Township of Grosse Ile
Table 21.1
Table of Eligible Uses and Required
Review Process
[Amended 4-19-2012 by Ord. No.
12-02]
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Situation/Use
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Required Review
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Full Site Plan
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Sketch Plan1
(PC)
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Admin. Review2
(SPRC)
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Exempt3
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New Development:
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Construction of 1 single-family dwelling
unit on 1 lot in a residential zoning district.
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X
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Construction of more than 1 principal
residential building on a single lot, such as site condominiums.
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X
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Construction of any nonresidential
use or building.
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X
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Establishment of special land uses
in all zoning districts, except where specifically noted elsewhere
in this table.
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X
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Erection of cellular phone towers
and other communication towers.
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X
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Construction of essential public service
buildings and storage areas.
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X
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Golf courses and public/private parks.
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X4
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Minor changes during construction,
such as changes in landscape species to a similar variety, realignment
of a driveway or road due to an unanticipated and documented constraint
during construction, or to improve safety or protect natural features.
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X
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Minor changes during construction
required by outside agencies.
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X
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Expansions:
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Expansion of 1 single-family dwelling
unit on 1 lot in a residential zoning district.
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X
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An increase in the floor area up to
1,000 square feet or 10% of the existing floor area, whichever is
less, based on the cumulative total of the proposed expansion and
any expansion within the last 5 years, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
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X
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An increase in the floor area greater
than that specified above.
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X
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An increase in parking or loading
area of up to 10% or 6,000 square feet of pavement area without any
building changes.
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X5
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An increase in parking or loading
area over 10% or 6,000 square feet of pavement area.
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X5
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Changes to building height that do
not add additional floor area.
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X
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Changes In Use:
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Any change in the use of land or a
building to a more intensive use, in terms of parking needs, noise,
traffic volumes, and similar impacts.
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X
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A change in use for a site that does
not comply with current site design standards (such as landscaping,
signage, lighting or drainage).
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X
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A change in use to a similar or less
intense use provided the site shall not require any significant changes
in the existing site facilities such as parking, landscaping, lighting,
signs, bike paths or sidewalks.
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X
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Improvements to outdoor recreational
uses and parks that are permitted uses.
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X
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A change from a nonconforming use,
building or site to a more conforming situation.
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X
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Other Types of Projects:
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Accessory open air businesses.
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X
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Accessory buildings and structures
constructed or erected accessory to a permitted single-family dwelling
unit and those up to 100 square feet in area in other districts.
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X4
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Accessory buildings and structures
greater than 100 square feet associated with a non-single-family residential
use in any zoning district.
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X
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Accessory keeping of animals.
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X
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Architectural changes to a non-single-family
residential structure (an elevation plan describing changes and construction
materials is required).
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X
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Bike path, pathway or sidewalk construction
or relocation.
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X5
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Construction of an entrance feature
associated with a non-single- family residential use (walls, landscaping,
etc.).
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X
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Fences associated with a non-single-family
residential use, installed or improved.
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X5
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Grading, excavation, filling, soil
removal, creation of ponds or clearing of trees within an area up
to 100 square feet, provided such activity is normally and customarily
incidental to single-family uses on the site.
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X6
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Grading, excavation, filling, soil
removal, creation of ponds or clearing of trees other than that specified
above.
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X5,6
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Home occupations.
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X
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Internal construction or change in
the floor plan that does not increase gross floor area, increase the
intensity of use or affect parking requirements on a site which meets
all site design standards of this chapter.
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X
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Landscape changes to similar species
and that are consistent with the standards of this chapter.
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X
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Modifications to upgrade a non-single-family
residential building to improve barrier-free design or to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state or county
regulations.
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X
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Parking lot improvements, provided
the total number of spaces shall remain constant.
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X5
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Residential care facilities licensed
by the state that require special land use approval.
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X
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Sign relocation or replacement provided
it meets the dimensional and location standards of this chapter.
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X
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Site improvements such as installation
of walls, fences, lighting or curbing consistent with standards of
this chapter.
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X
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Temporary uses, sales and seasonal
events.
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X
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Utility system improvements.
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X5
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Waste receptacle relocation to a more
inconspicuous location or installation of screening around the waste
receptacle.
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X
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Waterfront features as specified in Article 17.
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X7
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NOTES:
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1
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Requires review and approval by the Planning Commission (see § 285-21.4).
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2
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May be reviewed by the Site Plan Review Committee (see §§ 285-21.2 and 285-21.4); the Zoning Administrator has authority for approval. If the modifications are not deemed minor, then normal site plan review by the Planning Commission shall be required. Planning Commission review shall be required for all site plans that involve a request for a variance, a special land use, or discretionary decisions.
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3
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A building permit is still required.
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4
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For a golf course, a general layout
of holes, ball trajectory and natural features is required; full site
plan review is required for buildings, structures and parking areas
that illustrate the area around such facilities.
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5
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Construction plans must be approved
by the Township Engineer.
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6
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7
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Waterfront permit applications that are reviewed by the Planning Commission under § 285-17.4 shall also require sketch plan approval from the Planning Commission.
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Township of Grosse Ile
Table 21.5
Submittal Requirements
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Required for
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Site Plan Data
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Site Plan
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Sketch Plan
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A.
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Application form: The application
form shall contain the following information:
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Name and address of the applicant and property
owner;
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X
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X
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Address and common description of property and
complete legal description;
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X
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X
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Dimensions of land and total acreage;
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X
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X
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Zoning on the site and all adjacent properties;
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X
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X
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Description of proposed project or use, type
of building or structures, and name of proposed development, if applicable;
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X
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X
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Name and address of firm or individual who or
which prepared site plan; and
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X
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X
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Proof of property ownership.
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X
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X
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B.
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Site plan descriptive and identification
data:
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Site plans shall consist of an overall plan
for the entire development, drawn to an engineer's scale of not less
than 1 inch equals 50 feet for property less than 3 acres, or 1 inch
equals 100 feet for property 3 acres or more in size. Sheet size shall
be at least 24 inches by 36 inches. If a large development is shown
in sections on multiple sheets, then one overall composite sheet shall
be included;
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X
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X
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Title block with sheet number/title; name, address
and telephone number of the applicant and firm or individual who or
which prepared the plans; and date(s) of submission and any revisions
(month, day, year);
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X
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X
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Scale and North point;
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X
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X
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Location map drawn to a separate scale with
North point, showing surrounding land, water features, zoning and
streets within a quarter mile;
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X
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Legal and common description of property;
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X
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X
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Identification and seal of architect, engineer,
land surveyor, or landscape architect who prepared drawings;
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X
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Zoning classification of petitioner's parcel
and all abutting parcels;
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X
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X
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Proximity to section corner and major thoroughfares;
and
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X
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Net acreage (minus rights-of-way) and total
acreage.
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X
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X
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C.
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Site data:
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Existing lot lines, building lines, structures,
parking areas and other improvements on the site and within 100 feet
of the site;
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X
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X
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On parcels of more than 1 acre, topography on
the site and within 100 feet of the site at two-foot contour intervals,
referenced to a USGS benchmark;
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X
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Proposed lot lines, lot dimensions, property
lines, setback dimensions, structures, and other improvements on the
site and within 100 feet of the site;
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X
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X
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Location of existing drainage courses, floodplains,
lakes and streams, and wetlands with elevations;
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X
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X
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All existing and proposed easements;
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X
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X
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Location of exterior lighting (site and building
lighting);
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X
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Location of trash receptacle(s) and transformer
pad(s) and method of screening;
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X
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X
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Extent of any outdoor sales or display area;
and
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An environmental impact report, prepared by the applicant in accordance with Chapter 98, Environmental Assessment, of the Grosse Ile Municipal Code.
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X
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D.
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Access and circulation:
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Dimensions, curve radii and center lines of
existing and proposed access points, roads and road rights-of-way
or access easements;
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X
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X
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Opposing driveways and intersections within
250 feet of site;
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X
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—
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Cross-section details of proposed roads, driveways,
parking lots, sidewalks and nonmotorized paths illustrating materials
and thickness;
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X
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Dimensions of acceleration, deceleration, and
passing lanes;
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X
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Dimensions of parking spaces, islands, circulation
aisles and loading zones;
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X
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X
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Calculations for required number of parking
and loading spaces;
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X
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X
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Designation of fire lanes;
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X
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X
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Traffic regulatory signs and pavement markings;
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X
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Location of existing and proposed sidewalks/pathways
within the site or right-of-way;
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X
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X
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Location, height, and outside dimensions of
all storage areas and facilities.
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X
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X
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E.
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Landscape plans:
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Location, sizes, and types of existing trees
6 inches or greater in diameter, measured at 3.5 feet off the ground,
and the general location of all other existing plant materials, with
an identification of materials to be removed and materials to be preserved;
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X
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X
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Description of methods to preserve existing
landscaping;
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X
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The location of existing and proposed lawns
and landscaped areas;
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X
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X
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Landscape plan, including location and type
of all proposed shrubs, trees, and other live plant material;
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X
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Planting list for proposed landscape materials
with caliper size or height of material, method of installation, botanical
and common names, and quantity;
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X
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Proposed dates of plant installation; and
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X
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Landscape maintenance schedule.
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X
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F.
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Building and structure details:
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Location, height, and outside dimensions of
all proposed buildings or structures;
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X
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X
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Building floor plans and total floor area;
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X
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Details on accessory structures and any screening;
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X
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Size, height and method of shielding for all
site and building lighting;
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X
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Location, size, height, and lighting of all
proposed site and wall signs;
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X
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X
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Location, size, height and material of construction
for all obscuring wall(s) or berm(s) with cross sections, where required;
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X
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X
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Building facade elevations for all sides, drawn
at an appropriate scale; and
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X
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Description of exterior building materials and
colors (samples may be required).
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X
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G.
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Information concerning utilities, drainage
and related issues:
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Location of sanitary sewers and septic systems,
existing and proposed;
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X
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Location and size of existing and proposed water
mains, well sites, water service, storm sewer loads, and fire hydrants;
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X
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Stormwater drainage and retention/detention
calculations;
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X
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X
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Indication of site grading, drainage patterns
and other stormwater management measures;
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X
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X
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Stormwater retention and detention ponds, including
grading, side slopes, depth, high water elevation, volume and outfalls;
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X
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X
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Location and size of underground storm sewers
and drains;
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X
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X
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Location of above- and below-ground gas, electric
and telephone lines, existing and proposed;
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X
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Location of transformers and utility boxes;
and
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X
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Assessment of potential impacts from the use,
processing, or movement of hazardous materials or chemicals, if applicable.
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X
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H.
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Additional information required for multiple-family
residential development:
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The number and location of each type of residential
unit (1-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units, etc.);
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X
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Density calculations by type of residential
unit (dwelling units per acre);
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X
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Garage and/or carport locations and details,
if proposed;
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X
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Mailbox clusters;
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X
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Location, dimensions, floor plans and elevations
of common building(s) (e.g., recreation, laundry, etc.), if applicable;
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X
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Swimming pool fencing detail, including height
and type of fence, if applicable;
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X
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Location and size of recreation and open space
areas; and
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X
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Indication of type of recreation facilities
proposed for recreation area.
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X
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GENERAL NOTES:
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If any of the items listed above are not applicable,
the following information should be provided on the site plan:
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1.
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A list of each item considered not applicable;
and
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2.
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The reason(s) why each listed item is not considered
applicable.
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