FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 58 Residential Buildings New Residential Buildings Details & Ornamentation • Though the front facade is the most important aspect of a building, consider the compatibility of all exterior building walls in the design. • Use decorative details and ornamentation in a manner similar to those on historic buildings in the district. A modern interpretation of a historic detail is encouraged. • Avoid decorative detail that competes with, overpowers, or negatively impacts nearby historic buildings. Entrances • Design new buildings to have their main entrances located on the front facade. For corner lots, if desired, provide entrances on facades facing both streets. • Design new doors and doorways to blend well with other historic buildings on the street, including solid-to-void ratio, rhythm and spacing, and scale and intricacy. • Use traditional materials with appearances similar to the doors on nearby historic buildings. • Provide casement, trim, transoms or sidelights similar to those seen on nearby historic houses. Windows • Design windows to relate to the architectural style of the structure or those found on nearby historic buildings. • Place and size windows to create similar solid-to-void ratios. Avoid blank walls. • Use traditional rhythm and spacing and avoid placing windows that abut
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