A 137-unit attached single-residence townhomes development is planned about 1,600 feet west of the northwest corner of East Main Street and North Greenfield Road in Mesa.
The Mesa Design Review Board on Aug. 12 discussed the development’s look and landscaping on 7 acres at 4062 E. Main St. Chair Dane Astle was absent.
Planned amenities include pickleball courts, a play field, two playgrounds and ramadas, Staff Planner Jennifer Merrill said during the meeting.
“The site plan shows the gated subdivision accessed from Main Street. The main entrance is at the southeast corner of the site and there is also an exit-only on the southwest corner of the site,” she said. “Overall it consists of 27 buildings made up of two- and three-story units.”
There are 27 visitor parking spaces provided in addition to the attached two-car garages at each unit, Merrill said.
Tim Boyle of Atmosphere Architects is the applicant. Dolly Varden LLC is the owner.
The 4140 E. Main parcel has remained undeveloped since at least 1958, with no permanent structures built on the site. The neighboring parcel at 4062 E. Main was used for citrus farming until about 2013, according to a written project narrative from Atmosphere Architects.
“The townhomes will feature a contemporary architectural style that reflects local design trends while maintaining a clean and balanced aesthetic,” it states. “The elevations will offer variety in form, detailing and color without being overly ornate. The overall design emphasizes visual appeal, energy efficiency and cohesive integration with the surrounding neighborhood.”
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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