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MINUTES OF THE 164TH REGULAR MEETING, THE 185TH SPECIAL MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSICN
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, July 14, 1964, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia,
held the 164th Regular Meeting (meeting being carried over from the meeting of
July 7, 1964), the 185th Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City
Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman,
called the 164th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:10 p.m. with
approximately ten interested persons in the audience.
Members present: Ray Tent R. L. Angevine Bob Whitehead
Charles W. Walker Donald Heusted
Members absent: James Cameron
Messrs. Don Hull, City Planner; Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney; and
Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator, Industrial Development Commission were present.
Mr. Angevine anncu:iced the first item on the agenda is Application TA-104 by
Joseph Sinacola, President, Joseph Sinacola & Neli Corporation, request-
ing approval to remove topsoil from property located on the east side of
Purlinghrook, Approximately 360 feet south of Eight Mile Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 2. Public Hearing 6/2/64, advisement; Study
Meetir„ 6/9/64. The petitioner nor a representative was present.
Mr. Walker stated there is a letter in the file from James N. Jordon, Chief,
Livonia Police Department; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer, Division
of Engineering; and minutes of meeting held May 28, 1964 from the Farmington
Township Zoning Board in which they state a representative from the Board might
appear at this meeting. A representative from the Farmington Township Zoning
Board was not present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine and seconded by Mr. Whitehead, it was
RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 2, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Application TA-104 by Joseph Sinacola, President of Joseph Sinacola
& Neli Corporation, requesting approval to remove topsoil from
property located on the east side of Purlingbrook, approximately
360 feet south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4of Section 2
subject however to letter dated June 2, 1964 from William J. Strasser,
Chief City Engineer, Division of Engineering, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk a
corporate surety bond at $750.00 per acre for the 4i acres which bond
shall be for at least a one-year period, and
THAT, the period for which the permit herein,authorized shall be for
a period of one year or period not to exceed the expiration date of
the bond as required therein, whichever is the shorter period, and
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THAT, the applicant shall apply for and obtain the permit herein
authorized within thirty (30) days from the date of this
resolution, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the property
owners within 500 feet, petitioner, CityDepartments as listed in the
Proof of Service and recommendation having been obtained from the
Department of Public Works under date of June 2, 1964, and from the
Police Department under date of May 19, 1964.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Whitehead and Angevine
NAYS: Teht, Heusted and Walker
The Chairman declared the motion fails to carry and the foregoing resolution is
not adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent and seconded by Mr. Heusted, it was
#7-129-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 2, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby deny
Application TA-104 by Joseph Sinacola, President of Joseph Sinacola
& Neli Corporation, requesting approval to remove topsoil from
property located on the East side of Purlingbrook, approximately 360
feet south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Sebtion 2, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the property
owners within 500 feet, petitioner, City Departments as listed in the
proof of Service and recommendation having been obtained from the
Department of Public Works under date of June 2, 1964, and from the
Police Department under date of May 19, 1964.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tent, Heusted, and Walker
NAYS: Whitehead and Angevine
Mr.Walter, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is a request from John F. Uznis,
requesting a one year extension on Idyle Wyld Estates Subdivision, No. 4
located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Mr. Uznis was present.
Mr. Walker stated there is a letter dated June 3, 1964 in the file from
William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer, Division of Engineering, Department of
Public Works
Mr. Uznis stated the proposed subdivision plat cannot be developed because of the
open drain in front of the property facing Five Mile Road. This drain must be
covered in order to provide ingress and egress to subdivision. Suggested
commissioners make recommendation to the City Council that they authorize enclosing
drainage ditch. Spoke to representative from the Engineering Department and they
have no plans to enclose drain this year.
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Mr. Walker informed Mr. Uznis that there has been a change of zoing in this
area and that the Planning Commission wishes to make the developer, Mr. Uznis,
aware that there has been a change. Mr. Uznis stated preliminary plat has
received approval and that the change of zoning would not affect proposed
subdivision plat. Mr. Walker informed Mr. Uznis that this is not correct and
that the new Subdivision Rules and Regulations provide that subdivision plats
given preliminary approval only are subject to any change in zoning. The
preliminary approval becomes null and void and the developer will have to conform
to new zoning. It is the commission's intent to notify developers of this.
Developers will have to appear again before commission and start all over again.
with the new preliminary plat. Commission is merely alerting developer that this
problem exists. Just because a developer has preliminary approval of a
subdivision plat does not mean the developer has vested rights.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Heusted and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-130-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated December 24, 1963 from
John F. Uznis, John F. Uznis Builders, Inc. for a year's extension
on Idyl Wyld Estates Subdivision, No. 4 located on the south side of
Five Mile Road between Country Club and Fairway in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 20, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant said
request, subject, however, to all conditions prevailing on the
original approval and also, subject to the Engineering Department
reviewing said subdivision plat,before the final canvas back plat is
submitted for final approval.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Walker stated if there is no objection, the next item which is final approval
for Country Homes Estates Subdivision, No. 2, located on the Northeast
corner of Five Mile Road and Newburg Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 17 would be taken under advisement pending receipt of opinion
from the Department of Law.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-640 by
William Ponder for Jack Garber, requesting the rezoning of property
located on the Southeast corner of Jamison and Middlebelt Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, from PS and RUFB to R-3. Public Hearing
6/16/64, advisement; Study Meeting, 6/23/64. Mr. Garber was present.
Mr. Garber stated there will be 48 apartments (20-1 bedroom and 8-2 bedroom)
It will be a two story garden-type apartment building.
Mr. Tent made the following motion which died for lack of support:
RESOLVED that, Petition Z-640 by William Ponder for Jack Garber
requesting the rezoning of property 1@sated on the Southeast corner
of Jamison and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24,
from PS and RUFB to R-3, be tabled.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, and seconded by Mr. Whitehead, it was
#7-131-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 16, 1964, on Petition Z-640 as submitted by William Ponder
for Jack Garber for a change of zoning on the Southeast corner of
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Jamison and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24,
from PS and RUFB to R-3, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-640 be grahted, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, the Livonian City Post under date of 5/27/64
and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone
Company, The Consumers Power Company, City Departments, and
petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Whitehead, Heusted and Angevine
NAYS: Tent and Walker
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is letter dated June 15, 1964
from Donald M. Burns requesting a one year's extension on Evelyn Bjrns
Subdivision located on the North side of Six Mile Road approximately
1!50 feet East of the proposed Wayne Road between Farmington and
Wayne Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9. The petitioner nor a
representative was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Tent, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-132-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated June 15, 1964 from
Donald M. Burns for a year's extension on Evelyn Burns Subdivision
located on the North side of Six Mile Road, approximately 1450
feet East of the proposed Wayne Road between Farmington and Wayne
Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, the City PLanning Commission
does hereby grant said request, subject, however, to all conditions
prevailing on the ori, inal, p r als.and also, subject to the Engineer-
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an �epp a anent eevv' wteigosaid'subddivisioon plat before the final canvas
Mr. Walker, Ch fiat
, deis clared the motion iscarriedand the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is the final approval of
Meri-Lynn Farms Subdivision, No. 8, located in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 22. The petitioner nor a representative was present.
Mr. Walker stated this item would be temporarily set aside inasmuch as there are
no canvas back plats available.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Heusted and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-133-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
minutes of meetings held on June 16 and June 24, 1964.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is consideration of a motion
to holda Public Hearing pursuant to Industrial Development Commission
request dated June 12, 1964 to determine whether or not to rezone the
South 380 feet ofthe 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. Mr. Dan Andrew was present.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Andrew whether he would submit a site plan of area in
question. Mr. Andrew stated he would.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Whitehead and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-134-64 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 pursuant
to a request by the Industrial Development Commission dated
June 12, 1964 to determine whether or not to rezone the following:
The South 380' of the NRRrth 780' of the East 825' of the
S 1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 or Section 27; except the East 60'
thereof. (6.67 acres identified as Tax Parcel 27A32alb).
This parcel is located on the West side of Merriman Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 South, Range 9
East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
from M-1 to M-2.
FURTHER RESOLVED, . THAT a hearing be held and notice be given as
provided in Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 60
of theCity of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted
and recommendation thereon to the City Council.
The Chairman declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is preliminary approval of
Coventry Gardens West Subdivision, located on the Northwest corner
of Ashurst and Five Mile Road and extending northerly to the Lincoln
School in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16. Public Hearing 6/16/64,
advisement; study meeting, 6/23/64. The petitioner nor a
representative was present.
Mr. Walker stated the petitioner was suppose to submit a revised plat which
according to file available, he has not done.
Mr. Walker announced that the proposed Coventry Gardens West Subdivision would be
taken under advisement because of the failure of the petitioner to submit a
revised plat as requested.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is letter dated July 13, 1964
from Stephan F. Slavik, President, Rouge Building Company, requesting
permission to renumber Burton Hollow Subdivision #5 and Burton Hollow
Subdivision #6. The petitioner nor a representative was present.
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Mr. Walker stated the only reason this request is being made is that Burton Hollow
Subdivision No. 5 cannot be developed because of street outlets to the"adjoining
land west of property in question which is owned by another developer. Subdivision
plats must be developed in numberical order.
Mr. Firestone advised that in approving this request that the resolution should
Include the legal descriptions of the property involved in the two subdivisions
so that there is no future error.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-135-64 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission does hereby grant request
dated July 13, 1964 from Stephan F. Slavik, President, Rouge Building
Company for permission to exchange the numbering of two subdivisions
located in Section 16 so that Burton Hollow Subdivision No. 5 shall be
known as Burton Hollow Subdivision No. 6 and Burton Hollow Subdivision
No. 6 shall be known as Burton Hollow Subdivi si. on No. 5 contingent upon
the petitioner submitting complete legal descriptions of the two
areas involved.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
Mr. Angevine announced that inasmuch as canvas back plats have been submitted
the commission would again consider final approval of Meri-Lynn
Farms Subdivision, No. 8 located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22.
The Petitioner nor a representative was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-136-64 RESOLVED that, final plat of Meri-Lynn Farms S11bdivision, No. 8
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22 be given final approval,
in that it met the requirements of the law when approved and no
changes have been made, and
FURTHER RESOLVED,inasmuch as it appears on the records that tentative
approval of said proposed plat was given by the City Planning
Commission April 3, 1956, October 20, 1959, October 17, 1961,
October 2, 1962, and July 23, 1963; and it further appearing that said
proposed plat together with plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been approved by the Department of Public Works under
date of June 9, 1964; and it further appearing that a check in the
amount of $8,000.00 under date of June 29, 1964 pursuant to Council's
resolutions #545-64, #288-64, #289-63, #273-61, #719-59 to cover the
installation of improvements has been filed in the office of the City
Clerk, it would therefore appear that all the conditions necessary to
the release of building permits have been met and the Building Depart-
ment is hereby so notified.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr.Angevine, supportedly Mr. Whitehead and
unanimously adopted the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 164th
Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 1964 at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approxi-
mately 9:35 p.m. with approximately the same number of interested persons in the
audience as were present at the Regular Meeting.
Mr. Angevine announced the first item on the agenda is Petition M-323 by Naomi
Evelyn West, requesting approval to operate a beauty shop in own home
located on the east side of Beatrice Avenue between Morlock and Eight
Mile Road, approximately 400 feet south of Eight Mile Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 2. Messrs. Donald West, petitioner's husband,
and Woodrow Ashley, 20403 Fremont, petitioner's father, were present.
Mr. West stated that his daughter was born with a birth defect. Thus far they
have been able to get along without outside aid and would like to continue to do
so. Wife could continue her profession but must work at home in order to care for
child. The immediate neighbors do not object.
Mr. Whitehead asked if there will be other operators. Mr. West stated there
would be just his wife.
Mr. Tent asked about signs. Mr. West stated there may be a directional sign.
Mr. Tent asked present zoning classification. It wasn't established what the
zoning classification is but it was thought area is R-2.
Mr. Ashley stated he had talked to neighbors and there is no objection.
Mr. West stated there would be no on-th-street-parking because there is adequate
parking in the rear.
Mr. Walker declared that Petition M-323 would be taken under advisement.
