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MINUTES OF THE 207TH REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, July 15, 1969 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
i held its 207th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall.
Mr. Raymond Tent, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
8:20 p.m. with approximately 50 interested persons in the audience.
Members Present: Raymond W. Tent Robert Colomina Harry Wrightman
Donald Heusted Marvin Moser Joel LaBo
Frank Santo H. Dow Tunis
Members Absent: Charles Walker
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; John J. Nagy, Assistant Planning Director,
and Robert Menzies of the City Planning Department; A. Easton Assistant City
Attorney; Daniel Andrew, Industrial Development Coordinator, were present.
Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 69-5-1-17 by
Lindhout Associates for Livonia Education Association requesting
to rezone property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Wentworth Avenue, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14 from
RUF to P.S.
Mr. Tent stated that the file shows no objections from the Engineering or other
City Departments; no right-of-way is needed; and the plans submitted conform to
the Zoning Ordinance. He asked if the petitioner was present.
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Mr. William Lindhout, of Lindhout Associates, representing the Livonia Education
Association, 18185 Farmington Road, presented the Commission with new sketch
indicating the approach they are taking with regard to the use of the parcel. He
stated that Mr. Ericson, the owner's representative, was also present should the
need arise. He pointed out that the placement of the building and parking had been
changed, adding that the parcel would house the administrative function of the
Livonia Education Association and the building will reflect its administrative
importance to the City of Livonia. He pointed out the landscaping and the fact that
the entry to the building is oriented to the possible future expansion of the build-
ing, according to zoning requiremnts. He said this presentation is for a zoning
change petition and a waiver use permit.
Mr. Tent asked what the value of this construction would be.
Mr. Lindhout stated the total investment would crowd $100,000.00.
Mr. Tent asked how soon the building would begin.
Mr. Lindhout stated, immediately upon receipt of the approval of rezoning; it would
take about 8 weeks for the bids and construction would start this fall.
Mr. Tent asked if the landscaping will be as agreed.
Mr. Lindhout replied, yes; but that he would file for a variance so that the wall
would not be required as stated, feeling that landscaping will be much better than
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the wall.
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Mr. Tent asked if it was understood that a wall is required.
Mr. Lindhout stated yes, the wall would be as agreed if the appeal is denied but
that the wall in this instance would be an error.
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Mr. Moser asked what was meant about future expansion.
Mr. Lindhout replied, one or two offices. He stated that this services the Livonia
School District, that this is the factor which would determine the growth of the
building in question.
Mr. Hull stated that petitioner has submitted waiver use and zoning petitions but
the waiver use has not yet been advertised. The building for the purposes stated
here are not a permitted use under PS zoning which is the reason for the waiver use
petition.
Mr. Colomina asked if the zoning is approved, what is the effect on the site plan
submitted at the present meeting.
Mr. Hull advised that if the building as submitted on the plan is not to be used
for administrative purposes but for a permitted use, the site plan submitted would
go through; however, if used for the stated purpose a waiver use permit is required
and would need Planning Commission and Council approval making it necessary for the
petitioner to come in for another OK.
Mr. Lindhout stated that his petition asks for zoning compatible with adjacent
property.
Mr. Hull stated that PS would have a reduced setback requirement which is to the
petitioner's advantage.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated the matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-19 by
Livonia Masonic Temple Association requesting to rezone property
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Deering and
Coff Streets in the Northeast 1'4 of Section 12, from C-1 to C-2.
Mr. Budington, a member of the Livonia Masonic Lodge, spoke for its members. He
stated they wish to rezone as set forth in the petition7 their organization cannot
have alcoholic be rages, cannot open after midnight, no parties, their meetings
are in the evening generally from 7 to 11 p.m. ; they do have youth groups sponsored
by them. He added that t_ 'y `re s:orti .:' in Plymouth but would like to establish in
Livonia. To use the property they would have to be rezoned to a C-2 category.
Mr. Tent stated the letter in the file states there are no engineering problems;
however, a right-of-way is needed and read that portion of the letter.
Mr. Hull advised that the right-of-way needed is a 27' dedication.
Mr. Tent asked if the petitioner owns the property.
Mr. Budington stated they have an option to purchase, subject to the rezoning.
Mr. Tent stated that the petition, if approved, would be subject to the dedication
of the right-of-way.
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Mr. Budington stated that the surrounding neighbors had shown no objection to the
organization moving into the Church building.
Mr. Tent asked if there is a deficiency in parking.
Petitioner felt there would be it they expanded.
Mr. Nagy explained that the requirement is for app oximately 40 parking spaces. They
show 55 deficient spaces which would cut clown the total, itbWever, they would still
be well in excess of their requirement.
Petitioner stated they cannot say if the would expand; at the present time the
building would house the lodge. If they expanded they might try to purchase adjacent
land or, failing that, buy another parcel and move.
Mr. Tent stated he was concerned that they would have C-2 zoning and if in a few
years they decided to they could move and the zoning would be C-2; it could cause
a great deal of trouble.
