HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1972-10-24 5140
- MINUTES OF THE 247th REGULAR -----_._---
MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING
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HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA
On Tuesday, October 24, 1972 the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held its 247th Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Daniel R. Andrew, Chairman called the Public Hearing and Regular meeting to
order at 8:05 p.m. with approximately sixty interested persons in the audience.
Members present: Daniel R. Andrew Joseph J. Talbot Charles Pinto
Francis M. Hand Suzanne Taylor Joseph J. Falk
Herman H. Kluver Esther Friedrichs
Members absent: David F. Merrion (California, Company Business)
Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV; H.G.
Shane, Planner IV; and Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney were also
present.
Mr. Andrew informed the audience that if a petition on the evening's agenda
involved a question of rezoning or vacating then the Planning Commission would
only recommend to the City Council that certain action be taken whereupon the
Council would ultimately decide whether or not to approve or deny the petition.
Further if a petition involved a waiver of use approval that is denied, the
petitioner had ten ..days in which to appeal the decision to the Council.
Mr. Andrew also advised the audience that Petition 72-9-1-43 by Brashear,
Brashear and Duggan, Attorneys for Diversified Investment Company would not be
heard because an amended petition had been filed which requires that this item
be re-advertised and another public hearing will be scheduled for November 28,
1972.
Mr. Kluver, Secretary announced the first item on the agenda, Petition 72-7-3-7
by Hinks, Knight & Putnam for Manufacturers National Bank of
Detroit requesting to vacate a portion of Old Schoolcraft Road
• between Eckles Road and Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 19. •
Mr. Barth, Realtor representing the Centri-Spray Corporation, was present
and stated they were in favor of the vacating and felt this was a wise
improvement to the area.
Mr. Falk asked the size of the area involved.
Mr. Andrew advised him it was 66 feet x 600 feet.
file Mr. Falk stated that if the land was vacated it would then be very valuable
to the Centri-Spray Corporation and felt that the City should gain some money.
Mr. Hand stated he felt an easement should be retained.
Mr. Hand asked Mr. Nagy whether he felt this would suffice.
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Mr. Nagy stated he thought it necessary to maintain a 66 ft. easement.
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Mr. Andrew asked Mr. Feinberg what benefits would be derived if it was vacated.
Mr. Feinberg stated that the normal procedure'in the past has been to divide
it amongst each abutting property and tax them and it appeared to him that this
would be the case here.
Mr. Richard Hinks, representing Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit was
present and stated they had only asked to vacate the northerly 33 ft. They
want to vacate in order that this area may be improved and used.
Mr. Hand asked whether they would install a permanent structure.
Mr. Hinks stated they would be utilizing it for off-street parking.
Mr. Hand asked why the property could not be bought first from the City and
then attached to their existing property?
Mr. Barth stated that his client in question enjoy the use of the property
now, all they cannot do is fence it. His client has a roadway there now and
if for some reason or another the decision is to make a charge for this parcel,
then his client would not be interested.
Mr. Thomas of Jay Tool was present and stated he felt this parcel should be
vacated.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared
It: the public hearing closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Talbot, seconded by Mr. Pinto and adopted it was,
#10-268-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972, as submitted by Hinks, Knight & Putnam
for Manufacturers.. National Bank of Detroit requesting to
vacate a portion of Old Schoolcraft Road located between
Eckles Road and Schoolcraft in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19,
the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table
this item to the November 28 meeting.
A roll call vote" resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand
NAYS: Falk, Kluver, Andrew
ABSENT: Merrion
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-8-3-8 by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution
#689-72, requesting to vacate that portion of Hubbard Road
located south of Orangelawn between Fairfield and Cranston
in the North 1/2 of Section 34.
There was no one present wishing to be heard on this petition and no comments
were made by any member of the Commission. The Chairman therefore, declared
the public hearing on this item closed.
