Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

5-H-16-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition

Construct frame, gabled addition on hipped roof on the rear of main house. Dimension to be 16'-5" +- wide and 10'-2" +- high. All wooden trim work (fascia, cornice, etc.) to match that on main house. Install simulated-divided-light double-hung 2/2 wood window ( 2'-8" by 4'-8"). Window to have muntins on the exterior as well as the interior with a shadow bar between the glass panels. Roof to be sheathed in asphalt shingles to match those on the main house roof. Repair roof as needed to match original pitch and shape. Reconstruct the roof overhang on the main house below the main addition to match the original.All work to be as indicated on drawing submitted to HZC for their May 19th meeting.

Site Info

One-story frame with wood shingle wall covering. Steep hip roof with lower front cross-gable and asphalt shingles, round sane wood attic vent and sawnwork in front gable. Two-over-two wood double-hung windows.

1. The rear roof addition will not be seen from directly in front of the house. It will be only slightly visible from Leonard Place when approaching from the west.
2. The rear roof addition will be visible from N. 4th Avenue.
3. The scale of the addition does not overwhelm the main house roof.
4. The pitch and slope of the roof addition will match that of the main house roof.
5. The proposed materials and their dimensions (wood and asphalt shingles) match those of the main house.
6. The proposed window in the addition is of the appropriate size, style and material to be compatible with the originals on the main house.