CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2001
MINUTES

Present:    Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                Vincent Gerlando
                Thomas Landa
                Michael Matway
                Maurice Morrissette
                Dennis C. Tomlinson
                Pamela Weiss

Absent:    Donald Roach, Chairman, Excused
                Valerie O’Neal, Excused

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

Ms. Trombley stated she will be acting Chairman in Mr. Roach’s absence and Mr. Landa will be acting Secretary.

Ms. Trombley called the meeting to order at 6:32 p. m.

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

Ms. Trombley stated that the petitioner for Item #2 is not present and will be present after Item #3.

LOTS 17, 18 AND 19, NORTH GRATIOT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (SECTION 1)
- WOLVERINE HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP
--REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MF #5587: PETITIONED BY CHARLES R. RILEY, CHARLES RILEY PROPERTIES LLC
REPRESENTED BY TONY DELLICOLLI, CITYSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC.

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Tony Dellicolli, Cityscape Architects, Inc., 33730 Freedom Road, Suite 200, Farmington, Michigan 48335, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mark Russell, Russell Construction, 108 North Center, Suite 204, Northville, Michigan, representative, stated there will be two entrances with special paving material. He stated they are proposing a low masonry wall instead of the required 30inch berm. He stated they will address the signage at a later date. He added that the plans exceed the landscape requirements.

Mr. Morrissette stated his opinion that this will be a nice building. He inquired as to why the petitioner is addressing the signage at a later date.

Mr. Russell stated the signage has not been designed. He stated they will meet the sign ordinances.

Mr. Cassin stated that the signage will be addressed by the Building Department.

Mr. Dellicolli stated they have to meet with the clients to finalize.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to why there will be different brick.

Mr. Russell replied that the different brick will indicate that the customers are entering a "special place".

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to the material for the outside of the building.

Mr. Dellicolli stated the building will be steel with 80% being brick and some block on the back of the building. He added that the design will be that of the Harley Davidson factory.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether that petitioner plans to display motorcycles at the site.

Mr. Dellicolli stated that the petitioner will not display motorcycles but there will be customers who will park their motorcycles at the store.

Motion by Mr. Gerlando, supported by Mr. Morrissette, with reference to File #5587 and application from Charles R. Riley, Charles Riley Properties, LLC, 1625 South Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, as represented by Tony Dellicolli, Cityscape Architects, Inc., 33730 Freedom Road, Suite 200, Farmington, Michigan 48335, and Mark Russell, Russell construction, 108 North Center, Suite 204, Northville, Michigan, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Wolverine Harley Davidson Dealership located on Lots 17,18 and 19, North Gratiot Heights Subdivision (Section 1), generally located fronting the east line of Gratiot Avenue, south of Hall Road, that recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Gerlando, Morrissette, Landa, Matway, Tomlinson, Trombley, Weiss. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

LOT 483, INGLESIDE FARMS SUBDIVISION #3 (SECTION 22)
- EAGLE PARK SOUTH
--REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5572: PETITIONED BY JOHN VESPER

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

John Vesper, Rosewood Center, Inc. 42100 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether there will be a service drive in front of Rudgate or Weyburn.

Mr. Cassin stated that the petitioner is allowing for 30 feet on the site plan for connection towards the Police Department.

Mr. Tomlinson stated that the property that adjoins the petitioners will have to be developed with the front of the building facing the back of the petitioner’s building.

Mr. Vesper stated that because of the required setbacks the Fire Department will only allow for the adjoining property owner to build that way.

Mr. Tomlinson stated his opinion that this will not look appealing.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to the number of units in each building and the type of exterior the buildings will have.

Mr. Vesper stated the exterior will be decorative block and there will be 5 units in each building.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Fire Department may allow for a 12 foot setback so that the adjoining property could be developed with the front of the building facing out.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Gerlando, with reference to File #5572 and application from John Vesper, Rosewood Center, Inc., 42100 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plan for Eagle Park South located on Lot 483, Ingleside Farms Subdivision #3 (Section 1) generally located fronting the west line of Groesbeck Highway, north of Weybridge Drive, that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Morrissette, Gerlando, Landa, Matway, Tomlinson, Trombley, Weiss. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

3.37 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 15 MILE ROAD, EAST OF HAYES ROAD (SECTION 30)
- SENIOR CENTER OF CLINTON TOWNHSP
--REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5586: PETITIONED BY DAMIONO DIMIREUIRO
REPRESENTED BY PATRICK D FINDLAN

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Patrick Findlan, A.I.A., Lehner Findlan Architects, L.L.C., 17001 19 Mile Road, Suite 3, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, representative, stated that the proposed development will be on 15 Mile Road between Hayes and Utica Road. There will be 69 one and two bedroom units. He added the plans exceed the minimum lot size and parking requirements.

