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DRC asks applicant for cost estimates, future plan in demolition request at 119 Church Street
Summary
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.
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…
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