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MINUTES OF THE 251st REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA
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On Tuesday, January 16, 197r the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia held its 251st Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia
City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman called the Public Hearing and Regular
Meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. with approximately 70 interested persons in
the audience.
Members Present: Daniel R. Andrew Joseph J. Talbot Charles Pinto
Francis M. Hand Suzanne Taylor Joseph J. Falk
Herman H. Kluver Esther Friedrichs David F. Merrion
Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV;
H. G. Shane, Planner IV; and Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney
were also present.
Mr. Andrew informed the audience that if a petition on the evening's agenda
involved a question of rezoning or vacating then the Planning Commission would
only recommend to the City Council that certain action be taken whereupon the
Council would ultimately decide whether or not to approve or deny the petition.
Further, if a petition involved a waiver of use approval that is denied, the
petitioner had ten days in which to appeal the decision to the Council.
Mr. Kluver, Secretary announced the first item on the agenda, Petition
72-12-2-42 by Sebastiano Casadei requesting to be granted a
waiver use, approval to fill flood plain area fronting on
Upper Rouge River located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road between Inkster and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 1.
Mr. Casadei was present and indicated that he was desirous of filling in the
flood plain.
A letter from the Engineering Department indicated no objection to the fill
requested because it- appears that the fill will not obstruct the flow of the
creek...
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared the
public hearing closed on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was, •
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#1-2-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-12-2-42 as submitted by Sebastiano
Casadei requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to fill flood
plain area fronting on Upper Rouge River located on the north side
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of Seven Mile Road between Inkster and Angling in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
72-12-2-42 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) The Engineering Division, by letter of December 7,
1972 stated they have no objection to the proposal
in that the flow characteristics of the flood plain
will be improved through reshaping of the flood plain
and the fill will be derived through compensating grading,
thereby not reducing the capacity of the flood plain to
hold flood waters.
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.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kiuver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-12-2-43 by
Curran Construction Company requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to construct a McDonald's Restaurant on property
located on the west side of Farmington Road north of Seven
Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4.
Mr. William Ponder was present representing the petitioner and he stated that
studies indicate a great need for at least two more McDonald Restaurants in
the City. The study also indicated that the proposed site is the most
advantageous for this restaurant. The restaurant would seat 130 people.
Two exits would be provided with a deceleration lane on Seven Mile Road.
Mr. Andrew advised Mr. Ponder that the parking spaces did not conform to ordinance.
Mr. Ponder stated that they had sufficient area to increase the parking spaces
to compensate for that.
Mr. Andrew asked about the distance of the proposed restaurant to the fire station. •
Mr. Nagy stated it was approximately 80 feet away.
Mrs. Taylor asked how many customers this restaurant would serve in one day.
Mr. Ponder stated that 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. was the peak traffic time. They close
at 11:00 p.m. , Saturday at midnight.
Mr. Talbot asked whether this structure would be similar to the one on Five Mile Road.
Mr. Ponder stated that it would be the same as the one on Five Mile Road.
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Mr. Hand stated that he would suppose that they had a market study and that the
area would support a restaurant, but that he felt that when people wanted to locate
a restaurant they should show a need for a restaurant in that close proximity to
another.
Mrs. Friedrichs asked whether there was outside car service.
Mr. Ponder stated there would be no outside car service.
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Mr. Andrew asked whether the proposed sign was in violation of the zoning ordinance.
10 Mr. Nagy stated it was not.
A letter from the traffic bureau states it does not recommend this restaurant for
this site because it is a high generator of traffic.
A letter from the Director of Safety and/or the Fire Marshall have not been received
on the above as yet.
Mr. Begnell, 19323 Farmington, was present and stated he did not want a restaurant
in this area.
Mr. Hand stated that Mr. Dunner was given rezoning for a particular reason. If
he is not going to develop it in that manner, then the zoning should be changed
back to what it was.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared the
public hearing on this item closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1-3-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-12-2-43 as submitted by
the Curran Construction Company requesting to be granted a
10 waiver use approval to construct a McDonald's Restaurant
on property located on the west side of Farmington Road north
-of Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, the Planning
Commission does hereby determine to table this item to the
January 23, 1973 study meeting.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item.on the agenda, Petition 72-12-2-44 by
Curran Construction Company requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to construct a McDonald's Restaurant on property
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road
and Yale in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33.
Mr. Ponder was present representing the petitioner.
Mr. Andrew advised Mr. Ponder that they were deficient in parking spaces.
Mr. Ponder stated that they would make the building smaller in order to have
adequate parking.
A letter from the Police 'Department stated it was opposed to this restaurant on
this site because it was a high generator of traffic.
Mr. Earl Smith, 35085 Plymouth, owner of Happy Hour Bar stated there were 12 to 15
ti restaurants between Hines Park and Farmington Road. Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
you cannot get across Plymouth Road because of the high traffic.
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Mr. Woodworth stated he was against the restaurant because of traffic, noise,
litter and rats.
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Mr. Sadler, 34907 Elmira stated he was against it because of traffic and not
wanting too many restaurants in Livonia like Westland.
Mr. Berman, who lives behind the property on Elmira was against the waiver use
approval.
A resident, 35111 Elmira, was present and is against the waiver use approval.
Rose Wright, 35209 Elmira, is against the waiver use approval.
Ward Ryan, 35166 Leon was against this restaurant going in and reminded the
Commission of the beautification' program going on Plymouth Road.
Bertha Selke, 35042 Elmira was present and stated she was against the waiver.
Mr. Kluver stated that in regard to a marketing study, there were seven
restaurants in that area.
Mr. Hand felt that the McDonald's would drive out the other restaurants in
the area because of their better known name and national advertising.
Mr. Mike Grace, who runs Daly's Restuarant stated he felt that McDonald's was
not trying to build a restaurant, they were trying to saturate the whole city.
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There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared the
public hearing on this item closed.
Reports were not available at this time from the Fire Marshall.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mr. Hand and adopted it was
#1-4-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-12-2-44 as submitted by Curran
Construction Company requesting to be granted a waiver use
approval to construct a McDonald's Restuarant on property located
on the south side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road and Yale
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, the City Planning Commission
does hereby determine to table this item to the January 23, 1973
study meeting.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Friedrichs, Pinto, Hand, Kluver, Andrew
NAYS: Merrion, Talbot, Taylor
ABSENT: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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At this time, Mr. Andrew asked for the names of individuals who would be
interested in attending the study meeting when this item comes up on January 23.
Nine persons were listed as being desirious of being present at the meeting.
Mr. Andrew notified the audience that the representative of Curran Construction
Company for MacDonald's Restaurants, Mr. Ponder, relative to Item No. 13 on the
evening's agenda wished to have this petition withdrawn from the agenda. Mr.
' Ponder also indicated that he would withdraw Petition 72-10-2-36 officially
.with a letter to the Commission stating that fact.
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The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda Petition 72-12-2-45 by
110. Durbin-Slavik Joint Venture requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to locate advertising agencies, business and consumer
businesses on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis Avenue in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 10.
Mr. G. Odom, representative for the petitioner was present and stated that they
were desirous of expanding the market by providing for advertising agencies
business and consumer services and bookeeping services etc. He advised the
Commission that this type of service would generate less traffic than doctor
and dentist offices.
Mr. Andrew asked what would some specific leases be as an example.
Mr. Odom stated Bookkeeping, Manufacturing Representative, Insurance Agency,
Real Estate Sales Office.
Mr. Andrew asked how they proposed to handle the individual identification of
these companies.
Mr. Odom stated that the buildings were beautiful and no signage would detract
from the building in any way, shape or form. It would probably be a low profile
sign.
Mr. Durbin stated that the tenants would be provided with 2 1/2 inch high panel
within a sign directory for their individual names.
Mr. Pinto asked for further explanation of people and consumer service businesses.
Each useage would average 1,000 sq. feet or 24 separate tenants. There would be
no obnoxious uses in there.
Mr. Falk asked how much of the building was rented since it has been up for one
year.
Mr. Durbin stated 20%.
Mr. Odom stated they would limit services to what they have outlined if the
Commission so desired.
Mr. Grotwohl, 17561 Bell Creek stated that there has been a hassle over a fence
and that Mr. Durbin had used abusive language with nearby residents.
Mr. Durbin stated that the fence was now up.
Mr. J. Russell, 17511 Bell Creek, questioned business and consumer. He wondered
if that could mean shoe repair or laundromat and because of their experience with
Mr. Durbin in the past they would like to see what is going in there spelled out.
Mr. A. Kissinger, 17411 Bell Creek, would like to see what goes in there spelled
out. The term "cons»mPr services" bothers him.
li; Mrs. Taylor asked about the petition being amended. ,3
Mr. Nagy stated that you can take out uses from the petition but you cannot add
new ones without re-advertising.
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Mr. Feinberg concurred with Mr. Nagy.
Mr. Hand stated that he felt comfortable with the petition as it is. He has
been by the other building by Durbin and felt that this one would be just as nice.
Mr. Odom stated that he would submit a letter with the amended wording on the
petition.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Friedrichs, seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted it was,
#1-5-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant. to a Public Hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-12-2-45 as submitted by Durbin-
Slavik Joint Venture requesting to be granted a waiver use approval
to locate advertising agencies, business and consumer service
businesses on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis Avenue in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 10, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 72-12-2-45 be approved as amended
to delete "consumer service businesses" and to allow "Advertising
Agencies and Business Services" within buildings located on subject
property, for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed uses are compatible to the existing and permitted
uses of the P.S. District.
(2) The proposed uses will be housed in buildings within a pro-
fessional office park previously having site plan approval.
(3) The proposed site is of sufficient size, shape and location so
as to accommodate a broader range of professional office uses.
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. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-12-2-46 by
Durbin-Slavik Joint Venture requesting to be granted a waiver use
approval to locate insurance offices, business and management con-
sulting services on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Six Mile Road and Curtis Avenue in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 10.
Mr. Odom's letter will consist of rewording "consulting services for business
and management".
There was no orie else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared the
public hearing closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted it
was,
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1[10 #1-6-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-12-2-46 as submitted by Durbin-
Slavik Joint Venture requesting to be granted a waiver use approval
to locate Insurance Offices and Consulting Services for Business
and Management on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Six Mile and Curtis Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 10, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition 72-12-2-46 , as amended, be approved for
following reasons:
(1) The proposed uses are compatible to the existing and permitted
uses of the P.S. Districts.
(2) The proposed uses will be housed in buildings within a pro-
fessional office park previously having site plan approval.
(3) The proposed site is of sufficient size, shape and location
so as to accommodate a broader range of professional office
uses.
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.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-11-2-41 by
Raul Garza requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to
IL; construct a sit-down restaurant on property located on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Stark
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33.
Victor Cordova, the Architect, was present and presented the development proposal.
The Engineering Department indicated a need for sewers.
Mr. Brink, 33227 Plymouth Road, was against the waiver use because of the traffic
hazard.
Mr. Andrew asked the hours of operation.
Mr. Cordova stated 8-12 p.m. were the peak hours and they were open from 12 noon
to 1 a.m. , six days a week. It would be a family type of restaurant, no carryout
or drivein type of operation.
Peter Sanders, Flaming Pit, stated that he has been there for 8 years and traffic
is quite a problem.
Mr. Andrew asked Mr. Sanders whether the traffic was worse on the corner of
Wayne and Plymouth or Farmington and Plymouth.
Mr. Sanders stated he felt the traffic was bad on both corners.
Mr. Falk asked whether there was a traffic study for' this area.
Mr. Nagy stated one had been ordered but has not been received as yet.
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Mr. Nagy stated he felt that the peak hours of this family restaurant would
not conflict with traffic on this street at peak business hours.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared
the public hearing closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs, and adopted
it was,
#1-7-73 RESOLVIDTHAT, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition 72-11-2-41 as submitted by Raul Garza requesting
to be granted a waiver use approval to construct a sit-down
restaurant on property located. on the south side of Plymouth
Road between Farmington Road and Stark Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 72-11-2-41 be approved
subject to the following conditions:
(1) That all parking within the front yard setback be prohibited.
(2) That all off-street parking shall be provided at the rear
of the restaurant facility.
(3) That the front and side yards shall be fully landscaped.
(4) That there shall be two driveways for ingress and egress
separated by a distance of no less than 40' feet provided.
for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed use is compatible to and will not adversely
affect the surrounding uses of the area.
(2) The proposed use can be accommodated on the parcel under
petition consistent with the requirement of Ordinance #543
and the special waiver use standards.
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.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Friedrichs, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand, Andrew
NAYS: Merrion, Kluver
ABSENT: None
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 71-6-2-21 by
Recreational Equipment Company requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to display, store, rent and/or sell camping equipment
` and recreational vehicles on the property located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Haller and Camden in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 25.
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Gene Synder, petitioner and owner of property was present and advised the
Commission that they have seven locations in the Detroit area. The problem
on Camden is that they do not have enough room. They are crowded and need
more room therefore they purchased this property to continue the operation.
A letter from the Engineering Division states they must extend sewer to drain
site and additional right-of-way is required along Plymouth Road.
Mr. Andrew stated they have a bad flood condition on the present trailer sales
site.
Mr. Synder stated he bought lots on either side in order to put in a storm
sewer system which will drain the land. He must take the topsoil off and put
in sand then put soil back.
