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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1958-06-17 7 __ 2066 MINUTES OF THE 92ND REGULAR MEETING AND A PUBLIC IL: HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On June 17, 1958 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 Regular meeting to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. Members present: Dennis Anderson, *Wilfred Okerstrom, Robert Greene, Robert Angevine, Robert Peacock, Leonard Kane, Charles Walker, H. Paul Harsha, William R. Robinson Members absent: None Mr. Charles Pinto, Assistant City Attorney was present along with approximately 75 interested persons. The secretary announced the first item on the agenda was the Proposed Curtis Homes Subdivision located on the North and South side of Curtis Road West of Loveland Avenue in the West 1/2 of Section 10. Submitted by Marvin L. Kaye. Preliminary approval given March 20, 1956; three 90 day extensions granted. Repetition for re- affirmation of approval. Mr. Marvin Kaye present. Mr. Kaye stated there had been no changes in plat since the original approval was given. IL: Mr. Thomas Wetherell, 18220 Loveland stated that he objected to houses facing Curtis, did not like side yards facing his house on Loveland. Stated that at the first public hearing he had been assured that the homes would face on Loveland. Mr. Pinto read the minutes of the public hearing January 20, 1956 in relation to this proposed subdivision. Minutes did not indicate that the homes would face on Loveland. Mr. Wetherell again objected to homes facing Curtis. Mr. Robinson stated that this was another public hearing and that Mr. Wetherell's comments made at this meeting will be considered. Mr. Charles Allen, Jr., 15337 Farmington Road, stated there were no other homes on Curtis further East which face Curtis; Mr. Wetherell asked why homes couldn't face Loveland, although this would mean less lots in the subdivision. Mr. Kane stated that if houses were to face on Loveland, others would complain on Loveland. At this time the members of the Commission examined the plat book to ascertain the surrounding area. Mr. Walker stated that this item should be referred to the Plat Committee for a review. Mr. Robinson felt that this item should be taken under advisement to see if proposed plat could be changed to the satisfaction of the existing home owners. Mr. Harsha stated that nothing has come before the Commission tonight that had not been discussed at the first public hearing. Mr. Greene felt that some homes will � have to face side yards in this proposed subdivision. *Mr. Wilfred Okerstrom arrived at 8:35 p.m. 2067 Mr. Robinson stated that the Chair rules that this item be taken under advisement for further study. li: The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was the Proposed Delta Livonia Park Subdivision located on the Southeast corner of Farmington and Lyndon Roads. Submitted by Michael R. Bagdade, Bagdade and Portney Builders. Preliminary approval granted March 5, 1957. Repetition for re-affirmation of approval. Mr. Bagdade, petitioner was present. Mr. Martin Myers, 10119 W. McNichols, stated he felt that this should be tabled until the matter of the Blue Drain on Schoolcraft is taken care of. Mr. Walker asked if Lyndon was shown on the plat as being cut through and if there were to be houses on both North and South of Lyndon. Mr. Myers stated no, houses were only designated on one side of Lyndon. Mr. Robinson asked if there were any persons in audience who wished to speak. Mr. Milton Holly, 14821 Farmington stated that at the previous public hearing the question was brought up concerning the drainage for this subdivision. Mr. Robinson stated that the drainage has to receive the approval of the City Council upon the recommendations made by the Engineering Department. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, supported by Mr. Kane, it was 1 #6-137-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on June 17, 1958, the City Planning Commission does hereby give Bagdade and Portney a re-affirmation of approval on preliminary plat, originally given March 5, 1957, on Delta Livonia Park Subdivision located on the Southeast corner of Farmington and Lyndon (if cut through) and situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsher Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman declared the motion is carried and petition for re-affirmation of ap- proval is granted. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-271 by Mr. & Mrs. 110 Edward Butler asking for a change of zoning classification on a parcel of land i located on the Northwest corner of Clarita and Brentwood Avenues and situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, be changed from RUF to RU. Mr. Edward Butler was present. 2068 Mr. Angevine asked how much property was involved. Mr. Butler stated 3/4 acre on Illi the corner. His present house faces Brentwood. At this time the Commission members examined the plat book. It was ascertained that the one portion of parcel to be rezoned would be 105" x 200'. The remaining portion would be R1 in size but in an RUF zone. Mr. Walker stated that petition should read RUFB, which will be added to Petition. Mr. Anderson asked if this was a non-con- forming use. Mr. Pinto stated it was a non-conforming size but not a non-conforming use. Mr. Okerstrom asked the set back in RUF. Mr. Butler stated he believed it to be 40' and that the home to be built will conform with the present homes. Mr. Walker stated that as petition was advertised the people living in the surround- ing area could have assumed that it was a rezoning of the entire parcel but it was only for a portion of the land. Because of this felt people should have an oppor- tunity to speak. Mr. Robinson inquired of Mr. Pant® what is the procedure to be followed. Mr. Pinto stated that Commission could ask the petitioner to apply for a rezoning of the re- maining portion of property which will make it conform to R1, but that the remaining portion is already being used and because of the existing house does not apply to the zoning ordinance; it would be meaningless because it is already being used. Mr. Butler stated his property was a long narrow piece of property and he was unable to utilize the property as it is at present, if the petition is not granted his 1[40 property definitely was useless. This condition resulted from the recent zoning ordinance. Mr. Walker stated he felt the petitioner was justified in his request but questioned whether the neighboring property owners should be notified. Mr. Robinson stated that neighboring properties do not receive notice other than the published public hearing notice on rezoning petitions. Mr. Harsha stated he could see no objection to request of the petitioner. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Harsha, it was #6-138-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-271 as submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Butler for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to RU, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-271 be granted since it is in conformity with the surrounding properties, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 29, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Ili Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. • 2069 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chair ruled that the motion is carried and petition is granted. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-278 by Richard Pender Haley asking for a change of zoning classification on the parcel of land located on the West side of Hartell Avenue approximately 802 ft. North of the center line of Plymouth Road and situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 be changed from R1B to R2. Mr. Haley was present. The members of the Commission examined the plat book to ascertain the surrounding property in the petition. After a brief discussion, the Chair ruled that this item be taken under advisement. Mr. Robinson informed Mr. Haley that he will be notified when the Commission has decided to take action an this item. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-279 by Irvin J. Lewis and wife asking for a change of zoning classification on a portion of Lot #357 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 located on the North side of Morlock approx- imately 145 feet East of Middlebelt and situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 be changed from RUF to C-1. Mr. Irvin Lewis, 17330 Snowden, Detroit 35, Michigan present. Mr. Lewis stated that since petition was filed he has been informed that his request should ask for a PS zoning rather than a C-1 zoning. Mr. Walker asked if this would necessitate another public hearing if petition is changed to PS. Mr. Pinto answered it would not since the PS zoning is higher than the C-1 zoning. Mr. Lewis asked that his petition be verbally amended to read "RUF to PS". Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was #6-139-58 RESOLVED that, Petition Z-279 by Irvin J. Lewis and wife re- questing a change of zoning classification on a portion of Lot #357 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 located on the North side of Morlock approximately 145 feet East of Middle- belt and situated in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 from RUF to C-1 be verbally amended to read "from RUF to PS". A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsh Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock IliThe Chair ruled that the motion is carried and petition is verbally amended to read RUF to PS. The Chairman declared at this time that this item will be taken under advisement and a decision will be made in approximately two weeks. 2070 The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-281 by Albert R. and Margaret D. VanNess asking for a change of zoning classification on South half of property located on the West side of Wayne Road approximately 460 feet North of Joy Road situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 be changed from RUFB to C-1. Mr. VanNess was present. Members of the Commission examined the plat book to ascertain the existing zoning surrounding the area in the petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #6-140-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-281 as submitted by Albert R. and Margaret D. VanNess for a change of zoning on South half of property located on the West side of Wayne Road approximately 460 feet North of Joy Road and situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-281 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 29, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. I[: There was a brief discussion as to the reason for rezoning. Mr. Anderson stated he felt that property was useless since it was split in two with different zoning on either side. Mr. Walker stated that the surrounding area makes it undesirable for residential use. A roll call vote on the aforementioned resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Walker, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: Kane, Harsha NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chair ruled the foregoing resolution adopted and petition Z-281 is granted. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-282 by Joseph Rich asking for a change of zoning classification on certain land located North of Lyndon Road and approximately 363 feet West of Farmington situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 be changed from RUF to R-3. Mr. Allan Stone, Attorney for Mr. Joseph Rich was present. Mr. Stone stated this request for R-3 was made because he felt that there was a very definite need for multiple dwellings due to the fact that most of the building in Livonia at present is for single residential homes. The property in question is bordered on the West by the cemetery and that there was ample sewage, due to the drain on Farmington Road. Felt that this zoning will conform with surrounding area IE1 and also the proposed civic center, and add and increase the property values of the surrounding homes. The homes in the surrounding area are substandard and these dwellings will be an asset with the proposed landscaping and plan. 2071 Mr. Robinson stated he felt these homes were not substandard. Mr. Stone stated he would withdraw his remark, meant they were mostly frame and the multiple dwellings would be in brick. It was ascertained that there was a park on the South side of Lyndon, the proposed buildings would bin on the North side of Lyndon with a small portion facing Farming- ton Road. Also that the park would be between the present homes and multiple dwel- lings which would act as a buffer. Members of the Commission examined the plat book to ascertain the proximity of the park to the area in the petition. Mr. Priest, 14116 Stark Road felt that the park oould not act as buffer because the only access to Schoolcraft from the proposed multiple dwellings will be on Stark Road which will cause the traffic to use the residential street to go to Schoolcraft. Mr. Holly, 14821 Farmington stated he was an adjacent property owner and felt that the multiple dwellings would only increase taxes due to the fact that more schools, roads, police and firemen would be needed with the additional residents. Stated if this zoning was changed to R-3 that there were too many objectionable uses in R-3 zoning other than multiple dwellings. Felt that there would be a serious drainage problem. Mrs. Farrow, 14345 Stark objected to petition because of the additional traffic which will result. 4 Mr. Sidney Barnett, 18011 Northlawn, Detroit, stated that none of the existing homes will face the multiple dwellings, that the traffic will not have to go down Stark Road but can go to Farmington. Mr. Helm, 14180 Stark Road stated his objection to R-3 zoning. Mr. Coopersmith, 33470 Lyndon stated the multiple dwellings would surround his property and objected to any multiple dwellings in area. Mr. Priest asked how many families would be in these multiple dwellings or how many units. Mr. Buxton stated approximately 35 or 40 units. Mr. Robinson stated the number of units had no bearing on the zoning petition. The Inspection Department will issue permits only if they meet the requirements of the Building Department. Mr. Arthur Fisher, 30408 Hoy stated he objected to any multiple dwellings. Felt it creates a traffic and drainage problem such as at the Herman Gardens multiple dwel- lings in Detroit. Mr. Priest stated he previously lived close to Herman Gardens and that is reason they moved to Livonia in this urban area. 1[40 Mr. Stone stated these dwellings will not resemble Herman Gardens, but will be like the present dwellings at Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads. Mr. Braschwitz, 14000 Stark stated his objection also. The Chair rules that this item will be taken under advisement. 2072 The Chairman called a recess at approximately 10:0() p.m. lc The meeting was again called to order by William R. Robinson, Chairman, at approxi- mately 10:10 p.m. with all those present who were present at the beginning of the meeting. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Z-283 by Mr. & Mrs. George Empey asking for a change of zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the Southwest corner of Bretton and Parkville Avenue and situated in the South- west 1/4 of Section 1 be changed from RUFB to R1B. The petitioner not being present, and no one in the audience wishing to speak for or against petition, the Chair ruled that this item be taken under advisement. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-284 by Albert C. Schroder asking for a change of zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the Southwest corner of Schoolcraft and Merriman Roads and situated in the North- east 1/4 of Section 27 be changed from RUFB to C-l. Mr. Schroder, who was present, stated there was a small portion of his property that was not C-1 - requested this rezoning to complete his entire property for C-1 zoning. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #6-141-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition No. Z-284 as submitted by Mr. Albert C. Schroder for a change of zoning an the Southwest corner of Schoolcraft and IE Merriman Roads and situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from RUFB to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-284 be granted because it complies with the zoning in that area and will complete the zoning on the petitioner's property, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 29, 1958, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Angevine, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman ruled the motion is carried and the petition is granted. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-285 by Donald D. Deremo for June Development Company asking for a change of zoning classification IC: on parcels of land located North of Schoolcraft and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 and the Northwest 1/4 and Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, be changed from AGB to RlA; except North 500 feet of Parcel 9 to be changed to R3. 