Historic Zoning Commission

Individual H-1 Ramsey House: Level II

5-E-16-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of additions

Extend and widen gabled projection on east façade at entry. Add gabled bathroom addition to south façade. Remove shed addition on west (rear) facade and add larger shed-roofed storage addition. Add gabled porch addition to north façade. All additions are one-story and all roof pitches will match existing. All frame materials to match existing. Extend parking lot to north, away from the Ramsey House. Parkng surface may be gravel or pervious pavers. Accessible parking spaces are to be paved with black asphalt or aggregate concrete. Additions and parking are to be configured as indicated on drawings submitted for review by the HZC at their May 19th, 2016 meeting.

Site Info

The 1791 two-story Ramsey house is constructed of rough cut marble and blue limestone, the first stone house in Knox County. The house was built by Charleston architect Thomas Hope for Col. Francis Alexander Ramsey whose family became one of the most influential founding fathers of Knoxville.

1) No changes to the historic Ramsey House are proposed.
2) The visitors' center is not historically significant.
3) The visitors' center cannot be seen from the public right-of-way.
4) The proposed changes to the visitors' center will not impact the Ramsey House.
5) The proposed changes ot the visitor's center will not negatively impact the surrouding context of the Ramsey House.
6) All additions are proposed to be one-story and all roof pitches to match existing. All frame materials are proposed to match existing.