Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 16 introduction  violation of the Guidelines, conditions of approval may be imposed if the intent of the conditions is to uphold the general purpose and intent of the Guidelines. Administrative Review The Preservation Planner may administratively approve minor alterations that do not affect the exterior appearance of a property in a substantial manner if the proposal complies with the Guidelines. At his or her discretion, the Preservation Planner may also refer the proposal to the HZC for review. Minor alterations eligible for Administrative COA approval include the following: • Signs; • Awning installation and replacement; • Rear yard fencing; • Mechanical equipment installation and screening; • Minor alterations to non-historic components on rear or obscured facades of historic or non-historic structures that enhance the compatibility with the context of the individual historic district (examples include rear doors, non-historic window replacement, or similar, but do not include any footprint or roofline alterations). Design Review Committee The Design Review Committee (DRC) of the HZC is available to help guide applicants through the COA approval process and answers questions about proposals in relation to the Guidelines. This collaborative review with the applicant, committee members, and staff helps to streamline the overall design review process by resolving most design issues prior to review by the HZC. The DRC meets monthly prior to the COA submittal date and provides informal feedback that is non-binding on the DRC, the HZC, and the applicant. While participation is voluntary and encouraged for any interested applicants, applicants representing complex proposals such as new construction, additions, or demolitions are especially encouraged to attend the DRC prior to submitting a COA application for HZC review and approval. Preliminary HZC Recommendations The Preliminary HZC Recommendation is a review by the HZC of certain development proposals in the HPO prior to their review by other decision- making bodie. These applications include development plans, preliminary plats, and final plats that create new lots. The HZC reviews the proposal in light of the Guidelines for consistency with the