Level I: 406 W. Church Ave
8-A-23-DT
Approve As Requested
APPROVE Certificate 8-A-23-DT as submitted.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 8-A-23-DT.Applicant Request
Level I: Exterior alteration- Exterior rehabilitation to accommodate basement-level interior renovation. On the east elevation, the existing garage door will be removed and infilled with three adjoining double-hung, one-over-one windows. Also on the east elevation, the left side of the basement-level entry vestibule will receive a new aluminum-clad wood door, accessible by the existing stairs. Scope of work also includes new exhaust vents and basic repair/repointing to the exterior masonry.
Property Notes / Work to be Completed
- 406 W. Church Ave is a contributing resource to the South Market National Register Historic District, so the Historic Resources section of the guidelines applies. Overall, the proposal meets the design guidelines as it incorporates a secondary entry to residential building separated from the sidewalk's pedestrian flow, using an existing stair access. The new door does not require the removal of any character-defining features.
- Removal of the non-historic garage door and installation of new windows meets the design guidelines. This scope of work will be minimally visible from the street, fronting a pedestrian alley.
Applicable Guidelines
Downtown Design Guidelines
See Guidelines- B. Private Realm:
- 3a. Use complimentary materials and elements, especially next to historic buildings.
- 5b. Orient primary front entrances to the main street; secondary entrances should be clearly defined and oriented to streets or alleys, as appropriate.
- 5c. Design entrances according to the proportions of the building's height and width.
- 6b. Design entrances to residential buildings so that access is separated from the pedestrian flow on the sidewalk.
- C. Historic Resources
- 3. Entrances
- 3b. Allow for multiple entries on the first floor of the building, giving access to commercial space which may be divided into bays.
- 3c. Provide access to upper stories through additional entries.
- 3d. Maintain original height and materials for doors that are consistent with the use of the building, such as residential, commercial, or banking purposes.
- 4. Windows
- 4c. Insert windows with the same pane configuration, materials and size as other buildings of the same general construction date, if no original windows are present.
- 4d. Maintain the relationship of solids to voids with new construction that is similar to other buildings in the district, including the typical width, height, spacing, and horizontal alignment of windows.
Meeting Date
August 16, 2023
406 W. Church Ave
406 W. Church Ave.
DK (Downtown Knoxville)
Applicant
Community Tectonics Architects Bill Vinson
Owner Kristy Wu
