Level II: Mechanicsville H
12-C-23-HZ
Applicant Request
Siding- Installation of sections of new vinyl siding. New vinyl siding is proposed for sections that are currently exposed as sheathing, to include the front dormer, sections of the left side elevation, and the upper gable field of the right side elevation. New vinyl soffit and fascia are proposed in sections where currently missing.
Mechanicsville H
- Style: Craftsman, c.1920
- One and one-half story frame with weatherboard and vinyl siding wall covering. Side gable roof with front gable dormer and asphalt shingle roof covering. Enclosed full front porch with original brick columns exposed. Double hung six over six replacement windows. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.
- Style: Craftsman, c.1920
Applicable Guidelines
Mechanicsville Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 20, 2011.
See Guidelines- E. Rules for Wood Wall Coverings
- 1. Synthetic siding is inappropriate and is not allowed either as replacement siding on existing buildings or new siding in new construction.
- 3. Replacement siding must duplicate the original. Replacing trim and patterned shingles must also duplicate the original material.
- 11. If artificial siding is present on any elevation of a building and must be removed in order to repair the building structurally, it can be replaced on the building if no more than 25% of any elevation's artificial siding is removed. If more than 25% of the artificial siding on any elevation is removed for repair, it cannot be replaced.
- E. Rules for Wood Wall Coverings
