Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

5-J-18-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition

Option 1
Construct hipped dormer on west side of main hipped roof as per submitted drawings.The dormer is proposed be asphalt-shingled and weatherboarded, with three abutting 37" x55" two-over-two double-hung wood windows. The dimensions of the proposed dormer are 12'-10" in width, 6 feet high to the roof eave, and 13 feet overall to the roof ridge. Also, install 24x48 skylight on rear roof slope with a dark-colored metal frame that will project 3-1/2 inches above the roof surface.

Option 2
Enlarge gable on rear (south side) of house as per submitted drawings. The height of the gable would be raised from 20'-10" to 24'. Two 36" x66" two-over-two double-hung wood windows are proposed to be installed in this gable. Add back returned cornice, fascia, window trim, and any other trim to match existing. Also, install 24x48 skylight on rear roof slope with a dark-colored metal frame that will project 3-1/2 inches above the roof surface.

Site Info

Queen Anne cottage with later-added Craftsman porch. One-story frame with weatherboarding. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt-shingled roof, sawn wood attic vent and partial cornice returns. Prairie-style one-over-one double-hung windows. One-story two-bay front porch with truncated wood posts set on brick piers. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan. Multi-paned full view front entry door. (Contributing)

1) The house at 146 Leonard Place is a contributing property within the Old North Knoxville H-1 Overlay as well as within the National Register Historic District.

2) The house is located on a corner lot; therefore, all sides are visible from the right-of-way. The proposed hipped roof dormer location on the western roof slope is visible from the right-of-way in front of the house, while the enlarged gable proposed for the rear is visible from the right-of-way on the east side.

3) The hipped roof retains its original form as viewed from the front, but the rear elevation has been altered with an earlier addition. It is a priority in Old North Knoxville Historic District to retain the original appearance of houses from the front. The proposed hipped roof dormer on the west slope would be visible from.

4) The enlarged gable proposed for the rear is compatible with the main house in terms of materials, size, texture, and scale. Since the rear elevation has been altered, there is less loss of historic character that would occur with the proposed changes on the rear than with the dormer on the west side which is visible from the front. However, the rear gable proposed to be enlarged is in its original configuration.

5) The proposed skylight on the rear will be visible from the east-side right-of-way, but not from the front. The frame of the skylight will project above the roof at 3-1/2 inches. The frame will be dark in color to blend with the roof shingles.

6) The proposed window size and style would closely match those original to the main house.