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Proposed new garage at 217 5th Ave S approved in concept; staff requests details on height and dormer proportions
Franklin Historic Zoning Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Applicant proposed removing a 1990s accessory shed and building a subordinate two-car garage with dormers at 217 5th Avenue South; staff said demolition is appropriate and asked for details on height, reveal and dormer siding so the new structure reads subordinate to the principal building.
Ben McCreery (Chisel Workshop) proposed removing a circa‑1990 accessory shed and constructing a one‑and‑a‑half‑story, two‑car garage with dormers at 217 5th Avenue South. Staff reported the existing shed is nonhistoric and its removal would not adversely impact the…
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