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MINUTES OF THE 335th REGULAR MEETING
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AND PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD BY THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA
On Tuesday, May.17, 1977, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia, held
its 335th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings in the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman, called the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings to
order at 8:05 p.m. with approximately 50 interested persons in the audience.
Members Present: Daniel R. Andrew William F. Scruggs Esther Friedrichs
Judith Scurto Joseph Falk Jerome Zimmer
Suzanne Wisler Herman Kluver William Dubose
Members Absent: None
Messrs. John J. Nagy, City Planning Director; H G Shane, Assistant City Planning
Director; Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV; and Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City
Attorney, also were present.
Mr. Andrew then informed the audience that if a petition on tonight's agenda involves
a question of vacating or rezoning any property,, this Commission only makes a
recommendation to the City Council, and the City Council —after holding their own
Public Hearing - makes the final determination as to whether a petition is approved
or denied; and if a petition for a waiver use request or site plan is denied, the
petitioner then has then days in which to appeal the decision to the Council.
Mrs. Friedrichs, Secretary announced the first item on the Agenda Petition 77-3-1-4
by the City Planning Commission to rezone property located on the southwest
corner of Eight Mile and Newburgh Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6,
from RUFC to P.L.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, any correspondence in the file regarding petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering indicating no problems
with this proposal; also a letter from Mr. Paul R. Orlando, 21732
Roosevelt Avenue, Farmington Hills, expressing support of this
petition.
Mr. Andrew: This is a petition initiated by the City Planning Commission to rezone
land in an RUF district to Public Land in order to reflect public
ownership of the property. Is there anyone in the audience wishing
to speak either for or against this petition?
There was no one present wishing to speak on this petition, Mr. Andrew, declared the
Public Hearing Petition 77-3-1-4 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Falk, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-94-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition
77-3-1-4 on May 17, 1977 submitted by the City Planning Commission to
rezone property on the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Newburgh Roads
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, from RUFC to P.L. , the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 77-3-1-4
be approved for the following reasons:
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(1) It is consistent with the Planning Commission's policy of
having all public lands zoned in a public lands classification.
4 (2) With the proposed change of zoning, the Comprehensive Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia will reflect the public ownership and use
of the property.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of 4/26/77,
and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company,
Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-3-1-5 by the
City Planning Commission to rezone property located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh and Gill Roads in the South 1/2 of
Section 5, from RUFC to P.L.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, any correspondence in the file regarding the petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering indicating no problems
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Mr. Andrew: Again, this is a petition initiated by the City Planning Commission
to rezone land in an RUF district to Public Land (PL) in order to
show public ownership of the property. Is there anyone in the
audience wishing to speak either for or against this petition?
M.Fandrei: I just would like to have a bit of information. What is the
19578 Fitzgerald distance between that area to be rezoned and the houses on
Fitzgerald?
Mr. Nagy: There are two Public Land areas east of Fitzgerald, and the School
District also has a park site there. I would say that the depth
of the lots facing Fitzgerald are probably 350' or more plus the
depth of the undeveloped public lands, therefore, the total depth
maybe in excess of 600 feet.
Mr. Fandrei: What is the purpose of rezoning this land - to build ball diamonds,
bike trails, what?
Mr. Andrew: The purpose for the rezoning is to reflect public ownership of the
land. It is not owned by any private individuals; therefore, it must
carry a Public Land classification as opposed to RUF.
Mr'. Fandrei: If you classify this as Public Land, can you develop that into a park
site without having another meeting?
Mr. Nagy: This Commission administers only the Zoning classification of the
property. We can only indicate the zoning of land. The Parks and
Recreation Department controls the park sites. They would be the
ones to contact with regard to specific plans on its use. There is
also a Parks & Recreation Commission that sets policy for that
department.
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Mr. Fandrei: Well, what about some kind of buffer zone between this land and
the property owners along Fitzgerald?
Mr. Nagy: In the actual development of general park planning, those kind of
things, such as buffer treatments - shrubs, trees, etc. , remain
the responsibility of the Parks & Recreation Department. Rotary
Park is a good example of how shrubbery and berming has been used
as a buffer. But that is the responsibility of Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Andrew: Any more comments?
Mrs. Schulz: What will. happen to Pembroke, the east-west street up in this area?
19736 Fitz- Will that get a lot of traffic if they do decide to develop this
gerald into a Park?
Mr. Andrew: I am sure that any access to the park would come directly off of
Seven Mile Road.
Mrs. Schulz: Can we check this out at Pierson?
Mr. Andrew: Yes, go right in and talk with Mr. Dufour. Any more questions or
comments?
There was no one else present wishing to speak further on this petition and Mr. Andrew,
Chairman, declared the Public Hearing on Petition 77-3-1-5 closed.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Falk, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-95-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977 on Petition 77-3-1-5 as submitted by the City Planning
Commission to rezone property located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Newburgh and Gill Roads in the South 1/2 of Section 5,
from RUFC to P.L. , the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 77-3-1-5 be approved for the following
reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the Planning Commission's policy of having
all public lands zoned in a public lands classification.
(2) With the proposed change of zoning, the Comprehensive Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia will reflect the public ownership and use
of the property.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of 4/26/77,
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.
II Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
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Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda as Petition 77-3-1-2 by the
City Planning Commission to rezone property located between Five and
Six Mile Roads and between Levan Road and Edgewood in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 16 and the East 1/2 of Section 17., from R-2-A and AG
to P.L.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, any correspondence in the file regarding this petition.
Mr. Nagy: No, correspondence.
