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Silver Creek P&Z approves variance for two Endicott Ave. parcels on Millstone Lake
Summary
The Silver Creek Township Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 3 approved a variance to alter two parcel divisions on Millstone Lake that would exceed the local prime-soil acreage limit and fall short of required lake frontage; the vote was 7-0.
The Silver Creek Township Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 3 approved a variance permitting alteration of two lakeshore parcel divisions at 9571 and 9611 Endicott Ave NW on Millstone Lake.
The request, presented by buyer Kelsea McCormack and seller Rod Hebrink, sought relief under Section 155.026 and 155.048(B) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances. The commission was told that one resulting division would contain 5.7 acres of prime soils, exceeding the ordinance maximum of 2.5 acres, and would have about 285 feet of lake frontage, short of the 300-foot requirement.
Commission Chairman Chris Klein presided while members discussed the proposal. After the presentation, member Mike Helman moved to approve the variance; member Brandon Geyen seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
The meeting record lists the property owner(s) as Rodney W. Hebrink, Carol J. Hebrink JREVTR and Dustin McCormack; McCormack (the buyer) and Rod Hebrink (the seller) appeared at the meeting and explained the request. The transcript does not include a direct quote from the applicants or detail on mitigation measures or conditions attached to the approval beyond the variance description.
Votes at a glance: - Agenda approval: Motion by Mike Helman, second by Brandon Geyen — carried 7-0. - Approval of Aug. 6, 2024 minutes: Motion by Tom Vanek, second by Mike Helman — Hall and Dickinson abstained; carried 5-0. - Variance for 9571 & 9611 Endicott Ave NW: Motion by Mike Helman, second by Brandon Geyen — carried 7-0. - Adjournment: Motion by Brandon Geyen, second by Tom Vanek — carried 7-0.
Clerk-Treasurer Alana Paumen recorded attendance: seven P&Z members present (Mike Helman, Brandon Geyen, Ryan Nelson, Chris Klein, Tom Vanek, Jesse Dickinson, Justin Hall), two members absent, and a mix of in-person and Zoom attendees. The meeting was brief and concluded with the adjournment motion.
