Historic Zoning Commission

Ft. Sanders NC-1: Level II

6-R-19-HZ

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of replacing the attic vent on the side of the house with the proposed window to provide an additional means of egress.


Applicant Request

Level II. Major replacement of materials or architectural elements.
Windows

Replacement of the existing attic vent on the side gable with a 36"W x 42"H casement window for egress purposes.


Site Info

Queen Anne Cottage (c. 1903)

Queen Anne Cottage. One story frame with artificial wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables. One over one double hung windows. One story porch with turned wood porch columns and spindles, turned balustrade. Interior offset brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Contributing structure.


1. Building Code requires for all bedrooms to have an egress window.

2. The side vent requested for replacement is not located on a street façade and is therefore not highly visible.

Applicant

John John Holmes


Planning Staff
Amy Brooks
Phone: 865-215-4001
Email: amy.brooks@knoxplanning.org
Location Knoxville
119 16th St.

Owner
John John Holmes