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Planning and Zoning Board
Meeting Minutes
Mesa City Council Chambers – Upper Level, 20 East Main Street
Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
Benjamin Ayers Jayson Carpenter
Troy Peterson*
Jeff Pitcher
Genessee Montes
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
Chloe Durfee Daniel
Cassidy Welch
Joshua Grandlienard
Danika Heying
Call Meeting to Order.
Chair Ayers excused Boardmember Carpenter and declared a quorum present, the
meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm.
1
Take action on all consent agenda items.
It was moved by Chair Ayers, seconded by Boardmember Pitcher, that the consent
agenda items be approved.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Carpenter, excused)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Montes, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
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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 January 28, 2026, Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.
3
Take action on the following zoning cases:
*3-a
ZON25-00535. "Edgecore Mesa North Campus," 43.8± acres located at the
southwest corner of East Elliot Road and South Everton Terrace. Major Site Plan
Modification to allow for an approximately 1,236,960± square foot Data Center
development. (District 6).
Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00535 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with the final site plan as submitted, except for the proposed locations
of the solid waste enclosures, which will require final approval of their locations by
time of Building Permit Issuance.
2. Following the completion of construction, but prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy, conduct a noise analysis to ensure that noise levels do not exceed
those shown on the Noise Contour Exhibit. The study shall be provided to the City
of Mesa Planning Department for review.
3. To minimize any disturbance to neighboring areas, generator testing shall only be
conducted between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
4. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, identify and provide contact
information to the Development Services Department for a community liaison to
address any noise concerns raised by residents, and provide signage listing contact
information for the community liaison on all perimeter gates to the development.
5. Compliance with Ordinance No. 4893 and the adopted Eastmark (Mesa Proving
Grounds) Community Plan.
6. Compliance with Eastmark Development Unit 5/6 South Development Unit Plan
dated September 2017.
7. Compliance with any development agreement recorded on the property, and any
future amendments.
8. Compliance with the design guidelines in Section 8 of the Eastmark Community
Plan.
9. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the
first phase of construction.
10. 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
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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
2.5 mile 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.”
11. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations.
12. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall install all
screening elements oriented to prevent visibility from the ground of any ground
mounted or roof mounted equipment.
13. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall install a total
of four (4) murals on each of the buildings with two (2) on the front and one (1) on
each side per the locations shown on the elevation plans submitted to the City and
included as Exhibit 6.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Carpenter, excused)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Montes, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
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4
Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning
cases:
*4-a ZON25-00942. “Rio Salado 25” 3.1± acres located at the northwest corner of West Rio
Salado Parkway and North Cubs Way. Rezone from General Commercial (GC) to
General Commercial with a Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay (GC-BIZ), Council Use Permit
(CUP), and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of an
approximately 54,725± square foot hotel and 36-unit multiple residence building.
(District 3)
Planner: Josh Grandlienard
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00942 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with the final site plan as submitted.
2. Compliance with all applicable City development codes and regulations.
3. Compliance with all conditions of DRB25-00936.
4. Installation of all off-site improvements and street frontage landscaping during the first
phase of construction.
5. Compliance with the Plan of Operation and Good Neighbor Policy submitted.
6. Prior to the submittal of any building permit, record a lot combination or a lot line
adjustment to combine APNs 135-38-001N and 135-38-001M.
7. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations, except the modification
to the development standards as approved with this BIZ Overlay as shown in the
following table:
Development Standards
BIZ Approved
Maximum Building Height –
MZO Table 11-6-3.A
65 feet
Minimum Setbacks to Building and
Parking Areas–
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
11 feet
7 feet (north side)
2.5 feet (east side)
2.5 feet (west side)
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Development Standards
BIZ Approved
Required Landscape Yards –
MZO Section 11-33-3 (B)(2)(a)(ii)
Non-Single Residence Adjacent to
other Non-Single Residence Districts
0 Feet
Perimeter Landscaping –
MZO Table 11-33-3.A.4
Arterial Streets
Local Streets
0 Trees and Shrubs required within
the proposed landscape yards
Required Parking Spaces by Use –
MZO Table 11-32-3.A
- Multiple Residence
1.29 spaces per unit (56 spaces)
Required Parking Spaces by Use –
MZO Section 11-32-3(D)
- Covered Parking
11 covered parking spaces on site
Minimum Private Open Space –
MZO Section 11-5-5(A)(3)(a) – Sizing -
Two and Three Bedroom Units
60 square feet of private open
space per unit
Minimum Private Open Space Above
Ground Level –
MZO Section 11-5-5(A)(3)(e)(i)(2) –
Minimum Width
5 feet wide
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Carpenter, excused)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Montes, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
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*4b
ZON25-00917. "Longbow Mixed-Use," 3.4± acres located approximately 1,665± feet
west of the southwest corner of North Recker Road and East Longbow Parkway. Rezone
from Light Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay (LI-PAD) to Light
Industrial with a Planned Area Development Overlay and Bonus Intensity Zone Overlay
(LI-PAD-BIZ), Council Use Permit (CUP) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow
for the development of an approximately 56,360± square foot hotel and future
commercial development. (District 5)
Planner: Mallory Ress
Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
The Board recommends to approve case ZON25-00942 conditioned upon:
1. Compliance with final site plan submitted.
2. Compliance with all requirements of Design Review case DRB25-00916.
3. Compliance with all conditions of approval of Ordinance No. 4897, except as modified
by this request.
4. Prior to the submittal of any building permit, obtain approval of an AUP for the shared
parking arrangement.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, record a cross-access agreement with the
adjacent property to the east.
6. 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
Falcon Field 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 Falcon Field 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 3 miles
of Falcon Field 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 Falcon Field Airport, will experience aircraft overflights, which
are expected to generate noise levels that may be of concern to some
individuals.”
7. Compliance with all City development codes and regulations, except the modification to
the development standards as approved in Ord. No. 3972 and Ord. No. 4897 and with
this BIZ Overlay as shown in the following table:
Development Standards
BIZ Approved
Maximum Building Height
MZO Section 11-7-3
53 feet
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8. Prior to the City Council hearing, provide updated site and landscape plans that show
the location of a shade structure(s) covering the turf area shown on the east side of the
pool on the final site plan. The shade structure(s) must cover a minimum of 75% of the
proposed 1,800 square foot turf area in area, no less than 1,350 square feet, and provide
seating options. The final design shall be approved administratively by the Planning
Director prior to the submittal of any building permit.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Carpenter, excused)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Montes, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None
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Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at
www.mesaaz.gov
5
Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following General
Plan amendment and related zoning case:
*5a
GPA26-00147. "Rio Salado 25 Minor GPA" 3.1± acres located at the northwest corner
of West Rio Salado Parkway and North Cubs Way. Minor General Plan Amendment to
change the Placetype from Local Employment Center to Urban Center. (District 3)
Planner: Josh Grandlienard
Staff Recommendation: Adoption
The Board recommends to adopt case ZON25-00942.
Vote (6-0; Boardmember Carpenter, excused)
Upon tabulation of vote, it showed:
AYES – Ayers, Peterson, Pitcher, Montes, Blakeman, Farnsworth
NAYS – None