01 -Narrative
August 21, 2020
City of Meridian
Planning Department
Meridian City Hall, Suite 210
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Design Review Application
Pine 43 Office
1160 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, Idaho
Project No. 20149.000
Dear City Planner:
The following is a project narrative for the construction of one-story retail shops and associated site work,
located at 1160 North Locust Grove Road, Meridian, Idaho.
The construction of the project will take place on parcel: S1108233611, which is currently zoned (C-G)
General Retail and Service Commercial, which permits this type of use. The building size is approximately
9,600 square feet, only the building shell and one tenant improvement are planned for construction, the
remaining tenant improvement plans will be submitted at a future date. The related site work will be
newly constructed for the use of the retail shops and future building pads.
The building’s exterior has been designed to meet current city design standards. The materials that give
the building its character consists of stone, wood, and metal panels. These materials ensure that the look
of the building will remain intact over time. Black anodized metal on the storefronts, canopies, and trim
provides contrast next to other building materials.
The front façade of the building consists of the main entries to the future shops. Black metal canopies are
located over the entry to bring the scale of the building to the pedestrian level and provide relief from the
elements. The building massing is broken up by the rhythm of alternating metal siding and corrugated
metal, with portions of the building protruding vertically and horizontally to give hierarchy to the shed
roof elements. This same design language is used throughout the other elevations to provide a consistent
massing on all façades.
The design intent with mechanical is to have it serve the building without being obtrusive. Mechanical
equipment and units will be placed on the rooftop with parapets to screen, preventing sight of the units
from the ground.
Signage and surrounding landscaping of the site is planned to create a welcoming experience for the
visitor.
City Planner
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August 21, 2020
Asphalt will be used for drive access from the existing road and parking within the site. The total number
of parking spaces provided will be 46 for the proposed shops building, with additional shared parking
onsite allocated to a future building pad located to the north. The surrounding area of the buildings and
parking lot will be landscaped to create an inviting area for visitors; similarly, the trash enclosure area will
be screened. LED lighting is placed throughout the site and on the building to ensure visibility for
pedestrians.
Thank you for reviewing our application for Design Review approval. Please contact us if you have any
questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
CSHQA, Inc.
Mandie Brozo, AAIA
MB:pk