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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1951-06-27 193 MINUTES OF THE ELEVENTH REGULAR IEETING OF THE PLAN NI dGCo:iSSION The eleventh regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 27, 1951 at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by Chairman George Bentley at approximately 8:05 PM. Members present: George Bentley Edwin Conway Helen Byers Dallas Hay Robert Maclntyre Members absent: Carson Johnston Harold Bower Walter Russell Clarence Jahn Mr. Wm Brashear, City Attorney, and Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant, were also in attendance. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert Maaclntyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the sixteenth special meeting. Two members: Helen Byers and Robert Maclntyre received notice, prior to this meeting, of their reappointment to the Planning Commission for a three year term. Chairman Bentley announced that new officers for the coming year should be elected at this meeting. I[] Nominations were opened for Chairman. Helen Byers nominated George Bentley. Nomination was seconded by Robert Maclntyre. As there were no further nominations; nominations were closed. George Bentley was unanimously reelected Chairman. Helen Byers, acting chairman, declared nominations for Vice Chairman. Robert Maclntyre nominated Dallas Hay - Edwin Conway seconded the nomination. As there were no fur- ther nominations; nominations were closed. Dallas Hay was unanimously elected to the office of Vice Chairman. Nominations were opened for Secretary. Dallas Hay nominated Helen Byers - Robert Maclntyre seconded the nomination. As there were no further nominations; nominations were closed. Helen Byers was reelected as Secretary by a unanimous vote. There was a brief discussion regarding the public hearing scheduled for July 11, 1951. Miss Byers read copies of letters that were sent out by the Planning Commission as a result of the last meeting. Next, Miss Byers read a letter from the City Council, dated June 14th regarding the approval of an appropriation of $450.00 requested by the Planning Commission. Also the proposed survey of Livonia was tabled by the Council for future reference. Due to the above action being taken, neither Mr. Bentley nor Mr. Waring attended the meeting of the City Council held on June 25th. Another letter from the City Council, dated June 11th was read covering the ordinance on regular procedure to be followed for passing and approving bills, etc. A letter dated June 11th from the City Attorney was read, concerning the impossibility of opening Yale Street. Upon a motion duly made by Robert Maclntyre, seconded and unani- mously carried, it was 195 RESOLVED, to notify the persons involved regarding Petition #30 (A. T. Peterson, opening of Yale Street to the public) of the impossibility of opening same at this time. Robert Maclntyre and Helen Byers made separate visits to the location of the alley that Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kaley had inquired about closing. The Hi Neighbor Grocery owner was definitely not in favor of having the alley closed. The alley is not in use at present, but with the future development of Livonia, it will be necessary to have same remain open for commercial use. Miss Byers and Mr. Maclntyre found that extremely unsanitary conditions exist at the rear of the Hi Neighbor market. Fail- ure to remove unburned portions of garbage, waste paper, boxes, etc. have caused undesirable odors and the presence of rodents in that vicinity. After a discussion regarding this condition, a motion was made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert Mac- Intyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to notify the Department of Public Works by letter with a copy to the Livonia Police regarding the condition that exists at the Hi Neighbor Grocery, and it was FURTHER RESOLVED, to officially notify Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kaley that the Planning Commission is of the opinion that it would be unwise to close the alley because of future use of same. A discussion was held regarding the proposed rules and regulations of the Planning Commission that had been submitted to the City Council for review. It was de- cided that the time consumed prior to a public hearing on same, adoption, etc. of said regulations, should be minimized as much as possible. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway and seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was I[: RESOLVED, to write a letter to the City Council regarding the proposed rules and regulations, asking for their suggestions in writing. The group assigned to visit Mr. Petersime in Gettysburg, Ohio did not make the trip but had another talk with Yr. McGivern. This again proved of no value. Chairman Bentley placed a long distance call to Mr. Petersime in an attempt to make an appoint- ment with him, but there was no answer after several trys, so the call was cancelled. Miss Byers read a letter that was addressed to the City Clerk dated June 1st from Louis Savage. It had reference to some property north of Five Mile Road near Coventry for the proposed Civic Center. Upon a motion duly made by Fdwin Conway, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to table the offer until more information is received regarding Mr. Petersime's property. Miss Byers read a letter from the City Council dated June 26th regarding the plat and petitions regarding Holley Subdivision and the closing of Oakdale Avenue. Petition #32 - Oakdale Avenue be discontinued - this petition was turned over to Mr. Waring for a sketch. Tentative plat of Holley Subdivision was turned over to Mr. Waring for his recommendation. A discussion followed regarding a garage building located on Farmington Road and Schoolcraft (Si corner of Schoolcraft) . All members present agreed to try and see the garage building before the next meeting and dis- cuss same at that time. Types of buildings being constructed were also discussed, 197 and it was decided to call some of these to the attention of Donald Wilson, Build- ing Inspector. There was also a discussion about the large stamping and forging plants that might, at some future date, be constructed in Livonia. With latest engineering improvements, stamping and forging plants can operate without too much IE noise and these latest engineering improvements should be a "must" by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on July 25th. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert Maclntyre and imanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Thereupon, at 10:05 Ptd, Chairman Bentley declared the meeting adjourned. ' IL.-- ' _06 4. ' ' :2// Helen E. Byers, Secret- y ATTESTED: ILgc_p_7, h A George N. Bentley, Chairman