CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA  
  PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES  
  SEPTEMBER 22, 2003  
 
Chairperson Curtis opened the meeting at 6:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
 
Present: Vernon Curtis, Gery Giltinan, Ben Ranger, Lee Garner, Kathy Ridley, Max   
Schweitzer, Doug Chilson,  Bob Palmer, and Mary Johnson.  
 
Absent: Dale Frappier.  
 
Minutes: Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Chilson to approve the minutes of Sept. 8, 2003  
as presented. All ayes, motion carries.  
 
Additions/  
Changes: 1. Add Tony McKerchie to Unfinished Business.  
2.Add proposed Linden Rd. Blvd.  
 
Communications: None.  
 
Petitions: 1. Set Public Hearing for JLM Properties October 6th, 2003 at 7:00pm.  
Motion by Garner, seconded by Schweitzer to set a Public Hearing for JLM  
Properties 10-6-03 at 7:00pm. All ayes, motion carries.  
 
2. Set Public Hearing for Phillip Compton October 27th, 2003 at 6:00pm.  
Motion by Garner, seconded by Schweitzer to set a Public Hearing for Phillip  
Compton 10-27-03 at 6:00pm. All ayes, motion carries.  
   
3. Roland Dourlain, 14510 N. Saginaw Rd. Site Plan Review.  
   
Mr. Dourlain was present and said the building at 14510 N. Saginaw will be used for  
a taxidermy business. He will not make any structural changes, but will do some  
landscaping and clean up the outside area. He presently has this business in Birch  
Run but would like to move to the Clio area.  
   
Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the audience. No Comments.  
Chairperson Curtis opened discussion to the Board.  
 
Garner noted the building was fairly new, built in 1997.  
 
Bob Palmer said this was just a change of use. The building has handicapped  
bathrooms, parking for approximately 30 cars and will have three (3) fulltime  
employees. He recommends approval.  
 
Ridley asked about the stonecrete drive and was told it was okay because it lets the  
water drain.  
 
Ranger asked about the dumpster location.  
 
Ridley asked if the dumpster could be enclosed, and Mr. Dourlain said he could put  
a fence around it.  
 
Ridley asked if there were any health issues with a taxidermy business. Mr. Dourlain  
said all skins were sent out to be tanned so the harsh chemicals used in tanning  
would not be at this site.  
 
Giltinan asked if there would be any structural changes and was told no.  
 
Motion by Ranger, seconded by Ridley to approve the Site Plan for Mr. Dourlain  
with the dumpster being enclosed. Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.  
 
Unfinished Bus. 1. Tony McKerchie spoke on the proposed project behind the car wash on Vienna Rd.
He requested that the project come back to the Planning Commission to have  
another hearing with some changes. Mr. McKerchie asked that if the Commission  
holds another hearing that they notify all residents within 300' as well as all of Sunset  
and Elmwood, and include a map of the project.  
 
New Business: Motion by Chilson, seconded by Ridley to set a special meeting on 10-6-03 at 7:00pm
All ayes, motion carries.  
 
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm. The Commission then looked at the proposed  
Linden Rd. Blvd.  
 
 
 
Lee Garner, Secretary  
   
   
LG/mvj  
   
                                     ****Next Meeting, October 6th,  at 7:00pm  
                                          Business: 1. Public Hearing JLM Properties.