Design Review Board

La Mesa Design Review Board Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: March 9, 2026, 12:30 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Chair Alison Morita Board Member Patrick de la Torre Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez Absent: Vice Chair Christopher Langdon Staff: Assistant Planner Patrick Macpherson Associate Planner Laura Traffenstedt Administrative Coordinator Julia Carrillo Administrative Coordinator Heather Leal _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Morita called to order at 12:32 p.m. 1.1 ROLL CALL 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 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. 1 5. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.1 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HELD ON 23, FEBRUARY 2026 Moved by Board Member de la Torre Seconded by Chair Morita Motion Approved 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 PROJECT 2025-1903 DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION FOR A MAJOR FACADE REMODEL AT 8740-8748 LA MESA BOULEVARD, (APNS 494-213-13-00, 494-213-14-00, AND 494213-15-00 IN THE C-D MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Moved by Chair Morita Seconded by Board Member de la Torre Staff recommends that the Design Review Board approves the Certificate of Action to allow for a major façade remodel, subject to City Council ratification. Motion Approved 7.2 PROJECT 2025-0404 DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION FOR A 114- UNIT MIXED-USE BUILDING ON A VACANT LOT AT THE SW CORNER OF PALM AVE AND ALLISON AVE IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE, DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN; (APN 494-402-2 Added stipulation consult with DRB Langdon regarding the trees. Confirm the percentage of the metal on the Facade. Moved by Chair Morita Seconded by Board Member de la Torre Staff recommends that the Design Review Board approve the Certificate of Action (Attachment A). 2  Motion Approved 8. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Community Development Director Santos announced Brown Act Training. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Morita adjourned meeting at 1:22 p.m. 3