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Votes at a glance: Madison Historic District Board — Feb. 23, 2026
Summary
The board approved minutes and several COAs for rehabilitation projects, denied two high‑profile applications (garage demolition at 421 Mill Street and accessory building at 611 Presbyterian) and approved other projects including additions and porch restorations; recusal and abstention were recorded where noted.
Key votes recorded at the Madison Historic District Board of Review meeting on Feb. 23, 2026:
- Minutes: Motion to approve prior meeting minutes carried by voice vote.
- 421 Mill Street (garage demolition): Motion to deny certificate of appropriateness for full demolition carried. Roll call read: Chris Cody — Aye; Bill Jewell — Aye; Ken McWilliams — Aye; Brian Rogers — Aye; Jared Anderson — Aye; Jed Skillman — Aye.
- 611 Presbyterian (accessory pole barn application by Mister Ash): Motion to deny COA based on noncompliance with Section 24 (setback, placement and materials) carried on roll call with all listed members voting aye.
- 609 West 2nd Street (rebuild rear additions after structural/demolition work): Motion to approve amended plan carried on findings of fact; Ryan Rogers recused from consideration of this project because he prepared the original drawings.
- 736 West Main Street (restore full‑width porch): Motion to approve the reconstruction including the option to restore a center second‑story window carried by voice/roll call.
- 1017 West 1st Street (replace eight windows on side addition): Motion to approve replacement windows carried.
Staff approvals and routine items: Staff reported several staff‑level approvals for exterior lights, window awnings, stained glass transom at 221 East Main, and doors/windows/siding at other addresses. One notable staff action: staff allowed framing to proceed at 118 West 5th Street after a misplaced COA submittal; staff disclosed that authorization to the board.
Recusals/abstentions: Ryan Rogers recused from 609 West 2nd Street (recorded); votes otherwise show full participation for items tallied above.
The board adjourned after staff updates and a short discussion on enforcement pathways for unauthorized work.
