Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

10-K-05-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Add front porch balustrades and handrail, with new front steps. Top rail 2x4 with flat top and beveled sides, 2x2 spindles set into top and bottom rail on 4 inch centers, handrails to match, square newel post. Wood front porch steps with closed riser and round-nosed treads on 2x12 wood stringers.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Gambrel roof with asphalt shingle covering, recessed centered Gothic arch section in gambrel ends with wood shingles. Double hung one over one windows. One story full front porch with round wood columns with Doric capitals and brick piers with lattice panels. Partial second story balcony recessed under roof with recessed transom and sidelights at entry door. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation with interlocking bricks at corners of projecting bay on south elevation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom and sidelights at front entry.

Design of railing is standard design approved for past projects where railing is required. See pg. 17, C-2, Old North Knoxville Design Guidelines.