Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level I/II

2-G-10-HZ

Applicant Request

Level I Repair; Level II Major repair/replacement

Level I: Repair or replace gutter system, as necessary.

Level II: Replace second story windows in front and rear elevation, which are now storm windows only, with wood double hung one over one windows. Replace asphalt shingle roof with asphalt shingles, flashing chimney and making deck repairs as necessary. An alternative roof covering might be a metal roof with a galvalume finish.

NOTE: Owner also intends to rebuild the front porch columns and balustrade and make any necessary repairs to the decking and ceiling; the final design has not been drawn for the replacement of the front porch. The owner understands that he must seek the approval of the Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission before proceeding with work on the front porch.

Site Info

One and one-half story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Front gable roof with asphalt shingle roof covering, sawn wood bargeboard and corner brackets, sawn wood attic vent. One over one and two over two double hung windows. One story full shed roof porch with sawn wood and weatherboard railing. Interior central stuccoed chimney. Stuccoed foundation. Rectangular shotgun plan. Gothic arched pediment at front attic window.

Proposed window replacement is consistent with adopted Fourth & Gill Design Guidelines. (Windows, pg. 11, 1-4) Replacement with metal roofs is also specifically discussed in the adopted design guidelines under Roofs, pg. 9-10, #4.