Historic Zoning Commission

Ft. Sanders NC-1: Level II

5-A-19-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II Major replacement of materials or architectural elements; construction of addition or outbuilding.

Decking system to be removed and replaced with porch. Roof will be covered in asphalt shingles to match ixisting roof on house. Posts will be 6X6 posts that will be covered in miratec and trimmed and painted to match existing trim color on house. The short wall will be covered in hard-shake and painted to match existing house color. Eve of porch will be covered in hard plank and painted to match existing house color.

Site Info

Two and 1/2 story frame with hardi-plank siding. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle roof and one over one double hung windows. Balcony with arched opening above first floor, with turned posts. Cutaway corner on front elevation with sawn wood brackets with sunburst motif. Brick foundation. Irregular plan.

1) The house is a contributing property in the Fort Sanders NC-1 Overlay and the National Register Historic District.
2) The existing non-original deck structure has not acquired historic significance in its own right, so removing is appropriate.
3) There is sufficient physical evidence as shown in the submitted photos and examples in other houses to guide the addition of a rear porch.