Historic Landmark Commission 7/09/2026

The City of El Paso's Historic Landmark Commission held a meeting on July 9, 2026, primarily addressing requests for certificates of appropriateness related to historic properties. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposed construction of a steel canopy at 420 North Campbell Street, where the commission postponed a decision pending receipt of detailed architectural drawings and shop plans to ensure compliance with historic preservation standards. Additionally, the commission reviewed after-the-fact installations of artificial turf at two historic properties, 706 Upson Drive and a property on Hawthorne Street, both found to be non-compliant with landscaping guidelines requiring at least 50% living ground cover. The commission approved staff recommendations to bring these properties into compliance within extended deadlines of 120 days, emphasizing the need for landscaping plans and possible removal of non-living ground cover. Motions to postpone and approve these recommendations passed unanimously. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the discussions highlighted requirements for future procurement of architectural and landscaping services to meet historic preservation standards.