Idaho Fine Art Academy DES, CZCU-A-2020-0121
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CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
REPORT
DATE:
July 14, 2020
TO:
Jacob Rivard, Hummel Architects
FROM:
Alan Tiefenbach, Associate City Planner
SUBJECT:
Idaho Fine Art Academy DES, CZCU-A-2020-0121
West Ada School District
OWNER:
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Jacob Rivard of Hummel Architects, requests Certificate of Zoning Compliance
(CZC) and Design Review (DES) approval to construct a 34,451 sq. ft. educational facility on
18.88 acres of land in the C-G zoning district.
The site is located at 915 E. Central Drive.
DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design Review is approved
with the conditions listed in this report.
Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to
verify if you need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you
must complete that process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact
Building Services for additional details about building permits and inspections.
DESIGN STANDARD EXCEPTIONS
The Applicant seeks Design Standard Exceptions from the following requirements of the
Architectural Standards Manual:
1. 2.3A - Consistently incorporate at least two (2) architectural features into the building
design that are pedestrian scale, to include: fenestration patterns; architectural elements such
as ledges, lighting, or canopies; material or pattern banding; or detailing (see Pedestrian
Scale definition).
2. 3.4C - For flat roofs, incorporate primary and secondary roof elements including but not
limited to: multiple material types along parapets, multiple parapet elevations with at least
1-foot change in elevation, or modulation of at least 2-feet in the parapet, such as along
entryway overhangs. Qualifying elements must exist for at least 20% the length of
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applicable façades. May also incorporate secondary roof types, such as hip roofs along
overhangs.
In order to grant approval for a design standard exception request, the Director will
consider the following:
1. The standard(s) that are proposed to be exempt, including the actual text;
2. The reason the exception is requested; and
3. How the alternative means for compliance meets the intent and goals of the requested
standard exemption, or how the alternative proposes to maintain a similar level of effort by
exceeding other site and building standards.
In regard to 2.3A requiring pedestrian scale architectural features, this requirement is not
met on the south and west sides. The applicant’s architect has responded these sides of the
building are part of Phase One, and Phase Two will involve building a performance center
in this area. The applicant’s architect acknowledges pedestrian features are minimized in
this area for that reason. However, he notes the south and west sides utilize two toned CMU
block that starts as solid and graduates to two toned masonry. The architect mentions greater
levels of design at the south and west sides will be addressed with the phase two building
and provided conceptual elevations of the performance center building. Conceptual
elevations of both Phase One and Phase Two have been included with this report.
In regard to the rooflines, the applicant’s representative acknowledges the rooflines to not
meet the requirements to vary the rooflines and parapets and no less than 50’ intervals. His
response is that other forms of modulation have been provided, including extending the
second floor over first floor to provide a break in the façade through the use of an overhang.
Use of complimentary materials in the masonry and metals panels, patterning of the
fenestration, utilization of different metal panels to provide different texture, color, and
rhythm to represent sheet music as shown on the attached sketch SK-02. In addition, trees
and other forms of vegetation are called out in L1.00 CZC Landscape Plan to compliment
the building. Finally, when the performance center building is constructed, it will provide
additional variation in height.
The Director finds that the proposed exceptions will not be detrimental to the public welfare
or impair the intended use/character of the surrounding properties. The architectural design
as proposed meets the intent of the Architectural Standards Manual, staff does not see the
utility in requiring pedestrian detailing on facades that will covered by a new building and
given the architectural interest applied to the project staff does not see it useful to require
the cost and expense required to provide additional modulation in the rooflines.
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Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The architecture and design shall be consistent in terms of quality and features as is
shown on the elevations included with this report. Modifications to these elevations
shall be reviewed and approved with the building permit submittal.
2. The applicant shall construct the pathway and landscaping reflected at the west
perimeter of the site consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7A7, 11-
3A-8 and 11-3B-12C. The applicant shall also construct a 10’ sidewalk (multi-use
pathway) along Central Ave to connect the aforementioned pathway with the east
property boundary. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any
fencing required by the UDC, consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7
and 11-3A-6B.
3. Any changes to the site plan required by ACHD will require City review and approval
of the revised plans.
4. The site, landscape plans and elevations included in Exhibits B, C & D are approved by
the City of Meridian Planning Division.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Per Section A of the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual, the Director (at
the applicant's request) has approved a Design Exception to 2.3A and 3.4C of the
Manual.
2. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property,
the applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in
UDC Chapter 3 Article D and receive approval for such signs.
3. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health
as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other
improvements in accord with UDC 11-5C-3C.
4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff,
the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-
3B-14A.
5. The elevations prepared by Humell Architects on August May 11, 2020, are approved
by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C.
6. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without
prior written approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
7. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
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8. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the
applicant shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for
approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
9. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the
Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
10. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement
and post a Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all
completed public sewer and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety
amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the
City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit
or bond, and must be in place prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an
application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department
website. Please contact Land Development Services for more information at 208-887-
2211.
11. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation
that meets the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all
landscaping as set forth in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
12. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions
of approval associated with this site (H-2019-0088, H-2019-0045, H-2018-0071, H-
2019-0105; ORD 19-1861).
13. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements
of the other permits issued for the site.
14. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees
to a minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater
visibility of the area.
15. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions
as set forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
16. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all
landscaping and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the
standards in UDC 11-3A-3.
17. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific
use standards for the proposed use as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-14 for a public education
institution.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
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The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the
Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or
before July 30, 2020, within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain
the information listed in UDC 11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a
final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking
analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003.
EXPIRATION
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use has
not commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning
Compliance.
In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until
July 14, 2021.
EXHIBITS
A: Vicinity Map
B: Site Plan (dated: June 1, 2020)
C: Landscape Plan (6/1/2020)
D: Elevations (dated: 7/7/2020)
E. Rendering (dated 6/23/2020)
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Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
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Exhibit B: Site Plan (dated: 6/1/2020)
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Exhibit C: Landscape Plan (dated: 6/1/2020)
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Exhibit D: Elevations (dated: 5/11/2020)
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Exhibit E. Elevations after Phase 2 is constructed – not part of this CZC (dated: 7/7/2020).
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Exhibit E: Rendering (dated: 6/23/2020)