CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23, 1998
MINUTES
Present: Paul D. Woodring, Chairman
Vincent
J. Gudobba, Vice Chairman
Denise
C. Trombley, Secretary
Michelle
Braswell
Nancy
L. Dedenbach
Thomas
Landa
Donald
Roach
Absent: Peter M. Catalano, Excused
Dennis
C. Tomlinson, Excused
Staff: Steven N. Cassin, Director
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Woodring called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Cassin stated that the petitioner for Item #2 has requested that his matter be postponed, as he is trying to work out an agreement to co-locate with the petitioner for Item #3 on the agenda.
Motion by Ms. Braswell, supported by Mr. Landa, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
0.0036 (PART OF 27.0125) ACRE LOCATED SOUTH OF HALL ROAD (M-59), WEST OF
ELIZABETH ROAD (SECTION 2 & 3)
- SPECIAL LAND USE IN I-1 DISTRICT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR AT&T WIRELESS ANTENNA AT ICEBERG’S/BARRYMORE’S
--PUBLIC HEARING
MF #0211: PETITIONED BY AT& T WIRELESS SERVICES
REPRESENTATIVE: RICHARD CONNOR RILEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.
This matter was postponed.
PART OF 3.6 ACRES FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF HALL ROAD (M-59), EAST OF TRINITY
INDUSTRIAL DRIVE (SECTION 3)
- SPECIAL LAND USE IN I-1 DISTRICT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
--PUBLIC HEARING
MF #5218: PETITIONED BY CARLO J. CATENACCI, CARLO CORPORATION
REPRESENTATIVE: FREDERICK P. RAYMOND, NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record. Ms. Trombley noted that 19 notices were mailed to owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject property and one was returned.
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.
Frederick P. Raymond, Nextel Communications, 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite #301, Southfield, Michigan 48034, representative, stated they plan to lease the subject property to place an antenna tower. The tower will be able to hold two additional carriers.
Mr. Roach inquired as to whether the antenna, with co-locators, meets the FCC’s requirements for emissions.
Mr. Raymond stated that even with two other co-locators, the emissions meets the minimum of the FCC’s emissions requirements.
Mr. Roach inquired as to the number of towers the petitioner proposes for the area.
Mr. Raymond stated that the towers are site specific. He stated that towers are added as needed.
Ms. Dedenbach inquired as to who maintains the sites for the antennas.
Mr. Raymond stated that Nextel will maintain the site. He added the sites are low maintenance and are serviced approximately once a month.
Mr. Gudobba stated his opinion that the Ordinance Update Committee should review the size of the property for multiple use antennas.
Mr. Woodring inquired as to why more companies do not co-locate.
Mr. Raymond stated that many companies do co-locate. Competition and technology sometimes cause problems with co-locations.
Mr. Roach stated that the Planning Department could require a petitioner requesting an antenna site have a co-locator before submitting a plan to the Planning Commission. He inquired as to whether the petitioner is agreeable to posting a bond for the removal of the tower if it becomes unused.
Mr. Raymond stated that the lease agreement has a provision that the tower must be removed if unused. He stated he is agreeable to posting a bond for the removal of the tower.
Mr. Cassin stated that Mr. Dolan the Township Attorney is looking into whether the Planning Commission has the authority to request a bond be posted for the removal of the tower.
Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5218 and application from Carlo J. Catenacci, Carlo Corporations, 21570 Hall Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, as represented by Frederick P. Raymond, Nextel Communications, 300 Galleria Officentre, Suite #301, Southfield, Michigan 48034, concerning request for Special Land Use in I-1 District and site plan for Nextel Communications Tower located on Part of 3.6 acres fronting the south line of Hall Road (M-59), east of Trinity Industrial Drive (Section 3), that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board, subject to bond for $15,000 dollars being posted for the removal of the tower if it becomes unused. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Gudobba, Landa, Braswell, Dedenbach, Roach, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Catalano, Tomlinson. Motion carried.
Mr. Woodring suggested that because no one from the public was present for the next
item, that Item #5 be moved to Item #4.
PART OF LOTS 1 & 2, EAST POINTE INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION (SECTION 1)
- CAP 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5222: 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 Ms. Dedenbach, with reference to File #5222 and application from Carlo J. Catenacci, Carlo Corporation, 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 of approval of site development plan for Cap 2 Industrial Building, on Part of Lots 1 & 2, East Pointe Industrial Subdivision (Section 1), generally located north of Capital Boulevard, east of Gratiot Avenue, that recommendation for approval, based on the recommendation by the Planning Department, be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Roach, Dedenbach, Braswell, Landa, Roach, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Catalano, Tomlinson. Motion carried.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON
- PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT: INDUSTRIAL SETBACKS, ETC.
--PUBLIC HEARING
MF #5221: PETITIONED BY CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON
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.
Mr. Cassin summarized the changes that are proposed.
Mr. Roach inquired as to whether access agreements are now required.
Mr. Cassin stated that access agreements are required for Industrial developments.
Mr. Roach inquired as to whether music for festival, taverns and lounges are addressed.
Mr. Cassin stated that these establishments have a separate ordinance.
Mr. Roach inquired as to whether coin operated games are allowed.
Mr. Cassin stated they are allowed in Business Districts, not in Industrial Districts.
Ms. Dedenbach inquired as to whether awnings are specified under the uncovered porch section.
Mr. Cassin stated that porches with awnings cannot extend more than eight (8) feet into the required setback.
Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Mr. Landa, with reference to File #5221 and application from Charter Township of Clinton, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, Michigan , concerning request for proposed text amendment: Industrial Setbacks, etc., that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Gudobba, Landa, Braswell, Dedenbach, Roach, Woodring, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- Catalano, Tomlinson. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF MEETING
Ms. Dedenbach stated that for the report of meeting from Thursday, May 28, page five should read "that not all ordinance changes can be placed on a ballot for a vote because it would be impractical and not economical".
Mr. Roach stated that for the report of meeting from Thursday, June 11, 1998, page 6 should state that the Moose Lodge’s objection for the tower is justified based on the objections of the billboard and the way it looks.
Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Ms. Dedenbach, to approve the report of meeting for Thursday, May 14, 1998, Thursday, May 28, 1998 with the changes to page five and Thursday, June 11, 1998 with the change to page 6 as amended. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Gudobba, supported by Ms. Braswell, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION