April 14, 2026, Design Review Board.
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2026 The Board Name of the City of Mesa met in the Study Session room at City Hall, 20 East Main Street, on April 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. BOARD PRESENT BOARD ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Dane Astle, Chairperson Ryan Circello, Vice Chairperson Boardmember Denise Dunlop Boardmember Shelly Udall Boardmember David Winstanley Boardmember Megan Neal Mallory Ress Chloe Durfee Daniel Emily Johnson Jennifer Merrill 1. Chairperson Dane Astle conducted a roll call. 2. Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written. Minutes from the Design Review meetings held on March 10, 2026. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Circello, seconded by Boardmember Udall, that the March 10, 2026 minutes be approved. Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: AYES – Astle – Circello – Dunlop – Udall NAYS – None ABSENT – Winstanley – Neal Chairperson Astle declared the motion carried unanimously by those present. 3. Take action on the following Design Review cases: 3-a. DRB25-00993. "New Life Fellowship Hall Building," 0.6± acres located approximately 1,770± feet east of the northeast corner of West Broadway Road and South Dobson Road. Design Review approval to allow for an approximately 6,421± square foot Place of Worship. (District 3) Staff Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel Recommendation: Approval with Conditions The Board approved DRB25-00993 with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the elevations and landscape plan as submitted. 2. Compliance with all requirements of Case No. ZON25-00578. 3. Compliance with all applicable City development codes and regulations. Design Review Board April 14, 2026 Page 2 4. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the first phase of construction. 5. Provide a 4-foot depth return for all framed parapets. 6. Raise the proposed canopy a minimum of 5 feet and match the columns and ceiling to the canopy fascia color. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Circello, seconded by Boardmember Udall, that case DRB25-00993 be approved. Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: AYES – Astle – Circello – Dunlop – Udall NAYS – None ABSENT – Winstanley – Neal Chairperson Astle declared the motion carried unanimously by those present. 3-b. DRB26-00045. "Kaltech Addition," 1.7± acres located at 7307 South 89th Place. Site Plan Modification and Design Review approval to allow for an approximately 4,920 square foot office and warehouse addition. (District 6) Staff Planner: Emily Johnson Recommendation: Approval with Conditions The Board approved DRB26-00045 with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the site plan, landscape plan, and elevations submitted with this request. 2. Compliance with all requirements of Case No. Z05-090 and DR07-057 except as modified by this request. 3. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, obtain approval of a lot combination for Lots 20 and 21 of the Gateway Airport Commerce Park subdivision. 4. Compliance with all applicable City development codes and regulations. 5. The addition of any signage on the site will require review and approval of a separate permit per Section 11-47-3 of the MZO. 6. Ensure that all walkways and parking areas are kept clear of Palo Brea and other thorny species. It was moved by Chairperson Astle, seconded by Vice Chairperson Circello, that case DRB26- 00045 be approved. Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: AYES – Astle – Circello – Dunlop – Udall NAYS – None ABSENT – Winstanley – Neal Chairperson Astle declared the motion carried unanimously by those present. Design Review Board April 14, 2026 Page 3 4. Discussion Items: 4-a. DRB21-00065. "Greenfield Multifamily," 1.9± acres located approximately 2,000 feet north of the northwest corner of East Brown Road and North Greenfield Road. Design Review to allow for a 30-unit Multiple Residence development. (District 2) Staff planner Jennifer Merrill presented the case. See attached presentation. The following citizen addressed the Board in opposition to case number DRB21-00065: • Janet Cote, a Mesa resident • Kay Hunsaker, a Mesa resident • Mark Hunsaker, a Mesa resident • Rich Ruskin, a Mesa resident • Wendy Wise, a Mesa resident The above speakers offered a series of comments in opposition to the case number DRB21- 00065 including, but not limited to the following: • Incompatibility with