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Commission denies porch railings between arches, approves step and roof rail work at Dan German building
Franklin Historic Zoning Commission · May 12, 2026
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Summary
The commission denied retroactive railings between the Dan German building’s stone arches, approved a simplified step handrail, and approved a porch roof balustrade tied to historic photographs, all with staff conditions.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on May 11 split action on several railing requests for the Dan German building at 157 4th Avenue South.
Elizabeth, staff, told the commission the white wooden railing between the stone columns was not historically present and therefore not appropriate; staff recommended denial of that element and recommended…
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