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Historic Landmark Commission · 3:00 PM · Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement

The Historic Landmark Commission agenda featured two Certificate of Appropriateness applications and consideration of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes. The applications proposed an 8-foot fence in the Manhattan Heights historic district and a landscape redesign in the Downtown historic district.

Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available. Results may appear as the city updates its records.

Analysis

Historic Preservation

Two Certificate of Appropriateness requests were scheduled, each with a 45-day expiration date: November 9, 2026 for the Copper Ave fence and November 21, 2026 for the Mills Ave landscape work.[#1][#2]

Governance & Oversight

The agenda included discussion and action on the September 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes.[#3]

Insights by Role

Developer

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingIf approved, the Mills Plaza Properties LP right-of-way landscape proposal (PHAP26-00044) would set a design reference of matching the Kress building and San Jacinto Plaza for Downtown landmark-adjacent work. Developers with nearby projects may want to track how the commission treats it.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingResidents near 3014 Copper Ave in Manhattan Heights would be affected by the proposed 8-foot fence on the west side of the property (PHAP26-00043). Public comment could be arranged through HLC@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0088.

17 items(9 procedural hidden)

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#1Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Historic Landmark 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 Historic Landmark Commission during public comm

#4At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 381 497 496#

#5If 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

#6A 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

#8This 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

#1Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an 8-foot-high fence on the west side of a contributing property at 3014 Copper Ave in the Manhattan Heights Historic District.

#2Request for a certificate of appropriateness for a landmark property in the Downtown Historic District at 108 E Mills Ave. Phase 01 removes an existing tree and patches abandoned tree wells and rock scape; phase 02 installs new landscape, trees, fence, lighting, and seating to match the Kress building and San Jacinto Plaza.

#14All 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

#3Board discussion and action on approving the regular meeting minutes from September 17, 2026.

#18Staff Report

#4No item content is available for this meeting.

#21The 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

#24Sign 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

#25If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email HLC@elpasotexas.gov at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

#26Posted this the ______ of __________________ at ______ AM/PM by ___________________________

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