PZ - Event CUP Narrative Attn: Meridian Planning Department
Meridian City Hall ne design
33 E. Broadway, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642 ARC H ITECTU R E
Re: Tolleth House Tenant Improvement
134 E. State Avenue.
Meridian, ID, 83642
Design Narrative: February 12th, 2020
F. A. Nourses Second Addition Subdivision is located in the Old Town zoning district of
Downtown Meridian. The subdivision is full of different types of businesses and various architectural
elements.The tenant improvements will be located at the historic Tolleth House, built in 1907 the home
is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tolleth House holds a lot of historical
significance, the overarching goal of each tenant improvement is to keep the historical building
elements intact.
The Tolleth Houses prior use served as a local antique shop and held community events. The
new proposed use for the historic home will be the new location of the local, Do Dye Hair Salon and
new Hidden Gem Events businesses. The two tenants are both owned by local business owner
Elizabeth Burgess. Elizabeth will also own and reside in the adjacent home 120 E. State Avenue,
January of 2020, the property is located directly behind the Tolleth House.
The tenant improvement packets for the historic home will be separated into two tenant
spaces a small salon space accompanied by a small event center.The Salon permit package was
submitted January 13th 20202 to the City of meridian for review. The Event Center tenant
improvement package will be submitted for review at a later date after undergoing the process of
obtaining a conditional use permit.
Hidden Gem Events will be 1,658 SF of the existing space. All events will be held on the ground
level, the second level will be used for office space only. Hidden Gem Events can accommodate
various types of events, experiences can be hosted both indoors and outdoors. Hidden Gem Events
will only allow for 150 occupants during hosted events. Outdoor events will take place in the
backyard of the property during the warmer months of the year. To accomplish this we must obtain a
conditional use permit. The Event center has acknowledged the standards in chapter four and will
abide by all rules and regulations.
After holding the neighborhood meeting on Wednesday February 5th, we learned that the
surrounding neighbors are on board for the future use of the Historic Tolleth House. Surround
neighbors have agreed to share their parking lots with Elizabeth during the time of events. The
community has been supportive of the growth and flourishment that Elizabeth has planned for the
community. It is our belief that the proposed use of the space enhances the charm, appeal and
marketability of the whole corner.
Parkina:
Events:
-Coordinating with All American Insurance to share their parking lot when necessary for events.
-Public parking within 1,000 feet will accommodate parking needs.
-Street Parking is pre established by the City of Meridian.
Parking Analysis: All off-street parking
Public Parking:
Lot adjacent to Masonic Temple= 34 spots
Lot adjacent to Eight Thirty Common= 20 Spots
Parking Agreement:
All American Insurance=19 Spots
Total off-street parking available= 73 spots
Site Plan:
• Access- The building sits on a public street in meridian. 134 E. State Ave.
• Street Layout and Internal circulation- existing, has been approved by the City of Meridian
• Pedestrian Walkways and Facilities- A concrete sidewalk is existing directly outside of the
entryways, allowing access into the multi use building. The building will provide egress doors
that will be used for every day access into the building.
• No walls will be demolished, only one interior door way is to be filled
• Demolition of existing plumbing.
• The existing Tolleth house is 2,498 SF- The basement is included in the total square footage but
will be for mechanical use only.
• The Do Dye Hair Salon is 343 SF
• The Hidden Gem Event Center is 1,658 SF
• The backyard is 3,861 SF