December 2020
Design Review Board
Meeting Information

Below is the monthly archive for the December 2020 Design Review Board meeting, including the agenda, meeting minutes, and the recording of the meeting.

Agenda Minutes Video

Actions from the December 2020, meeting

12-A-20-DT Approve as requested

APPROVE Certificate 12-A-20-DT.


12-B-20-DT Approve as requested

APPROVE Certificate 12-B-20-DT as submitted.


12-C-20-DT Approve subject to conditions

APPROVE Certificate 12-C-20-DT, subject to two conditions: 1) the awning be modified to incorporate a 9' vertical clearance from the ground; and 2) height of signboards not exceed height of interior cast-stone detail and be installed in a manner that they could be removed without effect on the cast stone detailing.


12-A-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE 12-A-20-IH with the following conditions: 1) use horizontal metal siding instead of vertical panels to be more compatible with the primary structure; 2) incorporate wall and roof colors to be compatible with the primary residence; and 3) install landscaping screening to reduce visibility of the shed from Texas Avenue.


12-B-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE Certificate 12-B-20-IH, with the following conditions:
1) DRB review and approval of the plat showing the combined lots;
2) confirmation of the house's front setback to be consistent with the original houses on the block;
3) incorporation of additional windows on rear and side elevations;
4) revision of roof pitch to be more steep to meet design guidelines;
5) use of horizontal lap siding instead of Dutch lap or flush panels to better reflect historic siding patterns;
6) incorporation of a ramp on the left elevation to meet City of Knoxville visitability requirements.


12-C-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE Certificate 12-C-20-IH with the following conditions: Staff recommends approval of 12-C-20-IH as submitted, with the following conditions: 1) parking to meet City Engineering standards; 2) use horizontal lap siding instead of Dutch lap to better reflect historic siding patterns; 3) incorporate one native or naturalized shade tree in front and rear yards to meet design guidelines; 4) incorporate a ramp on the side elevation to meet relevant building codes and City visitability requirements.


12-A-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE 12-A-20-IH with the following conditions: 1) use horizontal metal siding instead of vertical panels to be more compatible with the primary structure; 2) incorporate wall and roof colors to be compatible with the primary residence; and 3) install landscaping screening to reduce visibility of the shed from Texas Avenue.


12-B-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE Certificate 12-B-20-IH, with the following conditions:
1) DRB review and approval of the plat showing the combined lots;
2) confirmation of the house's front setback to be consistent with the original houses on the block;
3) incorporation of additional windows on rear and side elevations;
4) revision of roof pitch to be more steep to meet design guidelines;
5) use of horizontal lap siding instead of Dutch lap or flush panels to better reflect historic siding patterns;
6) incorporation of a ramp on the left elevation to meet City of Knoxville visitability requirements.


12-C-20-IH Approved With Conditions

APPROVE Certificate 12-C-20-IH with the following conditions: Staff recommends approval of 12-C-20-IH as submitted, with the following conditions: 1) parking to meet City Engineering standards; 2) use horizontal lap siding instead of Dutch lap to better reflect historic siding patterns; 3) incorporate one native or naturalized shade tree in front and rear yards to meet design guidelines; 4) incorporate a ramp on the side elevation to meet relevant building codes and City visitability requirements.