HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1956-01-10 MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
On January 10, 1956 the above meeting was held by the City Planning Commission
at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Chairman William
Robinson called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 8:03 p.m.
Members present: Peter A. Ventura H. Paul Harsha Karle S+einhoff
Robert Miller Daniel Lepo Fred A. Lotz
Robert L. Greene Dallas F. Hay William R. Robinson
Members absent: None
Lieutenant Bob Perry, Livonia Fire Department was present together with
approximately 25 people attending the Public Hearing.
The secretary announced that the first item on the agenda was Application TA10
by Harry Lightstone, Lightstone Development Company requesting permission to
remove topsoil from Parcel J7 located on the North side of Joy Road approxi-
mately 325 feet West of Henry Ruff Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35.
The secretary read letters dated January 4, 1956 from Sergeant Robert Baum-
gartner, Livonia Police Department and dated December 5, 1955 from William G.
Sharpe, Supt. of Public Works. Messrs. Harry Lightstone and Bernard Kemper
were present.
Mr. Lightstone stated firm will follow proper procedure in removing topsoil.
Mr. Ventura, Chairman of the Topsoil Committee stated that he felt an
investigation wasn't necessary inasmuch as being a member of the Cooper School
Board and the Cooper School Board object to removal of topsoil in the event
the site is converted to a school site as has been requested. If soil is
removed now Cooper School District will have to buy additional soil to
replace that which is removed.
Mr. Steinhoff asked the number of acres involved. Mr. Lightstone stated ten
acres. Stated two or three acres have trees and that he could not see where
topsoil is needed for a school.
Mr. Harsha stated he looked at site and it is his opinion area is presently
below level of Joy Road. Asked to see topographic survey showing comparison
of site to grade of Joy Road.
Mr. Ventura stated he has copy of survey but neglected to bring survey to
meeting.
Mr. Lightstone stated as he remembered survey, it was found to be high. Stated
if a school is built a foundation will have to be dug which will leave excess
dirt. Stated if homes are built the same condition will exist.
Mr. Harsha stated that large concern insist that topsoil be saved and spread
around building after construction. Stated subdividers will try to get away
with selling topsoil.
Mr. Miller stated he lived North of area in question and that area isn't as
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high as his own. Stated homes built to the West of this area are not as high ?
as his lot and there wasn't dirt removed.
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Mr. Ventura stated the request of Cooper School District should be honored and
the application should be tabled until the matter is settled as to whether or
not site will be designated as school site.
Mr. George D. Haller, City Attorney arrived at meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Ventura stated there wasn't removal of topsoil on the Smiley-Ringwald Sub-
division which is located immediately to the East. Stated this subdivision
was about the same level as what the soil is on the site under question.
Stated he did remember from studying the survey presented, that grade elevation
wasn't shown.
Mr. Robinson suggested petition be tabled until survey can be presented to
Commission.
Mr. Lightstone requested application be tabled until January 17, 1956.
Mr. Lotz stated he also looked over area and that it is his opinion area is
not high enough to warrent removal of soil.
Upon anotion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Miller and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-11-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
The City Planning Commission does hereby deny Application
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remove topsoil from Parcel J7 located on the North side of
Joy Road approximately 325 feet West of Henry Ruff Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35 because parcel is not high
enough to warrent removal of topsoil and the desire of
Cooper School District to have site designated as school
site, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service and recommendation having
been obtained from the Department of P blic Works under date
of December 5, 1955 and from the Police Department under
date of January 4, 1956.
The Chairman declaredthe foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read petition dated November 7, 1955 from Roy Deen, The
Calvary Bible Church requesting permission to use Lots 1 and 2, B. E. Taylor's
Green Acres Subdivision located on the South side of Five Mile Road approxi-
mately 800 feet West of Henry Ruff Woad in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23
for church and parking purposes. The secretary read letter dated January 3,
1956 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department. Mr. Roy Deen was
present.
Mr. Ventura asked how close church will beto industrial development.
Mr. Deen stated lots are located two lots to the West
Mr. Lepo asked whether entrances will be on both sides of the proposed
church. Mr. Deen stated there will be.
Mr. Hay stated it is customary to have plans of the proposed building.
Mr. Robinson stated he would like to see proposed ingress and egress to
parking area and proposed parking facilities.
Mr. Lepo stated petitioner should have more detailed information.
Mr. Ventura stated that inasmuch as Five Mile Road is a County Road petitioner
should have approval from County Road Commissioners regarding ingress and
egress.
Messrs. Arthur Fisher, 30408 Hoy and James Hosey, 14954 Flamingo representing
Green Acres Civic Association were present. Stated the association has no
objection to the church but that residents owning Lots 3, 21 and 23 would like
the parking area be located to the West side-of subdivision if possible and
also that a greenbelt be provided along East boundary of church property.
After examining plot plan as submitted, it was determined parking lot would
be adjacent to residential lots.
Mr. Deen stated parking lot would accommodate approximately 50 cars.
Mr. Fisher suggested petitioner center church on both lots and have parking
lot to the rear of church.
Mr. Ventura made the following motion which died for lack of support:
RESOLVED that, Petition by Roy Deen, The Calvary Bible
Church requesting permission to use Lots 1 and 2, B. E.
Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision located on the South
side of Five Mile Road approximately 800 feet West of
Henry Ruff Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 for
church and parking purposes be tabled until January 17,
1956 in order to afford petitioner opportunity to sub-
mit more detailed plan incorporating suggestions made
at this meeting.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-12-56 RESOLVED that, petition by Roy Deen, The Calvary Bible
Church requesting permissionto use Lots 1 and 2, B. E.
Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision located on the South
side of Five Mile Road approximately 800 feet West of
Henry Ruff Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 for
church and parking purposes be tabled until February 7,
1956 in order to afford petitioner opportunity to sub-
mit more detailed plan incorporating suggestions made
at this meeting, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, written communication be submitted from
Green Acres Civic Association stating their objections to
the above petition so that this Body can take cognizance of
it.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read Petition No. Z-139 by Arthur and Clara Monroe requesting
that zoning classification of the West 50 feet of Lot 9, Alden Village Sub-
division located on the North side of Plymouth Road approximately 755 feet
West of Priscilla Lane in the South 1/2 of Section 28 be changed from R-1-B
to C-1. The secretary also read letters dated October 27, 1955 from Marie W.
Clark, City Clerk and dated December 14, 1955 from Calvin Roberts, Chief
Livonia Fire Department.
The petitioners nor a representative was present.
No one was present opposed to petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-13-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition No. Z-139 as submitted by Arthur and Clara Monroe
for change of zoning in the South 1/2 of Section 28 from R-1 B
to C-1 the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition No. Z-139 be granted in order
to provide uniform zoning along Plymouth Road, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of December 22,
1955 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison
Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments and
petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read Petition No. Z-143 by Leona M. LaGrant requesting that zon-
ing classification of Lots 10a, lObl, lOb2, ilal, 11a2, ilb and 16, Elmwood
Farms Subdivision located on the South side of Norfolk Avenue between Louise
and Hugh Avenues in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 be changed from RUFB to
R-1 B. The secretary also read letters dated November 21, 1955 from Marie W.
Clark, City Clerk; dated October 14, 1955 from L. E. Schmidt, Supt.,
Clarenceville School District and dated October 19, 1955 from W. R. McCary,
CityEngineer. Mrs. LaGrant and Messrs. Ernest Sacks, 2071 Dime Bldg., Det.
and Sidney Knight, 17320 Greenlane, Det. were present.
Mr. Ventura asked whether petitioner was aware that this will create spot
zoning and that the surrounding area is zoned RUF
Mr. Sacks stated immediately adjoining to the North is a subdivision with
stniil homes and lots. Mr. Ventura stated that area is still zoned RUF and
that this area in question if petition is granted, will be R-1 area in the
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center of the RUF area.
Mr. Knight stated Storm and Fowlerts Country Crest Subdivision has been
developed as R-1.
Mr. Lotz asked how long homes have been built in Storm and Fowlerts Country
Crest Subdivision. Mrs. LaGrant stated homes have been built before Zoning
of City (Ordinance No. 60).
Mr. Miller asked width of proposed lots. Mrs. LaGrant stated lots will be
62.5.feet.
Mr. Ventura stated this entire area as well as area on theEast side of
Middlebelt Road should be studied with the thought of rezoning the entire
area R-1. Stated sometime ago the Planning Consultant pointed out the fact
that it is hard to plan sewers etc. in an area which is as mixed up as this
area.
Mr. Milton Holley, 14821 Farmington Road stated there is no provision for
school facilities and that 24 lots is equivalent to another class room.
Stated a site has been purchased by Clarenceville Schools but they do not
have funds to build school.
No one was present objecting to petition as presented that lived in the
immediate area.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Steinhoff and
unanimously carried, it was
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a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 from
RUFB to R-1-8 be tabled and Albe Munson, Planning Consultant
be instructed to make a study and recommendation to this
Commission regarding the zoning of Sections 1, 2 and 3.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called a recess at
approximately 8:57 P.m.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 9:11 p.m. with all
present as named at the beginning and course of meeting.
The secretary read Petition No. Z-144 by Mark T. Jacobson, Edward Rose & Sons,
Inc. requesting that zoning classification of portion of Parcel Hla2b located
on the Northwest corner of Inkster and Six Mile Roads in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 12 be changed from R-1-8 and C-1 to C-2. The secretary also read
letters dated November 21, 1955 from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk; thted
December 16, 1955 from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department and dated
October 14, 1955 addressed to Edward Rose & Sons, Inc. from Thomas C. Hanson
Mason L. Brown & Son, Civil Engineers. Mr. Mark T. Jacobson was present.
Mr. Jacobson presented sketch and plot plan of the proposed Livonia Shopping
Center which showed 450 parking units and 53,000 square feet of store space.
Stated plan is for ingress and egress away from intersections.
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Mr. Ventura asked where on the sketch, the present pump house will be located. .
Mr. Jacobson stated pump house is fitted into over-all plan.
Mr. Miller asked if drawing is to scale. Mr. Jacobson stated it is.
Mr. Harsha asked whether the legal description includes the pump house.
Mr. Jacobson stated it did not.
Mr. Harsha asked whether 5001 is from the right-of-way line or from the center
of the road. Mr. Jacobson stated 5001 is from the right-of-way line.
Mrs. Roy Rohrscheib, 16835 Rougeway Drive asked if petition is granted, whether
petitioner could change his mind and erect garage or anything else he cared to.
Mr. Robinson stated he could, but that there are some uses permitted in this
area which would require further approval from this Commission.
Mr. Ventura asked value of land. Mr. Jacobson stated a garage can be built
in any marginal area and that they would not waste this land for this purpose.
Mr. Haller stated in a C-2 District a garage must have further approval from
Planning Commission.
Mr. Ventura stated in a C-1 District they would be permitted to have gasoline
service station.
Mr. Jacobson stated that plan submitted is not a final plan as such and that
plan may be revised. Stated plan would remain the same as far as general
footage of store area and parking area is concerned. Stated it is not their
intention to have gasoline station at this location.
Mrs. Charles Wormer, 16854 Rougeway Drive asked whether this proposed change
extends any further West on Six Mile Road then the existing zoning on South
side of Six Mile Road. Mr. Ventura stated that according to the zoning map,
the zoning is the same on both North and South sides of Six Mile Road.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Steinhoff, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on Petition No. Z-144 as submitted by Mark T. Jacobson, Edward
Rose and Sons, Inc. for a chapge of zoning classification in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12 from R-1 B and C-1 to C-2 the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition No. Z-144 be granted.
Mr. Hay asked whether Redford Township had been notified of this proposed
zoning change. The secretary ascertained that Redford Township had not been
notified.
Mr. Haller stated he did not think it is required by law that adjoining
municipalities be notified of zoning change.
Mr. Harsha stated Commission has had opinion from City Attorney that it is not
required. Whether this is practice is another thing.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was
#1-15-56 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-144 by Mark T. Jacobson,
Edward Rose & Sons, Inc. requesting change of zoning
classification in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12 from
R-1-B and C-1 to C-2 be tabled until January 17, 1956
in order to afford Commission opportunity to notify
Redford Township of this proposed change of zoning.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following
AYES: Miller, Greene, Lepo, Hay, Steinhoff and Robinson
NAYS: Ventura, Harsha and Lotz
Mr. Ventura stated one week is not sufficient time as Redford Township Planning
Commission would have to hold a meeting immediately in order to give opinion.
Mr. Lotz agreed with Mr. Ventura.
Mr. Haller stated it can no doubt be determined by January 17, 1956 whether
this is required by statue.
Mr. Robinson requested that this determinatiOn be secured in writing in time
for the meeting January 17, 1956.
Mr. Miller made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Lotz and which
was withdrawn after further consideration:
RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission adopt policy to notify
adjoining communities and cities of any zoning changes border-
ing that municipality.
Mr. Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector arrived at meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Mr. Hay stated that if this is mandatory, this motion is out of order.
Mr. Haller left meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m.
The secretary read request dated December 5, 1955 by Marvin L. Kaye for
approval of proposed Curtis Homes Subdivision located on the North and South
sides of Curtis Road West of Loveland Avenue in the West 1/2 of Section 10.
The secretary also read letters dated December 28, 1955 from I. Jack Adelson,
Sanitarian, Division of Engineering, Wayne County Department of Health,; dated
December 29, 1955 from Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector; dated January 3, 1956
from Calvin Roberts, Chief Livonia Fire Department and dated January 5, 1956
from Benton Yates, Supt., Livonia Public Schools. Messrs. Marvin Kaye and
Charles Allen, Jr. were present.
Mr. Allen stated there are fire hydrants and city water in area and that fire
hydrant is located in the middle of Curtis Road. Stated the main approval
they seek is to face the houses along Curtis Road after Curtis Road is put in.
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Stated from the center of the road (as acreage is usually described) petitioner
has more than 1/2 acre in each lot.
Mr. Robinson stated 1/2 acre is determined by not including the street measure—
ment.
Mr. Allen stated Loveland Aveiue was not cut through because the property
owners on Mayfield would not want road on the back of their property.
Mr. Harsha, Chairman of the Plat Committee stated he wondered just what the
boundary of the proposed subdivision is and that on the basis of this he
could not see what petitioner wanted.
Mr. Lepo asked the number of lots in the proposed subdivision. Mr. Allen
stated there will be 16 lots.
Mr. George D. Haller returned to meeting at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Mr. Allen stated at this time, their main object is to obtain approval of the
1/2 acre lots facing Curtis Road.
Mr. Ventura stated he believed plat should be drawn separatedly from the
area plan, that suggestions of the Fire Department be incorporated in
preliminary plat and that lots be brought up to size.
Mr. Wilson left meeting at approximately 9:56 p.m.
Mr. Miller referred to Albe Munsonts report dated January 3, 1956 and stated
petitioner will be using septic tanks.
Mr. Greene stated adjoining subdivision was platted before Zoning Ordinance
No. 60 and they have open ditches. Asked Mr. Kayets plans for storm sewers.
Mr. Allen stated property drains to the creek now and that they planned on
having open ditches.
Mr. Greene stated this is not permitted.
Mr. Donald Wilson returned to meeting at approximately 10:01 p.m.
Mr. Ventura asked whether there are any drainage ditches going through
proposed subdivision. Mr. Allen stated there is one on the back corner of
the first lot.
Mr. Ventura stated it has been customary to drain subdivision into Wayne
County ditch if there is one availabl .
Mr. Robinson stated Commission cannot approve proposed plat until storm
drainage question is answered, lots brought up to size, fire hydrants shown,
letter from School District showing they are satisfied and proposed subdivision
separated from area plait.
Mr. Greene stated that to have 1/2 acre parcels on one side of the street and
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60' lots on the other side, petitioner is going to run into trouble.
Mr. George D. Haller left meeting at approximately 10:08 p.m.
Mr. Thomas Wetherell, 18220 Loveland stated he would like subdivision to con-
form to his property and have houses face Loveland rather than Curtis Road.
Stated County Drain is stagnant and that he could not get into his property
until July.
Mr. Ventura asked what report by Wayne County Department of Health was based
on. Mr. Allen stated a perculation test was made.
Mr. Greene asked whether Mr. Kaye planned to have septic tanks on the 601
lots. Mr. Kaye stated he did.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene and seconded by Mr. Ventura, it was
#1-16-56 RESOLVED that, proposed Curtis Acres Subdivision located on
the North and South sides of Curtis Road West of Loveland
Avenue in the West 1/2 of Section 10 be tabled untilsuch
time as petitioner can prepare revised plat incorporating
suggestions made at this meeting.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Greene, Lepo, Harsha, Hay, Steinhoff and Robinson
NAYS: Miller and Lotz
The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-142
as amended as submitted by Henry Koloff and Harold H. and Irene V. Long
requesting that zoning classification of Parcel 21L3 located on the South side
of Five Mile Road approximately 650 feet West of Fairiane Road in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 21 be changed from AG-B to R-1-A. The secretary read
letter dated January 5, 1956 from A. T. Kunze, Engineer of Water Supply,
Wayne County Road Commissioners. Mr. Henry Koloff was present.
Mr. Milton Holley, 14821 Farmington Road stated he tried to find out just what
was meant by "adequate water supply for the area in question". Stated he was
told the sprinkling ban will still be on in the summer months. Stated this
will be the first zoning change into small lots in this area. Stated school
situation in Section 21 is not good and that children are attending school
half day sessions. Stated he has heard they plan to eliminate Livonia Center
and use this only as school headquarters.
Mr. Ventura stated if petition is granted this will result in a spot zoning.
Stated area to the West and North is presently zoned AG-B and to the East it
is zoned RUF. Suggested area be changed to RUF in order to conform with area
to the East.
Mr. Holley asked what recreational facilities there are in this area.
Mi. Miller pointed out on the Master School and Park Plan that there is a
proposed park site immediately adjoining property in question.
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Mr. Ventura stated it should be ascertained whether or not part of this
school and park site is located in the area in question. Mr. Koloff stated he
discussed this with Dr. Michelson and Mr. Yates and it was ascertained that
$150 donation would be acceptable.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. Lepo, it was
#1-17-56 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
on January 3, 1956 on Petition No. Z-142, as amended as sub-
mitted by Henry Koloff and Harold H. and Irene V. Long for a "
change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 from AG-B
to R-1-A the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition No. Z-142, as amended be
granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of December 15,
1955 and notice of which hearing was sent to The DetroitEdison
Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consume: Power Company, City Departments and
petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Miller, Greene, Lepo, Harsha, Hay, Steinhoff, Robinson and
Lotz
NAYS: Ventura
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Steinhoff and
unanimously carried, it was
#1-18-56 RESOLVED that, communication from City Attorney's Office
regarding ruling of Judge George B. Murphy, Wayne County
Circuit Court on Lot 240, Golden Ridge Subdivision, No. 1
(Petition No. Z-76) be placed on file.
The Chairman declared the foreging resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-19-56 RESOLVED that, letter dated November 22, 1955 from George D.
Haller, City Attorney regarding commercial building located on
the West side of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 35 (Petition No. Z-57) be placed on file.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called a recess at
approximately 10:03 p.m.
The Chairman called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 10:43 p.m.
with all present as named at the beginning and course of meeting except
Messrs. George D. Haller, City Attorney and Donald Wilson, Chief Inspector
and Lieutenant Bob Perry, Livonia Fire Department .
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The secretary read portion of communication from Clark Boardman Company, ltd.
regarding modern working texts for attorneys and public officials.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Lepo and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-20-56 RESOLVED that, Communication from Clark Boardman, Company,
Ltd. regarding modern working texts for attorneys and public
officials be placed on file.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
The secretary read letter dated November 22, 1955 addressed to Mayor Elbert M.
Hartom from Livonia Public Schools regarding dedication of West 1/2 of Berwick
Road.
Mr. Lepo made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Steinhoff but
which was withdrawn after further consideration.
