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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1958-11-18 22$1 IL: MINUTES OF THE 97TH REGULAR M�ETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLAITING COMEISSIOTT OF T :E CITY OF LIVONIA. On November 1$, 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. Mr. H. Paul Harsha, Vice-Chairman in the absence of Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately $: 10 p.m. , Members present: H. Paul Harsha, Leonard Kane, Charles ?talker, Robert Greene, Robert Peacock, William R. Robin- son Members Absent: Dennis Anderson, Wilfred Okerstrom, Robert L, Angevine Mr. Mc Cullough, City Planner and Mr. Rodney Kropf, Asstt. City Attorney were present along with approximately 62 interested persons. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the first item on the agenda was Pet- ition Z-316 by Frank J. & Viola Volk are asking for a change of zoning on a parcel of land located South of Six Mile Road approx- imately 400 ft. East of Newburgh between Farmington and Newburgh in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16 from AGB to R1A. Mr. Frank J. Volk and Mr. Donald Geak were present. Mr. Frank Volk stated that he felt that 60 ft. lots were in con- formity with the surrounding and adjacent subdivisions. Also ; tated that if the thought was that if the lots were increased in frontage that it w uld insure larger side yards, he had found out that this is not true because the majority of the homes with the larger frontage have attached garages which actually decreses the side yards. Mr. Robinson stated that the Commission did not intend to rezone that area to larger lot use. Mr. Volk stated further that if the lot size was increased, the price range of the houses would also increase. Mr. Harsha stated that the tentative Master Pattern does show a change to RL in this section which is 9600 sq. ft. per lot. Mr. Robinson stated he stands corrected. 22$2 Mr. Valker stated that the extension of Yale Avenue is the buffer between Section Sixteen and Section 17, and the two proposed zones designated on the Master Pattern. Ri is proposed for Section 16 and RL for Section 17. Mr. Geak stated that I+Ir. Meinzinger had suggested after examing the plat that the contour lines are not shown. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Robinson suggested that this item be taken under advisement for further study before action is taken. Mr. Harsha informed those present that this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-31$ by John Hamilton, agent for Lambrecht-Kelly, is asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the Northeast corner of Chicago and Ann Arbor Road approximately 350 ft. E. of Hix Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31 be changed from RUFB to C-2. Mr. Robert E. Childs, attorney was present representing Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Childs presented a map to the Commissioners along with photos of the area in the petition. He informed the Commission that Mr. Hamilton will construct a retail gasoline station if petition is approved. There was no one in audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Earsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-320 by Mr. & Mrs. John E. Connolly, Mr. & Mrs. John Martin and The Coventry Corporation are asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located onthe Test side of Farmington Road between Roycroft and Rayburn Avenues approximately 700 ft, north of Five I'iile Road from R1B to PS. Mr. Connolly, Mrs. Martin and Mr. William white, of the Coventry Corporation were present. Mr. Kane asked what was the intended use of this property if re- zoned to PS. Mr. White stated it would be only for professional businesses. Mr. Kane asked what kind. Mr. white stated at the present time there were no specific plans. Mrs. Martin stated it was felt that this area would be more suit- able for PS than for residential due to the fact 4 . --% that the lots were quite shallow. Stated further that as Farmington Road is widened, it would decrease the depth of these lots making it undesirable for residential. There was no one in audience who wished to speak at this time 22$3 either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Talker asked how many lots were in Question. Mr. , hite stated all the lots listed in the petition. Stated further that the traf- fic on Farmington makes these lots unsuitable for residential and the thought was that PS would be a buffer between the pre- sently located commercial and residential. It was determined the length of the total lots was approximately 600 ft. Mr. "alker stated that the length of the property in question is important because PS was being designated asa trans- itional buffer between commercial and residental and there would have to be sufficient area for off-street parking. Mr. Harsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-322 by Leo R. Burton & Margrret Burton, TTalter H. Minge and Gwendolyn Minge, who are asking that the zoning classification of a parcel of land located on the South side of Five Mile Road between Alexander and Sunbury Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 be changed from RUFB to C-2. Mrs. Minge was present , and ascertained that the area in cuestion was a vacant lot. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Harsha stated that this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Pet- ition Z-326 by G. H. Pastor Development Company, who is asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the East side of Farmington Road on the North and South sides of Lyndon in the Northwest and Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 be changed from RUFB to R1. Mr. J. Canham and Mr. George Pastor were present . Mr. Canham submitted a plat plan of the area in the petition designating the proposed subdivision. Mr. Canham stated to the Commission he would like to verbally amend the petition to read "RIM and that a letter would be submitted to the Commission confirming their request. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock it was #11-355-5$ RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant permission to verbally amend Petition Z-326 by G. H. Pastor Development Company to read "RiA" . A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Kane, "alker, Greene Robinson & Harsha NAYS: None 22$4 The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. °calker stated this is a portion of another plat which was approved under the old ordinance. Mr. Canham stated that Lyndon hvenue will be a Boulevard and that a church and rectory will be built to the Last and South of the proposed subdivision and that every tree over 3 t will be pre- served. Mr. A. Gentry, 14251 Brookfield asked if the narrow strip of land going down to Schoolcraft was included in the rezoning, Mr. Canham stated it was not . It was determined that the exceptions show_ on the proposed plat were not included in the petition for rezoning. Mr. Harsha stated that Lyndon appears to be curved which would mean that the Master Thoroughfare Plan would have to be changed before approval could be riven to a proposed plat. Since this is rezov.ing only, it will not require an amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan but it must be taken into consideration at the time the plat is submitted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Er. Robinson and unanimously adopted, it was #11-356-5$ R SOLVID that, pursuant to a Public Fearing having been held on Petition Z-326 as submitted by G. h. Pastor Development Co. , for a change of zoning in the Northwest and Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from RUFB to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-326 be granted, and FURTHER RL3OLV_.D, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 30, 1953 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Co. , Chesa- peake & Ohio Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Harsha declared the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-327 by John F. Uznis Builders, Inc. who are asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the South side of Five Nile Road approximately 1300 ft. East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 be changed from AGB to R1 and R3 . Mr. John Uznis present. He stated that approximately 525 ft South of Five Mile Road would be R-3- property beyond, R1A. • - 22$5 Mr. Uznis felt that the R-3 would conform with the Master Pattern. Mr. Robinson asked if the 525 ft. was consistent with the ad- jacent property. It was determined that the Merucci Bros. Sub- division adjoining area in this petition did have R-3 zoning. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or opposed to petition. Mir. Harsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-335 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter- mine whether or not a parcel of land located approximately 402 ft. north of Schoolcraft between Middlebelt and the west line of Buckingham Village Subdivision ;"-2 and situated in the Southwest and Southeast 1/4 of Section 24 be changed from R-3 to R1A. Mr. Harold Gordon and lir. Louis Begin, owners of part of the prop- erty in petition were present and stated they objected to the rezoning. Felt that this land in the future would be more suit- able for what it is presently zoned , and if it is rezoned to a lesser zone it would violate his ri-hts of ownership. Mr. --'alker asked if it was true that part of their property zoned R-3 is presently developed for R1 use. Mr. Gordon stated this was true but that they felt that the remainder would be more suitable for R3 . Mr. Kane asked when it was zoned to R3 and why. Mr. Harsha stated that in 1945 under the old township zoning ordinance it was zoned RUFB but afterwards the Commission had felt that there should be an area of R-3 and it was determined that this area would be the most logical area and the least harmful. Mr. Robinson . stated it was zoned R-3 prior to the platting of the subdivision. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Gordon if they were opposed to any change in this area. Mr. Gordon stated they were opposed to any change that will limit the use of their property w_.ich involves approx- imately 1,000 ft. of land beginning approximately 900 ft . east of Middlebelt and is situated between Lyndon and Schoolcraft. Mr. Walker felt that this item should be taken under consideration since one of the commission members who was interested in this petition was not present at tonight' s meeting. Mr. Gordon asked that he be informed of any future action on this petition. Mr. Harsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. . 2286 Ir. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was V-39 by certain residents of the Beverly Gardens Subdivision request- ing the vacating of all north and south alleys, or portions thereof, in the afore mentioned subdivision, located South of Seven Mile Road and East of Bainbridge in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted a letter dated October 28, 1958 from the Department of Public Works, a letter dated November 12, 1958 from the Detroit Edison Company. No letter had been received from Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Arthur Mann, 19028 Flamingo, one of the petitioners was present. Mr. Kane asked if anyone had gone to inspect the area to deter- mine if there are any garages on this area. It was determined that all property owners abutting the alley in question had been notified. Mr. Kane stated he felt that if this petition is approved it should be subject to the approval of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Kropf for a definite ruling on this question of whether or not action can be taken on this item since a letter has not been received from the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Kropf stated that action can be taken but suggested that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Michigan Bell Telephone Company by registered Mail. Mr. Robinson stated he did not concurr with Mr. Kropf since the Telephone Company had been notified by registered mail of this vacating petition approximately 15 to 20 days prior to this meeting. Mr. Mann stated that the Telephone Company had already gone through this area in question. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock and unanimously adopted, it was #11-357-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 18, 1958 on Petition V-39 as submitted by certain residents of the Beverly Gardens Subdivision recuesting the vacating of all north and south alleys, or portions thereof in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition V-39 be granted subject to creating an easement for the full width of the alley as specified by [ recommendations from the Department of Public Works and the Detroit Edison Company and 22$7 FURTHLR RESOLV:LD, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 30, 195$ and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Harsha stated the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-324 by Mildred i Ielow, Abbie Curtis Scheunemann and Eckles Development are asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the Southwest corner of Five 1iile and Newburgh Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, portion of the proposed Castle Gardens Subdivision be changed from RUFB to C-2. Mr.Johnson stated he was representing;the..Eckles-Development 0ompathy but not the other petitioners. A copy of the proposed Castle Gardens Subdivision was presented to point out the Area to be rezoned in relation to the subdivision. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Walker asked why was a C-2 zoning requested instead of C-1. Mr. Robinson stated there were some uses in C-2 that were not allowed in C-1. Mr. Peacock suggested this item be taken under advisement before recommending it to the Council. Mr. Harsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-325 by Eleanore Marie Zachman and Eckles Development Company are asking that the zoning classification on a parcel of land located on the Southeast corner of Five Mile road and Eckles Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19 be changed from RUFB to C-2. Mr. Johnson represented the Eckles Development Company. Mr. Greene questioned the advisibility of having two supermarkets so close together, one on the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Eckles Road and as mentioned in the previous petition, on the Southwest corner of Five Mile and Newburgh. Mr. Johnson stated there were approximately 1,000 homes in the subdivision and that a shopping center is planned for both cor- ners. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. Mr. Harsha stated this item would be taken under advisement. 22$$ E1 Ur. Harsha declared a ten minutes recess at 9:20 p.m. The Chairman called the public hearing to order at approximately 9:35 p.m. with all those present now who were present at the time recess was called. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-32$ by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter- mine whether or not Section 20.01 of Article 20.00 of Ordinance No. 60, entitled Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia should be amended. Mr. Rodman Meyer, National Bank Building, representing several property owners in the West half of the city stated that the ordinance was improper and unconstitutional because it placed a limit on the fee in the M-1 and M-2 Districts but there seemed to be no limit in the Residential district. Mr. Ned Smolker stated he had mailed a letter to the Commission which he would like to have read at this time. It was determined that this letter referred to another item. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted a letter received from Mr. John A. Larsen Builders Association of Metropolitan Detroit stating their ob- jection to petition as presented. Mr. Peacock stated that he felt that action should be taken on this petition tonight . Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Robinson to take a poll to see whether or not action should be taken tonight. AYES: Peacock NAYS: Kane, walker, Greene, Robinson and Harsha Mr. Harsha stated this item will be taken under advisement . Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-329 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not Articles 10.00 and 11.00 of Ordinance No. 60, entitled, "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia' should be amended. There was no one in audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to petition. I: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously adopted, it was 22$9 „11-358=5$ RESOLVED that pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on that, Z-329 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not Articles 10.00 and 11.00 of Ordin- ance No. 60 should be amended by adding thereto Section 10.17 and Section 11.19 the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-329 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 30, 195$ and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Harsha stated the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-330 by the City Planning Commission on its own mo- tion pursuant to request from the City Council, to determine whether or not Section 4.04 of Article 4.00 or Ordinance No. 60,entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" should be amended. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to the petition. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously adopted, it was #11-359-5$ RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition Z-330 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to request from the City Council, to determine whether or not Section 4.04 of Article 4.00 of Ordinance No. 60, should be amended, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-330 be granted, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 30, 1958, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consu- mers Power Co. , City Departments and as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Harsha declared the foregoing resolution adopted; Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was 2290 Petition Z-332 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to renuest from the City Council to deter- mine whether or not Section 4.05 of f:rticle 4,00 or Ordinance FTo. 60, entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" should be amended. Mr. Mc Cullough submitted and read a letter dated November 3 , 1958 from Mr. N. L. Smokier, President of the Fairview Hills, Inc. objecting to proposed ordinance. Mr. Ned Smokler who was present objected to the increase lot frontage, stating it would almost eliminate the moderate priced homes. Mr. John Uznis, 24610 Michigan, Dearborn, also stated his objection to petition and felt that the action taken by the City Planning Commission was confiscatory. Mr. "alker stated he felt that a correction should be made for the record. This petition was on the City Planning Commission's own motion, pursuant to a request by the City Council. This matter was before the Commission previously and a recommendation submitted to the Council, but it has now been referred back to the City Planning Commission by the City Council. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock and supported by Mr. Greene , it was =11- -58: RESOLVED that, Petition Z-332 having been considered by the City Planning Commission and A Public Hearing having been held thereon on Tuesday, November 18, 1958, The City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that such petition be approved, and FUATHiR RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper; The Livonian, under date of October 30, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Peacock, Greene and Robinson NAYS: Kane, TJaiker, and Harsha Mr. Harsha declared the resolution is not adopted and inquired of Mr. Kropf as to what is the next step. Mr. Kropf stated that this resolution could be forwarded to the City Council as it is with a tie vote. 2291 Mr. Harsha declared that it was ,1-11-36o-5$ RESOLVED that, this Public Hearing is hereby ad- journed at approximately 9: 50 p.m. Mr. Harsha called the 97th Regular Meeting to order at approx- imately 9: 51 p.m. with all those present now as who were present at the end of the Public Hearing. Mr. Mc Cullouah announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-306. Mr. Robinson stated he would like to go back and discuss the disposition of Petition Z-332 because he feels that the decision is inconsistent with the zoning ordinance. Mr. ',Talker felt that the Commission would be reprimanded if they recommended Petition Z-332 as it is now in its present form. Stated further that the petition should be tabled until such time as additional members are present in order that the tie vote can be broken. lir. Kane concurred. Mr. Harsha stated if there were any questions in the Commission- ers' minds, it might be wise to reopen the Public Hearing to rediscuss Petition Z-332. Mr. Harsha declared that it was #11-361-5$ RESOLVED I that, 'thislPublic Hearing is hereby reopen- ed at 9:55 p.m. Mr. 