The petitioner stated that at the present time they cannot afford other parcels of land;
they can afford this building; they cannot guarantee that they will not have to
expand or purchase new property.
Mr. Budington also stated that under C-2 zoning there is a requirement for a masonry
wall. He added, residents surrounding the property have signed a petition to the
effect that they would prefer something other than the masonry wall; he asked if a
variance could be granted so that the wall could be eliminated and e green "fence"
be put there instead.
Mr. Tent said it was impossible to make variances on petitions. He said the Zoning
Board of Appeals can waive the requirements of the wall. If this petition is approved
they can appeal as aforesaid and in the event the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the
appeal they would have to erect the wall.
Mr. Hull stated the wall would not be required until such time as they alter the
building or change the parking lot. In other words, when some work is done on the
development of the site.
Petitioner stated it is his understanding that only the rear of the property is abut-
ting residential and requires the wall.
Mr. Tent stated that is correct.
Mr. Hull stated he would like to ascertain if the petitioner is willing to dedicate
the right-of-way.
Mr. Budington stated they were not the owners; the church still owns the property
and they have the option to buy subject to rezoning.
Mr. Harris in the audience stood up and stated he represents the church. He asked
if the dedication starts from the middle of the street.
Mr. Hull stated they have 33' from the center of the road and they need 27 additional
feet for the full right-of-way width.
The petitioner stated he would like to come back on this as he has to have approval
of the lodge.
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Mr. Tent gave approval for this matter to be carried to a later point in the
evening, and adjourned same.
IL Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-20 by
Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. , requesting to rezone
property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of
Six Mile Road in Section 7 from R-5-C to C-2, C-4 and R-E; and
south of Six Mile Road in Section 18 from R-3-B to P.S. and
C-4.
Mr. David Meinzinger, 34165 Six Mile Road, was present representing the petitioner.
Mr. Tent asked him to point out the property and the existing and proposed zoning
in the area. He stated that the petitioner has requested only the items in the
petition;that in the future other items would be taken care of and that he has
modified his petition to exclude multi-family.
Mr. Tent stated there is a letter in the file from the St. Timothy Presbyterian Church,
dated July 11, 1969, which sets forth their opposition to parcels 1 and 2 and their
agreement to the proposals for parcels 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Mr. Meinzinger stated that the property is owned by Greenfield Construction Company.
Mr. Tent asked how many persons in the audience were interested in this petition.
There were three hands raised.
Mr. Meinzinger explained the site plan stating that implementation would take about
four years to complete. He discussed the adjacent properties, stating that the area
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ment store, service center, small stores, etc. There are two parcels for a motel-
hotel type development, i.e. , Holiday Inn. He said there are already offers from
such businesses wanting "in". This is all brought about by the expressway interchange.
There is also a P.O. district for buildings with a minimum of 2-1/2 stories.
Mr. Hull stated it would be up to City government how many stories would be allowed.
P.S. presently has a maximum of two-story buildings.
Mr. Meinzinger continued to explain the sketches brought with him to the meeting.
He stated there will be internal boulevarded roads, with one light at Six Mile Road
to control traffic. Another report brought in was that of the revenue from taxation,
from which he explained to the Commission and the audience the City's benefits in
comparison to residential building on the same scale.
Mr. Tent advised this was a very informative presentation but he would like to know
just what the plan is regarding how many years it would take.
Mr. Meinzinger stated it has already been two to three years in planning, generally
takes ten years to develop a plan of this size; however, he stated this would go
much faster because of the interest which has been shown. He stated that the owners
will run this development and will place restrictions on the property.
Mr. Keith Gale, 38231 W. Six Mile Road, who owns an adjacent pieces of property, stated
he has no objection to such a development but had a question about a strip of property
IL which would be cut off. He stated ingress and egress on the south side of Six Mile
Road would be needed.
Mr. Orville H. Barron, 38600 Six Mile Road, stated he thought the idea was commendable
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but with regard to his land he would like ingress and egress to the center at three
points, which he pointed to on the site plan; otherwise his land will be cut off.
Mr. Tent advised that this petition has been submitted and under study; he advised
the audience that for the record it is understood they own adjacent property and the
Planning Commission will review all matters brought up at this meeting; that the
suggestions and requests have been noted and will be looked into at the study session.
He assured them that everything will be worked out.
Mr. Toll, an Elder of St. Timothy Presbyterian Church, stated he is opposed to non-
residential development south of Six Mile.
He was advised that this still has to go back to the study session.
Mr. Wrightman asked Mr. Meinzinger, with regard to property at Six Mile Road, north
and south, designated commercial, if this is part of his petition.
Mr. Meinzinger answered, no. In the legals they set aside one-half acre at each corner
for legal description for open space-landscape area. Surrounding the commercial at
Six Mile and Newburgh we have also set aside 100' landscape belt. He stated that the
idea is that landscaping would be similar to that at Eastland, a set back of 100' .
Mr. Colomina questioned the figures used in the report of finances presented by Mr.
Meinzinger, stating that the $25,000 figures as cost of a residential unit in R-3 and
R-5 districts is low.
Mr. Meinzinger stated that the figures used were not of the immediate area but another
adding that they are low but that the figures throughout the financial report are
based on the same low figures.
4 Mr. Tent stated that these figures were just received by the Commission and if there
are any questions they can be studied.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-18 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property
located on the south side of Schoolcaaft between Farmington and
Hubbard in the northwest 1/4 of Section 27 from RUF to M-1.
Mr. Tent stated that a letter dated May 13, 1969 from the Industrial Commission had
requested this zoning change stating that it is consistent with the overall Master
Plan of the City of Livonia. He asked Mr. Daniel Andrew, Industrial Development Co-
ordinator, to give some additional background information.
Mr. Andrew stated that on May 25, 1964 the Industrial Commission met with the residents
of this particular area. They discussed the ramifications of zoning to light manu-
facturing and agreed to withhold any petition until the Schoolcraft freeway became
a reality and the Highway Department made active negotiations. They feel now they
can move ahead.
Mr. Wrightman asked if there are any figures as to the amount of land which has
already been bought and negotiated for along Schoolcraft, by the State Highway Dept.
1[40 Mr. Andrew stated that at the present time they have acquired two parcels of the
property in question.
Mr. LaBo asked if the zoning change would effect the price of the land with respect
to the State Highway Department.
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Mr. Andrew replied, no; it will be October or November before a rezoning can be
accomplished at Council level. He stated that the service drive is schedule for
April 1970; that the rezoning would have no effect whatsoever.
Mr. Haavisto, 32465 Schoolcraft, stated the agreement was to zone industrial when
11110 the State signed a bill of sale to buy the property; not when the highway comes
through. He stated that the offer received is very small, 40% of the value, and
he is going to court and therefore would not want any change of zoning at present
until the court action is through. He said he would not want to pay industrial taxes
on property for two years while waiting for settlement, and this also is an objection,
the industrial taxes.
Mr. Tent advised Mr. Haavisto that if the zoning is changed and not used for industrial
he would not pay industrial taxes as such; the taxes would not be increased for this
reason.
Mr. Hull stated the taxes may change but the zoning change will not effect if° it
will be the potential of the land.
Mr. Wrightman asked if any of his neighbors have sold to the State.
Mr. Haavisto replied, none, they are negotiating at this time.
The Commission was advised by Mr. Haavisto that the highway will take footage to
include their home and the remaining property can only be used for industry; however,
their subdivision has deed restrictions which prohibit the City from taking their
land changing the zoning at their own discrimination.
Mr. Wrightman asked how the change in zoning effects him now.
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Mr. Haavisto stated they object now, until they have a figure from the State agreed
upon; after that they agree to rezone; that rezoning would only take 15 minutes.
Mr. Andrew stated the deed restrictions would take only 15 minutes to be removed
but the rezoning would take 16 weeks. He added that there is further concern due
to rumors that some people want to move their homes back off the 150' line - they
can do it with the existing zoning. He does not feel the houses should be moved
back; once they are moved by the State Department they should stay off.
Mr. Haavisto advised the Commission that in the heat of conversations with the
Industrial Commission ',__re comments were passed but he assured them that this was
not the intention of the people.
Mr. LaBo felt that this change of zoning, in fact, would be a favor to these people;
the value of the land would be greater and it would give them a chance to get an
industrial purchaser.
Mr. Haavisto stated they did not want to take this chance, adding that there is much
vacant land around him. He again stated he objects to the zoning change tonight,
he wants to wait.
Mr. T. Kechane, 5607 Charlesworth, Dearborn, Michigan, stated he owns a vacant lot
in the subdivision. He stated that industrial would bring about $3,900.00 and
agrees with Mr. LaBo.
Mr. Herman O'Neil of Howell, Michigan, referred to the agreement and stated he
objected to a change of zoning at present.
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Mr. Andrew stated that the agreement was until the Highway stated negotiations and .'
feels the agreement should stand.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated the item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition No. 69-6 2-14 by
the Mid-Six Marathon Service Station requesting to be granted a
waiver use permit to allow the rental of trucks and storage of same
on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in Section 14.
Mr. Owen J. Cummings, 27488 Five Mile Road, Livonia, was present to represent the
petitioner. He stated that the use requested has become an ancillary use for many
gasoline stations, there is no maintenance or repair involved, only the refueling
of the vehicles.
Mr. Tent asked if Mr. Cummings is a resident of Livonia.
Mr. Cummings answered, no; he has his law offices in Livonia.
Mr. Tent advised Mr. Cummings that they are having problems with service stations,
change of ownerships, vacancies, etc. because there are too many. As of May 1969
there are 84 service stations operating; 5 vacant and 8 have been converted to other
uses. There are three stations in the area of this petition, a fourth on the way.
He discussed stations with outside storage and brought out photographs of five
stations with storage on the outside, pointing out the problems brought about - stating
that other Marathon stations have U-Haul vehicles.
