Level II: Whist Court
4-A-23-DT
Approve Subject To Conditions
APPROVE Certificate 4-A-23-DT, subject to one condition: 1) meeting all applicable right-of-way requirements with the City of Knoxville.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 4-A-23-DT, subject to one condition: 1) meeting all applicable right-of-way requirements with the City of Knoxville.Applicant Request
Level II: Exterior rehabilitation- Exterior rehabilitation, focusing on rear (southwest) elevation of existing building. Removal of one double-hung window and installation of new full-light door with transom in the same location. Door will access an entrance landing with a new guardrail and a new concrete ramp with a steel handrail. Exterior rehabilitation work will also include the installation of outdoor seating and planters in the private courtyard behind the building.
Property Notes / Work to be Completed
- 400 W. Magnolia Ave (Whist Court) is not listed on the NRHP so the Historic Resources section of the guidelines does not apply. The proposal meets the design guidelines as retains or increases pedestrian-level transparency, provides secondary access to the residential units, and will replace a window with a door of a similar size and design. The finish and material of the new entrance will match the existing black windows. The work is concentrated on the rear elevation, less visible from the primary streets. A right-of-way agreement with the City of Knoxville may be required for the landing and rear access which are currently proposed within right-of-way.
Applicable Guidelines
Downtown Design Guidelines
See Guidelines- 5. Ground Floor Doors and Windows
- 5a. Use consistent rhythm of openings, windows, doorways, and entries.
- 5b. Orient primary front entrances to the main street; secondary entrances should be clearly defined and oriented to streets or alleys, as appropriate.
- 5c. Design entrances according to the proportions of the building's height and width.
- 5e. All windows at the pedestrian level should be clear.
- 6. Residential Buildings
- 6a. Elevate the first floor of townhouses and apartment buildings so that pedestrians cannot look directly into the residence from the sidewalk level.
- 6b. Design entrances to residential buildings so that access is separated from pedestrian flow on the sidewalk.
Meeting Date
April 19, 2023
Whist Court
400 W. Magnolia Ave.
DK (Downtown Knoxville)
Applicant
Heyoh Design & Development Logan Higgins
Owner Triangular J Ventures LLC