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1[10 On a motion duly-made--by--Mr- Hand,-seconded by Mr. Pinto and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-269-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-8-3-8 by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #689-72, requesting
to vacate that portion of Hubbard Road located south of
Orangelawn between Fairfield and Cranston in. the North 1/2
of Section 34, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 72-8-3-8 be
approved for the following reasons:
(1) There is no need to retain the half-mile thoroughfare
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(2) Through traffic separating the school facility from its
adjacent playground causes a traffic hazard to the
school children making use of the facilities.
(3) The Livonia Engineering Division, Fire Department and
Police Department recommend approval.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer
under date of October 4, 1972 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 petitioner as listed in the
Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrea, Chairman, declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution
adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-8-3-9 by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #690-72,
requesting to vacate those portions of Shadyside and Westmore
Avenues located east of Farmington Road between Van Court and
Orangelawn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34.
Therewasno one present in the audience wishing to be heard and no comments
• were made by any member of the Commission.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted
it was,
#10-270-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been
held on October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-8-3-9 by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution
#690-72, requesting to vacate those portions of Shadyside
and Westmore Avenues located east of Farmington Road between
Van Court and Orangelawn in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34,
1 the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
• City Council that Petition 72-8-3-9 be approved for the
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following reasons:
• (1) There is no need to retain or maintain these through
roads through this area as the abutting lands have
been purchased for park purposes.
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(2). The former road right-of--way can better be utilized
for playfield facilities.
(3) Vehicular traffic through park lands cause a hazard to
I the safety of the playground uses.
(4) The City Engineering Division and the Parks & Recreation
Commission recommend approval.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of October 4, 1972 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 petitioner as listed in the
Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-8-3-10 by the
= - City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution #691-72,
requesting to vacate an easement located on the east side of
Danzig between Joy Road and Dover in the Southest 1/4 of Section
35.
Mr. A,McDonald was present and stated he was in favor of the easement being
vacated. He was interested in knowing why it was being vacated.
Mr. -Andrew stated that the Engineering Department had advised this was not
the proper location for the storm sewer.
Mr. McDonald stated the other reason was that the sewer would have been running
right through his house.
There was no one present in the audience wishing to be heard on this petition
and the Chairman declared the public hearing closed on this item.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was
#10-271-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a publie hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-8-3-10 as submitted by
the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution
#691-72, requesting to vacate an easement located on the east
side of Danzig between Joy Road and Dover in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 35, the City Planning Commission does hereby
• recommend to the City Council that Petition 72-8-3-10 be
approved for the following reasons :
(1) There is no need to retain the easement in this
area as an alternate easement has been acquired to
more adequately provide for the underground sewer.
(2) The EngineeringDivision recommends approval of this petition.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer,
under date of October 4, 1972 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 petitioner
as listed in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, declared the public hearing closed and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-8-2-27 by
Kleenwash of Livonia, Inc.requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to install gasoline pumping equipment and
underground gasoline storage tanks on the existing car
wash facility site located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Stark and Farmington Roads in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 28.
Mr. Andrew advised the audience that the Commission had been informed by
telephone that the petitioner wished to withdraw this petition because
of the fact that it is inconflict with the present zoning and suggested
that a tabling motion be in order until a new petition is received.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-272-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a telephone call made by the
. -petitioner, Kleenwash of Livonia, Inc. advising the Commission
of their desire to withdraw Petition 72-8-2-27, the City
Planning Commission does hereby determine to table this item
until such time as a new petition is received to rezone this
property.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-9-2-28 by C.R.
Lendrum requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to
increase the seating capacity of the existing restaurant
located on the north side of Six Mile Road, west of Middlebelt
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11.
The Engineering Department advises that there are very serious drainage problems
in the area of this restaurant.
A representative of Tokyo Restaurant, was present and stated that they want
to expand in order to accommodate more clientele in that they draw many
people with the introduction of Japanese food to their menu. She also
advised the Commission that they would be willing to do anything the Commission
would suggest to accomplish this end.
