CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA
	PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
	JUNE 24, 2002
	Chairperson Curtis called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Present:	Vernon Curtis, Dale Frappier. Scott Preseau, Gery Giltinan, Ben Ranger, Max
	Schweitzer, Lee Garner, Robert Palmer and Mary Johnson.
Absent:	None
Minutes:	Motion by Garner, seconded by Preseau to approve the minutes of 6/10/02 as
	presented. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Additions/Chgs:	New Business addition: Letter from GCDC concerning Dutchman's Landing.
Communications
Visitors:	1. Aaron's Auto Salvage, 1128 W. Wilson Rd. Discussion:
	The salvage yard is operating out of bounds, and is not zoned properly, but it was
	grandfathered in 1955 and has never been zoned properly. Zoned M-2 since the 50's.
	Bob Palmer said he has spoken with Mr. Hetzer about raising the fences, and
	lowering the piles of cars so they are not visible and that Mr. Hetzer tries to comply.
	Chairperson Curtis said he will invite Mr. Hetzer to the July 8th meeting to see if
	a solution can be found.
Petitions:	1. Set Public Hearing for Kenneth Wheeler for construction of a pond.
	Mr. Wheeler said he wanted to construct a pond for recreational purposes and it
	would be at least 50' off each boundry and no more than 20' deep. He will use the
	earth for berms and the overflow will go to an existing farm tile. Secertary Garner
	read the publication notice. Publish date of July 10, 2002 with the hearing date of
	July 22, 2002.
	Motion by Garner, seconded by Schweitzer to set the public hearing date of July 22.
	Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carries.
	2. Site Plan for Wildwood Beverage. Nick Swihart from Creekwood Architects
	presented the plans. Bill Sefton, Wildwood Bev. was also present.
	Public Comments:  None
	Board Comments:  Concerns about egress and ingress on Peterson Dr. extension,
	dumpster location, and appearance of front of building ( south side) and whether the
	drive-thru should be located on north side, and that the plan does not follow the BDA
	guidelines.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Frappier to approve the site plan review for
	Wildwood Beverage as presented.
	Motion by Curtis, seconded by Ranger to amend the motion on the floor to include
	four items. 1. Dumpster to be turned sideways, open to the east.2. Mansay over
	drive-thru. 3. Add a two-way entrance/exit on west side of dumpster at north property
	line. 4. Egress to the south, closest to stoplight on Vienna Rd, to be a right turn only.
	Robert Palmer recommends approval with the amendments.
	Roll call vote on admendments.
	Voting yes: Ranger, Schweitzer, Garner, Giltinan, Frappier, Preseau
	Voting no:   Curtis
	Motion carries.
	Roll call vote on 1st motion as amended:
	Voting yes: Ranger, Giltinan, Garner, Schweitzer, Frappier
	Voting no:   Curtis, Preseau
	Motion carries.
	3. Site Plan review for Clio Country Club. Rhodes & Johnson Architectural firm
	presented  the site plan as well as Board members from Clio Country Club.
	He said that they would demo the existing building and rebuild on same site, and
	that the parking spaces would not be affected. Also presented were examples of
	materials to be used, surface, doors, and window trim. The structure will have a
	canopy in the front.
	Audience Comments: included: Why audience couldn't speak before the vote on the
	Wendy's site plan. 70 % of the membership of the membership of the Country Club
	approved this plan.
	Board Comments: Need the Architect seal on the plans. Will cap the well and hook
	to Township's water line. Need a soil erosion control permit.
	Motion by Frappier, seconded by Ranger to approve the site plan as presented.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Committee
Reports:	The Pond Committee, Garner, Frappier, Ranger, Schweitzer, and Palmer will meet
	and have a report for the July 22nd meeting.
Unfinished
Business:	1. All-Fab Welding Rezoning.
	A recommendation to rezone was sent to the Vienna Township Board, and they
	have sent the petition back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration, after
	having asked for an opinion from Vilican-Leman.
	Chairperson Curtis read the letter from Vilican-Leman which says in part that the
	rezoning is not consistant with the Master Plan.
	Motion by Frappier, seconded by Ranger to resubmit the rezoning request to the
	Vienna Township Board.
	Board Comments:  This area will never be a residential area. There is other M-2 zoning
	in immediate area. This rezone will not change the use of the area very much. This use
	does fit with the rest of the area.
	Audience Comments: Granting this rezone will go against Master Plan. Paid Vilican
	Leman for their advice and they said no to the rezoning. Think the Board is right, will
	bring tax revenue, it's a nice business, and Mr. Edson keeps the property up nicely.
	The BDA guidelines are just guidelines, should take every case on it's own merit.
	Vacant land is still available on Saginaw.
	Roll call vote on motion: Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
	Lee Garner, Secretary
	LG/mvj
	** Next Meeting July 8, 2002
	Agenda: Aaron's Auto Salvage