CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2000
MINUTES

Present:    Vincent J. Gudobba, Chairman
                Donald Roach, Vice Chairman
                Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                Ralph Consiglio
                Thomas Landa
                Michael Nickerson
                Valerie O誰eal
                Dennis C. Tomlinson

Absent:    Nancy L. Dedenbach, Excused

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

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

Mr. Gudobba noted that Item #3 should be corrected to state 1.17 acres instead of 17 acres.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.

LOTS 33 & 34, MORAVIAN GARFIELD #1 SUBDIVISION (SECTION 29)
- CLINTON OFFICE PLAZA
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF:0559: PETITIONED BY TIM MEHRA
REPRESENTED BY: D但NNA MAURO ASSOCIATES
TABLED FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1999

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Mr. Gudobba noted that for the record that the Petitioner for this Item is not present and will be moved to the end of the agenda, to allow time for the Petitioner to arrive.

1.17 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF MORAVIAN DRIVE, WEST OF UTICA ROAD (SECTION 30)
- LONDON SQUARE RETAIL CENTER
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5416: PETITIONED BY MICHAEL SORRENTINO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Michael Sorrentino, Icon Building Co., II, Inc., 35520 Forton Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, stated he plans to develop a commercial or office building. He stated that currently there is not a tenant for the building.

Motion by Ms. O誰eal, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #5416 and application from Michael Sorrentino, ICON Building Co., II, Inc., for recommendation of approval of Site Development Plan for London Square Retail Center located on 1.17 acres of land fronting the north line of Moravian Drive, west of Utica Road (Section 30), that recommendation for approval of the Site Plan Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- O誰eal, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Nickerson, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.

1.09 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF STARKS DRIVE (PRIVATE), WEST OF GROESBECK HIGHWAY (BEING PART OF UNIT 11 AND UNIT 12, GROESBECK PONDS INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUMS) (SECTION 2)
- AIM PLASTIC
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5418: PETITIONED BY JOHN SECCO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Mr. Gudobba noted that for the record the Petitioner for this Item is not present and will be moved to the end of the agenda, to allow time for the Petitioner to arrive.

0.746 ACRE OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF GARFIELD ROAD, SOUTH OF CANAL ROAD (SECTION 8)
- TACO BELL RESTAURANT #11-5677
- - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF#3902: PETITIONED BY GREG LAUTZENHEISER
REPRESENTED BY KEITH TELTOW

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Joseph Tillio, L + A Architects, 2430 Rochester Court, Suite 200, Troy, Michigan 48083, representative, stated they plan to tear down the old building and construct a new building on the site. The building will be 2,900 square feet. The parking requirement is 22 spaces and they are providing 33 parking spaces. They will put in landscaping. He added they will provide a cross easement for access to the north and south adjoining sites. He stated they have two curb cuts for the parking and for safety reasons.

Mr. Roach stated his opinion that the cross easement is a good plan.

Mr. Gudobba stated that usually the Planning Commission does not like to have two curb cuts onto a major road, but in this case, with a curb cut for each direction the traffic will flow better.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Mr. Roach, with reference to File #3902 and application from Greg Lautzenheiser, L + A Architects, 2430 Rochester Court, Suite 200, Troy, Michigan 48083, as represented by Keith Teltow, Tricon Global Restaurants, 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 185, Troy, Michigan 48084, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development for 0.746 acre of land fronting the east line of Garfield, south of Canal Road (Section 8), that recommendation for approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Roach, Gudobba, Landa, Nickerson, O誰eal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.

LOTS 223-294, 360-390, 530-538, GRATIOT CITY SUBDIVISION (SECTIONS 33/34)
- BAKER COLLEGE
- - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #1058: PETITIONED BY JAMES R. MORGAN

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

James R. Morgan, J.R. Morgan Construction Company, 5454 Gateway Centre, Suite C, Flint, Michigan 48507, stated the expansion of the parking lot will allow for 127 additional parking spaces. He added they will continue the existing berm for the new parking area.

Mr. Tomlinson stated that he toured the College and was impressed.

Mr. Roach inquired as to the need for additional parking.

Mr. Morgan stated that there is a parking problem for the evening students.

Mr. Nickerson stated that Baker College has previously petitioned the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance regarding the width of the parking spaces and the College stated they would continue to add parking and they are keeping their word. He stated the College should be commended.

Mr. Gudobba stated his opinion that the College is "first class".

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #1058 and application from James R. Morgan, J.R. Morgan Construction Company, 5454 Gateway Centre, Suite C, Flint, Michigan 48507, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Baker College located on Lots 233-294, 360-390, 530-538, Gratiot City Subdivision (Sections 33/34), generally located fronting the east line of Little Mack Avenue, west line of Canton Street, the south line of Sharkey and the north line of Vermander, that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O誰eal, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated that there are 2 site plan reviews and a public hearing scheduled for the next meeting.

Meeting recessed at 6:45 p.m. and reconvened at 6:55 p.m., to allow time for Petitioners for Item #2 and Item #4 to appear at the meeting.

Mr. Gudobba noted for the record that the Planning Commission waited for Petitioners for Item #2 and Item #4 on the agenda for ten minutes and they are not present.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, to table Items #2 and Items #4 on the agenda as the Petitioners are not presented.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Consiglio, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION