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Historic Adams Street house approved for demolition contingent on approved replacement plans
Summary
The commission approved demolition of the circa-1901 contributing house at 1309 Adams Street, contingent on approval of reconstruction plans; staff had presented structural reports and cost estimates showing rehabilitation would be costlier than reconstruction.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on May 11 approved demolition of the principal structure at 1309 Adams Street but barred demolition from beginning until replacement plans are approved.
Elizabeth, the commission’s staff planner, said submitted structural reports show 60–70% of structural elements need replacement and included cost estimates: rehabilitation at $857,660 versus new construction at $662,460. "The materials included within the application demonstrate a level of structural instability and deterioration of the…
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