Historic Preservation Commission

Pending Items

  • 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) Continued from the June 12, 2025, and July 10, 2025, HPC meetings.
    Application Materials
  • 1619 Chestnut Street: Wall installation on a corner lot. (MJW-05-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 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)
    Application Materials
  • 20 South 3rd Street: Installing a fence on a corner lot. (MJW-07-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 304 North 15th Street: Construct rear deck with screen porch area. (MJW-08-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 1419 Market Street: Relocate dryer vent and install exterior drainpipe. (MJW-09-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 112 South 7th Street: Removing two chimneys. (MJW-10-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 1403 Market Street: Site redesign, fellowship porch, rear entry redesign, landscaping, and fences. (MJW-11-2608)
    Application Materials
  • 23 North Front Street: Replace storefront. (MJW-12-2608)
    Application Materials

Past Agenda

Evidentiary Hearings of July 10, 2025

OLD BUSINESS
  • 312 South Front Street: Windows to doors replacement (MJW-55-2506)
    Case Materials  
  • 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 August 14, 2025 HPC meeting
NEW BUSINESS
  • 2-18 Nun Street: Roof replacement– composite slate to architectural shingle  (MJW-01-2607)
    Case Materials  
  • 501 South 3rd St: Corner lot fence (MJW-02-2607)
    Case Materials  
  • 420 Church Street: Corner lot fence (MJW-03-2607)
    Case Materials  
  • 304 South 2nd St: Replace rear stoop with porch; front façade new brick masonry wall with iron fence, and extend existing brick driveway. (MJW-04-2607)
    Case Materials

Other Business

Proposed for Possible Landmark Study List Approval

  • Wilmington Iron Works, 201 South Water Street: Study List Application (LLD-01-2607)
    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
August 14, 2025

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

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Forms & Documents

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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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