A multiple-residence development is to be constructed on 62 acres west of Hawes Road and east of Sossaman Road on the south side of Elliot Road in Mesa.
The landscaping and look of the first phase of development of Hawes Crossing MX Village 2 were discussed at the Tuesday Jan. 10 meeting of the Mesa Design Review Board.
The first phase is approximately 20 acres, Staff Planner Sean Pesek said at the meeting.
“The applicant is proposing 14 three-story buildings — 419 total units in phase 1. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground space, trails and then a pedestrian plaza, So a very amenity-rich development,” he said.
Teresa Forsberg of ESG Architecture and Design is the applicant; Trammell Crow Co. is the owner.
One-, two- and three-bedroom dwelling units are spread out in a variety of styles, according to a written project narrative.
“The proposed development is a luxury residential community that consists of a variety of three-story multifamily buildings and three live/work-unit buildings on a 20.6-acre site,” it states. “The project will cater to working professionals and families that want to take advantage of Mesa’s live, learn, work and play community. The project fills the strong demand for luxury housing opportunities in this rapidly growing area.”
The main amenity courtyard space in the center of the property has a large pool, spa, a variety of landscaping, herb and rose gardens, resort-style cabanas, outdoor kitchen, barbecue areas, trellises, lounge-seating areas, and outdoor entertainment such as table sports and televisions. Secondary amenity areas are spread throughout the site as pocket parks and include sports courts, areas for cornhole/ladders, playgrounds, a separated small and large dog park with wash station, shaded seating areas with string lighting, and walking trails, according to the narrative.
The all-volunteer Mesa Design Review Board is unique in that its composition is set by the zoning ordinance to include two architects; two from other design professions such as landscape architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or other design-related background; one contractor or developer; and two residents, according to the city’s website.
Richard Dyer Managing Editor | East Valley @RHDyer
Meet Richard Richard Dyer has worked at Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA since 1987, starting his career in Apache Junction as a copy editor and being promoted over the years to work as the editor of the Mesa Independent, news services editor for the East Valley office in Apache Junction, managing editor for the East Valley office, news services editor for the East Valley office and eventually also for the newspapers at INI’s then-Chandler office, managing editor again and as a news editor covering Apache Junction/Gold Canyon and Queen Creek. He helped start the Florence Independent while the news editor covering Apache Junction and Mesa news. In January 2023, he became associate managing editor for the East Valley newspapers and in August 2023 became managing editor for the East Valley newspapers of Chandler/Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Florence, Mesa and Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, while also reporting on Mesa and Apache Junction/Gold Canyon.
Community: Since 2009, he has worked as a volunteer to design The Blue Guitar Magazine, Blue Guitar Jr. magazine and Unstrung magazine, which are projects of The Arizona Consortium for the Arts; and since 2014, has been overseeing the art submissions.
Education: University of Arizona with a master of arts in journalism and a bachelor of science in agricultural communication. Also continuing education at Mesa Community College in welding in a metal art sculpture class.
Random fact: Saw his first tornado on May 31, 2010, which was classified as an EF-2, as part of a stormchasing tour group.
Hobbies: He is an artist of welded-steel sculptures, selling his artwork at juried and non-juried art shows.
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