HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1979-07-24 7061
MINUTES OF THE 376th REGULAR MEETING
HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, July 24, 1979 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held
its 376th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Members present: Daniel R. Andrew Esther Friedrichs Suzanne Wisler
Jerome Zimmer Judith Scurto Joseph J . Falk
Robert Morrow
Members absent: *Herman Kluver C. Russell Smith
Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director;
Ralph H. Bakewell , Planner IV; and Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney, were
also present.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mr. Morrow and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-123-79 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Landscape Plan submitted in connection with a condition of approval
of Petition 79-6-2-15 by M. Boggio Associates requesting waiver use
approval to construct a general office building on property located
on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Stark Road and Stamford
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 , and a modification of the previously
approved Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
(1) that Landscape Plan marked Sheet 1 , revised date 7/17/79, prepared
by Michael A. Boggio, Architect, which is hereby approved shall
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be adhered to; and
(2) that the required protective screen wall located along the north
property line shall be constructed of poured concrete simulated
brick and shall be no less than six (6) feet in height.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, Condition #4 of Resolution #7-106-79, adopted by
the Planning Commission on July 10, 1979, is hereby modified so as to
implement the installation of the poured concrete simulated brick wall
as required in Condition #2 of this resolution.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
*Mr. Kluver entered the meeting at this time.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mr. Zimmer and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-124-79 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
July 10, 1979 on Petition 79-6-2-16 as submitted by Gerald C. May
requesting waiver use approval to reconstruct an existing building
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located on the north side of Ann Arbor Road between Newburgh Road
ii: and Ann Arbor Trail in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 , the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 79-6-2-16 be approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) that Site Plan marked Sheet S-1 , dated 7/13/79 as revised,
prepared by Harold E. Eskovitz, Architect, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to;
(2) that all landscape materials as shown on the approved Site Plan
• shall be installed on the site prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition; and ,
(3) that Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet A-1 , dated 6/30/79,
prepared by Harold E. Eskovitz, Architect, which is hereby approved
shall be adhered to and that the proposed light brown, internally
colored, textured block shall be used on all four (4) building
elevations as stated by the agent for the petitioner; ,
for the following reasons:
(1 ) Approval of this petition will provide for the removal of a
dilapidated commercial structure which is a detriment to the
area.
1[0 (2) The location and physical nature of this proposal will not be
incompatible to the surrounding uses of the area.
(3) The building of this commercial structure, hard-surfaced park-
ing and landscaping will significantly improve the appearance
of the surrounding neighborhood.
(4) The proposal complies with all of the applicable regulations
of the Zoning Ordinance in regard to specific and general
standards.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Zimmer, seconded by Mrs. Wisler' and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-125-79 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
waive the provisions of Section 10 of Article VI of the Planning
Commission Rules of Procedure regarding the seven-day period con-
cerning effectiveness of Planning Commission resolutions in connection
with Petition 79-6-2-16 by Gerald C. May requesting waiver use approval
to reconstruct an existing building located on the north side of Ann
Arbor Road between Newburgh and Ann Arbor Trail in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 31 .
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Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
11' Mr. Andrew, Chairman, turned over the gavel to Mr. Zimmer, Vice-Chairman at this time.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto and seconded by Mr. Morrow, it was
#7-126-79 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated 7/13/79 from Paul R. Hanson,
Deputy Director, Wayne County Economic Development Corporation,
regarding a request by Paragon Properties Company for approval
of the Project Plan as defined by Section 8 of Act 338, Public Acts
. of 1974, the Planning Commission does hereby approve the Project
Plan for property situated in Sections 28 and 29 of the City of
Livonia as described in the Project Area previously approved by the
City Planning Commission by Resolution #6-94-79, adopted on June 19,
1979.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Friedrichs, Zimmer, Scurto, Falk, Morrow, Wisler
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Smith
ABSTAIN: Andrew
Mr. Zimmer, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow and seconded by Mrs . Scurto, it was
I #7-127-79 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby waive the
provisions of Section 10 of Article VI of the Planning Commission
Rules of Procedure regarding the seven-day period concerning
effectiveness of Planning Commission resolutions in connection
with a letter dated 7/13/79 from Paul R. Hanson, Deputy Director,
Wayne County Economic Development Corporation, regarding a request
by Paragon Properties Company for approval of the Project Plan as
defined by Section 8 of Act 338, Public Acts of 1974 and approved
by the City Planning Commission by Resolution #7-126-79, adopted on
July 24, 1979.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Friedrichs, Zimmer, Scurto, Falk, Morrow, Wisler
NAYS,: None
ABSENT: Smith .
ABSTAIN: Andrew
Mr. Zimmer, Vice-Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Zimmer, Vice-Chairman, returned the gavel to Mr. Andrew, Chairman, at this time.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Zimmer, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
I it was
#7-128-79 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 330th Special Meeting held by the
City Planning Commission on July 17, 1979 are approved.
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ilMr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Zimmer, seconded by Mrs. Scurto and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-129-79 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance
#1306, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition
79-6-8-18P by Grillo & Olson Construction Company requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 18.58submitted in connection with a
' proposal to construct an office equipment sales building on the north
side of Schoolcraft between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads in Section 24,
subject to the following conditions : ,
(1 ) that Site Plan 7903, Sheet Sp. 1 , dated 7/18/79, prepared by
Tom W. Zoedes Associates, which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to;
(2) that Building Elevations as shown on Plan 7903, Sheet 4, pre-
pared by Tom W. Zoedes Associates, which are hereby approved
shall be adhered to;
(3) that a detailed landscape plan showing all landscape materials
proposed to be installed on the site shall be submitted within
thirty (30) days for Planning Commission approval ;
IL (4) that any roof-mounted mechanical units shall be screened from
view; and
(5) that all exposed block masonry shall be painted a compatible
color to match the brick used on the office portion of the
buildings.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow, seconded by Mrs. Wisler and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-130-79 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by Ordinance
#1306, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition
79-6-8-21P by Shell Oil Company requesting approval of all plans
required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal
to install island canopy cover and construct new full- & self-service
islands on the south side of Five Mile Road between Merriman and Bain-
' bridge in Section 23, subject to the following conditions:
(1) that Site Plan CR-DO-3-79, dated 3/19/79, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to;
(2) that additional landscaping consisting of five (5) Little-leaf
Linden 2" cal . , and ten (10) large landscape boulders to be used
in the existing planter boxes shall be incorporated on a landscape
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plan and installed on the site no later than December 1 , 1979;
11: such landscape materials to be permanently maintained in a
healthy condition; and
(3) that Canopy Elevation as shown on Sheet R-3491-1 , dated 6/2/79,
which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Wisler, seconded by Mrs. Scurto and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-131-79 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve .
the Landscape Plan and Entrance Marker Plan submitted in connection
with a condition of approval of the Preliminary Plat for Hidden Pines
Subdivision proposed to be located east of Merriman Road, south of
Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, subject to the
following conditions:
(1 ) that the Landscape Plan and Entrance Marker Plan for Hidden
Pines Subdivision as prepared by Twentieth Century Design,
dated May 30, 1979, which is hereby approved shall be adhered
to; and
(2) that the Subdivision Entrance Markers and landscape plantings
shall all be installed on the site before the release of the
COappropriate subdivision improvement bonds.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mr. Morrow and unanimously adopted,
it was
#7-132-79 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the Final Plat for Hidden Pines Subdivision proposed to be located
east of Merriman Road, south of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 10, for the following reasons:
(1) The Final Plat conforms to the previously approved Preliminary
Plat.
(2) The Engineering Division recommends approval of the Final Plat.
(3) All of the financial obligations imposed upon the proprietor by
the City have been complied with.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made, seconded and uanimously adopted, the 376th Regular Meeting
held by the City Planning Commission on July 24, 1979 was adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ,
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Jo epjel( k, Secretary
ATTEST:
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Daniel . An rew, Chairman