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Commission approves chimney replacement at 1705 Jefferson Avenue with measurements-to-staff condition
Summary
The commission approved a certificate allowing demolition and replacement of a deteriorated brick chimney at 1705 Jefferson Avenue, conditioned on submission of specific replacement measurements to staff prior to demolition.
The Knoxville Historic Assembly Commission approved a request on July 18, 2026, to demolish a partially stucco‑clad, deteriorated brick chimney at 1705 Jefferson Avenue and replace it with a new brick chimney matching the original profile, color and texture, subject to staff approval of final dimensions.
Staff told the commission the division had previously recommended repair where feasible and that photographs showed spalling and crumbling brick making repair impractical. Staff recommended approval of the demolition and replacement provided the replacement chimney reflect the existing dimensions and that the applicant submit the specific measurements to staff before demolition begins.
Commissioner 12 moved to approve the staff recommendation and a second was recorded. The commission approved the motion and instructed staff to receive and verify the replacement measurements prior to demolition.
What happens next: The applicant may proceed with demolition and construction after providing the specified measurements to staff and receiving staff verification that the replacement will match the historic profile and dimensions.
