HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1974-06-11 MINUTES OF THE 276th REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE CITY
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On Tuesday, June 11, 1974, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held its 276th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Herman Kluver, Vice-Chairman called the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
to order at 8:05 P.M. with approximately 100 interested persons in the audience.
Members Present: Herman Kluver Suzanne Taylor William Scruggs
Joseph J. Talbot Esther Friedrichs
Joseph Falk
Members Absent: Charles Pinto (illness)
Francis Hand (personal business)
Daniel R. Andrew (personal business)
Messrs. Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV; H G Shane, Planner IV; and Robert M.
Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney were also present.
Mr. Kluver 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 petition
1. that is denied, the petitioner had ten days in which to appeal the decision
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to the Council.
Mr. Falk, Secretary announced the first item on the agenda, Petition 74-3-3-3
by Harry Zerbo requesting to vacate a portion of an easement located
• north of Plymouth Road east of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 28.
Mr. Kluver: Is there any correspondence on file with reference to this
petition?
Mr. Shane: The Edison Company advises that their utility company has
guy wires which extend into the easement. Michigan Bell
has not responded as yet.
The petitioner was not present to be heard.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this item and the Vice-
Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#6-114-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-3-3-3 as submitted by Harry Zerbo
requesting to vacate a portion of an easement located north of
Plymouth Road, east of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 28, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
table this item to the Study Meeting of June 18, 1974.
The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-3-5 by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion requesting the vacating of
portions of Horton AVenue and Leon Avenue located north of Ann
Arbor Road, west of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 31.
Mr. Shane: The City Engineers recommend the vacating of these streets.
There was no one present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed the
Public Hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
it was
#6-115-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-5-3-5 as submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion requesting the vacating of portions
of Horton Avenue and Leon Avenue located north of Ann Arbor Road,
1[10: west of Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 74-5-3-5 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) These streets are not needed as the actual road improvements
have never been installed, and moreover, they do not serve
the public for property access.
(2) This street vacating has been recommended by the Division of
Engineering for reasons that this is a housekeeping duty as
for years these streets have been carried on our Act 51 reports
as normal travelled roadways.
(3) It is obvious from field observation that these are . not truly
streets but part of a general parking lot and therefore should
not be reported to the State for purpose of Act 51 monies being
received by the City.
(4) In order to logically erase these streets from the aforementioned
reports and eliminate some potential liability on the City's part
for accidents, etc., occurring within these street rights of way
(parking lot) , it is recommended by the Division of Engineering
that these streets be vacated.
(5) All reporting utility companies have no objection to the granting
of this vacating petition.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric,
under date of May 23, 1974 and notice of such hearing was sent to
the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Consumers Power Company,
City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-3-6 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion requesting the vacating
of a portion of Blackburn Avenue located south of Plymouth Road
between Cranston and Ingram in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34.
Mr. Shane: There is correspondence in file from Consumers Power,
Detroit Edison and Engineering Department who advise
there are no objections to the vacating petition.
David Thabian: What will the use of that property become?
11428 Blackburn
Mr. Shane: It will be used for parking.
George Marston: I own building on the east side of Blackburn and I want
32478 Plymouth to know what will be done with the sidewalk.
Mr. Shane: Explained the walkway plans to Dr. Marston.
Pres. Civic Assoc. Did you take a traffic study?
9910 Cranston
Mr. Shane: We did have a Throughfare Study Plan done recently and it
was recommended that when you have a situation such as
this you close several streets. Also when we conducted
a traffic study we felt that these areas were in an area
where there was the most deficient parking and they are
two reasons why we picked these particular streets.
Pres. Civic Assoc. I suggest that you close the streets temporarily to see
What the closing of these two streets will bring. When
you put up the brick walls, who will maintain these walls
and the shrubbery?
Mr. Shane: The landscaping will be maintained by the City because it
will be City property. The closing of Hubbard Avenue was
done because of the needed safety for the school children.
Pres. Civic Assoc. I say again that you should temporarily close those
streets. We feel the traffic will be horrible.
Mr. Kluver: This is the purpose of the public hearing. Everyone's views
can be aired at this time.
Mrs. Friedrichs:. Is it within our authority to advise the Traffic Dept.
about the proper signs?
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Mr. Shane: You can make it a condition of the petition but the
Traffic Department would have to decide the signs to
be erected that would be proper.
Mr. Talbot: I do not feel that many people of the subdivision
know of the plans to close off the traffic on these
two streets. Therefore, I feel that this item should
be tabled because not enough people know of it.
