Level II: Fairmont-Emoriland NC
11-C-24-HZ
Approved With Conditions
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 11-C-24-HZ, subject to the following conditions: 1) revisions to carport supports to be compatible with the primary house and neighborhood context; 2) final site plan to meet City Zoning and Engineering standards, with any revisions to placement making the carport more visible from the right-of-way to require further review by the HZC.Applicant Request
Accessory structure; Paving- Construction of a detached 22' deep by 12' wide carport in the rear yard. The carport features a front gable roof clad in asphalt shingles with overhanging eaves, a concrete parking pad, and simple square wood posts. The carport features a 5' deep enclosed storage closet recessed below the roof at the rear of the carport, clad in vinyl siding and featuring a wooden door. The front gable field is clad in vinyl siding and features a vent. The carport will be at an angle behind the corner of the house, with the closest corner to be set back 116' from the front lot line. The existing gravel driveway will be extended 25' to curve behind the house. An existing shed will be removed.
- Conditions of approval per 12/19/2024 HZC: 1) revisions to carport supports to be compatible with the primary house and neighborhood context; 2) final site plan to meet City Zoning and Engineering standards, with any revisions to placement making the carport more visible from the right-of-way to require further review by the HZC.
Fairmont-Emoriland NC
- Style: Craftsman, c.1927
- One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Telescoping front gable roof with knee brackets, louvered attic vent. Double hung windows. One story two thirds front porch with square brick post on brick piers. Interior side brick chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.
- Style: Craftsman, c.1927
Applicable Guidelines
Fairmont Park Neighborhood Conservation District Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on November 26, 2002.
See Guidelines- A. New Development and Additions
- 1. The design of additions and accessory buildings should be consistent with the character of the main structure.
- 3. The width of side yard setbacks should duplicate the average side yard widths of the three adjacent existing buildings on each side of the subject property.
- 9. Accessory buildings should be located at least fifteen feet to the rear of the front facade line.
- C. Materials
- 3. Board and batten and materials noted on the matrix can be used on accessory buildings located in the side or rear yards.
- 4. The following wall cladding materials should not be used on primary buildings or on accessory structures visible from Fairmont or Emoriland Boulevards: T-111 or similar products; exposed concrete blocks.
- D. Access and Parking
- 1. The carports or doors of attached garages should not face Emoriland or Fairmont Boulevards.
- 3. Detached garages shall be located behind and to the side of the existing house.
- 4. If driveways are built they should be 9-12' wide. Separate tire strips of aggregate exposed concrete are encouraged.
- 5. Parking pads should not be placed in the front yard.
Meeting Date
December 19, 2024
COA Expires December 19, 2027
Fairmont-Emoriland NC
1932 Emoriland Blvd. 37917
Applicant / Owner
