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Planning staff presented the site plan and a 2009 aerial image showing the encroachment, and recommended approval of Special Exception K. Property owner Gustavo Loy told the board the house was built by his father and provided an original 1979 building card showing the city’s final approval. Loy said he had a recent survey done after a family deed transfer and discovered the small encroachment; he asked the board to legalize it to avoid future title or property-line issues.

No public comments were offered in opposition and staff reported no notices of concern. A board member moved to approve staff recommendations and the board voted in favor. The approval will be recorded in the property file; staff noted that future work must comply with applicable setbacks and permitting.

The owner said the intent of the request was to regularize the property record after a survey and to prevent similar issues for future owners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Board of Adjustment 9/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to legalize a 19.72-square-foot side-yard encroachment at 316 Apodaca Place after staff showed the encroachment appeared in 2009 imagery and the owner provided an original 1979 building card.","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},6476211,"Board approves special exception to legalize 578.45-sq.-ft. rear-yard encroachment at Los Cerritos",242,1242000,1484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7&start=1242&end=1484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7/thumbnail_1242000.jpg","/articles/6476211/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Board-approves-special-exception-to-legalize-57845-sq-ft-rear-yard-encroachment-at-Los-Cerritos","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476211-86013d6aaf9b3319a7da8e819db40fcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170228&Signature=X2u7cqsvZGIQcxr9foUOPCh4TvnD4--Nm31eYEKI~V4fJ91PudUyfIXN0QfNjRbSX5bo4wh6yua1j9wTlFRukPqypywFzEckh-fT2qPyg0M8G3EhkzzkcQRq6ukB04FEFrqNKYto87pqySjQREPhAgBLWPwtmH95YyuxT3yFtXgkl5CtlSmWXS0LAM43AQIE9aRA5NC0VDsKGKS9XN0K3L6ySik8TqRSEN2IWBYkxeL7qIQ0dBITAJT-~tfjbqt1JMbuFwotvjcJPtdSOHX2xL5GtYJPZJrLttwtzJmTJdmP3VJ8mMWrYlnWMcUHHe~Oxu~LzOp1JfEy4iBPux1kRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of El Paso approved a special exception on Sept. 8 to legalize an existing rear-yard encroachment of 578.45 square feet at 5708 Los Cerritos, based on staff presentations including historical imagery and absence of opposition.

Blanca Perez of Planning and Inspections presented site plans and photos showing the home extending about 11.5 feet into the required rear-yard setback in an R-3 residential zone. Staff said aerial images from 2002 show the encroachment predates the current owner and that the property has existed in that condition for more than 15 years, a basis for the special-exception request (Special Exception K). Notices to nearby property owners within 300 feet were mailed Aug. 26, 2025; staff reported no communications in support or opposition as of the hearing.

Ray Marquez, the designer on the case, told the board the owner had not been aware of the encroachment and that they planned to keep any future additions within the 10-foot rear-yard requirement. With no public speakers and no contested objections, a board member moved to approve staff’s recommendation and the motion passed.

Approval legalizes the 578.45-square-foot encroachment as an existing, long-standing nonconformity. Staff noted future additions will need to comply with the applicable setbacks and permitting.","The board granted a special exception to legalize a rear-yard encroachment of 578.45 square feet at 5708 Los Cerritos, finding evidence the encroachment predated current ownership and exceeded 15 years.",{"_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},6476216,"Board splits decision on carports at 1024 Los Moros: side encroachment approved, front relocation denied",1301,842000,2143000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7&start=842&end=2143","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7/thumbnail_842000.jpg","/articles/6476216/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Board-splits-decision-on-carports-at-1024-Los-Moros-side-encroachment-approved-front-relocation-denied","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476216-a1f13e4c1a7cfe0a9dfba3448e48ed42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170228&Signature=D7WR6SckPpcJUQx327Sj8ElsPSkaOShY8SgWsm8mMrY5031REvgHgSDfPRYQh0ifTNEEZNPjFALdnV1tiCIrecwgHh2dRddYZuIadaZy9Bv1Y4HwWClGKjd~6sIpig~QPM-z1rxYYA11lm5-CnR~28-CXVQx--TPAnWz6bmcFI7D8SEmnPUfWTG~IfZtmLdsVLrarYGA34r06b1OoY67pT7hTQYMpFMe3ykXtHvmjGO5e06z7cgcr5aehTDA6Tzeofr9r4w-QK-8p7BONbajG5wK7T1exiVoebEkMlzk0XUlmnTfqUOoAEhbSKscPseZk~uqZoW3qDFV8c5nRW40-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment on Sept. 8 voted separately on two special-exception requests for 1024 Los Moros after an initial combined motion failed; the board ultimately approved the side-yard encroachment and denied the front-yard carport relocation.

