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Staff described a plan to subdivide an approximately 150-foot-wide lot into two lots and to build a four-unit townhouse fronting Ohio Avenue on the new lot. The townhouse design included two-story front gable massings for each unit, board-and-batten siding on the facade with horizontal accents, and a rear concrete parking pad accessed from an unimproved alley. Staff noted the parking as proposed included eight spaces when roughly three would be required under middle housing standards and that the parking area will require landscape buffers and engineering review; staff recommended reducing the parking area and working with engineering on alley access because a blue-line stream and a riparian buffer are present on the property.

Eric Forstall of Ball Design Services, the applicant, explained the site is steep to the rear and that some parking decisions and the proposed setback reflect topography and a plan to pursue a paper alley closure for Ambrose Street. Forstall told the board he was “happy to work with Lindsay” on window revisions, was open to changing some board-and-batten to accent elements, and said he anticipated reducing parking once engineering and the alley closure are resolved.

Staff recommended a list of conditions including: meet relevant standards of the base zoning and middle housing standards; revise front setback to meet middle-housing standards; revise side-elevation window placement (remove or rework three fixed windows); revise roof pitch to 6:12 or steeper; use lap siding with overlap as the primary material (board-and-batten allowed as an accent on the facade); retain existing trees where possible including one front-yard tree; and reduce the overall parking area with access to comply with engineering. The board approved the project per staff recommendation with a friendly amendment permitting a mix of materials on side elevations so horizontal lap siding reads as the primary material and board-and-batten is used as an accent. The board also removed one staff item (number 4) during amendment discussion and confirmed final engineering and any major site-plan revisions would return to the board.

The decision allows the applicant to proceed with engineering and the subdivision process but requires coordination with city engineering on the parking layout and alley access and submission of revised elevations and final material specifications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Design Review Board 4188 250618","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a new subdivision and a four-unit townhouse building at 0 Ohio Avenue, subject to changes including reduced parking area, revised side-elevation window patterns, lap siding in lieu of full board-and-batten, a 6:12 or steeper roof pitch, and tree retention.","taxTitle","Design Review Board Meetings, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee","taxId",69358,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187899,"Board sends after-the-fact revisions at 721 Oglewood Avenue back to applicant",335,1387000,1722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df&start=1387&end=1722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df/thumbnail_1387000.jpg","/articles/6187899/Tennessee/Board-sends-after-the-fact-revisions-at-721-Oglewood-Avenue-back-to-applicant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187899-a7d304c1a73f30aa49ba81abaae7f4c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696156&Signature=bM8PZF0cI7~YjwZKJJTtYilQhwF8aO6N4ewYgshdOfewZO3usDvgx~qOxgqNxz8WUa5a29v7CGMlMaMYmEVlAPwLaXimVnytPiZS0Fft0fJj7zQCM7zCGJHtzWtYlpEIe9bpqOpiDCYMflvukjih54CLMan5CVX3u2u1dn18Uknw5PC0OOQlD9CmMMB1DNCvRluFwpuwqLdKWgcvAjRGtWUjrC36VOxOw06KqUTdbAoyxykpcQAPGqbczywLbZTUuPNV2K~9AKfIsATjlVrG0TsysNws5xx6r1BTGHVkvgzXdV2iXbGRPF2pI7pqLBC8kD6RMmSfoKprHYyxh4n-jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Knoxville Design Review Board considered an after-the-fact review of revisions at 721 Oglewood Avenue on June 18 and postponed action to the July meeting so the applicant can appear and explain deviations from the approved plans.

Staff reported that the home’s construction deviated from approved drawings: the applicant omitted a chimney as allowed, installed 1-over-1 single-hung windows where plans showed paired windows in some locations, replaced brick porch piers and lattice with a concrete block foundation for the porch, and did not construct several gable fields and eave overhangs shown in the approved elevations. The building inspector referred the case to the board after identifying the deviations during construction review. Staff recommended approval of the changes subject to conditions: trim for windows and doors as shown on the approved plans, final door specs to be submitted to staff, lap siding as the primary material, walkway to the street, and native shade trees in yards.

Board members commended inspectors for identifying the deviations and several members said many of the elements visible in photos appeared incomplete and might represent temporary conditions. Multiple board members said they wanted to hear from the applicant before taking any final action. The board then moved to postpone the after-the-fact review until July to allow the applicant to join the meeting and explain the construction decisions and any outstanding work.

