TM Creek Apartment DR exception
12601 W. Explorer Drive Suite 200 Boise, Idaho 83713
www.brightoncorp.com p. 208-378-4000 f. 208-377-8962
December 20, 2017
To: Sonya Allen
City of Meridian
From: Kameron Nauahi
Subject: Ten Mile Creek Apartments – Design Standard Exception Request
SCS Brighton, LLC, has thoughtfully considered the overall design of the Ten Mile Creek Apartments in
context of the overall Ten Mile development. We have designed a modern project that will be additive
to the future build out of Ten Mile. We are requesting design exceptions on the following standards:
Standard R3.40: Modulate and articulate roof forms to create building profile interest and to
reduce the appearance of building mass and scale. Applies to public oriented
facades visible from a public street, public spaces, and pedestrian
environments.
Response: The buildings are jogged to create modulated and articulated roof forms. The
building forms have intentionally different colors to break up the massing and
provide interest. Additionally, these modulations will enhance the appearance
and building profile as seen from public spaces and pedestrian environments.
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Standard R3.30: Design accessory structures to be compatible with residential buildings.
Accessory structures include, but are not limited to, sheltered mailboxes,
storage areas, maintenance and recreation facilities, detached garages and
carports, and secondary dwellings.
Response: The accessory structures have been designed to complement the main
apartment building, not be miniature copies. They use modern lines, similar
colors, and clean materials. The lines and massing of the accessory buildings
relate to and enhance the lines and massing of the main apartment buildings.
Standard TMISAP: The elevations do not comply with the base, body and top design guidelines in
the TMISAP below (i.e. all of the stories incorporate the same design
elements/colors, there is nothing that differentiates each story). The architect
should address why the proposed elevations should be exempt.
Response: The proposed design does meet and exceeds the intent of the TMISAP. The
base of the building is defined by brick veneer. Each floor is delineated by
cantilevered decks with railings. The top of the building has clean, modern lines.
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We respectfully request that these design exceptions be approved as submitted. If you have any
questions please contact me at (208) 830-3629.