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r MINUTES OF THE 222nd SPECIAL MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY CF
LIVONIA.
On Tuesday, June 14, 1966 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held the 222nd Special Meting and a public hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 FiveMile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Mr, Charles W. Walker, Chairman,
called the public hearing to order at approximately 9:00 p.m, with approx-
imately 75 interested persons in the audience.
Members Present: Charles W, Walker Raymond W. Tent Ma% Mimi Singer
Harry Wrightman Donald Pdlock Donald Heusted
Marvin Moser
Members Absent: John J. Ward Myra Chandler
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; John J. Nagy, Assistant Planning
Director; Michael J, Farrug, Assistant City Attorney; Daniel Andrew,
Industrial Coordinator; and Michael J. Tako of the Planning Department were
present,
Mr, Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-2.11
by Louis L, Sokola requesting to be granted a waiver use
permit to operate a motor bike rental business in an established
gas station located on the north side of Five Mile Road
between Newburgh and Farmington Road on the northeast corner
of Five Mile Road and Levan Rad,
The petitioner was not present at the hearing but approximately 55 interested
persons where in the audience to oppose this petition.
Mr. Walker advised the audience that the Commission had been advised by
the petitioner that he -fished to withdraw his petition and stated that the
Commission would give the petitioner an opportunity to arrive in time for
the Special Meeting to be held after thepublic hearing.
Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-3-3.7
by Mrs, Erma S. Constantine requesting to vacate the alley
south of and parallel to Five Mile Road between Arden and
Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22,
Mr. Walker read a letter in the Commission file from the Detroit Edison Company
whereby they object to this vacation but would go along with it if the whole
easement right is retained°
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Mrs, Constantine, 738 Rivard Boulevard, Grosse Point, Michigan, the petitioner,
was present.
Mr. Tent asked petitioner if she was the owner of this property.
Petitioner replied, yes.
Mr. Tent asked why she wanted to vacate the alley.
Mrs. Constantine stated all ether alleys in ttevicinity had been vacated.
Mr. Tent asked if this was being requested for possible use with a future
gasoline station which might require the vacation of this alley.
Mrs. Constantine stated again that 11 alleys in the vicinity were vacated.
Mr. Walker asked Mrs. Constantine if she tn.ned the property south of the alley
as well as north.
She said, yes.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Hull how much easement did the utilities need.
Mr. Hull replied, 20 feet.
Mr. Walker stated that if the Commission went along with the vacation and
retained the easement, the ownership would go to Mrs. Constantine not to the
public but ultimately no one could build on the easement any more than they
could on the alley.
Mr. Moser asked petitioner if she has a buyer for the property.
Mrs. Constantine said no, but that she had been advised that if the
alley were vacated the property would be more valuable.
Mr. Moser asked Mr. Hull if on the property to the west of petitioner's
the alley is vacated.
Mr. Hull replied, yes.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr, Walker advised that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-1-9
by Antonio Corsi and Maria Gargaro requesting to rezone the
northerly 50 feet of the south 177 feet of parcels 13K7a Sal,
13K7b8a2 and 13K8b from RUF to C-1; and the northerly 32 feet
of parcels 13K7a8al, 13K7b8a2 and 13K8b from RUF to P,
M^. Walker asked if the Petitioner or a representative was preset.
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Mr, Corsi and Mrs, Gargaro, 5420 Oakman Boulevard, Dearborn, Michigan were
present. -
Mr, Walker askedwhat they plan to do with the property.
They stated that they wished to erect a building and needed adequate parking
area pursuant to the City ordinance requirement.
Mr. Wrightman asked if ttieproposed building would be for any particular
business.
Mrs. Gargaro replied, no. She said she would build according to required plans
and specifications and would try to rent space.
Mr, Tent asked if a cement block building ih intended,
Mrs, Gargaro replied, yes.
Mx. Moser asked how long and how wide the building would be,
Mrs, Gargaro replied that she did not know - she would add on as needed.
Mr. Walker asked if it was their intention to build a small shopping center,
Mrs. Gargaro replied,yes.
The Commission expressed concern for the residents on Harrison Avenue.
Mr, Tent asked if petitioner would set her building back on Harrison Avenue
rather thatn jutting out beyond the homes already established there.
Mrs. Gargaro replied she would not like to.
