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MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND THE 87TH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 17, 1957 the above meeting was held by the City Planning Commission
of the City of Livonia at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Chairman William R. Robinson called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
8:07 p.m.
Members present: Robert L. Greene Fred A. Lotz H. Paul Harsha
Wilfred Okerstrom Leonard Kane Robert Angevine
Dennis Anderson Charles Walker William Robinson
Members absent: None
Lieutenant Bob Perry, Livonia Fire Department and Albe Munson, Planning Consultant
and Rodney Kropf, Asst. City Atto rney were present together with approximately
twenty interested persons.
The secretary announced that the first item onthe agenda was Petition M-94 by
R. M. Dilworth, Gulf Oil Corporation requesting permission to erect service
station with procelain enamel exterior on a portion of Parcel Jla,Kla, located
on the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Farmington Road in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 22. The secretary read letter dated December 13, 1957 from
J. D. Reeves, District Manager, Gulf Oil Corpaation. The petitioner nor a
representative was present.
No one was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to
petition as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Okerstrom and unanimously
carried, it was
#12-374-57 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission does hereby grant request
dated December 13, 1957 from J. D. Reeves, District Manager, Bull'
Oil Corporation requesting withdrawal of Petition M-94 as submitted
by R. M. Dilworth, Gulf Oil Corporation requesting permission to
erect a service station with porcelain enamel exterior on a portion
of Parcel Jla,Kla located on the Southeast corner of Five Mile and
Farmington Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a m otion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Greene and unanimously
carried, it was
#12-375-57 RESOLVED that, Public Hearing be adjourned.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted and called the 87th
Regular Meeting to order.
The secretary announced that the first item onthe agenda was Petition No. Z-241
by Weld S. Maybee, Jr. and Raymond F. Garrett asking for a change of zoning
classification on Parcel 2928 located on the Southwest corner of Levan and
Schoolcraft Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 be changed from M-2 and
RUF to C-2. The secretary read letter dated December 11, 1957 from William W.
and Salena V. Crawford. Mr. Donald Deremo, Attorney, 33020 Five Mile Road
was present.
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Those present objecting to petition as presented - eight.
Mr. Walker informed Commission that he was asked by the Mother Superior to
represent the Business and Industrial Committee at a meeting held at the
Madonna Collage. There were also representatives of the City Council.
Objected to request because: (1) A bowling alley might request license in
the future for beer, liquor, etc. Explained that because college exists
within 5001 that the State Law would protect them; (2) Would like to see
this the cultural section of the City; and (3) Commercial property does
not require set back that would be required if area was zoned industrial.
Large plants as built today have a large spread which would be more in
keeping with area.
Mr. Deremo asked whether Madonna College objected to the commercial area
at Levan and Schoolcraft Roads.
Mr. William W. Crawford, 13451 Leval Road, stated he lives directly behind
property in question. The drainage is very poor on corner andthat accord-
ing to ordinance there must be adequate water supply, drainage, sewers, etc.
The Water Department has not been able to read water meter for four years.
Mr. Carl Marsh, 37025 Schoolcraft Road informed Commission that he was not
notified of meeting.
Mr. William Bassett, 36789 Schoolcraft questioned the fact that at the
last meeting there was someone present who spoke as a representative of
the people in the area. It was ascertained that Mr. Clarence Charest,
Attorney was present representing a property owner and was not speaking
for all residents in area.
Mrs. William Bassett, 36789 Schoolcraft stated that she has been in contact
with Madonna College and that they would prefer area not being commercial.
Also got the impression that they do not want area industrial but that if it
is to be industrial that it be a large area.
Mr. Walker stated that how much commercial and where it should be along
Schoolcraft Road is the question the Commission is to decide in acting on
this petition. Commission has to visualize whole area and how request will
fit into future plan of the City.
Mr. Rodney Kropf temporarily left meeting at approximately 8:29 p.m. and
returned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Angevine mentioned a resolution adopted at the last meeting of the
Business and Industrial Committee at which time Mr. Walker was absent.
The secretary read the second motion that was carried at the last meeting
of the Business and Industrial Committee (Page 4, minutes of meeting
12/17/57).
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine and seconded by Mr. Anderson, it
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#12-376-57 RESOLVED that, Petition No. Z-241 by Weld S. Maybee, Jr. and
Raymond F. Garrett asking for a change of zoning classification
on Parcel 29I8 located on the Southwest corner of Levan and
Schoolcraft Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 from M-2
and RUFB to C-2 be taken under advisement for additional period
of time.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Greene, Okerstrom, Anderson, Walker, Angevine, and Robinson
NAYS: Lotz, Kane and Harsha
7be secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition No.
X-240 by Daniel Bzovi, et al asking that the zoning classification of
Parcel 26B and portion of Parcel 26Alb located on the South side of School-
craft Road approximately 775 feet West of Middlebelt Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 26 be changed from RUFB to M-1. Mr. Irwin I. Cohn, Attorney,
1836 Guardian Building, Detroit was present.
Mr. Cohn stated that the was to meet with Mr. Charles Pinto, Asst. City
Attorney, tonight but because of his illness wasrpt able to. Presented
two proposals (A and B) for Commission's consideration in order to resolve
question and letter dated December 16, 1957 giving legal descriptions of
proposal A.
