CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 25, 2000
MINUTES

Present:   Vincent J. Gudobba, Chairman
                Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                Ralph Consiglio
                Nancy L. Dedenbach
                Thomas Landa
                Valerie O’Neal
                Dennis C. Tomlinson, Arrived Late

Absent:     Donald Roach, Vice Chairman, Excused
                Michael Nickerson, 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. Landa, supported by Mr. Consiglio, to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.

LOTS 33 & 34, MORAVIAN GARFIELD SUBDIVISION #1 (SECTION 29)
- CLINTON OFFICE PLAZA
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF:0559: PETITIONED BY TIM MEHRA
REPRESENTED BY: D’ANNA MAURO ASSOCIATES
TABLED FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1999 AND MAY 11, 2000

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Tim Nehra, Philip F. Pierce Trust, 3380 Garfield Road, Suite 6, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, stated he is willing to answer questions.

Mr. Cassin stated the Site Plan was reviewed and there are no problems. In August the Assessor requested that the lots be combined. The lots have been combined, and the Planning Department is recommending approval of the Revised Site Development Plan.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #0559 and application from Tim Nehra, Philip F. Pierce Trust, 3380 Garfield Road, Suite 6, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Clinton Office Plaza, located on Lots 33 & 34, Moravian Garfield Subdivision #1 (Section 29), generally fronting the east line of Garfield Road, south of Moravian Drive that approval of the Revised Site Development be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Landa, Dedenbach, Gudobba, O’Neal, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach, Tomlinson. 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
TABLED FROM MAY 11, 2000

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Mr. Gudobba stated that the petitioner for this item is not present. He stated the matter will be moved to the end of the agenda to allow time for the Petitioner to arrive.

6.685 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF ELIZABETH ROAD AND THE WEST LINE OF GROESBECK HIGHWAY (SECTION 2)
- HURON ACOUSTIC TILE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
- -REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5422: PETITIONED BY HURON ACOUSTIC TILE CO.
REPRESENTED BY ROBERT E. FRALEY

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into record.

Robert Bansik, Clinton Township, Michigan, representative stated he is willing to answer questions.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Ms. Dedenbach, with reference to File #5422 and application from Huron Acoustic Tile Co., P.O. Box 46445, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, as represented by Robert Bansik, Clinton Township, Michigan, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Huron Acoustic Tile Co., located on 6.658 acres of land fronting the east line of Elizabeth Road and the west line of Groesbeck Highway (Section 2), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach, Tomlinson. Motion carried.

19.14 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF HALL ROAD, EAST OF ROMEO PLANK ROAD (SECTION 4)
- RIVER RIDGE CORPORATE CENTER (FKA RIVER BEND AND/OR RIVER BLUFF)
- -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #4940: PETITIONED BY JOSEPH E. CATENACCI
REPRESENTED BY RICHARD IVES

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Richard Ives, Trinity Territory, L.L.C., 21507 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, representative, stated he is willing to answer questions.

Ms. Dedenbach inquired as to where the cemetery was located on the Site Development Plans.

Mr. Ives explained where the cemetery was located on the Site Development Plans. He stated that the Petitioner has purchased wrought iron fencing to surround the development.

Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Ms. O’Neal, with reference to File #4940 and application from Joseph E. Catenacci, Trinity Territory, L.L.C., 21507 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Richard Ives, Trinity Territory, L.L.C., 21507 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for River Ridge Corporate Center (fka River Bend and/or River Bluff), located on 19.14 acres of land fronting the south line of Hall Road (M-59), east of Romeo Plank Road (Section 4), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, O’Neal, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.

3.13 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF HAYES ROAD, NORTH OF 19 MILE ROAD (SECTION 6)
- HAYES PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (FKA BOARDWALK AT HAYES SHOPPING PLAZA)
- -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #3244: PETITIONED BY JAMES ESSHAKI
REPRESENTED BY HENSEL AND ASSOCIATES

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

James Esshaki, Jimmy John Properties, 43015 Hayes, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, and Justin Eehm, Hensel and Associates, L.L.C., 22780 Morelli Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48042, representatives stated they were willing to answer questions.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether this was a "rehabbing" project.

Mr. Esshaki stated the site meets parking requirements once they manipulate the site.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Petitioner plans to rearrange the parking lot and add additional landscaping. He added the Petitioner will connect his access driveway with the adjoining McDonalds.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the Petitioner is agreeable to making a one-time donation to the lighting project in that district. Mr. Tomlinson stated that the one-time donation is approximately One-Thousand dollars.

Mr. Esshaki stated he is agreeable to the one-time donation for the lighting project in this district.

Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #3244 and application from James Esshaki, Jimmy John Properties, 43015 Hayes, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, as represented by Justin Eehm, Hensel and Associates, L.L.C., 22780 Morelli Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48042, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Hayes Plaza Shopping Center (fka Boardwalk at Hayes Shopping Plaza), generally located fronting the east line of Hayes Road and north of 19 Mile Road, that approval of the Revised Site Development be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.

3.06 + ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 19 MILE ROAD, WEST OF GARFIELD ROAD (SECTION 6)
- ERNIE’S KINGS MILL
- - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #1070: PETITIONED BY SAMUEL BACKOS
REPRESENTED BY JERRY SEAY

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Samuel Backos, KMI, Inc., Ernie’s Kings Mill, 16655 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he is willing to answer questions.

Ms. Dedenbach stated her opinion that the three driveways in a row are too close together and create a safety issue.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Department sent a letter to the Petitioner requesting the Petitioner to work with the adjoining property owner to combine the driveways.

Mr. Backos stated he is negotiating with the adjoining property owner to combine the driveways and it seems they will be able to come to an agreement.

Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #1070 and application from Samuel Backos, KMI, Inc., Ernie’s Kings Mill, 16655 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Ernie’s Kings Mill, located on 3.06 + acres of land fronting the north line of 19 Mile Road, west of Garfield Road (Section 6), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Landa, Consiglio, Gudobba, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.

5.0 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF HALL ROAD, WEST OF HEYDENREICH ROAD (SECTION 4)
- TEMO INC.
- - REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
MF #0623: PETITIONED BY VINCENT CATALDO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Vincent Cataldo, Temo, Inc., 20400 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he is willing to answer questions.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether the Petitioner understands that the Planning Department is recommending the matter be referred to the Landscape Committee.

Mr. Cassin stated the Planning Department will contact the Petitioner, Landscape Committee and neighbors to schedule a meeting to review the landscape plan.

Mr. Consiglio inquired as to the number of trees the Petitioner is planning to remove.

Mr. Cataldo stated he will move 20 trees in the back of the property and transplant or replace the trees and plant an additional 16 trees in front of the building.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Department is following proper channels regarding this request.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #0623 and application from Vincent Cataldo, Temo, Inc., 20400 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for tree removal for Temo, Inc. located on 5.0 acres of land located south of Hall Road, west of Heydenreich Road (Section 4), that recommendation to refer this matter to the Landscape Committee so that they may meet at the site along with the petitioner and adjacent property owners to review the landscape plan and that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission at the June 8, 2000 meeting. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. 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.

John Secco, Allegra Development, 18530 Mack Avenue, Suite 256, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236, stated he is willing to answer questions.

Ms. Dedenbach inquired as to whether the legal matter had been taken care of.

Mr. Cassin stated the Planning Department has received a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality releasing the development. He stated the Department of Environmental Quality will continue to monitor the development.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Mr. Tomlinson, with reference to File #5418 and application from John Secco, Allegra Development, 18530 Mack Avenue, Suite 256, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236, concerning request for recommendation of approval for AIM Plastic located on 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), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Tomlinson, Dedenbach, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated there are no site plans submitted for review with the exception of possibly Temo’s. He added that there is a request for rezoning for property at 18 Mile and Hayes requesting anything allowed in a B-3 zoning. He added that the Planning Department is recommending tabling, denying or no action until the Petitioner specifies a use for the property.

Motion by Mr. Tomlinson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION