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Board tables review of unpermitted porch roof at 918 Bridal pending inspection
Summary
The board tabled consideration of an unpermitted porch roof repair at 918 Bridal and asked staff to inspect the site and gather photos and permit/insurance information ahead of the next meeting.
The Vincennes Historic Review Board tabled consideration of work at 918 Bridal after learning a contractor installed metal sheeting on a flat porch without permits or prior board approval.
The chair summarized that the homeowners had a leaky porch roof and had a contractor who "slapped up some pole bar metal real quick" without pulling permits or obtaining Historic Review Board approval. Staff had temporarily stopped work; board members reported the contractor did not obtain permits and discussed possible penalties and the homeowner's exposure. A member suggested the contractor likely bears greater responsibility but the homeowner should check insurance and permits.
The board asked staff to inspect the site and take photographs and to attempt to contact the homeowner and contractor. The item was tabled to the next meeting so staff can report back, and members suggested emailing photos to expedite any review instead of waiting a month.
No formal enforcement action was recorded at the meeting; the board instructed staff to document the condition and revisit the item once inspection and outreach are complete.
