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Owner proposes side addition for basement access; DRC urges rear or interior alternatives
Franklin Design Review Committee (DRC) · April 21, 2026
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Summary
An owner seeking an enclosed side stair addition at 109 7th Avenue North was asked to explore rear or interior options and to avoid a highly visible side addition; one option would require a variance because it encroaches the side setback.
Jacob Lane presented two side-addition options to enclose a stair to the basement at 109 7th Avenue North, saying a side addition would minimize invasiveness compared with other configurations. Staff told the DRC that Option A (6'9" by 15') would encroach into the side yard setback and require a variance, while Option B…
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