'Talker stated the reason he voted "Nay" to granting Petition Z-332 was because he felt that a large portion of the area in- volved in aforementioned petition was already under development and given preliminary approval so that there is very little area left that is contrary to the proposed Master Pattern, consequently the petition before us would serve no purpose. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Greene, and unanimously adopted, it was 711-362-5$ RESOLVED that, Petition Z-332 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion pursuant to re 'uest from the City Council is hereby tabled. Mr. Harsha.declared the fcr:going resolution .is. adopted. Mr. Smokier asked what is the next step after a petition is tabled. _. Mr. Harsha stated that since the vote on the resolution to grant the petition resulted in a tie vote, the Commission has determined 2292 that the petition be tabled until there are more members present. This item will be presented as soon as possible, possibly at the next meeting which is scheduled for December 2, 1958, and action probably will be taken at this time. Mr. Harsha stated that .#11.:313-58 RESOVVtD theta ,the dblic Heariftg 4s hereby adjourned at 10:05pm Mr. Harsha again called the 97th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 10:06 p.m. with all those pre.ent now as were present at the close of the public hearing. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-306 by Russell J. Lechel, Sr. and wife 'adonna M. Lechel asking for a change of zoning on parcel of land located on the Southeast corner of Hoy Rd. and Flamingo Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 from RUF to RU. Public Hearing September 9, 1958, item taken under advisement. Special Meeting October 14, 1958, tabled until next regular meeting. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously adopted, it was #11-36)4-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on September 9, 1958 on Petition Z-306 as submitted by Russell J. Lechel and wife Aadonna M. Lechel for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/Li. of Section 23 from RUF to RU, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-306 be granted, and FURTHR RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub- lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of August 21, 1958 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Rail- way Co., Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co., City Departments, and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service . Mr. R. J. Peterson, 30526 Hoy, presidnet of the Green Acres Civic Association asked if he w ould be allowed go speak. Mr. Harsha stated a poll would have to be taken to determine whether or not commission desires the audience to speak. AYES : Peacock, Kane, Walker, Greene, Robinson and Harsha NAYS: None Mr. Peterson stated they were in receipt of a copy of a letter mailed to Mr. & Mrs . Lechel tabling Petition Z-306 until certain changes were made in the subdivision restrictions. At the present time one more name is required on a preliminary draft of the 2293 changes before it can be approved by the subdivision. Felt that to approve petition as it would constitute spot zoning and would be detrimental to the neighborhood and harmful to the people in the immediate proximity of the property owned by Mr. & Mrs . Lechel. Sta- ted further that tris recommendation will be submitted to the Commission very shortly. Mr. Walker stated he had personally contacted Mr. Fisher, former president of the Green Acres Cicic Association and he had been assured of receiving a letter from the Association of this meet- ing with a solution to the matter. Because no letter had been re- ceived, Mr. Walker stated, is why he made a motion to approve petition. Stated further that he felt that RU would conform with the other homes on the street. The depth of the lot will not conform with the others to the north but it will with the homes in the surrounding area and the RU zoning will be of a more con- trolled zone. Mr. Peterson requested that item be tabled until the next meeting, at which time the subdivision restrictions will have been re- vised. Mr. Harsha stated there was a motion on the floor. Mr. Walker stated tha t he would withdraw his motion if the remainder of the Commission felt they did not want to vote. Mr. Kane stated he did not see any reason for withdrawing motion since item has already been heard at several meetings. A roll call vote on Resolution #11-364-58 resulted in the follow- ing: AYES: Kane, Walker, Robinson and Harsha NAYS: Peacock and Greene Mr. Harsha stated that the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition Z-321 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter- mine whether or not to rezone Sections, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, in accord- ance with the zoning indicated on the proposed Master Pattern of the Re-evaluation of zoning study. Public Hearing October 21, 1958 item taken under advisement . Mr. Mc Cullough stated that numerous objections had been received since the public hearing, most of which concerned the C-1 and C-2 districts in various sections. There were other exceptions pro- posing that Section 8 be rezoned RL instead of RU and still others favoring R1 and or RUF in parts of these sections. 