PURPOSE/DUTIES/AUTHORITY OF BOARD:

It is the duty of the Historic District Commission (HDC) to preserve historic and/or architectural value; enhance the Town's historic attractions to tourists; consider the appropriateness of any new alteration, additions, demolition or exterior changes visible to public right-of-way and compatibility to design with the Historic District (including signs); and to approve or deny certificates of appropriateness on a case-by-case basis. 

MEMBERS: 

• Chad Kelsey, Chairman
• Watty Brooks Hall, Vice-Chairman
• Laura Hall, Secretary
• Bill Cox, Historian
• Scott Rozanski, Parliamentarian and PC Liaison
• Michael Walker
• Terry Dean

The Historic District Commission consists of seven members serving five-year terms, with one or two terms expiring annually. The Commission elects its Chairman. Membership includes one representative from a local patriotic or historic organization, one architect (if available), one Planning Commission member, one historic district property owner, one at-large community member, and two members from the following fields: architectural history, law, history, archaeology, landscape architecture, real estate, planning, or engineering. There are no residency requirements. The Mayor appoints members with Alderman confirmation and designates the Planning Commission liaison, also subject to Alderman approval.

SCHEDULE:

Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00pm in the James H. Lewellen Board Chambers in Town Hall. In November and December, the meetings are typically moved to the third Tuesday to avoid conflicts with Town Holidays.

MEETINGS: 

Meetings agendas, videos (live and archived), and staff reports can be found by clicking here. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE PRESENTATIONS BY APPLICANTS:

Directions for public comments and presentations by applicants can be found by visiting our public comments page and are based upon rules adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) on February 8, 2021. If you want to speak about an item or issue that is not on the meeting agenda, you may speak during the Citizens Comments section.

Contact the Planning Division at planning@colliervilletn.gov or 901-457-2360 to request the approved minutes from 2023 or before.