A 27,790-square-foot Sunburst Shutters industrial building is to be constructed on 2 acres west of Val Vista Road on the north side of Thomas Road in Mesa.
The development’s look and landscaping were discussed Feb. 13 by the Mesa Design Review Board. Vice Chair Dane Astle was absent.
The site is currently vacant, Staff Planner Kwasi Abebrese said during the meeting.
“The proposed site plan shows a 27,000-square-foot industrial building with a truck dock and loading area located at the rear of the building — specifically on the north side. This area will be screened with an 8-foot-tall masonry wall,” he said. “Access to the site is provided from North Thomas Road, specifically at the south side of the project site.”
Scott Puente is the applicant. Mesa Thomas LLC is the owner.
The industrial building is to be constructed at 3336 E. Thomas Road, according to a written project narrative from Upward Architects.
“This submittal consists of an office and processing for a national window covering/treatment service provider,” it states. “The building will provide a sleek and modern design façade with vertical articulation and building mass projection consistent with the city of Mesa design guidelines.”
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 H. Dyer can be reached at rdyer@iniusa.org, or on X @rhdyer. To voice your opinion on this story, connect with us at AzOpinions@iniusa.org.
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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