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Planning and Zoning Board
Meeting Minutes
Mesa City Council Chambers – Upper Level, 20 East Main Street
Date: March 25, 2026 Time: 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
Benjamin Ayers Genessee Montes
Troy Peterson*
Jeff Pitcher
Jayson Carpenter
Jamie Blakeman
Chase Farnsworth
(*Boardmembers and staff participated in the meeting through the use of telephonic
and video conference equipment)
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mary Kopaskie-Brown
Kirstin Dvorchak
Evan Balmer
Cassidy Welch
Joshua Grandlienard
Jennifer Merrill
Danika Heying
Call Meeting to Order.
Chair Ayers declared a quorum present, Boardmember Montes was absent; the meeting
was called to order at 4:02 pm.
1.
Take action on all consent agenda items.
It was moved by Boardmember Farnsworth, seconded by Boardmember Carpenter, that
the consent agenda items be approved.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Montes, absent)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Carpenter, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
Items on the Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes from previous meetings.
*2-a Minutes from March 11, 2026, Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.
2.
Take action on the following zoning cases:
*3-a
ZON25-00966. "Liv at Eastmark," 8.5± acres located approximately 725± feet east
of the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Ray Road. Site Plan
Review. This request will allow for a 208-unit Multiple Residence development.
(District 6)
Planner: Josh Grandlienard
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00966 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with the final site plan as submitted.
2. Compliance with Ordinance No. 4893 and the adopted Eastmark (Mesa Proving
Grounds) Community Plan.
3. Compliance with Eastmark Development Unit 3/4 North Development Unit Plan dated
October 17, 2018.
4. Compliance with the design guidelines in Section 8 of the Eastmark Community Plan.
5. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the first
phase of construction.
6. Coordinate with the City of Mesa Transportation Department on the design and
installation of an enhanced pedestrian connection across South Bradley Way.
7. Dedicate the right-of-way and easements required under the Mesa City Code at the time
of application for a building permit, at the time of recordation of the subdivision plat, or at
the time of the City’s request for dedication whichever comes first.
8. Compliance with all requirements of Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance including:
a. Owner must execute the City’s standard Avigation Easement and Release for
Mesa Gateway Airport prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the final
subdivision map or the issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first.
b. Due to the proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, any proposed permanent or
temporary structure, as required by the FAA, is subject to an FAA filing for review
in conformance with CFR Title 14 Part 77 (Form 7460) to determine any effect
to navigable airspace and air navigation facilities. A completed form with a
response by the FAA must accompany any building permit application for
structure(s) on the property.
c. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, provide documentation by a
registered
professional
engineer
or
registered
professional
architect
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Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
demonstrating compliance with the noise level reductions required in Section 11-
19-5 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance.
d. Provide written notice to future property owners that the project is within 2 miles
of Mesa Gateway Airport.
e. All final subdivision plats must include a disclosure notice in accordance with
Section 11-19-5(C) of the Zoning Ordinance which must state in part: “This
property, due to its proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, will experience aircraft
overflights, which are expected to generate noise levels that may be of concern
to some individuals.”
9. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Montes, absent)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Carpenter, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
Items not on the Consent Agenda
4
Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following General
Plan amendment and related zoning case:
4-a
GPA25-00283. "Haven at Destination," 28± acres located at the northwest corner
of South Meridian Road and Arizona Route 24. Major General Plan Amendment to
change the Placetype from Urban Center to Mixed Residential. (District 6)
Planner: Mallory Ress
Staff Recommendation: Adoption
The Board recommends to adopt case GPA25-00283
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Montes, absent)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Carpenter, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
*4-b
ZON25-00288. "Haven at Destination," 28± acres located at the northwest corner
of South Meridian Road and Arizona Route 24. Rezone from General Industrial
(GI) to Small-Lot Single Residence 2.5 with a Planned Area Development
Overlay (RSL-2.5-PAD) and approval of residential product. This request will
allow for a 155-lot single residence development. (District 6)
Planner: Mallory Ress
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00288 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with the final site plan, landscape plan, product details and plot plans as
submitted.
2. Compliance with all requirements of Case Numbers GPA25-00283 and SUB26-00137.
3. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the first
phase of construction.
4. Dedicate the right-of-way and easements required under the Mesa City Code at the
time of application for a building permit, at the time of recordation of the subdivision
plat, or at the time of the City's request for dedication, whichever comes first.
5. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, obtain approval of a Preliminary Plat and
obtain approval of and record a Final Plat.
6. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations, except the modification
to the development standards as approved with this PAD Overlay as shown in the
following table:
Development Standards
PAD Approved
Minimum Yards –
MZO Table 11-5-3.A.2
- Front – Garage
- Rear
18 feet
8 feet
Encroachments -
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(2)(a)(iii)(5)
- Rear Patio
Attached open porches, open patios, open
carports or open balconies may encroach
into a required rear yard, but shall be no
closer than 5 feet to a rear property line.
Such open structures may include window
screens, knee walls, and other partial
enclosures as specified in the Mesa
Building Code for patio covers.
