CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2001
MINUTES

Present:   Vincent J. Gudobba, Chairman
                Donald Roach, Vice Chairman
                Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                Ralph Consiglio
                Thomas Landa
                Valerie O’Neal
                Michael Nickerson
                Maurice Morrissette

Absent:     Dennis C. Tomlinson, Excused

Staff:         Stephen N. Cassin, Director
                 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Gudobba called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.

Mr. Gudobba explained the procedure for a Public Hearing to be as follows: the petitioner will make comments, the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and the Planning Commission will have opportunity to make comments or ask questions.

3.5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF GARFIELD ROAD, SOUTH OF MILLAR ROAD (SECTION 19)
- PROPOSED REZONING FROM R-2 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OS-1 OFFICE/SERVICE (LOW-RISE)
-- PUBLIC HEARING
FILE #5513: PETITIONED BY JOHN VESPER, VENA PROFESSIONAL
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that 51 notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and none were returned. Ms. Trombley read a letter into the record received from Cheryl Hurley, Motor City Credit Union, stating they are concerned with the additional traffic that will use the ingress to their property. They would like the petitioner to have an additional access to the property.

Holly Drake, Vena Professional, 42100 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, representative, stated she was willing to answer questions.

Francis Kurrie, Christopher Construction Company, 8345 Lynch, Detroit, Michigan, stated he is the construction manager for Motor City Credit Union and they plan to add an addition shortly and are concerned that there is only one access to the property.

Mr. Cassin stated that the correspondence should be corrected to state that the property immediately to the south is zoned OS-1 and the Credit Union is located on that property.

Mr. Gudobba stated that this is a Public Hearing and the ingresses and egresses should be addressed at the time of Site Plan review. He stated that the Planning Department will notify the Credit Union when the Site Plan is submitted to the Planning Commission for the petitioners property.

Mr. Curry requested that the letter from the Credit Union read into the record tonight, be attached to the correspondence submitted to the Planning Commission prior to their meeting.

Mr. Cassin stated that 10 years ago it was the intent to have only one access to this property. He stated that the Township has reviewed the issue for this petition and will allow another access to the property, subject to the parking lots being connected.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File 5513, and application from John Vesper, Vena Professional, 42100 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Holly Drake, same firm and address, concerning request for recommendation for approval of rezoning from R-2 to OS-1 for 3.5 acres of land fronting the west line of Garfield Road between Metropolitan Parkway and Millar Road (Section 19), that recommendation for approval of the rezoning be submitted to the Township Board as requested. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Morrissette, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

PART OF LOT 13, MAPLEWOOD SUBDIVISION (SECTION 27)
- PROPOSED REZONING FROM R-5 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO P PARKING
-- PUBLIC HEARING
FILE #5514: PETITIONED BY LUCIANO (LOUIE) AGOSTINI
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that 26 notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and 1 was returned.

Luciano Agostini, 16151 Admiral, Fraser, Michigan 48026, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, with reference to File #5514 and application from Luciano Agostini, 16151 Admiral, Fraser, Michigan 48026, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Rezoning from R-5 One- Family Residential to P: Parking for Part of Lot 13, Maplewood Subdivision (Section 27), generally located fronting the south line of Holly Road, west of Gratiot Avenue, that recommendation for approval of the rezoning be submitted to the Township Board as requested. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Nickerson, O’Neal, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

2.37 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF GARFIELD, NORTH OF 19 MILE ROAD (SECTION 5)
- SILVERSTONE OFFICENTRE
– REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5509: PETITIONED BY RONALD A. CHIESA
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Ronald Chiesa, Silverstone Group, 39200 Garfield Road, Ste D, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5509 and application from Ronald Chiesa, Silverstone Group, 39200 Garfield Road, Ste D, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Silverstone Office Centre, located on 2.37 acres of land fronting the east line of Garfield Road, north of 19 Mile Road (Section 5), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

14.5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF UNION LAKE ROAD, NORTH OF HARRISON STREET (SECTION 36)
ANTHONY ESTATES LAND CONDOMINIUMS
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5458: PETITIONED BY JAMES BUDZIAK
REPRESENTED BY FRANK SATTLER
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Frank Sattler, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5458 and application from James Budziak, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, as represented by Frank Sattler, same firm and address, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Anthony Estates Land Condominiums located on 14.5 acres of land fronting the west line of Union Lake Road, north of Harrison Street (Section 36), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Morrissette, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Roach,

Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

14.5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF UNION LAKE ROAD, NORTH OF HARRISON STREET (SECTION 36)
- ANTHONY ESTATES LAND CONDOMINIUMS
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED TREE REMOVAL PLAN
MF#5458: PETITIONED BY JAMES BUDZIAK REPRESENTED BY FRANK SATTLER
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Frank Sattler, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Gudobba stated that the Landscape Committee does not have any problems with this request.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Roach, with reference to File #5458 and application from James Budziak, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, as represented by Frank Sattler, same firm and address, concerning request for approval of Tree Removal Plan for Anthony Estates Land Condominiums located on 14.5 acres of land fronting the west line of Union Lake Road, north of Harrison Street (Section 36), to grant approval of the Revised Tree Removal Plan. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Morrissette, Roach, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Nickerson, O’Neal, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

LOTS 24-45, 47-51, 54-61 OF HOMESTEAD ACRES SUBDIVISION AND 1.084 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE CAST AND WEST LINE OF CARLBRO STREET, NORTH OF 15 MILE ROAD (SECTION 26)
- PROPOSED JOHN FRANK DEVELOPMENT
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF TREE REMOVAL PLAN
MF #5511: PETITIONED BY JAMES BUDZIAK
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Frank Sattler, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Gudobba stated that there had been some confusion regarding this request at a prior meeting. He stated that the Landscape Committee has visited the site and the petitioner plans to leave some trees on the west end of the property for now. He added in the future if the petitioner plans to remove these trees he will have to petition the Planning Commission.

