Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

6-D-20-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding

Construction of an 8' wide by 12' deep storage shed, to be placed at the southwest corner of the property. Shed will have a side-gable roof clad in composite shingle, with a 9/12 pitch to match the existing house, 6" wood fascia board, and eave overhangs on all sides to reflect existing house. Shed will be clad in 4" wood lap siding with 4" corner boards, and paired doors which measure 4' wide by 6'-8" tall. Doors have x-bracing below and single-pane windows above.

Site Info

One-story frame with weatherboad siding. Cross-gabled roof with asphalt roof covering and partial conrice returns. Two-over-two double-hung windows. One-story two-bay front porch with square incised wood columns with Doric capitals and sawn wood balustrade. Brick foundation. Irregular plan.

1. 134 Leonard Place is a contributing resource to the ONK National Register Historic District and the local historic overlay.

2. The shed is proposed to be placed at the rear of the primary building on the lot, with 5' setbacks from the side and rear property lines. Placement of the shed is appropriate. The shed will be minimally visible from Leonard Place.

3. The shed is simple in design, modest in size and massing, and could be removed without any effects on the primary residence.

4. The shed uses materials that reflect the existing house, including a 9/12 roof pitch, 4" wood lap siding with 4" cornerboards, a composite shingle roof, and an eave overhang. The shed doors mimic carriage house doors with X-bracing. Materials and design of the shed are appropriate.