Narrative
April 27, 2021
To: City of Meridian, Planning Division
From: Jerrod Wallgren, Project Architect
JGT Architecture
1212 12th Avenue South
Nampa, ID 83651
RE: Design Narrative for proposed patio expansion at Beef “O” Brady’s
Dear Planning Staff,
The attached application materials are for a Design Review and Certificate of
Zoning Compliance for an expansion of the existing patio and the addition of a
decorative trellis at the existing Beef “O” Brady’s restaurant within the existing
strip retail center at 1505 Eagle Road, near Overland.
Due to the developments in public health over the last year of battling a
pandemic, the need for outdoor space, particularly in restaurants has increased.
The applicant for this project is proposing to expand the size of the existing
outdoor patio by about 30 percent, and install a decorative trellis to better define
the location of the patio. A patio with a full roof is desirable but not possible due
to fire protection requirements that are not practical. Instead the applicant is
proposing just a trellis system with open beams that will serve as a way to
visually highlight the space, and serve as a structure upon which to hang items
like hanging planters and/ or misters during hot weather. The scope also
includes replacement of the existing deteriorating metal railing around the
perimeter of the patio.
If you have any questions about this application, please feel free to contact me
by phone 208.463.9295, or email me at jwallgren@jgt-architecture.com. Thank
you for your consideration of this application.
Respectfully,
Jerrod P. Wallgren
Project Architect