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Olive Garden – Architectural Standards Manual & UDC Compliance Narrative
This narrative shall demonstrate how the proposed Olive Garden building will comply with the City of
Meridian, ID Architectural Standards Manual and Unified Development Code.
ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN:
a. Cohesive Design – All public spaces on site and in the vicinity are connected by sidewalks and
ramps, and tied together by landscaping. Open concrete apron and benches in front of the building
invites the public and provides space for gathering. Stone veneer offers varying color, shape, sizes
and depth all throughout the building facades, accented by red brick clinkers, while wood-like
veneers create another layer of interest. Vertical offsets of building blocks bring a dynamic
vocabulary to the exterior, without compromising the overall looked tied together by the common
materials.
b. Building Scale – Varying roof heights and offset building blocks cut up the building façade. Stacked
gable stresses the entry, directing pedestrians in. A unique tall curtain wall element faces the main
arterial right-of-way, providing exciting views both in and out of the building. Pedestrian-scale
fenestration are placed along all sides of the building; where fenestration is not fitting per the
interior use, faux and brick windows are placed. Gable roofs of varying heights, materials and
orientations cut up the continuous parapet.
c. Building Form – Tower elements pop out from the façade, building block offsets provide rectilinear
forms of varying sizes and proportions, enhanced by rectilinear recesses at the entry, canopies,
and windows. Arcs from Palladian Windows and triangular shapes formed by different gable roofs
provide interesting caps to the rectilinear forms. Stone and brick materials provide additional
texture and dynamic qualities on a smaller scale. Windows or window-like elements are laid out at
equal spacing along each stretch of wall and recesses add further depth to the façade.
d. Architectural Elements – Stacked gable tower and recessed opening creates pilasters by the entry
doors and make the entry stand out from the rest of the building. A tower clad in wood-like veneer
creates another interest element. Various heights and orientations of gable and shed roofs adorn
the walls and parapets, enhanced by canopies over the main public entry ways. Recessed roof well
provides screening for equipment to be hidden from the public, and fenestration and window-like
elements adorn the walls to create variation in facades. Red brick clinkers are embedded evenly in
a random pattern in the stone veneer as accents that also break up the facades. Additional trellis
and atrium window further brings interest to the façade facing the arterial right-of-way.
e. Materials – All facades are tied together by the same material vocabulary, consisting of stone and
wood-like veneers accented by red brick clinkers. The roof line is cut up with concrete tile parapet
caps, tile gable roofs and standing seam metal roofs of different heights, widths and orientations.
All stones and wood planks return to the windows and doors for a clean finish, and ledgers are
provided at all window sills.
f. Signs & Lighting – Building walls are lit by accent lights from the landscape area, and roofs are lit
via accent lights placed on gable corners. Warm colored lighting splashing light on stone and tile
create comfort and warmth. LED is used for all light fixtures for flexibility and efficiency. Decorative
sconce lights at the entry tower match the rectilinear tower shape of the entry block, and the
brownish color complements the stone veneer behind. Building signs are similarly lit, the same
brown color are used throughout the building fascia and other wood elements, with the green of the
olive leaves creating an interesting accent that contrasts while complementing the brown.
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ATLANTA
CINCINNATI
MILWAUKEE
NEWPORT BEACH
101 Shipyard Way
Suite B
Newport Beach CA
92626
acs-architects.com Imagine. Deliver.
PARKING LOT:
The project building area is 7,818 S.F.; per the 1 space per 250 S.F. code requirement, Olive
Garden is required to have 32 parking spaces. There are 65 parking spaces within the project
property line. The parking spaces are 19’-0” minimum in depth and drive aisle are 25’-0” minimum,
shared with adjacent tenants within the plaza. We provide minimum 5’-0” landscape buffers and
trees at 35’-0” spacing. Additional landscaping area is provided for the trees where there is an
easement preventing tree placement. At maximum 12 parking spaces, there is a landscape island.
There is no dead-end parking – cars may drive continuously through the site, and can enter and
leave without making difficult turns. There are 5 ADA parking spots, and a bike rack with 5 bike
parking spaces close to the entrance.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS AND FACILITIES:
All sidewalks around the project building are minimum 5’-0” in width, and connected throughout via
ramps. Bike racks are close to the entry, and allows for 5 bike parking spaces. Lot lights are spec’d
to match the rest of the center. The trash enclosure is attached to the building and enclosed in 8’-0”
tall walls using wood-like veneers matching the building. There are benches placed near the entry
for resting and waiting.
Sincerely,
Ruby Wang
ACS Architects
(714)436-90000 ext. 1502
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