HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1966-08-09 4868
MINUTES OF THE 224TH SPECIAL MEETING AND A
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On Tuesday, August 9, 1966$ the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia held the 224th Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia
City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Roads Livonia, Michigan, Mr. Charles W.Walker,
Chairman, called the public hearing to order at approximately 9:00 p.m,
with approximately 75 interested people in the audience.
Members Present: Charles W. Walker Raymond W. Tent Mrs, Mimi Singer
Harry Wrightman John J. Ward Donald Heusted
Marvin Moser
Members Absent: Donald Pollock Myra Chandler
Messrs, Don Hull, Planning Director; Ralph Bakewell, Michael J, Tako and
William Poppenger, Jr, of the Planning Department; Harry C. Tatigian and
David Perry, Assistant City Attorneys; Jerry Raymond, Councilman; and
Daniel Andrew, Industrial Coordinator were present.
Mr. Walker announced that the first item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-1-16
by Stanley B. Friedman for Borman Food Stores, Inc., requesting
the rezoning of property located on the west side of Deering,
approximately 400 feet south of Eight Mile Road in Section 1
from RUF to C-2 to make zoning consistent with property abutting
to the west, north and east of subject property.
Mr, Walker explained to the audience that this petition covered a small
portion of a large area now zoned C-2.
Mr, Stanley B. Friedman, 26254 Hendrie, Huntington Woods, came forward
representing the petitioner and explained that this small parcel would
round off a 10-acre parcel which is already zoned C-2, further stating
that the petitioner planned a shopping center for the parcel and prodeeded
to show the audience and Commission a 'drawing of the proposed center, which
would employ approximately 300 people, having ample parking, etc. and asked
that the Commission re-zone this parcel to make this consistent w th the
remainder of the property.
Mr, W 'ker asked how much financial investment would be made by the
petitioner,
Mr. Friedman stated that the cost of the development would be $1,500,000.00.
Mr, Ten asked if he is right in assuming that he represents .the entire
parcel and will put the chain store, namely Food Fair, there.
Mr. Borman replied thet •there would be a, Yankee Department Store, which
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comes out of Flint, and a store of their own product(Borman Foods).
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IE Mr„ Tent asked if it would be a Food Fair, since the drawing showed Farmer
Jack.
Mr, Borman said he could not say, that it might be Farmer Jack.
Mr. Tent asked how the refuse was taken care of.
Mc. Borman stated that they have a sanitary service daily with equipment to
empty it each day. He stated that this is for dry rubbish - that perishable
rubbish is put through a disposal system and never leaves the premises.
Mr. Wrightman asked what provisions petitioner had for maintenance and
upkeep of the premises other than refuse,
Mr. Borman stated petitioner has a well-manned and staffed maintenance
department, has parking lot swept twice a month.
Mr. Ward stated he feels this is an asphalt jungle - there are no greens, etc.
and he is interested in some aesthetic qualities in a shopping center such as
this.
Mr. Walker asked petitioner to bring in a site plan for this petition.
Mr. Walker asked if the right-of-way for Deering is dedicated.
t Mr. Hull replied, yes.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-1-15 by
Naldo Bucci for Rocwall Company requesting to rezone property
located on the east side of Osmus Avenue approximately 175 feet
north of Fargo Avenue in Section 3 as proper extension of existing
land use on the south side of Eight Mile Road,
Mr, Walker asked if the petitioner was present.
Mr. William Lindhout, 15420 Farmington'Road, Livonia adVised the Commission
that he would represent the petitioner, Rocwall Company, and went on to explain
negotiations were being made to obtain options on two parcels of land on the
east aide of Osmus Avenue which abut the parcel in question; the remaining
two parcels have already been optioned. He stated that he realized the
objections which the home owners have but wished to show the audience and the
Commission the proposed industrial subdivision which petitioner intended to
construct. He showed a picture of the intended project and explained that
the buildings would not necessarily be the same in number and in fact would
probably be less. They would be well constructed; would have ample storage
facilities and parking area; that a masonry wall would be constructed on the
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The wall would continue along Fargo for the entire width of the development,
If obtained, the parcels under negotiation could have the homes moved to fcce
on Fargo, the petitioner putting in fotlhdat ions and setting the homes thereon;
etc. with a wall along the rear lot lihe, He further stated that the setbacks
would be as required by the ordinance and the industrial building sizes and
shapes would be determined taken they khew who the tenants would be.
Mr. Lindhout stated that this should be an organized, first-class development
throughout with adequate gi"een area.
Y-, Wrightttan Asked Mr. Lizdhout what type of industry would be carried on in
these buildings.
Mr, Lindhout said it was difficult to say but that they would be consistent
with permitted uses in the zoning district.
Mr. Wrightman asked what type of construction would be used,
Mr. Lindhout stated it would be of a superior type of maintenance and in
the best interest of the residents in the area,
Mr. Wrightman asked if there would be ample storage area for materials to
be used by the plants.
Mr. Lindhout said, yes. He further stated that with the wall and rear
yard requirements it would not be hard to have storage area. He added that
the City does not require the wall along Osmus but petitioner felt it would
be a better development with the wall,
Mr, Wrightman asked how the rubbish would be picked up.
Mr. Lindhout said throughegneral maintenance, whatever had to be done along
these lines would be done.
Mr. Walker then addressed the audience stating that the Commission had
met several times with the petitioner and allowed this to come before a
public hearing because they are aware of the situation along Eight Mile
Road which is unsatisfactory, He further stated that the Commission did
not intend to act at this meeting but wanted to show the audience what the
petitioner had come up with as a high calibre industrial development for the
property here involved. He stated it was their feeling that this was a step
in the right direction but wanted their views and reactions as well,
Mr. Lindhout stated that the petitioner could relocate the three homes
presently on Osmus, if they were acquired, and this would enhance the
value of these homes, that the residential lot sizes on Fargo were large;
he stated that the petitioner was donating approximately 2 acres of property
to provide a buffer zone.
Mr. JAck A. Spencer, 20514 Osmus, Livonia asked what houses are being moved
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Mr, Lindhout stated that the houses of course cannot be moved unless the pro-
perty becomes a part of the proposed development, in which event relocation could
be the logical thing to doh
Mr, Louis Feige, 20367 Osmus, Livonia asked if Osmus would be used as a
delivery route for trucks,
tom, Lindhout replied,yes.
Feige asked about consideration for the home owners on the west side of
Osmus.
Mr. Lindhout stated that petitioner had made every attempt to take them
into consideration by installing the trees and wall.
Mr. Feige asked how far frem Osmus the nearest building would be.
Mr, Lindhout replied, 80 feet from the center line of Osmus to the wall of
the building.
Mr. Feige asked if the petitioner or City was planning to resurface Osmus
Avenue to withstand the traffic for industry.
M`, Lindhout replied that he did not know.
Mr, Feige stated that Mr. Lindhout had advised that the buikhngs might be
different depending upon future tenants.
Mr. Lindhout stated that his petitioner would have to meet all the require-
ments just as a builder in a residential subdivision; that they would have
to build and their tenants would have to be within the framework cf the
industrial zone.
Mrs. Louis Feige stated that under this zoning they could put in almost
anything; she further asked if the plants could work all night.
Mr. Hull stated that the zoning does permit a wide range of uses; that
M-1 is a lighter type of manufacturing; he further. answered Mrs. Feige
by stating that the zoning ordinance does not control the hours of work
in any plant.
Mn, Hull stated that the City Planning Commission transmitted revision
proposed for the M-1 and Ml-L requirements to the Council which specifically
is tailored to this type of subdivision which has more stringent requirements
L' nn the present zoning ordinance.
Mr, George Nikorak, 20315 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan asked the Commission
whether it is Fargo or Norfolk - has heard both used and there is a difference
in location on the map.
Mr, Walker stated that it is Norfolk.
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Mr. Nikorak asked what classification was being asked.
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Walker stated M-1, which is light industry.
Mr, Nikorak asked why petitioner was not asking for M L.
Mr. Walker stated that the Planning Department's industrial study had
established a guide line to be worked from, that petitioners can ask for
any type of zoning they desire. A master plan is needed and needs to be
backed by the people. He advised that without it the section could develop
into a "hodge-podge" development and be bad for the property owners and
the City.
Mr. V. C. Reddy, 19938 Shadyside, questioned whether the zoning was only for
an industrial park, he felt therecould be a more suitable use adjoining
residential areas. He stated that under M-1 the tenants could even have
eplosive materials, that their civic association (North Central Civic
Association) was against this and wanted an industrial zoning which would
give the area higher class.
Mr, Hull again advised the audience of the proposed amendment to the zoning
ordinance which now rests with the Council for its action, which would give
tighter control on industrial development in the City but this ordinance
did not cover specific uses.
1[0 Mrs. Sullivan, 20285 Milburn, questioned why they just couldn't build homes
in the area; stating that they had worked so hardto build up the section
and the schools, etc. in the area and did not want all their work to be for
nothing.
Mrs, Nikorak stated that it was very odd that a member of the civic
association is going to have his house moved - without being approached on
the matter; added that the Commission had made their Master Plan without
consulting the residents and went on to object to the adoption of this
petition. She stated that the Master Plan involves 33 homes.
Mrs. Nikorak asked how.much land there would be between the building
and the outside walls.
Mr. Lindhout stated that the ordinance requires a rear yard of between 20
and 50 feet, depending on the lot area.
T1rs. Nikorak asked if the wall will keep out the noise of trucks going
through for deliveries, ,etc.
14;:o Lindhout stated that the wall could not eliminate the. noises.
Mrs. Nikorak cited a defunct gas station on Eight Mile Road as an example,
o:h^re tires are being thrown about, etc. and the Inspection Department
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Mr, Hull stated that this was a non-conforming use; that this was done
before the present zoning ordinance k t into effect adding that under
the present ordinance it would hot have been allowed, Mr. Hull said that
the City cannot usurp the rights of people who were there prior to the
zoning change.
M,:,. Fc:. ge stated that when their homes were built the Inspection Department
deranded that footage of housesi etc. meet requirements of the zoning
ordinance. He cannot understand, if they were so restricted, how the
Commission can just bring in industrial property; if they can do this the
res idents should not have been restricted in their house sizes etc.
Mrs, Nikorak asked if the Commission votes yes will this be the first step
toward expanding the industry on Eight Mile Road as in the Master Plan;
is this what can be expected in the future. She went on to say that in the
past a petition was presented to keep it residential, that they have invested
their life savings in their homes, etc.
Mr. Wrightman stated that the Commissin has the home owners rights and
welfare at heart and this is why they feel some kind of master plan has
to be laid out to control this and if the plan is picked at here and
there and change of zoning is permitted, etc., it is not then on a planned
b-.sis and the people with good homes are going to be worse off. He went
1[0 on to say he knows the value of the homes there and wants to protect them;
that Eight Mile Road will be a light industrial area and the Commission is
determined to see that the mess on Eight Mile Road is cleaned up, He
further stated that he feels that by bringing a high-class type of industrial
subdivision into thearea the other will be cleaned up; there must be a start-
ing point, a certain amount of land must be takento make industrial building
feasible and they want to control the type of industry coming in; that industrial
subdivisions such as the one presented would up-grade the area. Mr; Walker
said that he had visited other industrial developments of this type, that he had
tried to get in touch several times with the President of the civic
association unsuccessfully to take him to see such subdtitsions that are
successful.
Mr. Walker stated that no action would be taken on this matter at this
mooting and asked that a representative of those interested at the meeting
be notified the next time it is heard.