1 Mr. Greene asked if the action tobetaken tonight is the original master pattern submitted with no exceptions. It was determined this was correct. 2294 Mr. Rodman Meyers asked permission to speak. ILMr. Harsha asked that the Secretary poll the Commission to deter- mine if they wish the audience to speak. AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Greene, Robinson & Harsha NAYS: None Mr. Harsha stated Mr. Meyers w ould be allowed to speak but to limit his statement to three minutes . Mr. Meyers stated he represented several property owners in Section 5, 6, 7, and 8 who felt that if the zoning designated on the Master Pattern were adopted, it would deprive them of the use for which they intended to use this property for originally. Mr. Meyers stated they objected to deleting these commercial areas a nd making residential area in their place, because the commercial would yield more valuation than the residential. Mr. Philip D. Barrett, 19630 Gill Road, Livonia Urban Farms Asso- ciation, objected to the proposed rezoning, and stated that a pet- ition signed by approximately 90% of the residents who lived inthe area, had been submitted to the Commission at the Public Hearing, who did not want the present zoning changed. Mr. Kane stated that he was in accord with the rezoning as it is pre- IL: sented on the master pattern but felt that this item should be taken under advisement for further study. Mr. Robinson concurred. Mr. Harsha asked Mr. Robinson to take a poll on whether or not this item should be taken under advisement. AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Greene, Robinson, & Harsha NAYS: Ncne Mr. Harsha stated that this item will be taken under advisement. A recess was called at 10:25 p.m. by Mr. Harsha, Vice-Chairman. Mr. Harsha called the 97th regular meeting back to order at 10:35 p.m. with all those present now who were presert at the time recess was called. Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was a letter dated October 24, 1958 from the City Council in which they requested the City Planning Commission to study a recommendation from Robert L. Coopes, Member of the Zoning Board of appeals, in regard to the size of corner residential lots. The Zoning Board of Appeals suggests that all future corner. lots: shall have a depth of 120 feet minimum from the front lot line where said dwelling faces . Further, all future corner lots shall have a minimum of 8400 sq. feet. There was a brief discussion after which it was decided that in NUMMI • 2295 order to expedite the matter a o hold a ublic would shebe dnude and that the item will oben tdiscussedp beforeeitiis publi . Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane, it was h11-365-58 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 4 of 85 Public Acts of 1931, as amended, the CityAPlanningf the Commission on its own motion, pursuant to Council's Resolution , 671-58, does hereby order and establish a public hearing to be held on Januar 20 1 , at 8:00 p. m. , at the Cgan, ity determine 33001 Five Mile Road, whether or not Section 4.07 or Article IV of the Subdivision Rules and Reg- ulations adopted by the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia, on January 9, 1952, should be by adding thereto the following language: amended Section x.07 Lots (a) Size of Lots (4) All corner lots shall have a width of seventy-five (75) feet and a minimum depth of one-hundred and IL: twenty (120) feet. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kane, v'alker, Greene, Robinson and Harsha NAYS: Peacock Mr. Harsha declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. u and unanimously adopted, it was Robinson,' pPorted by Mr. Kane #11-366-58 RESOLVED that, the statement submitted by The Livonian in the amount of 015. proper department for paymentereby forwarded to the Mr. Harsha declared the foregoing resolution is adopted. There was a brief discussion in relation to the Christmas dinner for the members of the Commissioh, friends and staff. The Sec- retary was requested to obtain information as to the cost and when reservation can be made . r Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson and unanimously adopted, this 97th Re ' supportedeetng was Mr.dKane adjourned at a pproximatel . gular Meeting duly y 10.55 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 1 58. H. Paul Harsha, Vice Chairman William R. Robinson, Secretary