Submittal Documents

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-04-20)

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The Den on Rio Salado
2630 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ
85201
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Den on Rio Salado is a proposed two-building lodging campus located on a 3.14-acre
property at 2630 W. Rio Salado Parkway (APNs 135-38-001N and 135-38-001M). The
development consists of:
1.1 Multiple Residence (Building 1)
•
5 stories, 36 units, approx. 67,000 SF
•
Approx. 13,400 SF of ﬁrst-ﬂoor common, administrative, and support spaces
•
Designed as a private residential facility for seasonal baseball players affiliated with
the adjacent Chicago Cubs Minor League / Spring Training complex
•
Maximum building height: 65 feet
1.2 Candlewood Suites Hotel (Building 2)
•
4 stories, 103 guestrooms, approx. 54,725 SF
•
Select-service hotel intended for general public use and occasional team-related
lodging
•
Maximum building height: 57 feet
Both buildings form a uniﬁed lodging campus with shared circulation and parking, while
maintaining independent operations and dedicated amenity areas tailored to their
respective programs.
2. SITE CONTEXT & SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT
The site is currently vacant land.
North: City-owned surface parking
East: Chicago Cubs Minor League & Spring Training complex
South & West: Commercial uses typical of the Rio Salado corridor

The site’s proximity to the Cubs facilities makes it ideally suited for specialized player
housing and hotel functions that support sports tourism.
3. SITE DESIGN & ACCESS
3.1 Vehicular Access & Circulation
•
Maintains the existing access on Rio Salado Parkway
•
Adds a new access driveway on Cubs Way to improve circulation and reduce turning
conﬂicts
•
Provides a shared parking area, with 40 gated stalls dedicated to Multiple Residence
residents and staff
3.2 Parking
•
Parking required: Based on combined hotel + Multiple Residence use
•
Parking provided: meets 89% of the minimum requirements. PAD deviation is
requested.
•
ADA stalls, loading zones, ﬁre lanes, and 2-way drive aisles are designed per City
standards
4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTENT
The design intent is to create a cohesive, contemporary, and high-quality lodging campus
that complements ongoing investment along the Rio Salado Parkway corridor.
4.1 Massing & Form
Both buildings incorporate recesses, projections, and vertical modulation to break up long
façades and reduce the perceived height of the 4- and 5-story structures. Material and
color changes reinforce massing breaks and highlight key building elements such as
primary entries and corner articulations.
4.2 Material Palette
A uniﬁed palette of EIFS, thin brick veneer, and metal panel accents provides visual
continuity across the campus and ensures long-term durability in Mesa’s climate.

The Multiple Residence incorporates thin brick veneer, selected in colors and horizontal
banding patterns inspired by traditional Chicago brick architecture. This design choice
subtly references the heritage of the Chicago Cubs and the players who will reside in the
facility, giving the building a contextual and place-speciﬁc identity.
4.3 Entry & Ground-Level Experience
Primary entries for both buildings are clearly deﬁned through:
•
Shade structures and canopies
•
Enhanced paving treatments
•
Ample glazing for visibility
•
Clear pedestrian walkways and site lighting
The Multiple Residence maintains secure access for residents while presenting an
articulated and welcoming arrival sequence.
4.4 Relationship to the Site
Buildings are positioned toward the site perimeter to frame the development, create a
stronger street edge, and organize the internal circulation. A centrally shared parking ﬁeld
supports efficient vehicle movement.
Amenity areas are positioned away from public streets:
•
Hotel: Pool and patio
•
Multiple Residence: Sports court, putting green, BBQ area, outdoor lounge
This arrangement supports usability, privacy, and noise mitigation.
5. LANDSCAPE & AMENITY AREAS
The landscape design incorporates:
•
Street trees and pedestrian-scaled landscaping
•
Shaded walkways connecting both buildings
•
Outdoor recreation zones appropriate to each use (pool for hotel, sports court /
putting green for Multiple Residence)
•
Plant selections appropriate for climate, shade creation, and heat-island reduction

