INFORMATION (see Public Notices below) LAKE TOWNSHIP, 15580 STAR lAKE DRIVE, BALDWIN, MI 49304
PROPOSED SHORT TERM RENTAL DRAFT COPY FOR COMMENTS
This proposed Ordinance is being posted so those interested can make comments/suggestions before it is presented to the Township Board. Please send your suggestions to de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
Please include contact information so if we have any questions we have a way to contact you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Fox, Chair Planning Commission
Click here to see the Proposed STR Draft Copy for comments
This proposed Ordinance is being posted so those interested can make comments/suggestions before it is presented to the Township Board. Please send your suggestions to de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
Please include contact information so if we have any questions we have a way to contact you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Fox, Chair Planning Commission
Click here to see the Proposed STR Draft Copy for comments
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
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TOWNSHIP BOARD
Supervisor: Bob Mateja Clerk: Bob Reidel Treasurer: Kathy VanDonkelaar Trustee: Kelly Drummonds Trustee: John LaPointe |
PLANNING COMMISSION
Secretary: Dana Lugten Member: John LaPointe Member: Ruth Cornette-Fox Member: Neil Lynch Member: Kristin Zeinstra |
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LAND USE ADMINISTRATION
Zoning Administrator: Amy Rademaker |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Chairman: Jeff McKnight Member: Wayne Fox Secretary: Kristin Zeinstra Alternate: Katie Gates |
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BOARD OF REVIEW:
Chairman: Jeff McKnight Member: Neil Lynch Secretary: Kristin Zeinstra Alternate: |
PROPERTY TAXES
Assessor: Mark Barnett 231-233-0227 EMPLOYEES
Deputy Clerk: Kristin Zeinstra Election Administrator: Jeffrey McKnight Deputy Treasurer: Sexton: Greg A. Nichols Township Attorney: Cliff Bloom |
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Main Township Telephone: 231-898-3189
Township FAX: 231-898-3375 Township Fire Dept: 231-898-2076 EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 |
Lake County Sheriff's Dept: 231-745-2712
EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 DNR Office: 231-745-4651 Lake County Health Dept: 231-745-4663 Lake County Office: 231-745-2723 |
If you have questions about Delinquent Property Taxes
Please call Lake County Treasurer
231-745-4622
Lake Township Citizens Emergency Guide
click here to see the Lake Township Citizens Emergency Guide (courtesy of Pleasant Plains Twp)
NOTICE
LAKE COUNTY INTERNET SURVEY
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LAKE COUNTY FLIER
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW YOUR DONATION CAN HELP LAKE TOWNSHIP AND LAKE COUNTY
MAKE SURE YOU PUT LAKE TOWNSHIP IN THE MEMO PORTION OF YOUR CHECK
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Big Star Lake 2024 Treatment Map
CLICK here to see the 2024 Treatment Map
Big Star Lake 2023 Aquatic Vegetation, Water Quality,
and 2024 Management Recommendations Report
CLICK HERE to see the November, 21 page report
The Lake Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM to discuss Barn Dominium's and the Camping Permit changes being planned.
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE - Lake Township, Lake County, Michigan
click here to view the Zoning Ordinance as of 1-25-2024 down loaded 6-3-2024
THE ORDINANCE HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 1/30/2025, TO INCLUDE A 6 MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE BUILDING OF "BARDOMINIUMS", AND THE PROHIBITION OF THE PLACEMENT OF SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS. (The new ordinance document will be available on the new township website, coming soon.)
TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES click here for information on Lake Township Cemeteries
STATE OF MICHIGAN BURNING PERMITS click here for information on burning permits. The State of Michigan currently has a phone number to check for burning permits but is going to phase it out.
That number is 866-922-2876. Please visit the Burn Permit Map Here:
That number is 866-922-2876. Please visit the Burn Permit Map Here:
https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
LAKE COUNTY ORV ORDINANCE AND MAP to view the State of Michigan Lake County ORV Ordinance and Map go to the Lake County website below.
District 10 Health Department Website (includes Lake County): click here to go to the DHD10 website
LAKE COUNTY WEBSITE click here to go to the Lake County, Michigan website
LAKE COUNTY,MICHIGAN FREE PUBLIC RECORDS DIRECTORY click here to search for property owners, addresses, and other public records
LAKE COUNTY WEBSITE click here to go to the Lake County, Michigan website
LAKE COUNTY,MICHIGAN FREE PUBLIC RECORDS DIRECTORY click here to search for property owners, addresses, and other public records
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To view the 2016 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map click here.
To view the 2017 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map CLICK HERE
To view the MICHIGAN Department of AGRICULTURE & Rural Development Brochure on Michigan's Qualified Forest Program click here.
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LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal: 03-2025
Name of Applicant: Jack Katerberg for Cole’s
Property Address: 8333 W Pine Grove Beach Dr., Baldwin, Mi 49304
Property Tax ID: 43-13-640-013-01
Date & Time of Hearing: May 16, 2025, 9:45 AM
Hearing to be held in the Ryskamp Pavillion Behind the Township Office Building.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: (DIMENSIONAL) DESCRIBED BELOW:
Applicant wishes to tear down existing structure and build new. They are requesting a variance for a 5’ side set back and a 12’ set back on the other side. (Right of way road side.)
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WISH TO BE HEARD, PLEASE ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO:
JEFFREY D. McKNIGHT, CHAIRPERSON
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
15580 S. STAR LAKE DRIVE
BALDWIN, MI 49304
231-898-3189 or 231-233-3604
de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE RECEIVED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
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LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal: 02-2025
Name of Applicant: Jack Katerberg for Eberle’s
Property Address: 8511 Kater, Baldwin, Mi 49304
Property Tax ID: 43-13-510-019-01
Date & Time of Hearing: May 16, 2025, 9:00 AM
Hearing to be held in the Ryskamp Pavillion Behind the Township Office Building.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: (DIMENSIONAL) DESCRIBED BELOW:
Applicant wishes to add 10’ to rear and 3’ to the front of the existing garage. Needs a setback variance for both front and rear to do this.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WISH TO BE HEARD, PLEASE ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO:
JEFFREY D. McKNIGHT, CHAIRPERSON
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
15580 S. STAR LAKE DRIVE
BALDWIN, MI 49304
231-898-3189 or 231-233-3604
de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE RECEIVED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
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Appeal: 01-2025
Boards Final Decission:
LAKE TOWNSHIP – LAKE COUNTY
Final Decision of the Lake Township
Zoning Board of Appeals
For an appeal by right of this decision to be timely, it must be made to
the circuit court for the county in which the property is located
within 30 days of the date of this order, (MCL 125.3606).
Appeal Number: 01-2025 Property Number: 43-13-028-002-00
Hearing Date: April 12, 2025, 9:15AM
Applicant: Earl and Dorene Collingwood
Address: 10833 S Birchwood
Baldwin, MI 49304
Type of request to ZBA: Variance Dimensional
Applicant has a garage that was built without a residence on the property. The garage needs a variance approval before a Land use Permit can be issued to build the residence. Applicant would like to build a residence this summer.
ZBA Findings of Fact: It was determined that the garage was built without a permit. There is a well and septic on the property and a trailer is being used as a residence. The motion was made to issue a Land Use Permit for the existing garage. If the county does not approve the garage it must be removed. If that permit is approved by the county a second Land Use Permit must be applied for within 90 days for the residence. The residence must be finished in 2 years or the garage must be removed.
Decision: The variance was unanimously approved.
Lake Township Ordinance: Article 13.2-C(3) Each variance granted shall become null and void unless the provisions of the variance have been utilized within one year after the granting of the variance.
Votes of ZBA Members: Signatures(s) of Designated ZBA Member(s):
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
I, Kristin Zeinstra, Secretary of the Lake Township Zoning Board of Appeals, certify that on this date I witnessed the signatures set forth above and attest to the accuracy of this final decision report.
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CC: Board Members
Township Clerk
Township Zoning Administrator
Lake County Building Department
Applicant
File
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Planning Commission Special Use Permit Hearing:
May 8th at 10:00 AM. Kemnic, Wants to build a storage building in the commercial zone on 76th Street.
To view the 2016 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map click here.
To view the 2017 Lake Township Lake County, MI Zoning Map CLICK HERE
To view the MICHIGAN Department of AGRICULTURE & Rural Development Brochure on Michigan's Qualified Forest Program click here.
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LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal: 03-2025
Name of Applicant: Jack Katerberg for Cole’s
Property Address: 8333 W Pine Grove Beach Dr., Baldwin, Mi 49304
Property Tax ID: 43-13-640-013-01
Date & Time of Hearing: May 16, 2025, 9:45 AM
Hearing to be held in the Ryskamp Pavillion Behind the Township Office Building.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: (DIMENSIONAL) DESCRIBED BELOW:
Applicant wishes to tear down existing structure and build new. They are requesting a variance for a 5’ side set back and a 12’ set back on the other side. (Right of way road side.)
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WISH TO BE HEARD, PLEASE ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO:
JEFFREY D. McKNIGHT, CHAIRPERSON
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
15580 S. STAR LAKE DRIVE
BALDWIN, MI 49304
231-898-3189 or 231-233-3604
de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE RECEIVED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
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LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal: 02-2025
Name of Applicant: Jack Katerberg for Eberle’s
Property Address: 8511 Kater, Baldwin, Mi 49304
Property Tax ID: 43-13-510-019-01
Date & Time of Hearing: May 16, 2025, 9:00 AM
Hearing to be held in the Ryskamp Pavillion Behind the Township Office Building.
TYPE OF VARIANCE: (DIMENSIONAL) DESCRIBED BELOW:
Applicant wishes to add 10’ to rear and 3’ to the front of the existing garage. Needs a setback variance for both front and rear to do this.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WISH TO BE HEARD, PLEASE ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO:
JEFFREY D. McKNIGHT, CHAIRPERSON
LAKE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
15580 S. STAR LAKE DRIVE
BALDWIN, MI 49304
231-898-3189 or 231-233-3604
de.ealaketownmi@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE RECEIVED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
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Appeal: 01-2025
Boards Final Decission:
LAKE TOWNSHIP – LAKE COUNTY
Final Decision of the Lake Township
Zoning Board of Appeals
For an appeal by right of this decision to be timely, it must be made to
the circuit court for the county in which the property is located
within 30 days of the date of this order, (MCL 125.3606).
Appeal Number: 01-2025 Property Number: 43-13-028-002-00
Hearing Date: April 12, 2025, 9:15AM
Applicant: Earl and Dorene Collingwood
Address: 10833 S Birchwood
Baldwin, MI 49304
Type of request to ZBA: Variance Dimensional
Applicant has a garage that was built without a residence on the property. The garage needs a variance approval before a Land use Permit can be issued to build the residence. Applicant would like to build a residence this summer.
ZBA Findings of Fact: It was determined that the garage was built without a permit. There is a well and septic on the property and a trailer is being used as a residence. The motion was made to issue a Land Use Permit for the existing garage. If the county does not approve the garage it must be removed. If that permit is approved by the county a second Land Use Permit must be applied for within 90 days for the residence. The residence must be finished in 2 years or the garage must be removed.
Decision: The variance was unanimously approved.
Lake Township Ordinance: Article 13.2-C(3) Each variance granted shall become null and void unless the provisions of the variance have been utilized within one year after the granting of the variance.
Votes of ZBA Members: Signatures(s) of Designated ZBA Member(s):
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
(Yes) (No) ___________ ___________________________________
I, Kristin Zeinstra, Secretary of the Lake Township Zoning Board of Appeals, certify that on this date I witnessed the signatures set forth above and attest to the accuracy of this final decision report.
____________________________________
CC: Board Members
Township Clerk
Township Zoning Administrator
Lake County Building Department
Applicant
File
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Planning Commission Special Use Permit Hearing:
May 8th at 10:00 AM. Kemnic, Wants to build a storage building in the commercial zone on 76th Street.
UPDATES:
April 21, 2025; updated tentative Planning Commission meeting dates for 2025-26
Mar 18, 2025 Collingwood ZBA added
Feb. 17, 2025 - BOR meeting dates added
March 1, 2025: Updated Committee Members
March 13, 2025: removed BOR Meeting Info
April 21, 2025; updated tentative Planning Commission meeting dates for 2025-26
Mar 18, 2025 Collingwood ZBA added
Feb. 17, 2025 - BOR meeting dates added
March 1, 2025: Updated Committee Members
March 13, 2025: removed BOR Meeting Info