Design Review Board

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The Design Review Board met to consider development projects in Mesa. The board approved the Longbow Mixed-Use project (hotel and commercial development near North Recker Road) and reviewed two preliminary proposals for a vehicle sales facility expansion and an office building, providing feedback without final approval on those cases.

Key Decisions

  • ZON26-00419 Longbow Mixed-Use Development Approved with Conditions
  • DRB25-00979 Century Marine SCIP Expansion Preliminary Review - Comments and Suggestions Provided
  • DRB26-00116 Udall Office Center Preliminary Review - Comments and Suggestions Provided
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Approval of minutes from the May 12,2026 Design Review Board meeting.
  3. 1-a Minutes from the May 12,2026 Design Review Board meeting.
    DSN Minutes
  4. Discuss and take action on the following Design Review cases:
  5. 2-a ZON26-00419. "Longbow Mixed-Use," 3.3 ± acres located approximately 1,700 feet west of the southwest corner of North Recker Road and East Longbow Parkway. Design Review and Alternative Compliance to allow for the construction of a Hotel and future commercial development. (District 5) Staff Planner: Cassidy Welch Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
    DSN Action
  6. Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
  7. 3-a DRB25-00979. “Century Marine SCIP,” 4± acres located at 3302 East Main Street. Alternative Compliance to allow for an approximately 20,400± square foot expansion to the existing Vehicle Sales and Service facility. (District 1) Staff Planner: Sergio Solis
    DSN Presentation
  8. 3-b DRB26-00116. "Udall Office Center," 1.3± acres located at the southwest corner of East McDowell Road and North Val Vista Drive. Alternative Compliance to allow for an approximately 3,808± square foot Office building. (District 1) Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard
    DSN Presentation
  9. Staff update.
  10. Adjournment.
  11. *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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.