Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level I/II

6-Q-07-HZ

Applicant Request

Level I. Standard repair; Level II. Construction of work shed

Replace existing deteriorated six panel doors with new doors of similar design; replace deteriorated windows with wood double hung two over two (two panes in each sash, vertically oriented) windows; replace siding with matching siding as necessary; replace flat areas of roof, adding 3/12 pitch to front porch roof; replace existing plywood front porch floor with tongue in groove flooring; construct rear yard shed with end gable roof with asphalt or fiberglass shingles, wood siding or board and batten wall covering, triangular attic vent, paired access doors on piers, with windows in side elevation, approximately 12' x 16' in width and length.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle covering, and sawn wood attic vents. Two over two double hung windows. One story two-thirds front porch with round wood columns with Doric capitals. Interior offset brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan.

The portions of the work that are not covered under a Level I certificate include window replacement, change in pitch to the porch roof, change in the porch flooring, and constructing the shed. The changes in the front porch are consistent with porch guidelines, C1&2, pg. 17. Window substitution is allowed under B.2&3, pg. 15. Construction of the shed meets the standards of M. Auxiliary or Outbuildings, 1, 2, 3 & 4, pg. 29.