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Commission approves ADU conversion and carport solar at 221 E. Oklahoma, subject to variances
Summary
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission approved a COA to convert a historic outbuilding at 221 East Oklahoma Avenue into an ADU with a new carport and a solar array; approval is conditioned on obtaining a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals, meeting engineering/zoning standards, and documentation that the roof truss can support the panels.
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission on Sept. 18 approved a certificate of appropriateness to convert a contributing historic outbuilding at 221 East Oklahoma Avenue into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and to add a new carport with a solar array, subject to conditions and necessary variances.
Staff described the proposal (COA 7J25HC) as retaining the existing outbuilding footprint while removing the existing concrete slab, windows and garage door, and installing 3 1-over-1 double‑hung wood windows, casements and transoms, and in‑kind board‑and‑batten siding. The proposed carport will measure 32 feet 11 inches wide by 20 feet deep and be accessed from the…
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