Historic Landmark Commission · 3:00 PM · Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement
Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available. Results may appear as the city updates its records.
Analysis
Historic Preservation
Governance & Oversight
Insights by Role
Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingAll four Certificate of Appropriateness applications on this agenda illustrate the 45-day administrative review timeline property owners in historic districts should anticipate: applications filed 6/11/26 and 7/9/26 carry expirations of 7/26/26 and 8/24/26, respectively. PHAP26-00034 (809 Mundy Drive) illustrates the risk of proceeding with exterior work before a Certificate of Appropriateness is granted -- it seeks after-the-fact approval for a front porch enclosure already completed.
Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe staff report on administrative review cases (item #6) is a paper trail of Certificate of Appropriateness matters resolved without a hearing before the full Commission -- worth checking Attachment A against this meeting's four hearing items to see which categories of work are routed administratively versus to a public hearing. Separately, PHAP26-00034 (809 Mundy Drive, Sunset Heights) seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front porch enclosure the agenda describes as "after-the-fact," meaning the work was completed before the permit was sought -- worth asking how enforcement handles retroactive compliance cases in historic districts.
Lobbyist
LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemThe administrative review staff report (item #6) is the tracking point for representatives whose clients' Certificate of Appropriateness requests are resolved without a Commission hearing -- those cases will not appear as separate hearing items on future HLC agendas the way this meeting's four applications did.
Resident
LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemTwo of the four Certificate of Appropriateness applications affect the Sunset Heights historic district -- exterior wall plaster and opening enclosure at 901 W. Yandell Drive, and an after-the-fact front porch enclosure at 809 Mundy Drive -- while a third affects the Mission Trail district at 9735 Socorro Road. Residents wishing to comment can sign up via HLC@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0088, or call in during the meeting.
19 items(9 procedural hidden)
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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 PHAP26-00029 requests a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, a contributing property in the Independent Historic District.
#2Application PHAP26-00033 requests a Certificate of Appropriateness to add plaster to exterior rock walls and enclose an opening at 901 W. Yandell Drive in the Sunset Heights Historic District.
#3Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the after-the-fact enclosure of a front porch at 809 Mundy Drive, a contributing structure in the Sunset Heights Historic District.
#4Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow exterior foam insulation on a contributing historic property at 9735 Socorro Road in the Mission Trail Historic District.
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
#5Board discussion and action to approve the regular meeting minutes from July 9, 2026.
Staff Report
#6Historic Landmark Commission staff report providing an update on administrative review cases handled since the last HLC meeting, with details listed in an attached document.
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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