CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2001
MINUTES

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

Absent:     None

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

49.40 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF HALL ROAD (M-59), WEST OF ELIZABETH ROAD (SECTIONS 2/3)
- PROPOSED REZONING FROM I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO B-2 COMMUNITY BUSINESS
- - PUBLIC HEARING
MF#5528: PETITIONED BY RICHARD IVES (TRINITY HALL LLC) AND RICK ICEBERG (CJB REALTY)
REPRESENTED BY MITCH O’CONNOR AND MIKE ROSSOW, TETRA TECH MPS

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that 9 notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and none were returned.

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.

Mike Scott, 12900 Hall Road, Ste 350, Sterling Hgts, Michigan, Attorney for Trinity Hall LLC, stated the rezoning is consistent with the area.

Mr. Gudobba stated for the record that no one from the public was present for the meeting.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to the type of use.

Mr. Scott stated that there are no signed leases or letters of intent.

Mr. Tomlinson stated he has concerns that the property will be divided up and used for fast food restaurants.

Mr. Cassin stated that a fast food business does not fit in a B-2 zoning. In addition, he stated for a fast food business to be put on this property, the petitioner would need approval of a special land use and rezoning.

Mr. Morrissette stated he does not want the area to become "fast food alley".

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5528 and application from Richard Ives, Trinity Hall LLC, 45000 River Ridge, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 and Rick Iceberg, C.J.B. Realty Firm, 21750 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Mike Scott, 12900 Hall Road, Ste 350, Sterling Hgts, Michigan, concerning request for approval of rezoning from I-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Community Business for 49.40 acres of land fronting the south line of Hall Road (M-59), west of Elizabeth Road (Sections 2/3), that recommendation for approval of the rezoning be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

3. 5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF DALCOMA DRIVE, NORTH OF 19 MILE ROAD (SECTION 6)
- CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5518: PETITIONED BY FRANK D’ ANNA, DALCOMA PROPERTY LLC
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Frank D’Anna, Dalcoma Properties, LLC, 42500 Hayes Road, Ste 100, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated the building will be two stories for office and medical use.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5518 and application from Frank D’Anna, Dalcoma Properties, LLC, 42500 Hayes Road, Ste 100, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Clinton Medical Center located on 3.5 acres of land fronting the west line of Dalcoma Drive, north of 19 Mile Road (Section 6), 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, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

Mr. Gudobba stated for the Report of Meeting for April 26, 2001, page 4, paragraph 7 should state that the petitioner has three choices for his matter, 1) agree to only one access to M-59, 2) the matter could be tabled or 3) the Planning Commission could vote for approval or denial of the matter.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to approve the Reports of Meeting for

Thursday, April 12, 2001 and Thursday, April 26, 2001 with the correction to page 4. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated the next meeting has a public hearing for rezoning.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Morrissette, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION