HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1965-05-18 • 4495
MINUTES OF THE 174TH REGULAR MEETING
AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On Tuesday, May 18, 1965, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia,
held the 174th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,`"Michigan. M . Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called
the-174th Regular Meeting to order at approximately 8:20 p.m. with 75 interested
persons in the audience.
Members present: Raymond W. Tent Charles W. Walker Harry Henry Wrightman
James Cameron Donald C. Pollock
Donald Heusted John J. Ward
Members absent: *Bob R.Whitehead
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Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; John J. Nagy, Assistant Planning Director;
Ralph Bakewell, Engineer Assist.; Victor-D. Beale, Executive Secretary to the Mayor
and Milton Firestone, Assistant City Attorney, were present.
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in ;he absence of Mr. Whitehead, Mr. Ward presided as Secretary pro tem.
Mr. Ward announced the first item on the agenda-is Petition Z-685 by the City
Planning Commission requesting-the rezoning of property located on the
southeast corner of Six Mile Road and Hubbard Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 15 from RUFB to RU. Public Hearing 3/16/65. Study Meetings
3/30/65 and 4/13/65. Regular Meeting 4/20/65. Messrs. William Ponder,
Attorney, and Jacob Menuck, were present.
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Mr: Ward real proposed prepared resoltition for rescinAing Resolution No. 4-15-65
adotted April 20, 1965 at,the y the 173rd Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission.
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Mr. Roy Puckett, 31642 Greve Drive, stated that all the surrounding land-is
divided into hall'yacre plots or more. This subdii sion of 100* x 150* lots will
be an island surrounded by larger parcels. The-Board of Education has gine on
record objecting to this rezoning. This`�petition pertains to 160 acres of land
an not just a-few acres. Referred to Lots 50-53asshown on the proposed plat
snowing 70' frontage even though the necessary amount of area Complies withRU
zoning. Is informed that other builders are willing to build on this land as it
is zoned.y Stated he is against Grove Drive being used-as a freeway. Developer
has agreed to not include Grove as a through street;' however, it is still shown
on the proposed plat. stated there are at least five or six civic assodiations
submitting objections to this petition.
Dr. James"D.Ze iranek, 32589 Greenlann Ct., representing Greenbrier Estates
Subdivision, No. 2, submitted petition with signatures of those objectint to
petition.
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Mr. C. A. Richeson, 31511 Vargo, representing Merriman-Six Improvement Association
stated he felt this request is right in the middle of 1.1JF zoning. I% this
property isyrezoned, commission can-be prepared to rezone property north of Six
Mile Road too.y If there is going to be any use of RUF zoning in Livonia, this is
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Mr. W.'W. Edgar, 31515 Grove Dr., stated Grove was meant to be a dead end street.
Like to use it as a cul-de-sac. Proposed plat shows Grove as a through street.
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In approving this, commiss.nn is using authority it has not got. Residents have
been promised a dead end. street and a cul-de-sac and that is what they want.
Object to any other plan.
Mr.-Carl F. Scott, 3285 "Six Mile Road, representing Greenbriar Civic
Association, stated he considered area three years before he purchased Ms home.
Felt t .at if this request is granted, it will spread to the north side of Six
Mile Road.
Mr. George Kindred,"14357 Arden, President; Federation of Civic Associations,
stated the federation supports these residents in objecting to this petition.
The following Were preset t and voiced ob je&ion to petition as prese;ted►
(1) Ralph Malys X4651 fix Mile Road, representing Burton Hollow
". Civic Association
(2) Don WI Rign, 17371"Bellreek Lane, '.representing Burton Hollow
Woods Civic Association"
(3) Edward Hymn; 3613 Sherwood Drive, representing Fairway Farms
Civic Association
Mrst Ralph Burkett, 31643 Six Mile Road, referred to two drains on prAEerty and
that these should be taken care of. Fibured square footage as shown on plat
property including roads; service drives, etc. and stated lots are short of
half acre. all the property around is larger in size. Referred to change of
zoning as settlement zoning.
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Mr. Ponder stated lots are approximately 1/2 acre and that outer l?ts are 1.004"x
1251 in width. The homes will"be $28,000 - $35,000. Stated developer wants to
dead end Grove Drive at this point but that it will be determined by the City
Council.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr.VWrightman and seconded by Mr. Camerons it was
RESOLVED that, Petition Z-68; byvthe City Planning commission on
its own motion for a change of zoning on property locatgd on the
southeast corner of Six Mile and Hubbard Roads in the Northeast
174 of"SectiAn 15, from RUFB to RU be taken under advisement due
to information that has been presented to commission tonight so
that this commission-can have an opportunity to discuss this with
other governmental bodies.
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There was some niscussion regarding the foregoing resolution-and how it would
affect Resolution No. 4-75-65 adopted by the City Planning Commission April 20,
1965. Messrs. Wrightman and Cameron withdrew their motion.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Wrightman, it was
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#5-95-65 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has always supported the idea that
every party in interest should be fully and fairly heard in all
of its proceedings; and
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WHEREAS, the"Planning Commissi6n is a public body concerned with"the
development of the City of Livonia in accordance with the needs of
its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the Zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, as amended recognizes
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residents and citizens to be aware of the deliberation
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WHEREAS, it a�p ears certain residents did not receive not ice of the
meeting of the,Cotnmissionvwherein Petition Z‘685 was considered; and
WHEREAS, the commission does not want to foreclose these citizens;
NOW'THER1'0RR the Planning Commission does hereby rescind v
Resolution No. 4-75-0 adopted April 20; 1965 ?or the"purpose of
reopening the matter of said petition so the commi sion may have any
and all of the facts before ip so that its decision may be as full
and complete aeposs ble and therefore said Resolttaon"No. 4--75.-65
shall be held for naught; t'tJRTH R the ,Planhing-Directs6r is requested
to place this matter on the heitt agenda with notice to, all the people
that voiced objection.
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Mr. Wrightman also regtiested oiat a nota inn be Made at the bottom of the
minutes of April-20; 196$ to refer to"t1is IAA-of these-minntes when
considering action by the Planning Coma ssion on Petition Z-685.
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A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tenti-W''iightman, Pollock; Ward, Heusted, and Walker
NAYS: Cameron
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Mr.-Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
IL resolution is adopted. He stated that this item would be presented to the
commission again on Tuesday, May 25, 1965.
Mr. Walker announced that inasmuch as it is 9:150 p.m. the 174th Regular Meeting
would be temporarily adjo.rned in order to proceed with the public hearing.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
9:15 p.m. with 80 interested persons in the audience in addition to those
pre •.rot at the Regular Meeting.
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Mr. Ward announced the first item on the agenda is Petition Z-690 by
David A: Goldman, lttorney'for A &`'W Management Company, requesting
the rezoning-of property-located north of Six-Mile Road and west of
Farmington"Road in the-Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, from RLA to C-1,
to allow construction of a K-Mart. Mr. Goldman was present.
Mr. Walker read-lettere from William J. Strasser, Chiu' City Engineer and dated
May 14, 1965 from Benton Yates, Superintendent of Schools.
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Mr. toldman stated that approval of this reqest'"is to be considered from the
approach of sound use of area and what is good for entire City of Livonia. Livonia
had been under consideration by K Mart for some length of time. Itvwas suggested
to developer that this request be submitted -to board and community onvan over-all
basis rather than just K Mart alone. Developer has contract rights to a parcel of
land 73 acres in size and is presenting development as an entire package. The area
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is ened C-1 on the corner for 390' x 360' only. Asked that this area be extended
437' x 401 . This would be the beginning and the end of the request. The
balance of the land (60 acres) is-presently zoned RLA and is not asking that this
be rezoned but-that they intendto develop it as residential. The petition as
presented ie for tJ a expansion of the present C-1 area. 'A gas'station is
presently located on 152' x 125' .- The "Lir ehapedpiece of property (12 acres)
Will be used for KMart. -In the Northwest corner of area is a 15 acre piece
that will be dedicated to the city (2C% of the total property) .
Mr. Jay,Eldridge, stated that Farmington and Six Mile Roads will be one
tpterehange point to 2. 75 terstate highway. Six Mile Road will be a major
horndgbfare.
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M r. Ijobert Wittbold discussed the balding,and structure ok' k Mart. Stated the
bulldiriewill be 400' 'x 210': The :'easoh they have selected this site is that'
Farmir on and Six Mile-Ryiads are tUture 'major highwaYs4 4 300' x 300' arta does
cis nWt allow foreconomical,bixsihess area.' A eectiort this large is just a
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strip stnail businesseer Th propo e a conveniende center with everything
under one roof. K Mart looks to have its Customers within a five mile area.
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Ar, Jodeph'Schram, 34612 Crovel $urton i oiiow Estates Sub vision, (1) referred to
this type of establisyment bringing .beaut4r to the area - c t c center across the
treet which is-kept in a state of disrepa7irt Presehten $ ctures e6 this effect!
(2) To th4r knowledge there has been no coiilaiht Of not enough shopping centers
in aiaea. t3) Will increase, traffic invarea and Six Mile Road is only a two`�lane
road. Informed commis ion that the St. Aidan's Church may erect a grade school
in-the future: . (4) Crime statistics show that they increase where there is a
shopping centev. This use-does bang-in transient People. pelt there is'a
a certain
moral liati n
by this commission to discourage too much competition among
stores4 Most of the people purchased their homes because-area is zoned
residential. Presented petition signed by 534 residents objecting to request.
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Mr* Don Rigo, Burton Hollow Woods Subdivision Civic Xssociati6n, 17371 Bell Creek
Lane, stated when they purchased they-were careful to check zoning in area.
Presented petition with 86 residents objecting to petition as preeented. Stated
promises by developers are not always kept and referrers to Sheldon Shopping
Center and Packer greenbelt (Six Mile and Farmington goads store). This use will
not serve people in immediate area but will bring in only transient people.
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Mr. George Kindren, 14357' Arden, President, Federation of Civic Associations,
stated organization has not taken this request lightly. Felt request would set a
• precedent which could be repeated in any other area.
Mr." C. A• Richeson, 31511 Vargo, representing Merriman-Six Mile Improvement
Association objected to request.
%ev. Hugh Cowman, Ward Memorial Presbyterian Church, 17000 Farmington Road,
objected to rezoning. Stated church-owns eight acres of land. Felt this change
between residential and commercial would be detrimental to church interest.
Mr. Edward Hyman, 36132 Sherwood Dr., representing Fairway Farms, submitted
petition with 100 signatures of residents objecting to request.
Mr. Carl F. Scott, 32850 Six Mile Road, representing Green Briar Civic"Association
stated he had two children who are presently being transported-to school by bus;
however, with the new shhool they will walk. Would not like to see increase in
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traffic endanger life of his children.
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Dr. James D. Zebranek, 32589 Gr'eenlanl Ct.1 representing Greenbriar Subdivision,
No. 2, submitted petition objecting to requesti
Mr. Lee E.'Landes, '18311 Norwich, 'representing .Heiman Park Subdivision; states
they are'located just north 'clf the proposed dedicated ditch. Unless commission
pans good growth plan for community, communitywillyhave just a cut up hodge-
pddge area. ated this is the la t Majot' thoroughfare area tat is residential
and suggested eying to keep it his vays Running n'Arth and south, �`armington
Road does not go a,ny4here arid that it sto s at Joy Road acid Parmingt?n, Michigan.
Reminded commission Livonia already hes Wonderland, Sears Mall and others and
that commission shoulcj'i.i t overbuild too soon
Mr. Wrightman euggeeteci Mr. CrAldman Consider Shel !sh Shopping Center for K Mart
and that this way spine life would be pumped into this areas
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Mr. Pollock stated he though K Mart was going to donate Art Institute.
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Mr. Tent referred to statetent thatvthe neighborhood withinfive mile radius
would support K IIa'h and wondered h vt this would'be true with petitions filed.
Asked what Magid formula thea+ are going °'use to keep area free of trash.
Stated he lhoked at Eight Mile and Beech Roads K Mart and this area is in
terrible shape.
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Mr. ' '!'bold reminded commission that K Mart is a single tenant whereas others
are owned by several tenants. Any trash is a reflection on X kart aloriei
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Mr. Walker questioned those present regarding'bavcking homes onto mile roads
There was strong objection to backing homes onto mile roads.
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Mr. Bob Lelli, 33650 Bloomfield brive, representing Burton lfollow Estates
Subdivision, presented pictures of several K Mart Stores showing trash etc.
and stated they do not keep their area,clean.
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Mr. Walker stated that those present tonight that represent civic associations
and have tgiven their names ' '•e kept advised of commission's procedings.
Mr. Schram requested they be notified of any study meetings held regardingVthis
Mr. Gotdman stated that they wish to assure those present that they seek to fairly
and as clearly present matter to commission as possible. Joined with Mr. Wittbold
in saying that they have had a very fair hearing tonight.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated item would be taken under advisement
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Mr. Ward announced'the' next item on'the agenda is the proposed Madonna Estates
Subdivision No. 2 located on the east side of WAodside Avenue, on the
south side o ` Madonna Estates Subnivision and on t he west side of Levan
Roan in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Messrs. William Ponder,
Attorney and Jack Coleman, were present.
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Mr. Brightman asked whether this pro +sed pi.at conforms to adjacent area as far
as lot size. Mr. Hull stated lots are 601 to 80'.and that the lot size is a
little smaller than the adjoining subdivision.
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Mr. Ron Cmpbell, 3590vMiddleboro, Vice-President, Maconna Estates Subdivision,
stated proposed plat looks acceptaele-to residents. CAncerned with homes that
WiIl be b41t and that they will conform to-existing homes. Stated existing
holies are $29,000 s $30,000 and that they hope proposed homes will be •
economically the same.
Mrs. Retert Newman; 35998 Midcl¢�bo stated they are mainly concernec with the
valuation of the hmesi lir. Hull stated area is zoned R1A and that homes will
Have to be 1,000 sgtiare feet t
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Mrl,Co1eht k stated that he intendstosell area and that h."Wi±1 plade the same
restrictions on property that are of the existing subdivision.
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Mr. Walter Ju s, 31039 Sone; referred 0the toninjin this area and questioned
zoning Classification as it would appear oh the hew zoning map.
Mr. Poliock questioned whyMr. Jural suggested since the"Madonna Estates
Subaivisioh is toned ?1A hat '"any change be made o the Autlot (pro sed
Madonna tstates Subdivision iol 2) . Tie homes Will be compatible w ' the area
and will blendwith existing subdivision. Mr. Juras stated they havassurance
that this wilbe true.
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Mrs. Dwayne Swanson, 3590 Middleboro; questioned whether the square footage
under the new ordinance would apply to outlot. Mr. Hull assured her it would
Mr. Walker, Chairman, announced that this item would be taken under advisement.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-96-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 18, 1965 at approximately
10:30 p.m.
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Mr.-Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the Public Hearing is
adjourned.
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Mr. Walker called the 174th Regular Meeting to order at approximatd y 10:45 p.m.
with those present at the Public Hearing except for Mr. John J. Ward.
Mr. Donald Pollock presided as Secretary pro tem
Mr. Pollock ainlounced the next item on the item to be considered-is the-final
approval ofvthe proposed Birider and -Lark-Subdivision located on the
north side of Schoolcraft Road and sguth of tyndon'Avenue, between
Ellen and Barbara '(if cut thrAugh) just east of Koloff's Sunnyside
Estates Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by :Mr. Wr
r• ightman1 it was
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#5-97-65 RESOLVED`�that,vth final plat'of Binder and Lark Subdivision'located
in ttie 88 thwest 1/4 of Section 21 be given final approval for the
fhllowing reas°ng!
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(1) It conforms to the preliminary plat, and
(2) The bond requirements have been met, and v
(3) The Engineering Department has 110 objections, and
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FkJRTI�ER Ht SDLVED,inasmuch a$ it appears to the records that tentative
a i.roval'Of said pr!o}x+sed plat was given by the City Planning
don scion Au 1st 2O 1963 and August 4s 1964; and it further appearing
that'said proPosed plat together With plans and specifications for
*4 vemehts therein Have been approved by the Department of Public
Works under date of Jan isry 7{ 1965; and it further appearing that'the
fihancial assurances required in City Council Resolutiori"#32-65 adopted
J uary 27 1965 have left filed with trie City Clerk as confirmed by a
1 Iter dated April 27, 965, frhm Addison WI Bacon; City Clerk, it would
therefore appear that 1 the, conditions necessary to the release of
building permits have been met and the Building Department is hereby so
notifieds
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Mr. John Jt Ward returned to meetings
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A roll call vote hn the foregoing resolution restated in the following:
ILAtkS. Tent, Wrighhtnan, Cameron, Walker, Heusted, and Pollock
NAA: None
I1b't VOT±NG4 Ward
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Mr: Walker, Chairman .declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Ward presided as Secretary pro tem again at th.s point.
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Mr. Ward announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-691 by
William N. Ponner, Attorney for J?hn D. smith and Harold Liscombe,
requesting reeoning of property located on the'south side'of Five
Mile Road'approximgtely 160 feet east of Harrison in the'north 1/2
of Section 24, from C-1 and RUFB to C-2 to erect an automatic car
wash. Public Hearing 5/4/65. Study Meeting 5/11/65.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimou ly
adopted, it was
#5-98-65 RESOLVED that; pursuant to a Public Hearing having been hdd'on
May'4, 1965, on Petition Z-691 as submitted by William N. Ponder
Attorney for John 1). Smith and Harold Liscombe for a change of zoning
?n the South side of'Five Mile Road approximately 160 feet east'
of Harrison in the north 1/2 of Section 24, from C-1 and RUFB to
C=2 to erect an'automatic car wash,'the City Planning'Commission
does he.eby recorn end to the`City Council that Petition Z-691 be
denied for the following reasons:
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(1) Strip commercial zoning does not lend itself to the C-2
zoning category, and
(2) The inter ded use for'this parcel of land is arelatively
high t} ffic generator and will conflict with-the large
volume of trAnsient tr fflc along Five Mile Road, and
(3) The grdting of C-2 zoning in the middle of a strip of
C-i zoning would establish an undesirable precedent, and
?URTHER RESOLVED notice Of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, tivonian Observer and City Post, under date'of
April 14 1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
EdisonnCompany, The Chesapeake & 0 iio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, The Cohsutners Potter Company, City Departments and
petitioners as listed in the Proof of Service.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
Is adopted.
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Mr. Ward announced the next lttm on the agenda is Petition Z:694 by ConSumers
Powrer'"Crhi any request ng tie rezoning of property located on the north
side of Plymouth Road' approximately 66b feet west of Farmington Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, from RUFB and C-2 to M-1 for a
rail siding and a pipe storage yard. Public Hearing 5/4/65.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Pollock and unanim usly
adopted, it was
#5-99-65 RESOLVED that; pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
May 4, 1965, on Petition -694 es submitted by Consumers Power
Company for a change of zoning ori the north side"of Plymouth
Road approximately 660 feet west of Farmington Road, in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 8, from RUFB and C-2 to M-1, for a rail v
siding and'a pipe storage yard; the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition Z-694 be
granted subject to the'exclusion of the 401 x 43 ' strip that'
connects this parcel to Plymouth Road, for the following reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the overall land use plan for
the City, and
(2) It is consistent with the creation of an industrial
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(3) It is reasonable that'Consumers Power Company be
permitted to have a logical extension of their
activity, and
`URTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in tie
official newspaper, tivonian Observer and City Post, under date-of
April 12, 1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison"Compeny, The Chesapeake & Onio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, The onetmers Pole'. Company, and City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr.-Walker, Chairman, announced the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Ward announced the next item on the agenda is consideration of a motion by
'the-Plarning'Commission to hold a Public Hearing'to determine whether
or not to rezone property adjacent to Consumers Power Company from RUFB
to M-i.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
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#5-100-65 RES0tVED that; the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 20.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60
of-the City of Livonia an request dated May 12, 196;
from Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator, Inuustrial Development
Commission, does hereby establish and-order that a-public
hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezorr the
following described parcel of land:
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Part 01 the Southeast 1/4. of Section 28 rieginning at a
point on the South line off` Section 28,'Town 1 South,
Range 9-East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,'Michigan,
lying North 89 114 2041 West, X23.91 feet from the
southeast c'+rner of said Section 2 , thence proceeding
along the South line of-said-Section 28, North,,890 17'
20" West, 158.74 feet to a point, thence North Oo 59' 20"
West, 1368.36 feet to a point, thence North 87° 474 30"
East, 158.71 feet to a point, thence South CO59' 2t)" East
1376.44 feet to the place of beginning. A portion of
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from PUB to-M-1. 'Thisrope rty is located on the North
side of Plyn uth Road, approximately 660' West of
Fannington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing beheld and notice be
given as provided'in Section 0.01 ?f the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 60 of the City of Liv?nia and that there
shall be a-report submitted and recommendation thereon to
the City Council.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
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AYES: Tent, Wrightman, Cameron, Pollock, Heusted, Ward, and Walker
NAYS: None
Mr."Walker, Chai= man, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Ward announced the next it on the agenda-is the proposed R6sedale Gardens
dub division, No.'19 located on the n?rth by Shelden Shopping tenter,
on the east by Woodring Avenue and WWodring Avenue extended northerly,
and on the south by the north line of'Rosedale Gardens Sub division
No. 11 and on the west by Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 34. Mr. James Murphy was present.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Wrightman, it was
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RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public`�Hearing having been held on
April 12; 1965, the City Planning Commission does hereby give
its approval to the preliminary plat of Roeedale Gardens Sub division
No. 11 being a part of the Northwest 174 of Section 34.; bounded on
the north by Shelden Shopping tenter, on-the east by WoodrineAvenue
andWWodring Avenue extended northerly; on the South by the North
line-of tosedale Gardens subdivision No. 11 and on the west by Farm-
ington Road, for the reasons that said plat is in conformity with the
Subdivision Rules and-Regulations; it is consistent with the adjacent
development; and it conforms to the existing installed utilities, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
abutting property owners, proprietors, City Departments as listed in
the Proof of Service and copies of the plat together with notice having
been sent to tI a Building Department, Superintendent of Schools, Fire
Department, Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and
members of the Plat Committee.
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Mr: Ward stated he noted letter from Mr. Strasser, CityyEngineer,'regarding
storm water situation. Also information regarding school situation.
Mr. Hull stated there may be the possiblity of higher density development
anter all. It might be that as R-3 zoning and use would ne ofmore benefit
to the community because 01 the school situation. Did not know offvhand just
what the best solution is to this area. There are several actions commission
cal take at this time (1) beny the request because commission believes R-3
shouldbe the use; (2) Approve request because it is the lesser of two evils.
gr. Pollock stated there are three solutions - this area cauld be joined with the
other commercial area thus-creating more land devoted to commercial and life in
area. Would like to see more study on this before decision is made.
Mr. Hull state he could not go-along with Mr.'Pollock?s suggestion. If the
engineering storm water situation could be resolved, then multiple use might be
desirable.
Mr. Murphy reminned commission that a site plan was approved for multiples-but
that the City Louncil suggested single family residences. Mr. Shelden thought
he should go along with City. Mr. Hull stated that the City Council had no
objection to the land use but were concerned about sewers.
Mr. Ward state he wished item he givdn more consideration because'in his opinion
the plat is not the best use for-the property. The new information that better
use could be possible should be considered.
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froll call vote on Messrs. Cameron and Wrightman's resolution resulted in the
following:
AYES: Weightman and Cameron
NAYS: Pollock, Heusted, Tent, Ward, and Walker
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, announced that the motion fails. Announced that the item
would be taken under adviement
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Mr. Ward announced thg next item on the„agenda is Eetition TA-110 by
Harry G. Ligget, President of K & L Development Company requesting
to --move topsoil and sand from parcels of land located on the
s?uth side ofvSix Mile Roan approximately 1650 feet east of Newburg
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17. Mr. Rodney Kropf was
present. Public Hearing 4/20/65. Study Meeting 6/11/65
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Upon a mbtionduly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Cameron and
unanimttely adopted, it was
#5-101-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public`'Hearing having been held
April 20,'1965, the City Planning Commission does"hereby grant
Application T1.-110 by Harry G. Ligget, Presinent of K
Develoent`•Company, requesting permission to remove topsoil
and sand from parcels of land located on the South side of Six
Mile Road ap roximate1y 1650 feet eatct�'of Newburg Road`�in'the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 17 subject, however, to the following:
(1) Letter dated May 17, 1965 rrolli William J. Strasser,
Chief City Engineer, Division 01 Engineering, and
(2) Letter dated April 30, 1965 from James N. Jordan, Chief
Livonia Police Department, and v
(3) -Ingress and egress under the control of the requirements
of the ordinance, and
FURRHEt RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk
a` corporate surety bond at $5015.00 per acre`5for 107 acres which
bond shall be fore at least a one-year period, and
THAT, the period for which the permit herein authorized shall"be
for ay period of one year or period not to exceed the expiration
datevof the bond as required therein, whichever is the shorter
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THAT; the applicant shall apply for and obtain the pennit herein
authorized within thirty (30) days from the date of this
resolution, and
FU PHER RtSCLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the
property owners within 500 feet, petitioner, City Departments as
is ted in the Proof of Service and recommendations have teen
obtained from the Departmeb? of Public Works under date'of
May 17, 1965 and from the Police Department under date of
April 30, 1965.
Mr.'W*].k r, Chairnan, announced the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
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Mr. Ward announced the next item ont he agenda is Petition Z-$53 by
Harvey Bielfield, Hai-ben Rea ty Company, requesting the rezoning
of property Iocated on the southeast corner ofvVassar and
Middlebelt Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUFB to
C-2. Public Hearing 9/1/E• . Study Meetings 8/8764, 10/27/64, 11/5/64
11/24/64, 3/30/65 and 5/11/65. Mr. William N. Ponder, was present.
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Mr. Walker asked whetheretitioner is in accord with C-1y change of zoning
rather than C-2 as requested. Mr. Ponder stated client would prefer C-2 change
and that he didN't want to restrict himself to C-1.
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Mr. Tent-stated he is not in favor of'C-2 zoning when devel'Aper has given no
indication what'his plans are. Mr. Ponder stated this is correct and that the
developer has nothing'really that he wants to it in at this time. If he
decides on an objectionable use, he will have to submit a use request.
UpAn a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-102-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hering having been held on
Septembs" 1, 1964, on Petition Z-63 as submitted by
harvey Bielfield, 1arben'Realty Company for a change of zoning
on the southeast corner of Vassar and Middlebelt Road in the
S?uthwesh 1/4 of Section 1; from RtFB to C-2, the City Planning
Commission does hereby rec'Ammend tC; the City Council that
Petition Z-653 be denied for the following reasons:
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(1) -There is enough C-2 zoning in this area to take care
of C-2 category, ane
(2) A C-1 classification should be'the'pr?per use in that
it gives this commission more control of what is
going into area, and
(3) The petitioner has not indicated what C-2 use will be,
and
(4) The'wide range of uses permitted in A C-2 classification
is too great for a parcel of this size, and
PUNCHER RESO&VED, notice of the above hearing wa`s published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post unner date of
August 12, l64 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 petitioner as listed in the Proof of
Service.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolutioi
is adopted.
Mr. Ward announced the next item on the-agenda is-Petition Z-686 by
Donald C. Deremo fAr owners Robert C.-Doyle and Elsie Magnusson
requesting tie reioning of property to cat e's on the west'side of"
Farmington Road south of Clarita, in the North.tsst 1/4 of Section
9, from RM to P" Public Hearing 3/16/65. Study Meetings 3/3 0/65,
and 5/11/65. Special Meeting 4/6/65. Mr. Deremo was present.
Mr. Tent asked for assurance that if the developer does not-build-within 12'yeal°s
or two building seasons, that the zoning will revert back to the original zoning
of M4. Mr. Deremo agreed to this.
Upc►n a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#5-103-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
March 16, 1965, on Peetltion„Z-686 as submitted by Donald C.,Deremo
for owners. Robert C. Doyle and Elsie Magnusson for a change of
zoning of property located on the watt side of FarmingEon Road
south of Clarita invthe Northeast 1/4 of Section. 9, }'rom RM to PS
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council that Petition Z-686 be granted for the following reasons:
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(1) The City Planning Commission does not expect that it can
get quality residential development in this area at this
time, and
(2) This is the most compatible non-residential use, and
(3) The intended use can satisfy the need in this general
area, and
?URTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, LiviCnian Observer and City Post, under date of
February 24,-1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to the
Detroit Edison Company, Tte Chesapeake"& Ohio Railway company,
Michigan Bell Telephone Company , The Consun► rs Power Company,
City Departments and petitioners as listed int he Proof of Service.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Ward announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Tiffany Park`
Subdivision, No. 5, located on the east side of Eckles'Road, approxi-
mately 700 feet s6uth '6f Five Mile goad and adjacent to the Castle
Gardens Subdivision, No. 4 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19.
Public Hearing 12/15/64. Study Meeting 1/12/65, 1/26/65, 2/9/65,
2/23/65, 3/30/65 and 4/13/65. Regular Meetings 1/19/65 and 4/20/65.
Mr. Richard T. Gieryn was preeent.
Mr. Walker stated this item is before commission because of new evidence.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#5-104-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to new evidence being submitted and pursuant
to a Public Hearing having been helc on December 15, 1964, the City
Planning-Commission does hereby reconsider its action taken under
Resolution #4-83-65 adopted at the 202nd Special'Meeting held
April-20, 1965-arid does hereby at this time`�approve the preliminary
plat of the proposed tiffany Park Subdivision, No."3 located on the
east side of Eckles"Road, approximately 700 feet south'of Five Mile
*Sad and adjacent to the Castle Gardens Subdivision,"No. 4 in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, sunje"ct to the dedication of the
westerly three (3) 'acres of a pr^posed ten (10) acre park-site in
Section 11 with an accompanying offer by the developer to sellvthe
reminder of the ten (10) acre site (7 acres) to the City �f Livonia
for the price of $25,000.00 such dedication and acquisition by of
purchase are subject to CityCouncil acceptance and approval, 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
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notice"having been sent to the-B1 iding Department, Superintendent
ILof Schools, Fire Department, Police'Department, Parks and
Recreation Department, and members of the Plat Committee.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolut_o�.
is adopted.
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Upon emotion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by"Mr. Wrightmanyand
unanimously adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 174th
Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, May 18, 1965 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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Jo l J. Ma 0 Secretary pro tem
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Charl s W. Walker, Chairman
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