twenty-sixth annual report bloomfield township planning commission

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 18, 1986
PRESENT: Thompson, Low, Little, Lupin, Smith, Dickson
ABSENT: Hays
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PUBLIC HEARING considering rezoning part of ac. par. C-32, Section
5, located on the north side of Square Lake Road, west of
Telegraph, between Klingensmith and Bataan from R-1 to R-M was
called to order. Mr. Gary Menzel presented the plans proposed by
Holtzman and Silverman for the construction of 120 condominium
clustered homes with a 200 ft. perpetual greenbelt along the east,
south and west boundaries. They presented the site plan and elevation
studies for their proposal noting the entire parcel,
including the perpetual greenbelt, is 38.37 acres giving an overall
density of approximately 3 homes per acre. There would be 22
buildings with 4, 5 or 6 units in a building--some ranch houses and
some townhouses, each with two-car attached garages. A document was
presented for recording to protect the greenbelt and wetlands.
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There were about 90 people from the area present, most in opposition.
Mr. Ed Plomer representing Square Lake Country Club Association
stated they feel the density is too high and that there is
not adequate environmental control, particularly with respect to the
wetlands area. They are also concerned about the large number of
multiple zoned properties in their area of the Township. Mr. Walker
of Forest Lake Estates Association spoke in opposition stating their
main concern is traffic congestion, which is already bad in the
area. They feel this would downgrade the quality of life in their
neighborhood and noted tha~ do not find any good reason to change
from single family zoning. Deborah S. Igleheart of Bloomfield Land
Conservancy presented their review of the wetlands on the property
requesting to know exactly how they propose preserving the wetlands
and wildlife, indicating the plans presented lack necessary detail
to assure compliance with the Wetlands Ordinance. Manny
Kniahynycky, representing Victor International and Cohen Development
Corporation, spoke expressing concern on the impact on Square Lake
Road and their developments south of this property. He also represented
Mr. Cohen of Turtle Lake Farms on the south side of Square
Lake Road. He outlined some modifications they would ask for if
rezoning were approved. Others speaking in opposition were Erwin W.
Erkfitz, 1541 Bataan; Jack Martin, 1446 Square Lake Rd.; William H.
Logie, 1620 W. Square Lake Rd.; Glenna Cornett, 1448 W. Square Lake
Rd.; Walter Kummer, 1501 Bataan; Jane MacKenzie, 1699 W. Square Lake
Rd.; Hilman A. Fortney, 1719 Hamilton.
Motion was made by Little, seconded by Dickson and was unanimously
supported to deny request to rezone part of ac. par. C-32, Section
5, from R-l, Single-family Residential District, to R-M,
Multiple-Family Residential District, as advertised for public
hearing tonight, based upon the fact the property can be developed
in single family, the density proposed being too heavy, combined
with the traffic on Square Lake Road which is not really a large
enough road for multiple development and the concerns expressed by
the neighbors, which could be answered, about protection for the
wetlands.
YEAS:
NAYS:
Little, Dickson, Lupin, Low, Smith, Thompson
None
Motion was made by Dickson, seconded by Low and was unanimously
supported to close the public hearing.