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Historic zoning commission OKs demolition at 1309 Adams Street, conditions set for replacement
Summary
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved demolition of the contributing house at 1309 Adams Street on May 11, contingent on an approved reconstruction Certificate of Appropriateness; staff cited structural reports and cost estimates that favored new construction over rehabilitation.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission voted on May 11 to approve demolition of the principal structure at 1309 Adams Street, but made demolition contingent on an approved plan for replacement and a Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstruction.
Staff told the commission that engineering reports document substantial structural deterioration. "The structural report... details the building's condition and the need to replace 60 to 70% of structural elements," Elizabeth, a staff member, said during the hearing. Staff provided cost comparisons included with the…
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