The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to grant a certificate of approval for exterior rehabilitation of the Canfield Court Building, historically known as the Canfield Court Building and currently occupied by the Academy of Natural Therapy, located at 615–31 Eighth Avenue (Case HPDR2025-0014).

The commission’s approval, made during its September public meeting, covers a change in the primary facade material: the applicant will use smooth-finish stucco on the Eighth Avenue entrance and on the corner entrance where brick and terracotta had previously existed, replacing a material earlier approved (expanded PVC foam). Staff found the proposed work complies with the applicable sections of the Greeley Municipal Code and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and recommended approval with standard conditions.

Staff planner Betsy Gallums said the proposed stucco is a masonry-type substitute that, when finished and painted, will be “very close to what was originally there” and that the project “would have a positive effect on the character, and the architectural features and details of the building.” She told commissioners the project would also protect exposed historic materials and slow further deterioration.

James Mongan, the property owner, told the commission he has contracted Mile High Stucco for the immediate Eighth Avenue entrance work and hopes to complete the corner entrance next summer, subject to scaffold and encroachment permits. “I’m hoping to get that re‑approved for next summer. So, hopefully, we should have the majority of [the] project wrapped up by this time next year,” Mongan said.

The certificate of approval includes two conditions stated in the motion the commission adopted: that the applicant obtain all required city permits and that any work not finished by Dec. 31, 2026, will require a new application for remaining work; future changes to the approval will also require a new application. The commission voted to approve the certificate by a unanimous voice vote.

Commission discussion touched on schedule and permit coordination. Gallums said staff will assist the applicant in contacting the city office that issues sidewalk/encroachment permits for scaffolding and traffic control; she also said staff can work with the applicant if the commission wants to extend the completion deadline. Mongan said the Eighth Avenue apartment entrance portion does not require scaffolding and is expected to be finished this year, while the corner work will likely need additional permit approvals.

The commission’s decision is limited to design review under the Greeley Municipal Code and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards; any building, encroachment or right-of-way permits remain subject to separate city approvals.

The commission closed the public hearing after Historic Greeley Inc. expressed support for the work and urged timely repair of exposed masonry.