Historic Preservation Commission

Upcoming Agenda

Evidentiary Hearings of August 14, 2025

OLD BUSINESS
  • 501 South 5th Avenue: Exterior Alterations, chimney removal and replacement, exterior door removal on rear façade, and side exit door removal and relocation (MJW-57-2506)
    Case Materials
    Please note: No additional information received, so this case will be continued until the September 11, 2025 HPC meeting
NEW BUSINESS

Pending Items

  1. 1403 Rankin Street. Pool installation. (MJW-14-2609)
  2. 218 North 5th Avenue. Rear sunroom and deck. (MJW-15-2609)
  3. 411 Market Street and 15 North 5th Avenue. First Baptist Church educational building reconstruction and renovation. (MJW-16-2609)
  4. 605 Dock Street. Rear porch reconstruction. (MJW-17-2609)
  5. 314 S 4th Street. Partial screen porch enclosure. (MJW-18-2609)
  6. Wilmington Iron Works, 201 South Water Street. Proposed Local Landmark Application (LLD-02-2609)

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is a seven-member board appointed by City Council to "promote, enhance and preserve the character of the Wilmington historic districts." The HPC hears and decides requests for certificates of appropriateness in accordance with the Wilmington Design Standards for Historic Districts and Landmarks.

Design review is required for exterior alterations to properties located within the city's local historic districts and historic overlays to ensure compatibility with the historic character of the district. The design standards do not impose a particular architectural style, but encourage compatible design and congruity whether traditional or contemporary.

A certificate of appropriateness (COA) is required for exterior changes to a property. Approval is based on the Wilmington Design Standards for Historic Districts and Landmarks. Major work requires review and approval by the HPC pursuant to Section 18-597 of the Land Development Code.

Appeals of commission decisions are to the Board of Adjustment. Appeals must be filed within 30 days from the written decision of the HPC action.

Membership

Members can expect to commit approximately eight (8) hours per month for regularly scheduled HPC meetings, including time for preparation and/or research.

The seven (7)-member commission is comprised as follows:

  • At least two (2) Historic District residents (HD/HDR or HD-MU)
  • At least one (1) Historic District Overlay (HD-O)
  • One (1) member may be a building owner or proprietor in HD-O
  • Three (3) At Large members

Current Members

Chris Yermal, Vice Chair
At Large
Term Expiration: 01/18/2028

Joan Keston
At Large
Term Expiration: 05/08/2028

Ross Tomaselli
At Large
Term Expiration: 07/01/2026

Alison Watts
Historic Separate Use, HD-R
Term Expiration: 07/01/2026

Beth Rutledge
Historic Separate Use, HD-R
Term Expiration: 06/21/2027

Ashley Wilson

Overlay District, HD-O
Term Expiration: 05/08/2027

Stephen Sulkey
Resident Overlay, HD-R
Term Expiration: 05/08/2027

Meetings

At 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted

Upcoming Agenda
August 14, 2025

Location
City Council Chambers
Thalian Hall
102 N. 3rd Street, 2nd floor
Wilmington, NC 28401

Live Stream
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Forms & Documents

Meeting Archives

Staff Liaisons

Ben Riggle
Planning Manager - Historic Preservation
910.341.3251
Email

 

Amy Bradshaw
Planning Coordinator
910.341.3250
Email

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