HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 1991-04-16 11584
MINUTES OF THE 621st REGULAR MEETING
HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA
On Tuesday, April 16, 1991, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia
held its 621st Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
Mr. Jack Engebretson, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: Jack Engebretson Herman Kluver Brenda Lee Fandrei*
Raymond W. Tent James C. McCann William LaPine
Conrad Gniewek Donald Vyhnalek R. Lee Morrow
Messrs. John J. Nagy, Planning Director; H. G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director,
and Ralph H. Bakewell, Planner IV, were also present.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. McCann and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-57-91 RESOLVED that, Petition 91-2-1-3 by Castillo Company, Inc. for 6
property owners requesting to rezone property located on the west side
of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft Road and Bentley Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUF to OS be taken from the table.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Gniewek and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-58-91 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on March
19, 1991 on Petition 91-2-1-3 by Castillo Company, Inc. for 6 property
owners requesting to rezone property located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft Road and Bentley Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 from RUF to OS, the City Planning Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 91-2-1-3 be
approved for the following reasons:
1) That the proposed change of zoning is compatible to and in harmony
with the surrounding zoning and uses in the area.
2) That the proposed change of zoning will provide for a buffer or
transition zone between residential uses to the north and west and
the non-residential uses in the area as well as the heavily
traveled Middlebelt Road.
3) That the proposed zoning district is a logical extension of an
existing zoning district further to the south and on the east side
of Middlebelt Road.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in
accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance
#543, as amended.
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Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
* 7:40 p.m.- Mrs. Fandrei entered the meeting at this time.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Gniewek, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-59-91 RESOLVED that, Petition 91-2-1-5 by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution #1103-90, proposing to rezone property
located at the northwest corner of Newburgh and Joy Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 from C-1 to R-1 be taken from the table.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Morrow and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-60-91 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on March
19, 1991 on Petition 91-2-1-5 by the City Planning Commission, pursuant
to Council Resolution #1103-90, proposing to rezone property located at
the northwest corner of Newburgh and Joy Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 31 from C-1 to R-1, the City Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that Petition 91-2-1-5 be denied with
respect to the two southern most parcels and be approved with respect to
the northern most parcel as amended to a proposed change of zoning from •
C-1 to OS for the following reasons:
1) That the proposed change of zoning for parcels RRla2ala (sidwell
number 990020003) and RRla2a2a (sidwell number 990020005) is not
__ supported by the Future Land Use Plan which designates the area as
commercial land use.
2) That the proposed change of zoning for parcels RRla2ala and
RRla2a2a will deprive the area of additional neighborhood
commercial facilities which are needed to serve the existing and
future residents.
3) That the proposed OS zoning district for parcel RRla2bl (sidwell
number 990021) will provide a buffer or transitional zoning
district to protect the adjacent existing and future residential
uses in the area from the noise and traffic generated by Newburgh
Road.
4) That the proposed OS district will provide for additional office
services to serve the neighborhood.
5) That the proposed OS district will prevent further expansion of the
commercial zoning in the area.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above hearing was given in
accordance with the provisions of Section 23.05 of Zoning Ordinance
#543, as amended.
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Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Gniewek and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-61-91 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on November
13, 1990 on Petition 90-8-3-8, and pursuant to a request by Michael
Surma dated March 15, 1991, the City Planning Commission does hereby
approve the withdrawal of Petition 90-8-3-8 by Michael Surma requesting
to vacate a 6 foot wide private easement for public utilities as
established across Lot 3, Richland Estates Subdivision, located north of
Richland Avenue and east of Stark Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
33.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of the above public hearing was given in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12.08.030 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Kluver and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-62-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section
23.01(b) of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia,
as amended, does hereby establish and order that a public hearing be
held to determine whether or not to rezone the seven-acre parcel of land
located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of Newburgh, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 from R-7 to RC; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that, notice of such hearing be given as provided in
Section 23.05 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, as amended, and that thereafter there shall be a report and
recommendation submitted to the City Council.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Vyhnalek, seconded by Mr. McCann and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-63-91 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 620th Regular Meeting & Public
Hearings held by the City Planning Commission on March 19, 1991 are
approved.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. LaPine, seconded by Mrs. Fandrei and unanimously
approved, it was
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#4-64-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Sign Permit Application by Radiant Sign Co. on behalf
of Italia Jewelry for refacing of an existing ground sign and erecting a
new wall sign at 33463 Seven Mile Road be approved subject to the
following conditions:
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1) That the signs for Italia Jewelry as shown on the plan prepared by
Radiant Sign Co. are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the use of any window signs be limited to not more than 20% of
the building's front window area.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Fandrei and seconded by Mr. Gniewek, it was
#4-65-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
table Sign Permit Application by Classic Canopy on behalf of Cantoro
Market for a new awning sign at 19710 Middlebelt Road until the study
meeting of April 23, 1991.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Tent, Gniewek, Kluver, LaPine, Morrow, Vyhnalek, Fandrei,
Engebretson
NAYS: McCann
ABSENT: None
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was
#4-66-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Permit
Application by Edward Swadish for a Satellite Disc Antenna on property
located at 20586 Gill Road in Section 4 subject to the following
conditions:
1) That the site plan and specifications submitted by Edward Swadish
for a satellite disc antenna at 20586 Gill Road are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to.
