Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H: Level I/II

3-H-21-HZ

Two-story frame residence with a cross-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles, an exterior of vinyl siding, and a continuous brick foudnation. A two-story, hipped roof porch wraps around a centrally-located front-gable massing. The porch features square wood posts with decorative wood brackets and a non-historic balustrade on the second story.


Location Knoxville
712 Morgan St. 37917

Owner
Carl Carl Lansden

Applicant Request
Doors; Masonry repair/painting; Siding
Removal of vinyl siding and repair to wood clapboard siding, trim, and cornerboards underneath. If replacement is necessary, new siding and wood trim will be installed, with placement and dimensions to match original materials. Repair and repointing to foundation masonry to meet NPS Preservation Brief 2. Repair to existing windows and installation of storm windows. Repair to existing wood handrail on second story balcony. Level 1 scopes of work approved 3/8/21l; rest of work to be reviewed at 3/18/21 HZC meeting.

Removal of door on left side of façade and replacement with a two-over-two, double-hung wood window. Window will be 38" wide by 77" tall, featuring flat wood trim to match the house's window trim.

Modification after 3.18.2021 HZC meeting: denial of the door's removal, and reinstallation of the door with placement and trim to reflect original dimensions and placement of the right side door.

Staff Comments
Queen Anne, c.1900
    Two-story frame residence with a cross-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles, an exterior of vinyl siding, and a continuous brick foudnation. A two-story, hipped roof porch wraps around a centrally-located front-gable massing. The porch features square wood posts with decorative wood brackets and a non-historic balustrade on the second story.

Entrances
1. Entry features that should be preserved include sidelights and transoms of plain, patterned, beveled or stained glass, fan light windows, entablatures, and the original doors. All add character to the structures within the Fourth and Gill Historic District.
2. It may be appropriate to design or construct a new entrance if the historic one is missing. … Entrances should not be removed when rehabilitating a building, either in adapting to a new use or continuing a historic one.
4. Secondary entries should be compatible with the originals in size, scale, or materials but should not give the appearance of a primary entrance.

Wall Coverings: Wood
11. The removal of synthetic sidings such as aluminum, asbestos, and vinyl and the restoration of the original siding is highly encouraged.

Windows
7. It can be appropriate to design and install additional windows on the rear or another secondary elevation. The designs should be compatible with the overall design of the building.

Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.

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