Planning & Community Development Department
Proposed Mesita Road
Landmark District Designation and
Zoning Map Amendment
Public Hearing
City Council Meeting
August 17, 2026
Planning & Community Development Department
Presentation Outline
2 • Process to Become a District
• District Location & Boundaries
• Examples of Buildings in the District
• Landmark District Criteria & Evaluation
• Zoning Map Amendment Findings & Evaluation
• Property Owner Support
• Staff Recommendation
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Landmark District Process
3 1. Submit Eligibility Review Application
2. Neighborhood Meeting (August 27, 2025)
3. Eligibility Determination (September 2, 2025)
4. Submit Formal Review Application
5. Historic Preservation Commission Public Hearing
(March 3, 2026)
6. Planning Commission Public Hearing (June 10, 2026)
7. City Council Public Hearing (current step)
8. City Council Adoption of Zone Change
Ordinance/Zoning Map Change
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District Vicinity Map
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Proposed District Boundaries
5 Mesita Road
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Landmark District Description
• Seven (7) Properties.
• All single-family residences in RS-4 HD Zoning District. • All buildings built between 1949 and 1958:
> District context encompasses the Modern Ranch
and Mid-Century Modern architectural styles.
• Architect/Builders with work in district:
> Harold B. Zook and multiple builders.
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Example Contributing Buildings:
Modern Ranch Style (4 properties)
7 1070 Mesita Rd. (left), 1952 & 1085 Mesita Rd. (right), 1952 1150 Mesita Rd., 1953
1175 Mesita Rd., 1950
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Contributing Buildings: Mid-Century
Modern Style (2 properties)
8 1155 Mesita Rd., 1949
1125 Mesita Rd., 1951 (Zook House, designated landmark) Planning & Community Development Department
Non-contributing Building (1 Property)
9 1105 Mesita Road, 1958
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Landmark District Criteria
• Meets criteria for Landmark District designation
because:
> All of the buildings were built between 1949 and 1958, the identified period of significance, and remain largely intact
on their street-facing elevations (about 86% contributing). > District represents context of an architect-designed
residences by Harold B. Zook and is united by the Mid-
Century Modern and Modern Ranch styles.
• Historic Preservation Commission agreed that the
district meets these criteria and recommended
approval at their March 3, 2026 meeting.
• In the final petition certified by the Planning
Commission, owners of 57% of the properties within
the boundary support the designation (none oppose).
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Zoning Map Amendment Findings
11 • Consistent with the General Plan:
> Guiding Principle 2, Goal 8 & Policies 8.1-8.10 support historic preservation efforts Citywide.
• Would not be detrimental to public interest, health,
safety, convenience, or general welfare:
> Ensures significant buildings are protected.
> Stimulates economic health, residential quality and stabilize and enhance property values.
> Encourages development consistent with historical guidelines. > Allowable land uses and development standards remain the same. > Majority of property owners in support.
• Planning Commission agreed that the district meets
these findings and recommended approval of the
designation at their June 10, 2026 meeting.
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Recommendation & Effects
• Staff recommendation: Approve designation of the
Mesita Road Landmark District Overlay Zone.
• Effects of historic designation:
> Future protection of exterior features visible from street from inappropriate alteration or demolition.
> Eligible to apply for Historic Property Contract (Mills Act). > Eligible to use State Historical Building Code.
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Proposed Mesita Road
Landmark District Designation and
Zoning Map Amendment
Public Hearing
City Council Meeting
August 17, 2026