Mr. Andrew advised her that the wood and frame construction was in violation
of building codes and suggested that they contact the building board of appeals
/ for relief and they re-petition the Commission.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Chairman declared
the public hearing on this item closed.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-273-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972, as submitted by C. R. Lendrum requesting
to be granted a waiver use approval to increase the seating
capacity of the existing restaurant located on the north
side of Six Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 11, the City Planning Commission does
hereby determine to table this item.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-10-2-30
by William B. Mills requesting to be granted a waiver use
approval to operate a fire repair business on property located
on the south side of Schoolcraft Road between Stark and
Newburgh in the North 1/2 of Section 28.
There was no one present wishing to be heard on this item and the Chairman
declared the public hearing closed on Petition 72-10-2-30.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Pinto and unanimously adopted
it was,
#10-277-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-10-2-30 by William B.
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Mills requesting to be granted a waiver use approval to
operate a fire repair business on property located on the
south side of Schoolcraft Road between Stark and Newburgh
in the North 1/2 of Section 28, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition
72-10-2-30 be approved for the following reasons :
(1) The proposed use is compatible to and in harmony with
the surrounding uses of the area.
(2) All of the requirements and waiver use standards of
Zoning Ordinance #543 have been complied with.
with the following conditions of approval:
(1) That Site Plan, revised date, 9/13/72, which is hereby
approved shall be adhered to.
(2) That Building Elevation Plan, revised date 9/17/72 (Sheet #6)
which is hereby approved shall be adhered to.
(3) That all landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan
shall be installed before issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy unless granted an additional time by this
Commission.
• 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.
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Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluwer announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-9-1-42 by
Charest, Clancy & Katulski for Harold L. Thomas, requesting
to rezone property located on the southeast corner of Five Mile
Road and Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, from
RUFA to C-2.
Mr. Andrew, Chairman, passed the gavel to Mr. Hand at this time, and excused
himself from voting because Thomas Nurseries is the landscape contractor used
by his employer for their landscape work.
Mr. Charest was present and stated that his client purchased lot #80 and
intended to use the lot in. conjunction with his landscaping office and also
use the residence as an office.
Mr. William McDonald, 29610 Hay was present and stated that he did not feel
this was the right and proper use for this parcel. He felt the value of the
surrounding residential property would go down.
Mr. Hawk, 29664 Hay was present and stated he was against the petition.
Mrs. Braithwaite,a resident of Hay Avenue was present and stated she was
against the rezoning.
11110 Mr. Pinto asked Mr. Nagy whether nursery stock can be grown in an RUF
zoning district.
Mr. Nagy stated that the raising of nursery stock is allowed under RUF zoning.
Mr. Charest asked whether it could also be used as a retail sales office.
Mr. Nagy stated it could not.
Mr. Charest advised that his client needed office space as well as space
for growing stock.
Mrs. Friedrichs asked Mr. (barest whether P.S. would be adequate.
Mr. (barest stated that you could not sell out of a P.S. zoning and that was
why they were requesting a C-2.
Mrs. Taylor asked whether C-1 allowed sales.
Mr. Nagy stated it did.
Mr. Pinto asked whether it was necessary to have the entire parcel zoned
C-2.
Mr. Charest stated it was.
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Mrs.Braithwaite9tated the two lots across the street from her were being
used as a dumping ground.
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Mr. Schollack, 29661 Hay, wanted to know whether they would park there.
Mr. land stated they probably would.
Mr. Schollack stated he was against the rezoning.
There was no one else present wishing to be heard and the Vice-Chairman declared
the public hearing on this item closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Talbot and adopted it was,
#10-274-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-9-1-42 as submitted by Charest
Clancy and Katulski for Harold L. Thomas requesting to rezone
property located on the southeast corner of Five Mile Road and
Beatrice in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, from RUFA to C-2,
the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 72-9-1-42 be denied for the following
reasons:
(1) There is no need to expand commercial zoning westerly to
and fronting along a residential street as a significant
portionof the already zoned C-2 land is presently
either vacant or used for residential purposes.
(2) Nursery stock can be grown and raised in an RUF zoning
district.
(3) The proposed zoning change would be detrimental to and
would adversely affect the stability of the adjacent
residential neighborhood.
