3-B-21-IH

Level II: Porch Reconstruction, Rear Deck

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 3-B-21-IH, with the condition that the porch gable retain a square or rectangular louvered vent.

- Reconstruction of front porch. Porch will reflect existing foundation and footprint, measuring 26' wide (extending full length of façade) and 10' deep. Porch features front-gable roof flush with primary front-gable roofline. Porch gable will be clad in vinyl lap siding and be supported by three square 6" x 6" posts (previous porch featured lap-siding in gable and four square posts). The porch will feature a 36" tall balustrade of square wood 2" by 2" pickets on the left side.
- A new wood 8' wide by 10' deep deck will project from the rear elevation.

Heart of Knoxville Infill Housing Design Guidelines

- 5. Porches and Stoops
  - - Porches should be part of the housing design in those neighborhoods where porches were commonplace.
  - - Porches should be proportional to original porches on the block, extending about 8-12 feet toward the street from the habitable portion of the house.
  - - Porches should extend into the front yard setback, if necessary, to maintain consistency with similarly sited porches along the street.
  - - Porch posts and railings should be like those used in the historic era of the neighborhood's development. Wrought iron columns and other materials that were not used in the early 1900's should not be used.

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