Franklin Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Franklin held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was down 32% compared to June (171 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Storefront alteration at 335 Main Street

Denied.

Request to alter the left storefront (removing doors and transom, replacing with window) at circa 1890/1900 two-story brick commercial building in downtown Franklin Historic District. Commission voted to deny the storefront alteration per staff. Applicant John Brown of Akron, Ohio.

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Vested rights extension for 4309 South Carothers Road subdivision site plan

Approved.

Recommendation to approve Resolution 2026-58, amending the 4309 South Carothers Subdivision site plan to extend vested rights one year from August 26, 2026 to August 26, 2027. Property located east of I-65 and west of South Carothers Road at 4309 South Carothers Road. Plan includes retail space, a butcher shop, convenience store, gas station and gas pumps on 5.35 acres. Second vesting extension for the site. Passed unanimously by roll-call.

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Larger accessory structure at 109 Everbright Avenue

Deferred.

Construction of a 1,560 sq ft accessory structure that exceeds 50% of the principal building footprint (a zoning ordinance requirement outside HZC purview without a variance) in Everbright Avenue Historic District. Applicant Asher Paxton, Tandem Architecture and Design. Deferred to next voting meeting with invitation to DRC.

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Alterations to approved plans at 1309 Adams Street

Approved.

Alteration of previously approved demolition/reconstruction plans (COA issued May 2026) to add four window wells and a basement access door at circa 1900 residential building in Adams Street National Register Historic District. Applicant Ben McCrary, Chisel Workshop.

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Partial demolition at 251 2nd Avenue South (Old Ice House)

Approved.

Partial demolition of two building sections and roof overbuild at the Old Ice House / former chicken processing factory (circa 1890 and circa 1940 buildings) in downtown Franklin Historic District, to adaptively reuse as a hotel. Owners Troy and Donna Van Lee; architect Brandon Priddy, 906 Studio Architects. Approved with staff conditions.

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Addition at 251 2nd Avenue South (Old Ice House)

Approved.

Construction of a two-story brick addition on the eastern end of the Old Ice House site to replace the demolished section, for hotel adaptive reuse. Approved with staff conditions including simplified chimney detailing and screened rooftop mechanical equipment. Architect Brandon Priddy, 906 Studio Architects; owners Troy and Donna Van Lee.

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Annexation of five properties (22.78 acres) north of Clovercroft Road

Approved.

Recommendation to BOMA to approve Resolution 2026-47, annexing five properties totaling 22.78 acres located north of Clovercroft Road and east of Oxford Glen Drive, adjoining the city limits within the eastern part of the Franklin urban growth boundary. Passed by roll-call, all ayes.

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Vested rights extension for Franklin First United Methodist Church PUD subdivision

Approved.

Recommendation to BOMA to approve Resolution 2026-57, amending the Franklin First United Methodist Church PUD subdivision to extend vested rights two years to October 10, 2028. Property located south of Mike Hatcher Parkway and west of Daniel McMahon Lane at 110 Alders Gateway. Plan includes an additional 6,180 sq ft of non-residential space for a new county ambulance and emergency services facility on a site over 104 acres. Passed unanimously by roll-call.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Franklin meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 27 instances
• commercial: 14 instances
• industrial: 8 instances
• annexation: 5 instances
• PUD: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in June.
• Industrial is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in June.

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