Elevate Ustick phase II_narrative
April 22, 2020
To Whom It May Concern
Project: Elevate Self-Storage Units phase II – Ustick Marketplace
3535 N. Records Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83646
Reference: Design Review – Narrative
Land Use Group: SUB
Zoning Group: C-G
Township/Range/Section:4N1E33
Architectural Character
Cohesive Design: Match Existing
· The adjacent commercial buildings are located along N. Eagle Road and W. Ustick Road, including Lowe’s Home
Improvement store, Dunkley Music, and Affinity at Boise apartment complex. To the east, the majority of the
infrastructure is single-family residential. The building design includes rhythm and repetition of architectural
elements to adhere to the City of Meridian Architectural Standards that are compatible with existing adjacent
land uses.
Building Scale: Match Existing
· The surrounding area consists of one and two-story commercial and residential properties. The proposed one-
story buildings are similar in scale to the adjacent residential and commercial uses. Vertical extensions of select
building materials create modulation at the buildings with longer facades.
Building Form: Match Existing
· Architectural features of the building include modulation of the building footprint to create visual interest of
the building exterior, as well as height variation to indicate the development entrance along N. Records Ave.
Architectural Elements: Match Existing
· The proposed development will function as a self storage facility, serving the surrounding area and adjacent
residential neighborhood. Each building will include elements similar in design to neighboring components and
façade articulation. Decorative metal accent bands at the building perimeter facing public roadways create
visual interest and additional building articulation.
Materials: Match Existing
· The materials used on the buildings are complementary combinations including stone, fiber cement and metal.
The building facades that face public roadways exhibit consistent material and color combinations. Accent
colors will highlight trim or material transitions. The color selections match those of the surrounding residential
neighborhood and commercial buildings., exhibit can easily be found on the surrounding residential houses
close by or on some of the limited commercial buildings.
Signs and/or Lighting: Match Existing
· Signage may be located along W. Baldcypress St.. Site lighting shall include some exterior building lighting for
security purposes.
Parking Lots
Existing. All parking has been located at the facility entrance, at N. Records Ave.
Pedestrian Walkways and Facilities
Existing. As required by the City of Meridian, we have located a pedestrian walkway connecting the front entrance with
the sidewalk along N. Records Ave.
Sincerely,
Rick Stewart, AIA Associate
Architectural Associate