CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA
	PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
	26-Aug-02
	Chairperson Curtis opened the meeting at 6:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:	Vernon Curtis, Gery Giltinan, Ben Ranger, Dale Frappier, Max Schweitzer, Bob
	Palmer, and Mary Johnson.
Absent:	Lee Garner, and Scott Preseau.
Minutes:	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Frappier to approve the minutes of August 12, 02
	as presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Additions/
Changes:	Chairperson Curtis reminded the Board of the joint meeting on September 5th, at
	5:30pm.
Petitions:	1. Rezoning for DeKalita Enterprises.
	Architech Jeff Ferweda was present to present the project. He explained that the front
	portion was zoned C-2 with the rest zoned RA. DeKalita is asking the entire parcel
	be zoned C-2 for the purpose of outdoor sales and service.
	Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the Audience.
	There were no comments.
	Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the Board.
	Schweitzer noted the property was already zoned C-2 at the front and it made sense
	to rezone the rest.
	Palmer said that the proposed use was consistant with the area, next to the cement
	plant, and that Mr. DeKalita keeps his properties neat and recommends the Board
	approve the request to rezone.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Giltinan to recommend the rezoning to the
	Township Board.
	Voting yes: Giltinan, Curtis, Schweitzer, Ranger, Frappier.
	Voting no: None, motion carries.
	2. Site Plan for Elizabeth's Assisted Living.
	Paul Merritt was present and showed the Board the site plan with the requested
	changes from the last meeting, which were parking spaces at the back and the
	placement of the dumpster.
	Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the audience
	There were no comments.
	Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the Board.
	Palmer said he thought the new site plan addressed the issues from last meeting
	and recommended the Board approve the site plan.
	Ranger asked about the parking on Water St, and parking lot lighting in the front.
	Mr. Merritt explained that the lighting in both the front and rear parking lots will have
	lights that are directed downward so it will not bother the neighbors nor the residents.
	He will have white fencing around the dumpster and will plant flowers and shrubs
	by the front parking to soften the area.
	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Schweitzer to approve the site plan with the following
	conditions. Sidewalk from back parking lot to home, shrubs north of front parking lot,
	and lights in parking areas to shine down, not out.
	Voting yes: Ranger, Curtis, Frappier, Giltinan, Schweitzer.
	Voting no: None, motion carries.
Unfinished
Business:	1. Letter from Michigan Railways.
	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Frappier to recommend to the Township Board
	the sample ordinance from Michigan Railways Association as presented.
	Voting yes: Frappier
	Voting no: Giltinan, Curtis, Ranger, Schweitzer. Motion fails.
	2. Gardner pond on Neff Rd. No one was present.
	3. Lammy pond on Frances Rd. No one was present.
	Some discussion on what to do about enforcement of pond rules. Bob Palmer will
	write a letter to Gardner and Lammy asking that they appear before the Board.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Ranger to adjourn at 7:00pm. Motion carries.
	Ben Ranger, Acting Secretary
	BR/mvj
	***Next Meeting will be September 9, 2002 at 6:00pm.