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Franklin HZC approves demolition of deteriorated house at 119 Church Street, requires COA for future build
Summary
After reviewing engineer and contractor documentation, the Historic Zoning Commission voted to allow demolition of the principal building at 119 Church Street and approved removal of a nonhistoric backyard shed; commissioners required a future Certificate of Appropriateness for new development on the lot.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission voted 4-0 on Aug. 11 to approve demolition of the principal building at 119 Church Street after reviewing submitted condition reports and cost estimates. Commissioners said the vacant, exposed structure had extensive deterioration and storm damage and that rehabilitation would require wholesale replacement of material. The commission approved demolition of the small 1980s metal accessory shed earlier in the meeting. Staff’s packet noted the main house is listed as noncontributing on the National Register and summarized the commission’s…
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