HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1951-03-28 MINUTES OF THE TENTH REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
The tenth regular meeting of the PlanningCommission was held
on the 28th day of March, 1951 at 33110 ive Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8 :10 P.M. by the
Chairman, Mr. George Bentley. Roll call was taken with the follow-
ing result:
Members present : George Bentley Helen Byers
Walter Russell Dallas Hay
Edwin Conway Clarence Jahn
Robert MacIntyre
Members absent : Carson Johnson Harold Bower
Also present were Mr. Malcomb Waring, Planning Consultant; and Mr.
Wm. Brashear, City Attorney.
The secretary read the minutes of the Ninth Regular Meeting which
was held on February 28, 1951. Upon a motion, duly made by Clarence
Jahn, seconded by Edwin Conway, and unanimously carried it was
RESOLVED, that the minutes as read by the secretary be
accepted.
Wm. Brashear informed the assembly that there is no ordinance govern-
ing the removal of top soil from vacant property. Mr. Waring said
that he would be glad to go over this problem with Mr. Brashear and
work out a solution.
There followed a general discussion on zoning problems, etc.
At 8:40 P .M. Miss Agnes Lewis was introduced to the assembly as an
applicant to record and type the minutes of meetings and Public
Hearings. The balance of the minutes of this meeting were then re-
corded by Miss Lewis.
Informal discussions on the future Civic Center followed.
A Plat of Grandon Woods was then submitted for discussion and a
motion was made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Clarence Jahn and un-
animously carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the proposed Plat of Grandon Woods
Subdivision, as referred to us by the City Council,
is hereby rejected by the City Planning Commission,
with a recommendation that it be disapproved by the
Council for the following reasons :
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1. Because the Plat does not make a provision for 30 feet 1
on the south boundary to be used as the N 1/2 of
Cathedral Street.
2. because of the other reasons stated in our letter to you
dated February 17, 1951.
A motion was duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Edwin Conway,
carried unanimously and it was
RESOLVED, that the Plat of B. E. Taylor, Schooloraft Manor
#2, being a subdivision of part of the W 1/2 of Section 23
T 1 3. , ± 9E, be approved by the City Council.
An informal discussion followed regarding the problem of off-
street parking.
A motion was duly made by Miss Helen Byers, seconded by Mr. Dallas
Hay, and carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission does hereby
express its high esteem and gratitude for Mr. George N.
Bentley's splendid work, leadership and unselfish service,
not only in the performance of the duties as Chairman of
this Commission, but on all other service matters within
our new City of Livonia, and that this expression be trans-
mitted to the Council for its own consideration.
The secretary presented an invoice from Waring & Johnson for pro-
fessional services for the month of February in the amount of
1136.00. A motion was made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Clarence
Jahn and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, to pay the invoice in full as submitted with an
attachment to the effect that the item in the amount of
$53.50 be charged to the City Clerk and further that pre-
vious charges for such expenses (maps ) should be adjusted.
There followed a brief resume by Mr. Waring on the recommendations
of the Federal Housing Administration.
The Chairman announced that on April 4, 1951 a Public Hearing will
be held as advertised.
A motion was made by Edwin Conway and seconded by Clarence Jahn,
unanimously carried and it was
RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned.
Thereupon, the meeting adjourned at ap•roximately • P.M.
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