CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11, 1998
MINUTES
Present: Paul D. Woodring, Chairman
Vincent
J. Gudobba, Vice Chairman
Denise
C. Trombley, Secretary
Michelle
Braswell
Peter
M. Catalano
Thomas
Landa
Donald
Roach
Dennis
C. Tomlinson
Absent: Nancy L. Dedenbach, Excused
Staff: Stephen N. Cassin, Director
DEPT.
OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Woodring called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Woodring stated that the petitioner for Item #1 on the agenda is not present, so Item #1 will be moved to the end of the agenda.
Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Gudobba, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
8.2 + ACRES OF LAND FRONTING WEST OF GRATIOT AVENUE, SOUTH OF HALL ROAD
(SECTION 1)
- STAR BATT HOTEL & HEALTH CLUB
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
MF #5187: PETITIOEND BY STEVE STOLARUK
TABLED FROM MEETING ON MAY 14, 1998
Mr. Cassin stated that this matter was previously tabled. He added that the Michigan Department of Transportation has submitted approval for the accesses to adjoining properties and landscape plans have been submitted. He stated that the Planning Department is recommending approval.
Mark Stolaruk, Star Batt, Inc., 1928 Star Batt, Suite E, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, stated he was willing to answer any questions.
Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to where the accesses were.
Mr. Cassin stated that the accesses are noted on the site plan as joint use.
Mr. Woodring inquired as to whether a 30" berm is required.
Mr. Cassin stated the 30" berm is required.
Motion by Mr. Roach, supported by Ms. Braswell, with reference to File #5187 and application from Steve Stolaruk, Star Batt, Inc., 1928 Star Batt, Suite E, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, as represented by Mark Stolaruk, Star Batt, Inc., 1928 Star Batt, Suite E, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, concerning request for approval of Site Development Plans for Star Batt Hotel/Health Club located on 8.2 + acres of land fronting the west line of Gratiot Avenue, south of Hall Road (Section 1), that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board based on the recommendation from the Planning Department. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Roach, Braswell, Catalano, Gudobba, Landa, Tomlinson, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
1.29 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PATMORE DRIVE (PRIVATE)
AND GROESBECK HIGHWAY (SECTION 2)
- MORELLI INDUSTRIAL BUILDING "AA"
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
MF #5198: PETITIONED BY GINO MORELLI
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Gino Morelli, G. Morelli & Son Construction, Inc., 22756 Macomb Industrial Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, stated that in his opinion, the number of trees required for industrial zoned property is excessive.
Mr. Cassin stated that he would look into this and report to the Ordinance Update Committee.
Motion by Mr. Catalano, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5198 and application from Gino Morelli, G. Morelli & Son Construction, Inc., 22756 Macomb Industrial Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plans for Morelli Industrial Building "AA", located on 1.29 acres of land on the southwest corner of Patmore Drive (private) and Groesbeck Highway (Section 2), that recommendation be submitted to the Township Board for approval subject to the spruce trees on the landscape print be noted as being 6’ in height. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Catalano, Landa, Braswell, Gudobba, Roach, Tomlinson, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
9.66 ACRES (FORMERLY 8.3 ACRES) OF LAND FRONTING THE NORTH LINE OF 18 MILE
ROAD, EAST OF CIMARRON STREET (SECTION 7)
- VISTA WOODS SUBDIVISION
--REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT: TENTATIVE APPROVAL
MF#5132: PETITIONED BY ONORIO MASCONE
REPRESENTED BY AL VENNETTILLI
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Mark Besno, Civic Design, 65 Sims, Sterling Heights, Michigan, representative, stated he is willing to answer questions.
Mr. Gudobba stated that the Planning Commission does not have a list of the variances granted.
Mr. Cassin stated that the variances that were granted were on the original plat.
Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the petitioner has any plans for the remaining land on 18 Mile Road.
Mr. Besno stated there are currently no plans for that land.
Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Ms. Braswell, with reference to File #5132 and application from Onorio Mascone, Bona Venture LTD, 41400 Dequindre #108, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314, as represented by Mark Besno, Civic Design, 6590 Sims, Suite C, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, concerning request for tentative approval of Preliminary Plat for Vista Woods Subdivision located on 9.66 acres (formerly 8.3 acres) of land fronting the north line of 18 Mile Road, east of Cimarron Street (Section 7), that recommendation be submitted to the Township Board for tentative approval. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Gudobba, Braswell, Catalano, Landa, Roach, Tomlinson, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
5.36 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF CAPITAL, EAST OF GRATIOT (SECT.1)
- EASTPOINTE PARK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING "G"
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
MF #5202: PETITIONED BY CARLO J. CATENACCI
REPRESENTED BY RICHARD E. BURGETT
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Richard E. Burgett, Odessa Builders, Inc., 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, representative, stated he is willing to answer questions.