Mr. Andrew: Again, we have another petition to rezone land from a residential
as well as agricultural classification to Public Land classification
in order to reflect public ownership of the property. Is there
anyone in the audience wishing to speak either for or against this
petition?
There was no one wishing to speak on this petition, Mr. Andrew declared the Public
Hearing on Petition 77-3-1-2 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mrs. Wisler, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-96-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on May 17,
1977 on Petition 77-3-1-2. as submitted by the City Planning Commission
IIto rezone property located between Five and Six Mile Roads and between
Levan Road and Edgewood in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 and the
East 1/2 of Section 17, from R-2-A and AG to P.L. , the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
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77-3-1-2 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the Planning Commission's policy of having
all public lands zoned in a public lands classification.
(2) With the proposed change of zoning, the Comprehensive Zoning Map
of the City of Livonia will reflect the public ownership and use
of the property.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of 4/26/77,
and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company,
Consumers Power Company, and City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-4-1-10 by the
Vacri Land Development Company to rezone property located south of Six
Mile Road between Merriman Road and Oporto in the North 1/2 of Section 14,
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Mr. Andrew: What is the total acreage involved in this petition?
Mr. Nagy: Seven and three-quarters acres.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, is there any correspondence in the file regarding the
petition.
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Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering indicating that the
Legal Description submitted by the developer meets with approval.
In the event the Henry Ruff right-of-way is vacated, former public
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right-of-way will attach to Lot #16. . .etc.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, this Commission did take action on a petition to rezone
that parcel of land adjacent to Vargo's restaurant from C-1 to
RUF --- where does that petition stand now?
Mr. Nagy: That petition has been forwarded on to the City Council with a
recommendation for approval. It is now pending before the Council
hearing to be held sometime in June.
Mr. Andrew: Is that piece of property included in this petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, it is that parcel presently shown as zoned C-1.
Mr. Andrew: Is the petitioner present? •
R.Paciocco: Yes, I am the Vice-President of the Vacri Land Development Company,
36776 Vargo and I would like to see this property rezoned from RUF to R-2.
Mr. Andrew: If you should be successful in having this land rezoned, how soon
would you begin the development?
Mr.Paciocco: As soon as we could get a Preliminary Plat approval, Engineering
4 Division approval, City Council approval and so on . . .then we would
go ahead with construction.
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Mr. Andrew: So your timetable might indicate fall construction.
Mr. Paciocco: Yes, that is correct.
Mr. Andrew: Any questions from the Commission?
Mr. Scruggs: Mr. Paciocco, what type of homes are you planning to build - I mean
price range?
Mr. Paciocco: There would be a mixture of ranches and colonial, probably close
to $55,000 or $60,000. It is pretty hard for me to say exactly,
I will be selling lots to individual residential builders.
Mr. Kluver: Mr. Paciocco, in the economic analysis of this site, are you
confined to an R-2 zoning classification, or could you go to larger
lots and still acquire sufficient economic benefits to yourself?
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Mr. Paciocco: I feel it would/economically impossible to go to larger lots. With
all the improvements needed, easements for utilities, with all that
it would be almost impossible to go with larger lots.
Mr. Kluver: In other words, R-2 would be the largest.
Mr. .Paciocco: Yes, that's right.
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Mr. Zimmer: As far.as access to your property, are you planning on entering off
of Six Mile Road?
Mr. Paciocco: Yes, I feel that the entrance would be off of Six Mile Road; perhaps
there would be a cul-de-sac backing up to the parking lot behind
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Mr. Kluver: I thought this petition was a basic issue of rezoning.
Mr. Andrew:'li Yes, it is.
Mrs. Scurto: Mr. Paciocco, have you looked at any other land in the City for
development. I have great reservations about letting another
subdivision go in there.
Mr. Paciocco: I have tried to purchase that land to the west, but Mr. King
doesn't want to sell. If he doesn't want to sell, I just can't
go any farther.
Mr. Falk: I don't really have a question, but I do want to say that that
land has been up for development for the last two years. . . .
multiples, catering place, etc. , but we want to stop any more
commercial development going west. From a selfish point of
view, I see nothing wrong with residential development here.
Look at the attractive sub going in at Six Mile and Farmington.
With this petition at least we are getting what we want that
conforms to the Master Land Use Plan.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Paciocco, how many lots are you planning to put in here?
Mr. Paciocco: Approximately 24 lots.
Mrs. Wisler: What would that amount be if it were zoned R-3?
Mr. Nagy: Would lose at least two lots.
Mrs. Wisler: Twenty-two seems lily enough.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Paciocco, your rezoning petition calls for an R-2-B zoning
district which requires minimum square footage of 1300 square feet,
amending this to a C district would require 1500 square feet.
Is that possible with your plans?
Mr. Paciocco: I would say that the ranchesto be built will be at least 1500
square feet, and the colonials between 1800 and 1900 square feet.
Mr. Andrew: The minimum for a colonial is 1800. So you feel that any residential
builder could live with a C classification?
Mr. Paciocco: Yes, that is correct.
Mr. Andrew: Is there anyone in the audience wishing to speak either for or
against this petition?
Robert King: First of all, I feel there has been very much a lack of faith
30445 6 Mi. involved in this. We had a meeting with the City Council, and it
was agreed by Mr. Vargo that he would change his land from C-1 to
RUF if he could get the expansion of his building. At the time,
I thought it was all cut and dried. .he would not sell the property.
I don't think there should be any consideration of changing the
zoning in that area until something is done about the flooding.
All the water drains into a dinky little creek. All the people
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there have the same problem, all drains into Bell Creek. I don't
think any zoning should be changed until Engineering decides what
they will do. A tube there will knock out the great huge trees.
Those trees are probably 100 years old.
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Mr. Andrew: In all fairness, I must say that the petitioner does not know
what Engineering will require, but we do have to assume that there
will be both on-site and off-site improvements installed in connection
with storm waters and drainage in that area. They may not be able
to save the trees.
Mr. Kluver: I don't think putting in 24 homes is going to help. The City
did nothing about the drainage there when they widened Six Mile.
Mr. Andrew: Well, we must admit there is a problem with drainge there.
Mrs. King: I would just like to speak of the quality of life in Livonia. When
30445 6 Mi. we moved into that section, we moved because of the quietness and
isolation, as well as the trees and all the wildlife. All the
neighbors nurture the wildlife. What is going to happen to them?
What is going to happen to our lives? All the trees will be cut
down just so they can build 24 homes. What about air pollution?
How is this development going to help the people who already live
there?
G.Eisenstein: Evidently, the Engineering people have had a change of heart
16581 Henry because they talked about a public right-of-way providing public -
Ruff access. . .storm sewers. . .full width easement by retaining full right-
of-way.
Mr. Nagy again read the letter from the Division of Engineering.
Mr. Andrew: Do you feel, Mr. Nagy, that this is contrary to the original letter?
Mr. Nagy: No, the Engineering Division's letter is in regard to Petition
77-3-3-3 proposed to vacate Henry Ruff without any knowledge of
this rezoning petition from the Vacri Development Company. They
were thinking of the need to bring a storm sewer from the newly
extended parking lot down to Bell Creek.
Mr. Andrew: So the vacating of Henry Ruff stands tabled. There is no reason why
the Engineering Department would take the position that the vacating
of Henry Ruff, without a retention of easements for storm water,
would be a logical move on our part given this latest proposal of
residential development.
Mr. Nagy: Yes, that is right.
Mr. Eisenstein: I would like to point out further that any land development for
residential building proposed by Mr. Paciocco would not be consistent
with the neighborhood as it stands now. I feel that 1500 and 1800
square foot homes are not large homes. Back in May, 1975 the
Planning Commission talked about establishing residential areas
of low density. Would you call smaller homes on 70 x 120ft. lots
low density? Would certainly conflict with the rest of the neighborhood.
Lillian Owens: We have about 2 1/2 acres, and I certainly wouldn't want to see
29286 Munger smaller homes come into this area. We would like to have the
zoning stay as it is now. If it has to be rezoned, why not make the
lots at least an acre big?
Mr. Scruggs: Mrs. Owens, where is your property?
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Virginia Mae I certainly wouldn't like to see little homes go in there because I
Brandt: have four acres right on the corner of Henry Ruff and Munger. They
30175 Munger would have to fill in the creek across from my property in order
to bring in any new homes on the north side. And what about all
that traffic from Six Mile?
J.Pressotto: We bought here quite a while ago and had to get a C-1 zoning
30533 6 Mi. changed back to RUF. We would like to see RUF zoning in the whole area.
I live next to the Kings and my reason for coming here tonight -
we don't blame this gentleman or his development purposes. He is a
business man, and I am sure he will have only nice homes but I feel
that the lots are too small. How much is a 70' x 120' lot - 1/2
acre?
Mr. Andrew: 1/5 acre.
Mr. Pressotto: Most of the homes here are on two acres, and some of these people
have 4 1/2 and 5 acre parcels. Their homes are expensive homes, and
if we get smaller homes in the area, that would just destroy the
whole look of the area. If the Planning Commission does decide to
go ahead and have this parcel changed so that this developer can
put in the type of homes that he has mentioned here tonight, I
would say that Munger should be extended right on down to Middlebelt
and the people in this area could then get the developer to develop
their land. . .we will then sell off all our acreage. But most of us
don't want that. We like the wilderness and the woods. We don't
1[4: want a subdivision in the midst of our homes out in the country.
That would ruin the whole neighborhood.
Steve Brown: I represent the Merri-Six Homeowners Association, and as far as that
31500 Vargo new subdivision on the corner of Six Mile and Farmington, that is zoned
R-3 with 80 x 120 ft. lots. In checking this petition, I was told
that either an R-3 or R-2 zoning would stop any further commercial
development along Six Mile. Well, why can't an RUF zoning stop
commercial development too? We are definitely against this petition
for the simple reason that when we moved into this area we wanted
large lots and large trees. When they built that one up at Six Mile
and Farmington, numerous trees were torn down. The same thing would
probably happen here.
Mr. Scruggs: Mr. Brown, just what area is it that you are representing?
Mr. Brown: South of Six Mile, maybe over to Hubbard, that area around Vargo's.
Resident: Just want to say that I support my neighbors' statements regarding
29640 Munger this new subdivision. We moved in last year to a new home on Munger
on an one-acre lot. We moved out here into an RUF district because
we liked the idea of large lots and all the wildlife. This is one
of the last areas in the City where we still have a bit of country
living.
Mr.Gallagher: We moved out here a year and a-half ago on Lot #55 which is 1 3/4
29991 Munger acres. We built there because we looked high and low wanting a large
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piece of property where we could have some privacy. We moved from
the Wonderland Center area. If they start building 24 houses down
Munger, do you realize the traffic that will create?
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And why is it that we didn't get any notice of this Planning
Commission meeting? We only heard about it from a few of the
neighbors who did
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get a letter.
Mr. Andrew: Everyone who lives within 500 feet of the property under petition
receives a notification by mail. We use the tax rolls of the City.
If you purchased your land on a Land Contract, the holder of Land
Contract would be the one to receive the notice.
Mr. Gallagher: Nobody on Munger got a letter from the City. We just want you to
know that we are very concerned about this, especially if it means
an increase in traffic.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, didn't anyone on Munger receive a notification of this
Public Hearing?
Mr. Shaneread from the Proof of Service those people to whom a notification was sent.
Helen Meyers: Well the traffic on Oporto will be unbearable. Oporto is a small
16945 Oporto street now, and any more traffic will just make it worse, coming
in from Six Mile.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Paciocco, there has been so much discussion about traffic -
could you tell this Commission just what you plan regarding access
to this site?
11 a Mr. Paciocco: I was thinking of putting in a road on the right-of-way of Henry
Ruff heading north, with cul-de-sacs winding around; also coming in from
Munger and Middlebelt, as well as Oporto and Six Mile.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, what is the frontage of the property along Six Mile Road?
Mr. Nagy: 173 feet.
Frank Brodick: The back of my property touches Vargo's restaurant. You are talking
16971 Oporto about traffic coming in from Six Mile into the subdivision. I feel
that 24 homes on 7 and 3/4 acres will have a bad effect on the
drainage in that area. That is what it is all about.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Brodick, I don't agree with your statement. There will be
improvements made with regard to the drainage if this petition and
the whole plan goes through.
Mr. Brodick: We get nothing. The C-1 district was to be changed back to RUF.
John Bartus: We moved to get some country living - enjoy the animals. Get away
30069 Munger from traffic. This particular area is unique, the last one like it
in the whole City and we are trying to get away from subdivisions.
Mrs. Wisler: Who now owns the property under question?
ILMr.Paciocco: I have a purchase agreement with Mr. Vargo, but the final transaction
has not yet gone through.
Mr. Zimmer: This flooding situation - isn't thereanything currently going on that
deals with this problem as far as the City is concerned? What about
Engineering?
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Mr. Andrew: There is nothing going on right now.
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Mr. Nagy: There is nothing by way of any drainage improvements. Engineering
feels that the flood plain will be left in a permanent open state.
Mrs. Friedrichs: Well, I would like to have some information from Engineering
regarding this flooding and easement situation. I think there is
a real problem here and something should be done to correct it.
I am opposed to an R-2 classification here, but I feel an R-3
with larger lot sizes would be more in conformance with the
neighborhood.
Mr. Scruggs: I went driving around this area yesterday, and my first impression
was that there could be a nice development here. I am sure that
Paciocco would do an excellent job. He is presently building the
Francavilla Sub at Six Mile and Farmington, and it is lovely. But
there is no question that putting this type of development into
this particular area would not be compatible. I feel that I would
have to vote NO on this petition.
Mr. Falk: Well, I have a different point of view. We keep saying we don't
want high-density apartments - don't want professional service
buildings - well what do we want? If we keep denying everything
that comes before us , we may not have anything before us any more.
I feel we should table this petition and look into it further.
1!: Mr. Andrew: Mr. Paciocco, several members of this Commission have made comments
relative to the possibility of an R-3 zoning. Would you please
answer whether or not you could amend your petition to indicate
an R-3-C zoning as opposed to an R-2-B?
Mr. Paciocco: Not much difference between R-2 and R-3 - whether a house is on a 70 ft.
lot or an 80 ft. lot - just about the same thing. Nobody could tell
the difference. I would urge the Commission to go on with the R-2
zoning. As you know, trees will fall within the right-of-way. Trees
will die if there is too much fill around them. Not much difference
between R-2 and R-3. Stay with R-2.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this item and Mr. Andrew, Chairman,
declared the Public Hearing on Petition 77-4-1-10 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Falk and adopted, it was
#5-97-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Petition 77-4-1-10 as submitted by the Vacri Land Development Company
to rezone property located south of Six Mile Road between Merriman and
Oporto in the North 1/2 of Section 14, from RUFA, RUFC and C-1 to R-2-B,
the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition
77-4-1-10 until the Study Meeting to be conducted on May 24, 1977.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Andrew then invited the petitioner, as well as a small group of concerned
residents, to the Study Meeting to be held May 24, 1977.
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10- Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-4-2-6 by Henry
Sonagere requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to
an existing building located on the east side of Levan Road between
Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, any correspondence in the file regarding the petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering indicating no problems
connected with this proposal.
Mr. Andrew: Is the petitioner present?
H.Sonagere: I simply need more room for storage, as well as two more runs.
15200 Levan Have had to turn down some animals as I have no room to keep them.
Mr. Andrew: These runs are totally enclosed?
Mr.Sonagere: Yes, they are.
Mr. Andrew: • Do the plans for the addition meet with the existing architecture
of the building?
Mr. Nagy: In all ways . . . same material - same design.
Mr. Andrew: Any questions from the Commission or the audience?
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Since there was no one wishing to speak either for or against this petition, Mr.
Andrew declared the Public Hearing on Petition 77-4-2-6 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-98-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977 on Petition 77-4-2-6 as submitted by Henry Sonagere
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to an
existing building located on the east side of Levan Road between
Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 77-4-2-6 be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
(1) that Site Plan #77.08, Sheet A-1, dated 4/6/77, prepared by
Kamp-DiComo Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be
adhered to;
(2) that Building Elevation Plan #77.08, Sheet A-3, dated 4/6/77,
prepared by Kamp-DiComo Associates, which is hereby approved,
shall be adhered to;
(3) that all landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan #77.08
shall be installed on the site before issuance of a Certificate ,
of Occupancy.
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(1) It complies with the C-2 zoning district regulations and the
specific waiver use standards of the Ordinance as they relate
to veterinary clinics.
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(2) The site has the capacity' to support the expansion of use.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, the petitioner and City Depart-
ments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-4-1-9 by Philip
and Maria Pisto to rezone property located on the south side of Eight
Mile Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4,
from RUF to C-2.
Mr. Andrew: Any correspondence in the file regarding the petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering dated 4/22/77 advising that
there are no storm or sanitary sewers in this area. . .etc.
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Mr. Andrew: Mr. Pisto, would/please explain your reasons for this rezoning
request?
Mr. Pisto: I want to put in stores here. There are stores over here and I
would like to put in more. I know there is no sewer - just a
dry well. But there is a 2" main coming in from Farmington Road,
as well as one across the street.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Pisto, if you are successful in getting this zoning changed,
what about the buildings on the property to the east? Are you
going to just extend your present building?
Mr. Pisto: I just want to make commercial - a few more stores.
Mr. Andrew: This Commission sees one major problem. The Future Land Use Plan
of the City of Livonia does not provide for C-2 zoning west of your
existing property line. I mean that parcel where you want to put
in retail stores. Why should we go contrary to the Master Land Use
Plan and rezone this property from residential to commercial? It
might continue right down to Gill Road.
Mr. Pisto: I can't go any more east. I have to go to the west. I feel that
with a few stores, it will look better.
Mr. Andrew: Do you own the property -- free and clear?
Mr. Pisto: Yes.
Mr. Andrew: Any comments or questions from the Commission?
Mr. Kluver: It seems to me that we have been living through two phases of this
man's development, and here we are back again. First he had parking
IL deficiencies, but obtained relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
I simply cannot support any additional commercial development. I
can't understand what he would do with any more development. The
exterior appearance is far from being in any way attractive and
according to the Master Land Use Plan this proposal is in conflict.
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Mr. Pisto: I have done everything they wanted.
Mrs. Scurto: I have been sitting here listening to all this, and I want to say
that I went by this corner today and it looked at least 250% better
today than it did last Friday. I wonder if that would have anything
to do with the fact that this meeting is being held tonight. I
shudder every time I pass that corner and see this shopping center.
The landscaping and the maintenance leave much to be desired. I
am sure that people coming into our City from the north end of town
are not too impressed with this spot. I simply cannot support a
change in zoning to C-2.
Rocco Pisto: I am the son of this man, and I am wondering what kind of maintenance
27147 Ann rules me have to follow. It seems we are always picking up dirt
Arbor Trail and trash in the parking lot, and I know - I am the one who does
the work.
Mr. Andrew: I would say that on two different occasions this Commission has
approved landscaping plans for this site. It is required that
all plantings be maintained in a clean healthy condition. That
is not being followed. And the signs in the windows are an eyesore.
Mr. Pisto: I have no control over the signs that the tenants put in the windows.
Mr. Andrew: Sandwich boards are not allowed in the City of Livonia. You are the
landlord of this property, and these signs are a violation of the
ordinance.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this petition and Mr. Andrew
declared the Public Hearing on Petition 77-4-1-9 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mrs. Scurto and adopted,it was
#5-99-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977 on Petition 77-4-1-9 as submitted by Philip and Maria
Pisto to rezone property located on the south side of Eight Mile
Road, west of Farmington Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4,
from RUF to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 77-4-1-9 be denied for the following
reasons:
(1) The proposed change of zoning is inconsistent with the adopted
Future Land Use Plan of the City of Livonia.
(2) The proposed change of zoning is in conflict with the adopted
Goals and Policies Statement of land use of the City Planning
Commission.
(3) The proposed change of zoning represents an extension of strip
commercial zoning and related strip commercial development which
is contrary to good planning principles.
1[0; (4) The proposed change of zoning would not promote the orderly
growth and development of this area consistent with the Future
Land Use Plan, but would tend to encourage the further conversion
and stripping of the mile road with commercial development.
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(5) There is no need for additional commercial zoning in this area
as there is abundant commercial zoned lands available for the
proposed uses.
(6) The proposed development of this site would adversely affect the
utilities of the area as this development is to be a part of an
adjacent strip commercial center and would have to rely on the
utilities provided in that center. There is a lack of suitable
storm drainage as the commercial development relies on a temporary
drainage basin to solve its storm sewer needs, which drain would
be overburdened by this additional development. The public water
system would be equally overburdened by this additional development
as indicated in the report from the Engineering Division dated
April 22, 1977.
(7) The proposed change of zoning would adversely affect the Eight
Mile Road thoroughfare as strip commercial development of the
total length as is represented by this proposal, added to existing
development, would cause the creation of new points of ingress
and egress to the thoroughfare, and the related turning movements
would impede the through traffic and result innumerous points
of traffic hazards.
(8) This recommendation for denial is consistent with the Planning
Commission's prior recommendation of denial for commercial develop-
ment of this property as set forth in its recommendation in
Resolution #2-26-74, adopted on February 5, 1974.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was apublished
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of 4/26/77,
p and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company,
Consumers Power Company, and all City Departments as listed in the Proof
of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Friedrichs, Zimmer, Scurto, Falk, Wisler, Andrew
NAYS: DuBose
ABSTAIN: Scruggs
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-4-2-5 by Rodney C.
Kropf for Rocco & Adelia Corsi requesting waiver use approval to construct
an addition to an existing banquet facility located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 1.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, is there any correspondence in the file regardingthis petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from Engineering, indicating that 60' of this
property is needed for right-of-way purposes.
Mr.Kropf: Won't give them any more. How many times are they going to widen that
road? I thought it was- fully dedicated four years ago. We need entrances
to the building. Have asked the County maybe 15 times to allow us to pave
it. This is a petition to expand an existing building. Most of the area
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A will be storage room, a coat room, portable bar, and any other
additional space needed to expand existing banquet facility. We have
agreed to seal off the restaurant area from the banquet .facility. We
were asked to put in a fence on the westerly and northerly sides of the
property - willing to do that. Also required to pave that area in the
• rear between the existing parking lot and a ditch - willing to do that.
Dance floor will be used in connection with the banquet facility.
Mrs. Scurto: Would it be a fair estimate to say that you are planning on an
extension about 1/3 of the present size?
Mr. Kropf: Yes, that would be a fair estimate.
Mrs. Scurto: This is going to be a banquet facility. You see no problems with
parking?
Mr. Kropf: The variances in parking have been waived by the Zoning Board of
Appeals. I am sure your Commission has access to their minutes.
Mrs. Scurto: So you are saying that the present parking facilities will remain
as they are now.
Mr. Kropf: Will not be changed. Used to be, a lot more parking available when
the main building was erected.
Mr. Scruggs: What is the additional requirement for right-of-way purposes.
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Mr. Nagy: Engineering indicates that they now have 33' of public right-of-way.
Since 120' is required - 60' either side of center line - another 27'
would be required for right-of-way purposes. But this would have
no impact on the parking lot or the driveway or the sidewalk.
Mr. Andrew: You say the Zoning Board of Appeals did waive 33 parking spaces.
Tell me - what will the total number of parking spaces be on this
site if this should be approved?
Mr. Nagy: Total parking spaces for 128 cars.
Mrs. Scurto: How many seats in the existing restaurant?
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Mr. Kropf: Do not have that information/hand at this time. Probably on the
original plan.
Mr. Corsi: We can seat 110 people in the restaurant right now.
Mrs. Scurto: 110 plus 80 in the banquet hall makes a total of 190.
Mr. Kropf: I would like to say that the banquet facilites probably would
not be used at the same time as the restaurant. The banquet hall
would be used mostly on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Mrs. Scurto: Where does the overflow park now?
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Mr. Kropf: They do park in the rear, and sometimes they park in the gas station
next door, but generally speaking, the banquet hall would be used
during the day time.
Mr. Scruggs: Mr. Kropf, when you expand this facility, do you plan on putting in any
more landscaping?
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Mr. Kropf: We will probably use the same trees that are in existence
now. When this building was constructed, we tried to save
as many as possible. We have landscaping in the front and
on the side, but we put in a fence to stop any trespassers
from cutting through the property from the vacant land in the
back.
Mrs. Wisler: Mr. Kropf, does your client own the property behind the proposed
back fence line?
Mr. Kropf: Yes, they do.
Mrs. Wisler: Will you use all the property that you can if you need more
property for parking or whatever?
Mr. Kropf: Yes.
Mr, Andrew: Mr. Nagy, what would the seating classific&tion be that would
be imposed upon the owners by the Fire Marshall?
Mr. Nagy: The Fire Marshall indicates that the codes allow 15 square feet
per person. With the existing and planned addition this would
come up to 175 persons allowed in the banquet facility.
Mr. Andrew: What then if we assume that Mr. Corsi's bar and restaurant
lioperation seats 110 persons, then if we add 175 in the banquet
4 hall, that would mean 142 cars plus employees.
Mr. Kropf: If parking is going to be a big problem, we would have to acquire
some additional property.
Mr. Andrew: Well, perhaps it would never be 100% filled. 170 people in
a banquet hall is a very good possibility though. Mr. Kropf,
I feel there could be a lttle bit better maintenance and care
of the landscaping.
Mr. Kropf: No problem.
Mrs. Scurto: I would like to offer an approving resolution.
Mr. Scruggs: I will second it, and would like to see the landscaped area
better maintained. I feel the capacity should be limited to
175 persons for the banquet facility.
Mr. Kropf: I wish there was something you could do to have the Wayne
County Road Commission ask us to pave the area out in front.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, what's the difficulty with having these people replace
this grass with concrete?
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Mr. Nagy: I have no idea as to what their difficulty might be.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this petition and Mr. Andrew,
Chairman, declared the Public Hearing on Petition 77-4-2-5 closed.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#5-100-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977 on Petition 77-4-2-5 submitted by Rodney C. Kropf
for Rocco & Adelia Corsi requesting waiver use approval to construct
an addition to an existing banquet facility located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Inkster Road and Harrison in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 77-4-2-5 be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
(1) that Site Plan #77.07, Sheet P-1, dated May 2, 1977, prepared
by Shiels Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved, shall
be adhered to; and
(2) that Building Elevation Plan #77.07, Sheet P-2, dated May 2, 1977,
prepared by Shiels Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved,
shall be adhered to.
for the following reasons:
(1) That the proposal complies with the C-2 zoning district regulations
as same has been modified by action of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(2) The site has the capacity to support the increase in use.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, the petitioner and City Departments
11-0 as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs, announced the next item on the agenda Petition 77-4-1-11 by
Robert J. Gagliardi to rezone property located on the southeast
corner of Merriman and Schoolcraft Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 26, from M-1 to P.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, is there any correspondence in the file regarding the
petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, Engineering advises that there is no city-maintained storm sewer.
Mr. Andrew: To the petitioner, your site plan shows a tap to the catch basin
in the Schoolcraft service drive. Do your plans show in fact
that you can tap into this catch basin based on the earlier
review made by the State Highway Department? What about the
drainage off of the proposed parking area?
A.Chartrand: It will drain into the existing line.
Architect
Mr. Andrew: What effect will the proposed parking area and new building have
on the corner along side the service drive?
Mr.Chartrand: The existing building is presently closer to the Service drive.
In fact, it is very close to the corner- will be torn down,
removed, and a new site will be built if we can get the rezoning
changed from Manufacturing to Parking. The property involved is
only 103' x 94.6' - .23 acre.
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Mr. Andrew: To the petitioner, assuming you are successful, when do you
anticipate construction of the new restaurant?
R.Gagliardi: Just as soon as we can get the Site Plan approved. Working
with the family right now.
Mr.Chartrnnd: It is a family project.
Mrs.Wisler: Mr. Gagliardi, do you own the property south of the restaurant -
the house on it?
Mr. Gagliardi: Yes, we do.
Mrs. Wisler: Do you own the property to the east of your restaurant?
Mr. Gagliardi: No.
Mr. Chartrand: The property that Mrs. Wisler is referring to is presently zoned
C-2.
Mr. Nagy: It is zoned C-3.
Mrs. Scurto: Will the new building be constructed before the old one is torn
down?
Mr.Chartrand: Yes,, we hope to at least continue our carry-out trade.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this petition, Mr. Andrew,
Chairman, declared the Public Hearing closed on Petition 77-4-1-11.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Friedrichs, seconded by Mr. Kluver, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-101-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977 on Petition 77-4-1-11 as submitted by Robert J.
Gagliardi to rezone property located on the southeast corner of
Merriman and Schoolcarft Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26,
from M-1 to P, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 77-4-1-11 be approved for the
following reasons:
(1) The proposed changing of zoning will provide for uses that are
compatible to the surrounding uses of the area.
(2) With this proposed change of zoning, a small parcel of land
can be integrated with the overall development of the adjacent
commercial district, and thereby have one uniform development
plan for both parcels.
(3) The proposed change of zoning will provide for a meaningful use
of a parcel of such limited size that under the existing zoning,
any new industrial development cannot reasonably comply with the
yard requirements.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above Public Hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of 4/26/77,
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
Sprvi ce.
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Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs announced the next item on the agenda Preliminary Plat Approval
for Louis Nelson Industrial Subdivision located south of Schoolcraft
Road, west of Wayne Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Nagy, any correspondence in the file regarding the petition?
Mr. Nagy: Yes, we have a letter from the Department of Public Works
Inspection Department advising no discrepancies . . . etc.
Also a letter from the Department of Public Safety -
Police advising that proposal as submitted to be compatible. . .
etc. A letter from the Fire Marshal indicating no objections. . .
etc. Also a communication from the Industrial Coordinator
advising no objections . . . etc.
Mr. Andrew: Mr. Roth, I have one question: Who is Otters?
Mr. Roth: The banker who is lending us the money to finance this project.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared
the Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plat approval for Louis Ne]spn Industrial
Subdivision closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
li: #5-102-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 17, 1977, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that the Preliminary Plat for the Louis Nelson
Industrial Subdivision proposed to be located south of Schoolcraft
Road, west of Wayne Road in the Norhtwest 1/4 of Section 28, be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) The subdivision is in full compliance with the M-1 zoning
district regulations and the Subdivision Rules and Regulations
of the City of Livonia.
(2) All City departments have indicated their support of the
Preliminary Plat.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
abutting property owners, the proprietor, City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat, together with the
notice, have been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of
Schools, Fire Department, Police Department and Parks & Recreation
Department.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-10-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation
Department, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
waive the open space requirements of Section 9.09 of the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations as they relate to the Windridge Village Subdivision,
for the following reasons:
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IL (1) The proprietor of the Subdivision has voluntarily chosen
to provide 70' wide lots whereas the zoning would allow a 60' wide
minimum lot size.
(2) No additional lots are being gained as a result of the waiving
of the open space requirements.
(3) The general neighborhood area is more than adequately served
with park and open space given the Tarabusi Flood Plain and
the 250 acre Bicentennial. Park.
(4) The Parks & Recreation Dept. supports the waiving of the open
space requirement.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-104-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 3, 1977, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that the Prelirlinary Plat for the Windridge
Village Subdivision, proposed to be located on the north side of
Seven Mile Road between Gill Road and Farmington Road in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, be approved subject to the following
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conditions:
(1) that Landscape Plan for the screening of the greenbelt easement
along Seven Mile Road shall be adhered to; and subject to
installation of the subdivision entrance marker as shown on the
approved landscape plan before approval of the Final Plat.
for the following reasons:
(1) The preliminary Plat complies with the R-1 Zoning District
Regulations.
(2) It complies with the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, the
Planning Commission having waived the open space requirements
of Section 9.09.
(3) The Preliminary Plat is drawn in compliance with good site planning
and subdivision design standards so as to promote an orderly and
efficient development of this residential area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
abutting property owners, the proprietor, City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat, along with this notice
have been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools,
Fire Department, Police Department and Parks & Recreation Dept.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
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On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#5-105-77 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution #131-77, does hereby establish and order that a public
hearing be held to determine whether or not to amend Section 10.03(g)
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and Section 11.03(r) of Zoning Ordinance #543 so as to provide that
the waiver use requirements with respect to SDD Licenses in C-Land
C-2 Zoning Districts shall henceforth not be applicable to SDD licensed
uses already in existence.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-106-77 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section
23.01(b) of the Zoning Ordinance #543, does hereby establish and
order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not
to amend Section 18.42 of the Zoning Ordinance #543 so as to provide
new regulations with respect to amateur radio towers in residential
districts.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded,by Mr. DuBose and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-107-77 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 73-11-8-49(revised) as submitted by the Second Livonia
Corporation, requesting approval of all plans required by Section
18.47 in connection with a proposal to remodel existing building
and add new building to existing shopping center located on the
northeast corner of Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads in Section 25, be
approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the required irrigation system be installed within
90 days and if already installed that it be made operational
within 90 days.
