Creating the Future of Longmont

Longmont Residents for more Thoughtful, Mindful, Purposeful Growth

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This image shows the Longmont Active Developments Map with all of the existing rental apartment units, the units currently approved/under construction, and the units proposed within 1 mile of the 8902 Quail Rd properties currently being considering for annexation. There is a total of 2,178 existing units, 885 already approved/under construction, and 877 proposed (including the 310 being proposed on Quail).

“Referral of the annexation application does not obligate Council to approve the annexation. Annexation is a discretionary, legislative act. The City shall never be compelled to annex unless otherwise required by Colorado Revised Statutes.”

– Longmont Planning and Zoning Commission (from the December 18th meeting packet)

WHY NOT MORE RENTAL APARTMENTS?

1. LOOK AT THE NUMBERS!

This small area of Longmont is already saturated with this one housing type (see map above). We do not need any more rental apartment units.

2. THIS IS NOT “AFFORDABLE” HOUSING!

These will be market-rate rental apartments. Based on other new market-rate apartments nearby, that means you could expect base rental rates to be $2000+/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.

3. OTHER HOUSING NEEDS!

The community of Longmont has a diverse range of housing needs, requiring a diverse range of housing types to meet them.
For example, Missing Middle housing and senior housing!

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

1. Sign the Petition

City of Longmont residents: this is one quick and easy way to show your support.

2. Message City Council

Send written comments to City Council asking them to deny the 8902 Quail Rd annexation until it is tied with a development proposal that better meets the needs of the community.

3. SHOW UP!!!

The 8902 Quail Rd annexation Public Hearing has been extended to February 4th, 2025. 7:00pm, 350 Kimbark St., City Council chambers.

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Watch videos from previous meetings to get up to speed.

Public Hearing (Part I) on 01.28.2025

  • City staff presentation + recommendation (1:47:02)
  • Developer presentation (2:07:02)
  • Public comments (3:15:53)
  • Decision to extend the hearing (and vote) to 02.04.2025

“First Reading” of the 8902 Quail Rd annexation ordinance on 01.14.2025

  • Ordinance pulled from the Consent Agenda
  • Council discussion on the annexation petition (1:56:13)
  • Council vote (4-2) to continue to “Second Reading” (Public Hearing) on 01.28.2025

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on 12.18.2024

  • City staff presentation
  • Developer presentation
  • Public comments
  • Decision to recommend approval of the annexation to City Council

“We need to be more intentional about what we build, how we build, where we build, and for whom we build.”

Matthew Popkin

Longmont City Councilmember

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