Design Review Board

La Mesa Design Review Board Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: February 23, 2026, 12:30 p.m. Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Chair Alison Morita Vice Chair Christopher Langdon Board Member Patrick de la Torre Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez Staff: Administrative Coordinator Heather Leal _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Morita called to order at 12:30 p.m. 1.1 ROLL CALL 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA No additions or deletions 3. PRESENTATIONS 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. No public comment. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 1  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 MEEETING MINUTES FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HELD ON 22, SEPTEMBER 2025 Yes (5): Chair Morita, Vice Chair Langdon, Board Member de la Torre, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant Director of Community Development Chavez Motion Approved (5 to 0) 6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES) DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION OF A REDESIGN OF A MAJOR EXTERIOR FAÇADE RENOVATION FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8250 LA MESA BOULEVARD IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE; (APNS 494-402-07-00 AND 494-402-08-00) Staff recommends that the Design Review Board determine that project meets the goals and guidelines of the Downtown Village Specific Plan and Urban Design Program and approve the project, subject to City Council ratification. (Attachment A). Yes (5): Chair Morita, Vice Chair 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 Community Development Director Santos announced Sidewalk Dining. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Morita adjourned meeting at 12:47 p.m. 2