HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1963-08-27 4,
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA 3976
Oa Tuesdays, August 27, 1963, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
h �d a tublic Hearir:g at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
",' :h Lc.; r;, ;falke , aa rman, called the Public Hearing to order
at approximately 8:30 P.M. M . Charles Walker, Chairman, appointed Mr. W. E. Okerstrom
Secretary in the absence of Mr. R. L. Angevine.
Members Present: Edward Milligan, W. E. Okerstrom, Charles W. Walker, Dr. Allen,
Dennis Anderson
Members absent: Milton Ingold, R. L. Angevine, James Cameron
Mr. McCullough, City Planner, was present as well as Mr. Dan Andrew, Industrial
Development Commission, Mr. Robert A. Shaw, Director of Public Works and Mr.
Richard Sanderson, Chief Inspector, and approximately 15 interested persons in the
audience.
Kr. McCullough announced that the only item on the agenda tonight was the new
Zoning Ordinance and Map, he stated that the prime reason for amending the
ordinance is that there are some weaknesses in the ordinance which the Commission
proposes to correct. For example, they have included standards in the various
miscellaneous uses. Additionally there are new provisions dealing with zoning which
is intended to encourage large lot development. It is intended to carry out the various
elements of our Master Plan. The new map designates all lot lines in the city so
11 that any individual who wants to know his particular zoning can do so by locating his
lot on the map.
Mr. Walker stated that on December 19, 1962, by resolution passed by the City Council
it was recommended that the Planning Board draw up a new comprehensive zoning
ordinance and map. He also stated that, in the new ordinance, we have expanded the
residential square footage requirements for buildings.
Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on the new
ordinance.
Mr. Jerry Mudie, representing the Detroit Edison Company, 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit
26, Michigan, suggested changes in the ordinance as follows:
(1) For Section 2.03 paragraph (3) entitles "Essential Services" substitute the
following standard definition for essential services reading as follows:
Essential Services. The phrase "essential services" means the erection, construction,
alteration, or maintenance by public utilities or municipal departments or commissions
of underground, surface, or overhead gas, electrical, steam, or water transmission
or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply of disposal systems,
including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, fire alarm boxes,
IIIpolice call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, towers, poles, and other similar
equipment, and accessories in connection therewith, but not including buildings,
reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities
or municipal departments or commissions or for the public health or safety or general
welfare.
(2) Under Section 14.02 which lists the uses permitted in the R-E Research-Engineers;
District, edd the following public utility use provision:
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"Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations
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and substations, and gas regulator stations."
Mr. J. P. Thomas, representing Consumers Power Company, stated the following:
We would like to request that a Gas Regulator Station be included in the definition
of the "Essential Services" pertinent to Section 2.03 (3). We feel a Gas Regulator
Station qualifies under this section; i.e. "and other similar equipment of accessories
reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate services by such private
companies". The location of a Gas Regulator Station is dictated principally by load
growth and the necessity of maintaining pressure regulation sufficient to serve the
public. It has been our experience that such factors are not subject to the control
of any person, and that, therefore, the location of such facilities is not amenable
to Zoning Regulations. We feel the Commission still has the authority to control the
type of building that will be erected.
Section 18.35 exempts "Essential Services" as earlier defined from the application of
the ordinance. Section 18.44 gives the Planning Commission authority to permit the
erection and use of a building, or addition to an existing building owned by a
utility and to be used for utility purposes, to a greater height or a larger area
that the district requirements established in this ordinance; and to permit its
location in any use district, provided the Commission finds that its use, height
and area are reasonable necessary for the public convenience and service, and provided
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that the building or use is designed, erected and landscaped to conform harmoniously
with the general architecture and plan of such district.
The Gas Regulator Station is a building approximately 8 x 10 in size and if normally
constructed of face brick and landscaped to conform with the area. Pictures, which
the council commissioners examined, were submitted at that time.
Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone else in the audience would like to speak.
Mr. Sanderson, Chief Inspector of the Building Department complimented the City
Planning Commission on the fine job they did on the new ordinance and map, however,
he regrets that he has 15 Sections marked off where there should be changes made. He
will have these suggested changes typed and delivered to the City Planning Commission
Office in the near future.
Mr. Sanderson stated that the ordinance should be as close to perfect as possible, it
is particularly important to him from an enforcement angle.
Mr. Walker stated that no action was to be taken tonight. It is possible that the
changes will be sent on to the council along with any changes the Planning Commission
wishes to make. It is also possible that the council may then return it to the Planning
Commission. If this is true, perhaps the changes suggested by the Building Department
may be incorporated before any final action is taken.
111 Mr. Walker asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to speaR.
Mrs. William Carter from the League of Women Voters was present. She stated that it
was hoped that before the Planning Commission forwarded the Zoning Ordinance to the
4 City Council that all changes necessary would be made beforehand.
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Mr. Walker informed those present that this item would be taken under advisement and
after a Study Meeting is held, the Planning Commission will bring it back at a
Regular Meeting for their action.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Milligan, supported by Dr. Allen, it was
#8-172-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the
Public Hearing held on Tuesday, August 27, 1963 at approximately
9:40 P.M.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Milligan, Okerstrom, Walker, Dr. Allen, Anderson
NAYS: None
Mr. Walker declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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W. E. Okerstrom (Secretary Pro-tem)
ATTESTED:
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Charles W. Walker, Chairman