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
Project – Idaho Ear Clinic
1160 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, Idaho
Project No. 20134.000
Dear City Planner:
The following is a project narrative for the construction of a one-story clinic 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
10,050 square feet; the building shell and tenant improvement are planned for construction. The related
site work will be newly constructed for the use of the clinic 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 entry to the future clinic. A lowered portion of the
front façade pronounces the entry and serves to bring the scale of the building to the pedestrian level.
The building massing is broken up by the rhythm of alternating metal siding, stone and wood siding with
the portions of the building protruding vertically and horizontally to give hierarchy to the entry element.
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 42 for the proposed clinic building, with additional shared parking onsite
allocated to a future building pad located to the south. 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 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