VBT Planners give final site plan approval for Trilogy clubhouse, pool

At a 14-minute special meeting on Dec. 2 the Van Buren Township Planning Commission granted final site plan approval to Trilogy Residences for the demolition of its existing tennis courts and construction of a clubhouse and swimming pool in the same area.
The proposed clubhouse and swimming pool, which are accessory to the existing apartment houses, are special land uses in the RM-Multiple Family Residential zoning district. A special land use permit for this project was approved by the township board on Oct. 20.
The site, known as 41500 Bellridge Boulevard, is located on the west side of Independence Lane, north of the I-94 North Service Drive.
Representatives of Trilogy said they propose adding a 7,785-square-foot clubhouse for residents only, with a 64’x20’ pool, fireplace, fire pit, and hot tub. They added four parking spaces, to make a total of 466, and revised their landscaping plan as requested by the planners.
Since it is a non-sprinkled building, it will be monitored by an outside alarm company.
At a previous meeting, Trilogy representatives said they are upgrading the apartment complex to increase occupancy.