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DOC_Kalispell North Building Shell -Narrative1307 N. 39th Street, Suite 103 NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 PH: (208) 465-3419 FX: (208) 442-3942 November 12, 2020 Meridian Planning Division Meridian City Hall 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102 Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Written Narrative Kalispell North Building Shell / 1260 E. Kalispell Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Zoning Compliance On behalf of the owners/developer, we hereby apply for Design Review and CZC for the Kalispell North Building Shell located at 1260 E. Kalispell St. The development will include the second building of a 12,025 s.f. mixed-use industrial building located in the L-I zone. Access to the property is provided by two shared access ways, one located on each side of the newly finished 1250 E. Kalispell. As designed, the site will have excellent internal circulation and access to the public road system, but not on or fully visible from the public road. The landscaping and the amenities that are part of the project will be maintained by a private, off-site landscaping company. Narrative describing compliance with the guidelines contained in the Meridian Design Manual: 1. Architectural Character: a) Façades. The façades integrate different textures, colors and materials to achieve variation and create a cohesive design. Along with materials, the design integrates changes in elevation, set-backs by o.h. doors, windows and suspended canopies to achieve depth and detract from a flat façade. The varying materials and colors used creates rhythm and provides architectural character to the building which helps address its surroundings and provide a welcoming environment within the site. The exterior wall material is of a 2” concrete panel with a textured TexCoat coating. b) Primary Entrances. The building can be divided into multiple tenant spaces, each with its own main entrance. The proposed entrances are provided with it’s own distinct door and canopy on the south side of the building. c) Roof Lines. The building design uses a single slope. Roof lines varies in height per the design standards, this is to give it a modern appearance and design in its simplest form. It included an overly extended south eave for façade depth. 1307 N. 39th Street, Suite 103 NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 PH: (208) 465-3419 FX: (208) 442-3942 d) Pattern Variations. The façades of the building are designed to incorporate material and shadow variation to the design. The variation of textures, materials and colors eliminate the monotony of the modulation of each material. Wall control joints are placed at various locations to break up the semi-flat appearance. Color was added to the entry points for easy way finding and façade break-up. e) Mechanical Equipment. The mechanical equipment will be internally placed in the building with the condensing units set at the rear of the building out of public view. 2. Materials: The site is located on the L-I District, the surrounding buildings typically use stucco, CMU and concrete as their primary materials. The proposed building will used Hi-Tech Tilt Panel (2 ½” concrete poured in place over a 6” metal stud. Using a similar material palette as the south building with a TexCoat coating texture, it allows the proposed building to integrate and stay within the design parameters of its surroundings while maintaining its own architectural character. The upper perimeter ban has a horizontal line mental wall panel to break up the multiply vertical lines of the concrete control and panel lines. Colors and material are identical of that of the south building. 3. Parking Lots: Parking for this site is located south of the building and will be paved as a continuation of the south building site. The trash enclosure is existing and was originally design for both structures on the site. 4. Contractor Yard: At the west and east side of the building will be a fenced and gated enclosed “contractor yard”. The walking/driving surface will be of compacted recycled asphalt per the I-L requirements. 4. Pedestrian Walkways and facilities: Pedestrian walkways and drop-off zones are easily designated by parking layout and lighting design. Walkways are designed to provide efficient access to building entries and exits. Along the main entrances of the building. Sincerely, Adam Garcia Houston-Bugatsch Architects, Chtd.