Remodel Approval in Historic Downtown
Description
A remodel of the First Christian Church building downtown, designed by Halstead Architects. It was scheduled for action March 24, but no result is on record.
Impact summary
The unused Jackson Street side of the church gets cleaned up and restored to match the streetscape.
Applicant
- Name
- First Christian Church (Halstead Architects)
- Address
- 89 S Main St, Martinsville, INSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission - Apr 28, 2026
Removes the unused south canopy and steep concrete steps, repairs adjacent materials, and replaces doors with stained-glass windows matching the other window sills.
Planning Commission - Mar 24, 2026
Approved plan to remove a later-added drop-off canopy on the church's south side, exposing and extending a hidden pointed-arch stained glass window, with interior finishes and a new organ also part of the work.
Related issues (1)
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