Mr. Tent stated that the oil companies state they have no bold on the stations; that
I they are independent dealers; they too are having brouble getting the people to
police their stations., the start is trucks, trailers and U-Hauls and tractors and
cement mixers will be next. The Commission is concerned about things of this nature
which detract from the primary function of the station.
Mr. Cummings stated he has seen the two operations he is representing at this meeting,
he has the storage and rental agreements that were executed for the premises, adding
that there would be no maintenance. He stated that the site plan indicates the areas
they will use to store equipment.
Mr. Tent stated there might be no problem if they could buy additional land and put
up a building to store the vehicles.
Mr. Cummings stated that the proposal limited the number of vehicles.
Mr. Wrightman stated he'd heard this is U-Haul and asked if the petitioner is buy-
ing the equipment.
Mr. Cummings answered, no; this would be leased equipment.
Mr. Wrightman asked what is the least amount of revenue.
Mr. Cummings stated he only represents the owner of the station.
1[0 Mr. Wrightman asked why they need this additional type of revenue.
i Mr. Cummings stated this is a use compatible with service station use.
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Mr. Wrightman stated that the Pensylvania Supreme Court ruled this is not a compatible
use with service stations. He stated that in our Ordinance, because it does not say
it is allowed, it is excluded.
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Mr. Colomina stated the petitioner wants to rent trucks and stated there are two
trailers in the back. He asked if he rents them now.
Mr. Bulinsky, 29407 W. Six Mile Road, operator of the station, stated the trailers
are not rented, they are privately owned.
Mr. Cummings stated this petition is primarily for use of trucks.
Mr. Tent stated there are letters in the file from a Mrs. Knoll and Mrs. Fleming
indicating objections to trailer rentals.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-2-15 by
Gorden V. Rumohr requesting to be granted a waiver use permit
to allow the rental of trucks and storage of same on property
located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Merriman
and Bainbridge Road in Section 23.
Mr. Owen Cummings also represented the petitioner in this petition. He stated that
primarily this set-up is the same situation as exists at Middlebelt and Six Mile
Road.
Mr. Tent stated that this is a Shell Station which came before the Commission with
a beautiful station, built it and said they only wanted to sell gasoline.
Mr. Cummings said that the comments covered by the previous petition 69-6-2-14 are
applicable here.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-5-1-16 by
the City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located
between Inkster Road and Cardwell immediately north of Joy Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from RUF to C-2.
Mr. Nagy explained the purpose of this petition is to extend the existing C-2
zoning to conform to lot ownership lines which will make the existing C-2 zoning
adequate in depth to facilitate quality commercial development. This zoning request
was brought about by the owners of the property within the area.
Mr. Tent advised there was no objection from the City Engineering Department; a
letter from Jr. John Dufour also concurs.
Mr. Wesley Cash, 27719 Joy Road, Westland, one of the owners involved, asked what
is the time limit to build the wall.
Mr. Tent asked if there was a building proposed on the property it would have to be
built at the time new improvements occurred.
Mr. Cash replied, yes. He had a short discussion about the wall and was advised by
Mr. Hull that the next time he has to make any physical addition to his building or
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needs to go before the Building Inspection Department would be the time he would be
required to build the wall.
(11:11, Mr. Cash stated he wanted to build it as soon as possible as he stores equipment in
the back and due to a theft problem he wants the wall quickly, at least before the
frost.
Mr. Tent advised he can build it right away or as suggested by Mr. Hull.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-14 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.03
Waiver Uses (C-2 Districts) Restaurants, to establish specific regula-
tions for controlling the development of carry-out type restaurants.
Mr. Tent asked if this amendment was as discussed in the study session; were there
any changes.
Mr. Menzies answered, yes, it was the same; no changes.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman renounced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-15 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section
11.02 Permitted Uses (C-2 Districts) , of Ordinance #543, the
Zoning Ordinance, to remove Waiver Uses in C-1 Districts from
Permitted Uses in C-2 Districts.
Mr. Tent asked if this amendment was also as discussed in the study session or were
there any changes.
Mr. Menzies answered there were no changes.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, delcared the matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-16 by
the City Planning Commission to amend Section 18.29 of Ordinance
#543, the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify what can and cannot be
located in front of residentially zoned property, and to prohibit
outside storage of materials in any portion of the front yard and
the first 25 feet of the side yard in any industrially zoned
district.
Mr. Menzies explained this amendment in detail. He went on to say that Sections
10.08 and 11.09 of the Ordinance are in conflict with this amendment. He stated
that this petition can be processed at this meeting and he will draw up an amend-
ment covering Sections 10.08 and 11.09 to remove the conflict.
After a short discussion with the Commission, it was decided that Mr. Menzies would
do as suggested, having the proposed amendment at the next study session, or as soon
as possible.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-17 by
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the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, by deleting all of
Section 18.49, Fences, since it is inconsistent with the
provisions of Section 18.29.
Mr. Tent asked if this amendment was as discussed at the study session.
Mr. Menzies answered yes, there are no changes.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, advised this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-7-7 by
the City Planning Commission to amend Part VI of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Master Fire Station Plan, to incorporate
property located on the north side of Five Mile Road, west of
Middlebelt in Section 14, or property located on the east side
of Middlebelt between Rayburn and Broadmoor in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 13.
Mr. Nagy, Assistant City Planner, explained the purpose of this petition, as requested
by the Livonia Fire Division, is to designate a site for a fire station in this
sector of the City. One choice is south of the existing Hearthside Furniture Store
on the east side of Middlebelt Road, approximately 120 x 400 feet; the other on the
north side of Five Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, approximately 200 x 300,
which would be the more ideal because of its shape.
Mr. Tent stated the file holds a letter from Chief Roberts selecting Site #5. Site
#3 would need more than 100' in width.
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Mr. Wrightman stated that this site would have to put up fencing and that Site #5
is already in C-2 and needs no fencing.
Mr. Moser asked if the owners of the property are notified of this and just what
the Commission does to it.
Mr. Nagy advised that it puts a cloud on the title when the legal description is
sent to the Register of Deeds. He advised that the owners are aware of their actions.
Mr. Hull stated that this is handled in the same fashion as any site they pick for
a park.
Mr. Moser asked if both pieces will be taken.
Mr. Nagy answered, they settle on one.
Mr. Hull stated that the land must be acquired quickly; he ad*ised the Commission
of the federal funds that are available to purchase the land.
Mr. Moser questioned the Armenian Home which was erected on the previous site
which was picked.
Mr. Hull stated it was too expensive and they felt another parcel could be picked
more reasonably.
Mr. Moser asked if they can acquire the property by condemnation if the owners
refuse to sell.
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'tr. Hull replied, yes.
I.fr. Tent, Chairman, advised this matter would be taken under advisement.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Colomina, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously
aclopted, it was
#7-96-69 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the public hearing held on Tuesday, July 15, 1969, at approx-
imately 10:15 p.m.
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Mr. Tent Chairman, called the 207th Regular Meeting to order at approximately
1030 p.m. with approximately forty interested persons in the audience.
Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-19 by
Livonia Masonic Temple Association requesting to rezone property
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Deering and
Goff Streets in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, from C-1 to C-2.
Mr. Tent brought up the question again of the right-of-way dedication.
Mr. Budington stated that this has been discussed and if acceptable, the church is
culling to dedicate the property and the lodge is agreeable to this at the time
of closing of title to the property.
Mr. Tent stated it would just take a quit claim deed.
Mr. Budington said it would be executed at the closing.
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Mr. Colomina stated that the matter should be returned to a study session to clarify
the zoning requirement and if everything is in order a special meeting can be
called after the study session, or it can be referred to the next regular meeting,
August 12th.
Mr. Wrightman asked what the reason for the delay is if C-2 is the only category
into which they can be admitted.
Mr. Colomina stated if they could convince the petitioner to wait about two months
until the ordinance change takes effect, the C-2 zoning would not be necessary.
Mr. Wrightman agreed with Mr. Colomina's thinking on the matter.
Mr. LaBo said the petitioner does need C-2 to occupy the building. Could the Com-
mission rezone to C-2 and allow them to occupy the building, then after the zoning
ordinance is amended as stated before could not the Planning Commission on its own
motion call it back and rezone it to C-1.
Mr. Hull stated the Commission can rezone any land back on its own motion providing
the Council concurs with this action but added the Commission should have some type
of moral commitment that the petitioner agrees to this action and that the rezoning
to be made is done with this understanding.
Mr. Tent explained that if the lodge were moving onto a large parcel and could
expand there would be no problem.
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Mr. Budington said again that to expand the lodge would need 1,000 members, they
only have 400; only 40 to 50 attend a meeting; their only income is dues.
Mr. Tent asked Mr. Wrightman, as Master of a Lodge, to what extent he feels the
lodge will grow.
Mr. Wrightman stated he personally feels it will be many years before they will need
an expansion program, that their only need is a residence of their own. However,
he stated that as a Commissioner, his concern here is the spot zoning in this
particular situation which may in time have a deteriorating effect should they be
granted C-2 while the ordinance is being revised.
Mr. Tent assured the members present that the Commission wants to see the Lodge in
Livonia. The zoning ordinance should have been changed a long time ago. The Mayor
suggested that petitioners withdraw their petition so they could have the benefit
of purchasing land elsewhere in the City without paying commercial prices. There
are many who are working to find a location. A two-month period is not too bad.
Mr. Budington asked if the zoning were not changed and they waited would they be
relieved of the need for the wall and the dedication.
Mr. Tent said the wall would not be needed but the dedication would be.
Mr. LaBo wondered if the petitioner withdraws would it be necessary to apply for a
waiver use which petition would have to be published, etc.
Mr. Tent asked if the petitioner would make a commitment in writing to the extent
that the zoning change granted to C-2 would be returned to C-1 after the waiver use
1[ amendment goes into effect - would they give the Commission a statement to that
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effect.
Mr. Tent suggested that the matter be placed under advisement until the next study
session and then placed on the next meeting. There was a short discussion between
the petitioner and the Commission as to the length of time it would take if this
were done before the matter could finally pass through Council. During the dis-
cussion Mr. Tent stated that Mr. Budington, as Chairman of the Planning Commission
of Allen Park, should be familiar with these matters.
Mr. Tent stated this matter would be taken under advisement to be brought up at the
study session and the petitioner is to bring a commitment from the Board to the
effect that the rezoning will be changed back after the Zoning Ordinance is amended
as discussed earlier.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-5-1-17 by
Lindhout Associates for Livonia Education Association requesting
to rezone property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
south of Wentworth Avenue, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14,
from RUF to P.S.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-97-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-5-1-17 as submitted by Lindhout
Associates for Livonia Education Association requesting to
rezone property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road,
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south of Wentworth Avenue, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
14 from RUF to P.S. , the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 69-5-1-17 be
approved for the following reasons :
(1) It is consistent with the emerging use of the land
within the area.
(2) The proposed zoning is contiguous with the zoning to
the south.
(3) It will round out the zoning within the area.
(4) It is reasonable to accommodate the Livonia Education
Association in this area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, 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. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr.Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-20 by
Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. , requesting to rezone
property located on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of
Six Mile Road in Section 7 from R-5-C to C-2, C-4 and R-E; and
south of Six Mile Road in Section 18 from R-3-B to P.S. and
C-4.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-1-18 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone
property located on the south side of Schoolcraft between
Farmington and Hubbard in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27,
from RUF to M-1.
Mr. Colomina asked if the petition is approved, is it legal with the deed restriction
which exist.
Mr. Andrew stated that the deed restrictions are private restrictions, the City has
nothing to do with this. The Zoning Ordinance allows them to rezone. Even with
the deed restrictions, the Commission can rezone. He added that Lots 7 and 8 are
zoned manufacturing at the present time.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Colomina, it was
#7-98-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-1-18 as submitted at the
request of the Industrial Coordinator by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to rezone property located on
J the south side of Schoolcraft between Farmington and Hubbard
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, from RUF to M-1, the City
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Planning Commission hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 69-6-1-18 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the Master Plan.
(2) The predominant use within the surrounding area is
industrial.
(3) The proposed I-96 freeway which, for all intents and
purposes will necessitate the elimination of all exist-
ing residential structures, destroys the residential
development and facilitates the easy conversion of vacant
land to industrial use.
(4) The Industrial Development Commission recommends
this change of zoning to industrial.
FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, and notice of such hearing was
sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power
Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tent, Wrightman, Heusted, Moser, Colomina, Santo, Tunis
NAYS: LaBo
ABSENT: Walker
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-2-14 by
Mid-Six Marathon Service Station requesting to be granted a
waiver use permit to allow the rental of trucks and storage
of same on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road
between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in Section 14.
On a motion duly made by Mr. LaBo, seconded by Mr. Tunis, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-99-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-2-14 as submitted by Mid-Six
Marathon Service Station requesting to be granted a waiver
use permit to allow the rental of trucks and storage of same
on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in Section 14, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 69-6-2-14 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
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inconvenient to the neighborhood and will unduly conflict
with the normal traffic of the neighborhood.
(3) The location of the building and its accessories will be
such that the proposed use will have a detrimental effect
upon the 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 building.
(4) The location, size and intensity, site layout and periods
of operation of the proposed use can cause a nuisance
which may be noxious to the occupant of any other nearby
permitted use by reason of dust, noise, fumes and lights.
(5) No provision has been made for parking of the patrons
using the rental services.
(6) The limitations of the site prevent the addition of
truck storage and patron parking on the site.
(7) The intensity of the use on so small a site will
seriously conflict with. the movement of traffic and
circulation on the site and may seriously impair the
value of the lands abutting it.
(8) The intense use of a limited site intended for gas
service station purposes with the addition of another
use for the rental and storage of trailers and small
panel trucks cannot be considered as a valid accessory
use.
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above public hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Depart-
ments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Tent declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-2-15 by
Gordon V. Rumohr requesting to be granted a waiver use permit
to allow the rental of trucks and storage of same on property
located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Merriman and
Bainbridge Road in Section 23.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Tunis, seconded by Mr. Colomina and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-100-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-2-15 as submitted by
Gordon V. Rumohr requesting to be granted a waiver use
permit to allow the rental of trucks and storage of same on
property located on the south side of Five Mile Road
between Merriman and Bainbridge Road in Section 23, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 69-6-2-15 be denied for the following reasons:
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(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
li; site layout and its relationship to streets giving access,
shall be such that the traffic to and from the use and
assemUly of persons in conjunction with the use, will be
hazardous and inconvenient to the neighborhood and will
unduly conflict with the normal traffic of the neighborhood.
(3) The location of the building and its accessories will be
such that the proposed use will have a detrimental effect
upon the 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 building.
(4) The location, size and intensity, site layout and periods
of operation of the proposed use can cause a nuisance
which may be noxious to the occupant of any other nearby
permitted use by reason of dust, noise, fumes and lights,
(5) No provision has been made for parking of the patrons
using the rental services.
(6) The limitations of the site prevent the addition of
truck storage and patron parking on the site.
(7) The intensity of the use on so small a site will
} seriously conflict with the movement of traffic and
circulation on the site and may seriously impair the
value of the lands abutting it.
(8) The intense use of a limited site intended for gas
service station purposes with the addition of another
use for the rental and storage of trailers and small
panel trucks cannot be considered as a valid accessory use.
FURTHER RESOLVED, 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, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-5-1-16 by
the City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property
located between Inkster Road and Cardwell, immediately north
of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from RUE to
C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition 69-5-1-16 be approved for
the following reasons:
(1) This will round out the zoning within the area.
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(2) This additional zoning will more closely parallel
lot ownership lines.
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(3) The increased depth of the existing commercial
zoning will provide for reasonable development
of commercial uses.
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(4) The additional zoning will overcome split and
conflicting zoning categories from occurring
on the same parcel.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, 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. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-14 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Section 11.03 Waiver Uses (C-2 Districts) Restaurants, to
establish specific regulations for controlling the develop-
ment of carry-out type restaurants.
On a motion by Mr. Colomina, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-102-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-6-14 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or
not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance) , as amended,
by amending Section 11.03 Waiver Uses (C-2 Districts) Restaurants,
to establish specific regulations for controlling the develop-
ment of carry-out type restaurants, the City Planning Com-
mission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
69-6-6-14 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This is a necessary tool to help regulate the growth
and development of our City.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 2 ', 1969, and notice of such hearing was
sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and Consumers Power
Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-15 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Section 11.02 Permitted Uses (C-2 Districts) , of Ordinance
#543, the Zoning Ordinance, to remove Waiver Uses in C-1
Districts from Permitted Uses in C-2 Districts.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. LaBo and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#7-103-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-6-15 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine
whether or not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance,
as amended, Section 11.02 Permitted Uses (C-2 Districts) to
remove Waiver Uses in C-i Districts from Permitted Uses in
C-2 Districts, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 69-6-6-15 be
approved for the following reason:
(1) This is a necessary tool for proper administration of
the Zoning Ordinance to prevent any misinterpretation
of permitted uses and to clarify the language with regard
to waiver uses in C-1 Districts from being considered as
permitted in C-2 Districts.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, 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. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-16 by
the City Planning Commission to amend Section 18.29 of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify what can
and cannot be located in front yards of residentially zoned
property, and to prohibit outside storage of materials in
any portion of the front yard and the first 25 feet of the
side yard from the front of the building in any industrially
zoned district.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wr ;htman, seconded by Mr. Tunis, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-104-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-6-16 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine
whether or not to amend Section 18.29 of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to clarify what can and
cannot be located in front yards of residentially zoned
property, and to prohibit outside storage of materials
in any portion of the front yard and the first 25 feet of
the side yard from the front of the building in any industrially
zoned district, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 69-6-6-15 be
approved for the following reason:
(1) This is a necessary tool to help regulate the growth
and development of our City.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
publ L::ed in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, and notice of such hearing was
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sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power
Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-6-17 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, by deleting all of
Section 18.47, Fences, since it is inconsistent with the
provisions of Section 18.29.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Colomina, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously
adopted, it Was
#7-105-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 15, 1969 on Petition 69-6-6-17 as submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter-
mine whether or not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance, by deleting all of Section 18.49, Fences, the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 69-6-6-17 be approved for the follow-
ing reason:
(1) This is a necessary tool to help regulate the growth
and development of our City.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of June 25, 1969, 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. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-6-7-7 by
the City Planning Commission to amend Part VI of the Master
Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Fire Station Plan,
to incorporate property located on the north side of Five
Mile Road, west of Middlebelt in Section 14; also property
located on the east side of Middlebelt between Rayburn and
Broadmoor in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Tunis, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-106-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 1931, as amended, the City Planning
Commission of the City of Livonia, having duly held a public
hearing on July 15, 1969 for the purpose of amending Part VI
of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled "The Master
Fire Station Plan", the same is hereby amended so as to include
a parcel approximately 200' x 300' located on the north side of
Five Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, in Section 14 as a
fire station site for the following reason:
(1) There is a need for a fire station site in this sector
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of the City.
said parcel being legal', described as follows:
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The N. 300 feet of the S. 360 feet of the west 200 feet
of the E. 460.62 feet of Section 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
AND, having given proper notice of such hearing as required by
Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1931 as amended, the
City Planning Commission does hereby adopt said amendment as part
of the Master Fire Station 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 Register of Deeds
for the County of Wayne for recording.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-2-6-6 by
the City Planning Commis-ion on its own motion to amend
Section 2.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, by
adding Paragraph 19 to define the term ''Landscaping".
On a motion duly made by Mr. LaBo, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-107-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on April 1, 1969 on Petition 69-2-6-6 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine
whether or not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance,
as amended, by adding Paragraph 19 to Section 2.10, Landscaping,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 69-2-6-6 be approved for the follow-
ing reasons:
(1) This is a necessary tool to regulate the growth and
development of our City.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of March 16, 1969, 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. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Wrightman announl . the next item on the agenda is the final plat approval
for Richter & Lipton Industrial Subdivision located in Section 28.
