01 - Narrative
December 23, 2020
City of Meridian
Planning Department
Meridian City Hall, Suite 210
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Design Review Application
Project – Orchard Park Building One
6308 North Linder Road
Meridian, Idaho
Project No. 20233.000
Dear City Planner:
The following is a project narrative for the construction of a one-story multi-tenant shell and associated
site work, located in the new Orchard Park development at 6308 North Linder Road, Meridian, Idaho.
The construction of the project will take place on parcel: S0425212500, which is currently zoned (C-C)
Community Business District, which permits this type of use. The building size is approximately 12,500
square feet with six (6) tenants. The building shell is planned for construction; separate tenant
improvements will be submitted for review at a future time. The existing site work was completed under
a separate permit, this work includes adjacent curbs, gutters, and asphalt parking lot construction. There
will be related site improvements associated to the building including new sidewalk and landscaping.
The building’s exterior has been designed to meet current city design standards. The materials that give
the building its character consist of stone, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), and metal panels.
These materials ensure that the look of the building will remain intact over time. Black anodized metal on
the storefronts, canopies, and trim provides contrast next to other building materials.
The front façade of the building consists of the multiple entries into each tenant space. Corner tower
elements balance the linear façade of the building. Differing parapet heights and canopies serve to bring
the scale of the building to the pedestrian level. The building massing is broken up by the rhythm of
alternating metal siding, stone and EFIS with the portions of the building protruding vertically and
horizontally to give hierarchy to the entry element. This same design language is used throughout the
other elevations to provide a consistent massing on all façades.
The design intent with mechanical is to have it serve the building without being obtrusive. Mechanical
equipment and units will be placed on the rooftop with parapets to screen, preventing sight of the units
from the ground.
City Planner
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December 23, 2020
One tenant monument sign is proposed on the street side of the building as well as above each tenant
entry for clear visibility from all directions. Strategically place landscaping will be used to help screen the
trash enclosure and exterior patios from vehicular circulation, creating a welcoming experience for the
visitor.
The exiting parking lot was constructed under a separate site improvement permit. The required number
of parking stalls is 25, this project is proposing 49 for the proposed multi-tenant use. The surrounding area
of the buildings and parking lot will be landscaped to create an inviting area for visitors; similarly, the trash
enclosure area will be screened. LED lighting is placed throughout the site to ensure visibility for
pedestrians.
Thank you for reviewing our application for Design Review approval. Please contact us if you have any
questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
CSHQA, Inc.
Mandie Brozo
MB:pk