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Level 1: Minor alteration of an existing building/structure

1-A-18-DT

Installation of eight awnings, one within each of the eight storefront bays on the Gay Street elevation. The awnings will attach to the storefront between the storefront glass and transom, and will project 4'-3". The storefront is setback 2'-10" from the front of the building so the awning will only project 1'-5" past the front of the building. The awning framing will maintain a minimum clearance with the sidewalk of 9'-2" and the valance will maintain a minimum clearance of 8'-8" with the sidewalk. The valance will hange loose and not have framing.

Location
402 S Gay St
Applicant Request
Installation of eight awnings, one within each of the eight storefront bays on the Gay Street elevation. The awnings will attach to the storefront between the storefront glass and transom, and will project 4'-3". The storefront is setback 2'-10" from the front of the building so the awning will only project 1'-5" past the front of the building. The awning framing will maintain a minimum clearance with the sidewalk of 9'-2" and the valance will maintain a minimum clearance of 8'-8" with the sidewalk. The valance will hange loose and not have framing.
Staff Comments
Applicable guidelines:

Section 1.C.8. (AWNINGS)
Awnings are allowed on historic buildings when they are appropriate to the building and are designed with traditional shapes, forms, and materials. If awnings are used, their overall size, shape, and projection from the building must be in proper proportion and scale to the building and contained within the window or door they shelter, and not cover adjacent wall surfaces. Canvas is usually the appropriate material for awnings.
GUIDELINES:
8a. Allow awnings in traditional shapes and materials.
8b. Contain signs or advertising only within the valance of the awning.
Applicant

Camel Custom Canvas

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