HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1975-08-12 5852
MINUTES OF THE 300th REGULAR MEETING
HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, August 12, 1975, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held its 300th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
IL Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: Charles Pinto Suzanne Wisler Daniel R. Andrew
Joseph J. Falk William Scruggs
Members Absent: Francis M. Hand (vacation)
Esther Friedrichs (vacation)
Joseph Talbot (vacation)
Herman Kluver (vacation)
Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H G Shane, Planner IV; Ralph H. Bakewell,
Planner IV; and Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney.
The Secretary announced the first item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-1-19 by
Lawrence M. Coggan and Joel P. Schaumberg to rezone property located
at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Robert Drive in the North-
east. 1/4 of Section 35, from R-7 to P.S.
Mr. Nagy: The Engineering Department advises of two easements on the
back of the property.
Mr. Andrew: When would you initiate your building project? 4to: .
Samuel P. Havis: Immediately. My clients need a larger site because of
Architect represent- an overflow of patients.
ing Coggan &
Schaumberg
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. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-163-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-1-19 as submitted by Lawrence M.
Coggan and Joel P. Schaumberg requesting to rezone property located
at the southwest corner of Middlebelt and Robert Drive in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 35, from R-7 to P.S. , the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 75-6-1-19 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed change of zoning will provide for uses that are
compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding established
uses of the area.
(2) The proposed change of zoning to the professional service
classification would provide for the establishment of a buffer
zone thereby protecting the adjacent residential subdivision to
the west from the adverse effects of the heavily travelled mile road.
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(3) The proposed change of zoning is consistent with the Planning
Commission policy for office development where it is used
along a major thoroughfare in close proximity to a residential
area where it will provide for convenient services but designed
to be architecturally compatible and serves as a buffer between
more intensive types of land uses and adjacent residential.
(4) The P.S. Zoning District regulations and standards are designed
so as to ensure that the site layout and building architecture
will be developed so as to be compatible to the established
architectural character of the abutting neighborhood.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric under date of
July 24, 1975 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 Secretary announced the next item, Petition 75-6-2-15 by Lindhout Associates
for Unity of Livonia Church requesting to be granted a waiver of use
approval to construct an addition to an existing Church located on
the north side of Five Mile Road between Middlebelt and Harrison
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13.
Mr. Nagy: Consumers Power report they have no objection.
Mr. Lindhout: My Client needs the room because of the growth of the church.
representing We have already constructed the parking lot. We will take down
Unity of the house on the site.
Livonia Church
Mr. Andrew: Will you light the lot?.
Mr. Lindhout: We have run conduit out there for lighting the area of the lot that
would require it. However, it is anticipated that there will be
very little night activity.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the
public hearing.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-164-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on August 12,
1975 on Petition 75-6-2-15 by Lindhout Associates for Unity of Livonia
Church requesting to be granted a waiver of use approval to construct
an addition to an existing church located on the north side of Five Mile
Road between Middlebelt and Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
13, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 75-6-2-15 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
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(1) that Site Plan #7406, dated 6/18/75, prepared by Lindhout
Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved, shall be
adhered to;
111:0 (2) that all landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan #7406,
dated 6/18/75, prepared by Lindhout Associates, Architects,
which is. hereby approved, shall be installed on the site
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new
addition and shall be permanently maintained in a healthy
condition;
for the following reasons-
(1) The proposed use complies with all of the standards of Zoning
Ordinance #543, as amended, as it relates to this use.
(2) The proposed expansion of use and building addition is
designed so as to harmonize with the existing site layout
and building architecture of the principal Church structure.
(3) The site has capacity to accommodate the proposed expansion
of use.
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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-2-16 by
Lindhout Associates for Allen Animal Hospital requesting to be
granted a waiver of use approval to construct an animal hospital
on property located on the east side of Farmington Road between
Seven Mile Road and Clarita in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10.
Mr. Nagy: Consumers Power Company reports no objection.
Division of Engineering reports no storm sewers to service
area.
