HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1970-11-24 8981
MINUTES OF THE 223rd REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, November 24, 1970, the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia held its 223rd Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City
Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Robert Colomina, Vice-Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at
approximately 8:15 p.m. with approximately fifty interested persons in the
audience.
Members present: Robert Colomina Joseph Talbot Daniel Andrew
H. Dow Tunis Joseph J. Falk Marvin Moser
Charles Pinto
Members absent: Raymond W. Tent
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner III, H. G. Shane,
Planner III; Gary Sackett, Assistant City Attorney, and John J. Nagy, Industrial
Development Coordinator, were present.
Prior to the reading of the first item on the Public Hearing Agenda, Mr.
Colomina announced that Don Hull, Planning Director, is leaving the employ of
the City and thanked him for the work he has done for the City during the last
six-and-one-half years. Acknowledgement was given to the fact that Mr. Hull
is one of the Charter appointees to the governing body of the State of Michigan
which regulates the certification of Professional Community Planners. Mr. H.
Dow Tunis, Secretary, read the following resolution on behalf of the City
Planning Commission which resolution is hereby made a part of these official
minutes.
#11-114-70 WHEREAS, the career of DON HULL, in the six-and-one-half
years he has served as Planning Director for the City of
Livonia, has been exemplified by the highest ethical standards
and by loyal service to this community; and
WHEREAS, in the course of this service he has willingly offered
• wise counsel and inspirational leadership to allhis
associates in the interest of promoting sound municipal
planning programs; and
WHEREAS, he has steadfastly withstood public pressure in making
unbiased and objective judgment§ in the solution of
the City's planning problems; and
WHEREAS, by his unstinting service and fair dealing he has won
the respect and confidence of every citizen who stands
for honest and efficient government and has set an
example for all public administrators; and
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WHEREAS, the orderly and aesthetic growth and development of
the City of Livonia during these past six-and-one-half
years has been and will be, in the years to come, largely
attributable to his earnest efforts and untiring devotion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia Planning
Commission hereby recognizes the dedicated, energetic and
intelligent service rendered by DON HULL during his
tenure as Planning Director of the City of Livonia and
takes this means to convey its sincere gratitude and to
express its heartfelt thanks for all of his personal
endeavors and professional contributions in making
Livonia a better city in which to live.
Mr. Tunis announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 70-9-1-35 by
Hammel Music, Inc. , to rezone property located on the east
side of Middlebelt between Broadmoor and Rayburn Avenues
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to P.
Mr. Colomina stated there is a letter in the file from Consumers Power Company
indicating that they have no objection to this petition and a letter from the
City Engineer stating there are no problems connected with this petition. Mr.
Colomina stated also that there is a letter in the file from the Zoning Board
of Appeals regarding granting of a variance on the requirement of the protective
wall.
Mr. William Brashear, Attorney, 32900 Five Mile Road, was present representing the
petitioner, and stated they were before the Zoning Board of Appeals in the spring
to obtain a waiver of the wall on the east end of the lot. The waiver was
granted predicated on the filing of this petition for parking. He stated he would
like to point out that Lot 264 to the rear is owned by Mr. Abney who owns Hammel
Music, and that this petition is in compliance with a directive by the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Mrs. G. Ward, 29221 Rayburn, stated she has no objection to the rezoning to
parking but when Mr. Brashear said he would comply she requested to know with
what? She said he has not complied with the grading and he said before he would.
His grade is much higher than that of the residential area.
Mr. Joseph Parks, 29200 Rayburn, made a complaint regarding the height of the
wall.
Mr. Tunis stated that the grade is set by the Engineering Department and that is
the grade he has to follow and that the Ordinance states at least a six foot fence.
Mr. Hull said that if the Commission would like the Department to check into these
things the Department can write a letter but that is all that can be done.
Mr. Gerald Ward, 29221 Rayburn, questioned if the petition will have to erect the
wall on which he has received a waiver until September, if he changes to parking.
Mr. Pinto stated that it is his understanding that Mr. Ward is referring to a
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at which time the petitioner was granted a
variance until September of 1971 until he decided what he would do with the
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property in the rear. Now he has decided to rezone it to parking and now he
will have to go back to the Zoning Board of Appeals for another waiver of the
wall.
Mr. Brashear stated that is correct; the Zoning Board of Appeals asked us to
rezone this to parking so the wall will be all in a line across the back of
the property, and the petitioner has kept faith with the Board by filing this
petition.
Mr. Daryl Ward stated that thin man before said he was going to regrade this
property but he has done nothing about it yet.
Mr. Hammel stated that the property was graded and fill was put in. .
Mrs. Ward stated, but Mr. Hammel does not need fill; he is too high already -
what is needed is a lowering of the grade.
