Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H: Level II

9-B-23-HZ

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 9-B-23-HZ, subject to the following conditiosn: 1) applicant to submit railing detail to staff for approval; 2) final site plan to show deck meeting all relevant elements of base zoning code.


Location Knoxville
1339 Grainger Ave. 37917

Owner
J. Ashley J. Ashley Burrell

Applicant Request
Deck
Removal of existing rear deck and construction of new rear deck. New deck measures 296 sq. ft, extending the length of the rear elevation, with a 13' wide by 14' deep section on the left (northeast) side of the rear elevation and a 19' wide by 6' deep section on the right side. Approximately 8.5' wide stairs will extend to the ground level. Applicant proposes to use a composite material for decking: Voyage decking by Deckorators. The product is a mineral-based composite material with a "fiber-like structure similar to wood," that is available in multiple widths and finishes. The deck will feature a 36" tall railing with vertical pickets and larger square posts.

Staff Comments
Queen Anne cottage
    One-and-one-half-story, frame residence with a hipped-roof with projecting gables, an exterior of wood lap siding, and a brick foundation. Partial-width front porch with an engaged gable with full cornice returns.

C. Porches
2. Design elements to be incorporated in any new porch design must include tongue and groove wood floors, beadboard ceilings, wood posts and/or columns and sawn and turned wood trim when appropriate. If balustrades are required, they must be designed with spindles set into the top and bottom rails.

L. Additions:
1. Locate exterior additions at the rear of or on an inconspicuous side of a historic building, limiting the size and scale in relationship to the historic building, and using appropriate proportions.
Applicant

J. Ashley J. Ashley Burrell


Planning Staff
Lindsay Crockett
Phone: 215-2500
Email: contact@knoxplanning.org

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