FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 18 introduction Compatibility of New Construction An important component of historic district integrity is ensuring that new development is compatible with the historic resources within it. New buildings should reflect the key characteristics of the historic district in which they are proposed. New buildings should be designed to be secondary in prominence to the historic structures on the site and in the district. New buildings should not block the view of historic buildings from public viewsheds so that the historic buildings retain their prominence. Review and Approval Process There are several review processes related to COA applications in the HPO. The following subsections further describe the various reviews. Please consult the City’s ApplicationUser Guide formore information on submitting an application. COA Review by the Historic Zoning Commission The Historic Zoning Commission (HZC) reviews most projects, but authorizes the Preservation Planner to administratively review and approve certain minor alterations with an Administrative COA. The HZC reviews COA applications for consistency with the Guidelines. The HZC is composed of nine citizen appointees who represent the disciplines of architecture, history or historic preservation, the local planning commission, and the community in general. The mission of the HZC is to preserve and protect Franklin’s historic resources through identification, designation, and design review. The HZC meets monthly to consider COA applications and issues COAs to proposals that it finds to meet the intent 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 COA 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;
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