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ACHD Transmittal-A-2021-0078Applicant name:SCOTT MARSHALL, STRAIGHTLINE ARCHITECTS Phone:208-991-0855 Applicant address:4521 SOUTH CLOVERDALE STE# 102, BOISE, ID 83709 Email:scott@straightline.biz Owner name:Phone:Fax: Owner address:Email: Administrative Applicant Information Type of Review Requested File number:A-2021-0078 Assigned Planner:Alan Tiefenbach Related Files: Subject Property Information Location/street address:1545 E BIRD DOG DR Assessor's parcel number(s):R8257510060 Township, range, section:3N1E18 Agent name (e.g. architect, engineer, developer, representative):MARK WILKINS Firm name:1545 BIRD DOG, LLC.Phone:Fax: Address:3810 S. MARSALA AVE Email:mark@boiseblindsource.com Contact name:Phone:Fax: Contact address:Email: Project/Application Name:Swindell Flex Building - DES, CZC Description of Work: A 12,700 SF METAL BUILDING WITH OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE SPACES. ROUGHLY HALF OF THE BUILDING WILL HOUSE THE BUILDING OWNERS BUSINESS 'THE BLIND SOURCE' WINDOW COVERING BUSINESS. SEE NARRATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Project Description Planning Division ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 1 APPLICATION TYPES Alternative Compliance - ALT:UNCHECKED Certificate of Zoning Compliance - CZC:CHECKED Does project have prior approval?:No Does your project contain new construction and/or modifications to an existing building or the site?: Yes Design Review - DES:CHECKED Private Street - PS:UNCHECKED Vacation - VAC:UNCHECKED ADDRESS VERIFICATION Address Verification Permit Number:LDAV-2021-0272 TYPE OF USE PROPOSED Residential:UNCHECKED Office:CHECKED Commercial:CHECKED Employment:UNCHECKED Industrial:UNCHECKED Single-Family Detached:UNCHECKED Single-Family Attached:UNCHECKED Townhouse:UNCHECKED Duplex:UNCHECKED Multi-Family:UNCHECKED Vertically Integrated:UNCHECKED Other Type of Use Proposed:WAREHOUSE PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE Does this project require the extension of public infrastructure?:No I agree to upload required checklist items for review:UNCHECKED I acknowledge deferral of the required checklist items, may require additional review time: UNCHECKED I agree to upload required checklist items with the building application:UNCHECKED PROPERTY INFORMATION General Location:CORNER OF E OVERLAND ROAD & S LOCUST GROVE ROAD Current Land Use:VACANT ZONED C-C Total Acreage:1.00 Prior Approvals (File Numbers):n/a ZONING DISTRICT(S) R-2:UNCHECKED R-4:UNCHECKED R-8:UNCHECKED Application Information 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 3 R-15:UNCHECKED R-40:UNCHECKED C-N:UNCHECKED C-C:CHECKED C-G:UNCHECKED L-O:UNCHECKED M-E:UNCHECKED H-E:UNCHECKED I-L:UNCHECKED I-H:UNCHECKED O-T:UNCHECKED TN-C:UNCHECKED TN-R:UNCHECKED County:UNCHECKED PROJECT INFORMATION Site Plan Date (MM/DD/YYYY):04/13/21 Landscape Plan Date (MM/DD/YYYY):04/13/21 Elevations Date (MM/DD/YYYY):4/13/21 Percentage of Site Devoted to Building:24.6 Percentage of Site Devoted to Landscaping:20.6 Percentage of Site Devoted to Paving:54.8 Who will own and Maintain the Pressurized Irrigation System in this Development:none Irrigation District:n/a Primary Irrigation Source:city water Secondary Irrigation Source:n/a Square Footage of Landscaped Areas to be Irrigated by City Water Connection:8913 Proposed Building Height:28'-6" Existing Floor Area (If Applicable):n/a Gross Floor Area Proposed:12,700 Number of Standard Parking Spaces Provided:30 Number of Compact Parking Spaces Provided:0 Number of Employees:20 Number of Residential Units:0 Minimum Square Footage of Living Area (Excluding Garage):0 Gross Density:n/a Net Density:n/a In Reclaimed Water Buffer:No QUALIFYING OPEN SPACE Open Grassy Area (min. 50' x 100'):UNCHECKED Community Garden:UNCHECKED Ponds or Water Features:UNCHECKED 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 5 Plaza:UNCHECKED Additions to Public Park:UNCHECKED Collector Street Buffer:UNCHECKED Arterial Street Buffer:UNCHECKED 8' or 6' Wide Parkways:UNCHECKED 10' Parkway Along Arterials:UNCHECKED Stormwater Detention Facility:UNCHECKED QUALIFYING SITE AMENITIES Clubhouse:UNCHECKED Fitness Facilities:UNCHECKED Enclosed Bike Storage:UNCHECKED Public Art:UNCHECKED Picnic Area:UNCHECKED Additional 5% Open Space:UNCHECKED Communication Infrastructure:UNCHECKED Dog Owner Facilities:UNCHECKED Neighborhood Business Center:UNCHECKED Swimming Pool:UNCHECKED Children's Play Structure:UNCHECKED Sports Courts:UNCHECKED Pedestrian or Bicycle Circulation System:UNCHECKED Transit Stop:UNCHECKED Park and Ride Lot:UNCHECKED Walking Trails:UNCHECKED APPLICATION DISCLAIMER I have read and accept the above terms:CHECKED Your signature:SCOTT MARSHALL 33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102ƔMeridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: (208)884-5533ƔFacsimile: (208) 888-6854ƔWebsite: www.meridaincity.org 7 STRAIGHTLINE ARCHITECTS | 4521 S. Cloverdale Road, Ste. 102 | Boise, Idaho 83709 | P: 208-991-0855 | www.StraightlineArchitects.com April 15, 2021 RE: NEW BUILDING THE BLIND SOURCE Dear Design Review, The following project narrative is in to reply to the design review checklist requirement for application of Architectural Elements contained in the Meridian Design Manual & UDC 11-3A- 19. The Design - The street facing façade’s and roof line of the new facility varies in height and direction providing visual interest via varying height parapets combined with a sloped shed roof system. The parapets visually define the public facing views and office portions from the warehouse section. In addition, the forward facing entry canopies at each entrance provides pedestrian wayfinding, visually adjusts the entrance to a more inviting human scale, and marks the entrances as a recognizable point of public access. The aluminum storefront windows and their mullion configuration play a large role in establishing visual interest and façade rhythm by way of crisp lined controlled patterning. This design feature is intended to reflect the building owner’s business of retail window coverings. The wide use of white preformed smooth metal panels with the focus being on joint spacing with varied sizes further convey a clean and sophisticated aesthetic. The prefinished metal panels have pronounced shadow lined joint edges along and multiple sized profiles. The edges and panel profiles create forms resulting in visual rhythm whilst separating the façade into more visually exciting segments. Such focus on varied elements should always serve to function and should not be added to simply create interest. The building façade is clad in honed ground faced CMU with dark colored grout. The dark honed face block will expose the lighter aggregate below complementing the adjacent white and gray paneling. The CMU will be configured in running bond coursework and arranged to compliment the metal panel coursing. The combination CMU joints and metal paneling act as a mechanism in which all other exterior building materials align and relate, such as the window mullions alignment. Regulating lines on the front elevations (facing the roads) are accentuated by way of the continuation of the horizontal window mullions, metal panel lines, and the window and entry awnings. Building entrances are accentuated by color contrasting CMU portals which further aid in pedestrian wayfinding. All exterior finish materials utilized create visual rhythm and texture relative to one another. On the side facing façades a similar approach is taken using the same metal panels and CMU coursework found at the front façade. These elevations transition masonry materials into a more traditional metal form. The function of the warehouse will be more utilitarian in nature STRAIGHTLINE ARCHITECTS | 4521 S. Cloverdale Road, Ste. 102 | Boise, Idaho 83709 | P: 208-991-0855 | www.StraightlineArchitects.com and so it’s appropriate to have the materials be truthful to the buddings function. Natural light throughout building is accomplished by a series of rhythmically spaced pronounced windows along the front and side façades. Mechanical units and equipment will be ground mounted and completely screened from view via solid fencing. There will be no roof units. Pedestrian Interconnectivity is accomplished by improvement of the perimeter roadway and extension of the sidewalk to the front entrance. Internal to the site, the front concrete sidewalks are configured to create datum points at each entry. The parking lot has been positioned away from the road utilizing landscaping as a visual buffer. Respectfully, Scott Marshall, AIA-NCARB Principal – Straightline Architects Idaho – Oregon - Montana STRAIGHTLINE ARCHITECTS | 4521 S. Cloverdale Road, Ste. 102 | Boise, Idaho 83709 | P: 208-991-0855 | www.StraightlineArchitects.com April 13, 2021 RE: NEW BUILDING THE BLIND SOURCE Dear Design Review, The following project narrative is in to reply to the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application checklist requirement for application. The Proposed Use of Property – The proposed overall facility will conform to the use defined in the current City of Meridian C-C Flex space classification and standards as per Chapter 4 of 11-2B-2 & 11- 4-3-18. The overall front office space (main tenant spaces considered) is 31% of the total square footage with the remainder being light industrial / warehouse space. The southernmost tenant space will be occupied by the building owner ‘The Blind Source’. The two northernmost tenant spaces are currently vacant, however the use and tenant will conform to the requirements of use previously defined. The south and west portion of the lot will be used as a drive isle to access overhead doors. Privacy gates and fencing located on either side of the building and along the back will provide screened views from the north and east. Respectfully, Scott Marshall, AIA-NCARB Principal – Straightline Architects Idaho – Oregon - Montana