HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1965-03-02 4423
MINUTES OF THE 198th Special MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF L'JONIA
On Tuesday, March 2, 1965, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia,
held the 198th Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Donald Heusted, Vice-Chairman,
called the 198th Special Meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. with two
interested persons in the audience.
Members present: Bob R. Whitehead Raymond W. Tent Harry Henry Wrightman
Donald Heusted John J. Ward
Members absent: James Cameron Charlee W. Walker Donald C. Pollock
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director) John Nagy, Assistant Planning Director;
Harry C. Tatigian, First Assistant City Attorney; Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator,
Industrial Development Commission; and Victor Beale, traffic Commission, were
present.
Mr. Whitehead announced the first item on the agenda is the proposed Currie Court
Industrial Subdivision located op the Northe st corner of Newburgh Road
and Amrhein Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Publio Hearing 2/16/65
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. tent and unanimously adopted,
it was
#3-37-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
February 16, 1965, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that the preliminary plat of the
proposed Currie Court Industrial Subdivision located on the
Northeabt corner of Newburgh And Amrhein Roads in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 29, be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It will be an economic asset to the City, and
(2) It is of sufficient design quality to justify our
approval, and
(3) It is in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and
the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and
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 and
Recreation Department and Members of the Plat Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tent, Wrightman, Ward, Whitehead, and Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the nett item on the agenda is Petition Z-678 by the City
Planning Commission oh its own motion to rezone the property located
on the east side of Merriman Road approximately 225 feet south of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway right-of-way and 2300 feet north of Plymouth
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, from M-1 to M-2. Public Hearing
2/16/65.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-38-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
February 16, 1965, on Petition Z-678 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning on tvoperty located
on the east side of Merriman Road approximately 225 feet south
of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad right-of-way and 2300 feet
north of Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, from
M-1 to M-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition Z-678 be granted for the
following reasons:
(1) It is in the City's best interest to accommodate this
proposed use in this area, and
(2) Any additional noise generated by the installation of
equipment not permitted in an M-1 District would be
less than the noise generated by the adjacent railroad,
and
(3) There is no adjacent development that would be adversely
effected by the granting of this zoning change, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post under date of
January 27, 1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to the
Detroit Edison Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company,
Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company,
and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-674 by the
City Planning Commission requesting the rezoning of property located
from Cindy to the commercial property south of Plymo F'• Road in
Section 33, from RUFB to R1A. Public Hearing 2/16/65.
Mr. Heusted announced that this item would be taken under advisement for further
study.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is a request fur a one year
extension on the preliminary plat of Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision
located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17. Mr. Rodney C. Kropf was
present representing the request.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. i?:-ightman, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-39-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request from Rodney C. Kropf,
Attorney, dated February 12 1965 for a year' s extension on
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 Sub-
division in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, the City
Planning Commission does hereby grant said request for the
following reasons:
(1) The plat has not been changed since it was originally
approved, and
(2) There are no difficulties anticipated with this
subdivision by this department or by the Engineering
Department, and
subject, however, to all conditions prevailing on the original
preliminary approval and also, subject to the Engineering
Department reviewing said subdivision plat before the final
canvas back plat is submitted for final approval.
Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is a request for a one year
extension on the preliminary plat of Renwick Park Subdivision, located
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17. Mr. Rodney C. Kropf was present
representing the request.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-40-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request from Rodney C. Kropf,
Attorney, dated February 12, 1965 for a year' s extension on
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 Subdiii sion
#3 and adjacent to the Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision in
the North'' st 1/4 of Section 17, the City Planning Commission
does hereby grant said request for the following reasons:
(1) The plat has not been changed since it was originally
approved, and
(2) There are no difficulties anticipated with this
subdivision by this department or by the Engineering
Department, and
subject, however, to all conditions prevailing on the original
preliminary. approval and also, subject to the Engineering
Department reviewing said subdivision plat before the final
canvas back plat is submitted for final approval.
1 Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Za675 by the
City Planning Commission requesting the rezoning of property located
south of Grandon and east of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 36, from r, 2 to PS.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-41-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
February 16, 1965, on Petition Z-675 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on
property located south of Grandon and east of Middlebelt Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36 from R-2 to PS, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition Z-675 be granted for the following reasons:
(1) The large amount of traffic now on Middlebelt Road will
ultimately render the adjacent property unsuitable for
quality residential use, and
(2) The PS zoning category is the most compatible non-
residential use and should not adversely effect adjacent
residential property, and
(3) The lots immediately to the north carry a PS zoning
category, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post, under
date of January 27, 1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to
the Detroit Edison Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company,
Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company,
and City Departments as listedin the Proof of Service.
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Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is"adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Mar-Git
Subdivision, No. 2 located approximately 1300 feet east of Middlebelt
Road and approximately 400 feet north of Schoolcraft Road and just north
of the commercial development on the North side of Schoolcraft Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Public Hearing 1/19/65.
Mr. Hull asked Mr. Tatigian if commission could attach conditions on approval of a
subdivision plat. Mr. Tatigian stated it could but it could not n zoning. There
are courts in certain areas that have ruled that you can attach conditions on
changes of zoning; however, it has been the City of Livonia's position that we
feel that we should not do this.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-42-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
January 19, 1965 the City Planning Commission does hereby give
approval to the preliminary plat of Mar-Git Subdivision #2
located approximately 1300 feet east of Middlebelt Road and
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• approximately 400 feet north of Schoolcraft Road and just north
of the commercial development on the north side of Schoolcraft
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 for the following
reasons:
t0.1 (1) This subdivision is generally consistent with the
adjacent neighborhood, and
(2) It conforms to the zoning and our Subdivision Rules
and Regulations, and
(3) It is similar to the subdivision as originally submitted
which was approved by the Planning Commission, and
subject to the following:
(1) That the developer must relocate the ditch that bisects
this subdivision in accordance with the requirement of
the Engineering Department prior to the sale of any
lots, and
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 and Recreation Department, and Members of the Plat
Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ward, Tent, Wrightman, Whitehead, and Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-43-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning does hereby approve minutes of
meetings held January 21 and January 28, 1965.
Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the mtbtion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, the City Plann' g Commission does hereby adjourn the 198th Special
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 2, 1965 at approXimately 8:45 p.m.
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Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, called the public hearing to order at approximately
9:00 p.m. with ten interested persons in the audience in addition• ' , those present
for the Special Meeting.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the first item on the agenda is PetitionZ-680 by
George H. Pastor requesting the rezoning of property located on the
Northeast and Northwest corners of Schoblcraft and Hubbard Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from R1B to PS. Messrs. George H. and
Richard Pastor were present.
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Mr. George Pastor presented a picture of an exact duplicate of what will be the
final picture of area. Stated this is copied from another development he has at
S. t' field Road between Thirteen and Fourteen Mile Roadse
Mr. Wrightman questioned the effect of the freeway on this development. Mr. Pastor
stated there are no complications. This will make the property more useful. There
ie ' to be a 200 car parking lot.
Mr. Ward questioned if there are homes built in back of this proposed development.
It was established that there are four homes - three homes are occupied.
Mr. Pastor stated people will have to go up to Farmington Road interchange to get
into this property. However, he has seen a picture with either a foot bridge or a
car cross-over at Brookfield. Is not sure of this information.
Mr. Ward questioned whether petitioner owned parcels Z3c2 and Z3cla. Mr. Pastor
stated he did not own these parcels.
Mr. Wrightman questioned how soon this development would take place after approval
is granted - if granted. Mr. Pastor stated that, Parcel AA2a is ready now and that
they would erect a sign stating property is ready to be built upon for lease. One
building at a time would be built. The other parcel would have to wait until storm
drain went through on expressway.
Mr. Heusted stated there are letters on file from residents in the Merri-Lynn Farms
Subdivision #6 and the Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision #4 stating they have no
objection to petition.
No one else was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to
petition as presented.
Mr. Heusted announced that the petition would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-681 by
William A. Wood, Sr. requesting the rezoning of property located
on Lathers Avenue approximately 130 feet south of Seven Mile Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to P. Messrs. William A. Wood,
Jr. and Sr. were present.
Mr. Wood stated that this parking is going to serve the Citizens Beauty Culture
School, Inc. located on the Southeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Lathers.
It was asked why petitioner did not request rezoning up to the property line of
Lots 184 and 185. Mr. Wood stated they did not own balance of the property. This
is owned by owner of Lots 168 and 169.
Mr. Tent questioned what good the east portion of Lots 184 and 185 would be with
there being no access to road. Pilance is not large enough to do anything with.
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. The only frontage is on alley. Asked whether petitioner had tried to acquire this
east portion to cleanup property. Mr. Wood stated they had not investigated this.
Mr. Hull stated the only use that could be made di the east portion is parking.
IL This is an unwise subdivision of land.
Mr. Wrightman questioned Whether this is a useful alley. Mr. Wood stated the
alley is. ,paved up to the east line of Lot 187 and that the rest is not useful.
Mr. Ward questioned depth of lot. Mr. Wood stated it is 1001 .
Mr. Tent stated he is concerned with the portion of lots 184 and 185 that would be
left if this request is granted. Mr. Wood stated the balance of the lots could be
used in connection with Lots 188 and ld9 Which ii all owned by the same person.
It was established that there were at least two questions to be solved - (1) The
subdivision of land and (2) Whether it is reasonable to have a non-residential use
encroaching into residential neighborhood.
Mr. Tent questioned whether parking area would be improved. Mr. Wood stated it
would.
• Mr. Nagy questioned number of parking spaces obtained from area in question.
It was established that there would be 8--10 parking spaces. Mr. Wrightman stated
that having the other piece of the lots would give more use of the property..
Mr. Heusted asked the number of students attending school. Mr. Wood stated there
are thirty.
ILMr. Wood, Sr. stated that the owner of the balance of lots in question does not
' wish to sell this property unless the frontage on Seven Mile Road is also sold.
Wants to sell property in one package.
Mr. Vernon Griffith, 18932 Lathers, informed commissioners that all the people
he has talked to do not understand why petitioners want additional parking area.
Felt requested use would be more obnoxious than what exists.
Mr. Tent stated he understands that petitioner started to use land for parking lot
and that he was stopped by the Bureau of Inspection. Did petitioner come before
commission because of this. Mr. Wood stated this is true. Thought RUF toring
district included parking when adjacent to business.
Mr. Wood, Sr. stated they will keep 201 away from Mr. G iffith's house. The
parking is only for the students.
Mr. Wrightman questioned whether this will be sufficient for future growth of
business. May take care of the immediate needs but two or three years from now
it will not take care of parking needs. Condition will be just as bad two years
from now as it is now.
Mr. Heusted questioned potential student enrollment. Mr. Wood stated 50. Want to
keep student cars off of the street.
to: Mr. Hull suggested that Lot 185 be left intact and used for parking and Lot 184 be
used for residential use. Doing this could also give maximum yield for area. This
would require a trade between owners of property. Also suggested that the south
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10' of Lot 185 be included in residential use thereby giving a 501 building site
instead of 407 .
Mr. Heusted announced that Petition Z-681 would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-682 by
Arthur W. Peterson requesting the rezoning of property located
appro:;iniately 200 feet north of Bretton and west of Middlebelt Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to PS. Messrs. Peterson and
Charles Allen, Jr., were present.
LIr. Allen stated that the property has been sold and if the change is granted a
doctor7s c will b6 built. The Clarenceville School property is located on
the north of property. There is a small farm home on site that will be removed.
Mr. Tent questioned type of building to be erected. Mr. Allen stated they haven t
;one into this yet.
Mr. Hull stated that the site plan submitted is in violation to ordinance because
of setback being inadequate.
No one else was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to
petition as presented.
TJ,pcn a motion duly made by.Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimcu sly
adopted, it vas
3-44-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, March 2, 1965 at approximately
10:00 p.m.
Hr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the Public Hearin
is adjourned.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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Bob R. Whitehead, Secretary.
ATTESTED:
o old Heusted, Vice-Chairman