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MINUTES OF THE 181ST SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, May 5, 1964, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held the 181st Special Meeting at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Edward G. Milligan, Chairman, called the 181st Special
Meeting to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. with approximately ten interested
persons present in the audience.
Members present: James Cameron W. E. Okerstrom Edward G. Milligan
Donald Heusted Charles Walker R. L. Angevine
Members absent: *Dennis Anderson
Messrs. William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer, Division of Engineering,
Department of Public Works and Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator, Industrial
Development Commission were present.
Mr. Milligan announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-637 by
Richard D. Bleznak, President of Arbor Development Company, Detroit,
1[ who is requesting the rezoning of property approximately 650 feet
North of Joy Road, approximately 730 feet East of Eckles Road and
4 approximately 1260 feet West of Hix Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 31, from AGB to R1A. Public Hearing 3/31/64, advisement.
Mr. Bleznak was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Angevine, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 68 -64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
March 31, 1964 on Petition Z-637 as submitted by Richard D. Bleznak,
President of Arbor Development Company, Detroit, for a change of
zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 from AGB to R1A, the
City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition Z-637 be granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of M arch 10,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone
Company, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments and petitioner
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is final approval of
Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No, 2 located in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 17. Messrs. Donald Barris, Attorney and
Irvin Hermanoff were present.
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Mr. Okerstrom asked whether area is presently zoned for 704 lots. Mr. Milligan
stated land is zoned RM (704 lots) and that zoning map has been in error in
classifying areaas R-l. Informed commissioners that this came to Commission's
attention through a letter from Richard L. Sanderson, Chief Inspector,
Department of Public Works, Bureau of Inspection, City of Livonia. The zoning
map and Ordinance No. 300 were passed in 1960 and changed zoning of land at
that time. Change wasn't reflected in map (map in error since 1960).
Mr. Hermanoff informed commissioners that preliminary approval was given to
plat in 1957.
Mr. Milligan stated that Ordinance No. 300 is a legal ordinance. It changed
zoning in 1960 of this land. This action occurred throughthe action of the
City Planning Commission and the City Council. The map is in error.
Mr. Hermanoff stated that Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 1 was approved
as 60' lots. Mr. Milligan stated if there is a question of zoning, it might
be well to take this item under advisement until such time as the question can
be clarified.
Mr. Hermanoff stated that as late as July, 1963 an extension of approval of the
1[0 preliminary plat was asked for and granted by the City Planning Commission.
Developer has filed necessary bonds and some of the improvements have been
installed all in good faith. Requested commission grant final approval to
proposed subdivision and let him worry about zoning.
Mr. Milligan stated that somewhere along the line an error has been made on
the map.
Mr. Hermanoff submitted drawing of Lot 164 showing that a home could be built
on the lot according to present ordinances of the City of Livonia.
Mr. Milligan informed Mr. Milton FiEes6t ne, Assistant City Attorney, that
commission has before it Country Home7udivision, No. 2 for final approval.
This proposed subdivision has 60' lots. Over the years (since 1957) the City
Planning Commission and City Council have given approval of preliminary plat,
extension of approval of preliminary plat, and amount of bond established on
the proposed subdivision. It would appear now that the zoning map of the City
of Livonia is in error as to the zoning of this land -- this land having been
changed to 70' lots in 1960. Can the City Planning Commission knowingly act in
violation of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Ordinance No. 300 included
a number of changes; however, changing this land to 70' was not included.
Mr. Barris stated that in January, 1958 the City Planning Commission gave its
approval to Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 5 (later changed to No. 1
and No. 2). Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 1 was placed on record
approximately one year after Ordinance No. 300. The City Council has accepted
developers money (bond commitments). Developer has installed sex Per
has acted upon the map of the City of Livonia. Since Country Home) ubdivision No. 1 was placed on record long after OrdinancEes���00 was adopted, developer
The map
has vested right to go further with Country Home division, No. 2.
shows property as 604 lot area as of this day. Ask corrmiission's final approval
tonight.
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Mr. Milligan stated he did not think the City Planning Commission is empowered
to go contrary to Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Firestone stated he is not in a position to act on question right now and
would appreciate opportunity to look into matter. Perhaps question could be
answered quickly and to everyone's satisfaction but would like time to look into
records.
Mr. Milligan asked whether Mr. Firestone has had any discussion with the Bureau
of Inspection regarding this item. Mr. Firestone stated he had not but that
similar matters have been presented to the Department of Law in the past and have
been answered satisfactory to all.
3Mr. Dennis Anderson arrived at meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Firestone stated he is mainly concerned with the technicality of the
ordinance and map. Maybe there is no problem in which case with a little
investigation he can determine answer.
Mr. Walker stated that he was a member of the City Planning Commission when
Ordinance No. 300 was adopted and recalls clearly what transpired at that time
regarding proposed subdivisions having preliminary approval. This ordinance
was presented before the public, City Planning Commission, and the City Council
and at no time did this developer come in and object to area being rezoned to
70' lots. When adopted, Ordinance No. 300 did not take into consideration certain
approved preliminary subdivision plats. The City Attorney at that time agreed
that city could force developers to come up to 704 lots. Felt that because of
the way this particular proposed subdivision has been handled and because of
the intent and purpose, it is very clear that this Board should take action on
Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 2. The City of Livonia would not have
one chance of requiring 70' in this proposed subdivision at this time.
Mr. Milligan stated he is only concerned with question of giving this proposed
subdivision plat approval when the zoning map shows zoning other than that
platted. Question of 604 vs. 704 lots never came before commission until now
in spite of the fact that question existed when commission granted an extension
of approval to preliminary plat.
Mr. Walker stated he thought it could be resolved at commission level as this
was the intent in the beginning and the end. Have to cooperate someway. The
action didn't reflect on the map.
Mr. Firestone stated that for sometime this proposed subdivision was inactive
and that during this inactivity the City moved ahead. Problem of time involved.
Think problem can be resolved if given a chance to do so. If the error
continues the developer will have the problem of securing building permits and
IL will have to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief as he did with
Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 1.
Mr. Okerstrom agreed with what Mr. Walker said as he was also a member of the
Planning Commission at this time. This proposed subdivision as well as others
did come up for discussion at the time; however, the developer himself never
questioned zoning change.
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. Mr. Barris stated if the commission fails to approve this final plat, it will be
acting arbitrarily against developer. Others have been approved since the
adoption of Ordinance No. 300.
Mr. Angevine stated this is a question of the proper procedure.
Mr. Hermanoff stated that the fact that the map indicates R-1 area indicates the
intention of the area. Commission did not contemplate changing the zoning on a
plat given preliminary approval. Believed matter is a simple error.
Mr. Milligan stated it is not unusual that a piece of land be changed in zoning
and that thiswould include land that has received preliminary plat approval.
Mr. Firestone agreed that this is correct.
Mr. Hermanoff stated that the house on Lot 164 would have an attached garage.
Mr. Milligan asked whether the change in street name from Ladywood to Myrna
would be acceptable to developer. Mr. Hermanoff stated it would.
Mr. Milligan asked about continuing sidewalk to the school. Mr. Hermanoff
stated that the sidewalk would continue to the limits of the subdivision.
Mr. Milligan announced that final approval of Country Homes Estates Subdivision,
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No. 2 would be taken under advisement until May 19, 1964 in order to give the
Department of Law an opportunity to investigate 60' vs. 700 lots and proper
procedure.
Mr. Milligan announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-639 by
John J. and Dorothy J. Jennings who are requesting the rezoning of
property located on the Southeast corner of St. M artins and
Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 ofSection 1, from RUFB to C-2.
