Historic Zoning Commission

Mechanicsville H: Level II

12-C-23-HZ

Staff Recommendation

Recognizing the condition of the house, the lack of original siding materials on the house, and the minor scope of work proposed, staff recommends approval of Certificate 12-C-23-HZ as proposed.


Location Knoxville
1021 Tulip Ave. 37921

Owner
Sam Sam Daniel Jr

Applicant Request
Siding
Installation of sections of new vinyl siding. New vinyl siding is proposed for sections that are currently exposed as sheathing, to include the front dormer, sections of the left side elevation, and the upper gable field of the right side elevation. New vinyl soffit and fascia are proposed in sections where currently missing.

Staff Comments
Craftsman, c.1920
    One and one-half story frame with weatherboard and vinyl siding wall covering. Side gable roof with front gable dormer and asphalt shingle roof covering. Enclosed full front porch with original brick columns exposed. Double hung six over six replacement windows. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.

E. Rules for Wood Wall Coverings
1. Synthetic siding is inappropriate and is not allowed either as replacement siding on existing buildings or new siding in new construction.
3. Replacement siding must duplicate the original. Replacing trim and patterned shingles must also duplicate the original material.
11. If artificial siding is present on any elevation of a building and must be removed in order to repair the building structurally, it can be replaced on the building if no more than 25% of any elevation's artificial siding is removed. If more than 25% of the artificial siding on any elevation is removed for repair, it cannot be replaced.

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