Mr. Lindhout: The building is a rather extensive facility. It is
completely of professional character. It is the intent
of Dr. Allen to expand this facility to service the area.
There is a heavy backdrop of existing foliage on the
premises that will• not be disturbed.
Mr. Andrew: Will this be a 24 hour facility?
Dr. Allen. There is a possibility, dependent on whether we could hire
enough professional help.
Mr. Falk: What about noise. How many animals can be housed at one time.
How will you dispose of the medicine?
that
Mr. Lindhout: The noise will be kept at an absolute minimum. Glass/will be
used will be heavy glass that will cut down on noise and the
ventilation system will be designed with the idea of keeping
noise down. On the subject of disposing of the medicine, Dr.
Allen will have to answer.
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Dr. Allen: We do have a screened disposal area. We will not be disposing
of harmful medicine.
/0 Mr. Falk: What about needles?
Mr. Allen We keep them in a container until trash pickup and we keep
the trash containers locked.
Mr. Andrew: I would like to see a no left turn sign put up at the Seven Mile
egress.
Mr. Lindhout: There would be no problem with that.
Mr. Scruggs: What kind of aggregrate quartz are you using?
Mr. Lindhout, It is applied by a plastering process.
Mrs. Wisler: If you kept animals there overnight, what kind of staff
would you have during the- night?
Dr. Allen We do not have anybody there now but we would like to
have an attendant there on duty during the night.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the
public hearing on this item.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Pinto and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-165-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on August 12,
1975 on Petition 75-6-2-16 by Lindhout Associates for Allen Animal
Hospital requesting to be granted a waiver of use approval to construct
an animal hospital on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Seven Mile Road and Clarita in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
10, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 75-6-2-16 be approved with the following conditions
(1) that Site Plan #7321, dated 6/4/75, prepared by Lindhout Associates,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(2) that Elevation Plan #7321, dated 6/4/75, prepared by Lindhout
Associates and as revised to reflect changes as delineated on
architects rendering which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(3) that Landscape Plan #7321, dated 6/4/75, prepared by Lindhout
Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(4) that all landscaping as shown on the approved Landscape Plan
shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy;
(5) that all landscaping installed on the site shall be permanently
maintained in a healthy condition;
(6) there shall be a "no left turn" sign erected at the intersection of
the northbound service drive and Seven Mile Road pertaining to
traffic exiting on to Seven M, le Road from the north bound drive.
for the following reasons:
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(1) The proposed use complies with Zoning Ordinance #543,
Section 11.03(b) .
(2) The site has the capacity to support the planned use.
(3) The proposed site development and building plans are designed
so as to fully accommodate the intended use and minimize any
external effects the planned use may have with respect to the
abutting properties of the area.
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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-7-1-21 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located
east of Levan Road, north of Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 20, from R-2-B to P.L.
Gladys Fine What kind of park is this?
14168 Golfview
Mr. Andrew: I believe it is a passive' park.
Mr. Nagy: It will be limited to nature trails and some picnicking.
No trees will be removed.
Mrs. Fine• This will become a dope haven if there is going to be no
supervision there.
Mr. Pinto: If there are violations they come under the realm of the
Police Department. We are merely performing an administerial
act by labeling this land now that it :is owned by the City.
You can make your complaints about what is going on to the
Parks and Recreation Department.
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. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-166-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on August 12,
1975 on Petition 75-7-1-21 by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion to rezone property located east of Levan Road, north of School-
craft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from R-2-B to P.L. , the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 75-7-1-21 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed change of zoning has been necessitated by the
acquisition of the subject land by the City of Livonia for
park purposes.
(2) The proposed change of zoning is necessary so as to have the
Zoning Map reflect the public ownership and intended public
use of the property.
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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 July 24, 1975 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 Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-7-1-22 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located
north of Schoolcraft Road, west of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 21, from R-2 to P.L.