Planning staff, represented by Blanca Perez, presented site plans showing two existing carports: one that encroaches 8 feet into the required 8-foot side-yard setback (about 160 square feet) and a second canopy-type structure proposed to be relocated to the front yard where it would encroach 16 feet into the required front setback (a 20-by-20 footprint, 320 square feet). Staff told the board that notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet on July 31, 2025, and that the planning division had received two emails opposing the request; one expressed safety concerns related to strong winds. Staff recommended approval of the side encroachment and approval of the front encroachment with the condition that the final carport resemble the main residence in scale and character.

Applicant Sarah Perez Gallardo told the board she had hired a contractor to build the canopies, had contacted nearby neighbors and collected 17 signatures indicating no objections from immediate neighbors, and said she agreed to follow city permit requirements. Board members questioned how the proposed front structure would match the house in materials and construction quality; some members said they wanted specific elevations or design elements such as columns to be added as conditions.

City Attorney Jesus Quintanilla advised the board that because only seven members were present that day, a unanimous vote would be required for certain actions. An initial motion to approve both exceptions together failed in a roll call. The board then voted separately: the motion to approve the side-yard encroachment passed on a subsequent vote with staff recommendations; a later vote to approve the front-yard relocation failed. Board members said the split votes reflected differing views about whether the front structure met the board’s standard for “character” with the main house and whether wind and safety concerns and the quality of construction were adequately addressed.

The board left in place the requirement that permits be pulled and that final construction meet any conditions the board set. The applicant was told she may have appellate options in court if she chooses to pursue them; the city attorney clarified that appeals for these decisions generally proceed in county or district court.","After an initial failed combined motion, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved legalization of a side-yard carport encroachment at 1024 Los Moros and denied a front-yard relocation that would have encroached 16 feet into the front setback.",{"_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},6476219,"Zoning board approves variance to legalize 121-sq.-ft. carport encroachment at Matterhorn Drive",588,238000,826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7&start=238&end=826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730942-d8c39758650b1af8356f7d97deeb5be7/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6476219/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Zoning-board-approves-variance-to-legalize-121-sq-ft-carport-encroachment-at-Matterhorn-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476219-fa18fbe0b33a8d794d962828581a7af3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170228&Signature=EEen0t1uS3nosnHlG9JAx1T50L9dp9Sqh8ifziFnv9Eb89iHM3kWbN0MTc1r7moqo2if-RYONAAI0-iAQx7~OgfUHhtq0K6o8UVr6pkPbM1SZHP3T9gFqSFmNVdH~YUj~HT~nhNpWQfRi4djV95plmc7reI0GScxaBNKsEuQmQoXlDmRNBSUYLAbq4ZL~lbtPf3DS9tVQu592wYjesl5NtVDD5Fr6Y2YwNRkEJnilrVFPzXbIaBEBs0Id-7oiRSHr1bc4LLpvkB53OYR-ttsPK6JZ73AqhApEsFIyCoAFAtxT1j~GNbxYYoRnYrcinrrvx0WcPQPDyNa~zMfK0b~jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of El Paso on Sept. 8 approved a special-exception request to legalize a 121-square-foot encroachment created by a carport at 9139 Matterhorn Drive, with staff conditions requiring modifications to several accessory structures.

The vote came after staff from Planning and Inspections presented aerial maps, site plans and photos showing the carport encroaching into the side-yard setback in an R-4 residential zone. Andrew Giraldi of Planning and Inspections told the board the applicant asked to legalize the existing carport and showed other nearby nonconforming lots with larger encroachments. Blanca Perez and other staff noted notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet on Aug. 28, 2025, and no communications in support or opposition had been received by the planning division.

In recommending approval, staff proposed conditions requiring: modification, relocation or removal of an accessory structure in the rear easement; removal of the canopy connecting the main structure and accessory; removal of lattice connecting the carport to the fence; and relocation or removal of an accessory structure near the sidewalk. The property owner, Enrique Gutierrez, told the board he agreed with staff’s recommendations and said he would comply with required permits.

Board members asked staff to point out the accessory structures referenced in the conditions and discussed utility locations in the older subdivision. With no public opposition present, Commissioner Jorge Leon moved to approve the request with staff recommendations; the motion was seconded and the board approved the case.

The board’s approval legalizes the existing carport encroachment but requires the owner to alter or remove specified accessory elements and to obtain the necessary permits before construction or reinstallation. The case file will include the conditions described by staff and documentation of the changes once completed.","The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to legalize a 121-square-foot carport encroachment at 9139 Matterhorn Drive, subject to conditions requiring removal or relocation of accessory structures, canopy and lattice work.","actionData","errors"]

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