Motion by Ms. O’Neal, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #5511 and application from James Budziak, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P.O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, as represented by Frank Sattler, same firm and address, concerning request for approval of Tree Removal Plan for Lots 24-25, 47-51, Homestead Acres Subdivision and 1.084 acres of land fronting the east and west line of Carlbro Street, north of 15 Mile Road (Section 26), that approval of Tree Removal Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- O’Neal, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, Nickerson, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

LOT 11 OF FORTON INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION (SECTION 26)
- FORTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING #1 1
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5495: PETITIONED BY BENNY SORRENTINO
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Lynn Darmes, Icon Building II Co., Inc., 35520 Forton Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, representative, stated she was willing to answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Nickerson, to allow Mr. Morrissette to abstain from voting on this matter. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Morrissette, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Roach, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5495 and application from Benny Sorrentino, Icon Building II Co., Inc., 35520 Forton Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, as represented by Lynn Darmes, same firm and address, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Forton Industrial Building #11 located on Lot 11, Forton Industrial Subdivision (Section 26), generally located fronting the west line of Forton Court, north of 15 Mile Road, that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Roach, Landa, Consiglio, Gudobba, Nickerson, O’Neal, Trombley. Nay- None. Abstained- Morrissette. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

4.54 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF QUINN ROAD, EAST OF GRATIOT AVENUE (SECTION 35)
- BETHLEHEM TEMPLE
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #0875: PETITIONED BY REVEREND D. L. BRADLEY
REPRESENTED BY BRAD BORKOWSKI
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Reverend D.L. Bradley, Pastor, Bethlehem Temple, 22645 Quinn Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Nickerson stated he would like to commend the Pastor for investing time and money into the community.

Motion by Ms. O’Neal, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #0875 and application from Reverend D.L. Bradley, Pastor, Bethlehem Temple, 22645 Quinn Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Bethlehem Temple located on 4.54 acres of land fronting the south line of Quinn Road, east of Gratiot Avenue (Section 35), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- O’Neal, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

LOTS 15-18 OF INGLESIDE FARMS SUBDIVISION (SECTIONS 22/23/26/27)
- GRATIOT METRO CENTER/SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #1303: PETITIONED BY HARRY ATTISHA
REPRESENTED BY MICHAEL BUJANOWSKI
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Michael Bujanowski, 27970 Metro Villa, Ste 105-E, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Cassin stated the Planning Department received a letter from the State Highway Department requesting a change to the driveway. He suggested that the Planning Commission make their motion subject to approval from the Michigan Department to Transportation and the Township Assessor’s office.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the petitioner plans to add to the other structures on the property.

Mr. Bujanowski stated the other buildings will have the same facade as the new building.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #1303 and application from Harry Attisha, 22265 Schafer, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, as represented by Michael Bujanowski, 27970 Metro Villa, Ste 105-E, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Gratiot-Metro Center/Salvation Army Thrift Store located on Lots 15-18, Ingleside Farms Subdivision (Sections 22/23/26/27), generally located at the northeast corner of Schafer Drive and Gratiot Avenue, that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted subject to; the petitioner receiving clearance from the Michigan Department of Transportation and from the Township Assessor for a "split and combine" of the property, including description of appropriate easements, prior to construction. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Nickerson, Landa, Consiglio, Gudobba, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

LOTS 1 AND 2 OF CEASAR'S INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION (SECTION 28)
- VI-TECH INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #0859: PETITIONED BY GIOVANNI VITALE
REPRESENTED BY VINCENT CATALDO
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Vincent Cataldo, 6775 Serenity Drive, St. Clair, Michigan 48079, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to the type of building the petitioner plans. He stated that the surrounding neighbors have complained about the abutting business having outdoor storage.

Mr. Cataldo stated the building is a speculative building. He added there will not be any outside storage.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether the petitioner is agreeable to a covenant for an easement if it becomes necessary in the future.

Mr. Cataldo stated he would prefer to speak with the owner of the property before agreeing to a covenant.

Mr. Cassin stated the covenant could be handled administratively and if an agreement is not reached the petitioner would be required to come back to the Planning Commission for approval.

Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Mr. Morrissette, with reference to File #0859 and application from Giovanni Vitale, Temo, Inc., 20400 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Vincent Cataldo, 6775 Serentity Drive, St. Clair, Michigan 48079, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Vi-Tech Industrial Building (fka Westwinds Bar, City Rhythms Café and Impulse Lounge), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted subject to the petitioner working with the Planning Department regarding a covenant for providing an easement in the future if necessary, and, further, and if no agreement is reached, the petitioner will have to come back to the Planning Commission; further this approval is contingent on there being no outside storage on the property. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Gudobba, Morrissette, Consiglio, Landa, Nickerson, O’Neal, Roach, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Tomlinson. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION REGARDING NEXT MEETING

Mr. Cassin stated there is a proposed rezoning for Rose Garden property and another proposed rezoning for property located at Joy and Gratiot.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION