Historic downtown building remodel and business signage
Summary
Two downtown building facades got the go-ahead: First Christian Church at 89 S. Main and an office facade at 59 N. Jefferson. Both fit the historic downtown district's remodel review.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private building improvements downtown; costs not disclosed.
The property owners and downtown's streetscape.
The applicant faces delay while he prepares complete drawings.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Planning Commission - Oct 27, 2026
Artesian Group LLC and Elizabeth Mason had a docket (PC 26025) before the commission for their property at 23 E. Washington Street in the Historic Downtown District, where proposals must meet special design and compatibility standards.
Planning Commission - Jul 28, 2026
Two downtown projects got quick approvals: a modernized facade at 60 E. Morgan St. and see-through window signage for a new tattoo-and-beauty collective at 134 N. Sycamore St., continuing downtown revitalization.
Planning Commission - Jun 23, 2026
A downtown property owner wants to remodel buildings inside the historic district — a review that balances preservation with property rights.
Planning Commission - May 27, 2026
A downtown building owner's remodel plans were rejected for now because they didn't show what the building's outside will look like — a requirement for historic-district review.
Planning Commission - Apr 28, 2026
Two downtown building facades got the go-ahead: First Christian Church at 89 S. Main and an office facade at 59 N. Jefferson. Both fit the historic downtown district's remodel review.
Planning Commission - Mar 24, 2026
Three remodel projects in the Historic Downtown District were on the docket, including the First Christian Church building on S Main St and a previously tabled project at 65 W Morgan St. Approval by the commission is required for remodels in the historic downtown.
Planning Commission - Feb 24, 2026
Three separate requests for downtown storefront work came before the commission — two signs approved and one remodel held for a month. These decisions shape how the historic downtown looks as businesses come and go.
Planning Commission - Jan 27, 2026
Three downtown sign requests came before the commission — two were approved, one was tabled because the owner keeps missing meetings. The sign at 10 N. Main St. would grow from 23 inches to 48 inches tall.
Related development
Docket No. PC26004 — Remodel in Historic Downtown District
The building's facade stays as-is for now until a complete redesign is submitted.
Remodel in Historic Downtown District — 60 E. Morgan St.
The remodel would alter the appearance of downtown buildings, subject to historic-district review.
Historic Downtown District Signage — 23 E. Washington St.
A vacant or repurposed downtown building gains signage for a new creative-business tenant, adding activity to the historic district.
Remodel — 65 W. Morgan Street
The planned remodel is on hold until March; the owner will get a chance to present in person.
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