Kalispell North Building Shell -Narrative1307 N. 39th Street, Suite 103 NAMPA, IDAHO 83687
PH: (208) 465-3419 FX: (208) 442-3942
October 8, 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.
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 and suspended canopies to achieve depth and detract from a flat
façade. The repetition of materials and symmetry used creates rhythm and provides
architectural character to the building which helps address its surroundings and provide a
welcoming environment within the site.
b) Primary Entrances. The building can be divided into multiple tenant spaces, each with
its own main entrance. The proposed entrances are provided on the central section of the
building. The highest point of the building is located along that section outlining a sense
hierarchy and helping identify and define the location of the entrances.
c) Roof Lines. The building design uses a single slope. Roof lines varies in height per the
design standards.
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.
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, it allows the proposed building to integrate and stay within the design parameters of
its surroundings while maintaining its own architectural character.
3. Parking Lots:
Parking for this site is located south of the building.
The trash enclosure is existing and was originally design for both structures on the site.
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.