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Commission permits Magnolia Hall house and allows stone foundation despite guideline caution
Summary
The commission approved a 1½‑story Queen Anne–inspired new house for Lot 11 of Magnolia Hall and voted to allow a stone foundation despite a staff note that the 2016 guidelines do not recommend stone for foundations in the vested project.
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission on June 8 approved new construction at 1855 William Campbell Court (Lot 11, Magnolia Hall subdivision), including a condition that allows a stone foundation even though staff noted the 2016 historic district guidelines, under which the project is vested, do not recommend stone foundations.
Staff described the proposed 1½‑story house as Queen Anne–inspired with brick and frame construction, scalloped shingle siding, a stone foundation and a partial wraparound porch. Staff said foundation materials should typically be brick, concrete or stucco to align with the 2016 guidelines but acknowledged that other houses in the development already use stone. Applicant Jennifer Ford said she had no further revisions to add. A commissioner moved to amend the staff recommendation to allow a stone foundation; the amendment passed and the main motion — approval with staff comments and permitting a stone foundation — passed by voice vote.
The commission’s amendment means the developer may construct the permitted house using the stone foundation shown in the materials packet, subject to the other staff conditions (siding, window and porch material clarifications). Commissioners asked for minor clarification about fenestration details and confirmed staff would enforce material choices at final permitting.