Public Hearing April 14, 1964, advisement. The petitioners nor a
representative were present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Walker and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5- 69-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
April 14, 1964 on Petition Z-639 as submitted by John J. and
Dorothy J. Jennings for a change of zoning in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 1 from RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-639 be
denied because it would be spot zoning. Extension of the present
PS zoning of Parcel B2 to St. Martins would appear more
appropriate for the use of the existing home, and as a transition
to residential to the North and East, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
11;7 official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, The Consumer Power Company, City Departments,
and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Milligan announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-641
by Roy A. Clark who is requesting the rezoning of property
located approximately 575 feet West of Henry Ruff Road and
approximately 1900 feet East of Merriman Road on the North side
of Puritan in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, from RUFB to RUA.
Public Hearing April 14, 1964, advisement. Mr. Clark was present.
Mr. Walker stated considering desires of the neighborhood would be difficult
inasmuch as letter that was circulated for signatures by Mr. Molser did not
contain true statements. Wondered what wishes of the neighborhood would be if
they had proper information.
Mr. Angevine stated he objected to piece-meal zoning. This request if granted,
would be spot zoning.
Mr. Walker agreed with Mr. Angevine and felt that rezoning should be done as a
master development rather than piece-meal matter.
Mr. Milligan stated petition could be denied with the understanding that a change
of zoning could be accomplished by the City Planning Commission on its own
motion in the Greenland-Puritan area after an area work-out was done.
1[ Mr. Okerstrom thought area should be left as it is inasmuch as the North side
of the road along the creek could not be rezoned.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Angeveine and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 70-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
#pril 14, 1964 on Petition Z-641 as submitted by Roy A. Clark
for a change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14
from RUFB to RUA, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-641 be denied, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in
the official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumer Power Dompany, City Departments and
Petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-643 by the
City Planning Commission pursuant to a request by the City Council
li; dated January 21, 1964, Resolution No. 33-64 to rezone the
property located South of Schoolcraft Road extending from Surrey
to Alois (vacated), except those lots in Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division, No. 2 which carry deed restrictions; a C-i zoned area
at the Southeast corner of Schoolcraft and Newburgh Roads; that
parcel of land between Newburgh and Levan Roads presently zoned
M-1; that parcel of land zoned RUFB and C-2 lying at the South-
west corner of Levan and Schoolcraft Roads in sections 28, 29,
and 30, from RUFB to M-l. Public Hearing 4/14/64, advisement.
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Mr. Milligan stated that once land is zoned M-1 there will he no residential
use whatsoever allowed. Could create a hardship on those wishing to alter
existing residence. Could make a 150' set back as a requirement. This could
be done by changing the zoning ordinance in a separate petition.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Cameron, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
April 14, 1964 on Petition Z-643 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to a request by the City Council
dated January 21, 1964, Resolution No. 33-64, for a change of
zoning in Sections 28, 29, and 30-on property located South of
Schoolcraft Road extending from Surrey to Alois (vacated) from
RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition Z-643 be granted all the way
to Schoolcraft Road with the exception of areas already zoned
C-2, M-1, and C-1, from Alois to Stark, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The livoniawCity Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumer Power Company, and City Departments as
listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Charles Walker.
Mr. Milligan stated that commission's action on the 1509 could invoke hardship
on existing residents. On this particular matter to rezone to the road at the
present time on a blanket situation thought it could incur hardship for any
remodeling or additions to residences and would therefore be forced to vote
against Messrs. Walker and Cameron's resolution.
Mr. Okerstrom questirned Mr. Andrew regarding a previous petition rezoning
area along Schoolcraft Road up to the 150' . Mr. Andrew stated this petition
(Petition Z-617) was denied by the City Council and that the City Council felt
the 150' should not be rezoned.
Messrs. Walker and Cameron withdrew their resolution granting Petition Z-643
inasmuch as they wished .further information regarding City Council action
on Petition Z-617.
Mr. Milligan resumed the chair and announced that Petition Z-643 would be
tabled temporarily in order to allow Mr. Andrew to secure a copy of the City
Council resolution pertaining to Petition Z-617.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-644 by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to hold a Public Hearing
to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance No. 60 by adding
thereto a new Article XXI, Special Waiver Use Standards for Open
Space Planned Residential Developments. Public Hearing April 14,
1964, advisement.
