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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1951-07-25 15 MINUTES OP THE TWELFTH REGULAR MEETING OP THE PLANNING COMMISSION The twelfth regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 25, 1951 at 33110 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bentley at approximately 8:15 PM. Members present: George Bentley Edwin Conway Robert Maclntyre Harold Bower Dallas Hay Walter Russell Helen Byers Clarence Jahn Members absent: Carson Johnston Also present were: Wm Brashear, City Attorney Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant Donald Wilson, Building Inspector Herald Hamill, City Engineer Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Robert MacIntyre and carried unanimously, it was RESOLVED, to accept the minutes of the eleventh regular meeting, public hearing and the seventeenth special meeting as received. Petition #31 - New Detroit Subdivision - the secretary advised that 8 letters were received by the Planning Commission from persons opposing the closing of alleys. After a thorough discussion regarding the petition, a motion was made by Edwin Conway, seconded by Walter Russell, and it was RESOLVED, to vacate the alleys in New Detroit Subdivision No. 1, part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, with easement for utilities, except that alley in the rear of all lots facing on Plymouth Road. A ballot vote was cast with the following result: YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 A lengthy discussion followed regarding the proposed Civic Center for the City of Livonia. Mr. Standiford had advised Mr. Brashear that the owner of the property, Mr. Petersime, is willing to give Livonia 10 acres of land and is willing to present a written agreement. Mr. Standiford requested a legal description of the 10 acres selected by the Planning Commission. He also requested that a letter be made up for him and he would then have Mr. Petersime sign same. The legal description is being made up by Herald Hamill. Mr. Kinyonts offer was discussed and Mr. MacIntyre had been advised that the person who owns the land is hospitalized at present and therefore a letter is not yet written regarding that property. A decision was reached to prepare a letter and a corresponding description of three parcels of land, identifying them as A,B and C: A - The land to be deeded to the city as a gift. B and C - proposed sites to be purchased by the city at a reasonable rate. No prices will be quoted, thereby encour- aging Mr. Petersime to advise how much he would charge for any additional property to be purchased by the city. 17 With reference to the request received previously to discontinue Oakdale Avenue, Chairman Bentley advised the secretary to write a letter to the City Council enclosing the copy of the letter from baring & Johnson recon- - mending that Oakdale Avenue not be vacated, as it is a half-mile road and is in line with the continuation of Puritan Avenue. It will be necessary for future development. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Edwin Conway and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, to notify the petitioners regarding the discontinuance of Oakdale Avenue, that said petition would be set for public hearing at some future date. Holley Subdivision Plat - The secretary read a letter from Waring & Johnson dated June 28th regarding Holley Subdivision and the letter stated that the Subdivision, as proposed, leaves a small plot of acreage on either side. The letter suggested that all of the land be incorporated in Holley Subdivi- sion and that 60 feet be dedicated on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail from Ann Arbor Road west, to the easterly boundary of Candace Subdivision, and if necessary, extra parcels might be designated as out-lots A and B. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Robert Maclntyre and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to notify the petitioners to come in at the next regular meeting to be advised what to do regarding the pro- posed Holley Subdivision. Petition #33 - Mr. Sayer - Request for rezoning to C-1 classification at Merriman and Seven Mile. (northeast corner). Petitioner desires to erect an office for a general insurance agency. Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to set Petition #33 for public hearing. The petition was then turned over to Mr. Waring for recommendation. There was a discussion regarding types of buildings being erected in Livonia, i.e. accessory buildings being erected prior to the main building. Sug- gestions were discussed to incorporate in the zoning laws a clamse such as the following: no accessory building should be erected before the completed plans are submitted. Walter Russell left the meeting at approximately 10 PM. A letter from Mr. W. A. Haigh, et al and an exact copy of a petition signed by 22 persons - no addresses, were presented by Mr. Brashear. Copies were also sent to the Director of Public Safety and the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals by the City Attorney. The letter was a request to have horseback rifling prohibited. Mr. Brashear asked the Planning Commission for a letter of recommendation to incorporate horseback riding and riding stables in the new zoning ordinance. Edwin Conway left the meeting at 10:45 PM. 1[44 Upon a motion duly made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, to present this petition and. Mr. Brashear1s letter to Waring & Johnson for further study in connection with the new zoning ordinance, and it was 19 BUS RESOLVED, to appoint three members to investigate stables and to work with Mr. Waring. The Chair appointed the Plat Commit- tee consisting of Edwin Conway, Dallas Hay and Walter Russell. Miss Byers read a letter dated July 10th from the Livonia Township School District, in reply to the Planning Commission's letter of June 10th re- garding future school sites as a part of the master plan. The Board Of Edu- cation requests the City Planning Commission to designate a site in the approximate center of each section in the township school district consist- ing of 15 acres for school sites. The letter was signed by H. 0. Johnson, Supt. of Schools. Upon a motion duly made by Dallas Hay, seconded by Harold Bower and carried unanimously, it was RESOLVED, that a committee be appointed to study the suggestion made by the Livonia Township School District under date of July 10, 1951. The Chair appointed the master plan committee, consisting of Helen Byers, Robert MacIntyre and Clarence Jahn to investigate school plots. Meat, Miss Byers read a letter from Earl J. Demel, dated July 17th regarding a change in zoning classification at the southeast corner of Plymouth and Wayne Roads. Mr. Brashear will reply to this letter advising Mr. Demel that a petition is required to change zoning classifications. Therefore, a motion was made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, to refer Mr. Demel's letter to Mr. Brashear for reply. A proposed plat was received - Hannah Subdivision on Middlebelt near Seven Mile Road. If these lots are to be used for business, alleys should be provided for access to lots. Also parking facilities should be considered. Owner - Joseph Schultz, 14194 Beech Road, Detroit 23, Phone: Kenwood 2-8074. Upon a motion duly made by Helen Byers, seconded by Harold Bower and unani- mously carried, it was RESOLVED, to write a letter to the City Council advising them that proposed Hannah Subdv. is being tabled for further information. At approximately 11:05 PM a motion was made by Clarence Jahn, seconded by Dallas Hay and Unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held August 29th. Helen E. Byers, Se etary ATTESTED: 1[40 , George N./Bent er , Chairman