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Jose Beltran, planning staff, said the site is currently zoned C-1 and the applicant requested rezoning to C-2 plus a special permit and a binding detailed site development plan to allow a ballroom use. Beltran said the plan shows 210 parking spaces, including seven accessible and 11 bicycle spaces, building heights up to 30 feet, and that Plan El Paso designates the location as G-4 suburban walkable. Public notice and neighborhood outreach were completed; staff received four phone inquiries, one phone call in opposition and one letter of opposition raising concerns about traffic, noise and property values. “Staff recommends approval with conditions of the rezoning,” Beltran said, and summarized recommended conditions including a 15-foot landscape buffer adjoining residential property, approval of the detailed site plan, a 500-foot separation for establishments deriving a majority of income from alcohol and emitting amplified sound, and a ban on certain high-intensity uses.

Applicants presented architectural materials and noise mitigation measures. Architect Guillermo Barajas said the event center’s primary noise mitigation strategies are building mass (the event center would be tilt-up concrete), distance between the ballroom and residences, and landscaping. “The building is actually going to be constructed out of tilt wall concrete, which will contain most of the noise, if not all of it,” Barajas said. He described landscape and masonry wall requirements and said the team increased parking after staff review.

Commissioners questioned lighting, noise limits and stormwater. Kevin Smith of plan inspections noted a masonry rock wall and additional landscape buffer as part of mitigation; staff said specific stormwater retention and drainage capacity would be reviewed during the building permit process and that some nearby subdivisions’ drainage infrastructure may already account for this site’s runoff. Commissioners discussed whether to require an 8-foot rock wall instead of the code-required 6 feet and whether the commission could set decibel limits; staff said citywide noise ordinances and code enforcement handle specific decibel regulation and that the commission could require changes on the detailed site plan.

After discussion, the commission moved, seconded and approved the rezoning, special permit and detailed site plan with the staff-recommended conditions. The motion carried. Commissioners and applicants agreed that final permitting will address detailed engineering, stormwater retention, lighting and other site-level technical items before construction permits are issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Plan Commission 8/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Plan Commission approved rezoning 3550 Richbeen Boulevard to C-2 and a special permit for a 26,000-square-foot ballroom and 15,000-square-foot retail building, with staff conditions intended to mitigate noise, lighting and buffering to adjacent residences.","taxTitle","El Paso City, El Paso County, Texas","taxId",2792,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456200,"Commission approves two‑lot resubdivision on Comet Street with planter-strip exception",318,2080000,2398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c&start=2080&end=2398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c/thumbnail_2080000.jpg","/articles/6456200/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Commission-approves-twolot-resubdivision-on-Comet-Street-with-planter-strip-exception","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456200-319e95b941bfef3fc6e97d04f9d6a330/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930244&Signature=jQuw5uLoyt~ANKIy0vNCzMpyM~pKx8P8nC8mbyY-DxXXXVlOBHCqWR~ph~LZkZXBWkSE5wXsSJ7OedLTcUvHCkvyaEtFW5EGjRWXQ3~fkvGuwMUq0kIag6TLNYaaijTJYAl8Vb0~5TpeXmtzkT~iQbO8QPgwAk3K8DGFrgZaX6IIbLi~9JY16XsvTqKz59~H31OAdj12XIkkvZVwNeaRLnQ6ry-ZDfFE3UvNXouvJIkyFiLtHLFAaMw2NwILB6Gn-7l8WkzMyadU5EB1~0T4m0SQQHhia5bNIFehYwIoeinBVM7J4eqshpeE2e3kGAAHEHDNoMybq~~wMdUUV4z7gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Plan Commission on Aug. 28 approved a re-subdivision to split an existing residential parcel into two lots at the Diamantina Subdivision X, located west of Gateway South Boulevard and south of Hondo Pass Avenue. Planning staff said the proposed lots are each about 0.1647 acres and that drainage would use the existing underground storm system with access from Comet Street.

Solid Fuentes, planning staff, said the applicant requested one exception under the El Paso City Code to waive a 2.5-foot planter strip along Comet Street in order to match existing conditions. “The exception request meets the criteria under El Paso City Code Title 19,” Fuentes said. Staff reported public notices were published in the El Paso Times and mailed to property owners within 200 feet; by Aug. 27 planning had received one phone call opposing general development in the neighborhood.

Carlos Fragoso, representing the applicant, said the subdivision meets code and asked the commission to approve the application. A nearby resident, Bobby Lloyd, spoke during the public hearing asking whether the split could lead to future tax burdens or commercial rezoning; Fuentes said the property is zoned R-4, which allows single-family or duplex development by right, and staff did not expect commercial uses as part of this resubdivision.

The commission moved, seconded and approved the re-subdivision and the requested planter-strip exception. The action will be forwarded to City Council where required, and permitting and engineering details will be reviewed at the building permit stage.","The Plan Commission approved a re-subdivision of one lot into two at Diamantina Subdivision X and granted an exception to waive 2.5 feet of planter strip along Comet Street; staff reported one phone call opposed to general neighborhood development.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456205,"Commission approves Gateway Estates replat with sidewalk exception after debate",804,1220000,2024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c&start=1220&end=2024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c/thumbnail_1220000.jpg","/articles/6456205/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Commission-approves-Gateway-Estates-replat-with-sidewalk-exception-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456205-b7ca33a027dd98da35c31db8dfb9601d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930244&Signature=U6XRJrKxvgHLgwwmHfWCXDmfLDK8xFqhmxdiCYZF38-zw4daAIV2BaOEFvUfcAQkeQpNyaidFG-XkpfaJyhs4qClkC9NEHmoop1le~F7grJKLK3K75lEO1un-agp9obKecPF1-ztoEknaFnd9kPJms5s286Clhe3Eu4-6CAs-JYGfQ71qkp2lv1PEvDUs-CRRSwyliaY0Z8QPAUqPkiyvHi3rz14gVTcXMbMt9kCu2xZd8aXG2P7bgW8HY-99pO-2lNVI6xQIfHuoS-0rAnPTxaduFTrFIXelfChEPfkh1qvLpTHsL8aDQwRJsdtjXCIs5mSt6pbQk7cWh1w9vXsMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Plan Commission on Aug. 28 approved a major combination replat for Gateway Estates, a request to resubdivide 5.01 acres into three nonresidential lots in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction east of Joe Battle Boulevard and south of Mahwah Drive.

Mirna Aguilar, planning staff, said the applicant proposed on-site ponding for stormwater and requested exceptions to waive dedication of an additional 5 feet of right-of-way for Brandywine Road, to waive construction of a 30-foot roadway on Brandywine and to waive construction of a 6-foot sidewalk along Brandywine Road. Aguilar told commissioners the exceptions meet Title 19 criteria because surrounding subdivisions were already developed with matching conditions.

Commissioners debated whether to require sidewalk construction now to avoid pushing future costs to taxpayers. Commissioner Smith argued the commission should “prepare for that” growth and favor sidewalks to avoid taxpayers bearing the cost later. Other commissioners said matching existing conditions was reasonable and that sidewalks built now might be damaged or require rebuilding by the time neighboring parcels connect. Commissioner Masood said sidewalks that sit unconnected “will be pretty much damaged by the time somebody else connects to it.”

Aaron Alvarado, the applicant’s representative, said he and the applicant concurred with staff recommendations. After discussion, the commission voted; a roll-call recorded the following votes: Commissioner Badillo — Aye; Commissioner Massoud — Aye; Commissioner (Borrego/Barego) — Nay; Commissioner Hansen — Aye; Commissioner Rodriguez — Nay; Commissioner Woodiebe — Aye; Commissioner Apodaca — Aye; Commissioner Reyes — Nay. The chair announced the tally as five ayes and three nays and declared the motion carried.

The approval grants the requested exceptions under El Paso City Code Title 19 and forwards the commission’s recommendation to City Council. The decision noted that each replat and exception is considered on its individual merits and that any subsequent development will be subject to engineering and permitting review.","The commission approved a major combination replat for Gateway Estates in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, granting exceptions to required roadway and sidewalk improvements after commissioners debated whether to require new sidewalks and future taxpayer costs; roll call recorded 5 ayes, 3 nays.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456210,"Plan Commission approves preliminary plat for Campo Del Sol Phase 3, 455 single-family lots",336,876000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c&start=876&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692191-772d7cbcc88f834fb1d7c45676bdbc1c/thumbnail_876000.jpg","/articles/6456210/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Plan-Commission-approves-preliminary-plat-for-Campo-Del-Sol-Phase-3-455-single-family-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456210-c1aa259485d0dd70000ccfaf421ab5e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930244&Signature=ED5VFi6zSOB80SUR8XQTooufiReNL4VKFd9t~eOsFEV2Pxnj20I1Aj5AtUdOuqT6dyltdxp~Y49m7XmxbjN7eW3rqo~s4qYfWzxbGyAc7~8I5wZszv05fnnirGS203fb1bY7QPXgyP9kLS7eUAJrTf2NGmNUfPHFmRXofwV6eEz2f0giElhSXvuNoTC8V3FcMLOIFYnce0xi9MXfl0Kk9hyNTgQIgnfL0kukv181qJfGHBRPlP34mqL0vkeDU7WwkBSEkj2s0w5UdnLbgbmz~Z-bDsqGpbA06kyLMLtEaD4UktklfSPrKHzLxFFbny21G1xhBDouWfh4CrtVY2DQAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso City Plan Commission on Aug. 28 approved a major preliminary plat for Campo Del Sol Phase 3, a 90.18-acre residential subdivision west of McCombs Street and north of Gateway South Boulevard that proposes 455 single-family lots, eight parks totaling 4.66 acres and two drainage ponds totaling 3.71 acres.

Mirna Aguilar, planning staff, told the commission the applicant is proposing on-site ponding for stormwater and primary access from Preston Foster Boulevard. Aguilar said the applicant requested two exceptions: to waive 1 foot of roadway on proposed local streets to match existing conditions and to waive construction of 4 feet of roadway along Preston Foster Boulevard. “Staff recommends approval of Campo Del Sol phase 3 on a major preliminary basis and approval of the exception request as they both comply with title 19 requirements,” Aguilar said.

George Hallou, the applicant’s representative with SLA Engineering, said he coordinated with staff and the Parks Department and “will agree with all staff comments.” Commissioners asked clarifying questions about sidewalks, parks and drainage during the public hearing; Aguilar said the parks figure was reduced from 4.8 acres because a utility easement crossed a previously dedicated portion and the revised layout still meets park requirements. On drainage, Aguilar confirmed the subdivision will rely on two on-site stormwater ponds and an on-site storm drain system.

After brief discussion and no public comment, the commission moved, seconded and voted to approve the preliminary plat and the requested exceptions. The motion carried.

The commission’s action forwards the recommendation to the City Council, per the commission’s review authority under the El Paso City Code and Plan El Paso guidance. Any required engineering, permitting and final plat approvals remain subject to subsequent city review and permitting.

Looking ahead, staff and the applicant will complete final engineering and permitting steps, including the binding conditions and construction requirements cited in the staff report.","The El Paso City Plan Commission approved a major preliminary plat for Campo Del Sol Phase 3, a 90.18-acre subdivision proposing 455 single-family lots, eight parks and two drainage ponds, along with requested exceptions to local street and Preston Foster Boulevard cross-sections.","actionData","errors"]

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