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Upon a motion duly made by llr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Walker, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5-71 -64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
April 14, 1964 on Petition Z-644 as submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Ordinance No. 60 by adding
thereto a new Article XXI, Special Waiver Use Standards for Open
Space Planned Residential Development, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-644 be
granted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumer Power Company, and City Departments as
listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted and at 9:30 p.m. called a ten minute recess of the 181st Special Meeting.
Mr. Milligan called the 181st Special Meeting to order at approximately 9:45 p.m.
with those persons present who were present at the time of the recess.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-316 by City
of Detroit, Department of Water Supply, requesting approval to erect
a Water Pumping Station on property located on the South side of
Eight Mile Road approximately 2,100 feet East of Newburgh Road and
just west of Glen Eden Cemetary in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5.
Public Hearing April 14, 1964, advisement. Mr. Frank J. Pipp was
present.
Mr. Okerstrom asked whetl-e r building would set back 339. Mr. Pipp stated it
mould.
Mr. Milligan asked whether the City of Detroit owned property. Mr. Pipp stated
the City of Detroit has owned property for approximately one year.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Angevine and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 72-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
April 14, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-316 by City of Detroit, Department of Water Supply,
requesting approval to erect a Water Pumping Station on property
located on the South side of Eight Mile Road approximately 2,100
feet East of Newburgh Road and just west of Glen Eden Cemetary
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5 subject to:
(1) The measurable noise requirements of Section 14.04 for
M-1 districts, which establish a maximum of 65 decibles
be observed, and
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(2) The planting plan as prepared by the City of Detroit
Department of Parks and Recreation dated April 17,
1964 being substantially the same, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property
owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-317 by
Earl A. Ronning, Consumers Power Company requesting approval to erect
a Gas Regulator Station on property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road approximately 310 feet North of Five Mile Road, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Public Hearing 4/14/64, advisement.
The petitioner nor a representative was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Heusted, it was
11 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
April 14, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
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Petition M-317 as submitted by Earl A. Ronning, Consumers
Power Company, requesting approval to erect a Gas Regulator
Station on property located on the west side of Newburgh Road
approximately 310 feet North of Five Mile Road, in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 18 subject to the planting plan dated
April 17, 1964 being substantially the same, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner and City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Okerstrom questioned use of land in back of proposed gas regulator station.
Mr. Milligan stated area is zoned commercial. There is a gas station there
now and did not see where proposed use would cause any problem. Thought owner
of property would see to it that any property not presently used could be used
in the future.
Mr. Okerstrom asked about the dedication of Newburgh Road. Mr. Milligan
ascertained that the dedication of Newburgh Road is not included in petition.
Messrs. Anderson and Heusted withdrew their resolution in order that petitioner
could submit a letter regarding the dedication of Newburgh Road.
Mr. Milligan announced that Petition M-317 would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Burton
Hollow Subdivision, No. 6 being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 18, submitted by Stephan F. Slavik, President of Rouge
Building Company, such proposed plat being situated on the West
side of Ashurst Road, approximately 1750 feet West of Farmington
Road. Public Hearing 4/14/64, advisement. Mr. David Meinzinger
was present representing the petitioner.
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Mr. Meinzinger informed commissioners that the original plat as submitted was
unworkable because of incorrect topographical survey and that a new proposed
plat has been submitted. Have submitted revised plat to Engineering Department,
Fire Department, and Police Department for their review and letters have been
received by the commissioners office.
Mr. Milligan informed Mr. Firestone that it is a bit unusual to have this much
of a change in a proposed subdivision plat. Have a situation here where
commission had a public hearing on one subdivision plat and now a revised one
has been submitted because there was a topography problem. Original subdivision
plat was laid out using the original topographical survey however when an up-to-
date survey was taken it was found that submitted plat was unworkable and a new
ono has been submitted showing one less lot and a cul-de-sac instead of a street.
Asked Mr. Firestone whether revised plat is sufficiently the same that it would
not be necessary to hold another public hearing. Mr. Firestone stated he could
see no substantial change in the two proposed subdivision plats.
Mr. Milligan informed commissioners that this area will not be served by the
Lincoln School but by the school north of the swim club. Therefore, it will
not be necessary for the developer to establish a pedestrian access to Lincoln
School.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 73 -64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having bean held
April 14, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby give
approval to the revised preliminPry plat dated May 5, 1964 of
Burton Hollow Subdivision, No. 6 located on the west side of
Ashurst Road, approximately 1750 feet West of Farmingt-n Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 provided the zoning is in
accord with lot area, 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
hav ing been sent to the Building Department, Superintendent of
Schools, Fire Department, Police Department, Parks and Recreation
Department, and Members of the Plat Committee.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Milligan announced the next item on the agenda is a lot split on Lots 136
and 137, Merri-Five Mile Subdivision on Rayburn in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 14. Referred to the City Planning Commission by the
City Council in their letter of March 23, 1964. These lots having
been split on the Tax Rolls, but not in the plat book. The Building
Department is holding up the building permit as the zoning is RUFB.
The City Council would like to have the opinion of the City Planning
Commission
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this matter.
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Mr. Milligan informed commissioners that the latest information he has is that
the Assessor9s Office has put these lots back on the tax books as whole lots.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Cameron and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 74-64 RESOLVED that, the secretary of the City Planning Commission write
a letter to the City Council informing it that the City Planning
Commission is not aware of any lot split for Lots 136 and 137,
Merri-Five Mile Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 14 having been requested or approved bythe City Planning
Commission and insofar as the City Planning Commission and its
official records are concerned, there is no lot split. The City
Planning Commission cannot answer for a lot split recorded on the
Tax Roll.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Angevine and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5-75 -64 WHEREAS, MILTON E. INGOLD has recently resigned as a member of this
commission after serving in this capacity since August 21, 1962, and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a member of the Planning Commission,
each member of the Commission came to respect Milt 9s unselfish desire
to work for the best interests of the City, keeping formost in his
mind the rights of all citizens, petitioner and interested group
alike
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Livonia believes it fitting and proper to record at this
time its sincere appreciation to Milt for a job well done and to
wish him well in the new community where he will make his home.
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 76-64 WHEREAS, DR. DANIEL C. AT.T.FN has recently been elected to the City
Council of Livonia, this action requiring his resignation from the
City Planning Commission, and
4 WHEREAS, during his tenure as a member of the Planning Commission,
eachmember of this body came to respect and admire Dan for his
unselfish desire to work in the best interest of our City, and to
direct his efforts toward making the City of Livonia the best
possible community in which to work and live, and
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WHEREAS, DR. DANIEL C. ALLEN has in the course of such service
conducted himself at all times in a manner so as to merit the
commendation of the people of our city;
NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the
City of Livonia does, with reluctance, acknowledge the resignation
of Dan Allen and extends to Dan its congratulations and best wishes
in his new position as "Councilman of the City of Livonia."
Mr. Milligan declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom, seconded by Mr. Angeviue and
unanimously adopted, it was
#5- 77 -64 n SOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
minutes of meetings M arch 17, 24, and 31, 1964.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Milligan announced that the commission would again discuss Petition Z-643
by the City Planning Commission pursuant to a request by the City
Council dated January 21, 1964, Resolution No. 33-64, to rezone
property located in Sections 28, 29, and 30, from RUFB to M-1.
Mr. Andrew submitted City Council Resolution 33-64 varifying that they denied
Petition Z-617. Mr. Milligan stated Planning Commission must not have gotten
across to the City Council why commission held back on the 1504.
Mr. Anderson suggested commission grant petition Z-643 deleting the 1504.
Commission could then t ake the 1504 under advisement and forward its
recommendation to the City Council at a later date with land use restrictions.
Mr. Okerstrom suggested Petition Z-643 being forwarded to the City Council
rezoning everything up to the 1504 .
