HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1967-10-10 5204
MINUTES CF THE 242nd SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY PLANNING COMbISSION OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA
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On Tuesday, October 10, 1967, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held its 242nd Special Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Charles W. Walker, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at approxi-
mately 8:30 p.m. with approximately 30 interested persons in the audience.
Members present: Charles W. Walker Donald Pollock Harry Wrightman
Donald Heusted Marvin Moser Raymond W. Tent
John J. Ward Mimi Singer
Members absent: Myra Chandler
Messrs. Don Hull, Planning Director; Ralph Bakewell, Planner III; John J. Nagy,
Planner III; David Perry, Assistant City Attorney, were present.
Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-1-30 by
T. L. Doman Associates requesting to rezone property located on the north side
of Five Mile Road east of Eckles Road in Section 18, from R-3-B to R-7.
Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated that there is a communication in the file from the
Department of Public Safety advising the offset drive from Eckles Road is an
undesirable situation and a letter from the Engineering Division calling attention
to the fact that the right-of-way on Five Mile Road is not dedicated.
Mr, T. L. Doman, petitioner, was present and stated that this petition involves
a matter of an estate which is ready to be closed after considerable taxes having
been paid over the past several years. He stated that the original parcel con-
sisted of 18 acres and the residual piece is approximately 5.5 acres, and the
property has been held in reserve until the State decided where the freeway is
going. Mr. Doman advised the Commission that he had attempted to sell the
property for commercial purposes as shown on the City's Master Plan, but no one
was interested in it for that purpose because it is difficult to get to and there
is a church and a large subdivision nearby. Single homes were tried, but accord-
ing to the zoning ordinance only eight homes could be constructed. He stated
that he feels apartments are justified here and that this is a good plan for
open space because of the location of the buildings on the site; also there are
no single family homes adjacent to this piece of property. He stated that all
requirements of the R-7 zoning have been met including the fact that 73 units
could be placed there but only 54 are Manned for the 5.5 acres, 28 to be two-
bedroom units. Buildings will cover less than 10% of the site. Mr. Doman ad-
vised that the School Board had been contacted and they feel there is a need for
apartments in this City to accommodate teachers who commute now from other Cities.
Mr. Tent questioned how long these people have owned this property, and if Mr.
Doman feels the high taxes over the last six years were because of the increase
of value of the property.
Mr. Doman stated they have owned the property for about thirty years and doesn't
{ think the property will ever be worth that much until money is spent to bring
water in. He stated that attempts were made within the last four years to sell
the property but it was impossible to dispose of it and the high taxes were paid.
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Mr. Tent questioned if Mr. Doman felt the property would be better developed
according to the Master Plan.
Mr. Doman stated he wasn't criticizing the Master Plan, but he attempted to sell
the property for commercial but there was absolutely no response to his offer,
but he has a buyer for it now for apartment use.
Mr. Spencer Partrich, Developer, stated he proposes to build a mixture of one and
two bedroom apartments in a colonial architecture, Mr. Paatrich submitted a
plan dated 9/15/67 to the Commission. He stated he plans also to construct a
clubhouse, swimming pool, etc. , and hoped to keep the development ori the luxury
side. Rents would be from $150 $170 and hoped the price of development would be
low enough to accomplish this.
Mr. Wrightman questioned how soon construction could begin.
Mr. Partrich stated they hope to begin in the spring subject to sewer and water
facilities being put in.
Mr. Wrightman questioned if he could still build if the 1-96 freeway is not built.
Mr. Doman stated the only thing preventing this development would be the zoning.
Mrs. Singer questioned what type of •commercial business had this property been
offered to.
1[0i Mr. Doman stated it was offered to a food store as professional service site, and
to developers who could have put up typical small shopping centers.
Mr. Hull stated that the exposure to the freeway, the lights, noises, etc. and
Five Mile going over the freeway adversely effects this site and he doesn't
believe it is a good site for multi-family.
Mr. Doman stated that Five Mile will only be 3' above the existing ground.
Mr. Hull stated that it is his impression that it is going to be more than that
because of the relocation of Eckles Road.
Mrs. Singer questioned Mr. Hull as to what could be put in here.
Mr. Hull stated that the exposure to this site makes it highly desirable for
commercial of office activity, which uses would find the exposure a desirable
factor.
Mr. Tent questioned Mr. Partrich as to where he has an existing apartment of this
type and what experience he has had in this business.
Mr. Partrich stated he has a development on Joy Road near Inkster, the Village-
Joy Manor Apartments and a complex in Melvindale on Outer Drive near the express-
way. The rents are $155 - $175 at the Village-Joy Manor and $125 - $140 in
Melvindale, and they have carpeting and air conditioning. He stated he proposed
110 to put an apartment here in Livonia to rent for $150 - $170, which is a reasonalbe
rent.
Mr. Tent questioned what would happen if he couldn't begin building immediately,
would the prices go up?
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Mr. Partrich stated that either prices go up or the construction down and since
the construction couldn't go down the prices would have to go up.
Mr. Jack Gibbons, 37664 Kingsbury, questioned where Blue Grass Farms Subdivision
is in relation to this and if the 56 acres of park site planned for this area
goes to the freeway.
Mr. Hull advised Mr. Gibbons of the location of Blue Grass Farms Subdivision
and stated the proposed park land goes to the freeway.
Mr. Robert Brown, President of Castle Gardens Civic Association, 38979 Ross St. ,
questioned if there is only one entrance into this development.
Mr. Walker stated, yes, because the property is completely surrounded.
Mr. Wrightman questioned if a report had been received from the Fire Department
and how would a piece of equipment get in the development.
Mr. Doman stated that there is a turn around of over 125' . He further stated
that they have allowed for the right-of-way as shown. on the plan which he sub-
mitted.
Mr. stated that he assumed the owners would go along with dedication
of right-of-way if the Board rezones the property, but that he couldn't bind
them to it.
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Pollock stated that with the great demand for professional service in this
City, this 5.5 acres should be ideal for that use, or for research purposes.
Mr. Moser questioned if Mr. Doman had contacted the church regarding the property.
Mr. Doman stated that people just aren't interested in the property for any
other use because it is completely isolated and that the church is not interest-
ed in the property either.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition.
Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-3-7 by
Borman Food Stores, Inc. , requesting to vacate a portion of Deering Avenue
located south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1.
Mr. Stanley B. Friedman, Secretary of Borman Food Stores, Inc. , and stated that
since acquiring a 10 acre parcel running west from Deering the property from
Deering to Grand River has been acquired, and the closing of Deering is re-
requested to incorporate the entire parcel into one. The only property they do
not own is the property with the Mobil Gas Station, on the corner.
Mr. Walker advised that the Planning Commission file contains a letter dated
10/9/67 from Merwin K. Grosbert stating he has no objection to the vacation
providing the transaction between himself and Borman Food Stores is completed
within 90 days.
Mr. Friedman stated that the papers are in escrow.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition.
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Mr. Walker stated the petition will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-7-3-4 by
Karl Tvardek requesting to vacate an easement located on the south side of
Buckingham Avenue, approximately 125 feet west of Lyons Avenue in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 24.
Mr. Karl Tvardek, 28021 Buckingham, petitioner, was present and stated that he
needs 4' of the 6' easement in order to construct a garage.
Mr. Tent requested to know if there are any restrictions in the subdivision rules
and regulations regarding this.
Mr. Tvardek stated only that it be 2' from the property line as far as he knew,
and that the sewer is located about 3 or 3 1/2 from his lot line.
Mr. Walker stated there is nothing in the records regarding the sewer.
Mr. Hull referred the Commission to a map in the file which indicates the sewer
is located where Mr. Tvardek stated it was.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition.
Mr. Walker stated the item will be taken under advisement.
IL Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-7-3-5 by the
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residents of B. E. Taylor's Como Lake Subdivision requesting the vacation of a
20' wide alley located west of an3parallel to Inkster Road between Howell Road
and Meadowbrook Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24.
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Walker stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-9-6-5 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to
amend Section 18.45(b), Protective Walls, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to require a cash bond in ananount
equal to $24.00 per lineal foot of wall required, instead of $12.00.
There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this petition.
Mr. Walker stated the item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the Preliminary Plat
approval for Kenwood Park Subdivision located south of Plymouth Road and west
of Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32.
Mr. Hull stated it would be his opinion that after reviewing the two plats and
deciding which is desired, modifications could be made on it.
Mr. Walker questioned if there was any advantage regarding the streets in either
plan.
Mr. Hull stated they are each fairly conventional subdivisions but he would
prefer onethat did not extend Arthur Avenue north to Plymouth Road.
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44140 Mr. Tent questioned what the homes will sell for,
Mr. Verne Schrader, stated they will be similar to the homes already in the
area, probably about $20,000.
Mr. Mark Bivins, 35564 Parkdale, indicated that he would like an explanation-
of the road layout.
Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken back into a study session by the
Commission and that Mr. Bivins will be notified of the meeting in advance if he
and representatives of the property in the area would like to be present.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item.
Mr. Walker stated the item will be taken under advisement.
On a motion duly made by John Ward, seconded by Mr. Tent, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#10-142-67 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn
the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, October 10, 1967, at approxi-
mately 9: 50 p.m.
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Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the 242nd Special Meeting to order at approximately
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10: 05 p.m. with approximately the same number of people in the audience.
Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-1-30 by
T. L. Doman Associates requesting to rezone property located on
the north side of Five Mile Road east of Eckles Road in Section 18,
from R-3-B to R-7.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Pollock, it was
#10-143-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 10, 1967 on Petition 67-8-1-30 as submitted by T. L.
Doman Associates requesting to rezone property located on the
north side of Five Mile Road east of Eckles Road in Section 18,
from R-3-B to R-7, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 67-8-1-30 be denied for
the following reasons:
(1) It is in conlict with the overall Master Plan of the
Northwest sector of the City.
(2) The site does not lend itself for high calibre multi-
family development due to its proximity to the freeway
and Five Mile Road.
N - (3) The noise of the freeway could have a dilatory effect
4 upon the proposed apartment development and the elevation
of Five Mile Road, which goes over the top of the freeway,
could also have a negative physical and sociological effect
upon this proposed development.
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(4) One point vehicular ingress and egress to the site can
have a negative effect on high density residential develop-
ment.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer and
City Post, under date of September 20, 1967 and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telepnone Company, Consumers
Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
Mr. Tent stated that he will vote against the petition because he would like
to see the Master Plan implemented if possible. If that is not possible the
property may have to be used fot something such as Mr. Doman proposes, but it
is his feeling that there has not been sufficient study to determine that
commercial is not possible.
Mr. Wrightman stated his feelings were similar to those expressed by Mr. Tent
and questioned exactly what is the zoning existing on the property at the
present time.
Mr. Hull stated the commercial land use shown on plan for the northwest sector
of the City is an omnibus category which includes commercial, office, research,
etc. , but the zoning map indicates the present zoning is R-3-B.
Mr. Wrightman expressed his opinion that the new classification has not been
given enough time to occur and perhaps apartments in the future will occur.
Mrs. Singer questioned if there is any way this petition can be taken under
advisement to see what happens with the freeway.
Mr. Tent stated that this property should be commercial and maybe it will have
to go apartments, but he stated he is not too impressed with the apartments
Mr. Doman has proposed. The Commission would want an apartment that will
sustain itself.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Moser, Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Tent, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: Singer
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition:67-8-3-7 •by
Borman Food Stores, Inc. , requesting to vacate a portion of Deering
Avenue located south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 1.
Mr. Walker referred to two plans in the file from the Engineering Division
regarding the stubbing off of two streets. He questioned who will pay for
street changes.
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Mr. Stanley Friedman, Borman Food Stores, Inc. , stated that as far as Deering
Avenue is concerned his company will make proper provisions for it, but the
other streets he feels are matters for the City of Livonia to provide.
Mr. Hull stated he that perhaps this is a decision that should be left in the
hands of the Council.
Mr. Walker stated he felt it would be reasonable to transmit this matter to
Council.with a recommendation based on details A and B as prepared by the
Planning Department.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
#10-144-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 10, 1967 on Petition 67-8-3-7 as submitted by Borman
Food Stores, Inc. , requesting to vacate a portion of Deering
Avenue located south of Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 1, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
that Petition 67-8-3-7 be approved subject to the retention of
the public utility easement in that portion of the right-of-way
recommended for vacation;
FURTHER RESOLVED that, the Commission recommends as a consideration
for vacation of the proposed Deering Avenue right-of-way that
the accompanying details A and B be implemented in conjunction with
the vacation of this right-of-way.
(1) There is no need to extend Deering to Eight Mile Road
because it is essentially a residential street and is
not constructed or designed to handle transient traffic.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer and
City Post, under date of September 20, 1967 and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Cheasapeake &
Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers
Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of
Service.
Discussion was held regarding the stubbed streets leading into this development.
and the construction of a wall.
Mr. Friedman stated he plans a continuous wall blocking off Deering from any
access from the parking lot.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Moser, Walker,
Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-7-3-4 by
Karl Tvardek requesting to vacate an easement located on the south
side of Buckingham Avenue, approximately 125 feet west of Lyons
Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
#10-145-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 10, 1967 on Petition 67-7-3-4 as submitted by Karl Tvardek
requesting to vacate an easement located on the south side of
Buckingham Avenue, approximately 125 feet west of Lyons Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 67-7-3-4
be approved for the following reasons:
(1) There is no conflict with the existing utilities.
(2) The Engineering Div ispn has no objection.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer and
City Post under date of September 20, 1967, and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan Bell
Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Consumers
Power Company and City Departments and petitioner as listed in
Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Ward, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolu-
tion is adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-7-3-5 by
the residents of B. E. Taylor's Como Lake Subdivision requesting
the vacation of a 20' wide alley located west of and parallel to
Inkster Road between Howell Road and Meadowbrook Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
#10-146-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 10, 1967 on Petition 67-7-3-5 as submitted by the residents
of B. E. Taylor's Como Lake Subdivision requesting the vacation
of a 20' wide alley located west of and parallel to Inkster Road
between Howell Road •and Meadowbrook Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 24, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend
that Petition 67-7-3-5 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) The dedication for the alley serves no practical purpose.
(2) It is virtually impossible to have an alley constructed in
this location on a special assessment basis because the
existing homes would not derive sufficient benefit to
justify an assessment.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer
and City Post, under date of September 20, 1967 and notice of
such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan
Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company,
Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioners as
listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Heusted, Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Ward, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolu-
tion is adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-9-6-5 by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine
whether or not to amend Section 18.45(b), Protective Walls, of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, to require a cash bond in an amount equal to $24.00
per lineal foot of wall required, instead of $12.00.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent and seconded by Mr. Wrightman, it was
#10-147-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 10, 1967 on Petition 67-9-6-5 as submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or
not to amend Section 18.45(b), Protective Walls, of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended
to require a cash bond in an amount equal to $24.00 per lineal
foot of wall required, instead of $12.00, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
67-9-6-5 be approved for the following reason:
(1) The actual cost of wall construction could presently
exceed the amount of the bond.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer
and City Post, under date of September 20, 1967, 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.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the preliminary plat
approval for Kenwood Park Subdivision located south of Plymouth
IL; Road and west of Yale Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32.
Mr. Walker stated this item will be taken under advisement.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-9-5-7 by
Gold Construction Company requesting to remove topsoil from property
located at the northeast corner of Six Mile and Newburgh Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8.
Mr. Anglin, petitioner, was present and stated that the topsoil will be stock-
piled along Six Mile east of Newburgh and ingress and egress will be off Six
Mile Road.
Mr. Tent questioned how long this operation will take.
Mr. Anglin stated about three years.
Mr. Walker stated that stripping a piece of property and stockpiling for three
years will be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Mr. David Perry, City Attorney and resident of the area, stated that there is
a drainage problem in the area at the present time and wondered if this top-
soil removal operation will add to the problem.
Mr. Tent questioned why the operation will take three years.
Mr. Anglin stated that the sewers will be put in this winter and the topsoil
has to be stockpiled before this or it will be lost.
Mr. Walker questioned if Mr. Anglin would accept a one year permit.
Mr. Anglin stated he did not think the operation would be completed in one year
because of the size of the site and that if the people who buy homes here are
forced to buy the topsoil from Plymouth, they will pay more for it.
Mr. Walker stated it seemed to him that the Commission should wait until they
find out when this subdivision is planned for development, and that he would
like to hear from the man who is going to build when he is going to build.
Mr. Hull stated that the Planning Department has been holding up the developer
on this subdivision.
Mr. Anglin requested to know if the Commission would grant him a permit for
half the site so that he could begin operations immediately because he has
six eurthmovers already under contract, and that the topsoil will be piled no
higher than 12' .
Mr. Walker indicated this would probably be acceptable.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Moser, it was
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#10-148-67 RESOLVED that, in conformance with Section 18.13D of Ordinance
No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission does
hereby grant Petition 67-9-5-7 by Jack B. Anglin, requesting to
remove topsoil from property located at the northeast corner of
Six Mile and Newburgh Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8,
(55) acres subject to compliance with regulations of the Engineering
Division and Police Department, for the following reason:
(1) The removal of topsoil will not effect the aesthetic
quality of this site.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant deposit with the City
Clerk a corporate surety bond in the amount of $27,500 and
a cash bond in the amount of $2,750; 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 letter.
Mr. Tent stated that he appreciates Mr. Anglin's honesty but that he feels
the people who own homes in this area have to be considered also and this
would create a problem for them.
Mr. Wrightman stated that according to Mr. Anglin the topsoil will not be
piled too high and with the sewers going in there will be a certain amount of
dust anyway.
Mr. Tent stated that there has been no preliminary plat submitted and the
Commission has no assurance that this topsoil will not be there for five or
six years, and that the developer should give an indication of when he plans
to develop.
Mr. Anglin stated that he believed he could handle this matter in two years.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Singer, Moser, Wrightman
NAYS: Walker, Tent
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution is adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-1-29
by Brashear, Brashear, Mies and Duggan, Attorneys for Michael
and Vivian C. Berry to rezone property located in Supervisor's
Livonia Plat #11 on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail approximately
420 feet east of Lawrence Drive in Section 32, from C-1 to R-7.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
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#10-149-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
Petition 67-R-1-20 as submitted by Brashear, Brashear, Mies and
Duggan, Attorneys for Michael and Vivian C. Berry to rezone
property located in Supervisor's Livonia Plat #11 on the north
side of Ann Arbor Trail approximately 420 feet east of Lawrence
Drive in Section 32, from C-1 to R-7, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 67-8-1-29
be denied for the following reasons:
(1) The increased densitylin in thin aArea will
Traconflict with the
movement of traff i g
(2) Ann Arbor Trail is not sufficiently developed to carry an
additional volume of traffic.
(3) The proposed development will conflict with the stability
of the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, The Livonia Observer and
City Post, under date of August 30, 1967 and notice of such
hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and
Consumers Power Company, and City Departments as listed in the
Proof of Service.
Mr. Tent stated that this piece of property was previously approved by the
Planning Commission a few years ago and at that time no action was taken, and
it is still felt that it is a good site for an apartment, however, he
stated, the City can .sustain only so many apartments.
Mr. Wrightman expressed his opinion also toward a limited number of apartment
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Heusted, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Walker, Wrightman
NAYS: Ward, Singer
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resole
tion is adopted.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-1-31 by
Brashear, Brashear, Mies and Duggan, Attorneys for Abe Green;
Aubrey H. Ettenheimer; Leonard R. Farber; Howard Binkow; and
Rose-Hill Investment Company, to rezone property located at the
northwest corner of Hix Road and Joy Road in Section 31 , from
R-1 and C-1 to C-2 and R-7.
Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advisement until such
time as the Commission has had an opportunity to review the plans which the
petitioner has indicated have been changed.
to: Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-8-2-16 by
Carl Hileman requesting to be granted a waiver use permit for
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110 Mr. Walker stated that this petition is being withdrawn at the request of the
petitioner.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next tiem on the agenda is Petition 67-8-2-15 by
E.L.O'Keefe and Horace D'Angelo, Jr. requesting to be granted a
waiver use permit to construct a nursing home on a portion of
parcel 14Za located on the north side of Five Mile Road, approxi-
mately 440 feet west of Middlebelt Road in Section 14.
Mr. Walker stated that additional data is to be submitted to the Commission
by the petitioner and this petition will be taken under advisement until
receipt of such data.
Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-10-8-7 by
Rev. Lyle Adams requesting site plan approval for the Middlebelt
Nursing Center located on the southeast corner of Jamison and
Middlebelt in Section 24.
Mr. Walker questioned if the access on to the side street has been eliminated.
Mr. Hull stated that we now have a plan that conforms to an order issued by
the Mayor relating to access on residential streets.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
#10-150-67 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section
9.03 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, as amended,
having reviewed Site Plan #1677, presented in connection with
Petition 66-6-2-13 approved by City Planning Commission Resolution
#8-127-66 adopted on August 9, 1966 and the City Council by
Resolution #155-67 adopted on February 13, 1967, does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 67-10-8-7 requesting
site plan approval for the Middlebelt Nursing Centre located on
the southeast corner of Jamison and Middlebelt in Section 24, be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) It is of sufficient calibre to justify our approval.
(2) The proposed development attempts to blend with the
existing uses within the area and will not conflict
with the movement of local traffic.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Moser, Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Walker,
Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
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(I Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-6-7-9 by
10 the City Planning Commission, pursuant to letter dated 4/24/67
from the Legal Department, requesting to amend the Master School
and Park Plan so as to incorporate Parcel 02V2 and Lot 02c496,
located south of St. Martins and east of Purlingbrook in Section 2.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock and seconded by Mr. Ward, it was
#10-151-67 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 having iduly held a public
hearing on September 19, 1967 for the purpose of amending Part V
of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled "Master
School and Park Plan", the same is hereby amended so as to
include Parcel 02V2 and Lot 02c496, located south of St. Martins
and east of Purlingbrook in Section 2, for the following reason:
(1) This action will facilitate the expansion of the
Senior Citizens Housing development.
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 School and Park Plan of the City of Livonia,
which is incorporated herein by reference, the same having been
IL adopted by resolution of 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 also be forwarded to the
Register of Deeds for the County of Wayne for recording.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Moser, Pollock, Ward, Heusted, Singer, Tent, Walker,
Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
is adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. pollock, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#10-152-67 RESOLVED that the minutes of the 186th Regular Meeting held by
the City Planning Commission on August 30, 1967 are approved.
Mr. Wrightman announced that the next item on the agenda is a motion by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion to hold a public
hearing to determine whether or not to rezone lot #149 of Park-
woods Subdivision located on the south side of Six Mile Road west
of Inkster Road in Section 13, from RUF to C-1.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mr. Tent, it was
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1: #10-153-67 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the City
Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public
hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone Lot #149
of Parkwoods Subdivision located on the south side of Six Mile
Road west of Inkster Road in Section 13, from RUF to C-1.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given
as provided in Section 23.05 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, Singer, Tent, Moser, Pollock, Ward, Walker, ',,.10: -
Wrightman
,,.1 : ,-.Wrightman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Chandler
Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
tion is adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Ward, and unanimously
adopted, the City Planning Commission adjourned its 242nd Special Meeting
held on October 10, 1967 at approximately 11: 20 p.m.
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