Narrative
June 01, 2020
City of Meridian
Planning and Zoning
33. E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Idaho Fine Arts Academy; Certificate of Zoning Compliance/Design Review,
915 E. Central Drive, Meridian ID 83642
Planning and Zoning Representative,
The intent of this letter is to provide an explanation summarizing the proposed project that has been
submitted for CZC/DR and approved for rezone on Nov 6th, 2019. This proposal will allow for the
relocation of the existing Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) from Eagle, ID to Meridian, ID. Doing so will
enable IFAA to serve more students and provide a school that is purposely built to suit their needs.
The proposed construction is to be built in the north east of the existing site to help utilize the existing
infrastructure. Parking is to be in two areas. Faculty and visitors are to park west of the proposed
building site in the existing parking lot adjacent to the soccer fields which is being modified to provide
the appropriate setbacks. Students are to be park east of the proposed building site adjacent to
Renaissance High School in the lot that was previously occupied and vacated by Idaho State University
due to their construction of their new Bengal parking lot.
The proposed building is to consist of a two story 42,000 SF classroom/administration buildout, and a
18,000 SF performing arts buildout consisting of a 600-seat theater, a black box, and support spaces.
Exterior finishes of the proposed construction are durable aesthetically appealing materials that are
arranged in a pattern that help represents the arts. This can be seen in the utilization CMU veneers that
blend into each other. Additionally, the metal panels specified are to be a two toned, multi-textured
arrangement invocative of notes in a music arrangement. Remaining materials will consist of standard
storefront/curtain wall with clear glazing.
Construction of the project is to be achieved in two phases due to Covids effect on West Ada School
Districts budget. Phase 1 is to consist of the classroom/administration buildout as well as site
improvements. Phase 2 is to consist of the performing arts buildout and is to be constructed as soon as
the funds become available. The design team has provided drawings that reflect this phasing for
reviewer’s clarity.
Thank you.
HUMMEL Architects
2785 Bogus Basin Rd
Boise ID 83707
208.343.7523