J. Larsen, 15423 Harrison; James 0. Hardy and Sadie Hardy, 15395 Harrison;
H, C. Williams Jr,,15360 Harrison; and Mrs. Lillian Edney, 15405 Harrison,
were present in the audience to oppose this petition.
Mrs. Edney, as spokesman, objected to petition, expressing concern as to
use of the remaining property on Harrison, possible retainer wall being
built before any work is commenced, and petitioner's intention as a whole.
Mr, Walker advised these residents that the Commission was equally concerned
about the setback and added that petitioner had not stated what would be done
on the property, only that they will build according to City zoning requirements,
Mrs, Edney asked if a bar, rent-a-car or apartments could be permitted here.
Mr, Walker replied, no.
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Mr. Walker asked what petitioner intended to do with the 50' left out of
the request for zoning change and whether parking would go to the boundary
line.
Mrs, Gargaro replied that the parking would go to the boundary line.
At this point, the Commission had a general discussion.
Mr, Williams asked if petitioner would be allowed an entrance from Harrison
for parking.
Mr, Walker stated that a plot plan would be required and the City Planning
Commission would make a determination based on recommendations of the
Police Department as well as their own opinions in this regard.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-1-10
by Seymour Weissman, for Dale Investment Company, Inc., request-
ing to rezone parcel 27Flala3b, blalb, the northerly 900 feet of
parcel 27Flclal and the northerly 900 feet of parcel'27Fldlb2 and
the easterly 170 feet of parcel 27E4 from M-1 to M-2, looted
north of Plymouth Road and east of Farmington Road,
Mr, Seymour Weissman, for Dale Investment Co., Inc., 15496 Telegraph
Road, Detroit, Michigan was present, He stated he would like to put a
concrete batch plant and cement crushing operation on a parcel of land approx-
imately 12i acres in size south of and adjacent to the C&0 Railroad. He'
added that he did not feel this would be detrimental to the area inasmuch
as there are compatible uses to the west.
Mr. Walker asked petitioner his intentions with regard to improvements,
roadway dedications, easements, rights of way, etc, and the type of
operation he would run,
Nr. Weissman explained his proposed intentions for the development of this
property and the types of operations he anticipated carrying on on this
property,
Mr. Andrews advised that the land in question would be developed with a
general plan for an industrial subdivision that will provide for all of
the necessary street and easement dedications to effect said plan.
Mr, Hull advised that the change of zoning requested would not be adequate
to carry out the operations described here and if zoning is granted the
petitioner would still have to come back to the ',Inning Commission for a
waiver use approval of the operation.
M:, Pollock stated his only objection is the dust created by such an operation.
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Mr,. Hull asked if there was a time limit on the batching plant, i.e.
one or two years.
Mr. Weissman stated there might be but it was difficult to say exactly
how long a period.
Mr. Walker stated this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-4-3-8
by Larry Buckley to vacate the easterly 4 feet of a six foot
easement east of and adjacent to the west line of lot 12 of
Taylor Gardens Subdivision located on the south side of Meadow-
brook Lane, approximately 760 feet west of Hubbard Road in
Section 22.
The petitioner or a representative was not present.
Mr. Tent asked if this was a development or a private individual wishing
to build a garage.
Mr. Hull stated it was a private party.
Mr. Tent asked if there was an easement involved.
Mr. Hull said it was part of a recorded subdivision and that an easement
would show in the title. He added that the easement is overhead and the
telephone company objects to this petition.
Mr. Walker read letters from the Michigan Bell Telephone Company dated
June 9, 1966 and from the Detroit Edison Company dated June 13, 1966
objecting to this vacation. He asked if the overhead wires would have
to be relocated.
Mr. Hull answered, yes.
Mr. W9lker stated that this item would be taken under advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Tent, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#6-107-66 RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission does hereby
adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, June 14,
1966 at approximately D130 p.m.
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Mr, Walker, Chairman, called the 222nd Special Meeting to order at
approximately 9:45 p.m.
Mr, Walker, Chairman, began the meeting by reading a proposed resolution
commending Mr, Bob R. Whitehead on his fine work while serving as a
Planning Commissioner, On motion by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Tent
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
#6-108-66 WHEREAS, Bob R. Whitehead has diligently served on the
Planning Commission for three years and has unselfishly
given of his time and talents to help make Livonia a
better city in which to live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, in the course of such service he has offered
constructive suggestions and ideas to implement the
effectiveness of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, he has withstood public pressure to make
unbiased judgments for the betterment of the entire
1111-1110 City; and
WHEREAS, his dedication and spirit of fairness will be '
an example for all public officials and public servants,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of
Livonia Planning Commission and Planning Director
take this means to express their sincere appreciation
and heartfelt thanks to BOB R. WHITEHEAD for a job
well done.
