HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1963-11-26 4044
Minutes of the 172nd Special Meeting by the
City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
On Tuesday, November 26, 1963, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held the 172nd Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Edward G. Milligan, Chairman, called the 172nd Special
Meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Members present: Donald Heusted, Charles Walker, James Cameron, Dennis Anderson,
W. E. Okerstrom and Edward G. Milligan
Members absent: Dr. Daniel Allen, Milton Ingold and R. L. Angevine
In the absence of Mr. Angevine, Secretary, Mr. Milligan appointed Mr. Okerstrom to
act as Secretary.
Mr. David McCullough, City Planner was present along with Mr. Harry Tatigian, First
Assistant City Attorney, and approximately 50 interested persons in the audience.
Mr. McCullough announced that there has been a request to take Item 7 first, is
there any objection to this? There being no objection;
ILd Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda will be final approval of
Newburgh Heights Subdivision #2 in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18.
Mr. Menuck stated that he had given the Planning Commission office a copy of the
deed restrictions and we will place them on record should the commission approve the
hardback.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Walker, it was
11-232-63 RESOLVED that, the final plat of Newburgh Heights #2 located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 18 be given final approval, subject however,
to deed restrictions being filed so that any lot with less than 105 feet
in depth would have an attached garage, said deed restrictions to be
forwarded to the Planning Commission office, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative
approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission
February 20, 1962; and it further appearing that said proposed plat
together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein
have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of
February 27, 1962; andit further appearing that cash bonds, in the form
of two Irrevocable Commercial Letters of Credit, issued on November 14, 1963,
by National Bank of Detroit in the total amount of $28,000.00 in favor
of City of Livonia, were filed by Jacob Menuck, Paris Home Builders, Inc. ,
18315 West McNichols Road, Detroit 19, Michigan, to cover the installation
of improvements have been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date
of November 18, 1963, pursuant to Resolution No. 849-63, adopted by the
Council on October 30, 1963; such bonds having been approved by Harry C.
Tatigian, Assistant City Attorney on November 18, 1963, it would therefore
appear that all the conditions necessary to the release of building permits
have been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified. .
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan
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 Z-618 by William
Ponder for Jack Garber who is requesting the rezoning of property located
on the North side of Joy Road 100 feet East of Harvey in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 32 from R A to R-3. Public Hearing November 5, 1963,
advisement.
Mr. McCullough stated that Mr. Ponder has written a letter requesting withdrawal of
this petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was
11-233-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow petitioner
for Petition Z-619 William Ponder for Jack Garber, to withdraw his petition
with regard to property located on the North side of Joy Road 100 feet
East of Harvey in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 for the reason that
not wishing to proceed against the wishes of the residents, they have
decided to withdraw the petition.
(44 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
10 AYES: Cameron, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan
NAYS: None
Er. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-619 by Harry
Slatkin requesting rexoning of property located on the South side of
Plymouth Road, approximately 600 feet West of Yale in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 32, from C-2 to R-3. Public Hearing November 5, 1963, advise-
ment.
Mr. Walker wanted to know if the petitioner owns the property or has an option on it.
Mr. McCullough stated he owns this property.
Mr. Milligan asked if there would be any objection to taking this under advisement
at this time until December 10th Special Meeting?
There being no objection, Mr. Milligan, Chairman declared this item will be taken
under advisement.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-613 by William
Ponder for Elmdale Inc., requesting the rezoning of property located on
the North side of Five Mile Road approximately 350 feet East of Middlebelt
and 1,000 feet West of Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13,
from R1A to R-3, public hearing November 5, 1963, advisement.
Mr. Milligan stated that Mr. Alfred, Board of Education would like to speak.
Mr. Alfred stated that he had called the City Engineer today and he had been assured
that no more water would result because of this petition.
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Mrs. Niederer, 28538 Broadmoor, Madison School PTA wanted to know if the ditch
presently on this property drains into the one on the school playground.
Mr. Schubiner stated that ditch does not drain into the same as the one on the play
area it will drain parallel with the school property. There will be competent
fencing in this entire area, but I would assume that it would draininto the same
ditch.
Mr. Milligan explained that the matter tonight deals only with the rezoning and if
and when the zoning were to be approved then the petitioner would have to bring
his plans into the Commission for approval.
Mrs. Niederer stated that the playground is below grade and if the ditch basins
cease to function the playground would be under water.
Mr. Schubiner stated if the area is low we must build to grade and fill. We would be
more than happy to give the homeowners whatever they want and also post a bond
to insure this.
Mr. Milligan stated if and when they decide to develop this land they will came
before us again with the plans and we can require them to obtain from the engineering
department information what the problems will be with the drainage. If there is a
problem we can make some arrangements through the Engineering Department as to the
setting of the bonds.
Mr. Tatigian, Assistant City Attorney stated it would appear to me that this gentle-
n n is quite willing to pay a bond.
Mr. Milligan stated we could not require a bond tonight because we are dealing with
zoning. At the time this case is brought back to us we will very definitely get
into this with the department of engineering to make sure we are not going to have
a drainage problem.
