Design Review Board

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Mesa Design Review Board met to discuss several development projects, including a new fire station and multiple residential housing developments. The board reviewed preliminary plans for housing and commercial projects across different city districts, providing guidance to applicants.

Key Decisions

  • Mesa Fire and Medical Station 205 Design Review Approved with Conditions
  • 623 S Mesa Dr Housing Development Preliminary Review (No Final Decision)
  • Beverly Apartments Housing Project Preliminary Review (No Final Decision)
  • Culver's Restaurant Development Preliminary Review (No Final Decision)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2025 Design Review Board meeting.
  3. 2-a Minutes from the May 13, 2025 Design Review Board meeting.
    DSN Minutes
  4. Discuss and take action on the following Design Review cases:
  5. 3-a DRB25-00179 "City of Mesa Fire and Medical Station 205," 1± acre located at the southwest corner of South Greenfield and East Diamond Avenue. Design Review for a public safety facility. City of Mesa, Owner; Juan Rivas, Applicant. (District 2) Staff Planner: Joshua Grandlienard Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
    DSN Action
  6. Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
  7. 4-a DRB24-00996 "623 S Mesa Dr," 0.6± acres located approximately 1,420 feet south of the southeast corner of East Broadway Road and South Mesa Drive. Design Review for a 15-unit multiple residence development. 623 S Mesa LLC, Owner; Tim Boyle, Atmosphere Architects, Applicant. (District 4) Staff Planner: Jennifer Merrill
    DSN Presentation
  8. 4-b DRB24-01050 "Beverly Apartments," 1.3± acres located at 120 North Beverly. Design Review for a 36-unit multiple residence development. MESA ARC, Owner; Perlman Architects, Tristam Kesti, Applicant. (District 4) Staff Planner: Charlotte Bridges
    DSN Presentation
  9. 4-c DRB25-00083 "Culver's," 1.5+ acres located approximately 850 feet west of the northwest corner of East McKellips Road and North Gilbert Road. Design Review for an approximately 4,100 square-foot limited-service restaurant with drive-thru facilities. Boardwalk Equities, LLC, Owner; Catherine Atchley, Atwell, LLC, Applicant. (District 1) Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard
    DSN Presentation
  10. Staff update.
  11. Adjournment.
  12. *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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.