Design Review Board

La Mesa Design Review Board Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: April 13, 2026, 12:30 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 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 Julia Carrillo Administrative Coordinator Heather Leal _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Alison Morita called to order at 12:34 p.m. 1.1 ROLL CALL 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA No additions and/or deletions to the agenda. 3. PRESENTATIONS No 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 comments. 1 5. CONSENT 5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HELD ON MARCH 09, 2026 Moved by Chair Morita Seconded by Board Member de la Torre Motion Approved 6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES No conflict disclosures. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 2026-0124 (YARWICK TERRY J LIVING TRUST) DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION FOR A MAJOR REMODEL AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 7995 LA MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 470-561-17-00). Moved by Vice Chair Langdon Seconded by Board Member de la Torre Staff recommends that the Design Review Board determine that the 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). Motion Approved 8. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Community Development Director Santos announced we will be scheduling Brown Act Training at a future Planning Commission Meeting, date to be determined. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chair Alison Morita adjourned the meeting at 12:58 p.m. 2