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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
AND THE 113TH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISPION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, March 1, 1960 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia helms
e Public Hearing and the 113th Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Angevine, Chairman, called the Public Hearing
to order at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Members present : Wilford Okerstrom, Leonard K. Kane, Robert L. Angevine, H.
Paul Harsha and William R. Robinson
Members absent: Robert M. Peacock, Dennis Anderson, Robert L. Greene, Charles
Walker
Mr. David McCullough, City Planner and Mr. Charles J. Pinto, Assistant City Attorney
were present along with approximately 8 interested persons.
Mr. McCullough; The First item on the agenda is the proposed Koloff's Sunny-
side Estates Subdivision submitted by Henry Koloff, located on the North side of
Schoolcraft Road and South of Five Mile Road, approximately 2000 feet East of
Levan Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21.
(Formerly part of the South half of the Merucci Bros. Subdivision) .
Mr. Henry Koloff was present.
Mr. McCullough: A letter has been submitted by the Livonia Public Schools, dated
March 1, 1960 in which they request that the approval of this
plat be delayed until they have been able to talk to the cwsters
of the property. They need more property and it is felt by
the school board that approval of this plat may be in violation
with the original agreement between the school and the vendor of
th.is petitioner.
Mr. Robinson: May I direct a question to the attorney'
If the school board made an agreement with Merucci Bros. ,
wouldn't it be carried on to this builder''
Mr. Pinto: I do not know the nature of the agreement and I do not know if
Mr. Koloff was in party with the agreement offered and how the
agreement between the school board and the previous property
owners was made up.
Mr. Koloff: When this was taken as a whole, the school board bought a piece of
acreage in the upper part of the plat and paid a certain amount of
money for it but it has nothing to do with the piece I have now.
It was in the west portion.
Mr. Angevine: Is there anything pending in that area?
Mr. McCullough: No, it is dead. There are two tiers of lots and a street re-
maining. It is not included in the present Sunnysides Estates
Subdivision.
Mr. Robinson: Do you have any objection to selling a portion to the school
board?
Mr. Koloff: My plat is not next to the school property.
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Mr. McCullough: It is only a moral obligation.
ILMr. Okerstrom: What was the school board's aeaction to the original?
Mr. McCullough: They bought a site and now they want to buy mor e.
Mr. Koloff: I am two tiers of lots away.
Mr. Angevine: Are you in any particular hurry about this?
Mr. Koloff: Unfortunately, I am. I:t is two weeks since I first brought it
up. If this property was involved with the school board I wouldn't
hesitate to wait but I can not see how it can be involved with
the school board.
Mr. Angevine: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Any further discussion from you gentlemen?
Mr. Koloff: If this is approved and something came up, I would be glad to
discuss it with the school board.
Mr. Robinson: I recommend that approval be given subject to the school board's
expression in writing that this development does not prejudice their
position as evident by the agreement with the Merucci Bros.
Mr. McCullough: I would like to suggest that the half street be eliminated.
Mr. Harsha: Yale is shown different than as designated on the Master Thorough-
fare Plan.
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Mr. McCullough: Yale has been changed - this was done at the time the original
plat of Merucci Bros. Subdivision was approved.
Mr. Robinson: • I suggest that the houses be consistent on Lyndon.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Robinson, supported by Mr. Kane, it was
#3-31-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, March 1, 1960 the City Planning Commission does hereby
give approval to the preliminary plat of the Koloff's Sunnyside
Estates Subdivision located on the North side of Schoolcraft
Road and South of Five Mile Road, approximately 2000 feet East
of Levan Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 and the Southwest
1/4 of Section 21, (formerly part of the south half of Merucci Bros. Sub)
subject, however, to the school board's expression in writing that this
development does not prejudice their position as evident by the agreement
with the Berucci Bros. , and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
abutting property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat together with
notice having been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent
of Schools, Fire Department, Polio e Department, Parks & Recreation
Department and Members of the Plat Committee.
inIL. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Robinson, Harsha, Okerstrom, Kane, and Angevine
NAYS: None
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Mr. McLullough: The next item on the agenda is Application TA-60 by P. L. Kozub
who is requesting permission to remove topsoil, sand, etc . , from portions of
Parcels DD2 and CC located on the North side of Schoolcraft Road and South of
Lyndon, approximately 2300 feet West of Inkster Road in the proposed Gorcb n-Begin
fit
Park Subdivision in the South half of Section 24.
Mr. Kozub was present.
Mr.McCullough: A letter dated January 29, 1960 has been received from the Police
Department and another dated March 1, 1960 from the Engineering
Department. The Engineering Department has recommended approval
but this approval is based on a third topo submitted by the
applicant which came into our office too late to be forwarded
to Mr. Walker, Topsoil Committee Chairman.
Mr. McCullough submitted the copies of the revised topo to the planning commission
members.
Mr. Kane: Has the topsoil been stockpiled?
Mr. Kozub: No, we have not stockpiled it. We started to but because of the
bad weather we had to stop.
Mr. Okerstrom: Is this the bowling alley area?
Mr. Kozub: No, it is next to it.
Mr. McCullough: It is the Gordon-Begin Park Subdivision.
I[: Mr. Okerstrom: The preliminary plat of this subdivision was given approval
subject to Harrison being relocated which has not been done
as yet. We cannot approve this until we have approved the .Ther.
Mr. Angevine: Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak?
Any further discussion, Gentlemen?
Mr. Kane: We ought to let the Topsoil Committee look at it first before
any decision is made.
Mr. Kozub: The only question raised by the Engineering was the low spots.
We are going to dig a drainage ditch for any excess water.
Mr. Angevine: This will be taken under advisement until a report has been
submitted by the Topsoil Committee.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Robinson, it was
#3-32-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby duly adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, March 1, 1960 at approkimately
8:25 p.m.
A. roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in thefollowing:
L AYES: Robinson, Harsha, Okerstrom, Kane and Angevine
NAYS: None
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Angevine called the 113th Special Meeting to order at approximately 8:26 p.m.
with ail those present now who were present at the time the public hearing was
ILadjourned.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Harsha and unanimously adopted
it was
#3-33-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday,
December 15, 1959 on Petition Z-430 as submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend
Section 14.08 (a) of Article 14.00 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 60, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-430 be
granted for the reasons:
(1) Permits more flexibility in subsequent lateral expansion of
industrial buildings;
(2) Increases firefighting effectiveness, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of November
25, 1959, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit
Edton Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co., Michigan Bell
Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
li: Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is the proposed Rosemor Manor Sub-
division submitted by Arthur Pollack and located on the East and West side of Hub-
bard Road between Schoolcraft and Lyndon in the Southeast and Southwest 1/4 of
Section 22. Public Hearing 12/15/59, item taken under advisement. Special meeting
2/2/60, item taken under advisement.
Mr. Arthur Pollack was present.
Mr. McCullough: Mr. Pollack has offered to donate six acres for a park. The
City Council has seen fit to go along with it. There is a
condition of allowing one long block. There are two schemes
in your folders, an original plat and a revised, the latter
completely eliminates the designated park site from the plat.
We recently amended the Subdivision Rules and Regulations per-
mitting blocks longer than 1/4 mile in length. Here is a
case where we would probably have to forfeit the park site
if we do not consent to the long block. The block in question
is approximately 500 ft. over the length allowed.
Mr. Harsha: Has Hubbard Road been relocated?
Mr. McCullough: It would have to be done.
Mr. Angevine:IL
Any other questions, Gentlemen?
Mr. McCullough: At the public hearing for this subdivision, there were quite a
number of goperty owners present who objected to the designated
park site�eing included in the plat. The president of the civic
association is present tonight also.
Mr. Harsha: There is one other question - the retention basin.
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Mr. McCullough: Mr. Hiltz has not yet seen the engineering plans of the pro-
posed but whatever is planned would have to be agreeable with
ir- Mr. Hiltz, City Engineer.
ILMr. Robinson: If we approve this plat we would be setting a precedent.
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Mr. Harsha: There are no /drives along Schoolcraft.
Mr. Okerstrom: There is a set back of 75 ft. along Schoolcraft.
Mr. Robinson: I am not ready to approve this plat until we have received a
letter from the Fire and Police Department in regard to the
long block and I feel that we should have a service drive
along Schoolcraft.
Mr. Pollack: There are none adjacent to our plat. What good would it do?
Mr. Robinson: It will keep the eleven people coming out onto Schoolcraft.
Mr. Harsha: We should have a public hearing on the relocation of Hubbard
Road so as not to hold the gentlemen up.
Mr. Angevine: This item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. McCullough: There is a gentleman in the audience who wishes to be heard, he
represents the civic association in the area surrounding the
proposed plat.
[ Mr. Robert C. Pfeiffer, President of the Birchwood Park Civic Association: There
is one point before approval is given to this proposed subdivision.
We would like to see that the school board goes along with
the revised plat because they are in a critical condition for
expansion in Section 22. They are contemplating a bond issue
to acquire land in this area. We would like to see it taken
care of before this plat is approved.
Mr. McCullough: I have been informed that if the school board buys any land in
this area it will be south of the existing schbol.
Mr. Pfeiffer: We would like to express our appreciation for the effort and
work on the part of your City planner, Mr. McCullough.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, tad snanimously
adopted, it was
#3-34-60 RESOLVED that, the Planning Commission of the City of Livonia having given
due consideration to the designated proposed location of r7: 1.1.ard Rcad
between Schcolcraftand Lyndon Roads in the City of Livonia which is
located in the South half of Section 22 of said City, and it appearing that
the designated proposed location of such thoroughfare as presently shown
on said Master Thoroughfare Plan should be changed to relocate the pro-
posed location of such thoroughfare in futerance of the health, safety and
Iri: general welfare of the community, and that said relocation of Hubbard Road
between Schoolcraft and Lyndon Roads in the South half of Section 22, City
of Livonia should designate the center line thereof to read as follows:
Beginning on the South line of Section 22, distant N 89° 46'30" W. 4.45'
from the S 1/4 corner of said section; thence N 0° 05' 35" W 310.82' to a
point of curvature; thence northerly along a curve to the left having a
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radius of 1027.73' central angle of 11° 06' 53", tangent distance of 100.00'
and an arc length of 199.37' ; thence N 11° 12' 28" W 156.73' to a point of
curvature; thence northerly along a curve to the right having a radius of
1006.06' , central angle of 11° 21' 10" tangent distance of 100.00' and an
arc length of 199.34' ; thence N 0° 08' 42" E 882.00' to a point of curva-
ture; thence northerly along a curve to the right having a radius of
1205.56' central angle of 9° 29' 00" tangent distance of 100.00' ; and an
arc length of 199.54' ; thence N 9° 37' 42" E. 185.78' to a point of curva-
ture; thence northerly along a curve to the left having a radius of 1411.07;
central angle of 9° 43' 17", tangent distance of 120.00' and an arc length
of 239.42' ; thence N 0° 05' 35" W 263.00' to the center post of Section 22.
the City Planning Commistion on its own motion does hereby establish and
order a public heath g to be held in the City Hall of the City of Livonia
to determine whether or not Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia,
that is, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, should be amended so as to relocate
Hubbard Road in Section22 from its present location as shown on the Master
Thoroughfare Plan to a new location, the legal description of which is here-
inabcve set forth, for the reason that said relocation would be in the best
interests of the health, safety and general welfare of the community and more
appropriately carry out the purpose of intent of the City's Master Thorough-
fare Plan; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the time and place of said public
hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Livonia and that a notice by registered mail be sent to each public
I[: utility or railroad company owning or operating any public utility or rail-
road within the City of Livonia in accordance withthe provisions of Section
5.2998 of Michigan Statutes Annotated and in accordance withthe provisions
of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resol.t inn is adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is Petition Z-419 by Charles Cannon
who is asking that the zoning classification on property located on the North side
of Plymouth Road approximately 800 ft. West of Priscilla Lane in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 28 be changed from C-1 to C-2. Public Hearing 10/20/59, item taken under
advisement; regular meeting 11/10/59, item taken under advisement until action on
relocation Wayne Road is taken.
Mr. Robinson: I have been trying to amend the ordinance so that the uses allowed
in C-1 would be those not objectionable to residential sections.
I do not feel that C-2 would be objectionable in this particular area.
Mr. Harsha: Will Wayne Road,after it is relocated,cut through this property?
Mr. McCullough: Yes, the owner will be very limited.
Mr.Harsha: Would the property become more valuable under C-2 or C-2 if con-
demnation proceedings are started?
[6: Mr. Pinto: No, it would not.
Mr. Harsha: [:hat about the value of the building upon the property. Wouldn't
that make a difference?
Mr.Pinto: Yes, probably.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstroqi, supprted by Mr. Kane and unanimously
IL adopted it was
#3-35-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, October 20, 1959 on Petition Z-419 as submitted by
Charles Cannon for a change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 28 from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Commision does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-419 be
denied for the reason
(1) that it is felt that since Wayne Road has been designated
across this property, a C-2 designation would tend to increase
its value to the detriment of the governmental agency that
will have to buy the land eventually, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonian, under date of October 1,
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.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-36-60 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby permit
Dr. W. Strong to withdraw Petition M-187 requesting permission to
have a veterinary hospital on the South side of Plymouth Road
and West of Farmington in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Robinson and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-37-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Zoning Ordinance No. 60 as amended, the
City Planning Commission at this time on its own motion does
hereby provide for a public hearing to be held to determine
whether or not to rezone the Alden Village Subdivision and also
portions of the Southeast and Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, and
that a hearing be held and that notice be given as provided in
Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60 of the
City of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and
recommendation thereon to the City Council.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kane, supported by Mr. Harsha and unanimously
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adopted, it was
#3-38-60 RESOLVED that, final plat of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision #18 in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 34 be given final approval, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission July 21, 1959; and it further appearing
that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifications
for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of
Publicviorks under date of Nove "ger 4, 1959; and it further appearing
that a s..rety bond i_�: the cmourt of $8,000.00 and a cash bond in the
amount of $1,00.00, pursuant to Council's Recolutif'rt #720-59, to
cover the installation of improvements have been filed in the office
of the City Clerk under date of February 25, 1960; such bonds having
been approved by the Department of Law on February 25, 1960, 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 notifies.
Mr. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. McCullough: The next item on the agenda is the approval of minutes for the
meeting held on Tuesday, February 16, 1960.
Mr. Angevine: I would like to ask that the secretary review her notes for that
meeting.
After a brief discussion it was determined that these minutes would be approved
at the next meeting.
Mr. McCul1[: lough: The next item on the agenda is the proposed Denman Estates
Subdivision located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately 1300 ft.
West of Wayne Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Public Hearing December 15,
1959, item taken under advisement; regular meeting 2/16/59, item taken under
advisement.
Mr. Donald Gaeke and Mr. Hy Simon were present representing petitioner.
Mr. McCullough submitted a sketch of how Levan Road could be relocated if this plat
is approved as submitted by the petitioner.
It was determined that the property west of the proposed subdivision was owned by'
one owner and not by several as was previously thought.
Mr. Angevine: If the plat were approved and the road relocated would parts of
several lots including lots 97 etc. , have to be sold to the
adjoining land owner to enable him to plat a complete tier of
lots east of the road ?
It was determined that the question should be answered in the affirmative; that the
road would come over part of Lot 97 and several others. The question was asked if
Mr. Dembs would be willing to plat these particular lots into outlots.
Mr. McCullough: I would like to suggest that these lots be designated as outlots
instead of dedicating them to the city.
libm Mr. Simons: Yes, we can designate them as outlots instead of dedicating them
to the city, so as to protect the adjoining land owner.
Mr. Robinson: You said that a syndicate has purchased the property to the West?
Mr. McCullough: Yes.
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Mr. Robinson: Is there any reason that it can hot be purchased so that this
proposed plat could have one-half of Levan Road in it:
I[: Mr. McCullough: An agreement could not be reached between them and Mr. Dembs.
Mr. Robinson: I hesitate to permit this as curved. I would rather see Levan
Road straight because I feel it willbe a main thoroughfare in the
future.
Mr. Gaeke: It has been the feeling of planning consultants throughout the
Detroit area that Mile Roads ought to be straight. Half mile
roads being collector streets and not arterial highways, need
not be straight but ought to be curved to give them architectural
interest.
Mr. Kane: Mr. Harsha, do you approve of this plat.
Mr. Harsha: Yes, if it has not been changed since it was first submitted.
After a brief discussion it was determined that there will be outlots both in the
northwest part of the plat and in the southwest corner of the plat due to the pro-
posed Levan Road.
Mr. Harsha: I would like to have our attorney frame a motion to approve this
plat.
1[: Mr. Pinto: I would suggest the following:
RESOLVED that having considered the proposed preliminary plat
for the proposed Denmar Estates Subdivision, the same is approved
subject, however, to the following conditions:
(a) that the proprietor furnish to the City Planning Commission
the centerline description of the proposed relocation of Levan
Road, and
(b) that the lots now designated on the proposed plat as 96, 97,
27, 28 and 37 presently shown on the preliminary plat shall be
shown rather as Outlots A, B. C. D and E.
Mr. Harsha: The minutes should reflect that we take cognizance of the offer
of the petitioner to pave one-half of Levan Road. This comer
was made by the petitioner, we did not ask him to do so.
Mr. Simons: We would prefer to donate money to the City for a park site rather
than pave a road over someone else's land.
Mr. McCullough: The City Council will be pleased to hear this and I shall undertake
to inform them of your attitude in this matter.
Mr. Kane: I feel that the other property owner should pave Levan Road. It
is within their property.
Mr. Harsha: I would like to ask Mr. McCullough a question. Weren't there
reasons for paving cue-half of Levan Road?
