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HLC orders removal of noncompliant additions and requires landscape plan at 153 N. Schutes Ave
Summary
The Historic Landmark Commission approved staff recommendations that the property at 153 North Schutes Avenue remove a carport, remove nonoriginal window surrounds, submit a landscape plan ensuring 50% living ground cover, obtain permits for porch and accessory structures, and bring the property into compliance within 60 days.
Historic-preservation staff told the City of El Paso Historic Landmark Commission that multiple after-the-fact alterations at 153 North Schutes Avenue in the Lehi Historic District included a carport, window surrounds that are not original, an added porch, and rear accessory structures — most or all installed without permits. The HLC voted to accept staff recommendations requiring corrective action.
Moe of the Historic Preservation Office reviewed historic photos and records and said the property had originally retained features that were later removed or altered. Staff recommended approval with modifications that included removing the noncompliant carport, removing the window surrounds, submitting a landscape plan to achieve 50% living ground cover in the parkway and yard, pulling permits for the porch and accessory structures, and bringing the property into compliance within 60 days. Staff also recommended that no new permits be issued until the property achieved compliance.
No owner representative was present. A commissioner moved to accept staff's recommendation and the motion was seconded. The commission voted in favor; the motion carried and the staff conditions will apply.
The commission emphasized that additions should not obscure original building form and that new work in historic districts should be compatible in proportion, materials, and scale. The property will be re- inspected after the compliance period to verify removal of nonconforming elements and receipt of required permits.