There was no one wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing
on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
t was
#8-167-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-7-1-22 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to rezone property located north of Schoolcraft
Road, west of Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from
R-2 to P.L. , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 75-7-1-22 be approved for the
following reasons:
11:0 (1) The proposed change of zoning has been necessitated by the
acquisition of the subject land by the City of Livonia and/or 4.
the Livonia Board of Education for public purposes.
(2) The proposed change of zoning is necessary so as to have the
Zoning Map reflect the public ownership and public use of the
property.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published
in the official newspaper the Observer-Eccentric, under date of
July 24, 1975 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 Secretary announced the 'next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-3-6 by the
City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution #535-75 to
vacate an alley located south of Grand River between Antago and
Rensellor in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1.
Mr. Banks: We would like to ask you to vacate the entire alley.
Highland, Mi.
representing
Ben Bundo
41 Mr. Scruggs: What is the reason for vacating the other half of the easement.
Mr. Banks: The property is for sale and it would be expeditious to have the
alley vacated. �`
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There was no one else wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public
hearing on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-168-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-3-6 by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution #535-75 to, vacate an alley located
south of Grand River between Antago and Rensellor in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 1, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine
to table this item to the September 9th study meeting.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-169-75 RESOLVED that, a public hearing be held to consider the vacating
of the entire alley. (Reference Petition 75-6-3-6)
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-7-2 by the
City Planning Commission to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the
City of Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to change
the designation of Curtis Avenue between Inkster Road and Harrison
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, from an 86' right of way width
to a 60' right of way.
Gloria Root: The traffic down Harrison is atrocious. If you want to do
1,:, 18181 Floral it correctly why not put a counter there.
Mr. Andrew: We just want to reduce the r-o-w from 86 to 60 ft.
Mr. Douglas I am in favor of this petition.
28050 Curtis
Evelyn Cowen: I am in favor of this petition.
18171 Lathers
Harold Graham: I am in favor of this petition.
18181 Lathers
Joe Meyer: I am in favor of this petition.
18173 Lathers
Resident: I am in favor of this petition.
18280 Pershing
Jean Dunsmore: I am in favor of this petition.
28050 Curtis
There was no one else wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing
on this item.
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No action, referred to August 26 for vote - insufficient members present to vote
for Master Thoroughfare Plan.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-2 by the
111; City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 15.05
of Zoning Ordinance #543 pertaining to Yard and Setback Require-
ments in the ML District Regulations.
There was no one wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing
on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-170-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-2 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or
not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining
to Yard and Setback Requirements in the ML District Regulations,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 75-6-6-2 be approved for the following
reason:
(1) This amendment is required in order to more adequately
control the placement of industrial buildings on parcels
located within ML Districts.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of July 24, 1975 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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-3 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 16.05
of Zoning Ordinance #543, pertaining to Yard and Setback Require-
ments in the M1 District Regulations.
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. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Falk,and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-171-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-3 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 16.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543,
pertaining to Yard and Setback Requirements in the M-1 District
Regulations, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition 75-6-6-3 be approved for the following
IL reasons:
(1) This amendment is required in order to more adequately control
the placement of industrial buildings on parcels located within
M-1 Districts.
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(2) This amendment was also suggested by the Industrial
Development Commission.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper the Observer-Eccentric,
under date of July 24, 1975 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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-4 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Paragraph (b)
of Section 11.02 Permitted Uses in C-2 Districts, of Zoning
Ordinance #543, pertaining to lumber sales, etc.
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. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and
adopted, it was
#8-172-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-4 by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Paragraph (b) of Section
11.02 Permitted Uses in C-2 Districts of Zoning Ordinance #543,
pertaining to lumber sales, etc. , the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 75-6-6-4 --
be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This amendment would allow for more flexibility in the
location and control of special uses which are more of a
commercial nature.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of July 24, 1975 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 resulted in the following:
AYES: Scruggs, Pinto, Wisler, Andrew
NAYS: Falk
ABSENT: Kluver, Friedrichs, Talbot, Hand
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-5 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 9.03
Waiver Uses in P.S. Districts, of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding
paragraph (j) pertaining to veterinary clinics.