Mr. Falk: We have paid professional people to advise us about the
closing of these two streets. I am ready to vote on this
tonite.
Mrs. Taylor: Can you poll your residents within the next two weeks?
Pres. of Civic Yes, I can. The vote taken in 1973 showed 550 residents
Assoc. voted. 60% of people voted to have Melrose and Blackburn
closed down.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed
the public hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. TAlbot, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-116-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-5-3-6 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion requesting the vacating of a portion of Blackburn
' Avenue located south of Plymouth Road between Cranston and Ingram
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, the City Planning Commission
does hereby determine to table this item to the Study Meeting of
July 2, 1974.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-3-7 by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion requesting the vacating of a
portion of Melrose Avenue located south of Plymouth Road between
Auburndale and Arden in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34.
Mr. Kluver: Are there any new questions that were not covered in the previous
• petition?
Being none the Vice Chairman closed the public hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-117-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974, on Petition 74-5-3-7 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion requesting the vacating of a portion of Melrose
Avenue located south of Plymouth Road between Auburndale and Arden
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, the City Planning Commission
does hereby determine to table this item to the Study Meeting of
July 2, 1974.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-1-12 by
Radnothy, Taylor, Schanz and Tower requesting to rezone property
located at the southwest corner of West Chicago and Houghton
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, from C-1 to P.S. and R-1 to P.
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Mr. Shane: The Engineering Department reports there are no problems.
William The building will face south and it is completely fenced on all
Lindhout: four sides. It is our idea to maintain limited egress and
ingress. Lot #507 offers quite a bit of room to provide an
excellent buffer to the area.
Win Miller: The lot the Doctor has now he can't keep up. The lot is full
Buckwell Ave. of old dishwashers.
Mrs. Rutledge: I am in favor of petition.
9449 Lamont
Resident: I am in favor of petition.
lir. Campbell: I am not in favor of the petition. I think he should use the
lot he already has.
Mr. Johnson: I am in favor of the petition.
9365 Houghton
Mrs. Taylor: I am opposed to commercial and I think that P.S. will improve
the condition.
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< Resident: I am in favor of the rezoning.
Resident: I am in favor of the rezoning.
Mrs. Friedrichs: I think that the total picture with the additional parking
will enhance the area.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed
the public hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-118-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 11, 1973 on Petition 74-5-1-12 as submitted by Radnothy, Taylor,
Schanz and Tower requesting to rezone property located at the
southwest corner of WEst Chicago and Houghton in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 31, from C-1 to P.S. and R-1 to P, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
74-5-12 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This zoning change will provide for a uniform zoning and development
pattern and eliminate potential commercial development for the
110 full block width as it faces Ann Arbor Road on the south and
between the north and south streets of Houghton Avenue on the
east and Hix Road on the west.
(2) This zoning change will provide for improved uses and a land
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use buffer thereby insulating the residential property located
to the south from the adverse effects of the heavy traffic
corridor of Ann Arbor Road and the commercially zoned and
used lands to the northeast.
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(3) The proposed parking zone is needed to provide for offstreet
parking to more adequately serve the professional service
development of the property, which professional service
property is of such limited depth so as to render its
development impractical and inconsistent with good site
planning principles as without the parking zone, all side
yards, front and rear yards of the professional zone would
have to be devoted to offstreet parking.
(4) Parking uses when properly designed, with controlled points
of ingress and egress established, proper screening and landscaping
installed, will not adversely affect residential uses.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric,
under date of May 28, 1974 and a 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.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Chairman declared a ten minute recess at this time.
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The meeting was resumed with the same members present as were present for the
initial roll call.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-1-10 by the City
Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located between
Six and Seven Mile Roads and Brookfield and Merriman Roads in
Section 10, from RUF to P.L.
There was no one present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public
hearing on this item. •
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously adopted,
it was
#6-119-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-5-1-10 by the City Planning Commission
requesting to rezone property located between Six and Seven Mile
Roads and Brookfield and Merriman Roads in Section 10 from RUF to
P.L. , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 74-5-1-10 be approved for the following
reasons:
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(1) This proposed change of zoning is needed to revise the
Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Livonia so as to
J have the Zoning Map reflect the public ownership and public
use of this land.
(2) This is a housekeeping chore only as this change of zoning
will bring the City Zoning Map for this area up to date so as
to show the public ownership of this, parcel to those
examining the Zoning Map.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of May 23, 1974 and a 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.
The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-1-11 by the
City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located
south of Plymouth Road between Farmington Road and Loveland in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, from R-1 and R-7 to P.L.
Resident: What are the plans for this property?
11031 Mayfield
Mr. Shane: It is owned by the City. They will construct a
swimming pool etc. . We are just adding the proper
zoning to the use.
Resident: Why are you rezoning now?
9992 Woodring
Mr. Shane: We are making the zoning classification consistent with the
public ownership and use of the property.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed
the public hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-120-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-5-1-11 by the City Planning Commission
requesting to rezone property located south of Plymouth Road
between Farmington Road and Loveland in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 34 from R-1 and R-7 to P.L. , the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 74-5-1-11
be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This proposed change of zoning is heeded to revise the
Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Livonia so as to
have the Zoning Map reflect the public ownership and public
use of this land.
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(2) This is a housekeeping chore only as this change of zoning
will bring the City Zoning Map for this area up to date so
as to show the public ownership of this parcel to those
examing the Zoning Map.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above publis hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of May 23, 1974 and a 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.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-2-8 by Robert
Wood requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to erect a
Mr. Steak Restaurant on property located on the south side of
Eight Mile Road, east of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 1.
Mr. Shane: Consumers Power has no objection. Engineering Department
reports no storm sewers available for site. Open ditch
is in very poor condition. A complete storm sewer is
strongly recommended.
Robert Woods: My surveyor found a sewer right in front of my property.
8354 Woodcrest This operation will be a sit down restaurant with waitress
Westland service. It will have an enclosed garbage area and will
be an attractive building.
Mr. Shane: The site plan indicates only one driveway. The ordinance
requires two. The parking space dimensions are mislocated
and undersize. The sign on the site is not properly located.
There are no proper drawings submitted with application in order
for us to make a proper investigation of the site plan.
Alexander I have the Dorvin Convalescent home that bounds this petition.
Spiro: It has served the Livonia area for 17 years. It is being
14705 Flamingo completely remodeled. We feel that a Mr. Steak will be
detrimental to the residents of this convalescent home. We
are fearful of fire, odor, noise and traffic that would be
detrimental to the health of the patients.
Mr. Falk: Do you own this property now?
Mr. Woods: No, I do not. My brother does. This place would close at 9:00 p.m.
and it is a family type restaurant.
Mr. Falk: This is a franchise type operation is it not?
Mr. Woods: Yes, that is right.
Mrs. Taylor: I would not be in favor of the waiver use and I would encourage
you not to invest any more into this petition.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed
the public hearing on this item.
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On a motion duly made by Mrs. Friedrichs and seconded by Mr. Scruggs, it was ,
#6-121-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
June 11, 1974 on Petition 74-5-2-8 by Robert Woods requesting
to be granted a waiver use approval to erect a Mr. Steak Restaurant
on, property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road, east
of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, the City
Planning Commission does hereby determine to table this petition
to the June 18, 1974 Study Meeting.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Scruggs, Talbot, Kluver
NAYS: Taylor, Falk
ABSENT: Andrew, Hand, Pinto
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolutions adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-2-1-5 by Marathon
Oil Company requesting to rezone property loacted at the northeast
corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
29, from C-1 to C-3.
Mr. Shane: The petitioner has not to date presented to us evidence ofhaving
approval of 65% of people within a 400' radius of the site.
Mr. Kluver: Are the signatures necessary before the Commission can render a
decision on the question of zoning?
Mr. Shane: No.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs and seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs, it was
#6-122-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
April 2, 1974 on Petition 74-2-1-5 by Marathon Oil Company re-
questing to rezone property located at the northeast corner of
Plymouth and Newburgh Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
from C-1 to C-3, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 74-2-1-5 be approved for the
following reasons:
(1) The proposed change in zoning will provide for uses that
will be compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding
uses of the area.
(2) The property is already zoned C-1 and a change in zoning to
C-3 will provide for more flexibility and range of uses that
this small parcel may be utilized for.
(3) The proposed change of zoning to C-3, highway oriented uses,
is consistent with the potential of the area due to the
surrounding highways of the area, M-14 Ann Arbor Road and
Newburgh Road.
(4) The standards by way of site plan approval of the C-3 Distrtict
Regulations provide for appropriate control so as to ensure proper
development of this site so as to be compatible to and in harmony
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with the surrounding and established uses of the area.
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RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
wulished in the official newspaper, the Observer-
Etric, under date of March 11, 1974 and a notice of
shearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Cpake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone
Cn , Consumers Power Company and City Departmentsased in the Proof of Service.
