Historic Preservation Commission July 2, 2026 Meeting

The City of Longmont Colorado Historic Preservation Commission held a meeting on July 2, 2026, primarily to review a certificate of appropriateness for a replacement garage at 545 Collier Street, a property designated as a historic landmark. The discussion focused on the demolition of the original garage without a fully issued permit, the need for a new garage design compatible with the historic Bemis Rowan house, and the requirement for a variance to reduce side setbacks from five feet to zero feet. Staff recommended approval of the new garage design contingent on the variance approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Public comments highlighted concerns about permit compliance, safety, and neighborhood character. The commission clarified that both the certificate of appropriateness and variance must be approved before a building permit can be issued, and that the garage itself was not historically significant but must be reviewed due to its association with the landmarked house.