There was a brief discussion with regard to the financial obligation. Mr. Tent
trit . stated there is a letter from the Clerk which states it has been taken care of; Mr.
Hull stated that as far as the plat is concerned, everthing is okay and conforms to
the preliminary plat.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Colomina, seconded by Mr. Santo, and unanimously
adopted, it was
t; #7-108-69 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that the final plat of Richter & Lipton
Industrial Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 28, be given final plat approval for the following
reasons:
(1) It conforms to the previously approved preliminary plat.
(2) All the financial obligations of the City have been met.
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission under Resolution #11-137-68, adopted on Nov-
ember 12, 1968; and it further appearing that said proposed
plat together with plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works,
Engineering Division, under date of January 29, 1969; and it
further appearing that the financial assurances required by
Council Resolution #184-69 adopted on February 26, 1969 have
been filed with the City Clerk as confirmed by a letter dated
July 3, 1969 from Addison Bacon, City Clerk, it would therefore
appear that all conditions necessary to the release of building
permits have been met and the Building Department is hereby so
notified.
11:: Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the final plat approval
for Burton & Share Westside Industrial Subdivision located in
Section 28.
All financial responsibilities having been met, and there being no problems, on
a motion duly made by Mr. LaBo, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-109-69 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that the final plat of Burton & Share
Westside Industrial Subdivision, located in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 28, be given final approval for the following reasons:
(1) It conforms to the previously approved preliminary plat.
(2) All the financial obligations of the City have been met.
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission under Resolution #3-34-69 adopted on March 4,
1969; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together
with plans and specifications for improvements there in have
been approved by the Department of Public Works, Engineering
lie Division, under date of April 15, 1969 and it further appearing
that the financial assurances required by Council Resolution
#476-69 adopted on April 30, 1969 have been filed with the City
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Clerk as confirmed by letter dated July 15, 1969 from Addison
Bacon, City Clerk, it would therefore appear that all conditions
IL necessary to the release of building permits have been met and
the Building Department is hereby so notified.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced that the next item on the agenda is a motion
by the City Planning Commission to amend Part V of the
Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master School and
Park Plan, by deleting a portion of parcels N2 and Nlal
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2.
Mr. Nagy explained this to the Commission in detail. He advised that part of a
subdivision is in the area designed for park on the Master Park Plan. The original
application for federal funds for this land has been denied but the City, through
Mr. DuFour, has petitioned the State for matching funds to purchase the land, less
the subdivision area. The Commission is now being requested to amend the Master
School and Park Plan to delete the southerly 180' of parcel N2 and Nlal, located in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, the balance to be the park.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Colomina, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-110-69 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance #543, as amended,
the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and
order that a public hearing be held to determine whether
fril: or not to amend Part V of the Master Plan of the City of
Livonia, the Master School and Park Plan, by deleting a
portion of Parcels N2 and Nlal located in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 2.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be
given as provided in Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance #543, of the City of Livonia, and that there
shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon
to the City Council.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the approval of the
Minutes • of the meetings held by the City Planning Commission on
May 13,1969 and April 1, 1969.
The Commission discussed the minutes of May 13, 1969 and April 1, 1969, making the
following amendments.
May 13, 1969 minutes: Page 5582, the next to last paragraph, add the words
"on property '.
Page 5585, the third line of the second paragraph should
read: "come in and his buyers suggested that he personally
petition for the change or. . . .
tv Page 5595, the first paragraph under Petition 69-3-1-7
should be amended to read: "Mr. Spiro approached the
Commission without being recognized. Mr. Tent reminded
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him that the public hearing on this item had been
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conducted and that his petition had been previously denied;
that this was not a proper time for further discussion.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Spiro insisted upon being heard. A
told short discussion with the Commission regarding the
denial of his waiver use petition for his property known as
parcel 36A4 located on the south side of Plymouth Road was
conducted. The Commission suggested that he appeal to the
Council inasmuch as the Commission's action at this time was
final but it was in the power of the Council to either sus-
tain or reverse the recommendation of the Commission. They
further added that the property is already zoned commercial,
which means that he has many uses for the property and it
can be developed in many ways".
April 1, 1969 minutes: That page 5567 be amended with regard to Petition 69-2-1-3.
The resolution be changed on the 7th line to read APPROVED
instead of denied, and the reasons deleted with the follow-
ing reasons to be inserted instead:
(1) The intended use would not adversely effect adjacent
development.
(2) Relocation of existing facility within the City to
a more advantageous location where it can be properly
developed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Colomina, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously
adopted, it was
li #7-111-69 RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held by the City Planning
Commission on April 1, 1969 and May 13, 1969 be approved as
amended, and the minutes of the meeting held on May 27, 1969
be approved as submitted.
Mr. Tent, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconddbyr. u207th
Tunis, nd unanimously adopted,
the City Planning Commission adjourned7Regular
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