Historic Preservation Board

Agenda

1. Call meeting to order.
2. 1 Approval of the minutes from the July 07, 2026, Historic Preservation Board meeting
   HP Minutes
3. Take action on the following case:
4. 2-a ADM26-00657 - “Appeal of a Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness” (District 4). 260 N Center St. Consider an appeal of the Historic Preservation Officer’s denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations including the installation of arches on the front porch, construction of a small pony wall along the front porch, and complete removal of the dog-ear trim from the gables. Staff Recommendation: Deny the Appeal and Uphold the Historic Preservation Officer’s Decision.
   HP Presentation
5. Discuss and make recommendations to City Council regarding the following amendments:
6. 3-a Amendments to Chapters 23, 44, 66, 74, and 87 of Title 11, Zoning Ordinance, of the Mesa City Code, pertaining to Historic Preservation Overlays, Historic Signs, the Historic Preservation Board, and Historic District and Historic Landmark procedures. The amendments include, but are not limited to: repealing in its entirety Chapter 23 (Historic and Landmark Overlay Districts), Chapter 74 (Historic District and Historic Landmark Procedures), and Chapter 44 (Historic Signs); modifying Section 11-66-4 (Historic Preservation Board); and modifying Chapter 87 (Definitions) by adding a definitions for Certificate of Appropriateness, Historic District, Historic Landmark, Historic Preservation Overlay, Historic Resource, Historically Designated Sign, State of Disrepair.
   HP Presentation
7. 3-b Amendments to the Mesa Historic Preservation Design Guidelines that include but are not limited to Certificates of Appropriateness; Restoration, Rehabilitation, Additions, and New Construction Projects; Historic Districts and Landmarks; and Historic Building Types and Architectural Styles.
   HP Presentation
8. Hear reports from Board Members of currents events and educational topics related to historic preservation. *
9. Items from citizens present. **
10. Historic Preservation Officer’s Updates. *
11. Adjournment¹
12. ¹Prior to adjournment, at this Historic Preservation public hearing, the Historic Preservation may vote to go into executive session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 to the members of the Historic Preservation Board and the public.
13. * 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.