Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

4-B-14-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding

Construct 14x14 wood board and batten accessory structure in rear corner of lot as depicted in photos submitted with application. Utilize existing concrete pad as zoning setbacks allow. All materials to be wood, except that porch foor may be concrete or synthetic wood product. Windows to be wood true-divided light. Front gabled-roof to be 8/12 pitch covered by corrugated metal roofing, which will cover the shed roof over the porch as well. Central door to be salvaged half-light with wood panel below. Twin garage doors on side of building to each 6-lights above and recessed vertical panels below with the appearance of side opening with black-hinge hardware on each side.

Site Info

Two-story frame with weatherboard wallcovering . Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle covering. Double-hung one-over-one windows. One-sotoy wrap-around front and side porch with round wood posts on brick piers and spindled wood balustrade. Brick foundations. Irregular plan. Recessed sideslights and transom at front entry. (contributing)

1) The proposed shed construction materials (board and batten and 5-V metal roofing) are appropriate for the era of the historic main house.
2) The 10x10-sq ft size of the shed is appropriate for accessory buildings.
3) The shed is appropriately located to rear corner of the lot on a former concrete garage pad. It is close to the side lot line as was typical. The approval of the ZBA will needed to approve setbacks of less than five feet.
4) It was typical for sheds/garages to be built in a style (typically Craftsman-style) later than the main house.
5) The features and details such as the front-gabled roof, wood 4-light window, and Craftsman panelled wood doors are appropriate details for a shed of a period later than the Victorian-era house..
6) Small work sheds were common in the rear yards of Old North Knox houses.