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Commission approves Mechanicsville duplex but drops requirement for neighborhood letter on fiber‑cement siding
Summary
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission approved a COA for a new two‑story duplex at 1014 McGee Avenue with conditions on setbacks, porch details and siding exposure, but removed a staff condition requiring an official neighborhood letter documenting support for fiber‑cement siding after commissioners and staff discussed legal fears raised by the neighborhood.
The Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission voted Nov. 20 to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a new two‑story duplex at 1014 McGee Avenue in Mechanicsville, adopting staff conditions on setbacks, porch details and final material approvals but deleting a requirement that the neighborhood submit a formal letter of support for fiber‑cement siding.
Melinda, a city planning staff member, told the commission the shotgun‑style duplex had been revised after a prior postponement to remove a faux chimney, change massing and increase the front setback. Staff recommended approval of COA 10b25HC with conditions including a 4‑foot side setback…
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