Design Review Board

Level 1: Minor alteration of an existing building/structure

5-A-22-DT

Installation of new "model room" as first step in a comprehensive renovation of the Knoxville Downtown Hilton. Scope of work is focused on northwest corner of building, second and third stories. Project involves a paint color study on one section and the replacement of two windows with single-light aluminum storefront windows with floor-to-ceiling glass (removing bulkheads and horizontal muntins). Staff-level revision 9.1.22: one window to include an 81" by 36.75" louvered panel on right side of window.


Location
501 W. Church Ave.

Applicant Request
Installation of new "model room" as first step in a comprehensive renovation of the Knoxville Downtown Hilton. Scope of work is focused on northwest corner of building, second and third stories. Project involves a paint color study on one section and the replacement of two windows with single-light aluminum storefront windows with floor-to-ceiling glass (removing bulkheads and horizontal muntins). Staff-level revision 9.1.22: one window to include an 81" by 36.75" louvered panel on right side of window.

Staff Comments
The proposed project is the first phase of an overall renovation of the Knoxville Downtown Hilton, focusing on a small section of the second and third stories. When the project's comprehensive exterior rehabilitation project moves forward, a separate application will be submitted to the DRB for review.
Applicant

Greer / McCarty Holsaple McCarty


Planning Staff
Lindsay Lanois
Phone: 865-215-3795
Email: lindsay.lanois@knoxplanning.org

Case History