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Design Review Board

Lonsdale Infill Housing Overlay District

2-E-21-IH

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 2-E-21-IH as submitted.

Location
3316 Thomas St. 37921
Owner
Bill Bill Terry Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Knoxville Ha
The combination of two historically narrow lots to accommodate a larger house is illustrated as "inappropriate lot allocation" in the design guidelines. The guidelines do identify an increase in lot width as reflected by the development of a Ranch house with a wider façade. On this block, numerous lots featuring historic houses are significantly wider than the average 40-50' width, including three modified Craftsman-style houses towards the southeast end of the block. On the northwest end of Thomas Street are three lots previously reviewed by the Infill Housing Committee for subdivision approval; all measure between 60-70' wide and feature infill houses that are proportionate to the house that will be built at 3316 Thomas Street. In this instance, the new, wider lot will not be disproportionate or inconsistent with the immediate neighborhood context.
Staff Comments
New subdivision plat. Design for new house on property already approved by Design Review Board. New property removes interior lot line between one 39.96' wide lot and one 40.04' wide lot. Property extends approximately 120' long towards the public alley in the rear. Lots are proposed to be combined to accommodate one single-family house.
Applicant

Bill Bill Terry Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Knoxville Habit

Planning Staff
Lindsay Lanois
Phone: 865-215-3795
Email: lindsay.lanois@knoxplanning.org
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