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Home My WebLink AboutPLANNING MINUTES 1990-05-22 11125 MINUTES OF THE 601st REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON May 22, 1990 On Tuesday, May 22, 1990, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held its 601st Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. William LaPine, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: William LaPine Raymond W. Tent James C. McCann R. Lee Morrow Donald Vyhnalek Jack Engebretson Herman Kluver Brenda Lee Fandrei Members absent: Sue Sobolewski Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H. Shane, Assistant Planning Director, and Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV, were also present. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. McCann and unanimously approved, it was #5-361-90 RESOLVED that, Petition 90-3-2-5 by One Stop Hobbies requesting waiver use approval to conduct outdoor recreational activities, specifically radio control model car racing and model truck pull competitions (Sundays only), on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32 be taken from the table. Nom. Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Engebretson and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was #5-362-90 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on May 8, 1990 on Petition 90-3-2-5 by One Stop Hobbies requesting waiver use approval to conduct outdoor recreational activities, specifically radio control model car racing and model truck pull competitions (Sundays only), on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 90-3-2-5 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) That the proposed use be confined to the area outlined and described on the submitted drawing dated 5-17-90. 2) That the hours of operation for racing shall be limited to Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. only. 3) That the track use be limited to not more than 50 electric power driven vehicles. 11126 4) That the owner shall be responsible for cleaning up all debris on the site after the track is dismantled and removed. 5) That the owner shall be responsible to insure that no alcoholic vr, beverages are consumed on the premises. 6) That there shall be no loud speaker system or similar facilities used in connection with this use. for the following reasons: 1) That the proposed use is in compliance with all of the special and general waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in Section 11.03 and 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance #543. 2) That the subject site has the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. 3) That the proposed use will have no detrimental effect on adjacent or surrounding uses. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, Tent, McCann, Engebretson, Vyhnalek, Fandrei NAYS: Morrow, LaPine ABSENT: Sobolewski Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Engebretson and unanimously approved, it was #5-363-90 RESOLVED that, Petition 90-4-2-7 by Philip Funke requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on the north side of Grand River Avenue between Inkster and Eight Mile Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1 be taken from the table. Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously approved, it was #5-364-90 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission does hereby table Petition 90-4-2-7 by Philip Funke requesting waiver use approval to increase the floor area and seating capacity of an existing restaurant located on the north side of Grand River Avenue between Inkster and Eight Mile Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1 to June 5, 1990. Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 11127 On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek and seconded by Mr. Morrow, it was #5-365-90 RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 90-5-8-5 by Cambridge Center West Ltd. Nom. Partnership requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a drive-thru bank addition for Security Bank and Trust on the southeast corner of Six Mile and Haggerty Roads in Section 18 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) That Site Plan #402027, Sheet A-1 dated 5-17-90, prepared by James Blain Associates is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2) That Building Plan #402027, sheet A-2 dated 5-1-90, prepared by James Blain Associates is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 3) That this approval be made subject to the petitioner being granted a variance for deficient parking and excessive sign area on the site. 4) That the existing free standing sign shall be removed. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, McCann, Morrow, Engebretson, LaPine, Vyhnalek, Fandrei NAYS: Tent ABSENT: Sobolewski Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mrs. Fandrei, it was #5-366-90 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition 90-5-8-6 by Super Shops, Inc. requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a 2,200 square foot addition to an existing commercial building on the south side of Grand River Avenue between Eight Mile and Inkster Road in Section 1 subject to the following conditions: 1) That Site Plan #900419, Sheet 1 dated April '90 prepared by Arthur L. Jacobson, Architect is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2) That Building Plan #900419, Sheet 2 dated April '90 prepared by Arthur L. Jacobson, Architect is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 3) That the Landscape Plan prepared by Wayne-Oakland Landscape Co. dated May '90 is hereby approved and all landscape materials as shown thereon shall be installed on site prior to building occupancy. 4) That the sign is not approved and a new sign proposal shall be submitted. 11128 5) That the parking lot shall be repaired as required. 6) That there shall be no outside storage of tires and other parts. No. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Kluver, Tent, McCann, Morrow, Engebretson, Vyhnalek, Fandrei NAYS: LaPine ABSENT: Sobolewski Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Fandrei, seconded by Mr. Engebretson and unanimously approved, it was #5-367-90 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Landscape Plan submitted in connection with Petition 89-8-2-46 by the Livonia Mall Shopping Center to construct a retail sales addition (Children's Palace) on Seven Mile Road in Section 2 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) That the Landscape Plan #40153, Sheet L-1 dated 4-27-90 prepared by Jon Greenberg and Associates for the Livonia Mall addition is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2) That the landscaping be installed on site prior to occupancy of the new addition. Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution No" adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously approved, it was #5-368-90 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated May 8, 1990 from Barry and Murray Foreman requesting a one-year extension of Petition 89-4-8-18 by Barry and Murray Foreman for approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to renovate and add to an existing commercial building located on the southwest corner of Eight Mile and Inkster in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the City Planning Commission does hereby deny the extension for the following reasons: 1) The petitioner has failed to demonstrate that he will be able to produce a viable tenant for the proposed addition within the next few months. 2) The Commission is reluctant to grant an extension that would lead to additional commercial space being constructed in an area already congested and deficient in parking space. Mr. LaPine, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 11129 On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 601st Regular Meeting held on May 22, 1990 was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION /6 W. Tent, Secretaryt? -`---(-)-1-f-F4'6/ ---7{',/ Y l ATTEST: : 1 J William LaPine, Chairman jg