CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA
	PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
	FEBRUARY 9, 2004
	Chairperson Curtis opened the meeting at 6:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:	Vernon Curtis, Kathy Ridley, Doug Chilson, Ben Ranger, Max Schweitzer, Gery
	Giltinan, John Krieger, and Mary Johnson.
Absent:	Bob Palmer.
Minutes:	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Ridley to approve the minutes of January 26,
	2004 as presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Additions/
Changes:	None.
Communications:	None.
Petitions:	1. Crystal Gardens Site Plan Review.
	Jeff Ferweda was present and spoke on the project. He presented new plans with
	what the Planning Commission had requested at the Special Land Use hearing on
	January 26, 2004. He also said they had been to the Zoning Board of Appeals to
	request a variance to the required parking spaces, which was granted.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the audience: None.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the Board.
	Ridley asked if there was documentation from the ZBA on the variance request.
	Giltinan asked about signage and was told there is an existing sign and it will just
	be redone to reflect the new name.
	Ridley asked if there would be lighting and was told yes, there will be three in the
	parking lot in the rear.
	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Ridley to approve the Site Plan Review for Crystal
	Gardens as presented.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	2. Gerald Hale, 12085 N. Saginaw Rd. Site Plan Review.
	Mr. Hale was present and said he has purchased the old Curly's Car Wash and
	planned to renovate it to house his ceramic tile business. He said he will replace
	the roof, put in all new doors, windows, utility room, office space, and tan steel
	siding. He said all storage will be inside of the building. He will also tear down the
	high bay on the end. The plans show the required parking spaces.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the audience.  None.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the Board.
	Schweitzer asked if Mr. Hale had a dumpster and was told not yet but he plans to,
	and it will be enclosed.
	Curtis asked about a sign. Mr. Hale said there is an existing sign, and he would
	either put a new one on the building or repair the existing one, but neither will be lit.
	Discussion on landscaping perhaps around the sign in front, or a brick build up with
	flowers in the middle. Mr. Hale said he plans to begin the project as soon as
	possible, hopefully in March.
	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Schweitzer to approve the Site Plan with the.
	following: enclosed dumpster, some form of lighting in the front and back, and
	landscaping around the sign.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Ranger to adjourn at 6:36pm.
	Gery Giltinan, Secretary
	GG/mvj
	Next Meeting: February 23, 2004
	1. Dutchman's Development, Prepreliminary Site
	2. Claude Coates, Review of Ordinances