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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1963-11-05• 4024 MINUTES OF THE 171st SPECIAL MEETING PIO A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LT VONIA On Tuesday, November 5, 1963, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held the 171st Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. E. G. Milligan, Chairman, called the 171st Special Meeting to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. Members present: Dr. Allen, James Cameron, R. L. Angevine, W. E. Okerstrom, Donald Heusted, Edward G. Milligan Members Absent: Dennis Anderson*, Milton Ingold and Charles W. Walker. Mr. David McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately 45 interested persons in the audience. Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-610 by K & L Development Corporation requesting the rezoning of property in the South 1100 feet of Parcel B which is located 750 feet South of Six Mile Road, approximately 2450 feet East of Newburgh Road and immediately West of Golfview Meadows Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, from RLA to RM. Public Hearing September 17, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting October 1, 1963, advisement; Special Meeting October 8, 1963, advisement. (110 Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Heusted, it was 11-211-63 RESOLVED, that pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, on Petition Z-610 as submitted by K & L Development Corporation requesting the rezoning of property in the South 1100 feet of Parcel B which is located 750 feet South of Six Mile Road, approximately 2450 feet East of Newburgh Road and immediately West of Golfview Meadows Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, from RLA to RM, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-610 be denied for the following reasons: (1) that several years ago the City Planning Commission established a policy or requiring larger lots in the Northwest sector of the community and our sanitary sewer capacity is geared to this concept; (2) that during the past 18 months, large lot builders have been doing very well locally; (3) that any argument about being misled is spurious since all zoning is subject to change; (4) that is any buffer zone is needed it is already there in the form of school and park sites which abut this land on the South. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post, under date of August 28, 1963, IL and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , the Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner, as listed in the Proof of Service. 4025 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine, and Milligan 1[: NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Milligan, Chairman, asked if the commission would dispose of the Denmar Estates Subdivision and Koloff's Sunnyside Estates #3 due to the fact that quite a number of people are here for this reason. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is the final approval of Denmar Estates Subdivision located on the north side of Six Mile Road, approximately 1300 feet West of Wayne Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Angevine and unanimously adopted, it was 11-212-63 RESOLVED, that final plat of Denmar Estates Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8 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 on March 1, 1960; and it further appearing that said proposed plat together 1[: with the plans and specifications for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of July 8, 1963, and July 10, 1963, respectively; and it further appearing that a surety bond in the amount of $85,000.00 as a portion of the Ganeral Improvement Bond and a cash bond in the amount of $10,000.00 as the balance of the General Improvement Bond; Surety Bond in the amount of $35,200.00 as a portion of the Sidewalk Improve- ment Bond and cas bond in the amount of $8,800.00 as the balance of the Sidewalk Improvement Bond have been files in the office of the City Clerk under date of October 11, 1963, pursuant to Resolutions #838-63 and 606-63, adopted by the City Council on October 23, 1963, and August 7, 1963, respectively; such bonds having been approved by Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney on November 4, 1963 and October 11, 1963, 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. Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is the final approval of Koloff's Sunnyside Estates #3 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. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Cameron, and unanimously adopted, it was 11-213-63 RESOLVED, that final plat of Koloff's Sunnyside Estates f3 be given final approval and; • 4026 FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that , tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission on March 1, 1960, and it further appearing that said proposed plat together with the plans and specifications for improvements therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works under date of June 3, 1960 and it further appearing that a bond in the amount of $8,500.00 to insure installation of remaining improvements having been field in the office of the City Clerk under date of November 5, 1963, pursuant to Council Resolution #863-63, under date of November 6, 1963, approved by Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney on November 13, 1963, provided however that no approval is given to the one (1) lot shown thereon with a width of 59 feet. Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-589, as amended, by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone certain property located 402 feet North of Schoolcraft Road and immediately East of Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 from R-1-A & R-3-B to C-1. Mr. Harrison Mercer, Compton Village Civic Association stated we had a meeting last night and there was a unanimous resolution based on a defeat of Petiton Z-589. We are opposed to the rezoning because it also included some R-1-A property that was already approved as R-1-A at the 157th Special Meeting held on February 5, 1963. The Mayor has recommended that this property be rezoned from R-3 to R-1-A. We have our rights and we want to keep the rules we will ask your consideration to vote in defeat of Petition Z-589. * Mr. Anderson arrived at approximately 8: 20 p.m. Mr. Angevine asked Mr. Mercer whether the Civic Association would have any objection if the R-1-A was deleted from the petition? Mr. Mercer stated that we can only say that we might consider it. Mr. Milligan stated if we delete the R-1-A, I do not believe we have to readvertise. Mr. Okerstrom wanted to know if this is a petition on the motion of the City Planning Commission? Mr. Milligan stated yes, it is. Mr. Mercer stated that we are going on record as opposing Petition Z-589 as it stands. We will accept no compremise. Mr. Milligan stated in these hearings on this particular petition the individual whose land would be affected would be the Gordon-Begin people. Mr. Gordon would you care to say a few words. Mr. Gordon stated, I would like to say I think Mr. Mercer was reading what the Mayor had to say was about the wrong parcel of land. • 4027 I:, 4 Mr. Milligan asked Mr. Mercer what was the date of the meeting you were quoting from? 1 Mr. Mercer stated it was February 5, 1963. Mr. Gordon stated that there was another meeting of the Civic Association where this thing was not unanimously opposed. The people here in the audience ton glAt number less than 10% of the people in Compton Village. Mr. Mercer stated we had a meeting last night and I can tell you last night it was written in the minutes that we want no R1A property taken away from the area. It was a represented membership and a unanimous one. Dr. Allen stated Mr. Mercer quoted the Mayor, nine (9) months ago as having recommended something to go one way and now it seems the Mayor has reversed himself and would like to see it go the other way. I would like to say, Mr. Mercer, one group voted one way and the hoard of Trusties didn't see it that way and they reversed their decision. Neither side should be blamed. If this is true, there are four (4) to five (5) hundred people living in this subdivision and I feel we would have had a much larger turnout, but with the turnout we have, as compared with the number of people we have in the subdivision, I would like to recommend approval for the reasons stated. Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was 11-214-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, 1!: May 14, 1963, on Petition Z-589 by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone certain property located 402 feet North of Schoolcraft and immediately East of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RIA and R3B to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-589 be approved for the following reasons. (a) the advent of the Sears-Crowley complex plus the expressway will generate sufficient traffic past this corner that it would be more appropriate for commercial use; (b) that removal of the apartment zoning should do much to reduce the ultimate number of dwelling with resultant benefits to the City and School. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post, under date of April 24, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Cheasapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner, as listed in the Proof of Service. roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Heusted NAYS: Okerstrom, Angevine, Anderson and Milligan Mr. Milligan declared the motion failed to carry and the Petition is denied. IL: Mr. Okerstrom stated he would like to have the item brought back and amend the petition to include that area presently Zoned R-3 and delete R1A from consideration. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was 4028 11-215-63 RESOLVED that, Petition Z-589 be amended to read Petition Z-589 by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone certain property located 402 feet North of Schoolcraft Road and immediately East of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, to delete therefrom the land included within the petition presently zoned R1A. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Cameron Okerstrom, Angevine, Anderson NAYS: Allen, Heusted and Milligan Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was 11-216-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing beeing held on Tuesday, May 14, 1963, on Petition Z-589 as amended, by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone certain property located 402 feet North of Schoolcraft Road and immediately East of Milligbelt Road in the South- east 1/4 of Section 24, from R3B to C-1, and reduced in area, be approved for the following reasons: (a) the advent of the Sears-Crowley complex plus the expressway will 110 generate sufficient traffic past this corner that it would be more appropriate for commercial use; (b) that removal of the apartment zoning should do much to reduct the ultimate number of dwelling with resultant benefits to the City and School. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post, under date of April 24, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Che sapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumers Power Co. , City Departments and petitioner, as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom and Angevine NAYS: Allen, Heusted and Milligan Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is discussion of resolution to advise Plymouth, Northville Townships and County Road Commission of how the Planning Commission would like to have them treat their lots adjacent to Eckles Road. Special Meeting September 10, 1962, advisement; Regular Meeting, September 17, 1963, advisement. Dr. Allen suggested that the City Planning Commission furnish a letter with these recommendations to Plymouth and Northville and tell them the reason why we are asking this and what this will cost them when the road goes through. I4029 Mr. Okerstrom questioned if we send a letter will we receive an answer? Mr. McCullough stated that he was going to ask for an answer. Mr. Angevine stated that we should have a meeting with the groups and make a combined effort. Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, supported by Mr. Cameron and unanimously adopted, it was 11-217-63 RESOLVED, that Plymouth and Northville Townships and the Wayne County Road Commission are advised that Livonia will require the Developer to dedicate sixty (60) feet along the East side of the Section line and to pave twelve (12) feet immediately East of the centerline with nine (9) inch thick reinforced concrete. It being the intention of the Livonia City Planning Commission to encourage the Developers to improve this road so that our own taxpayers will not have to bear this expense at some subsequent date when Wayne County assumes jurisdiction. Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is discussion of requested revision of Evelyn Burns Subdivision located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately one-half mile West of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9. 1 Mr. Burns explained the requested modifications to his plat. Mr. Milligan stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is a request for a years extension by Stephan F. Slavik, Rough Building Company, on Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 5, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Minezinger if he knew when he was going to go ahead with this? Mr. Minezinger stated, it depends on Mr. Volk. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Dr. Allen, and unanimously adopted, it was 11-218-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request from Stephan F. Slavik for a years extension on the Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 5, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant said request, subject, however, to all conditions prevailing on the original preliminary approval and also, subject, to the Engineering Department reviewing said subdivision plat before the final canvas back plat it submitted for final approval. A Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 4 4030 Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-606 having been referred back to the City Planning Commission for report and recommendation as amended, by City Council Resolution #809-63. Petition Z-606 be Walter J. Abraham requesting the rezoning of property located on the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Paderewski and also property located on the South side of Five Mile Road between Haller and Garden in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 from RIB to C-2. Mr. Milligan stated that this petition has been withdrawn by the City Planning Commission and was referred back to the City Planning Commission from the City Council. There followed a brief discussion between the Commissioners. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Anderson, it was 11-219-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, July 23, 1963, on Petition Z-606 by Walter J. Abraham, requesting the rezoning of property located on the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Paderewski and also property located on the South side of Five Mile Road between Haller and Garden in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24 from R1B to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-606 be denied for the following reasons: 4 (1) that even though certain property has been deleted, it is not good zoning practice to position a business next to a residence and that it would be preferable to zone it for some transitional use. (2) that Paderewski Street presently constitutes physical barrier to the easterly extension of commercial along Five Mile Road and to jump over Paderewski and start new commercial zoning tends to encourage future strip commercial which is undesirable. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of July 3, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the foregoing: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Okerstrom Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is a motion to hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Industrial Development Commission' s request of October 14, 1963, to determine whether or not to rezone the North 400 feet of the so-called Newman Farm (identified as Tax Parcel 27A32a1), located on the West side of Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27. a 4031 4 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Dr. Allen, it was 11-220-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission pursuant to Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Livonia, does hereby establish and order that a Public Hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone the following property: The North 400 feet of the following described parcel: The North 780 feet of the East 825 feet of the South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan except the East 60 feet thereof (part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 27A32a1) from M-1 (Light Industrial)to M-2 (General Industrial). This property is located approximately 1330 feet South of Schoolcraft Road and 500 feet North of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, on the West side of Merriman Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and 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. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: ,, AYES: Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-616 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to rezone property located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27 from RUFB to M-1. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was 11-221-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, October 15, 1963, on Petition Z-616 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to rezone property located in the Southwnst 1/4 of Section 26 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27 from RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-616 be granted for the following reasons: (1) that the land is within the Industrial Belt; (2) in theory, if adjacent land owners request building permits they will be obliged to erect protective walls in spite of the fact that this land is within the industrial belt; IL FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post, under date of September 25, 1963, 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. L4032 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following : AYES: Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-617 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to rezone property located South of Schoolcraft Road, between Alois Avenue and Farmington Road in Sections 28, 29 and 30, from RUFB to M-1. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan stated, if you gentlemen will recall, we discussed whether or not we wanted to extend this zoning, we decided we wanted to approve it as it is. Mr. Pollock, Industrial Development Commission, stated we are very interested in this petition as this land is located within the bdt that is assigned to us for industry. Mr. McCullough stated that the problem is not with the approval, the problem in the North 150 feet. to Mr. Milligan explained there were some people who wanted the zoning of go all the way a to Schoolcraft, however, we have decided to leave it as advertised. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Mr. Okerstrom, it was 11-222-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, October 15, 1963, on Petition Z-617 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to rezone property located South of Schoolcraft Road between Alois Avenue and Farmington Road in Sections 28, 29 and 30, from RUFB to M-1, the City PlanningCommission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-617 be granted, with the 150 foot setback and the exception of lots 19 through 28 and lots 32 through 38 (which lots are covered by deed restrictions), and the following reasons: (1) that these lots are within the industrial belt; (2) they will soon be served by sanitary sewer; (3) that at least one owner is ready to enlarge his existing plant if this zoning is accomplished; (4) the residential development on the north side of Schoolcraft is pro- gressing rapidly and unless the subject zoning is accomplished now it will become extremely difficult to accomplish in future years; FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under the dateof September 25, IL 1963, 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. IL 4033 A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-615 by Aurel Bacon requesting the rezoning of property located on the Northwest corner of Pembroke and Milburn Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFB to RM. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Mr. McCullough stated that due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Bacon was unable to be here tonight. Mr. Milligan stated that this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition V-76 be Addison W. Bacon requesting the vacating on the ten (10) foot wide public walk way easement adjacent to Lots 32 and 31 in Fairway Farms Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. ILMr. McCullough stated we are asking that he be required to deed back an easement if at a later date, the City actually buys the parksite. The petitioner has written a letter stating same, dated September 29, 1963. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Dr. Allen, it was 11-223-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Tuesday, October 15, 1963, on Petition V-76 by Addison Bacon requesting the vacating of the 10 foot wide public walkway easement adjacent to lots 31 and 32 in Fairway Farms Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, the City Planning Commission dies hereby recommend to the City Council that the petition be granted subject to conveyance or a right-of-way for public purposes over the land to be vacated prior to the publishing of the vacation. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post, under date of September 25, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumer Power Co. , City Departments, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the follow ing: LAYES; Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. IL4034 Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition V-77 by Richard Lockridge for Lynch & Skinner requesting the vacating of a portion of Beatrice Avenue located 112 feet North of Linda Avenue on Beatrice Avenue in B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision in the North half of Section 23. Public Hearing, October 15, 1963, advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Cameron, and unanimously adopted, it was 11-224-63 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on October 15, 1963, on Petition V-77 by Richard Lochridge for Lynch & Skinner requesting the vacating of a portion of Beatrice Avenue located 112 feet North of Linda Avenue on Beatrice Avenue in B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision In the North half of Section 23, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that the petition be granted as this land was once intended for a cul-de-sac but the street has since been continued, therefore it is no longer needed. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of September 25, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit Edison Co. , Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. , Michigan Bell Telephone Co. , The Consumer Power Co. , City Departments, petitioner and abutting property owners as listed in the to Proof of Service. Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoingresolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-300 by A. J. Erwin Real Estate Representative for Shall Oil Company, requesting the approval to erect a gasoline service station on the Northeast corner of Newburgh and Six Mile Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Public Hearing October 15, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan declared this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is approval of the minutes for meetings held on September 17, 1963 and October 1, 1963 and October 8, 1963. It was pointed out that Mr. Edward G. Milligan and Mr. R. L. Angevine were present, not as previously stated, Edward Angevine. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, supported by Mr. Cameron, it was 11-225-63 RESOLVED that, the City Planning does hereby approve the minutes for meetings held on Tuesday, September 17, 1963, October 1, 1963 and October 8, 1963, as corrected, except for that member who was not present, he abstain from voting. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine and Milligan NAYS: None NOT VOTING: Anderson and Cameron (October 8, 1963) Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 4035 4 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Dr. Allen, and unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 171st Special Meeting held on Tuesday, November 5, 1963, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Mr. Milligan called a recess at this time. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Edward Milligan, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 9:35 p.m. with approximately 100 people in the audience. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-619 by Harry Slatkin requesting the rezoning of property located on the South side of Plymouth Road, Approximately 600 feet West of Yale in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, from C-2 to R-3. Mr. Don Barris, attorney for Harry Slatkin stated the case for the petitioner. Mr. Cameron asked how many units will there be? Mr. Barris stated there would be 66 units, four (4) one-bedroom units, fifty-eight (58) two-bedroom units and four (4) three-bedroom units. This is directly across from the Ford Motor Company. Mrs. Doris Smith, 35840 Leon, asked how far back does it go from Plymouth Road? Mr. Barris explained the set back to Mrs. Smith. ILMr. Milligan asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to speak on this matter, there being no one, Mr. Milligan declared this matter will be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-618 by William Ponder for Jack Garber who is requesting the rezoning or property located on the North side of Joy Road, 100 feet East of Harvey in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 from R1A to R-3. Mr. Ponder stated the case for the petitioner. Mr. M. Knight, 35576 Dover, submitted a petition with 106 names on it in favor of a denial. Mr. Richard Waskin, 35240 Joy Road, protested the petition. Mr. Bernard Nagel, 35610 Joy, stated that it would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Mr. Kozier, 8871 Russell, stated that this area is a good place for high price houses. Mr. Don Cole, 8935 Russell, stated he was a teacher in Livonia and I am opposed to this because of the potential impact it may have on our schoolsystem. Mr. William Forrest, Nankin Township City Planner stated he was opposed to this. Mr. Milligan stated this item will be taken under advisement. • 4036 IL Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-613 by William Ponder for Elmdale Inc., Requesting the rezoning of property located on the Northside of Five Mile Road approximately 350 feet East of Middlebelt and 1,000 feet West of Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from R1A to R-3. Mr. Ponder stated the case for the petitioner, he stand these apartments would be a New Orleans type of apartment and then produced a picture of the apartments. Mr. Milligan asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak? Mr. Richard Williamson, 29097 Roycroft, stated when he moved to Livonia it was to get out of the city, now he finds himself looking at an apartment. I am opposed to this rezoning. Mr. James McCuen, 29220 Roycroft, stated I am against this apartment we have been after the city for the last 10 years trying to get proper drainage. Mr. David Calvin, 29035 Roycroft, stated I think we are all of the same classification, we are let down in finding this out. We wanted to see plans and there was nothing there to see. Mr. Milligan stated I explained this is just a zoning petition, if this is approved, the petitioner would have to come back with a plan. Before any apartment is put on 1: any zoned land the builder has to have his building approved by the City Planning Commission. Mr. Milligan asked if anyone else in the audience would like to speak, there being no one, Mr. Milligan declared this item will be taken underadvisement. Mr. McCullough announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-301 by Diane Seaman, Minister for Unity of West Suburbia, requesting approval to erect a church on property located on the South side of Curtis Avenue between Melvin and Doris (if cut through) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Mr. McCullough stated that one of the buildings will be used for the church and one for the Sunday School. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Leon Thomas, 14237 Dennins, Church Representative if the church was cleared with the Building Department, Mr. Thomas said yes. Mr. Milligan asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak? Mrs. R. Apple, 29967 Curtis wanted to know if the church wanted to sell the property what could go in there? Mr. Milligan stated that the zoning is not changed and does not effect the residential use of the land. 1aMrs. Apple wanted to know about the parking facilities. They have only the upper part to park then the land goes down into a creek. Mr. McCullough stated the zoning ordinance requires that a given number of parking spaces be provided depending upon the number of seats in the church. I • 4037 Mrs. Apple stated I have no objection with the church I just want to know what they are going to do with the parking if the congregation grows? Mr. Milligan asked Mr. Thomas if they have any idea of how the congregation will grow within the next five (5) years. Mr. Thomas stated they expect it to grow but has no idea how much. Mr. Milligan asked if anyone else in the audience would like to speak on this matter? There being no one, Mr. Milligan declared this item will be taken under advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Dr. Allen, it was 11-226-63 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, November 5, 1963, at approximately 10:30 p.m. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Cameron, Okerstrom, Heusted, Angevine, Anderson and Milligan NAYS: None Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION R. L. Angevine Secretary ATTESTED: Edward G. Milligan, Chaim I'.