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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKendall DR_CZC Narrative_Updated 7-25-22 V1cushingterrell.com July 25, 2022 Meridian Planning Division Meridian City Hall 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102 Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Written Narrative - Updated Kendall Services Center – Temp Address 1690 W Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 83642 Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance On behalf of the owner/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 third party landscaping company selected by the owner/developer. The narrative below will describe the compliance with the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual and Ten Mile -Interchange Specific Area Plan and the Development Agreement. 1. Architectural Character : a) Façades. The façades integrate different textures, colors and materials to achieve variation and create a cohesive design. As to keeping with the Ford Pro Elite Service Center design branding, and adhering to the TMISAP, Architectural Standards Manual and Development Agreement design requirements in Section 5.1, A combination of glazing, doors and material variation are used to meet the required façade percentages per section 3.2E. 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 TMISAP, Architectural Standards Manual and Development Agreement design requirements. b) Primary Entrances. The building is divided into three sections, a West Wing, a drop-off/pick-up enclosed tunnel in the center, and an East Wing, each with its own entrance. The proposed public entrances are provided on the east (Ford Services) and west wings (Kendall Services) of the building and are easily noticeable as public entrances. Material variation and signage have been integrated into the entry facades to aid with wayfinding. c) Roof Lines. The building design uses a flat roof system that varies in height at each of the three sections of the building. The “Ford Brand Wall” has a dominate appearance due to it being wrapped with an ACM like 08/18/22 A-2022-0104 2 cushingterrell.com product with a smooth panel in a blue accent color. 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 and steps out from the main building facade. Additionally, the entrance vestibules have been pushed outside of the building to give them more prominence and assist with customer wayfinding. Canopies are also being used on the southern façade to create a more human scale to the building and provide additional protection at entrances to the building. d) Pattern Variations. The façades of the building are designed to incorporate material and shadow variation to the design. The variation of textures, materials, reveals, and colors eliminate the monotony of the modulation of each material. Window shade structures, protruding out a minimum of 5’-0” per the Development Agreement, have also been incorporated to give a human scale and variation to the façade pattern. e) Mechanical Equipment. The mechanical equipment will be placed on the roof of the building and will be screened with the parapet walls. 2. Materials: The site is located in 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 look product (dri-design panel) 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; the North and East will be used primarily for temporary vehicle storage parking, the South will be allocated for Kendall service vehicles and overflow customer parking, and the West will be allocated for the employees. Electrical Vehicle charging stations will be provided for customers and Kendall service vehicles along the southern façade of the building. Fencing around the property will be of decorative wrought iron style to secure the employee focused working lot from customer circulation. The trash enclosure will be easily accessible from the parking lots and the shared access points of the site and its surroundings near the southeast and southwest corners of the building. These locations have been reviewed and approved by Republic Services. Recycling enclosures for tires and auto parts will be located adjacent to the trash enclosures and will be maintained by the owner and an outside service contractor. 4. Pedestrian Walkways and facilities: Pedestrian walkways and drop-off zones are easily designated by parking layout, material changes, 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. A Plaza has been centrally located for use by the entire development, with benches, public art, and tree plantings for additional shade. This plaza will give pedestrians a refuge space from S. Spanish Sun Way and Overland road just to the south of the development. 5. Offsite: 08/18/22 A-2022-0104 3 cushingterrell.com There is an offsite berm to the West of the property that is not part of this project that we are providing seeding as a good neighbor offer to reduce the erosion of the berm into the neighbor’s property. Sincerely, Adam Garcia 08/18/22 A-2022-0104