Land Bank approves development agreement for 106 Jefferson Avenue after 4–2 vote

The Evansville Land Bank Corporation on a 4–2 roll‑call vote approved a development agreement and submitted exterior elevations for a proposed owner‑occupied single‑family home at 106 Jefferson Avenue.

The board accepted the development documents after staff confirmed the applicant had supplied the previously requested elevations and a development agreement. Board discussion included a preference expressed by a board member for rear‑load garages and alley access to preserve neighborhood continuity; other members noted existing curb cuts and parking pads on the block.

During the roll call conducted by staff, votes were recorded as follows: Josh Armstrong — Aye; Joe Kritochtval — Nay; Roger Cohen — Aye; Colby Jackson — Aye; Jim Kick — Nay; Casey Spivey — Aye. With four ayes and two nays, the motion to accept the development agreement and drawings passed. The board directed staff that the next step is to record a short‑form development agreement.

Staff described the lot as relatively narrow and noted the developer is a regional builder that constructs on homeowners’ lots; no change to zoning was described during the meeting. The board did not adopt any amendments to the documents on the floor.

The decision finalizes the board’s disposition approval for the parcel and establishes the administrative step of recording the development agreement.