A Circle K convenience store with a fuel station is to be constructed on 1 acre at the northwest corner of Elliot and Signal Butte roads in Mesa.
The landscaping and design for the facility were discussed during the March 11 meeting of the Mesa Design Review Board. Chair Dane Astle, Vice Chair Justin Trexler and board member Paul Johnson were absent.
Perimeter landscaping is adjacent to Elliot and Signal Butte roads, Staff Planner Charlotte Bridges said.
“The site plan shows the construction of a 5,200-square-foot building and a 3,936-square-foot canopy. Fourteen parking spaces required and 19 parking spaces are provided on the site,” she said.
Steve Bowser of Helix Engineering LLC is the applicant. Circle K Stores Inc. is the owner.
The proposed project is intended to be constructed in a single phase, according to a written project narrative from Land Development Consultants LLC.
“The architectural design of the building and fuel canopy will incorporate contemporary design forms and colors to match the Elliot Road Tech Corridor. The structures feature a blue/gray color palette and incorporate a variety of contemporary materials, including Cementous wall panels, natural stone and metal window and doors frames,” it states. “Similarly, the fuel canopy incorporates the same colors and materials to provide a consistent architectural theme throughout the project.”
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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