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Zoning commission approves a slate of exterior alterations and preservation projects
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved window, driveway and site alteration requests for multiple properties (108 Cottage Lane; 900 Fair Street; 309 4th Avenue South; 908 West Main), and accepted procedural items including minutes and one withdrawn item.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved a series of routine exterior alteration applications on June 8, clearing several homeowners and applicants to proceed with projects subject to staff conditions.
Item 2: Staff recommended, and the commission approved, replacement of all windows at 108 Cottage Lane (Vandalia Cottages, Boyd Mill Avenue Historic District) using vinyl‑clad windows appropriate for the subdivision. Applicant Patricia Crossland offered no additional remarks and the motion carried unanimously.
Item 3: At 900 Fair Street (a contributing building in the Hinchville National Register Historic District) the commission unanimously approved replacement of existing asphalt driveways with broom‑finish concrete based on staff findings that the alteration aligns with guidelines.
Item 4: An alteration to an approved driveway at 309 4th Avenue South to a ribbon/Hollywood strip design with planting pockets was presented; applicant Michael Desmond discussed greener yard improvements. Staff supported the ribbon approach and the commission approved the application with staff conditions.
Item 6: With the chair recused on the Maple Dean application (908 West Main Street), Vice Chair Brian Lerard presided. Staff recommended approval of multiple maintenance and repair items for the 1881 contributing building; Hunter Connley of Allard Architects said the firm looked forward to preserving the structure. The commission approved the work with staff conditions.
Other business: Item 5 was withdrawn by the applicant. Item 10 (109 Everbrite Avenue) was not heard because the applicant was absent and will be deferred under the commission’s bylaws. The meeting concluded with staff announcements and adjournment.
