Design Review Board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 · 4:30 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Mesa Design Review Board held a preliminary review of multiple development projects across the city, focusing on downtown revitalization, residential developments, and commercial expansions. These projects include renovations of historic downtown buildings, new multi-family residential complexes, and commercial developments like a medical office and a coffee shop. No final approvals were made, but developers received initial feedback on their proposed designs.

Key Decisions

  • Downtown Building Renovations at 130 and 126-128 W. Main St. Under Review
  • Multiple Residential Developments (Recker Gardens, 5308 E Main Modern, Banner Gateway Residences) Under Review
  • Chemical Plant Expansion for MGC Pure Chemicals Under Review
  • Medical Office and Retail Development at 755 E Main Street Under Review
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar Drive-Thru Project Under Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2024 Design Review Board meeting.
  3. 2-a Minutes from the October 8, 2024 Design Review Board meeting.
    DSN Minutes
  4. Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
  5. 3-a DRB24-00898 - "Downtown Revitalization - 130 W. Main St.," 0.1± acres located at 130 West Main Street. Design Review for the removal of the colonnade and restoration / renovation of the building façade. Teichman 130 West Main, LLC, Owner; 180 Degrees Design and Build, Applicant. (District 4). Staff Planner: Emily Johnson
    DSN Presentation
  6. 3-b DRB24-00900 - "Downtown Revitalization - 126-128 W. Main St.," 0.1± acres located at 126-128 West Main Street. Design Review for the removal of the colonnade and restoration / renovation of the building façade. Main Street West, LLC, Owner; 180 Degrees Design and Build, Applicant. (District 4). Staff Planner: Emily Johnson
    DSN Presentation
  7. 3-c DRB23-00394 - "AZ4 Expansion - MPCA," 16± acres approximately 1,650 feet east of Signal Butte on the north side of Pecos Road. Design Review to allow for an expansion to an existing chemical plant. MGC Pure Chemicals America INC, Owner; Brandon Linville, Gray AE, PSC, Applicant. (District 6). Staff Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel
    DSN Presentation
  8. 3-d DRB24-00029 - "5308 E Main Modern," 2.5± acres approximately 600 feet east from Higley Road on the north side of Main Street. Design Review for a multiple residence development. John Saliba, Saliba Hogan Investments LLC, Owner; John Fox, applicant (District 2). Staff Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel
    DSN Presentation
  9. 3-e DRB24-00366 - "Associated Retina Consultants," 1.5± acres located at 755 East Main Street. Design Review for a medical office and retail development. 755 E Main Street Properties LLC, Owner; Kristen Thiem, Applicant. (District 4). Staff Planner: Emily Johnson
    DSN Presentation
  10. 3-f DRB24-00468 - "Recker Gardens," 4.5± acres approximately 650 feet east from the southeast corner of South Recker Road and East Main Street. Design Review of a multiple residence development. BFH HOLDINGS LLC, Owner; David Bohn, BFH Group, Applicant. (District 2). Staff Planner: Charlotte Bridges
    DSN Presentation
  11. 3-g DRB24-00637 - "Red Mountain Storage Expansion," 4± acres located at 5612 East McDowell Road. Design Review for the expansion of a self-storage facility. Casa de Amigos Mobile Home Estates, LP, Owner; Philip A Gollon, ARC Services Inc., Applicant. (District 5). Staff Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel
    DSN Presentation
  12. 3-h DRB24-00746 - "Black Rock Coffee Bar," 0.5± acres, located approximately 800 feet north of the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue. Design Review for a Limited-Service Restaurant and Drive-Thru. Catherine Atchley, Atwell LLC, Applicant; Resident Plumbers LLC, Owner. (District 4). Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard
    DSN Presentation
  13. 3-i DRB24-00753 - "Banner Gateway Residences," 10.5± acres approximately 1350 feet from the northeast corner of South Greenfield Road and East Banner Gateway Drive. Design Review for a multiple residence development. Crisko LLC/Kay and Judy Toolson Joint Revocab, Owner; Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., Applicant. (District 2). Staff Planner: Sean Pesek
    DSN Presentation
  14. Adjournment.
  15. *The applicant and public may speak about a case, and the Board may provide comments and suggestions to assist the applicant with the proposal, but the Board will not approve or deny a case under Preliminary Review.
  16. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.
  17. Any citizen wishing to speak on an agenda item should complete and turn in a blue card to City staff before that item is presented. When the Board considers the item, you will be called to the podium to provide your comments.