Mr. Landa inquired as to the sizes of the apartments.

Mr. Findlan stated the one-bedroom units will be 681 square feet and the two-bedroom units will be 1,005 square feet. He added there will not be carports.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to whether this will be a senior assisted living facility.

Mr. Findlan stated the development will be rented apartments with a restriction on the age of the tenant.

Damiano Dimireuiro, Dilusso Investment Company, 13000 Janine, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, stated there will be no governmental assistance for help with the rent.

Mr. Cassin stated that the site plan has a area reserved for additional parking if the development changes uses.

Motion by Ms. Trombley, supported b Ms. Weiss, with reference to File #558 and application from Damiano Dimireuiro, Dilusso Investment company, 13000 Janine, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, as represented by Patrick Findlan, A.I.A., Lehner Findlan Architects, L.L.C., 17001 19 Mile Road, Suite 3, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for recommendation of approval of Site Development Plan for Senior Center Apartments of Clinton Township located on 3.37 acres of land fronting the north line of 15 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road (Section 30), that recommendation for approval of the Site Development Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Trombley, Weiss, Gerlando, Landa, Matway, Morrissette, Tomlinson. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

LOT 2, SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF HEATH MANOR (SECTION 35)
- STEVE’S CUSTOM COLLISION
--REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #1131: PETITIONED BY STEVE ZWIEZ
REPRESENTED BY JASON KRIEGER

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Steve Zwicz, Steve’s Custom Color Collision, 18875 14 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, was present.

Jason Krieger, Krieger Associates, 1014 Batavia, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, representative, stated the petitioner has owned the shop for two years and needs to expand. They plan to add 2.660 feet to the rear of the building.

Motion by Mr. Lands, supported b Mr. Matway, with reference to File #1131 and application from Steve Zwiez, Steve’s Custom Color Collision, 18875 14 Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, as represented by Jason Krieger, Krieger Associates, 1014 Batavia, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Steve’s Custom Collision located on Lot 2, Supervisor’s Plat of Heath Manor (Section 35), generally located north of 14 Mile Road, east of Kelly Road, that approval of the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Landa, Matway, Gerlando, Morrissette, Tomlinson, Trombley, Weiss. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

PART OF LOT 24, LOTS 25, 26 AND 27, SUPERVISOR’S PLAT #2 SUBDIVISION (SECTION 35)
- WILLIAM INDUSTRIAL PARK
--REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #1184: PETITIONED BY JOSEPH ALLEN

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Joseph Allen, William Industrial Park, 33847 Harper, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Gerlando inquired as to where the property is located.

Mr. Allen stated his property is located next to the Moose Lodge.

Ms. Trombley stated that the owners of the Moose Lodge were agreeable to the outside storage at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as what type of materials that petitioner plans to store outside.

Mr. Allen stated he will store construction equipment.

Motion by Mr. Tomlinson, supported by Ms. Trombley, with reference to File #1184 and application from Joseph Allen, William Industrial Park, 33847 Harper, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development for William Industrial Park located on Part of Lot 24, 25, 26 and 27, Supervisor’s Plat #2 (Section 35), generally located fronting the east line of Garnet Road, south of Quinn Road, that approval if the Revised Site Development Plan be granted. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Tomlinson, Trombley, Gerlando, Landa, Matway, Morrissette, Weiss. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

2.1 ACRES FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF GRATIOT AVENUE, SOUTH OF HALL ROAD (M-59) (SECTION 1)
- BRUGLIO LANDSCAPE
--REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5562: PETITIONED BY SCOTT BRUGLIO
REPRESENTED BY ERIK HEIDERER

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Erik Heiderer, Polyarch, 44045 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, representative stated the petitioner has owned this landscaping business for seven years.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the site plan allows for storage in the front.

Mr. Cassin stated there will be a display in the front with a sixty foot setback.

Mr. Heiderer stated there will be a fence in the front and the house will be removed.

Motion by Mr. Gerlando, supported by Mr. Morrissette, with reference to File #5562 and application from Scott Burglio Landscape, 44543 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, as represented by Erik Heiderer, Polyarch, 44045 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Bruglio Landscape located on 2.1 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. Roll Call Vote: Aye – Gerlando, Morrissette, Landa, Matway, Tomlinson, Trombley, Weiss. Nay – None. Absent – O’Neal, Roach. Motion carried.

Mr. Cassin stated there will be site plan approvals and Election of Officers.

Motion by Mr. Morrissette, supported by Mr. Gerlando, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION