Tyco Metal Works industrial building planned in Mesa

The development is on the west side of the 7400 block of South 89th Place, the north side of the 8900 block of East Winnston Avenue and the east side of the 7400 block of South Atwood.

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By Richard Dyer
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Tyco Metal Works plans to construct a more than 37,000-square-foot industrial building on 2 acres west of Ellsworth Road and north of Germann Road in Mesa.

The Mesa Design Review Board voted unanimously July 9 to approve the look and landscaping for the industrial development, which is within Gateway Airport Commerce Park.

The site is zoned light industrial with planned area development and bonus intensity zone overlays, Staff Planner Cassidy Welch said prior to the vote.

“(T)he proposed industrial uses are permitted in that zoning district. As part of their request they are proposing outdoor storage, which is permitted in the rear half of the lot,” she said. “So the proposal is for a new, approximately 37,000-square-foot building. It’s kind of unique because it is fronted by streets on three sides — you’ve got Atwood, Winnston and 89th Place,” she said.

Alex Hayes of Withey Morris Baugh PLC is the applicant. Tyco Metal Works LLC is the owner.

The building will have the option to be divided into four separate tenant units measuring 9,324 square feet in flex industrial space for small businesses and manufacturers. A secured storage yard on the north side of the property is to include private yards for tenants, trash enclosure access and a single truck well/loading area, according to a written project narrative from Withey Morris Baugh.

“The proposed building will have a modern design featuring a simple four-color scheme and alternating building materials,” it states. “To add visual interest, the masonry walls have varying heights and textures. Wall heights will alternate between 28 feet and 32 feet and the general building material is masonry.”

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.

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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.