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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1968-03-19 • 5289 MINUTES OF THE 191st REGULAR MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On Tuesday, March 19, 1968, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held the 191st Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Charles Walker, Chairman, called the public hearing to order at approximately 9:00 p.m. with approximately 35 interested persons in the audience. Membets Present: Charles Walker *Raymond Tent Donald Heusted *Harry Wrightman Donald Pollock Marvin Moser Members Absent: Myra Chandler Messrs. Ralph Bakewell, planner III; Robert Mehties, Planner III; David Perry, Assistant City Attorney; Daniel. R. Andtew, Industrial Development Coordinator; were presents Mr. Pollock announced that the first item on the agenda is petition 68-3-2-4 by David lloffmat for SehoVah Withess Church requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect h new church on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Roads approximately 120' west of Osmus in Section 3. Mr. David Hoffman, petitioner, was present and stated that the structure that was on the site has been removed. Mr, Walker advised the petitioner that the Engineering Division had requested that the petitioner's 'attention be called to the fact that sanitary sewer extension would be his responsibility and that a dedication of right-of-way on Seven Mile Road will be necessary. Mr. Hoffman stated he understood the responsibility involving the sanitary sewer and agreed to the dedication on Seven Mile Road, He further stated that the building will be all brick and construction is planned to begin in the spring. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the preliminary plat approval for Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3 located in the North- east 1/4 of Section 8. Mr. Walker referred to a letter in the file from the Engineering Division which advised the Commission that the drainage as it relates to this subdivision and the other Gold Manor Subdivisions is being worked out to their satisfaction. Mr. A. Magewick, 18693 Levan, asked what the price of these homes will be. Mr. Walker stated that Mr. Gold had informed the Commission that they will be priced at between $30,000 and $40,000. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. 5290 Mr. Wrightman atinounded the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-1-3 by Edna and Jess Ziegler requesting to rezone property located at the northeast corner of Farmington Road and Pickford in the northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from R-1 to P.S. Mr. William Lindhout was present and stated that he plans to purchase this property for construction of anew building for his architectural practice. He stated there is presently a house on the property which is occupied and he has no plans for removing it at this time. He stated this use would be compatible with the surrounding uses. Mr. Walker questioned is Mr. Lindhout intended, at a later date, to occupy the existing building for a professional use. Mr. Lindhout stated he has no intent along those lines. He stated there are three homes between this site and the site to the north, one of which is occupied by Mr. Ziegler. Mr. Walker questioned if Mr. Lindhout felt this entire block should be changed to P.S. zoning. Mr. Lindhout stated, yes. Mr. Jess Ziegler was present and stated his feelings that the zoning in this area should be changed to professional. Mr. M. Gray, 18435 Westmore, questioned why there is no privacy wall required and why there was no wall required for the Harris building. Mr. Lindhout stated that a wall is required for this site and that the wall for the Harris building was waived by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a greenbelt. Mr. Gray questioned if Mr. Lindhout proposed to have a fence or screen. Mr. Lindhout stated he would like to have a screen rather than a wall. Mr. Walker stated that the Ordinance requires a wall to be erected in certain instances and that as far as this Commission is concerned it will be required. He stated that what transpires at the Zoning Board of Appeals is out of the Planning Commission's jurisdiction. He advised that property owners who object to waiving of the wall requirement should attend the public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals when the matter is taken up and advise that Board of their feelings. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-1-5 by Vern Keech requesting to rezone property located on the north side of Lyndon in the North 1/2 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2. Mr. Keech, petitioner, was present and stated he plans to dismantle the existing house, subdivide the property and construct two houses on each street for the purpose of selling them. Mr. Pollock questioned if he is going to raise the grade on the land. 5291 Mr. Keech stated, yes, acid that there is a catch basin on the property to take water. Mrs. Ledwon, 6807 Longacre, requested to know if Mr. keech is planning on paving any street area. Mr. Keech stated that Lyndon Avende is presently paved and he will not pave Oakley unless the bdlance of the people there wahtto jave itt There was no one else wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-3-2 by the City Planning Commission requesting to vacate an easement located approximately 150' south of A mrhein Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29. Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Development Coordinator, was present and stated his recommendation that this easement be vacated to facilitate development of this industrial area. He stated that there is agreement regarding the relocation of utility poles on lots 8 through 12 and will have to be worked out on the balance of the lots. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition. I: Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-3-3 by James P. Code requesting to vacate an easement located east of Newburgh Road, approximately 370' south of Amrhein Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29. Mr. Code, petitioner, was present and stated that he proposes to construct an industrial building on this property which he owns but this will not be possible until the easement is vacated. Mr. Andrew, Industrial Development Coordinator, stated there should be no easements required by the City and that they are working with the utility companies regarding their equipment. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this petition. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-1-4 by Lincoln D. Newland for Larry and Marcelle Morse requesting to rezone property located east of Middlebelt Road approximately 108' south of St. Martins in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to C-1. *Messrs. Tent and Wrightman arrived at the public hearing at this time. $ 5292 Mr. Daniel Buress, representing the petitioners, stated that Mr. & Mrs. Morris purchased this property in 1954 and are living on property that is surrounded by commercial and professional zoning and feel it is no longer suited to residential purposes. He stated they have no specific proposals for the property 11:41' at this time but the proposed purchasers will take possession in ten months and would like to build a structure similar to the one being built south of this site. Mr. Walker questioned if the petitiohers would prefer a professional zoning in- stead of Commercial, Mr, Buress said he thought they would prefer to have C-1 at the present time and come before the Board it this desire changes. Mr. Pollock stated that it is not the practice of this Codimissioh to te2one to C-1 without a proposed use. Mr. Tent stated that the Livonia Mall area is planned for good development and stated his agreement with the reasoning that if someone does come in with an acceptable plan for commercial the Commission would be happy to go along with it, but he would be opposed to speculating on C-1 zoning. Mr. Buress stated that the Morrises will take a loss if they attempt to sell the property for residential but are not comfortable living in the middle of commercial and professional zoning. Mr. Walker advised Mr. Buress that some time ago a moratorium was put on commercial zoning in this area until the Department could prepare a study of the development in this area. He stated that this petition could be held under ad- visement until such time as the proposed purchaser and the owners could work out a plan for commercial use that would be acceptable to the Commission. Mr. Newland of Chamberlain Realty Company, stated that when they purchased the property they have about a year ago it was already zoned C-1 and the owner did not have a particular plan for development at the time it was rezoned. Discussion was held regarding the circumstance of rezoning the property occupied by the Chamberlain Real Estate Company and Mr. Walker requested the Planning Staff to advise him of the date of the rezoning. Mr. Buress stated that Mr. and Mrs. Morris would not want an unfavorable action from the Commission if the policy is no rezoning without a proposed use. . Mr. Walker stated that this item will be taken under advisement until such time as the petitioner submits a plan for the use of the property to the Commission. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-3-1 by the City Planning Commission requesting to vacate three streets and an alley located on the Bentley High School site at Hubbard Road and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. i 5293 Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-6-1 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #25-68, to determine whether or not to amend Otdinance No. 543, the Zoning ILOrdinance, so as to provide for the waiving of lot depth require- ments by the Planning Commission where immovable physical boundary limitations exist. Mr. A. Barron; Kendall Building Company, questioned what effect this will have • on a subdivision which has been pending with the Commission since 1966. Mr. Walket stated that the Commission is attempting to resolve some of the subdivisions that went before the Council with deficient lots and this ordinance will resolve them. Mr. Walket stated that this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is petition 68-2-3-5 by the City Planning Commission, pdtsuaht to tegUest from the bepart- ment of Law requesting the vacation of projerty located south of Plymouth Road, east of Farmington in the Notthwest 1/4 of Section 34, There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-6-3 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Sections 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 11.03 and 18.06 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Walker stated that Sections 4.05 and 4.06,which pertain to front yard requirements will be held for further discussion by the Commission. Mr. T. Buehler, Standard Oil Company, was present and requested to know which amendment pertained to gasoline stations. Mr. Robert Menzies, Planner III, acquainted the Commission and audience with the provisions of the amendment to Section 11.03. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-6-2 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to request from the Depart- ment of Law to determine whether or not to amend Section 18.36 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance. There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this petition. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated the item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-10-6-7 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #1200-65, to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, by adding Article XXIX, I-C District Regulations. 5294 Mr. Walker, stated this item will be taken under advisement. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tents seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-26-68 RESOLVED that the City Planning CommisSioh does hereby adjourn the iubiic Hearing held on Tuesday, 14arch 19, 1968, at approxi- mately i0:30 punt Mr. Walker, Chairman, called the 191st Regular Meeting to order at approximately 11: 00 p.m. Mr. Wrightman announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 68-3-2-4 by David Hoffman for Jehovah Witness Church requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect a new church on property located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, approximately 120' west of Osmus in Section 3. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-27-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-3-2-4 as submitted by David Hoffman for Jehovah Witness Church requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to erect a new church on property located on the north side 1[- of Seven Mile Road, approximately 120' west of Osmus in Section 3, ' the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-3-2-4 be approved for the following reasons: f (1) This is a logical use in this sector of the City. (2) The site is adjacent to a thoroughfare capable of handling additional traffic. (3) The site is large enough to accommodate the intended use and any logical expansion of the use. 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, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is the Preliminary Plat approval for Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3 located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8. On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopted, it was 5295 #3-28-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968, the City Planning Commission does hereby recom- C: mend to the City Council that the preliminary plat of Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, be approved for the following reasons: X1) It is of sufficient calibre to justify our approval. (2) It conforms to all the ordinance requirements of the City of Livonia. FURTHER RESOLVED, notice of the above hearing was sent to the abutting property owners, proprietor, and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service and copies of the plat together with notice have been sent to the Building Department, Super- intendent of Schools, Fire Department, Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-1-3 by Edna and Jess Ziegler requesting to rezone property located at the Northeast corner of Farmington Road and Pickford in the North- west 1/4 of Section 10, from R-1 to P.S. Mr. Pollock raised a question regarding Mr. Lindhout's intention to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a waiver of the wall requirement. 116-: Mr. Tent stated that two studies have been prepared and sent to Council on development on mile roads which have not been commented on. Mr. Walker stated that he proposes to set up a joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Commission for the purpose of discussion of wall require- ments. Mr. Walker stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-1-5 by Vern Keech requesting to rezone property located on the north side of Lyndon in the North 1/2 of Section 24, from RUF ro R-2. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-29-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-2-1-5 as submitted by Vern Keech requesting to rezone property located on the north side of Lyndon in the North 1/2 of Section 24, from RUF to R-2, the City Plan- ning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-2-1-5 be approved for the following reasons: (1) It is a logical extension of existing zoning within the general area. (2) It will not adversely effect the stability of any adjacent development. • 5296 FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of February 28, 1968 and notice of such hearing was sent 11:: to the Detroit Edison Company, Consumets Power Company, Chesa- peake and Ohio Railway Company, Michigan 'Bell Telephone Compahy and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mri Walker, Chairman, declared the motion catried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mt. Wrightman ahnotiticed the Next item oh the agenda is Petition 68-2-3-2 by the City Planning Commission regUesting to vacate an easement located approximately 150' south of Amrhein Road in the South- west 1/4 of Section 29. On a motion duly made by Mr, Wrightman, seconded by Mr; Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-30-68 RESOLVED.that, pursuant to a public heating having been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-2-3-2 as submitted by tete City Planning Corhmission teqtiesting to vacate an easement Ibedted approximately 150' south of Amrhein Road in the Southluest 1/4 of Section 29, the City Planning Commission does heteby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-2-3-2 be approved for the following reasons: (1) It presently serves no practical purpose. (2) All necessary utilities may be installed within the proposed new industrial road to be constructed in this area. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edi n Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Consumers Power Company, City Department and Petitioner as listed in the Proof. of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-3-3 by James P. Code requesting to vacate an easement located east of Newburgh Road, approximately 370' south of Amrhein Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unanimously adopted, it was 5297 #3-31-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 on petitioh 68-2-3-3 as submitted by James P. Code requesting to vacate an easement located east of Newburgh Road; approximately 370' south of Amrhein Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, the City Planning Commission + does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-2-3-3 be approved for the following reasons: (1) It serves no practical purpose. (2) There are ho existing utilities located with the easement. i't)RTHER RESOLVEn, that notice of the above public hearing was published itt the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under gate of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Consumers Power Company, City Department and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-1-4 by Lincoln D. Neiland for Larry and Marcelle Morse requesting to rezone property located east of Middlebelt Road approximately 108' south of St. Martins in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to C-1. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-3-1 by the City Planning Commission requesting to vacate three streets and an alley located on the Bentley High School site at Hubbard Road and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Tent, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-32-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-1-3-1 as submitted by the City Planning Commission requesting to vacate three streets and an alley located on the Bentley High School site at Hubbard Road and Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-1-3-1 be approved for the following reason: (1) These are dedicated streets but they do not serve any practical purposes and no construction has taken place. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, 111:: Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Consumers Power Company, City Departments and petitioner as listed in the Proof of Service. 5298 Mr. Walker, Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr, Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-6-1 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #25-68, to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, so a's to provide for the waiving of lot depth requirements by the Planning Commission where immovable physical boundary timitatiors exist, On a motion duly made by Mr, pollockt seconded by Mri Wrightman, and unanimously adopted, it wag #3-33-68 RESOLVEb that? pursuant to a public hearing having been held oh March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-1-6-1 as submitted by the City Piahhing Commission, pursuant to' Council Resolution #25.68, to determine whether of hot to amend Section 4.04 of Ordinance No. 543, tke Zoning Ordtnshce so as to provide for the waiving of lot depth requj.retn&Nts by the Planning Commission where immovable physical boundary limitations exist, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that Petition 68-1-6-1 be approved for the following reason: (1) It is necessary to have this degree of flexibility within our Zoning Ordinance to cover situations that cannot be changed becauseof existing surrounding conditions. FURTHER ;ESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of February 28, 1968 and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company, City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-3-5 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to request from the Department of Law, requesting the vacation of property located south of Plymouth Road, east of Farmington in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34, On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Heusted, and unani- mously adopted, it was #3-34-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 by Petition 68-2-3-5 as submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to request from the Department of Law, requesting the vacation of property located south of Plymouth Road, east of Farmington in the Northwest 1/4 of Sec- tion 34, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend that Petition 68-2-3-5 by approved for the following reasons: 5299 (1) The existing plat serves no practical purpose and conflicts with the library site. 1[0 FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-2-6-3 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to amend Section 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 11.03 and 18.06 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-35-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-2-6-3 as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Sections 4.05, 4.06, 4.10, 11.03 and 18.06 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that portions of Petition 68-2-6-3 be approved, specifically that Section 4.10 pertaining to Other Uses permitted in RUF, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Zoning Districts, be deleted for the following reason: (1) The changing atmosphere of Livonia dictates that urban, rather than rural, standards be set forth in the regula- tion which govern residential development within our City; And, that Section 18.06, Application to Lots of Record, be deleted for the following reason: (1) This clarifies an Ordinance discrepancy which has placed the burden of judgment upon the Inspection Department. The Ordinance, with this amendment, will be clearly set forth so the element of human judgment will not be necessary. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. 5300 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed amendments to Sections 4.05, IL4,06 and 11.03 of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, as set forth in Petition 68-2-6-3, be taken under advisement. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted whereby a recommendation is made to delete Section 4.10 and Section 18.06, and that the proposed amendments to Sections 4.05, 4.06 and 11,03 will be taken under adviseident for further study by the Commission. Mr. Wrightman Announced thenext item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-6-2 by the City p .ahning Codbission, pursuant to re4tiest ftom the Depart- meht of Law to detei;mine whethet- or nit to etriend Sect ion 18,36 of Ordinance No, 543, the Zoning Ordillencel On a motion dilly rtlade by M . Pollock, seconded by rtr. t oset, slid unanimously adopted, it %aas #3-36-68 RESOLVSD that, pursuant tb a public heating hgvitig been held on March 19, 1968 on Petition 68-1-6-2 As submitted by the City Planning Comidasion, kut•suant to request from the Department of Law, to stehtJ SeCtioh 18,36 of Ot.dihance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, the bity 1lahning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-1-6-2 be approved for the following reason: (1) This amendment to the ordinance will make more adequate provision for the improvement of off-street loading (4facilities. FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of February 28, 1968, and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-10-6-7 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #1200-65, to determine whether or not to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, by adding Article XXIX, I-C District Regulations. Mr. Walker, Chairman, stated this item will be taken under advisement. Mr. Wrightman, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 68-1-2-1 by G. Mayer requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to install automatic auto-wash equipment and add on to existing building located on the north side of Schoolcraft between Eckles and Hix Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. On a motion duly made by Mr. Heusted, and seconded by Mr. Wrightman, it was 5301 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on February 20, 1968, on Petition 68-1-2-1 as submitted by G. Mayer requesting to be granted a waiver use permit to install automatic auto-wash equipment and add on to existing building located on the north side of Schoolcraft between Eckles and His Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 68-1-2-1 be denied. Mr. Pollock stated that he would like to see this site used for something because it is presently unsightly. Mr. Tent stated he felt this site is very large for this use. Mr. Wrightman stated this request conflicts with the policy of the Commission on combining auto washes and gas station and that in the past requests for car washing equipment in established gas stations have been denied. Mr. Mayer stated he would eliminate the gas pumps but would still like to operate a car wash business on this property. General discussion was held regarding the advantages and disadvantages of this use on this location. Mr. Walker referred to a letter in the file from the Legal Department stating that there is no existing valid permit for a gas station on this property, and a letter from the Engineering Division regarding water supply. 1 Mr. Heusted stated he will withdraw his motion to deny this petition in favor of taking the matter to study for the purpose of amending the petition to eliminate the gas station and requesting the car wash only. Mr. Wrightman agreed and withdrew his support of the motion made by Mr. Heusted. Mr. Walker stated that this matter will be taken under advisement and studied on the basis of a car wash only and requested Mr. Mayer to submit a site plan to the Commission for study at a subsequent meeting. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 66-9-1-27 by the City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located east of Osmus approximately 350 feet south of Eigth Mile Road in Section 3, from RUFA to M-L. On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Wrightman, and unanimously adopted, it was #-37-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on November 1 , 1966, Petition 66-9-1-27 as submitted by the City Planning Commission requesting to rezone property located east of Osmus approximately 350 feet south of Eight Mile Road in Section 3, from RUFA to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby withdraw Petition 66-9-1-27 for the following reason: (1) This rezoning is no longer applicable to the current pland ing program. 5302 FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was te published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer and City Post, under date of October 10, 1966 and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Consumers Power Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Tele- phone Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-1-1-1 by the City Planning Department requesting to rezone property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Clarita, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from PS to R-3. On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Pollock, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-38-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on February 14, 1967 on Petition 67-1-1-1 as submitted by the City Planning Department requesting to rezone property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Clarita, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from P.S. to R-3, the City Planning Commission does hereby withdraw Petition 67-1-1-1 for the following reason: 11: (1) This rezoning is no longer applicable to the current 4 planning program. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of January 23, 1967 and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Consumers Power Company, Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 67-10-1-34 by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located on the east side of Haggerty between Six Mile and Seven Mile Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from R-5-C to M-1. On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Pollock, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-39-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on November 14, 1967 on Petition 67-10-1-34 as submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to rezone property located on the east side of Haggerty between Six Mile and Seven Mile Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, from R-5-C to M-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby withdraw Petition 67-10-1-34for the following reason: 5303 FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under date of October 24, 1967 and notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company, Consumers Power Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Michigan Bell Telephone Company and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-40-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Ordinance No. 50 of the City of Livonia, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to vacate a portion of Oakdale located in the East 1/2 of Section 16, more particularly described as: "Oakdale Avenue, a 43 foot wide street, being a part of the Coventry Gardens Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 55, Page 35, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of said street being more part- icularly described as beginning at a point distant S. 0° 30' E, 21.5 feet, and S. 89° 39' 40" W, 60 feet from the E. 1/4 corner Section 16, and proceeding thence S. 89° 39' 40" W, 997 feet to the point of ending." FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as provided in Ordinance No. 50 of the City of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-41-68 RESOLVED that, pursuant to OrdinanceNo. 50 of the City of Livonia, the City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to vacate Lyndon between Eckles Road and Bassett Avenue in the West 1/2 of Section 19, more particularly described as: "Lyndon Avenue, a 60 foot wide street, being a part of the Castle Gardens Subdivision No. 7, as recorded in Liber 87, pages 76 and 77, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 19, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan the center line of said street .being more particularly described as beginning at a point distant N. 0° 18' 00" E, 30.0 feet from the northeast corner of Lot 1102 of said subdivision and proceeding thence N. 89° 42' 00" W, 240.075 feet to the west line of Eckles Road (93 feet wide) and the point of ending." 5304 FURTHER RESOLVED, that a hearing be held and notice be given as provided in Ordinance No. 50 of the City of Livonia and that there shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the City Council. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Wrightman announced the next item on the agenda is a letter dated 1/29/68 from William J. Strasser, City Engineer, requesting a street name change from Lawrence Drive to Comstock Street on Renwick Park Sub- division No. 2 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17. On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. Moser, and unanimously adopted, it was ##3-42-68 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, having considered the request dated January 29, 1968 from William J. Strasser, City Engineer, and having reviewed the street plan in Section 17, does hereby recommend to the City Council that Lawrence Drive located in Renwick Park Subdivision No. 2 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, be changed to Comstock Street for the following reason: (1) The change in street name will be more consistent with the overall street naming pattern of the City. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Moser, seconded by Mr. Tent, and unanimously adopted, it was #3-43-68 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1968 held by the City of Livonia Planning Commission are hereby approved. Mr. Walker, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution is adopted. Mr. Walker advised the Commission that a letter dated 3/11/68 from Willard E. Lockwood has been received requesting an extension of his waiver use approval to operate a fruit market on the west 1/2 of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 of Horton's Newburgh Subdivision situated on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between New- burgh Road and Horton Avenue in Section 31. Mr. Walker stated that his approval will expire in the near future and will be investigated by the Commission be- fore action is taken at a subsequent meeting. On a motion duly made by Mr. Wrightman, seconded by Mr. Pollock, and unanimous- ly adopted, the City Planning Commission does hereby adjourn the 191st Regular Meeting held on March 19, 1968, at approximately 11:30 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST NI: / 1/ / // dr _ , eV, W4 ,/' Harry Wrigh n, Secr.: ary Char es W. Walker, Chairman