2) That four 6' evergreen spruce trees shall be planted on the berm
adjacent to the disc location prior to its erection.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: McCann, Gniewek, Morrow, Vyhnalek, Fandrei, Engebretson
NAYS: Tent, Kluver, LaPine
ABSENT: None
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
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On a motion duly made by Mr. Tent, seconded by Mr. LaPine and unanimously approved,
it was
#4-67-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Petition 91-4-8-4 by the Church of St. Priscilla
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning
'4401. Ordinance #543 in connection with a proposal to construct an accessory
use addition to an existing church on the east side of Purlingbrook just
north of Seven Mile in Section 2 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1) That Site Plan 9104, Sheet SP-1 prepared by Mamola Associates
Architects dated 4/18/91 is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
2) That Building Plan 9104, Sheet A-7 prepared by Mamola Associates
Architects dated 3/28/91 is hereby approved and shall be adhered
to.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Gniewek, seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-68-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby approve Petition
91-4-8-5 by John Allen Architects, Inc. requesting approval of all plans
required by Section 18.58 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in connection with a
proposal to move pump islands and erect two canopies at an existing
service station on the northwest corner of Five Mile Road and Inkster in
Section 13, subject to the following condition:
`rr 1) That Site Plan #5695 showing canopy locations and elevations dated
3/5/91 as prepared by John Allen Architects, Inc. is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Morrow and seconded by Mr. Vyhnalek, it was
RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that Revised Building Plans submitted in connection with
Petition 71-2-8-1 by Schostak Brothers and Co. requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in
connection with a proposal to remodel the front of the K-Mart and Star
Furniture stores located on the north side of Seven Mile at Farmington
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1) That Site Plan S-1 as revised on 3/27/91 by Schostak Bros. and Co. ,
Inc. is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the new Building Elevations and Landscape Plan shown on Sheets
4 and 6 as revised on 3/27/91 by Wah Yee Associates are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
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3) That the new wall sign for K-Mart as indicated on Sheet 6 be
brought back for review and approval pursuant to Section 18.47 of
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Seven Mile Road-Farmington Road
control ordinance.
4) That the new landscaping be installed upon completion of the
remodeling project and that the petitioner make a valid attempt to
transplant the existing trees slated for removal to another part of
the site.
5) That the existing K-Mart wall sign be re-installed on the building
facade upon completion of the remodeling.
6) That the overall parking lot shall be repaired and upgraded where
needed.
A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution resulted in the following:
AYES: Gniewek, Morrow, Vyhnalek, Fandrei
NAYS: Tent, McCann, Kluver, LaPine, Engebretson
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion failed for lack of support.
On a motion duly made by Mr. McCann, seconded by Mr. Tent and unanimously approved,
it was
#4-69-92 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council that the Revised Building Plans submitted in connection
with Petition 71-2-8-1 by Schostak Brothers and Co. requesting approval
of all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in
Ns. connection with a proposal to remodel the front of the K-Mart and Star
Furniture stores located on the north side of Seven Mile at Farmington
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, be aproved subject to the following
conditions:
1) That Site Plan S-1 as revised on 3/27/91 by Schostak Bros. and Co. ,
Inc. is hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
2) That the new Building Elevations and Landscape Plan shown on Sheets
4 and 6 as revised on 3/27/91 by Wah Yee Associates are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
3) That the new landscaping be installed upon completion of the
remodeling project and that the petitioner make a valid attempt to
transplant the existing trees slated for removal to another part of
the site.
4) That the new wall sign for K-Mart as indicated on Sheet 6 be
brought back for review and approval pursuant to Section 18.47 of
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Seven Mile Road-Farmington Road
control ordinance.
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5) That the existing K-Mart wall sign, if removed during construction,
shall not be re-installed unless brought back for review and
approval by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 18.47 of
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance.
6) That the overall parking lot shall be repaired and upgraded where
Nu. needed.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made by Mr. Kluver, seconded by Mr. Gniewek and unanimously
approved, it was
#4-70-91 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby determine to
waive the provisions of Section 10 of Article VI of the Planning
Commission Rules of Procedure requesting the seven day period
concerning effectiveness of Planning Commission resolutions in
connection with Revised Building Plans submitted in connection with
Petition 71-2-8-1 by Schostak Brothers and Co. requesting approval of
all plans required by Section 18.47 of Zoning Ordinance #543 in
connection with a proposal to remodel the front of the K-Mart and Star
Furniture stores located on the north side of Seven Mile at Farmington
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4.
Mr. Engebretson, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing
resolution adopted.
On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the 621st Regular Meeting
held on April 16, 1991 was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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