01 - Narrative
January 20, 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 3
1201 West Chinden Boulevard
Meridian, Idaho
Project No. 20231.000
Dear City Planner:
The following is a project narrative for the construction of a one-story multi-tenant shell and associated
site work, located at in the new Orchard Park development at 1201 West Chinden Boulevard, 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 commercial use. The building size is
approximately 5,500 square feet with three (3) tenants. The building shell is planned for construction;
separate tenant improvements will be submitted for review at a future time. The new site work will tie
into the existing adjacent site construction that was completed under a separate permit, this work
includes adjacent curbs, gutters, and main drive isles construction. The related site improvements
associated to the building including new sidewalk, parking, drive throughs and landscaping.
The building’s exterior has been designed to meet current city design standards. The materials that give
the building its character consists of stone, 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 three (3) main entries into tenant spaces. Entry tower
elements balance the linear façade of the building. Differing parapet heights and canopies serves 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 system 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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January 20, 2021
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 this will create a welcoming experience for
the visitor.
The required number of parking stalls is 11, there are 11 parking stalls proposed on BLDG 3 site, and an
additional 28 stalls are proposed with a cross access parking agreement for multi-tenant use. The
surrounding area of the buildings and parking lot proposed landscaping is designed 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.
Two (2) of the tenant spaces include a drive thru components. Tenant A’s drive through would start on
the south side of the building, turn north and then merge to the west drive though lane where pick up
window would be clearly marked for vehicular circulation. Tenant C’s drive through would start on the
north drive through lane, adjacent to the building, then turn north to the drive through window. Then
vehicles will exit to the east drive through lane. Additional “STOP”, “ENTER” and “EXIT” directional signage
is proposed to help guide vehicles safely through the site.
Thank you for reviewing our application for Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance approval.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
CSHQA, Inc.
Mandie Brozo
MB:pk