Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

5-E-01-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE. Proposed work is consisent with adopted design guidelines. Demolition at rear is to a non-contributing addition which is deteriorated and impractical to repair. Proposed windows will match existing in size and pane configuration.


Applicant Request

Guttering; Porch elements; Windows; Other: Demolish recently added rear section

Replace existing one over one double hung wood windows with one over one double hung wood windows as necessary; demolish c.1960 rear addition; construct rear porch with handicapped accessibility (not visible from Oklahoma); install gutters as necessary.


Site Info

American Four Square with Colonial Revival Influence. (c.1910)

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering and corner boards. Hip roof with lower cross gable and attic dormer, asphalt shingle roof covering and square sawn wood attic vents with floral design. Double hung one over one and cottage windows. One story full front porch with round wood columns with Doric capitals, sawn wood balustrade. Pedimented gable on porch roof with bead board wall covering. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation. Square plan. Recessed transom and sidelights of leaded glass at front entry.


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Applicant

Jesse Ursery


Location Knoxville
515 E Oklahoma Ave

Owner
Jesse Ursery