Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

6-H-06-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Reroofing using identical materials (asphalt). (Level I) Remove interior brick chimney. (Level II).

Site Info

Two story frame with aluminum siding wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle roof covering. Deeply recessed one over one double hung windows. One story two bay offset front porch with replacement square wood columns with Doric capitals on brick piers. Interior offset front brick chimney. Brick foundation. L-shaped plan. Structure has been altered and additions made, with aluminum siding placed over original details that are probably Queen Anne or Eastlake. However, there is verbal evidence to suggest that this structure was originally a load-bearing brick building that was more Federal in style and much older than its apparent c.1895 date. A resident of Grainger tells of seeing the east wall of the building exposed, and confirms that it was load-bearing brick. A brick building is also indicated by the deeply recessed windows.

The applicant has indicated that the chimney was deteriorated, and was removed to roof level in preparation for the installation of a new roof. Applicant is concerned that the existing chimney structure will not support a new chimney's added weight. The chimney was removed before application was made for a Certificate. The Level I portion of this Certificate, allowing roof replacement, has been issued.