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Historic zoning panel backs recommendation for variance at 106 Bridge Street to preserve building elevations
Summary
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant a variance allowing the three structures at 106 Bridge Street to retain their existing finished floor elevations, finding that raising them would compromise historic character; approval includes staff conditions.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on Jan. 13 voted to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant a variance to allow the buildings at 106 Bridge Street to retain their current finished floor elevations to preserve historic character.
City staff told the commission the variance request is sought under Section 17.6.5 of the zoning ordinance, which allows variances for repair and rehabilitation of historic structures when the change is the minimum necessary to preserve historic character. Staff reported that meeting the ordinance’s required foundation heights…
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