Comments are due by Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 8 AM.

Comments are due by Wednesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 2025.

Application: BOA 2025-0070: NORTH
Use variance from Section 2.5.2 to allow a warehousing and distribution facility for a commercial flooring business and variance from Paragraphs 4.6.7E(1) and 4.6.7E(4) to allow an uncoated chain-link fence without barbed wire fencing in Residential Urban – 1 (RU-1) zoning located at 1353 N Willett St.
Staff Planner: Chloe.Christion@memphistn.gov

Here is some supplemental information for your consideration:
The property is in a Residential Urban-1 (RU-1) zoning district, designated primarily for single-family attached residences. Retail and warehouse uses, as well as chain-link fences with barbed wire, are not permitted.

Board of Adjustment (BOA) Application

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 23, 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: Monday, June 30, 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: 696 North Belvedere Boulevard (COA 2025-071) – VEHD
Request: Exterior Alterations: window replacement
Staff Planner: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Staff Recommendations:
1. All replacement windows shall match the original in terms of style, size, placement, and three-over-one and one-over-one grid patterns using true or simulated divided lights. Exterior facing muntins must be three-dimensional; snap-in or in-between-glass muntins shall not be allowed.

2. All 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.

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, July 16, 2025.

Application: 1800 Brown Avenue (COA 2025-060)– VEHD
Request: Exterior Alterations: window and siding replacement (Retroactive) and Site Improvements: new fence
Staff Planner: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Minor COAs

🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 24, 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.