Level II: Mechanicsville H-1
11-A-18-HZ
Approved
Recommendation
ApprovalApplicant Request
Deck; Other: spa and hot tub- Addition of a 16'x23' wood deck with steps and installation of hot tub and spa at rear of house. A 2x2 wood 36-inch-high balustrade with balusters with top and bottom ends covered by 1x4 facing. Existing deck to be removed. Existing roof over portion of deck to remain and will be supported by new 6x6 painted wood posts. There is to be a 10.5 ' setback on the west side and a 15.5' between the spa and the property line on the east side.
Mechanicsville H-1
- Style: Neoclassical (c. 1890)
- Two-story weatherboarded frame structure with cross-gabled roof with asphalt shingled covering. Double-hung 2/2 windows. Two-story full front porch with large wood fluted Ionic columns and turned wood balusters. Interior offset wood chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Transom and sidelights at first-floor entry.Transom above first floor on porch. Sidelights at second-floor entry on front porch (Contributing).
- Style: Neoclassical (c. 1890)
Applicable Guidelines
Mechanicsville Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 20, 2011.
See Guidelines- 1. Locate exterior additions at the rear of or on an inconspicuous side of a historic building, limiting the size and scale in relationship to the historic building.
- 2. Design new additions so that it is clear what is historic and what is new.
- 3. Additions shall be designed so they can be removed without destroying the form of the historic building.
- 4. New additions should not be visible from streets.
- 6. Do not cause a loss of historic character through a new addition.
- 1. Locate exterior additions at the rear of or on an inconspicuous side of a historic building, limiting the size and scale in relationship to the historic building.
