Agenda Date: 11/16/2026
Subject:
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HPC Resolution 05-2026: Approving a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for exterior modifications at 2505 W. Alamo Avenue
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Prepared By: |
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
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Presentations: |
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner |
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Matt McMichael, Curate Workplace |
PURPOSE:
To consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application, allowing for exterior modifications at 2505 W. Alamo Ave. The Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) shall review the application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the subject request.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
DISCUSSION:
The applicant, Matt McMichael, Curate Workplace, has applied for a COA to allow for exterior modifications at 2505 W. Alamo Ave to accommodate needs of a new tenant, Alpine Bank. The application’s primary intent is to replace the front door, make other accessibility upgrades, remove awnings, install a night drop box and freestanding ATM, construct a mechanical and trash enclosure, and other modifications to a non-historic addition.
BACKGROUND:
Decision criteria for a COA are provided in the Unified Land Use Code Section 10-9-8.1. In staff’s opinion, the proposed modifications meet all the required criteria.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
The HPC may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the COA. If the commission denies the subject request, the applicant may appeal the decision to City Council or use the building as it exists, without modification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on staff’s analysis, the proposed Certificate of Appropriateness complies with the approval criteria in Littleton City Code section 10-9-8.1, as detailed in the staff report. Therefore, staff recommends approval of HPC Resolution 05-2026.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve HPC Resolution 05-2026 approving Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for exterior modifications at 2505 W. Alamo Avenue.
REFERENCES:
Certificate of Appropriateness applicability and general decision criteria: https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co-cc/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-3303 <https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co-cc/doc-viewer.aspx>
Secretary of the Interior’s standards for the treatment of historic properties: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm#:~:text=Standards%20for%20Rehabilitation-,The%20Secretary%20of%20the%20Interior's%20Standards%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of,Grants%E2%80%93in%E2%80%93Aid%20programs <https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm>.