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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1952-10-30 359 MINUTES OF THE THIRTIETH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION • The thirtieth special meeting of the City Planning Commission was held Eon Thursday, October 30, 1952 at the Court House Building, Livonia, Mich. The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:05 PM by Chairman, Dallas Hay. The secretary called the roll and the following members were present: Helen Byers Edwin Conway Clarence Jahn H. Paul Harsha Dallas Hay Robert Maclntyre Walter Russell Members absent: George Bentley Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant, was present. Mr. Lees of Michigan Bell Telephone Company was present regarding the proposed new central office dial equipment building. Also present, representing Michigan Bell were, Mr. Dean Sipson and Mr. McConnell. Mr. Lees had several copies of the proposed building and reviewed same with the Commission. Mr. Lees stated that they did not want this building delayed as they were desirous of breaking ground by December lst, 1952. At approximately 8:10 PM, Mr. Brashear, City Attorney, arrived. Mr. Lees explained that the building would be used for the express purpose of housing dial equipment and the only persons entering the building would be maintenance personnel required to keep the equip- went clean and working properly and this would approximate 20 persons. The consensus of opinion of the Planning Commission as explained to Mr. Lees was that the setbacks allowed were not adequate in fairness to the surrounding property owners. When asked why the telephone company had chosen this particular site, Mr. Lees explained that they wanted to locate where they could best serve the public. The size of the parcel required also limited the choice of a site. Mr. Lees said that there would be ample room for parking. The secretary read Waring and Johnson's recommendation. Waring and Johnson recommended that it be allowed with certain conditions. Mr. Harsha advised Mr. Lees that the height of the building was a little . misleading as he was unable to find on the plans how high the first floor will be above grade. Mr. McConnell advised that the maximum would be three and one-half feet. Mr. Harsha asked further questions of Mr. McConnell regarding the actual building construction. Mr. Lees read a letter in his possession addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals from the property owner on the south side of the proposed building site, stating his approval of the building. Mr. MacIntyre said that some of the people objected to a two-story building. 861 A general discussion followed regarding the type of neighborhood in- volved and the setbacks, etc. Mr. Russell asked if there would be equipment stored on the unused property and Mr. Lees advised that they have a separate storage yard. Upon a motion duly made by Walter Russell and seconded by Clarence Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the City Attorney at the time the new Zoning Ordinance #60, becomes effective, send the proper legal notice as required by such ordinance to all persons entitled thereto, of a hearing to be held on the application of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company dated October 8, 1952 for permission to construct a telephone exchange building on Merriman Road approximately 740 feet south of Plymouth Road, which hearing shall be held on Tuesday, November 25, 1952. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Conway, Harsha, Russell, Maclntyre, Hay, Jahn and Byers NAYS: None Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to postpone the Planning Commission's regular meeting for November from the third Thursday, November 20th to Tuesday, November 25, 1952; and it was FURTHER RESOLVED, to hold a special meeting on November 13, 1952 immediately following the public hearing. A recess was called by the Chair at 9:35 PM. Mr. Russell left the meeting at 9:35 PM. The meeting was again called to order at approximately 9:50 PM by Chair- man, Dallas Hay. Mr. Robert Serota was present regarding a proposed plat of Cooper- Spoon Subdivision, a parcel of land located on the south side of Chicago between Henry Ruff and Merriman and also in the SW 1/4 of Section 35. Miss Byers read Waring and Johnson's recommendation. The first street south of Chicago would be "Hathaway" and the second street would be "Minton". Tentative approval was recommended insofar as it relates to planning and layout. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn and seconded by Edwin Conway, it was RESOLVED, that tentative approval be given on the plat of "Cooper-Spoon Subdivision" subject to the first street being called "Hathaway" and the second street being called "Minton". A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Jahn, Conway, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None 363 Mr. Wm Bishop, 18693 Pinehurst, Detroit 21, - Office JO-45728, was present representing Norma M. Decker and Leo Schultz of Eckles Road Subdivision plat. Miss Byers read Waring and Johnson's recommendation dated October 16, 1952, recommending that approval be given. A discussion ensued regarding setbacks that had already been allowed and the type of industry to be permitted. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway and seconded by Clarence Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed plat of Eckles Road Subdivision Part of the NW 1/4 of Section 30, be tentatively approved on the condition that final approval shall not be given until the area included in this plat has been changed from an M-2 zoning classification to M-1 classification. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Jahn, Conway, Harsha, Maclntyre and Hay NAYS: BYERS Mr. Jahn reported that he had received little or no information on the Bell Creek Farms Subdivision plat from the City Engineer. He advised Mr. Jahn to go ahead and approve the plat. The secretary read Waring & Johnson's recommendation of October 16th. The letter stated in part, "In view of all these errors and the ser- iousness of having a cloudy title to some parcels, we believe it to be for the best interests of all parties concerned to proceed to pool their deeded parcels and in return accept a deed to a specific lot as recorded in the subdivision. Proper curves could also be worked out. Some of the details might necessitate his, Mr. Eoff's, attorney work- ing with the Wayne County Tax Assessment Bureau". Upon a motion duly made by Robert Maclntyre and seconded by Edwin Conway, it was RESOLVED, that the plats of Bell Creek Farms Subdivision and Subdivision #2 be tabled until November 13th and that the presence of Mr. Hamill and Mr. Eoff be requested, and it was FUDR RESOLVED, that Mr. Hamill and Mr. Waring review the plats and report to the Planning Commission on same. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Jahn, Conway, Harsha, Maclntyre, Hay and Byers NAYS: None The tentative plats were given to Mr. Waring. Mr. Jahn asked Mr. Brashear if the Planning Commission was the res- ponsible body for planning and layout of roads or streets in Livonia. Mr. John explained that he was seeking information for a church group as to the specific location of a certain road and could not obtain any accurate information. The city engineer was able to estimate, but 365 had nothing conclusive to offer. Mr. Jahn said that something should be worked out as soon as possible as the church group is very anxious to begin construction of a new church building. A discussion followed and Mr. Brashear advised that the activities of the Planning Commission were very broad, bat the Commission could not possibly take care of all of the problems that come up and re- quire immediate attention. Upon a motion duly made by Robert Maclntyre and seconded by Clarence Jahn, it was RESOLVED, that inasmuch as there have been several changes in the plan of the Civic Center, one consisting of a change of the parking area to a C-2 classification and the other consisting of the location of the new City Hall and in view of the fact that the City Council now has under consideration the location of a new fire hall, the Planning Commission deems it adviseable under Act 285 public acts of 1931, as amended, Sections 6 and 9 to prepare and adopt a revised Civic Center plan; that the Council be notified of the Planning Commission's intent and that the cooperation of the Council and other city departments be requested in this respect. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Conway, Marsha, MacIntyre, Hay, Jahn and Byers NAYS: None At approximately 11:15 PM, a motion was duly made by Robert MacIntyre, seconded by Clarence Jahn and carried unanimously, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Thereupon the Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Helen E. Byers, Se ary ATTESTED: Dallas F. Hay, C