Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

7-F-20-HZ

Applicant Request

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

Proposed replacement of nine original or historic wood windows. Five windows are 1/1 double-hung wood sash, and four windows are 2/2 double-hung wood sash. Applicant states that the windows have deteriorated from "water and termite damage," "could never provide adequate energy efficiency," and are not "economically feasible for repair."

REVISED for 8.20.20 MEETING: Applicant has proposed to repair the original wood windows. Sashes will be removed from frames and moved offsite for restoration. Glass to be removed and cleaned. Portions of the window sashes that have rot or deterioration from metal screws will be replaced and the sahs will be rebuilt, conditioned with linseed oil/turentine mix, and primed. Glass will be set into reconstructed sash and glazed and windows will be reinstalled after the curing period.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, asphalt shingle covering, diamond shaped wood shingles in gable. Oriel window with console brackets in gable. Double hung one over one windows. One story, two-thirds front porch with projecting turret, turned wood columns, sawn wood brackets, sawn wood frieze and balustrade. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Plan is noted in Barber's "Art in Architecture" on page 203 as a design by Barber & Klutz, Architects.

1. 417 E. Oklahoma Ave. is a contributing resource to the ONK National Register Historic District and local overlay.

2. The five 1/1 and four 2/2 double-hung wood windows are either original to the house or historic replacements, and character-defining elements of the house. Repairing the original wood windows will meet the intent of the design guidelines and preserve a major character-defining feature of the house.