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Planning Commission approves vacation of L-shaped public‑utility easement at Grama Industrial Site
Summary
The City of Warren Planning Commission voted to approve a petitioner’s request to vacate a 12-foot L-shaped public‑utility easement affecting Lots 6–8 of the Grama Industrial Site Subdivision, subject to conditions including relocation plans, corrected easement documentation and a two‑year completion window.
The City of Warren Planning Commission on Sept. 22 approved a petitioner’s request to vacate a 12‑foot L‑shaped public‑utility easement that crosses Lots 6–8 of the Grama Industrial Site Subdivision at the southwest corner of 10 Mile and Mound Road (24925 Mound Road).
The petition was presented by Hadam Hanawa of BD and E Group, who told commissioners the site will be demolished and redeveloped as a single, consolidated project. Hanawa said DTE Electric and other utilities have worked with the petitioner and that relocating the easement to the south property line will improve circulation and pump placement for the new development.
Planning staff recommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. Worth of the Planning Department outlined requirements including compliance with the Michigan Land Division Act (MCL 560.221), preparation of a relocation plan for affected utilities, correction and recording of an underlying DTE easement document that lists a 20‑foot width (the plan showed 12 feet), and either a court order or written relinquishment to complete the change. The department also required that the petitioner complete the conditions within two years of City Council approval or the approval will be revoked.
Commissioner Dusse moved to approve the vacation; Commissioner Halliwari seconded. Commissioners recorded unanimous support in roll call and the motion carried.
The commission’s approval is conditional: the petitioner must prepare and record corrected easement documentation with the Macomb County Register of Deeds, provide a utility relocation plan coordinated with DTE and other providers, and submit evidence to the Planning Department that all conditions have been met before the resolution is recorded.
