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Home My WebLink AboutDesign Manual Compliance B~~~2 f'I E IDIAN ~Fi~ Planning Department DESIGN REVIEW Design Manual Compliance Project name: File #: Applicant/agent: 1.0 Site. Character .Objective: To encourage the creation, enhancement, and evolution of compatible urban and mixed-use developments that promote functional, integrated, and attractive built environments. Y N N/A Design Guidelines Comments2 Staff B-1.1.3.1. Development should contribute to the anticipated urban form and character and enhance... B-1.1.3.1.1. Emphasize a compatible mix of uses, including retail, commercial, office, residential... B-1.1.3.1.2. Relate proposed development, including land uses and activities to adjacent and surrounding... B-1.1.3.2. Anticipate the addition of future transit systems to the transportation network and plan for... B-1.1.3.2.1. Coordinate routes, placement of facilities, and infrastructure improvements with the appropriate... B-1.1.3.3. Appropriately address the critical issues of site layout that influence urban development... Objective: To establish a foundational framework, with suitable urban street patterns, that encourages the development of functional, attractive, and integrated urban environments. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) CommentsZ Staff B-1.2.3.1. Use an appropriate urban development pattern, such as a grid, grid and squares, radial... B-1.2.3.1.1. Development proposals in the Downtown District and Old Town should extend the use o£ .. B-1.2.3.2. Create street networks using a hierazchy of roadway typologies and classifications consistent... B-1.2.3.2.1. Use local, collector, and arterial roadways, as appropriate, to establish an interconnected street... ~ See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full test. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org ;:: ~. 1 ~:~ ~. ~` ~':' _. ,a Y N N/A Design'Guidelinesl Comments2 Staff B-1.2.3.2.2 s Where appropriate, preserve or create and use alleys as part of the street network. Alleys allow.. . B-1.2.3.3. Establish blocks that are compatible with the urban framework and street network... B-1.2.3.3.1. Blocks should generally be square, slightly elongated rectangles, or geometrically shaped... B-1.2.3.3.2. Use block configurations that provide relative uniformity in size, spacing, and orientation. B-1.2.3.3.3. Generally, blocks should not exceed a length greater than 500 feet along any side... - -- ar.~~ Objectives: To promote connectivity and accommodate various modes of transportation by establishing contiguous pedestrian environments, integrating accessible transit, and linking urban and public spaces. To mitigate the physical and visual impacts that vehicular accommodations have on the urban form and character, particularly along roadways. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) Comments2 Staff B-1.3.3.1. Limit direct vehicular access off major roadways to maintain the continuity of pedestrian.. . B-1.3.3.1.13 Where appropriate, use alleys to provide vehicular access to blocks, sites, and buildings. B-1.3.3.1.2. The preferred options to provide access are alleys and local roadways. Access from arterial and... B-1.3.3.1.3. Coordinate access points with adjacent sites and uses to limit interruptions along roadways... B-1.3.3.2. Provide pedestrian connections that establish contiguous pedestrian networks throughout the... B-1.3.3.2.1. Use sidewalks, mid-block passages, on- site pedestrian circulation, and multi-use alleyways... B-1.3.3.2.23 Where appropriate, multiple pedestrian routes should converge on significant urban places... B-1.3.3.3. Plan for access and connectivity to future transit facilities, including, but not limited to... B-1.3.3.3.1. Coordinate with the appropriate agencies and organizations to ensure the successful... B-1.3.3.32 s Provide adequate. pedestrian connections from adjacent public spaces that allow convenient... ''' `See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance or non-compliance. s Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org r ' " y ~ ~ ~~ L f Ft YC.rr . C 't L~{'^ ~^~E~', ~/ 1 ,., ' ~ t; 5 f 4 d ~ 5 T ~t: ~ji t~~Y )'{ti4 .'J {: 5 'Ci~ ~' rt Oa~~L ( 1..~~X "•r .A .l ~ ~ l . a.'it' ~~ ~ ~ f!IM~~ ~Ys ..C ~V~. ~ n ' G ~ k'. :: Yrv ~ L i fk`;yt ~~ ~ k ~~~~ ~ A~~~~ t-: Isla. -Y. +yy~K: ~. k 1 < ,y ~.J w ~] Y ~ } ~ ~ F,. 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Orient building fapades toward roadways and public spaces to enclose and delineate pedestrian... B-1.4.2.1.3. Where appropriate, extend building fagades to interior lot lines (and rear setbacks... B-1.4.2.1.4 a Use buildings that incorporate articulated fagades and architectural elements or integrated... B-1.4.2.2. Primary building entries for ground level and upper story uses should be oriented to provide... B-1.4.2.3. Strategically locate public and urban spaces to encourage pedestrian activity, enhance... B-1.4.2.3.1. Integrate public spaces with street patterns, block configurations, and building placements to... B-1.4.2.3.2.3 Frame urban and'; public spaces with building fa9ades, enhanced streetscapes, or other... B-1.4.2.3.3 s Building fagades designed to accommodate courtyards, outdoor seating or dining... B-1.4.2.3.4.3 Where appropriate, incorporate public space to anchor prominent intersections and street... B-1.4.2.4. Place transit facilities adjacent to or neaz public spaces and/or prominent buildings as... B-1.4.2.5. Parking azeas within urban environments should not detract from establishing an appropriate... B-1.4.2.5.1. Place parking primarily behind or to the side of buildings and public spaces and away from... B-1.4.2.5.2. Use a pazking strategy that includes one or a combination of the following: structured parking... B-1.4.2.5.3 s Where appropriate and consistent with roadway typologies and classifications, provide... B-1.4.2.5.4 a Orient parking structures to reserve the. azea of the ground floor adjacent to roadways for... B-1.4.2.6. Site services, building utilities, and mechanical equipment should not detract from... See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. 3 Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines. a Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines, for developments outside of the Downtown District. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org .°~ -- .,~ ,; of w ym~,a, ~ ~t t(~~~ `? fi'iX~3 rr +'~-,~JS'~1~tt - yF t ~ r ~ j~i~f~l~ ''tea ,3S"~'-' Y F' /~ .,.41~ ~ 1,.. t ,~, 13~;.-~'~ hi' Vt .~ y~ r ~~. .~ r - -T" .` ' yi 'fig ~, r y ~ x ~~ . a 5 .i r r .F r - a y Y. 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Objective: To incorporate parking as integrated elements of urban environments and address issues, such as the appropriate location for parking, size of parking areas, paving materials, landscaping, and screening that influence the physical and visual characteristics of parking areas. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) Comments2 Staff B-1.5.2.1. Design surface parking as an integrated and attractive element of the urban environment that.. . B-1.5.2.1.1. Divide surface parking into smaller separated modules and arrange parking to minimise... B-1.5.2.1.2. Coordinate vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns that clearly delineate parking... B-1.5.2.1.3. Use trees, landscaping, hardscapes, and architectural elements to provide shade, create... B-1.52.1.4 s Shade pedestrian'walkways and parking, including stalls and drive aisles, with the appropriate... B-1.5.2.1.5. Integrate appropriately scaled and distributed lighting to provide a safe and comfortable... B-1.5.2.1.6. Screen parking adjacent to public spaces, roadways and pedestrian walkways with landscaped... B-1.5.2.2.3 Design parking areas, or portions thereof, to accommodate other uses, such as markets, plazas... B-1.5.2.2.1 s Where possible, place parking areas designed to accommodate other uses adjacent... B-1.5.2.2.2.3 Combine architectural elements, paving materials, landscaping, plantings, and/or other... B-1.5.2.3. Parking structures should be compatible with adjacent and nearby uses: Use the urban... B-1.5.2.3.1. Coordinate the location and design of vehicular ingress/egress to maintain safe visibility... B-1.5.2.3.2. Locate parking level ramps internally away from roadways to avoid the structural... B-1.5.2.3.3. Use solid panels or other architectural elements to screen vehicles and parking levels from... 1 See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. y'>`~'-': 3 Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines. <,, ~.. ,,, .. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 = ~ ~ Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org =. ;;; t ~ r /~ ~ L ~ Zy~ ~ .~ ~q ~.. 1 .~f *~'x. yrq~ ua + r~ ~ + c z; ~ . . +.y~,.s~~~" ~ri~ ~ iLLy 2 .i t { rr '.'rte 4;, ... ~ . W C~. , y r' ~ } ~,`u :, rhos r~1 r~ '`: s;:~: ~ti~ ~, ~~ _, , ~ ;. }ln'uw xf ;4`~ war `~~ ~ -w~i" ,; ~~ ~~ _ _ ~w.._, .~. ' ," ~ _~ `. + t i'w'r~ t ~:~" r" F ry8~*~ a } -(~.< ~~ ~ - ~h~ Ah-~ t~ ~~ h J ~ ~_ y ~ 7 ~ ~ <,~~ ~~ ` ~r•~ r ~ # r Y s 1 ~ ~ c } ~`-~ - ~ _ r.. . ' y y ,t d ~~[~ Y V ti ~ ~ ~ ' { ~ - i , , F e f~~/;q ~S ~1~~ yAL+~y M- •'.'. ~~~a'{' C Y~iFf F~ 1 ~ [ 4 .. rm ~i~:.t ~" `y~yy"'~ '~ R Fri {YL~.+" wY3 ~ '-~3 i 5~~~, 1`~`t }'T ~S 4a1~ ~ - ~ °~~ Y,V ^~' .: ; .,;: ~',1 ~;` ri'=' ~_ ~? t; ; - ~, u Y N N/A Design Guidelines) Comments2 Staff B-1.5.2.4. Design and arrange on-street parking to produce a traffic calming effect adjacent to... B-1.5.2.4.1. Coordinate the location, orientation, and design of on-street pazking with traffic patterns.. . B-1.5.2.4.2 s Integrate traffic calming strategies and techniques, such as landscape islands, and bulb-outs... Objective: To provide a variety of attractive, usable, and integrated public urban spaces that encourage pedestrian activity and enhance the character of urban environments. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) CommentsZ Staff B-1.6.3.1. Design public urban spaces as destinations within urban environments that provide places... B-1.6.3.1.1. Provide public urban spaces of appropriate types and sizes that aze proportional to the use and... B-1.6.3.1.2. Public and open spaces aze not required to be located at ground level, but developments that... B-1.6.3.1.3. Cleazly delineate the edges of public urban spaces from other urban elements. Use building... B-1.6.3.1.4 s Where possible, place public and open spaces adjacent or in close proximity to transit... B-1.6.3.1.5. Where appropriate, use public and open spaces as transitions between land uses to promote... B-1.6.3.2. Incorporate pedestrian oriented amenities that promote various active and passive uses within... B-1.6.3.2.1. Use decorative pavers or other materials suitable for hazdscapes that endure well and add... B-1.6.3.2.2. Incorporate plantings, trees, and other plant materials to add vertical texture and variety to... B-1.6.3.2.3. Provide adequate seating that reflects the nature of the intended activities. Use fixed seating... B-1.6.3.2.4 3 Introduce public art as an integral part of the public realm. As appropriate, incorporate... B-1.6.3.2.5.3 Include decorative details and elements, such as banners, flags, signs, and planters, which... B-1.6.3.2.6. Where appropriate, provide adequate lighting with integrated pedestrian scaled fixtures to... B-1.6.3.3. Public and open spaces should maintain pedestrian and user safety and provide secure... ` See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance or non-compliance. 3 Incorporating this guideline may help ojfsetaon-compliance with other guidelines. 33 E. 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Y N N/A Design Guidelines) ' Comments2 Staff B-1.7.3.1. Integrate streetscape profiles along roadways and blocks to maintain the continuity of the urban... B-1.7.3.2.1. A typical width for streetscapes is 20 feet (8-foot landscape zone, 8 to 10-foot pedestrian zone... B-1.7.3.2.2. The minimum width for streetscape profiles should not be less than 15 feet, reduced... B-1.7.3.2.3. Additional widths aze optional and encouraged to accommodate higher pedestrian... B-1.7.3.3. Integrate landscaping and streetscapes as appropriate to create and maintain an aesthetic urban... B-1.7.3.3.1. Use formal planting arrangements, such as regulaz and linear intervals and geometric patterns... B-1.7.3.3.2. Use informal planting arrangements, such as irregulaz intervals, random patterns and groupings... B-1.7.3.3.3. Use appropriate classes of trees for urban environments and streetscapes. Consider height and.. . B-1.7.3.3.4. Provide clear branch heights of at least 8 feet above sidewalks and designated walkways and... B-1.7.3.3.5. Use planting arrangements that feature seasonal plants, flowers, and ornamental trees to... _~ '_ ', ~'~ ~f x ;'f;, ~::- _~ _..:f,;. 4:cy; ~, ~.:f ~~ ^.4, „ ._;z I =~.. >: ~''~~a- 2.Q Architectural Character ~-- - --,~ _ ~- -_ Objective: To promote vertically integrated building designs that incorporate enduring architectural characteristics to create and visually enhance an appropriate and timeless urban environment. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) Comments2 Staff B-2.1.3.1. Building design should appropriately address building scale, mass and form and the use o£.. B-2.1.3.2.Use fundamental design principles, including but not limited to, composition, order, balance... B-2.1.3.3. Building design should enhance public and urban spaces, articulate an urban form, and provide... B-2.1.3.3.1. Design buildings and structures to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of prominent landmazks... 1 See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. s Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines. s Appropriately use formal andlor informal planting arrangements to meet the guideline. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org 4tY~~ ~~ :"f. ~ iY 7Y. ~s?~ -~~p~t. Y.~1 ~ 4 ~I k ~~~ f ~ 'F.4 IK,e3~1 1 ~, Y4~lb~ _ -`F.'tP jy~ ~ i jr`*F~" ~ C r "i t _`~P't .~ ~~ '~ t^ ~' . 1i.~'~1 Y N N/A Design Guidelines CommentsZ Staff B-2.1.3.3.2. Where appropriate, incorporate human and pedestrian scale as integral components of the.. . B-2.1.3.3.3. Design building fagades that define and articulate an appropriately scaled street wall to... B-2.1.3.4. Design vertically integrated structures that generally locate active uses at or neaz ground level... B-2.1.3.5. Use building design and azchitecture to promote mixed-use and denser developments as... }~ _~ .,,i ~;:'J-} ~. ~;;' y~ . C.~-• ;;~ :' Objective: To encourage building designs that use appropriate azchitectural and human scales to establish compatible physical and visual relationships with adjacent and surrounding developments and reinforce a cohesive urban environment. Y N N/A Design Guidelines Comments2 Staff B-2.2.2.1. Proposed developments should provide appropriately scaled buildings compatible in height... B-2.2.2.1.1. Coordinate the placement, orientation, and design of buildings to mitigate and avoid the visual.. . B-2.2.2.1.2. Physically configure building designs, as appropriate, to reduce overwhelming and... B-2.2.2.1.3. Use variation in building form, including, but not limited to step backs, similar roof forms... B-2.2.2.1.4. Where appropriate, maintain relative consistency for building scales along roadways and... B-2.2.2.2. Building designs should provide a building scale of two or more stories at least 35 feet... B-2.2.2.3. Incorporate human scale on appropriate building fagades to support an aesthetic azchitectural... B-2.2.2.3.1. Use human scale to emphasize fenestration patterns, azchitectural elements, proportion... B-2.2.2.3.2. Human scale is required at the ground or pedestrian level at building entries, along roadways... . ~ Objective: To encourage building designs that articulate and define appropriate building forms to enhance the character of urban environments and promote azchitectural vitality. Y N N/A Design Guidelines1 Comments2 Staff B-2.3.2.1. Articulate building forms, including, but not limited to, massing, walls, and roofs, with... B-2.3.2.1.1. Building fagades that face roadways, public spaces, and pedestrian environments should... 1 See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org ;~{ {~~,~~, st L Y t~~.~Q'' 3 a ~~? ;g ~' ~s~ ~~ ~ i ,~~ ~ ~~ "I' pi ~ lyMr F _ `l ~i J~ K~ Ii~Tr l~ i UpL,~~`i_~~ lop' ~~~~ u*rt ~- r ty ~ ~ 5.(r~ r ;, ~, ~ tt. ~~~ JF e ~ ,. ~ ~ ~ 4~ N t ~ ~~ t 4f <~'~~ ~ f ~ ~~h '~~ pt}~ a P y r~ ^,. c ,~ .. AP f !~ >- T »"44 f r r r ~ ;ri ,.~ ~sf kl4'}~ 3~,Cy ~3' A ~~ y„ ~ k~ 4 ~ S f. ~9 _ ~fF ~ - ~ ,+I. ~'.j~ a ~ ~. ~g~l~ ~ ~~w~ ~~k h; T^r ~ H, Ff ~ ~ s ~, ~ { . v Y ~a,~ ~~ b A 2 Z ~ h iLi sy -4 ~~ ~ ~ :a a" .~ nix ~~s~ ~'~ s ~~~ ~~~ 3 ~ ~ x '. i <; E ~.; Y N N/A Design Guidelines) Comments2 Staff B-2.3.2.1.2. Design pazking structures as integrated buildings that aze compatible with surrounding uses... B-2.3.2.1.3. Parking structures should incorporate modulations, architectural elements, details... B-2.3.2.2. Incorporate visual and physical distinctions in the building design between lower and upper... B-2.3.2.2.1. Use horizontal and vertical divisions in wall planes to organize fenestration as integrated... B-2.3.2.2.2. Design lower stories to visually anchor buildings to the ground or street and appropriately... B-2.3.2.2.3. Design upper stories complement the lower stories and create a cohesive building design... B-2.3.2.2.4. Design the upper-most story or facade wall planes to complete the building design... B-2.3.2.2.5. Building designs in Old Town and within designated azeas of the Ten Mile Specific Area Plan... B-2.3.2.3. Building designs should establish visual connections that relate internal spaces at ground- or.: . B-2.3.2.3.1. Use architectural elements, such as doors and windows, details, and materials, to articulate building.. . B-2.3.2.3.2. Fapades at ground level should average 50 percent transparency along roadways and adjacent.. . B-2.3.2.4. Design fagades to accommodate ground level floor-to-floor heights that aze proportionally... B-2.3.2.5. Building roof types, forms, and elements should provide variation and interest to building... B-2.3.2.5.1. Building designs should incorporate appropriate roof forms with primary and secondary... B-2.3.2.5.2. Where appropriate, modulate and/or articulate roof types, both flat and sloped, with roof... .. ~, ~_ ~_ ~_ Objective: To integrate azchitectural elements and details as components of cohesive building designs that enhance the visual interest of building fagades, support urban activity at and/or neaz ground level, and provide human and pedestrian scale. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) CommentsZ Staff B-2.4.2.1. Use architectural elements and detailing, including, but not limited to, fenestration patterns... B-2.4.2.1.1. Design and articulate azchitectural elements using proportions, divisions, detailing... B-2.4.2.1.2. Provide architectural elements and detailing that emphasize human scale throughout... ~ See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. 2 Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. ;'~ 33 E. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho 83642 ~ Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org ._ ti s x y- ~y~ ~. ~ ~~~ L '~ , ~; ~~ y ~ M 1'~t y .+j , S f f : f { ~r~',Y`~~4t ~'7X+i ~ ~ ° ~~r ~ J _. y ~ ~ ~ ` ~ to ~~5 ~.i~JK ~ { V Ih-t C„ ~';~ '~' ~ ~- ` ~ C4~ A i*a - .. ~" ~ 4 C/ ~~ '~~ ~ ..~7 ~ ~ f .A { i FyF S ~- 5 ~'G 3• ~l Z 1 ~~T rte' ~~.. ~ ~ _ _ ..} jhi f /S N ~ r''y,r,~,~'r y;r ~ ~~ - ~~; a ~' ~~rl'7 F~ ~~t , ~ ~ x ~~ nk ~ ` ' fY F ". 4y~. 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Use integrated architectural elements to provide adequate screening and appropriately... B-2.4.2.3.2. Screen service equipment at ground level from pedestrian and vehiculaz view to a minimum... B-2.4.2.3.3. Screen service and building equipment that is attached or on top of structures from public view... B-2.4.2.3.4. Use screening techniques, azchitectural elements, and materials that are consistent with the... Objective: ' ~. - To encourage the use of quality materials that promote aesthetic building designs and appropriate contributions to the development of a timeless urban chazacter. Y N N/A Design Guidelines) CommentsZ Staff B-2.5.2.1. Buildings with facades that face multiple roadways and/or public spaces should use consistent.. . B-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive building design... B-2.5.2.2.1. Select a combination that emphasize a finished composition and enhance human scale for... B-2.5.2.2.2. Concrete masonry that provides texture, interest, and detail maybe appropriate for building.. . B-2.5.2.2.3. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials that will weather and age gracefully... B-2.5.2.2.4. Create interest and variety in fagade design to establish attractive architectural chazacter... B-2.5.2.2.5. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distinguish field materials from... B-2.5.2.3. Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to express the natural appeazance... B-2.5.2.4. Use colors that complement the use of building materials and support innovative and good... B-2.5.2.4.1. The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones for field materials should complement accent... ~ See corresponding item in the Design Manual for full text. z Insert comments or explanations relevant to the projects compliance ornon-compliance. 3 Incorporating this guideline may help offset non-compliance with other guidelines. 33 E. 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