Historic Preservation Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Study Session

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Board held a study session to welcome new member Jeff Welker and review quarterly reports on historic preservation reviews from October-December 2025. The board discussed proposed revisions to the Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, which guide how historic properties can be modified.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes Approved
  • Review of Q4 2025 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and Section 106 Reviews Reviewed and discussed
  • Discussion of proposed revised Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Discussed (study session only - no action taken)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Introduction of new Boardmember – Jeff Welker
  3. 3 Approval of the minutes from the April 07, 2026, Historic Preservation Board meeting
    HP Minutes
  4. Discussion Items:
  5. 4-a Quarterly Report on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) and Section 106 Reviews for October 2025 - December 2025
    HP Presentation
  6. 4-b Discuss the proposed revised Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
    HP Presentation
  7. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation *
  8. Items from citizens present **
  9. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates *
  10. Adjournment
  11. * 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.