Mr. Colomina stated that any problems with grade will have to be taken care of
by contacting the Engineering Department for an answer but the matter before
this Commission tonight is the rezoning of the land.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-36 by
Enrico Canini requesting to rezone property located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Crandon and Dover in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P.S.
Mr. Colomina stated there are letters in the file from Consumers Power Company
indicating they have no objection to this petition and a letter from the
Engineering Department stated there is no storm drainage facilities available
for the development of this site. It was stated also that a 7' right-of-way
dedication on Middlebelt is needed.
Mr. J. Canini was present and stated he is speaking for his father, the
petitioner, because of a language barrier. He stated they are requesting the
rezoning in order to build several offices in a building on this property such
as lawyers and real estate.
Mr. Andrew inquired as to use the seven feet on Middlebelt would be put to
and if Wayne County Road Commission would accept the dedication.
Mr. Colomina questioned Mr. Canini as to whether this will be a one or a two-
story building.
Mr. Canini stated he is not sure but he will say a two-story building.
Mr. Colomina questioned if there will be sufficient parking.
Mr. Hull stated that the parking requirement varies with the use; for a clinic,
te for instance, he would not have enough parking but for a general office use
there would be adequate parking.
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Mr. Andrew stated that as Mr. Canini owns only lots 1 through 5, does he have
an option to purchase any of the lots to the south.
Mr. Canini stated, no.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-41 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone
property located on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road
and Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, from C-1
and C-2 to P.S.
Mr. Colomina stated there are no objections from the Engineering Department
according to the file.
Mr. Alan Schmear, 2815 Cadillac Tower, Detroit, 48226, representing Stanly
and Gladys Hayes, was present and stated they have owned the property since
1940 and that the other three corners are occupied by gas stations. He said
they have a tentative lease with Boron Oil Company and there is presently a
court case involving a station on this lot. It would be impossible to use this
property for any type of professional use because they do not own the entire
parcel and rezoning it at this time would take away a valuable property right a
and from Livonia a high tax rate. If they had to go into a professional
° building they couldn't meet the parking requirements and the rezoning of this
strip at this time serves no effective purpose with three gas stations on the
other three corners. He stated this is discriminatory and asked that the
Commission reconsider this petition.
Mr. Max Schaffer, Schaffer, Roth and Kellman, General Contractors, stated that
he is a property owner at this corner and he discovered the Commission's
intention to rezone it only yesterday; they had had no notification of this
hearing. He stated they have constructed a building on this site for the
Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He stated he believes this is a breach of
faith on the part of Livonia to suddenly make a change of zoning to P.S. , and
that there are very few uses allowed under the P.S. zoning. He said he knows
there is litigation involving the property on the corner and this probably
is to strengthen the case for the City against Boron Oil. He stated he thinks
the notification procedure should be checked into; that he had checked and
found out that the list of property owners being used by the Planning Department
is four years old. He said they invested into this property based on the C-2
zoning and without it they would never have ventured into the building they
have now. Mr. Schaffer said they would have to take preventive action if this
Board persists in this rezoning.
Mr. Colomina questioned where the Planning Department got the list used for
notification of rezoning matters.
Mr. Hull stated that the gentleman has a point but the list used is the latest
list that the Department has at its disposal which is sometimes not up to
16; date, but the Department is within its legal rights.
Mr. Andrew questioned Mr. Schaffer as to what property he owns.
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Mr. Schaffer stated he owns all of lot Z2ala and Z2alb but there by be some
surrounding property on the corner that he does not own; probably all but the
150' piece on the corner.
Mr. Albert Shulman stated he would say on behalf of the Planning Commission that
an understandable mistake has been made and he believes the Commission will
realize it by the time this hearing is over. He said he doesn't know the two
previous gentlemen but he would assure them that his interests currently retain
property on Five Mile Road and Middlebelt adjoining the factory. He stated he
paid high commercial taxes on this property and it was sold to Mr. Schmear in
good faith as commercially zoned property. Mr. Shulman questioned why this
rezoning is being done.
Mr. Colomina stated the Commission makes studies for the purpose of determining
the best use for particular pieces of property.
Mr. Shulman said but this is over half completed as a commercial venture that the
City can be proud of and asked what sort of professional use can this property
be put to. He stated he thinks the Commission's action, although well intended,
is punitive and he goes along with the previous statement that it is being done
to enhance a case that is presently in court.
There was no one else: present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
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Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-42 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property
located north of Five Mile Road between Hubbard Road and Fairfield
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from C-2 to P.S.
Mr. Colomina stated there are no problems concerning engineering and no objec-
tions to this petition according to the file.
Mrs. Agnes Pritchard, 989 Ross, Plymouth, Michigan, stated she has owned this
property since 1946 and portents this rezoning. She stated she has paid
commercial taxes on this property and has a commercial building on it and does
not see why it is being rezoned to P.S.