Mr. Walker announced that the first item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-2-11
by Louis L. Sokola requesting to be granted a waiver use
permit to operate a motor bike rental business in an establisted
gas station located on the north side of Five Mile Road
between Newburgh and Farmington Road on the northeast corner
of Five Mile and Levan.
Mr. Walker asked if the petitioner or a representative was now present.
No one was present.
Mr. Walker stated that he feels the Commission can take proper action
based on Mr. Hull's statement and their own opinions. He stated that
IItheir action in this matter is a resolution of denial,
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Mr. Harold Wilken, 15656 Park Lane, asked what recourse petitioner would
have.
Mr. Hull advised him that petitioner could go before Council and appeal
within ten days of the Commission's action.
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Mr. Wilken asked if all interested parties would be notified in such an
event.
Mr. Walker said, yes, that there would be another public hearing by Council
and the people would again be notified.
On motion made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, it was
#6-109-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a pubic hearing having been
held on June 14, 1966 on Petition 66-5-2-11 as submitted
by Louis L. Sokola requesting a waiver use permit to operate
a motor bike rental business in an established gas station
located on the north side of Five Mile Road between Newburgh
and Farmington Roads on the northeast corner of Five Mile
and Levan Roads in the southeast 1/4 of Section 17, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 66-5-2-11 be denied for the following
reasons:
(1) this is an area of relatively high traffic that will
only become more congested by allowing deproposed use;
(2) this contemplated accessory use will conflict with the
primary use of the site and decrease its long term stability;
(3) the proposed use will be hazardous, inconvenient,
to) noxious and in conflict with the orderly growth and
development of adjacent and neighboring residential
developments;
(4) the intended use is within reasonably close proximity
to a hospital which should not be subjected to increased
traffic movements and abnormal amounts of noise;
(5) the proposed use is inconsistent with the spirit and
purpose of the ordinance, and inconsistent with the
objectives sought to be accomplished by the ordinance and
the principles of sound planning.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
sent to property o-aners 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 : Tent, Moser, Pollock, Heusted, Singer, Walker,
Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
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resolution adopted.
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Mr. Walker announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-3-3-7 by
Mrs. Erma S. Constantine requesting to vacate the alley
south of and parallel to Five Mile Road between Arden and
Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22.
Mr. Tent suggested that this matter be tabled to be completely checked into
before taking final action.
Mr. Wrightman stated he feels if easement rights are retaf'ed, no difference
would result in approving the petition inasmuch as it would still only be used
as an alley; that this would only give the petitioner the necessary footage
for a gas station where they could put a temporary asphalt driveway and use it.
He further stated that if petitioner intends that the ultimate use is for a
gas station he felt this matter should be studied further.
Mr. Tent asked Mr. Hull if the Commission took negative action would the
matter go to council.
Mr. Hull answered, yes. He stated that all vacating petitions begin and
end with the council; they submit it to the commission for public hearing
and recommendation and we return same by resolution to council for their
action.
Mr. Wrightman asked if the petitioner could ultimately use the easement
if it was granted as part of the qualifications for a gas station.
Mr. Hull stated they could use it to meet the area requirements and
make a difference of setback. He further said he thought Mr. Tent's
suggestion to study further was reasonable; is the use going to be
more objectionable by being closer to residential or doesn't that
make a difference. He further advised the commission that this is
different from the last vacating petition adjacent to Plymouth Road
because the zoning category on both sides of the alley to be vacated
was the same. In this case the north side of thealley is zoned
commercial and the south side is residential.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under ad7sement and
Mr. Hull was requested to check the matter out and make a recommendation.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-1-9
by Antonio Corsi and Maria Gargaro requesting to rezone the
northerly 50 feet of the south 177 feet of parcels 13K7a 8a1,
13K7b8a2 and 13K8b from RUF to C-1; and the northerly 32 feet
of parcels 13K7a8al, 13K7b8a2 and 13K8b from RIF to P.
Mr, Walker stated that this item might be one to study further inasmuch
as the commission does not actually know what is going to be done with
this property,
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Mr. Moser asked if the Commission can request a plan so that they may
see what petitioners intend to put on this property.
