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Commission limits signage, approves green awning without columns and permits modern lantern at 94 East Main St.
Summary
Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved signage with size/placement limits, approved a solid green awning after removing proposed columns, and approved an elongated lantern style for 94 East Main Street despite staff recommendation to deny the lantern style.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on March 10 approved a multipart application for signage, an awning and lighting at 94 East Main Street in the Downtown Franklin Historic District, approving signage with conditions, approving a revised awning plan without columns and approving a non‑traditional lantern fixture over staff objections.
Staff presented a detailed review noting the false‑front building and adjacent frame building comprise a combined storefront at the downtown gateway. For the false‑front façade staff identified four proposed signs (three window signs and one wall sign), observed the proposed wall sign measured 14.75 square feet (exceeding the guidelines’ 9‑square‑foot recommendation) and noted the wall sign was proposed more than 12 feet above grade.…
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