Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

6-A-19-HZ

Applicant Request

Level I. Routine repair of siding, fascia, soffit, windows, roof, or other features using materials, design, and dimensions that match original or early features. Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding

Level I (Approved by staff):
Repair foundation on rear of house by removing existing brick, installing new block foundation, and reinstalling existing brick.
Repair chimney cricket and flashing as needed.
Remove the top three (3) feet of the chimney and reconstruct in-kind.

Level II (HZC review):
Install four buttresses to reinforce bowing foundation on the back right corner of the house. Two buttresses will be installed on the right side elevation near the rear corner of the house and two buttresses will be installed on the rear elevation. The buttresses will be constructed of concrete block with brick facing to match the brick foundation. Each will be 24" wide by 28" deep and approximately 3'-4" tall. The brick buttresses will be painted to match the existing painted brick foundation.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with dormer, asphalt shingle covering. Double hung one over one windows. Two story three quarter front porch with square wood columns with recessed panels and Doric capitals. Second story one bay balcony with square wood posts and turned wood balustrade. Projecting one sotry bay with stained glass window on north elevation. Exterior brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Leaded glass transom and sidelights at front entry.

1. Installing the four buttresses will reinforce the bowing foundation protecting the structure from further damage.
2. The buttresses will be contructed of concrete block with brick facing to match the existing foundation which is consistent with the district guidelines.
3. The buttresses on the right side of the house are near the back corner and minimimally visible from the street because of the topography of the site in relation to the road.