9-D-24-HZ

Level II: Ft. Sanders NC

Approved With Conditions

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 9-D-24-HZ, subject to the following condition: 1) access ramp to be clad in brick veneer to match house's foundation and feature a railing compatible in materials and design with the porch.

Applicant Request

Additions; Doors; Guttering; Paving; Porch; Roofing; Siding; Windows

- Revision to previously issued COA. Façade now features a new prominent access ramp. The new concrete accessibility ramp will originate from the sidewalk adjacent to the existing gravel entrance and have a 90 degree turn 19.6' from the sidewalk. The ramp extends 40.5' parallel to the façade, turning 90 degrees and continuing 13'-8" before once again turning 90 degrees. It continues for 26'-10" as it becomes flush with the existing porch opening. The ramp will have a handrail with balusters of unspecified material and height. The ramp exterior will be clad in brick veneer. Removal of existing concrete porch steps.
- The existing concrete step and walkway leading to the entrance will be retained for approximately 12.5.' Two steps will be added to connect the walkway with the ADA ramp, creating a 5' landing. Five steps continue after the landing to connect with the top of the ADA ramp, as it becomes flush with the existing porch opening.
- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PER HZC 9/19/2024: 1) access ramp to be clad in brick veneer to match house's foundation and 2) ramp railing details and materials to be provided to staff for review.

Ft. Sanders NC

- Style: Queen Anne, c.1905
  - 2.5-story hipped-roof residence with an exterior of wood lap siding, corbeling detail along the roofline, and a flat-roofed porch with Ionic columns.

Applicable Guidelines

Fort Sanders NC-1, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on September 13, 2000.

- New Construction
- 5. In making additions to existing buildings, wall cladding should complement the original wall covering. Acceptable materials are clapboard, vinyl siding, cement fiber board, brick and stucco.
- 6. Materials that are not typical in pre-1940 construction should not be used. These include cinder block, "T-111" siding and stone facing.
- Parking
- 8. Primary or secondary entrances to the building from parking areas are allowable.
- Additions
- 1. Additions should be made to the rear or side of the building.

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