HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1963-09-17 3985
MINUTES OF THE 154TH REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, September 17, 1963, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia,
held the 154th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the
154th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:10 P.M.
Members Present: Dr. Allen, D. Heusted, Charles Walker, W. E. Okerstrom, James Cameron,
and Edward Angevine
Members Absent: *Milton Ingold and ** Dennis Anderson
Mr. David McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately 20 interested
persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-607 by Samuel
Elias requesting the rezoning of property located on the East side of
Merriman Road approximately 650 feet North of Plymouth Road in the IISouth-
west 1/4 of Section 26, from M-1 to C-2. Public Heating August 13, 1963,
advisement; Regular Meeting August 20, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting
9/10/63, advisement.
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Mr. McCullough stated that he would like to remind the Commissioners of their previous
promise to dispose of this item this evening.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. McCullough if he had anything to recommend to the Board?
Mr. McCullough stated that there are centain economies to be realized by the Post Office
at this location. The Post Office has rejected at least one other site on the basis
that it wasn't sufficiently close. They must consider their cost in transporting the
mail from downtown Detroit.
Mr. Milligan stated, at the last meeting I believe I offered the tabling resolution
and made the request that we take a look at any possible site on this matter. We
have been trying to find a site that would suit the needs of the Post Office and suit
the needs of the City of Livonia at the same time, without working a hardship on
either.
Mr. McCullough stated that according to Postal Officials, the site on Mettiman Road
North of the site planned, the cost of the land was too high and the problem was the
extra 1/2 mile in transporting the mail.
Mr. Milligan asked if this will rule out Shelden site?
li: Mr. McCullough answered "no".
Mr. Milligan asked if the distribution of mail along Plymouth Road is such a distance
that it would compensate that way.
Mr. McCullough indicated that the largest volume of mail is ultimately delivered to
Plymouth Road locations.
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1, Mr. Milligan asked Mr. McCullough, as the City Planner, from the standpoint of develop
I ment of Livonia, which of these two sites appear best.
Mr. McCullough stated that there was no preference.
Mr. Walker wanted to know if Mr. McCullough was aware of the discussion and negotiations
that had been going on this aftermoon?
Mr. McCullough answered, I am aware that an offer was sent to the Chicago Post Office
facility. As of this moment we have no indication of whether it will be accepted.
Mr. Jehowski indicated that your action upon the subject land would not affect his
procuring Sheldon or some other site at a later date.
Mr. Walker stated that he had talked with Mr. Jehowski this afternoon and there were
two meetings today. Mr. Jehowski told him there has been an offer made to them of a
site of land. The site that was offered is much smaller than the site they now have
under option. The property is just about double the price. There are many compensating
factors on Merriman Road. Mr. Jehowski would like some action by the City Planning
Commission tonight.
Mr. Okerstrom stated he would like to make a motion to approve the sitefor the
recommendation of the Post Office Department.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was
#9-176-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing held on August 13, 1963, on
Petition Z-607, by Samuel Elias requesting the rezoning of property located
on the East side of Merriman Road approximately 650 feet North of Plymouth
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, from M-1 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-607, as
amended, be granted for the following reasons:
(1) that the Federal Government has indicated that certain economies of
operation will result from this particular location.
(2) that because the facility will be privately owned the city will
realize real property tax revenues and consequently this change will not
represent a complete loss of valuable industrial land to the city, and,
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official
newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of July 3, 1963, and notice
of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Co. , The Consumers Power Co. ,
City Departments, petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Milligan, Okerstrom, Angevine, Walker, Heusted
NAYS: Dr. Allen
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Walker stated that he would like to turn the chair over to Mr. Milligan and make
fir the following resolution.
#9-177-63 RESOLVED that, it this land is not used by the Post Office, the City
Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to revert it back to M-1
Zoning.
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(1) that if the Post Office doesn't build by the time the option expires
(2) that if there is another site approved by the Post Office.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Cameron, Milligan, Okerstrom, Angevine, Walker, Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-295 by John Jehowski,
Real Estate Officer for the United States Post Office Department, requesting
approval to establish parking in and around the Post Office to be erected
on property located on the East side of Merriman Road approximately 647 feet
North of Plymouth Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26. Public Hearing
August 13, 1963, advisement; Regular Meeting August 20, 1963, advisement;
Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. McCullough if he had checked the parking.
Mr. McCullough stated that he was satisfied and it is better than most Post Office
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Milligan, it was
#9-178-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on August 13,
1963, on Petition M-295 by John Jehowski, Real Estate Officer for the
United States Post Office Department, requesting approval to establish
parking in and around the Post Office to be erected on property located
on the East side of Merriman Road approximately 647 feet North of Plymouth
Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, the City Planning Commission does
hereby grantthe petition as shown on Site Plan "A" dated July 24, 1963.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners
within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof
of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Milligan, Okerstrom, Angevine, Walker, Heusted
NAYS: Dr. Allen
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-296 by Doyle Tippett
requesting approval to erect apartments on property located approximately
425 feet South of Plymouth Road and approximately 280 feet West of Farmington
Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Public Hearing August 20, 1963,
IL advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. McCullough stated that when this zoning matter came up the petitioners were advised
that we would treat this just like a plat. There are 56 units.
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Mr. Milligan stated that if the Planning Commission were to approve this tonight the
petitioners would have trouble getting a permit because of the wording in the ordinance
dealing with units having to face a public street.
Mr. McCullough stated that the whole area between Stark and Farmington, Orangelawn and
Plymouth Road is underdeveloped and any new development will have dead end streets until
it is fully developed.
Mr. Walker stated they wanted to be sure the property will not be landlocked.
Mr. McCullough stated that as you recall the owners told you they had to pay $25,000
for a pencil strip of land when they put in the sewer.
Mr. Walker asked if Mr. McCullough had discussed this with the City Engineer.
Mr. McCullough stated that Mr. Strasser, City Engineer, was in the audience. He asked
Mr. Strasser if he was satisfied with the street.
Mr. Strasser stated yes, I see no objection to the 60 foot street.
Mr. Okerstrom asked Mr. Strasser if he was recommending a wider paving on this ingress
and egress:
Mr. Strasser stated no, I don't think the paving has to be any wider, but there can
IIz be no pavement parking.
I Mr. Walker stated the question of the commission is they hesitate to go along and
approve something that does not meet the ordinance.
Mr. Milligan stated they, the City Planning Commission has no right or authority to
approve uses contrary to the articles in the ordinance. Any hardship would have to go
to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Walker stated I believe all the board members are in sympathy with the petitioner
we would go along with this if we felt we were not dating the ordinance.
Mr. Tippett asked the City Planning Commission to table the item so he can go to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
**Mr. Anderson Arrived at approximately 8:40 P.M.
Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, and supported by Mr. Milligan, it was
#9-179-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 154th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday,
September 17, 1963, on Petition M-296 by Doyle Tippett requesting approval
to erect apartments on property located approximately 425 feet South of
Plymouth Road and approximately 280 feet West of Farmington Road, inthe
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, the City Planning Commission does hereby table
this item until the next meeting, October 1, 1963.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following:
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AYES: Allen, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Angevine, Walker and
Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-298 by Vilas L.
Allen, D.V.M., requesting approval to erect an office of a veterinarian .
including a small animal clinic and hospital without outside kennels on
property located on the East side of Farmington Road, approximately 210 feet
South of Seven Mile Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10. Public Hearing
August 20, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
*Mr. Ingold arrived at approximately 8:55 P.M.
Mr. McCullough stated that the owner of the Morningstar Bakery telephoned to indicate
this approval will ruin his business.
Mr. Okerstrom wanted to know how far the bakery is from the present service station
located on the corner.
Mr. McCullough stated he thought it will be situated between both.
Dr. Allen asked, Isn't this building all enclosed with no outside kennels? If it is
how does it effect the bakery?
Mr. McCullough stated that a psychological attitude prevails that it would not be goo
to have a bakery next to a veterinarian office.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was
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#9-180-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
Ausust 20, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition
M-298 by Vilas L. Allen, D.V.M. , requesting to erect an office of a
veterinarian including a small animal clinic and hospital without outside
kennels on property located on the East side of Farmington Road, approximately
210 feet South of Seven Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, said
approval is in accordance with site plan "A", dated August 15, 1963.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners
within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Angevine,
Heusted and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is a motion to hold a Public
Hearing to determine whether or not to adopt a Land Use Plan, to be
designated as Part VII of the Master Plan. Special Meeting August 13, 1963,
advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. McCullough stated that the idea is how the city should grow, this is the guide
showing how you are going to plan your city at a later date.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-181-63 RESOLVEDthat, pursuant to Section 6 et. seq. of Act 285 Public Acts of 1931,
of the State of Michigan, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine
to conduct a Public Hearing on the subject of the adoption of Part VII of
the Master Plan, which is also known as the Land Use Plan.
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is a motion to hold a Public
Hearing to determine whether or not to adopt revised Subdivision Rules and
Regulations, designated as Part VI of the Master Plan. Public Hearing
August 13, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. McCullough stated that one of the new rules is the requirement of the subdivider
to show all three inches in diameter on his plat that he submits to the City Planning
Commission. The City Planning Commission can then tell him which trees he has to keep.
Dr. Allen stated that it would be a good thing to also add to the Subdivision Rules
and Regulations that all new Subdivisions have underground utilities.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Dr. Allen, it was
#9-182-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 14 of Act 285 Public Acts of 1931, of the
1140 3 State of Michigan, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
conduct a Public Hearing on the subject of the adoption of Part VI of the
Master Plan which is also known as the Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted,
Angevine and Walker.
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-608 by the City
Planning Commission, on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend
Section 11.02 of Article 11.00 of Ordinance No. 60 relative to providing
that no gasoline service station shall be erected within 400 feet radius
of any residential district.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Milligan, it was
#9-183-63 RESCLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
July 23, 1963, on Petition Z-608 by the City Planning Commission to determine
whether or not to amend Section1l.02 of Article 11.00 of Ordinance No. 60
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within 400 feet radius of any residential district, T`^ C!:-.y P'.-ening
Commission does amend Section 11.02 of Article 11.00 of Ordinance No. 60
for the reason that this tends to give those land owners most affected some
elgal control over the location of this type of use in close proximity
to their houses.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official
newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of July 3, 1963, and notice of
which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , The Consumers Power Co. ,
City Departments, petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine,
Ingold and Walker.
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 154th Regular Meeting
a approximately 9:28 P.M. until the Public Hearing has been held.
Mr. Walker called a brief recess at 9:29 P.M.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at 9:45 P.M. with all those
present who were present at the time the Regular Meeting was adjourned.
Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the Public Hearing was Item 20, Petition
Z-609 by Nelson Dembs, requesting rezoning of property located 200 feet NortCh
of Greenland and 227 feet West of Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
14, from RUFB to R-3.
lir. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak, there being
no cee, Mr. Walker advised this item will be taken under advisement.
117:. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-610 by K & L
Development Corporation requesting the rezoning of property in the South
1100 feet of Parcel B which is located 750 feet South of Six Mile Road
approximately 2450 feet East of Newburgh Road and immediately West of
Golfview Meadows Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, From
RLA to RM'
Mr. Rodney Kropf stated that most of the property presently is R-M, 70 foot lots,
the city is incorrect that it did not show an action taken by the City Planning
Commission to rezone from RM to RLA. Waht we are trying to do is aquire some of the
70 foot lots.
Mr. McCullough asked who owns the property.
Mr. Knopf stated Mr. Renwick is the free owner.
Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Renwick is he remembered when the land was rezoned and he
rejected the 30 acre piece adjoining the one under discussion tonight? May I point
out that the land to the East are 80 and 90 foot lots, some 100 foot lots. Land
on the North is developed into 80 foot lots.
Mr. Kropf stated the land to the South is 70 foot lots, to the West there is 70 foot
lots. These larger lots are abutting the Golfview Meadows Subdivision.
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Mr. Milligan asked Mr. Kropf if he was the owner of the land at the time of the action?
Mr. Volk stated he was representing Golfview Meadows to the East of this property.
Originally, Golfview Meadows was 70 foot lots, we changed it to the 80 foot lots
to go along with the ordinance. I don't think this property should be changed from
the 80 foot lots back to 70 foot lots.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advise-
ment.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-611 by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion, pursuant to City Council resolution
No. 568-63, requesting rezoning of property located between Laural and
Stark Road, 220 feet South of Plymouth in the Northwest 1/4 of Section33,
from C-1 to C-2.
Mr. McCullough stated that this is an extension of the Volkswagon property.
Mr. Milligan asked for what purpose was this extension?
Mr. McCullough stated at the time he started he couldn't secure all of the property
he wanted.
Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advisement.
Upnn a motion duly made by Mr. Okeratrom, supported by Mr. Milligan, it was
,r9-184-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public
Hearing held on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, at approximately 10:06 P.M.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Ingold, Milligan, Okerstrom, Cameron, Anderson, Huested,
Angevine and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the 154th Regular Meeting back to order at approximately
10:07 P.M. with all those present now who were present at the time the Public Hearing
was adjourned.
Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the reopened Regular Meeting is proposed
Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision located on the South side of Six Mile
Road, approximately 2450 feet East of Newburgh Road, and immediately West
of Golfview Meadows Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17.
Submitted by K & L Development Corporation. Public Hearing July 2, 1963,
1[7's at which time the South portion of said plat was deleted from the overall
plat due to incorrect zoning. Item taken under advisement; Study Meeting
July 9, 1963, advisement.
Mr. McCullough stated there is existing access roads on all of the lots on Six Mile
Road. Denmar Estates Subdivision fronts on Six Mile with an access drive. Where
there is a development across the street we give you an alternative. Renwick Park
Subdivision is where the altervative is.
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1 Mr. Kropf stated we definitely prefer the one with the access drive to go with the
neighborhood.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ingold, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was
#9-185-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
July 2, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby give approval
to the preliminary plat of the Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision located
on the South side of Six Mile Road, approximately 2450 feet East of New-
burgh Road, and immediately West of Golfview Meadows Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, subject, however, to the following:
(1) that the center lines of both Levan on the South side of Six Mile
and Mallory on the East side of Levan be required to coincide with the
center lines of their counter parts on the North side of Six Mile and
West side of Levan;
(2) that the developer file deed restrictions agreeing to erect attached
garages on all lots;
(3) that the final plat be drawn in such a manner that lot 31 have a minimum
of 9600 squire foot area;
(4) that the developer shall provide the City Planning Commission an
engineering description of the relocated centerline of Levan Road;
(5) that the City Planner will furnish a list of corrected street names;
(6) that the scheme which is approved is that which faces on a service
drive.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting
property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to
Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police
Department, Parks & Recreation Department and Members of the Plat Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted,
Angevine and Walker.
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is proposed Renwick Park Sub-
division located on the South side of Six Mile Road approximatly 1650 feet
East of Newburgh Road, and just East of the proposed Kingsbury Heights
Subdivision #3 and adjacent to the previously mentioned proposed Philip
Judson Gardens Subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17. Submitted
by K & L Development Corporation. Public Hearing July 2, 1963, advisement;
Study Meeting July 9, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963,
advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ingold, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was
#9-186-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
July 2, 1963, the City Planning does hereby give approval to the preliminary
plat of the Renwick Park Subdivision located on the South side of Six Mile
Road approximately 1650 feet East of Newburgh Road, and just East of the
proposed Kingsbury Heights Subdivision #3 and adjacent to the previously
mentioned proposed Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 17.
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II: FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting
property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to
the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department,
Police Department, Parks & Recreation Department and Members of the Plat
Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES:Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted
Angevine and Walker
NAYS:None
W. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr.. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition by the City Planning
Commission to determine whether or not to adopt the new proposed Zoning
Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Livonia; said Ordinance & Map
to be designated as Part IV of the Master Plan, Public Hearing August 27,
1963, advisement; Special Meeting September 10, 1963, advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was
#9-187-63 RESOLVED that, the City Council of the City of Livonia having requested
the City Planning Commission to prepare and formulate a new and compre-
hensive zoning ordinance and map of the City of Livonia, pursuant to the
provisions of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended;
the City Planning Commission having thereafter prepared and formulated a
new and comprehensive zoning ordinance and map pursuant to the aforesaid
direction of the City Council and having thereafter adopted a resolution
on Mrner.y August 5, 1963, tentatively approving of the new proposed
comprehensive zoning ordinance and map for the City of Livonia for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing thereon; the City Planning Commission
having thereafter forwarded such tentatively approved new zoning ordinance
and map to the City Council as its tentative report thereon and having set
a public hearing thereon for Tuesday, August 27, 1963, at 8:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Building, 33001 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and notice
of such public hearing having been published in the official newspaper of
the City of Livonia, The Livonian Observer, at least fifteen (15) days
prior to such public hearing and notice of such public hearing having been
given by registered United States mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the City of Livonia; and the City Council by it resolution #596-63
adopted on May 7, 1963, having approved of the holding of such public
hearing and the date, time and place thereof; and said proposed new
zoning ordinance and map having been filed in the office of the City Clerk
of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, August 7, 1963, and having been
continuously meintained in such office until the time of the aforesaid
public hearing; and the public and all other interested persons having
been given full and reasonable opportunity to examine the said proposed
comprehensive zoning ordinance and map during the entire period of time
that the same was on file in the office of the City Clerk; and a public
hearing having been duly held on Tuesday, August 27, 1963, after due and
proper notice in the City Hall Building, 33001 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, which public hearing commenced at 8:00 p.m. , and all persons
having been given an opportunity to be heard on such proposed new zoning
ordinance and map; and the City Planning Commission having carefully con-
sidered all statements, comments and objections made and submitted prior
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to or during such public hearing, together with the advice of the Depart-
ment of Law and the City Planner; and the City Planning Commission having
further carefully considered all of the information submitted to it and
of all the facts and circumstances pertaining to such new proposed zoning
ordinance and map; and it appearing that such proposed new zoning ordinance
and map were duly prepared and submitted to such public hearing, and that
due and proper notice of such public hearing and all proceedings on such
ordinance and map were infull accordance with the provisions of Act 207,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1921, as amended; and said proposed zoning
ordinance and map are hereby finally approved by the City Planning Commission
subject to the following changes therein:
(a) deletion of the last sentence of subparagraph one (1) of
Section 2.01 page 3 for the reason that as advertised
the sentence is incomplete.
and the said proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance and comprehensive
zoning map are hereby finally approved (as above changed) by the City
Planning Commission and the said proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance
and map are hereby submitted to the City Council as the final report of
the City Planning Commission in connection therewith, with the recommendation
of the Commission that such ordinance and map, as above approved, be
adopted by the City Council after a public hearing by the City Council
thereon as provided and required by the provisions of Act 207 of the
Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following:
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AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted,
Angevine and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-605 by James
Mies, attorney for the Samuel L. Winternitz Company requesting the re-
zoning of property located 360 feet South of Eight Mile Road approximately
300 feet West of Milburn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFB to
M-1. Public Hearing July 23, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting September 1G,
1963, advisement.
Mr. Milligan stated that the Industrial Development Commission felt the possibility
of developing the area has been hurt because they did not have sufficient depth to
bring in the type of industry they are trying to bring into the City of Livonia.
Dr. Allen asked what is the depth of the land across the street?
Mr. McCullough stated I am told it is 600 feet, but if you drive through it you will
find there are houses on it.
Mr. Walker stated that he wanted to find out what the ordinance is, what the property
depth is and the right of way on Eight Mile Road basing the depth not only on this
one piece of property. There must be some method that the City Planning Commission
can control it with.
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Mr. Daniel Andrew, Industrial Development Commission stated if you go too deep you
will have a condition in which they will split the industrial property right down the
middle. He also stated they had a meeting with the Northwest Civic Association and
it took no selling, they were all in favor of the 600 foot depth.
Mr. Mies stated that since the petition was filed, the property was sold to the
Practical Construction Company. It was their thought that they would like to, in
time, house their general office on this property. Also, in a meeting with repre-
sentatives of the Civic Association, their feelings are if this were zoned to a
depth of 600 feet, there would be an opportunity to develop it, then if it were to
remain 300 or 450 feet. The people seem to go along with this and feel that 600 feet
zoning would end it once and for all.
Mr. McCulough asked Mr. Mies if one more week would hurt him too much?
Mr. Mies stated that they would go along with that if the zoning M-1 for a total
usable depth of 650 feet and the rest of the property R-3.
Mr. Walker wanted to know why they want to rezone this a certain depth.
Mr. Mies stated that he had a meeting a few days ago and his client told him he
couldn't get by with 450 feet if they were to develop it.
II1 Mr. Walker asked Mr. Mies if this petition were denied, would your client have to
look for some other site?
Mr. Mies stated yes, he would.
Mr. Dan Andrew stated that we should develop our industrial belt now, while we can
sell it. In 10 years, there will be very little property left in this belt. Eight
Mile Road is a very logical place to have an industrial belt.
Mr. Walker asked if Dan Andrew found that many of the home owners were agreeable?
Dr. Allen asked what the chances were of a man coming in and buying the 600 foot and
breaking it down into parcels?
Mr. McCullough stated all of the industrial is now that way.
Mr. Walker suggested a wall be guilt between the M-1 and the residential property.
;t. McCullough stated this is a thing we tried to do the last time. All of the owners
should have to erect a wall, not just one.
Mr. McCullough suggested that they build a road to go into the industrial property.
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Mr. Walker stated that he was interested in what is a good depth for industrial
zoning on Eight Mile Road.
Mr. Walker advised that this item would be taken under advisement until the next
Regular Meeting, Gctober 1, 1963.
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Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is discussion of a resolution
to advise County and Plymouth, Northville Townships of how we would like to
have them treat their lots adjacent to Eckles Road. Special Meeting,
September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. Walker stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-299 by John
Claydon, requesting approval to use property for a golf driving range
located on the North side of Plymouth Road, approximately 2,050 feet West
of Newburgh Road, the property is directly across the street from the
intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Plymouth Road, in the South ast 1/4 of
Section 30. Public Hearing September 10, 1963, advisement.
Mr. Kropf stated that he has agreed to hold up on the decision for 30 days, however,
he has had a meeting with Mr. Diak with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad and he would
like to request the City Planning Commission to approve his petition tonight to be
effective on October 1, 1963.
Mr. =•yak stated that he had hoped that the City Planning Commission would not think
that his proposal was not some kind of scheme that may or may not work. There is a
lot of work that has to go into this and he would like to have it held over until
he is in a position to give the City Planning Commission more definite information.
Mayor Moelke stated that he appreciates the opportunity to address the City Planning
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Commission, and that he prefers not to appear before the City Planning Commission
cn matters of this kind, however, this is so important that he feels it is his
duty to appear before the board. The property is available for industrial use even
though it is zoned RUF. The main objection to the owner is that he doesn't want
to pay taxes. The City Planning Commission has a definite responsibility in looking
forward into the future for our community. Certainly a golf driving range within
this area would be absolutely inexcusable on the behalf of thepublic. I hope you
will take this into cnnsideration when you deliverate this matter.
Air. Kropf stated that they would appreciate either a favorable decision or a denial
on the first of October.
2!:, Diak stated that he is working on this and he will be here on October 1, 1963.
Mr. Andrew stated that there was no question in his mind that they had a company who
is interested in this piece of property.
M^yor Moelke stated that he would like to point out one thing, whether or not an
industrial plant were interested in this piece of property,the question and the only
question is whether or not you wish to grant the use of this land for a driving range.
It is not mandatory that you grant this because someone makes a request. I would
recommend that a petition for use in our industrial belt be restricted to industrial
and commercial use.
Mr. Walker stated I think the complaint on both sides causes a hardship, however, you
' are within 14 days of a decision of the City Planning Commission. We are trying to
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handle this in the best interests of everyone concerned. We will make a decision on
October 1, 1963.
Mr. Walker declared this item will be taken under advisement.
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Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is proposed Stark Gardens
Subdivision, being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, such
proposed plat being situated on the North side of Schoolcraft Road and
South of Lyndon Avenue approximately 1300 feet West of Gill Road and
immediately East of the proposed Binder and Lark Subdivision. Submitted
by Morris Friedman. Public Hearing September 10, 1963, advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Dr. Allen, it was
#9-188-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
September10, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby give approval
to the preliminary plat of the Stark Gardens Subdivision, being a part
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, such proposed plat being situated on
the North side of Schoolcraft Road and South of Lyndon Avenue approximately
1300 feet West of Gill Road and immediately East of the proposed Binder and
Lark Subdivision.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting
property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to
Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police
Department, Parks & Recreation and Members of the Plat Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted,
Angevine and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is reconsideration of Petition
Z-589 by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone
certain property located 402 feet North of Schoolcraft Road and immediately
East of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 from R1A & R3B to
C-2, which was previously withdrawn by the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Walker stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Amendment of Resolution
#7-113-63, covering Petition Z-598. The previous resolution having erroneously
stated that the change was from RLA to RUFB, when in fact it should have
said R1B to RUFB.
Mr. Walker declared this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is nomination for offices of
the City Planning Commission, Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
Election to be held on Tuesday, October 1, 1963.
Mr. Okerstrom made a motion to nominate Mr. Milligan for Chairmanship. Mr. Angevine
supported.
Mr. Angevine nominated Mr. Walker for Vice-Chairman, Dr. Allen supported.
Mr. Okerstrom nominated Mr. Angevine to remain Secretary, Dr. Allen supported.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom that the motions for offices be closed,
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supported by Mr. Anderson and unaminously adopted, it was
#9-189-63 RESOLVED that, Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared that only one man having been
nominated for each office and the nominations having been closed, the
Chairman declared the following persons to have been duly elected to the
office set out opposite their name.
Mr. Edward Milligan - Chairman
Mr. Charles Walker - Vice-Chairman
Mr. Robert Angevine - Secretary
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is approval of minutes for
meetings held on July 23, 1963, August 5, 1963 and August 13, 1963.
Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was
#9-190-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
minutes for the meetings held on Tuesday, July 23, 1963, August 5, 1963
and August 13, 1963.
IIA roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
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AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Milligan, Anderson, Okerstrom, Meusted,
Angevine and Waller.
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Mr. Ingold and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 154th Regular Meeting
held on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, at approximately 11:45 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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R.. L. Angevi - Secretary
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Cha es W. Walker - Chairman