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Commission favors slate over charcoal for Hastings roof to preserve historic character
Summary
The commission accepted staff’s recommendation that a slate‑toned shingle more closely matches the contributing 1922 property at 4300 Hastings Drive and discouraged a charcoal (near‑black) roof color; the applicant’s representative said the owner preferred charcoal but would accept staff’s lighter option to expedite repair.
The El Paso Historical Landmark Commission voted to follow staff recommendations and encourage a slate‑colored shingle instead of a charcoal (near‑black) option for a roof replacement at 4300 Hastings Drive, a contributing property in the Austin Terrace Historic District. The decision was made to better align the replacement with recorded neighborhood materials and the commission’s preservation standards.
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