Design Review Board Special Meeting
Special MeetingLa Mesa, CA · June 25, 2025
Minutes
La Mesa Design Review Board
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date: June 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Chair Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer
Board Member Christopher Langdon
Board Member Alison Morita
Director of Community Development Lynnette Santos
Assistant Director of Community Development Jared Chavez
Staff: Management Analyst Kristen Flores
Sr. Management Analyst Myra Pina
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer called meeting to order.
1.1 ROLL CALL
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
No additions or deletions to the agenda.
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.
No public comments.
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5. CURRENT BUSINESS AND STAFF REPORTS
5.1 PROJECT 2025-0498 - A PROPOSED EXTERIOR REDESIGN OF A
TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Moved by Board Member Langdon
Seconded by Board Member Morita
1. That the Design Review Board (DRB) provide input on how the
applicant may, cost effectively, further improve the west elevation
to meet Urban Design Program guidelines.
2. That the DRB approve the project, subject to City Council
ratification.
Recommendation of simplifying the west façade architectural treatment
and applicant will choose online color, Sherman Williams # 772, with relief
of a secondary color.
Yes (5): Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer, Board Member Langdon, Board Member
Morita, Director of Community Development Santos, and Assistant
Director of Community Development Chavez
Motion Approved (5 to 0)
6. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ruiz-Ostmeyer adjourned meeting
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