Appellant Appendix_B_COA_ADM25-00154_June_11_2025_Redacted

APPENDIX B
Certificate of Appropriateness, Case ADM25-00154, issued June 11, 2025, with Attachment 1 and Attachment 2
Property
260 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201 (APN 138-59-045)
Appellant
Alicia Rodriguez, owner
Appeal of
Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness, Case ADM26-00657, dated August 10,
2026
Related permit
PMT26-01976
Prior approval
Certificate of Appropriateness, Case ADM25-00154, issued June 11, 2025
Hearing
Historic Preservation Board, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Mesa City
Hall, 20 E. Main Street
Document reproduced
The City of Mesa Certificate of Appropriateness for 260 N. Center Street, Case ADM25-00154, signed by
Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation Officer, and issued June 11, 2025, including Attachment 1
(Background and Project Description) and Attachment 2 (Certificate of Appropriateness Standards).
Why this document is offered
1. Attachment 2 marks every applicable Standard "Consistent." Standards 1 through 7, 9, and 10 are
each marked Consistent for this project. Standard 8, archaeological resources, is marked N/A. The five
Standards now cited against the appellant, Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, were all marked Consistent by the
same office on June 11, 2025. The five New Addition Design Standards from the City's own architectural
guide are likewise all marked Consistent.
2. Attachment 1 authorizes a durable substitute material for the gable elements. The approved project
description states:
"The decorative dog-eared wood elements in the gables will be retained or replaced in-kind or with
a similar more durable material."
The letter of August 5, 2026 describes this same approval twice without that clause, stating that staff
"previously approved replacement of these elements with in-kind materials" and that the June 11, 2025
approval "authorized replacement of specified features with in-kind materials and designs." The operative
text of the approval is broader than the later description of it.
3. Attachment 1 identifies the character-defining elements of this property, and the gable trim is not
among them. It states that this building is a modest example of the Ranch style and that "Character-defining
elements include the shallow front porch and broad front facade." The same document approves extending
that shallow front porch out to six feet in depth and further to the north across the facade.
4. Attachment 1 describes the district as eclectic. It states that the informal development process gives the
West Second Street Historic District its eclectic and diverse architectural character, and that the district
showcases the transformation of Mesa from a rural community to suburban estates.

5. Attachment 1 anticipates unforeseen conditions and inconsistent drawings. Its closing note states that
the drawings may not always accurately reflect the outcome of discussions with staff, including details
involving other decorative features, that this document takes precedence over any inconsistency, and that
staff understands unforeseen issues may arise during the renovation of a historic building.

Historic Preservation Office 
City of Mesa, Arizona 
 
City of Mesa Historic Preservation Office 
480-644-4726 | historicpreservation@mesaaz.gov 
      June 11, 2025 
Applicant: Sean Rodriguez 
 
 
 
 
Email: 
@gmail.com  
Phone: 
 
 
Subject:  
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (Historic Clearance) 
260 N Center St (the “Subject Property”)  
Case Number ADM25-00154; APN/Parcel #138-59-045  
West Second Street Historic District 
 
Dear applicant,  
The City of Mesa Historic Preservation Office has reviewed your request for a Certificate of 
Appropriateness for the proposed exterior alterations at the Subject Property.  
The City Historic Preservation Officer has determined the proposed project does comply with the 
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.  In addition, the 
modifications are consistent with City’s historic standards and guidelines. The Historic Preservation 
Officer has therefore APPROVED the Certificate of Appropriateness request based on the analysis 
completed on Attachments 1 and 2 of this decision letter. 
When applying for any required associated City of Mesa building permits, please include a copy of 
this letter with your submittal documents. 
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation 
Officer, at matthew.kriegl@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-2214. 
Sincerely, 
 
Matthew Kriegl 
Historic Preservation Officer 
City of Mesa 
 
cc:  Kellie Rorex, Senior Planner 
 
Enclosures: 
1) Attachment 1 – Background and Project Description 
2) Attachment 2 – Certificate of Appropriateness Standards