(4) The proposed zoning change would be detrimental to the
appropriate development of the surrounding area.
(5) The proposed zoning change would tend to encourage the
use of a residential street for commercial traffic.
(6) The area of Thomas Nursery presently zoned commercial is
more than adequate for the retail sales and office use of the
nursery business.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was
published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under
date of October 4 , 1972 and a notice of such hearing was sent to
the Detroit Edison Company, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company,
and City Departments as listed in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand, Kluver
NAYS; Falk
ABSTAIN: Andrew
The Vice-Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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The Vice-.Chairman passed the gavel to Mr. Andrew who subsequently resumed the
chairmanship duties.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-9-1-44 by
Charest, Clancy & Katulski for Alexander and Carolina Slabey
requesting to rezone property located on the north side of
Schoolcraft Road between Brookfield and Hubbard in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 22, from RUF to C-1.
Mr. Charest was present and felt that this was desirable location for C-1
zoning as he felt it would never be developed RUF because of the proposed
freeway presently under construction.
Mr. Andrew asked whether Mr. Charest's client would be agreeable to a P.S.
zoning. •
Mr. Charest stated he felt that his client would accede to that classification.
Ronald Bukowski, 32465 Scone,stated that he would not mind a P.S zoning but
would not be agreeable to a C-1 classification.
Mr. Kleabir, 32531 Scone, stated that he objected to a commercial zoning but
would be agreeable to a P.S. classification.
Bobby Oswalt, 33110 Scone, and President of Kimberley Oaks Civic Association
brought up before the general meeting and it was unanimously agreed that
the Kimberley Oaks Civic Association was against a commercial zoning this area.
110; There was no one else present wishing to be heard on this petition and the
Chairman declared the item closed.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
it was
#10-275-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on October 24, 1972 on Petition 72-9-1-44 by Charest, Clancy
and Katulski for Alexander and Carolina Slabey requesting to
rezone property located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road
between Brookfield and Hubbard in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
22, from RUF to C-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 72-9-1-44 be approved
as orally amended by the Petitioner to the P.S. classification
for the following reasons:
(1) The permitted uses of the Professional Service classification
will be compatible to surrounding uses of the area.
(2) Professional service development will create a buffer zone
separating the residential neighborhood to the north from
the affects of the Schoolcraft corridor.
(3) The proposed Professional Service zoning is consistent
with the Planning Commission's recommendations for land
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use fronting along the north right-of-way line of
Schoolcraft service drive.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was
• published in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer under
date of 11/4/72 and a notice of such hearing was sent to the Detroit
Edison Company, Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing
was published in the official newspaper, the Livonia
Observer under date of October 4, 1972 and a notice of
such hearing was sent to the Detroit Edison Company,
Consumers Power Company and City Departments as listed
in the Proof of Service.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. (barest advised the Commission that he would file a letter with the
Commission amending the petition to the P.S. classification.
The Chairman declared a brief recess.
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The meeting was resumed with the same members of the Commission present as
Frere present for the public hearing.
1 ., Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-5-2-13 by
Stanley E. Hayes , Inc., requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to lease tractors, trucks and U-Haul trailers
on property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road
between Five Mile Road and Lyndon in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 23.
On a motion duly made by Mrs. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously
to' adopted it was,
#10-277-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on July 18, 1972 on Petition 72-5-2-13 by Stanley E. Hayes,
Inc. , requesting to he granted a waiver use approval to lease
tractors, trucks and U-haul trailers on property located on
the west side of Middlebelt Road between Five Mile Road and
Lyndon in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, the City Planning
Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that
Petition 72-5-2-13 be denied for the following reasons:
(1) The proposed use does not meet the requirements of
Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended, the waiver use
standards for rental of utility trailers.
(2) The proposed use is in conflict with Section 18.08
Lot Limitation, in that more than one principal building
And use is being, and has been, established on this parcel.
(3) The proposed use will only add to the already existing
site congestion and conflicting uses and will not improve
the overall site layout as, with the exception of surfacing
nothing is being done to physically improve the area to
accommodate the new uses.