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1.
The Proposed Project will not result in a shortage of land for other planned
uses: The proposed amendment will not result in a shortage of land for other
planned uses. A large amount of commercially zoned land exists to the north
and east and remains designated as Urban Center Placetype. The amendment
supports the City’s objective by enabling residential development in an area
that already has similar uses.
2.
Whether events after the adoption of the General Plan have changed the
character or condition of the area: The adoption of this requested Minor Gen-
eral Plan Amendment will enhance the existing character by providing an ex-
pansion of the spring training experience. It will create a gateway to the spring
training facility. The county has demolished their Animal Shelter that had been
previously located on this site.
3.
The degree to which the proposed amendment will impact the whole com-
munity or a portion of the community by:
a.
Altering existing land use patterns in a significant way that is contrary
to the Vision, Guiding Principles, or Strategies identified in the General
Plan: The Proposed Project will not significantly alter existing land use pat-
terns; the request is to change the Placetype to match that of the surround-
ing properties to the east and north.
b. Requiring larger or more extensive improvements to roads, sewer or wa-
ter systems that may negatively impact development of other lands: The
Proposed Project, concurrent rezone, site plan review and Council Use Per-
mit will not require more extensive improvements to roads, water systems
or sewer. Cubs Way and Rio Salado Parkway are fully improved, and the ex-
isting utility infrastructure has the capacity to accommodate this request.
6. GENERAL PLAN ANALYSIS

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c. Adversely impacting existing uses due to increased traffic congestion
that is not accommodated by planned roadway improvements or other
planned transportation improvements such as nonmotorized transpor-
tation alternatives or transit: The Proposed Project will not adversely affect
surrounding development due to increased traffic congestion. Cubs Way
and Rio Salado Parkway in their current condition are sufficient in capacity
to accommodate the new uses.
4. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the Vision, Guiding
Principles, or Strategies of the General Plan: The proposed amendment is
consistent with the Vision, Guiding Principles, Strategies, and applicable ele-
ments of the Mesa 2050 General Plan. Specifically Strategies:
N2. Promote adaptive reuse and infill as tools to rejuvenate and revitalize estab-
lished neighborhoods.
LU2. Create opportunities for placemaking in neighborhoods that reinforce
their unique character and sense of place.
LU3. Encourage infill and redevelopment to meet the community’s strategic
needs.
HAC4. Expand Mesa’s reputation as an arts and culture tourism leader in Ari-
zona.
ED5. Promote Mesa as a regional commercial, entertainment, and tourist des-
tination.
5.
Whether the proposed amendment constitutes an overall improvement to
the General Plan and the City of Mesa: The proposed amendment constitutes
an overall improvement to both the General Plan and the City of Mesa by de-
veloping the property more consistent with the surrounding uses and better
uses for the site.
6.
The extent to which the benefits of the proposed amendment outweigh any
of the impacts identified by these criteria: The Proposed Project represents a
significant reinvestment in the area. The addition of a high-quality hotel and
multiple residence development in this area helps to fulfill a number of strate-
gies identified in the General Plan by creating additional housing opportunities
and bringing renewed vibrancy to a transitioning corridor.

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Development Standards
MZO Required
BIZ Proposed
Maximum Building
Height –
MZO Section 11-7-3
30 feet
65 feet
Minimum Setbacks to
Building and Parking Ar-
eas–
MZO Table 11-6-3.A
Front and Street Facing
Side (adjacent to Rio Salado
Parkway)
Side and Rear adjacent to
non-residential district, per
story
15 feet
60 feet (15 feet per story)
11 feet
7 feet (north side)
2.5 feet (east side)
2.5 feet (west side)
Required Landscape Yards
–
MZO Section 11-33-3(B)(1)(a)
and (B)(2)(a)(ii)
Adjacent to other Non-Sin-
gle Residence Districts
15 Feet
0 Feet
Perimeter Landscaping –
MZO Table 11-33-3.A.4
Arterial Streets
Local Streets
1 Tree and 6 Shrubs per
25 Linear Feet of Street
Frontage
1 Tree and 4 Shrubs per
25 feet of Street Frontage
0 Trees and Shrubs re-
quired within the pro-
posed landscape yards
Required Parking Spaces by
Use – MZO Table 11-32-3.A
- Multiple Residence
- Covered Parking
2.1 spaces per unit (76
spaces)
1 covered parking space
per unit
1.29 spaces per unit (56
spaces)
11 covered parking
spaces on site
Minimum Private Open
Space –
MZO Section 11-5-5(A)(3)(a) –
Sizing - Two and Three Bed-
room Units
100 square feet per two
bedroom unit and 120
square feet for three bed-
room units
60 square feet per unit

