Staff Recommendation
APPROVE proposed changes, which will enable a rehabilitation and reuse of the building, minimizing interior alterations and blending well with the original (1913) and modified (1923) appearance of the building.
Historic Zoning Commission
Individual Landmark:
4-H-03-HZ
Location Knoxville
1305 Luttrell St
Owner
David Dewhirst
Applicant Request
Architectural feature; Doors; Masonry repair/painting; Mechanical system unit; Parking lot or driveway paving; Roofing; Satellite dish; Signs; WindowsModify some windows to provide access; point and repair masonry; add entry to east elevation; repair windows; add dormers to rear elevation roof; reroof; provide rear location for satellite disks, not visible from Luttrell or Glenwood; mechanical system unit locations screened; modification of wording on existing "Brownlow Elementary School" sign to reflect new name; provide parking; repair existing roof features as necessary; replace missing windows with wood double hung to match existing.
APPROVE THE LOCATION AND DESIGN OF ENTRANCE DOORS ON THE EAST, NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS. Other matters to be reviewed at future HZC meeting.
APPROVE THE LOCATION AND DESIGN OF ENTRANCE DOORS ON THE EAST, NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS. Other matters to be reviewed at future HZC meeting.
Colonial Revival (1913;1926)
- Two story brick building. Six light wood double doors for north entry, topped with arched transom. Half view entry door on east wing and monumental concrete stairs on the north elevation of the east wing. Entry to original building on east elevation removed. Flat roofed section on the east and two story section with raised bsement to the rear. Gymnasium to west with front facing gable roof and gabled portico. Limestone quoins, brick water table, dentil molding, keystones and limestone sills highlight the buildings. Wood double hung windows throughout the building, some twelve over twelve, nine over nine, eight over eight and fifteen over fifteen. Brick chimneys at entry to gymnasium and at the gable end of the south façade of the east wing. One story bay with paired six over eight double hung windows appears on the south façade of the east wing.
