Historic Zoning Commission

Edgewood-Park City H: Level I/II

5-J-24-HZ

One-story residence with a hipped roof with projecting gables, a turreted bay on the façade, and an exterior of vinyl siding.


Location Knoxville
1730 Jefferson Ave. 37917

Owner
Jenn Otero

Applicant Request
Guttering; Roofing; Siding
Proposed removal of existing vinyl siding and installation of new vinyl siding.

Staff Comments
Queen Anne cottage, c.1900
    One-story residence with a hipped roof with projecting gables, a turreted bay on the façade, and an exterior of vinyl siding.

Wall Coverings: Wood
2. Replacement siding, trim, and patterned shingles shall duplicate the original.

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Wood Features and Siding
1. Repair deteriorated wood elements as character-defining features.
2. Maintain compatibility when replacing wood features that are deteriorated beyond repair.
a. Repair or replace, only as needed, materials and features with components that match the original in material, dimension, detail, profile, and texture.
b. Smooth-finished fiber cement board may be utilized as a replacement for wood siding only when it has deteriorated beyond repair
c. Existing vinyl or aluminum siding may be replaced in-kind as long as no further architectural detailing is covered or removed.
d. Utilize a replacement siding that matches the profile and exposure of any original existing siding or matches what is documented to be the original. In the absence of appropriate documentation, install the exposure to match that of similar buildings in the district.

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