Design Concepts | ENVISION FRANKLIN 47 USES Uses Institutional, Transitional Office, and Local Commercial FORM Building Placement Along Fifth Avenue North, buildings should have shallow front-yard setbacks and may have zero side-yard setbacks. Along Fourth Avenue North, building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent residential buildings so as to maintain the residential character of the block. Building Character Along Fifth Avenue North, flat roofs with parapet walls are appropriate with the intent to deemphasize the overall building height. A corner architectural treatment should be designed for buildings at the intersection of Bridge Street and New Highway 96 West. Architectural features, such as an arcade, are appropriate to span mid-block driveway entrances. Along Fourth Avenue North, redevelopment should consist of a series of smaller buildings with traditional residential character so as to continue the established rhythm and scale of the street. The design of buildings adjacent to the National Register historic cemeteries should be contextually sensitive. Building Height The maximum building height should be two stories above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE.) The first usable floor must be located above the BFE in accordance with floodplain protection standards. Along the northern half of the Fifth Avenue North block, the second floor should be stepped back 20 feet from the front facade so as to reduce the overall appearance of height in relation to the National Register cemeteries. SITE DESIGN Landscape Passive open space should be provided along Sharps Branch, associated with water resources restoration and enhancement, while maintaining 100-year floodplain storage capacity. Additional capacity can be provided through water resources restoration as a series of meanders and wetland overflow areas, which may help to reduce the horizontal distance of the BFE. Sites nearby may provide additional opportunities to pick up capacity if integrated into the design. Amenities Due to the proximity of Bicentennial Park, open spaces will be limited to small greens, outdoor dining, or outdoor plaza spaces, highly accessible and visible and in a prominent location that encourages continued active use. Public art and public art programs are encouraged. Sculptures, decorative benches, and/or other art elements strategically placed in prominent locations for public viewing are encouraged. The Franklin Public Arts Commission and the Historic Zoning Commission, as applicable, provide guidance to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on public art. Parking Parking should be located to the rear of buildings and screened from view. Shared-parking site design and shared-parking agreements are encouraged. On-street parking is encouraged along Fourth Avenue North. Along the northern half of Fifth Avenue North, a level of at-grade structured parking may be located under the buildings due to the depth of the floodplain. Structured parking should appear to be part of the building facade by using architectural features and landscaping. An internal vestibule is appropriate for the staircase/elevator to connect the parking with the functional stories above the BFE. FIFTH AVENUE NORTH
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