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Historic Landmark Commission approves freestanding solar structure at 1516 Upson Drive

5477939 · July 24, 2025
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The commission approved a freestanding metal structure in the rear yard at 1516 Upson Drive to hold solar panels and provide shade; staff noted panels should be placed so they avoid altering character‑defining features and that building and electrical permits are still required.

The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a freestanding metal structure in the rear yard of 1516 Upson Drive, a contributing 1916 house in the Sunset Heights Historic District, allowing solar panels to be installed on a separate rear structure.

Staff presented photos and an aerial showing multiple existing roofs on the parcel and said the proposed structure would be roughly…

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