LA MESA DESIGN REVIEW BOARDAGENDAA Regular MeetingMeeting #:Date:Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 P.m. - 1:30 P.m.Location:City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison AvenueLa Mesa, CaliforniaBoard Members:Chair Alison MoritaVice Chair Christopher LangdonBoard Member Patrick de la TorreDirector of Community Development Lynnette SantosAssistant Director of Community Development Jared ChavezThe public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options: Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613993141 Telephone (Audio only) (669) 254-5252 or (669) 216-1590 Webinar ID: 161 399 3141 Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the Board meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. 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A photo ID or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.1.CALL TO ORDER Public Comments: 1.1ROLL CALL Public Comments: 1.2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Comments: 2.ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Public Comments: 3.PRESENTATIONS Public Comments: 4.PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) Public Comments: NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Design Review Board will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.5.CONSENT Public Comments: 5.1APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HELD ON MARCH 09, 2026 Attachments | Public Comments1.Post-Meeting Minutes - DRB_Mar09_2026 - English.pdfRecommended Motion:6.CONFLICT DISCLOSURES Public Comments: 7.CURRENT BUSINESS Public Comments: 7.12026-0124 (YARWICK TERRY J LIVING TRUST) Attachments | Public Comments1.2026-0124 (7995 La Mesa Blvd).pdf2.A_Certification of DRB Action.pdf3.B_SitePhotos.pdf4.C_ProjectPlans.pdf5.D_Project Renderings.pdf6.E_Color-Materials-Board.pdfDESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION FOR A MAJOR REMODEL AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 7995 LA MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 470-561-17-00). Recommended Motion:Staff recommends that the Design Review Board determine that the project meets the goals and guidelines of the Downtown Village Specific Plan and Urban Design Program, and approve the project, subject to City Council ratification. (Attachment A).8.STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Comments: 9.ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: No Item Selected Attachments (0) | Public Comments (0)This item has no attachments.1.Post-Meeting Minutes - DRB_Mar09_2026 - English.pdf1.2026-0124 (7995 La Mesa Blvd).pdf2.A_Certification of DRB Action.pdf3.B_SitePhotos.pdf4.C_ProjectPlans.pdf5.D_Project Renderings.pdf6.E_Color-Materials-Board.pdfThis item has no public comment