CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA
	PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
	FEBRUARY 19,2002
	Chairperson Curtis opened the meeting at 6:00pm.
Present:	Vernon Curtis, James Schweitzer, Scott Preseau, Gery Giltinan, Lee Garner.
	Robert Palmer, and Mary Johnson.
Absent:	Dale Frappier, Ben Ranger.
Also present:	Approximately 40-45 residents and Board members.
	Alan Hunter, Birch Run Twp Planning Commission member was also present.
	Chairperson Curtis read a letter from Diane Mudge, 10457 Melinda Dr.saying she
	not in favor of commercial development west of Webster Rd.
Minutes:	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Garner to approve the minutes of 2-11-02
	as presented. All ayes. Motion carries.
	Chairperson Curtis told the audience that this was a special meeting of the Planning
	Commission to discuss Vienna Rd.
	Claude Coates, Chuck Carnes, and Jerod Voice were present from Vilican-Leman
	and Mr. Coates explained the purpose of tonight's meeting, which is to identify
	present concerns and potential opportunities for Vienna Rd. Mr. Carnes then asked
	them to break into three groups, Land Use, Traffic, and Appearance, to discuss goals
	and priorities, and then all three groups will come back together and discuss the
	goals and priorities.
	The first group, Traffic was presented by Scott Preseau, and he identified their ideas
	as safety, speed control, traffic control, and shared access drives. Also that we
	need to take into consideration foot traffic, with sidewalks, crosswalks, and perhaps
	a walkway over the road by the Sports Complex. The group also hopes to see
	better signage.
	The second group, Appearance was presented by Kathy Ridley. Their group was
	concerned with the structure of a building, and would like to see decorative fronts
	with brick on part of the front. Also the colors allowed to be earth tones, and new
	structures should be uniform with other businesses in their area. They also hope
	to see landscaping with trees, shrubs, berms, and sprinkler systems. A new sign
	ordinance should address the height of signs, lower is more desirable, and limit the
	number allowed. All new utilities should be underground, and perhaps existing
	businesses should be approached about locating theirs underground too.
	The third group, Land Use was presented by Kathy Wheeler. The goals presented
	by her were to allow no spot zoning, keep Vienna Rd as residential/agriculture. Also
	that the Board should represent and speak for the people. Chairperson Curtis
	said that he did not think that the goals and objectives presented were a fair
	representation of the entire groups views, and thought perhaps this should be
	looked at again.
	The meeting adjourned 9:22pm.
	Lee Garner, Secretary
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	***Next meeting is February 25, 2002, 7:30pm.
	Agenda: Discussion of time change.