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Commission tables facade alterations at 10199 Socorro Road pending revised designs
Summary
The Socorro Historical Landmark Commission voted to table a certificate of appropriateness for 10199 Socorro Road after staff flagged modern straight-line elements that conflict with the district's Mission/Pueblo design guidelines; the applicant agreed to revise the facade and return for review.
The Socorro Historical Landmark Commission on April 8 tabled a request to alter the facade of 10199 Socorro Road after staff said portions of the proposed design do not conform to the Mission Trail district's historic guidelines.
Applicant Alejandro Lozano, who identified himself as an artist and designer, told the commission he favored a mixed southwestern approach and said he could soften sharp corners and adjust parapets to better match mission or Pueblo forms. "I can convert the tall one into the Pueblo style, the round corners," Lozano said, adding he hoped a mix of Western, Hispanic and Indigenous influences could help the area become a tourist draw.
Staff presented the application and recommended conditional approval but raised concerns about a square infill and crowning elements with straight lines that are not part of the historic guidelines. Commissioners noted the current guidelines are based on a historic survey last updated in 1995 and stressed that changes to the guidelines would require a new survey and approvals by planning and city council.
Commissioner David Estrada, who led discussion on the item, said certain minimal changes — such as rounding parapet edges and keeping Spanish tile roofing — could bring the proposal into compliance while preserving the applicant's intent. Commissioners discussed options including tabling the item to allow the applicant to submit revised drawings or scheduling a special meeting if revisions are ready sooner.
Estrada moved to table the application to allow the applicant to work with staff on design adjustments; Commissioner Jessie Montelongo seconded. The commission voted unanimously to table the item and asked staff to coordinate with the applicant on an expedited review when revised plans are submitted.
The commission did not take a formal vote on the project's design at the meeting. The applicant said he could provide revised drawings quickly and staff offered to convene a special meeting if necessary.
