7-C-23-HZ

Level II: Fourth And Gill H

Approved

Recommendation

The Commission should discuss the new evidence provided to document the windows' condition, and determine if the evidence supports the windows' replacement. Pending the receipt of final window measurements on the existing windows, the proposed new window specifications meet the design guidelines. Pursuant to the Commission's determination on the existing windows' condition, staff recommends approval of Certificate 7-C-23-HZ as submitted.

Applicant Request

Windows

- Proposed replacement of 13 windows on the house's second story. Windows to be replaced include eight, six-over-one, double-hung wood windows and five multi-light wood casement windows. Proposed window replacements include eight, 6/1, double-hung wood windows. The revised specs indicate full divided lights. The casements are eight-light, simulated divided light with internal spacers, wood windows. Revised submission includes photos of each window and additional specifications from manufacturer.

Fourth and Gill H

- Style: Craftsman, c. 1910
  - One-and-one-half-story, side gable-roof residence with an asphalt shingle-clad roof, an exterior of brick veneer, and a continuous brick foundation. Full-length front porch supported by brick piers is recessed under the primary roofline. Wood shingle cladding on side gable fields.

Applicable Guidelines

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

- Windows:
  - 1. Vinyl and aluminum replacement windows should not be used.
  - 2. Original windows should be reused. It will be much less expensive and much better historically to retain the original windows.
  - 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.
  - 5. Windows should not be replaced with fixed thermal glazing or permitted to be inoperable. In many cases fixed or inoperable glazing violates code requirements for egress.
  - 6. Tinted or reflective glass should not be used on primary or other important elevations. LO-E glass, which selectively removes ultraviolet light, is allowed.
  - 9. Reuse existing, serviceable window hardware.

See Guidelines

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