Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

5-F-07-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Repair foundation; repair siding and wood trim in kind, as necessary; repair rear porch in kind; remove front porch enclosure and return front porch to original configuration with 7" to 8" either round or square columns and porch rail; repoint masonry as necessary; reroof if necessary; replace or repair gutters and downspouts; remove later enclosure on garage.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle covering, and sawn wood attic vent. Double hung one over one windows. One story one bay front porch, partially enclosed, with replacement metal columns. Two interior offset brick chimneys. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom and sidelights at front entry door.

Applicant wishes to remove porch enclosure and change porch columns, and has no documentation to indicate the original shape or size of those columns. Either round or square columns would be appropriate, and would meet the requirements contained in the adopted design guidelines for porches (pg. 17, Porches, C2). Other requested work items are consistent with repairing the existing fabric or, in the case of the addition to the garage, remove an inappropriate feature.