CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2000
MINUTES

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

Absent:     Donald Roach, Vice Chairman, 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 stated that an Election of Officers will be added to the agenda.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.

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.

LOT 7, MABON GARDENS SUBDIVISION (SECTION 27)
- PROPOSED REZONING FROM P PARKING TO R-5 ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
- - PUBLIC HEARING
MF #5478: PETITIONED BY MAURICE O’MAITS

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that 38 notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and none were returned.

Maurice O’Maits, Nautical Mile Investment Corporation, 20255 Thorofare, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138, stated he purchased the property at a tax sale for back taxes. He added that if the property is zoned residential he will be unable to resell it. He added that Lots 1-7 are also for sale for back taxes.

Henry Costiure, 11210 Capri Drive, Warren, Michigan, stated he owns Lots 1-4. He stated he purchased the lots from the Owner. He added that if the subject property is rezoned it will be spot rezoning. He added the area is being developed as residential and the residents will need services, therefore in his opinion these lots should not be rezoned residential.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether Mr. Costiure’s four lots face 15 Mile Road.

Mr. Costiure stated his lots face 15 Mile Road.

Mr. Gudobba stated that the lots were originally zoned residential and Builder’s Square requested the lots be rezoned to P Parking for additional parking for the business.

Mr. Cassin stated the requested zoning for P Parking was approximately 10 to 12 years ago. He added that Builder’s Square may have had an option on the property. He added that the Planning Department does not consider the request for rezoning to be "spot zoning". He stated the requested rezoning is consistent with the Master Plan.

Mr. Costiure stated that if the surrounding lots to his are rezoned residential he will not be able to develop his lots.

Mr. Dedenbach inquired as to whether the owner of Lot 8 has requested a rezoning.

Mr. Cassin stated that the owner of Lot 8 has not requested a rezoning.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to the width of the petitioner’s property.

Mr. Cassin stated the property measures 40' x 140'.

Motion by Ms. Trombley, supported by Ms. O’Neal, with reference to File 5478 and application from Maurice O’Maits, Nautical Mile Investment Corporation, 20255 Thorofare, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138, concerning requested for rezoning from P Parking to R-5 One-Family Residential for Lot 7, Mabon Gardens Subdivision (Section 27), generally located fronting the west line of Mabon Street, north of 15 Mile Road, that recommendation for approval of the rezoning be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Trombley, O’Neal, Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, Landa, Nickerson, Tomlinson. Nay- None. Absent- Roach. Motion carried.

0.75 (PART OF 3.68) ACRE OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 19 MILE ROAD, EAST OF HAYES (SECTION 6)
- FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN BANK
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5487: PETITIONED BY DONALD EAGLE
REPRESENTED BY BENEDETTO TISEO

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Mr. Gudobba stated that the petitioner for this item is requesting that it be moved to the end of the agenda so the engineer for the project can arrive at the meeting.

LOTS 19 & 20 OF CHATEAU INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION #2 (SECTION 4)
- MACOMB CENTRE PARKING LOT
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #0861: PETITIONED BY ANTHONY FERLITO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Anthony Ferlito, Ferlito Construction, 28087 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan 48066, stated that he is willing to answer questions.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether that much parking is needed.

Mr. Ferlito stated that they have a prospective tenant, NGS, and they need a lot of parking.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Consiglio, with reference to File #5846 and application from Anthony Ferlito, Ferlito Construction, 28087 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan 48066, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Macomb Centre Parking Lot located on Lots 19 and 20, Chateau Industrial Subdivision #2 (Section4), generally located at the southeast corner of Hall Road and Centre Court, that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Nickerson, Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Roach. Motion carried.

4.270 ACRES (PART OF 10.0 ACRES) OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH SIDE OF 15 MILE ROAD, EAST OF GARFIELD ROAD (SECTION 29)
- MADONNA VILLA SENIOR APARTMENTS
- - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
MF #0861: PETITIONED BY SUSAN FARR
REPRESENTED BY WILLIAM GROH

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

William Groh, AIA, Edmund London & Associates, Inc., 25505 12 Mile, Suite 2730, Southfield, Michigan 48034, representative, stated that this is a low income development and this will help the complex stay competitive.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether this building will house food services.

