Historic Landmark Commission 5/28/26

The City of El Paso's Historic Landmark Commission held a meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing primarily on certificates of appropriateness for various construction and landscaping projects within historic districts. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a carport construction at 1700 Reynolds Street contingent on removal of non-compliant artificial turf, and landscaping modifications at a property in Sunset Heights requiring at least 50% living ground cover. The commission also reconsidered a previously approved metal roof installation at 506 West Dandel Drive, ultimately upholding the original approval and requiring a historically appropriate metal roof color. Other agenda items included tabling decisions on a dormer construction at 809 Mundy Drive and a stucco wall covering at 901 West Yandel Drive pending further consultation with property owners. Motions were passed to enforce compliance with historic preservation guidelines before issuing permits, emphasizing maintaining the historic character of properties and neighborhoods.