Mrs. D. Bruce, 29218 Broadmoor, opposed this petition and submitted a letter in
opposition.
Mr. Milligan stated the information offered us by the audience tonight is good and
this is what the City Planning Commission will want to know when a site plan
is submitted.
Mr. Anderson asked if we could take this item under advisement until the December
10th meeting so I can study this petition and make a report to the Commission.
Mr. Milligan stated that this item will be taken under advisement until December 10th
1963.
Mr. McCullough announced the next 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. McCullough stated Mr. Bacon wants to withdraw ht petition.
Mr. Milligan asked if there was any other way he can utilize this land?
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The Commission studied maps produced by Mr. McCullough and as the petition was
not within the confines of the ordinance it was decided to allow Mr. Bacon to
withdraw his petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was
11-234-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby allow Petition Z-615
by Aurel Bacon requesting the rezoning or property located on the North-
west corner of Pembroke and Milburn Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2
from RUFB to R-M to be withdrawn since if granted he could not comply
with the requirements of Ordinance 60.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Walker, Heusted, Anderson, Okerstrom and Milligan
NAYS: None
Mr. Milligan declared the . motion is carried and the resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Cameron and unanimously
adopted it was
11-235-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission on its own motion does hereby
establish and order that a Public Hearing be held to determine whether or
not to rezone the following property:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, T.1 S., R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as follows:
The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, except the North 150 feet thereof;
also except the South 30 feet thereof and also except the East 30 feet
thereof. Bureau of Taxation Parcel 02F14a2.
from RUFB (Rural Urban Farms) to R-1 (60 foot lot). This property is located
on the Northwest corner of Pembroke and Milburn Avenue in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 2.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as provided
in Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the City of
Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon
to the City Council.
Mr. Milligan declared the faction is carried and the resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough 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, Public Hearing November 5,
1963, advisement.
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Mr. McCullough stated that one matter has come up as to whether the motel will
keep people longer than overnight and if so, does this constitute a rooming house?
Mr. Bleakley stated I have 15 of these units, for companies such as insurance
companies, Ford Motor Company, etc. , which have training programs and keep their men
in motels for say from a couple of days to 3 or 4 weeks. The Ordinance does say
30 days.
Mr. Ponder read from the Ordinance, Section K, Article 11, and further provided,
that no guest shall occupy such accommodations of any motel or motor court for a
period of more than one (1) month within any calendar year.
Mr. McCullough asked if the Sauna will be open to the public, if it is , it will
change the parking. Mr. Ponder said that it will not be open to the public.
Mr. Okerstrom asked Mr. McCullough if he was satisfied with these plans.
Mr. McCullough stated yes, but if we go ahead with the new zoning ordinance would
you move the building back? Mr. Bleakley stated yes, they would comply with
the Ordinance.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
adopted, it was
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/; 11-236-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having beenheld on Tuesday,
November 5, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-303 by George Trapp & 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, for
the reason that this area is suitable for this type of use and it will be
beneficial to the city.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners
within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is TA-98 for Mahlen Land
Corporation, Kimberly Oaks Estates #4 Bond Release, located in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 22.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Heusted and unanimously
adopted, it was
11-237-63 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Bureau
of Inspection dated November 13, 1963, the City Planning Commission does
herein authorize the release of the bond dated July 30, 1963, in the
IL amount of $2,500.00 by the Insurance Company of North America , posted
with the City in connection with topsoil removal operations performed under
Permit No. 89, (Application TA-98) issued to Mahlen Land Corporation,
25544 Plymouth Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219; it appearing from the above
report that all ordinance provisions and rules and regulations have been
complies with; and the City Clerk is herein authorized to do all things
necessary to the full performance of this resolution.
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Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the City
Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to
adopt proposed revised Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, designated as
Part IV of the Master Plan.
The Mayor appeared and suggested several changes which were taken care of by the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
adopted, it was
11-233-63 RESOLVED, a public hearing will take place before the City Planning
Commission of the City of Livonia on Tuesday, December 17, 1963, at
9:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan on the following matter:
The proposed adoption of a new comprehensive zoning ordinance of and for
the City of Livonia prepared and formulated pursuant to the provisions
of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, which
ordinance provides for the manner in which the regulations and boundaries
authorized by said Act 207 may be determined and enforced, and which
proposed ordinance is accompanied by a new comprehensive zoning map of and
for the City of Livonia, which proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance and
map shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall
Building, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, during the period
of fifteen (15) days immediately preceding the date of the aforesaid
hearing in order that the same may be examined in said office by any
and all interested persons.
This notice is given to the public by publication in the official newspaper
of the City of Livonia and by registered United States mail to each public
utility company and to each railroad company owning and operating any public
utility or railroad within the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Act 207 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended.
A roll call v ote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Walker, Heusted, Anderson, Okerstrom and Milligan
NAYS: None
Mr. Milligan declared the motion . is carried and the resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Heusted, supported by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 172nd Special Meeting
held on Tuesday, November 26, 1963, at approximately 10:30 p.m.
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W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary
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Edward G. Milligan, Chairman
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