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Design Review Board

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The Design Review Board approved two development projects: a 56,360 sq ft hotel and commercial space on Recker Road, and a 13,673 sq ft industrial building near Pecos Road. Three other projects in preliminary review stages received feedback from the board but no final decisions, with one multifamily housing project postponed to April.

Key Decisions

  • Longbow Mixed-Use Hotel and Commercial Development (3.4 acres, Recker Road area) Approved with Conditions
  • Gateway Airport Commerce Park Industrial Development (1 acre, Pecos Road area) Approved with Conditions
  • Greenfield Multifamily Housing (30 units, Brown Road area) Continued to April 14, 2026
  • Mesa Store Front Vehicle Sales Development (3.9 acres, Main Street)
  • Power Village Commercial Modification (10 acres, Broadway/Power Road)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Approval of minutes from the February 10,2026 Design Review Board meeting.
  3. 2-a Minutes from the February 10,2026 Design Review Board meeting.
    DSN Minutes
  4. Discuss and take action on the following Design Review cases:
  5. 3-a DRB25-00916. "Longbow Mixed-Use," 3.4± acres located approximately 1,700 feet west of the southwest corner of North Recker Road and East Longbow Parkway. Design review to allow for a 56,360± square foot Hotel and future commercial development. (District 5) Staff Planner: Mallory Ress Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
    DSN Action
  6. 3-b DRB26-00001. "Lot 19 - Gateway Airport Commerce Park,” 1± acres located approximately 400 feet from the southeast corner of East Pecos Road and South 89th Place. Site Plan Modification and Design Review to allow for a 13,673± square foot Industrial development. (District 6) Staff Planner: Sergio Solis Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
    DSN Action
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  8. Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
  9. 4-a DRB21-00065. "Greenfield Multifamily," 1.9± acres located approximately 2,000 feet north of the northwest corner of East Brown Road and North Greenfield Road. Design Review to allow for a 30-unit Multiple Residence development. (District 2) Staff Planner: Jennifer Merrill Continued to April 14, 2026 Design Review Board Meeting
    DSN Presentation
  10. 4-b DRB25-00828. "Mesa Store Front," 3.9± acres located at 2849 East Main Street. Design Review to allow for a 2,093± square foot Automobile/Vehicle Sales development. (District 2) Staff Planner: Kwasi Abebrese
    DSN Presentation
  11. 4-c DRB25-00969. "Power Village," 10± acres located at the northwest corner of East Broadway Road and South Power Road. Design Review to allow for modification to an existing Group Commercial development. (District 2) Staff Planner: Chloe Durfee Daniel
    DSN Presentation
  12. Staff update.
  13. Adjournment.
  14. *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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.