VAR-2026-043 — Larry Cornett parking variances
Description
A homeowner sought gravel parking, relief from the rule against vehicles backing into the street, and elimination of all four required parking spaces.
Impact summary
The long-standing gravel parking on a quiet street stays legal; one member wanted the owner to add real off-street parking instead.
Applicant
- Name
- Larry Cornett
- Address
- 4519 Claremont AveSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Unpermitted construction work
Two cases involved property owners cleaning up inherited or purchased problems: an unpermitted shed placement and pole barn on Walnut Road, and a house converted to a triplex with no permits on Claremont Avenue. The board generally favored letting owners come into compliance.
Gravel parking variances
Three petitioners — Wilhite Property Group, Evansville Historic Homes, and Opel Investments — want to use gravel parking instead of paving. The outcomes could shape how parking lots look and drain in several neighborhoods.
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