Design Review Board

La Mesa Design Review Board Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: August 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Board Member Alison Morita Board Member Christopher Langdon Board Member Patrick de la Torre Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez Staff: Administrative Coordinator Julia Carrillo Associate Planner Laura Traffenstedt Assistant Planner Patrick Macpherson _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Morita called to order at 12:01pm. 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 comments. 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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 Moved by Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Seconded by Board Member Langdon Yes (5): Board Member Morita, Board Member Langdon, Board Member de la Torre, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Motion Approved (5 to 0) 6. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS AND STAFF REPORTS 7.1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBER Patrick de la Torre 7.2 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON NOMINATE AND APPOINT CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR THE LA MESA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO SERVE THEIR TERM THROUGH JUNE 2026. Board Member Morita self nominates for Chair  Motion moved by Board Member Langdon Board Member Langdon self nominates for Vice-Chair  Motion moved by Board Member Morita Yes (5): Board Member Morita, Board Member Langdon, Board Member de la Torre, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez 2  Motion Approved (5 to 0) 7.3 PROJECT 2025-0657 (SOAPY JOE'S CAR WASH) DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW CARWASH FACILITY AT 8703 MURRAY DRIVE, APN IN 490-261-06-00 THE C-G-D (CENERAL COMMERCIAL/GROSSMONT OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Board recommends condition that City Staff review street tree requirement and advise applicant of said requirements. Moved by Board Member Langdon Seconded by Board Member Morita Staff recommends that the Design Review Board approve the project, subject to City Council ratification. Yes (5): Board Member Morita, Board Member Langdon, Board Member de la Torre, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Motion Approved (5 to 0) 7.4 PROJECT 2025-1181 (REFOU) A PROPOSED EXTERIOR REDESIGN OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION OF A MAJOR EXTERIOR RENOVATION AND A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT THIRD STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APN 490-472-31-00 AND 490-472-11- 00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/ URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED ON A PARCEL TO THE WEST AT 5264 WOOD STREET, APN 490-472-07-00 IN THE R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/ MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Board recommends staff review and ensure mechanical equipment will be screened and verify glazing on glass is clear. Moved by Board Member Langdon Seconded by Board Member Morita 3  1. Staff recommends that the Design Review Board (DRB) approve the project, subject to City Council ratification (Attachment A). Yes (5): Board Member Morita, Board Member Langdon, Board Member de la Torre, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Motion Approved (5 to 0) 8. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS No staff or board member announcements. 9. ADJOURNMENT Newly Appointed Chair Morita called meeting to order at 1:05pm. 4