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The property is vested under the 2016 design guidelines for the Boyd Mill/Magnolia Hall context. Emily (staff member, City of Franklin) told the committee the proposed house is approximately 31 feet, 10 inches in height (plus site grade differences) and that Magnolia Hall’s recorded height is 34 feet, 9 inches; with the proposed lot grade the DRC noted the two ridgelines will be visually close and asked for adjustments to ensure the historic Magnolia Hall remains the prominent element in that view. Staff also requested clarification about dormer setback (the guidelines recommend dormers be recessed so they are not read as wall dormers), porch depth (guideline porch depths generally recommended at least 6–8 feet) and column dimensions.

Why it matters: The Lot 7 parcel sits near Magnolia Hall and will be highly visible from adjacent lots and nearby routes within the Boyd Mill Avenue Historic District. The DRC’s guiding standard for new construction is that new buildings should be compatible in massing, height, proportion, scale and architectural features and should be subordinate so they do not detract from a historic building’s prominence.

Committee guidance and technical points: DRC members suggested the applicant consider the following revisions before returning with a final voting packet:
- Reduce the ridge/roof height modestly (members discussed lowering the ridge by roughly a foot to two feet) and reconsider dormer proportions so dormers read subordinate and do not dominate the roofline.
- Revisit porch proportions: members recommended shallower porch depths (6–8 feet rather than the 9+ feet shown) and narrower, more slender column profiles (12 inches or smaller) so the front elevation reads less heavy and more in scale with adjacent historic homes.
- Adjust dormer and window muntin patterns so the fenestration maintains vertical proportions compatible with the architectural inspiration images shown; staff recommended minimizing transoms and keeping window patterns consistent across primary facades.

Next steps: The applicant will revise the design to address height, dormer setback and porch/column proportions and return with updated drawings showing the revised ridge height, dormer details, porch sections and column dimensions for a subsequent DRC review. Staff flagged that final details — including column profiles, porch depth, dormer setback, and the relationship of the new building’s ridge to Magnolia Hall — will be evaluated at the voting stage.

Ending: Committee members said the updated direction improves compatibility with Magnolia Hall but asked for refinements to massing and proportion so the new house remains subordinate in the historic streetscape.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Franklin, Historic Zoning Design Review Commission 6-16-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Design Review Committee members reviewed a proposed new construction at Lot 7 (Magnolia Hall) and asked the applicant to reduce the building's perceived height, re‑proportion dormers, narrow or lower porch elements and slenderize columns so the new house reads subordinate to adjacent Magnolia Hall.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",4577,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197136,"Battle of Franklin Trust proposes life‑size bronze 'Mamie the mule' at Carter Hill Park; DRC gives preliminary support",454,1421000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853834-9316fe8c313bf39140fd4cd04542a8b0&start=1421&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853834-9316fe8c313bf39140fd4cd04542a8b0/thumbnail_1421000.jpg","/articles/6197136/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Battle-of-Franklin-Trust-proposes-lifesize-bronze-Mamie-the-mule-at-Carter-Hill-Park-DRC-gives-preliminary-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197136-a05b7c863585ef8c85341fc2063d0c4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137871&Signature=CS0JLUABxdiQozNfW7PY-QI2VzvUY02QpDSDdabSgB6gM6hC1nvwbSHFYDQ3pEXQZEjb6p7EQYh7q7fU2PDuQA8oNE~xd1Y2PCsVQrc2b~W20xJmtp~Ar1Qc~eYpMbqFf~Jcy9jpp-Om8hvMINEzTxO7dRsDW0svm-3x4a-29kKGNiTzSxhMawRo8DNyBj3hyur1NmqbIs7O8VATmClSdXmwM508STuVKiwrLf9gInlUiVi8kFJlFN-WhrNQJk6qZpRJXssz9wAC6n-P3gcZ91Og4a-z0fHZMjoESd-bPV3giS6M01dWHAjkaXcP-xuIf1KKnzf4YcTVog0j4JXL9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin — The Design Review Committee (DRC) on Tuesday reviewed a proposal from the Battle of Franklin Trust to install a life‑size bronze statue of Mamie, a Civil War draft mule, at Carter Hill Park and provided preliminary support while asking for placement and installation details.

Laurie McPeek, representing the Battle of Franklin Trust, told the DRC the figure would depict “Mamie the mule,” described in local Civil War writings connected to the Sixth Ohio, and that the artist Janelle Mayer — who created other local works — would cast the piece in bronze. McPeek said the finished sculpture would be “anywhere from 900 to 1,200 pounds finished” and intended to be climbable for children, placed on a concrete pad to protect lawn‑maintenance equipment.

Staff context and required steps: Emily (staff member, City of Franklin) told the committee the park is a city‑owned historic property and that the proposal already received a recommendation from the Civil War Historical Commission. Emily said the statue’s approximate finished length is 9.5 feet and that the next steps are DRC review, a Historic Zoning Commission recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), Arts Commission review, and a final BOMA vote.

DRC questions and guidance: Committee members welcomed the concept as historically contextual and as a family‑friendly way to expand battlefield interpretation. Members asked for:
- A more precise site plan (for example, a Google Earth image with the park pathway shown) to confirm exact placement and distance from the cotton gin foundation and property lines; staff said there is a triangular space behind the cotton gin where the sculpture has been proposed.
- Details about the concrete pad and mounting: McPeek said Parks will determine pad structural requirements and that the pad will be mostly flush with the ground with the bronze 1–3 inches above grade so mowers won’t strike it.
- Information about the base and finish, and whether bronze is appropriate for an object intended for climbing; the applicant said bronze was chosen for durability but that they would consult on climbability and safety.

Other details: McPeek said the artist will include historically informed accessories (a felt hat referenced in soldier writings) to identify the figure as Mamie rather than a generic mule. The proposal includes working with Franklin Parks on mounting and with the Arts Commission and BOMA for remaining approvals.

Next steps: The DRC asked the applicant to provide a scaled Google Earth image showing the sidewalk, the cotton gin footprint, the proposed pad location and dimensions, and further details on the pedestal/pad and material specifications for a future voting packet to the Historic Zoning Commission.

Ending: The committee expressed support for the concept pending the requested site and construction details and referred the applicant to coordinate with Parks and the Arts Commission ahead of subsequent hearings.","The Design Review Committee reviewed a proposal to place a life‑size bronze statue of 'Mamie the mule' at Carter Hill Park. The committee and staff signaled support pending details about the base, exact placement, materials, and coordination with Parks and Arts Commission.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197141,"DRC asks applicant for cost estimates, future plan in demolition request at 119 Church Street",479,250000,729000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3853834-9316fe8c313bf39140fd4cd04542a8b0&start=250&end=729","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3853834-9316fe8c313bf39140fd4cd04542a8b0/thumbnail_250000.jpg","/articles/6197141/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/DRC-asks-applicant-for-cost-estimates-future-plan-in-demolition-request-at-119-Church-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197141-be921939efab62b3f688207b8af27306/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137871&Signature=eSocxrblxjMBxutTNfiL57i4riA83jGph-PP1MqOs7wab2oEVcrAXWZl9CZG9qKjnI6ZyxY-AcA9OVAvExdR-aUt8Ds2weKiimPdndLWoz2ixDcFMGFWf5uWrFJjMl2EaCMxLhWasfNBx4G3UmYZ2EYuD0WfEONTnn01787~QSRR40ftEOZSPAquW7HSbpPX8wb1zpr33Cp1t7WWVO4-AzjyAxaZVOpFPH10PDOhLxlgBZ2KQR8tRldxnMYGZBtNb7A8HUKZQcRhDK~n~ESrRWTIsC2Jv-LTe6eYLW6IHPWj~zgFv-m11KVORYfr6OBxMQqxgcW15928TPpxg02S9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin — Applicants seeking permission to demolish a deteriorated house at 119 Church Street were told Tuesday by the Design Review Committee (DRC) to return with more documentation before the committee can recommend demolition to the Historic Zoning Commission.

The DRC heard from applicants Matt Ligon and John Ligon and city staff about two structural-engineer reports that document deterioration at the property. Emily (staff member, City of Franklin) told the committee the building sits in the Downtown Franklin National Register Historic District and is listed in the district survey as non‑contributing. She said the district guidelines allow demolition only if specific criteria are met, including substantiated loss of integrity, demonstrated economic hardship, or structural instability documented by an experienced architect or structural engineer.

Why it matters: The committee is balancing preservation rules for properties in the historic district against evidence that the house has been compromised by weather, a fallen tree limb and ongoing deterioration. Demolition would remove a building that the National Register survey describes as an “extensively altered circa 1921” gable‑end dwelling and would leave a vacant lot in the historic district; zoning rules also prohibit using a former historic‑structure lot as a parking lot.

What the DRC asked for: Committee members and staff said the application includes structural reports but lacks cost estimates for (a) rehabilitating the existing building to an acceptable, code‑compliant condition versus (b) demolishing and constructing a comparable structure. Emily said the guidelines require such cost comparisons when structural failure is claimed. The DRC also asked applicants to provide a clearer statement of intended future use for the lot — whether it will be held as green space or proposed for redevelopment — because the guidelines recommend a future‑use plan when demolition is proposed for structural reasons.

Discussion highlights: Matt Ligon described the property’s condition and said two engineer reports had been provided. Commissioners noted the building’s non‑contributing classification is likely tied to extensive later alterations, including aluminum siding. One committee member observed the building has been exposed to rain and likely rot since a branch fell on the roof, and several members said photographic evidence and dated photos showing the progression of deterioration would be helpful. Staff confirmed a Notice of Violation has been issued by Building and Neighborhood Services requiring the property to comply with adopted codes.

Next steps: The DRC did not take a formal vote. The committee advised the applicants to return with the missing cost estimates that compare rehabilitation and replacement and to provide documentation showing the proposed future action for the site. The Historic Zoning Commission will consider demolition only after the DRC and staff have had the additional information required by the historic district guidelines.

Ending: The applicant was told to gather the requested documentation and bring the item back to staff and then to a voting meeting for the Historic Zoning Commission when the information is complete.","At a June Design Review Committee meeting, applicants seeking demolition of a heavily altered house at 119 Church Street were asked to provide cost estimates comparing rehabilitation and reconstruction and to clarify future plans for the lot before the committee will forward a demolition recommendation to the Historic Zoning Commission.","actionData","errors"]

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