CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2000
MINUTES
Present: Vincent J. Gudobba, Chairman
Denise
C. Trombley, Secretary
Ralph
Consiglio
Nancy
L. Dedenbach
Thomas
Landa
Valerie
O’Neal
Dennis
C. Tomlinson
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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
2.673 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF GRATIOT AVENUE, SOUTH OF HALL
ROAD (SECTION 1)
- NORTH GRATIOT FLORAL MINI STORAGE AND RETAIL
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5441: PETITIONED BY ED GALLAGHER
REPRESENTED BY WILLIAM THOMPSON
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
William Thompson, Lehner Associates, Inc., 17001 19 Mile Road, Suite 3, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.
Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the petitioner has received a letter from the Township Assessor’s office stating there were no objections.
Ed Gallagher, North Gratiot Floral Supply, 44701 N. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, stated that the two parcels are owned by two separate people. He stated he will follow up with the Township Assessor’s office.
Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Ms. Dedenbach, with reference to File #5441 and application from Ed Gallagher, North Gratiot Floral Supply, 44701 N. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, as represented by William Thompson, Lehner Associates, Inc., 17001 19 Mile Road, Suite 3, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plans for North Gratiot Floral Mini Storage and Retail located on 2.673 acres of land fronting the west line of Gratiot Avenue, south of Hall Road (Section 1), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board, subject to a letter of "no objections" from the Township Assessor’s office being received prior to the matter being submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Dedenbach, Consiglio, Gudobba, 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 KING’S MILL
- -REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF LANDSCAPE PLAN
MF #1070: PETITIONED BY SAMUEL BACKOS
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Samuel Backos, Ernie’s King’s Mill, 16655 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he was willing to answer questions.
Mr. Cassin stated that the petitioner plans to use part of the hospital parking lot as a temporary parking lot for his business. The Township Board granted permission contingent upon the petitioner complying with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Mr. Tomlinson stated his opinion that the trees are "scrub trees".
Mr. Cassin stated he agreed.
Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Ms. Trombley, with reference to File #1070 and application from Samuel Backos, Ernie’s King’s Mill, 16655 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for review of Landscape Plan for Ernie’s King’s Mill’s request for permission to use a temporary parking lot, that approval of the request for use of a temporary parking lot be granted subject to a report by the Landscape Committee being approved by the Planning Department Director; further, if the Planning Department does not grant approval, then the matter will be referred back to the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Trombley, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Tomlinson. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.
14.5 ACRES FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF UNION LAKE ROAD, NORTH OF HARRISON ROAD
(SECTION 36)
- ANTHONY ESTATES SUBDIVISION (PROPOSED)
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF TREE REMOVAL PLAN
MF #5458-T: PETITIONED BY JAMES BUDZIAK
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
James Budziak, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P. O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, stated he was willing to answer questions.
Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Department is requesting that this matter be referred to the Landscape Committee.
Mr. Budziak stated that they will save as many trees as possible and plant an additional 53 trees. He added that the owners of the land will be present when the contractor is cutting down the trees.
Motion by Ms. O’Neal, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #5458-T, and application from James Budziak, Union Lake Development, L.L.C., P. O. Box 1184, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48046, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Tree Removal Plan for Anthony Estates Subdivision (Proposed) located on 14.5 acres fronting the west line of Union Lake Road, north of Harrison Road (Section 36), that the matter be referred to the Landscape Committee. Roll Call Vote: Aye- O’Neal, Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, Landa, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.
1.5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 15 MILE ROAD, WEST OF UTICA ROAD
(SECTION 30)
- DIRTY HARRY’S CAR WASH
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER OF REQUIRED MASONRY WALL
MF #5004: PETITIONED BY MICHAEL SORRENTINO
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Anthony Sorrentino, Sorrentino Builders, 35520 Forton Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.
Ms. Dedenbach inquired as to the status of the debris on the subject property.
Mr. Sorrentino stated the petitioner is working on cleaning up the debris.
Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5004 and application from Michael Sorrentino, Sorrentino Builders, 35520 Forton Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, as represented by Anthony Sorrentino, same firm and address, concerning request for recommendation for temporary waiver of the required wall for Dirty Harry’s Car Wash located on 1.5 acres of land fronting the north line of 15 Mile Road, west of Utica Road (Section 30), that recommendation for approval of a one year temporary wall waiver be granted or until the northerly 195 feet of the subject property is developed. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Landa, Consiglio, Gudobba, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.
LOTS 15-17, MARION PARK SUBDIVISION (SECTIONS 19/30)
- ARGIRI RESIDENCE IN THE FLOODPLAIN
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5443: PETITIONED BY SAM ARGIRI
REPRESENTED BY JOHN J. HENNESSEY
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
John J. Hennessey, P.E., Hennessey Engineers, Inc., 2674 W. Jefferson, Suite 200, Trenton, Michigan 48183, representative, stated the petitioner has received a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality.
Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #5443 and application from Sam Argiri, 15777 Millar Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, as represented by John J. Hennessey, P.E., Hennessey Engineers, Inc., 2674 W. Jefferson, Suite 200, Trenton, Michigan 48183, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Argiri Residence in the Floodplain located on Lots 15-17, Marion Park Subdivision (Section 19/30), generally fronting the north line of Millar Road, east of Utica Road, that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.
PART OF LOT 2, LOT 3 OF TRINITY INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION #1 (SECTION 3)
- FORLI OFFICE BUILDING
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5447: PETITIONED BY MARIO L. IZZI
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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Mario L. Izzi, Trinity Management, Co., 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he was willing to answer questions.
Mr. Consiglio inquired as to whether the six feet easement has been vacated.
Mr. Izzi stated the restaurant that was there originally had the six feet easement. He added the utilities were put in after the expansion of M-59. He stated he is willing to relocate the utilities to vacate the six foot easement.
Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5447 and application from Mario L. Izzi, Trinity Management, Co., 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Forli Office Building located on Part of Lot 2, Lot 3, Trinity Industrial Subdivision #1 (Section 3), generally located at the southeast corner of Hall Road and Trinity Drive, that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plans be submitted to the Township Board, subject to the issue of vacating a portion of the easement being resolved prior to construction. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Landa, Consiglio, Gudobba, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Nickerson, Roach. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION REGARDING NEXT MEETING
Mr. Cassin stated there are 3 Site Plans on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Tomlinson, supported by Mr. Consiglio, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION