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March 13, 2022
Meridian Planning Division
Meridian City Hall
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Written Narrative
Kendall Services Center – Temp Address 1690 W Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 83642
Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance
On behalf of the owners/developer, we hereby apply for Design Review and CZC for the new Kendall Service
Center located at 1690 W Overland Rd, Meridian, ID 83642. The development will include 102,827 sf. full
vehicle service center located in the Ten Mile District C-G zone (General Retail and Service Commercial).
Access to the property is provided by two shared access ways, both located on W. TASA ST. Internal drives
will be owned and maintained by the property owners within the development. As designed, the site will
have excellent internal circulation and access to the public road system.
The landscaping and the amenities that are part of the project will be maintained by a private, off-site
landscaping company.
Narrative describing compliance with the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual and Ten Mile
-Interchange Specific Area Plan.
1. Architectural Character:
a) Façades. The façades integrate different textures, colors and materials to achieve variation and create
a cohesive design. Along with materials, the design integrates changes in elevation, set-backs and
suspended canopies to achieve depth and detract from a flat façade. The repetition of materials and
symmetry used creates rhythm and provides architectural character to the building which aligns itself with
the Ford Group requirements and also meets the Ten Mile district design criteria.
b) Primary Entrances. The building is divided into three sections, a West Wing, a drop-off/pick-up enclosed
tunnel and an East Wing, each with its own main entrance. The proposed public entrances are provided on
the east and west wings of the building and are easily noticeable as public entrances.
c) Roof Lines. The building design uses a flat roof system that varies in heigh per each section of the
building. The “Ford Brand Wall” has a dominate appearance due to it being wrapped with a ACM brushed
stainless steel pane with a blue accent. Not only does the roof line vary in height, but also in depth. The
“Ford Brand Wall” is located on the south and north elevation of the building where it is most noticeable by
the public.
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d) Pattern Variations. The façades of the building are designed to incorporate material and shadow
variation to the design. The variation of textures, materials and colors eliminate the monotony of the
modulation of each material.
e) Mechanical Equipment. The mechanical equipment will be placed in the rooftop of the building and will
be screened with the building’s parapet walls.
2. Materials:
The site is located on the C-G District (General Retail Service Commercial District), there are currently no
surrounding buildings to compliment or duplicated a development standard. The proposed building will
incorporate horizontal metal panels of various rib types and colors, CMU wainscot with CMU accent walls
located at the major vehicle entry points. Stucco and ACM Panels will provide a modern upscale closure to
the design.
3. Parking Lots:
Parking for this site is located on all sides of the building. The parking has been separated for the 3 various
uses. Parking to the North and East will be used primarily for temporary vehicle storage parking. Parking to
the South will allocated for Kendall service vehicle and overflow customer parking. Parking to the West will
be allocated for the employees. Electrical Vehicle charging stations will be provided for customers and
Kendall service vehicles.
The trash enclosure will be easily accessible from the parking lots and the shared access points of the site
and its surroundings per the approval of Republic Services. Kendall recycling enclosures for tires and auto
parts will be located at the west and east locations of the property and maintained by the owner and outside
service.
4. Pedestrian Walkways and facilities:
Pedestrian walkways and drop-off zones are easily designated by parking layout and lighting design.
Walkways are designed to provide efficient access to building entries and exits. Along the main entrances of
the building, ample space is provided to be used as an outdoor sitting area if needed or required.
Sincerely,
Adam Garcia
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