RESOLVED that, letter dated November 22, 1955 addressed to
Mayor Elbert M. Hartom from Livonia Public Schools regarding
dedication of West 1/2 of Berwick Road be placed on file
Mr. Ventura stated he wondered if there should/1st be action on this and that
city map be amended to show where Berwick Road will be when dedicated.
Suggested that this be referred to Albe Munson for his recommendation.
Mr. Robinson stated he recommends that the dedication not be accepted unless
it is an improved road.
Mr. Ventura stated Commission cannot recommend that it be improved until it is
dedicated.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Hay, it was
#1-21-56 RESOLVED that, disposition of letter dated November 22, 1955
addressed to Mayor Elbert M. Hartom from Livonia Public
Schools regarding the dedication of West 1/2 of Berwick Road
be tabled until such time as further action is taken by
other authorities implicated in this matter.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Greene, Lepo, Harsha, Hay, Steinhoff and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Robinson
The secretary read letter dated December 7, 1955 addressed to George D. Haller
City Attorney from Marie W. Clark, City Clerk regarding City Council Resolution
No. 612-55.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was
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#1-22-56 RESOLVED that, statement dated January 3, 1956 from Albe E. Cz
Munson, Planning Consultant for $134.82 be forwarded to
the proper department for payment.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: '
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Greene, Lepo, Harsha, Hay, Steinhoff,
Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Lepo, it was
#1-23-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting September 13, 1955 be
accepted as presented.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Greene, Lepo, Steinhoff, Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Harsha and Hay
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Ventura and
unanimously carried, it was
#1-24-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting September 20, 1955 be
approved as presented.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was
#1-25-56 RESOLVED that, Minutes of meeting October 4, 1955 be approved
as presented.
A roil call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Lepo, Robinson and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOTVOTING: Greene, Hay and Steinhoff
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha and seconded by Mr. Lepo, it was
#1-26-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting October 18, 1955 be
approved as presented.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Lepo, Harsha, Steinhoff and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Greene, Hay and Robinson
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz and seconded by Mr. Miller, it was
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#1-27-56 RESOLVED that, minutes of meeting November 1, 1955 be approved
as presented.
IL: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ventura, Miller, Greene, Lepo, Harsha, Steinhoff, Robinson
and Lotz
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Hay
The Chairman informed the Commission that at the City Council meeting
January 9, 1956 the matter of Requisition No. 3856 was discussed and it
was decided by the Council that any expenditures for the Master Plan must
be charged against the 1955-1956 Budget.
There was a brief discussion regarding the article appearing in a local news-
paper, January 5, 1956 regarding the Planning Commission Secretary.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Miler, seconded by *r. Harsha and unanimously
carried, it was
#1-28-56 RESOLVED that, Secretary to the City Planning Commission,
Dolores Fulton, be given a vote of confidence.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Miller and
unanimously carried, it was
#1-29-56 WHEREAS the following statement appeared in the January 5,
1956 edition of The Livonia News:
"...Planning Commissioners and the public have com-
plained because the minutes of meeting of the
Commission are not written up and copies available
for weeks after a meeting. Some residents who are
interested want to know what the Secretary does with
her time and if this inefficiency is deliberate.
The present Secretary, Mrs. Fulton was appointed by
the Ziegler appointees to the Planning Commission."
and WHEREAS the above statement is not true and the actual
facts are that Mrs. Fulton was employed by the Planning
Commission under Civil Service procedure after taking
examinations and having been certified as being competent
by that Commission; that the work of the Planning
Commission has greatly increased over the past several
years just as the population of the City of Livonia has
increased to approximately 50,000 people, and yet the
clerical help of the Planning Commission has remained
stationary and because of the increased work of the
Planning Commission an undue burden has been placed on
IE: her shoulders the undersigned members of the Planning
Commission have never complained about the availability
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of the minutes and that they feel Mrs. Fulton is doing
a good job under all existing facts and circumstances
therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned ask that
The Livonia News print a retraction of this statement
appearing in the January 5, 1956 edition of The Livonia NI
News.
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The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted this Public Hearing
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of the City Planning Commission was duly adjourned at approximately 11:10 p.m.
January 10, 1956.
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Fred A. Lotz, Secretary
ATTESTED:
William R. Robinson, Chairman