There was no one present wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public
hearing on this item..
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On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously
adopted, it was
IL #8-173-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-5 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 9.03 Waiver Uses in P.S. Districts,
of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding paragraph (j) pertaining to
veterinary clinics, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 75-6-6-5 be approved for the follow-
ing reason:
(1) This is an essential tool to provide for more flexibility
in the location of veterinary offices and clinics while
maintaining control of their development.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of July 24, 1975 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,
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-8 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 10.03
Waiver Uses in C-1 Districts, of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding
paragraph (f) pertaining to veterinary clinics. -
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-174-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-8 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 10.03 Waiver Uses in C-1 Districts,
of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding paragraph (f) pertaining to
veterinary clinics, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 75-6-6-8 be approved for the
following reason:
(1) This is an essential tool to provide for more flexibility
in the location of veterinary 'offices and clinics while
maintaining control of their development.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of July 24, 1975 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.
111 The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-6 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 16.11
Waiver Uses in M-1 Districts of Zoning Ordinance #543 by adding
paragraph (d) pertaining to the outdoor storage of recreational
equipment.
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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. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-175-75 RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-6 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 16.11, Waiver Uses in M-1 Districts
of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding paragraph (d) pertaining to the
outdoor storage of recreation equipment, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 75-6-6-6
be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This amendment would allow for the provision and control of
facilities for the storage of recreational equipment which
is not fully clarified within the Ordinance.
(2) This is an essential tool to provide the citizens of Livonia
with proper facilities for storage of their various kinds of
recreational equipment.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newsapaper, the Observer-Eccentric
under date of July 24, 1975 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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-6-6-7 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 30.03
Permitted Uses in C-3 Districts, of Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding
paragraph (e) pertaining to the outdoor storage of recreation equipment.
There was no one wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing
on this item.
The gavel was then passed to the Acting Vice Chairman, Sue Wisler at this time.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Andrew, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-7 by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 30.03 Permitted Uses in C-3
Districts, of, Zoning Ordinance #543, by adding paragraph (e) per-
taining to the outdoor storage of recreation equipment, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 75-6-6-7 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) This amendment would allow for the provision and control of
facilities for the storage of recreational equipment which
is not fully clarified within the Ordinance.
10 (2) This is an essential tool to provide the citizens of Livonia
with proper facilities for storage of their various kinds of
recreational equipment.
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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 July 24, 1975 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 resulted in the following:
AYES: Scruggs, Andrew
NAYS: Pinto, Wisler, Falk
ABSENT: Hand, Friedrichs, Talbot, Kluver
The Vice Chairman declared the motion failed for lack of support.
The gavel was returned to the Chairman.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, it was
#8-176-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-6-6-7 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 30.03
Permitted Uses in C-3 Districts of Zoning Ordinance #543 by
adding paragraph (e) pertaining to the outdoor storage of recreation
equipment, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
table this item to the study meeting of September 9th.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Wisler, Scruggs, Falk
NAYS: Pinto, Andrew
ABSENT: Hand, Kluver, Friedrichs, Talbot
The Vice Chairnan declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-7-2-17 by
Demeter/Goodman and Company requesting a waiver use approval to
operate a restaurant within an existing building located south of
Plymouth Road west of Middlebelt Road, within the Wonderland Shopping
Center in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35.
Mr. Goodman: The Center has never had a facility of this type. We may not even
have the restaurant open beyond 10.00 p.m. at this time. We are
adding some features to the building.
Mr. Andrew: What about bigns?
Mr. Goodman: Really nothing. I am not allowing signs for the individual stores.
Mr. Scruggs: What about landscaping?
Mr. Goodman: I am anticipating having my own staff plant the material that is
shown on the plan.
Mr. Andrew: What are you going to do with the existing shrubs?
Mr. Goodman. They will remain and we will upgrade it by our staff.
There was no one else wishing to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing
on this item.
