Historic Zoning Commission, July 13, 2026
Approves New construction of addition to principal building at 234 4th Avenue North, passed
What happened
The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission approved a series of certificates of appropriateness for properties in the city's historic districts. The most consequential was approval of partial demolition, alterations, and a two-story addition to adaptively reuse the Old Ice House at…
- Jurisdiction
- Franklin, TN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 19 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsLarger accessory structure
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 19
Driveway material alteration at 717 Glass Lane
Replacement of existing exposed aggregate driveway with concrete driveway with brick borders, rumble strip, and apron in the Boyd Mill Avenue Historic District. Applicant Kathleen O'Donnell, represented by Ed Tester of BFT Land Design.
- Approved with staff conditions
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 a series of certificates of appropriateness for properties in the city's historic districts. The most consequential was approval of partial demolition, alterations, and a two-story addition to adaptively reuse the Old Ice House at…
Key Decisions (19)
Driveway material alteration at 717 Glass Lane
Front yard fencing at 234 4th Avenue South
Awning and fence barrier at 412 Main Street
Site alterations at Hayes House, Harlinsdale Farm, 317 Franklin Road
Alterations to approved plans at 1309 Adams Street
Site/building alterations and new accessory structure at 1010 Fair Street
Storefront alteration at 335 Main Street
Shutters at 335 Main Street
Planter boxes at 335 Main Street
Lighting at 335 Main Street
Signage at 335 Main Street
Larger accessory structure at 109 Everbright Avenue
Small accessory structure at 109 Everbright Avenue
Site alterations (pool, driveway) at 109 Everbright Avenue
Demolition of accessory structure at 234 4th Avenue North
New construction of addition to principal building at 234 4th Avenue North
Partial demolition at 251 2nd Avenue South (Old Ice House)
Alterations to historic building at 251 2nd Avenue South (Old Ice House)
Addition at 251 2nd Avenue South (Old Ice House)
Development Activity (5)
Old Ice House adaptive reuse (hotel)
Commercial
234 4th Avenue North principal building addition
Commercial
1010 Fair Street accessory structure and alterations
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
A two-year effort to adaptively reuse the Old Ice House…
Commercial Demand
Reinstatement of commercial occupancy and a substantial addition at 234…
Sentiment
The Commission repeatedly overruled staff denial recommendations (demolition and addition…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: 6 commissioners, a staff member, 2 applicants, and 6 applicant's representatives.
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