Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 · 5:00 PM AM · Lower Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Board discussed the Downtown Mesa Façade Program and its ongoing improvements, reviewed quarterly preservation reviews, and planned for Historic Preservation Month in May 2024. The board focused on preserving Mesa's historical character and engaging residents through an upcoming historical essay and visual arts contest.

Key Decisions

  • Downtown Mesa Façade Program Ongoing Review
  • Historic Preservation Month Planning Approved Planning
  • Quarterly Certificate of Appropriateness Reviews Accepted Report
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. 2 Approval of the minutes from the March 5, 2024 Historic Preservation Board meeting.
    HP Minutes
  3. Discussion items:
  4. 3-a Presentation and discussion on the Downtown Mesa Façade Program and the status of the removal of colonnade improvements in Downtown Mesa.
    HP Presentation
  5. 3-b Quarterly Report on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and Section 106 Reviews for January-March 2024
    HP Presentation
  6. 3-c Mesa Historic Preservation Month (May 2024) and the 2024 Mesa Historical Essay and Visual Arts Contest including planning and logistics and the status and evaluation of contest submittals.
    HP Presentation
  7. Future Agenda items.*
  8. Developing a procedure to assess National Register of Historic Places property owners’ interest in MHPR designation.
  9. Monitoring Archaeological Sites.
  10. GIS mapping of historic properties in Mesa.
  11. Hear reports from Board Members of current events related to historic preservation.*
  12. Items from citizens present.**
  13. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates.
  14. Adjournment.
  15. * These items are for Board discussion only - no Board action will be taken on the items. ** The public may address the Board on any item. The Arizona Open Meeting Law (ARS § 38-431 et seq.) limits the Historic Preservation Board to discussing only those matters specifically listed on the agenda. 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.