CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT OF REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2001
MINUTES

Present:    Vincent J. Gudobba, Chairman
                Donald Roach, Vice Chairman
                Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
                Ralph Consiglio
                Thomas Landa
                Maurice Morrissette
                Michael Nickerson
                Valerie O’Neal
                Dennis C. Tomlinson

Absent:     None

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

Mr. Gudobba called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Mr. Landa, to approve the agenda as submitted. 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.

1.067 (PART OF 27.0125) ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE SOUTH LINE OF HALL ROAD (M-59), WEST OF ELIZABETH ROAD (SECTIONS 2/3)
- MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT
-- SPECIAL LAND USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT FOR A DRIVE THRU RESTAURANT IN THE B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING
MF #0211-B: PETITIONED BY SCOTT J. POWLUS

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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 one was returned as undeliverable.

Scott Powlus, McDonald’s Corporation, 2000 Town Center, Suite 700, Southfield, Michigan 48075, stated Mr. Atkins was present and they were willing to answer questions.

Johnny Atkins, McDonald’s Corporation, 2000 Town Center, Suite 700, Southfield, Michigan 48075, stated the entrance off Hall Road will have a bypass for the adjacent property. He added that the building will be 4,500 square feet with a play place. He stated this building will be an addition to the Barrymore property. He stated the building will be in the 50's style and the first for the State of Michigan.

Mr. Gudobba noted for the record that no one from the public was present for the meeting.

Mr. Cassin stated the petitioner has been working with the Planning Department regarding the outside seating.

Mr. Atkins stated that there will be approximately six or seven tables outside with walk up access from Barrymore’s.

Mr. Consiglio inquired as to what part of the property will be in the flood plain.

Mr. Powlus stated that they have the permit from the Department of Environmental Qaulity referenced in the correspondence read into the record. He stated that the development is 1,000 feet from the flood plain. He added that because of the elevation of the flood plain a small portion of the development borders the crest level of the flood plain.

Mr. Consiglio inquired as to whether Barrymore’s will still meet the parking requirement with this development.

Mr. Cassin stated that Barrymore’s still meets the required parking.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the outdoor seating would be safer in another area of the development.

Mr. Powlus stated that this is the most suitable place and will be striped and marked with "Pedestrian" crossing signs.

Mr. Cassin stated that the Township requested that the development have walk up access.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Mr. Roach, with reference to File # 0211-B and application from Scott Powlus, McDonald’s Corporation, 2000 Town Center, Suite 700, Southfield, Michigan 48075, concerning request for recommendation for approval of a Special Land Use: a Drive-Thru Restaurant in the B-3 District and Site Plan for McDonald’s Restaurant for 1.067 (Part of 27.015) acres of land fronting the south line of Hall Road (M-59), west of Elizabeth Road (Sections 2/3), that recommendation for approval of the Special Land Use and Site Plan be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Roach, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, Nickerson, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

4.63 ACRES OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF HAYES ROAD, SOUTH OF HALL ROAD (SECTION 6)
- ALTADONNA PLAZA
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #5535: PETITIONED BY FRANK ALTDADONNA
REPRESENTED BY ANTONINO SCAVO

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Antonino Scavo, 6933 Eleven Mile, Warren, Michigan 48092, representative, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to whether the petitioner plans to develop the back of the property.

Mr. Scavo stated that there are no plans currently to develop the back. Later, it may be developed with an office building. He added that if the back portion of the property is developed later, a driveway access will be provided to the back of the property.

Motion by Mr. Nickerson, supported by Ms. Trombley, with reference to File #5535 and application from Frank Altadonna, 46631 Ben Franklin, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, as represented by Antonino Scavo, 6933 Eleven Mile, Warren, Michigan 48092, concerning request for recommendation for approval of Site Development Plan for Altadonna Plaza, located on 4.63 acres of land fronting the east line of Hayes Road, south of Hall Road (Section 6), that recommendation for approval be submitted to the Township Board. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Nickerson, Trombley, Consiglio, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

.57 ACRE OF LAND FRONTING THE EAST LINE OF GARFIELD ROAD, SOUTH OF CANAL ROAD (SECTION 8)
- SNAPPY OIL AND LUBE
-- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MF #3177: PETITIONED BY WAYNE MEADOWS

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

Wayne Meadows, Manager, Snappy Management L.L.C., 41350 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, stated he was willing to answer questions.

Mr. Tomlinson inquired as to what type of facade the outside of the building will be.

Mr. Meadows stated he will match the facade with the other building currently on the site.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the new building will be for oil changes.

Mr. Meadows stated the new building is for the more time consuming services such as tire rotation, replacing head lights. He stated that the new building will not be for oil changes.

Mr. Morrissette inquired as to whether the petitioner will allow access for Midas and Tubby’s customers.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether the petitioner is agreeable to an easement for both sides of his property.

Mr. Meadows stated that he is agreeable to an easement on both sides of his property.

Motion by Mr. Consiglio, supported by Mr. Roach, with reference to File #3177 and application from Wayne Meadows, Manager, Snappy Management L.L.C., 41350 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, concerning request for approval of Revised Site Development Plan for Snappy Oil and Lube, located on 0.57 acre of land fronting the east line of Garfield Road, south of Canal Road (Section 8), that the Site Plan be approved, subject to the petitioner agreeing to an easement for both sides of the property and recommendation by the Planning Department. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Consiglio, Roach, Gudobba, Landa, Morrissette, Nickerson, O’Neal, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

2.81 ACRES OF LAND. FRONTING THE WEST OF GRATIOT AVENUE, SOUTH OF EASY STREET (SECTION 1)
- MAXI-MINI STORAGE
-- REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR A PERMANENT WAIVER OF REQUIRED 4'8" MASONRY WALL
MF #5508: PETITIONED BY BOB KEHRIG

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Pertinent correspondence was read and entered into the record.

William Quinlan, Quinlan Associates, 31325 Harper, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, representative, stated the surrounding home owners agree with the recommendation.

Mr. Tomlinson stated that the home owners should be provided with a one-year home warranty for the new trees that are purchased.

Mr. Gudobba inquired as to whether the petitioner was agreeable to a one year warranty for the new trees planted.

Mr. Quinlan stated he is agreeable to providing a one- year warranty for the new trees.

Motion by Mr. Landa, supported by Mr. Nickerson, with reference to File #5508 and application from Bob Kehrig, Structural Steel, Inc., 46670 Continental, Chesterfield Township, Michigan 48047, as represented by William Quinlan, Quinlan Associates, 31325 Harper, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, concerning request for recommendation for approval of wall waiver for Max-Mine Storage located on 2.81 acres of land fronting the west line of Gratiot Avenue, south of Easy Street (Section 1), that recommendation for approval of the wall waiver be submitted to the Township Board, subject to the petitioner providing a one year warranty for the new trees. Roll Call Vote: Aye- Landa, Nickerson, Consiglio, Gudobba, Morrissette, O’Neal, Roach, Tomlinson, Trombley. Nay- None. Absent- None. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION REGARDING NEXT MEETING

Mr. Cassin stated that there is a petition for rezoning on the next agenda.

Motion by Ms. O’Neal, supported by Mr. Landa, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise C. Trombley, Secretary
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION