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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1952-06-18 MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH SPECIAL 225 MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The twenty-fifth special meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Wednesday June 18, 1952 at the Court House Building, Livonia, Michigan The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bentley at approximately 8:O5PM. Members present: George Bentley Helen Byers Edwin Conway Dallas Hay Robert MacIntyre Members Absent: Harold Bower, Clarence Jahn and Walter Hassell. Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant, was present. Chairman Bentley called on Mr. Draper of Lambrecht Kelly Company regarding the proposed Holly Subdivision on Ann Arbor Trail west of Ann Arbor Road. The Chair then asked Miss Byers to review the correspondence regarding Holly Subdivision. Mr. Donald Wilson, Building Inspector, arrived at approximately 8:10 PM. Mr. Draper said that he would like to bring the Commission up-to-date on what has taken place regarding his situation in attempting to plat a sub- division, or obtain approval on same. During his explanation, Mr. Draper said that Mr. Kinyon was the only person who had brought customers to him to purchase land. He said that the subdivision approval had been held up because he was not able to do anything about the lots that had been sold, and Mr. Waring had advised him on the phone that these lots should be in- cluded in the subdivision. In summary, Mr. Draper said that an injustice had been done as he felt that he had cooperated to the full extent. Mr. Brashear and Mr. Bower arrived at approximately 8:30 PM. E The Chair called a short recess at 8:30 PM. At approximately 8:35 PM, the meeting was called to order and Mr. Brashear and Mr. Bower were briefed on what had transpired heretofore. Chairman Bentley advised Mr. Draper that the situation is the same now as it was a few months ago when the Commission advised that the lots that had been sold should be included in the plat as out-lots and the dedication be made to the City for road right-of-way before approval could be given. Therefore, the Chair suggested to Mr. Draper, once more, to secure the signatures of the lot owners and they need not join with the subdivision as long as written dedications are received by the City for right-of-way for road; and that the Planning Commission feels it is Mr. Draper's res- ponsibility in view of the fact that the Master Thoro-fare Plan was adopted April 19, 1951, long before their plat was present for approval. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Edwin Conway, it was RESOLVED, to table this proposed plat of Holly Subdivision until Mr. Draper brings in written dedication for road right-of-way from the present owners of the four parcels of land not included in the Holly Subdivision. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: E AYES: Hay, Conway, Borer, Maclntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None 227 Next, Chairman Bentley called on Mr. Roth of Durable Home Builders, regarding a tentative plat of a subdivision on Harrison between Joy aM West Chicago. There was a general discussion regarding the plat. Mr. Roth said that he wanted to find out what is not right on the plat in order to correct same and proceed with a plat. Mr. Roth was advised by the secretary that four copies of the plat and letter of transmittal were necessary under the subdivision regulations and he was further advised that the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 1952. Mr. Roth was very cooperative and would see that the several suggested charges were incorporated in the plat. It was suggested by Mr. Conway that some property is needed in these new subdivisions for playgroun°s, commonly Down as tot lots, and it might be that if the situation were properly approached, the subdivider might pro- vide the space and could use this as a selling point. Mr. Brashear advised the Commission that a Plat Book bad been secured by the Council and the book will remain at the Court House. The secretary will need only to secure the extra copies for Waring and Johnson. Miss Byers read a letter dated June 18th from the City Clerk with reference to the purchase of land by the Department of Parks and Recreation and re- questing a report and recommendation on same by the Planning Commission to be furnished on or before June 23, 1952. (A copy of the letter addressed to Mayor Ziegler from Clarence Hoffman, Chairman, Park Board was enclosed.) The location of the purchase is West Chicago and Harrison for a park and school site. Mr. Waring said that he sat in with the Joint Committee and what they have recommended to the Planning Commission is what he also recommends as being a logical size and location. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Dallas Hay and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, to approve the action of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Miss Byers then read a letter received from the City Attorney re Park and School sites. The letter pointed out what had already been accomplished, i.e., "Thus far, the following parts of the Master Plan have been adopted: Part I - Thoroughfare Plan, Part II - Civic Center, Part III - Subdivision Rules and Regulation." The new Zoning Ordinance will probably become Part IV of the Master Plan and it is possible that Part V could be designated Parks and Recreation Sites and Part VI - School Sites. When funds are not available for immediate purchase, the only way that these sites can be set aside is by designating them in parts of the Master Plan. There was a further discussion regarding the acquisition of tot-lots in various new subdivisions to take care of the small children in the im- mediate vicinity. Miss Byers read a letter dated June 10, 1952 from the City Attorney re- ferring to the regular meeting of the City Council held on November 26, 1951 referring Petitions $41, 42 and 43 to the Planning Commission for recommendation. 229 Miss Byers read a copy of a letter to the City Clerk from the City Attorney regarding the request of the Planning Commission to set a public hearing on petitions 53 to 58, inclusive for July 2, 1952, notice of which must be published in the "Livonian" on June 13, 1952. Miss Byers announced that she had a phone call from Mr. Larkin Steen, Livonia 4452, of 12011 Cavell at corner of Wadsworth regarding the fact that he had heard that the Planning Commission is planning to change the zoning in his section to M-1. A statement was presented from Waring and. Johnson dated June 1, 1952 in the amount of $174.89 covering April and May services. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Robert MacIntyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to refer Waring and Johnson's statement in the amount of $174.89 to the City Council for payment. Mr. Bentley said that at the next meeting he would like to have the election of officers. A short discission ensued, and it was decided to hold the election at once. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert MacIntyre, it was RESOLVED, to hold the election of officers immediately in view of the fact that Messrs. Jahn and Russell will be absent again on June 25, due to vacations; likewise Mr. Harold Bower. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Hay, Conway, Bower, Maclntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None Mr. Bentley informed the assembly that he appreciated the honor the members of the Commission had bestowed upon him by electing him Chairman for two years but he naw thought it time for some other member to have the privilege. The Chair declared nominations open for Chairman. Robert Maclntyre nominated Dallas Hay; seconded by Edwin Conway. No other nominations were received. Harold Bower moved that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Dallas Hay for Chairman for the ensuing year, seconded by Edwin Conway. A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following: AYES: Hay, Conway, Bower, MacIntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None The Chair declared nominations open for Vice-Chairmen. Dallas Hay nominated Robert Maclntyre for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Helen Byers. No other nominations were received. Dallas Hay moved that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be in- structed to cast an unanimousballot for the election of Robert Maclntyre for Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Seconded by Harold Bower. A roll call vote on the foregoing resulted in the following: AYES: Hay, Conway, Bower, MacIntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None 231 The Chair declared nominations open for secretary. Harold Bower nominated Helen Byers; seconded by Robert Maclntyre. No other nominations were received. Dallas Hay moved that nominations be closed and that the secretary be in- structed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Helen Byers for Secretary for the ensuing year; seconded by Robert Maclntyre. The Chairman, Goerge Bentley, thereupon instructed the Secretary to cast unanimous ballots for the election of the following members to hold their respective offices for the term of one year and/or until their successors have been elected. Dallas Hay - Chairman Robert Maclntyre - Vice-Chairman Helen Byers - Secretary Mr. George Bentley then turned the meeting over to Mr. Dallas Hay. Miss Byers, Secretary, reported to the assembly that on Wednesday, June 4, 1952, when the Planning Commission Committee was leaving the Pen-Mar Cafe she stopped to talk with Mr. Jack Spanich who explained he had been ap- pointed on a committee of three to solve the parking problems for the mer- chants in Rosedale Gardens. It was the consensus that Miss Byers contact Mr. Spanich and find out more regarding this committee as they would be the logical persons to contact in trying to solve the various problems that come up on parking along Plymouth Road, especially in the Rosedale Gardens vicinity. Miss Byers read a copy of a letter addressed to F. C. Standiford from the City Attorney in answer to Mr. Standiford's letter of May 7, 1952. The letter stated that as long as the present ratio of parking area to building area is maintained, there should be no reasonable objection to removing the boundary between the B and C zones and rearranging the parking area to suit such plans for development of the area as will enable Mr. Standiford to actually obtain commitments from merchants and business houses. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by George Bentley, it was RESOLVED, that pursuant to a written request of Mr. F.C. Standiford dated May 7, 1952 and written on behalf of his principals, Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Petersime, the City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that the City enter into an agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Petersime providing that districts B and C as designated in Part 2 of the Master Plan be combined in one district to be zoned and classified merely as a C-2 district on condition that the present ratio of parking area as to building area in the combined districts, as determined by Waring & Johnson, Planning Consultants, 3.2 feet parking area to 1 foot building area, be maintained in such new C-2 district; and that all previous agreements with Mr and Mrs. Petersime be amended accordingly. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Hay, Conway, Bower, Maclntyre, Bentley and Byers NAYS: None 233 The Chair called. upon Mr. Wilson, Building Inspector, who presented plans and location for the new post office. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Waring was asked for his recommendation. He advised the parking area should be four times the size of the post office building area. Mr. Waring was asked to send the Planning Commission a letter stating his recommenda- tion with copies to the Building Inspector regarding the post office. The members of the Planning Commission thought this problem worthy of con- sulting with the parking committee of which Jack Spanich is a member. Upon a motion duly made by Robert MacIntyre, seconded by George Bentley and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 11:10 PM, the Chairman, Dallas Hay, declared the meeting adjourned. Ce Helen E. Byers, etary ATTESTED: Dallas Hay, Chairman