DR Narrative_Sadie Creek Commons Multi-tenant(SLICHTER I UGRIN • ARCHITECTURE.
ESTABLISHED HHXVI
March 26, 2021
Bill Parsons
Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian — Current Planning Group
33 E. Broadway Ave, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Sadie Creek Pads I SWC Eagle & Ustick Roads
Design Review
Dear Mr. Parsons:
Please accept the following narrative description of the above referenced project describing
how the proposal addresses the guidelines outlined in the City of Meridian Design Manual and
Uniform Development Code section 11-3A-19.
Architectural Character:
The architectural character of this building is the use and
modulation of materials and features of the deep facade recesses of clerestory
windows, varying parapet and roof line elements and the punctuating and grounding
canopy elements on the primary exterior facades. The building is primarily a rectilinear
box shape to provide maximum flexibility to the future mixed -use tenants with the
modulating elements providing a pattern and rhythm to the primary facade.
Facades: The complementing building facades incorporate modulation in both
plan and elevation. Portions of wall areas are projected outward creating
recesses and entry points including portions of variable roof line and parapet
heights. Proposed facades are designed to complete and complement the
existing current and future development and circulation of the previously
established development. Variations in materials and the addition of protruding
canopies provide additional texture to the primary and secondary facades.
b. Primary Public Entrance: (West Elevation) The primary public suite entries are
oriented directly to the parking area provided to the west. Main entries are set
back from the parking area and building facade to provide an experience
approach to the building as well as providing front patio type space
opportunities for future tenants.
c. Roof Lines: A continuous parapet height is broken by a cornice which overhangs
along the complete perimeter of the main building massing and provides nice
material change to further modulate and complement the building as well as
provide a stepping down of massing from the parking/pedestrian and to
highlight the pedestrian entries.
CHAD J. SLICHTER AIA NCARB GREGORY A. UGRIN AIA NCARB CSSA 415 SOUTH 13TH ST. P: (208) 658 1679
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT BOISE, IDAHO 83702 W: W W W.SUARCHITECTURE.COM
Patterned Variations: In addition to the physical modulation and texture as
noted above, material selections including type and color have been
incorporated and are complementary to the surrounding development.
Fenestration: Window/glazed entry elements have been incorporated in
masonry walls and are punctuated by roof overhangs providing scale and
visibility to the parking lot, adjacent pedestrian walkways, and extensive
landscaping.
Mechanical Equipment: All mechanical equipment is placed on the roof area and
screened utilizing the parapet walls. Ground level utility equipment such as
electrical and gas metering, is located on the south and east facing corner away
from the parking and primary building entrances additionally screened by the
drive thru lane and landscaping.
2. Color and Materials: Referring to the attached colored renderings, material colors and
selections are complementary in both color and selection to the surrounding
development. Materials include formed metal wall panels, stack bond masonry walls,
accentuated by soldier courses and metal fascia canopies, with deep recessed anodized
aluminum storefronts/windows and accent metal flashings and copes.
3. Site Plan and Building Layout:
a. Building Layout: The proposed building is located approximately to the east side
of the parcel with access/circulation roads on the west and south of the
property. It is comprised of multiple tenant suites with primary entrances along
the main parking frontage.
The drive-thru lane and stack space has been located to the south and wraps
around the east side of the building providing a nice buffer from Eagle Road and
exiting to the north west. Generous landscape setbacks provide multiple layers
to the street elevation as well as screening. The primary drive entrances onto the
property were previously established from the north and the south and provide
adequate approach to the development and parking areas.
b. Parking Area: Parking was established from the existing driveway approaches
from the south-east, north-west and the positioning of the main building to
provide a primary parking for patrons at the primary entry facade.
c. Access: Access to the development and project are provided by existing primary
site entrances and roadways from both East Ustick and North Eagle Road and
through the circulation as provided by the existing development.
d. Street Layout and/or Internal Circulation: The existing established site entries
provided good access points and internal circulation is provided.
CHAD J. SLICHTER AIA NCARB GREGORY A. UGRIN AIA NCARS CSBA 415 SOUTH 13TH ST. P: (208) 658 1679
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT BOISE, IDAHO 83702 W: W W W.SUARCHITECTURE.COM
e. Pedestrian Walkways and Facilities: Sidewalks and large patio areas have been
provided around the perimeter of the building with internal connectivity to the
adjacent developed and undeveloped pad sites to the north and west.
If you have any questions or concerns with the design narrative or need further description,
please feel free to contact our office.
Slichter Ugrin Architecture
CHAD J. SLICHTER AIA NCARB GREGORY A. UGRIN AIA NCARB CSBA 415 SOUTH 13TH ST. P: (208) 658 1679
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT BOISE, IDAHO 83702 W: W W W.SUARCHITECTURE.COM