CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
MINUTES

PRESENT:  Donald Roach, Chairperson
                    Michael Nickerson, Vice-Chairperson
                    Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                    Ralph Consiglio
                    Vincent J. Gerlando
                    Thomas Landa
                    Maurice Morrissette
                    Valerie O’Neal
                    Dennis C. Tomlinson

ABSENT:    None

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

Mr. Roach 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.

Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Joseph Maniaci, Rose Meadows Development LLC, 50215 Schoenherr, Shelby Township, Michigan 49315, stated there will be an open space that will become a park.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to the number of stories the units will have and if the petitioner will put in a fence.

Mr. Maniaci stated the units will be two stories. He added that there is currently a fence that will remain.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to the purpose of the park area.

Mr. Maniaci stated that the open space will be extra and he has decided to make a park out of it. He stated that the units will be approximately 1,200 square feet and approximately $100,000.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether the parking lot will be lighted.

Mr. Maniaci stated that parking lot will be lit.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the complex will have garages and how the petitioner plans to have the residents exit out of the complex.

Mr. Maniaci stated that the units will have carports and Cass Avenue will have a deceleration lane into the development.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #3028 and application from Joseph Maniaci, Rose Meadows Development LLC, 50215 Schoenherr, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, concerning the request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plans for Rose Meadows Condominiums, located on Part of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Supervisor’s Plat #4 and Private Claim #136 (Section 10), generally located fronting the north line of Cass Avenue and east of Little Road, that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nickerson, Landa, Consiglio, Gerlando, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay – Morrissette. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Jeffrey Graham, 2 Crocker, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, representative, stated the petitioner plans to improve the site with additional parking and landscaping.

Mr. Tomlinson stated his opinion that this is a great improvement to the corner. He inquired as to whether the petitioner will have a sidewalk.

Mr. Graham stated that they do not plan to put in a sidewalk because there is nothing to connect it to.

Mr. Tomlinson stated his opinion that the sidewalk should be put in.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether the existing sign complies with the sign ordinance.

Mr. Cassin stated the current sign is not in compliance with the sign ordinance.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether the Planning Commission could require the petitioner to make the sign compliant with the ordinance.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Commission cannot request changes unless the petitioner plans to make a 33% change to the sign.

Mr. Gerlando and Mr. Nickerson stated their opinion that the sidewalk should be installed.

Norman Manjo, Parkway Beverage, 37031 Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he met with a representative from the Planning Department who told him that the sidewalk was not necessary now but in the future if the surrounding businesses put in a sidewalk, he would have to put one in. He added he is agreeable to putting in the sidewalk.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether the petitioner is planning to make any changes to the sign.

Mr. Manjo stated he will remove the sign and install one that is in compliance with the sign ordinance.

Mr. Nickerson inquired as to the proposed number of driveways.

Mr. Manjo stated that there will be one access open to the shopping center traffic.

Mr. Roach stated his opinion that this will improve the corner.

Motion by Mr. Gerlando, supported by Ms. Trombley, with reference to File #5556 and application from Norman Manjo, Parkway Beverage, 37031 Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, as represented by Jeffrey Graham, 2 Crocker, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, concerning request for approval of Site Development for Parkway Beverage (re-build), located on Lot 85, Groesbeck Nunneley Subdivision (Sections 21/28), generally located at the northwest corner of North Nunneley Road and Groesbeck Avenue, that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board, subject to: 1) the concrete walkway being shown on the site plan prior to being submitted to the Township Board; and 2) recommendation be made to the Township Board to deny a waiver of the required sidewalk; and 3) the petitioner agreeing to a cross easement; and 4) the Planning Department working with the adjacent property owner regarding the cross easement. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Gerlando, Trombley, Consiglio, Landa, Morrissette, Nickerson, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson. Nay – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Lou Chirco, MJC Westchester, 46600 Romeo Plank Road, Suite 5, Macomb, Michigan 48044, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to the approximate price range of the units.

Mr. Chirco stated it depends on the current phase being developed. He added he wanted to do both phases at one time.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Ms. O’Neal, with reference to File #5488 and application from Lou Chirco, MJC Westchester, 46600 Romeo Plank Road, Suite 5, Macomb, Michigan 48044, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development for Westchester Village Condominiums Phase II, located on 19.212 acres of land fronting the north of 19 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road (Section 6), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Landa, O’Neal, Consiglio, Gerlando, Morrissette, Nickerson, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Pertinent correspondence was read into the record.

William Quinlan, Quinlan Associates, 31325 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, representative, stated that originally the plan was to leave the house and garage and remodel. In the meantime, the petitioner has acquired additional land and now is going to tear the house and garage down and develop a building that will face Harper. He added this will be the first phase of a small industrial complex. He stated the adjacent property owner will share the driveway.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the house and garage will be torn down immediately.

David Zynda, 29606 Mason, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, stated they will be tearing down the existing house, garage and footings immediately.

Ray Zynda, R.R. Zynda, LLC, 1175 Lochmoor Boulevard, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236, stated he is aware the site is an eyesore and is working to clean it up.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to when the petitioner plans to begin construction.

Mr. D. Zynda stated they plan to begin as soon as they have approval.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether the petitioner plans to work from the property until construction begins.

Mr. D. Zynda stated they plan to have the parking lot done by December.

Mr. Nickerson stated that the Township Board approved the plans 18 months ago and the petitioner has had violations for 18 months.

Mr. Zynda stated he took some time to work with the property owner to purchase the additional property.

Mr. Nickerson inquired as to whether the Township Board could put pressure on the petitioner with a performance bond.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Commission could recommend to the Township Board that they increase the performance bond or refer the matter to the Township attorney.

Mr. R. Zynda stated he is agreeable to the performance bond.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5396 and application from Ray Zynda, R.R. Zynda LLC, 1175 Lochmoor Boulevard, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 480236, as represented by William Quinlan, Quinlan Associates, 31325 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Zynda Landscaping, located on Lots 1 & 2, Supervisor’s Plat #1 and Part of Lot 15, Supervisor’s Plat #10 (Section 35), that a recommendation be made that this matter be referred to the Township Board for approval, with further recommendation to the Township Board that the performance bond be doubled before approval is granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Nickerson, Landa, Consiglio, Gerlando, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated that there is a rezoning for property on 15 Mile Road and another rezoning for property located at 19-1/2 Mile Road and Hayes Road.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Morrissette, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION