The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 17 approved a certificate of approval for exterior rehabilitation of the Canfield Court Building, at 615½ Eighth Avenue (Case HPDR2025‑0014), allowing the applicant to use smooth‑finished stucco and a thin brick veneer in lieu of previously approved expanded PVC foam.

Staff said the change would bring missing architectural features back to the building and would “have a positive impact on the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of the building,” and that the proposed materials meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards when executed as described, according to the staff report.

The applicant, James Mongan, said he has contracted Mile High Stucco to do the immediate work on the Eighth Avenue apartment entrance and expects that portion to be finished this year. Mongan said the corner portion of the project — described in the application as the most important element — faces scaffolding and right‑of‑way permitting hurdles and is likely to be completed next summer if the city grants the necessary encroachment permissions.

Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the certificate with two written conditions recommended by staff: that the applicant obtain all required permits and that, if the project is not complete by Dec. 31, 2026, a new application will be required for any remaining work and any future changes will require a new commission application.

The commission’s approval notes the project will replicate masonry‑type textures and be painted to closely match the building’s original appearance. Staff said other previously approved work described in the applicant’s earlier approval remains unchanged and continues to move forward under the standing approvals.

Commission discussion touched on the practicalities of construction logistics and city permits. Staff said a sidewalk or traffic‑control permit may be required for scaffolding and that the applicant should coordinate with public works to identify an approved contractor for sidewalk/traffic control. Mongan said he would follow up with the city contact staff provided.

The decision approves the application as submitted with the stated conditions; it does not alter other previous approvals for work on the building.

The commission’s vote: unanimous in favor (4–0).