RSL Open Space Requirements -
MZO Section 11-5-3(A)(5)(a)(ii)
- Min. depth
To count toward the required open space,
the open space must have a minimum
depth of at least six (6) feet as an upper
story balcony, and eight (8) feet as a porch,
patio, courtyard or lawn area
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
7. Compliance with all requirements of Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance including:
a. Owner must execute the City’s standard Avigation Easement and Release for
Mesa Gateway Airport prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Final
Plat or the issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first.
b. Due to the proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, any proposed permanent or
temporary structure, as required by the FAA, is subject to an FAA filing for review
in conformance with CFR Title 14 Part 77 (Form 7460) to determine any effect
to navigable airspace and air navigation facilities. A completed form with a
response by the FAA must accompany any building permit application for
structure(s) on the property.
c. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, provide documentation by a
registered
professional
engineer
or
registered
professional
architect
demonstrating compliance with the noise level reductions required in Section
11-19-5 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance.
d. Provide written notice to future property owners that the project is within three
miles of Mesa Gateway Airport
e. All Final Plats must include a disclosure notice in accordance with Section 11-
19-5(C) of the Zoning Ordinance which must state in part: “This property, due to
its proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, will experience aircraft overflights, which
are expected to generate noise levels that may be of concern to some
individuals.”
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Montes, absent)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Carpenter, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
Development Standards
PAD Approved
Garage Frontage and Location –
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(4)(a)
Where garage doors face the front property
line of the lot, the aggregate width of
garage doors shall not exceed 56 percent
(56%) of the aggregate width of the front
building elevation
Materials –
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(7)
Spanish elevations may contain only one
(1) primary exterior material
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
4-c
GPA25-00233 "Haven at Hawes," 38± acres located at the southeast corner of
South Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street. Major General Plan Amendment to
change the Placetype from Local Employment Center to Urban Residential.
(District 6)
Planner: Jennifer Merrill
Staff Recommendation: Adoption
The Board recommends to adopt case GPA25-00233
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Montes, absent)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Carpenter, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
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Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
*4-d
ZON25-00234. "Haven at Hawes," 38± acres located at the southeast corner of
South Hawes Road and East Mesquite Street. Rezoning from Agricultural (AG) to
Residential Small-Lot 2.5 with a Planned Area Development overlay
(RSL-2.5-PAD) and approval of residential product. This request will allow for a
230-lot single residence development. (District 6)
Planner: Jennifer Merrill
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00234 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with the final site plan, landscape plan, product details and plot plans as
submitted.
2. Compliance with all requirements of Case Numbers ANX25-00231, GPA25-00233, and
SUB26-00136.
3. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the first
phase of construction.
4. Dedicate the right-of-way and easements required under the Mesa City Code at the
time of application for a building permit, at the time of recordation of the subdivision
plat, or at the time of the City's request for dedication, whichever comes first.
5. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, obtain approval of a Preliminary Plat and
obtain approval of and record a Final Plat.
6. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations, except the modification to
the development standards as approved with this PAD Overlay as shown in the
following table:
Development Standards
PAD Approved
Minimum Yards –
MZO Table 11-5-3.A.2
- Front – Garage
- Rear
18 feet
8 feet
Encroachments -
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(2)(a)(iii)(5)
- Rear Patio
Attached open porches, open patios, open
carports or open balconies may encroach into
a required rear yard, but shall be no closer than
5 feet to a rear property line. Such open
structures may include window screens, knee
walls, and other partial enclosures as specified
in the Mesa Building Code for patio covers.
RSL Open Space Requirements -
MZO Section 11-5-3(A)(5)(a)(ii)
- Min. depth
To count toward the required open space, the
open space must have a minimum depth of at
least six (6) feet as an upper story balcony, and
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2026, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
* * * * *
Note: Audio recordings of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning
Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
7. Compliance with all requirements of Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance including:
a. Owner must execute the City’s standard Avigation Easement and Release for Mesa
Gateway Airport prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Final Plat or the
issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first.
b. Due to the proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, any proposed permanent or
temporary structure, as required by the FAA, is subject to an FAA filing for review in
conformance with CFR Title 14 Part 77 (Form 7460) to determine any effect to
navigable airspace and air navigation facilities. A completed form with a response
by the FAA must accompany any building permit application for structure(s) on the
property.
c. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, provide documentation by a registered
professional engineer or registered professional architect demonstrating compliance
with the noise level reductions required in Section 11-19-5 of the Mesa Zoning
Ordinance
d. Provide written notice to future property owners that the project is within three miles
of Mesa Gateway Airport.
e. All Final Plats must include a disclosure notice in accordance with Section 11-19-
5(C) of the Zoning Ordinance which must state in part: “This property, due to its
proximity to Mesa Gateway Airport, will experience aircraft overflights, which are
expected to generate noise levels that may be of concern to some individuals.”
8. If, at the determination of Staff, the eastern wall is in a state of disrepair, applicant will
provide a wall consistent with the architecture of the project.
Development Standards
PAD Approved
eight (8) feet as a porch, patio, courtyard or
lawn area
Garage Frontage and Location –
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(4)(a)
Where garage doors face the front property line
of the lot, the aggregate width of garage doors
shall not exceed 56 percent (56%) of the
aggregate width of the front building elevation
Materials –
MZO Section 11-5-3(B)(7)
Spanish elevations may contain only one (1)
primary exterior material