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MINUTE'S OF THE 101ST ^-,LOULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEA RING OF THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA.
On March 17,1959 the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia held the 101st Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at
Bentley High S chool, 15100 Hubbard Road, Livonia, wichigan in
Room 121. Mr. Robert L. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public
Hearing and Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:10p.m.
Members present : Robert L. Angevine, William R. Robinson, H. Paul
Harsha, Leonard K. Ka ne, Robert M. Peacock,
Charles Vialker, Okerstrom and Robert L.
Greene & **Dennis Anderson
Members Absent: None
Mr. David R. Mc Cullough, City Planner and Mr. Rodney Kropf, Assis-
tant City Attorney were also present a long with approximately
100 persons.
Mr. Mc Cullough a nnounced the first item on the agenda was Peti-
tion 7-361 by Richard D. Bleznak on behalf of Edward Morell and
others asking for a change of zoning classification on property
located South of Ann Arbor Road between Hix and Eckles Road in
the Southw est 1/4 of Section 31 from AGB and RUFB to R1A. Mr.
Bleznak and Mr. Harry Wright were present .
Mr. Mc Cullough stated that Mr. Folsom of the Parks & Recreation
Commission, had informed him orally that they were desirous of
obtaining the park site as shown on the r'daster Park Plan, in this
area. A lso informed the Commission that a number of property
owners had called him stating that they had not given consent
to have their property rezoned.
Mr. Bleznak stated tha t in reference to a few of the property
owners not giving their consent to the rezoning, they would like
to delete these parcels now. Stated further that a letter has
been submitted to the Commission listing the parcels they are
asking to be w ithdrawn.
Upon a motion duly made by or. Robinson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom
it was
#3-76-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
allow I/ir. Richard Bleznak, petitioner for Petition Z-361
to withdraw from said petition, Parcels 31W, 31X, 31DD',
31S, 31R, 31V, 31CC, 31BB.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Kane, Harsha, Greene, Walker, Okerstrom, Robinson and
Angevine
NAYS: Peacock
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The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. valker asked how many parcels in the petition were requested
by the Parks & Recreation Department . It was ascertained that
parts of parcels V, ", X, Y, Zl, Z2, and AA were designated on
the ivIaster Pla n for a park site.
Mr. Angevine explained to the audience which parcels had been
deleted and which parcels remained in the petition to be rezoned
to R1A. He asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak. There being none, Mr. Kane suggested that this item
be taken under advisement for further study because of the deletion
of a number of the parcels.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Peti-
tion 7,-365 by Boysland Company, Inc. , Joseph F. Slavik asking for
a change of zoning classification on property located on the North-
east corner of Farmington and Six Mile Roads directly north and
east of gas station in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 from RUFB
and C-1 to C-2.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated that a letter had been received from the
Bell Creek Farms Association with a petition signed by a number
of property owners objecting to the proposed rezoning. There was
E no further correspondence.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak.
Mr. Fred Stenning, ':Ward iiiemorial Church, stated they were con-
templating buildin3 a church on Southeast corner of Fix Mile Road
and Farmington and they felt that this rezoning to C-2 would be
detrimental to their property and would prefer the present zoning
of the corner.
Mr. Joseph Sostecke, President of the Bell Creek Farms Association,
stated their petition objecting to the rezoning had been signed
by Bell Creek Farms land owners .
Mr. Fred Antil, Greenbriar "foods Association stated their object-
ion and also asked why was a rezoning necessary.
Mr. Ed. J. Milligan, 16115 Burton Road, Burton Hollows Subdivision
asked what type of shopping center was proposed for this area.
The plot plan and sketch of the proposed shopping center was shown
to the audience.
EMr. Nern and Mr. Sloan, represeritin petitioner, arrived at this
time, approximately 8:35 p.m.
Mr. Gordon Hay, 33991 Dorais asked if there was anything to prevent
the petitioner to receive his rezoning and afterwards sell the
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property. He was informed there w as nothing to prevent this.
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Mr. Joel Lubin, 19654 Ingram, President of the Spring Valley Homes
Owners Association, objected to the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Sloan, representing petitioner, stated this shopping center
was not a large one, only a shopping center for the convenience
of the surrounding subdivisions, consisting of a super market and
several small stores.
Mr. Gadiel Gunderson, 33659 N. Hampshire, stated if this property
is rezoned to C-2 and not left at C-1, this area would be open to
more undesirable uses in the C-2 zoning than just stores .
Mr. A. Kruger, 16468 Pollyanna, Burton Hollows Subdivision objected
to the proposed rezoning,
**-Mr. Dennis Anderson arrived at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Mrs . David Wolff, 27949 W. Six Mile Road, also objected to rezon-
ing.
The question was ra ised as to what the present zoning is at the
intersection of Six Mile Road and Farmington. Mr. Angevine
stated all four corners are presently zoned C-1 for 300 feet square
which allows small local stores .
E The question was asked what was the difference between C-1 and C-2.
Mr. Nern stated the differences from the zoning ordinance book.
It was ascerta fined that a C-2 zoning was not required for the pro-
posed stores in this shopping center.
Mr. Mc Leisch, 31660 Myrna, Bell Creek Improvement Association
stated they were oppos ed to any shopping center greater than the
present zoning permits and nothing more than the C-1 classification
because of the many objectionable uses in C-2. Mr. A. Swanson,
14079 Stamford, concurred with Mr. Mc Leish.
Mr. Greene stated t:),it the Planning Commission w as aware of the
fact that the question of whether or not a shopping center is
necessary for certain areas, will come before them time and time
again and because of this the City Planner, Mr. Mc Cullough has
been instructed to make a study of this problem in order to find
out the commercial potential for the northwest part of tle city.
Mr. Angevine stated that this item would be taken under advisement
until the study has been completed.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
Z-366 by Andrew P. Welzer and Lee C . Saperstein who are asking for
a change of zoning classification on property located North of
L Jo Road between Stonehouse and Newburgh Roads in the Southeast
1/�} of Section 31 from RUFB to R1A and C-2. Mr. Clarence Charest
was present representing petitioners .
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Mr. Charest stated the shopping Center in the petition was
approximately 710' x 552' less road allowances. Stated further
it w as his belief that tie two corners south of property in
question, in Nankin Township were zoned Restricted commercial
and that the property across from the residential portion is zoned
residential but is unplatted at the present time. He stated he
had been informed by Nankin Township that the nearest shopping
center in Nankin Township to this proposed center is located at
Newburgh and Cherry Hill Roads, and that also they have on hand
a list of stores which are potential tenants for this shopping
center.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak either in favor or opposed to petition.
Mr. Robinson asked how large an area was zoned commercial on the
south corners in Nankin Township. Mr. Chare st stated only 100 '
was zoned commercial.
Mr. Kane asked what specific reason wa3 there for requesting a
C-2 zoning instead of C-i.
Mr. Charest stated at the present time there was no specific rea-
son for requesting the C-2 instead of C-1 except that it was felt
that their investment would be more protected with the C-2 classi-
fication.
Mr. Greene felt that their primary interest was to protect the city
and that a C-i classification was adequate for a shopping center
particularly since banks were now allowed in C-1 and further that
there were too many objectionable uses in a C-2 zoning. Stated
further that the Planning Commission should be very careful not
to grant a C-2 zoning when a C-1 is sufficient .
Mr. Charest requested that this item be taken under advisement
until he could discuss this with the petitioner to ascertain if the
petitioner would be willing to amend his petition and request a
C-1 zoning rather than a C-2. zoning.
Mr. Angevine stated this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Charest stated that he was also representing petitioner on
Item 21 of the agenda for tonight 's meeting but since the petition-
er could not be present, requested that this item be adjourned
until another meeting.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
Z-367 by Phil Dembs of Nelson Homes, Inc. , who is asking for a
change of zoning classification on property located on the south
side of ':even Mile Road between Seven Mile and Pickford Roads,
approximately 300 ft . East of Hillcrest Avenue in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 11 from RUF (A & 8) to R1A. Mr. Dembs was present.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak
either in favor or opposed to petition.
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It was ascertained that the proposed homes for this area woulc
back up to lots to the east, facing Doris with a depth of 300 f
and that there would be approximately a 200' buffer between them
and the new homes .
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by mr. Kane, it
was
#3-77-59 RESOLVr_D that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition 7-367 as submitted by Phil Dembs of
Nelson Homes, Inc . , for a change of zoning in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 11 from RUF (A& B) to R1A, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 3-367 be granted, and
FURTH- R=�SOLV~D, notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under
date of February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing
was sent to The Detroit Edison Co., Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway Co . , The Consumers Power Co. , Michigan Bell
Telephone Co. , City Lepartnients, and petitioner as list-
ed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES : Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Harsha, Talker, Greene, Okerstrom
Robinson, and Angevine
NAYS: None
The Chairman declard the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
-368 by Joseph Sergi who is asking for a change of zoning classi-
fication on property located approximately 360 feet North of
Plymouth between Haller and Camden and South of the creek in the
Southwest 1/4. of Section 25 from R1B to PS. Mr. Sergi was present.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated a petition signed by surrounding property
owners to the area in the petition, objecting to the proposed
rezoning.
Mrs . Wanda Claus 11760 Haller a sked what PS zoning meant and if it
included convalescent homes . Mr. hngeyine explained that PS
allowed professional services, such as medical and dental offices,
lawyers etc., and that convalescent homes were also allowed.
Mr. Gray, 11700 Haller stated his objections to the rezoning.
Mrs . Pauline peeler asked what arrangements are being made to
L gain access to the property since there were no roads at the pre-
sent time. Mr. Sergi stated he owned a 40 ' lot on which he could
have a private road and that also
there
reawas
d access
totortthis
property
through the 25 driveway on Plymouth
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conva lescent home is situated.
Mrs . Gray, 11700 Haller stated that a building had been erected
on this property for storage only and that it was understood that
if this zoning is approved that it would be used for the patients
for the convalescent home. Stated further that at the present
time the patients are allowed to roam through the neighborhood as
the area is not fenced in. Felt it was dangerous to the children.
Mr. Sergi submitted a proposed plot plan of the area, which desig-
nated the new proposed building. Stated further a stone wall is
to be erected high enough to prevent the patients from leaving
the premises .
Mr. Okerstrom asked how far did the present convalescent home
fronting on Plymouth Road and on the southerly portion of the prop-
erty in question, protrude in the R1B Zoning. It was ascertained
none of it was in the R1B district.
There were several complaints wade at this t ime in relation to the
condition of the property in question.
Mr. Peacock stated that no attempt had been made by the owner to
clean up this area. Stated further that if a wall is built prior
to the petitioner requesting a. rezoning, the surrounding property
owners may not object to the change.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Peacock,
it was
#3-78-59 RESOLJD that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition -368 as submitted by Joseph Segi for a
change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25 from
R1B to PS, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom-
mend to the City Council that Petition Z-368 be denied
for the following reasons:
(1) the requested zoning change is not in harmony with
the comprehensive zoning map or in harmony with the zoning
of surrounding properties;
(2) the present zoning classification of the property will
better promote the orderly development of the community
and is in accord with the comprehensive zoning map and
allows the property to be used for its mbst logical
purpose;
(3) the proposed change would interfere with the peace-
ful use and enjoyment of surrounding residential proper-
ties, and
FURTH'IR RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was publish-
ed in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of
I: February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing was se nt
to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co.,
Michigan Bell Telephone Co., The Consumers Power Co. ,
City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof
of Service.
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Mr. Robinson suggested it might be wise to study this matter
further before a decision is made.
Mr. Peacock stated he is opposed to a convalescent home being 3
feet from the surrounding property owner 's lot line and if there
are mental patients allowed to walk about, it is doubly unsafe
for these property owners .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:.
AYES: Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Harsha, Greene, Walker, Oker-
strom,
NAYS: Robinson and Angevine
Mr. Angevine declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Vvalker suggested to the petitioner that he submit a plan which
would improve the property. He stated that he felt there was also
a problem of ingress and egress to the property. Stated further
that the Commission would go along with anything reasonable which
would eliminate the complaints of the surrounding property owners
in regards to the unsightly manner of the property in question.
The Chairman declared a recess at 10 :00 p.m.
At. 10:00 p.m. the chairman called the public hearing again to
order with all those present now who were present at the time recess
was called with the exception of Mr. Okerstrom, Mr. Greene and
Mr. Peacock.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
Z-369 by Ivan M. & Kattie S. May who are asking for a change of
zoning classification on property located on the Southwest corner
of Five Mile Road and Cavell in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 214.
from RUFB to R1A. Mr. Ivan M. gay present.
Mr. Harsha stated that Cavell is presently a half street. If this
rezoning is granted, would the petitioner be allowed to face
houses on a half street without dedicating the other half of the
street and without paving it.
Mr. Kropf stated he did not believe that the Building Department
would issue a permit.
Mr. Green, Mr. Okerstrom and Mr. Peacock, returned at approximately
10:15 p.m.
Mr. May stated he would not object to dedicating the other half of
the street to the city.
Mr. Okerstrom asked the petitioner if his immediate neighbors
objected to this rezoning.
Mr. May stated that his immediate neighbor to his sou th knew of
this and did not object.
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Mr. Thlker stated he felt that several parcels facint Five i!ile
Road would be landlocked if this property is subdivided.
Mr. Kane stated that he would like to point out that the rezoning
does not effect the present situation as the parcels to the west
are already landlocked.
Mr. James Burgess, 14851 Cavell stated he had dedicated 30 ft. of
his property to the city for the other half of the road and that
he was in favor or rezoning Mr. May's property.
Mr. Kane asked Mr. May if he had asked the property owners to the
west if they are willing to plat their land also. Mr. May stated
he had not.
Mr. talker stated he would like to see this taken under advisement
until the City Planner could study it further.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Peacock, it
was
#3-79-59 RESOLJED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition ?-369 as submitted by Ivan M. & Mattie
S. May for a change of zoning on property in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 3 from RUFB to R1A, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition -369 be granted, and
FURT1I 1,R RESOLD, notice of the above hearing was publish-
ed in the official newspaper, The Livonian , under date of
February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to
The Detroit -Idison Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway Co. , The Michigan Bell Telephone
Co. , City Departments and petitioners as listed in the
Proof of Service .
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Harsha, Greene, Robinson,
and Angevine
NAYS : Walker and Okerstrom
The Chairman declared the petition is granted.
jIr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
-370 by David J. Sparrow for the Iilshire Construction Company
who are asking for a chane of zoning classification on property
located North of Seven Mile Road between Pembroke and Seven mile
Road and East of Farmington in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3 from
RUFA and RUFB to R1A. Mr. Sparrow was present .
Mr. McCullough stated a letter dated March 13, 1959 had been re-
ceived from the property owner of the southerly 300 ft. of Parcel
P in said petition, stating his intention to rezone the north 137
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of the 300 feet to C-1 someti_ae in the future. This is the reason
it is not included in Petition 370
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak at this time.
Mr. Sheridan Holzman, 31970 Pembroke stated he had been informed
that certain parcels in this petition is set aside for a park
site next to the school presently being built .
Mr. Sparrow stated that the park site is east of his parcels .
Mr. Joel Lubin, 19654 Ingram, stated he had been informed by Ar.
Folsom, Parks & Recreation Commission that the land for the park
site is included in Petition 7-370.
Mrs Holzman stated she felt this item should be tabled until this
matter of the proposed park site is cleared up.
Mr. Angevine stated that the petition before the Commission is only
for rezoning. At the time a plat is submitted for approval, the
School and the Parks & Recreation Commission will be informed as
to said plat and any property necessary for a school and park will
be designated at that time .
Mr. Robinson suggested that this item be taken under advisement
until such time that Mr. Mc Cullough can investigate this matter
in relation to a park site in this area.
Mr. Angevine informed those present that this item will be taken
under advisement .
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
Z-371 by Clarence J. 3oldt and Ruth W. Boldt who are asking for a
change of zoning classification on property located on the West
side of Middlebelt approximately 360 ft. South of Seven Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to P-1. Dr. Applewhite
and Mr. Gordon Ginsburg, Attorney, for petitioner, 1250 Penobscot
Bldg., Detroit 26, were present.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated that a letter dated March 9, 1959 had been
received from the attorney requesting that the petition be amended
so that the north and south dimension of the tract is 50 feet.
He also informed the Commission that this proposed parking area
will be used by Dr. Applewhite, who has purchased the property
north of subject property, to erect a medical-dental Clinic.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, supported by Mr. Robinson,
it was
#3-80-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
allow petitioner for ?-371 to amend said petition to
request a rezoning for 50 feet instead of 60 feet as
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originally requested.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES : Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Harsha, Greene, Walker,
Okerstrom, Robinson, and Ange vine
WAYS : None
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane,
it was
#3-81-59 W1SOLVIZ that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition 7-371 as submitted by Clarence J. Boldt
and Ruth W. Boldt for a change of zoning in the North-
east 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to P-1, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition 7-371 be granted, as amended by
Resolution #3-80-59,and
FURTHER REOLVED, notice of the above hearing was pub-
lished in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under
date of February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing
was sent to The Letroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers
Power Co. , City Departments and petitioners as listed
in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AMTS: Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Harsha, Greene, Walker, Oker-
strom, Robinson and Angevine
NAYS : None
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.,
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
7-372 by Carey Homes . Inc. , who are asking for a change of zoning
classification on property located 450 ft. South of Seven Mile
Road on the East side of Melvin; one parcel on the Northeast cor-
ner of Melvin & Clarita and the on the Southeast corner of Melvin
& Clarita in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from RUFB to R1A.
Mr. Karabenick was present.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to s peak.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Anderson,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#3-82-59 RESOLJED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Petition -372 as submitted by Carey Homes, Inc. ,
for a change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11
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from RUFB to R1A, the City Planning Commission does here-
by recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-372
be granted, and
FURTH1R R _SOLVED, notice of the above hearing was publish-
ed in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of
February 26, 1959 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 and petitioner as listed in the Proof
of Service.
The Chairman declared tie foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
V-41 by ricture Homes, Inc., and Edward Carlson who are requesting
the vacating of Woodring Avenue between Lots 61 and 62 of Bright-
moor homes Acres Subdivision from the Northern Boundary of Rayburn
to the Northern boundary of said lots in the Southwest 1/4 of Sec-
tion 15. There was no one representing petitioners.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated a letter dated L.iarch 16, was received from
The Detroit Edison Co. , a letter dated March 13, from the Depart-
ment of Public T'orks and a letter da ted March 12 from the Mich-
igan Bell Telephone Company.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated the letter from the Department of Public
works raised the question of whether or not Woodring might be used
as a means of access to a future subdivision to be developed in
the parcels North of said street.
Mr. Angevine asked if there was any one in the audience who wish-
ed to speak.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Harsha,
it was
# 3-83-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table Petition V-41 until the City Planner has been able
to clarify whether or not VP,00dring might be used as a
means of access to the property north of said street.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Peacock, Anderson, Marsha, Greene, `kalker, Okerstrom,
Robinson and Angevine
NAYS: Kane
The Chairman declared the resolution is adopted.
Mr.. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
V-42 by E. C. Imonen & Associates who are requesting permission
to vacate easement located in center of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the
Imonen Subdivision formerly lots 110, 111, 112, and 113 of the
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Folker +s Farmington Subdivision in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3.
Mr. Imonen was present.
Mr. Mc Cullough stated a letter dated March 13, 1959 had been
received from the Department of Public Worksa letter dated
letter 16 from The Detroit Fdison Co. but no had been receiv-
ed from Michigan Bell Tel€r none Co. ,
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak in favor or
opposed to petition.
Upon a motion duly made by mr. Kralker, supported by Mr. Robinson,
and unanimously adopted, it was
3-84-59 RESOLVED tha t, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Tuesday, March 17, 1959 on Petition V-42 as
submitted by E. C. Imonen & Associates to vacate easement
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition V-42 be approved, subject to relocating said
easement, and
RUTH R RESOLVED, notice of the a bove hearing was publish-
ed in the official newspaper, The Livonian, under da to of
February 26, 1959 and notice of which hearing was sent to
The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapea ke & 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.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was Petition
V-43 by Seaway Builders , et al, who are requesting permission to
vacate the first all ey running east and west, south of Seven
rile Road between Lathers & Gillman in the Northeast 1/4 of Sec-
tion 12. The petitioner was not present.
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. walker,
it w as
#3-85-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commissiondoes hereby
recommend that Petition V-43 by "Seaway Builder, et al,
be tabled.
A roll call vote on the foregoin ; resolution resulted in the
following:
AYE3 : Peaock, Anderson, .ualxer, Okerstrom, Robinson and
Angevine
NAYS: Kane, Harsha , and Greene
The Chairman de Glared the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
M-146 by Delbert J. Buss requesting permission to have open air
nursery sales on the _':orth side of Plymouth approximately 540 ft.
vest of terriman in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Mr. Delbert
Buss was present.
Mr. Mc Cullough submitted a plot plan of the proposed area which
designated tne parking a rea, building and nursery stock. Mr.
Buss stated he agreed to set back 50 ft. from the property line.
There wa s no one in the audience w ho wished to speak in favor
or opposed to petition.
Upon a motion duly made by ir. lobinson, supported by Mr. Kane,
it was
##3-86-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public nearing having been
held on Tuesday, March 17, 1959, the City Planning Com-
mission does hereby grant Petition M-146 of Delbert
Buss requesting permission to have open air nursery sales
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, subject, however to
the submitted sketch, and
FURTHRESOLVE, notice of the above hearin,s was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
1: A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Greene, Walker, Okerstrom,
Robinson, and Angevine
NAYS: Harsha
The Chairman declared that the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition
M-147 by VFW requesting permission to erect a hall on the South
side of Schoolcraft between Newburgh and Allis in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 30.
Mr. Lawrence Podger was present representing VFX';. A plot plan
of the area was submitted to the Commission members .
Mr. Angevine asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to speak.
Mrs . T. Hanke, 38141 Schoolcraft, stated she objected having
a dance hall in a residential zp ne. Or. Podger stated this would
not be a dance hall. This building would only hold 100 people ;
all parking would be in the back part of the lot.
Mr. Albert J. Benoit, 38250 Schoolcraft, living across from Lot
13 on which prcpoeed hall would be erected, stated her objection to
the traffic and noise which will develop from this building;
stated further she objected to this hall located in the middle of
a residential section.
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It was mentioned that there were private deed restrictions which
restricted a building of this sort in this area; area restricted
to single dwelling homes.
Mr. Podgers stated that if the building was set back approximately
28t further back they would be in the M-1 zone which would not need
the approval of the City Planning Commission, but that they pre-
ferred not to have the building any further back than what is shown
on sketch.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Anderson,
it was
#3-87-59 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been
held on Tuesday, March 17, 1959 the City Planning Commis-
sion does hereby deny Petition ti`I-]J.7 of the VF1 requesting
permission to erect a hall on the South side of School-
craft in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, for the reason
that this would interfere with the peaceful enjoyment
of the surrounding residential area, and
FURTH R RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent
to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City
Departments listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Kane, Anderson, Greene, walker, Okerstrom, Robinson
and Angevine
NAYS: Harsha
NOT ,TOTING: Peacock
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda is Appli-
cation TA-43 by Neil Heaton requesting permission to remove sand
and dirt from pro?osed Merri-Lynn Farms Subdivision located South
of Lyndon and West of i.ierriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
22.
Mr. Heaton waspresent. . Mr.Mc Cullough s tated letters had been
received from the Engineerin;_ Department dated +Larch 17, 1959 and
also from the Police Department dated March 11, 1959 . The :Ungine en-
ing Department recommended that the cut not be below street grades .
Mr. Walker, Top Soil Committee, stated they had been unable to ;et
onto the property to investigate due to the mud and w ater. They
would prefer to take this under advisement until they are able
to give a report . Mr . Okerstrom concurred with Mr. ''alker.
Mr. Okerstrom asked where the ingress and egress would be located
to remove the sand.
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Mr. Heaton stated it would be half way between Lyndon and Scone
on Merriman. He also stated that no top soil would be removed,
just sand.
Mr. Grand J. Rumley, 14520 Auburndale, asked if there would be an
ingress and egress on Lyndon. Mr. Heaton stated there would not
be any entra nce on Lyndon.
Mr. Robert D. Bennett, 14540 Auburndale asked why is this sand
being removed. Mr. Heaton stated it was because of the proposed
Meri-Lynn Farms Subdivision and that it was contemplated to put
in the sewers within three or four weeks .
Mr. Greene left the meeting at approximately 11:25 p.m.
Mr. Walker informed Mr. Heaton that a performance bond would be
required on the number of acres of sand to be removed. It w as
ascertained that there were 18 1/2 a Cres involved.
Upon a motion duly made by Iylr. Walker, supported by mr. Robinson,
it was
#3-89-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
duly adjourn the Public Hearing at a approximately 11:30
p.m.
I: The Chairman declard the forcg)ing resolution adopted and called
the 101st Regular Meeting to order at 11:31 p.m. with all those
present now who were present at the close of the public hearing.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was a dis-
cussion in relation to the R-3 development in the ;gar-Git Subdiv-
ision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Mr. Mc Cullough
stated that the surrounding property owners and the developers,
Gordon-Begin had submitted letters requesting that this item be
tabled for thirty days.
Upon a motion duly made by r. Okerstrom, supported by I,ir. Robinson,
and unanimously adopted, it Las
#3-9-59 RESOLVTD that, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table discussion re R-3 Development in the Mar-Git Sub-
division located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 until
April 21st, a t the request of the surrounding property
owners and developers, Gordon-Begin.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda was the
Petition by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or
not to amend the Piaster Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Livonia
be reducing the width of Yale and Lyndon Avenues as indicated on
said petition. Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, December 2, 1958
at which time this item was taken under further advisement.
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Mr. Canham was present representing; a developer of part of the
Merucci Bros . Subdivision which has Yale Avenue running through
the entire Subdivision. It was stated that the plat of the Merucci
Bros . Subdivision had been given preliminary a pproval subject to
amending the Master Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Livonia in
relation o reducing the width of Yale Avenue.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Peacock,
it was
#3-91-59 RESOLOM that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as a mended, and the
City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having_,
duly held a public hearing for the purpose of amending
Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia entitled
"Master Thoroughfare Plan", the sa me is hereby amended
in the follwoing respects :
(1) so as to cha nge the designation of Yale Avenue, por-
tion of which are presently designated as Wayne Road,
to a uniform designation of Yale Avenue for its entire
length from Plymouth Road northerly to ,Light Liile Road;
(2) so as to reduc e the proposed width of Yale Avenue
from Plymouth Road northerly to Eight Mile Road from the
proposed 120 foot width now designated on said plan to
a designated proposed width of 8b ft .;
(3) so a s to change the location of Yale Avenue from
Schoolcraft Road northerly to Five i,iile Road so as to de•
signate the centerline thereof as follows :
Beginning at a point on the north line of Schoolcraft
Road right-of-wa y distant due Vest 133.01 feet and North
0° 26 ' 22" East 103.02 feet from the southeast corner of
Section 20 in the City of Livonia; thence proceeding
North 0° 13 ' 8" West 1650.00 feet parallel to the east
line of Section 20; thence northeasterly 207.39 feet
along the arc of a curve having a radius of 245 feet, an
interior angle of 48° 30' 00" and lying westerly of the
long Chord of 201.25 feta bearing North 24° 1' 42" East;
thence North 48° 16 ' 42" East 185.00 feet ; thence.
northeasterly 258.13 feet along the arc of a curve having
a radius of 255 feet , an interior angle of 58° 00' 00"
and lying easterly of the long chord of 247.25 feet bear-
ing North 19° i6 ' 42" East; thence North 90 43 ' 18" 1" . ,
44.62 feet; thence northerly 27.76 feet along the arc of
a curve having a radius of 160 feet, an interior angle of
90 56 ' 31" and lyingwesterly of the long chord of 27.73
feet bearing North ° 15' 03 " 'T . , thence North 0° 13 '
13" East 1506.73 feet parallel to the east line of
Section 20; thence northerly 25.66 feet along the arc of
a curve having a radius of 245 feet, an interior angle of
6° oo ' 00" and lying easterly of the long chord of 25.64
feet bearing North 2° 46 ' 47 " West; thence proceeding
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North 50 46 ' 47" West 162.95 feet; thence northerly 25.66 feet
along the arc of a curve having a radius of 245 feet, an interior
angle of 6° 00' 00" and lying westerly of the long chord of 25.64
feet bearing North 2° 461 47" West; thence North 00 131 13"
East 745.00 feet parallel to the west line of Section 20 to a
point onthe south side of the give wile Road right-of-way dis-
tant North 00 131 13" East. 6o.00 feet and due west 76.00 to the
northeast corner of Section 20.
(4) so as to reduce the proposed width of Lyndon Avenue from the
east line of Section 20 westerly to the west line of Section 20;
(5) so as to reduce the proposed width of Lyndon Avenue from the
Ea st line of S ection 20 easterly a distance of 330 feet;
and having give n proper notice of such hearing as required by
Act 285 of 1931, as amended, the City Planning 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 in-
corporated herein by reference, the same having been adopted
by resolution 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 identifying
signa tures of the chairman a nd secretary of the commission,
and an a ttested copy shall be filed with 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 \Mayne
with the following certification contained thereon:
"We certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a
meetingof the City Planning Commission held on Tuesday, March
17, 199 by the following vote :
AYES: Kane, Peacock, Anderson, Hershel Walker, Okerstrom,
Robinson an d Angevine
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Mc Cullough announced the next item on the agenda w as final
approval of Koloff's Greenbria r Meadows Subdivision #3 located
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21.
Upon a motion duly made by i,ir. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane
and unanimously adopted, it was
#3-92-59 R7SOLVED that, final plat of Koloff 's Greenbrier Mead-
ows Subdivision #3 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21,
be liven final approval, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records
tha t tentative approval of said proposed plat was
given by the City Planning Commission February 4, 1958;
and it further appea ring that said proposed plat to-
gether with the plans a nd specifications for improv -
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ments therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works
under date of May 21, 1958; and it further appearing that a bond
in the amount of <v45,000.00 to cover the balance of installation of
improvements, pursuant to Council Res.# 327-58 and 42-59, has been
filed in the office of the City Clerk under date of Marchl0,1959;
such bond having been approved by Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, Assistant
City Attorney on March 10, 1959 it would therefore appear that all
the conditions necessary to the- release of building permits have
been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Harsha, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-93-58 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
statement of Albe Munson in the Amount of ` 28.50 and will forward
same to the proper department for payment.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-94-59 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve state-
ment of the Livonian in the amount of 1124.95 and will forward same
to the proper department for payment.
The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution is adopted.
The Chairman stated that Item 21, Petition Z-363 by Ben & Irene Pollock asking
for a zoning change from RUF to C-2 in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1 is adjourned
at the request of the attorney representing petitioners.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-95-58 RESOLVED that, final plat of New-Joy Subdivision (formerly Schulgren
Subdivision #4) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 be given final
approval, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative
approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission
September 17, 1957 and April 16, 1957; and it further appearing that
said proposed plat together with the plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been approved by the D partment of Public
Works under date of December 11 and 12, 1958; and it further appearing
that a bond in the amount of $259,000.00 to cover the installation of
improvements has been filed in the office of the City Clerk under date
of March 13, 1959; such bond having been approved by Mr. Rodney C.
Kropf, Assistant City Attorney, March 13, 1959, it would therefore appear
that all the conditions necessary to the release of building permits
have been met and the Building Department is hereby so notified.
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The Chairman declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Kane, and unanimously
adopted, this 101st Regular Meeting was duly adjourned at 12.00 p.m. Tuesday
March 17, 1959..
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oe -a-f-R. L. Angevin , Chairman
ATTESTED:
William R. Robinson, Secretary