The postponement requires the applicant to appear at the July meeting or otherwise provide staff with the missing information and final specifications for siding, trim and doors so staff and the board can determine whether the built work conforms to the approved COA or requires corrective action.","An after-the-fact review at 721 Oglewood Avenue was returned to the applicant after inspections revealed deviations from the approved certificate of appropriateness; the board postponed action until the applicant can appear to explain incomplete or altered construction elements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187904,"Board postpones decision on two-story duplex at 3112 Rector Street for applicant revisions",758,616000,1374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df&start=616&end=1374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df/thumbnail_616000.jpg","/articles/6187904/Tennessee/Board-postpones-decision-on-two-story-duplex-at-3112-Rector-Street-for-applicant-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187904-4f44c6d5dd52da9723297a0d4b9c8684/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696156&Signature=Bus4uatF6aE0VWv7E4OWIZsSu0sfh7dg3F9ralN1JRWSBMpr-ebbGVPAU8Kwe6ags4qBiz5cN~qauKZJmWmtCe0Us5AAuRge7uwWP1lDl2l6QcTpT7bCuKqBxDVP1WZz2qXkXPDx6qBCTyVnKP0qFGYCgrjViS8l5cIgdCZMrz54Pb1d3wiJhYsQJ1lCMkRToIvRj60M6tCgGtwByWWgLyc4YmqEghp7er8mkp1ltWQXZwNXdc9az2WfoVqhaulHyIZisAZOOseYfkFefYNj3Spv0QPX9wdibvM2rc7-L9EPc-RsoU4FrXf-7S2cnyy5FAqkzWgj6DT2MwJ1OcVCCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Knoxville Design Review Board postponed a decision on a proposed two-story duplex at 3112 Rector Street during its June 18 meeting to allow the applicant time to respond to board comments and to return with revised drawings.

Staff described the project as a two-story duplex featuring a 6:12 side-gable roof, vinyl lap siding with brick veneer and shake/board-and-batten accents, a stucco-clad foundation and a pair of 17-foot-wide units on a 50-foot depth lot. Staff recommended approval subject to revisions: the front setback should align with the block face pattern; final site plan must meet engineering standards; and a native or naturalized shade tree should be added in front and rear yards. Staff also noted the block is characterized by one-story houses and recommended the board discuss height and depth.

Board members expressed concern about how the duplex would interact with the street: multiple members said the building’s vertical emphasis and limited porch depth make it feel more urban than the surrounding single-story craftsman context. Suggestions included changing to a single front gable or hip roof to reduce vertical emphasis, enlarging front porches to better engage the street, and providing additional roofline variation on side elevations. Several members recommended the applicant return with a design that helps the duplex “look like one house” rather than two townhome faces, to preserve the block rhythm.

Without the applicant present, the board moved to postpone the item to the July meeting so the design team can revise the elevations and site plan to address the board’s comments. The motion to postpone carried.","The Design Review Board discussed a proposed two-story duplex at 3112 Rector Street and postponed action to allow the applicant to return with revisions addressing front setback alignment, roof and porch design, and streetscape interaction.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187909,"Design Review Board approves two-story infill at 2823 Johnston Street with conditions",3236,302000,3538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df&start=302&end=3538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df/thumbnail_302000.jpg","/articles/6187909/Tennessee/Design-Review-Board-approves-two-story-infill-at-2823-Johnston-Street-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187909-022e4d40b784514f90347d0ff99eaec0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696156&Signature=UWQJ9KpAjd0i8HTzl618oMU-YWq~cQIC7mWXrmy6XFbMSZ1xM3vlPvrQVlExnChUFaUjrQVyjgj~ERQzQdN~LgCpXnSUKaCo~cH5A35WTnYnrtaIEHxDWwGmEOndRSCdhQi5274ZwTR1Mc7PWJrp~dVnVMZImJAA66O6pgzN-2m6k9ZIfKqfnuXpiknt~-CrHyFa~DfM7BjnzAApWDFIBZHYyV-9ndYuWpkVmFyPABhr-ujBu8wp1pXlbd6LMhiN6OkLTu~E06vlWK6hqb8GeoZC8PvhhydgoH3qiEHviJLafaY4urtmw8NeaXJndH6kpkCIpDYEz-fXxBgZ4KSNhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Knoxville Design Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness on June 18 for a new two-story primary residence at 2823 Johnston Street, subject to a set of conditions from planning staff and board comments.