(4) The proposed use violates the provisions of the Master
Thoroughfare Plan in that the proposed use is located
thirty-three feet from the centerline of Middlebelt
Road and the planned right-of-way width of Middlebelt is
sixty- feet in each direction from the centerline.
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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. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Alan Schmeir, Attorney was advised that he had ten days to appeal the
decision to the City Council.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-7-2-22 by
Robert Saks Mechigian requesting to be granted a waiver
use approval to construct and operate a new and used car..
lot and showroom, including repair and service facilities
to be located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between
Melvin and Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-278-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on August 15, 1972 on Petition 72-7-2-22 as submitted by
Robert Saks Mechigian requesting to be granted a waiver use
approval to construct and operate a new and used car lot and
showroom, including repair and service facilities to be
located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Melvin
and Middlebelt in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the City
- Planning Commission does hereby determine to table this item.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Bond Release for Petition
72-3-5-1 by Jack Anglin for removal of stockpiled topsoil from
property located at Six Mile and Wayne Road in Section 9.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted it was ,
#10-279-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of
the Bureau of Inspection dated October 12, 1972 the City
• Planning Commission does herein authorize the release of bond
in the amount of $5,000, filed by American Employers' Insurance
Company for Jack B. Anglin, 42750 Grand River, Novi, Michigan,
and the cash bond of $500, Receipt #11952, posted in connection
with topsoil removal operations performed under Permit No. 124
and 121, issued to Jack B. Anglin; it appearing from the above
report that all ordinances, rules and regulations have been
complied with and the City Clerk is herein authorized to all
things necessary to the full. performance of this resolution.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-6-3-4 by Rodney
• C. Kropf, Attorney for Chester Koppy, requesting to vacate property
located between Clarita Avenue and Curtis Avenue east of Loveland
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10.
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Mr. Andrew asked the Commission if they would object to several members of the
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audience speaking on this petition. Mr. Hand objected in that the property owners
were given many opportunities at previous study meetings to speak and the Chairman
• ruled that nobody from the audience would be allowed to speak on the matter.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Falk and adopted it was,
#10-280-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held on
;August 15, 1972 on Petition 72-6-3-4 as submitted by Rodney C.
Kropf, Attorney for Chester Koppy, requesting to vacate property
located between Clarita Avenue and Curtis Avenue east of Loveland
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, the City Council that
' Petition 72-6-3-4 be approved for the following reasons:
(1) There is no need to retain the planned right-of-Tway alleys
and easements as provided in the Argyle Park Subdivision as
they provide for an impractical means to the actual develop-
ment of the land for residential purposes.
(2) Additional right-of-way to make Brookfield Avenue a full
width street of 60 feet cannot be provided from the adjacent
park lands located to the east which were acquired by matching
funds from the Federal government.
(3) There is no need to implement alleys within modern residential
subdivisions.
(4) The land developer has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
• Planning Commission a more advantageious way to develop these
lands previously platted as Argyle Park Subdivision.
. (5) The above is subject to the retention of a full width easement
on Mayfield Avenue for underground storm sewer purposes.
