Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H: Level II

11-F-21-HZ

Applicant Request

Proposed replacement of vinyl and wood windows with new one-over-one, single-hung composite (Andersen Fibrex 100 Series brand) windows. Applicant had previously applied for repair to original wood windows and replacement of existing vinyl windows (7-A-21-HZ).

Site Info

One-story frame residence with a cross-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. One-over-one, double-hung windows. Front porch was previously enclosed; enclosure was removed around 2006. Interior offset chimney. Stuccoed foundation.

1. 224 Leonard Place is a contributing resource to the Old North Knoxville local overlay.

2. The existing double-hung one-over-one windows are not original; at least 2 were replaced in 2006 (1-B-06-HZ). Three out of the five existing windows are non-historic vinyl. During the July 2021 HZC review, the findings noted that replacement of with double-hung, one-over-one, wood windows is appropriate. The applicant is now proposing an Andersen Fibrex composite, 100 series, one-over-one, single-hung windows.

3. Single-hung windows do not meet the design guidelines. Guidelines recommend that replacement windows be the same overall size, pane division, and materials as the original windows, which were generally wood. While replacement of the non-historic windows is appropriate, wood should be selected to meet the guidelines.

4. New windows should be the same overall size as the originals; interior trim enclosing original window openings should be removed where necessary. Final specifications of windows should be submitted to staff for approval