First_Referral_Staff ResponseFrom:Alan Tiefenbach
To:Amanda Bidwell
Subject:Land Development Solutions CZC, 1021 S. Truss Place
Date:Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:29:00 AM
Good morning Amanda,
I’ve done initial review of your proposed Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC). Here are my
comments. Please note I have not yet received comments from ACHD.
1. Per UDC 11-3A-11, all light emitting from any parcel shall not cause the light level along any
property line abutting a residential use to exceed 0.1 foot-candle. Light readings shall be
measured at a height of sixty (60) inches above grade and in a plane at any angle of
inclination. Any light exceeding 0.1 foot-candle, when documented in the above manner, and
extending onto an abutting residential use constitutes light trespass.
Your photometric plan shows excess light spill along the southern property line (adjacent to
the residential). In addition, I need to see cut sheets of all lighting indicating it is shielded and
downcast.
2. Per 11-3A-19. - Structure and site design standards, the internal pedestrian walkway shall be
distinguished from the vehicular driving surfaces through the use of pavers, colored or scored
concrete, or bricks.
It appears this is not met.
3. At least one bicycle parking space is required. Where is this bicycle parking?
4. The trash enclosure was shown on the far SE corner of the site on the approved concept plan.
Why has it been relocated to NE corner? UDC 11-3A-12 states trash dumpsters, trash
compaction and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of
buildings and landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully
contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets.
5. Landscaping improvements within the right-of-way shall require a license agreement between
the property owner and the transportation authority. Isn’t some of your S. Locust Grove
buffer in the right-of-way?
6. What type of ground cover is in the residential buffer to the south and in the perimeter
around the building? It is not indicated on the landscape plan.
7. Parking lot perimeter buffer should be extended along the south side of the building as well.
8. Please describe the Sherman Williams Drift of Mist material (indicated as No. 1 on the
elevations). Is it stucco?
9. It appears the east side of the building does not meet several requirements of the
Architectural Standards Manual (ASM). This portion of the building is visible from S. Truss
Place as well as adjacent residences. Please describe how the east side of the building meets
the following ASM requirements:
a. 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).
b. 3.3D. Average 30% fenestration for applicable first floor façade, unless specified
elsewhere. May also meet fenestration alternative (see 3.3E). – there is no fenestration
(windows and doors) on the east side.
c. 3.3E. Fenestration Alternative: Incorporate doors and windows for at least 30% of
applicable first floor façade, or suggest their inclusion using faux treatments that
incorporate at least two of the following: material changes, reveals in conjunction with
color or material change, qualifying modulation such as recessed areas, architectural
trellis, awnings and canopies over access areas, detached structures such as pergola, or
similar architectural features and details. – this is an alternative to providing doors and
windows, but this does not appear to be met.
d. 5.1B. For all façade elevations visible from public roads, public spaces, primary
entrance(s) of an adjacent building, and facing residential districts, use at least two
distinct field materials, colors, or material-color combinations on the building façade
(see also Material definitions). – there appears to be only one field material (see
definition of field material in the ASM.)
Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571
Built for Business, Designed for Living