Historic Zoning Commission
Village of Concord HZ: Level II
11-F-13-HZ
Staff Recommendation
Approval with the condition that the two trim boards proposed for the front west addition be painted a contrasting color to highlight where the original house block ends and the addition begins. Also conditioned that if it is determined that any original windows will need to be replaced, photographs of the degree of deterioration be provided to the HZC for review as well as a specification for the proposed new windows.
Location Knox County
10907 Gilian Ln 37934
925 Olive Street, Village of Concord
OwnerWilliam William Threlkeld - and Jenifer and Jenifer
Applicant Request
Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding.
WindowsConstruction of two one-story additions, one 18'x24' on each side of the east and west sides of the house. Both additions are set back from the front of the existing house by 10'-0". The corner boards of the original block of the house will be retained and additional corner boards between new and existing construction will be installed on the front west elevation as indicated on the submitted drawings. Repair two original windows on the west side and one on the east. The owner intends to store the historic windows with the house. The additions are to be wood-framed with siding, a brick foundation, and one-over-one wood windows. The roof of the additions will be hipped and covered with v-grooved natural- finish metal roofing to match that of the existing house. A porch/stoop is proposed to be added to the east side with a 3/12 hipped roof supported by square posts. The door on the stoop is proposed to be a half- or 3/4-light wood-framed door, with a clear glass transom above. A pair of wood-framed full-light doors is to be installed in the rear of the west addition.
Staff Comments
Queen Anne Cottage (c.1914)One- and-one-half story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Brick foundation. Interior side brick chimney. Hip roof with lower cross gables and hipped dormers, standing seam metal roof. One-story three-quarters front porch with square wood columns, sawn wood porch railing. One-over-one double- hung windows. Transom at front entry. Irregular plan. C
NEW DEVELOPMENT: RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - ADDITIONS (any and all design guidelines may apply):
12. New additions shall be located at the rear or on an inconspicuous side of a historic building, limiting the size and scale in relation to the historic building.
13. New additions shall be designed so that it is clear what is new and what is old, but should be compatible with existing buildings.
14. New additions shall not alter the basic character of the building, or cause a lessening of historic character.
INFILL GUIDELINES (Excerpts) :
Recessed or projecting porches, bays and other details should be incorporated in any new construction. New buildings should also be designed with a mixture of wall areas with door and window elements in the facade like those found on neighboring historic houses. New additions to existing houses should use foundation materials that match the foundation already present on the house.
SECRETARY OF INTERIORS STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATING HISTORIC BUILDINGS
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structure shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would not be impaired.
