Commission approves rezoning at 422 S. Jabra Drive for small commercial use with conditions

The El Paso City Planning Commission voted to approve rezoning of a vacant property at 422 South Jabra Drive from Rancho Farm to C1 commercial to allow a print‑and‑copy shop and other permitted commercial retail uses, staff said.

Planning staff presented the request and said the property is approximately 1.13 acres and is consistent with Plan El Paso’s G3 post‑war future‑land‑use designation. The conceptual site plan showed two buildings, parking and landscaping; staff recommended approval with conditions to reduce potential impacts on adjacent residences.

Staff’s recommended conditions restrict automotive uses: the site may not be used as an automotive service station or for minor motor vehicle repair, and require a landscape buffer with high‑profile native or naturalized trees along property lines adjacent to residential zoning. Staff also noted public notice produced one email of support from the Mission Valley Civic Association.

Applicant representative Vanessa Duran confirmed concurrence with staff comments. Silvia Carreon, president of the Mission Valley Civic Association, spoke in support on behalf of the association, saying the neighborhood needs retail services and that the association concurred with the request.

A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Opelika and seconded by Commissioner Broski; the motion carried on a voice vote. The commission recorded the conditions in its approval; staff said the conceptual plan is not binding and subsequent site development review will apply.

Staff recommendation: approval with conditions. Applicant: owner represented by Vanessa Duran. Public support: Mission Valley Civic Association. Outcome: approved (voice vote; numerical tally not specified).