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Planning board OKs variance for Zeigler Custom Homes deck near Locke Lake
Summary
Silver Creek Township planning commissioners approved a variance allowing Zeigler Custom Homes to build a deck that encroaches on the Locke Lake setback; the board cited septic constraints and a supporting neighbor. Vote carried 8-0 with one abstention.
Silver Creek Township Planning & Zoning approved a variance request from Zeigler Custom Homes to construct a deck that is partially inside the building setback from Locke Lake. Chairman Chris Klein explained that moving the proposed house and deck toward the road would interfere with the septic system, which the board cited as a principal reason for considering the variance.
A neighbor, James Lunde, spoke in support of the application. Member Tom Vanek moved to approve the variance; Member Mike Helman seconded. The motion carried 8-0 with Member Mark Egge recorded as abstaining. The transcript notes that the proposed house itself complies with zoning, and only the deck is within the setback.
The board did not record conditions beyond the approval in the meeting minutes. The decision leaves the approved building entitlement and the deck configuration in place as described in the applicant’s plans; any required permitting or inspections remain subject to township and county processes.
