Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

6-D-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

Demolish and replace rear corner brick foundation, coat brick at rear bottom, tuckpoint cracked front porch and fill existing window openings on the rear and side foundation (currently covered with painted plywood) to stablize the foundation. (HZC requested but did not require there be a small recess in the foundation where the windows were located to represent what was previously there)

Site Info

One and one-half story frame with asbestos shingle wall covering. Side gable roof with asphalt shingle covering and wood shingles on gable ends, shed former in attic. Wood louvered attic vents and diagonally paned attic window. Double hung one over one windows. One story full front porch with brick columns and sawn wood balustrade. Front porch is recessed. Brick exterior end chimneys. Stucco foundation. Rectangular plan.

1. The existing window openings in the foundation are currently blocked off with painted plywood and are nonfunctional.
2. Bricking in the window openings will reinforce the foundation protecting the structure from further damage.
3. The window on the side of the house is near the back corner and minimimally visible from the street.
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