Design Review Board

Level 1: Minor alteration of an existing building/structure

8-C-08-DT

This is a renovation of the Glencoe Building. The main visual change for this project will be the removal of the third floor metal railing, posts and roof, and replace it an exact copy of the second floor balcony.

In addition, they will replace the existing ceiling fans with historic type ceiling fan and light fixtures. The existing wood ceiling on the balconies will be replaced with new 5/4" fire retardant wood ceiling deck. The existing balcony ionic columns and entablature will be repaired, cleaned and painted. The existing railings will repaired, cleaned, painted, reinforced and secured. The brick and stone work will be cleaned on all brick and stone work. The existing cornicing, cornice roof, and brackets will either be patched and repaired, or removed and replaced to match the existing. The front door and side lights will be repaired, cleaned and stained.

The windows have already been replaced under a separate approved permit. Historic type, masonry anchored, wrought iron protective grills will be installed over all windows below 8 feet above the exterior grade.


Location
615 State St

Applicant Request
This is a renovation of the Glencoe Building. The main visual change for this project will be the removal of the third floor metal railing, posts and roof, and replace it an exact copy of the second floor balcony.

In addition, they will replace the existing ceiling fans with historic type ceiling fan and light fixtures. The existing wood ceiling on the balconies will be replaced with new 5/4" fire retardant wood ceiling deck. The existing balcony ionic columns and entablature will be repaired, cleaned and painted. The existing railings will repaired, cleaned, painted, reinforced and secured. The brick and stone work will be cleaned on all brick and stone work. The existing cornicing, cornice roof, and brackets will either be patched and repaired, or removed and replaced to match the existing. The front door and side lights will be repaired, cleaned and stained.

The windows have already been replaced under a separate approved permit. Historic type, masonry anchored, wrought iron protective grills will be installed over all windows below 8 feet above the exterior grade.

Applicant

Benchmark Development, LLC


Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org

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