Franklin residents, mark your calendars. The City of Franklin Plan Commission has scheduled a public hearing yesterday, to discuss a proposed extension of a special use permit for multi-family development. The hearing will take place at 6 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at Franklin City Hall, according to an official notice on the city’s website.
The applicant, Safari Homes Franklin, LLC, is looking to extend the existing Resolution No. 2024-8153, which imposes conditions and restrictions on the approval of Lake Grove Place. This development, located at 3709 W. College Avenue, consists of 38 dwelling units. They're hoping to be granted a one-year extension, as outlined in the notice published yesterday. Citizens interested in the development can attend the hearing to provide their input. The specifics of the proposal can be found on the City of Franklin’s official website at this link.
For those unable to attend, all application materials, as well as a map of the affected property, are available for review at the Department of City Development at Franklin City Hall. This move to gather public opinion is in line with the city's regulatory requirements, specifically referencing §15-3.0701 and 15-9.0103 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning standards for special uses and applications for special use permits respectively.
According to the notice, the proposed ordinance is open to revisions. This means, the Plan Commission and the Common Council could possibly to modify the terms based on what they hear at this upcoming public hearing. For more detailed information and to view the proposed ordinance, residents can visit Franklin City Hall or access the link provided above.
