twenty-sixth annual report bloomfield township planning commission

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 20, 1986
PRESENT: Thompson, Low, Little, Smith
ABSENT: Dickson, Lupin
(1)
Howard Keating presented revised plans for his proposed detached cluster
development on the SE corner of Quarton and Lahser. The Planner review
was presented and several neighbors were present expressing interest.
The Commission advised the evergreen trees should be increased in size.
Dr. H. L. Gregg (3515 Sutton Place) expressed concern about the finished
elevation of the property abutting his rear lot line, pointing out that
it appears his property is lower than the proposed catch basin. He was
concerned there will be a ditch and water or that a portion of his fence
which follows the existing contour of the land might be covered.
Mr. Keating assured everyone there will be no problem--they will drain
water off as required and not let any stand in this area, create a ditch
or cover the fence and will conform to all Township regulations. There
was some discussion on the berming. The petitioner was advised topography
detail reflecting today's conditions will be required. Motion was
made by Low, seconded by Smith and was unanimously supported to forward
the site plan for detached cluster development of ac. par. C-257-C2,
Section 27, to the Township Board with recommendation for approval
subject to review and approval of proposed grading for assurance there
will be no problem with drainage or neighboring fence along property
line.
(2)
Norman Hyman, Attorney, Herman Frankel, owner of the land, and Mr. Brown,
Architect, were present with the petitioner, Michael Horowitz, presenting
a revised site plan for the construction of an office building on the NE
corner of 14 Mile Road and Franklin. Mr. Hyman stated the revised plan
is submitted in response to the resolution adopted by the Township Board
denying the site plan and that they have attempted to address the
problems. They believe they have addressed everything excepting concerns
expressed with respect to wetlands and flood plain ordinances. He stated
they will go into those if the Planning Commission deems it necessary;
however, they do not think they are site plan matters needing to be
addressed along with the site plan. He emphasized they understand those
matters must be addressed and ordinances complied with, but at an appropriate
time which should be separate from the site plan review. They
proposed addressing the wetlands issue and flood plain issue each as
separate items at separate times. Their position was that addressing all
three matters at one time creates confusion and they should be separate
to simplify the issues for discussion and decision.
Mike Horowitz, President of Selective Group spoke briefly reviewing what
has already transpired on their request and the changes on the revised
site plan presented. He stated they believe all the site plan problems
mentioned by the Township Board resolution denying the site plan have
been changed on this plan and they believe it meets the requirements of
the Township Ordinance.
Jack Brown, Architect, reviewed the plan presented speaking on the
issues: (1) height of building comfortably meets 25 ft. requirement,
Loading area in terms of sq. ft. meets ordinance requirements, (3)
Parking layout being awkward--some spaces have been changed and they
used methods quite common, (4) Emergency access has been kept clear.
stated he believes the site plan as presented conforms to Ordinance
requirements.
Mr. Korzon spoke stating that he has provided copies of a letter from the
consultant, Swanson, to the Planning Commission members which indicates
the area which is a wetland along with a drawing delineating the area on
the property which is wetlands. He requested a copy be made available
for the petitioners and stated the matter should be cleared up prior to
(2)
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