Evansville Board of Zoning Appeals approves dog‑training special use, downtown office expansion and multiple variances

The Evansville Board of Zoning Appeals on Oct. 16, 2025, approved a string of land‑use actions including a special‑use permit for a dog training and boarding facility at 2628 North Cullen Avenue and a downtown office expansion at 209 Southeast Third Street that reduces required parking from 137 spaces to 39, the board said at a meeting in the Civic Center Complex.

The downtown variance and parking reduction were the most consequential approvals: the board granted multiple relaxations for the project at 209 Southeast Third Street that also keep existing drive‑aisle widths and green‑space configurations in place while allowing a two‑story office addition. Scott Bridal, a representative of Cash Wagner & Associates, said the company has about 78 full‑time employees but typically has only 20 to 25 people in the office at once because many staff are out on projects. “We’re thrilled to be a member of the Evansville community. We’ve been here for 25 years,” Bridal said. The board voted 7‑0 to approve the application (VARDash2025Dash080).

Why it matters: The downtown approval formally reduces the off‑street parking the applicant must provide, which the applicant and staff said reflects long‑standing on‑site conditions and nearby public parking. Board discussion noted that the city is revising parking rules — a change that could alter future parking requirements — but the board acted on the application under the current code.

Dog training special use and parking condition

The board approved SPUDash2025Dash016, allowing a dog training and overnight boarding operation at 2628 North Cullen Avenue,…