Design Review Board

La Mesa Design Review Board Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: May 12, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Vice Chair Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer Board Member Christopher Langdon Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez Absent: Board Member Alison Morita Staff: Associate Planner Laura Traffenstedt Administrative Coordinator Julia Carrillo _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer called meeting to order at 12:31pm. 1.1 ROLL CALL 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA No additions or deletions. 3. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES No conflict disclosures. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Design Review Board will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. 1  No public comment. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Board or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion. 5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 Moved by Director of Community Development Santos Seconded by Board Member Langdon Yes (4): Vice Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer, Board Member Langdon, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Absent (1): Board Member Morita Motion Approved (4 to 0) 6. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS AND STAFF REPORTS 7.1 DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION FOR A DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT 8303 PARKWAY DRIVE, APN 490-592-04-00 AND 490-592-02-00 IN THE C-G-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/ GROSSMONT OVERLAY/ URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Moved by Board Member Langdon Seconded by Vice Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer Staff recommends that the Design Review Board approve the project, subject to City Council ratification (Attachment A). Approved with the condition of street trees along Fletcher Parkway are replaced with Jacaranda trees with the approval of the City of La Mesa Public Works Department. 2  Yes (4): Vice Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer, Board Member Langdon, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Absent (1): Board Member Morita Motion Approved (4 to 0) 8. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer adjourned meeting at 12:57pm. 3