City of El Paso v. Donohue

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ROBERT W. HAMILTON

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The respondents, Gene Donohue, Trustee, et al., applied to the City Planning Commission of El Paso to have Lots 13 to 32 in Block 30, Woodlawn Addition to the City of El Paso, rezoned from A-3, which is restricted to residences and apartments, to C-4, which provides for commercial construction. The City Planning Commission denied the rezoning application. Respondents appealed to the City Council of El Paso. The City Council denied the application. Respondents then brought suit in the District Court of El Paso County to…