CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA
	PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
	JANUARY 9, 2006
	Chairperson Curtis opened the meeting at 6:00pm.
Present:	Vernon Curtis, James Schweitzer, Gery Giltinan, Doug Chilson, John Krieger, Mike
	Zinn, Ben Ranger, Robert Palmer, and Mary Johnson.
Absent:	None.
Minutes:	Motion by Ranger, seconded by Zinn to approve the minutes of 11-14-05 as
	presented. All ayes, motion carries.
Election of
Officers:	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Ranger to appoint Vernon Curtis to the position
	of Planning Commission Chairperson.
	Hearing no other nominations Chairperson Curtis called for the vote.
	All ayes, motion carries.
	Motion by Giltinan, seconded by Schweitzer to appoint Ben Ranger to the position
	of Vice-Chairperson.
	Hearing no other nominations Chairperson Curtis called for the vote.
	All ayes. Motion carries.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Chilson to appoint Gery Giltinan to the position
	of Secretary. Hearing no other nominations Chairperson Curtis called for the vote.
	All ayes. Motion carries.
	Motion by Curtis, seconded by Chilson to appoint Ben Ranger, Max Schweitzer, and
	Gery Giltinan to the Pond Committee. Hearing no other nominations, Chairperson
	Curtis called for the vote. All ayes. Motion carries.
Additions/	None.
Changes:
Comm.	None.
Reports:	None.
Petitions:	1.Preliminary Site Plan Review, Amjad Ishak, 12587 N. Saginaw Rd.
	Mr. Ishak was present and said he would like to open a sports bar with a full
	restaurant, two pool tables, and 5 or 6 televisions. The restaurant will have 84 seats.
	He also said he has a deposit on a liquor license pending Planning Commission
	approval. The building is 4,000 sq. ft.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the audience.
	Kevin Lonsway asked if he had any experience running a restaurant.
	Chairperson Curtis opened comments to the Board.
	Bob Palmer said he will have to hook to the sewer
	Mike Zinn asked about the metal pole barn on the property and Mr. Ishak said the
	property is being resurveyed and the new property lines will exclude the pole barn.
	Gery Giltinan asked if there will be parking on the sides and was told yes.
	Ben Ranger asked about the soil stockpile area on the site plan and was told that it
	has to be shown on site plans now, but it will be moved when construction is done.
	Vernon Curtis asked about signs and Mr. Ishak said he will change out existing sign
	and there will be some wall signs. Mr. Ishak also said they will be open to midnight
	during the week and probably till 1am on the weekends.
	Ben Ranger asked if a detention pond will be necessary. Bob Palmer said that will
	be a DEQ issue.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Zinn to approve the prepreliminary site plan.
	Roll call vote. All ayes, motion carries.
Unfinished	None.
Business:
New Business:	None.
	Motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Ranger to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.
	Gery Giltinan, Secretary
	GG/mvj
	**Next Meeting, January 23, 2006 at 6:00pm.