(6) The majority of the property owners abutting Mayfield Avenue
on the west were opposed to improving Mayfield in its present
location.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of the above public hearing was published
in the official newspaper, the Livonia Observer, under date of July 26,
1972 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 petitioner as listed
in the Proof of Service.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Falk, Friedrichs, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor, Hand, Andrew
NAYS: Kluver
ABSENT: Merrion
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda Petition 72-8-2-25 by Rev. Herbert
Noe, Galilean Baptist Church, requesting to be granted a waiver use
approval to erect a bus garage and a modular classroom building on
the church property located at the southeast corner of Seven Mlle Road
• and Maplewood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted
it was,
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#10-281-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a public hearing having been held
on September 5, 1972 on Petition 72-C-2-25 as submitted by
Rev. Herbert Noe, Galilean Baptist Church, requesting to be
1[120 granted a waiver use approval to erect a bus garage and a
modular classroom building on the Church property located
at the Southeast corner of Seven Mile Road and Maplewood in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, the City Planning Commission
does hereby determine to table this petition to the November
14, 1972 to provide the petitioner with additional time necessary
to complete his plans.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Council Resolution #782-72
requesting a report and recommendation from the City Planning
Commission regarding an offer from John Gallombardo to sell the
City Lot #234 of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision #1 for $5,200.00.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
- #10-282-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Council Resolution #782-72 requesting
a report and recommendation from the City Planning Commission
with respect to the acquisition of Lot No. 234 of Rosedale
Gardens Subdivision No. 1, the City Planning Commission does
hereby recommend to the City Council that this property be
acquired for purposes of beautification and open space which
is consistent with the Plymouth Road Parking Plan, and that
with the acquisition of Lot No. 234, this land area would be
removed from possible future development purposes thereby
lessening the need for additional off-street parking to be
provided in this area; and further that the Planning Commission
makes no recommendation as to the proposed acquisition cost.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Six Year Capital Improvement
Program, 1973-78.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Talbot and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-283-72 RESOLVED that, the City of Livonia Planning Commission hereby
authorizes the Planning Department to transmit the document
titled "Capital Improvement Program, City of Livonia, 1973-78
to the Mayor and Council as a preliminary document in the
launching of a more complete program of fiscal planning for
the City of Livonia, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Planning Commission stands
ready to do all things necessary to cooperate with the Mayor
and Council in making a functioning Program of Capital
�v► Improvements and Capital Budgeting a reality for the City of
Livonia.
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Mx. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda7 motion by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution
t #684.-72,. to hold a public hearing to determine whether or
not to amend Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, so as to provide that delicatessens and/or carry-
out restaurants shall be permitted only as a waiver use in
C-2 districts in lieu of being a permitted use in C-1 districts.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Hand and unanimously
adopted it was,
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#10-284-72 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 23.01 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, as amended, does hereby establish and order
that a public hearing be held in the City Hall of the City
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of Livonia to determine whether or not to amend SEction 11.03,
Waiver Uses, of Ordinance #543 so as to provide that delicatessens
and/or carry-out restaurants shall be permitted as waiver uses
in C-2 Districts.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, a hearing be held and notice be given
as provided in Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Liovnia, as amended, and that there
shall be a report subaitted and recommendation thereon to the
City Council.
ti Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning
Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not
to vacate surplus right-of-way located ajdacent to Wayne Road on
the east between Six Mile Road and Curtis in SEction 9, and an
easement line covering approximately the same area as the right-
of-way of Wayne Road lying north of Six Mile Road to Curtis in
Sections 8 and 9.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-285-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Ordinance No. 29, as amended by
Ordinance No. 50, the City Planning Commission does hereby
established and order that a public hearing be held in the
- City Hall of the City of Livonia to determine whether or
not to vacate surplus right-of-way located adjacent to
Wayne Road on the east between Six Mile Road and Curtis in
Section 9, and an easement line covering approximately the
same area as the right-of way of Wayne Road lying north of
Six Mile Road to Curtis in Sections 8 and 9.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, a hearing be held and notice be given
as provided in Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
ILOrdinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, and that there
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shall be a -report submitted and recommendation thereon to the
City Council.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning
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Commission on its own motion pursuant to Section 23.01 of
Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia
to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not to rezone
lands located on the south side of Eight Mile Road from
Middlebelt Road west to Osmus Avenue in the North 1/2 of
Section 2 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, from M-1 to M-L.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted it was
#10-286-72 . RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 23.01 of Ordinance No. 543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, the
City Planning Commission does hereby establish and order that
a public hearing be held to determine whether or not to rezone
property located on the south side of Eight Mile Road from
Middlebelt Road west to Osmus Avenue in the North 1/2 of Section
2 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, from M-1 to M-L.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, a hearing be held and notice be given
as provided in Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended, and that there
• shall be a report submitted and recommendation thereon to the
City Council.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, motion by the City Planning
Commission to hold a public hearing to determine whether or not
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to amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the
Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to extend Tie E/W street of
Glendale Avenue (60 feet in width) from Merriman Road and running
westerly for a distance of approximately 2450 feet, in the North
1/2 of Section 27.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mrs. Taylor and unanimously
adopted it was,
#10-287-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Act 285 of the
Public Acts of Michigan, 1931, as amended, the City Planning
Commission 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 I of the Master Plan of
the City of Livonia, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to
extend the E/W street of Glendale Avenue (60 feet in width)
from Merriman Road and running westerly for a distance of
approximately 2450 feet, in the North 1/2 of Section 27.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of time and place of said
public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Livonia and a notice by registered
United States mail shall be sent to each public utility or
444 railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the City of Livonia in accordance with the
provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1931,
li; as amended.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
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IL Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, Petition 72-9-8-28P by
Charles J. Teichner requesting approval of all plans required
by Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, as amended by Ordinance
#988, submitted in connection with the construction of retail
stores proposed to be located on the north side of Joy Road,
west of Newburgh in Section 31.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and adopted it was,
• RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City Livonia, as amended by
Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table Petition 72-9-8-28P by Charles J. Teichner requesting
approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted
in connection with the construction of retail stores
proposed to be located on the north side of Joy Road,
west of Newburgh in Section 31 until the October 31, 1972
study meeting.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Hand, Kluver, Andrew
NAYS: Falk, Pinto, Talbot, Taylor
ABSENT: Merrion
I. Mr. Andrew declared the motion fails for lack of support and a new motion is
in order.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and adopted it was,
#10-266-72 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by
Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
table Petition 72-9-8-28P by Charles J. Teichner requesting
approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 submitted
in connection with the construction of retail stores
proposed to be located on the north side of Joy Road,
west of Newburgh in Section 31 until the October 31, 1972
study meeting.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Friedrichs, Hand, Falk, Pinto, Talbot, Kluver
NAYS: Taylor, Andrew
ABSENT: Merrion
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mx. Kluver announced the next ethe Petition
lO-8-35P by
Lindhout Associatesrequestig approval of all plans required
by Section 18.58 of Ordinance #543, as amended by Ordinance
#988, submitted in connection with the proposed construction of
a medical office to be located on the east side of Oak Drive
between Five Mile Road and Puritan in Section 13.
• On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mrs. Friedrichs and unanimously
adopted it was,
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ILF #1026.7-72 . RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 18,58 of Ordinance #543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, as amended by
Ordinance #988, the City Planning Commission does hereby
approve Petition 720-8-35P by Lindhout Associates re-
questing approval of a site plan submitted in connection
I with the construction of a medical office proposed to be
located on the east side of Oak Drive between Five Mile
Road and Puritan in Section 13, subject to the following
conditions:
• (1) That Site Plan #7222, Sheet No. 1, dated October 16, 1972
shall be adhered to.
(2) That the landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan
shall be adhered to and installed before issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
(3) This approval is based on the granting by the Zoning
Board of Appeals of a twenty-eight foot (28') variance on
the front yard setback.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes
of the special meeting held by the City Planning Commission
on September 19, 1972.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Hand, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously adopted,
it was
#10-288-72 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meeting held by the
City Planning Commission on September 19, 1972 are approved.
The Chairman declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mr. Kluver announced the next item on the agenda, approval of the minutes of
the meeting held by the City Planning Commission on October 3, 1972.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Falk and unanimously adopted,
. it was
#10-289-72 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the meeting held by the
City Planning Commission on October 3, 1972 are approved.
Mr. Andrew declared the motion carried and the foregoing resolution adopted.
Mrs. Friedrichs made a motion to reconsider Petition 72-7-1-36 and it was
seconded by Mr. Hand. Mr. Andrew ruled the motion out of order.
Mr. Pinto left the chair at 11:10 and did not vote.
A motion to rescind Petition 72-7-1-36 nasf o made
by r by Mr.the andrd and seconded by Mr.
Kluver. It was subsequently ruled out t •
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On a motion duly made,, seconded and unanimously adopted the 247th Regular
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Meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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