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Planning and Zoning board denies interim use permit for proposed truck sales and service
Summary
The Silver Creek Township Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-2 on Oct. 1 to deny Big Rig Companies' interim use permit for truck sales and service after residents raised safety, traffic and noise concerns; the company’s engineer presented the proposal.
At its Oct. 1 meeting the Silver Creek Township Planning and Zoning Board denied an interim use permit for Big Rig Companies to operate truck sales and service. Member Mike Helman moved to deny the application because the proposal did not provide a truck turnaround; Jesse Dickenson seconded. The denial carried 6-2.
Project Engineer Scott Dahlke presented the proposal to the board. Multiple residents — including Cliff Johnson, Jeff Warren, Mark O'brien, Mark Bredenberg, Deb Bednarz, Tom Bednarz, Ron Johnson, James Theisen, Johann Massmann, Loren Hafterson and Rick Duchene — spoke during the public comment period, citing concerns about a gated entrance with no turnaround, increased traffic and safety risks, noise and exhaust fumes, and accelerated road wear. The board’s motion to deny cited the missing turnaround as the principal reason for rejection.
No further action or appeal timeline was recorded in the meeting minutes.
