Historic Landmark Commission · 3:00 PM · Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement
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Historic Preservation
Insights by Role
Developer
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectDevelopers with pending Certificate of Appropriateness applications in El Paso's historic districts should track the 45-day statutory review clock: PHAP26-00029, for a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, was filed 6/11/26 and carries a 45-day expiration of 7/26/26 -- a window now just days from closing.
Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectPHAP26-00030 sought Certificate of Appropriateness approval for front-yard infill already built at a Contributing property in the Sunset Heights Historic District -- an after-the-fact filing worth asking staff about, since the construction preceded Commission review. The Commission's administrative review staff report (item #4, Attachment A) tracks cases handled since the last meeting, which could show whether after-the-fact filings recur elsewhere in El Paso's historic districts.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Commission's approval of prior meeting minutes (item #3) and its ongoing administrative review staff report (item #4, Attachment A) are the vehicles for tracking how HLC staff handles cases outside full public hearings -- relevant context for representatives preparing filings comparable to the two Certificate of Appropriateness cases on this agenda.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingResidents near 705 Upson Drive in the Sunset Heights Historic District can weigh in on PHAP26-00030, a request to retroactively approve front-yard infill already constructed at the Contributing property, through the Commission's public comment process.
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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission will be conducted on the above date and time.
Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpa
In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Historic Landmark Commission during public comm
At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 299 116 785#
If you wish to sign up and speak, please contact HLC@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0088 no later than by the start of the meeting
A quorum of the Historic Landmark Commission members must be present and participate in the meeting. The following members of the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) will be present: Kelly Blough, Kirk
This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Historic Landmark Commission on any items that are not on the Historic Landmark Commission Agenda and that are within the
#1Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, a property in the Independent Historic District owned by Seven Of Nine LLC-Series St. Rogers Depot.
#2Application PHAP26-00030 requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for an after-the-fact front yard infill at 705 Upson Drive in the Sunset Heights Historic District, filed by property owners Ricardo and Elizabeth Mendoza.
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by Historic Landmark Commission to be routine, or have met all standards for development
#3Approval of the Regular meeting minutes from June 11, 2026.
Staff Report
#4Staff report providing an update to the Historic Landmark Commission on Administrative Review Cases handled since the last meeting, with details in an attached list of properties.
The Historic Landmark Commission may retire into Executive Session pursuant to Section 3.5 of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071-551.076 to discuss an item on the
Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to HLC@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0088 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this heari
If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email HLC@elpasotexas.gov at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
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