Public comments are due by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Public comments are due by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required for any exterior work visible from a public street or right-of-way in a local landmark historic district, such as Vollintine Evergreen Historic District (VEHD). The purpose of a COA is to preserve and protect the historic character of the property, surrounding area, or district.
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▪ New construction of primary or secondary buildings
▪ Exterior alterations to existing structures
▪ Additions or enclosures that expand habitable space
▪ Building relocation
▪ Building demolition
▪ Fences, walls and retaining walls
▪ New or altered driveways and parking pads
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A “Retroactive COA Application” refers to changes or work undertaken without permission, regardless of whether the work is completed or still in progress.
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• Memphis Landmarks Commission
Email: landmarks@memphistn.gov
Phone: (901) 636-6619• VECA Historic Committee
Email: historic@veca.org
We want to hear from you! We welcome your feedback and invite you to share your comments by the deadline.
Please send your comments to the designated staff planner for this application by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Application: BOA 2024-0132: NORTH: 816 N. WILLETT STREET - VOLLINTINE EVERGREEN
Use variance from Section 2.5.2 and Variance from Sub-Section 3.6.1A to allow a large home in the Residential Single Family – 6 (R-6) District with a 5-foot and 0.9-foot side setback encroachments located at 816 North Willett Street.
Staff Report: BOA 2024-0132 (CITY) - 816 N. WILLETT ST - JANUARY 22, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Hold for one (1) month
Staff Planner: Chloe Christion
Email: Chloe.Christion@memphistn.gov
Below is some additional information: The property is zoned Residential (R-6), which allows for single-family use only.
No Permits Filed:
■ The applicant performed extensive renovations, including adding multiple kitchens and bedrooms, without obtaining the required residential permits.
■ The conversion to multi-family (four units) is a clear violation of the permitting process at DPD and zoning regulations in the Unified Development Code (UDC).
Code Enforcement Violations:
■ There have been four documented complaints regarding the illegal conversion reported to Code Enforcement.
■ It is concerning that the application omits any mention of these prior enforcement actions and complaints.
Board of Adjustment (BOA) Applications
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍Location: City Council Chambers, 125 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Meeting: In-Person
The public meeting will be open to the public, and all testimonies shall be made in person during the meeting.
Memphis Landmarks Commission (MLC) Applications
Major COAs
We want to hear from you! We welcome your feedback and invite you to share your comments by the deadline.
Please send your comments to the designated staff planner for this application by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Application:
2149 Brown Avenue (COA 2024-155) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window, door, siding and porch column replacement (Retroactive)
Staff Report: 2149 Brown Avenue (COA 2024-155)
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Application:
1079 North Evergreen Street (COA 2025-001) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window and door replacement, painting of exposed brick, and garage enclosure (Retroactive – ENF-2024-02065)
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Application:
1063 North Evergreen Street (COA 2025-007) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window replacement, painting of unpainted brick, and porch alterations (Retroactive – ENF-2024-02064)
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Minor COAs
MLC Staff's recommended conditions are listed below each application.
Please reach out to each member of the Landmarks Commission directly using the email addresses provided here.
Applications will be approved unless requested to be heard as majors by four (4) or more Commissioners.
Application:
730 North McLean Boulevard (COA 2025-008) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Deadline for Comments: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00 PM
Request: Site Improvements: replacement of deteriorated wrought iron and brick front yard fence with new wrought iron fence
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Staff Recommendations:
1. The new front yard fence shall be transparent and of appropriate materials such as wrought iron or tubular metal with a matte finish, maximum 3.5 feet in height, and be installed in the same footprint as the original.
2. Any change or deviation from the approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) shall be submitted to the Memphis Landmarks Commission for review and approval.
Application:
2116 Brown Avenue (COA 2025-011)– Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Deadline for Comments: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Request: New Construction: 16’ x 20’ storage shed
Property Owner: Brinder Martin
Representative: N/A
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Staff Recommendations:
1. The storage shed shall be setback minimum 10 feet from the street side property line, and minimum 5 feet from the rear property line and primary structure, per the approved site plan.
2. The storage shed shall be clad with appropriate materials such as wood or fiber-cement siding. No vinyl or aluminum siding shall be used.
3. Any change or deviation from the approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) shall be submitted to the Memphis Landmarks Commission for review and approval.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍Location: City Hall, 125 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Meeting: In-Person
The public meeting will be open to the public, and all testimonies shall be made in person during the meeting.
Memphis Landmarks Commission Staff Reports
All archived staff reports for Major COAs and approvals for Minor COAs are available online.