surrounding development: o Three-story buildings are very tall for the area o Proposed architectural design is not compatible with custom homes • Trees will not offer sufficient screening (from neighbors on the other side of the canal) • Proposed garage doors do not fit with the proposed traditional architecture • Dislike for: o Shutter-like elements, and L-shaped features adjacent to second story windows o Hodgepodge of window sizes The following citizens submitted a comment card in opposition to case number DRB21- 00065, but did not wish to speak: • Tom Leper, a Mesa resident Staff planner Jennifer Merrill summarized the case: • The second story of the two-story units needs additional architectural interest/articulation: o Break up the roofline more o Provide an off-set of the units (shift forward/back a couple of feet) o Stucco reveals need to be prominent • The landscape plan needs corrections: o Quantities are incorrect o Locations of trees and shrubs need refinement, in relation to sidewalks, buildings, etc. • Suggestion to swap the two plum trees at the entry with an orchid tree or something else. • Garage door color could be more brown to provide more distinction/contrast from the adjacent wall. • Swap the asphalt shingles for architectural shingles or another thicker material for the roof. Design Review Board April 14, 2026 Page 4 4-b. DRB25-00910. "RV Service Building," 5.8± acres located at 2038 North Country Club Drive. Design Review to allow for an approximately 7,975 square foot expansion of an existing Automobile/Vehicle Sales facility. (District 3) Continued to May 12, 2026, Design Review Board Meeting 4-c. DRB25-00972. "Brakes Plus Mesa," 0.9± acres located approximately 500± feet north of the northwest corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Elliott Road. Design Review to allow for the development of an approximately 4,897 square foot Minor Automobile/Vehicle Service facility. (District 6) Staff planner Emily Johnson presented the case. See attached presentation. Staff planner Emily Johnson summarized the case: • Canopies should have less turn buckles and raise the entry and wainscotting. • Cantilever the canopies if possible but reduce the number of turn buckles. Potentially two per bay door. • Lift the canopy over the front element possibly to the height of the turn buckles to give more prominence to that volume. The canopy could be thicker or higher at the building entry. • The height of the wainscoting seems off but should keep the same language as the rest of the approved development. • Block depth should be four -inch for the wainscotting to follow the detail of the rest of the development. • Wainscotting should at least be flush with or slightly thicker than the stucco above it (one-inch). • Confirm that the wood material and the rest of the color scheme is consistent with the approved development. • Take some queues from the turn buckles on the approved buildings. 4-d. DRB25-00985. "Quick Quack Car Wash," 1.3+ acres located approximately 1475± feet east of the northeast corner of North Greenfield Road and East McKellips Road. Design Review to allow for a new Automobile/Vehicle Washing facility. (District 2) Staff planner Mallory Ress presented the case. See attached presentation. Staff planner Mallory Ress summarized the case: • Generally, the renderings show lush plantings with an abundance of shrubbery while the landscape plan does not. Update the landscape plan to provide additional shrubs, especially on the west side of the vacuum stalls. • Consider a different plant to replace the Pink Muhly Grass. • Consider different trees species for the Bottle Tree and the Jacaranda. Possible replacements include Chilopsis and Eucalyptus Papuana. DRB25-00993 New Life Fellowship Hall Building April 14, 2026 Chloe Durfee Daniel, Planner II Request • Design Review • Place of Worship Location • North side of Broadway Road • East of Dobson Road Site Photo Looking north from Broadway Road Site Plan • 6,421 sq. ft. building • Parking spaces shared with group industrial development • Access from Broadway Road from the southwest through shared drive Landscape Plan Elevations Elevations Elevations Elevations Renderings Renderings Renderings Colors and Materials Alternative Compliance No more than 50% of the total façade may be covered with one (1) single material. Findings Staff is seeking your review and decision on the following: Proposed building elevations and landscape design Alternative Compliance request Staff recommends Approval with Conditions DRB26-00045 Kaltech Addition April 14, 2026 Emily Johnson, Planner II Request • Major Site Plan Modification • Design Review • Office/Warehouse Addition Location • East side of 89th Place • South of Pecos Road and west of Ellsworth Road Site Photo Looking east from 89th Place • Two-story 4,920 SF Office and Warehouse addition • Primary access Two drives at 89th Place • Parking Required: 43 Provided: 53 Site Plan Landscape Plan Elevations Elevations Elevations Elevations Renderings Renderings Renderings Renderings Colors and Materials Alternative Compliance Wall Articulation. Blank, uninterrupted wall lengths exceeding 50 feet Roof Articulation. Flat roofs or facades in excess of 100 feet must provide vertical modulation Roof Articulation. All parapets must have detailing Materials and Colors. Facades shall incorporate at least three different and distinct materials Materials and Colors. No more than 50% in a single material Findings Complies with the 2050 Mesa General Plan Complies with the Mesa Gateway Strategic Development Plan Meets the review criteria for Site Plan Review outlined in Section 11- 69-5 of the MZO Staff recommends Approval with Conditions Design Review Board • Light Industrial and Business Office uses are principal land uses • Typical uses include offices, medical facilities, research and development centers, and small-scale employment- focused activities Local Employment Center - Evolve General Plan • Light Industrial (LI) • Indoor Warehousing and Storage and Business and Professional Office are permitted within the LI district Zoning DRB21-00065 Greenfield Multifamily April 14, 2026 Jennifer Merrill, Senior Planner Request • Design Review • 30-unit multiple residence development Location • North of Brown Road • West side of Greenfield Road Site Photo Looking west towards the site Site Plan • 30 units in 4 buildings Two to three story units • Parking – Required: 63 Provided: 75 Attached 2-car garage per unit 15 visitor spaces • Open Space – Private yards per unit Central common amenity Landscape Plan Elevations – two-story units Elevations – two-story units Elevations – three-story units Elevations – three-story units Renderings Renderings Colors and Materials Findings Staff is seeking review and recommendation on the following: Proposed building elevations Proposed landscape design Staff welcomes any feedback 2022 DRB Work Session Elevations - East 2022 DRB Work Session Elevations - West 2022 DRB Work Session Elevations - North 2022 DRB Work Session Elevations - North 2022 DRB Work Session Elevations - Interior 2022 DRB Work Session Renderings 2022 DRB Work Session – Landscape Plan DRB25-00972 Brakes Plus Mesa April 14, 2026 Emily Johnson, Planner II Request • Design Review • Minor Auto Repair Facility Location • West side of Ellsworth Road • North of Elliot Road Site Photo Looking west from Ellsworth Road Site Photo Looking northeast from the hospital parking lot • 4,897 SF building Bay doors facing south • Primary access – Internal drive to the north connecting to Ellsworth Road and Peterson Avenue • Parking spaces – Required: 14 Provided: 17 Site Plan Landscape Plan Elevations Elevations Elevations Renderings Renderings Colors and Materials Findings Staff is seeking review and recommendation on the following: Proposed building elevations and landscape design Staff welcomes any feedback Design Review Board Approved Elevations (DRB23-00571) Approved Elevations (DRB23-00571) DRB25-00985 Quick Quack Car Wash April 14, 2026 Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard, Planner II Request • Design Review • Automobile/Vehicle Washing Facility Location • South side of McKellips Road • East of Greenfield Road Site Photo Looking south from McKellips Road Site Plan • 3,592 sq. ft. building • Shared access drive to the northeast • 24 vacuum stalls • Parking – Required: 10 Provided: 15 Landscape Plan Elevations South Elevation North Elevation Elevations East Elevation Elevations West Elevation Renderings Renderings Renderings Colors and Materials Findings Staff is seeking review and recommendation on the following: Proposed building elevations and landscape design Staff welcomes any feedback Design Review Board Approved “Building A” Elevations (DRB24-00008) Located south of the proposed car wash Approved “Building A” Elevations (DRB24-00008) Approved “Building B” Elevations (DRB24-00008) Located east of the proposed car wash Approved “Building B” Elevations (DRB24-00008) Approved Colors and Materials – DRB24-00008 Approved Rendering – DRB24-00008