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#8-177-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-7-2-17 by Demeter/Goodman and
Company requesting a waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
IrLwithin an existing building located south of Plymouth Road, west
of Middlebelt Road, within the Wonderland Shopping Center in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 75-7-2-17 be
approved with the following conditions!
(1) that Site Plan #1317-02, Sheet SK-10, prepared by Louis G. Redstone
Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(2) that Building Elevation Plan dated July 2, 1975, prepared by
Jack Green Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be
adhered to;
for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed use complies with Zoning Ordinance #543, Section
11.03(c) .
(2) The proposed use will be beneficial to the Center by providing
for greater tenant mix and offering expanded services which
are not currently provided in the Center.
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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 75-7-2-18 by
Demeter/Goodman and Company requesting a waiver use approval to
operate a Class C Liquor Licensed establishment within an existing
building located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of Middle-
belt Road, within the Wonderland Shopping Center in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 35.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-178-75 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
August 12, 1975 on Petition 75-7-2-18 as submitted by Demeter/
Goodman and Company requesting waiver use approval to operate a
Class C Liquor Licensed establishment within an existing building
located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road,
within the Wonderland Shopping Center in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
35, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 75-7-2-18 be approved subject to the following
conditions-
(1) that Site Plan #1317, Sheet SK-10, prepared by Louis G. Redstone
Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(2) that Building Elevation Plan dated July 2, 1975, prepared by
Jack Green Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be
110 adhered to;
for the following reasons:
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(1) The proposed use complies with Zoning Ordinance #543,
Section 11.03(h) .
(2) The proposed use is complementary to the planned use of
this building, the restaurant.
(3) The site has full capacity to support this use.
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.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes
of the 298th Regular Meeting and Public Hearing held by the
City Planning Commission on July 15, 1975.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-179-75 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 298th Regular Meeting held
by the City Planning Commission on July 15, 1975 are hereby
approved.
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 299th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission
on July 29, 1975.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Falk it was,
#8-180-75 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 299th Regular Meeting held by
the City Planning Commission on July 29, 1975 are hereby approved.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pinto, Wisler, Fnlk, Andrew
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Scruggs
ABSENT: Hand, Friedrichs, Kluver, Talbot
The Chairman declared the:motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
item
The Secretary announced the next/an the agenda, Capital Improvements Program
1976-1981.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs. seconded by Mr. Pinto and unanimously adopted
ft was
#5-181-75 RESOLVED that, the C; ty of Livonia Planning Commission hereby
authorizes the P'anning Department to transmit the document
titled "Capital Improvement P•-ogram, City of Livonia, 1976-1981"
to the Mayor and Council as a realistic program to aid in the
determination of a complete fiscal planning strategy for the
City of Livonia, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission stands ready
to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Mayor and Council
in making a functioning Program of Capital Improvements and
1:; Capital Budgeting a reality for the City of Livonia.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
The Secretary announced the next item on the agenda, Council Resolution #631-75
referring a communication from the Livonia Jaycees dated July 23,
1975, with regard to a proposed rodeo to be conducted on September 13
and 14, 1975 on Merriman Road between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads,
to the Planning Commission for appropriate action.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs and unanimously
adopted, it was
#8-182-75 RESOLVED that, after having reviewed Council Resolution #631-75
which refers to the Planning Commission for appropriate action
a communication from the Livonia Jaycees dated July 23, 1975 with
regard to a proposed rodeo to be conducted on September 13 and
14, 1975 on Merriman Road between Plymouth Road and Schoolcraft
Road, the City Planning Commission does hereby refer this matter
to the Bureau of Inspection, Traffic Bureau, Police and Fire
Departments, for their respective action regarding this use on
an interim basis so as to protect the public health,safety and
welfare and avoid any undue traffic congestion.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted, the City Planning
Commission adjourned its 300th Regular Meeting held on August 12, 1975
at 10115 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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(--- 'oseph I . Fa k, Secretary
ATTEST:
VanAlr/Cr% :
Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman