RE_ MBG BuildingJAN29-2021From:Alan Tiefenbach
To:"sandee@biltmoreco.com"
Subject:RE: MBG Building
Date:Friday, January 29, 2021 4:07:00 PM
Sandee, from what I see, a revised landscape plan came in.
Have other materials addressing all the below comments been submitted as well? This would include
a photometric plan, and a description regarding how the architecture is generally compatible in
appearance and bulk with the surrounding residential properties. You could do this in a narrative or
email. Also the blowoff valve comment should be addressed.
You can send all of this directly to me at this point. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OTHER THAN
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED WITHOUT CONSULTING ME FIRST.
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
From: Alan Tiefenbach
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:31 PM
To: 'sandee@biltmoreco.com' <sandee@biltmoreco.com>
Subject: MBG Building
Sandee,
I’ve reviewed your Certificate of Compliance (CZC) for the proposed MBG Building at 4120 N. Linder
Rd.
Overall, I think you’re looking pretty good. There are a few things before I can wrap this up.
1. The landscape plan must indicate quantities of all proposed landscaping. This is typically done
with call-outs next to each landscape element and a landscape schedule that indicates the totals
by each plant.
2. UDC 11-3A-19: STRUCTURE AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS states
a. A continuous internal pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of five feet (5') in width shall be
provided from the perimeter sidewalk to the main building entrance(s) for nonresidential uses.
The walkway width shall be maintained clear of any obstructions, such as vehicles, outdoor sale
displays, vending machines, or temporary structures.
b. The internal pedestrian walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving surfaces
through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks.
I do not see this type of walkway indicted on the Landscape Plan.
3. There seems to be a significant amount of cobble rock around the site perimeter. UDC 11-3B-5
states:
a. Mulching: Mulch shall be used in all required planting areas. Approved mulches may be
organic, such as bark or soil aid, or they may include rock products, such as "permabark" or
similar products. Use of mulch, organic or rock, as the only ground cover in required
planting areas is prohibited. Pea gravel, drain rock, road base gravel, and similar products
shall not be used as mulch. All mulch shall be contained by a curb or other edging material
to contain the mulch and prevent it from migrating to adjacent surfaces. If rock mulch is
used, a weed barrier fabric shall be used beneath the rock. Impermeable plastic weed
barriers are prohibited because they restrict water and oxygen to the plants. Within
stormwater facilities, mulch may not float. (Ord. 16-1717, 1-3-2017)
b. Vegetation Coverage: Required landscape areas shall be at least seventy percent (70%)
covered with vegetation at maturity, with mulch used under and around the plants.
4. A photometric plan must be submitted which meets the requirements of 11-3A-11. This includes
lighting being fully cut-off and shielded, and light spill along any property line abutting a
residential use to be limited to no more than .1 foot-candle. Please make sure the lighting plan
includes cut sheets of all lighting types and fixtures, and shows a detail of any proposed pole
lighting with height indicated.
5. The Development Agreement (Instrument 106165912) states “any new structure(s) shall be
generally compatible in appearance and bulk with the surrounding residential properties, as
determined by the Planning Director, unless otherwise modified through a Conditional Use
Permit.” Please describe how this is met with this proposal.
6. Land development comments - Remove blow off where the water service line extension is.
7. Transportation comments - A street light plan will need to be included in the final plat and/or
building permit application. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the City's
Design Standards. Type 1 streetlights are required on N. Linder Road offset from existing
streetlights on the west side of Linder.
I have not received any comments from ACHD as of yet. If I get comments, I will forward them to
you.
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