2073 The secretary read a petition dated June 17, 1958 and signed by 66 property owners IC: stating their objection to the R3 zoning. Mr. Deremo, who was present, stated he had a tentative plan of this area where the R-3 section would be and presented it to the Commission at this time. Stated there would only be about 5 or 6 units of homes in the R3 area. Mr. Holley, 14821 Farmington, objected to the R-3 zoning in this petition. Mr. Fisher asked if the homes were on Schoolcraft, would the recently approved 75' set back pertain to these lots. Mr. Robinson stated it would. The Chairman declared that this item would be taken under advisement. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-286 by Caroline Cauzillo Vinnell asking for a change of zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the East side of Middlebelt approximately 300 feet North of Seven Mile Road and situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, be changed from RUF to C-2. Mr. Arthur Jenkins from the Post Office stated they had asked the owner of property to have it rezoned in order to erect a sub-station for the Post Office. The Govern- ment would purchase said property and, after the building is erected, it would be sold back to the owner, and then they would hold a 10 year lease upon it. Mr. Harsha inquired as to whether or not there would be sufficient off-street parking facilities. I[: Mr. Walker stated if this rezoning was approved, it would leave a 32' strip of RUF. Mr. Pinto stated that the owner of the parcel 32' wide could be asked to rezone to commercial also. The Chairman declared that this item will be taken under advisement. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-287 by Michael J. Caffery asking for a change of zoning classification on Lot 549, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 9 located on the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Newburg Roads and situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 be changed from RUFB to C-2. The secretary read letter received June 16, 1958 from Rev. Jones, Pastor, Riverside Church of God, and from Alma Schnell dated June 14, 1958 stating their objection to above petition. It was determined that a fire station was designated on the Master Plan on this property. Mr. Walker stated that the Commission should forward a letter to the Fire Department and ask them to inform us if they are still interested in this property for a fire station. Mrs. Hoffert, 37560 Plymouth Road, stated her objection, felt this was spot zoning. I[: After the members examined the proposed plans for property in petition, the Chair ruled that this item would be taken under advisement. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-288 by Roy J. • 2074 McGlothin asking for a change of zoning classification on a parcel of land located li: East of Stark Road on both sides of Richland Avenue, except the 207 ft. .westerly portion of Lots 92, 93 and 94 and situated in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, be changed from RUFB to R1A. Mr. McGlothin, petitioner, was present and submitted a proposed plot plan of area. A letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Leon VanCamp and John Brumbill, dated June 17, 1958 was submitted stating their objection to petition. Mr. Brumbill, 9552 Stark, stated his objection in regard to ingress and egress. Felt there would be a bottleneck because of the proposed subdivision being adjacent to his property, Lot 97. Mr. Robinson asked Mr. McGlothin if, in view of the objections in relation to ingress and egress, he would be willing to discuss this item with the property owners, that this item could be taken under advisement. Mr. McGlothin stated he would be willing to discuss this with them provided that a road through his property is not requested since this would entail expensive improvements. Mr. VanCamp, 9616 Stark Road, voiced his objections to petition also. Mr. Robinson informed those present that this item will be taken under advisement in order that the petitioner and the objecting property owners can discuss this further. It will be reconsidered two weeks from this meeting. Mr. Poole, 9684 Stark Road, one of the owners of property in petition, stated that I: he felt this item should be considered for the rezoning not the platting. Mr. Robinson stated that this item will be taken under advisement to consider the rezoning regardless of the question of platting. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition V-30 by Spaulding, DeDecker and Associates, requesting the vacating of the alley behind lots owned by Nelson Dembs in the Beverly Gardens Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Lots 145-184, 217-256; and 276-341. Mr. DeDecker representing petitioner. Mr. DeDecker stated that Mr. Dembs owned other property besides property mentioned in petition which had alleys to be vacated. Asked if it would be advisable to vacate alleys in the entire subdivision. Mr. Robinson stated it was not possible to vacate the entire subdivision at the present time, but that the Commission could make a motion on its own to hold a public hearing to vacate the remaining alleys. Mr. D. Hay, Police Commissioner, stated this was before the Commission two years ago to vacate alley behind Lots 1 - 50 but that the alley behind lots 1 - 5 was never vacated, although the Commission was under the impression that lots 1 - 5 would be vacated. Mr. Pinto stated that the petitioner could be asked to amend his petition to include the alley behind lots 1 - 5 since the owners of said property are present now and 4 do not object. A Mr. DeDecker stated he would like to amend Petition V--30 to include vacating the alley behind lots 1 - 5 in addition to alleys behind lots 145-184; 217-256; and 276-341. • 2075 Mr. Kane stated that the recommendations of the public utilities need to be con- ": sidered. The secretary at this time read recommendations from The Detroit Edison Company dated June 12, 1958, the Michigan Bell Telephone Company dated June 9, 1958 and from the Engineering Department dated June 16, 1958. Mr. Pinto stated this could be added to the petition in view of the fact that a public hearing was held at one time, and also that the property owners adjacent to said alley are before the Commission tonight and do not object. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #6-142-58 RESOLVED that, Petition No. V-30 submitted by Spaulding, DeDecker and Associates requesting the vacating of the alley behind lots owned by Neisun Dembs in the Beverly Gardens Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, said lots being No. 145-184, 2'..7-256, and 276-341 be amended to include vacating alley behind Lots 1 - 5, subject to the continued approval of the utility companies. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Marsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chair ruled the motion is carried and Petition No. V-30 is amended. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Walker it was #6-143-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on June 17, 1958 on amended Petition No. V-30 as submitted by Spaulding, DeDecker and Associates for the vacating of alley- ways behind lots 145-184, 217-256, 276-341, and lots 1 - 5 in the Beverly Gardens Subdivision located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. V-30 be granted subject to the establishment of an easement for the full width of the vacated alley and also subject to the approval of the utility companies and the Engineering Department of the City of Livonia, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of May 29, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, The Consumer Power Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, IC: City Departments, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. A_roll call vote on the foregoing reso1uti.on resulte1, in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom;-Greene, Kane, Walker, Marsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock 2076 The Chairman declared the motion is carried and Petition No. V-30 is granted. ILUpon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously car- jried, this Public Hearing was adjourned. The Chairman called the 92nd Regular Meeting to order. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was Petition No. Z-252 by Arnold Ranzenberger, President, Livonia Development Company, asking for a change of zoning classification on Parcels 29K1a2, 29Klal, 29K1b, and 29K1a4 to 29K1a9 located on the South side of Schoolcraft Road approximately 600 feet East of Newburg Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29 be changed from RUFB to P and M--1. Public Hearing January 21, 1958, item taken under advisement; Special Meeting February 4, 1958 and March 18, 1958; Petition amended to read, '"North 100 feet of the South 148 feet of said property to be re- zoned from RUFB to M-1. Study Meeting April 29, 1958. Special Meeting May 6, 1958, tabled at Mr. Charest's request. Mr. Charest present. Mr. Charest stated that the total depth of property was 450 ft. from the center of Schooleraft. There is a 200 ft. depth for the easement of Schoolcraft. From that point going back south there is a 300 ft. set back, all of this property being zoned RUF. The balance of the property with the adjoining property on the south is M-1. We are asking that this property be rezoned to provide for a 200 ft. set back instead of a 300 ft. set back. This would give us a 200 ft. set back from the edge of Schoolcraft Rodd. Our only purpose of doing this is to have an office building on the front. Stated also that the set back of Koepplinger's Bakery is set back the same amount as asked for in this petition. The Chairman ruled that Item #17 will be considered at this time in order that the II: Assistant City Attorney could verify the set back for the above mentioned bakery. The secretary announced that the next item on the agenda was the approval of Mr. A. Munson's statement for $142.72, and also the Re-evaluation of Zoning Study state- ment for $438.50. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #6-144-58 RESOLVED that, statements from Mr. A. Munson in the amount of $142.72 and $438.50 (Re-evaluation of Zoning Study) be for- warded to the right department for payment. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chair ruled the motion is carried and statements from Mr. A. Munson will be for- warded for payment. The secretary announced the next item on the agenda was the statement for advertising from Tke Livonian. ( Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was #6-145-58 RESOLVED that, statement from The Livonian in the amount of $165.60 for advertising be forwarded to the right department for payment. 2077 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: L AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman ruled the motion .is carried and statement will be forwarded for pay- ment. Mr. Robinson stated that it was necessary to determine when the election of Chair- man and Committees would be held. The law requires an election every year. After a brief discussion, it was determined that the election will be held during the month of September. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Greene, it was #6-146-58 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission will hold an election annually during the month of September providing all of the members have been seated for at least one month and that a full Commission is present; the first meeting of the month to hold nominations, the second meeting to hold the election. I[: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman stated that the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Pinto, had ascertained that the set back allowed the Koepplinger's Bakery is the same as the request in Petition No. Z-252. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Angevine, it was #6-147-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition No. Z-252 on Tuesday, January 21, 1958, as submitted by Arnold Ranzenberger, President, Livonia Development Company, for a change of zoning from RUFB to M-i in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition No. Z-252, as amended, be granted to make area uniform with the industrial zoning in that area, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of January 2, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Com pany, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell I[: Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Depart- ments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. 2078 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: IL: AYES: Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Angevine and Robinson NAYS: Anderson NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chair ruled the motion is carried and Petition No. Z-252 is granted. Mr. H. P. Harsha was excused from the balance of the meeting at 12:30 a.m. Mr. Robinson stated that a motion was in order to hold a public hearing on Resolu- tion #309-58 by the City Council and forwarded to the City Planning Commission for a recommendation, said resolution proposing an ordinance amending Section 4.05 of the Zoning Ordinance, Minimum Lot Size and Width. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Greene, supported by Mr. Walker, it was #6-148-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the request of the City Council's Resolution No. 309-58, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to amend the following: Section 4.05 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 4.05 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City of Livonia entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia", is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4.05 Minimum Lot Size and Width. The size and minimum width of each residential lot on which or in relation to which any building or use is affected by the provisions of this ordinance shall not be less than - (a) as to all lots within Sections 34, 35 and 36 of the City of Livonia, sixty-six hundred (6600) square feet in area and fifty-five (55) feet in width; (b) as to all lots within Sections 1 to 33, in- clusive, of the City of Livonia, eighty-four hundred (8400) square feet in area and seventy (70) feet in width; (c) the area and minimum width fixed by ordinances of the City of Livonia; and IE: (d) the area and minimum width fixed by the Sub- division Regulations, and the rules and de- cisions of the City Planning Commission; provided, however, that in passing upon or approving any • 2079 proposed plat of a new subdivision, and in order to avoid 11[: a hardship or injustice, the City Planning Commission is authorized to reasonably construe such minimum widths of fifty-five (55) and seventy (70) feet as the average width of the lots within such plat; and provided further, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a lot, or a piece or parcel of land platted and identified as a single unit on a plat officially approved and re- corded prior to the effective date of this ordinance Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance shall not be applicable to nor apply to any lot, or piece or parcel of land platted and identified as a single unit on a plat officially approved and recorded prior to the effective date of this ordinance and the provisions of this ordinance shall not be applicable to subdivision plats that have received approval of the City Planning Commission prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 4. Should any portion of this ordinance be held in- valid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as IE: affecting the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. and provided further, that all notices required by the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, shall be given to interested parties. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Angevine, Robinson NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman ruled that motion is carried and that there shall be a Public Hearing on aforementioned Proposed Ordinance. The Chairman stated that a motion was in order to hold a Public Hearing on Resolu- tion #349-58 from the City Council and forwarded to the City Planning Commission for a recommendation, said resolution proposing an ordinance amending Section 17.02 Authority to Approve Uses; Appeal to Council. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane, it was #6-149-58 RESOLVED that, request from the City Council to hold a Public Hearing on Resolution #349-58, be received and held for further study and consideration by the Commission. I[: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: s 2080 IC AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Greene, Kane, Walker, Angevine NAYS: Robinson NOT VOTING: Peacock The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously carried, this 92nd Regular Meeting was adjourned at approximately 1:00 a.m. eve ,a-AA/4;00.w., R. L. Angevine, Secretary. ATTESTED: William R. Robinson, Chairman