Mr. Colomina stated that after making a study of the civic center area it was the
feeling of the Commission and Department to rezone this to retain the professional
service. He told Mrs. Pritchard that she would remain there as a non-conforming
use.
Mrs. Pritchard stated that the valuation of the property will go down 50% when
the commercial zoning is taken away and changed to P.S. and that she has a
commercial building there which she would like somebody to use. She stated she
has an offer right now to sell the property but she would have to sell it for
commercial, not professional.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
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IlwMr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-1-38 by
Rodney C. Knopf, Attorney for Pro-Systems, Inc. , requesting
to rezone property located on the north side of Seven Nile
Road between Middlebelt and Parkville in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 1, from RUF to P.
Mr. Colomina stated that according to the file there are apparently no engineer-
ing problems and no objections to this petition.
Mr. Kropf, representing the petitioner, was present and stated that this petition
was filed for rezoning to P for parking because at the present time they have a
successful business, up to twenty-two employees, and parking is a problem. He
stated lot 416a1 was purchased for the purpose of rezoning to parking for the
employees and to ease the traffic flow off Seven Mile and to provide a place for
cars to await service. He stated he realizes that the existing wall will have
to be torn down and replaced and they will abide by all requirements of the
Ordinance.
Mr. Colomina questioned if he is to understand that the parcel will not be used
for moving traffic; only employees parking?
Mr. Kropf stated that is correct; this is a parking area.
Mr. Andrew questioned if the petitioner purchased the entire lot 416a1 and if
it: there is a house on it.
Mr. Kropf stated, yes but they didn't think it appropriate to extend the
zoning all the way out to Parkville.
Mr. William Roy, 19173 Parkville, presented a petition signed by residents of
Parkville Avenue who object to this rezoning and stated they feel he will want
to extend the zoning even further in the future if he is successful in obtaining
this rezoning.
Mr. Edward Meink, 19127 Parkville, stated his belief that he doesn't want this
property for parking and asked to know what he is going to do with it.
Mr. Roy stated he has property and space in there now that he doesn't use and
that the former business did not make a success of this business and he doubts
if he will because he doesn't have any cars to wash.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-2-20 by
Newburgh United Mahodist Church requesting to be granted a waiver
of use permit to erect an addition to existing building located
on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and Newburgh
Road in Section 32.
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The spokesman for the Church stated they are requesting this waiver use permit to
allow construction of a 5,000 square foot addition to the Church which will
involve no additional seating capacity in the sanctuary. He said the addition
is to better serve the people they are now serving and no additional parking
will be required. He said he has brought a landscaping plan for the completed
property this evening.
Mr. Colomina questioned if the Commission has the right to condition a waiver
use regarding landscaping.
Mr. Hull stated, yes, and the plan will be reviewed.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the :item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-2-21 by
Robert A. Acchione, Attorney for Burger King Corporation, request-
ing to be granted a waiver of use permit to construct a Burger
King restaurant on property located on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Stark Road and Farmington in Section 33.
:ir. Colomina stated there is a letter in the file from the Police Department
regarding driveways.
Mr. Acchione, Attorney fort the petitioners, stated they have two other operations
in Livonia and he understands there has been no problems with those. He stated
he also understands an approach of 40' is needed and that an easement has been
provided for the land to the south of this and that they have complied with all
requests that have been made.
Mr. Andrew requested to know if the Planning Department has had an opportunity
to review the site plan.
Mr. Bakewell stated that as far as the site plan is concerned; we don't have a
plan for determining the seating involved.
Mr. Colomina questioned if this operation will be similar to the one on Seven
Mile and Middlebelt.
Mr. Acchione stated yes, basically, with a little modification on the outside
and inside.
Mr. Pinto stated that the plan shows a house and garage on the property to the
west and a notation of the site plan indicates that Mr. Acchione is the owner
of the property.
Mr. Acchione stated he has an option to purchase.
Mr. Pinto questioned if the horse is resided in at the present time.
Mr. Acchione stated yes. he understands it is.
Mr. Pinto questioned if there are any Ordinance conflicts with a residence on the
adjoining property.
A gentleman representing the Burger King Corporation from Miami, Florida, stated
that he had presented the plans to the Building Department and Mr. Kerby made
no commitment to him that the building was standard to the City's requirements
and if there are any changes that have to be made he believes he could make the
changes with Mr. Kerby and he will waive Mr. Kerby's responsibility for that.
He stated that if the building next door requires fencing they will provide a
fence.
Mr. Andrew questioned the gentleman about storm water.
The representative stated that the water will drain off the property to the rear
and until the City puts a storm sewer in the back of the property he will be
granted an easement.
General discussion was held regarding the handling of storm water and parking
requirements.
Mr. Bakewell stated it has to be determined exactly what type restaurant this is
regarding the amount of space devoted to eating; there is different criteria
for different types of restaurants.
