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El Paso, TX

City Plan Commission · 1:30 PM · Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement

The City Plan Commission's September 10, 2026 hearing approved one subdivision and one rezoning, postponed a second rezoning for two weeks, and sent a special permit to City Council without a recommendation after a tie vote. A staff presentation on the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction release process was also scheduled.
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Analysis incorporates data from the official meeting minutes, including vote outcomes, attendance, and public testimony.

Analysis

Zoning

Two rezonings and one special permit were heard.[#3][#4][#5]

Subdivisions

The Strahan Subdivision, a major combination plat south of Artcraft Rd., was approved unanimously with a condition.[#2]

Key Decisions

#5-2 Motion Passed (unanimously carried)·#4-2 ITEM POSTPONED FOR TWO WEEKS
The Emory Rd. special permit tied 3-3 and was forwarded to City Council with a statement that the Commission is split; the Lindbergh Ave. rezoning was postponed two weeks.[#4][#5]

Insights by Role

Developer

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe A-O rezoning at 11368 Turner Rd. (PZRZ26-00015) was approved for multifamily and self-storage, showing receptiveness to apartment/office zoning on that corridor. The Emory Rd. lot-depth special permit (PZST26-00004) is a split decision, so similar reduced-lot-depth requests carry uncertainty.

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Emory Rd. special permit tied 3-3 with Badillo, Hanson and Cavazos-Cavasier opposed, and the Commission sent a split message to Council. The minutes print the case number as '#PZST26-0004'.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingNeighbors of 250 Lindbergh Ave. can expect the R-1 to R-2 rezoning (PZRZ26-00016) to return in two weeks. Residents near 4531 Emory Rd. should follow the City Council hearing on PZST26-00004 after the Commission's 3-3 split.

Charts & Data

24 items(12 procedural hidden)

The official vote outcome for each item
(e.g., Approved, Denied, Held)

AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.

#1Notice is hereby given that a Hearing of the City Plan Commission will be conducted on the above date and time.

#2Members 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

#3In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the City Plan Commission during public comment, and

#4At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 916 670 514#

#5A quorum of the City Plan Commission members must be present and participate in the meeting.

#6If you wish to sign up to speak please contact Elsa Ramirez at RamirezEZ@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0088 no later than by the start of the meeting. A sign-up form is available inside the THORMAN CON

#8This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Plan Commission on any items that are not on the City Plan Commission Agenda and that are within the jurisdiction of

#11All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Plan Commission to be routine, or have met all standards for development under st

#1Discussion and action on approval of the City Plan Commission minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting.

Motion Passed (carried unanimously)
City Plan Commission

#15Subdivision Applications

#18The staff report for an agenda item may include conditions, exceptions, or modifications. The Commission’s motion to approve an item in accordance with the staff report or with all staff comments mean

#19Major Combination

#2Subdivision application SUSU26-00055 for Strahan Subdivision, covering Tracts 1-B-3 and 2-E, Block 11, Upper Valley Surveys. The property is located south of Artcraft Rd. and east of Upper Valley Rd., zoned R-F (Ranch and Farm), in District 1.

Motion Passed (unanimously carried)
Blanca PerezRey Engineering, Inc.Strahan Development, LLCArtcraft Rd.+2

#21PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning Application

#3Rezoning request for 11368 Turner Rd. from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) to allow multifamily and self-storage warehouse uses on a vacant lot in District 6.

Motion Passed (unanimously carried)
Jose BeltranConde, Inc.Creosote Land, LLC11368 Turner Rd.+1

#4Rezoning request for 250 Lindbergh Ave. from R-1 (Residential) to R-2 (Residential) to allow single-family dwellings on currently vacant land in District 1.

ITEM POSTPONED FOR TWO WEEKS
Andrew SalloumBond Partners, LLC.Del Rio Engineering250 Lindbergh Ave.

#24PUBLIC HEARING Special Permit Application

#5Request for a Special Permit and Detailed Site Development Plan approval to reduce the minimum lot depth for three single-family dwellings on vacant R-2A-zoned property at 4531 Emory Rd.

Motion Passed (unanimously carried)
Jose BeltranRay ManceraSalvador HernandezAmerican Eagle Equity+1

#26Other Business

#6Presentation on the process for releasing land from the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).

Alonso Hernandez

#29The City Plan Commission may retire into Executive Session pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.0

#34Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Elsa Ramirez at RamirezEZ@elpasotexas.gov a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of this h

#35If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email RamirezEZ@elpasotexas.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

#36Posted this 3rd day of September, 2026 at _________ AM/PM By _____________________________________________ Elsa Ramirez, Administrative Support Associate

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