Wilmington preservation panel approves eight projects, including new house at 514 Ann Street

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission approved eight certificate‑of‑appropriateness requests at its Jan. 8 meeting, granting design review approvals for driveway and porch material changes, rear additions and a new single‑family house at 514 Ann Street.

The commission’s decisions were based on the Wilmington design standards for historic districts and landmarks and the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for rehabilitation, the chair said at the start of the quasi‑judicial hearing.

Staff introduced each application and recommended conditions tailored to visibility from the public right of way, material specifications and permitting. Highlights included approval of a driveway replacement at 119 South 5th Avenue using two brick paver runners; a building expansion and new signage for 315 North 17th Street; a rear addition and new garage at 1619 Chestnut Street; and replacement of cast‑iron porch columns with wood at 4110 South 5th Avenue after commissioners discussed column profile and attachment details.

The panel also approved a new two‑story infill house at 514 Ann Street. Shelter Rock Builders’ representative said parking will be accessed from an adjacent vacant parcel and that the large sycamore tree shown in…