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MINUTES OF THE 207TH AND 208TH SPECIAL MEETING AND A
1 PUBLIC HEARING Cid' THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, July 6, 1965, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia,
held the 207th and 208th Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia
City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Donald Heusted, Vice-
Chairman, called the 207th Special Meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m.
with approximately 20 interested persons in the audience.
Members present: Raymond W. Tent Harry Henry Wrightman Bob R. Whitehead
John J. Ward Donald C. Pollock Donald Heusted
James Cameron
Members absent: Charles W. Walker
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; John J. Nagy, Assistant Planning Director;
and Harry C. Tatigian, First Assistant City Attorney, were present.
Mr. Whitehead announced the first item on the agenda is the proposed Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision, No. 19, being a part of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 34, bounded on the north by Shelden Shopping Center,
on the east by Woodring Avenue and Woodring Avenue extended
northerly, on the south by the north line of Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision, No. 11 and on the west by Farmington Road.
Public Hearing 5/4/65. Study Meetings 5/11/65, 6/8/65, and
6/29/65. Regular Meeting 5/18/65.
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Mr. Wrightman questioned whether commission has received anything further from
the Engineering Department that can be entered into the official records.
It was established that nothing has been received.
Mr. Wrightman made the following motion which Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman
declared unnecessary:
RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby take
under advisement the proposed Rosedale Gardens Subdivision,
No. 19, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34,
bounded on the north by Shelden Shopping Center, on the east
by Woodring Avenue and Woodring Avenue extended northerly, on
the south by the north line of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision,
No. 11 and on the west by Farmington Road.
Mr. Heusted read letter dated July 1, 1965 from the Planning Director addressed
to the City Council in which he states the commission feels the best land use
\\;\ for this area is not small single family residential lots and that the land could
better be used for high quality apartments using a high ratio of one bedroom
units. Also that the commission sanctions the develc.ment of this land for
multi-family use and believe that unless there are insurmountable engineering
problems the land should be put to this use. Announced that the commission
will take this item under advisement until such time as there is something
from the Engineering Department.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is the final approval of
Coventry Gardens West Subdivision located on the northwest
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corner of Ashurst and Five Mile Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 16.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and
unaniar sly adopted, it was
#7-114-65 RESOLVED that, TME final plat of Coventry Gardens West Subdivision
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16 be given final approval
for the following reasons:
(1) It conforms to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and
(2) It conforms to the Zoning Ordinance, and
(3) It is of sufficient calibre to justify our approval, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the City
Planning Commission under Resolution #7-140-64 adopted July 14,
1964, 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
April 21, 1965; and it further appearing that the financial
assurances required in City Council Resolution #459-65 adopted
May 5, 1965 have been filed with the City Clerk as confirmed
by a letter dated June 16, 1965 from Addison W. Bacon, City
Clerk, it would therefore appear that all the conditions
necessary to the release of building permits have been met and
the Building Department is hereby so notified.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next'item on the agenda is the revision of Arbor
Estates Subdivision, No. 2 located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31.
Mr. Richard D. Bleznak was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-115-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby table
the proposed Arbor Estates Subdivision, No. 2 located in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 and that the developer be instructed
to submit a final plat which will be processed when submitted
rahher than filing the revised preliminary plat.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Bir. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda, is a letter dated
June 4, 1965 from John F. Uznis requesting a one year extension on
Idyl Wyld Estates Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
20.
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Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman and unanimously
adopted, it was
47-116-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a request dated June 4, 1965 from
John F. Uznis, John F. Uznis Builders, Inc., for a one year
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 for the following
reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the existing zoning, and
(2) There is nothing that can be done to enhance the
calibre or quality of this development, and
subject, however, 'o all conditions prevailing on the original
approval, and also, subject to the Engineging Department
reviewing said subdivlion plat before the final canvas back
plat is submitted for final approval.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-672 by
Rodney C. Kropf requesting the rezoning of property located on the
west side of Farmington Road between Lyndon and Schoolcraft Road,
immediately south of Pe.th Avenue, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21
from HSI to R-3. Public Hearing 1/19/65. Study Meeting 2/9/65,
5/11/65 and 6/22/65.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-117-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
January 19, 1965, on Petition Z-672 as submitted by Rodney C. Kropf
for a change of zoning on the west side of Farmington Road between
Lyndon and Schoolcraft Roads, immediately south of Perth Avenue, in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 from RM to R-3, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
Z-672 be denied because the conflict with the lights and other
activities adjacent to Ford Field would not render this land
desirable for multi-family use, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post, under date of
December 16, 1964 and notice of which hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, The onsuners Power Company, City Departments and
petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Heusted declared the 'action is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead annornced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the City
Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on Fire Station Plan.
IL Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
#7-118-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the Public
Acts of Michigan, 1931, as amended, .nd Resolution No. 214-65
adopted by the City Council March 10, 1965, the City Planning
Vommission does hereby establish and order that a Public Hearing
be held to determine whether or not to adopt an amended and up-dated
Part VI of the Master Plan, the Master Fire StationPlan, which
would show the following sites:
ACTIVE FIRE STATIONS
Section 4 ^ Parcel That : Art the E. 1/2 of.the S.7-
04JJ4 1/4 of Sec. 4 T. 1 S. R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Mich.
Described as beginning at a point
distant N. 0°00t 50fl 1 along said line
900.0 ft. from the S.E. cor. of Sec.4
and proceeding thence S.89°57110"W
276.20 ft.; thence S 0°00'50"E,75.0
ft.; thence S 89°57910ftW, 225.0 ft.;
thence N 0000150«W,180.0 ft.; thence
N 890571101"E,501.20 ft. to the E.
line of Sec.4; thence S 00001 5011E
along said line of Sec.4; thence
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S 0°00'50" E along said line 105.0 ft.
to the point of beginning. 1.59 acres
Section 25 Parcel That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 25,
25Nla T.1S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Mich., Described as
beginning at a point on the W. Section
line distant S. 0°33'5011w, 583.78 ft.
from the W. 1/4 corner of Sec. 25 and
proceeding thence S. 89°38120"E,
360ft.; thence S 0033150"W, 250 ft.;
thence N 89°38120"W. 360 ft., thence
N 0°339500E along the W. Section line
250 ft. to the point of beginning.
2.07 acres.
Section 34 Parcel That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec.34
34Flalalal T. 1 S., 11.9 E., City of Livonia
Wayne County, Michigan, Descriled as
. beginning at a point on the Mine of
Farmington Road distant S 0354116"W
along the W. Section line, 786.02 ft.
and S 88°39144"E, 60.0 ft. from the
N.W. corner of Sec. 34 and proceeding
thence S 88039'44"E, 123.93 ft.;
thence S 1°1814611W, 110.0 ft.; thence
N 88°39'44'1W, 123.15 ft.; thence N
'° 0°54'16"E, along the E. line of
Farmington Road, 110.0 ft. to the
point of beginning. 0.31 acres.
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161:: EXISTING FIRE STATION SITES
Section 12 Parcel The North 150 ft. of the South 180 ft.
12B38b1 of the N.W. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4 of the
N.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 12,
T.l S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. Except the
West 60 ft. thereof. 0.92 acre.
Section 22 That part of vacated Grennada Park
Subdivision,No.1, as recorded in
Liber 54,Page 77, Wayne County
Records,described as beginning at a
point on t he E. line of Farmington
Road (93 ft. wide) distant S. 1°25'W,
1467.35 ft. and S.88032'30"E, 60.0 ft.
from the N.W. corner of Section 22,
T.1 S., R.9 E., City of Livonial,
Wayne County, Michigan; proceeding
thence S. 88°32'30" E, 350.0 ft.
thence S. 1°25'W., 250.0 ft.; thence
N. 88°32'30"W, 350.0 ft. to the E.
line of Farmington Road; thence N.
1025' E. along said E. line, 250.0 ft.
to the point of beginning 2.009 acres
net.
Section 30 Parcel Lots 530,531 and 532 Supervisor's
30b530 Livonia Plat No. 9 of part of the
531,532 S.E. 1/4 of Sec. 30, T.1 S., R.9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Mich.
PROPOSED FIRE STATION SITES
Section 5 P'cel That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 5,
05C1b2b2 T.1 S., 8.9 E., City of Livonia,
(partial) Wayne County, Michigan described as
beginning at a point on the West line
of said section distant North 925.40
ft. from the southwest corner of said
Sec. 5; thence N. 89°06'E. 300.00 ft.;
thence south 200.00 ft.; thence S.
89°06'W. 300.00 ft. to the West line
of said Section 5; thence North 200.00
ft. along said West line 2001t. to
the point of beginning.
Section 14 Parcel That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Sec. 14,
14W T.1 S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,Wayne
(partial) County, Michigan, described as the
south 200 ft. of the east 300 ft. of
Bureau of Taxation parcel 14W, Wayne
County Records, said parcel being more
particularly described as follows:
The South 1/2 of the S.l/2 of the N.E.
3 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 14,
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T.1S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,Wayne
County, Michigan.
Section 17 Parcel That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 17,
17L1L2a T.1 S., R.9 E., City of Livonia,
(partial) Wayne County, Mich. described as
beginning at a point on the West line
of said section distant due North
657.69 ft. from the Southwest corner
of said Section 17 and proceeding
thence due North along the West line
175.00 ft.; thence due East 300.00
ft. thence due South 175.00 ft.; thence
due West 300.00 ft. to the West line
of said Section 17 which is the point
of beginning.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of time and place of said
public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Livonia and that a notice by
registered mail be sent to each public utility or railroad
company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions
of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended.
A roll call vote nn the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pollock, Ward, Tent, Wrightman, Cameron, Whitehead,
and Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-695 by Gary
Goldberg requesting the rezoning of Lots 439 and 440 of Supervisor's
Livonia Plat #7 located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
Bretton and St. Martins in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUFB
to C-2. Public Hearing 6/1/65. Study Meeting 6/15/65.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-119-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
June 1, 1965, on Petition Z-695 as submitted by Gary Goldberg
for a change of zoning on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
Bretton and St. Martins in the Southrest 1/4 of Section 1, from
RUFB to C-2, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition Z-695 be granted as a result of our
study and for the following reasons:
(1) It is consistent with the proposed land use of this general
area which has been designated as a commercial complex within
bur city, and
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(2) "-2 zoning is necessary in this case to accommodate the
intended use, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post, under date of
May 12, 1965 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.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-690 by
David A. Goldman, Attorney 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. Public Hearing 5/18/65.
Study Meetings 5/25/65 and 6/8/65.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
f7-120-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on •
May 18, 1965, on Petition Z-690 as submitted by David A. Goldman,
Attorney for A & w Management Company, for a change of zoning on
the north side 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, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council that Petition Z-690 be denied for the following
reasons:
(1) It is not compatible with the adjacent development, and
(2) It will be a high traffic generator in an area that is
already congested, and
(3) This is a use that is not generally compatible with
adjacent school lands, and
(4) There is presently sufficient commercial development to
service the needs of the people of this general area, and
(5) This is not consistent with the land use plan of the
City, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post, under date of
April 28, 1965 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.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the Planning
Commission to hold public hearings on all items referred to Planning
11!/ Commission by Council Resolution in conjunction with the adoption of
the new zoning ordinance.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-121-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby authorize
the Planning Director to use his discretion in processing previously
acted upon Commission resolutions that will require a new public
hearing and new action because of the adoption of the new Zoning
Ordinance.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehmd announced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the Planning
Commission to hold a public hearing to rezone the lands between
Henry Ruff and Melvin extended south of Lyndon, in the southeast 1/4
of Section 23 from R-2-A to R-3-A.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-122-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, No. 543 of the City
of Livonia does hereby establish and order that a public
C hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezono the
following described parcel of land:
That part of the S. 1/2 of Sec. 23, T.1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as
beginning at the center 1/4 corner of said Section 23;
proceeding thence due east along the E. & W. 1/4 line,
1206.02 ft.; thence due south, 144.35 ft.; thence S. 0°
069 4111 W. along the west line of Melvin Avenue (601
wide), 187.83 ft; thence S 0° 00' 1511 E. along said
east line of Melvin Ava., 116.32 ft. to a point of
curve; thence along the arc of a curve 106.80 ft. having
a radius of 380.14 ft. a central angle of 16° 051 50", and
a long chord of 106.44 ft. bearing S 8° 21 4011 W., to a
point; thence along the south line of Lyndon Meadows
Subdivision No. 4, as recorded in Liber 85 Page 98, Wayne
County Records, N. 74° 261 30" W., 179.03 ft.; and N. 8°
249 02" E., 25.75 ft., and due west 568.15 ft., and S. 0°
059 55" W., 39.51 ft., and S. 87° 121 4211 W., 108.76 ft.,
and N. 85° 289 3141 W., 60.34 ft., and due west 110.40 ft.,
and S. 0° 101 3041 E., 195.00 ft., and due west, 173.00 ft.
to the center line of Henry Ruff Road (86' wide); thence
N. 0° 101 30" W. along said centerline, 177.40 ft.; thence
1110 due west, 325.03 ft.; thence due north 53.68 ft.; thence N.
7° 35' 4011W., 151.33 ft.; thence due north, 339.02 ft.,
thence S. 89° 59' 55" E. along the E. & W. 1/4 line of
Section 23, 344.85 ft. to the point of beginning
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from R-2-A to R-3. This property is located between Henry
Ruff and Melvin extended south of Lyndon, in the Southeatt
1/4 of Section 23, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as
provided in Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 543 of the City of Livonia 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:
AYES: Heusted, Whitehead, Tent, Wrightman, Cameron, Pollock,
and Ward
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted declared the motion i; carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the Planning
Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to
amend Part V of the Master Plan known as the Master School and Park
Plan -o as to include lands located in the Southa est 1/4 of Section 6.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Cameron and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-123-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 1931, as amended, the City Planning
Commission of the City of Livonia on its own motion does hereby
establish and order that a Public Hearing be held in the City
Hall of the City of Livonia, to determine whether or not the
Master Park and Recreation Plan of the City of Livonia should
be amended so as to provide for the incorporation of the lands
described as follows:
Parcel 6K1b2, being a part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 6, T.1 S.,
R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being further
described as beginning at a point on t he E. line of Haggerty
Road distant S 88°092 E, 60.0 ft. and N. 1° 514 E, 183.0 ft.
from the S.W. Corner of Sec. 6 and proceeding thence N. 1° 512
E, along said E. line, 1866.96 ft.; thence S. 88°312 42" E.
871.41 ft; thence N. 1° 512 E, 500.0 ft; thence S. 88°312 42x2
E. along the S. line of Phillips Rd., 917:25 ft; thence S. 2°
032 26" W, 2503.0 ft. to the N. line of S ven Mile Road; thence
N. 88°092 W. along said N. line, 1564.82 Pit; thence westerly
along a curve to the right, radius 190.56 ft. a distance 97.82
ft; thence N. 58° 442 18" W, 109.40 ft; thence Northerly along
a curve to the right, radius 50.67 ft. a distance 53.58 ft. to
the point of beginning, except that part of the S.W. 1/4 of
Section 6, described as beginning at a point on the S. Section
line distant east 785.89 ft. from the S.W. corner of Sec. 6 and
proceeding thence east !long said line 160.16 ft.; thence N. 10
15' 40" E, 220.05 ft; thence N. 42°122 20" W, 27.0 ft; thence
west 50.0 ft.; thence south 20.0 ft; thence west 96.87 ft.;
thence south 220.0 ft. to the point of beginning, except the
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south 60 ft. thereof; also except that part thereof describesd
as beginning at a point on the E. line of Haggerty Rd., distant
N. 1° 51' E. 922.71 ft. and N. 87° 114 E, 60.20 ft. from the
S.W. corner of Sec. 6 and proceeding thence N. 87° 119 E, 150.0
ft; thence S. 10 519 W, 200.0 ft.; thence S. 87° 11t W, 150.0 ft;
thence N. 1° 519 E. along the E. line of Haggerty Rd., 200.0 ft.
to the point of beginning.
This parcel is known as the Kenney property and is located on the
Northeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Haggerty Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 6.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of time and place of said
public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation 'n the City of Livonia and that a notice by
registered mail be sent to each public utility or railroad,
company owning or operating any public utility or railroad,
within the City of Livonia in accordance with the provisions
of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931, as amended.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AY ES: Pollock, Ward, Tent, Wrightman, Cameron, Whitehead and
Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is a motion by the City
Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or
not to rezone Outlot A of Madonna Estates Subdivision in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to R-1-A or PS.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
#7-124-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance, No. 543 of the City
of Livonia, and Resolution No. 422-65 adopted by the City
Council May 5, 1965, does hereby establish and order that
a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to
rezone the following described parcel ofland:
Madonna Estates Subdivision as recorded in Liber 86 Pages
34 & 35, Wayne Cai my Records, said Outlot A being more
Particularly described as beginning at a point distant
due east, 43 ft. and N. 0° 21' 32" W., 102 ft. from the S
1/4 Corner of Section 20, T 1 S, R 9 E, City of Livonia
Wayne County, Michigan; proceeding thence N 0° 219 32" W.,
300.01 ft; thence due east, 401.88 ft.; thence due south,
300.00 ft; thence due west, 400.0 ft. to the point of
beginning. •
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from C-1 to R-1-B. This property is locatedon the
Northeast corner of Levan Road and Schoolcraft Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 and is known as
Outlot A, Madonna Estates Subdivision.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be
given as provided in Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance 543 of the City of Livonia and that there shall
be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the
CityCouncil.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolutim resulted in the following:
AYES: Ward, Tent, Wrightman, Cameron, Pollock, Whitehead
and Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is resolution by Planning
Commission commending Milton I. Firestone for services rendered to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Whitehead and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
#7-125-65 WPEBBAS, Milton I. Firestone, Assistant City Attorney,
has diligently conferred his time and efforts
in counsiling and advising the members of the
411) City of Livonia Planning Commission for the
past two years; and
WHEREAS, in the course of such service he has offered
constructive suggestions and ideas to
implement the effectiveness of the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, he has served as an advisor for the City of
Livonia Planning Commis.on for the period
from June 26, 1963 to July 9, 1965, during
which time his counselling has had a stim-
ulating effect on the Planning Commission
and its endeavors,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL43D that the City of
Livonia Planning Commission and Planning
Director take this means to express their
sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks
to Milton I. Firestone for a job well done.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tent, Cameron, Pollock, Ward, Whitehead,Wrightman, and
Heusted
NAYS: None
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is approval of minutes
of meetings 5/4/65, 5/18/65 and 5/25/65.
C Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-126-65 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve
minutes of mebtings 5/4/65, 5/18/65, and 5/25/65, subject to the
roll call vote for Resolution No. 5-93-65 adopted May 4, 1965 on
Page 4492 showing Mr. Harry Wrightman voting "aye".
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 207th Special
Meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 1965 at approximately 8:40 p.m.
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Mr. Heusted, Vice-Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approximately
9:01 p.m. with approximately 50 interested persons in the audience in addition
to those present at the Special Meeting.
Mr. Whitehead announced the first item on the agenda is Petition V-85 by
if; Shelden Land Company requesting the vacation of a 4 foot easement
north of and adjacent to the south lot line of Lot 1748, Rosedale
Gardens ##9 Subdivision, Lot 1748 is located on the west side of
Roseland, north of Orangelawn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34.
The petitioner nor a representative was present.
Mr. Tent questioned whether all the lots will be 604 or just this one. It was
established that all the lots will be 604 or more.
Mr. Hull stated that there is a storm sewer in the easement with outlets to
street catch basins in Roseland Avenue to a combination sewer at the rear
easement line. This will have to be relocated.
Mr. Pollock questioned how a new easement will be obtained. Mr. Hull stated
that there will be a replat and that the easement will be on the lot line at a
different location.
Mr. Heusted announced that - inasmuch as no one was present wishing to be
heard either in favor of or opposed to petition as presented, this item would
be taken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-698 by the
City Planning Commission requesting the rezoning of property located
on the east and west sides of Camden and west of Hartel, approximately
2,000 feet north of Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25,
from R-1-B to M-l. Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Coordinator, Industrial
4 Development Commission, was present.
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Mr. Andrew stated that from one standpoint he is in favor of the request but
it is questionable whether it is the right time to have this change of zoning.
Suggested possibility of having the entire subdivision rezoned rather than
just spot zoning. The development of the entire subdivision is more feasible
than what has been requested. At this time there is no one specifically
interested in area.
Mr. Hull stated that there are seven or eight property owners requesting
rezoning of land.
Mr. Tent questioned why property to the east is excluded. Mr. Hull stated only
that area that is owned by the property owners that requested rezoning has been
included.
Mrs. Velma Berry, 12215 Camden, stated that if they are going to rezone to
industrial they should take it all and not just that described in petition.
Most of the people in area are older and do not want to be disturbed.
Mr. Pollock asked whether she would be interested if the entire parcel would
be rezoned. Mrs. Berry said she would be interested.
Mr. David Spector, 8621 W. Fort Street, Detroit, (owner of Parcel 25Q110)
stated he would be interested if the entire parcel is rezoned. Stated his
property is vacant. Objected to petition because it is spot zoning.
Mrs. Alice Hysell, 11709 Camden, stated if entire area is rezoned there could
be a factory on any lot. Did not want a factory next door to her home.
I[1; Mr. Clarence Baughman, 11785 Camden, stated industrial would be dangerous for
children.
Mr. George French, 12500 Camden, stated at the end of Camden there are already
two factories and no one was notified about them. There are two adjoining his
property and was not notified.
Mrs. Alfred Nash, 12171 Cardwell, stated there is no paving on the street and
with the trucks coming in and out now it is bad. Mr. Pollock asked whether
she is interested if the entire area is rezoned. Mrs. Nash stated she is not
and that she interobd to stay there.
Mrs. Diamond Fappas, 11741 Camden, stated she did not want more trucks going
in and out and did not want factorynext door to her home.
There were twenty present objecting to petition as presented.
There were nine present in favor of rezoning if the entire area is rezoned.
Mr. Tent asked Mr. Andrew if he knew of anyone interested in buying in this
area. Mr. Andrew stated he did not know of anyone.
Mr. Jack Nielsen, 11792 Camden, regi ested those that signed petition be
notified of future hearings. Mr. Heusted stated that those who spoke at this
hearing will be notified of future hearings regarding this item.
Mr. Eli Webber, 28724 Plymouth Road, questioned area between Hartel and Inkster
Mr. Hull stated the petition was originally submitted by the people who own
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property and commission must hold a public hearing.
Miss Virginia Kaminsky, 12458 Camden, stated she and Mr. French, 12500 Camden,
along with others requested change of zoning.
Mr. Heusted announced that item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-700 by
Walter S. Gross requesting the rezoning of property located at the
Southwestcorner of MIldlebelt Road and Greenland in Supervisor's
Livonia Plat #4 (Lot 303) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from
RUFB to PS. Mr. Gross was present.
Mr. Gross stated that he is requesting rezoning in order to build a professional
office building. There is a house on the site now which will be torn down.
The garage will remain. Thought PS a good buffer and intended to improve
property. There would be approximately three professional practices in the
building.
Mr. Tent questioned who would lease building. Mr. Gross stated it would be a
combination of himself and one other doctor and maybe a dentist. It would be
related to the healing arts. Hoped to occupy a building by September, 1966.
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Mr. Wrightman questioned whether petitioner had examined any other properly
zoned available property. Mr. Gross stated he looked at property just north
of this and felt it too close to traffic lights. Liked this particular piece
of property.
1[1; Mr. Wrightman questioned off-street parking. Mr. Gross stated he believed
there to be enough room. Stated it is 100" x 2004.
Mr. Pollock questioned location of homes in area. The homes were pointed out.
Mrs. James Meeks, 16135 Middlebelt Road, stated she is not objecting to request.
Wondered, however, what this rezoning is going to do to her property. Would
prefer to have the entire block rezoned.
Mr. Whitehead questioned whether petitioner is a resident of Livonia.
Mr. Gross stated he is practicing in a leased building.
Mr. Heusted announced that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-701 by the
City Planning Commission requesting the rezoning of the northerly
portion of Parcel 28DDlb, located on the north side of Plymouth Road
approximately 823 feet west of Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 28, from RUFB to M-1.
Mr. Wrightman questioned whether consumer Power Company is going to put this
area to the same use as the rest of their property. Mr. James Clark,
representing Consumers Power Company, stated this will give them needed
additional pipe storage.
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Mr. Bill Berri, 12800 Merriman Road, representing the seller of the property,
suggested commission rezone area to where it abuts the present C-2 property
line. Mr. Hull stated this is a good suggestion but did not think commission
could do it without holding another public hearing. Mr. Berri stated
Mr. Kline (owner i" property) asked that this be brought to commion's
attention. Stated he will get a letter from Mr. Kline agreeing to the
rezoning of this area up to the C-2 property line. If this is left as is, it
will mean that the Lline's will have to build a brick wall in front of their
home to separate commercial building and residential property. If property
is rezoned to industrial land they will not have to build wall.
Mr. Tatigian requested that Mr. Kline also co-sign petition and he would have
no objection to method.
Mr. Wrightman questioned whether Kline's have someone that could use property
if it is rezoned industrial, or would it lay idle. Mr. Berri stated that as
time goes on this is in the area that is set aside for industrial property.
Mr. Wrightman asked whether Mr. Andrew concurred with change. Mr. Andrew •
stated he did.
Mr. Andrew asked Mr. Clark if this would delay him. Mr. Clark stated it would
not.
Mr. Heusted announced that item would be taken under advisement.
Mr.Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-702 by
L. S. Burton, Burton-Share Inc. requesting the rezoning of the
southeasterly 9.63 acres of Parcel 29Q located on the northwest
corner of Levan and Plymouth Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,
from M-1 to C-2. Mr. Lester Burton was present.
Mr. Burton stated that they are requesting commercial zoning to accommodate
the industrial subdivision.
Messrs. William B. Smith, 28564 Clements Circle; Lionel E. L&May, 9900 Auburn-
dale; and Donald LaMay, 36173 Richland, questioned type of use and whether it
would be harmful to their operation of roller rink across the street.
Mr. Heusted annaz nced that this item wculd be taken under advisement.
Mr.Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Plymouth
Levan Industrial Subdivision, being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 29, bounded on the north by the south line of Broadmoor Acres
Subdivision, on the east by Levan Road, on the south by Plymouth Road
on the west by the east line of Parcel 29N1. Mr. Lester Burton
was present.
There was additional discussion regarding this proposed subdivision and the
commercial zoning requested in Petition Z-702.
Mr. Heusted announced that this item would be taken under advisement.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition TAlll by
Harold E. Edwards requesting to remove topsoil from Parcel 18K,
18M1a and 18Mlb located on the north side of Five Mile Road,
approximately 1750 feet west of Newburgh Road in the South half of
Section 18. Mr. Edwards was present.
Mr. Edwards stated their intent is to remove topsoil before construction.
. Wrightman questioned whether Mr. Edwards had contacted the Police Department
Mr.
the Building Department regarding this item. Commission has no letters
from various departments as required by ordinance. Mr. Hull stated this is not
the fault of the petitioner. The Departments have not answered request for
their comments. The Engineering Department made verbal comment that it would be
in order as far as it was concerned.
Mr. Edwards stated they will remove 8u of topsoil except for the park site area.
Mr. Tent questioned how soon area will be developed. Mr. Edwards stated they
intend to do something this year.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard either in favor of or opposed
to petition as presented.
Mr. Heusted announced that item would be taken under advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Am. Tent and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-127-65 RESDLVED that, the City Planning Commission doeshereby adjourn
the public hearing held on Tuesday, July 6, 1965 at approximately
10:45 p.m.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the Public Hearing is adjourned.
Mr. Heusted called the 208th Special Meeting to order at approximately 10:45 p.m.
with the same interesteNrfignt as were present at the public hearing.
Mr. Whitehead announced the first item on the agenda is Petition TA111 by
Harold E. Edwards requesting to remove topsoil from Parcel 18K,
18Mia and 18Mlb located on the North side of Five Mile Road,
approximately 1750 feet west of Newburgh Road in the South 1/2 of
Section 18. Mr. Edwards was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-128-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held
July 6, 1965, the City PlanningCommission does hereby grant
Application TA-111 by Harold E. Edwards requesting permission
1 to remove topsoil from Parcels 18K, 18Mla and 18Mlb located on
the north side of Five Mile Road, approximately 1750 feet west
of Newburgh Road in the South 1/2 of Section 18, and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City Clerk
a corporate surety bond at $500.00 per acre for 65 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 not to exceed the expiration date of the bond as
required therein, whichever is the shorter period, and
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, and City Departments
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is the proposed Plymouth
Levan Industrial Subdivision, being a part of the Southwest 1.4 of
Section 29, bounded on the north by the south line of Broadmoor Acres
Subdivision, on the east by Levan Road, on the South by Plymouth
Road, on the west by the east line of Parcel 29N1, Mr. Lester Burton
was present.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously
adopted, it was
#7-129-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
July 6, 1965, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that the preliminary plat of the proposed
Plymouth Levan Industrial Subdivision, being a part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, bounded on the north by the south
line of Broadmoor Acres Subdivision, on the east by Levan Road,
on the South by Plymouth Road, on the west by the east line of
Parcel 29N1, be approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is of sufficient quality to justify approval, and
(2) It is a development that will encourage industrial
development within the industrial belt, and
(3) This is the type of development which the City has
been trying to encourage within the industrial belt
for a period of time, and
FU: HER 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. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition V-85 by
Shelden Land Company, requesting the vacation of a 41 easement
north of and adjacent to the south lot line of Lot 1748, Rosedale
Gardens #9 Subdivision, Lot 1748 is located on the West side of
Roseland, north of Orangelawn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and
unanimously adopted, it was
#7-130-65 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on
July 6, 1965, on Petition V-85 as submitted by the Shelden Land
Company, for the vacation of a 4 foot easement north of and adjacent
to the south lot line of Lot 1748, Rosedale Gardens #9 Subdivision,
which is located on the west side of Roseland, north of Orangelawn
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition V-85 be
granted for the following reasons:
(1) It has been done to increase the lot sizes of this
subdivision, and
(2) The Engineering Department has no objection to this
va cat ion, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was published in the
official newspaper, Livonian Observer and City Post under date of
June 16, 1965 and notice of which hearing was sent to The Detroit
Edison Company, The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan
Bell Tea ,phone Com pany, The Consumers Power Company, City Depart-
ments and abutting property owners as listed in the Proof of
Service.
Mr. Heusted declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution is
adopted.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-700 by
Walter S. Gross requesting the rezoning of property located at the
southwest corner of Middlebelt Road and Greenland in Supervieor's
Livonia Plat #4 (lot 303) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from
RUFB to PS.
Mr. Heusted announced that this item would betaken under advisement.
Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-701 by the
City Planning Commission requesting the rezoning of the northerly
portion of Parcel 28DD1b, located on the north side of Plymouth Road,
approximately 823 feet west of Farmington, in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 28, from RUFB to M-1.
Mr. Heusted announced the chem would be taken under advisement.
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Mr. Whitehead announced the next item on the agenda is Petition Z-702 by
L. S. Burton of Burton-Share Inc., requesting the rezoning of the
southeasterly 9.63 acres of Parcel 29Q located at the northwest
corner of Levan Road and Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 29, from M-1 to C-2.
Mr. Heusted announced that this item would be taken under advisement.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Weightman, seconded by Mr. Ward and
unanimously adopted, the City PlanningCommission does hereby adjourn the
208th Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 6, 1965 at approximately 10: 50 p.m.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Bob R. Whitehead, Secretary
ATTESTED:
Do d E. Heusted, Vice-Chairman
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