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MINUTES OF THE 166TH REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEAR/NG OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVCN IA
On Tuesday; September 15, 1964, the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia, held the 166th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City
Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman,
ceslled the 166th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:11 p.m. with
approximately ten interested persons in the audience.
Members present; Raymond W. Tent Charles W. Walker Donald Heusted
James Cameron Bob R. Whitehead Peggy Anne Miquelon
Members absent; Robert L. Angevine
In the absence of Robert L. Angevine, Secretary, Peggy Anne Miquelon acted as
Secretary pro tem.
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director and Harry C. Tatigian, First Assistant City
Attcrqey were present. Mrs. Doris Bachman, Traffic Commission, was also present.
s Mi(2 ion announced the first item on the agenda is Petition M-326 by
A, J.. Erwin for Shell Oil Company, requesting approval to erect a
i==s :rine service station on property located on the Southeast corner
of r'lve Mile and Merriman Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23.
Put lIr; Hearing, 8/25/64. Study Meeting, 9/8/64.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Whitehead, and unanimously
adopted_ at wilt,.
#9_171--4,' -p qmpx5D that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
Augur; 25, 1964, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
Petition M-326 by A. J. Erwin for Shell Oil Company, requesting
approval to erect a gasoline service station on property
located on the Southeast corner ofFive Mile and Merriman Roads
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 subject to the following:
( I) A service ramp on Five Mile Road to be located 10 feet
farther back from the intersection, and •
''%1 A 6 foot wood knee along the property line to screen the
,..sting residence from the service station. The fence
should extend 10 feet past the front of the building .
towards Five Mile Road and terminate at the South boundary
r,i` the site, and
FLSn ry2 RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to property
ownera within 500 feet, petitioner, and City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
The Chairr.o Ma. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution IL aJCptd.
Mr vim arced the next item'on the agenda is Petition Z-651 by the
.e__anning Commission on its own motion on the question whether
or not to rezone the prppprty located approximately 660 feet East
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of Harrison Avenue and 400 feet North of Lyndon Avenue (if cut
through) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, from RUFB to RM.
Public hearing, 25/64. Study Meeting, 9/8/64. Mr. William Ponder
was pre sent.
Mr. Hull informed commissioners that he discussed this item with Mr. Henry Gordon,
Gordon-Begin _nvestment Company, and that his representative, Mr. Ponder, would
like to comment Mr. Ponder reviewed the history of this request for change of
zoning. Stated that in his client's opinion, 60' lots are feasible in area but
will agree to rt-01 lots as requested in petition.
Mr. Tent suggested that if 60' lots are feasible and 70' lots are agreeable,
wouldn't 80v los be better. Mr. Ponder stated that this is a transitional area.
With the area in general and the type of building in area, felt 60' lots would
be comparable. area. Buckingham Village Subdivision and Comptom Village
Subdivision both have 60' lots in them. . There are large pencil-strip lots in this
area. It is net economically possible to go beyond 70' lots.
Mr. Whitehead no. stioned the amount of acreage in.Como Lake property. Mr. Ponder
stated there is 1O..-12 acres.
Mr. Walker asked whether Gordon Begin Investment Coi any owns property in question
or do they havo an option to buy. Mr. Ponder stated the agreement is subject to
change of zerr;o
-Mr, Cameron 4r. David Meinzinger whether there is only 10 acres in Como
Lake area. M . nolnzinger stated this is true. Mr. Hull stated there is 13.9
acres in Coro Take area but there is considerable metes and bounds property in
area. State ;: , , =e is approximately 38-40 acres in the entire area.
Mr. Walker sugged Mr. Hull as Planning Director prepare proposed land use for
the entire are=.., QUestioned whether Mr. Hull had discussed his recommendation
with Mr. Gordon... Mr. Hull stated he has.
Mr. Walker :Informed Mr. Ponder that, from studying this petition, the City
Planning Co..,..,, at this time would have to deny this request for change of
zoning based on the fact that the commissioners are dissatisfied with the land
use. Howe7or, ii- the entire area is looked into as a package, including all
undeveloped lands a study may prove commission right or wrong. This may be the
solution for the situation.
Mr. Ponder .; +, 1 that if there is some way problem can be worked out would rather
h>e delayed tha.? denied.
Mr. Walker askewA1i.. Ponder if he had any objection to holding this request under
advisemer.` .ommission open up entire area for study and possible rezoning.
Directed Mr, i-lul:" to look at entire area, including area under discussion, to see
how it can be worked out for land use.
Mr. 1l ,lker a:ne �:-ed that Petition Z-651 would be taken under advisement.
Mrs. that the next item on the agenda is Petition V-79a
by : :tnley H. Kline and Ruby Kline, requesting the vacating of
the West 4 feet of a 20 foot wide easement of Lot 70, Librance
�11bdivision located north of Greenland Avenue approximately
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1270 feet West of Middlebelt Road and approximately 1100 feet
east of Henry Ruff Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14.
Public Hearing, 9/1/64. Study Meeting, 9/8/64. The petitioner
nor a representative was present.
Mr. Cameron questioned whether letter from Mr. William J. Strasser, Chief City
Engineer, that was mentioned by petitioner at the Public Hearing granting him
permission to build home on easement, was submitted to commission. Mr. Hull
stated that Mr. Strasser denied that there is such a letter and the petitioner
has not filed same.
Mr. Tent stated granting all these vacating requests, commission is going to
get itself into trouble.
Mr. Walker stated that he and Mr. Hull discussed this problem and possibility of
notifying the Bureau of Inspection how commission feels about this and that it
is not going to continue to go along with violations of easements. Commission
does not want to be put into this position too often whereby resident has
completed building and then finds building on existing easement. However, to
deny this request would be an undue hardship on the petitioner.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and
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una .mously adopted, it was
04-172-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a, Public Hearing having been held on
September 1, 1964, on Petition V-79a as submitted by Stanley H.
and Ruby Kline, for the vacation of the west 4 feet of a 20 foot
wide easement in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
thatPetition V-79a be granted for the following reasons:
(1) The Engineering Department has stated that no conflict
exists with ex isting utilities within the easement, and
(2) The description only includes that portion of the easement
that is under the garage, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post under date of
August 19, 1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, The Consumer Power ComFany, City Departments,
petitioners, and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof
of Service.
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mrs. Mir,uelon announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition V-81 by
Stephan F. Slavik, President of Rouge Building Company, requesting
the vacating of a portion of Wood Drive, west of Riverside Drive
in the Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision, No. 3. This portion of
Wood Drive is located just west of Riverside Drive, approximately
330 feet South of Six Mile Road, in the Burton Hollow Estates Sub-
division, No. 3 in the Northwest 1/4 of.Section 16. Public Hear-
ing, 9/1/64. Study Meeting, 9/8/64. Mr. David Meinzinger was
present*
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Mr. Walker stated that the question is not the easement right-of-way but what
commission can do to see that children can cross the revine. Questioned how
this can be worked out. Mr. Meinzinger stated as far as he is concerned, Rouge
Building Company wants to use the land. Would grant a 10' easement but as far as
putting money into a bridge do not see how this can be done. This proposed
subdivision does not convey any children from east to west.
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Mr. Cecil H. Alford, Assistant Superintendent of Livonia Public Schools stated that
the easement would be no good unless there is some means of getting suitable
bridge across the revine. A suitable bridge and easement would be acceptable to
School District
Mr. Walker stated thatthere is a 601 easement now which will be reduced to 101 if
petition is granted. A 10' easement will not solve problems.
Mr.:Walker questioned what it would cost to construct a suitable bridge across
the revine. To get off the ground, Mr. William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer,
will have to get together with the School Board.
Mr. Tent questioned size of suitable bridge. Mr. Alford stated he is not an
engineer but a culvert as suggested by Mr. Meinzinger would not be suitable.
Referred to a 4 - 51 steel bridge to the Coolidge School. Mr. Strasser would
1[: be able to an.s nc.' this better. Stated he would like Mr. Strasser to meet with
Mr. Benton Yates to discuss the type of crossing before decision is made by
commission.
Mr. Walker stated that the type of crossing should be satisfactory to school
board inasmuch as they are the ones responsible for children.
Mrs. Miquelon questioned whether these are all revine lots. Wondered about the-
acceptability of a culvert to the residents. Mr. Meinzinger stated it is nothing
but a crossing There is a culvert across Six Mile Road now.
Mr. Tatigian stated that the City of Livonia is not oblidged to provide walk weir
and they are not liable. But once the City does they do incur a certain amok' ..
of liability. CDirmission should be very careful in considering this item. More
and more law suits are bi.irg started in this area. If the school child. • should
fall, the City could be at fault.
Mr. Walker suggested item be directed back to Mr. Strasser and have Mr. Strasser
meet with Mr. Alford. Then come back to commission for final determination.
Mr. Walker announced that Petition V-81 would be taken under advisement.
Mrs. Miquelon announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-649 by
Seymour Weissman, President, Dale Investment Company, Inc., requesting
the rezoning of property located on the east side of Farmington Road
bet ,n Plymouth Road and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, approximately
780 feet south of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 27, from RUFB to M-1. Public Hearing, 9/1/64. Study Meeting,
Itj 9/8/64.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-173-64 97'27T7D that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been h•: .d on
September 1, 1964 on Petition Z-649 as submitted by Seymour Weissman,
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President, Dale Investment Company, Inc., for a change of zoning
on the east side of Farmington Road between Plymouth Road and the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, approximately 780 feet south of
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27,
from RUFB to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-649 be granted general
Manse the proposed
consistent withhtheeis creatiionlofent with the an industriaelt
plan and also co
which excludes residential uses, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, The Livonian- City Post underedateo the
of
August 19, 1964 and notice of which hearing
was sDetroit Edison Company, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company,
Michigan Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power Company,
City Departments, and petitioner as libted in the Proof of Ser"ice.
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mrs. Miquelon announced the next item on the agenda
aeis Peg etitif npZ-654
4y by
Wesley and Onahlee Goff, requesting
thelocated on the south side of4 oFaf rgo
betwion een
e RiUmanto Road
dAand
PublicSunset in Hearingthe Northwest9/1/64.
/14. Study Meeting, 9/8/64. Mr. and Mrs. Goff
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were present.
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Mr. Walker suggested that to protect the commission the threestated
resoastion
that commission is forwarding a scale print showing Commission
stated by petitioners and that this be a part of the record in Planning
Office as well as the Bureau of Inspection. and 1071 x 1351 •
Mr. Goff stated he intends to divide parcel into lots 1061 , 1139,
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. l itehead, seconded by Mr. Cameron and
p adopted,unanimously � , it was
#9_174-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing
having been held on
September 1, 1964, on Petition Z-654 as submitted by Wesley and
Onahlee Goff for a change of zoning on the south side of Fargo
between Merriman Road and Sunset in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
the City Planning Commission does hereby
2 from RUFB to RLA, be granted
recommend to the City Council that divided linto parcels with less
subject to the land not being
than 100 feet of width, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
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of
k--- official newspaper, The Livonian-City Post undersdateto the Detroit
August 19, 1964 and notice of which hearing Michien
Edison Oompany, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Compan yity Dpgrnments
Bell Telephone Company, The Consumer Power Company,
and petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr.
Walker Ch?4_rm9T, declared the motion is carried and the forec^ing resolution
is adopted.
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Mrs. Miquelon announced the next item on the agenda is request for a one year
extension on the preliminaryplat of Idyle Hills Estates #2 Subdivision
located in the Southwest 1of Section 16. Preliminary approval
granted April 11, 1962. Mr. Clarence Charest, Attorney, 33636 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, was p-esent representing the petitioner.