(2) That all landscaping materials as required on the approved
landscape plan be installed within 30 to 90 days after completion
and operation of the irrigation system and all dead landscaping
materials must be removed prior to June 1, 1977.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Friedrichs, seconded by Mr. DuBose, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-108-77 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Revised Site Plan submitted by Michael Roth in connection with
Petition 73-7-8-32 by Clarence P. Jahn requesting approval of all
plans required by Section 18.47 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance #990, in connection
with a proposal to erect a commercial building in the Livonia Shopping
Center located on the south side of Five Mile Road between Farmington
Road and Surrey in Section 21, subject to the following conditions:
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(1) that Site & Landscaping Plan #77-450, Sheet 1-A, dated 5/16/77,
prepared by Seymour H. Mandell, which is hereby approved, shall
be adhered to, and supersedes Site Plan #7122, revised 7/31/73,
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(2) that Building Elevations as shown on Plan #77-450, Sheet 4,
which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(3) that all parking lot and landscape improvements shall be completed
before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new addition;
(4) that no sign will be affixed or painted on the west side of the
building without prior approval by the Planning Commission; and
(5) that there be no new or additional outside storage in the front,
rear or side yards of the building.
for the following reasons:
(1) The revisions are of a minor nature and will provide for an
improved parking lot layout of greater sufficiency.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mrs. Scurto, and unanimously adopted,
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#5-109-77 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 29.02
of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as
amended by Ordinance #774, does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 77-3-8-6 by Jude T. Fusco Associates, Inc. , requesting
approval of all plans required by Section 29.02 submitted in connecetion
with a proposal to construct an eight-story building on property
located on the south side of St. Martins Avenue, east of Purlingbrook
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
(1) that Site Plan dated .3/20/77, Sheet A-3, prepared, by Jude T.
Fusco, Architect, is hereby approved, the Zoning Board of Appeals
having in Resolution #7704-36 granted a waiver of the side yard
setback requirements, and shall be adhered to in all other respects;
- (2) that Landscape Plan, Sheet A-4 & A-5, dated 3/20/77, prepared by
Jude T. Fusco, Architect, which 3s hereby approved, shall be
adhered to;
(3) that Building Elevation Plan dated 3/2/77, prepared by Jude T.
Fusco, Architect, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to; and
(4) that all landscape materials as shown on the approved Landscape
Plan shall be installed on the site, and all on-site improvements
completed, before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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IL* (Discussion then followed among residents of the area, the Planning Commission,
and the Architects regarding improvements of the roadways in the area. Residents
from 29428 St. Martins and 29924 St. Martins loudly complained about the dirt
and dust conditions that the Senior Citizens have to put up with when walking
along St. Martins and Purlingbrook Avenues. .They felt that paving of the streets
would lessen the dust, but did voice a little reluctance to any major improvements
because of the potential increase in traffic. Mr. Fusco stated that since HUD
was financing this project, the whole idea might fail if the government were
also required to pave adjoining streets. Mr. Andrew advised waiving the seven-day
limit of recommendation to the Council, and directed that they be advised of this
motion immediately for their consideration and action.)
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mr. Scruggs, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-110-77 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 26.01 of Ordinance #543, 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 77-4-8-8 by the Felician Sisters, O.S.F.
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 26.01 submitted
in connection with a proposal to construct a Chapel addition to St.
Mary Hospital located on the south side of Five Mile Road, west of
Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, be approved subject
to the following conditions:
(1) that Site Plan, Sheet 1, dated 4/26/77, prepared by Christopher
Wzacny, Architect, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(2) that Landscape Plan, Sheet 2, dated 5/10/77,. which is hereby
approved, shall be adhered to;
(3) that Building Elevations, Sheet 4, prepared by Christopher
Wzacny, Architect, which are hereby approved, shall be
adhered to.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Scruggs, seconded by Mr. Falk, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#5-111-77 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 77-5-8-9P by
Michigan National Bank-West Metro requesting approval of all plans
required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal-
to construct a drive-in facility addition with canopy to an existing
bank located on the southeast corner of Angling and Eight Mile Roads
in Section 1, subject to the following conditions:
(1) a granting of the necessary variance of the 7' canopy encroachment
by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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(2) that Site Plan #7708, dated 4/19/77, prepared by Lindhout
Associates, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to; and
(3) that the landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan be installed
on the qi t-r before final in5.pc r•tir,rr of tho facility i nive•r
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Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mrs. Wisler, and unanimously adopted,
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#5-112-77 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 77-5-8-1OP
by Jack M. Richards requesting approval of all plans required by
Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct
a storage addition and remodel the exterior of an existing restaurant
located on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Farmington Road,
in Section 28, subject to the following conditions:
(1) that Site Plan #0312-77, dated 5/10/77, prepared by Charles
D. Moti, Architect, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(2) that Building Elevation Plan #0312-77, Sheet 3, prepared by Charles
D.Moti, Architect, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to;
(3) that all landscape materials existing on the site shall be
conserved during the course of construction and replaced, if
necessary; and
(4) the roof top unit is to be screened.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
1[0 On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, the 335th Regular Meeting
and Public Hearing held by the City Planning Commission on May 17,
1977 was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Esther Friedrichs, Secretary
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ATTEST:
Daniel R. andrew, Chairman
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