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Historical Landmark Commission conditionally approves façade and material changes at 496 Buford Road
Summary
The Socorro City Historical Landmark Commission granted conditional approval for exterior changes at 496 Buford Road, requiring the applicant to replace unauthorized sheet metal with wood and install a Spanish‑mission style façade; the motion passed unanimously by recorded votes.
The Socorro City Historical Landmark Commission on Feb. 18 granted conditional approval for exterior repairs and a new façade at 496 Buford Road, after staff said work had been stopped for noncompliant materials.
City staff told the commission the applicant had been issued a notice of violation for using sheet metal on an alfalfa shed and recommended approval of the applicant’s remediation plan, which replaces the metal with plywood/wood and adds a Spanish‑mission style façade. “We are recommending approval, for them to continue with their plans and as they have also approved material and design in their request,” a city staff member said during the…
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