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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1974-07-09 • 5593 MINUTES OF THE 278th REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4 OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA 3 On Tuesday, July 9 , 1974 , the City Planning Commission of the City I: of Livonia, held its 278th 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 :10 p.m. , with approximately 25 interested persons in the audience. Members Present: Daniel R. Andrew Joseph J. Talbot Francis Hand Esther Friedrichs Herman Kiuver William Scruggs Members Absent: Joseph Falk (vacation) Charles Pinto (absent) Suzanne Taylor (illness) John J. Nagy, Planning Director, H G Shane, Planner IV; Ralph Bakewell, Planner IV; and Robert Brezinski, 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 I: 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. Kiuver, Acting Secretary announced the first item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-1-13 by Roy I. Albert, Architect for Margaret Megaw, requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, from R-5 to C-2. Mr. Andrew: Is there any correspondence on file? Mr. Nagy: A letter from the Engineering Department states there is a need for the additional 60 ft. right of way and there are no engineering problems. Mr. Albert: We want this rezoning for the commercial sale of tile. Mr. Andrew: Would there be any problem in amending the petition to read R-5 to C-1? Mr. Albert: No, there would be none. Mr. Hand: Do you own the parcel next to Clarita? te Mr. Albert: No. • 5594 Mrs. Friedrichs: Is the land covered by the petition owned in total by Margaret Megaw? Mr. Albert: Yes. Mr. Kluver: Is there any conflict on the site of plan because of the introduction of the parking zone? Mr. Nagy: Yes, it would necessitate readvertising with the parking classification being advertised. Mr. Hand: Can he do this by letter in regard to C-1 instead of C-2? Why not the parking be handled in the same manner. Mr. Brezinski : You would have to readvertise the parking. Mr. Hand: Are you ready with a detailed site plan for this area? Mr. Albert: It is almost ready. Mr. Wright: We are not interested in the commercial land 30717 Shiawassee going any further than the commercial line. I was denied commercial zoning on this adjacent piece of property. Therefore, we are opposed unless our property is included. Mr. Andrew: What did you propose in this petition? 9 Mr. Wright: An auto dealership. Mr. Andrew: That would require C-2. Are you opposed to this petition? Mr. Wright: I am opposed unless the whole piece goes. Our property included. There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing on this item. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously adopted it was, #7-137-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 9 , 1974 on Petition 74-6-1-13 as submitted by Roy I. Albert, Architect for Margaret Megaw, requesting to rezone property located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, from R-5 to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table this item to the study meeting of July 16 , 1974. • The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Andrew advised Mr. Albert to produce a letter signed by the owner ofaag- propperty• stating their desire to change the zoning petition to 5595 Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-1-14 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located north of Seven Mile Road between Purling- brook and Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from R-1 to P. Mr. Nagy: The Engineering Department advises no objection. There was no one present wishing to be heard and the public hearing was closed. On motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously adopted, it was #7-138-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on July 9 , 1974 , on Petition 74-6-1-14 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located north of Seven Mile Road between Purlingbrook and • Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 , from R-1 to P, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 74-6-1-14 be approved for the following reasons : (1) The proposed change of zoning would reflect the established use of the property due to the fact that this area has been developed as the offstreet parking area for the Livonia Mall Shopping Center. (2) R-1 residential zoning is inappropriate in that the area has been developed as the offstreet parking area for the Livonia Mall Shopping Center. (3) The proposed change of zoning will better reflect the land use and would more appropriately have the zoning lines conform to the property ownership lines. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer-Eccentric, under date of 6/20/74 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. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-6-2 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.38 Offstreet Parking; Schedule, of Ordinance 4543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, so as to revise the offstreet parking requirements for housing for the elderly. Mr. Talbot: The reduction to 1. parking space is feasible. In checking with various communities I found that Dearborn allows for only one parking space. Wyandotte 5596 provides for less than one. I checked five different communities and they have only one. Plymouth has 25 spaces for 60 units. 4 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. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted it was , #7-139-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 9 , 1974 , on Petition 74-6-6-2 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance #543 , the Zoning Ordinance so as to revise the offstreet parking requirements for housing for the elderly, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 74-6-6-2 be approved for the following reasons: • (1) This language amendment will alow for a more reasonable and workable parking ratio as it relates to the development of housing for the elderly. (2) This proposed amendment will bring the offstreet parking schedule as it relates to housing for the IL elderly more in line with what surrounding communities require and that recommended by the State Commission for the Ageing. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Observer- Eccentric, under date of June 20 , 1974 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. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, p_ eliminary plat approval for Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park Subdivision propsed to be located on the west side of Stark Road, south of the Industrial Road, in the North 1/2 of Section 28. The Chairman, Daniel R. Andrew, •passed the gavel toMr. Kluver, Vice- Chairman, at this time. Mr. Kluver: Is there any correspondence on this petition? i 5597 Mr. Nagy: Traffic Bureau, and they have no objections. A 4 letter from Mr. Kerby states they have no objections. The Fire Marshall indicates no objections. The City Engineering Department reports no apparent engineering problems connected with the development of the plat. Dan Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator gave verbal recommendation at the study meeting. John Dyer: I am also representing Bob Bennet, owner of Lot #805 Representing I object to layout of lots #805 and #806. There are his mother no provisions for roads at the back end of these lots. Lot #806 It would leave lots in the size of 223 ft. We would wish the road in order to. increase the saleability of these lots. Mr. Hand: The subdivider is paying for this road, is that right? Mr. Nagy: Yes , they are paying for all these improvements. Mr. Hand: Why then sir, can't you provide for your own? How long have you been aware of this plan? Mr. Dyer: One week. Mr. Hand: Who do you expect to put in that road? Mr. Dyer: We expect City's cooperation. We will be land-locked. 4 Mr. Nagy: You might get together with the owner of Lot #18 and see if you can combine your property with him so as to provide three lots where there is presently only one. Joe Goodison: I am in a worse situation. I did not know about Lot Lot #807 #18 until one week ago. Mr. Scruggs: To the owner of the property - Have you ever tried to purchase land from the above? Joe Goodison: No. There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing on this item. On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand and seconded by Mr. Scruggs, it was #7-140-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on July 9, 1974 , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that preliminary plat of Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park Subdivision be approved for the following reasons : 1:401 (1) The Preliminary Plat conforms to the M-1 Zoning District regulations. (2} The preliminary plat conforms to the requirements of Zoning Ordinance #543 and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the City of Livonia. 5598 (3) It has been recommended for approval by the Industrial Development Coordinator. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting property owners proprietor, City Depart- ments as listed in the proof of Service and copies of the plat together with notice have been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools , Fire Department, Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Friedrichs, Scruggs, Talbot, Hand, Khuver ABSENT: Pinto, Falk, Taylor ABSTAIN: Andrew The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Vice Chairman returned the gavel to the Chairman at this time. * * * * * * * * * * The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543 , the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to rezone property located on the east side of Newburgh Road, south of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20 , from C-1 and R-7 to R-6. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted, it was #7-141-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, 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 east side of Newburgh Road, south of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20 , from C-1 and R-7 to R-6 . 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. The Chairmandeclared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543 , the Zoning Ordinance -. • 5599 1[4; of the City of Livonia, as amended, to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to rezone property located on the south side of Five Mile Road, approxi- mately 800' west of Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to R-6 . On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot and seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs and unanimously adopted it was #7-142-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, 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 south side of Five Mile Road, approximately 800' west of Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20 , from C-1 to R-6. 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. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543 , the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to amend Article XVIII of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, as it relateso the regulations and control of signs, specifically political signs. On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted it was #7-143-74 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 Article XVIII of Ordinance #543, as it relates to the regulations and control of signs , specifically political signs. t01, • 5600 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 there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-8-20P by John 011ar 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 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 Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted it was #7-144-74 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table until the Commission's meeting of July 23, 1974 the Petition 74-6-8-20P by John 011ar 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 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. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-6-8-24P by William Abney 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 , submitted in connection • with a proposal to construct a commercial building on property located on the northeast corner of Middle- ' belt and Terrence in Section 13. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted, it was #7-145-74 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 approve Petition 74-6-8-24P by William Abney requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct a commercial building on property located on the northeast corner of Middlebelt and Terrence in Section 13 , subject to the following conditions: 5601 • (1) That Site Plan 47403 , Sheet #1, dated July 6 , 1974 prepared by I.S.Rogala, Architect/Associates , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. Li (2) That Building Elevation Drawing #7403, Sheets #4 and #5 , dated May 31 , 1974, prepared by I.S.Rogala, Architect/Associates which is hereby approved shall be adhered to, except that the north elevation shall be constructed of brick material. (3) That a landscape plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval within thirty days from the date of this resolution. (4) That the Planning Commission recognizes that the Zoning Ordinance requires the construction of an unpierced masonry screen wall along the north and east property lines and further that this Site Plan approval is not to be construed as making mandatory the construction of the wall as that condition is imposed upon this petitioner as a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. - The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 110 The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 74-7-8-26 by Louis G. Redstone Associates , Inc. requesting approval of all plans required by Section 26.02 of Ordinance #543 , the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #613 , sub- mitted in connection with a proposal to build an office building on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Brentwood and Angling in Section 1. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously adopted it was #7-146-74 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 26 .02 of Ordinance 4543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #613, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 74-7-8-26 by Louis G. Redstone Associates , Inc. re- questing approval of all plans submitted in connection with a proposal to build. an office building on property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Brentwood and Angling in Section 1 , be approved subject to the following conditions: . • • IL (1) That Site Plan #2104 , Sheet SR #1 , by Louis G. v Redstone Associates , Inc. , dated 3/19/74 which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. (2) That Building Elevation #2104, Sheet #4 prepared by Louis G. Redstone Associates , Inc. , which is • 5602 hereby approved, shall be adhered to. (3) That the petitioner be required to submit to the Planning Commission for approval a detailed landscape plan within ninety days from the date of this approval. (4) That a plan showing any proposed signs to be erected on the site shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. (5) Upon completion of the structure and prior to receipt of Certificate of Occupancy the frame structure located on the north end of the property shall be removed or razed. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of the 276th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on June 11, 1974. On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, and seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs it was #7-147-74 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 276th Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission held on June 11 , 1974 are hereby approved. 4 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Friedrichs, Scruggs, Talbot, Kluver ABSTAIN: Hand, Andrew ABSENT: Falk, Pinto, Taylor The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of the 277th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on June 25, 1974. On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted it was #7-148-74 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 277th Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission held on June 25 , 1974 are hereby approved. The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution ILadopted. 5603 On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was resolved that, the 278th Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission held on July 9, 1974 , was adjourned at 9 :50 p.m. City Planning Commission 41c.A•vt //di,44) Herman H. Kluver, Acting Secretary ATTEST: // Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman 4