Mr. Acchione stated their's has been classified as a restaurant, not a drive-in.
Mr. Pinto questioned if this has been determined through the legal staff regard-
ing the difference between a restaurant and a drive-in.
Mr. Bakewell stated that that can be determined when we get a plan.
The gentleman stated he doesn't have a seating plan but they will seat seventy-
four people and there will be no curb service. He said he doesn't like to
think of this as a drive-in restaurant; they have enclosed the building entirely
and it will be heated and air-conditioned.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-2-22 by
Gregory Saragosa requesting to be granted a waiver of use permit
to erect and operate a restaurant with a Class "C" Liquor License
on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between
Levan and Ann Arbor Road in Section 32.
Mr. David Perry, Attorney representing the petitioner, was present and
presented a copy of the site plan to each Commissioner and stated that the
original plan had called for seating for seventy-six but was cut and re-arranged
along with the parking and he believes it will be satisfactory.
Mr. Andrew asked if Mr. Perry had the north elevation which concerns him.
Mr. Perry stated no, but he believes it shows a lot of cut stone on the north
elevation.
Mr. Moser questioned if they have a liquor license to put in here.
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} Mr. Perry stated they don't have approval from Council as yet.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-2-24 by
Peter Hodges requesting a waiver of use permit to operate a
Class "C" Liquor License in a bowling center proposed to be
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington
and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33.
Mr. Colomina stated there are no objections from the Engineering Department
regarding this petition but there is a pbobiem relating to storm drainage.
Mr. Peter Hodges, petitioner, was present and stated his plan shows a 24-lane
bowling center and that there had been comments regarding parking. He said
he made an effort to pick up additional property but has not been able to
effectuate this at the present time but is still making an effort to do so.
He stated that if he cuts down to a 22-lane alley he could meet the requirements
of the Ordinance but he would like to make it 28 lanes which would depend on
whether or not he can pick up the additional land.
Mr. Hodges requested the Commission to take this petition under advisement until
December 15, 1970 by which time he will have had an opportunity to investigate
the possiblity of acquiring additional land.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-6-4 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section
11.02, Permitted Uses, and Section 11.03, Waiver Uses, of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance.
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-6-5 by
the City Planning Commission to amend Section 8.04, R-7 District
Regulations, of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance.
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-37 by
John F. Dooley, Attorney for Chicago Mortgage Company, requesting
tof to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Schoolcraft
and Levan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to P.s.
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Mr. Colomina stated there are no objections to this petition according to the
file but there is a letter from the City Engineer stating that an extension of
a storm sewer in Levan Road southerly to the site is necessary.
Mr. John F. Dooley, Attorney, was present and stated they propose to construct
a professional office space on this site.
Mr. Colomina asked if there were any plans available.
Mr. Dooley replied no, but the Commission has site plan approval and they would
need approval before they could develop the property. He stated they would be
willing to execute an instrument that the use of the land will be subject to
site plan approval by the City.
Mr. Walter Juras, 36039 Scone, objected to this petition.
Mr. Colomina asked if Mr. Juras thinks it would be more compatible to have an
office type building on this parcel than to have a series of stores such as in
a shopping center.
Mr. Juras stated he would like to beg off answering that question.
A representative speaking for three civic associations stated it might be best
to wait until the sewer goes in but he doesn't think another gas station is
needed here.
Mr. Andrew asked if the gentleman is aware of the fact that the owner of the
property could at the present time applyfor
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aware of the uses permitted in a C-1 zoning.
Mr. Pinto read from the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance #543, the uses for which the
Building Department would presently be able to grant a permit.
The gentleman stated he believes they are more concerned with the C-2 proposed
for the corner.
Mr. Andrew stated he believes the discussion should be restricted to the petition
before the Commission at the present time.
The gentleman stated that if Mr. Dooley would meet. with the member of the
civic associations and give a presentation as to what his client would like to
put in they will be happy to work it out with him.
Mr. Dooley stated he would like to make one technical point; that is, there is
no other petition at the public hearing. It would be rather impossible to
consider both petitions at this meeting. He stated he thinks his position is
made clear to the Planning Commission; they are disposed to give up what is
their right to bofltheone
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use the balance property for
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Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
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Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-39 by
Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi, requesting
to rezone property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
r between Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1,
from RUF to P.
Mr. Colomina stated that according to the file there were no objections from
the utility companies but there are objections from the people in the neighbor-
hood.
Mr. Kropf, representing the petitioners was present and stated that they pre-
viously submitted a petition on the property to the south to rezone from the
C-1 to the C-2 category so they could expand their restaurant use and after
consultation with the Planning Department it was felt that to do proper justice
to the location and make a better site plan it would be much better to move
the parking to the front. Accordingly, he said, the action on the prior
petition was witheld by the Commission pending the filing of this petition to
obtain additional area for parking. He stated he believes this is in accordance
with the wishes of the Commission and the Department.
