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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1968-07-23 5357 MINUTES OF THE 195th REGULAR MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY 1:: PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, July 23, 1966, the City Planning Cominisston of the City of Livonia, held its 195 th Regular Meeting and a Public Heating at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigant Mr. Charles W. walker, Chairman, called the I'ublit Hearing to order at approxi- mately 8:30 p.m. with approximately 25 intekebted persons in the audience. Members present: Charles W. Walker Donald Pollock Marry Wrightman Donald Heusted Raymond W. Tent Myra Chandler Marvin Moser Robert Colomina Members absent: None Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner III; David Perry, Assistant City Attorney, and Lt. Robert Thorne, Police Department, were present. Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 68-5-1-13 by John Carlesimo of Carlesimo Concrete Products, Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, from M-1 to P. The petitioner was not present. Mr. Jeffery Bernard, 20547 Prevost, Detroit, owner of adjacent lots 72, 73 and 74, stated he believes the petitioner's intention is to use the area for storage and feels this would be detrimental to the area. Mr. Walker stated that the petitioner has requested the rezoning for parking of employee's cars, and questioned if he would object to use of the property for parking only. Mr. Jeffrey Bernard stated parking would not bother him because he knows there is a necessity for a parking area. Mr. Herbert Rogers, 20511 Beatrice, stated that he objects to the rezoning. Mr. Walker questioned if these people are familiar with the location of Mr. Carlesimo's business. Mr. Rogers stated yes, he believes he has about 4 acres across the road and he has noticed that he is cramped for quarters but assumes that if he gets this rezoning he will be parking his heavy trucks there. Mr. Ross Moore, 20507 Beatrice, stated he feels this would be a good spot for a drug store which the residents need but he stated they could get along without a storage area. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. 5358 Mr, Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-5-2-9 by Rodniy C. Kropf, Attorney for Daniel A. Udell, requesting a waiver use permit to erect a Shell Service Station on property located on the Southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. The petitioner was not present, Mr. Walker referred to letters in the file from the Police Department suggesting rejection of this petition and from the Engineering Division regarding the prob- lems with elevation of lands and lack bi sanitary sealers; also from the Keep Livonia Beautiful Committee recommehding denial. Mr. Tent stated that he was shocked that the Shen. Oil Company had selected this site for a gas station. He stated there ate two other shopping centers which are hidden by gas stations and ate dying because of this. Mr. Tent said he had visited Shelden Shopping Denten with individual business people and asked their opinion of the Center and they expressed surprise at the condition of it. Mr. Wrightman stated that inasmuch as the representative from Shell Oil Company is present he would like to ask what induced the Company to consider this site for a gas station. Mr. A. J.Erwin, representative of the Shell Oil Company, stated the reasons for picking this corner are because there is a shopping center and Plymouth Road carries a lot of traffic and since there is now a left turn lane there should not be a problem With traffic. He stated the stores are set back and there would not be a problem of blocking off any store. Mr. Erwin stated the tenants of the major stores had been contacted and seemed to be in favor of the station; that they have a large parcel of frontage on Plymouth and Farmington Road and there is an excellent residential backup. This would be a lease deal with the owner of the present Shelden Center who is Daniel Udell. Mr. Erwin stated that he feels this is one of the best locations for a gas station. Mr. Tent advised that two stations in that area have changed hands many times. Mr. Erwin stated that the standard Station has a plaque in the station for doing such a good job and the Mobil Station also does a good job. He stated that the Shell Oil Company expects this station would do an outstanding business. Mr. Walker stated there are 27 stations on Plymouth Road and he doesn't worry about people running out of gas and stated that Mr. Erwin has given the Commission reasons for this being a good location for a station but this would do nothing.: for the City of Livonia nor for the shopping center. Also, said, there is the problem of elevation. Mr. Erwin stated they could solve that problem and bring the grade up. Mr. Walker stated the Commission does not feel this would be good planning on the part of the Commission, nor would it do anything for the citizens of the City to locate a station on this site. Mr. Rodney Kropf, representing the petitioner, requested the Commission to take this item under advisement until the petitioner can be present. He stated he had attempted to get him here tonight but he was busy on another matter. Mr. Tent stated that the Commission had attempted to get this petitioner in and 5359 has written him three different times but have not been successful, and that he, for one, does not wish to take the matter under advisment but would rather make a decision tonight. Mr. Kropf stated that Shell has put nice stations in this City and they would like the opportunity to try this, and that if it is possible he would like to have his client come in to see what he can do on this site. Mr. Walker stated the Commission has no argument with the Shell Oil Company; their concern is only the location, and they would also like to talk with the owner of Shelden Shopping Center about what he has in mind for the future of the center. Mr. Wrightman indicated that if Mr. Kropf could bring the owner in so that we could discuss the future of the Center he would be willing to go along with that. Mr. Tent stated that the issue here is not what he is going to do with the Shopping Center; it is only the gas station. Mrs. Chandler stated that the Shopping Center actually has nothing to do with the question of the gas station and she believes the Commission should consider the gas station only at this time. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 63-6-1-20 by Garratt & Nickson, Attorneys for llearthside, Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Broadmoor Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2. Mr. Charles Nickson, 3061 Penobscot Building, Detroit, was present representing the petitioner, and stated they are desirous of expanding the existing furniture store on the existing C-2 zoning but in order to do so, Mr. Emig will need additional parking area. The basis for the need for expansion, he stated, is because Mr. Emig needs space for storage of furniture items. Mr. Nickson said they propose to construct a retaining wall or install shrubbery to make the area as attractive as possible. Mr. Pollock questioned if the.expauaUn wi11 follow the same roof line as the present building. Mr. Walter Emig stated it would be his intention to continue the architecture exactly as it is except to make the north wall longer and the addition to the building will form a sort of "L" shape. He stated that the line of furniture which he represents is growing larger and he has to have additional space to show the additional pieces. Mr. Emig stated that storage and warehousing is difficult to find in this City, and if he can find it there is the problem of the expense of transporting. Mr. Pollock questioned how high the proposed building will be. Mr. Emig stated the same as the present building which is probably 16 to 10 feet. Discresion was held concerning the possibility of rezoning to parking rather than C-2. Mr. Wrightman stated his belief that Mr. Emig could satisfy his need by rezoning to Parking instead of C-2; that C-2 would give him the opportunity to build on the property in the future. He stated that since Mr. Emig is building the expansion on the presently zoned C-2 he would not need the additional property zoned C-2 for parking. Mr. Emig stated he will be happy to request whatever zoning is necessary to allow additional parking. Mr. Walker stated that the petition could be atended to that effect and for the benefit of the people present he believed their Would like to see any addition to the building follow the same gehetai line AS tie present building and that the wall should be a nice-looking brick gall. He stated also that there should be some attractive landscaping done so it would enhance the area. Mr. Emig stated that he thinks anybody who has seen his building or property will agree that they have done everything possible to make it an attractive business, and that it is neatly kept. Mr. Emig stated that the rest of the grounds will follow the same mode. Mr. Walker questioned Mr. Emig if he would be willing to build a brick wall and landscape it with some tall trees. Mr. Emig said, yes, he would be. Mr. Tent complimented Mr. Emig on his building and stated that the people in the neighborhood are concerned about the encroachment of commercial property into the residential neighborhood and that if this petition is to pass, Mr. Emig would have to live up to what he has stated tonight. Mr. Tent question if Mr. Emig had considered acquiring additional property on Middlebelt to the south in order to expand his operation. Mr. Emig stated, yes, he had thought of that but the economic factor keeps him from investing in additional property when he already has adequate property, and that he believes that the cost of the property is about $300 to $350 a front foot. Mrs. Dorothy Bruce, representing the :people of the area and the Madison Civic Association, was present and requested that the Chairman of the Commission read the letter which was written to the Commission regarding this petition. She also stated that she objects to the rezoning because the furniture store trucks continue to use Broadmoor and that he does not have adequate parking now and this additional zoning will not give him adequate parking. Mr. Wrightman questioned if Mrs. Bruce would be receptive to parking zoning. Mrs. Bruce stated, no, because eventually this will not be enough for Mr. Emig and that he will be back for more parking and the residents do not wish a parking lot for a view form family rooms. Owner of Lot 13b263a stated there is a vacant acre of land between this business and his property and he stated he could not get a loan on his property because of the effect of this business and if he encroaches further what would happen to the value of his property then. He stated that nobody will buy the vacant acre now and it only cost $6000.00. Mr. Tent stated that it probably would better if Mr. Emigcould acquire 536: additional property on Middlebelt for expansion of the business instead of encroaching further into the residential property. Mr. Walker questioned if there is a n ibility that the owner of the property on which the business is located would be interested in acquiring additional property on Middlebelt. Mr. Nickson stated only to the extent that it: would be economically feasible for Mr. Emig. He stated that they would like to work out some kind of compro- mise and he is here to atteelpt to ^.cccr:ipli sh that. Mr. -:'Jrightman questioned that if the use of Breadiuoor for traffic were prohibited would this petition be more acceptable