Historic Preservation Commission

Upcoming Items

Evidentiary Hearings for September 11, 2025

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

Past Agenda

Evidentiary Hearings of August 14, 2025

OLD BUSINESS
  1. 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
  2. 1619 Chestnut Street: Wall installation on a corner lot. (MJW-05-2608)
    Case Materials
  3. 1705 Chestnut Street: Lift house to create crawl space, replace doors and windows, remove existing stucco chimney, install new patios and porch floor structures, restore existing siding, trim, and damaged railings and brackets. (MJW-06-2608)
    Case Materials
  4. 20 South 3rd Street: Installing a fence on a corner lot. (MJW-07-2608)
    Case Materials
  5. 304 North 15th Street: Construct rear deck with screen porch area. (MJW-08-2608)
    Case Materials
  6. 1419 Market Street: Relocate dryer vent and install exterior drainpipe. (MJW-09-2608)
    Case Materials
  7. 112 South 7th Street: Removing two chimneys. (MJW-10-2608)
    Case Materials
  8. 1403 Market Street: Site redesign, fellowship porch, rear entry redesign, landscaping, and fences. (MJW-11-2608)
    Case Materials
  9. 23 North Front Street: Replace storefront. (MJW-12-2608)
    Case Materials

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

Next Agenda
September 11, 2025

Location - NEW!
City Council Chambers
Skyline Center
929 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

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Staff Liaisons

Ben Riggle
Planning Manager - Historic Preservation
910.341.3251
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Amy Bradshaw
Planning Coordinator
910.341.3250
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