Mr. Walker informed Mr. Charest that the commission is going to grant the
extension on t he preliminary plat conditioned upon change in wording relating to
Outlots E and F reading "dedicated to the City of Livonia for public park
purposes and use". Mr. Charest stated he understood that these outlots were to
be used for drainage. Did not think public park purposes desirable use as there
is no access to outlots. Most of the home owners have used and maintained the
revine.
Mr. Walker asked if Mr. Charest objects to wording. Mr. Charest stated he does
Mr. Hull stated he thought that the wording commission suggests is aimed at an
over-all use of open space problem for flood control. The city wants control of
flood plain lands. The City actually wants the dedication of it. Mr. Charest
stated he would not object to wording if there was an access to outlots but therL>
is not. Suggested wording state public use but not "park". Mr. Tatigian
stated public use would include park purposes.
Mr. Walker asked whether commission could place wording on plat without
petitioner's approval. Mr. Tatigian stated he did not think commission could
unless petitioner agreed to it. This wording is a substandual change from
original wording and commission should have petitioner's approval to change.
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Charest if he is going to agree to change of wording as
previously outlined. Mr. Charest stated he would agree to dedication for public
use but had no further authority. Stated that wording "public park purposes"
on the plat would affect the sale of lots.
Mr. Walker stated that if there is some question about wording "public purposes"
the property owner may contest in court and commission would have to fight for
what it wants to do now.
Mr. Tatigian suggested "dedicated to the City of Livonia for such public purpose:
and uses as may be determined by the City of Livonia". Mr. Charest agreed to
Mr. Tatigian's suggestion.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Cameron, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-175-64 RFROLVED that, pursuant to regaest for a year's extension on the
Idyle Hills Estates Subdivision, No. 2 located in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 16, the City Planning Commission does hereby grant
said request, subject, however, to all conditions prevailing on
the original prelimimry approval, subject to the Engineering
Department reviewing said subdivision plat before the final canvas
back plat is submitted for final approval, and subject to wording
appearing on Outlots E and F reading "Dedicated to the City of
Livonia for such public purposes and uses as may be determined by
the City of Livonia".
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution ' " - opted.
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Mr. Walker declared that the 166th Regular Meeting would be temporarily cjc_ .. ..
in order to open the Public Hearing.
Mr. Charles W. Walker, CLairman, called the Pubic Hearing to order at CD-_,-,9:25 p.m. with approximately 80 interested persons in the audience in a : - -
to those present for the Regular Meeting.
Mrs. Miquelon announced the first item on the agenda is Petition M-323
Messrs. Albert Nelson and Bruce K. Wayne, requesting approval tc
erect multiple dwellings on property located on the south sido
Five Mile Road, between Brookfield and Fairfield in the Nort!'
1/4 of Section 22. Mr. Rodney Kropf, Attorney, 32510 Plymou-ca
Road, was present representing the petitioners.
Mr. Kropf stated there will be 50 apartments on four acres of property.
acning is R-3. Stated that in June the commission rezoned the front of
property to R-3 and that this is the follow-up of client's plan. All o
units will be 2-bedroom. There will be a swimming pool and the units r:
for $150 up. There is a home south of Five Mile Road which will be dei-
[ and property properly graded.
Mr. Norman Stockmeyer, 38042 Glenwood, Wayne, stated there are :.cveral m
before commission requesting multiple use. Referred to article in news_
regarding Farmington Twp. multiple dwellings in that this type of use h^s
much higher tax base and it is not a burden on schools. There is somst
feeling that there is something wrong with multiple dwellings. However,
planned and developed, multiple dwellings are an asset' to the communi'Gy
Mrs. Bachman stated that the area plan does not show dimensions and dri-,L.._.
the opposite side of the street. Mr. Krapf stated he would submit such
plan.
Mr. Walker announced that the Petition M-328 would be taken under advie-..-...'
Mrs. Miquelon. announced the next item on the agenda is Petition M-330 b,
David M. Zack, requesting approval to erect and operate a coin
operated auto wash on property located on the north side of Jc
Road, approximately 470 feet East of Hartel Avenue in the Sou n.
west 1/4 of Section 36. Mr. Zack was present.
Mr. Zack informed commission that this would be a four stall, 25¢, do
car wash. The cars will come into stalls on the west side and leave on
side.
Mr. Cameron questioned what stalls are made of. Mr. Zack stated they a.
Mr. Tent asked whether car wash wild be used in conjunction with the G--
Service Station. Mr. Zack stated it would and that he leases the gas
Mr. Rodney C. Kropf, 32510 Plymouth Road, questioned whether commission
regulations governing this type of use. Mr. Walker stated there are no _,
he knows of and that this is the first such car wash submitted for comtiE _.'
approval.
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Mr. Zack stated there is one in operation in Pontiac.
Mr. Kropf stated that the City of Detroit passed an ordinance prohibiting this
type of operation in City of Detroit.
A representative of Austin Oil Company stated there are various service stations
in the general area with such a use.
Mr. Tatigian informed Commission that there is presently a law suit regarding
this location pertaining to the protective wall ordinance requirement. Suggested
law suit be remembered in considering request.
Mr. Robert Perugi, 14154 Hubbell, representing Austin Oil Corporation, stated
they would be happy to comply with ordinance and would erect protective wall along
with proposed car wash. Happy to submit a written agreement stating that
protective wall will be erected in conjunction with car wash.
Mr. Tatigian stated that the attorney, Mr. Paul Fried, is no longer pressing this
law suit. It was brought out that Mr. Fried is no longer represc._Ung this
particular item and that Mr. Pertgi is now concerned with case.
Mr. Walker announced that Petition M-330 would be taken under advisement.
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Owen J. and Ruth F. Deuby, requesting the rezoning of property located
on the west si,le of Farmington Road, approximately 150 feet north of
Rayburn Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, from RM to PS.
Mr. Patrick Duggan, Attorney, 32900 Five Mile Road, was present
representing the petitioners.
Mr. Duggan stated he is requesting to rezone 100' of property on Farmington Road
Stated the property immediately adjoining to the South is presently zoned PS
The property immediately to the North is not zoned PS b•:t at Myrna Drive it is.
Petitioner plans a medical office and parking.
Mr. Clarence Charest, 33636 Five Mile Road, stated the private deed restrictions
state this property can only be used for residential purposes.
Mr. Roy Kennedy, 15805 Farmington Road, was present but ndi objecting to request
when explained.
Mr. Walker announced that Petition Z-648 would be taken under advisement.
Mrs. Miquelon announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-657 by
Allan Shelden, III, Shelden Land Company, requesting the rezoning
of property located between Woodring and Loveland, approximately
240 feet south of Plymouth Road and adjacent to the R3 zoning on
the east side of Farmington Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
34, from C-2, R-2, and R-1 to R-3. Mr. Warren Shelden was present
rep_'ese1"ng the petitioner.
Mr. Shelden stated that this is the balance of the property south of Plymouth
Road. Stated that Shelden Land Company owns all the residential property on the
east side of Loveland and also the residential property that abuts property
described :r y .'��ion to the south.
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Mr. Gerurd Brisse, 9909.Loveland, stated he purchased home in 1953 and that at that
time a representative of the Shelden Land Company assured him that there would
be nothing at the end of Loveland except a shopping center and that there would
be a green strip separating the residential property from shopping center. Stated
he did not like to see request for change of zoning especially from the same
representative that sold him his home. The homes along Loveland are not well-
maintained at all. Some do not even cut their lawn more than once a year. If
Shelden Land Company intends to maintain their multiple units as they maintain
homes along Loveland, there will be a downward trend.
Mr. A. J. Newkirch, 9921 Roseland, agreed that Shelden Land Company does nit
maintain good housekeeping standards. Stated the type of people that will rent
units are the type that cannot afford to buy a home. Residents have been sold a
bill-of-goods and thought Shelden Land Company should take inventory of itself.
Mr. Brisse stated he would like to see a library in the area. Hated to see
football and playfield go. Suggested area be purchased by the City of Livonia
for a park.
Mr. R. A. Gientke, 10005 Mayfield, stated he has owned his home for 13 years and
betted commission for protection. The Shelden Land Company has done nothing to
improve their rental homes in all the years. Plymouth Road is known as the worst
traffic road in area.
Mr. Sheldon Rose, Bishop Construction Company, 14900 Linwood, Detroit, stated
most of the property is zoned C-2 and request is upgrading to R-3. Regarding
the rental units - when a home is rented the individual tenant maintains the home
however, in the case of apartments the apartment owner maintains the apartment
or has someone hired for thispurpose alone. The individual tenant is not
responsible to maintain apartment unit. Apartments are rented not just by
irresponsible people but young, marrieds, oldsters, etc. Read portions from
Study on the Effect of Apartments in City of Livonia, prepared recently at
request of City Council Resolution #961-63 adopted Decembrr 18, 1963.
Mr. Newkirch stated apartment units will concentrate a lot of people in a small
area. Questioned capacity of Rosedale School and sewers.
Mrs. C. 1. Hoheisel, 9910 Woodring, asked whether there will still be 3-bedroom
units. Mr. Tent stated that at the study meeting this objection was presented
to Sheldon Rose and the commission is going on the assumption that there will be
no 3-bedroom nits.
Mrs. Hoheisel stated there is a traffic hazzard now. Did not think park area
sufficient for number of units.
Mr. Carl Hoheisel, 9910 Woodring, objected to petition as presented.
Mr. Shelden stated that because there is no left hand turn at Farmington Road
and Plymouth Road, a lot of people turn at Wndring instead.
Mr. Joe Luxmer, 9920 Woodring, stated that iJan does not continue through,
there is going to be more traffic. Also coft reed about capacity of sewer
Mr. Lewis Simon, 9924 Roseland, was present objecting to request.
Mr.,. Walker announced that Petition Z-657 would be taken under advisement.
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Mrs. Miquelon announced that the next item on the agenda is etition Z-659 by
the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Industrial Commission request,
requesting the rezoning of property located on the west side of
Merriman Road, approximated 550 feet north of the centerline of
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and approximately 1730 feet South of
Schoolcraft Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, from M-1 to M-2.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator, Industrial Development Commission, stated
request concerns the south half of the Newman Farm area. Stated that the building
(80,000 square feet) that will be erected will be for lease and owners are not
sure of exact use. This area is 4004 north of railway.
There was no one present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed to
petition as presented.
Mrs. Miquelon annuunced that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-656 by
Melvin B. Rosenhaus, Mel Construction Company, requesting the rezoning
of property located on the North side of Ann Arbor Trail, between
Levan and Wayne Roads, just east of the cemetery and across the street
from the New-Joy Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, from
C-1 to R-3. The petitioner was present.
Mr. Rosenhaus: stated that they intend to retain as much of the natural beauty
as possible. There- will be 72-75 apartments and a swimming pool.
Mr. John Muir, 36026 Dover was present seeking information.
Mr. Jerry Holden, 35992 Dover questioned how this change would benefit residents
in area. Mr. Rosenhaus offered to show anyone interested the type and quality of
construction the Mel Construction Company has built in other areas.
Mr. Walter Sherman, 36206 Lawrence, questioned whether petitionelioter of
property. Mr. Rosenhaus stated they own property.
Mr. Holden stated there is a high point in the road at this section and that
it is already a traffic hazzard. Anywhere the entrances are located to apart-
ment units will create an additional traffic hazzard.
Mr. Ray Ludwig, 35963 Ann Arbor Trail, questioned whether children would be
allowed in units. Mr. Rosenhaus stated inall other apartment units no children
have been allowed and there will be no children allowed in this development.
Mr. Everett Brannan, 8977 Linville, stated this will be an additional traffic
hazzard. There is no commercial in area. Would rather see area rezoned to
residential.
Mr. Robert Dixon, 8965 Linville, was also concerned about curve and traffic
hazzard.
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Mr. William Pettengill, 8954 Linville, questioned what is allowed under a
C-1 and R-3 zoning classifications. Suggested commission look into water supply
inasmuch es their pressure drops during summer months.
Mr. Holden suggested there be a traffic survey and that the engineer look over
problem ?i area.
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Mr. Robert Deters, 35951 Ann Arbor Trail, referred to pond and that it is a
health hazzard and that if this is to be considered natural beauty of area it
will require a 3 otof cleaning up. There is only stagnant water there during
summer. Suggested survey be made to see that it isn't just a breeding place for
buts, etc.
Mrs Walker announced that Petition Z-656 would be taken under advisement.
Mrs. Miquelon announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-658 by
Earl D. and Antoinette O'Hara requesting the rezoning of property
located on the South side of Plymouth Road approximately 320 feet
East of Eckles Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, from RUFB to
C-2. Mr. Patrick J. O'Hara was present representing the petitioners.
Mr. O'Hara stated they intend to build on the adjoining lot (west of existing
building) for a catering business. All of the operation that is now conducted
in the home will be done in the new building. Have operated business from the
home since 1950.
Mr. Arthur Melton, 39293 Plymouth Road, stated he had no objection to request.
If. Walker announced that Petition Z-658 would be taken under advisement.
IC 'Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-179-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, September 15, 1964 at approxi-
mately 11:25 p.m.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is ^dopted and the Public Hearing is adjourned.
Mr. Walker rce3nvened the 166th Regular Meeting at approximately 11:25 p.m.
with all pres:.nt as previously listed.
Mrs. Miquele' ?renounced that the next item on the agenda is consideration of
a motion to hold a Public Hearing to determine whether or not to
adopt a Master Sanitary Sewer and Drain Plan as Part IX of the Master
Plan.
Mr. David Joy-G, Water and Sewer Commissioner, stated that there will be three
phases of the Master Plan: The Water Distribution System, The Storm Sewer and
Drainage System, and The Sanitary Sewer System. With the adoption of this
Master Plan the City of Livonia will have all three main utilities on a Master
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Plan.
Mr. Tatigian G+ated that in the event at some future date the City of Livonia
has to resort to ci'ndemnation, it is essential that the City of Livonia has a
Master Plan which should be done now. The commission should act on each
separate plan in three separate resolutions. If each phase is done separately,
it can be amp,,r'ed easier.in the future.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-180-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Act 285, Public Acts of Michigan, 1931,
as amended, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
conduct a Public Hearing on the subject of the adoption of Part IX
of the Master Plan and related documents, which Master Plan is also
known as the Sanitary Sewer System, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, this notice is given to the public by publication
in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia and 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, Wayne County, Michigan, in accordance with the
provisions and requirements of Act 285, Public Acts of Michigan, 1931,
as amended.
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mrs. Miquelon, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#9-181 -64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Act 285, Public Acts of Michigan, 1931,
as amended, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
conduct a Public Hearing on the subject of t'.e adoption of Part X
of the Master Plan and related documents, which Master Plan is also
known as the Storm Sewer and Drainage System, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, this notice is given to the public by publication
in the Official newspaper of the City of Livonia and by registered
United States Mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad company owning and operating any public utility or railroad
within the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, in accordance
with the provisions and requirements of Act 285, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1931, as amended.
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Cameron, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#9-182-64 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
minutes of meeting held August 25, 1964.
The Chairman, Mr. Walker, Declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
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resolution is adopted.
Mrs. Doris Bachman presented for commission's information and inspection a
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Traffic Study illustrating 60' right-of-way with 27/, 31', and 36' pavement
and how the pavement width affects the passing and parking of today's automobiles.
Stated the Traffic Commission is definitely opposed to the 274 paving.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, supportedby Mr. Cameron and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 166th Regular
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 15, 1964 and Wednesday, September 16, 1964
atapproximately 12:30 a.m.
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