Mr. Milligan stated commission should delle lots in the Schoolcraft Manor
Subdivision, No. 2 which carry deed restrictions because this is the way the
petition was advertised.
Mr. Angevine stated that the only consideration here should be what is best
possible development of the industrial belt and not the proposed construction
of the highway.
Mr. Okerstrom stated he would like to see factories 150' back from the center
of Schoolcraft Road.
Mr. Walker stated in his opinion rezoning industrial to Schoolcraft Road
would be more desirable for industry seeking location. When Commission held
4 public hearing there was no objection to rezoning. Resic3ents would rather
their land be zoned one classification than two classifications.
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Mr. Okerstrom stated he objected to this because an M-1 classification allows
existing homes to be used for office purposes which is not good.
Mr. Walker suggested commission check-out the number of residences in area,
their present set back, and obtain an expression from the people that are going
to be involved in the rezoning. If the residents don't care, then why should
the commission.
Mr. Anderson again suggested that commission go ahead with rezonirg up to 150'
and then study the balance 150' and forward this recommendation to the City
Council with front yard restrictions.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Firestone if commission passed a resolution to hold a
public hearing to consider holding the 150' south of Schoolcraft Road as an
area not to be built upon and designate that as a set back later, would this
be able to be used as to keep residents from using building. Mr. Firestone
stated prior zoning would continue.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Angevine, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public
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April 14, 1964 on Petition Z-643 as submitCommission pursuant to a request by the City Council dated
January 21, 1964, Resolution No. 33-64 for a change of zoning in
Sections 28, 29, and 30 on property located South of Schoolcraft
Road extending from Surrey to Alois (vacated) from RUFB to M-1,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition Z..643 be granted all the way to Schoolcraft
Road with the exception of areas already zoned C-2, M-1, and
C-1, from Alois to Stark Road, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the abovehearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumer Power Company, and City Departments as
listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Walker and Angevine
NAYS: Andersen, Okerstrom, Heusted and Milligan
The Chairman declared the motion failed.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Heusted, it was
#5-78 -64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
April 14, 1964 on Petition Z-643 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to a request by the City Council
dated January 21, 1964, Resolution No. 33-64 for a change of
zoning in Sections 28, 29, and 30 on property located South of
Schoolcraft Road extending from Surrey to Alois (vacated) from
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RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition Z-643 be granted as
follows:
Section 28
That part of the N. 1/2 of Section 28. T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
distant West 329.98 ft. and South along the center line of Surrey
Avenue 252 ft. from the N.E. corner of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.;
thence South 190 ft.; thence West to the East lot line of Lot 10,
said lot being part of the Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision as
recorded in Liber 69, Page 90, Wayne County Records; thence West
along said south lot line extended to the center line of Stark Road;
thence Northeasterly along said center line of Stark Road to a
point 402.0 ft. South of the North line of Section 28; thence
West, 2518 ft.; thence North, 100 ft., thence West, 655.0 ft.;
thence South, 100.0 ft.; thence West to the West line of Section 28;
thence North along said West line of Section 28 to a point 252.0 ft.
South of the North line of Section 28; thence East along a line
252.0 ft. South of and running parallel to the North line of
t Section 28. T. 1 S., R. 9 E., to the point of beginning.
Section 29
That part of the N. 1/2 of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
on the East line of said Section 29, distant South 252.0 ft. from
the N.E. Corner of Section 29, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., and proceeding
thence South, 150.0 ft; thence West, 2310.35 ft.; thence South
1009.33 ft.; thence West, 343.0 ft. to the North and South 1/4
line of Section 29; thence South along said North and South 1/4
line, 13.0 ft.; thence West, 343.0 ft.; thence North, 990.0 ft.;
thence West, 57.0 ft.; thence North 37.0 ft.; thence West, 920.0 ft.;
thence South, 48.0 ft.; thence West 328.0 ft.; thence North, 48.0 ft.;
thence West, 0:70.0 ft.; thence South, 420.0 ft.; thence West, 343.0
ft. to the West line of Section 29; thence North along said west
line to a point 252.0 ft. South of the North line of Section 29;
thence East along a line 252.0 ft. South of and parallel to the
North line of Section 29 to the point of beginning, excepting
therefrom the South 198 ft. of the North 450.0 ft. of the west 330.0
ft. of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 29, also except the South 198.0 ft.
of the North 450.0 ft. of the following described parcel:
That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 29 described as beginning
at a point on the N. line of said Section distant S. 89° 289 10",E.