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Development Standards
MZO Required
BIZ Proposed
Minimum Private Open
Space Above Ground Level
–
MZO Section 11-5-5(A)(3)(a) –
Minimum Width
8 feet wide
5 feet wide
Per MZO Section 11-31-32, for a project to reflect Superior Design it will incorporate
all of the following elements:
A. Holistic Approach to Project Design. Varied, high-quality, region-
ally-appropriate building materials, used in distinctive building forms,
building massing and detailing that result in a note-worthy example
of holistic site design, architecture, landscaping and signage; and
The Proposed Project includes the required proportions of regionally appropriate
building materials, used in distinctive building forms and detailing including a mix
of rectangular and cantilevered forms with consistent elements and detailing be-
tween the two proposed uses on site.
B. Responsive Approach to Site and Sub-Area Context. Architectural
and landscape architecture details and features that reflect the char-
acter defined in Sub-Area Plans or the General Plan's Placetype urban
design characteristics, that are harmonious with adjacent develop-
ment patterns, integrate with the physical conditions of the immedi-
ate site, and create a unique sense of place; and
The Proposed Project design includes varied architectural forms that are harmo-
nious with the area within the district near the Cubs Spring Training Facility and
the proposed brick for the Cubs Players Facility is consistent in color with the ex-
isting brink for Sloan Park.
C. Sustainable Design. Site design, architecture and landscaping fea-
tures that address the local climate to reduce summer sun penetra-
tion and provide summer sunshade protection for pedestrians, pro-
mote energy and water conservation, promote the preservation or
creation of open space, provide for and encourage the use of multiple
modes of transportation, utilize existing infrastructure, and create the
opportunity for social interaction; and
The Proposed Project provides increased open space on the northern side of the
property, which will be screened from direct summer sun from the South and will
be able to provide additional shading for the onsite amenities. Paved areas are
broken up with landscaping and shaded foundation areas, and high-efficiency
windows also reduce the heat impact on the site.
D. Exceeds Standards. Provision of details and features that exceed the
criteria and standards specified in Sections 11-5-3, 11-5-5, 11-6-43, 11-6-4

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(as applicable), 11-7-3, 11-8-5, 11-8-6 and Chapters 30 through 34, where
applicable; and
The Proposed Project exceeds standard requirements through enhanced archi-
tectural, landscape, and site design. Foundation base calculations exceed base
requirements through use of averaging on all sides of the buildings. Material qual-
ity and façade articulation including varied parapet heights, brick and stucco
banding, metal accents, glazing, and shade canopies further elevate the project
above baseline commercial standards.
E. Great Public Spaces. Details and features that create attractive,
comfortable environments for pedestrians; ensure safe, useful and
well-integrated open or public spaces; and include high quality
amenities.
The Proposed Project includes well-designed public spaces that enhance the pe-
destrian experience. The proposed hotel site will directly connect into the existing
pedestrian network, placing additional emphasis along the eastern side of the site
for the amenities adjacent to the multiple residence building. The amenities pro-
vided for the multiple residence includes a sports court, putting green, soccer
field, in addition to a covered patio area which includes BBQ grills.
Based on the above discussion, staff finds that the Proposed Project complies
with Criteria 1 required for approval of a BIZ overlay.
1.
Address environmental performance standards outlined below:
a.
Site selection criteria. Sites shall meet one or more of the following criteria.
i.
Redevelop and rehabilitate economically distressed properties (par-
ticularly greyfield sites), damaged sites or environmentally contami-
nated ‘brownfield’ sites.
The project site is an infill parcel that is currently vacant.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.
ii.
Utilize areas with existing utility and transportation infrastructure
and existing community services. This criterion is preferred for higher
density and higher intensity development, when feasible.
The site has access to City of Mesa utilities and direct access to Rio Salado Park-
way and Cubs Way. Both of these roadways include detached sidewalks that con-
nect the proposed development to adjacent neighborhoods.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.
iii.
Utilize locations within ½ mile of a planned light rail line or ¼ mile
from an existing or planned bus stop. This criterion is preferred for
higher density and higher intensity development, when feasible.
There is an existing westbound bus stop located on the east side of the intersec-
tion of Rio Salado Parkway and Cubs Way, approximately 200 feet from the

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Proposed Project. There is an existing eastbound bus stop on the south side of Rio
Salado Parkway, approximately 450 feet from the Proposed Project.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.

b. Site design criteria. Designing the site to facilitate alternative modes of
transportation and to reduce onsite environmental impacts.
i.
Provide safe and secure storage for bicycles. For residential projects,
safe and secure bicycle storage areas shall be provided on-site for a
minimum 15% of the residents.

