Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville H-1: Level II

1-A-19-HZ

Staff Recommendation

Approval


Location Knoxville
221 Oklahoma Blvd 37917

Owner
Garriy and Catherine Garriy and Catherine Shteynberg

Applicant Request
Level II. Major repair or replacement of materials or architectural elements
Skylights/Solar; Windows
The owners are proposing to utilize their attic for two bedrooms. In order to meet egress requirements, they are proposing the addition of a casement window to an existing gable vent, an egress skylight in the master bedroom, and solar tubes over the staircase & two baths for natural light. The gable vent and skylight are both somewhat visible from the street. The vent opening would need to be enlarged by 1.5" in each direction for a total of 3" for egress. The mullions would match those of the original window that was in the vent. The skylight projects 3 to 4 inches off the surface of the roof, & has been approved in its location in a past HZC application. (8-6-2012) The solar tubes would protude to the extent of a plumbing vent.

Staff Comments
Queen qnne (c. 1900)
    One-story frame with wood lap siding. Hip roof with lower cross gables and asphalt shingle roof covering. One story three-quarter front porch with fluted round columns with Ionic capitals. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Recessed transom and sidelights at front entry. Projecting bay on south elevation.

ROOFS
5. Do not place solar collectors or modern skylights on roof areas that are visible from the street,and do not install them where they interfere with decorative roof elements.

WINDOWS
5. It can be appropriate to design and install additional windows on the rear or another secondary elevation. The design must be compatible with the overall design of the building.
Applicant

Garriy and Catherine Garriy and Catherine Shteynberg


Planning Staff
Kaye Graybeal
Phone: 215-2500
Email: contact@knoxplanning.org

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