Hidden Gem Event CZC Application
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Community Development Planning Division 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102 Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Attn:Meridian Planning Department
Meridian City Hall
33 E. Broadway, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
Re:Tolleth House Tenant Improvement
134 E. State Avenue.
Meridian, ID, 83642
Design Narrative: April 10th, 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.
Hidden Gem Events underwent the CUP process required by the City of Meridian, gaining the
City of Meridian Commissioners approval on April 2nd durning the project hearing. The owner agrees
to the findings in the City of Meridians staff report and will comply with the requested procedures.
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
outdoor space will only allow for 100 occupants during hosted events, per the CUP staff report
Hidden Gem Events may have an additional 50 occupants if an additional parking agreement is
obtained. The owner will be providing a detailed map to all clients who will be renting out the facility
to send to each guest/patron before the scheduled event. Each event should be scheduled weeks,
if not months in advance. So this will give plenty of time for new guests/patrons to know where
parking is available. Hidden Gem Events will also provide this detailed map and instructions on their
website.
The City of Meridian planning staff suggested new landscaping be installed on the southern
fence line of the property. The owner has agreed to add new landscaping once the City of Meridian
has completed the previously planned adjustments to the sewer line. The sewer line that is to be
moved, is located in the southern portion of their property which will entail the existing landscaping
will be torn out in order for work to be done. Once this is completed they will install all new
landscaping on the street side of the fence line.
Outdoor events will take place in the backyard of the property during the warmer months of
the year; they will begin no earlier than 6am and will end no later than 11pm. The Event center has
acknowledged the standards in chapter four and will abide by all rules and regulations.
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.
Parking:
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.
We acknowledge that not every space will be available at all times, but believe that there is
enough parking to be shared between residents, business owners, and the public.
Parking Analysis: On-street parking (1000 feet from building)
179 provided on street parking spots within building proximity
11 - 2 hour parking spots
Total on street parking= 190 Spots
Parking Analysis: All off-street parking
Public Parking:
Lot adjacent to Masonic Temple= 34 spots
Lot adjacent to Eight Thirty Common= 20 Spots
Post Office Parking = 64 Spots
Parking Agreement:
All American Insurance=19 Spots
Total off-street parking available= 137 spots
TOTAL AMOUNT OF PARKING WITHIN 1000 FEET OF THE BUILDING= 327 PARKING 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 (approved for permit)
●The Hidden Gem Event Center is 1,658 SF
●The backyard is 3,861 SF
Mary May, President
Kent Goldthorpe, Vice-President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, Commissioner
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
March 4, 2020
To: Ashley Buzzini
725 E. 2nd Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject: MER20-0022/H-2020-0015
134 E. State Avenue
CUP to convert a shop w/ events to a hair salon and events center
In response to your request for comment, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) staff has
reviewed the submitted application and site plan for the item referenced above. It has been
determined that ACHD has no site specific conditions of approval for this application.
There is No Impact Fee Due for this application and an ACHD inspection is not required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6293
Sincerely,
Paige Bankhead, E.I.
Planner II
Development Services
Email cc: City of Meridian
Rep – Ashley Buzzini