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February 03, 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 the proposed Office & Warehouse Flex
Space Building, at 2810 East Franklin Road, Meridian
To Whom It May Concern:
The attached Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance documents are for the proposed Office & Warehouse Flex
Space Building, at 2810 East Franklin Road.
The existing structure to be renovated consists of a 1,550 s.f. basement and a 2,239 s.f. first floor, and a new addition of 2,600
daylight basement for a total of 6,389 s.f.
The project site is 37,766 s.f. (0.87 acres), and the improvements will include paving, concrete slabs and sidewalks, and
landscaping.
Site Access - Vehicular ingress and egress of the site will be via East Franklin Road.
Pedestrian Walks – A sidewalk exist along the south portion of the site along East Franklin Road. New sidewalks will be
added one connecting the existing sidewalk to the main building entrance and the other from the accessible parking on the
west side of the site to the main building entrance.
Building Orientation and Layout - The existing building is centrally located on the southern portion of the site with the new
addition proposed on the north side of the existing building. The main entrance is on the south elevation facing East Franklin
Road.
Parking - The lot has 13 parking spaces, including two accessible spaces, one near the main entry and the other on the north
near the addition. The main parking areas are located on the northern portion of the site and are screened from East Franklin
Road by the existing building and addition. Parking spaces are broken up with landscape, a concrete masonry trash enclosure
is located in the northwestern portion of the developed area, and is integrated into the lot and the surrounding landscape areas.
Landscaping - The proposed site will have approximately 21,605 s.f. of landscaping. It will be a mix of lawn areas, planters
with trees and shrubs, and existing vegetation conditions to remain on the outmost norther part of the site. See attached
Landscape Plan.
Architectural Character – The existing building is metal frame construction with the addition of CMU block. The finishes
consist of stone veneer, stucco and prefinished metal siding and trim. 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. A large aluminum storefront window system and metal
awning delineate the main entrance of the building.
Facades – Most of the facades, which are visible by East Franklin Road, feature numerous windows, articulated
masses – which are supported by changing roof lines. The various building masses feature a variation of stone-
veneer, stucco, and prefinished metal siding. All windows and doors are anodized aluminum frame storefront system.
Primary Entrance - The primary entrance is at the south elevation of the structure, and is visible from the East
Franklin Road. The entrance is delineated by a large storefront window system and a metal awning.
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Roof Lines - The building has a flat roof with parapet walls. The height of the parapet walls varies, as shown on
elevations.
Color & Texture Variations- See attached exterior building elevations.
Mechanical Equipment - The project will have roof top mechanical units, screened by the roof 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 stucco, prefinished metal siding, and stone veneer accents. See attached
exterior building elevations and Building views.
Signs and Lighting - The building as proposed will have a main sign above the entry; see attached elevations for location and
approximate size. The area adjacent to the building will be lit with wall mounted and recessed (at main entrance) exterior
LED 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,
David Blodgett, Architect
Rudeen and Associates