Design Review Board
Lonsdale Infill Housing Overlay District
5-D-21-IH
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 5-D-21-IH, with the following conditions:
1) Parking to meet City Engineering requirements;
2) Verify foundation height to be consistent with adjacent houses;
3) Porch posts to measure 6" by 6" or larger;
4) Additional windows to be placed on right elevation, along with appropriately sized trim surrounding all windows, with approval by staff;
5) Use lap siding with an overlap instead of Dutch lap or flush panel siding.
Location 1116 Delaware Ave. 37921
OwnerKnoxville Habitat for Humanity
Applicant Request
New Primary Structure1. The house is proposed to be located 20' from the front property line (12' from the front porch to the front property line). The proposed front setback will maintain consistent front yard space along the block. The site plan includes a concrete walkway extending to the street.
2. The block is characterized by one-story Queen Anne cottages, Craftsman houses, and Minimal Traditionals. The proposed one-story house is proportional to the dimensions of the lot and the other houses on the block. The proposed side yard setbacks are consistent with the dimensions of the lot and other houses on the block.
3. The proposed parking meets Infill Housing design guidelines as it extends from an operable alley and will be located behind the primary residence. Parking should meet City Engineering requirements.
4. Overall, the one-story, three-bay façade is similar in scale and width to the context. The foundation height should be verified to be consistent with the adjacent houses.
5. The 8' deep, 10' wide front porch meets the design guidelines. The porch posts should be confirmed to be sufficiently sized for the neighborhood context (larger than 4" by 4").
6. Guidelines recommend window and door styles to be comparable to original houses on the block, and maintain a consistent ratio of solid to void. Additional windows are necessary on the right elevation to contribute additional transparency to the house. While design guidelines do not specifically reference trim, appropriately-sized window trim would contribute additional detail to an otherwise simple house design.
7. The proposed roof pitch, 6/12, is generally considered to be the minimum roof pitch to meet Infill Housing design guidelines.
8. Overall materials are appropriate. The siding material should use lap siding with an overlap instead of Dutch lap or flush panel siding.
9. The site plan includes one dogwood tree in front yard and one in the rear.
Staff Comments
New primary residence fronting Delaware Avenue. One-story, front-gable roof residence measuring 28' wide by 40' long, with a front-gable roof porch centered on the façade (north). The primary massing is proposed to be set 20' from the front property line (12' from the front porch to the front property line). The proposed parking, a 10' wide concrete driveway, is accessed by the alley and located at the rear of the property.
The house features a 6/12 front gable roof clad in architectural shingles, with an exterior of vinyl lap siding and a stuccoed foundation. A front-gable roof porch with a 6/12 pitch roof, measuring 10' wide, is centered on the façade, with a gable clad in vinyl shingle siding. The porch is supported by square wood posts. The centrally located door is flanked by two one-over-one, double-hung windows. The right side elevation is proposed to have one double-hung window, with three located on the left side elevation. On the rear elevation, a secondary entry accesses a 4' by 4' wood deck.