Proposal A - R-1 for North 192 feet. P-1 for 108 feet South
of R-1 area. M-1 remainder of area. Stated that an R-1
classification is the only way they can see to put died classi-
fication on parcel inasmuch as they would have to come before
Commission in order to plat area. There is a 130' piece on the
East which will remain C-2 to be used by The Detroit Edisc n
Company for substation purposes and a 50' piece on the West
that will be sold to Mrs. Shaw as was agreed by her and client
when client purchased a portion of her property.
Proposal B - is as proposed by the Business and Industrial
Committee which shows North half R-i and South half M-1.
Mr. Harsha asked whether area would be developed as one piece of property.
Mr. Cohn stated that there are 34 acres involved. Mr. Harsha stated that
on a main highway a ten acre parcel or more must have a set back of 2001
according to the ordinance. Mr. Cohn stated that that would depend on
parcel being developed as a single parcel. Cannot say whether it will at
this time.
Mr. Cohn was of the opinion that Proposal A is a permanent thing and more
desirable than Proposal B.
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Mr. Walker asked whether Mr. Cohn had met with the property owner to the
East to discuss dedication of road. Mr. Cohn stated that property owner
lives in Florida and that he has not contacted her. Mr. Robinson stated
that this is not pertinent.
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The secretary read recommendation dated October 3, 1957 from Albe Munson,
Planning Consultant.
Mr. Robinson stated that there have been many objections to R-1 classifi-
cation in area and suggested that area be rezoned RUF instead. Mr. Cohn
stated he had no objection and amended letter dated December 16, 1957
accordingly.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz and seconded by Mr. Kane, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
November 5, 1957 on Petition No. Z-240 as submitted by Daniel
Bzovi, et al for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 26 from RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-240
be granted according to revised descriptions contained in letter
dated December 16, 1957 from Irwin I. Cohn, Attorney and subject
to approval of the Department of Law and the Engineering Depart-
ment as to the descriptions contained in said letter, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of October 10,
1957 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison
Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone �'ompany, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments
and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Okerstrom stated that he had hoped Commission could go into question
of road on the South end of parcel a little more. Mr. Robinson stated that
he misunderstood previous remarks regarding road and apologized to Mr. Walker
for having previously called him out of order.
Mr. Cohn stated that he would dedicate the South 60' of parcel in question
for road and that if he is unable to obtain dedication of 601 East of
parcel suggested that the Commission recommend to the City Council that
condemnation proceeding be instituted by the City to acquire 601.
Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Kropf whether it is legally proper for Commission
to require 601 dedication of easement as a condition of approval to petition.
Mr. Kropf thought it not legally proper.
Mr. Cohn suggested that with recommendation to approve petition that
Commission recommend in addition that if he is not able to secure dedication
within a reasonable time that the City institute proceedings to acquire 601.
Mr. Kropf cited recent situation whereby two Outlots were deeded to the
City of Livonia at the time the City Planning Commission took action on
request.
Mr. Harsha stated that recently Commission approved petition stating in
resolution that Commission is cognizant of the fact that offer has been
made which is a little more legal.
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Mr. Walker stated that his only point was that it be a matter of record.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Lotz, seconded by Mr. Kane and unanimously
carried, it was
#12-377-57 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission being cognizant of the
fact that petitioner has offered to dedicate South 60' of parcel
for road purposes and that every effort will be made by him to
secure dedication east to Middlebelt Road and pursuant to a
Public Hearing having been held November 5, 1957 on Petition
No. Z-240 as submitted by Daniel Bzovi, et al for a change of
zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26 from RUFB to M-1, the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition No. Z-240 be granted according to revised
descriptions and zoning classification requested as contained
in letter dated December 16, 1957 from Irwin I. Cohn, Attorney
and subject to approval of the Department of Law and Engineering
Department as b the descriptions contained in said letter, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian under date of October 10,
1957 and notice ofwhich hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison
Company, Ctesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone ompany, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments
and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Lotz, it was
#12-378-57 RESOLVED that, statement from The Livonian for $5.00, $13.80
$75.90 and $7.75 (total $102.45) be approved and forwarded to
the proper department for payment.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Greene, Okerstrom, Anderson, Lotz, Kane, Walker, Harsha,
Angevineand Robinson
NAYS: None
Mr. Okerstrom suggested that in the future Commission not use its valuable
time to make resolutions, take roll call votes, etc., on matters that are
of a routine nature.
It was agreed by Commission that procedure would be followed.
Mr. Robinson appointed the following committees:
Civic Center Committee - Robert L. Greene
Fred A. Lotz
Leonard Kane
Charles Walker
Greenbelt Committee - Wilfred Okerstrom
Robert L. Angevine
Fred A. Lotz
Master Plan Committee - Robert L. Greene
0]Dennis Anderson
Off-Street Parking Committee - Dennis Anderson
H. Paul Harsha
Charles Walker
Plat Committee - H. Paul H arsha
Wilfred Okerstrom
Robert L. Angevine
Topsoil Committee - Charles Walker
Fred A. Lotz
Zoning Amendment Committee - Leonard Kane
Robert L. Greene
Dennis Anderson
On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, this 87th
Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m., December 17,
1957.
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Robert
L. Angevine,�ary
ATTESTED:
William R. robinson, Chairman