Historic board approves multiple restoration and addition projects; votes at a glance
December 16, 2025 | Madison City, Jefferson County, Indiana
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The Madison Historic District Board of Review on Monday approved a series of property projects across downtown Madison, granting certificates of appropriateness for multiple restorations and additions after staff presentations and short hearings.
What the board approved
- 1225 West Main (contributing colonial home, built 1890): Owner will enclose an east-side porch (invisible from the street) and add a 10-foot rear room. Siding will remain vinyl. Finding of fact and unanimous approval were recorded; applicant may pick up permits and proceed (presentation and vote: SEG 103–221).
- 1000/1008 East (empty lot behind 1008 East): Applicant Robert Wertz was granted approval to build a modest log shed set back from the street; board members supported the design (SEG 224–351).
- 319 Craigmont Street (contributing Italianate home, built 1890): Owners Steve and Jane Martin received approval to restore front windows to original size, restore the transom and make related siding and trim work; several items were staff-approved and the board approved the application (SEG 352–507).
- 609 West 2nd Street (contributing Italianate, built 1870): Applicant Julie Timon was approved for a 10-by-18-foot rear addition and an 8-foot porch after neighbor concerns about setback and view; the owner agreed to consider mature landscaping to moderate visibility (SEG 1058–1476).
- 815 East 1st Street (contributing 1870 house): The Alexanders won approval for a rear addition and a one-and-a-half-story accessory garage with living space above; board members praised the drawings and voted to approve (SEG 1480–1663).
Votes and process notes
Most approvals were unanimous or near-unanimous, with staff presenting findings of fact and applicants given standard instruction to pick up permits once building permits are in place. Several items were split so that staff-approved details (doors, small additions, siding) could proceed while larger design questions were reserved for board decision.
Next steps
Applicants were told to obtain building permits and follow up with staff on any minor clarifications. The board’s next regular meeting will be Jan. 26, 2026.
What the board approved
- 1225 West Main (contributing colonial home, built 1890): Owner will enclose an east-side porch (invisible from the street) and add a 10-foot rear room. Siding will remain vinyl. Finding of fact and unanimous approval were recorded; applicant may pick up permits and proceed (presentation and vote: SEG 103–221).
- 1000/1008 East (empty lot behind 1008 East): Applicant Robert Wertz was granted approval to build a modest log shed set back from the street; board members supported the design (SEG 224–351).
- 319 Craigmont Street (contributing Italianate home, built 1890): Owners Steve and Jane Martin received approval to restore front windows to original size, restore the transom and make related siding and trim work; several items were staff-approved and the board approved the application (SEG 352–507).
- 609 West 2nd Street (contributing Italianate, built 1870): Applicant Julie Timon was approved for a 10-by-18-foot rear addition and an 8-foot porch after neighbor concerns about setback and view; the owner agreed to consider mature landscaping to moderate visibility (SEG 1058–1476).
- 815 East 1st Street (contributing 1870 house): The Alexanders won approval for a rear addition and a one-and-a-half-story accessory garage with living space above; board members praised the drawings and voted to approve (SEG 1480–1663).
Votes and process notes
Most approvals were unanimous or near-unanimous, with staff presenting findings of fact and applicants given standard instruction to pick up permits once building permits are in place. Several items were split so that staff-approved details (doors, small additions, siding) could proceed while larger design questions were reserved for board decision.
Next steps
Applicants were told to obtain building permits and follow up with staff on any minor clarifications. The board’s next regular meeting will be Jan. 26, 2026.
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