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Home My WebLink AboutApplicationApplicant name:THOMAS HALLER, MSR DESIGN Phone: Applicant address: 510 MARQUETTE AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 Email:tom@msrdesign.com Owner name:Phone:Fax: Owner address:Email: Administrative Applicant Information Type of Review Requested File number:A-2020-0227 Assigned Planner: Related Files: Subject Property Information Location/street address:722 NE 2ND ST Assessor's parcel number(s):R5672000870 Township, range, section:3N1E7 Agent name (e.g. architect, engineer, developer, representative):GRETCHEN CASEROTTI Firm name:MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT Phone:Fax: Address:1326 W CHERRY LANE Email:gretchen@mld.org Contact name:Phone:Fax: Contact address:Email: Project Description Planning Division ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 1 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 2 Project/Application Name:Unbound Library - ALT Description of Work: Project Narrative: The Unbound project will be taking advantage of an existing, modest two-story structure at 722 East 2nd Street, Meridian, Idaho. Currently the Unbound Library is being run out of a building in Meridian that does not meet the capacity for their services. This remodel intends to provide the Meridian Library District with adequate space to provide all the current services while upgrading their programming to meet the needs of the community for now and for the future. Below is a narrative to explain our Alternative Compliance request, and the reasons we are designing for a resolution that does not strictly meet local building codes. Specific requirements proposed to be modified: In communication with Stacy Hersh at City of Meridian and Michael Alexander at ACHD, it has been explained that we are not meeting Title 8 which requires a 5¶0´clear zone at public sidewalks adjacent to the building. The sidewalk as it currently exists in front of the building along 2nd Street, is roughly 9¶6´wide, however we our plan is to encroach on that dimension with a new ADA ramp into the building¶s main front door. In discussions with both parties at the City and ACHD, we have expressed the complications with the existing site conditions this building provides. Reasons why strict adherence or application of the requirements are not feasible: The reason we need to encroach on the existing sidewalk is to install a new ADA ramp entry as I mentioned above. Currently the building¶s interior floor slab is raised about 7´above the existing exterior sidewalk. The step up into the building does not meet ADA requirements for a public building, so it is our intention to provide a safe and equitable entrance along 2nd Street. The only alternative into the building is the back of house staff door, which is situated in the drive alley and would be a problematic public entry for a multitude of reasons. Originally our design was approved by ACHD and the City of Meridian during the permit review phase, but after construction started, a site inspector realized that our proposed ADA front entry ramp would be landing too close to the existing sidewalk ramp which is currently abutting the alley to the south of our building. The requirement that we were not meeting was the need for a 5¶0´turning radius at the top of the existing sidewalk ramp so that one in a wheel chair could reorient themselves at the top of the sidewalk ramp and then turn to circumvent any front door building entry ramp. To accommodate this requirement, we designed the new front entry ramp to be flipped 180 degrees on the site, to where people would be entering the ramp from the north corner of the building. Although this change accommodated the space necessary for the turning radius at the top of the sidewalk ramp, it did slightly alter how one would be entering the building. With the adjustments for the entry ramp, we needed to accommodate a 5¶0´turning radius at the top landing of the entry ramp entering the building. Considering all these dimensions, and the depth for the ramp handrail and the concrete curb at the street, we are limited to a sidewalk passing clearance of 4¶0´After several iterations and discussions with ACHD, this is the only option that has now been approved by them for compliance. Proposed alternative meeting the intent and purpose of regulation: We do recognize the importance of the 5¶0´clear right of way for pedestrians and the ADA compliance for turning radii in public walkways, but in this instance we are also trying to accommodate the same accessible intent into the building which is being renovated and updated for new public usage. Our goal is to provide a solution that will accommodate access both around and into the building, with the slightest amount of encroachment on the surround walkway as necessary. Supporting documentation: See the attached drawings; A001, A101, A201, A601 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 3 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 4 APPLICATION TYPES Alternative Compliance - ALT:CHECKED Certificate of Zoning Compliance - CZC:UNCHECKED Does project have prior approval?:Yes Design Review - DES:UNCHECKED Private Street - PS:UNCHECKED Vacation - VAC:UNCHECKED ADDRESS VERIFICATION Address Verification Permit Number:LDAV-2020-0112 TYPE OF USE PROPOSED Residential:UNCHECKED Office:CHECKED Commercial:UNCHECKED Employment:UNCHECKED Industrial:UNCHECKED Single-Family Detached:UNCHECKED Single-Family Attached:UNCHECKED Townhouse:UNCHECKED Duplex:UNCHECKED Multi-Family:UNCHECKED Vertically Integrated:UNCHECKED PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE I agree to upload required checklist items for review:UNCHECKED I acknowledge deferral of the required checklist items, may require additional review time: UNCHECKED I agree to upload required checklist items with the building application:UNCHECKED PROPERTY INFORMATION General Location:722 2nd Street, Meridian, ID 83642 Current Land Use:Business Total Acreage:.045 Prior Approvals (File Numbers):C-TI-2020-0033 ZONING DISTRICT(S) R-2:UNCHECKED R-4:UNCHECKED R-8:UNCHECKED R-15:UNCHECKED R-40:UNCHECKED C-N:UNCHECKED C-C:UNCHECKED Application Information 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 5 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 6 C-G:UNCHECKED L-O:UNCHECKED M-E:UNCHECKED H-E:UNCHECKED I-L:UNCHECKED I-H:UNCHECKED O-T:UNCHECKED TN-C:UNCHECKED TN-R:UNCHECKED County:UNCHECKED PROJECT INFORMATION Site Plan Date (MM/DD/YYYY):11/10/2020 Landscape Plan Date (MM/DD/YYYY):11/10/2020 Elevations Date (MM/DD/YYYY):11/10/2020 In Reclaimed Water Buffer:No QUALIFYING OPEN SPACE Open Grassy Area (min. 50' x 100'):UNCHECKED Community Garden:UNCHECKED Ponds or Water Features:UNCHECKED Plaza:UNCHECKED Additions to Public Park:UNCHECKED Collector Street Buffer:UNCHECKED Arterial Street Buffer:UNCHECKED 8' or 6' Wide Parkways:UNCHECKED 10' Parkway Along Arterials:UNCHECKED Stormwater Detention Facility:UNCHECKED QUALIFYING SITE AMENITIES Clubhouse:UNCHECKED Fitness Facilities:UNCHECKED Enclosed Bike Storage:UNCHECKED Public Art:UNCHECKED Picnic Area:UNCHECKED Additional 5% Open Space:UNCHECKED Communication Infrastructure:UNCHECKED Dog Owner Facilities:UNCHECKED Neighborhood Business Center:UNCHECKED Swimming Pool:UNCHECKED Children's Play Structure:UNCHECKED Sports Courts:UNCHECKED Pedestrian or Bicycle Circulation System:UNCHECKED Transit Stop:UNCHECKED 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 7 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 8 Park and Ride Lot:UNCHECKED Walking Trails:UNCHECKED SEND NOTIFICATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION SENT (System Use Only):CHECKED APPLICATION DISCLAIMER I have read and accept the above terms:CHECKED Your signature:Thomas Haller 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 9 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 10