Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

7-F-00-HZ

Applicant Request

Install black thermostatically controlled foundation vents on perimeter of house.

Site Info

Two story frame with asbestos shingle wall covering. Hip roof with asphalt shingle covering and dormer windows with calmes. Double hung one over one windows. Two story recessed full front porch with oversize square fluted columns with fluted capitals and a large sawn wood comma at each corner. Porch topped by a frieze with metopes and triglyphs, modillions and dentil molding. Two brick chimneys, one exterior end and one interior central. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Recessed divided sidelights and transom at front entry.

Although vents were not originally included in the brick foundation, the damp basement is affecting the building's structural integrity. The vents are small and will not be obvious from the street. Commission is asked to ratify previously issued Certificate No. 062500ONK.