A roll call votthe foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: erichs, Scruggs, Taylor, KluverNAYS: k, TalbotABSENTad, Andrew, PintoThe Chairman deethe motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announte next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-5-1 byGreenfonstruction Company, Inc. , requesting to remove
topsoil from property located at the Northwest corner of Six
Mile and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mrs. Taylor .and unanimously
ILadopted, it was
#6-123-74 RESOLVED that, in conformance with Section 18.13D of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission does hereby
grant Petition 74-5-5-1 by Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. ,
requesting to remove topsoil from property located at the North-
west corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 7, subject to compliance with regulations of the
Engineering Division and Police Department for the following
reason:
(1) The removal of topsoil will not adversely affect any
adjacent development and will not adversely affect
development potential of the site.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, the applicant deposit with the City
Clerk a corporate surety bond in the amount of $72,000 Surety
Bond and a cash bond in the amount of $7,200; such bonds shall
be for an indefinite period until released and discharged by
resolution of the City Planning Commission, and
FURTHER RESOLVED that, the application shall apply for and
obtain the permit herein authorized within thirty (30) days
from the date of this resolution.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
IL Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda motion by the City Planning
Cojim ssion on its own motion to hold a public hearing to determine
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whether or not to amend Section 18.38(26) Off-Street Parking;
Schedule, of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, so as to revise the offstreet parking requirements
for Housing for the Elderly.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-124-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, the City
Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public
hearing be held to determine whether or not to amend Section 18.38
(26) Off-Street Parking; Schedule, of Ordinance X6543, so as to
revise the offstreet parking requirements for Housing for the
Elderly.
AND THAT, notice of such hearing be given as provided in Section
23.05 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, and that thereafter there shall be a report and
recommendation submitted to the City Council.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda motion by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to hold a public hearing to determine
whether or not to rezone property located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 2, from R-1 to P.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-125-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance 66543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, the City
Planning Commission 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 Seven Mile Road, west of Middlebelt
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from R-1 to P.
AND THAT, notice of such hearing be given as provided in Section
23.05 of Ordinance 66543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, and that thereafter there shall be a report and
recommendation submitted to the City Council.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Landscape Plan submitted
in connection with a condition of approval of Petition 73-11-8-48P
by Bruce Pennell requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, in connection with a proposal to construct an addition
to an existing building and remove two existing buildings located on
the south side of Six Mile Road, east of Middlebelt Road in Section 13.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted it was,
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#6-126-74 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Landscape Plan submitted in connection with Petition 73-11-8-48P
by Bruce Pennell requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #988, in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to an existing building and
remove two existing buildings located on the south side of Six
Mile Road, east of Mlddlebelt Road in Section 13, the landscaping
of that area being left to the approval of the City Planning
Department, subject to the following conditions:
(1) That Landscape Plan No. 029, prepared by Jackson Landscaping
Nursery, dated 5/9/74, which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to.
(2) That all landscape materials as shown on the approved
Landscape Plan shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
(3) That all landscape materials installed on the site shall
be permanently maintained in a healthy condition.
The Chairman declared. the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-5-8-19 by
Chatham Super Markets, Inc., requesting approval of all plans
required by Section 10.02 of. Ordinance #711, submitted in
connection with a proposal to construct a shopping center
on property located on the south side of Five Mile Road between
Newburgh Road and Blue Skies in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19.
Vernor Drane: This will be a commercial structure constructed with twin
Broadmoor Assoc. metal mansard roof. There will be a plaza area which will
Architects contain trees, benches, etc. Along with this and immediately
adjacent to this will be Manufacturers Bank. The site will
be known as Chatham Village.
Mrs. Robert Where is the greenbelt?
Friend
15180 Blue Skies
Mr. Drane: It is noted on the plan. There is a five ft. chain fence and
a five foot double row of evergreens on five foot centers.
Jerry French: We are concerned about illumination of tennis courts and
Pres. Castle whether utility wires are going to be underground or overhead.
Gardens Civic
Assoc.
Mr. Drane: They will be above ground.
Mr. French: Which way is the water going to drain from this development?
Mr. Drane: Water will be caught in catch basin on our property then under
Newburgh Road and then into Bakewell Drain.
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Fr. Van Antwerp: We met with Mr. House and advised him we have a drainage
Pastor St. Edith problem in our parking lot and we want to tap into their
line and they have agreed. We would like to use their
parking lot if we are overflowing and the shopping center
can use our lot when they are full.
Mr. Shane: We would be against an opening in the wall because it would
create a traffic problem.
Mrs. Cotton: We do not want the tennis courts lit.
15220 Blue Skies
Al Greganian: Will the plantings be 5 ft. high or 1 ft. high?
15265 Blue Skies
Mr. Kluver: 5 ft. high.
Janel Cipell: I am in favor of a solid wall with no opening.
Blue Skies
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman closed
the public hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted,
it was
#6-127-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 10.02 of Ordinance #543, the
liZoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance
#711, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 74-5-8-19 by Chatham Super Markets, Inc. ,
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 10.02, submitted
in connection with a proposal to construct a shopping center on
property located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Newburgh
Road and Blue Skies in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, be approved
. subject to the following conditions:
(1) This this approval be subject to the effectuation of the
land exchange between Chatham Supermarkets, Inc. and the
City of Livonia,
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(2) That the Site Plan marked Job #7089, Sheet #1, dated 6/10/74
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to.
(3) That Sign Plan and Screen Wall Plan marked Job #7089, Sheet #2,
revised 3/22/74, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to.
(4) That Architectural Floor Plan and Elevation Plan marked Job #7089,
dated 4/2/74 re: Chatham Village, Architectural and Floor Plan
re: Manufacturers National Bank of Livonia, marked City of
Livonia, recieved 6/4/74, which is hereby approved, shall be
adhered to with the addition of the following:
IL (a) That the portion of the Shopping Center containing
rooftop air conditioning units as indicated on plan
marked "lines of vision from roads", Job #7089, dated
5/28/74 received by Planning Commission 6/4/74 shall
contain a 2' high parapet wall on the south elevation
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and a 3' high parapet wall on the east and west elevation,
(5) Any additional signs over and above those shown on the
approved Site Plan and Archtectural Plans shall be subject
to approval by the City Planning Commission.
(6) That the landscape plans submitted which are hereby
approved shall be adhered to and all materials shall be
installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy. Such landscape plans are identified as follows:
(1) Landscape Development Plan dated 6/10/74 marked sheet 1 of 5.
(2) Shopping Center entry landscape plan dated 4/17/74 marked
sheet 2 of 5.
(3) Perimeter Berming Plan dated 6/11/74 marked sheet 3 of 5.
(4) Manufacturers Bank Planting Plan dated 6/10/74 marked sheet
4 of 5.
(5) Manufacturers Bank Planting Plan dated 4/17/74 marked sheets
5 of 5.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-8-21 by
Alex Kohner, Architect, requesting approval of Sign Design Plan
submitted in connection with a proposal to erect two signs on an
existing building located within the shopping center on the northwest
corner of Farmington Road and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 4.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs , seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously adopted,
it was,
#6-128-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.47 of Ordinance #543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance
#990, _the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 74-6-8-21 by Alex Kohner, Architect
requesting approval of Sign Design Plan submitted in connection
with a proposal to erect two signs on an existing building located
within the shopping center on the northwest corner of Farmington
Road and Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, be
approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) That Sign Plan #10160, dated 6/5/74, prepared by George R.
Cohan & Associates, Architects, which indicates the sign
size and location for Ray's Fashions and Bridals, which is
hereby approved, shall be adhered to.
(2) That this approval is for two signs as shown on the approved
drawing, one to be affixed under the canopy at the entrance and
the other affixed to the building wall funder the canopy.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-8-2O by
John 011ar requesting approvalof all plans required by Section
18.58 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Ir: Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #988, submitted in connection
with a proposal to construct an addition to an existing commercial
building located on the north side of Joy Road between Deering
and Cardwell in Section 36.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Freidrichs, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#6-129-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #988, the
City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition
74-6-8-20P by John 011ar requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct an
addition to an existing commercial building located on the north side
of Joy Road between Deering and Cardwell in Section 36, until the
Planning Commission study meeting of June 18, 1974.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of
the 274th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on April 30, 1974.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs , seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted, it was
,
#6-130-74 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 274th Regular Meeting held by
the City Planning Commission on April 30, 1974 are approved.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Falk announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the 275th Regular
meeting held by the City Planning Commission on May 14, 1974.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted,
it was
#6-131-74 RESOLVED that the minutes of the 275th Regular Meeting held by
the City Planning Commission may 14, 1974 are approved.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 276th Regular Meeting
held by the City Planning Commission on June 11, 1974 was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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