Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level I/II

6-G-10-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APRPOVE Certificate No. 601104&G. Proposed changes are in keeping with character of house. Shed is consistent with design guidelines that recommend using materials corresponding to the original primary buildings on the lot.


Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair and Level I. Standard Repair
Guttering; Porch elements; Other: Shed

Level I: Resurface dirt and gravel drive with pavers; install storm windows to match the trim; install 3 foot tall picket fence in front yard; install gutters
Level II: Install sawn wood porch rail with balusters set into top and bottom rails, with balusters on 4-5 inch center, matching shadow lines that illustrate where previous rail was located, with rail set below cast concrete caps; install splayed oversize square columns on center piers to match existing square columns at corners of front porch, made necessary by sagging porch beam; install side brick steps to porch, with brick to match existing bricks on house, to allow access to porch from driveway (NOTE: steps will be behind fence); replace deteriorating asphalt shingles on front gable with wood shingles; install 6' x 8' storage shed, 6-1/2 feet tall, in rear yard behind existing fence. Shed will have wood walls and shingled roof, and will be located at the southwest corner of the property.


Site Info

Craftsman (c.1915).

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering and asphalt shingles in front gable. Central telescoping gabled roof with asphalt shingle covering, knee bracers. Six unevenly divided lights over one double hung windows. One story full front porch with large splayed wood posts on brick piers, brick buttresses at porch steps. Exterior side brick chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.


See Design Guidelines, pg. 19, Outbuildings.

Applicant

Steve and Toni Mealor


Location Knoxville
827 Morgan St 37917

Owner
Steve and Toni Mealor