Comments are due by Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 8 AM. Landmarks Public Meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2 PM.

Comments are due by Wednesday, April 16, 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 to by the deadline.

Please send your comments to the designated staff planner for this application by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Application: 919 Stonewall Street (COA 2025-017) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window, door, and porch support replacement (Retroactive - ENF-2025-00340)
Staff Report: MARCH 27, 2025
Staff Planner: Chloe Christion
Email: chloe.christion@memphistn.gov

Application: 790 North McLean Boulevard  (COA 2025-020) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: window replacement
Staff Report: MARCH 27, 2025
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Application: 897 North Willett Street  (COA 2025-032) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Exterior Alterations: painting exposed brick, and window and door replacement (Retroactive - ENF-2025-00690)
Staff Planner: Nabanita Nira
Email: nabanita.nira@memphistn.gov

Minor COAs

Deadline for Comments: Friday, March 28, 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: 1066-68 North McLean Boulevard (COA 2025-030) – Vollintine-Evergreen Historic District
Request: Demolition of primary structure due to fire
Property Owner: Kaya Jefferson
Representative: Chauncy Gray
Staff Planner: Margot Payne
Email: margot.payne@memphistn.gov

Staff Recommendations:

1. All future construction or site improvements shall be submitted to the Memphis Landmarks Commission for review and approval.

2. 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, April 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.