to Mrs. Bruce. Mrs. Bruce stated yes, if the exit were closed off it would be. Mr. Tent questioned if she would be willing to go along with the expansion if Broadmoor is closed off. Mrs. Bruce stated no, she would not. Mr. Jalker read the letter from Pairs. Bruce on behalf of the Madison Civic Association to the Commission and audience. Mk. TIa ker, CL :;.rman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Jrig tman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-2--10 by Albert Burstein requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect an automatic car Nash on property located cn the south side of Grand River, between Rensellor and Inkster Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Mr. Walker stated there is a petition containing signatures of residents opposing this use in the file; also a letter from the Engineering Division re- lating to the storm drainage problem and the relocation of the sanitary sewer. Mr. Paul Kales, 13426 W. Mc Nichols, questioned the fact that there are no storm sewers in this area and requested to know if there is a drainage ditch on Long Avenue. Mr. Walker stated that according to the Engineering Division there is no drainage facility. Mr. Eales stated they could relocate the building. Mr. Hull, Planning Director, stated tat he couldn't do it and c:r_`orm to the Ordinance. He stated he believed he would be in violation of the front yard setback which must be 60 feet. Mr. Eales stated he believed they could get the building in and still maintain the sett-,ack requ' ed. Mr. Burstein questioned if they could get a waiver on the frontage. Mr. Walker stated that this Board could not grant such a waiver. 53 6.2 Mr. Hull advised that in order to make any commercial use of this property would necessitate the relocation of the sanitary sewer. Discussion was held regarding the need for relocating the sewer. Mr. Burstein requested the withdrawal of this petition until such time as they can meet with the Engineering Division to see if something can be worked out. Mrs. Pat Abrahamian, 20228 Rensellor, questioned what the petitioners eventually proposes to put on this property. Mr. ':Walker stated that they propose to construct an auto wash but they have withdrawn their petition in order to meet with the Engineering Division to see what the property could be used for and that before anything can be put on the property an agreement will have to be worked out regarding the relocation of the sanitary sewer which is in the easement. Mrs. Abrahamian stated she would prefer some type of professional use rather than an auto wash. There was no one else wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 63-5-7-1 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by IL deleWayne Road between Schoolcraft Road and Plymouth Road, in the West 1/2 of Section 23. Mr. Walker referred to a letter from the Department of Public Safety not supporting the deletion of Wayne Road from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Hull stated that he would like to make a comment on behalf of the Industrial Development Commission Chairman who •.wished to have the official record show that, as Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission, he is in favor of the deletion. Mr. [lrightman questioned if Lt. Thorne is aware of the attitude of the C & 0 Railway regarding Wayne Road crossing the railroad. Lt. Thorne replied that he is aware of that, but the plan which had been worked out would not interfere. He stated that eventually a grade separation would have to be constructed but he believes Wayne Road is needed now. Mr. Wrightman stated that it would never reach farther north than Schoolcraft. Lt. Thorne agreed and stated that instead of having 32' on the east side of Wayne Road and 28' on the west side, it would be evened out and that the turning traffic at this intersection can't be coped with. Mr. Pollock stated that Wayne Road is not to be an intersection of the 1-96 so all we would be doing is running the traffic north. Lt. Thorne stated that it could enter on the service road and enter or exit on Farmington. 5.163 General discussion was held regarding the deletion of this road from the Master Thoroughfare Plan, )4r) Mr. Pollock stated it goes all the way from Eight Mile Road to Joy Road and if it is left we will be dumping the traffic into the residential area on the north; if it goes as far as Schoolctaft it will not do this. Lt, Thorne made reference to plans of the State Highway Department with relation to this road. Mr. Tent questioned if Lt. Thorne is aware of the railroad' s grandfather's clause which has control over how many roads can cross the railroad. He stated the Mayor has a letter relative to the old grandfather' s clause to the effect that the rail- road controls all crossings over their tracks and they will not permit any more crossings. Lt. Thorne stated he is aware of that. Mr. Walker stated that a few years ago the Commission decided that Wayne Road should not be widened but developed as a residential road so the Commission wanted to discourage any more traffic. He said that a subdivision came before the Board and at that time it was necessary for the Commission either deny the petition or make a decision to remove Wayne Road and allow the subdivision. The Commission deleted the Road because with this subdivision there is no purpose for Wayne Road here. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. [-Talker stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-6-4 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to City Council Resolution #689-68, to amend Section 11.03 (h) of the Zoning Ordinance #543 to provide for a re- duction from 1,000 to 500 feet of distance between Class C liquor licensed establishments in certain instances. There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this petition. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr.Wrightman, and unanimously adopted it was #7-67-68 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, July 23, 1968, at approximately 10:20 p.m. * * * * * * * * ** * ** * * Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the 195th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 10:40 p.m. with approximately the same number- of interested persons in the audience as were present for the public hearing. Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 68-5-1-18 by John Carlesimo of Carlesimo Concrete Products, Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, from M-1 to P. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted, it was 5364 #7-68-68 RESOLVED that pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on July 23, 1963 on Petition 68-5-1-13 as submitted by John Carlesimo of Carlesimo Concrete Products, Inc. , requesting to rezone property f located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, from M-1 to P, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-5-1-16 be denied for the following reasons: (1) It is not in the best interest of the City's economic outlook to convert industrially zoned land to parking. (2) This could cause a very dangerous situation by providing for parking facilities across a major thoroughfare. People could be seriously injured crossing Eight Mile Road. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer, under date of July 3, 1963, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-5-2-9 by Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Daniel A. Udell, requesting a waiver use permit to erect a Shell Service Station on property located on the southeast corner of Plymouth:.Rn^d.and Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted it was #7-69-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 1968 on Petition 68-5-2-9 as submitted by Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Daniel A. Udell, requesting a waiver use permit to erect a Shell Service Station on property located on the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-5-2-9 be denied for the following reasons: (1) The proposed use would not be in harmony and appropriate with the orderly development of the surrounding area. (2) The location and size of the proposed use, the nature and intensity of the principal use and accessory uses, the site layout and its relationship to streets giving access, shall be such that the traffic to and from the use and assembly of persons in, conjunction with the use, will be hazardous and inconvenient to the area and will unduly conflict with the normal traffic of the area. (3) The location of the building and its accessories will be such that the proposed use will have a detrimental effect upon the 5365 neighboring property and the neighboring area in general. It may impair the value of the neighboring property and discourage the appropriate development and use of the adjacent land or buildings. (4) There are serious physical problems because the elevation of the land is substantially lower than the grade of the adjacent roads. (5) The relationship of the service station to the existing commercial complex will adversely effect it because it will reduce its visibility and provide a poor aesthetic relationship. (6) The lack of adequate sanitary sewers will pose a serious problem for additional development in this sector of the City. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Tent prepared a written statement and generally stated that there are many reasons for denying this petition but in addition to the normal reasons, he and the Commission were extremely concerned about the stability of the existing Shelden Shopping Center. He stated that he feels everything should be done to rejuvenate this shopping center and that placing a gas station in this location would be another factor in its eventual degrading and deterior- ation. ("oe Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68--6-1-20 by Garratt & Nickson, Attorney for Hearthside, Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Broadmoor Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2. On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, and seconded by Mr. Moser, it was RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 1963 on Petition 63-6-1-20 as submitted by Garratt & Nickson, Attorneys for Hearthside, Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Broadmoor Avenue and east of Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that Petition 6E-6--1-20 be denied. Mr. Pollock stated that because of the unfortunate situation that exists along many of our mile roads in. regard to depth of commercial and other zoning throughout the City he feels that the 300 foot depth should be maintained and that the encroachment into residential areas should be discouraged wherever possible. He stated that he believes the people who are desirous of expanding this business should seek the expansion along Middlebelt if possible and for the protection of the homeowners he believes the C-2 zoning should be denied. IL: 5366 Mr. Tent stated that he is in agreement with Mr. 't7rightman regarding this petit , Mrs. Chandler stated her feelings that the people in this area should have a sense of gratitude to this individual for doing the type of thing he did in that C-2 area and that he has kept faith infdoing all he said he would do, and further that if he has a hardship his neighbors should keep faith with him because he needs parking area. She stated she does not feel he has been treate in a neighborly fashion by these people. Mr. arightman stated he would have preferred the zoning be designated as parking. Mrs. Chandler stated that the petitioner has agreed to amend his petition to parking. Mr. tJrightman stated he would be willing to withdraw his motion to deny this petition in order to study a rezoning to parking instead of C-2. Mr. Pollock stated he will withdraw his support c. the motion but wished to call attention to the many thousands of dollars which have been s ..nt in an area of this City with the same type saw-tooth break in d^pth and he stated he does not wish to get involved in another situation like t'. 