Staff described the project as a two-story residence on a 30-foot-wide lot with fiber cement lap siding on most elevations, a block foundation and a 9:12 front-gable roof. Staff noted the lot does not meet the RN-2 corner-side setback requirement and recommended the board discuss a setback variance as part of the COA. Melinda Woolert, a planning staff member, recommended approval conditioned on: final site plan meeting engineering standards; a walkway from the front porch to the street; a native or naturalized shade tree in the front and rear yards; adding one window to the right (street-facing) elevation and additional windows to the left elevation; revising the primary facade siding to lap siding; and submitting a revised front-door specification to staff.

Board members discussed the house’s height, proportion, and relationship to the street. Several board members said they support increased density but want the building to “interact with the street properly” with a larger, more neighborly porch or a prominent feature on the street-facing side. The board asked for tidy window alignment, suggested a horizontal siding field below the gable to reduce vertical emphasis, and recommended either a projecting bay or gang windows on the side-street elevation to add visual interest; members said a modest setback variance could be acceptable to achieve those features.

After discussion the board approved the COA with the staff conditions and the added board requests: horizontal siding on the primary facade below the gable (board and batten may remain in the gable), two additional side elevation windows (one up, one down) with the ground-floor window placed toward the front, and a street-facing design feature at the dining/ground-floor area (projecting bay or gang windows) or equivalent. The board clarified that elements affecting setbacks would be considered under an applicable variance within the COA. The applicant agreed to work with staff on window placement and siding details.

The board’s approval allows the applicant to proceed to engineering and building permit review, subject to the conditions adopted at the meeting.","The board approved a two-story infill residence at 2823 Johnston Street and granted the certificate of appropriateness with conditions including added windows, revised siding, a front walkway and tree plantings; board also required a more prominent street-facing feature and allowed a setback variance through the COA process.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187914,"Design Review Board approves illuminated signs at 550 Main Street",108,174000,282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df&start=174&end=282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064229-c61db4f95b5ed16d4b51f30d43d375df/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6187914/Tennessee/Design-Review-Board-approves-illuminated-signs-at-550-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187914-eea9888a9826094df18c563bfa7fda70/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696156&Signature=U~9Go-p-Mx7iv7lgcVVkd0B1rF-J7fwMACHEM5Y4Pv96Z3hmr0ROPmNEw~~bYFzPRV8XCTROrSfdtggTo3sVWtoc~n53RzJgGjNZIPliq1439XHfk4lIodL70YPmy5gQGKiRFd6B1a8QillvkamvqfzunRadrarD~N68~8Lk9QLdTK4Mb7PFLcMGq8YMQ4UwqKBx5HdegIhwzbaxWW8AI8DBU78d9FkA2DzASFk0N8uKJX0g3OIcwqd1cOywmfuct52WZ-rAtcyfLiZQp~RFZYVd5XryimELDvUgc7fCcT0kYMXYDPxF-z440gcsWD2i7VazNEFmV8mdyreaqbeLTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Knoxville Design Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness on June 18 for three illuminated wall signs and one illuminated monument sign at 550 Main Street.

The board accepted staff’s recommendation that the proposed signs replace existing wall signs, contain slightly revised branding and modestly larger sizes, and not increase the level of illumination. Lindsay, a planning staff member, told the board the sign designs “are consistent with the existing signs and the contemporary building” and that the visual scale is appropriate given the building’s height. Britney Green, the applicant representing Excel Signs LLC, introduced herself during the public presentation.

Staff placed the project in the boulevard district context and recommended approval because the types and scale of signs align with the design guidelines for that district. The board moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness per staff recommendation; a motion and second were called and the item carried.

The approval covers the replacement of existing wall signs and installation of the monument sign, under the conditions discussed by staff. The board did not request additional conditions beyond staff’s recommendation.

The board’s action allows the applicant to proceed with the replacement and installation as presented to staff, subject to the standard administrative follow-up and any building permit reviews required by Plans Review and Inspections.","The City of Knoxville Design Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for three illuminated wall signs and one monument sign at 550 Main Street, accepting staff recommendations that the new signage not increase illumination and be consistent with the boulevard district guidelines.","actionData","errors"]

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Design Review Board approves two-story infill at 2823 Johnston Street with conditions

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