Comments are due by Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8 AM. Landmarks Public Meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2 PM.

Comments are due by Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8 AM. Landmarks Public Meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2 PM.

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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

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, May 21, 2025.

Application: 1061 North Avalon Street (COA 2025-045) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Proposing new single-family residence construction: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, total 1,400 square feet.
Staff Planner: Landmarks (Pending)
Email: landmarks@memphistn.gov

Application:  1051 North Willett Street (COA 2025-046) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Proposing new single-family residence construction: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet heated.
Staff Planner: Landmarks (Pending)
Email: landmarks@memphistn.gov

Minor COAs

Deadline for Comments: Friday, May 8, 2025, 8:00 AM.
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: 1478 Tutwiler Avenue (COA 2025-038) - Vollintine -Evergreen Historic District.
Request: New Construction, 526 sq. ft. addition at the back of the existing structure
Property Owner: Justin Relyea
Representative: N/A
Staff Planner: Ayse Penzes
Email: ayse.tezel@memphistn.gov

Staff Recommendations:

1. Exterior cladding of the addition shall be of appropriate materials such as horizontal wood or smooth fiber-cement siding with a maximum 6” reveal and painted to complement the primary structure.

2. All new doors and windows visible from the street shall match those of the primary structure in terms of style, header height, and trim surround. At least one window shall be added to the west elevation (Kitchen wall).

3. The roof of the addition shall match the roof of the primary structure in material, color, and eave depth.

4. The foundation of the addition shall match the foundation of the primary structure in height and exterior material finish.

5. The rear carport shall be demolished.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 29, 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.