Historic Zoning Commission, April 13, 2026
Approves Parking Structure Alterations at 230 Franklin Rd. (The Factory), Unanimous
What happened
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved window replacements at 223 Franklin Rd. and retroactively approved a cedar shake roof at 121 Miles Manor Court despite staff recommending denial, with commissioners citing the material's historic appropriateness for the 1930 Tudor…
- Jurisdiction
- Franklin, TN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, Unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 9
Window Replacement at 223 Franklin Rd.
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.
- Staff conditions apply
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved window replacements at 223 Franklin Rd. and retroactively approved a cedar shake roof at 121 Miles Manor Court despite staff recommending denial, with commissioners citing the material's historic appropriateness for the 1930 Tudor…
Key Decisions (9)
Window Replacement at 223 Franklin Rd.
Roof Materials at 121 Miles Manor Court
Front Yard Fencing at 1005 Evans St.
Door Replacement at 127 2nd Avenue North
In-Kind Building Material Replacement at 800 Fair St.
Garage Door Alterations at 321 3rd Avenue South
New EMS Building at 110 Alders Gateway
Parking Structure Alterations at 230 Franklin Rd. (The Factory)
Demolition at 234 and 242 Fifth Ave. North
Development Activity (3)
Williamson County EMS Station
Infrastructure
The Factory Parking Structure
Commercial
234 and 242 Fifth Ave. North Redevelopment
Other
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Homeowners in Franklin's historic districts are investing significantly in restoration…
Sentiment
City Aldermen Matt Brown and Baggett expressed concern that strict…
Infrastructure
Williamson County is investing in new EMS infrastructure within the…
Commercial Demand
The Factory at Franklin continues parking structure development, suggesting ongoing…
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