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Colomina stated the item will be taken under advisement.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously
jar adopted, it was
#11-115-70 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission of the City
of Livonia does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held
on November 24, 1970, at 10:40 p.m.
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Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, called the 223rd Regular Meeting to order at
approximately 11:00 p.m. with approximately the same number of interested
persons in the audience as were present for the public hearing.
Members present: Robert Colomina Joseph J. Falk Marvin Moser
H. Dow Tunis Joseph Talbot Francis M. Hand
Charles Pinto Daniel Andrew
Members absent: Raymond W. Tent
Mr. Tunis announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 70-9-1-35 by
Hammel Music, Inc. , to rezone property located on the east side
of Middlebelt between Broadmoor and Rayburn Avenues in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to P.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mr. Falk, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#11-116-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-9-1-35 as submitted by Hammel
Music, Inc. , to rezone property located on the east side of
Niddlebelt between Broadmoor and Rayburn Avenues in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to P. , the City of Livonia Planning
Commission does hereby recommend that Petition 70-9-1-35 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) This is a logical extension of the existing zoning.
(2) This rezoning will solve the problems of the petitioner
and should not adversely effect the stability of the
adjacent neighborhood.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of November 4, 1970 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. Colomina, Vice-Chairmen, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-36 by
Enrico Canini requesting to rezone property located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Grandon and Dover in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P.S.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew and seconded by Mr. Moser, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-1-36 as submitted by
Enrico Canini requesting to rezone property located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road between Grandon and Dover in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P.S. , the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 70-10-1-36 be denied.
Mr. Andrew addressed the petitioner stating that he would personally like to
thank the petitioner for bringing this problem before this Commission and
he personally agrees that perhaps the logical zoning for this property is
professional service but that his petition is not good planning, therefore, if
this motion to deny carries he will make another motion by the Commission on
its own motion to rezone a larger area which would include the petitioner's
land.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Hand, Andrew, Moser, Colomina
NAYS: Falk, Talbot, Pinto, Tunis
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution lost for , lack of support.
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Mr. Pinto stated that if it is in order he would suggest that the Planning
Commission recommend the rezoning of all the lots, #1 through #30, of this
particular subdivision all of which are on the west side of Middlebelt and
which would include the lots in this gentleman's petition. He said if the
Commission was to approve this gentleman's petition and then recommend on its
own motion that #6 through #30 also be rezoned to P.S. would they not be
accomplishing the same thing as was in Mr. Andrew's motion.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Andrew's motion.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Andrew, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-1-36 as submitted by
Enrico Canini requesting to rezone property located on the
west side of Middlebelt Road between Grandon and Dover in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, from R-1 to P.S. , the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 70-10-1-36 be approved.
Mr. Pinto stated his intentions to introduce a motion to rezone lots #6 through
#30 to P.S.
Mr. Moser stated that with P.S. zoning there the Commission wouldn't know what
1 the petitioner would put in or whether he has the proper parking; also, the
City needs a dedication of the highway, so it is his feeling that the Commission
is acting a little prematurely in approving this P.S.
Mr. Pinto questioned if the Commission does or does not have all the details to
act on a rezoning petition.
Mr. Hull stated that the Commission usually attempts to get the required right-
of-way and to have a logical development proposal before zoning land, so based
on that the answer would be a little bit different.
Mr. Andrew questioned why the seven feet is needed and thought he understood at
the study meeting that the City has sufficient right-of-way for the development
of Middlebelt Road.
Mr. Hull stated that the Master Thoroughfare Plan calls for 120' right-of-way
and this is a standard in existence that is less than the standard set by the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pinto
NAYS: Hand, Moser, Talbot, Falk, Andrew, Colomina, Tunis
ABSENT: Tent
IL Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution lost for lack of support
and stated the item will be taken under advisement.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, and seconded by Mr. Pinto, it was
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RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section
23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
46, Livonia, as amended, does hereby establish and order that a
Public Hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone
all lots, #1 through #30, located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Grandon and Dover in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
35, from R-1 to P.S. , and that the north/south alley adjacent
to those lots be vacated.
A. roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pinto, Andrew
NAYS: Hand, Moser, Colomina, Talbot, Falk, Tunis
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution lost for lack of support
and stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-41 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property
located on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Middlebelt
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, from C-1 and C-2 to P.S.
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-42 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property
located north of Five Mile Road between Hubbard Road and Fairfield
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from C-2 to P.S.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, and seconded by Mr. Tunis, it was
#11-117-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-1-42 as submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property
located north of Five Mile Road between Hubbard Road and Fair-
field Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, from C-2 to
P.S. the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 70-10-1-42 be approved for the
following reasons:
(1) P.S. zoning is more compatible with the development of
the Civic Center area.