Mr. Groh stated that this building will house activities such as a computer room and library.

Motion by Ms. Dedenbach, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #0861 and application from Susan Farr, Trinity Continuing Care Services, P.O. Box 9184, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333, as represented by William Groh, AIA, Edmund London & Associates, Inc., 25505 12 Mile, Suite 2730, Southfield, Michigan 48034, concerning request for approval for Revised Site Development Plan for Madonna Villa Senior Apartments located on 4.20 (part of 10.0) acres of land fronting the north line of 15 Mile Road, east of Garfield Road (Section 29), that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Dedenbach, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Roach.

12.11 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF REYNOLDS DRIVE, SOUTH OF HALL ROAD (SECTIONS 1 & 2)
- ZUCKERO INDUSTRIES
- - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF REQUIRED MASONRY WALL
MF#5468: PETITIONED BY DAVID ZUCKERO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that there are five letters from surrounding residents stating they are in favor of the waiver of the required wall.

David Zuckero, Zuckero Investment Company, Inc., 27450 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville, Michigan 48066, stated that there are seven surrounding neighbors and that one is still considering whether it is in his favor to agree to the wall waiver. He has been unable to reach the seventh neighbor.

Mr. Consiglio inquired as to where the debris for the property will be stored.

Mr. Zuckero stated that a masonry wall will be around the area for debris.

Ms. Dedenbach stated there was similar property that requested a wall waiver and now the residents have problems with the storage.

Mr. Gudobba stated that the Planning Commission can request that the petitioner agree to a covenant specifying that if the Township says that the required wall be put in the petitioner will have to put in a wall.

Mr. Zuckero stated that he is agreeable to the covenant.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Planning Department is recommending that the wall waiver be approved.

Motion by Mr. Tomlinson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, with reference to File #5468, and application from

David Zuckero, Zuckero Investment Company, Inc., 27450 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville, Michigan 48066, concerning request for approval of a waiver for the required masonry wall for Zuckero Industries located on 12.11 acres of land west of Reynolds Drive, south of Hall Road, that recommendation for approval of the waiver for the required wall be submitted to the Township Board, subject to a covenant that if the Township requests that the wall be constructed the petitioner must install the wall. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Tomlinson, O’Neal, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Nickerson, Trombley. Nay- Dedenbach. Absent- Roach. Motion carried.

0.75 (PART OF 3.68) ACRE OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 19 MILE ROAD, EAST OF HAYES (SECTION 6)
- FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN BANK
- - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5487: PETITIONED BY DONALD EAGLE
REPRESENTED BY BENEDETTO TISEO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Donald Eagle, First Federal of Michigan, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226, stated that this property is part of a trade that was done two years ago with Kenny Ziar to swap properties. This property will allow them to expand the building.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to what type of development was going on the other corner.

Mr. Cassin stated that tentatively a Walgreen Drug Store is a possibility.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5487 and application from Donald Eagle, First Federal of Michigan, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for First Federal of Michigan Branch Bank located on 0.75 (part of 3.68) acres of land fronting the north line of 19 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road (Section 6), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Nickerson, Consiglio, Dedenbach, Gudobba, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Roach. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated currently there is nothing on the next meeting’s agenda.

Mr. Gudobba stated that he spoke to Mr. Roach on the phone and Mr. Roach is willing to accept another term as Vice-Chairperson if so nominated.

Mr. Gudobba called for nominations for Chairperson.

Mr. Landa nominated Mr. Vincent J. Gudobba for Chairperson.

Mr. Vincent J. Gudobba accepted nomination for Chairperson.

Mr. Gudobba was elected by unanimous vote to the office of Chairperson of the Planning Commission.

Mr. Gudobba called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson.

Ms. Gudobba nominated Mr. Donald Roach for Vice-Chairperson.

Mr. Roach was elected by unanimous vote to the office of Vice-Chairperson of the Planning Commission.

Mr. Gudobba called for nominations for Secretary.

Ms. O’Neal nominated Ms. Denise C. Trombley for Secretary.

Ms. Denise C. Trombley accepted nomination for Secretary.

Ms. Denise C. Trombley was elected by unanimous vote to the office of Secretary of the Planning Commission.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. O’Neal, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION