4-F-22-HZ

Level II: Fourth And Gill H

Approved With Conditions

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the work as proposed, subject to the following condition: 1) applicant to submit specifications for further phases of window replacement to staff for review.

Applicant Request

Windows

- Proposed replacement of non-historic vinyl windows with double-hung, wood, two-over-two windows. Proposed windows will reflect original fenestrations except for the kitchen window on right side (northwest) elevation. Kitchen window is proposed to be increased in size so that header height and top window trim align with adjacent, full-height window. Wood trim to be repaired and replaced in-kind as necessary.
- The provided specifications pertain to eight windows, for the first phase of a window replacement project. The applicant is proposing double-hung wood windows but also approval to use aluminum-clad wood windows on rear elevations in a later phase, if necessary.
- CONDITION OF APPOVAL PER 4/21/2022 HZC MEETING: condition: 1) applicant to submit specifications for further phases of window replacement to staff for review.

Fourth and Gill H

- Style: Queen Anne, c.1890
  - Two-story frame residence with a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles, an exterior of wood lap siding, and a continuous brick foundation. Decorative wood bargeboard and trim. Full-length, hipped-roof porch with a projecting front gable with cornice returns.

Applicable Guidelines

Fourth and Gill Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on April 20, 1999 and June 29, 1999.

- 1. Vinyl and aluminum replacement windows should not be used.
  - 4. If replacement windows are necessary, they should be the same overall size as the originals, with the same pane division, and the same muntin style and exterior depth, width, and profile. False muntins or grids should not be used.
  - 7. It can be appropriate to design and install additional windows on the rear or another secondary elevation. The designs should be compatible with the overall design of the building.

See Guidelines

Meeting Date