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Design Review Board

Level 1: Minor alteration of an existing building/structure

7-C-21-DT

New mechanical equipment and ductwork on existing roof, to accommodate new kitchen interior. New duct and equipment are proposed as "paintable," either dark to obscure or to match the color of the building.

The mechanical equipment is proposed for the north elevation of the building, on the rooftop of the three-story section fronting the parking lot and visible from Walnut Street. The mechanical equipment includes new exhaust fans, new paintable mechanical ducts, and new rooftop condensers. An existing mechanical penthouse and an existing 3' tall parapet will remain. The parapet does not fully cover the mechanical equipment, which will be visible from Market Street.

Location
625 Market St.
Applicant Request
New mechanical equipment and ductwork on existing roof, to accommodate new kitchen interior. New duct and equipment are proposed as "paintable," either dark to obscure or to match the color of the building.

The mechanical equipment is proposed for the north elevation of the building, on the rooftop of the three-story section fronting the parking lot and visible from Walnut Street. The mechanical equipment includes new exhaust fans, new paintable mechanical ducts, and new rooftop condensers. An existing mechanical penthouse and an existing 3' tall parapet will remain. The parapet does not fully cover the mechanical equipment, which will be visible from Market Street.
Staff Comments
The proposed mechanical equipment installation is not located on a primary façade, but will be visible from Market Street. The equipment is also somewhat large in scope, extending almost the full length of the third-story rooftop section, ending in front of the existing mechanical penthouse. The proposal uses a 3-foot tall existing parapet; no additional parapet or screening will be installed.

The equipment is somewhat low-profile, but will be visible above the existing parapet wall. To minimize the visual impact, the proposal includes painting the equipment either dark to obscure or light to match the color of the building. The Board should discuss the appropriate color finish for the mechanical equipment to reduce visibility from the right-of-way.
Applicant

Woodcock

Planning Staff
Lindsay Lanois
Phone: 865-215-3795
Email: lindsay.lanois@knoxplanning.org
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