Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

1-A-19-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Major repair or replacement of materials or architectural elements

The owners are proposing to utilize their attic for two bedrooms. In order to meet egress requirements, they are proposing the addition of a casement window to an existing gable vent, an egress skylight in the master bedroom, and solar tubes over the staircase & two baths for natural light. The gable vent and skylight are both somewhat visible from the street. The vent opening would need to be enlarged by 1.5" in each direction for a total of 3" for egress. The mullions would match those of the original window that was in the vent. The skylight projects 3 to 4 inches off the surface of the roof, & has been approved in its location in a past HZC application. (8-6-2012) The solar tubes would protude to the extent of a plumbing vent.

Site Info

One-story frame with wood lap siding. Hip roof with lower cross gables and asphalt shingle roof covering. One story three-quarter front porch with fluted round columns with Ionic capitals. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom and sidelights at front entry. Projecting bay on south elevation.

1. The house is a contributing structure within the Old North Knoxville H-1 and National Register Historic Districts.

2.The gable vent and skylight are both only somewhat visible from the street (with the gable vent being on the southwest side and the skylight on the northeast side). Due to the low elevation of the sidewalk, the skylight behind the chimney would not be highly visible from the sidewalk at the front.

3. The vent opening on the southwest gable would need to be enlarged only by 1.5" in each direction for a total enlargement of 3" for egress. The existing wood vent in the does not appear to be original. A window found in the attic fits the opening. It is believed to be early or original based on the fact that the existing complete frame and casing in the opening appears to have held a window at one time.

4. The skylight projects only 3 to 4 inches off the surface of the roof, & was approved in its location in a past HZC application on August 6, 2012.

5. The solar tubes would protude to the extent of a plumbing vent.