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MINUTES OF THE EIGHTEENTH REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
The eighteenth regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on
Wednesday, January 30, 1952 at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order at approximately 8:05 PM. Roll
was called with the following result:
Members present: George Bentley Helen Byers Edwin Conway
Dallas Hay Clarence Jahn Robert Maclntyre
Members absent: Harold Bower Walter Russell
Also present were Mr. Wm Brashear, City Attorney; Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning
Consultant.
Following a short discussion, a motion was duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded
by Clarence Jahn and unanimously carried, it was
RESOLVED, to hold a special meeting Wednesday, February 6, 1952
to accomplish one thing - study the revised Zoning Ordinance.
A letter was submitted from Thompson Brown Company dated January 3, 1952
accompanied by a proposed plat of the Charles Cross property on the ease side
of Merrimen south of and adjoining the quarter line between the Six and Seven
Mile Road. Attached to the above-mentioned letter was a letter from Waring &
Johnson dated January 30, 1952 advising that the plat does not take into
consideration the provision of a right-of-way for Curtis Avenue, the east and
west half-mile road; nor has any consideration been given to buildable lots
in relation to the topography of the land. Mr. Fall, the engineer, was con-
tacted about this requirement and he is to secure a copy of the Subdivision
Regulations and will follow the master plan when he submits his next tentative
plot plan.
Miss Byers read a letter dated January 25, 1952 addressed to Harold R. Johnson
34060 LaMoyne, Plymouth, from Mr. Brashear, pertaining to railroad and bus
transportation, and suggesting that stops be made at Farmington and Middlebelt.
Chairman Bentley suggested that the Commission review the petitions due for
the next public hearing to be held February 13, 1952.
Petition 26A. - Cathedral Street - There was a general discussion reviewing the
previous meetings that were held regarding this petition.
Petition #44 - Louis Savage - Mr. Waring's recommendation was that this petition
for 40 acres is out of reason, it should be for 300 feet. The parcel directly
west is zoned for industry.
Petition #45 - Hoke Levin, Chas. L. Levin, Louis Savage and Newman Farms Inc.
Mr. Waring's recommendation was that this request is not unreasonable. This
petition was returned to Mr. Waring for his written recommendation.
A general discussion was held regarding asphalt batching plants. It was felt
that an industry of this sort required great consideration, and the Commission
did not intend to rush into things. At approximately 8:45 PM, Mr. Rooks and
two other gentlemen, together with Mr. Diack of the C & 0 Railroad, appeared
before the Commission regarding an asphalt batching plant that Mr. Rooks' company
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proposes to build somewhere in Livonia (next to the railroad) . They examined the
zoning map, that Mr. Waring had brought, in an effort to locate some potential
site for their plant. Mr. Rooks mentioned that he had two or three other
places in mind.
Mr. Brashear pointed out that obnoxious odors or heavy smoke, etc. that might
become a nuisance would be questioned by the Building Inspector and from that
standpoint would be stopped from operating their plant, regardless of whether
or not the land was suitably zoned for their type of heavy industry.
Mr. Jahn left the meeting at approximately 8:50 PM.
Mr. Rooks said that an asphalt batching plant is operating in Detroit next to
High Grade Foods on Michigan Avenue. (Cadillac Asphalt Plant, 19th & Michigan) .
Mr. Rooks also said that his present factory is about one mile from the City
limits of Pontiac and is situated in a gravel pit, however, there are very few
people near his present location. One farm is all that he mentioned as being
anywhere near the plant.
Mr. Diack said that most people are seeking 20 to 40 acres of land, but these
people want only 4 or 5 acres near the railroad.
Mr. Rooks was advised that the Zoning Board of Appeals would make the final
decision.
A committee of two; Edwin Conway and George Bentley, was appointed to investi-
gate the conditions now existing at the Cadillac Asphalt Plant in Detroit.
Mr. Rooks agreed to accompany the committee when it was ready for inspection.
Mr. A. J. Rooks - telephone Midwest 4-3800 - Birmingham, Michigan. Mr. Diack
and Mr. Rooks and company left the meeting at approximately 9:10 PM.
The following petitions were taken up for discussion.
Petition #46 - Albert P. Acton.
Petition #47 - Joseph Schultz and Hannah Schultz - Such a change would not
permit the operation of a tool shop. Mr. Waring recommends that industry be
kept out.
Petition #48 - Keith M. Gale and Majie Jane Gale.
Petition #49 - Ira Petersime - Vacating of streets in Grennada Subdivision.
Petition #50 - Dunbar McGee - Requests change to permit the construction of
a drive-in restaurant. This particular spot has been the scene of many
accidents. Mr. Waring recommends that this be denied until petitioner presents
a plan to provide safeguards.
Petition #51 - H. E. Wolfe, et al.
There was a discussion on the manner in which the Planning Commission could
best carry on after each petition at a public hearing. Should they vote then
and there in full view of the public or should they adjourn to a nearby room
and hold their meeting in private. It was decided that if the Planning
Commission as a whole was prepared to make a decision on a petition, then it
should be done immediately, but if there were some matters to be discussed,
they may hold up their decision until a special meeting is held after the
public hearing.
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Edwin Conway left at approximately 9:45 PM.
Mr. Waring displayed pictures of the growing trend when and after modern
buildings are erected. Buildings in center and parking area all around.
Mr. Waring had the pictures arranged in progressive steps as a business, or
businesses, enlarge, and the pictures were given to Miss Byers to hold until
there is some place available to display them in public. Mr. Waring said he
would be glad to donate same for educational value and would supply more if
they were needed.
Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Helen Byers and unanimously
carried, it was
RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned.
At approximately 10:45 PM, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
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:e en E. Byers, Se tary
ATTESTED:
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George N. Bentley, Chairman