The proposed development includes bicycle racks for the hotel use, with bike
storage for the multiple residence use located interior to the structure.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.

ii.
Include priority location parking for low-emission vehicles in parking

areas.
The Proposed Project does not include priority parking for low emission vehicles.

The Proposed Project does not meet this Criteria.

iii.
Provide priority location parking spaces for carpool or vanpool vehi-
cles.
The Proposed Project does not include priority parking for carpool or vanpool ve-
hicles.

The Proposed Project does not meet this Criteria.

iv.
Provide the number of parking spaces designed to serve a develop-
ment site consistent with the number of spaces required to meet the
minimum parking ratio. Parking spaces over the minimum number
is discouraged.

Per Table 11-32-3A of the MZO, 179 parking spaces are required for the proposed
development. The site plan submitted shows 159 parking spaces being provided
on site.

The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.

v.
For greenfield sites, protect or restore natural areas on site with native
vegetation to encourage biodiversity and for enjoyment by people.
For previously developed sites, restore areas with native or adapted
vegetation to encourage biodiversity and for enjoyment by people.
The size of the space should be appropriate for the size of the site and
the activity level or use of the site.

Although the site is currently undeveloped, native vegetation was removed many
years ago with prior development done for a County Animal Shelter. The

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landscape plan for the Proposed Project includes drought tolerant and regionally
appropriate plant species.

The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.

vi.
Design the project to be energy efficient including, but not limited to,
designed to reduce summer heat gain, reduce winter heat loss, utilize
day lighting strategies and provide the opportunity for occupants to
take advantage of renewable energy. The design also mitigates the
effects of solar exposure for users and pedestrians. For purposes of
this criterion, buildings that have efficient HVAC systems, incorporate
passive solar heating, cooling and day lighting strategies within an
efficient building envelope, as recommended by the Department of
Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) section, in-
cluding buildings designed to earn the EPA ENERGY STAR or de-
signed to meet LEED™ Silver or equivalent third-party criteria are
considered to be energy efficient and no higher standard shall be
used.
The architectural design proposed includes shaded entries at all pedestrian en-
tries, which help to mitigate the effects of solar exposure for employees and visi-
tors to the site. This increased shading of the windows also reduces heat gain
within the building.

The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.

c. Provide documented evidence that the building(s) will meet or exceed na-
tionally recognized environmental performance standards. For purposes of
this criterion, buildings that are designed to earn LEED™ Silver, Green
Globes, and/or equivalent third-party criteria, and no higher standard shall
be required. Avoid sites considered inappropriate, such as prime farmland,
land identified as habitat for endangered species, and wetlands or riparian
areas associated with wildlife.

The building proposed for the site is not designed to LEED standards.

The Proposed Project does not this Criteria.

d. Utilize areas with existing utility and transportation infrastructure and exist-
ing community services. This criterion is preferred for higher density and
higher intensity development, when feasible.

The site is in close proximity to existing utility infrastructure and is located to sup-
port the surrounding area of schools, commercial spaces and residential areas
with additional commercial uses.

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The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.
e.
Redevelop and rehabilitate economically distressed properties (particularly
greyfield sites), damaged sites or environmentally contaminated 'brown-
field' sites.
While the site is not considered a greyfield or brownfield site, it is not operating
at its highest and best economic use. The development of this site will be a posi-
tive economic benefit both within the immediate area as well as the larger City of
Mesa.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.
f.
Utilize locations within ½ mile of a planned light rail line or ¼ mile from an
existing or planned bus stop. This criterion is preferred for higher density
and higher intensity development, when feasible.
The Proposed Project is near to a westbound bus station on Rio Salado Parkway,
located on the east side of the intersection of Rio Salado Parkway and Cubs Way,
with an eastbound route located across the street on Rio Salado Parkway.
The Proposed Project meets this Criteria.
2.
Provide documented evidence that the building(s) will meet or exceed nation-
ally recognized environmental performance standards. For purposes of this cri-
terion, buildings that are designed to earn Green Globes, LEED™ Silver, or to be
in compliance with the International Green Construction Code and/or equiva-
lent third-party criteria, are considered to be energy efficient and no higher
standard shall be required.
The building proposed for the site is not designed to LEED standards.

EXTERIOR FINISH LEGEND
DESCRIPTION
ID
SYMBOL
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - COLONNADE GRAY, SW7641
PT1
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - GRAPY, SW7629
PT3
THIN BRICK VENEER
ELDORADO STONE - NANTUCKET
BR1
THIN BRICK VENEER
BR2
SHEET METAL
DARK BRONZE ANODIZED ALUMINUM
MTL1
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES (MX-12, MX-15,
MX-13)
COLOR - COPPER PENNY
MTL3
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-7 3/8"
LEVEL 4
35'-6 3/4"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
46'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
48'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #2
50'-4 5/8"
9'-0"

57'-0" MAX.
MTL3
PT3
PT1
PT1
MTL1
BR2
BR2
PT1
BR2
2'-6"
37'-2"
13'-4"
14'-2"
64'-10"
4'-2"
52'-1"
26'-4"
4'-10"
3'-1" 2'-10"
1'-6"
2'-10"
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-7 3/8"
LEVEL 4
35'-6 3/4"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
46'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
48'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #2
50'-4 5/8"

57'-0" MAX.
MTL3
PT3
BR1
BR2
BR2
PT1
4'-0"
3'-2"
47'-8"
7'-11"
4'-0"
1'-7"
1'-1"
1'-7"
1'-1"
22'-8"
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-7 3/8"
LEVEL 4
35'-6 3/4"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
46'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
48'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #2
50'-4 5/8"
PT3
PT1
MTL3
BR2
MTL1
BR1
4'-2"
4'-10"
31'-11"
17'-9"
4'-3"
4'-2"
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-7 3/8"
LEVEL 4
35'-6 3/4"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
46'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
48'-4 5/8"
T.O. PARAPET #2
50'-4 5/8"
PT1
PT3
MTL3
BR1
BR2
BR1
PT1
BR1
BR2
MTL1
1'-7"
10'-9"
6'-0"
22'-11"
13'-4"
14'-2"
51'-8"
17'-4"
2'-10" 3'-1"
4'-10"
26'-4"
52'-1"
CWS MESA - HOTEL
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 2, MESA, AZ
01/20/2026
DR-2.3
PROJECT NUMBER: 25 018
3/32" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION - WEST
3/32" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION - SOUTH
3/32" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION - NORTH
3/32" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION - EAST
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
Mark
Material Description
Area
%
BR
THIN BRICK VENEER
3,842 SF
14%
MTL3
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES (MX-12, MX-15, MX-13)
4,559 SF
16%
PT
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
19,667 SF
70%
28,068 SF

LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
65'-0" MAX.
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
PT2
BR1
MTL3
PT1
PT3
1
38'-4"
18'-1"
13'-9"
23'-4"
12'-9"
23'-3"
13'-11"
EXTERIOR FINISH LEGEND
DESCRIPTION
ID
SYMBOL
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - MOUNTAIN ROAD, SW7743
PT1
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - VIADUCT, SW9567
PT2
ARMSTRONG - SYNCHRO CEILING PLANKS
8223W02M1 - MACADAMIA
FC3
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - PEPPERCORN, SW7674
PT3
BRICK VENEER
BR1
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES (MX-12, MX-15,
MX-13)
COLOR - COPPER PENNY
MTL3
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
PT1
PT2
MTL3
PT3
1
11'-10"
48'-0"
12'-5"
8'-7"
23'-4"
23'-10"
25'-2"
3/32" = 1'-0"
SOUTH ELEVATION
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EXTERIOR MATERIALS
MARK
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
AREA
%
BR1
BRICK VENEER
9,121 SF
21%
MTL3
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES
(MX-12, MX-15, MX-13)
5,913 SF
13%
PT
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
29,322 SF
66%
44,356 SF
3/32" = 1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION
KEYNOTES
1
FUTURE MURAL TO BE APPLIED ON TO THE HATCHED AREA

EXTERIOR FINISH LEGEND
DESCRIPTION
ID
SYMBOL
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - MOUNTAIN ROAD, SW7743
PT1
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - VIADUCT, SW9567
PT2
ARMSTRONG - SYNCHRO CEILING PLANKS
8223W02M1 - MACADAMIA
FC3
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - PEPPERCORN, SW7674
PT3
BRICK VENEER
BR1
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES (MX-12, MX-15,
MX-13)
COLOR - COPPER PENNY
MTL3
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
65'-0" MAX.
PT1
MTL3
PT3
1
4'-8"
20'-1"
23'-4"
12'-9"
26'-4"
13'-9"
19'-11"
18'-10"
13'-0"
22'-10"
3'-11"
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
PT1
PT2
PT1
BR1
PT3
MTL3
25'-2"
23'-10"
23'-4"
12'-0"
12'-5"
29'-5"
18'-7"
12'-4"
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12/16/2025
DR-3.5
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
MARK
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
AREA
%
BR1
BRICK VENEER
9,121 SF
21%
MTL3
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES
(MX-12, MX-15, MX-13)
5,913 SF
13%
PT
EIFS INTEGRAL COLOR
29,322 SF
66%
44,356 SF
3/32" = 1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION
3/32" = 1'-0"
NORTH ELEVATION
KEYNOTES
1
PAINT THE SCREENING WALL TO MATCH ADJACENT FINISH

PT1
BR1
PT3
PT2
MTL3
EIFS / STUCCO PAINTED, SHERWIN WILLIAMS - SUMMIT GRAY,
SW7669
PT-1
1
3
4
5
1
EIFS / STUCCO PAINTED, SHERWIN WILLIAMS - PEPPERCORN, SW7674
PT-3
5
THIN BRICK VENEER, INTERSTATE BRICK - WALNUT
BR-1
3
METAL PANELS - MORIN MATRIX SERIES (MX-12,
MX-15, MX-13),
COLOR - COPPER PENNY
MTL-3
4
EIFS / STUCCO PAINTED, SHERWIN WILLIAMS -
VIADUCT, SW9567
PT-2
2
2
JOB NUMBER: 25 018
12/16/2025
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 1, MESA, AZ
DR-3.6
MATERIAL BOARD

FEC
FEC
CR
FVC
FVC
CR
CR
CR
PLAYERS
LOUNGE
STORAGE
CLASSROOM
ENTRANCE
LOBBY
RECEPTION
BUILDING ADMIN
OFFICE
LAUNDRY
MECHANICAL
STAIR 2
WOMEN R.R.
MEN R.R.
CORRIDOR
EMPLOYEE
SPACE
PLAYERS TV
ROOM
BARBERSHOP
CONFERENCE
ROOM
ELEVATOR
LOBBY
VESTIBULE
LINEN CHUTE
DISCHARGE
BUILDING ADMIN
OFFICE
KITCHEN
DINING
LOUNGE
TEL / DATA
FIRE RISER
JANITOR
STORAGE
STORAGE
TRASH
TERMINATION
ROOM
STORAGE
ELECTRICAL
METERS
PHONE
BOOTH
PHONE
BOOTH
STAIR 1
1
DR-3.7
________________
________________
2
DR-3.7
________________
________________
3/32" = 1'-0"
FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1
OVERALL DISTRIBUTION
UNIT TYPE
COUNT
LEVEL 2
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 3
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 4
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 5
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
TOTAL UNITS:
36
BUILDING AREA (GROSS)
LEVEL
AREA
LEVEL 1
12,880 SF
LEVEL 2
12,824 SF
LEVEL 3
12,822 SF
LEVEL 4
13,045 SF
LEVEL 5
13,045 SF
TOTAL AREA:
64,616 SF
N
1785 VILLAGE CENTER CIR #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89134
(702) 403-1575
WWW.DESIGN-CELL.COM
JOB NUMBER: 25 018
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 1, MESA, AZ
12/16/2025
DR-3.1

FEC
FEC
FVC
FVC
UP
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
3BDRM D1
ELEVATOR
LOBBY
2BDRM C2
CORNER
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
LINEN CHUTE
CORRIDOR
CORRIDOR
3BDRM D1
TRASH CHUTE
STORAGE
STORAGE
TEL / DATA
OPEN
FLOOR-TO-
CEILING GLASS
W/ RAILING
STAIR 2
STAIR 1
1
DR-3.7
________________
________________
2
DR-3.7
________________
________________
5'-2 1/2"
6'-1"
11'-1 1/2"
63 SF
PATIO, TYP.
65 SF
PATIO
11'-9 3/4"
5'-9"
5'-2 1/2"
1785 VILLAGE CENTER CIR #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89134
(702) 403-1575
WWW.DESIGN-CELL.COM
JOB NUMBER: 25 018
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 1, MESA, AZ
12/16/2025
DR-3.2
3/32" = 1'-0"
FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 2
OVERALL DISTRIBUTION
UNIT TYPE
COUNT
LEVEL 2
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 3
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 4
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 5
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
TOTAL UNITS:
36
N
BUILDING AREA (GROSS)
LEVEL
AREA
LEVEL 1
12,880 SF
LEVEL 2
12,824 SF
LEVEL 3
12,822 SF
LEVEL 4
13,045 SF
LEVEL 5
13,045 SF
TOTAL AREA:
64,616 SF

