Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

11-E-01-HZ

Applicant Request

Construct a porch rail, balcony rail and wrought iron railing for front steps.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Gambrel roof with asphalt shingle covering, recessed Gothic arched 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 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.

A small segment of the second floor balcony railing was found during cleanout of the house. There was never a first floor railing, but the height of the porch from the ground triggers a current codes requirement for a railing, and a duplication of the second story balcony railing seems the most appropriate. In addition, the square spindles are typical of other railing of new design approved by HZC in the past. A railing is also required for the front steps, and the wrought iron design is the least intrusive, and will not be obviously visible from the street.