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Historic Zoning Commission approves exterior renovations at Nolensville Feed Mill
Summary
The Historic Zoning Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior renovations to the barn and creamery at 7280 Nolensville Road, adopting staff conditions that require final paint and trim colors be submitted to staff for review before work begins.
The Historic Zoning Commission voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for exterior renovations to the barn and creamery at 7280 Nolensville Road, commonly known as the Nolensville Feed Mill.
Staff summarized the application, saying the proposal calls for painting the exterior siding a charcoal color, replacing several doors and windows (including a new central double glass entry), installing lap siding over existing metal on the creamery, repairing the deck that faces Mill Creek, and adding a small rustic overhang above the main entrance. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions described in the staff report.
A representative of the Nolensville Feed Mill told the commission the proposed metal doors and windows are intended to resist sun and weather damage. "It just tears the wood up to pieces," the representative said, arguing that metal storefront-style doors have proven more durable on facades exposed to direct sun.
Commissioners asked whether the left-side window on the barn would be enlarged. The applicant confirmed the opening will be altered into a taller picture-style window to improve storefront visibility; the existing opening was described in the meeting as roughly "50 by 40" inches (approximate). The commission also discussed restoring lap siding on three sides of the creamery to make the facade cohesive.
The commission approved the certificate with the staff-recommended conditions. After the vote, Cindy Sheff identified herself for the record at the Nolensville address and discussed paint and trim choices for the creamery; staff clarified that final paint and trim colors must be submitted to staff for review prior to any painting and that staff-level approval would be used rather than returning the item to the commission.
Votes at a glance: The commission approved the certificate of appropriateness for 7280 Nolensville Road (motion passed by voice vote in open session). Earlier in the meeting the commission also approved minutes from the January meeting (recorded abstentions noted).
The commission had no further business and adjourned the meeting.
