Alt+Compliance+Narrative
OA+D
office of architecture and design
210 N. 6th St., Boise, Idaho 83702 • phone 208-949-7850 • email: jason@oaandd.com
February 6, 2018
Community Development
Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
Project: Carl’s Jr. at Chinden + Linder Crossing
Our file: OA+D #170301
Re: Alternative Compliance (CZC/DES A-2017-0286)
Dear Planning Staff:
We are requesting an Alternative Compliance for the landscaping for Carl’s Jr at Chinden and Linder
Corssing.
The site requires (8) trees along the western landscape buffer per code requirements. We are only able
to locate (3) Class 2 trees in the landscape buffer along the west side because of a 10’ wide gravity
irrigation easement that runs the length of the west property line. We have located (3) additional trees in
the northern landscape buffer to make up for some of the trees that cannot be planted along the west
buffer. We have also provided vegetative cover beyond the code required 70% coverage. The shrubs,
perennials, ornamental grasses and ground covers provide 100% vegetative coverage within our site. We
believe the overage on plant material coverage (297 total plants) offsetsthe (2) additional trees that Staff
has required.
In regard to the proposed east side tree plantings (Class 1- Eastern Red Buds) along the Einstein’s Oilery
property, the spacing and layout will be addressed during the construction document/ building permit
process by the landscape architect. The exact locations and the coordination of the adjacent properties’
trees with our site’s trees will be specified.
We appreciate your consideration of this application and look forward to working with the City of Meridian
as this development moves through the approval process. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any
questions you may have or if additional materials are required.
Sincerely,
Jason Smith
OA+D
office of architecture and design