HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1981-01-27 7503
MINUTES OF THE 405th REGULAR MEETING
HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
10 On Tuesday, January 27, 1981 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held
its 405th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
Members present: Daniel R. Andrew Herman Kluver C. Russell Smith
Jerome Zimmer Judith Scurto Donald Vyhnalek
Joseph J. Falk
Members absent: Robert Morrow Sue Sobolewski
Messrs. John J . Nagy, Planning Director; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director;
and Ralph H. Bakewell , Planner IV, were also present.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1-10-81 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated 1/14/81 from the petitioner,
the City Planning Commission does hereby determine that Petition
80-10-1-30 by Livonia Mall Management to rezone property located
on the south side of St. Martins Avenue between Purlingbrook and
Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFA to C-2 and •
P, shall be continued on the table for an indefinite period until
such time as the petitioner requests its removal .
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Falk, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1-11-81 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
the Final Plat for Sherwood Forest Estates Subdivision proposed
to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, for the following reasons:
(1 ) The Final Plat conforms to the previously approved Preliminary
Plat.
(2) The Engineering Division of the City of Livonia 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 by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
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#1-12-81 RESOLVED that , the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Final Plat for Cavell Manor Subdivision proposed to be located
1:111 on the west side of Cavell Avenue, south of Five Mile Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, for the following reasons :
li; (1 ) The Final Plat conforms to the previously approved Preliminary
Plat.
(2) The City of Livonia 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 by Mrs. Scurto, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1-13-81 RESOLVED that , pursuant to Section 23.01 (b) of Zoning Ordinance #543,
the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that
public hearings be held to effectuate the rezoning of property
within the City of Livonia presently used for cemetery purposes
from present zoning classifications to the AG, general agricultural
zoning classification; and further, that such hearings be conducted
at the discretion of the Planning Director.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver and seconded by Mr. Falk, it was
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#1-14-81 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 404th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings
held by the City Planning Commission on January 13, 1981 are approved.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Scurto, Smith, Vyhnalek, Falk, Zimmer
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
ABSTAIN: Andrew
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, announced that Item #6 on the agenda, the approval of the Project
Area and Project District Area for Drury Development Corporation in connec-
tion with a proposal to construct a motel on the south side of Six Mile Road,
west of Newburgh Road in Section 18 is removed from the agenda.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
it was
#1-15-81 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the
proposal by Alan Lori Carpet Company to divide the present use
within an existing building located on the west side of Middlebelt ,
north of. St. Martins in Section to to incorporate a wallpapering
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operation, subject to the following conditions:
1:010 (1 ) that Revised Site Plan prepared by Greenberg Associates,
dated 1/21/81 , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(2) that all site improvements including the site landscaping
shall be completed before a permanent Certificate of Occupancy
is issued; and
(3) that the Planning Commission approves the revised building
elevation plan prepared by Greenberg Associates dated 1/21/81 ,
with the exception of the sign graphics illustrated thereon
as the sign area shown thereon is in violation of the Sign
District regulations of Zoning Ordinance #543; and further,
that with regard to the sign, the Planning Commission's approval
is made subject to action of the Zoning Board of Appeals in
connection with the petitioner 's request for relief.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Zimmer and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was
#1-16-81 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 9.02 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as
amended by Ordinance #1423, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 80-12-8-25 by Dr. Roger
Ajluni requesting approval of all plans required by Section 9.02 •
submitted in connection with a proposal to construct a three-story
office/medical building on the southeast corner of Farmington Road
and Curtis in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 be approved subject
to the following conditions:
(1 ) that Site Plan marked Sheet No. 1 , dated 1/26/81 , as revised,
prepared by Michael Nalu & Associates, Architects, which is
hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(2) that Floor Plan and Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet No. 2,
dated 12/16/80, as revised, prepared by Michael Nalu & Assoc-
iates, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(3) that a detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for Planning
Commission approval within thirty (30) days;
(4) that any signs to be attached to the proposed building or erected
separately shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for
approval prior to issuance of a sign erection permit;
(5) that parking lot lighting fixtures manufactured by J . H. Spaulding
or equivalent are hereby approved; and
(6) that any outside trash containers or storage areas shall be screened
from public view.
roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Vyhnalek, Zimmer, Andrew
NAYS: Scurto, Smith, Falk
4 ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
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Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
1::adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver and seconded by Mr. Falk, it was
#1-17-81 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 11 .02 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as
amended by Ordinance #1423, the City Planning Commission does hereby
approve Petition 81-1-8-2P by Fotomat Corporation requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 11 .02 submitted in connection with a
proposal to construct a Fotomat kiosk on the south side of Eight Mile
Road between Grand River and Angling in Section 1 , subject to the
following conditions :
(I ) that Site and Landscape Plan 80-470, dated 12/29/80, prepared
by Fotomat Corporation which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to;
(2) that the building elevation showing the use of slump stone and
shake roof dated 5/23/79, as prepared by Fotomat, which is
hereby approved shall be adhered to;
(3) that any proposed signage for the kiosk shall meet the present
Sign Ordinance requirements unless waived by the Zoning Board
of Appeals; and
(4) that all landscape materials shall be installed on the site
before the kiosk opens for business.
14 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Smith, Falk, Zimmer, Andrew
NAYS: Scurto, Vyhnalek
ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Zimmer and seconded by Mr. Kluver, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 as
amended by Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
approve Petition 80-1-8-3P by Southland Corporation requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a
proposal to construct an addition to an existing party store located on
the west side of Wayne Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Joy Road in
Section 33 subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the Site and Landscape Plan as revised byKilgore
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Associates,
Architects, dated 2/13/80, which is hereby approved
adhered to;
(2) that the building addition elevations as shown on Plan 7120-79-1 ,
Sheet 2, prepared by Kilgore Associates , Architects, which are
hereby approved shall be adhered to; and
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(3) that all landscape materials as shown on the approved plan shall
fli: be installed on the site by June 30, 1981 and thereafter permanently
maintained in a healthy condition.
ILA roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Kluver, Zimmer, Andrew
NAYS: Scurto, Smith, Vyhnalek, Falk
ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the resolution is not adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto and seconded by Mr. Smith, it was
#1-18-81 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 as
amended by Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
deny Petition 80-1-8-3P by Southland Corporation requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to an existing party store located
on the west side of Wayne Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Joy Road
in Section 33, for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed bottle storage addition will create an unsanitary
condition and therefore be injurious to the health of the sur-
rounding neighborhood by reason of the proposed door location not
providing direct access from the main store area which would allow
for more thorough policing and maintenance.
IL (2) The location and maintenance of the trash dumpster promotes a
health hazard to the neighborhood and violates the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance contained in Section 19.06, paragraph (e)
which requires that ". . . Facilities for the storage of refuse
for subsequent disposal which shall be concealed and contained
in such a manner that they will be screened from public view and
will prevent the emission of noxious odors and the attraction of
insects and vermin."
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Scurto, Smith, Vyhnalek, Falk
NAYS: Kluver, Zimmer, Andrew
ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
Mr. Andrew stated he could not support the denying resolution because he fails to see
how the location of the door can be hazardous to anyone's health.
Mr. Kluver stated he is similarly opposed to the denial for the same reasons as stated
by Mr. Andrew.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Scurto and seconded by Mr. Smith, it was
#1-19-81 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 as
110 amended by Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
deny Petition 80-1-8-4P by Southland Corporation requesting approval
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of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a
IL: proposal to construct an addition to an existing party store located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Roycroft and Rayburn in
IL Section 13, for the following reasons:
(1 ) The proposed bottle storage addition will create an unsanitary
condition and therefore be injurious to the health of the sur-
rounding neighborhood by reason of the proposed door location not
providing direct access from the main store area which would allow
for more thorough policing and maintenance.
(2) The location and maintenance of the trash dumpster promotes a
health hazard to the neighborhood and violates the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance contained in Section 19.06, paragraph (e)
which requires that ". . . Facilities for the storage of refuse
for subsequent disposal which shall be concealed and contained
in such a manner that they will be screened from public view and
will prevent the emission of noxious odors and the attraction of.
insects and vermin."
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Scurto, Smith, Vyhnalek, Falk
NAYS: Kluver, Zimmer, Andrew
ABSENT: Morrow, Sobolewski
Mr. Andrew stated he could not support the denying resolution because he fails to see
how the location of the door can be hazardous to anyone's health.
Mr. Kluver stated his is similarly opposed to the denial for the same reasons as stated
by Mr. Andrew.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
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adopted.
On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 405th Regular Meeting
held by the City Planning Commission on January 27, 1981 was adjourned
at 10:00 p.m.
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Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman
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