Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1:

11-C-03-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE Certificate No. 101403ONK. Proposed work is located to the rear of the building, and is not visible from public streets. Changes to the rear elevation, prvided they are not visible, are recommended to make the building more useable.


Applicant Request

Porch elements; Windows

Rear porch: Increase size of first story from 15'x6' to approximately 15'x12'; restore second story porch at original 6'x6' size; replace missing railing with turned approximately 2"x2" spindles on 4-5" center, or spacing to meet building codes; on first story use same spindles and spacing; flooring top and bottom of 5/4 decking; leave underside of balcony open. Post supporting corner of balcony to be 6"x6" and support posts for first story porch to be 6"x6". Lattice under first story of porch. Replace one over one double hung wood window with same.


Site Info

Queen Anne (1905).

One and one-half story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Steeply pitched hip roof with asphalt shingle covering, sawn wood attic vent, and gable attic dormer on front elevation with turned balustrade and posts. Double hung one over one windows. One story three-quarter front porch with round wood columns with Doric capitals. Two itnerior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom at front entry door. Projecting bays on north and south elevations.


This applicant has made substantial progress on repairing the front of the building at 236 E. Scott. Although a great deal of work remains to be done to remove the condemned status of the building, Mr. Nave has indicated that this change in the previously issued Certificate will allow him to be more productive in proceeding with the remainder of the work.

Applicant

Vaughn Nave


Location Knoxville
236 E Scott Ave

Owner
Vaughn Nave