Narrative Letter
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9 February 2021
City of Meridian Planning Division
33 East Broadway Ave, Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance Applications for a proposed Cold Shell Flex Space,
at 50 S. Adkins Way, Meridian
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance documents are for the proposed Cold Shell Flex Space, at
50 S. Adkins Way, Meridian (Lot 03, Block 02, Medimont Subdivision No. 1).
The building as proposed is 17,775 s.f., and will have up to five tenant spaces, with each tenant space set up for
approximately 40% office use and the remaining 60% warehouse / storage.
The project site is 56,210 s.f. (1.29 acres), and the improvements will include paving, concrete slabs and sidewalks, and
landscaping.
Site Access - The site is located in the Medimont Subdivision, which is the lot adjacent to the corner lot of the intersection of
East Franklin Road and North Locust Grove Road. Vehicular ingress and egress of the site will be off of South Adkins Way
that connects to East Franklin Road.
Pedestrian Walks – A sidewalk exist along the north portion of the site along East Franklin Road and along west portion of
the site along South Adkins Way. A new sidewalk on the west side of the site at the common drive will be added connecting
to the existing sidewalk along South Adkins Way and continues on the north side of the building to the main entrances and
parking.
Building Orientation and Layout - The building, as proposed, is positioned centrally in the site with the front elevation of the
building facing north to East Franklin Road and the site access to the west to South Adkins Way.
Parking - The lot has 36 parking spaces, including two accessible spaces centrally located to the main entry. The parking lot is
located on the northern and eastern portion of the site, screened from East Franklin Road by landscaping and from South
Adkins Way by the building. Parking spaces are broken up with landscape buffers. A concrete masonry trash enclosure is
located in the southeast portion of the lot, and is integrated into the lot and the surrounding landscape area.
Landscaping - The proposed site will have approximately 13,530 s.f. of landscaping. It will be a mix of lawn areas and
planters, with trees throughout the landscape areas. Landscaping planters are proposed in the parking lot and along the
building façade. See attached Landscape Plan.
Architectural Character – The building will be constructed with Hi-R CMU block, with a variety of the block finishes visible
and some wrapped with stucco. The overall design of the building features multiple architectural components rendered in a
variety of textures and colors, which will provide visual interest and architectural character, while minimizing flat surfaces
and large featureless masses. Large aluminum storefront window systems delineate the main entrance of the building, along
with awnings over the main entrances, to provide additional architectural character.
Facades - All facades, which are visible by East Franklin Road and the common drives off of South Adkins Way,
feature numerous windows and articulated masses – which are supported by changing parapet roof lines. The various
building masses feature a variation of CMU block styles, including split-face, smooth-face, and center score smooth-
face CMU block and some wrapped with stucco. All windows and doors are anodized aluminum frame storefront
system.
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Primary Entrance - The primary public entrances are at the north elevation of the structure, and are visible from the
common drive. The entrances are delineated by large storefront window systems and awnings.
Roof Lines - The building has a flat roof, with the mechanical units being screened by a raised parapet wall. The
parapet wall height varies from approximately 20’-0” to 24’-0”.
Color & Texture Variations- See attached exterior building elevations and Color Board.
Mechanical Equipment - The project will have roof top mechanical units, screened by raised parapet walls. Mechanical units
are placed close to the center of the roof, completely screened from view.
Materials - The structure is proposed to be a mix of CMU block types and stucco veneer accents. See attached exterior
building elevations and Color Board.
Signs and Lighting - The building, as proposed, will have a tenant sign above each entry and a monument sign located at the
northwest portion of the site. See attached elevations for locations and approximate sizes. The area adjacent to the building
will be lit with wall mounted exterior LED fixtures. The parking area will be lit with pole mounted light fixtures. See attached
Site Photometric Plan for fixture types, location and site photometric readings.
Please contact our office at 208-338-1413 if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your time
regarding this matter.
Thank You,
Chris Anderson
Rudeen and Associates