Historic Preservation Office 
City of Mesa, Arizona 
 
City of Mesa Historic Preservation Office 
480-644-4726 | historicpreservation@mesaaz.gov 
ATTACHMENT 1 
Background:  
The Subject Property is located at 260 N Center St within the West Second Street Historic District 
(the “District”) which has a period of significance from 1883 to 1959.  The zoning designation for 
the Subject Property is Downtown Core (“DC”) with an Historic District (“HD”) overlay.  This house 
was constructed in 1945 and is classified as contributing to the District.   
This building is a modest example of the Ranch style of architecture.  Character-defining elements 
include the shallow front porch and broad front façade.  The proportion of the windows is more 
characteristic of earlier style buildings.  This building contributes to the historic character of the 
neighborhood. 
Encompassing portions of five blocks from the original townsite, the District showcases the early 
transformation of Mesa from a rural community to suburban estates.  Unlike the formal replatting 
of entire blocks into residential subdivisions, the original "City of Zion" garden blocks were divided 
into individual lots through gradual lot splits.  This process allowed for a more organic, incremental 
development of the area. 
A defining feature of the district is its wide public rights-of-way, which were improved and 
narrowed through the introduction of tree-lined, grassy medians.  These landscaped medians are 
significant character-defining elements that contribute to the district's unique charm. 
While the slow, informal development process gives the West Second Street Historic District its 
eclectic and diverse architectural character.  The majority of homes in the district are Bungalows, 
which were popular in the 1920s.  During this period, Period Revival styles--drawing on European 
architectural traditions--began to emerge in Mesa.  Notable among these are the Mission Revival 
and Colonial Revival styles, which can be found in several homes within the district.  The few Ranch-
style homes on the edges of the district reflect the resurgence of residential construction in Mesa 
following the Great Depression. 
Project Description: 
Proposed work for this Certificate of Appropriateness request includes abatement of the entire 
home (interior – asbestos and lead paint).  The existing concrete flooring where rear addition will 
be built is to be removed; a new one-story addition will be constructed in roughly the same 
location.  This addition will include a second bathroom and third bedroom/office at the back of the 
home.  This rear addition will have rolled roofing with a very slight pitch.  The existing roof shingles 
will be replaced with similar materials and structural elements of the roof will also be repaired, as 
needed.  The decorative dog-eared wood elements in the gables will be retained or replaced in-
kind or with a similar more durable material.  Gable vents may be installed in the gable ends to help 
with air circulation.  The other existing wood trim has not been properly maintained, is damaged, 
and will be replaced in-kind.  The existing stucco is damaged and will be removed and replaced with 
new smooth/sand finish stucco.  The existing windows are not original and/or are damaged beyond 
repair.  This has allowed water infiltration and termite damage and caused damage to the 
structure.  These existing window openings will be retained, repaired, and reframed.  New 1-over-

Historic Preservation Office 
City of Mesa, Arizona 
 
City of Mesa Historic Preservation Office 
480-644-4726 | historicpreservation@mesaaz.gov 
1 sash windows will then be installed in the original openings.  New awning windows will be 
installed in locations when the use of sash windows is not feasible, mainly in the addition and at 
the rear.  The front porch will be retained, but extended out to 6 feet in depth and extended to the 
north among the façade.  New wood porch columns, to match the existing (square posts), will be 
installed to support the revised porch design.  A sliding glass door will be installed on the north side 
elevation of the original portion of the building.  The front door will also be replaced with a new 
wood door with the same size and a similar look as existing.  See drawings for additional detail.   
Note: In working with staff, the owner has agreed to the proposed scope of work outlined above.  
The drawings may not always accurately reflect the outcome of these discussions (such as details 
involving, but not limited to, window material, door material/design, other decorative features, 
etc.), but this document will take precedent over any inconsistency.  Staff understands that during 
the renovation/remodel of a historic building, unforeseen issues may arise.  If there are questions 
about the details of the COA and/or the materials, please reach out to the Historic Preservation 
Office for clarification and guidance.