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Board approves restoration‑focused variance for downtown Corydon building at 220 East Chestnut Street
Summary
The Corydon Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance related to a boundary/flood‑plain question for 220 East Chestnut Street after owner Brian Bates described plans to restore the building’s exterior brick and expose interior walls; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Corydon Board of Zoning Appeals and Alcohol Board voted to approve a zoning action related to 220 East Chestnut Street following a presentation by Brian Bates, who said he is restoring the building to its prior exterior and interior appearance.
Bates described work to expose interior walls, restore brick and return storefronts to their earlier form. He said the building contains multiple tenants including Chestnut Tree Market in the front and Penny's Treasures in the middle, with a room in the back; he said the property was acquired in 2018 and work aims to reverse changes made over the years.
Board members asked questions and moved to approve the request related to the boundary/flood‑plain rule; a motion to approve was seconded and passed on a voice vote. The agenda listed the item as 2026-2-8 (Brian Bates and Lloyd George). No detailed roll call or specific vote tallies were recorded in the transcript.
The board did not record additional conditions or funding details for the restoration during the meeting.