Motion by Mr. Roach, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5202 and application from Carlo J. Catenacci, East Pointe Industrial Park, 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Richard E. Burgett, Odessa Builders, Inc., 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plans for Eastpointe Park Industrial Building "G", located on 5.36 acres of land south of Capital, east of Gratiot (Section 1), that recommendation be submitted to the Township Board for approval. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Roach, Landa, Braswell, Catalano, Gudobba, Tomlinson, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
PART OF 17.5 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE WEST LINE OF GROESBECK HIGHWAY, NORTH
OF THE M-97 & ELIZABETH INTERSECTION (SECTION 2)
- GROESBECK PONDS INDUSTRIAL CENTER
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
MF #5190: PETITIONED BY EDWARD GROSS
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.
Edward Gross, Modern Electric, 79 N. Main Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, stated he is willing to answer questions.
Mr. Gudobba inquired as to the distance between the abutting property and the subject property.
Mr. Gross stated the subject property is fifty feet from the property line and within the ordinance. He added the plans have been approved by Spalding Dedecker and he has had environmental consultations.
Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the two shopping centers are joined by the property line.
Mr. Gross stated the shopping centers are two separate properties and this eliminates a problem with traffic.
Motion by Ms. Braswell, supported by Mr. Gudobba, with reference to File #5190 and application from Edward Gross, Modern Electric, 79 N. Main Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plans for Groesbeck Ponds Industrial Center, located on part of 17.5 acres of land fronting the west line of Groesbeck Highway, north of the M-97 & Elizabeth Intersection (Section 2), that recommendation be submitted to the Township Board for approval subject to the location map on the site plan showing the development being located south of Hall Road. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Braswell, Gudobba, Catalano, Landa, Roach, Tomlinson, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
PART OF LOT 17, SUPERVISOR’S PLAT #2 SUBDIVISION (SECTION 35)
- SPECIAL LAND USE IN THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND SITE
PLAN FOR OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC., AT SHORES MINI
WAREHOUSE
-- PUBLIC HEARING:
MF #1097: PETITIONED BY OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
REPRESENTED BY BRIAN MCBROOM OF OMNIPOINT AND CHRISTOPHER
STRICKLAND OF TRAVERS BAY LAND CO.
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and were returned. A letter received from the Moose Lodge #1837 stating they have 1400 members and are opposed to the development of this antenna in their area.
Mr. Woodring 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.
Jill Smith, Traverse Bay Land Company, 37000 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, representative stated the Special Land Use they are requesting allows for a 125’ monopole. They will have a 5x5x2 cabinet for the equipment and the pole will allow for two other carriers and equipment room. She added the pole will have a 6 foot fence with wire on top.
Gary Wittmore, Royal Moose Lodge #1837, 33877 Harper, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, stated opposition to the antenna.
Jerome Brown, Omnipoint Communications, Inc., Great Lakes Division, 37000 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, stated the company has a hardship in that they try to co-exist on utility poles and other carrier’s poles. In doing this, they do not have any other poles to trade with the different carriers to be able to co-exist with other carriers.
Mr. Landa inquired as to the number of other carriers that will able to use the proposed antenna.
Mr. Brown, stated that two other carriers, possibly three, plus equipment will be able to access the antenna.
Ms. Braswell inquired as to what the recourse will be if this antenna interferes with other frequencies.
Mr. Cassin stated that it is virtually impossible for this type of antenna to interfere with other frequencies.
Ms. Smith stated the frequencies are different and the Federal Department of Communications monitors this.
Mr. Tomlinson stated the request meets the requirements of the ordinance. He suggested that the petitioner’s add additional landscaping.
Mr. Roach inquired as to whether the petitioner’s have looked at other sites in the Township.
Mr. Brown stated they have done an extensive search and they have limited flexibility.
Mr. Gudobba inquired as to how this meets the safe fall zone.
Mr. Cassin stated the antenna collapses on itself and they are certified.
Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether the petitioner is agreeable to adding additional landscaping.
Ms. Smith stated they are agreeable to reviewing and adding additional landscaping.
Mr. Catalano inquired as to whether all the conditions have been met according to the Planning Department’s recommendations.
Mr. Cassin stated all of the requirements have been met.
Motion by Mr. Tomlinson, supported by Mr. Catalano, with reference to File #1097 and application from Omnipoint Communications, Inc., Great Lakes Division, 37000 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, as represented by Jill Smith, Traverse Bay Company, 37000 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Special Land Use in the I-1 Light Industrial District and Site Plan for Omnipointe Communications, Inc., at Shores Mini Warehouse, located on Part of Lot 17, Supervisor’s Plat #2 Subdivision (Section 35), generally located west of Garnet, north of 14 Mile Road, that recommendation be submitted to the Township Board for approval subject to landscape approval from the Planning Department. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Tomlinson, Catalano, Braswell, Gudobba, Landa, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- Roach. Absent- Dedenbach. Motion carried.
REPORT OF MEETING
Motion by Mr. Roach, supported by Mr. Catalano, to approve the report of meeting for Thursday, April 23, 1998 as submitted. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Mr. Roach, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION