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Land Bank approves construction of new two-bedroom home at 1019 N. Governor with design conditions
Summary
The Evansville Land Bank approved an application to build an 864-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home at 1019 North Governor with a condition requiring architectural variety from the neighboring house; the measure passed by roll call 4-1-2 (ayes, nay, abstentions).
The Evansville Land Bank on May 16 approved an application to develop a new two-bedroom, one-bath, 864-square-foot home at 1019 North Governor Street, subject to a condition requiring architectural differentiation from the neighboring house.
A board member described the home as providing "a relatively affordable, safe, home for someone in that neighborhood, new home" and presented a photo of the neighboring 1017 residence as the design model. Another member moved to approve the application on the condition that the new house provide architectural relief—specifically a different siding color and exterior profile—so it would not duplicate its neighbor.
The board conducted a roll-call vote. Recorded votes included: Joe Cortachville (abstain), Josh Armstrong (yes), Jim K (no), Taylor Price (yes) and Darren Morley (yes). The board reported the final tally as 4 ayes, 1 nay and 2 abstentions, and the application was approved.
The motion required architectural differentiation, and staff will carry forward the condition as part of the approval; the board did not specify additional design standards beyond the requested color and profile variation.
