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Historic zoning panel postpones decision on Mechanicsville duplex after debate over materials, setbacks
Summary
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission postponed indefinitely its review of a proposed two‑story duplex at 1014 McGee Ave after extended debate over design details, side setbacks, a removed 'faux chimney,' and whether fiber cement siding (Hardie) is acceptable for new construction with neighborhood support.
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission voted on Oct. 16 to postpone consideration of a proposed two‑story duplex at 1014 McGee Ave in the Mechanicsville overlay to give the applicant time to revise plans and address multiple staff conditions.
Staff presented the project as a 25‑foot wide, shotgun‑style duplex with front and rear porches, 12/12 pitch front gable roof and fiber‑cement lap siding proposed for the exterior. Staff recommended approval conditioned on nine items including revised site plans meeting middle‑housing standards, removal of a faux chimney projection, porch supports at least 8x8, additional architectural detailing approved by staff, and final wood or fiber‑cement siding details (staff: "fiber cement…
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