Level II: Market Square H-1
3-I-20-HZ
Approved
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the work as proposed, with the following conditions: 1) the awning on 327 Union Ave (Coffee & Chocolate) terminate on the inside of the brick pilaster dividing the two storefronts (at the right end of the storefront window) 2) all efforts be taken to install the brackets into the mortar joints instead of directly into the brick.Applicant Request
Awning or canopy- Installation of two awnings above storefronts facing Union Avenue (325 Union Avenue and 327 Union Avenue). Awnings will be sloped, black canvas and installed via Z-mounting brackets with masonry anchors.
- Left awning will be 26'-8" long, 2' tall at tallest point, and 4' deep at the widest point. The lower edge of the awning will be 9' above the sidewalk. Signage text on the awning will read "Coffee & Chocolate." The hanging sign will be removed.
- Right awning will be 35'-2.75" long, 2' tall at the tallest point, and 4' deep at the widest point. The lower edge of the awning will be 9' above the sidewalk. Sidewalks are approximately 11' wide so the 4' awning does not exceed more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk.
Market Square H-1
- Style: Vernacular Commercial, c.1935
- Two story, three bay, brick building with modern single pane windows on front facade, chamfered corner. Two story Italianate Commercial rear portion with access from Union Avenue, arched brick corbelled windows, corbelled cornice, and a c. 1950 storefront with recessed entry.
- Style: Vernacular Commercial, c.1935
Applicable Guidelines
Market Square Design Guidelines and Designation Report, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on July 24, 2001.
See Guidelines- D. Signs
- 4. Signs may be used on awnings, but shall be configured with contrasting letters painted or sewn onto the awnings valance.
- E. Awnings
- 1. Awnings were often used on storefronts. Early photographs of Market Square may be consulted to learn their design.
- 2. Awnings shall be attached to the building above the display windows and below the storefront cornice or sign panel.
- 3. Awnings shall reinforce the frame of the storefront without covering the space between the second-story window sills and the storefront cornice, or the piers.
- 4. A standard street level awning should project four to seven feet from the building and should be about seven feet above the sidewalk.
