Level III: Ft. Sanders NC
10-G-20-HZ
Approved With Conditions
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the work as proposed, with the following conditions:1) addition of first-story windows on the rear elevation, with approval by staff
2) revision of dormer proportions and placement to better reflect historic context, with approval by staff.
Applicant Request
Other: New construction- Proposed construction of a new primary structure (duplex). The proposed house is 42' wide by 42' long, and proposed to be set 25' from the property line, approximately 9' from side property lines, and approximately 53' from the rear property line. The house has a centrally-located front porch, measuring 20' wide by 6' deep. A secondary porch is centrally located on the rear elevation, measuring 16' wide by 5' deep.
- The proposed house features a side-gable roof with a pitch of 8/12, clad in asphalt shingles, with approximately 24" eave overhangs on front and side elevations. The house rests on a brick foundation. The exterior is proposed to be clad in fiber cement lap siding, with fiber cement corner boards and trim, and fiber cement shingles in the side gable fields.
- The façade (north) features two hipped dormers with paired 4/4 double-hung windows evenly spaced on the roof slope. The first story is four bays, with the two outside bays as paired 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows with fiber cement board trim. The two inside bays are multi-light doors, evenly spaced on the centrally located porch. The roof features two evenly-spaced hipped massings, centered over each entry, supported by round Doric-style columns. The second story features two paired 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows aligned with the first-story windows, and smaller paired 4/4 double-hung windows on the center bay.
- The side elevations (east and west) are identical. Side gable fields feature triangular louvered vents, fiber cement shingles, and 1' wide horizontal trim. The basement level features three adjoining 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows in egress window wells. The first-story features one pair of the same windows, followed by a single window of the same design, and an additional double-hung window. Second-story windows are the same design, including one set of three adjoining 9/9 double-hung windows.
- The rear (south) elevation features a centrally located, hipped-roof porch supported by round columns, above two multi-light secondary entries. There are no other windows proposed for the first story. The second story features two sets of paired 9/9 double-hung windows and two smaller windows. The roof features a large shed-roof dormer featuring two sets of paired 6/6 double-hung windows.
- The house will be accessible from a set of concrete steps leading from the sidewalk. The applicant has included one new oak tree and one new ornamental tree in the front yard, the preservation of one tree in the rear yard, one new ornamental tree, and one new maple in the rear yard. There are six parking spots accessible from the alley.
- Conditions identified at 10/15/2020 HZC Meeting:
- 1) addition of first-story windows on the rear elevation.
- 2) revision of dormer proportions and placement to better reflect historic context.
Ft. Sanders NC
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- Vacant lot.
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Applicable Guidelines
Fort Sanders NC-1, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 13, 2000.
See Guidelines- A. Height, Scale, & Massing
- 1. Foundation heights should be consistent with other pre-1940 buildings in the neighborhood.
- 2. Single-family detached infill housing should be proportional to other pre-1940 houses in terms of height and width.
- B. Roofs
- 1. Select a roof pitch that is in keeping with other pre-1940 houses of the neighborhood, not being less than an 8/12 pitch.
- 2. Use variations in the form of the roof above the second story such as gables at different angles, hipped roofs, and dormers.
- 3. Use roofing materials that are in keeping with historic development styles. Asphalt shingle, tile, pressed metal, and slate were used.
- 4. Darker shades of shingles were historically used and should be selected in new construction.
- C. Porches
- 1. Provide porches with proportions and materials that complement pre-1940 housing. For clapboard-type construction, wood is the most appropriate primary material. Brick or cut stone are appropriate as foundations or in column supports.
- 2. Porches should be no less than 6 feet deep and no more than 10 feet deep. They may be recessed behind the main setback line or alternatively can extend 10 feet into the front setback line.
- D. Wall Materials
- 1. Paint color is not regulated.
- 2. Clapboard (or clapboard-type materials such as aluminum or vinyl), shingle (or shingle-like material), or brick should be used.
- E. Windows and Entrances
- 1. Window proportions and symmetry should be similar to the pre-1940 styles in the neighborhood.
- 2. Windows should be double-hung sash windows. Vinyl or metal-clad windows may be used in place of wood frame windows.
- 2 [sic]. Egress windows will have to be designed to comply with fire/building code provisions.
- 3. Accent windows are appropriate with new construction.
- 4. Double-hung sash windows are recommended for two- to three-story new construction.
- 5. Variations of double-hung windows should be considered in relation to the design of new buildings.
- 6. The proportions of upper-level windows should not exceed the proportion of the first level.
- 7. Upper level windows should be provided and aligned with doors.
- 9. Entrances to the building should be provided from the street, using doors that have similar proportions and features to pre-1940 architecture.
- 10. When parking areas are provided behind buildings, rear entrances are also allowed.
- F. Parking
- 1. In new building construction, the front yard space shall not be used for parking. Do not brea up curbs or sidewalks to provide street access.
- 2. Provide parking access off the alley or off a side street.
- 3. Plant one native shade tree for every 50 feet of lot width, adjacent to or as islands within the lot area.
- 7. Surface parking area shall always be to the rear of the building.
- 8. Primary or secondary entrances to the buildings from parking areas are allowable.
- G. Landscaping, Fencing, & Retaining Walls
- 1. Plant one native shade tree (e.g. oak or maple) and one ornamental tree (e.g. dogwood) in both the front and rear yards for every 50 feet of lot width.
- 2. Plant shrubs near new buildings to complement the foundation height, windows, and entries. Select species and a distance from the building that will not harm foundation materials.
- I. Placement on the Lot: Traditional Lot Development
- 1. The front yard setback should be the same distance as the majority of the pre-1940 houses on the block.
- 3. Porches should extend 8 to 10 feet into the front yard setback. Steps needed to reach the front of a porch may also extend into the front yard.
Meeting Date
October 15, 2020
COA Expires October 22, 2023
Ft. Sanders NC
1720 Laurel Ave.
Applicant
Jim Jim Odle - oysk3 Architects oysk3 Architects
Owner Henson Developments, LLC
