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Jose Bueno of Planning and Inspections presented the R‑4 residential case and said the request would legalize a total encroachment area of approximately 428 square feet into the required 25‑foot rear yard setback. Aerial photos indicate at least two other properties on the block with rear‑yard encroachments. Notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet on April 23; planning received one phone call of inquiry and no calls in support or opposition.

Board members asked staff to clarify which portions of the site plan would be removed. Staff pointed to a small side portion of the carport that would be removed; other detached accessory structures appear to be more than five feet from the main structure and are treated as accessory uses. Francisco Mejia (Building Permits and Inspections) asked for clarity about accessory structures and permits; staff confirmed accessory structures under certain sizes do not require the same permitting and that the portion to be removed was identified on the staff site plan.

Fabian Uribe moved to approve with the condition that the side encroachment portion be removed; Heidi (last name shown in the record as an addition to the board) seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Staff will enforce the removal of the identified side portion during the permitting process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Board of Adjustment 05/05/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a special exception to legalize a carport and storage addition that encroach into the rear yard at 3826 Mountain Avenue, on the condition that a small side portion of the carport be removed.","taxTitle","El Paso City, El Paso County, Texas","taxId",2792,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569023,"Board approves exception to legalize carport encroachment at 10461 Achilles Avenue",510,2420000,2930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669&start=2420&end=2930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669/thumbnail_2420000.jpg","/articles/6569023/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Board-approves-exception-to-legalize-carport-encroachment-at-10461-Achilles-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569023-83d195d62ad94ba36f41cd8e139b9301/orig.mp4?Expires=1775142762&Signature=OnHD8GTTBVLvkWKyiT1tqU4WDb1lg-BXtfuUcNYpjMoXZYuNLSOj2fuT2aPrjmehOMn8oOufl7l~xjleqYtB07sIhuPCQKMXLyy6XYC16gbG6hqaRMZ9CAeritfYwnmjwRKVfmXNeY7OTVPKR5Rt~qYYcAjaTARrQKUOANrR0ixmt32Ii3fgk8RVRrRhPVFDYGk8np8ZKQs6PD0Aig9lVOiwtOks07s49zIoD3HBwo0dJWGQm8xfudpN7LEDE9zMIYgahW9juwIH-eJd~KXDib5XG4Adbz3IxgiNXu1HB3W0bb3xYoY6f1pDbEiR5Orq~J2WceeuWSm10BsNL2qPbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to legalize an existing carport that encroaches into the side‑yard setback at 10461 Achilles Avenue. Planning staff recommended approval after identifying similar encroachments on nearby properties.

Jose del Plano of Planning and Inspections said the R‑3 residential property has a carport encroaching into the required 5‑foot side yard setback for a total encroachment area of about 110 square feet. He noted aerial photos showing at least two other properties on the same block with similar side‑yard encroachments. Notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet on April 23; planning received one phone call in support and one inquiry.

Board members asked about water runoff and roof pitch. Francisco Mejia with Building Permits and Inspections said gutters are present but raised concern that the carport roof appears fairly flat and that shingle roofs require a minimum slope; plans must show roof pitch during building‑permit review. Del Plano and other staff clarified that a small front‑yard encroachment shown in orange on the site plan is allowed by right and that the exception before the board was to legalize the side‑yard encroachment.

The applicant appeared via telephone and said she agreed with staff recommendations and understood the requirement to submit permit plans that address roof slope. Gloria Clark moved to approve per staff recommendation; the motion passed by voice vote with no roll call recorded in the transcript.","The Zoning Board approved a special exception to legalize an existing carport encroachment into a side‑yard setback at 10461 Achilles Avenue; staff recommended approval after noting other similar nonconforming structures on the block.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569027,"Case for addition at 4771–4775 Cumberland Circle postponed after neighbor concern over narrow driveways and utilities",1124,1277000,2401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669&start=1277&end=2401","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669/thumbnail_1277000.jpg","/articles/6569027/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Case-for-addition-at-47714775-Cumberland-Circle-postponed-after-neighbor-concern-over-narrow-driveways-and-utilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569027-dd235fa3c76ebce9a998f5c5f3af886b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775142762&Signature=gEiurNdYUteB8WxLoTsr62f5ZVEhzzDpulMTIBJAge-iKRIApkjeQoIUTXog4JtCSGkmK5Sje5hBpoK6s~nG7BqF4aZhZmZeLjfXdTxPgclgJ2rZDpa0HWSoi~TvxmF4AUCqSmTiNhNzsSh7BYyAdmKqg-7uJHaHutr4CSK4yL6UXJJQvgdfJacCzQcJzTVONr-TsvdOJL3v0HBVN0Tm7N7yU3rO2QotsbX-D1EqCAmJGTf7bJNtTN7OSS-KG15mohPLvhgxiYKY13RAcpG4nZBxw2Yv8VN12FdT4wIM~0f8qI~XFLyrRAOGAJlCmo-fzB25CoKykvBjd9YvUS0-qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 5 postponed a special‑exception request concerning 4771/4775 Cumberland Circle so the applicant can return with a modified site plan that addresses neighbor concerns about driveway clearance and utility access.

Staff (Blanca Perez, Planning and Inspections) presented the request for special exception B (two or more nonconforming lots) and special exception K (existence 15 years or more) to legalize an existing structure and permit an addition. The property is in an R‑4 residential historic zone; staff said an aerial photograph from February 2009 supports the applicant’s claim that part of the structure has existed for more than 15 years. Notices were mailed to owners within 300 feet on April 25.

The applicant’s designer, Jorge Nunez, and owner Patricia Beltran explained the proposal and said they agree with staff recommendations, including relocating or removing a small accessory shed. Multiple neighbors—Guillermo Correa and Alejandra Correa—spoke at the podium, saying the neighborhood was built in the 1920s–30s, the driveways are narrow and shared clearance is limited. Neighbors pointed out an electrical meter and other utilities near the proposed footprint and said vehicles currently require alternating use of space to get out of parked cars.

Board members and staff discussed options: Andrew Salone (Planning and Inspections) offered to meet on‑site with the applicant and neighbors to mark the proposed footprint with spray paint so neighbors can visualize clearance and coordinate changes. Planning staff noted the applicant can modify the footprint downward before a board vote; building permits and utility relocations would be handled later in the permitting process. Board members also suggested the applicant check with El Paso Electric about relocating the meter; staff and the applicant confirmed that moving the meter could create additional cost and process issues.

Elizabeth Thurman Binkson moved to postpone the item until the applicant provides a clearer, modified site plan and has resolved outstanding utility questions; the motion carried by voice vote. The board asked the applicant to return when neighbors and the applicant have reviewed a revised footprint and utilities have been explored.","The Zoning Board of Adjustment postponed a request to legalize an existing structure and allow a home addition at a Cumberland Circle property so the applicant can submit a modified site plan addressing driveway clearance, utility access and potential electrical‑meter relocation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569033,"Zoning board approves exception to legalize home and carport encroachments at 11952 Picasso Drive",703,562000,1265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669&start=562&end=1265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192701-eb785f63ff18c0ff3cb18b9c071a8669/thumbnail_562000.jpg","/articles/6569033/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Zoning-board-approves-exception-to-legalize-home-and-carport-encroachments-at-11952-Picasso-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569033-234d69d54c992865e28d030b967eac27/orig.mp4?Expires=1775142762&Signature=G2FQGCN2yhxW0b~UCBZRDiV2CEtBQ5KAVM1sOhHD-rpllu0jZdNaDq~ekKzkNHZmx2kTcuHhtMnLTeavUCpoywTt~xMKcjNoOh-QlE0z-4~pqA25hE68NetC4Qc8SVav6oou5OZj9MLVgt0~1cAW8w5dliUYb8kgSTmWGSmEglM2X3BDAmnQvafKguSuLQA2CYxsMeLmLLULBezExXYDDxRs5xYTAYfdHG-J4hOIVIB7PNgIrimDlqoH85YUHsCPk1FKbDUDmL1O3QIwJtJlMhMUNi51SrLz6rLpPIX6J5mbghoYmZmOcKNleCmefosB~hyV-Fyr5ZNaBwofRDf5iA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 5 approved a special exception to legalize existing encroachments at 11952 Picasso Drive, allowing a single‑family dwelling and a carport that extend into required yards. The board approved staff recommendations with conditions by a vote of 7–1.

Blanca Perez of Planning and Inspections told the board that the property, zoned R‑5 residential, includes a home that encroaches 16 square feet into the required 20‑foot front setback and 195 square feet into the 25‑foot rear setback. Staff said the carport encroaches a total of about 465 square feet into the front and side yards and recommended approval because at least two nearby properties have similar encroachments. Perez said notices were mailed to owners within 300 feet on April 25 and that staff received no written support or opposition.

The applicant, Emma Taymakis, appeared by phone and confirmed she agreed with staff’s recommendation. Board members questioned whether nearby nonconforming properties had previously obtained ZBA approval or were simply existing encroachments; staff said they would check permit records.

Board discussion focused on how to ensure the carport’s appearance would fit the neighborhood. Francisco Mejia of Building Permits and Inspections said drainage and roof pitch would be reviewed at the building‑permit stage. Perez and other staff members said the board could not require exact matching materials but could require treatments—such as columns, paint, or a pitched roof—that would make the carport resemble the main house. Elizabeth Thurman Binkson said she would not feel comfortable prescribing materials as a nonarchitect and preferred to leave detailed design to staff review. Binkson said, “I wouldn’t be comfortable not being an architect making recommendations on the type of materials that would make this conform to the neighborhood.”

Martha Aguayo moved to approve staff recommendations; Christine Loveridge seconded. The board conducted a roll call and the vote recorded Elizabeth Thurman Binkson as the sole “no.” The motion passed 7–1; the condition states the carport shall resemble the main residential structure in scale and character.

The board noted that any building‑permit review will include checks for roof pitch and runoff at the time plans are submitted, and staff said they will follow up regarding the permit histories of nearby encroachments.","The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special-exception request to legalize existing encroachments by a single‑family home and carport at 11952 Picasso Drive, 7–1, with a condition that the carport be made to resemble the main residence in scale and character.","actionData","errors"]

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