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BZA approves canopy column variance for Mustard Seed preschool at Christ Community Church
Summary
The BZA approved a request to allow canopy columns without masonry bases at 1215 Hillsborough Road, citing child‑safety concerns and the canopy's limited visibility from the street. The Mustard Seed preschool director said masonry bases pose a hazard for young children and could conflict with DHS licensing requirements.
The Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance Nov. 6 allowing columns on a proposed canopy at 1215 Hillsborough Road to be constructed without the masonry bases required by the zoning ordinance.
Staff recommended denial overall, finding no unique lot condition or hardship but acknowledged the proposal would not be a public detriment and that the canopy would be minimally visible from the street. Richard Brasher of Sharebilt and Holly Davis, director of Mustard…
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