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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1951-09-12 31 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED THIRTEENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The adjourned thirteenth meeting of the Planning Commission was held on September 12, 1951 at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Members present: Helen Byers Dallas Hay Robert Maclntyre George Bentley Clarence Jahn Walter Russell Edwin Conway Members absent: Carson Johnston Mr. Wm Brashear, City- Attorney, was also present. At approximately 8 PM, Chairman Bentley called the meeting to order. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Robert Maclntyre and unan- imously carried, it was RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the adjourned 13th regular meeting held September 6th as received. Mr. Harold Zucke, 11627 Hailer, appeared before the Planning Commission to as- certain the proper zoning on Plymouth Road between Hartel and Camden. He was desirous of building a gasoline station and was unable to get Newman to sign in his favor. Chairman Bentley advised Mr. Zucke to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals. At approximately 8:10 PM Harold Bower and Mr. Waring, Planning Consultant, arrival. Mr. Bentley announced that the prime purpose of this meeting was to discuss any farther communication from Mr. Standiford. Mr. Brashear said that he had contacted Mr. Standiford and verbally explained what the Planning Commission's thoughts were regarding the Civic Center property. and. he, Mr. Standiford, offered no objection> . Mr. Brashear then gave copies of the proposed modifications to the Planning Com- mission and read aloud from his copy for discussion and approval of same. Upon a motion duly made by Walter Russell, seconded by Edwin Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the written proposal of Ira M. Petersime and Virginia Petersime, his wife, of Gettysburg, Ohio, as set forth in letter addressed to George N. Bentley, Chairman of the City Planning Commis- sion, to give the City of Livonia certain land to be used as a Civic Center and parking lot, situated in Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1, be and hereby is tentatively accepted, subject to the following con- ditions: A. While it is understood that the City of Livonia will not alter its Master Plan, within a period of ten years from the date of such proposal, insofar as establishment of a civic and central business center is concerned, nevertheless the City of Livonia cannot guarantee that other major commercial developments will not take place throughout the city, nor can the city bind it- self to prevent or interfere with any such possible developments, 1[41 nor can the city agree that the contemplated civic and central business center on the land included in such proposal will not be necessarily enlarged or extended as future conditions may require, it being clearly understood that the city's sole res- ponsibility in this matter is to retain its basic master plan 33 unchanged as to the proposed civic and central business center and the making of good faith attempt to influence the develop- ment of business in such center without exercising any compul- sion. B. Condition No. 2 in such proposal is accepted, with the under- standing that, if the construction of a City Hall is prevented by Federal restrictions, then the words "development and improve- ment" of the site will require only clearing off undergrowth, bushes, weeds and rubbish, clearing up the site and removing trees where necessary. C. The city is legally unauthorized to vacate a plat, therefore, it must be understood that the entire plat will be vacated by you, and that a new plat will be filed by you showing the areas dedi- cated to the city for public use, in which case the sole respon- sibility of the city will be that of compensating its engineer for his technical services in vacating the plat, and in prepar- ing and filing the new plat, but the city will only pay for such services plus filing fees. D. This tentative acceptance shall become binding on the City of Livonia upon receipt of your written approval of the above condi- tions and upon your deposit of the warranty deed or deeds required under your proposal. At 8:20 PM Herald Hamill arrived. Chairman Bentley asked Mr. Hamill for an appro- ximate cost of replatting the Petersime property. Mr. Hamill estimated that it might run as high as $2,500. , depending on what Mr. Petersime has in mind. The above resolution containing modifications will be mailed to Mr. Petersime and his wife; then deeds will be sent and placed in escrow; a public hearing will be set before the Planning Commission for approval of the Civic Center and fin- ally, a public hearing will be set to change zoning in Civic Center area. Mr. Hamill submitted in duplicate a plat of Grandon Woods #2. Mr. Bentley told Mr. Hamill that he would turn same over to the City Council. The Chair inquired of Messrs. Brashear and. Waring what was being done on the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Waring advised that he had given a portion of same to Mr. Brashear. Mr. Brashear said he needed time for study and consultation with Mr. Waring. At 9:05 PM a recess was called by the Chair in order that Mr. Trombley might talk with the members of the Planning Commission regarding the Post Office situa- tion in Livonia. , At 9:35 PM Chairman Bentley again called the meeting to order and presented a statement received from Waring & Johnson dated September 1, in the amount of $198.66 covering August services. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Clarence Jahn and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to approve Waring & Johnson's statement in the amount of $198.66 presented and refer same to the City Council for payment. 35 There was a discussion regarding the budget for the coming year. Mr. Waring suggested that the Planning Commission could pay Waring & Johnson $100.00 per month instead of the $50.00 retainer fee and in so doing, take advantage of addi- tional services that could be rendered such as semi-monthly inspections on build- ing setbacks, etc. The discussion on the budget was temporarily tabled. Mr. Walter Russell left at 9:45 PM. The Chair announced that the Northwest Wayne Development Council would be holding its first meeting on September 18th, and that two members of the Planning Commis- sion should be appointed to attend their regular meetings. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that George Bentley and Helen Byers would represent the Planning Commission at the regular meetings of the Northwest Wayne Development Council. Miss Byers advised the assembly that a motel is being constructed directly across from the Hydra-Matic Plant on Plymouth Road. There was a general discussion on motels and the need for an ordinance strictly governing same. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Edwin Conway and Iinanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to recommend to the City Council that an ordinance be passed as soon as possible to regulate the licensing and operation of motels in Livonia in the interest of public health and safety; and it was FURTHER RESOLVED, thatihe Zoning Board of Appeals be advised that this ordinance should be carefully applied and great consideration should be given to protect the area surrounding motels. That in recommending the original motel ordinance, the Planning Commission did so with reluctance and in the future whenever a motel permit is requested, considerable effort should be made to invite all people of the surrounding area to attend the meeting. The Chair announced that the discussion regarding the budget would be resumed at this time and asked Mr. Waring to elaborate on the additional services his company had to offer for a fee of $100. per month. Mr. Waring said that his com- pany could act as a coordinator in master planning by taking studies, helping with the selection of sites for schools, parks, etc. He further stated that a survey should be made before building, etc. is done, and as stated before, semi- monthly inspections on building setbacks, etc. to keep the Planning Commission informed. Miss Byers read a breakdown of the proposed budget to the assembly. Upon a motion duly made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Clarence Jahn and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to present the budget in duplicate to the Mayor and the City Council. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 26th. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Helen Byers and unanimously carried, it was 37 . RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. Thereupon at 10:25 PM the meeting was adjourned. :elen E. Byers, Secre =� ATTESTED: George N. Be tley, Chairman