Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

11-F-00-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE. Proposed work is consistent with Old North Knoxville Design Guidelines, and will correct unsafe structural condition while replacing plywood with appropriate flooring.


Applicant Request

Porch elements

Repair porch floor, with a partial replacement of tongue & groove flooring and foundation and supports of porch, removing existing plywood.


Site Info

Queen Anne (1905)

Sweetman House. One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle roof covering and bellcast hip front dormer. Fishscale pattern wood shingles on dormer walls. Double hung one over one windows and arched attic window. One story three-quarter porch with round fluted wood columns with Doric capitals. Bracket with pendant over splayed corner at south edge of front elevation. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Leaded glass transom above front entry door with beveled glass.


Applicant intends to effect a full porch replacement in the new few years, when time allows for research to determine design of original octagon at northwest corner. Commission is asked to ratify previously issued Certificate No. 110200ONK.

Applicant

Tom & Donna Tom & Donna Brechko


Location Knoxville
510 E Scott Ave

Owner
Tom & Donna Tom & Donna Brechko