(2) The present commercial zoning could permit uses that
could detract from the potential and stability of the
Civic Center and adjacent areas.
(3) The ultimate Five Mile Road right-of-way will reduce the
depth of these parcels so that it will be extremely
difficult to get optimum commercial development.
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IL (4) In general, P.S. zoning creates less intensity of use
than commercial zoning, thus theoretically reducing
the conflict with the movement of transient traffic
along Five Mile Road.
(5) The rezoning of this land to the P.S. category is con-
sistent with the Master Plan of this sector of the City.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of November 4, 1970 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.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Andrew, Moser, Hand, Tunis, Colomina, Pinto, Falk
NAYS: Talbot
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
ilf Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-38 by
Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Pro-Systems, Inc. , requesting to
rezone property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Middlebelt and Parkville in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 1, from RUF to P.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Talbot, it was
#11-118-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-11-1-38 as submitted by
Rodney C, Kropf, Attorney for Pro-Systems Inc. , requesting
to rezone property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road between Middlebelt and Parkville in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 1, from RUF to P. the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 70-11-1-38
be denied for the following reasons :
(1) This rezoning is not consistent with the Master Plan for
this sector of the City.
(2) This rezoning represents an intrusion into an established
residential area.
(3) This rezoning is not compatible with the residential
development that occurs to the north and to the east
of the area under petition.
(4) There is sufficient room presently available on lands
already zoned for commercial purposes to accommodate
the petitioner's needs.
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FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public heating 8
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published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Obsetver,
under date of November 4, 197d 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.
A roll call vote on-the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Andrew, Moser, Talbot, Tunis, Colomina
NAYS: Pinto, Hand, Falk
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-2-20 by
Newburg United Methodist Chµrch requesting to be granted a waiver
of use permit to erect an addition to existing building located
on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and Newburg
Road in Section 32.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mr. Falk, and unanimously
adopted, it was
i
#11-120-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-2-20 as submitted by
Newburg United Methodist Church requesting to be granted a
waiver of use permit to erect an addition to existing building
located on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and
Newburgh in Section 32, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 70-10-2-20 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) This is a continuation of the Church's long-range build-
ing program and should not detract from the overall
stability of the area. In essence, this addition should
add to the desirability of the existing Church complex.
(2) This proposed addition is not in conflict with any of the
waiver use standards set forth in Ordinance #543.
(3) This proposed addition will in no way effect the stability
of the adjacent area.
and, with the following conditions:
(1) That a detailed landscape plan be submitted to the Planning
Commission within six months of this date.
(2) That the approved landscape plan be implemented within
1-1/2 years of this date.
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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. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-2-21 by
Robert A. Acchione, Attorney for Burger King Corporation,
requesting to be granted a waiver of use permit to construct
a Burger King restaurant on property located on the south
side of Plymouth Road between Stark Road and Farmington in
Section 33.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Hand, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-121-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-2-21 as submitted by
Robert A. Acchione, Attorney for Burger King Corporation
requesting to be granted a waiver of use permit to construct
a Burger King restaurant on property located on the south side
of Plymouth Road between Stark Road and Farmington in Section
33, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 70-10-2-21 be denied for the follow-
ing reasons:
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(1) A use of this type will generate a high volume of traffic
that could conflict with the traffic flow along Plymouth
Road.
(2) A use of this type would have an adverse effect on the
adjacent development and detract from the stability of
the general area.
(3) The proposed use is not of such location, size and
character that it will be in harmony with the appropriate
and orderly development of the surrounding area.
(4) There are numerous similar existing facilities within
the general area that will provide a similar service
to the people of the City.
(5) The development along Plymouth Road constitutes a large
portion of Livonia's tax base. It is extremely important
that all development that takes place along Plymouth Road
add to, rather than detract from, its stability. An ex-
cessive quantity of restaurants could detract from the
economic stability of the area and hence, adversely effect
the entire City.
(6) It is in conflict with the overall Master Plan sanctioned
by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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.
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Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-2-22 by
Gregory Saragosa requesting to be granted a waiver of use
permit to erect and operate a restaurant with a Class "C"
Liquor License on property located on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Levan and Ann Arbor Road in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 32.
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-2-24 by
Peter Hodges requesting a waiver of use permit to operate a
Class "C" Liquor License in a bowling center proposed to be
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington
and Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33.
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement
until the next Regular Meeting on December 15, 1970.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-6-4 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section
ir, 11.02, Permitted Uses, and Section 11.03, Waiver Uses, of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia,
/fir On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Hand, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-119-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-6-4 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.02,
Permitted Uses, and Section 11.03, Waiver Uses, of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as to provide for
new and used car lots and showrooms, new or used mobile home sales
and department stores and discount houses under the Waiver Use
section of C-2 Districts, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 70-10-6-4 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) This will enable the City to more adequately control these
particular uses (in the waiver use category) .
(2) This will be another effective tool to implement the
Master Plan.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above Public Hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under
date of November 4, 1970, 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.
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IL Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-6-5 by
The City Planning Commission to amend Section 8.04, R-7 District
Regulations, of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-122-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-6-5 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own .motion to amend Article VIII, R-7
District Regulations, Section 8.04(a) relating to type of con-
struction and architectural quality, Section 8.04(b) relating to
landscaping, and adding Section 8.06 relating to enclosed park-
ing, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 70-10-6-5 be approved for the follow-
ing reasons:
(1) This will make multiple dwellings more desirable from
the standpoint of providing additional storage space.
(2) This will insure a higher calibre of multiple dwellings.
iv (3) This will insure more adequate screening and storage of
automobiles.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of November 4, 1970 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. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-37 by
John F. Dooley, Attorney for Chicago Mortgage Company, request-
ting to rezone property located on the northeast corner of
Schoolcraft and Levan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20,
from C-1 to P.S.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mr. Andrew, it was
#11-123-70 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine
to take this petition under advisement until after action has
tie been taken on item #15.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
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AYES: Pinto, Moser, Talbot, Andrew, Colomina, Tunis
NAYS: Hand, Falk
ABSENT: Tent
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. ILWMr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-39 by
Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi, request-
ing to rezone property located on the north side of Seven Mile
between Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1,
from RUF to P.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-124-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
November 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-1-39 as submitted by Rodney C.
Kropf, Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi, requesting to rezone
property located on the north side of Seven Mile between Lathers
and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to P., the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 70-10-1-39 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is necessary to rezone this land to the P category
in order to make adequate provision for the restaurant
facility contemplated on this land.
(2) The P zoning category is the most compatible nonresidential
4: 1 use.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was
1111, published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of November 4, 1970 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. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-6-1-25 by
Rodney C. Kropf, Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi, requesting
to rezone property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1,
from RUF and C-1 to C-2.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Pinto, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-125-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on July 21, 1970 on Petition 70-6-1-25 as submitted by Rodney C.
Kropf, Attorney for Rocco and Adelia Corsi, requesting to rezone
property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between
Lathers and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF
and C-i to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom-
mend that Petition 70-6-1-25 be approved for the following reasons:
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IL, (1) The owner desires to expand the present restaurant
facility. It is necessary to have the land rezoned
to the C-2 category in order to accomplish this. The
Commission believes it will not be detrimental to have
the existing restaurant facility expanded.
(2) A C-2 zoning is compatible with the zoning and land use
pattern of the Surrounding area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of July 1, 1970 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. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 69-7-1-23 by
John F. Dooley, Attorney for Gil Investment Company, Inc. ,
requesting to rezone property located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Road, east of Levan, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 20, from C-1 to C-2.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot and seconded by Mr. Andrew and unanimously
adopted, it was
fkir" RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on August 12, 1969 on Petition 69-7-1-23 as submitted by John
F. Dooley, Attorney for Gil Investment Company, Inc. , request-
ing to rezone property located on the north side of School-
craft Road, east of Levan, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20,
from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 69-7-1-23 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) This petition is related to Petition 70-10-1-37
which rezones the adjacent land to the P.S. category.
The P.S. zoning will provide an adequate buffer between
this proposed C-2 corner and the adjacent subdivision.
(2) There is a basic need for C-2 facilities in this sector
of the City.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Andrew, Talbot, Pinto
NAYS: Hand, Moser, Falk, Tunis, Colomina
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution lost for lack of support.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser and seconded by Mr. Hand, it was
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#11-126-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1969 on Petition 69-7-1-23 as submitted by John F.
Dooley, 'attorney for Gil Investment Company, Inc. , requesting
to rezone property located on the north side of Schoolcraft
Road, east of Levan, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20,
fro'i C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commission dors hereby
recomiend to the City Council that Petition 69-7-1-23 be
denied for the following reasons :
(1) ,Where is no need for intensified commercial use in
this sector of the City, especially as it relates to
the ajdacent residential neighborhood and Madonna
Colleee,
(2) The C-2 zoning category could generate a high intensity
of use that could conflict with the traffic movement
from Levan to the I-96 Freeway.
(3) Thera is no need for intensified commercial use in this
sector of the City inasmuch as adequate commercial
facilities are located one mile to the north at Levan
and live dile Road.
