HomeMy WebLinkAboutSouthridge Dermotology-first submittal commentsFrom:Alan Tiefenbach
To:"Jeff Likes"
Subject:Southridge Dermotology
Date:Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:30:00 AM
Jeff,
Below are my comments regarding the CZC and Design Review for Southridge Dermatology:
Site Plan / Landscape Plan
1. The site plan table says the building area is 16,232 sq. ft. but it is shown as 34,282 on the building
footprint.
2. The landscape plan states elevations of the trash enclosures have been provided (Note 6), but it
appears they have not.
3. UDC 11-3B-7. states landscaping improvements within the right-of-way shall require a license
agreement between the property owner and the transportation authority. It appears there is
landscaping outside of the property line you are crediting toward your required buffers. A license
agreement will be required prior to certificate of occupancy.
4. 11-3C-5. states all off street parking areas shall be provided with a substantial wheel restraint to
prevent cars from encroaching upon abutting private and public property or overhanging beyond
the designated parking stall dimensions. Wheel stops are required within the internal parking
spaces and in the parking spaces near the walkway at the southwest portion of the building.
5. UDC 11-3A-19. states a continuous internal pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of five (5) feet
in width shall be provided from the perimeter sidewalk to the main building entrance(s) for
nonresidential uses. The internal pedestrian walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular
driving surfaces through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks. Although a
pathway is shown around the southern perimeter of the building, there needs to be distinguishing
marking where the crossing occurs across the drive aisle near the southwestern corner of the
building (there is presently only striping shown).
Architecture
6. ASM 2.1A requires buildings with rooflines 50-feet in length or greater to incorporate roofline and
parapet variations. Variations may include step-downs, step-backs, other modulation, or
architectural features such as cornices, ledges, or columns, and must occur in total combination
for at least 20% of the façade length. May be averaged over entire façade, but may not exceed
75-feet without a break. Is this met on the north and south elevations?
7. ASM 2.3A states the architecture should consistently incorporate at least two (2) architectural
features into the building design that are pedestrian scale, to include: fenestration patterns;
architectural elements such as ledges, lighting, or canopies; material or pattern banding; or
detailing. How is this met on the north and east elevations? Staff recommends you consider
elements such as decorative lighting, awning or canopies or wainscoting.
8. ASM 3.1B requires qualifying modulation to be at least 6-inches in depth, be at least 8-inches in
width or height (whichever is narrowest), and occur in total for 20% of overall façade elevation.
For buildings with façades less than 150-feet, horizontal modulation must occur no less than
every 30-feet. For buildings with façades greater than or equal to 150-feet, horizontal modulation
must occur no less than every 50-feet. Staff is unable to determine from the site plan if this is met
on north and east elevations. Please clarify.
9. ASM 4.1C requires providing details that emphasize focal elements such as public entries, building
corners, or public spaces. Examples include but are not limited to: columns, quoin or rustication,
canopies over entries, lintels, transom windows, or modulation of the roof plane. At least one
focal element is required and must be accented with a unique combination of color, texture,
materials, or modulation in the wall or roof plane. Please clarify the focal elements on the north
and east façades.
Miscellaneous
10. Is there any lighting that is more than 1,800 lumens? If so, a lighting plan is required.
Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571
Built for Business, Designed for Living