Comments are due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8 AM.

Comments are due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8 AM.

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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.

  • ▪ 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

  • A “Retroactive COA Application” refers to changes or work undertaken without permission, regardless of whether the work is completed or still in progress.

  • • 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, August 20, 2025.

Application: BOA 2025-0077: NORTH: 1066 & 1068 N. McLean Blvd.
Use Variance from Section 2.5.2 and Variance from Sub-Section 3.9.2H to allow the rebuild of a previously existing duplex with front-facing garages in the Residential Single Family – 6 (R-6) District located at 1066 N McLean Blvd.
Staff Planner: Chloe.Christion@memphistn.gov

Application: BOA 2025-0086: NORTH: 644 & 646 Dickinson St.
Variance from Sub-Section 4.4.4A to allow a driveway that does not extend at least 20 feet beyond the front façade of the house and Item 4.5.2C(1)(d) to allow a front yard parking pad located at 644 and 646 Dickinson St.
Staff Planner: Truus.Abuosi@memphistn.gov

Board of Adjustment (BOA) Applications

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 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 (MLC) Applications

Major COAs

Deadline for Comments: Friday, August 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
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: 1730 Faxon Avenue (COA 2025-076) – VEHD
Request: Exterior Alterations: select window replacement and creation of additional window openings on the existing rear addition
Staff Planner: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Conditions Recommended by Landmarks Staff:
1. All new and replacement windows shall be of wood, composite, or high-quality vinyl material with substantial dimensions and installed to fit within the original openings at the traditional depth within the jamb. All windows shall be consistent in 1/1 grid pattern.

2. All new window openings shall match the existing window openings in style, trim surround, and header height. 

3. Any change or deviation from the approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) shall be submitted to the Memphis Landmarks Commission for review and approval.

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, August 20, 2025.

Application: 1066 & 1068 North McLean Boulevard (COA 2025-072)– VEHD
Request: New Construction: one-story duplex
(BOA 2025-0077 pending)
Staff Planner: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Application: 930 North Belvedere Boulevard (COA 2025-075 ) – VEHD
Request: Exterior Alterations: painting exterior brick
(Retroactive - ENF-2025-01548)
Staff Planner: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Minor COAs

🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 28, 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.