Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 75 chapter 3 Preliminary Design Considerations • Design additions so there is the least possible loss of historic fabric and so the character-defining features of the historic building are not removed, damaged, or obscured. • Wherever possible, construct additions in such a manner that, if an addition were to be removed, the essential form and integrity of the historic building would be unimpaired. • Avoid removal of sections of historic walls to accommodate additions unless significant structural deficiencies can be demonstrated. Design additions so that owners may remove the additions and restore the original facade if so desired. Placement and Orientation • Locate additions to the rear of the building so they are not visible from the street to ensure the visual prominence of the historic building. • Avoid rooftop additions. • Orient additions so that the overall characteristics of the site (site topography, character-defining site features, trees, and significant district vistas and public views) are retained. 1 1 Place the addition behind the historic building to avoid visibility from the street Street Alley 2 2 3 3