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City of Mesa — Board of Adjustment Public Hearing (2026-08-05)

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Board of Adjustment
City of Mesa

BOA26-00502
La Jolla Villas
Josh Grandlienard, AICP

Request
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Substantial Conformance 
Improvement Permit (SCIP) 
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Location
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1500 E Dana Avenue
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1± acre parcel
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South of Main Street
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East of Stapley Drive

General Plan
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Mixed Residential Placetype
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Evolve Growth Strategy
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Multiple Residence is a principal 
land use
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Zoning
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Multiple Residence is a permitted 
use in the RM-2 District.
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Site Photos
Looking North towards the site
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• 7 Existing Units on site
• 8 proposed new units
• 20 parking spaces required
• existing access to Dana Ave
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Site Plan
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• Trees: Thornless Cascelote, 
Leslie Roy Mesquite, and 
Live Oak 
• Shrubs: Aloe Vera, Wide Leaf 
Giant Hesperaloe, Brakelight 
Hesperaloe, Pine Muhly, 
Spineless Prickly Pear, Tall 
Slipper Plant
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Landscape Plan 
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Elevations
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Substantial Conformance Improvement Permit (SCIP)
Per MZO Section 11-73-3, a SCIP shall not be granted unless the Board of Adjustment shall 
find upon sufficient evidence that:
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The entire development site will be brought into substantial conformance. Substantial 
conformance shall mean physical improvements to the existing development site 
which constitute the greatest degree of compliance with this Ordinance that can be 
attained without causing or creating any of the following conditions:
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The demolition or reconstruction of existing buildings or other significant structures 
(except signs); or
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The cessation of the existing conforming use, or the preclusion of any other lawful, 
permitted use.
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The creation of new non-conforming conditions.
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The improvements authorized by the SCIP will result in a development that is 
compatible with, and not detrimental to, adjacent properties or neighborhoods. 
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Substantial Conformance Improvement Permit (SCIP)
Modifications to Development Requirements:
▪Building Setback – Eastern and Northern Property Lines
▪Landscape Setbacks – Eastern and Northern Property Lines
▪Perimeter Landscaping – Eastern and Northern Property 
Lines
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• Notified property owners 
within 500’, HOAs, and 
registered neighborhood 
• Staff has not received any 
calls or emails regarding the 
Proposed Project.
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Notification
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Findings
Complies with the 2050 Mesa General Plan
Meet the SCIP findings of 11-73-3
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Recommendation
Approval with conditions
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Board of Adjustment
City of Mesa