Design Review Board
TL;DR
The Design Review Board held a study session to review commercial development projects in Mesa, including a Honda detailing building, a large gateway commercial development, a warehouse expansion, an oil service facility, and an industrial warehouse. The board approved one automotive detailing project and discussed four preliminary design review cases, which allow for public input and board feedback but do not result in final approval or denial at this stage.
Key Decisions
- Superstition Springs Honda Detail Building (ZON26-00454) Approved with Conditions
- Gateway Crossing Commercial Development (DRB25-00684) Preliminary Review - Discussion and Direction Only
- Waffle Flower Expansion Design Review (DRB26-00277) Preliminary Review - Discussion and Direction Only
- Val Vista Oil Service Facility (DRB26-00327) Preliminary Review - Discussion and Direction Only
- Boeing Warehouse Alternative Compliance (ZON26-00542) Preliminary Review - Discussion and Direction Only
Agenda
- Call meeting to order.
- Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2026 Design Review Board meeting.
- 1-a Minutes from the August 11, 2026 Design Review Board meeting.DSN Minutes
- Discuss and take action on the following Design Review cases:
- 2-a ZON26-00454. "Superstition Springs Honda Detail Building," 4.6± acres located approximately 1,400± feet south of the southwest corner of East Southern Avenue and East Superstition Springs Boulevard. Design Review for an approximately 4,392± square foot automotive detailing building at an existing Automobile Sales facility. (District 6) Staff Planner: Kwasi Abebrese Recommendation: Approval with ConditionsDSN Action
- Discuss and provide direction on the following Preliminary Design Review cases:*
- 3-a DRB25-00684. “Gateway Crossing,” 36.8± acres located at the southwest corner of East Williams Field Road and State Route 24. Design Review of a Large Commercial Development including a 166,000± square foot major tenant building, two shops buildings totaling 27,950± square feet, and two Hotels with approximately 212 total rooms. (District 6) Staff Planner: Kellie RorexDSN Presentation
- 3-b DRB26-00277. "Waffle Flower Expansion Design Review," 2.5± acres located approximately 700± feet east of the northeast corner of North Higley Road and East Thomas Road. Design Review of an 18,000± square foot industrial building. (District 5) Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-HowardDSN Presentation
- 3-c DRB26-00327. "Val Vista Oil," 0.5± acres located approximately 250± feet north of the northeast corner of South Val Vista Drive and East Southern Avenue. Design Review of a 3,356± square foot Minor Automobile Service facility. (District 2) Staff Planner: Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-HowardDSN Presentation
- 3-d ZON26-00542. "Boeing Warehouse," 3.2± acres located approximately 1,500± feet north of the northeast corner of North Greenfield Road and East McDowell Road. Alternative Compliance of a 35,000± square foot industrial warehouse building. (District 5) Staff Planner: Charlotte BridgesDSN Presentation
- Staff update.
- Adjournment.
- *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.
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