MAR 2022 DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 90 Commercial buildings New Commercial Buildings Balconies, Porches, & Decks • Place balconies and porches in traditional locations and configurations based on the architectural style of the building. • Use traditional materials and simple designs for balconies and porches. • Design decks in accordance with the guidance on decks for Additions to Historic Commercial Buildings. Details & Ornamentation • Design a building to reflect its time while respecting key features of its context. • Use decorative details in a manner similar to those on nearby historic buildings while avoiding direct imitation of historic designs such as elaborate window lintels, box bays, and sheet metal cornices. A modern interpretation of a historic detail or decoration is encouraged. • Avoid using decorative details that overpower or negatively impact nearby historic buildings. • Use forms for new construction that relate to the forms of the majority of surrounding buildings. For instance, if the form of adjacent buildings has a variety of projecting bays, dormers, etc., employ some of these elements in the new building. • Incorporate traditional facade elements and traditional entry patterns. • Design all facades to be compatible with the surrounding historic buildings.
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