Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

5-D-00-HZ

Applicant Request

Replacing asphalt shingle with asphalt shingle, repair decking

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gable gambrel roof with asphalt shginel covering, recessed Gothic arched section in gambrel gable ends with wood shingles. Double hung one over one windows. One story full front porch with projecting shed roof portico, round wood columns with Doric capitals and brick piers with lattice panels. Central second story balcony recessed under roof with recessed transom and sidelights at door. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation with interlocking bricks at corners of projecting bay on south elevation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom and sidelights at front entry.

The condemnation of this house was to be heard by the Better Building Board on at their April meeting, but was not heard because there was no quorum. Ms. Henson has placed building materials on site, but as of the date of this report (5/10) no work was apparent. The Commission is being asked to ratify a previously issued Certificate (51000ONK).