Mr. McCullough: At the time his offer was made a third party owned the 61 foot
strip adjacent to this plat and it was highly improbable that
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anyone would be able to plat a 43 foot road over a 61 foot strip.
In order to avoid the delay involved in protecting the owner of
the 61 foot strip, Mr. Dembs agreed to bear half the cost of
paving Levan Road en somscne else's land. It has been established
that a syndicate purchased the 61 foot strip and therefore the
location of Levan Road is not so critical as it was prior to this
change in ownership. It appears that Mr. Dembs now wants to
revoke his offer to pave Levan Road and offer instead to donate
part of a park site.
Mr. Kane: I feel that the other property owner should put the road in.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Harsha, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously
adopted, it was
#3-39-60 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
Tuesday, December 15, 1959 the City Planning Commission does hereby
give approval to the preliminary plat of the Denmar Estates Subdivision
located on the North side of Six Mile Road, approximately 1300 ft. West
of Wayne Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, subject, however, to
the following conditions:
(a) that the proprietor furnish to the City Planning Commission the
centerline description of the proposed relocation of Levan Road, and
approval is subject to subsequent relocation of Levan Road, and
1[: (b) that the lots now designated on the proposed plat as 96, 97, 27,
28 and 37 presently shown on the preliminary plat shallbe shown rather
as Outlots A, B, C, D, and E.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
abutting property owners, proprietor, City Departments 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 & Recreation
Department and Members of the Plat Committee.
Mr•. Angevine: The motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Robinson: I would like to ask our attorney a question.
In the laws governing the planning commission, and after a City
has adopted a Master Plan, doesn't it state that the City
Council must have a 2/3's vote to override our decisions in
certain matters.
Mr. Pinto: I do not recall the exact vote necessary; I would have to check
this for you.
Mr. Robinson: I am concerned that we are not moving fast enough on the Master
Planning.
IreMr. Kane: I feel that we have accomplished quite a bit.
Mr. Robinson: We spent a lot of money to have studies made by Albe Munson and
I feel there is no reason why we can't move a little faster so
that all this information in these studies does not become
obsolete.
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The Council is in the process of having Merriman paved. The
CO Planning Commission has in the past suggested that Merriman be
a boulevard. I do not believe that the Council knows of this.
There is a lot of information in these studies that people are
not aware of.
Mr. McCullough: Should I request the Council to consider making Merriman a boule-
vard?
Mr. Robinson: Yes, ;t might be the best solution since there is a gas pipe running
down the middle oA Merriman, the boulevard might be the answer -
the gas pipe may not have to be relocated.
Mr. Okerstrom: The gas pipe does not go straight down the middle of Merriman so
they would have to relocate some of it anyways.
Mr. McCullough: Which area would you like to move on?
Mr. Robinson: If more help is needed on the planning staff we should see about
getting it, with more help we could move faster.
Mr. Okerstrom: Is this a study meeting or is the special meeting still open?
Mr. Robinson: This is the special meeting, I wanted my remarks to go on record.
1[: Mr. McCullough: The tr4x of the matter is that the Master Thoroughfare Plan not
being brought up to date. It is in the Engineering Department and
has been for the past four weeks being brought up to date. If you
want, I am ready to go ahead and have hearings on the Northeast
area of the City. It is a critical area.
Mr. Robinson: I am not hot on any particular area. The studies were very expen-
sive and they deal with a lot of matters.
Mr. McCullough: There is an additional matter of capital improvements, we should
have a priority on them.
Mr. Robinson: That is one matter and there are many more.
Mr. Kane: I do not agree and I take exception to your remark that we
haven't done anything in the past two years. I feel we have done
a hell of a lot. I'd like that for the records.
Mr. Robinson: I am not critizing the Planning Commission members. I think that
possibly more money should be asked for in the Planning budget.
Mr. EcCullough: I think this would be highly commendable.
Mr. McCullough: There is one more item I feel should be brought up tonight. This
is the matter of designating an industrial road running East and
West between Merriman and Farmington, South of the railroad and
I: North of Plymouth behind the commercial property. The difficulty
is that the owners of property along Plymouth are selling off
the frontage and landlocking the property in back. I would
like to suggest such a road running east and west with Hubbard
Road as the north and south road. The one difficult factor is
the drain located in this area. The Council has indicated that
they will be willing to go ahead with the sewers if we designate
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a road. There would be 300 ft. for Commercial on Plymouth
1[4; and approximately 400 of industrial beyond the commercial.
I am going to draw up a map showing the present structures
and the proposed road and give the larger land owners a
chance to study this.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Kane and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 113th Special
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 1960.
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Leonard K. Kane, Secretary
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