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Commission approves Laughlin Springs East End guideline update to allow three‑story infill on South Tenth
Summary
The commission approved design guideline revisions to allow three‑story, flat‑roof infill and reduced front setbacks on portions of South Tenth Street where no historic context exists; the change followed a community-led process and near‑unanimous neighborhood support.
The Metro Historic Zoning Commission voted 4‑0 to approve revisions to the Laughlin Springs East End neighborhood conservation overlay that allow taller, three‑story infill with flat roofs and shorter front setbacks on parts of South Tenth Street where no contributing historic fabric remains.
Commission staff and neighborhood leaders described the change as a community‑driven refinement that establishes an appropriate form for new construction on blocks lacking historic context. Council…
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