FEC
FEC
FVC
FVC
UP
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
3BDRM D1
ELEVATOR
LOBBY
2BDRM C2
CORNER
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
2BDRM C1
CORRIDOR
CORRIDOR
TRASH CHUTE
STORAGE
STORAGE
TEL / DATA
STAIR 2
STAIR 1
LOUNGE
3BDRM D1
1
DR-3.7
________________
________________
2
DR-3.7
________________
________________
LINEN CHUTE
5'-2 1/2"
5'-10"
11'-1 1/2"
61 SF
PATIO,
TYP.
5'-2 1/2"
5'-9"
11'-9 3/4"
65 SF
PATIO
1785 VILLAGE CENTER CIR #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89134
(702) 403-1575
WWW.DESIGN-CELL.COM
JOB NUMBER: 25 018
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 1, MESA, AZ
12/16/2025
DR-3.3
3/32" = 1'-0"
FLOOR PLAN - LEVELS 3 - 5
OVERALL DISTRIBUTION
UNIT TYPE
COUNT
LEVEL 2
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 3
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 4
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
LEVEL 5
2BDRM C1
6
2BDRM C2 CORNER
1
3BDRM D1
2
9
TOTAL UNITS:
36
N
BUILDING AREA (GROSS)
LEVEL
AREA
LEVEL 1
12,880 SF
LEVEL 2
12,824 SF
LEVEL 3
12,822 SF
LEVEL 4
13,045 SF
LEVEL 5
13,045 SF
TOTAL AREA:
64,616 SF

OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
65'-0'' MAX.
LEVEL 1
0'-0"
LEVEL 2
13'-8"
LEVEL 3
24'-5 3/8"
LEVEL 5
46'-0 1/8"
T.O. ROOF SHTG
56'-8"
T.O. PARAPET #1
60'-8"
LEVEL 4
35'-2 3/4"
65'-0'' MAX.
1785 VILLAGE CENTER CIR #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89134
(702) 403-1575
WWW.DESIGN-CELL.COM
JOB NUMBER: 25 018
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
2630 W RIO SALADO PKWY, BLDG 1, MESA, AZ
12/16/2025
DR-3.7
3/32" = 1'-0"
BUILDING SECTION
3/32" = 1'-0"
BUILDING SECTION

Citizen Participation Plan for
The Den on Rio Salado

November 24, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this Citizen Participation Plan is to inform citizens, property owners,
neighborhood associations, agencies, schools, and businesses in the vicinity of the site of a Rezone
application for The Den on Rio Salado (“The Den”), located at 2630 W Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa AZ
85201 (“the Site”). The Site is approximately 3.14+/- acres at the northeast corner of Price Road
and Rio Salado Parkway. The Den will consist of two buildings. Building one will be a 5-story Private
Boarding house facility with 36 units totaling 67,000 sf, with roughly 13,400 sf on the 1st floor of a
commercial area. Building two will consist of a four-story Hotel with 103 Rooms. Both buildings will
have a maximum height of 65 feet. This plan will ensure that those affected by this application will
have an adequate opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposal.

Contact:
Brennan Ray
Ray Law Firm
2325 E. Camelback Rd., Ste 400
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Bray@raylawaz.com
602-558-9934

Pre-Submittal Conference: The Pre-submittal Conference with City of Mesa Development Services
staff was held on July 3rd, 2025 (PRS25-00496). Staff reviewed the application and recommended
that adjacent residents, nearby registered neighborhoods, and other interested parties as identified
by the City of Mesa be contacted.

Action Plan: In order to provide effective citizen participation in conjunction with this application,
the following actions will be taken to provide opportunities to understand and address any real or
perceived impacts that members of the community may have.
1. A contact list will be developed for citizens and agencies in this area including:
a. Property Owners within 1000’ of the application.
b. Residents, registered neighborhoods, and homeowner’s associations that may be
impacted as a result of the application, and other neighborhood entities identified by
the City.
c. Interested parties which have requested that they be placed on a contact list for this
application.
d. Interested parties that have been identified by the City.
2. All persons listed on the contact list will receive a letter describing the project, project
schedule, site plan, and invitation to a neighborhood meeting, that will be held at a
location, date, and time that has yet to be determined. The meeting will be an introduction
to the project, and an opportunity to ask questions and state concerns. A sign-in list will be
used and comment forms provided. Copies of the sign-in list and any comments will be given
to the City of Mesa Planner assigned to this project.
3. Presentations will be made to groups of citizens or neighborhood associations upon request.
4. A Citizen Participation Report will be submitted to the City which will include copies of the
notification letter and sign-in sheets as well as all questions and comments with the
responses from the development team.

