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Historic zoning commission approves demolition of nonhistoric greenhouse and rear alterations at 116 Lewisburg Ave.
Summary
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved the removal of a circa-1986 greenhouse and several rear-yard changes at a 1929 Tudor Revival home at 116 Lewisburg Ave., approving window, deck and lighting changes subject to staff conditions.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on March 10 approved the demolition of a nonhistoric accessory greenhouse and several alterations to the principal building and site at 116 Lewisburg Avenue.
The house at 116 Lewisburg Ave., described by staff as a circa‑1929 Tudor Revival contributing to the Lewisburg Avenue National Register Historic District, will keep its primary historic character while the commission approved removal of the circa‑1986 greenhouse at the rear. Preservation staff described the greenhouse as a nonhistoric accessory structure and recommended approval of its demolition along with several other changes conditioned on submittal of required specifications.
Staff told the commission the application included replacement of two rear‑facing windows with casement windows, a reduction in the size of one replacement opening, replacement of a pedestrian rear door, expansion and replacement of the rear deck, installation of two rear light fixtures and two front light fixtures, and removal of the front awning. The applicant also proposed repainting previously painted elements (siding, trim, gutters) in a neutral color; staff noted paint color is outside the commission’s review but recommended neutral Tudor‑style hues.
Amy Adkins, representing the property at 116 Lewisburg Ave., told the commission she had no additional substantive updates beyond staff’s analysis and was available to answer questions. Commissioners asked for clarification about the height and layout of a proposed lattice or screening in the backyard; the applicant said the new screen would not extend beyond the highest existing lattice point and would run to the edge of an existing rock wall.
A motion to approve the application with staff conditions passed; commission members voiced no recorded objections on the floor and the chair announced the ayes had it.
The approval is limited by staff conditions that require final specifications for windows, light fixtures and other materials to be supplied to preservation staff prior to permitting and that the replacements follow the commission’s design guidelines for proportions and window type.
No citizens spoke during the public‑comment period for this item, and the commission did not take additional action beyond the approval with conditions.
