HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Narrative V1December 21, 2021
City of Meridian
Planning Department
Meridian City Hall, Suite 210
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Design Review/ Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Project – Adventures in Aquatics
2730 East State Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83646
Project No. 21161.000
CUP: H-2021-0069
Dear City Planner:
The following is a project narrative for the construction of a one-story indoor recreational swim school
and associated site work, located at 2730 East State Avenue, Meridian, Idaho.
The construction of the project will take place on parcel: R3073780100, which is currently zoned (I-L) Light
Industrial, which permits this type of indoor recreational use with Conditional Use Permit approval,
reference H-2021-0069. The building size is approximately 8,788 square feet. The new site work will
include new curbs, gutters, parking, drive throughs and landscaping.
The building’s exterior has been designed to meet current city design standards. The materials that give
the building its character consists of stone, metal roof, EIFS and heavy timber accents. These materials
ensure that the look of the building will remain intact over time. Aluminum anodized metal on the
storefronts, overhead doors, canopies, and trim provides complimentary accents to the other building
materials.
The front façade of the building consists of one (1) main entry tower element that provides balance to the
linear façade of the building. Differing roof heights and the use of heavy timber framing bring the scale of
the building to the pedestrian level. The building massing is broken up by the rhythm of alternating stone,
heavy timber and EFIS with the portions of the building protruding vertically and horizontally to give
hierarchy to the entry element. This same design language is used throughout the other elevations to
provide a consistent massing on all façades.
The design intent with mechanical system is to have it serve the building without being obtrusive.
Mechanical equipment and units will be placed on the rooftop with parapets to screen, preventing sight
of the units from the ground.
02/18/22
A-2022-0005
City Planner
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December 21, 2021
One (1) tenant monument sign is proposed on the street side of the building as well as on the front façade
of the building’s entry for clear visibility from all directions. Strategically placed landscaping will be used
to help screen the trash enclosure from vehicular circulation this will create a welcoming experience for
the visitor.
The required number of parking stalls is 18, this project is proposing 48 for the proposed tenant. The
surrounding area of the buildings and parking lot proposed landscaping is designed to create an inviting
area for visitors; similarly, the trash enclosure area will be screened. LED lighting is placed throughout the
site to ensure visibility for pedestrians.
The surrounding uses include Hickory Flex building to the west. A vacant lot and an office building and
Petra Construction buildings to the north. Blue Cross of Idaho campus is located to the east and a
Community Garden and vacant lots to the south. The addition to a swim school in this location will not
negatively affect the surrounding uses or negatively affect the current traffic patterns. The hours of
operation will be inline with the surrounding uses and will not negatively affect existing businesses
operations.
Thank you for reviewing our application for a Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance. Please
contact us if you have any questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
CSHQA, Inc.
Mandie Brozo
MB:pk
02/18/22
A-2022-0005