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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1952-06-04 217 MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The twenty-second regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held I[: on Wednesday, June 4, 1952 at the City Court House, Livonia, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bentley at approximately 8 PM. Members present: George Bentley Harold Bower Helen Byers Edwin Conway Dallas Hay Clarence Jahn Robert MacIntyre Members absent: Waiter Russell Mr. Wm Brashear, City Attorney, and Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant, were also present. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert MacIntyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the twenty-fourth special meeting as received. The Chair called upon Mr. Orr, representing the owners of the Greenette Subdivision, who submitted a revised print of the subdivision which was similar to the previous plan. There was a general discussion with Mr. Orr regarding the plan and it was pointed out that the business lots on Middlebelt Road were being planned in a zone that is residential. Fol- lowing the discussion, Mr. Orr said that the plat would be revised to conform with the zoning of the area. Mr. Orr said also he would recommend to his clients that they make the additional footage available to have a 300 foot depth for lots facing Middlebelt. Walter Russell arrived at approximately 8:15 PM. Mr. Don Murray, Manager of the Lowrie Lumber Company, was present regard- ing a petition to rezone that company's property from M-1 to M-2. (Peti- tion +56, Lowrie Lumber Company.) Mr. Harry Pratt was called upon by Chairman Bentley, regarding petition $57. Mr. Pratt said that he was present to explain that the UAW Local x/35 of the Transmission Plant on Plymouth Road desires to purchase a church building located on Grantland across from the Wayne County Yard. The church people wish to find a new location for the church and the union wishes to make use of the building for a hall, or meeting place. In order to do this, a zoning change is necessary, hence the petition +57, requesting a zoning change to a C-1 classification. The property consists of 5 lots, 20 feet of one lot and 30 feet of another. The Union Local intends to make use of the building that now exists. Mr. Pratt had with him Mr. Wm Goodwin, President, of the Local #735, who said that they also desire to have office space in the building. Mr. Pratt also had with him Mr. Roy McConnel, representing the church, and he stated that the church is desirous of disposing of the property be- cause of the Wayne County Yard. The union has a deposit on the building. Mr. Pratt then talked about Petition $54, Joseph Klein, Jr. of Lone Pines Tavern. He said that the original petition probably should have been worded like this second. petition. Mr. Klein does not have adequate 219 facilities for dining purposes and is desirous of adding a wing to be used as a dining room only. He wants to have suitable parking area established, and if the parking area is abandoned, it is to be rezoned to residential use. Further, that the building onto the Inn be limited in this petition so that no other part of the premises be rezoned. Mr. Klein was present and he said that he wants to have a room suitable for banquets and dinner meetings. After being asked if there would be dancing allowed in the added wing, Mr. Klein said that there would be none. Miss Byers asked Mr. Klein if the stable portion of Lone Pines represented a large portion of his income. He said no, but if it came to doing away with the stable, which is leased to others to operate, then it would be okay but at the same time, his investment amounts to approximately $10,000 in the stable portion. Mr. Brashear asked Mr. Pratt to submit a legal description of the property involved in the rezoning. Mr. O'Connor was present as an observer at the meeting, and he said that he knew of a person, or persons, who noticed that the zoning map has no scale of mile posted. He was advised that smaller copies were available at the City Clerk's office, and these were drawn to scale and it is shown thereon. Mr. O'Connor suggested that where a business corner exists, it would be well to have multiple dwellings join with the business and then single residences. When Miss Byers asked him if he had any suggestions as to specific locations, he said that most people would prefer a multiple dwel- ling instead of a business next to them. Miss Byers read Mr. Waring's recommendation on the proposed plat of a sub- division east of, and adjo1ning Harrison between Joy Road and W. Chicago. All lots are wide enough but lack the area of 6,600 square feet. A few curves would make the road more attractive and make better residential area. Some drains should be relocated, etc. Mr. Bentley said that the plat should be returned to Mr. Roth with Mr. Waring's recommendation. Also the business lots were 290 feet deep instead of the required 300 feet. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the proposal and it was decided that the plan could be greatly improved. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Clarence Jahn, and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that Mr. Roth be notified to appear before the Planning Commission at the next regular meeting. Next,waz Marvin's Robin Hood Subdivision #2. Mr. Waring's recommendation was: these lots meet the requirement for size. He recommended a 25 foot building line on the circle which would allow for better placement of buildings. He also recommended a half easement for utilities on the south boundary of plot to conform with the subdivision regulations. Miss Byers read a letter from John Daugherty, Builder, dated .April 21, regarding the Robin Hood Subdivision #2. Miss Byers suggested that the Planning Commission make the easement a requirement in its approval and a suggestion of the 25 foot building line. 221. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert MacIntyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to table Marvin's Robin Hood Subdivision #2 until the next special meeting and in the meantime see the Al plan. Also to invite Mr. Daugherty to appear before the Planning Commission. There was a short discussion regarding the possibility of securing a set of books to enable the Planning Commission to better carry on meetings. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary secure a plot plan book from the Bureau of Taxation and extra sheets for Waring and Johnson. Miss Byers read a letter from the American Society of Planning Officials dated May 28, 1952, (the Society represents a clearing house for planning information.) The letter requested a copy of the zoning ordinance revised in 1945. Next, Miss Byers read a letter from the Planning Commission addressed to the City Clerk regarding the book containing copies of the official minutes of the Planning Commission for public use at the City Hall. Miss Byers reported to the members that she had received a phone call from Mr. Carl Mehrer, 13943 Robson, VE 76863, regarding O'Connor and Porter Subdivision NE 1/4 of Section 11 on Doris between 7 Mile and Curtis, re- questing a zoning change from AG1B to AGlA. The property owners in that subdivision will hold a meeting on June 19, 1952 and submit a petition to the Planning Commission. Miss Byers read a copy of a letter dated May 13, 1952 addressed to W. S. Maybee, Att R. J. Eoff, from the City Clerk advising that the Council adopted the following resolution: Mr. Hayden is authorized to prepare an assessor's plat of heretofore known as Bell Creek Farms Subdivision, and procedure to follow at no cost to the City. Miss Byers advised the Commission regarding the need for a filing cabinet for use by the Planning Commission secretary, and upon a motion duly made by Robert MacIntyre, seconded by Harold Bower and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the secretary obtain a filing cabinet for use by the Secretary of the Planning Commission; the money to be appropriated by the City Council. The secretary presented a bill from the Pen-Mar Cafe covering luncheons for the members of the Planning Commission who made a survey of non-con- forming uses of property in Livonia (Bower, Byers, Bentley, Jahn and Waring). Upon a motion duly made by Robert Maclntyre, seconded and carried, it was RESOLVED, that the bill from the Pen-Mar in the amount of $10.50 be referred to the City Council for payment. The next public hearing will be on July 2, 1952 and the next special meeting will be on June 18th, and the next regular meeting on the last Wednesday in June. 223 Mr. Russell left the meeting at approximately 9:45 PM. The Petitions that will be heard at the public hearing were briefly re- viewed (#53, Rosevear; #55, Frischkorn; #58, Mayo). Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Edwin Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the above-mentioned petitions be given to the City Attorney to prepare for the public hearing to be held on July 2, to be published on June 13th. Mr. Jahn began the discussion regarding the trip made that day by some members of the Planning Commission to observe zoning uses in Livonia. He stated at the outset that the group found that a lot of mistakes had been made and after making the trip, decided that a good location for multiple dwellings would be on Schoolcraft between Middlebelt and Inkster. He then went on with a detailed description of the places and locations visited. Miss Byers and Mr. Bower followed Mr. Jahn with further revelations of the trip. The committee rendered several changes which were incorporated on the new proposed zoning map. Mr. Brashear advised the group that Mr. Hamill had found it advisable to have a portion of the city photographed and the extra prints of same could be obtained at $10. per print. E Upon a motion duly made by Robert Maclntyre, seconded by Clarence Jahn and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to adjourn this meeting at approximately 10:45 PM. Thereupon the Chair declared the meeting adjaurned. 9 GCI�,O.f,e/ , Helen E. Byers, Secr ary ATTESTED: George . Bentley, Chairm: i