16 Establishing The Vision Franklin City Hall Master Plan STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE [DRC] The Design Team hosted two meetings with the Historic Design Review Committee. The first meeting was a virtual case study presentation of new buildings in a historical context with a focus on the historical relevance of the City Hall site in downtown Franklin. The second meeting was held as an in-person site walk meeting. During this meeting, the attendees walked the perimeter of the site to discuss appropriate height, massing, and scale of the building in relation to the surrounding context. “Respect the edge of the Historical County Courthouse” “Entrance to City Hall on Public Square is symbolic to the history of the City’s civic services on the Square” “Speak to the history by incorporating MEETING #01 virtual slide presentation March 22, 2021 15 attendees Feedback & Takeaways: • Building height should not exceed 3 stories with 231 Public Square as a contextual reference, as well as the Williamson County Courthouse. The building should respect the Courthouse and not overpower in massing. • Retail uses are not appropriate on this site due its volatile nature, as well as the need to support other local businesses along the Main Street corridor. • Entrance of City Hall should face the historic Public Square. • 3rd Avenue should be activated with interior uses as well as exterior, public uses. • Building materials should be traditional and blend well with the existing context. • Respect the existing contextual edge of the Courthouse along the Square. • Building scale should step down along 3rd Avenue toward Church Street and incorporate green, softened edges. • Building entrance should stand out with some contrast in materials and scale. MEETING #02 on-site walk-through May 24, 2021 15 attendees Feedback & Takeaways: • Entrance at Public Square should incorporate a small plaza with covered and open areas for the public. • Implement small courtyards or pocket parks similar to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. • Underground parking should be maximized for employee parking and city vehicles should be stored at homes or off-site. • Demolition of the existing City Hall should implement sustainable strategies. • Entrance on Public Square is symbolic to the history of the city’s civic services on the Square. • Prefers the building height between the Courthouse eave and roof ridge. Birmingham AL, City Hall 1904’s Homestead Building the livery stables Multi-Family Infill, Washington DC
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