Level III: Edgewood-Park City H
2-G-26-HZ
Approved With Conditions
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 2-G-26-HZ, subject to the following conditions:1) Setback to be revised to align with the blockface, with final site plan submitted to staff for approval;
2) Site plan, parking, and elevation drawings to meet all relevant City Engineering standards and aspects of the City zoning code;
3) Applicant to submit an accurate foundation profile on all elevations to staff for review, with major modifications to the foundation height to return to the Commission for review;
4) Final drawings to include a section showing brick foundation and siding overlap, and a profile depicting window trim with projecting sills;
5) Final siding specification to feature 4" reveal and a smooth finish and cornerboards, with specs submitted to staff for approval;
6) Porch balusters to be set into the top and bottom rails;
7) Applicant to submit final window specifications to staff for review.
Applicant Request
Other: New primary structure- New primary structure (duplex) on a 50' wide interior lot fronting Washington Avenue. The two-story duplex measures 39'-5.5" wide by 54'-9" deep, with the main massing set 20' from the front property line, and an 8' deep front porch set 12' from the front property line. Side setbacks are 5'-3.25" on both sides. Parking is currently shown as a 25' by 32'-5.5" concrete parking pad at the rear of the property.
- The house features a 5/12 pitch, hipped roof clad in asphalt shingles with 18" eave overhangs, an exterior of 6" lap LP Smart Siding, and a brick-clad foundation. A partial-width, hipped-roof front porch supported by 8 by 8 square posts on 2' by 2' brick piers projects from the right half of the first story. A second hipped-roof porch, with details to reflect the façade porch, projects from the left elevation and provides access to a secondary door. Both side elevations feature one-story, shed-roof massings that project from a center bay, and a one-story, hipped-roof massing projects from the rear elevation. Windows are proposed to be 1/1 or 4/4, Fibrex composite (Anderson 100 Series), single-hung, with 4" flat trim surrounding each.
- CONDITIONS OF HZC APPROVAL, 2/19/2026:
- 1) Setback to be revised to align with the blockface, with final site plan submitted to staff for approval;
- 2) Site plan, parking, and elevation drawings to meet all relevant City Engineering standards and aspects of the City zoning code;
- 3) Applicant to submit an accurate foundation profile on all elevations to staff for review, with major modifications to the foundation height to return to the Commission for review;
- 4) Final drawings to include a section showing brick foundation and siding overlap, and a profile depicting window trim with projecting sills;
- 5) Final siding specification to feature 4" reveal and a smooth finish and cornerboards, with specs submitted to staff for approval;
- 6) Porch balusters to be set into the top and bottom rails;
- 7) Applicant to submit final window specifications to staff for review.
Edgewood-Park City H
- Style: Vacant lot
- Previous house on the property was a two-story, cross-gable roof, Eastlake style house (c.1895) that was demolished in 2003 after a fire.
- Style: Vacant lot
Applicable Guidelines
Edgewood-Park City Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on May 27, 2025.
See Guidelines- Construction of Primary Buildings:
- 1. Design new buildings to be compatible with the existing site.
- a. Significantly altering the existing topography of a site to accommodate a new structure is not appropriate.
- b. Consolidating lots in to a larger property in order to accommodate a larger structure disrupts the pattern of properties within the district and is not appropriate.
- 2. Locate new buildings in a manner that is compatible with established precedents of building patterns within the district.
- a. Retain the historic relationship among buildings within the district by basing the location of a new building on patterns of existing setbacks, orientation, and spacing between buildings.
- b. Maintain the existing spacing of front and side yard setbacks along a block.
- c. Orient the front entrance toward the main street.
- d. Site a building so that it is parallel to existing lot lines.
- e. Design new porches to be consistent with the rhythm of those existing in the district.
- f. Locate related new accessory buildings at the rear of the lot consistent with those existing in the surrounding district.
- 3. Design new buildings so their size is compatible with existing buildings in the district.
- a. Maintain the established height and scale of the street by designing new buildings to be within the typical range of heights and forms.
- b. Design new buildings to have massing similar to those traditionally found within the district.
- c. Use floor-to-ceiling heights that are consistent with those of existing structures within the district.
- d. Choose a building form that has a similar complexity to those elsewhere in the surrounding area.
- e. Break up large massing through vertical and horizontal articulation.
- 4. Design new buildings with features that reflect those existing in the district.
- a. Include substantial front porches that are at least 8 feet in depth.
- b. Balance façade proportions with those historically found in the district. The composition and scale of façade elements, such as porches, significantly affect the aesthetic of the district.
- c. Use materials with traditional dimensions.
- d. Maintain traditional ratios of solid wall spaces to openings.
- 5. Utilize window and door openings that are compatible with those on surrounding buildings in placement, spacing, scale, proportion, and size. Windows are to have a vertical orientation.
- 6. Select a roof form and pitch that is compatible with established precedents within the district.
- a. Use roof forms similar to those traditionally present in the streetscape and the district, relating roof pitch and shape to the scale of the building.
- b. Use contemporary interpretations of traditional features such as cornices and rake boards to add visual interest.
- 7. Design a new building to be compatible in character with existing structures but also to be a product of its own time.
- a. It is appropriate to employ contemporary interpretations of historic designs or use a simple contemporary design that conforms to general characteristics such as massing, scale, and proportions.
- b. Include architectural details or building articulation such as cornices, lintels, brackets, and chimneys. Contemporary interpretations of traditional details are encouraged, but avoid oversimplified, bland buildings that stand in stark contrast to the rich architectural variety within the district.
- 8. Utilize traditional materials or alternative materials that are comparable to those found on nearby buildings within the district.
- a. Select materials with textures and finishes that are compatible with those of the surrounding area, promote a sense of human scale, and have proven durability.
- b. Where wood siding is installed, utilize trim boards, which show depth and have a more finished appearance.
- c. Use masonry materials that are compatible with the character of traditional masonry materials in size and texture.
- d. Alternative materials to wood are appropriate for new construction. Materials that simulate wood siding may be appropriate for new buildings, excluding vinyl and aluminum siding.
- e. Where fiber cement board or other wood alternative materials are selected, use a smooth- finish and maintain a 4-inch reveal compatible with historic details.
- f. It is not appropriate to use fiber cement board or other material that has a faux wood grain. buildings that stand in stark contrast to the rich architectural variety within the district.
- 9. New parking pads, driveways, and access points for new construction and existing houses should be unobtrusive to the existing patterns of the block and streetscape.
- a. Do not locate parking pads in front yards.
- B. New curb cuts can result in removing historic sidewalk, curb details, or retaining walls and should be kept to a minimum.
- C. When possible, alley access should be used for new garages or parking areas on blocks with operable alleys.
Meeting Date
February 19, 2026
COA Expires February 18, 2029
Edgewood-Park City H
2008 Washington Ave. 37917
Applicant / Owner
