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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1963-11-19 4038 Minutes of the 156th Regular Meeting and Public Hearing by the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia On Tuesday, November 19, 1963, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held the 156th Regular Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Edward G. Milligan, Chairman, called the 156th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. Members present: Edward Milligan, James Cameron, Donald Heusted, W. E. Okerstrom, Dr. Daniel Allen and Charles Walker Members absent: R. L. Angevine, Dennis Anderson and Milton Ingold* In the absence of Mr. Angevine, Mr. Milligan, Chairman, appointed Mr. Okerstrom as Secretary. Mr. David McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately 5 interested people in the audience. Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-615 by Aurel Bacon requesting the rezoning of property located on the Northwest corner of Pembroke and Milburn Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFB to RM. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan asked Mr. McCullough if he had been in touch with Mr. Bacon? Mr. McCullough stated yes, by phone. Due to the absence of Mr. Bacon, Mr. Milligan declared this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough stated the next item on the agenda is requested revision of Evelyn Burns Subdivision located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately 1/2 mile West of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9. Special Meeting November 5, 1963, advisement. *Mr. Ingold arrived at approximately 8:07 p.m. Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Walker, it was 11-227-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the 156th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, November 19, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the request of Mr. Burns to modify the Evelyn Burns Plat be installing a cul-de-sac at the terminus of his North/south street and abolishing the stub at the West end of the east/west street is denied for the reason that these were originally required to assure access to adjoining undeveloped land. There is presently no sanitary sewer in this area and until such sewer is available access to adjoining land should be preserved. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: 4146 AYES: Allen, Okerstrom, Ingold, Cameron, Walker, Heusted and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 4039 1jMr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-300 by A. J. Erwin Real Estate Representative for Shell Oil Company, requesting the approval to erect a gasoline service station on the Northeast corner of Newburgh and Six Mile Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Mr. McCullough stated that he was satisfied that the petitioner has complied with all of the rules of the ordinance. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ingold, supported by Mr. Heusted, it was 11-228-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on October 15, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition M-300 by A. J. Erwin, Real Estate Representative for Shell Oil Company, requesting the approvalto erect a gasoline station on the Northeast corner of Newburgh and Six Mile Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, for the reason that this applicant has complied with all requirements of the ordinance. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was senttoproperty owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resultd in the following: AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Walker, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan NAYS: None irl: 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-301 by Diane Seaman, Minister for Unity of West Suburbia, requesting approval to erect a church onproperty located on the South side of Curtis Avenue between Melvin and Doris (if cut through) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Public Hearing November 5, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan stated that the representative for the church, Mr. Thomas, indicated that it would be a small congregation. Mr. McCullough stated that there is room for 10 more cars. Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was 11-229-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 5, 1963, the City Planning does hereby grant Petition M-301 by Diane Seaman Minister for Unity of West Suburbia, requesting approval to erect a church on property located on the South side of Curtis Avenue between Melvin and Doris (if cut through) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, with a word of caution to the petitioner about expansion possibilities. The petitioner should bear in mind that the law requires one parking space for each four (4) seats within the church. Additionally, the folld plain devours Or virtually everything south of the building shown on the drawing. We ` compute that the petitioner could at maximum parking, part 44 autos under 1101: existing conditions. This factor will restrain the Petitioner's efforts to enlarge in the future. 4040 FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sentto 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, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan NAYS: CAMERON and Walker Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Dr. Allen, and unanimously adopted the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 156th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, November 19, 1963, at approximately 8:35 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Edward Milligan, Chairman called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 9:30 p.m. with approximately 35 interested persons in the audience. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-620 by Rodney Kropf, for Ernest McCausland who is requesting therezoning of property located on the North side of 7 mile Road, 150 feet West of Parkville Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, from RUFB to C-2. i Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Kropf, attorney for the petitioner, if he would like to tell the Commission why they want the zoning changed? Mr. Kropf stated that the reason they want the zoning changed is so that the petitioner can put in an autowash. Mr. McCullough stated that there is a house to the east of this property that had a filling station in front of it. Dr. Allen asked, on something like this do you know what kind of traffic problem we will run into? 