7-B-22-DT

Level I: 524 S. Gay Street Side Deck

APPROVE Certificate 7-B-22-DT as submitted.

Staff recommends approval of certificate 7-B-22-DT as submitted.

Level I: Minor alteration (new deck)

- New composite outdoor deck in alley to the right (southeast) of building. Deck measures the approximate length of the building and to extend the full width of the alley, to be recessed behind previously permitted gates, and be located 2'-1" above concrete on rear (alley) elevation. Handrails to remain where required by code.

- 524 S. Gay Street is a contributing resource to the Gay Street Commercial Historic District, so the Historic Resources section of the guidelines applies. As the proposed project involves a flat, composite deck on an alley between two buildings, there are few applicable design guidelines. The project will be recessed behind an existing gate, minimally visible from the right-of-way, and not have an effect on the adjacent buildings. The applicant has secured the necessary easements with the City in previous permitting reviews.

Mechanicsville Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 20, 2011.

- B. Private Realm
  - 2. Building Location
  - 2d. Limit grade separations above or below the sidewalk, generally no more than 3 feet. Allow for clear sightlines into and out of buildings and plazas.
  - 2e. Design private plazas to be pedestrian-friendly. Provide human-scale amenities and include landscaping.

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