Ten Mile Strip Mall_Narrative1307 N. 39th Street, Suite 103 NAMPA, IDAHO 83687
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September 11, 2019
Meridian Planning Division
Meridian City Hall
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Written Narrative
Ten Mile Plaza / 3110 W. Quintale Dr.
Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Zoning Compliance
On behalf of the owners/developer, we hereby apply for Design Review and CZC for the Ten
Mile Plaza located at 3110 W. Quintadale Dr. The development will include a 6,198 s.f. multi-
tenant building located in the C-G zone.
Access to the property is provided by two shared access ways, one located on W. Quintale Dr.
and the second located along W. McMillan Rd. Internal drives will be owned and maintained by
the property owners within the development. As designed, the site will have excellent internal
circulation and access to the public road system.
The landscaping and the amenities that are part of the project will be maintained by a private,
off-site landscaping company.
Narrative describing compliance with the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design
Manual:
1. Architectural Character:
a) Façades. The façades integrate different textures, colors and materials to achieve
variation and create a cohesive design. Along with materials, the design integrates changes
in elevation, set-backs and suspended canopies to achieve depth and detract from a flat
façade. The repetition of materials and symmetry used creates rhythm and provides
architectural character to the building which helps address its surroundings and provide a
welcoming environment within the site.
b) Primary Entrances. The building can be divided into multiple tenant spaces, each with
its own main entrance. The proposed entrances are provided on the central section of the
building. The highest point of the building is located along that section outlining a sense
hierarchy and helping identify and define the location of the entrances.
c) Roof Lines. The building design uses a combination of a flat roof system and a gable
roof. Roof lines are only visible along the location of the main entrances where the gable
1307 N. 39th Street, Suite 103 NAMPA, IDAHO 83687
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roof is integrated. Parapets at different elevations and thicknesses are integrated into the
rest of the design to eliminate continuous lines and planes and to add depth.
d) Pattern Variations. The façades of the building are designed to incorporate material
and shadow variation to the design. The variation of textures, materials and colors eliminate
the monotony of the modulation of each material.
e) Mechanical Equipment. The mechanical equipment will be placed in the rooftop of
the building and will be screened with the building’s parapet walls.
2. Materials:
The site is located on the C-G District (General Retail Service Commercial District), the
surrounding buildings typically use stucco and stone veneer as their primary materials. The
proposed building will incorporate cultured stone veneer and stucco. Using a similar material
palette as the existing buildings, it allows the proposed building to integrate and stay within the
design parameters of its surroundings while maintaining its own architectural character.
3. Parking Lots:
Parking for this site is located on the North and East of the building. Most of the parking is on
the East of the building providing easy access to the entrances of the building.
The trash enclosure will be easily accessible from the parking lot and the shared access points
of the site and its surroundings.
4. Pedestrian Walkways and facilities:
Pedestrian walkways and drop-off zones are easily designated by parking layout and lighting
design. Walkways are designed to provide efficient access to building entries and exits. Along
the main entrances of the building, ample space is provided to be used as an outdoor sitting
area if needed or required.
Sincerely,
Adam Garcia
Houston-Bugatsch Architects, Chtd.