Mr. Walker said, yes - that they would request a plot plan for building
coverage,parking, ingress, egress, etc.
Mr. Hull stated that petitioner had submitted one, but that it was
not compatible.
Mr. Walker said ,'•e would like more details on this petition before
final actionis taken and requested Mr. Hull to furnish the Commission
with same.
Mr. Walker advised that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-1-10
by Seymour Weissman, for Dale Investment Company, Inc.
requesting to rezone parce127Flala3b, blalb, the northerly
900 feet of parcel 27Flclal and the northerly 900 feet of
parcel 27F1d1b2 and the easterly 170 feet of parcel 27E4 from
M-1 M-2, located north of Plymouth Road and east of Farming-
ton Road.
On motion by Mr, Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Heusted, it was
#6-110-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on June 14, 1966 on Petition 66-5-1-10 as submitted by
Seymour Weissman for Dale Investment Company, Inc, requesting
to rezone parcel 27Flala3b, blalb, the northerly 900 feet
of parcel 27Flclal and the northerly 900 feet of 'parcel
27F1d1b2 and the easterly 170 feet of parcel 27E4, located
north of Plymouth Road and east of Farmington Road in Section
27, from M-1 to M-2, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 66-5-1-10
be approved for the following reasons:
(1) it is consistent with the land use p':,ttern of the
industrial belt;
(2) it will be compatible with the adjacent c'.evelopment;
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonian
Observer and City Post under date of May 23, 1966, and
notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company: Michigan Bell Telephone
Company and Consumers Power Company, City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service, and petitioner,
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A roll callNote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES : Moser, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Walker, Wrightman,
Pollock
NAYS : None
ABSENT: Ward, Chadler
Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted,
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-4-3-8
by Larry Buckley to vacate the easterly 4 feet of a six foot
easement east of and adjacent to the west line of lot 12 of
Taylor ^ardens Subdivision located on the south side of
Meadowbrook Lane, approximately 760 feet west of Hubbard Road
in Section 22.
Mr. Walker said the Gotlmission could either pass a resolutnn of denial
or take the matter under advisement to see if it can be worked out with the
utilities
Mr. Hull said thea with the permission of the Commission he would write to
petitioner to resolve the conflict with the utilities.
Mr. Walker requested Mr,, Hull to advise the petitioner he would have
to work the matter out be"ore the Commission could resolve this petition.
Mr. Moser asked L' och _.. houses in the area had garages.
Mr. Hull stated ye.a but petitioner could build a better garage if he has
the aC Ni area.,
Mr. Walker asked M:., Hull to see if the Inspection Department would allow
a garage without tLis vacation.
Mr. Walker statad that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker anr,out:ccd that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-4-2-10
by E. Feymctid Reed and Rafic A. Jordan requesting to be
gral_teu a waiver use permit to install and operate a car
333, located on the south side of Plymouth
Road: appoximately 1100 feet east of Stark Road in
Secticn 33,
Mr. Tent stated th :t he went to look at one of the installations at the
factory and was imp_'aased with the facilities stating that this is not
the coin type cperati_on that has previously come before the Commission;
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this is a different type construction and is clean; it is a self-contained
mit. He further stated that based on his observation, there is a place
in the City of Livonia for this type of service; whether it be Plymouth
Road under the conditions we know of is a question in his mind but the
fact is that it could fit into the City.
Mr. Pollock advised that he went to the Southfield-Dix operation atd had
his car washed - he was quite impressed and felt this was not objectionable
in conjunction with a service station; he spoke to the owner and was en-
thusiastic over the cleaning methods used.
Mr„ Wrightman stated that he spent four days of the prior week studying
the matter; he had a long talk with the people in the car wash operation
across the street and stated that the question in his mind was whether or
not the two car washes could exist in that area stating that he felt that
possibly the petitioner could find another location in the city. He
agreed with Mr. Tent very strongly that there probably is a need for
this type of operation in the City but feels a sense of responsibility
for those already in business in theCity and this could do a great deal
of damage to those already established if another operation is started
across the street.
Mr. Tent asked Mr. Reed if he had a lease on the property.
Mr, Reed said, yes, that to change the location would mean a loss of
a $500.00 deposit.
Mr. Tent asked if another parcel were located on Plymouth Road in the
general area would he switch his location, adding that he would like
this matter tabled now to see if another location could be found.
He further stated there was a question of the depth of the subject
property and other problems and would like to table this rather than
to see negative action taken at this time.
Mr. Walker noted that the Commission has shown concern due to the
specific location, stating that petitioner has a very high type
business, the Commission is very enthusiastic about it - but not the
1ction, also asking petitioner if he could take time to look for
^rother more feasible location.
M_::, Reed stated that he and his partner had spent two and one-half
L:oaths checking the location and were very lucky to find the parcel
at the price offered, further stating that it is very difficult to
find land with necessary depth. This type of operation, he added,
must be located where they will get the necessary volume to keep
the cost of the car wash down.
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Mr. Pollock stated he would like to study this matter for another
reason. He would like it done at a study session. He added that when
Sears put up a store at Seven Mile Roa d ro one complained about
Firestone putting up a store across the street - which would compete
with their business. Basically, he stated, this is not the problem.
He would like to go along with Mr. Wrightman as to the best use of the
land for the City.
Mr. Walker stated that they have never been able to use the reason
of competition for passing a resolution, that the Commission has no
authority to look into and determine the economics of anyone's
development. Mr. Walker continued that if petitioners have legitimate
type of businesses, which the Commission feels this petition is for,
the Commission must determine if it adds anything to the serviceable use
of the City and then determine the criteria area - is this the proper
location. These are the things that must be determined on approval or
denial.
Mrs. Singer asked what this does to the traffic.
Mr. Walker advised that this is where the determination of location
comes in.
ILO Mr. Tent asked if there isn't a piece of property on Plymouth Road
more suited.
Mr. Walker suggested that Mr. Hull, as well as tie petitioner, check
this out; he further stated that the Commission cannot compel the
petitioner to change the location but can suggest this if it is felt
to be detrimental to the area and creates problems to the city.
Mr. Wrightman stated that with one car wash across the street, he
wondered whether another would enhance possibility of both"making it"
and questioned whether this was the best use for the property.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Reed if he objected to the comments being made.
Mr. Reed stated that he would still like the car wash on this piece of
property; adding that there would be no traffic problem because of
the rapidity with which the cars are washed.
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Mr. Reed further stated that as/competition, he knew it would take
slot of the business away from the other car wash which costs $1.75
oompared to his 504.
Mr. Tent asked if he had an option on the property.
Mr. Reed answered, yes - six months.
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Myo Tent stated that he would like time to see ifthe Commission
could find another location and work out problems in the area before
taking action. He had in mind possibility of another location on
Plymouth Road with exit to side street for car wash.
The question of the proposed use of the rear portion of the property
came up and Mr. Reed stated that he thought at a later date they might
expand but not until the car wash was profitable. With regard to changing
locations, he stated that their finances were not unlimited, having looked
hard and long for land before receiving this offer.
Mr. Hull advised the Commission that the site plan is not set up to
adequately accommodate the use'shown on the brochure; the arrangement of
buildings, storage, lanes, etc. would be in direct conflict with that
accessory use.
Mr. Tent stated that this is what he wants pointed out to Mr. Reed.
Mr. Walker stated the'matter would be taken under advisement for further
study for a few weeks.
Mr. Walker advised that the next item on the agenda is the preliminary
plat extensions for Renwick Park Subdivision and Phillip
Jud3on Gardens subdivision No. 1.
Mr. Walker advised that letter had been received from Mr. Kropf for the
petitioner, stating that said petitioner will comply with requirements of
Ordinance No. 500, as amended.
On motion by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Moser, it was
#6-111-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated June 14, 1966
from Rodney C. Kropf, attorney for K & L Development Corp.,
owners of Philip Judson Gardens Subdivision #1 and Renwick
Park Subdivision, for a one year extension of the preliminary
plats for said subdivisions located in the north 1/2 of
Section 17, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
said request, conditioned upon'the owners complying with the
requirements of Ordinance #500, as amended, for the following
reasons:
(1) the subdivision is of sufficient calibre to again receive
our approval;
(2) there have been no changes in the previously approved
preliminary plat;
Section 6.07 (2) Subdivision Rules and Regulations
states "the tentative approval will be valid for a
period of one (1) year from the date of the approving
resolution unless the subdivider applies for and obtains
an extension of such period.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Heusted, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS : None'
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-3-1-7
by Alexander and Rose C. Spiro requesting 'to rezone property
located on the north side of Morlock Road, approximately
280 feet east of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 1, from RUF to PS for addition to nursing home.
On motion by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Heusted, it was
#6-112-66 REtiS OLV ED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been
held on May 10, 1966 on Petition 66-3-1-7 as submitted
by Alexander and Rose C. Spiro requet ing to rezone property
located on the north side of Morlock Road, approximately
280 feet east of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 1, from RUF to PS, the Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 66-3-1-7
IL be approved for the following reasons:
(1) it is a logical extension of an existing use which
has never caused any problems to the existing adjacent
neighborhood;
(2) this use will be compatible to the adjacent neighborhood;
(3) there is a relatively low intensity of use allowed by
this zoning category so there will 'be no additional
burdens placed on existing streets, utilities and
community facilities;
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livoniar
Observer and City Post, under date of April 20, 1966,
and notice of such hearing was sent to the'Detroit Edison
Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Compny and Consumers Power Company, petitioner,
and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES : Moser, Pollock, ,Heusted, Singer, Tent, Walker,..
Wright man
NAYS: None'
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
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Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is the letter from the
Department of Law dated May 31, 1966 regarding resolutions on Open Space
Land Grants (06A-29)
Mr. Hull stated that the purpose of these resolutions is to confirm the
fact that the two parcels of land that are in question are actually part
of the Planning Commission's Master P_.rk and Open Space Plan, the reason
being this will be subject to receiving 50% federal aid.
Mr. Wrightman read the resolutions as contained in the aforesaid lettere
RESOLUTION A - SECTION 21 - On motion of Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman
it was
#6-113-66 RESOLVED, that having reviewed and considered an application
by the City of Leonia for federal assistance in the acquisition
of Open Space Lend, submitted to the Housing and Home F::nance
Agency, Urban F_newal Administration, under Title VII of the
Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which application has been
designated as C_en-Space Land Project No. Mich; CSA-29, and
which land is approximately 19.81 acres in size, was previously
designated for inclusion in Part 5 of the Master Plan of the
City of Livonia entitled Master School and Park Plan, by virtue
of a resolution adopted on March 8, 1966 by the City Planning
Commission, Resolution No. 3-40-66 and further, it being
the •.':nderstanding of the City Planning Commission that the
said property upon acquisition will ultimately be used by the
City of Livonia as a major playground, picnic area, and
recreational facility for the residents in this area, the City
Planning Commission does hereby determine that the objectives
proposed in the aforesaid application for federal assistance
to be used in connection with the proposed acquisition, are
in conformity with the Master Park Plan and that the purposes
of the same are highly desirable and commendable, The legal
description of the subject land is as follows:
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That part of the N. W 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S.
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as beginning at a point distant
S. 89° 24' E. along the north section line of
Section 21, 248.20 feet and S. 0° 16' 36" E.
533.36 feet from the N. W. corner of said
Section 21; thence S . 89° 24' E. 2145.86 feet;
thence 8, 0° 24' 39" E. 2100.18 feet; thence
N. 89° 26* W. along the E. and W. 1/4 line of
Section 21, 250.77 feet; thence N. 0° 16' 36" W.
2100,214 feet to the point of beginning, containing
11.97 acres., more or less;
AND
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That part of the N.Wr 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R.9,E,,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S. 89° 24' E. along the north
line of Section 21, 492.55 feet and S. 0° 24' 39" E,533,36
feet from the N.W. corner of said Section 21; thence S.
89° 24' E. 163.59 feet; thence S. 0° 15' E. 443.57 feet;
thence S. 0° 21' 30" E, 1656,47 feet; thence N, 89° 26' W,
along the E. and W. 1/4 line of Section 21, 160.83 feet; thence
N. 0° 24' 39" W. 2100.18 feet to the point of beginning;
containing 7.803 acres, more or less,
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pollock, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Moser, Walker,
Wright man
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION B - SECTION 6 - On motion by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Heusted,
it was
#6-114-66 RESOLVED, that having reviewed and considered an application
by the City of Livonia for federal assistance in the acquisition
of Open-Space Land submitted to the Housing and Home Finance
Agency, Urban Renewal Administration, under Title VII of the
Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which land is 100.69 acres in
size and is situated in Section 6 of the City of Livonia and
which property was previously designated for inclusion in
Part V of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled Master
School and Park Plan by virtue of resolutions adopted by the City
Planning Commission on February 15, 1966 and April 15, 1966,
Resolutions Nos. 2-28-66 and 4-70-66 respectively, and which
property is proposed to be used as a sanitary land-fill develop-
ment and ultimately into a major park and recreational facility
in the N.W. corner of the City of Livonia, the City Planning
Commission does hereby determine that the objectives involved
in the City's application for federal assistance so as to
enable the acquisition of the subject property are in conformity
with the aforesaid Master Park Plan and with generalized urban
planning for the City of Livonia and that the purposes of same
are highly desirable and commendable; the legal description of
the proposed site is as follows:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 S.,R, 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
on the east line of Haggerty Road distant S 88° 09' E 60 feet and
N 1° 51' E 183.0 feet from the S.W. corner of Section 6 and
proceeding thence N 1° 51' E. along the east line of Haggerty
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Road (120 feet in width) 545.18 feet; thence N 87° 11' E.150 feet;
thence N 1° 51 ' E 200 feet; thence S 87° 11' W 150 feet to the
east line of Haggerty Road; thence N 1° 51' E along the east
line of Haggerty Road 1602.34 feet; thence along a curve to
the right 31.42 feet to the south line of Phillips Road, said
curve having a radius of 20.0 feet and a long chord of 28.19
feet in length with a bearing of N 46° 39' 39" E; thence tangent
to said curve S 88° 31' 42" along the south line of Phillips Road
(43 feet in width) 1768.79 feet; thence S 2° 03' 26" W 2501,21
feet to the north line of Seven Mile Road; thence N 88° 09' W.
along the north line of Seven Mile Road (93 feet in width)
893.44 feet; thence N 1° 15' 40" E. 160.05 feet; thence
N 42° 12' 20" W 27 feet; thence N 88° 09' W 50 feet; thence
S 1° 15' 40" W 20 feet; thence N 88° 09' W 96,87 feet;
thence S 0° 36' 04" 160.02 feet to the north lined Seven Mile
Road; thence N 88° 09' W along the north line of Seven Mile Road
(120 feet in width) 511.22 feet; thence along a curve to the
right 97.82 feet, said curve having a radius of 190.56 feet and
a long chord of 96.75 feet in length with a bearing of
N 73° 26' 39" W; thence tangent to said curve N 58 44' 18 W,
109.40 feet; thence along a curve to the right 53.58 feet to
the point of beginning, said curve having a radius of 50.67
feet and a long chord of 51.12 feet in length with a bearing of
N 28° 26' 39" W to the point of beginning containing 100.69
acres more or less.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES : Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Heusted, Walker,
Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
Mr, W^lker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr, Hull approached the Commission with respect to a series of proposed
amendments to Ordinances 500 and 543, one being site plan approval on
commercial developments. He stated that he would like to start processing
these matters through the Commission as soon as possible.
On notion made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. W rightman, it was
#6-115-66 RESOLVED that the Planning Director take the necessary steps
to process the site plan amendment to Ordinance No. 543.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES : Heusted, Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Walker,
W r ight ma n
NAYS : None
ABSENT: Ward, Chandler
t Walker declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted,
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IL Mr; Hull spoke to the Commission about the Newburgh and Six Mile Commercial
Study, asking if they concur with his presentation and with what the
Planning Department is trying to accomplish. He also brought up the Eight
Mile Study stating that this is a big undertaking and the fact that this
effects many lives and investments of people. He felt that the best thing the
Planning Department could do would be to make a study and over-all plan to
show industrial park with perhaps commercially orientated development put'
into industrial park, streets, how it would effect the adjacent property, etc.
then bring it into theCommission before taking it on motion.
Mr. Walker agreed with Mr. Hull.
Mr. Tent, speaking to Mr.. Hull and Mr. Farrug, brought up the question of the
Plymouth Road taxicab stand in Rosedale Gardens. He stated that they are
selling gasoline and running a hack outfit contrary to ordinance.
Mr. Hull stated that he had not received a reply to his request for an opinion
from the Legal Department.
Mr. Tent stated that while waiting for a reply from the Department of Law they
are putting on more cabs, etc.-creating greater problems. He asked what can
be done.
Mr. Hull asked Mr. Farrug to check into this matter.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr, Moser, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and
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unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the 222nd Special Meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 1966, at approximately
11:15 p.m.
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