Franklin Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Franklin held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 20% compared to March (159 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Vested Rights Extension for Franklin Grove Subdivision

Approved.

Extended vesting period for Franklin Grove subdivision at 423 S Margin St. for one year until April 27, 2027. The 5.19-acre site plan includes 1,535 square feet of institutional space. Applicant Pape Dawson reported grading permit was pulled the day before the meeting.

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Rezoning for Coletta Park PUD - Mercerboro Rd./S Carothers Rd.

Approved.

Approved Ordinance 2026-06 to rezone 204.34 acres from PD 1.26 to PD 1.27 and rezone 0.55 acres from PD 1.26 to R1 district for property south of Mercerboro Rd., east of South Carothers Rd., including 1005 Copley Rd. The 0.55-acre parcel being removed was designated open space. Applicant represented by Kimley Horn.

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Harlan PUD Amended Conditions - 1247 Hillview Ln.

Approved.

Approved Resolution 2025-26 as amended for Harlan PUD subdivision by Boyle Investment Company, modifying Condition 30 for off-site improvements. Northern access redesigned to extend Mack Hatcher Pkwy. to Chimeric Dr. Developer agreed to complete Coleman Rd. and Henpeck Ln. intersection improvements before any building permits are issued.

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Window Replacement at 223 Franklin Rd.

Approved.

Retroactive approval for replacement of ten windows on a circa 1939 bungalow-style residential building in the Franklin Rd. Historic District. Applicant Hank Gardner proposed six-over-six grid pattern windows. Previously denied in January due to materiality concerns.

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Door Replacement at 127 2nd Avenue North

Approved.

Approval to replace existing double metal doors with new double storefront style doors on circa 1960 non-contributing concrete block commercial building in downtown Franklin Historic District. Applicant Marla Albert cited safety improvements for building egress.

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Variance for Screened-In Porch at 514 Carnview Drive

Approved.

Variance approved to allow a screened-in porch to encroach 20 feet into the rear yard setback (5 feet from rear property line instead of required 15 feet) for property at 514 Carnview Drive, zoned PD (Plan District). Applicants Katie and Rob Wiles requested the variance for a 360 square foot screened porch. Staff had recommended denial finding criteria 1 and 2 not met, but the board found all three variance criteria satisfied due to the irregular lot shape, home placement at the setback line, and 170 feet of wooded HOA common area behind the property.

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Front Yard Fencing at 1005 Evans St.

Approved.

Approval for construction of wood picket fence in front yard of circa 2010 Gothic Revival residential building in Lewisburg Ave. Historic District. Applicants Brian Snyder and Natalie sought fence for pet containment.

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Coletta Park PUD Revised Development Plan

Approved.

Approved Resolution 2026-25 updating limits of Coletta Park PUD following removal of 0.55-acre parcel.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Franklin meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PD 1.26 → PD 1.27, 204.34 acres at South of Mercerboro Rd., east of South Carothers Rd., including 1005 Copley Rd. (Kimley Horn (representative))
• PD 1.26 → R1, 0.55 acres at 1005 Copley Rd. parcel (removed from Coletta Park) (Kimley Horn (representative))

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 37 instances
• commercial: 18 instances
• subdivision: 14 instances
• PUD: 13 instances
• variance: 12 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 260% from March.
• PUD is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in March.

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