'Mr. McCullough stated there should be a 60 foot set back minimum. Mr. Okerstrom asked what the zoning is on the parcel of land on the Northeast corner? Mr. McCullough stated it is RUF. Mr. Milligan asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak? Mr. Bresoff, 13420 Dartmouth, Oak Park, Michigan stated that a person would have to be blind not to appreciate the fact that the section of 7 mile and Middlebelt is a bettleneck, bothfor north and south, and east and west traffic. You gentlemen have been asked to rezone property that will only do one thing for the area and that is to increase the severity of the problem. or- Mr. Friedman, 21691 Kenosha, Oak Park, Michigan, stated that he owns Riverbank Rest Home. They are planning to enlarge it and they will not if they have an autowash next to it. • 4041 Mr. Julius Decker, 29617 Holbrook, at night I come down Middlebelt and the traffic 3 is blocked because of the race track and this would cause a bottleneck. Mr. Milligan asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak, there being no one, Mr. Milligan declared this item would be taken under advisement and brought back on the agenda for the December 17th meeting. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-621 by George Schmidt, etal who is requesting the rezoning of property located North of Plymouth Road, South of Amrhein Road, 830 feet East of Eckles Road, 2050 feet West of Newburgh Road in the South 1/2 of Section 30, from RUFB to M-2. Mr. McCullough stated that we have brought this parcel up three (3) times and each time the owner has resisted the rezoning. Mr. Diak, Representative for Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad stated as Dave pointed out, this has been before you from time to time and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , has been successful in securing options of this property with the idea to develop industrial, in anything from 3 to 10 acre sites. The excercising of this option is conditioned on two thing, the rezoning and getting a strip of land from the govern- ment warehouse. I have every assurance what we are going to get this. Jr' Mr. Milligan asked if the Railroad has contamplated a grade crossing at Amrhein Road? Mr. Diak stated yes we have sir. 1i 0 Mr. Milligan asked if they anticipate any switch problems at Amrhein Road? Mr. Diak stated no, we would not be tying up the traffic with a standing train. Mr. Milligan asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak, there being no one, Mr. Milligan declared this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCulloi.g h announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-303 by George Trapp and Walter W. Bleakley, requesting the approval to use said premises for motel purposes, on property located on the South side of Plymouth Road approximately 1320 feet West of Farmington Road, and 1200 feet East of Stark Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 Mr. Ponder, attorney for the petitioners, stated the case for the petitioners and also stated that the investment will be in excess of 1/2 million dollars. Mr. Milligan stated I notice the units to the rear are equipped with kitchens, are you planning on resident quarters rather than overnight? Mr. Ponder answered, no, the prupose for that is the trend today as we see it, a lot of people are going into the kitchenettetype of thing. Rather than wanting to go out for dinner, they want to use their own facilities. or Mr. McCullough asked if the petitioner was going to add a restaurant? Mr. Ponder stated :r' no, there will be a Swedish Sauna and recreational facilities in the basement, also t: an enclosed swimming pool. Dr. Allen asked if the Sauna will be open to the public? Mr. Ponder said no. 1[104042 Mr. Walker asked if the exterior area will be curbed or will there be a wall? Mr. Blakely stated they have an option on the opposite property and on the other side the property has an old furniture store on it. Mr. Milliganasked if anyone in the audience would like to speak? Mr. Ponder asked if the Commissioner's could possibly bring this matter back on the November 26th agenda due to the fact that the petitioners were going out of town on the first of December. Mr. Walker asked when the petitioners planned on building, Mr. Ponder stated, next spring. Mr. Milligan stated this item will be taken under advisement until next week, November 26, 1963. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was 11-230-63 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, November 19, 1963, at approximately 10:07 p.m. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Walker, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Dr. Allen, it was 11-231-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby reconvene the 156th Regular Meeting at approximately 10:07 p.m. in order to take Newburgh Heights Subdivision #2. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is final appro"-al of Newburgh Heights Subdivision #2 in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18. Mr. Ingold asked if this was the subdivision where all the houses should have attached garages? Mr. Milligan asked what is the zoning? Mr. McCullough stated it is 70 foot lots. Mr. Ingold asked Mr. McCullough if the commission required in writing that all houses in this subdivision have attached garages, Mr. McCullough stated we only required that lots of 110 feet in depth have attached garages hoever, Mr. Menuck stated he or would not build without attached garages he filed a deed restriction along with the lie plat. I Mr. Milligan stated that to insure these attached garages I suggest we hold it over and not vote until we have the deed restrictions. 4043 I[: Mr. Ingold stated that he concurred with Mr. Milligan. Mr. Milligan stated this item will be taken under advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ingold, supported by Dr. Allen, and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 156th Regular Meeting at 10:30 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 1 0 e (g/i W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary ATTESTED: Edward G. Milligan, Chairman or 441;