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11] MINUTES OF TH J 100th AIEGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COM-
MISSION OF TH _ CITY OF LIVONIA.
On February 17, 1959 the City Planning Commission of the City or
Livonia held a Public Hearing and the 100th Regular Meeting at
the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five i,iile Road, Livonia, IMlichigan.
Mr. Robert Angevine, Chairman, called the public hearin{ to order
at approxima tely 8 :10 p.m.,
Members present : Dennis Anderson, Villiam Robinson, Robert L. Green
Robert L. Angevine, H. Paul Harsha, Charles
Talker, Leonard Kane, aid Robert Peacock
Members absent : Wilfred Okerstrom
Mr. David R. Mc Cullough, City Planner and Mr. Rod. Kropf, Asset
City Attorney,were present along with approximately 100 interested
persons.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the first item on the agenda was the
proposed Kingsbury Heights Subdivision submitted by Bruce Polozker,
located on the Northwest corner of Five Mile and Levan Roads in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. IIIc . Polozker and Mr. Charest,
attorney were present .
Mr. Charest stated the plat of the Kingsbury Heights Subdivision
had been give n preliminary approval by the City Planning Com-
mission on July 15, 1958. Since that time an additional acre of
land had been purchased and included in said Subdivision. A
public hearing for a rezoning on the additional acre had been held
and it had been given approval by both the City Planning and City
Council. This plat presented tonight is an amended plat which
includes the additional piece of property.
It was ascertained that the 70 ft. minimum lot size ordinance did
not ap ply in this instance due to the fact that the plat had been
previously given approval prior to the new ordinance and that the
amount of the a dditional piece of property was so small.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in favor
or opposed to subdivision.
Mr. Peacock asked what the developer intended to use the Outlot
A for. Lir. Charest stated it was to be used for a community type
shopping center.
Upon a motion duly made by Hr. ? alker, supported by :,Ir. Robinson
it was
#2-46-59 RISOLV:LD that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Tuesday, February 17, 1959, the City Planning
Commission does hereby give approval to the amended
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preliminary plat of the Kingsbury Heights Subdivision
located on the Northwest corner of Five idle and Levan
Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, and
FURTH. R RESOL"JE , notice of the dove hearing was sent
to the abutting property owners, proprietors, City De-
partments as listed in the Proof of Service and copies
of the plat together with notice having been sent to the
Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire
Department, Police Department, Parks & Recrea tion Depart-
ment and Members of the Plat Committee .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYLS: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Anderson, Greene ,
Robinson and Ange vine
NAYS : None
Mr. Angevine stated that the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mo Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
7..348 by Custom Land Co. , et al,:' asking for a zoning change on
property located North of Five Mile Road approximately 1900 ft .
West of Ashurst Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 from AGB
to R1A. Mr. Cha rest present, representing petitioner.
Mr. Charest stated that the proposed plat for this area has been
engineered for 80 ft. lots.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in
favor or opposed to petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Ar. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-47-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition 7-348 as submitted by Custom Land Co. ,
et al, for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 16 from AGB to R1A, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
7,--348 be granted, and
FURTHR RESOLV ,D, notice of the above hearing was publish-
ed in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date
of January 29, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent
to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co . ,
Iichigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. ,
City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof
of Service.
Mr. Angevine stated the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
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7..351 by Canham & Mc Donald for Lawrence Development Company ask-
ing for a zoning change on property located on the est side of
iddlebelt on the Northeast corner of Elmira Avenue and Iiddle-
belt in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 37 from R1B to C-2.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to s peak.
Mr. Frank Hodson, 29322 Elmira, objected to the proposed change
in zoning because he felt it would result in a depressed market
value to the adjacent residential property. He stated further
that there was sufficient amount of commercial zoning in the
immediate area. A registered letter written to the Lawrence
Development Company, pe titioner, was submitted to the Commission
by Mr. Hodson, unopened and with the notation that the addressee
was unknown. Mr. Hodson stated this was done in order that he
could ask the petitioner and owner to clean up this area as it was
unsi ghtly. Stated further that he would prefer to see a PS zoning
for this area rather than the Commercial zoning, in th event that
it was to be changed.
Mr. Alec Nemeth, 29244 rlmira felt the commercial zoning would be-
come a traffic hazard at this corner due to the fact that Elmira
was a Fire Route and also it is a thoroughfare for the school bus.
Objected to proposed rezoning.
Mr. G. Gannage, 29200 Elmira , concurred with previous objectors .
James Canham, representative for the Lawrence Development Co. ,
arrived at this time and stated the petitioner is asking for a
Commercial zoning because they felt it would correspond with the
zoning in the area. Stated they felt it was undesirable for resi-
dential zonings tha t the FHA would not finance a mortgage for
this parcel for a residence.
The developer would protect the adjacent property to the east,
owned by Mr. F. Hodson, with a greenbelt under the requirements
of the ordinance. At the present time, nothing definite has been
decided as to what is proposed for this property but if a gasoline
station or dry-cleaning plant is decided upon, it would have to come
before the City Planning Commission for approval.
Mr. Greene asked that Mr. Hodson restate his objection to the
petition to Mr. Canham which I:ir. Hodson complied with. Mr. Hodson
asked Mr. Canham if the petitioner would consider a PS zoning for
this corner lot. Mr. Canham stated that the PZ zoning did not
allow commercial uses.
Mr. Greene asked if in the event this petition is approved for
commercial zoning, what would the developer be prepared to do in
order to protect the home owner adjacent to the property in
question, in the way of a greenbelt over and above the ordinance.
Mr. Canham stated the petitioner would cooperate with the home
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owner and also that the parking facilities would be those required
by the ordinance .
Mr. Anderson asked if it is planned to use this property as an
expansion to hroger Company located on the corner of i:iiddlebelt
and Plymouth, north of the property in question, This was
ascertained to be true.
Mr. Hodson stated he has not given any thought as to what he would
like if the commercial zoning is allowed. He had come to the
public hearing to object to the proposed rezoning, not to decide
what to do if it is approved.
Mr. Anderson suggested that this item be taken under advisement
in order that the petitioner and the adjacent home owner can
come to some agreement.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
"7-358 by Leonard R. Farber in behalf of Gilbert R. & Dorothy L.
Rohde and .,.arvin C. and iriadeline T. Primerer, who is asking for
a zoning change on property located on the East side of Levan
approximately 1350 ft. South of Five Mile Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 20 from AGB to Rl. Mr. Gieryn was present for the
petitioners .
There was no one in the audience who wished to spea k.
The question was raised as to whether or not this petition w ould
have to be readvertised because the original petition had not
stated the A or B classificati:m. fir. Kropf felt that the public
was not being harmed as to determining the classification at this
time, since it did not affect the zoning classification.
Mr. Gieryn stated that the developer prefers the R1B classification
but if the Planning Commission desires it to be R1A, they would
be w illing to be agreeable to request the R1A classification
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Walker,
it was
#2-48-59 R-'SOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
allow petitioner for Petition r-358 to verbally amend
said petition to read "R1A", to be folloNed by a letter
of confirmation by petitioner.
Mr. Harsha asked if the Planning Commission was putting
the petitioner under duress requesting the R1A class-
ification instead of the R1B classification.
Mr. Greene explained to Mr. Gieryn that in a populated neighbor-
hood the City Planning Commission has approved a R1B classification
if the surrounding area warrants it but in a new area, not pop-
ulated, the Commission prefers the R1A classification.
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Mr. Gieryn stated he would like to verbally amend the petition,
not under duress, to re ad R1A.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution #2-48-59 resulted
in the following:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, Walker, Harsha, Anderson, Robinson,
and Angevine
NAYS: None
NOT VOTING: Greene
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Peacock, supported by Mr. Anderson,
it was
#2-49-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition Z-358 as submitted by Leonard R. Farber,
f or a change of zoning from AGB to R1A in Northeast 1/4
of Section 20, the City Planning Commission does hereby
take Petition ^-358 under advisement for further study
and until the petitioner has submitted a letter of
confirmation on verbally amending petition to read
"R1A".
A roll callvote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
follwoi ng:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, dualker, Anderson, Robinson
NAYS: Harsha, Angevine
NOT VOTING: Greene
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted :
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
7-359 Leonard R. Farber in behalf of Gilbert B. and Dorothy
L. Rohde and Marvin C. and Madeline T. Priemer, asking for a
zoning change on property located on the East Side of Levan Road
approximately 650 ft. South of Five Mile Road in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 20 from AGB to R-3 . Mr. Gieryn representing Mr.
Farber, and other petitioners.
Mr. Robinson suggested this item also be taken under advisement
for further study as it relates to the previous petition Z-358.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in
favor or against petition.
The Chairman declared that this item would be taken under advise-
ment.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
7,-360 by Robert J. Silberstein for John E. Reding, Jr. and
Virginia L. Reding, a sking for a zoning change on property located
on the East side of Newburgh Road approximately 2000 ft. South of
Six Mile Road running easterly to Levan Road in the Northwest 1/4
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of Section 17 from AGB to R1A for the western 30 acres and from
AGB to R-3 for the eastern 10 acres . Mr. Silberstein was present
representing petitioners.
Mr. Silberstein stated that after examining the Master Pattern,
it was noted that five of the 10 acres which are being requested
for a R-3 zoning classification, were designated for Commercial
Zoning. After discussin ; this with Ur. Mc Cullough, it was
learned that the City Council probably would not favor following
the Master Pattern in this instance because of the proximity of
the school to the commercial area. This was further discussedwith
the FH A and it was r�enerally believed that a R-3 zoning in this
location would be quite sensible as there was a definite need for
R-3 in this particular area, due to the fact that property that
was originall y planned for R-3 is not being contemplated for R1
platting.
Mr. Walker suggested that this item be taken under advisement. The
other commissioners concurred with lir. ' alker' s su6gestion. Mr.
Greene stated that this R-3 would be the first opening wedge of
R-3 in this area and that he cvas reluctant to start this.
The Chairman declaredthat this item would be taken under advisement .
Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was
Petition 7-362 by Harry Lightstone who is asking for a zoning
cha nge on property located on the North side of Joy Road on the
Northwest corner of Hix and Joy in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
31 from AGB and RUF3 to R1B and C-2, the East 300 and South 300 ft.
being the Northwest corner of Hix Road and Joy Road to the C-2
classification and the remainder of the aforementioned described
property to R13. Mr. Harry B. .'•right representing petitioner.
Mr. Cullough stated that the petitioner had submitted a letter
requesting that the 300 x 300 ft. commercial a rea be increased
to 600 ft. , but he had informed their. that this could not be done
as it had been published as 300 ft.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
It was decided by the commission to taken this item under advise-
ment for further stuay.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
-363 by Ben & Irene Pollock who are asking for a zoning change
on property located on the East side of Middlebelt Road Aprroxi-
mately 120 ft. North of Vassar in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1
from RUF to C-2. Mr. Ben Pollock and Mr. Clarence Charest,
attorney for petitioner, were present.
Mr. Charest stated that their reason for resoning was due to the
banks not desiring to finance any business under the RUFB classi-
fication; also Mr. Pollock is not allowed to sell Christmas trees,
nor is he allowed to put up a sign under the present zoning.
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Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to spe ak either in favor or against petition.
Mr. John Jennings, 19590 ::iiddlebelt stated he lived two lots
away from the nursery. The frontage of the nursery is beneficial
to the surrounding property but the side of it is very unsightly.
Mr. Jennings read and submitted a petition signed by 50 property
owners objecting to the proposed rezoning and requesting that the
Commission deny said petition.
Mr. Chas. Hopton, 19549 Middlebelt, objected to the proposed rezon-
ing to Commercial as he felt this might be the beginning of con-
tinued commercial area on Middlebelt where presently it is
residential.
Mrs. J. Jennings, 19590 Middlebelt s tated her objection to said
rezoning, felt it would be an opening wedge for more commercial.
Mr. Walker suggested that this item be taken under advisement in
order to determine if the matter could be straightened out with-
out having to change the zoning to a commercial classification.
The petitioner concurred with hr. Walker's suggestion.
Mr. Angevine stated that this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was
Petition 7-364 by Canham & Mc Donald, attorney for the G. H. Pastor
Development Company, who are asking for a change of zoning on
property located on the South Side of Lyndon Road between Brook-
field and Hubbard in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22 from RUFB
to Ri. Mr. Canham present for the petitioner.
Mr. Canham asked if he would be allowed to amena tne petition for
the petitioner to read R1A.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-50-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does here-
by allow petitioner for "-364 to verbally amend said
petition to read R1A, to be followed by a letter of
confirmation by petitioner.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak either in
favor or opposed to petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-51-59 RESOLJED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition r-364 as submitted by Canham & McDonald
for the G. H. Pastor Development Company for a change
of zoning in the southwest 1/11. of Section 22 from RUFB
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to R1A, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom-
mend to the City Council that Petition Z-364, as amended
be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing w as pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under
date of January 29, 1959, and notice of which hearing
was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio
railway Co. , Aichigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers
Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner as listed
in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by i;lr. alker, supported by Mr. Peacock,
it was
#2-52-59 RESOLVED tha t, the Public Hearing is hereby adjourned
at approximately 9;35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1959
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution r exulted in the follow-
ing:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, Calker, Harsha, Anderson, Greene
Robinson, and Angevine
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted and
called a recess at 9 :36 p.m.
The Chairman called the 100th Regular Meeting to order with all
those present now who were present at the time recess was called.
Mr. Angevine informed those present who were interested in Petitions
Z-336 and 7-350 that said petitions would be on the agenda for the
meeting scheduled for March 3, 1959.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was a
request from the Madison Civic Association to change building
classification from a B Classification to an A classification in
the South half of Section 13 and that part of the Northwest 1/4
of Se ction 13, lying South of .gell Creek.
Mr. A. Chartrand, 15500 Foch, was present representing the i+iadison
Civiv Association.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by vir. Kane, it
was
#2 -59 RESOLVED that, p ursuant to a request by the Madison Civic
Associa tion to change the classification from RUFB and
RIB to RUFA and R1A in the South half of Section 13 and
that part of the Northwest i/4 of Section 13, lying south
of Bell Creek, the City Planning Commission does hereby
grant said request.
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Mr. Chartrand stated that the Civic Association was not asking for
a change in the zoning class ifica tion. They were only inter-
ested in changing the building classification from "B" to "A".
Mr. Peacock stated he would like to withdraw his motion; Mr. Kane
withdrew his support .
The question was raised whether or not a public hearing is neces-
sary in order to make this change.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, it was
#2- -S9 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request by the Madison
Civic Association to change the classification from "B"
to "A" in the South half of section 13 and that part of
the Northwest 1/4 of section 13, lying South of Bell
Creek, the City Planning Commission does hereby make a
motion to hold a public hearing to determine whether or
not to amend the building Classification in said area.
Mr. Walker suggested that this matter be referred to the City
Planner to determine whether a public hearing is required on this
before action can be taken.
Mr. Angevine stated that there was a motion on the floor but had
not been supported as yet.
Mr. Harsha s tated this would be an upgrading and that there should
not be an objection to an uprading.
Mr. Peacock stated he would like to determine if this area is
considerably built up and how many residents are requesting this
change.
Mr. Chartrand stated that the majority of the homes conform
to the "A" classification. There is a certain amount of vacant
'property a nd if this is developed into the "B" classification,
it would down-grade the area, consequently it wa s thought if the
classification could be raised it would be more compatible to the
surrounding residential property.
Mr. Balker stated that i+ir. Mc Cullough and he had investigated the
area and had determined there was very little property remaining
to be developed and that in the R1B area the houses conformed to
a R1A classification.
Mr. Robinson asked if it was necessary to hold a public hearing
for a change of the building classification or did the Planning
Commission have the authority to change building classifications
without a public hearing.
Mr. Kropf stated he felt that this item should be a dvertised for
this particular section and other parts of the city before action
is taken as some property owners may object.
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Mr. Robinsonstated he would like to have the motion repea ted by
Mr. Peacock.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Robinson,
it was
#2- -59 RESOL'VED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
make a motion to hold a public hearing to determine
whether or not the building cla ssification, in all sec-
tions of the city for which we have had a public hearing
under the Master Pattern, be changed from a "B" classi-
fication to a "A" classification.
There was a brief discussion on whether or not it might be wise to
hold a public hea ring to chane the building classification on the
limited area mentioned in request from Madison Civic Association.
Mr. Peacock stated he would like to withdraw his motion; Lir.
Robinson withdrew his support,
Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement
until the Planning Commission has received an opinion from the
Law Department.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was the pro-
posed Hillcrest Avenue Subdivision submitted by Nelson Homes, Inc. ,
located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, situated on the East
side of Hillcrest Avenue approximately 639 ft . South of Seven
Mile Road. Public hearing February 3, 1959, item taken under
advisement until plat meets satisfactory requirements.
Mr. Richard Newman sad Mr. Howard Tripp were present representing
Nelson Homes, Inc.
Mr. Harsha stated this was the first time he had seen the revised
plat and has not had time to determine if the lots meet the nec-
cess ary requirements under the ordinance .
Mr. Mc Cullough stated that he had determined that all the lots
were 7200 sq. ft. or over.
Mr. Robinson stated that inasmuch as the lots were so very shallow,
it would be wise to ask that they be made wider in order that the
property owners could have as attached garage.
Mr. 1'alker asked what was the request from the Zoning Board of
Appeals in relation to corner lots for attached garages and
breezeways. It was ascertained that they had requested at least
75 ft. in width.
Mr. '"alker felt that the plat committee should be allowed to ex-
amine plat and submit their recommendations. Mr. Mc Cullough
stated that the revised plat had come into the Planning office
late and there had not been time to forward them to the Plat
Committee.
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Mr. Robinson suggested that this be taken under advisement until
the Plat Committee had had time to study it further.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under further advise-
ment.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
7-357 by Donald Gaeke on behalf of George R. Klein and Jack
Shenkman who are asking for a change of zoning on property located
on the North side of Seven Aile Road approximately 360 ft. West
of Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 from RUFB to
C-2 and R1. Public Hearing January 20, 19599 item taken under
advisement; Special Meeting February 3, 1959, item tabled until
next regular meeting.
Mrs . L. Sprinkle, 19323 Hillcrest, stated she would like to sub-
mit a pe tition signed by surrounding property owners who object-
ed to tue proposed commercial zoning.
There were several property owners from the surrounding area
who were present in relation to this petition.
The question w as raised as to why said petition was on the agen-
da if no action was contemplated. The audience was informed that
at the special meeting held on Tuesday, Februa ry 3, 1959, a
motion had been made to table this petition until the next regu-
lar meeting, February 17, 1959.
Mr. Robinson stated that there have been reasons given for the
proposed commercial area and also reasons against it. Felt that
the Planning Commission should not act until they have, investi-
gated more fully to determine whether or not it is necessary.
Stated further that he understood that a survey was to be sub-
mitted in relation to determine if it is necessary. Mr. Robinson
stated further that this item should be tabled until the next
regular meeting.
Mr. Peacock felt that no action should be taken until there was
a full commission.
Mrs. Alfred Fegel, 18275 Doris, stated that action should be
taken tonight that the item had been brought up a sufficient
number of times to be able to have a decision tonight.
Mr. Peacock stated he would like to support Mr. Robinson's sug-
gestion.
Mrs. Fegel asked what survey was going to be submitted.
Mr. Angevine stated it was a survey from an independent survey
to determine whether or not this commercial area is necessary.
Mrs. Fegel stated she objected to the petition being on the agenda
and no action taken. She suggested that Mr. Robinson specify a
definite date and time that the petition is to be acted upon in
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order that the interested parties would not have to attend the
whole meeting on March 17, 1959.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Harsha,
it was
#2-53-58 inSOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table Petition 7,-357 until the regular meeting March 17,
1959 between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, 1-Alker, Harsha, Anderson, Greene
and Robinson
NAYS: Ange vine
Mr. Angevine declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted.
The question was raised whether or not Z-350 and Z-336 could be
acted upon the same evening as Petiton "-357. Mr. Angevine stated
that 7-336 and 7-350 were scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 1959.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was the
proposed development of the R-3 area in the Mar-Git Subdivision
located approximately 1300 ft. East of Middlebelt, 600 ft. North
of Schoolcraft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, submitted by
Gordon-Begin Company. Mr . Mc Cullough stated that the developers
and a group of residents in Mar-Git Subdivision had requested a
further delay.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-54-59 RESOLJEL that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table Item #13, proposed development of the R-3 area
in the Aar-Git Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 24' until the next regula r meeting, March 17,
1959.
Mr. Angevine declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced that the next item on the agenda was
Petition 7-355 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion
to determine whether or not to amend Section 4.07 of Article 4.00,
Sections 7.05, 7.08 and 7.10 of Article 7.00 of Ordinance No.
60 of the City of Livonia. (R-3 requirements) . Public Hearing
January 20, 1959, item taken under advisement; study meeting
February 10, 1959.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr . Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-55-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Tuesday, January 20, 1959 on Petition -355 as
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submitted by the City Planning Commission on their own
motion to determine whether or not to amend Section
4.07 of Article 4.00, Section 7.05, 7.08 and 7.10
of Article 7.00 of Ordinance No. 60, of the City of
Livonia, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom-
mend to the City Council that Petition 7-355 be granted,
subject to sub-section ( c) of Section 4.07 being amend-
ed to read "2800 sq. ft ." instead of"3000 sq. ft .",
and
FURTH-R RESOLD D, notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under
date of January 29, 1959 and notice of which hearing
was sent to The Detroit Ldison Company, Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The
Consumers Power Co., City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service .
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
-354 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to deter.,
mine whether or not to amend Article 10.00 and 11.00 and by add-
ing thereto Article 11.50 of Ordinance No. 60, (C-1, C-2 and C-3
requirements) Public Hearing January 20, 1959, item taken under
advisement . Study meeting February 10, 1959 at which time several
changes were suggested. A revised copy of the ordinances were
submitted to the members.
Mr. Angevine declared that this item would be taken under advise-
ment until the members of the Commission ha d time to examine
the revised ordinance.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, supported by Mr. Walker,
it was
#2-56-59 RESOLVE!) that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of
the Public Acts of ivlichigan, 1931, as amended, the City
Plannin, Commission of the City of Livonia having duly
held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 1958 for
the purpose of amending Part I of the Master Plan of the
City of Livonia, entitled, "Master Thoroughfare Plan",
the same is hereby amended so as to add thereto the
designation of a proposed highway or thoroughfare 86
feet in width, running through Sections 26, 27, 28 and
part of Section 29, the center line of which is described
as follows :
Beginning at a point, 1277 feet south of the North line
of Section 26 and 33 feet west of the east line of
Section 26 and running westerly along a line parallel
to the North lines of Sections 26, 27, 28 and 29 to the
eastern boundry of Levan Road,
2404
and having given proper notice of such hearing as re-
quired by Act 285 of 1931, as amended, the City Plan-
ning Commission of the City of Livonia does hereby adopt
said amendment as part of the Master Thoroughfare Plan
of the City of Livonia, which is incorporated herein
by reference, the same having been adopted by resolu-
tion of the City Planning Commission under date of April,
1951, with all amendments thereto; and further that this
amendment shall be recorded on said map by the identi-
fying signatures of the chairman and secretary of the
commission, and an attested copy shall be filed aith the
City Council, City Clerk and the City Planning Commission;
and a copy shall also be forwarded to the Register of
Deeds for the County of Wayne with the following certi-
fication contained thereon: "We certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City
Planning Commission held on Tuesday, February 17, 1959
by the following Vote:
AYES: Peacock, Kane, ' alk er, Harsha, Anderson, Greene
and Angevine
NAYS: Robinson
Mr. Robinson stated that his reason for voting "NAY" was only be-
cause the road had not been designated on the section line .
The Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr . Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#2-57-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
forward statement from The Livonian , Inc. , in the
amount of :;35.70 to the proper department for payment.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item was a letter received
from the FHA da ted February 13, 1959 in relation to the FHA feel-
ings that the desirability of the property of the Sunset Manor Sub-
division located in Section 11 would be considerably enhanced by
provision of a properly constructed pedestrian foot bridge to the
school site from a pointe between Lots 41 and 42 in the subdivision.
It was determined that a letter would be formulated by the City
Planner and the Law Department to be forwarded to the FHA, in ans-
wer to aforementioned letter.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane , supported by Mr. Robinson the
100 Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned
at approximately 11:00 pQ.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1959.
Angevi , Chairman
William R. Robinson, Sec. L.