Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

12-H-02-HZ

Applicant Request

Repair fascia and soffit, replicating the original design and materials.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle covering and imbricated wood shingles in gable. Double hung one over one and two over one windows with stained glass window on south elevation bay. One story wrap around front and side porch with metal roof turret at corner, round wood columns with Ionic capitals and turned wood balustrade. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Projecting bay on south elevation. Recessed transoms over doors. Rear porch. Garage under house to rear.

Commission is asked to RATIFY Certificate No. 120302ONK. This property has been condemned, and is extremely deteriorated. Repair of the fascia and soffit will not be sufficient to remove the building from the condemnation list, and the contractor is aware of that problem. He has been asked to repair the soffits and fascia, and is hoping that the owner, once the severity of the situation is known, will continue to employ him or some other contractor to make the necessary exterior repairs that will enable the house to survive.