February 3, 2026 Historic Preservation Advisory Board
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Historic Preservation Board Minutes Mesa City Council Chambers – Lower level, 57 E 1st Street Date: February 3, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: James Babos, Chair Jocelyn Skogebo, Vice Chair BJ Parsons Jessica Sarkissian Jason Ludwig MEMBERS EXCUSED: Bruce Nelson STAFF PRESENT: Matthew Kriegl Charlotte McDermott Meg Eaton Kellie Rorex Dawn Dallman CITIZEN SPEAKERS: (*Board members and staff participated in the meeting through the use of telephonic and audio conference equipment.) 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chair Babos declared a quorum present. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm. 2. Approval of the minutes from November 04, 2025 Historic Preservation Board meeting It was motioned by Boardmember Sarkissian, seconded by Boardmember Parsons, that the minutes from November 4, 2025 Historic Preservation meeting be approved. Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: AYES – Babos-Skogebo-Parsons- Sarkissian NAYS - None EXCUSED – Nelson ABSENT – Ludwig (arrived after this vote at 5:07 pm) MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETING - 2 - 3. Discussion Items: (See attachment 1 for the following discussion items) 3-a. Discussion on the National Park Service Preservation Briefs that include but are not limited to Brief No. 14 (New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns), Brief No. 16 (The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors), Brief No. 22 (The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco), Brief No. 25 (The Preservation of Historic Signs). Matthew Kriegl, Historic Preservation Officer, explained the importance of preservation briefs in regulating historic preservation in the United States. Brief 14 focuses on new exterior additions to historic buildings, with examples showing appropriate and inappropriate additions. Brief 16 discusses the use of substitute materials on historic building exteriors, with examples of cementitious siding and new materials emulating historical ones. Mr. Kriegl continued with examples from preservation briefs, including a church addition and a residential house addition. The importance of maintaining the original massing and design of historic buildings was also discussed. Brief 22 addresses historic stucco preservation, with examples of appropriate and inappropriate stucco repairs. Brief 25 on historic signs preservation is discussed, highlighting the importance of preserving signs that are significant to a community's history. 3-b. Discussion on the National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Bulletins that include but are not limited to Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Archaeological Properties and Guidelines for Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting Traditional Cultural Places. Meg Eaton, City Archaeologist, introduced the National Park Service's bulletins on Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Archeological Properties and Traditional Cultural Places. The Updated Traditional Cultural Places bulletin from December 2024 was discussed, focusing on the significance of places to a living community. Examples of traditional cultural places include landscapes or geographic and cultural stories, archeological sites, and urban neighborhoods. In response to Chair Babos’ question, Ms. Eaton explained that if something is nominated, accepted, and then identified as a Traditional Cultural Place (TCP), it must also follow the same guidelines as other historic properties (buildings, sites, structures, objects, or a district). A discussion ensued related to The Alston House as well as existing TCPs that currently exist in Arizona. Ms. Eaton went onto explain the Guidelines for Evaluating and Registering Archeological Properties bulletin, with a focus on understanding past cultures and their interactions with the landscape. She specifically reviewed the 5 steps used in evaluating archeological properties. In reply to Chair Babos’s subsequent questions, Ms. Eaton explained there is a 50-year age requirement for consideration and she stated the Park of Canals is considered a nationally registered district. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2026 HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETING - 3 - 3-c. Discussion on the City of Mesa’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Interactive Map and Active Development Sites Map. Ms. Eaton presented the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) interactive map, which displays current city initiatives and construction projects. The map allows users to search by address, project name, and filter by project type, with each project including the current project manager, status, budget, and construction dates. The Active Development Sites map was also introduced, providing information on current and planned developments in the city. The map allows users to toggle place markers by the construction process stage, with examples of projects in different stages. After some discussion by the Board, it was suggested this map could use updating to remove outdated projects that did not move forward. 3-d. Discussion on 2026-2027 Historic Preservation Board goals including but not limited to the Supplemental List, recognition of people who were a part of Mesa’s history, and reinstating the historic preservation awards for people or places or projects that contribute to preservation. Mr. Kriegl started the discussion of the goals of the Historic Preservation Board, by inquiring about the Boards suggestions for recognizing people and places that have contributed to preservation. Suggestions for recognition of people included Architect Victor Shill and longtime historic preservation advocate Vic Linhoff. Suggestions for recognition of places included Architect Victor Shill’s office on McKellips Road as well as The Studios. The possibility of honoring people and places during Mesa's Preservation Month was considered. Mr. Kriegl suggested the Board email staff with any future recommendations for recognition and goal suggestions. 4. Hear reports from Board Members of current events and educational topics related to historic preservation.* Boardmember Sarkissian noted the upcoming opening of the Arizona Baseball Museum on February 21, 2026. Chair Babos complimented the Board on the success of the January 10, 2026, Historic Preservation Board Retreat and gave kudos to Boardmember Nelson’s for his walking tour. 5. Items from citizens present.** No citizens were present. Historic Preservation Board Tuesday, February 03, 2026 City of Mesa Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Call to Order Agenda Item: 1 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 2 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Approval of the minutes from the November 04, 2025, Historic Preservation Board meeting Agenda Item: 2 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Discussion Items Agenda Item: 3 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 4 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Discussion on the National Park Service Preservation Briefs Agenda Item: 3-a Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 5 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 14 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 6 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 14 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 16 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 8 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 16 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 9 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 22 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 10 of 24 National Park Service Preservation Brief No. 25 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 11 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Discussion on the National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Bulletins Agenda Item: 3-b Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 12 of 24 National Park Service Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting TCPs • updated in 2024, replaced 1998 bulletin • provides guidance for preparing a nomination of a traditional cultural place (TCP) for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 13 of 24 National Park Service Guidelines for Archeological Properties • published in 2000 • used to assist in the documentation of archeological properties for the National Register Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 14 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Discussion on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Interactive Map and Active Development Sites Map Agenda Item: 3-c Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 15 of 24 Historic Preservation Office CIP Interactive Map • Map of current Mesa initiatives and construction projects • Projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, improving public spaces, and fostering growth Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 16 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Active Development Sites Map • Information about current and planned developments • Follows process from submission through completion of construction Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 17 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Discussion on 2026-2027 Historic Preservation Board Goals Agenda Item: 3-d Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 18 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation Agenda Item: 4 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 19 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Items from citizens present Agenda Item: 5 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 20 of 24 Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates Agenda Item: 6 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 21 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 22 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Adjournment Agenda Item: 7 Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 23 of 24 Historic Preservation Board Tuesday, February 03, 2026 City of Mesa Historic Preservation Board Meeting February 3, 2026 Attachment 1 Page 24 of 24