Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II/IV

6-F-09-HZ

Applicant Request

Level IV. Demolition or relocation of contributing structure; Level II. Addition of outbuilding.

Demolish existing garage and construct new garage using stuccoed foundation, wood board and batten type wall covering, windows duplicating the existing (6 light single sash) facing house and on each side elevation; board and batten door facing house, 10/12 hipped roof with dimensional shingles, and paired overhead doors resembling carriage doors with six lights and cross bracing facing alley. New garage dimensions 30'x22' with 11' setback from alley and six feet from south side property line.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle roof covering and sawn wood attic vent. Double hung two over two and stationary windows with bracketed window hoods on windows of east elevation. One story two bay central front porch with paired wood posts on brick piers, sawn wood balustrade. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Projecting bay on south elevation.

(c.1925) One story frame outbuilding with board and batten wall covering. Hip roof with standing seam metal roof covering, six light windows, board and batten doors. Garage is inadequate to house contemporary automobiles and has extensive termite damage.

As you recall, Mr. Hugh's request for demolition of an existing garage and construction of a replacement structure was denied without prejudice at the May 21 meeting of the Commission; the Old North Knoxville representative reported to you that the Board had not had time to meet and consider the application. This delay created a negative change in Mr. Hugh's schedule, since he would like to have this matter resolved and the garage constructed before he is called out of the country on business later this summer.

The board of Old North Knoxville met on Monday, June 1 to consider the Hugh's request. After a very lengthy discussion, the ONK Board agreed with the demolition request and with the request for a replacement structure. Mr. Hugh presented a design of the replacement structure to more nearly duplicate the building being demolished. It was presented as a 22'x24' board and batten design with a hip roof with dimensional shingle covering, two carriage style garage doors facing the alley, complete with cross bracing, six light windows on each elevation and a board and batten door facing the house. That design was also approved by the Board.

On Tuesday, June 2, Mr Hugh met with Mr. Tom Reynolds, who advised him that the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance would allow a building with a maximum size of 750 sq. ft. Following the meeting with Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hugh modified the size of the structure to the information that is included in this Certificate application. The design details of the building (board and batten, hip roof, doors and windows) did not change. Only the size of the structure was modified by increasing the length from 24' to 30'. The ONK Board did not specifically discuss the proposed size of the building - only the design details. The proposal before you contains the design details that were discussed by the Board at the June 1 meeting.