Silver Creek planning board approves interim use permit for Caleb Wright's 5W Trailers

The Silver Creek Township Board of Planning and Zoning on May 6 approved an interim use permit for an applicant listed in the minutes as "Caleb Wright/5W Trailers." The motion to approve the request was made by Tom Vanek and seconded by Jesse Dickinson; Andy Christensen abstained and the motion carried with five votes in favor and zero opposing votes, according to the minutes.

The minutes record that "there were no concerns from the board or audience." The record does not include details of the proposed use, conditions attached to the permit, or supporting materials presented at the meeting.

The meeting opened with Chairman Chris Klein calling the session to order and the board unanimously approving the meeting agenda and the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes on a motion by Ryan Nelson, seconded by Tom Vanek (carried 6-0). After the interim use permit vote, Vanek moved to adjourn and Sandy Forsman seconded; the minutes note the motion to adjourn but do not list a roll-call tally for that vote.

Attending board members listed in the minutes were Chairman Chris Klein and members Jesse Dickinson, Tom Vanek, Ryan Nelson, Andy Christensen and Sandy Forsman; Alana Paumen is listed as Clerk-Treasurer. Guests were present on a sign-in sheet, but the minutes do not transcribe public comments or guest names.

The minutes do not record further debate, conditions, or staff findings related to the interim use permit. The board’s action is recorded as a final decision in the meeting minutes; the record does not specify any follow-up steps, appeals process, or dates for permit activation.