Direct Orthopedic CareFrom:Alan Tiefenbach
To:"jason@oaandd.com"
Subject:Direct Orthopedic Care
Date:Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:56:00 AM
Attachments:AmendedDA.pdf
Good morning Jason, I have done my initial review of the CZC and design review for the Direct
Orthopedic Care / Sawtooth Physical Therapy at 4842 N. Cortona Way. Please note there could still
be forthcoming comments, particularly from Meridian Fire. Here are comments thus far:
1. This project is part of a larger commercial development. N. Cortona Way is identified as a
Collector Street. Per UDC 11-3A-3, where access to a local street is not available, the property
owner shall be required to grant cross-access/ingress-egress easements to adjoining properties.
This standard is intended to apply primarily to nonresidential properties, but may extend to
residential properties where the use is anticipated to change to a nonresidential use. Cross access
should be provided to the property at the north.
2. UDC 11-3A-19 requires internal pedestrian walkways to be distinguished from the vehicular
driving surfaces through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks. This does not
appear to be met.
3. Please provide details of all lighting fixtures clarifying they are fully hooded, downcast and
shielded.
4. The approved development agreement (attached) states the City Council expects stamped
decorative concrete within the proposed development. Staff does not see this provided. A
suggestion would be at the front of the building, which is presently stippled. Please provide
additional information for this area. Per UDC 11-3B-8, there should be landscaping in this area as
well (parking lot perimeter).
5. It appears some of the proposed landscaping is outside of the property boundaries. Who will
maintain this, and is there a license agreement with ACHD?
6. The Development Agreement has requirements regarding stone accents and four sided
architecture. The Architectural Standards Manual (ASM) also states that for at least 30% of
applicable façades, use any combination of concrete, masonry, stone, or unique variation of color,
texture, or material, at least 10-inches in height, around the base of the building. Also the ASM
states: Provide details that emphasize focal elements such as public entries, building corners, or
public spaces. Examples include but are not limited to: columns, quoin or rustication, canopies
over entries, lintels, transom windows, or modulation of the roof plane. At least one focal element
is required and must be accented with a unique combination of color, texture, materials, or
modulation in the wall or roof plane. Although the western façade probably meets the ASM and
the DA, the other sides do not. At the least, staff recommends you incorporate some percentage
of stone along all visible sides (particularly at the south), as well as additional elements such as
larger canopies or similar accents.
7. Are any existing trees being proposed for removal?
8. Please provide an elevation of trash enclosures.
9. UDC 11-3A-6 states except when developed as an amenity, all irrigation ditches, laterals, sloughs
or canals, intersecting, crossing or lying within the area being developed, shall be piped, or
otherwise covered. This requirement does not apply to property with only an irrigation easement
where the actual drainage facility is located on an adjoining property. Have all laterals on the
property been tiled?
Land Development Comments
10. It appears to be a long service and fire service, which could affect pressure or quality of water.
There also does not appear to be a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the fire riser room which is
required. I recommend using the water available on the South/Southeast.
Transportation Comments
11. A street light plan will need to be included in the building permit application. Street light plan
requirements are listed in section 6 of the City's Design Standards.
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