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Home My WebLink AboutPLANNING MINUTES 1990-07-31 11216 MINUTES OF THE 605th REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON July 31, 1990 On Tuesday, July 31, 1990, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held its 605th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Jack Engebretson, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Jack Engebretson Herman Kluver Brenda Lee Fandrei William LaPine* Raymond W. Tent James C. McCann R. Lee Morrow Conrad Gniewek Donald Vyhnalek Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director, and Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV, were also present. On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously approved, it was #7-410-90 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby remove from the table Petition 90-4-1-13 by Richard Lewiston for Donald & Patricia Ridout, George Koja, Eleanor Koja, John & Annette Armstrong, Alfred & Josephine Orlando, Anthony & Dolores Bell and Raymond & Joann Orlando, requesting to rezone property located between Pembroke Avenue and St. Martins Road, west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to R-7. Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously approved, it was 1#7-411-90 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public hearing having been held on June 12, 1990 on Petition 90-4-1-13, and pursuant to a request by Richard M. Lewiston dated July 23, 1990, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the withdrawal of Petition 90-4-1-13 by Richard Lewiston for Donald & Patricia Ridout, George Koja, Eleanor Koja, John & Annette Armstrong, Alfred & Josephine Orlando, Anthony & Dolores Bell and Raymond & Joann Orlando, requesting to rezone property located between Pembroke Avenue and St. Martins Road, west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to R-7. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was given in accordance with Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously approved, it was 11217 #7-412-90 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby remove from the table Petition 90-4-2-7 by Philip Funke requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on the north side of Grand River Avenue between ti.. Inkster and Eight Mile Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. *7:37 p.m. Mr. LaPine entered the meeting at this time. On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously approved, it was #7-413-90 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on May 8, 1990 on Petition 90-4-2-7 by Philip Funke requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on the north side of Grand River Avenue between Inkster and Eight Mile Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the City Planning Commission does hereby deny Petition 90-4-2-7 for the following reasons: 1) That the petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the proposed use is in compliance with all of the waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in Section 11.03 and 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance #543. 2) That the proposed use fails to comply with Section 11.09 of the Zoning Ordinance #543 with respect to front and side yard building setback requirements. 3) That the subject site lacks the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. 4) That the proposed use is detrimental to and not in harmony with surrounding uses in the area. 5) That the petitioner has failed to agree to an acceptable solution which would provide for compliance with the waiver use standards of the Zoning Ordinance as well as to provide for a safe and efficient site layout. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously approved, it was #7-414-90 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Sign Permit Application by Neumann Smith Associates on behalf of Victor Corporate Park for a monument sign at Seven Mile Road ``o' and Victor Parkway be approved subject to the following conditions: • 11218 1) That the sign drawing #89148, sheet 1, dated 7/18/90 prepared by Neumann/Smith Associates which indicates a sign design 22' -7" high at either location 'A' or 'B' as shown on Sheet 2 is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2) That this approval is made subject to the petitioner successfully obtaining M.D.O.T. approval and a Zoning Board of Appeals variance for location 'A' or just a Z.B.A. variance in the case of location 3) That the maximum height of the sign, including the light on top, will not exceed 29 feet 7 inches. 4) That all sign lettering, including any logo design, shall be 1/4" cut-out aluminum letters and logos painted w/ Matthews acrylic polyurethene #46-400 brilliant gold w/a clear coat finish. Letters to be stud mounted into granite with silicone adhesive. 5) That there shall be no more than three subordinate signs to the primary park identification sign shown on the approved monument sign. 6) That letter dated July 27, 1990 submitted by Hillman Properties, Inc. is made a condition of this sign approval and shall set the policy standards for any future signage shown in connection with the approved ground sign. Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. fir. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 605th Regular Meeting held on August 31, 1990 was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Brenda Lee Fandrei, Secretary ATTEST: '-/L 7'21/ r .�1 L-(7 ►� Ja k Engebr�tson, Chairman jg `fir..