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• D.2.5.1 Objective
To encourage the use of quality materials
that promote aesthetic building designs
and appropriate contributions to the
development of a timeless community
character.
CITY OF MERIDIAN DESIGN
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• D.2.5.2 Guidelines
D.2.5.2.4 Use colors that complement the
use of building materials and support
innovative and good design practices.
D.2.5.2.4.1 The use of subtle, neutral and
natural tones for field materials should
complement accent colors and materials.
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• D.2.5.2.4.1 (cont) The use of deep earth tones
or saturated colors to distinguish building
facades should enhance the building design and
be compatible with adjacent structures.
• D.2.5.2.4.3 Materials or colors with high
reflectance, such as metal ... should be
reviewed with the Planning staff to minimize
glare on roadways, public spaces....
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UDC 11-3A-11 OUTDOOR
LIGHTING
• UDC Code 11-3a-11, C. Standards:
1. Fixtures exceeding 260 lumens shall have opaque top to prevent up-lighting
5. Fixtures shall be located as to prevent direct glare into a street and to minimize
impact on abutting properties
5.a. Fixtures shall be set to go on when triggered by activity on the property (sensor
activated) and go off within five (5) minutes after activation has ceased
• Lighting on this building is in violation of all three (3) Code requirements:
Improper cut-off shield
Direct glare on abutting properties
Motion detector trigger by traffic on adjoining public street
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REVIEW STANDARDS
• Building is subject to the design review
standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19, and the City
of Meridian Design Manual (Ref: Peter Friedman
letter, dated August 13, 2009)
• UDC 11-3A-19 Structure and Site Design
Standards
A. The following minimum standards shall apply
in addition to the detailed guidelines as set
forth in the "City of Meridian Design Manual"
REQUESTED ACTION
• Require the Meridian School District to
comply with UDC 11-3A-19, UDC 11-3A-
11, and the City of Meridian Design
Manual as regards this building
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SOLUTIONS
• Luke Cavener and I have suggested several
options to the School District:
Volunteer labor to paint the building
Donation of Paint from Home Depot
Paramount developer participation
Paramount Subdivision monetary donations
The Meridian School District has rejected all
suggestions.
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11-3A-19: STRUCTURE AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS:
A. The following minimum standards shall apply in addition to the detailed guidelines as set forth in the "City Of Meridian Design Manual":
1. Architectural Character:
a. Facades: Building facades visible from a public street or public space shall incorporate modulations in the facade, including, but not
limited to, projections, recesses, and step backs that articulate wall planes and break up building mass. Facades shall be modulated
and articulated in accord with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual".
b. Primary Entrance(s): The primary building entrance(s) shall be clearly defined by the architectural design of the building.
c. Rooflines: Roof design shall provide variations in profile through modulation and/or articulation in accord with the "City Of Meridian
Design Manual", including, but not limited to, the following: 1) overhanging eaves; 2) sloped roofs; 3) two (2) or more roof planes; 4)
varying parapet heights; and 5) cornices.
d. Pattern Variations: Architectural building design shall not create blank wall segments along public streets and/or adjacent public
spaces. Architectural elements, including, but not limited to, windows, awnings and arcades, shall have color, texture and/or materials
to mitigate blank walls.
e. Mechanical Equipment: All ground level mechanical equipment shall be screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property
line. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened as viewed from the farthest edge of the adjoining right of way.
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2. Color And Materials: -.
a. Exterior building designs shall demonstrate the appearance and use of high quality materials, including, but not limited to, stone,
brick, wood or other natural materials, tinted or textured masonry block, textured or architecturally detailed concrete panels, or stucco
or stucco like synthetic materials.
b. Smooth faced concrete block, prefabricated steel panels, and/or vinyl are prohibited as finish materials but may be approved as
accent materials in accord with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual".
c. Untextured concrete panels are prohibited as finish and/or accent materials.
3. Parking Lots: No more than fifty percent (50%) of the total off street parking area for the site shall be located between building facades
and abutting streets.
4. Pedestrian Walkways:
a. A continuous internal pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of five feet (5') in width shall be provided from the perimeter sidewalk to
the main building entrance(s) for nonresidential uses. The walkway width shall be maintained clear of any obstructions, such as
vehicles, outdoor sale displays, vending machines, or temporary structures.
b. The internal pedestrian walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surfaces through the use of pavers, colored or
scored concrete, or bricks.
c. Unobstructed walkways at least five feet (5') in width shall be provided for any aisle length that is greater than one hundred fifty (150)
parking spaces or two hundred feet (200') away from the primary building entrance(s).
d. The walkways shall have weather protection (including, but not limited to, an awning or arcade) within twenty feet (20') of all customer
entrances.
B. Alternative Compliance: If: 1) the location of existing buildings or structures prevents conformance with the standards of this section and/or
the guidelines of the "City Of Meridian Design Manual", or 2) strict adherence to such standards and/or guidelines would create
inconsistency in the design objectives of the proposed development, the director may consider an alternative design proposal through the
alternative compliance provisions as set forth in section 11-5B-5 of this title. The director may approve, or recommend approval of, such
an alternative compliance proposal when the overall design, as proposed by the applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the
requirements of this section and the "City Of Meridian Design Manual" and is not detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 09
-1394, 3-3-2009, eff. retroactive to 2-4-2009)
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MayorTammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird
Brad Hoaglun
Charles Rountree
David Zaremba
August 13, 2009
Mx • Joe Presher
Hutchison Smith Architects
270 North 27`'' St. Suite A
Boise, ]D 83702
RE: PARAMOUNI PORIABLE CLASSROOM STRUCTURE CERIIFICATE OF
ZONING COMPIANCE CZC-09-039/ DESIGN REVIEW DES-09-020
Dear- Pr•eshex
This letter is in response to your application for Design Review for the construction ofa new
portable classroom struchu•e located at the Paramount Elementary School. The proposed building
is subject to the design review standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the City of'Meridian
Design Manual.
In reviewing the portable ciassr•oom against the UDC standards, we note the following:
• The building facades visible from the public street (N. Dietrich Ave) do not incorporate
modulations in the fagade, including but not limited to, projections, recesses, and step
backs that articulate wall planes and break up building mass..]?acades shall be modulated
and articulated in accord w/the Design Manual..
• the primary building entrance(s) ar•e not clearly defined by the architectural design of the
building..
• The roof design does not provide variations in profile through modulation and/or
articulation in accord with the Design Manual, including but not limited to the following:
1}overhanging eaves, 2} sloped roofs, 3)two or more roof planes, 4)varying parapet
heights, and 5) cornices.
In reviewing the portable classrooms against the City of Meridian Design Manual, we note the
following:
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• Landscaping should be installed in accordance with the objectives and guidelines listed in
the Design Manual for suburban developments (see section D.l .6}; currently, no new
landscaping is proposed.
• The architectural character of the building should be consistent with the guidelines listed
in section D.2 of the Design Manual.
In accordance with UDC 11-5A-3P and UDC 11-SA-6, you have the option to appeal this
decision to the City Council. All City Council Reviews (appeals) shall be filed in writing with
the Planning Department within fifteen (15) days after the date of this letter. The appeal will be
forwarded to the City Council to conduct a public hearing. the appeal should specify the
grounds upon which the appeal is filed. I have attached the City Council Review application and
checklist to this letter, should you decide to file an appeal of'the Dir~ectar•'s determination.
Please feel free to contact me or• Sonya Wafters at 884-5533 with any questions or' concerns.
Sincerely,
eter.I. Friedman, AICP
Deputy Director
City of~Meridian Planning Department
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1 ~-3A-11: OUTDOOR LIGHTING:
A. The following types of lighting are exempt from the regulations of this section:
1. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of less than two hundred sixty (260) lumens.
2. All outdoor lighting produced by the direct combustion of natural gas or other fossil fuels such as kerosene lanterns or gas lamps.
3. Temporary holiday lighting used for forty (40) days or less per year.
4. Vehicular lights and all temporary emergency lighting needed for fire protection, police protection, and/or other emergency services.
5. All hazard warning lights required by federal or state regulatory agencies.
B. The installation of any of the following types of lighting are prohibited:
1. Mercury vapor lamp fixture and/or lamp.
2. Laser source light or any similar high intensity light when projected above the horizontal.
3. Changing colors, strobe or moving lights, or searchlights (for advertising purposes) are prohibited in all districts, except where approved
for temporary uses.
4. Lighting, including holiday lighting, on commercial or private tower structures that exceed the district height limit is prohibited, except as
required by regulations of the federal aviation administration (FAA).
C. Standards:
1. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of two hundred sixty (260) lumens or more shall have an opaque top to prevent up-lighting.
2. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of one thousand (1,000) lumens or more per fixture shall have an opaque top to prevent up-
lighting, and the bulb shall not be visible.
3. Light fixtures that have a maximum output of one thousand eight hundred (1,800) lumens or more shall have an opaque top to prevent
up-lighting; the bulb shall not be visible and shall have a full cutoff shield. See figure 1 of this section.
4. Light fixtures with a maximum output of one thousand eight hundred (1,800) lumens or more shall be placed such that the effective zone
of light (as documented by the photometric test report) shall not trespass on abutting residential properties. See figure 2 of this section.
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5. Floodlight fixtures shall be located in such a manner as to prevent direct glare into a street and to minimize impact on abutting
properties.
a. Floodlight fixtures shall be set to go on only when triggered by activity on the property (sensor activated) and to go off within five (5)
minutes after activation has ceased.
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b. Floodlight fixtures shall be installed so that they do not tilt up more than forty five degrees (45°) down from vertical.
6. Up-lighting shall only be allowed in cases where the fixture and any light it emits are shielded from the sky by a roof overhang or similar
structural shield.
7. In residential districts, the height of a freestanding light fixture on private property shall not exceed six feet (6'). Streetlamps are exempt
from this height restriction.
S. Light fixtures mounted on a wall may extend to the full height of the structure, but no farther.
9. Electrical feeds to outdoor light fixtures shall be underground, not overhead.
10. If an owner or applicant desires to obtain an alternative compliance from the provisions of this section, the procedure shall be in accord
with chapter 5, °Administration°, of this title. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
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Long lasting light bulbs come in LUMENS instead of WATTS. Is there a table that shows LUMENS into
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This is the table of power and lumens
Power (W) Output (Im) Efficiency (Im/W)
15 100 6.7
25 200 8.0
34 350 10.3
40 500 12.5
52 700 13.5
55 800 14.5
60 850 14.2
67 1000 15.0
70 1100 15.7
75 1200 16.0
90 1450 16.1
95 1600 16.8
100 1700 17.0
135 2350 17.4
150 2850 19.0
200 3900 19.5
300 6200 20.7
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