Mr. An#evine announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-324 be Erwin J.
Savala and George Goja, requesting approval to build and operate an
A & W Root Beer Stand on property located on the Northeast corner of
Middlebelt Road and Roycroft, approximately 850 feet north of Five
Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13. The petitioner nor a
representative was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, seconded by Mr. Whitehead and
unanimously adopted, it was
#7-137-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant request
dated July 7, 1964 from petitioners to withdraw Petition M-324 by
Erwin J. Savala and George Goja, requesting approval to build and
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operate an A & W Root Beer Stand on property located on the Northeast
corner of Middlebelt Road and Roycroft, approximately 850 feet north
of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13.
Mr. Walker, chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is Application TA-105 by
Robert D. Holland for Sumark Inc. requesting permission to remove sand
from a parcel of land located on the east side of Purlingbrook approxi-
mately 420 feet North of Seven Mile Road said property is adjacent to
St. Priscilla Church in the Southeast 1/4 of Sedtion 2. The petitioner
nor a representative was present.
No one was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to
application as submitted.
Mr. Walker declared that the Application TA-105 would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Baloh
Subdivision being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, located
approximately 250 feet South of Ann Arbor Trail and 400 feet North of
Joy Road, bounded by New Joy Subdivision on the west and Joy Ann Sub-
division on the East. Messrs. William and Stanley Baloh were present.
Mr. Walker asked type of home to be built. Mr. William Baloh stated the home
will have an attached garage.
No one was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to petition
as presented.
Mr. Walker declared that the proposed Baloh Subdivision would be taken under
advisement.
Mr. Angevine announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Dover Courts
Subdivision, No. 2 being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31,
such plat being located on the Southeast corner of Eckles Road and
Ann Arbor':' Road, just west of the proposed Dover Courts Subdivision.
Mr. Harry Lightstone was present.
Mr. Lightstone stated both the proposed Dover Courts Subdivision and the Dover
Courts Subdivision, No. 2 would be developed together.
No one was present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to petition
as presented.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Heusted and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-138-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, July 14, 1964 at approximately
10:30 p.m.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the Public Hearing is
adjourned.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-139-64 RESOLVED that, City Planning Commission does hereby open the 185th
Special Meeting in order to give developer of the proposed Coventry
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Gardens West Subdivision located on the Northwest corner of Ashurst
and Five Mile Road and extending northerly to the Lincoln School in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 an opportunity to submit data to
commissioners.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
Mr. David Meinzinger was present representing the petitioner. Mr. Meinzinger
stated he felt the original plat submitted better than the one submitted tonight.
On the original submission the lots are wider and there is no opening onto Five
Mile Road. The original plat has 53 lots and the revised plat has 52. Do not
object to less lots but feel original plat better planning.
Mr. Walker asked whether Mr. Meinzinger would consider it economically possible
to develop the original plat with a service drive on Five Mile Road. Mr. Meinzinger
stated the only thing a service drive would do is to eliminate cars coming
directly out on to mile road.
It was established that Plat A would be the original plat(dated May 21, 1964) and
Plat B would be the revised plat (dated June 28, 1964) submitted tonight.
A poll of the commissioners was taken as to which of the two plats member would
be in accord with as follows:
Plat A: Tent, Whitehead, Heusted, Angevine and Walker
Plat B: None
Mr. Walker stated that according to poll of commissioners, Plat B would be
discarded.
Mrs. Doris Bachman, Traffic Commission, stated the Traffic Commission had no
objection to Plat A as submitted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Angevine and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-140-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
June 16, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby give approval
to the preliminary plat of Coventry Gardens West Subdivision (Plat A
dated May 21, 1964), located on the Northwest corner of Ashurst and
Five Mile Road and extending northerly to the Lincoln School in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting
property owners, proprietor, City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service and copies of the plat together with notice having been sent to
the Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department,
Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and members of the
Plat Committee.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Meinzinger clarified that this Plat A of the Coventry Gardens West Subdivision
is the original plan that the public hearing was held on June 16, 1964.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Angevine, supported by Mr. Whitehead and
unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 185th
Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 1964 at approximately 11:00 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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CW. Walker, Chairman