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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1954-05-11 C"� 443 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FIFTH FIRST SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION A Public Hearing and the 51st Special Meeting of the City Planning Commission were held on Tuesday, May 11, 1954 at the City Hall, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman Dallas F. Hay called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 8:04 p.m. Members present: William Newton Irving Geer Dallas F. Hay Edwin Conway H. Paul Harsha Rufino Salinas Members absent: *Peter Ventura Clarence Jann Robert L. Greene Mr. Herbert Herzberg, Asst. to Mr. Malcolm Waring, Planning Consultant was present, together with approximately 15 people attending the public Hearing and the special meeting. The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was the petition of Joseph A. Milko for permission to hold a carnival opening May 26 and closing May 31, 1954 located approximately 910 feet East of Farmington Road on the South side of Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. The Proceeds from this carnival will be used to defray the expense of the athletic program for the children at St. Michael's School. The secretary read a letter dated May 11, 1954 from Chief George E. Harmon, Livonia Police Department recommending that this petition be granted with the provisions that no games of chance are permitted and that the Men's Club of St. Michael's Church provide sufficient protection and patrol to prevent any injuries at the carnival. Also that when the machinery is set up, a safety inspection shall be made by Mr. Harold Hultquist. Mr. Milko was present and stated that the Men's Club had obtained permission from Sheldon Land Company to use the parking lot in front of the shopping center which would provide ample parking for the carnival. No one was present objecting to the petition. Upon a motion duly made by Hr. Harsha, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Joseph A. Milko for permission to hold a carnival opening May 26 and closing May 31, 1954 located approximately 910 feet East of Farmington Road on the South side of Plymouth Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34 be granted subject to the provisions listed in the letter dated May 11, 1954 from Chief George E. Harmon, Livonia Police Department. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the application of Mike Telischak, Telischak Trucking (1) for a permit to remove a stock pile 445 of top soil from Parcel Kla4 to Kla9 having a frontage of 425 feet on the South side of Schoolcraft Road approximately 1,000 feet East of Newburg Road and both Parcels Kla4 to Kla9 and Klal0 have a combined frontage of 900 feet on the East side of Newburg Road approximately 450 feet South of Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. A temporary permit for only 1,000 yards of top soil was authorized at the Special Meeting, April 27, 1954. Mr. Mike Telischak was present. The application had been approved by the D.P.W. and the Police Department. Mr. Hay stated that he had checked the stock pile of top soil before the temporary permit was given to Mr. Telischak. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Geer, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the petition of Mike Telischak (1) to remove a stock pile of top soil from Parcel Kla4 to Kla9 having a frontage of 425 feet on the South side of Schoolcraft Road approximately 1,000 feet East of New- burg Road and both Parcels Kla4 to Kla9 and Klal0 have a combined front- age of 900 feet on the East side of Newburg Road approximately 450 feet South of Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the temporary performance bond fixed at the Special Meeting, April 27, 1954 at $500 be continued as a permanent bond and that Permit No. 18 be established as a permanent permit under the said bond. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the application of William D. Smith (m) for a permit to remove sand hills from Parcel M3 having a frontage of approximately 250 feet on the South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,700 feet West of Fairlane Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Mr. William D. Smith and Mrs. Irene Banghart were present. The secretary read a letter dated 5/10/54 from Mr. H. M. Hultquist, Supt. of Public Works in which it was stated that the approval of this application is withheld pending receipt of a survey of property to be excavated. The Police Department did not sign the application. Mr. Smith stated that the reason there was not a survey is because Mr. Hamill, City Engineer surveyed the property in this area last year and if posible they wish to avoid the cost of a survey. There is approximately 10,000 yards of sand to be removed and it is their intention to just level the hill. Mr. Geer asked if the land is low and if water is standing. Mr.' Smith informed the commission that there is water standing. The Top Soil Committee stated that they had not had an opportunity to investi- gate this application. 4titlr Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously E carried, it was RESOLVED, that application of William D. Smith (m) for a permit to remove sand hills from Parcel M3 having a frontage of approximately 250 feet on the South side of Five Mile Road approximately 1,700 feet West of Fairlane Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 be tabled until May 18, 1954 in order to give the Top Soil Committee an opportunity to investigate the property to be excavated. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Conway and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that ttie Public Hearing be adjourned. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The Chairman called the 51st Special Meeting to order. The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was the Country Homes Subdivision, No. 1 located in a part of the East 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33 and situated between Plymouth Road and the Middle Rouge Parkway from Wayne to Levan Roads. The subdivision was given tentative approval by the Planning Commission February 16, 1954 but has been referred by the City Council back to the commission for clarification of the size of certain lots therein. Mr. Fredrick R. Storrer was present and presented a plat exactly the same as that presented at the meeting 4/20/54 as he believes it complies with the Zoning Ordinance. The minimum front lot line on the curved streets is 49 feet. No one was present objecting to the plat. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Conway, seconded by Mr. Salinas and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed Country Homes Subdivision No. 1 Sheet No. 1 and Sheet No. 2 located in a part of the East 1/2 of Section 32 and a part of the West 1/2 of Section 33 and situated between Plymouth Road and the Middle Rouge Parkway from Wayne to Levan Roads be given tentative approval insofar as it relates to planning and such plat is identified by the signatures of the Secretary and the Chairman of the City Planning Commission, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the previous motion on the tentative approval of the above subdivision at the Regular Meeting, February 16, 1954 be and hereby is rescinded. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the Rosedale 449 Gardens Subdivision located in the South 1/2 of Section 34. Mr. Hoffman was present but stated that he did not have the proposed sub- division plat with the street names thereon for the approval of the commission as it was locked in the vault at this office, but. that the necessary changes had been made as suggested by the commission at the last meeting. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Harsha and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed Rosedale Gardnes Subdivision located in the South 1/2 of Section 34 be tabled until May 18, 1954 at which time it is suggested that Mr. Hoffman have available the plat with the street names thereon. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Donald Burns was present to discuss the proposed Evelyn Burns Subdivision located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately 1/2 mile West of Farmington Road in Section 9. The commission suggested that Mr. Burns get in touch with the Planning Consultant and that a revised plat be submitted wherein the corners are clarified, name of street given and the front lot line of the cul-de-sac conform with the resolution adopted by the Planning Commission, April 20, 1954. Mr. Carl Culver was present to discuss a proposed open-air sale on Plymouth Road approximately 595 feet East of Merriman Road and situated in a M-1 District. The parcel is 195 feet wide and 346 feet deep. There was a lengthy discussion wherein the commission agreed that such a proposed open-air sale would have to be presented at a Public Hearing and that it would have to have the approval of the Planning Commission. The secretary passed for the inspection of the commissioner's a communication from the American Society of Planning Officials asking for an up-to-date list of the members of the commission. The secretary read an opinion dated May 3, 1954 from Mr. Russell Ashmore, City Attorney regarding the name J. F. Ferry Merriman Subdivision being changed to The J. F. Ferry Subdivision, No. 1 and The J. F. Ferry Subdivision, No. 2 in which he stated that the change had been taken care of by the City Council and the matter is now closed. The secretary read a communication dated April 29, 1954 from the Regional Planning Commission regarding a meeting May 12, 1954 to be held at the Plymouth Township Hall. Mr. William Newton offered to attend this meeting. The secretary read a letter dated May 6, 1954 from Mr. Hugh Wood, Jr., Chief Inspector regarding the maintenance of a greenbelt on property located on the Northeast corner of Harrison and Plymouth Roads - National Food Store. The commission agreed that this item should be presented again at the meeting June 15, 1954 in view of the letter from Mr. Wood. 451 v:. The Chairman called a recess at approximately 9:15 p.m. The Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 9:20 p.m. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was re-consideration pf application of Frank Turcott (j) for a permit to remove sand from Parcels EE1 and EE2 having a combined frontage of 800 feet on the North side of School- craft approximately 500 feet West of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22. The secretary read the resolution adopted April 13, 1954 wherein the application was denied. Mr. Don Turcott was present. Mr. Turcott stated that he had made the application for the removal of top soil whereas it was a sand hill that he wished to remove and that he is will- ing to fill the property up to grade. The application was approved by the D.P.W. and the Police Department. *Mr. Peter Ventura arrived at approximately 9:30 p.m. It was established that the nswampn mentioned at the meeting 4/13/54 is actually a drainage ditch and where the soil is poorly removed it is a different piece of property. The commission agreed that they could not officially act on this application without first presenting it at another Public Hearing as there were eight persons present objecting to the removal of this sand at the meeting 4/13/54. The commission recommended that Mr. Turcott file another application. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting April 20, 1954 be approved as received. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Russell Ashmore arrived at approximately 9:42 p.m. There was a lengthy discussion regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance pertain- ing to the removal of top soil. Mr. Ashmore stated that he had contacted Dearborn City Hall for a copy of their ordinance pertaining to the removal of top soil but as yet had not received a copy. The commission brought Mr. Ashmore up-to-date as to what has been accomplished regarding angle parking and off-street parking. A lengthy discussion resulted wherein Mr. Hay stated that there will be a joint meeting with the City Council and the Traffic Commission on this matter. Mr. Ashmore agreed that the City Planning Commission should be invited to attend this meeting. I[: Mr. Ventura stated that a gas station is being erected by Mr. Ira Rowell (tanks up but pumps not in) on the North side of Joy Road near Inkster Road which has not to his knowledge had the permission of the commission. The 453 permit was issued by the Building Department April 15, 1954. No action was taken by the commission as Mr. Ashmore stated he is checking into this matter. There was a brief discussion regarding the National Food Store parking lot and the fact that patrons are parking in front of the store (there are "no parking" signs) instead of using the lot provided. Mr. Ashmore stated that the only thing to do is to issue tickets. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the removal of sod at Middlebelt Road and Five Mile Road (Application (n) Hiram Godwin) and 38459 Five Mile Road (Application (g) Blue Grass Farms). The commission agreed that a policy would have to be established on this matter. Mr. Ashmore left the meeting at approximately 10:55 p.m. There was a lengthy disuusstion regarding Petition No. Z-48 in relation to Petition No. Z-32. Petition No. Z-32 was granted by the City Planning commission on 11/17/53 and by the City Council, 12/17/53 for a depth o± 576 feet whereas Petition No. Z-48 was tabled because the commission did not feel that the entire parcel should be rezoned. The parcel in Petition No. Z-48 is West of the parcel in Petition No. Z-32. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Newton and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the next Public Hearing of the City Planning Commission be held Tuesday, June 1, 1954. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by- Mr. Marsha, seconded by Mr. Geer and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that the next Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission be held Tuesday, June 15, 1954, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on Zoning Petitions be held also on the aforementioned date. The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned. At approximately 11:05 p.m. the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ATTESTED: Rufi o Salinas, Secretary GGA eg V/7744 Dallas F. Hay, Chrman