Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

8-M-08-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE Certificate No. 806084&G. Proposed work will not be visible from Luttrell. Design guidelines recommend locating exterior additions at the rear of historic buildings (pg. 18, New Additions, #1).


Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Convert covered porch at rear, right corner of house, not visible from Luttrelll, replace with enclosed room. Exterior of wood lap siding, three three over one windows, reusing existing roof with repairs to roof if necessary, reuse existing foundation. Install corner boards.


Site Info

Craftsman with Neoclassical influence (c.1900).

One story frame with brick veneer wall covering. Hip roof with shed dormers, oversize diamond pattern asphalt shingle roof covering. Double hung windows with six light Prairie style upper sash and one light lower sash. One story full front porch with truncated splayed wood posts on brick piers, brick balustrade, tongue and groove floor and bead board ceiling. Interior offset stuccoed chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan. Original door and sidelights at front entry.


The rear porch is not a defining architectural element.

Applicant

David Kerns


Location Knoxville
1116 Luttrell St 37917

Owner
Lois Presser