Mr„ Walker was asked by Arthur Paulson, 20209 Purlingbrook, if there has been
any attempt made to clean up the mess on Eight Mile Road.
Mr. Walker said yes, that several field trips had been made to the area
which is when they were shocked to see the site of the defunct gas station;
they have discussed the possibility of setting up a special committee to
try to inject pride into those people possibly by offering special awards,
etc, for beautifying their sites. He advised the.audience that they are
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tj asking the Commission to do nothing,:• t that they know, as planners, that
1 'don't do because Livonia has to grow and progress; a well developed
plan is needed by a professional such as Mr. Hull; without it they will
have more of what there is on Eight Mile Road; the Commissim needs the support
of the people.
Mr. Paulson asked what the reaction is of those already in industry on Eight
Mile Road.
Mr. Walker said it was miserable, that he had tried but had been unsuccessful.
Mr. Hull said that he had worked through the Bureau of Inspection; they had
had a meeting with the people in Eight Mile Road area but the Inspection
Department says there has been very little they can do, even if they are
undesirable they are not in violation, they can only administer the ordinance
and that is why, as previously pointed out, the amendment to the zoning
ordinance was foawarded to the City Council for action which would give
greater control of industry in the future.
Mr. Feige, 19938 Shadyside, stated that Mr. Walker spoke continually of up-
grading the area and wanted the Commissfin to know that they did not live in
a slum area that it was their feeling that to bring in industry would be to
down-grade it and went on to give the values of various residences in the
neighborhood, ranging from $17,000 to $35,000. He also stated he could not
understand why this property cannot go residential instead of industrial;
Iiie adding that the approval of this development would be an approval without
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even knowing what industry would be brought into it.
Mr. Tent stated that they would only want industry of t6ahighest calibre,
good industrialists with good shops - without this type of thing the remainder
of Eight Mile Road will become a junk yard.
Mr. Feige asked why the industry could not be kept in the belt where it
is now - Merriman Road around the railroad tracks, why spot industry all over
the City around home owners.
Mr. Walker answered that Eight Mile is already zoned for industry, they
realize they have to live with what is already there but the challenge'
is to bring in good industrial developments under a well-planned study.
Mr, Robert Hastings, 20220 Parker, also wanted to go on record objecting to
the industrial development being brought into their area.
Mr. Lee 3olt, 20251 Osmus, also objected.
At this point in the meeting Mr. Walker suggested that three of the people
in the audience be appointed to meet with the Commission in an attempt to reach
a solution in this matter,
Mr. Sullivan, 20285 Milburn; Mr. Feige, 20367 Osmus; and Mr. Reddy of
19938 Shadyside, where chosen to meet with the Commission.
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Mr. Walker announced that this item would be taken under advisement,
Mr. Walker announced that the 'next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-2-13
by Rev, Lyle Adams, President of Middlebelt Nursing Centre,
Inc, requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect and
operate a nursing centre on parcels 24W1a and 24W1b located on the
east side of Middlebelt Road approximately 1600 feet south of
Five Mile Road in Section 24,
Rev, Lyle Adams, petitioner, was present and reviewed the plans for the
convalescent home. He brought with him a letter from Father Wolber, stating
that there is no objection from his congregation, and has had no objection
from anyone else,
Mr. Walker asked if he had discussed the fence to go between the properties
with Father Wolber.
Rev. Adams stated he had noes yet but was certain this would,be no problem.
Mr. Tent asked if there were any architectural plans available showing
structural plans,
Rev. Adams stated that this was a part of the plans which the Commission has
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Mr. Tent asked Mr. Hull if the Commission has enough on hand to give
architectural approval.
Mr. Hull stated that what they have is what Rev. Adams submitted previously.
Mr. London, the architect, came forward and said that he would have the
elevations within a few days.
Mr. Walker suggested approval subject to approval of what Mr. London submits,
and with that announced that this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda was Petition 66-7-2-15
by David D. Phipps requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to
build a convalescent home on parcel 33T1a2a2a located on the north
side ofAnn Arbor Trail approximately 570 feet west of Wayne Road
in Section 33.
Petitioner, David Phipps, was present and came forward to explain to the
Commission and the audience that what he was proposing was 100-units for
a convalescent home. He said that a residential piece of land to the west
is also owned by him and possibly in the future he might ask for this to
expand but at the present time his primary interest is to build on the
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existing parcel. He stated tie the parcel in question was rezoned approx-
imately five years ago vita this intended use in mind.
Mr. Robert Hobbs, 8971 Russells questioned as to whether this was now zoned PS.
Mr., Phipps answered, yes; it was done five years ago.
Mr,, Hobbs asked if landscapes;would be done and if it would be for 100-units.
Mr, Phipps answered yes, stating that this housing would be primarly for the
elderly.
Mr. Hobbs stated his objections stating that this would bring in alot of
traffic and that there are many children in the neighborhood.
Mr, Phipps said they would find no change in the traffic inasmuch as only
about 22% of the people in homes such as this ever receive visitors.
Mr.,Tent asked if a masonry fence would be installed.
Mr. Phipps answered, yes; a four foot fence as required by tte ordinance.
Mr. Tent asked if Mr. Phipps was going to "confine" his 100 patients.
Mr. Phipps said they would be restricted.
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Mr, Tent asked petitioner what type of activity he will have for them.
Mr. Phipps said they would have a day room.
Mr. Wrightman asked him about outside facilities,
Mr, Phipps said there would be none. He said that after dining they usually
play games, watch television, etc. in day rooms,such as proposed in his plant in
other such homes.
Mr, Wrightman asked petitioner what made him go into this.
Mr. Phipps said that there is a need of 3,000 beds in Wayne County.
Me. Tent stated that the plan showed no grass whatsoever. He stated that if the
patients are kept so restricted they may want to wander.
Mr, Phipps replied that as he had stated they won*t be outdoors.
Mr. Walker stated that the plan was a building on an asphalt piece of-land.
F_e said he too would like to see some greens and a yard rather than a building
and total pavement. Mr. Walks. slated he does not feel this is a desirable
2.evelopment, that the City too deserves more than what Mr. Phipps has on his
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IL Mrs, Ann Schollenbergers 8939 Russell, stated that petitioner said
there was a grate need for this type home in Wayne County and asked if
this is going to start a change of zoning in that part of tows,
Mr. Phipps said he was not asking for a change of zoning.
She asked if it was his intention to buy more land.
Mr. Phipps replied,no.
Mr. Hull asked how many full time employees he would have,
Mr. Phipps said, 24.
Mr. Hull advised him that his parking ratio is high.
Mr. Phipps said he realized that.
Mr. Hull said possibly his site plan could be reworked and accomplish some
of the requirements Mr. Walker had brought up.
Mr. Schollenberger asked how many parking spaces there were for visitors.
Mr. Hull said 83, that he should have 1 for every 2 beds; he would be required
to have about 74.
EMrs. Patricia Savage, 8889 Russell, advised the Commission that she is
familiar with convalescent homes, where the elderly patients have roamed
the streets, etc.
Mr. Phipps assured her that they would not be allowed out without supervision.
Mrs. Savage stated that this problem has come up in other homes where police
have had to be called.
Mr. Phipps said that they must have been mismanaged.
Mrs. Savage asked if there will be a fence around the home,
Mr. Phipps said no, but that the people would be under supervision at all
times.
Mrs. Schollenberger, 8935'Russell stated that if each unit would hold one
resident, or 100 patients, how many people would be employed by him,
Mr. Phipps said from 21 to 25 people.
Mrs. Schollenberger asked Mr. Phipps if, then, there would be me employee
in charge of 4 persons,
Mr. Phipps answered, yes.
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Mrs. Schollenberger asked if any patients would be mentally ill.
Mr. Phipps answered, no. They had no facilities for psychiatric care.
Mrs. Schollenberger asked what parking facilities there would be.
Mr. Phipps stated there would be adegiate parking according to the ordinance
requirements, that parking for the employees will be behind the building.
Mrs. Schollenberger asked petitioner about his comment regarding enlarging
this home.
Mr. Phipps said that what he planned was hot to enlarge the home but
petition for a clinic, such as Doctor's office and Dentist's office.
He added that his present parcel would allow 118 beds but felt that
100 would be sufficient.
Mr. Walker asked if petitioner had covered the entire parcel with this
zoning petition.
Mr. Phipps said yes.
Mrs. Lorraine Pope, 8947 Russell, asked if petitioner had a picture of
the proposed building.
Mr, Phipps showed the audience same.
Mr. Tent asked if this was a privately owned project, a taxpaying corporation,
Mr. Phipps answered, yes.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter will be discussed further and requested
Mr. Hull to contact Mr. Phipps about redesigning the plan and if Mr. Phipps
and Mr. Hull can work out something which the Commission feels will be
adequate this matter will be brought up further.
Mr. Walker advised that this matter would be taken under advisement,
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-2-1
by Grand River Avenue Baptist Church requesting to be granted a
waiver use permit to use the property located on the north side
of Six Mile Road between Farmington Road and Burns Drive (private
street), parcel 09E3 in Section 9, for church purposes including
construction of necessary facilities.
Mr. John J. McCann for Charest and Clancy represented the petitioner and
advised the commission that there were no plans as to the facilities to be
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Mr. McCann said they only wanted a waiver use on the portion of the parcel
li for the church; that it was their intention to submit plans for parking
facilities, ingress and egress, etc. at the time they planned to build,
Mr. Walker said the Commission cannot give permission without knowing
what petitioner will build.
Mr. Tent asked how many acres were involved.
Mr. McCann replied, 19,
Mr. Tent said he'would not like to hold up a tract this size for many years
without building, felt petitioner should come in with something concrete such
as a site plan that the Commission can look at.
Mr. Andrew Benham, 16319 Alpine Drive, spoke up in behalf of petitioner
stating that site plan on the property has been'drawn up, that they'did not
anticipate using all of thepropertyfor a church, about 300' at 400', going
back approximately 700' in depth to develop as a church site; that the balance
of the property eventually will be sold to a subdivider for residential
purposes. He advised the Commission that in order to purchase at this site
they have to take the entire parcel; that their church must move as a highway
is going right through the middle. He further stated they would need a 400
seat sanctuary building and a 400-seat educational building. Mr. Benham
to advised that he is a member of the Building Committee and has been instrumental
in negotiating the purchase of this property.
Mr. Donald Burns, 34865 Six Mile Road, stated that the owners of properties
abutting Burns Drive (future Laurel) said they would dedicate 30 feet to Burns
Drive. If the church is to buy the property it should be stipulated that they
will dedicate 30 feet also and improve their half of Laurel.
Mr. Walker asked if Mr. Burns had worked this out with Mr. Wivo.
Mr. Burns said, yes.
Mr, Hull stated he thought this was asking the Commission to do quite a bit;
to require right of way dedication from the church prior to the time that
their land is subdivided,
Mr. Walker felt the burden was on the ;roperty owner to enforce an agreement.
Mr. Walker r said that petitioner is 'going to resubmit a plan, showing what'
is going to be used for the church, including parking, ingress and egress,
setback, etc,
Mr. Benham advised the Commission that the church does not want to go into
the subdivision business; that they plan to use part for the church site
and the rest will be resold anithe person who buys from them would be the
one to go-into Mr, Burns' problem.
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Mr. Wrightman said that there is a minimum of 5 acres for a church site.
Mr. Benham stated that they would expect to use a minimum of 8, possibly 10,
acres.
Mr. Burns asked that if the petition is granted will it only be for the easterly
portion and not effect him.
Mr. Walker replied, yes; the Commission will reduce the portion down to what
is actually being used for the church.
Mr. Frank Santo, 33717 Six Mile Road, would like to be notified when this
matter is coining before the Commission and asked the Commission if this use
is granted and the balance subdivided into homes would it be R-4.
Mr. Hull stated that it would remain as it is but that the new owner would
have the right to petition for rezoning for which they would'have to go
through the complete process of comong before the Commission, public hearing,
etc. and notices would be sent out.
Mr. Walker advised that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-6-10
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether
or not to amend the Zoning Ordinance (No. 543) providing for site
plan approval by the Commission in C-1, C-2 and P.S. districts.
There being no questions from the audience on this matter, Mr. Walker stated
that it would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-7-8
by the City Planning Commission to determine whether or not to amend
Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, by deleting Henry Ruff Road from its northerly
point within Devonshire Park'Subdivision and Bel-Aire Gardens
Subdivision to Plymouth Road, located in the north 1/2 of Section 35.
There being no questions from the audience on this matter, Mr. Walker stated that
this item would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is the proposed
preliminary plat of Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision No,. 8 located north
of Schoolcraft and east of Merriman Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 23. Submitted by Solomon Mikan, Kendall Building Company.
Mr. Walker advised the audience that this matter had been discussed with
Mr. Hull and that there are drainage problems in the area.
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Mr. Hull stated that this matter might be held up for as long as six months
to one year.
Mr. Robert Halleck, President of the Bai-Lynn Civic Association asked if this
proposed subdivision will come under existing land use rulings or previous
ones.
Mr. Walker advised they would have 60 to 65 feet of frontage with minimum of
113 feet in depth.
Mr. Hull stated that the present ordinance calls from 60-foot frontage,
120-foot depth and 7200 square feet of lot area for R-1 Districts. He further
stated that there are four lots that are less than 120 feet in depth and it
seems that it would be a reasonable exception to grant same as land is
surrounded by immovable barriers - by road and existing home sites.
Mr. Hull further advised that approval of this subdivision will be tied in
with the action of the City Council in solving the drainage problem in the
area. He stated that the least there would be is a 60-foot or 80-foot
easement down the back.
IL Mr. Walker agreed that no action could be taken on this matter due to the City
Engineer's correspondence regarding the drainage problem.
Mr. Halleck, 14363 Denne, Livonia (GA 5-2565) asked that he be notified when
this matter was taken up again in the future.
Mr. Drouillard came forward and tried to explain what work is being done on
the drainage ditch in this area.
Mrs. Helen Mohler, 13984 Sunset, stated that she was directed to call someone,
and'did,regarding'the'Price of the homes. She was told they range from
$18,000.00 to $22,000.00; their homes are $30,000.00 and more. She further
stated they did not like the way the lots were split.
Mr. Hull advised that this would have to be answered by the builder.
Mr. Walker stated that when theengineer ing of the drainage is finally taken
up; the City Council may cause the subdivision to be thrown out which will
require a new subdivision.
Mr. Hull asked if maybe the Commission should reject this plat and conduct a
future public hearing when all the peoples questions can be answered.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under advisement.
11:d On motion by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Moser and unanimously carried, it was
#8-124-66 RESOLVED that thaCity Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the public hearing held on Tuesday, August 9, 1966, at approx-
imately 11:35 p.m.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the 224th Special Meeting to order at approximately
11:35 p.m.
Mr. Walker announced that the first item on the agenda is the proposed
preliminary plat of Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision No. 8 located
north of Schoolcraft and east of Merriman Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 23. Submitted by Solomon Mikon, Kendall Building
Company.
Mr. Ward stated that he felt some further thought should be given to this
matter rather than just throwing it out and have the man lay out more money
again in the future.
On motion by Mr. Weightman, seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
#8-125-66 RESOLVED that, 'pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
August 9, 1966, the City Planning Commission does hereby deny
approval of the preliminary plat of the proposed Bai-Lynn Park
Subdivision No. 8 located north of Schoolcraft and east of
Merriman Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 for the
following reasons:
(1) the Engineering Division objects and there is no
practical solution for devlopment at present;
IL (2) it is impossible to develop the land at the present
time;
' FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 have been sent to the Build ing'Department,
Superintendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police Department,
Parks and Recreation Depart ment, and members of the Plat
Committee.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES : Tent, Walker, Wrightman, Heusted
NAYS: Ward, Singer, Moser
ABSENT: Pollock, Chandler
Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-1-16
by Stanley B. Friedman forBorman Foods Stores, Inc., requesting
the rezoning of property located on the west side of Deering,
approximately 400 feet south of Eight Mile Road in Section 1
from RUF to C-2 to make zoning consistent with property abutting
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Mr. Tent recommended that this matter be taken under advisement and that
petitioner come to the next Planning Commission study session,
Mr. Walker advised that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-1-15
by Naldo Bucci for Rocwall Company requesting to rezone property
located on the east side of Osmus Avenue approximately 175 feet
north of Fargo Avenue in Section 3 as proper extension of existing
land use on the south side of Eight Mile Road.
Mr.Walka advised that this matter would be taken under advisement.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-1-12
by Rev. Lyle Adams, President of Middlebelt Nursing Centre, Inc.
requesting to rezoneproperty located on the east side of
Middlebelt Road, approximately 1600 feet south of Five Mile
Road in Section 24 from RUF to P.S.
On motion of Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-126-66 RESOLVED, that pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 12, 1966 on Petition 66-6-1-12 as submitted by Rev. Lyle
Adams, President of Middlebelt Nursing Centre, Inc., requesting
to rezone property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road,
approximately 1600 feet south of Five Mile Road in the N,W, 1/4
of Section 24 from RUF to PS, the City Planning Commission does -
hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 66-6-1-12 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) there is a need for this type of facility within this City;
(2) there is a need for this type of facility within this area;
(3) there is a logical relationship between this proposed
facility and the adjacent existing land use;
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
pubI.'_'hed in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer and
City Post, under date of January 26, 1966, and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Cmmpany, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and
Consumers Power Company, City Departments as listed in the Proof
of Service.
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Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-2-13
by Rev, Lyle Adams, President of Middlebelt Nursing Centre,
Inc. requesting to be grtntlted a waiver use permit to erect
and operate a nursing centre on parcels 24Wla and 24W1b located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road approximately 1600 feet south
of Five Mile Road in Section 24.
On motion by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman , and unanimously adopted,
it was
#8-127-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on August 9, 1966 on Petition 66-6-2-13 as submitted by Rev,Lyle
Adams , President of Middlebelt Nursing Centre, Inc, requesting
to be granted a waiver use permit to erect and operate a nursing
centre on parcels 24Wla and 24W1b, located on the east side
of Middlebelt Roadapproximately 1600 feet south of Five Mile
Road in Section 24, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that petition 66-6-2-13 be
approved, subject to architectural approval by the Planning
Commission, for the following reasons:
(1) it will be compatible with adjacent development;
(2) there is a need for this type of facility in this sector
of the City;
} (3) it is a logical transition use from the adjacent
development;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
sent to property owners within 500 feet; petitioner and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-2-15
by David D. Phipps requesting to be granted a waiver use
permit to build .a convalescent home on parcel 33T1a2a2a located
on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail approximately 570 feet
west of Wayne Road in Section 33.
Mr. Walker stated that this item would be taken under advisement until Mr.Hull
and petitioner meet to go over the site plan.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-2-16
by Grand River Avenue Baptist Church requesting to be granted
a waiver use permit to use the property located on the north
side of Six Mile Road between Farmington Road and Burns Drive
(private street), parcel 09E3 in Section 9, for church purposes
including construction of necessary facilities.
Mr. Walker advised that this matter would be taken under advisement until
petitioner submitted necessary plans.
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Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-6-6-10
by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine
whether or not to amend the Zoning Ordinance (No, 543) providing for
site plan approval by the Planning Commission in C-i, C-2 and
P.S. districts.
On motion of Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr+ Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was
#8-128-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on August 9, 1966 on Petition 66-6-6-10 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether
or not to amend Ordinance #543 (Zoning Ordinance) providing for
site plan approval by the Planning Commission in C-1, C-2 and P.S.
Districts, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that
Petition 66-6-6-10 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) there is a great need to constructively control commercial
and P.S. development within the City;
(2) with the adoption of this ordinance the Commission can
render a service to both the City and the developers of
commercial and P.S. property;
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above publ is hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer and
City Post, underdate of July 20, 1966, and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and
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Consumers Power Company, City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service,
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-7-8
submitted by the City Planning Commission to determine whether
or not to amend Part 1 of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia,
the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by deleting Henry Ruff Road from its
northerly point within Devonshire Park Subdivision and Bel Aire
Gardens Subdivision to Plymouth Road located in the North 1/2
of Section 35.
Mr.Tent asked Mr. Andrew if theHoliday Inn would be built on the roadway.
Mr. Andrew replied, not at the present time; possibly in the future.
On motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Tent, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
#8-129-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on August 9, 1966 on Petition 66-7-7-8 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether
or not to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia,
the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by deleting Henry Ruff Road from
its northerly point within Devonshire Park Subdivision and Bel-
Aire Gardena Subdivision to Plymouth Road, located in the North 1/2
of Section 35, for the following reasons:
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(1) it will serve no worthwhile purpose in eliminating traffic
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te problems within the City;
(2) it will not enhance the circulation of traffic within the
City;
(3) the extension of Henry Ruff would be in direct conflict
with the stability of the existing residential neighborhoods
that it presently bisects;
AND, having given proper notice of such hearing as required
by Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1931, as amended,
the City Planning Commission does hereby adopt said amendment '
as part of the Master Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Livonia,
which is incorporated herein by reference, the same having been
adopted by resolution bf the City Planning Commission, with
all amendments thereto, and further that this amendment shall
be filed with the City Council , City Clerk and the City
Planning Commission; and a certified copy shall ala s be
forwarded to the Register of Deeds for the County of Wayne
for recording.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-5-2
by Harold E. Edwards requesting permission to remove stockpiled
topsoil from parcels 18K, 18M1a and 18Mlb on the north side of
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Five Mile Road approximately 1750 feet west of Newburgh in the
south 1/2 of Section 18.
Mr. Tent asked if the property would be pat back in its present conditiin,
Mr. Hull answered, yes.
On motion by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Ward, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
#8-130-66 RESSOLVED that, in conformance with Section 18.13B of Ordinance
No. 543,the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission
does hereby grant Petition 66-7-5-2 as submitted by Harold E.
Edwards, requesting to remove stockpiled topsoil from parcels
18K, 18Mla and l8Mlb located on the north side of Five Mile
Road approximately 1750 feet west of Newburgh Road in the south
1/2 of Section 18 (renewal), subject to the following conditions:
(1) that the petitioner continue his established bond covering
this operation;
(2) that the egress and ingress be located on the north side of
Five Mile Road 1750 fact west of Newburgh Road;
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(3) that signs be posted on the north and south side of Five
Mile Road 500 feet east and west of the aforesaid egress
and irgress to read 'Warning Trucks Crossing";
(4) that petitioner conform to the provisions of Ordinance 212,
as amended;
(5) that petitioner control the dust;
(6) that at no time shall the trucks constitute a hazard, nor
shall any truck use any of the side streets under any con-
dition unless an order has been previously placed for
delivery on that street;
FURTHER"RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 18.13B of Ordinance
No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
extension is hereby authorized for a period of one year and the
applicant shall apply for and obtain the extension herein
authorized within thirty (30) days from the date of this
resolntioh, `:
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-7-5-3
by Dooley & Wilder for Seymour Weissman requesting to remove
sand from parcel 28F4H and 28e807b, located west of Stark
Road between Schoolcraft and the C & 0 Railroad in Section 28.
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Mr, Dooley was present for petitioner and explained that this was a petition
to remove sand from land owned by Mr. Weissman in the industrial belt, the
parcel being located approximately 2600 feet west of Stark Road and extending
from Schoolcraft Road to the ra goad; the sand to be delivered for expressway
construction, and pick up soil from the expressway construction to refill
the land. Mr. Dooley further stated that he understands that the laid is in
very bad condition and his petitioner would take sand out, bring in topsoil,
rough grade and develop the land for industrial development.
Mr. Dooley went on to say that his petitioner has a very good reputation
and -has done this type of work many times before; as owner of the property
he would certainly do nothing to hurt the land but would better it so that
he might build as planned. He stated that this property (50 acres) is large
enough for an industrial park, adding that if the City found marketability
for this and surrounding land for major manufacturing facilities which would
require more than 50 acres, Mr. Weissman would be willing to sell his acreage
in conjunction with surrounding property; in otherwords, he would not hinder
the possibility of bringing any major industry into Livonia. If not, the
petitioner would develop the land himself. He advised the Commission that
egress would be to Schoolcraft Road.
Mr. Tent asked to what depth he would have to go.
Mr. Weissman stated about ten feet in depth, this is an average,
Mr. Walker asked Mr. Andrew's feelings in this matter.
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Mr. Andrew stated that this was the only area remaining in the industrial
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concern but that he had met with Mr. Weissman and Mr. Dooley and they stated
the property could be sold at a reasonable price if the city has a large
buyer; he also expressed concern over the backfill operation stating that he
would like mechanical compaction of the backfill material,
Mr. Wrightman asked how long after refill would the land be safely compact
enough to use for building.
Mr. Weissman said within 5 years without any problem - he would expect to
use it in four years.
Mr. Dooley stated that petitioner by his own record has proven his interest
in developing industrial property; he owns the property; and felt that
the Planning Commission should encourage this type of man to do business in
the City.
Mr. Walker read the letter from the Engineering Division.
Mr. Weissman said he would have constant pumping in the area being excavated.
Mr. Dooley advised the Commission thatthey would fence the area being
excavated.
Mrs. Singer asked if petitioner would remove sand and refill as he goes along.
Mr. Weissman said he must first have a working area; must remove 20,000 to
to 25,000 yards of sand to have a work area. He said this would be a
coordinated project, sand would be taken and the truck would return with
topsoil. He advised the Commission this operation would take approximately
2 or 22 years before completed, andthe land would sitone year before
building.
Mr. Walker stated that the permit is for a period of one year and petitioner
would have to renew same. He further advised that the Police Department
had advised they had no objection to this petition.
Mr. Tent asked what trucks would be used.
Mr. Weissman said Ragas, 3-axle dump trailers with 20 to 25 yard capacities
and dual trailers.
Mr. Tent raised the question of what effect this would have on the traffic
in the City of Livonia.
Mr. Weissman advised Mr. Tent of the route to be taken and that these trucks
are always in use so that traffic would be unchanged.
Mr. Walker asked how many trucks petitioner would use.
Mr. Weissman answered about 20 would be the maximum.
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Mr. Dooley stated that petitioner would comply with all the'requirements of
the ordinance, would post the necessary bonds with the City, and, as previously
stated, would fence where excavation is being done. Mr. Dooley also reminded
the Commissionthat the permit, if granted, is actually in the hands of the
City and can be revoked at any time if any condition developed where the
fence was inadequate, a guard should be posted, etc.
On motion by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Moser, it was
#8-131-66 RESOLVED that, in conformance with Section 18.13B of
Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning
Commission does hereby grant petition66-7-5-3 by Dooley
and Wilder for Seymour Weissman requesting to remove sand
from Parcel 28F4H and 28e807b, located west of Stark Road
between Schoolcraf t and the C & 0 Railroad in Section 28,
subject to compliance with police regulations, for the
following reasons:
(1) the site will be restored to a condition better than
now exists;
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(2) this operation will not substantially conflict with the
development timetable of the area;
/1110 FURTHER RESOLVED that, the applicant deposit with the City
Clerk a corporate surety bond in the amount of $25,000.00
and a cash bond in the amount of $2,500.00; such bonds
shall be for an indefinite period until released and
discharged by resolution of the City Planning Commission; and
FURTHER RESOLVED 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 that, the period for which the permit herein
is authorized shall be as stipulated in Section 18.13E of
Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance;
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ward, Heusted, Singer, Moser, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: Tent
ABSENT: Pollock, Chandler
Mr. Walker declared the motion carried and the resolution aiopted.
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if Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is response to Council
resolution#538-66 regarding possible acquisition by City
of south 50 acres of the northwest 1/4 of Section 22, 'except
that part taken for Kimberly Oaks Estates Subdivision, owned
by Joseph B. Monaco,
Mr. Ward stated that he felt this matter should be tabled, and asked if the
Mayor had been notified of this meeting.
Mr, Hull stated he felt something should be done on this matter, Mr. Monaco
should have an answer,
Mr. Ward suggested a meeting with the Mayor,
Mr, Hull felt that this is the Commission's park plan, that it is all right
to get the Mayor's feelings on it but it is the Commission's decision.
Mr. Walker stated that this matter would be taken under advisement,
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-5-1-11
by the City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property
located on the east side of Farmington Road, approximately
850 feet south of Schoolcraft Road in Section 27 from RIF to M-1,
11:1001'4 Mr, Tent asked whether the right-of-way had been or would be obtained,
Mr. Andrew stated that the right of way is not owned by the owner of the
property but by Newman Farms, further that it is in condemnation right now.
On motion by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted;
#8-132-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 12, 1966 on Petition 66-5-1-11 as submitted by the
City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located
on the east side of Farmington Road, approximately 850 feet
south of Schoolcraft Road in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 27 from
RUF to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
to the City Council that Petition 66-5-1-11 be approved for the
following reasons:
(1) it is consistent with the creation of an industrial belt
withiithe City;
(2) it is consistent with the overall Master Plan of the City;
FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer and
City Post, under date of June 20, 1966; and notice of such hearing
was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and Consumers Power
Company, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
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Mr, Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is Pet it ion66-6-1-13
by Harry B. Wright for Mrs Finkell and Mr. and Mrs. Wright,
requesting to rezone property located on the east side of
Melvin Avenue between Seinen Mile Road and Clarita Avenue;
Parcel Bla from R1A to C-+2 for a general commercial development;
and Parcel B1B from R1A to R-7 for a multiple housing development;
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11.
Mr. Ponder, representing the petitioner in this matter, reviewed his petition
for rezoning. He stated that after the public hearing and prior commission
meeting he went back to the people'who live in the area, adjacent to the
property on the west side of Melvin* Ofl Clarita and Seven Mile Road and obtain-
ed a petition signed by all but two of the surrounding property owners (who
were on vacation), which he read to the Commission. He further advised
the Commission that the owners of the Livonia Mall would like to see
apartments for their employees. He stated that the people who live on the
west side of Melvin would like to see their property made PS, adding that
this would not disrupt the Master Plan but would be an extension of the
PS from one side of the street to the other; these people have 100-foot
lots and would like to sell their property for PS in the future.
Mr. Ponder stated petitioners have a nice lay-out for apartment with a pool
to be built if this petition is successful; that the tax base would be in-
crea'ed; and would be beneficial to the area.
Mr. Walker asked if petitioner would go along with PS if the Commission does
not approve this,
Mr. Ponder said they would rather take their chances with this as submitted.
Mr. Tent stated that he cannot see taking exception here and making a precedent
for others to come in for similar changes from the study.
Mr. Ponder felt that the intended use is higher than the business use, and
does not feel that what petitioners want will disrupt anything.
Mr. Walker stated that he would like to agree with Mr. Tent's statement
and that it would be a breach of faith by the Planning Commission to
deviate from the study which is so new; he felt that they should stick to the
plan, that other people come into the area on the basis of the plan as it now
stands and does not see why it should be changed.
Mr. Hull stated that when this matter goes before Council, the Commission
should make their presentation also.
On motion by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
#8-133-66 RESOLVED that pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 12, 1966 on Petition 66-6-1-13 as submitted by
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Harry B. Wright for Mrs, Finkell and Mrs, and Mrs, Wright
requesting to rezone property located on the east side of
Melvin Avenue between Seven Mile Road and Clarita Avenue;
Parcel Bla from R1A to C-2 for a general commercial develop-
ment, and Parcel Blb from R1A to R-7 for a multiple housing
development, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the City
Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
that Petition 66-6-1-13 be denied for the following reasons:
(1) it is in conflict with the previously adopted Master
Plan of the area (Livonia Mall Study);
(2) the commercial development in this location will be an
encroachment into the existing residential neighborhood
and will conflict with it, thus serbusly effecting
its long term stability
(3) the multiple family portion of the rezoning is on a site
that does not physically lend itself to high calibre
multiple family development;
(4) a poor multi-family development in this area could
effect the stability of the adjacent residential
neighborhood;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonitn
Observer and City Post, under date of June 20, 1966, and '
notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan 'Bell Telephone
Company and Consumers Power Company, petitioner, and City
Departments as listed in the Proof of Service,
Mr, Walker announced that . the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-3-3-7
by Mrs, Erma S, Constantinerequesting to vacate the alley
south of and parallel to Five Mile Road between Arden and
Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22,
Mr, Ward suggested approval subject to the granting of a public utility
easement covering the entire area of the original alley dedication.
On motionb y Mr, Ward, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
#8-134-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on June 14, 1966 on Petition 66-3-3-7 by Mrs, Erma S. Constantine
requesting to vacate the alley south of and parallel to Five
Mile Road between Arden and Merriman Roadin the Northeast 1/4 of
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114 to the City Council that Petition 66-3-3-7 be approved subject
to the granting of a public utility easement that will cover the
exact area as the original alley dedication;
FIRTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published itt the official newspaper, the Livonian Observer and
City Post1 under date of May 23, 1966, and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone
Companyi Consumer's Power Company, petitioner, and City
Departmehts as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda was a motion
determining whether or not to include land west of
Ford Field and north of Frost Junior High School for park
on the Master School and Park Plan.
On motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Moser, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
#8-135-66 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the pro4isions 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 to amend Part V of
the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master School and
Park Plan, so as to provide for the incorporation of the following
described property:
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"That part of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan described as being the South 3/4 of
the N.W. 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of'said Section 21. (Bureau of
Taxation Parcels Nos. 21T, 21U1, 21U2, and 21V;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of time and place of said
public hearing shall be published in a nea spaper of general
circulation in the City of Livonia and that a notice by regis-
tered 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 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended.
Mr. Walker announced that the next item on the agenda is the final approval
of Blue Grass Farms Subdivision located in the South 1/2 of
Section 18,
On motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Moser, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
#8-136-66 RESOLVED that, the final plat of Blue Grass Farms Subdivision
located in the South 1/2 of Section 18 be given final approval
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tiii in that it is consistent with the previously approved preliminary
plat and all of the financial obligations of the City have been
met; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, inasmuch as it appears on the records that
tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by the
City Planning Commission October 20, 1964 and January 25,
1966; and it further appearing that said proposed plat,
together with the plans and specifications and approvals
therein, have been approved by the Department of Public
Works under date of April 12, 1966; and it further appear-
ing that the financial assurances required in the City
Council resolution #441-66 adopted May 4, 1966, as confirmed
by a letter dated August 22, 1966 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.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commistiin does hereby adjournthe 224th.Special
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 1966, at approximately 12:45 a.m.
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