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DRC favors design option that nods to nearby Franklin First United Methodist Church for new EMS station, but flags material choices
Summary
Williamson County and design team presented a new EMS station at 110 Alders Gateway; commissioners preferred Option 1 for its subtle reference to the adjacent church but urged exploring agrarian cues, validation of stone and window materials, and cautioned against cast stone on civic facades.
Williamson County representatives told the Design Review Committee they plan an EMS station on church-owned land at 110 Alders Gateway and presented two elevation options. Designer Lacey Fuller said the primary goal is to complement the adjacent Franklin First United Methodist Church by using similar materials and proportional detailing; Option 1 was described as balancing church motifs without excessive imitation, while Option 2 uses a cast arch that more overtly echoes the church.
Staff noted the property is within the Franklin Road historic district and that the proposed placement, building form, height and general materials meet guidelines, but staff requested window and door specifications and samples. Commissioners favored Option 1 for its restraint and recommended exploring alternatives that better reflect the site’s agrarian and outbuilding context rather than closely copying the church architecture. Several commissioners cautioned about the use of cast stone on civic frontages and asked that higher-quality, durable materials and detailed window profiles be provided at the COA stage.
Next steps: the design team will consider commissioner feedback (material samples, window details and possible agrarian references), coordinate with the church board as necessary, and provide materials and profiles at COA submission.