Schedule:
Pre-Submittal Conference – July 3, 2025
Application Submittal- November 25, 2025
2nd Submittal- December 29, 2025
First neighborhood meeting - TBD
Submittal of Citizen Participation Report and Notification materials – TBD
P&Z Board Hearing- March 12, 2026

Citizen Participation Report for
The Den on Rio Salado

February 19, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this Citizen Participation Report is to inform citizens, property owners,
neighborhood associations, agencies, schools, and businesses in the vicinity of the site of a Rezone
application for The Den on Rio Salado (“The Den”), located at 2630 W Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa AZ
85201 (“the Site”). The Site is approximately 3.14+/- acres at the northeast corner of Price Road
and Rio Salado Parkway. The Den will consist of two buildings. Building one will be a 5-story Private
Boarding house facility with 36 units totaling 67,000 sf, with roughly 13,400 sf on the 1st floor of a
commercial area. Building two will consist of a four-story Hotel with 103 Rooms. Both buildings will
have a maximum height of 65 feet. This plan has ensured that those affected by this application
had an adequate opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposal.

Contact:
Brennan Ray
Ray Law Firm
2325 E. Camelback Rd., Ste 400
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Bray@raylawaz.com
602-558-9934

Action Plan: In order to provide effective citizen participation in conjunction with this application,
the following actions have been taken to provide opportunities to understand and address any real
or perceived impacts that members of the community may have.
1. A contact list was developed for citizens and agencies in this area including:
a. Property Owners within 1000’ of the application.
b. Residents, registered neighborhoods, and homeowner’s associations that are
impacted as a result of the application, and other neighborhood entities identified by
the City.
c. Interested parties that have requested that they be placed on a contact list for this
application.
d. Interested parties that have been identified by the City.
2. All persons listed on the contact list have received a letter describing the project, project
schedule, site plan, and invitation to the Design Review Board.
3. A neighborhood meeting was not required.
4. Information regarding the site was available to groups of citizens or neighborhood
associations upon request.

Results- It is noted that since the date of submission, the city has received letters of opposition. These are
attached below.

Schedule:
Pre-Submittal Conference – July 3, 2025
Application Submittal- November 25, 2025
2nd Submittal- December 29, 2025
Neighborhood Meeting- Not required
Design Review Board Hearing notices- January 26, 2026
Submittal of Citizen Participation Report- February 19, 2025
P&Z Board Hearing- March 11, 2026

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting
regarding Agenda
Item No.
DRB2500936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
The traffic is going to be such a joke getting in and out
of there. Especially during game times it's just going to
be a mess. Do we really need this in such a small area.
I think maybe using an old hotel instead of building
new.
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Brown
Street Number and
Name
2401 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1167
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Zip
85288
Email
Chefbrown82@aol.com
Phone
4804528228

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting regarding Agenda Item No.
DRB25-00936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
Just want details
First Name
Corie
Last Name
Salas
Street Number and Name
2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Zip
85288
Email
csalas@decron.com
Phone
(480) 599-7348

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting
regarding Agenda Item
No.
DRB25-00936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
There was no neutral option. We would like to sit in
and hear all the details along with the pros and cons
of this project.
First Name
Nadia
Last Name
Terry
Street Number and Name 2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Zip
85288
Email
nterry@decron.com
Phone
480-919-5152

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting
regarding Agenda Item
No.
DRB 25–00936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
This along with the street car and all the new
apartments will further congest the area of Rio
/101 east and west.
First Name
Kelli
Last Name
Gubrud
Street Number and
Name
2402 E 5th St #1459
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Zip
85288
Email
myhomegirl@gmail.com
Phone
4802491027

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting
regarding Agenda Item No. Drb25-00936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
This area is already too congested with two hotels,
baseball field, new condos, and ASai one mile away. I
oppose this build
First Name
Ryan
Last Name
Hart
Street Number and Name 2402 E 5th st
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Zip
85288
Email
kr_h@yahoo.com
Phone

BOA or DRB comment card
A new comment has been submitted:
Meeting Date
02/10/2026
I am commenting regarding
Agenda Item No.
DRB25-00936
Support/Oppose
I oppose
Comments
We already have 2 hotels just down the street
next to the Cubs facility.
First Name
Tiffany
Last Name
Tavee
Street Number and Name

City

State

Zip

Email
tiffanytavee@gmail.com
Phone