Memphis Landmarks Commission public meeting is Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2 PM.

Memphis Landmarks Commission public meeting is Thursday, January 23, 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

We’d love to hear from you! We welcome your feedback and invite you to share insights by the deadline.

Please share your comments with the designated staff planner for this application by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 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.

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.

Staff Planner: Chloe Christion
Email: Chloe.Christion@memphistn.gov

Staff Report:  BOA 2024-0132 (CITY) - 816 N. WILLETT ST - JANUARY 22, 2025
Staff Recommendation: Hold for one (1) month

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’d love to hear from you! We welcome your feedback and invite you to share insights by the deadline.

Please share your comments with the designated staff planner for this application by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Application:
969 North Willett Street  (COA 2024-153) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window replacement, painting of exposed brick, and repair of existing vinyl siding due to fire damage.
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Staff Report: COA 2024-153 - 969 N. WILLETT ST

Application:
2149 Brown Avenue  (COA 2024-155) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window, door, siding and porch column replacement (Retroactive)
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov
Staff Report: COA 2024-155 - 2149 BROWN AVE

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 on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM, unless requested to be heard as majors by four (4) or more Commissioners.

Application:
1031 Springdale Street (COA 2024-152) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: New Construction: new 256 sq. ft. (16' x 16') rear shed
Staff Planner: Ayse Tezel
Email: ayse.tezel@memphistn.gov

Staff Recommendations:
1. New shed shall be setback minimum 5 feet from all side and rear property lines and any other structure on the same lot.

2. Exterior of the new shed shall be of appropriate materials such as architectural shingle roof and wood/composite siding. Metal roofing and/or metal/vinyl siding shall not 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.

Minor COA Approval: COA 2024-152  1031 SPRINGDALE ST

🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 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 Staff Reports

All archived staff reports for Major COAs and approvals for Minor COAs are available online.