Level III: Ft. Sanders NC-1
8-L-20-HZ
Denied Without Prejudice
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the project, with the following conditions:1) incorporate a foundation height more consistent with the historic houses in the neighborhood (a revised design with a lower foundation could be approved by staff; however, if the lower foundation involves a significant redesign of the proposed house, the design would need to return to the Commission);
2) after addressing the foundation height, revise window placement on the basement level side elevations to better reflect historic window proportions, with approval by staff;
3) on the rear elevation, add at least two windows on either side of first-floor entries;
4) center primary entry doors under the two hipped-roof porch massings;
5) proposed parking area to meet City Engineering standards and the standards of the base zoning.
Applicant Request
Other: New primary structure- Proposed construction of a new primary structure (duplex). The proposed house is 42' wide by 42' long, and proposed to be set 25' from the property line, approximately 9' from side property lines, and approximately 53' from the rear property line. The house has a centrally-located front porch, measuring 20' wide by 6' deep. A secondary porch is centrally located on the rear elevation, measuring 16' wide by 5' deep.
- The proposed house features a side-gable roof with a pitch of 8/12, clad in asphalt shingles, with approximately 24" eave overhangs on front and side elevations. The house rests on a 9'-4" tall brick foundation, with a solider course and a rowlock sill course above the foundation. The exterior is proposed to be clad in fiber cement lap siding, with fiber cement corner boards and trim, and fiber cement shingles in the side gable fields.
- The façade (north) features two hipped dormers with 4/4 double-hung windows evenly spaced on the roof slope. The first story is four bays, with the two outside bays as paired 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows with fiber cement board trim. The two inside bays are multi-light doors, evenly spaced on the centrally located porch. The roof features two evenly-spaced hipped massings, centered over each entry, supported by round Doric-style columns. The second story features two paired 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows aligned with the first-story windows, and smaller paired 4/4 double-hung windows on the center bay.
- The side elevations (east and west) are identical. Side gable fields feature triangular louvered vents, fiber cement shingles, and 1' wide horizontal trim. The basement level features three sets of three adjoining 9/9 double-hung vinyl windows and a smaller window. The first-story features one pair of the same windows, followed by a single window of the same design, and a smaller 3/3 double-hung window. Second-story windows are the same design, including one set of three adjoining 9/9 double-hung windows.
- The rear (south) elevation features a centrally located, hipped-roof porch supported by round columns, above two multi-light secondary entries. There are no other windows proposed for the first story. The second story features two sets of paired 9/9 double-hung windows and two smaller windows.
- The house will be accessible from a set of concrete steps leading from the sidewalk. The design includes a significant amount of built up grade on façade and rear elevations, which serves to obscure part of the 9'-4" tall foundation. The applicant has included one new oak tree and one new ornamental tree in the front yard, the preservation of one tree in the rear yard, one new ornamental tree, and one new maple in the rear yard. There are six parking spots accessible from the alley.
Ft. Sanders NC-1
- Style: N/A
- Vacant lot.
- Style: N/A
Applicable Guidelines
Fort Sanders NC-1, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 13, 2000.
See Guidelines- A. Height, Scale, & Massing
- 1. Foundation heights should be consistent with other pre-1940 buildings in the neighborhood.
- 2. Single-family detached infill housing should be proportional to other pre-1940 houses in terms of height and width.
- B. Roofs
- 1. Select a roof pitch that is in keeping with other pre-1940 houses of the neighborhood, not being less than an 8/12 pitch.
- 2. Use variations in the form of the roof above the second story such as gables at different angles, hipped roofs, and dormers.
- 3. Use roofing materials that are in keeping with historic development styles. Asphalt shingle, tile, pressed metal, and slate were used.
- 4. Darker shades of shingles were historically used and should be selected in new construction.
- C. Porches
- 1. Provide porches with proportions and materials that complement pre-1940 housing. For clapboard-type construction, wood is the most appropriate primary material. Brick or cut stone are appropriate as foundations or in column supports.
- 2. Porches should be no less than 6 feet deep and no more than 10 feet deep. They may be recessed behind the main setback line or alternatively can extend 10 feet into the front setback line.
- D. Wall Materials
- 1. Paint color is not regulated.
- 2. Clapboard (or clapboard-type materials such as aluminum or vinyl), shingle (or shingle-like material), or brick should be used.
- E. Windows and Entrances
- 1. Window proportions and symmetry should be similar to the pre-1940 styles in the neighborhood.
- 2. Windows should be double-hung sash windows. Vinyl or metal-clad windows may be used in place of wood frame windows.
- 2 [sic]. Egress windows will have to be designed to comply with fire/building code provisions.
- 3. Accent windows are appropriate with new construction.
- 4. Double-hung sash windows are recommended for two- to three-story new construction.
- 5. Variations of double-hung windows should be considered in relation to the design of new buildings.
- 6. The proportions of upper-level windows should not exceed the proportion of the first level.
- 7. Upper level windows should be provided and aligned with doors.
- 9. Entrances to the building should be provided from the street, using doors that have similar proportions and features to pre-1940 architecture.
- 10. When parking areas are provided behind buildings, rear entrances are also allowed.
- F. Parking
- 1. In new building construction, the front yard space shall not be used for parking. Do not brea up curbs or sidewalks to provide street access.
- 2. Provide parking access off the alley or off a side street.
- 3. Plant one native shade tree for every 50 feet of lot width, adjacent to or as islands within the lot area.
- 7. Surface parking area shall always be to the rear of the building.
- 8. Primary or secondary entrances to the buildings from parking areas are allowable.
- G. Landscaping, Fencing, & Retaining Walls
- 1. Plant one native shade tree (e.g. oak or maple) and one ornamental tree (e.g. dogwood) in both the front and rear yards for every 50 feet of lot width.
- 2. Plant shrubs near new buildings to complement the foundation height, windows, and entries. Select species and a distance from the building that will not harm foundation materials.
- I. Placement on the Lot: Traditional Lot Development
- 1. The front yard setback should be the same distance as the majority of the pre-1940 houses on the block.
- 3. Porches should extend 8 to 10 feet into the front yard setback. Steps needed to reach the front of a porch may also extend into the front yard
