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Commission allows accessory structure permits at 1533 Upson Drive only after landscaping compliance
Summary
The Historic Landmark Commission approved the accessory structure at 1533 Upson Drive after reviewing as‑built changes and required the property to achieve 50% living ground cover before non‑accessory permits are issued.
The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for an accessory structure at 1533 Upson Drive, with a condition that only permits for that accessory work will be issued until the property achieves 50% living ground cover in the front yard.
Staff told the commission the accessory structure and deck were built without permits and that earlier administrative approval was granted in 2024 after a review held without quorum. When permit‑review drawings were later submitted, plan reviewers found the recent drawings differed from the plans the commission had implicitly approved; in particular, staff said the deck footprint was slightly larger toward the rear than the originally reviewed plans.
Staff recommended approval with modifications…
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