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Home My WebLink AboutPLANNING MINUTES 1986-04-29 9620 1 MINUTES OF THE 515th REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, April 29, 1986, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held its 515th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. R. Lee Morrow, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: R. Lee Morrow Donald Vyhnalek Michael Duggan C. Russ Smith Donna J. Naidow Michael Soranno Members absent: *Herman Kluver Sue Sobolewski Jeanne Hildebrandt Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director; and Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV, were also present. Ona motion duly made by Mr. Duggan, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously adopted, 1 it was } 1 #4-103-86 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on April 15, 1986, on Petition 86-2-2-9 by James, Scheible, Zaccagni, Galayda, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to operate a restau- rant within a building located on the west side of Farmington Road between Norfolk and Seven Mile Road in Section 4, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 86-2-2-9 be approved subject to adherence to the previously approved Site Plan and conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution #7-149-77 for the following reasons: (1) The subject site has the capacity to accom- modate the proposed use. (2) The proposed use complies with the special and general waiver use standards and require- ments set forth in Section 11.03 and 19.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543. 4 i 4 9621 (3) The proposed use is compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was #4-104-86 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on March 18, 1986 on Petition 86-2-2-8 by Red Lobster Restaurants requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a restaurant on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 26, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 86-2-2-8 be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) that Site Plan dated 4/29/86, prepared by DiLeonardo Interna- , tional, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (2) that the landscaping shown on the approved Site Plan shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition; (3) that Building Elevation Plan marked A-5, dated 4/15/86, prepared by DiLeonardo International, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; and (4) that the proposed signage as illustrated on the approved Site Plan which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; for the following reasons: (1) The proposed use is in compliance with the waiver use standards and requirements set forth in Section 11.03 of Zoning Ordinance #543. (2) The subject site has the capacity to support the proposed use. (3) The proposed use is compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding uses in the area. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Smith, Vyhnalek, Duggan, Naidow NAYS: Soranno, Morrow ABSENT: Kluver, Hildebrandt, Sobolewski 9622 Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek and seconded by Mr. Smith, it was #4-105-86 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on March 18, 1986 on Petition 86-2-2-7 by Red Lobster Restaurants requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor License within a restaurant proposed to be constructed on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road in Section 26, the City Planning Com- mission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 86-2-2-7 be approved subject to the waiver by the City Council of the 1,000 foot separation requirement between Class C Licensed establishments for the following reasons: (1) The proposed use is a normal operation of the proposed Red Lobster Restaurant. (2) The subject site has the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Vyhnalek, Duggan, Naidow, Smith NAYS: Soranno, Morrow ABSENT: Kluver, Hildebrandt, Sobolewski Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. *Mr. Kluver entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m. On a motion duly made by Mr. Soranno, seconded by Mr. Duggan and unanimously adopted, it was #4-106-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve the Entrance Marker proposed for the Rennolds Ravine Subdivision located on the south side of Five Mile Road, east of Levan in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 be approved subject to the following condition: (1) that the Rennolds Ravine Subdivision Entrance Marker Plan dated 4/21/86 which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mrs. Smith and unanimously adopted, it was 9623 #4-107-86 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 12.08.030 of the Code of Ordinances, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a Public Hearing be held to determine whether or not to vacate a five foot utility easement situated on Lot 113 of Alden Village Subdivision located on the east side of Stark Road between the C&O Railway and Plymouth Road in Section 28. AND THAT, notice of the above hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.08.030 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Duggan, seconded by Mrs. Naidow and unanimously adopted, it was ##4-108-86 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 514th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings held by the City Planning Commission on April 15, 1986 are approved. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Soranno, seconded by Mrs. Naidow and unanimously adopted, it was #4-109-86 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 357th Special Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on April 22, 1986 are approved. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution 4 adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Soranno and seconded by Mr. Duggan, it was RESOLVED that, The City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 86-3-8-17 by Joseph Savin request- ing approval of all plans required by Zoning Ordinance #543 sub- mitted in connection with a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the south side of Plymouth Road between Alois and Eckles Road in Section 30 be denied for the following reasons: (1) The petitioner has failed to affirmatively show that the proposed site plan is in compliance with the general standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543. (2) The proposed site plan is in conflict with Section 27.07(a) which requires that all buildings shall be constructed essentially of maintenance-free materials and Section 27.07(b) which requires that the subject parcel shall be landscaped with non-deciduous type planting so located as to sheild adjoining residential areas from the light and glare which is likely to emanate from parking areas. 9624 (3) The petitioner proposes to construct two-story buildings permitted only in the R-7 District regulations while, at the same time, taking advantage of a higher density permitted by the R-8 District regulations. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was #4-110-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition 86-3-8-17 by Joseph Savin requesting approval of all plans required by Zoning Ordinance #543 submitted in con- nection with a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the south side of Plymouth Road between Alois and Eckles Road in Section 30 until the Planning Commission Study Meeting of May 6, 1986. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, Soranno, Vyhnalek, Duggan, Smith, Morrow NAYS: Naidow ABSENT: Sobolewski, Hildebrandt Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously adopted, it was s #4-111-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 86-4-8-19 by Seymour J. Levine requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a five-story office building on the west side of N. Laurel Park Drive, north of Six Mile Road in Section 7 be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) that Site Plan #8601, Sheet A-1, dated 4/1/86, prepared by Seymour J. Levine Architects, Inc., which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (2) that Building Elevation Plan #8601, Sheets A-7 and A-8, dated 4/1/86, prepared by Seymour J. Levine Architects, Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (3) that Landscape Plan #8601, Sheet LP-1, dated 4/22/86, prepared by Seymour J. Levine Architects, Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; and (4) that all landscape materials shown on the approved Landscape Plan shall be installed on the site prior to building occupancy and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 9625 On a motion duly made by Mr. Soranno, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously adopted, it was #4-112-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition 86-4-8-21 by Mobil Oil Corporation requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to erect two pump island canopies at an existing gas station located on the northwest corner of Six Mile and Farmington Roads in Section 9 subject to the follow- ing conditions: (1) that Plot Plan 04-EKL, Sheet 1, prepared by Mobil Oil Corporation which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (2) that Canopy Elevations as shown on Drawing S-4691, prepared by Mobil Oil Corporation, which are hereby approved shall be adhered to; and (3) that Landscape Plan 04-EKL, dated 3/19/86, prepared by Mobil Oil Corporation, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Duggan and unanimously adopted, it was #4-113-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Sign Permit Application by Looney Baker requesting approval for an awning and ground sign at 13931 Farmington Road subject to the following conditions: (1) that the awning with 26 s.f. of sign proposed for the south side of the building is hereby approved. (2) that the 4' x 7' ground sign as shown on the Plan by ABC Sign Company which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Soranno and unanimously adopted, it was #4-114-86 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Sign Permit Application by Stuart Anderson's American Grill for approval of a wall sign at 17050 S. Laurel Park Drive be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) that the Sign Drawing for Stuart Anderson's American Grill Restaurant, prepared by Sign Associates, Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to. 9626 Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. ii0:e On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 515th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission on April 29, 1986 was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /41 .--pt—A -( Donna J. Naido , Seer ary 1/4R-Nti- - .3214.4".1.--) ATTET(r;N,,];)\' ( R. Lee Morrow, Chairman ac