't and this, to him, is a start of another Eight Mile Road. Mr. Walker questioned if the petitioner was agreeable to amend the petition to P. Mr. Nickson stated he agreed and requests to know :leu it should be done. Mr. Hull stated it would be preferred that Mr. Nickson make his request in tie writing. Mr. Tent questioned if he would consider expanding; the commercial on Middlebelt or is that out of the question. Mr. Nickson stated it is just not economical to purchase the additional property because of the cost of the property and of moving and improving costs. In addition, he stated, he believes the person owning this property is leading the area. Mr. Tent questioned if he couldn't expand will he close his business and find another location. Mr. Emig stated there has been a large investm2.nt in this business already and to go to the south and spend the additional money to improve the property is not possible. He stated he signed a lease to stay '.ere from now on and it would be extremely impossible tc .aove to another lcze ion. Mr. Nickson stated that in their request for parking they will do everything possible to make the parking compatible with regard to traffic, architecture and landscaping. Mr. Walker stated that the motion and support has been withdrawn on the resolutic:: relating to commercial zoning and the Commission will wait for the letter from the petitioner requesting the amendment to P. 1E: On a motion duly made by Mk. Moser, seconded by lir. arightman, and unanimously adopted, it was 5361 #7--70-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 196€3 on Petition 68-6-1-20 as submitted by Garratt & Nickson, Attorney for Hearthside Inc. , requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Broadmoor Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to allow the petitioner to amend the petition so as to request the change of zoning to the P category rather than the C-2 category. Mr. Walker, stated that the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Brightman stated he feels that the Commission should give the amended petition further study to see if he will comply with the landscape plans of the Department. Mr. Pollock stated he is against extending the commercial depth from Middlebelt beyond 300' for parking, professional, etc. , and if any study is to be done on this, the man should find some additional space for parking on the property he has. firs. Chandler stated her feelings that a study be made and discussed in a study session whereby the RUF land abutting this on the north is included and proposed that the Commission table this for further study. Mr. Moser indicated his agreement that the Commission look over the entire area. The Commission requested Mr. Hull to prepare a study and recommendation for the next study session held by the Commission. Mr. Walker stated this petition would be taken under advisement for further study by the Commission. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-2-10 by Albert Burstein, requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect an automatic car wash on property located on the south side of Grand River Avenue, between Rensellor and Inkster Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Heusted and unanimously adopted, it was #7-71-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 1963 on Petition 63-6-2-10 as submitted by Albert Burstein requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect an automatic car wash on property located on the south side of Grand River Avenue between Rensellor and Inkster Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, and pursuant to a verbal request made by Albert Burstein to withdraw this petition because of the expense involved in relocating the sanitary sewer which lies within the easement on the proposed site, and the lack of drainage facilities, the City Planning 1ECommission does hereby determine to allow the petitioner to withdraw this petition. I FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was 5368 sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-5-7-1 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by deleting Wayne Road between Schoolcraft Road and Plymouth Road in the West 1/2 of Section 28, On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Weightman, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-72-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 1963 on Petition 68-5-7-1 as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by deleting Wayne Road between Schoolcraft Road and Plymouth Road in the west 1/2 of Section 23, portion of said road described as follows: The center line of a proposed right-of-way (86') existing in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the N. Line of Plymouth Road distant E. 1326' and N. 36' from the S.W. corner of Section 23, City of 1 Livonia, T. 1 S. R. 9 E. , 'Wayne County, Michigan and proceeding on a curve concave to the left (radius-1000' , tangent-385.70 and (O; delta 42° 11') 736.22 feet; thence on a curve concave to the right (radius-1000' , tangent-385.70' and delta-42° 11') 736.22 feet to the W. line of Parcel Klb (intersection point at E. 803' and N. 1429' from the S.W. corner of Section 23) located in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 23 City of Livonia, T. 1 S. , R. 9 2. , Wayne County, Michigan; thence M. along the W. line of said parcel to the center- line of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad; thence due North 2560 feet to the north line of Schoolcraft Road (204 feet wide). AND, having given proper notice of such hearing as required by Act 235 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1931 as amended, the City Planning Commission does hereby adopt said amendment as part of the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, which is incorporated herein by reference, the same having been adopted by resolution of the City Planning Commission, with all amendments thereto, and further that this amendment shall be filed with the City Council, City Clerk and the City Planning Commission; and a certified copy shall also be forwarded to the Wayne County Register of Deeds for recording. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-6-4 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to City Council Reso- lution #689-68, to amend Section 11.03 (h) of the Zoning 1mi; Ordinance, Ordinance #543, to provide for a reduction from 5369 1,000 to 500 feet of distance between Class C liquor licensed establishments in certain instances. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopte, it was v7-73-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 23, 1963 on Petition 68-6-6-4 as submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to City C.;uncil Resolution #689..68 to amend Section 11.03 (h) of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance #543, to provide for a reduction from 1,000 to 500 feet of distance between Class C liquor lic ensed establishments in certain instances, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 60-6. 64 be denied for the following reasons: (1) The character and atmosphere of the community will be impaired by allowing the substantial increc:7e of Class C facilities. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official news'Aper, The Livonia Observer, under date of July 3, 1968 and notice of such hearing vas sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesa- peake and Ohio Railway Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution i[101 is adopted. Mr. Weightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-6-3 (portion covering Section 11.03, 4.05 and 4.06) by the City Planning Commie-i_on on its own motion to amend Sections 4.05, 4.06,-4.10, ll.u3 and 18.06 of Ordinance No. 543. the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Walker stated that the Commission will consid_r all of tease amendments with the exception of the gas station amendment. Mr. Toby;Citrin, Citrin Oil Company, stated he would like an opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission before action is taken on the amendment per- taining to gas stations. Mr. Walker requested Mr. Citrin to submit something in writing as to what he has in mind. Mr. Pollock stated he would be pleased to have somebody from this industry explain what their plans are. Mr. Walker stated that Mr. Citrin has been given that opportunity and the amend- ment pertaining to gas stations is not being considered tonight, but he has requested that Mk. Citrin submit his request in writing. Mr. A. J. Erwin, Shell Oil Company, was present and Mr. Tent stated that the e Shell Oil Company has done a good job in this City and wished to commend Mr. Erwin. , 5370 On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Colomina, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-74-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1963 on Petition 68-2-6-3 as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Sections 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 11.03 and 13.06 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.10 and 13.06 having been adopted on March 19, 1968, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that additional portions of Petition 68-2-6-3 be approved; specifically that Section 4.05 be amended to read as follows: Section 4.05_ Schedule of Minimum Front _and Rear Yard_ Requirements in P.-1 th-rou&h R-5 Districts. The minimum front and rear yards required for each lot, in R-1 through R-5 Districts are hereby established as follows: USE DISTRICT FRONT YARD REAR YARD R-1 25 feet 30 feet R-2 30 feet 30 feet R-3 35 feet 30 feet R-4 40 feet 35 feet R-5 50 feet 45 feet and, Section 4.06 be amended to read as follows: Section 4'.06 Minimum Side Yard Requirements in R-1 throw R-5 Districts. The minimum side yards required for each lot in R-1 through R-5 Districts are hereby established as follows: R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 Two side yards, each not less than 5 ft. 6 ft. 8ft. loft. 12ft. AND A Combined width of both not less than 14ft. 16ft. 18ft. 22ft. 24ft. In all cases, however, a side yard abutting on a street shall not be less than- 15ft. 17ft. 19ft. 21ft. 23ft. Rear yard abutting side yard, the side yard abutting upon a street not less than- 25ft , 25ft. 25ft. 30ft. 40ft for the following reasons: (1) The City needs these additional amendments to help in the regulation of the orderly growth and development of our City. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian Observer, under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, 5371 Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed amendments to Section 11.03 or Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, as set forth in Petition 68-2-6-3, be taken under advisement. Pair. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-75-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated April 3, 1968 from the City Engineer, the City Planning Commission does her eby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to vacate Elsie and Barkley streets in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice be given as provided in Ordinance 29, as amended by Ordinance No. 50 of the City of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-76-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated April 8, 1968 from the City Engineer, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to vacate either Clarita or Pickford Streets located in the northeast 1/4 of Section 9. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice be given as provided in Ordinance 29, as amended by Ordinance No. 50, of the City of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollf•ck, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-77-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, No. 543, as amended, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone a portion of Baloh Subdivision, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to R-1; that portion being described as follows: That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 32, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as begin- 5372 ning at a point distant N. 87° 48' 23" W. 1108.11 feet and N. 1° 45' 12" E. 619 feet from the S.E. corner of Section 32 and proceeding thence southwesterly along a curve to the left, said curve having a central angle of 27° 07' 55". a radius of 35 feet, a chord bearing S. 78° 11' 14" W. and chord length of • 39.88 feet, an arc distance of 40.25 feet to a point; thence westerly along a curve to the right, said curve having a central angle of 55° 06' 10" and a radius of 145 feet, an arc length of 139.45 feet to a point; thence westerly along a curve to the left, said curve having a central angle of 23° 01' 27", a radius of 35 feet, a chord bearing N. 74° 17' 17" U. and chord length of 41.16 feet, an arc distance of 41.57 feet to a point; thence N. 1° 42' E. 150.34 feet; thence S. 87° 43' 30" E. 212.99 feet; thence S. 1° 45' 12" O. 149.96 feet to the point of beginning. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as provided in Section 23.05 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, of the City of Livonia, and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-78-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, and pursuant to Council Resolution #549-68, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone property bounded by Greeland on the north and west; Henry Ruff on th east, and Puritan on the south, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF to R-5; Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-79-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, and pursuant to Council Resolution #546-681 the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone property located south of Seven Mile Road between Stamford and Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from R-3 and C-2 to C-1• Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mt. Urightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-5-1 by Tru-Wall Investment Company to remove topsoil from lots #3 and #4 of the C.M.I. Industrial Park Subdivision, located in the North- west 1/4 of Section 27. 7 537" Mr. Hull advised the Commission that in order to comply with the Ordinance of the City the petitioner is required to submit existing and proposed grading plans. These have been requested, but not yet received. The petitioner was not present. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. t lrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-6-5-2 by Gary Butier requesting to remove excess sand from property located approximately 1300 feet west of Gill Road, north of Schoolcraft Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21 (Stark Gardens Subdivision). Mr. Hull advised the Commission that a letter has been written to the consulting engineer asking him for a statement certifying that there is an excess of sand that can be removed, but the statement has not been received as yet. The petitioner was not present. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated that this item will be taken under advisement. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Weightman, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-80-68 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meetings held by the City Planning Commission on May 21, 1963 and May 23, 1968, are approved. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. tlrightman announced that the next item on the agenda is a letter from Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for St. Michael's C~^dit Union, dated July 22, 1968, requesting that Petition 67-'_ _-1-38 sub- r.itted on behalf of St. Michaels Credit Union and requesting to rezone property located on the east side of Merriman Road, south of Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, be withdrawn. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Chandler, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopted, it was #7-81-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on January 16, 1963 on Petition 67-12-1-38 as submitted by Rodney C. Kropf for St. Michael's Credit Union requesting to rezone property located on the east side of Merriman Road, south of Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35; and pursuant to a letter dated July 22, 1968 from Rodney C. Kropf, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine that the withdrawal of Petition 67-12-1-38 is approved. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notive of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of December 27, 1967 and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Consumers Power Cc—_,any, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. T 537:4 Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Jrightman, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission adjourned its 195th Regular Meeting, held on July 23, 1963, at approximately 12:00 midnight. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION / -. / / /L,4P !4!� arry i . tman .ecre ary ATTESTE a,/ a)444) Chari s W. Walker, Chairman lirl 4