;
(c) that the applicant shall at all times comply with all traffic
retjuitemehts established b)► the Police Department;
(d) that the applcant shall he obligated to seed all of the land
from which topsoilhas beets removed with some seed acceptable to
the Department bf Parks & Recteatibti uizlesS at the time the applicant
If: i etitions for the release of the toOsoil bond that the Planniiig
Commission relieves the petitioner of this obligation;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk
a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for 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.
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Mrl Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Watson, supported by Mr. sane and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-121-62 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the minutes for the meetings heldoth 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.
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Charl- W. Walker, Chairman