1013 ft. from the N.W. corner of Section 29 and proceeding thence
S. 89° 289 10t4 E. along said N. line, 328.52 ft.; thence S. 0° 354
41" W., 2000.08 ft. to the Northerly line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad right of way; thence N. 75° 344 35" W. along said
Northerly line, 327.03 ft.; thence N. 0° 169 03" E., 1921.57 ft. to
the point of beginning. (29K1a4 to 29K1a8)
Also except the South 187.0 ft. of the North 439.0 ft. of the
East 400.0 ft. of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 29.
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Section 30
That part of the N. 1/2 of Section 30, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
on the East line of said Section 30, distant South 252.0 ft.
from the N.E. Corner of said Section 30, and proceeding thence
South along said East line, 600.0 ft.; thence West, 380.0 ft.;
Thence North, 450.0 ft.; thence West, 1200.98 ft.; thence North
100.0 ft.; thence West, 800.0 ft.; thence South, 100.0 ft.;
thence West, 208.58 ft. to the North and South 1/4 line of Section
30; thence North along said North and South 1/4 line to a point
252 ft. South of the North line of Section 30; thence East along
a line 252.0 ft. South of and running parallel to the North line of
Section 30 to the point of beginning.
The above descriptions exclude the North 252 feet of each section
from the proposed zoning, and
Except those lots in Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision, No. 2 which
carry deed restrictions; a C-1 zoned area at the Southeast corner
of Schoolcraft and Newburgh Roads; that parcel of land between
Newburgh and Levan Roads presently zoned M-l; that parcel of land
zoned RUFB and C-2 lying at the Southwest corner of Levan and
Schoolcraft Roads in Sections 28, 29, and 30, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonia-City Post under date of March 25,
1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison
Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele-
phone Company, The Consumers Power Company, and City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, and Milligan
NAYS: Cameron, Walker, and Angevine
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Okerstrom and seconded by Mr. Walker, it was
#5-79 -64 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 amend Section 4.27 of Article 4.00 of Zoning
Ordinance No. 60 to read as follows:
When buildings have been constructed on the majority of
lots in a block at the time of the adoption of this
ordinance, no building hereafter erected or altered
'shall project beyond the minimum building line thus
established, provided that no building shall be required
by this ordinance to set back more than forty (40) feet,
and provided further that notwithstanding anything in
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to the contrary, where a residentially zoned lot or parcel
is adjacent to or abuts on Schoolcraft Road in the City of
Livonia, no building shall be erected, moved enlarged or
otherwise established on such lot or parcel closer than 252
feet from the centerline of Schoolcraft Road if said lot or
parcel is located on the South side of Schoolcraft Road and
75 feet to the lot line if said parcel is located on the North
side of Schoolcraft Road. These dimensions will hold except
that in cases where special hardships or inequities due to
special conditions can be shown to exist this set back
provision may be adjusted by the City Planning Commission
after a public hearing with notice of such hearing as provided
for in Section 17.03 of this ordinance.
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 sutbnrThted
and recommendation thereon to the City Council.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resu1 ed in the following:
AYES: Cameron, Walker, Anderson, Okerstrom, Heusted, and Angevine
NAYS: Milligan
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The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Walker, supported by Mr. Heusted and
unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 181st
Special Meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 1964 at approximately 11:35 p.m.
L. Angevi/, Secretary
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Edward G. Milligan, Chairman
Charles Walker, Vice-Chairman
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