FU1TErI ESOLVi J that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date cf July 23, 1969 and notice of such hearing was
sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio RAilway
Comnan7, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power
Company and C'_t1 Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote or. the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AT7:: Pal's, : and, Moser, Tunis, Colomina
NAYS: P _n=o, Anc_re:i, Talbot
ABSENT: T2-_t
Mr. Colomina, Vice-!"�.Armaa, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Colomina stated that iteri x-12 would be taken up at this
Mr. Tunis announce= the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-10-1-37 by
John F. Tooley, Attorney for Chicago Mortgage Company, request-
ing to rezone property located on the northeast corner of
Schoolcraft and Levan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from
C-1 to P.S.
On a motion duly nada by 11r. Talbot and seconded by Mr. Andrew, it was
#11-127-70 RESOLVED than, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on Noveriber 24, 1970 on Petition 70-10-1-37 as submitted by
John r. Dooley, Attorney for Chicago Mortgage Company, request-
ing to rezone property located on the northeast corner of
Schoolcraft and Levan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from
C-1 to P.S. , the City Planning Commission does hereby
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recommend to the City Council that Petition 70-10-1-37
be denied for the following reason:
(1) The Commission believes that if the zoning at the
northeast corner of Schoolcraft and Levan is not
changed to C-2, it is unfair to require the property
owner to reduce the zoning category on the remaining
land to P.S.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of November 4, 1970 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.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pinto, Moser, Andrew, Talbot, Tunis, Colomina
NAYS: Hand, Falk
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-9-1-33
as amended, by Robert D. Albertson to rezone property located
between Angling, Deering and Pembroke Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to R-2.
Mr. Albertson stated he understands the R-2 is 70' x 120' lots.
Mr. Bakewell stated the Inspection Department has approved nine lots.
Mr. Colomina questioned if Mr. Albertson is amenable to putting in some type
of fence.
Mr. Albertson stated, yes.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Tunis, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-128-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on October 20, 1970 on Petition 70-9-1-33, as amended, sub-
mitted by Robert D. Albertson to rezone property located
between Angling, Deering and Pembroke Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to R-2, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
70-9-1-33 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is a logical transition between the R-1 zoning
category to the east and the RUF zoning category
to the west.
(2) This zoning category is commensurate with the develop-
ment potential of the area.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above Public Hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of September 30, 1970 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. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 70-11-8-8 by
Rails, Hammill & Becker requesting approval of all plans for the
proposed court house to be located on the south side of Five Nile
Road, east of Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Tunis, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-129-70 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.47 of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by
Ordinance #784, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 70-11-8-8 as
submitted by Ralls, Hammill & Becker requesting approval
of all plans for a proposed court house to be located on
the south side of Five Mile Road, east of Farmington Road,
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 be approved for the follow-
ing reasons:
(1) The site plan conforms to the overall development of
the Civic Center area.
(2) The type of architecture indicated is compatible with
the existing architecture of the Water Building, Police
Building and Fire Station.
Mr. Tunis announced the next item on the agenda is final plat approval
for Livonia Industrial Park Subdivision #2 proposed to be
located in Section 27.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Pinto, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#11-131-70 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that the final plat of Livonia
Industrial Park Subdivision #2 located in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 27, be approved for the following reasons:
(1) The final plat basically conforms to the previously
approved preliminary plat.
(2) All the financial obligations of the City have been met.
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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 #8-116-69 adopted
on August 12, 1969; and it further appearing that said proposed
plat together with plans and specifications for improvements
wherein have been approved by the Department of Public Works,
Engineering Division, under date of January 12, 1970; and it
further appearing that the financial assurances required in
Council Resolution #210-70 adopted on March 23, 1970 have been
filed with the City Clerk as confirmed by a letter dated
November 17, 1970 from Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, it would
therefore appear that all the conditions necessary to the re-
lease of building permits have been met and the Building Depart-
ment is hereby so notified.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew and seconded by Mr. Tunis, it was
#11-130-70 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia, as amended, does hereby establish and
order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or
not to rezone property located on the north side of Plymouth
1( Road, east of Sears Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26,
from C-2 to M-1; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that, a hearing be held and notice be given as
provided in Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, as amended, and that there shall be a
report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Colomina, Talbot, Pinto, Andrew, Hand, Tunis
NAYS: Moser, Falk
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Andrew, and seconded by Mr. Pinto, it was
RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section
23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, as amended, does hereby establish and order that a
public hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone
property located on the south side of Schoolcraft Road, east of
Newburgh Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, from C-1 to
M-i; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that, a hearing be held and notice be given as
provided in Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, as amended, and that there shall be a
report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
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AYES: Hand, Pinto, Andrew
NAYS: Moser, Talbot, Falk, Tunis, Colomina
ABSENT: Tent
Mr. Colomina, Vice-Chairman, declared the resolution lost for lack of support.
On a motion dulyp
made by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Tunis, and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission adjourned its 223rd Regular Meeting at
approximately 12:05 a.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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H. Dow Tunis, Secretary
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bert Colomina, Vice-Chairman
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