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Historic panel requires 4412 Hastings Drive to restore 50% living landscaping; leaves windows in place
Summary
After years of unresolved work done without permits, the Historic Landmark Commission required the homeowner at 4412 Hastings Drive to restore at least 50% living groundcover and count the parkway toward that requirement; commissioners accepted the existing windows as installed and barred new permits until landscaping compliance is achieved.
The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission on a vote approved a measure requiring the property at 4412 Hastings Drive to bring its front yard and parkway into compliance with district landscaping rules, and it agreed to accept the current replacement windows as installed.
Provisional staff presenter Provolentia Velasquez said the property — in the Austin Terrace Historic District — had multiple after‑the‑fact alterations dating to 2018 and possibly earlier, including removed historic windows, an enlarged driveway and artificial turf where living ground cover once was. Plans examiner Fred Alejandre told commissioners that the property was placed on a violation notice in…
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