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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1964-01-07 I!! 4063 MINUTES OF THE 174TH SPECIAL MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, January 7, 1964, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held the 174th Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Edward Milligan, Chairman, called the 174th Special Meeting to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. Members present: Donald Huestead James Cameron Daniel Allen W. E. Okerstrom Edward Milligan Milton Ingold Members absent: Charles Walker Robert L. Angevine Dennis Anderson Mr. David McCullough, City Planner, was present along with approximately twen<y interested persons in the audience. Mr. Okerstrom acted as Seoretary in the absence of Mr. Angevine. Mr. McCullough announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-624 by James E. Mies, Attorney for Tony Sinacola, etal, who is requesting the rezoning of property located on the South side of Seven Mile Road, approximately 532 feet East of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from R1B to C-2. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. Mr. Cameron asked whether petitioner would be willing to amend petition to read C-1 instead of C-2. Mr. Mies stated he would not amend petition and that he had not discussed question with client. However, thought use would require C-2 zoning. Client is going to develop area himself and does not propose to sell property. N Dr. Allen asked what guarantee Commission has that houses on property will be removed. Mr. Milligan stated Commission has word of petitioner's attorney. Dr. Allen stated he would like this in writing and also how soon it will be done. Mr. Mies stated client would not be able to remove houses now. Client must acquire lots to move houses onto and did not know how long this would take. Assured commissioners that when petition is presented to City Council he would have this. Stated that by the time petition is presented to City Council he would have a lotter stating that houses would be removed and when. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ingold, seconded by Mr. Okerstrom, and unanimously carried, it was #1-1-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on December 17, 1963, on Petition Z-624, by James E. Mies, Attorney for Tony Sinacola, etal requesting the rezoning of property located on the South side of Seven Mile Road, approximately 532 feet East of Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from 17' to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby C 4064 recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-624 be granted because the traffic generated by the Sears Complex will make this more appropriate for commercial than residential use, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of November 27, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, The Consumers Power Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-626 by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to rezone property located approximately 1330 feet South of Schoolcraft Road and 500 feet North of the Chesapeake & Ohio R ilway, on the West side of Merriman Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, from M-1 to M-2. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. 4 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by )r. Allen, and unanimously carried, it was #1-2-64 1lESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on December 17, 1963 on Petition Z-626 as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion requesting the rezoning of property located approximately 1330 feet South of Schoolcraft Road and 500 feet North of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, on the West side of Merriman Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, from M-1 to M-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-626 be granted because area is within the industrial corridor and within 8001 of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of November 27, 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, petitioner, and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the forrooing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to adopt the new proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Livonia ; said Ordinance and Map to designated as Part IV of the Master Plan. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. • 4 I[ 1 4065 R Mr. McCullough informed commissioners that the text of the prepared resolution dated July 29, 1963 by Charles J. Pinto, First Assistant City Attorney has been rewritten to include: (1) That any plat which has received preliminary plat approval on land which is hereby rezoned upward as to minimum lot size shall be subject to the requirements as of the time each plat was approved. (Denmar Estates and Beatrice Gardens in Section 8 were approved as 80's. Stark Gardens was approved as 60's and it is herein proposed for 70's.); (2) That the R-7 area shown in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18 is an error in mapping and the City Planning Commission recommends that this be left zoned as it presently is zoned, namely R-3 (RL). Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Ingold, and unanimously carried, it was #1-3-64 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia having requested the City Planning Commission to prepare and formulate a new and comprehensive zoning ordinance and map of the City of Livonia, pursuant to the provisions of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended; the City Planning Commission having thereafter prepared and formulated a new and comprehensive zoning ordinance and map pursuant to the afore- said direction of the City Council and having thereafter adopted a resolution on Tuesday, November 26, 1963, tentatively approving of the new proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance and map for the City of Livonia for the purpose of conducting a public hearing thereon; the City Planning Commission having thereafter forwarded such tentatively approved new zoning ordinance and map to the City Council as its tentative report thereon and having set a public hearing thereon for Tuesday, December 17, 1963, at 9:30 p.m. in the City Hall Building, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and notice of such public hearing having been published in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia, The Livonian Observer, at least fifteen (15) days prior to such public hearing, and notice of such public hearing having been given by registered United States mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the City of Livonia; and the City Council by its resolution #596-63 adopted on May 7, 1963 having approved of the holding of auch public hearing; and said proposed new zoning ordinance and map having been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, Nnvember .27, 1963, and having been continuously maintained in such office until the time of the aforesaid public hearing; and the public and all other interested ` persons having been given full and reasonable opportunity to examine the said proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance and map during the entire period of tine that the same was on file in the office of the City Clerk; and a Public Hearing having been duly held on Tuesday, December 17, 1963, after due and proper notice 4066 in the City Hall Building, 33001 W. Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, which public hearing commenced at 9:30 p.m., and all persons having been given an opportunity to be heard on such proposed new zoning ordinance and map; and the City Planning Commission having carefully considered all statements, comments and objections made and submitted prior to or during such public hearing, together with the advice of the Department of Law and The City Planner; and the City Planning Commission having further carefully considered all the information submitted to it and of all the facts and circumstances pertaining to such new proposed zoning ordinance and map; and it appearing that such proposed new zoning ordinance and map were duly prepared and submitted to such hearing and that due and proper notice of such public hearing and all proceedings on such ordinance and map were in full accordance with the provisions of Act 207, Public Acts of Michigan, 1921 as amended; the said proposed zoning ordinance and map are hereby finally approved by the City Planning Commission, subject to the following changes therein; 1. That any plat which has received preliminary plat approval on land which is hereby rezoned upward as to minimum lot size shall be subject to the requirements as of the time each plat was approved (Denmar Estates and Beatrice Gardens in Section 8 were approved as 80's. Stark Gardens was approved as 60's and it is herein proposed for 70/s); 2. That the R-7 area shown in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18 is an error in mapping and the City Planning Commission recommends that this be left zoned as it presently is zoned, namely R-3 (RL).; and the said proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance and comprehensive zoning map are hereby finally approved as above changed by the City Planning Commission and the said proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance and map are hereby submitted to the City Council as the final report of the City Planning Commission in connection there- with, with the recommendation of the Commission that such ordinance and map, as above approved, be adopted by the City Council after a Public Hearing by the City Council thereon as provided and required by the provisions of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition M-305 by William Dyal and Albert Langer, requesting the approval to use said premises for the purpose of erecting apartments on property located on the East side of Fairfield, approximately 350 feet South of Five 1[1; Mile Road and 150 feet West of Hubbard Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Public Hearing December 10, 1963, advisement; Regular Meeting December 17, 1963, advisement. . 1 4067 Mr. William Dyal submitted a picture of the front elevation of the proposed apartments. Stated that he would be willing to put parking in front of building rather than rear as shown in picture if the Commission wants the parking location changed. Originally requested 20 units (one building) but now request 60 units (three buildings). Mr. McCullough informed commissioners that Fairfield North of Meadowbrook Avenue is a private street but has been used by the public for years. Fairfield South of Five Mile Road is paved and a public street. Stated site plan meets requirement of Zor .ng Ordinance regarding parking. Mr. Dyal stated they have removed two buildings and that they have one to go. However, there are five buildings altogether and that is why he is back before commission. How fast the first unit is occupied depends on when the two additional existing buildings will be removed and other two units built. Mr. Ingold questioned density. Mr. McCullough informed commissioners density has gone from twelve (which law allows) to twenty. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted Messrs. Langer and Dyal permission to construct 20 apartment units on the middle building September 26, 1963. Petitioners would have to return to Zoning Board of Appeals for approval of two additional buildings. There is a 30% increase; however, commission is only approving use. Mr. Milton Holley, City Assessor, discussed use from a tax standpoint. Stated his office is not an agent of the county but that his office hires the County, Mr. Ingold stated commission approved zoning change and one use permit. Stated density bothers him. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Ingold, it was #1-4-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held December 10, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant Petition M-305 by William Dyal and Albert Langer, requesting the approval to use said premises for the purpose of erecting apartments on property located on the East side of Fairfield, approximately 350 feet South of Five Mile Road and 150 feet West of Hubbard Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioners, and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call voce on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ingold, Cameron, Heusted, and Okerstrom NAYS: Allen and Milligan The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. 4068 Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-622 by John Griffin, agent for the H. D. Wilson Company who is requesting the rezoning of property located on the N 6rtheast corner of Middlebelt Road and West Chicago Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, from R1B to C-2. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. Mr. McCullough questioned whether petitioner would be willing to amend petition to read PS zoning classification on the 150" x 155" parcel abutting West Chicago Road and the school property so that a commercial use will not be facing the two houses located on Lots 1 and 2, Pearl Wilson Subdivision. Mr. Milligan stated petitioner said at the public Hearing zoning request was necessary for proposed use. Mr. John Dufour, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, stated that as a representative of the parks and recreation department, he would be interested in property. Peggy Miquelon, Secretary, Library Commission, stated corner would be desirable for library use and recreational use. Mr. Ed Demick, 9643 Garden, submitted petition with approximately 396 names objecting to petition as submitted. Stated it is not his intent to tell Wilson family what to do with their property but property owners in area do not want requested area zoned C-1 or C-2. Dr. Allen asked for specific objections and if area isn't changed to C-1 or C-2 what can it be changed to. Mr. Demick stated they have no objection to funeral home or professional zoning. With a commercial use there will be too much additional traffic. Mr. Griffin stated client intends to have building face Middlebelt Road and not West Chicago Road. Mr. McCullough asked Mr. Griffin if he would be able to move existing larn. Mr. Griffin stated his client is willing to donate to City of Livonia barn and houses. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, and seconded by Mr. Okerstrom it was #1-5-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on December 17, 1963 on Petition Z-622, by John Griffin, Agent for the H. D. Wilson Company requesting the rezoning of property located on the Northeast corner of Middlebdt Road and West Chicago Road in t he Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, from R1B to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-622 be granted in that Middlebelt Road at this location is unsuitable for residential uses, with the traffic volumes exceeding 28,000 autos per day on Middlebelt; that commercial uses are situated at this cc•rner IL on the South side of West Chicago, and .. ., 4069 FURTHER IESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of November 27, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, The Consumers Power Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, City Departments, and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Allen, Ingold, Cameron, Huestead, and Okerstrom NAYS: Milligan The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is PetLion Z-623 by W. Warren Shelden for Shelden Land Company, who is requesting the rezoning of property located on the East side of Farmington Road, approximately 900 feet South of Plymouth Road, directly South of Shelden Shop Center in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, from C-2 and R-2 to R-3. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan questioned Mr. James Murphy, Shelden Land Company representative, regarding discussion of library site in area. Mr. Murphy informed commission that site planning is still at the preliminary stage. Mr. Milligan asked whether it would cause undue hardship if commission took item under advisement in order to give Shelden Land Company and Library Commission time to come to some conclusion? Mr. Murphy stated it would. Peggy Miquelon, Secretary, Library Commission, informed commission that Shelden Land Company is coming back to the Library Commission within 30 days nth a decision regarding library site and that for this reason would appreciate item held over. Mr. Milligan stated that Petition Z-623 would be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough stated that tits next item on the agenda is Petition Z-625 by Bernard Edelman, President, Tomorrows Homes, Inc., who is requesting the rezoning of property located 1350 feet South of Seven Mile Road 1320 feet West of Newburgh Road, immediately South of Melody Manor Subdivision, also, a parcel of land situated 200 feet South of Seven Mile Road immediately West of Melody Manor Subdivision from RUA to RLA, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Public Hearing December 17, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan informed commissioners that Mr. Edelman has agreed to meet with commission on January 14, 1964 at the Study Meeting to discuss this change 1[: of zoning and that for this reason Petition Z-625 would be taken under advisement. 4070 Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition M-304 by Herbert A. Brinkman, requesting the approval to use said peremises to construct a veterinary office and small animal hospital on property located on the North side of Five Mile Road, between Stamford and Edington, approximately 900 feet West of Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Public Hearing December 10, 1963, advisement; Study Meeting December 17, 1963, advisement. No one was present objecting to petition. Mr. Clarence Charest, Attorney for the petitioner, 33636 Five Mile Road, stated he has talked to Mr. Al Spicer, 15375 Edington and Mr. James Orr, 15424. Stam- ford and that they no longer object to petition so long as there are no outdoor runs. Informed commissioners that Mr. William P. Lindhout, Architect, who has designed a number of buildings of this type is present if the commissioners wish to question him regarding noise. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Huestead and seconded by Mr. Cameron, it was #1-6-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held December 10, 1963, the City Planning Commission does hereby deny Petition M-304 by Herbert A. Brinkman, requesting the approval to use said premises to construct a veterinary office and small animal hospital -.n property located on the North side of Five Mile Road, between Stamford and Edington, approxi- mately 900 feet West of Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 because of the health hazard in being located next to a food store; and because the noise emanating therefrom would tend to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of adjoining residences, and FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, and City Depart- ments as listed in the Prorf of Service. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Ingold, Cameron and Huestead NAYS: Allen and Milligan NOT VOTING: Okerstrom The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-566a by Frank Hoffman requesting a rezoning on property located on the Southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Wayne Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 frau RUFB and C-1 to C-2, except the North 127 feet of the East 690 feet of the above property to remain RUFB. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Okerstrom, and unanimously carried, it was 4071 #1-7-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on March 5, 1963 on Petition Z-566a by Frank Hoffman requesting the rezoning of property located on the Southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Wayne Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 from RUFB and C-1 to C-2, except the North 127 feet of the East 690 feet of the above property to remaim RUFB, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-566a be denied for the reason that the petitioner, months ago, requested indefinite postponement and although requested to do so has failed to pursue the matter, and FURTHER ESO LVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the official newspaper, The LiTonian-City Post under date of February 13, 1963, and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, The Consumers Power Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, City Departments, and petitioner as listed in the Pro-f of Service. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregcing resolution is adopted. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is request dated November 25, 1963, from Harry Lightstone, President, for the Lightstone development Company for a year's extension on Dover Courts Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Special Meeting December 10, 1963, advisement. Mr. Milligan informed commissioners that at the February 11, 1964 study meeting he has asked Messrs. William LaGosh, Engineer of Streets, Wayne County Road Commission, Sidney Strong, Chairman, Plymouth Planning Commission, and George Zerbel, Chairman, Northville Planning Commission to attend meeting to discuss paving of Eckles Road. Inasmuch as this proposed subdivision adjoins Eckles Road, stated that item would be taken under advisement until after proposed meeting. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Ingold, and unanimously carried, it was #1-8-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve as typographically correc ted the minutes of meetings November 5, 19, and 26 and December 10 and 17, 1963. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, supported by Dr. Allen, and (11 unanimously adopted the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 174th Sper'ial Meeting held on Tuesday, January 7, 1964 at approximately 9:35 p.m. #31-3148 -3HH 3H81488:- :3ti8;8; 4072 Mr. Milligan called the Public Hearing to order at approximately 9:45 p.m. with fifteen interested persons present. Mr. McCullough stated that the first item on the agenda is the proposed Golfview Meadows Subdivision, being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, such proposed plat being situated on the South side of Six Mile Road, approximately 4,000 feet East of Newburgh between Farmington and Newburgh Roads. Mr. McCullough informed commissioners that proposed plat was submitted to commission approximately three years ago and that presently submitted plat has additional twelve lots (Lots 263-271, 272-281 and 283). Stated that there has been a difference between developer and City Engineer regarding problem of rerouting ditch along Easterly portion of subdivision. According to submitted plat the ditch will be relocated. This will cause some lots in Burton Hollow Subdivision, No. 4 to become ravine lots. Also the stub of Wood Drive in Burton Hollow Subdivision, No. 4 (120' long) is questioned as to whether or not it can be continued with the necessity of bridge. Additionally, the City Planning Commission was advised that this plat was first approved when the zoning permitted 70 foot lots. Thereafter the developer voluntarily increased all lots to 80 and 90 foot widths although not obliged to do this. Messrs. Rodney C. Kropf, 30320 West Chicago and Frank Volk were present. I: Mr. Okerstrom asked where Wayne Road will go to the South. Mr. McCullough stated it would go into the golf course. Mr. Kropf stated that an additional piece of property has been added to proposed plat because of relocation of ditch. No one was present objecting to proposed plat. Mr. Okerstrom questioned whether it would be necessary to have a hearing regarding the relocation of Wayne Road. Mr. McCullough was asked to check on requirement. Mr. Miligan stated that proposed Golfview Meadows Subdivision would be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is the proposed Steven Brian Subdivision being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20 and situated on the North side of Lyndon Avenue and East of Levan Road, approximately 2300 feet South of Five Mile Road. Mr. McCullough informed petitioner that one lot is undersized. Mr. Okerstrom questioned whether Lyndon Avenue would be paved. Mr. Stanley L. Satovsky stated that it would. Mr. Richard Close, 14509 Fairway Drive, stated there will be 135 feet of unpaved street from Lyndon Avenue as proposed in subdivision plat to edge of existing Fairway Drive in the Idyl Wyld Estates Subdivision if petitioner does not extend Lyndon paving. Mr. Satovsky stated it was not his intent to i -/ Ili 4073 pave this inasmach as he does not own property. It was ascertained that it would cost approximately $2,000 to pave 135 feet. Mr. Kenneth McGregor, 14500 Levan questioned affect of street extension on his property. Mr. Milligan stated that proposed Steven Brian Subdivision would be taken under advisement. Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agenda is Petition V-78 by Burton A. Binder who is requesting the vacation of the Westerly easement located on Lot 491 in Burton Hollow Subdivision, No. 3 approximately 80 feet East of' Riverside Drive on the South si de of Munger Drive, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. Mr. Binder stated that the corner of the house has been placed on the 6 foot easement. Easement serves no purpose. Stated he discussed this with William J. Strasser, chief City Engineer and that he had no objection to vacation of easement. No one was present objecting to petition. Mr. Milligan stated the Petition V-78 would be taken under advisement. 4 Mr. McCullough stated that the next item on the agsnda is Petition by the i City Planning Commission to hold a Public Hearing to determine whether or not to adopt Part VII of the Master Plan which is also known as Land Use, Generalized Plat. Mr. McCullough informed commissioners that theCity of Livonia has never adopted a Land Use, Generalized Plan and that by adopting this now the City of Livonia will satisfy one of the requirements of both the state enabling legislation and the workable program of the Federal Housing Act. No one was present objecting to petition. Mr. Milligan stated that the proposed Land Use, Generalized Plan, Master Plat, Part VII would be taken under advisement. Upon a motion duly made by Dr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Cameron, and unanimously adopted, it was #1-9-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, January 7, 1964, at approxi- mately 10:15 p.m. The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the Public Hearing is adjourned. CITY CPLANNING CO It ISSION (JjIIe ATTESTED: W. E. Okerstrom, Secretary Pro tem Ii Edward Milligan, Chairman T