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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1985-11-26 9490 MINUTES OF THE 506th REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 1[0 LIVONIA On Tuesday, November 26, 1985, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held its 506th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. R. Lee Morrow, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. , with approx- imately eight persons in the audience. Members present: R. Lee Morrow Herman Kluver Jeanne Hildebrandt Donna Naidow Michael Soranno Sue Sobolewski C. Russ Smith Donald Vyhnalek Duggan Members absent: None Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director, and Ralph H. Bakewell , Planner VI , were also present. Mr. Morrow informed the audience that if a petition on tonight's agenda involves a rezoning request, this Commission only makes a recommendation to the City Council who, in turn, will hold its own public hearing and decide the question. If a petition in- volves a waiver of use request and the request is denied, the petitioner has ten days in which to appeal the decision to the City Council ; otherwise the petition is terminated. 110 Mrs. Naidow, Secretary, announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 85-10-2-42 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDD License within a party store proposed to be located within an existing building situated on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Mr. Nagy: There is a letter in the file from the Engineering Division dated November 12, 1985 stating they have no objections to this proposal . Isam Kashat, 22100 Seminole, Southfield 48034, petitioner: I bought this property to put in a party store and I would like to have a liquor license. Mr. Morrow: There was a Lawson store here. Is that where you intend to put the store? Mr. Kashat: Yes, the store will be vacant March 1st. Mr. Morrow: There store is still is operation? Do you own the property now? Mr. Kashat: I purchased the property contingent on getting the license; the SDD and SDM. Mr. Morrow: Is there any sort of deadline? Mr. Kashat: The deadline to close the deal is December. Mr. Morrow: With the petition going to the Planning Commission and City Council , that time frame probably would not permit it by December. At the 9491 study meeting, several of the Commissioners felt that this was an opportunity II: to upgrade the site but he did not have a site plan we thought was complete enough. We might consider the revised site plan in conjunction with these request. Has the staff been provided with that? Mr. Nagy: The petitioner brought a site plan this evening but we have not had an opportunity to evaluate it. Mr. Morrow: Mr. Kashat, have you tried to get your option extended? Mr. Kashat: Yes, but it has to do with tax purposes. Mr. Vyhnalek: We have no alternative but to table this, look at it and go from there. He has to make his own contacts with the seller and explain to him the circumstances. Raymond Tent, 18051 Deering: This petition disturbs me. It is the area where I live. As a former Chairman of the Planning Commission, we went through these situations in developing the City. There are way too many party stores with liquor in Livonia. We have 7-11 stores and drug stores selling liquor and every section of the City has party stores. I feel if you are going to do your job and help plan the City right you will look closely at this petition. I would like to register my objection for the two items on the agenda dealing with the SDD and SDM petitions, and I would like to see a recommendation to deny these petitions. Owner of Action Sports Apparel , 15383 Inkster: The only thing that bothers me with 110, this is the element of alcohol . I feel we will be attracting an element to the area that was not there before, and it is something that I would rather not see. I have rented the property for two years and have another year and intend to renew for another two years. We have spent about $10,000 on upgrading the building. I found out about this from a neighbor and a few other neighbors came to me and were a little upset about this. Mr. Morrow: How do you feel about the upkeep of the present site? Owner of Action Sports: I think it is rather shabby and needs some work but because the rents are low, he doesn't want to spend additional money. I , as a tenant, don't mind spending some money on upgrading it. If it wasn't for consideration of alcohol , it wouldn't bother me, but with the park across the street, there is something that happens when party stores sell liquor. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item and Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the public hearing on Petition 85-10-2-45 closed. On a motion by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Smith and unanimously adopted, it was #11-242-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on Petition 85-10-2-42 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDD License within a party store proposed to be located within an existing building situated on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition 85-10-2-42 until the Planning Commission Study Meeting to be conducted on December 3, 1985. 9492 Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. 1110: Mrs. Naidow, Secretary, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 85-11-2-45 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM License within a party store proposed to be located within an existing building situated on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Mr. Nagy: In addition to the Engineering Division comments which are the same as in connection with the previous item, we have a petition signed by twenty two residents residing on several streets in the area who are opposed to permitting the selling of beer and wine from this area. There is a letter in the file from Nicholas loannar, owner of the Livonia Wine Shoppe, indicating his opposi- tion to this petition, and a letter from Mrs. Christina R. Poccia, 15665 Inkster Road, stating she is opposed to the granting of this petition. Raymond Tent, 18051 Deering: I stand with my first remarks and am opposed to this petition. Mr. Duggan: When Lawson's was open, did they have a beer and wine license? Mr. Nagy: No. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item and Mr. Morrow, 110 Chairman, declared the public hearing on Petition 85-11-2-45 closed. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Soranno and unanimously adopted, it was #11-243-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 26, 1985 on Petition 85-11-2-45 by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM License within a party store proposed to be located within an existing building situated on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition 85-11 -2-45 until the Planning Commission Study Meeting to be conducted on December 3, 1985. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mrs. Naidow, Secretary, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 85-11-2-43 by Allen & Wright requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing ice cream parlor operation located in the Civic Center Plaza at Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 to include the sale and consumption of additional food items. Mr. Nagy: A letter in the file from Engineering indicates they have no reason to object from an engineering standpoint. ILThe petitioner was not present nor was a representative of the petitioner. %; . 9493 Mr. Morrow: Mr. Nagy, was the petitioner aware that this was on the hearing? Mr. Nagy: We did contact him and we learned that pursuant to their franchise agreement with A&W, they are only able to sell hot dogs. There was no one present wishing to be heard regarding this item and Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the Public Hearing on Petition 85-11-2-43 closed. On a motion duly made by Mr. Duggan, seconded by Mrs. Hildebrandt and unanimously adopted, it was #11-244-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on December 3, 1985 on Petition 85-11-2-43 as submitted by Allen & Wright requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing ice cream parlor operation located in the Civic Center Plaza at Five Mile and Farmington Roads in the North- east 1/4 of Section 21 to include the sale and consumption of additional food items, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 85-11-2-43 be approved subject to the following conditions: (1 ) that the site plan previously approved for this subject shopping center be adhered to in all respects. (2) that, per representation by the petitioner, the principal food item sold in the proposed restaurant shall be limited to hot dogs. for the following reasons: (1 ) The subject site has the capacity to support the proposed use. (2) The proposed use complies with all of the specific and general waiver use standards and requirements set forth in Section 11 .03 and 19.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mrs. Naidow, Secretary, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 85-11-2-44 by Little Caesar Pizza Stations, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to locate a restaurant within the Wonderland Shopping Center at Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35. Mr. Nagy: There is a letter in the file from the Engineering Division stating they have no reason to object to this petition from an engineering standpoint. William M. Collins, Director of Real Estate for Pizza Stations, Inc. , was present and introduced the Architect and contractor who presented and explained in detail their proposed site plan. Mr. Morrow: What are the hours of operation? Mr. Collins: The Pizza Station will observe the hours of operation of the Mall . Mrs. Naidow: Is there an area where people can stand and eat? - . 9494 Contractor: Yes, it is not stand-up; there are stools. Mr. Soranno: There would be no attempt to have beer and wine? Do any of your other places have beer and wine? Architect: No. There was no one else present wishing to be heard regarding this item and Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the public hearing on Petition 85-11-2-44 closed. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Hildebrandt, seconded by Mrs. Naidow and unanimously adopted, it was #11-245-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November 26, 1985 on Petition 85-11-2-44 by Little Caesar Pizza Stations, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to locate a restaurant within the Wonderland Shopping Center at Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 85-11-2-44 be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) that Building Floor Plan dated 10/29/85 prepared by Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (2) that the Building Elevation Plan, as revised, dated 11/7/85, prepared by Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. , which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; and 111, (3) that no signs shall be allowed on the exterior elevation of the building front facing Plymouth Road; for the following reasons : (1) The subject site has the capacity to accommodate the proposed use. (2) The proposed use complies with all of the waiver use standards and requirements set forth in Section 11 .03 and 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance #543. FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.05 of Zoning Ordinance #543, as amended. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, announced that the public hearing portion of the meeting was con- cluded and the Commission would not proceed with items pending before it. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mrs. Hildebrandt and unanimously adopted, it was #11-246-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to 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 to determine whether or not to amend Part I of the Master Plan, the Master Thoroughfare Plan, by changing the designa- tion of Norfolk and Hubbard Avenues from collector (86 ft.) to local streets (60 ft. ) in Section 3. 9495 FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing shall be given in 160 accordance with the provisions of Act 285 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1931 , as amended, Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Hildebrandt, seconded by Mrs. Naidow and unanimously adopted, it was #11-247-85 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 505th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings held by the City Planning Commission on October 29, 1985 are approved as corrected to indicate that Mr. Duggan arrived at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Hildebrandt and unanimously adopted, it was #11-248-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated 10/14/85 from Sara K. Sass, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to grant a one- year extension of the approval of Petition 81-1-8-4P by Rolland D. Schlosser requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a commercial building on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and Santa Anita in Section 24, subject to all conditions as were attached to the original approving Resolution #9-166-81 , adopted by the Planning Commis- sion on September 1 , 1981 , for the following reason: 110 (1 ) The petitioner has made some effort to improve the property and maintain the property by the installation of paved parking and driveways, protective wall and related landscaping. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mrs. Hildebrandt, seconded by Mrs. Sobolewski and unanimously adopted, it was #11-249-85 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a letter dated 11/11/85 from Ved P. Kapila requesting a one-year extension of the approval of Petition 78-5-8-9 for approval of all plans required by Section 8.02 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct a multi-family housing project on the west side of Farmington Road between Curtis and Pickford in Section 9, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that a one-year extension be granted subject to adherence to all conditions as set forth in the original approving Resolution #4-74-81 , adopted by the Planning Commission on April 7, 1981 . On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver and seconded by Mr. Duggan, it was #11-250-85 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to table Petition 85-11-8-26 by Ron Parz Associates requesting approval of all plans in connection with a proposal to construct a shopping 110 center on the east side of Middlebelt between Terrence and Sunnydale in Section 13 until the Planning Commission Study Meeting to be con- ducted on December 3, 1985. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: 9495 AYES: Kluver, Hildebrandt, Soranno, Sobolewski , Duggan, Naidow, Smith NAYS: Vyhnalek, Morrow ABSENT: None 100 Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek and seconded by Mrs. Hildebrandt , it was #11-251-85 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 85-11-8-27 by Lindhout Associates requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 submitted in connection with a proposal to construct a medical office on the west side of Farmington Road between Clarita and Pickford in Section 9 be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) that Site Plan 8513, Sheet 1 , dated 11/13/85, prepared by Lindhout Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (2) that Building Elevation Plan 8513, Sheet 1 , dated 11/13/85, prepared by Lindhout Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to; (3) that Landscape Plan 8513, Sheet 1 , dated 11/13/85, prepared by Lindhout Associates, Architects, which is hereby approved shall be adhered to with the added condition that an underground sprinkler system shall be provided for the lawn area; and (4) that the landscaping shall be installed prior to building occupancy and thereafter maintained in a healthy condition. 110, A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following: AYES: Hildebrandt, Soranno, Vyhnalek, Sobolewski , Duggan, Naidow, Smith, Morrow NAYS: None ABSENT: Kluver Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Soranno and unanimously adopted, it was #11-252-85 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Permit Application #2316 by Eileen Toy requesting approval for a ground satellite disc antenna on property located at 32604 Rayburn between Hubbard and Loveland in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, subject to the following condition: (1 ) that the Site Plan and specifications submitted with Permit #2316 by Eileen Toy which are hereby approved shall be adhered to. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. IVOn a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. Duggan and unanimously adopted, it was #11-253-85 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Sign Permit Application #2335 by Sam LoPiccolo to erect a new ground sign on property located at 34020 Seven Mile Road (Lopac Center) subject to 9496 the following condition: (1 ) that Sign Permit Application #2335 by Sam LoPiccolo which is hereby approved, and the submitted plans, shall be adhered to. Mr. Morrow, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 506th Regular Meeting and Public Hearings held by the City Planning Commission on November 26, 1985 was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Donna J. Naidow, Secretary ac :;;;)s. ATTEST: R. Lee Morr , Chairma