Mr. Andrew asked whether they would lose any trees.
Mr. Snyder stated they would lose a few trees.
Mr. Andrew asked whether they will do the storm sewer work before using the site.
Mr. Synder stated that they will have to because they could not use it like it is.
Mr. Hand stated that until Mr. Snyder did something positive about the property
he would not support the petition.
Mr. Snyder stated that when they purchased the land they did not know it would be
unusable. They subsequently went to the City of Livonia for permission to fill this
land but it was denied because of fear that it would drain the water into the
nursing home.
Mr. Hand stated that since he now had an engineering service that he feels stronger
that the land should first be drained, filled and improved before considering this
petition.
Mr. Merrion inquired about the additional land Mr. Snyder had purchased.
Mr. Snyder stated he had purchased 60 feet to the east and 60 ft. to the west
and an additional 20' to the north and west so that they can drain this site.
Mrs. Taylor asked whether the site would have to be improved if the waiver use
were approved.
Mr. Nagy stated that he cannot expand onto those lots unless he has a waiver use
and he could not operate on these lots without improving the land consistent with
the waiver use approval.
Mr. Pinto stated he understood that it is not useable because it needs to be
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drained so why not sit until the property is drained and then approve the waiver
use.
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Mr. Snyder was asked why he needed the waiver use approval now. .
Mr. Snyder stated he would like to know whether it would be approved, and if
• not he would have to move.
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Mr. Falk stated he was desirous of having the area drained before approval of
d waiver.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared the
public hearing on this item closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Merrion, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was
#1-8-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 71-6-2-21 as submitted by Recreational
Equipment Company requesting to be granted a waiver use approval
to display, store, rent 'and/or sell camping equipment and
recreational vehicles on property located on the north side of
Plymouth Road between Haller and Camden in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 25, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine
to table this item to the study meeting of February 6, 1973.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-12-7-7 by the
City Planning Commission on its own. motion to amend Part VIII of the
Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master Library Plan, so as
to delete property located on the north side of Six Mile Road,
east of Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8.
There was no one present wishing to be heard on this item and the public hearing
was closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was,
#1-9-73 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
January 16, 1973 for the purpose of amending Part Viii of the
Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled "The Master Library
Plan", the same is hereby amended so as to delete property located
on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Newburgh Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, being legally described as follows:
The north 360 feet of the South 420 feet of the East
400 feet of the West 760 feet of the West 1/2 of the
S. W. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. The proposed library
site on the North side of Six Mile Road, EAst of Newburgh
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. (Approx. 3.305 acres)
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 Library Plan of the City of Livonia, which is incorporated
herein by reference the same having been adopted by resolution of the
IL: City Planning Commission, with all amendmenv 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.
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The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
1 Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72.12-6-12 by the
City'Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 11.03
Waiver Uses, of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, 'by adding a new paragraph to provide additional control
relating to enclosed theatres.
There was no one present wishing to be heard on this item and the Chairman
declared the public hearing on this item closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Merrion, seconded by Mr. Kluver and adopted it
was,
#1-10-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973, on Petition 72-12-6-12 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether
or not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance by adding
a new paragraph to provide additional control relating to enclosed
theatres, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition 72-12-6-12 be approved for the
following reasons:
(1) It is a needed tool to properly regulate and control the
specific location of enclosed theatres within the City
of Livonia.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under
date of December 28, 1972 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 resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Merrion, Talbot, Hand, Kluver
NAYS: Falk, Pinto, Taylor, Andrew
ABSENT: None
The Chairman declared a brief recess at this time.
The meeting was reconvened with the same members present as were present for the
original roll call.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-11-2-38 by Christ
Papatheodore requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to operate
a Coney Island Restaurant proposed to be located within the Merri-Five
Shopping Plaza located at the northeast corner of Five Mile Road and
Merriman in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mr. Pinto and unanimously adopted
it was,
#1-11-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
Petition 72-11-2-38 as submitted by Christ Papatheodore request-
ing to be granted a waiver use approval to operate a Coney Island
Restaurant proposed to be located within the Merri-Five Shopping
Center located at the northeast corner of Five Mile Road and
Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
72-11-2-38 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed use is compatible to and will not adversely
affect the surrounding uses of the area.
(2) The proposed use complied with the standards of Zoning
Ordinance #543 and the waiver use standards for restaurants.
with the following conditions:
(1) That all employee parking will be assigned at the rear of the
shopping center.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of such public hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-11-2-40 by
Sam Zawideh requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to
construct an addition to an existing restaurant (Masters) located
on the south side of Seven Mile Road, east of Melvin Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 11.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#1-12-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
January 16, 1973 on Petition 72-11-2-40 as submitted by Sam F.
Zawideh requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to construct
an addition to an existing restuarant (Masters) located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road, east of Melvin Avenue in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 11, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 72-11-2-40 be approved
for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed addition and site redevelopment will improve
the overall development of the site and its compatibility
to the neighborhood.
(2) The site has sufficient site capapcity,v accommodate the
increase in restaurant use.
• with the following conditions of approval:
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with the following conditions of approval:
(1) That Site Plan revised date 12/14/72, which is hereby
ILO approved, shall be adhered to.
(2) That the existing landscape plant materials will be
pruned and maintained and kept in a healthy condition.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of such public hearing was
sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and
City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, letter dated January 8, 1973
from W. C. Phillippi, Sun Oil Company, requesting an extension of
approval for Petition 71-2-2-4 by Sun Oil Company requesting a waiver
use approval to allow the modernization and updating of present
gasoline service station located on the northwest corner of Middle-
belt and Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#1-13-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated January 8, 1973 from W. C.
Phillippi, Sun Oil Company, requesting an extension of the approval
of Petition 71-2-2-4 by Sun .0i1 Company requesting a waiver use
approval to allow the modernization and updating of present gasoline
service station located on the northwest corner of Middlebelt and
Schoolcraft Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 as given in
Planning Commission #2-33-71, the City Planning Commission does
• hereby recommend to the City Council that an extension for a one-
year period from the date of this resolution be granted.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Planning Commission
Resolution to support the needs for the study, preparation
and adoption of a City wide comprehensive land use plan.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted it wan,
#1-15-73 WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has long advocated the
need for a comprehensive future land use plan for the City
of Livonia in order to properly guide and control its orderly
growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission believes a comprehensive
future land use plan is necessary to fulfill the community's
obligation to adopt a current Comprehensive Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan, through its Land Use Commission,
ILO has recognized the need to properly plan, cRntrol and regulate
critical land use categories on a State-wide basis,
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NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission
, does hereby take this means to urge the City Council to
appropriate monies in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for
te purposes of the preparation of a comprehensive future land use
plan.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
1r. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 73-1-8-1P by
John A. Turmala, Architects & Planners, Inc., requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 11.58 of Ordinance #543, as
amended by Ordinance #988, submitted in connection with the
proposed construction of an addition to present building located
on the north side of Six Mile Road between Inkster and Dolores
in Section 12.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#1-16-73 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, as
amended by Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does
hereby approve Petition 73-1-8-1P by John A. Turmala, Architects
& Planners, Inc. , requesting approval of all plans required by
Ordinance #988 submitted in connection with the proposed construction
of an addition to present building located on the north side of
Six Mile Road between Inkster and Dolores in Section 12 subject
ILO to the following conditions:
(1) That Site Plan prepared by Architect & Planners, Inc. ,
dated 1/3/73, revised 1/15/73, which is hereby approved,
shall be adhered to.
(2) That Building Elevation Plan prepared by Architects & Planners,
Inc. , dated 1/3/73, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to.
(3) That a detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission within thirty (30 days) from the date
of this approval.
(4) That all landscape elements to be shown on the landscape
plan shall be installed before issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy is granted.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of
the 284th Special Meeting held by the City Planning Commission
on November 28, 1972.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Falk and adopted it was,
#1-17-73 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the Special Meeting held by the
1LV City Planning Commission on November 28, 1972 are approved.
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A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Merrion, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand, Kluver, Andrew
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Friedrichs
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of
the 249th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission
on December 5, 1972.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously adopted
it was,
#1-18-73 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 249th Regular Meeting held
by the City Planning Commission on December 5, 1972 are approved.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Merrion, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand, Kluver, Andrew
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Friedrichs
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously adopted
it was,
#1-19-73 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meeting held on December 12, 1972,
by the City Planning Commission area gpproved.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes
of the 275th Special Meeting held by the City Planning Commission
on December 12, 1972.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Merrion and adopted it was,
#1-20-73 RESOLVED that, the 275th Special Meeting of the City Planning
Commission on December 12, 1972 are approved.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Friedrichs, Merrion, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Kluver, Andrew
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hand
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made seconded and unanimoulsy adopted, the 251st Regular Meeting
of the City Planning Commission held on January 16, 193 was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman Herman H. Kluver, Secretary-