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Planning & Zoning approves Zeigler Custom Homes variance for deck within Locke Lake setback, one abstention
Summary
Silver Creek Township Planning & Zoning approved a variance allowing Zeigler Custom Homes to build a deck partially within the Locke Lake setback; the motion passed 8-0 with Member Mark Egge abstaining. Chairman Chris Klein said moving the house toward the road would interfere with the septic system.
Silver Creek Township’s Planning & Zoning board approved a variance allowing Zeigler Custom Homes to construct a new dwelling with a deck that lies partially inside the setback from Locke Lake. The motion, made by Tom Vanek and seconded by Mike Helman, carried 8-0 with Member Mark Egge recorded as abstaining.
Chairman Chris Klein said relocating the house toward the road would create a septic conflict, which the board cited when weighing the application. A neighbor, James Lunde, spoke in favor of the variance; the minutes note there were no concerns from board members or guests. The minutes record the request verbatim: “Zeigler Custom Homes requests a variance to construct a new dwelling with a deck that is within the building setback from Locke Lake.”
The board found the proposed home generally aligned with neighboring properties and approved the variance without objections from voting members. The approval changes the zoning treatment for that parcel by permitting the deck location despite the setback rule; the minutes do not list specific conditions attached to the variance. No appeal or follow-up timeline was stated in the record.
