Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

1-D-09-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Demolish two existing deteriorated additions visible from Folsom on west elevation at rear of house, and replace with a smaller addition, constructed of like materials (wood siding and window) and scaled to better match the original historic structure and to match the proportions of the original; repair fire damage on west elevation of existing historic building; repair existing block foundation and install parge coat; repair existing concrete block retaining wall on side and front curb; install new sidewalk at rear, and driveway off Folsom; install accessible ramp on rear elevation, readily removable when no longer needed; modify existing porch columns (not original) to be square, 6x6 columns with 8"x8" base and trim; remove lattice work on front porch; install new wood front doors matching original architecture of structure and replacing current doors that are not original; move satellite dish from front elevation to be less visible on rear, east roof plane.

Front porch railing (modified by HZC) to be 32 to 36 inches tall with 2x2 spindles set into top and bottom rails, and no reinforcing 2x4s on rail.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Side gable roof with asphalt shingle covering. Double hung two over two windows One story three quarter shed roofed front porch with round metal porch columns. Interior central brick chimney. Two room addition on west elevation, visible from Folsom. Concrete block foundation. Irregular plan.

The design guidelines call for exterior additions to be on an inconspicuous elevation. However, due to the placement of the original house on the lot, there is no other location that will be less conspicuous. This addition will replace a greatly deteriorated addition in the same location, it appropriate to the scale of the house, and will not cause a loss of historic character to the original house. The addition is compatible in size, materials and scale, and could be removed without destroying the historic character of the original building. (See pg. 28, Old North Knoxville Design Guidelines.)