Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

4-E-02-HZ

Applicant Request

1) Replace unoriginal wood windows with wood, double hung one over one windows; 2) Replace wood siding in kind; 3) Reduce size of pre-existing porch enclosure to allow greater width on front porch; 4) Replace six panel metal doors in kind; 5) Install beadboard porch ceiling; 6) Install turned wood porch posts with sawn wood ornament; 7) Install railing with 2"x2" pickets on 5" centers set into top and bottom rails; 8) Replace tongue & groove porch floor in kind; 9) Replace metal roof over added front door with shed roof with sawn wood brackets.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip with lower cross gable roof with asphalt hsingle covering, bargeboard and fishscale pattern wood shingles in front gable. One story projecting bay on west elevation with added door. Double hung replacement windows. One story one bay recessed front entry. Porch altered by partial enclosure, with 4"x4" wood post. Brick and stuccoed foundation. Irregular plan.

Commission is asked to ratify Certificate No. 040302ONK. Applicant completed alteration of porch enclosure, window changes and door replacement prior to receiving Certificate and permit. However, changes made to front façade repaired or preserved original material, and improved appearance.