Historic Zoning Commission

Individual Landmark: Level II

2-Q-06-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE Certificate 2606BGEN except for proposed balconies and window configuration. Current windows are inappropriate and the proposed addition of "Chicago" style window divisions and the rear addition will improve the building.


Location Knoxville
1060 World's Fair Park Dr

Owner
City of Knoxville

Applicant Request
Level II. Replacement/repair
Architectural feature; Awning or canopy; Doors; Guttering; Masonry repair/painting; Windows
Façade, west elevation: Replace existing gutters and downspouts with new system with black finish; clean existing exterior masonry surfaces, repoint existing mortar joints as necessary; replace windows with new metal awning window with black finish with "putty" bevel mullions to simulate Chicago windows; install new balconies with horizontal railing with glass panel inset behind guardrail; install new canvas canopies above existing plaza level storefronts; clean and paint existing storefronts replacing smoked glazing with clear.
East elevation: Replace existing gutters and downspouts; clean masonry; remove and replace windows with new metal awning windows with black finish and new entries to balconies and balconies as noted on façade; install new aluminum storefront system at park level patio locations; install new construction to fill in inset on elevation with prefinished metal panels and parapet (black finish) projecting 4-5' above existing roofline and topping glass curtain wall with clear anodized aluminum frame, clear glass, and tripartite entries behind balcony rail matching proposed balconies.
North and South elevations: Replace existing gutters and downspouts; clean and repoint mortar; replace windows with new metal awning window with black finish and clear glazing, and "putty" beveled mullions.

Commercial Vernacular with Art Deco influence (c.1925)
    Five story brick building, replacement metal framed large pane windows on all elevations. Cornice of cast stone string courses framing large window openings. Parapet at roofline with flat roof and mechanical penthouse. Recessed section (original loading platform for rail transportation) on rear (east) elevation. Modifications to west elevation (façade) to incorporate storefront type entrances at time of World's Fair. The south façade forms the primary elevation of original building, with two bays with a centered recessed entrance marked by cast stone engaged pilasters and a gabled portico. North elevation with continuation of cornice, replacement windows and other features common to remainder of building.
Applicant

Buzz Goss (Goss Pearcy Goss)


Case History