Design Review Board

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Mesa Design Review Board held a preliminary review of two development projects: a new auto repair facility near Signal Butte Road and a large data center near Sossaman Road. Both projects are in early design stages and were not approved or denied, but received initial feedback from city planners.

Key Decisions

  • Sun Devil Auto - Signal Butte Facility Preliminary Review
  • Redhawk - Phase 3 Data Center Preliminary Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 Design Review Board meeting.
  3. 2-a Minutes from the September 9, 2025 Design Review Board meeting.
    DSN Minutes
  4. Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
  5. 3-a DRB25-00399 "Sun Devil Auto - Signal Butte" 5.9± acres located approximately 280± feet east of the northeast corner of East Southern Avenue and South Signal Butte Road. Design Review of a 7,689± square foot Minor Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair facility. (District 5) Staff Planner: Charlotte Bridges
    DSN Presentation
  6. 3-b DRB25-00686 "Redhawk - Phase 3" 187± acres located at the northwest corner of South Sossaman Road and East Elliot Road. Design Review of a Data Center. (District 6) Staff Planner: Charlotte Bridges
    DSN Presentation
  7. Staff update.
  8. Adjournment.
  9. *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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.