Swindell Flex Building DES,CZC A-2021-0078 Staff Report (2)
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DATE: 7/2/2021
TO: Scott Marshall
Straightline Architects
FROM: Alan Tiefenbach, Associate Planner
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: A-2021-0078
Swindell Flex Building CZC, DES
LOCATION: 1545 E. Bird Dog Dr
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC) and Design Review (DES) to allow 12,700 sq. ft.
flex space building.
II. DECISION
The applicant's request for Certificate of Zoning Compliance is approved with the conditions listed in
this report.
DESIGN STANDARD EXCEPTIONS
The Applicant seeks Design Standard Exceptions from the following requirement of the Architectural
Standards Manual:
ASM 5.1I - Untextured concrete panels and prefabricated steel panels are prohibited as field
materials for building façades, except when used with a minimum of two other qualifying field
materials and meeting all other standard fenestration and material requirements.
On the north elevation (along E. Bird Dog Dr), the applicant proposes one field material comprised of
brick (at the base). There are two other field materials comprised of metal wall panels (MP-3) and
steel wall panels (MP-4). Because there are not two other qualifying field materials, a design
exception is necessary.
In order to grant approval for a design standard exception request, the Director will consider the
following:
CERTIFICATE OF ZONING
COMPLIANCE REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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1. The standard(s) that are proposed to be exempt, including the actual text;
2. The reason the exception is requested; and
3. How the alternative means for compliance meets the intent and goals of the requested standard
exemption, or how the alternative proposes to maintain a similar level of effort by exceeding
other site and building standards.
The applicant states the building to the east which was already constructed, consists of exterior
materials of only masonry and an assortment of metal panels. The northern elevation of the subject
building is comprised of brick, custom metal panels, metal wainscoting, with nichiha siding panels as
an accent and several other accent materials including sconce style lighting and horizonal awning
soffits. This is four different types of materials and two additional accents. The applicant has also
provided a planting shrub bed and there are twice as many trees along the northern frontage (E. Bird
Dog Dr) as is required. The applicant notes in their design exception letter that it has always been the
intent of the ASM, to prohibit the use of pre-fabricated metal panels to discourage the heavy use of
‘utilitarian’ ribbed metal panels one would expect to see on agricultural or warehouse buildings. With
the elevation under consideration, there is a wide variety of custom metal panels and accents to tie
into adjacent buildings and result in a high-quality project. Staff notes the most visible elevation, the
eastern elevation along S. Locust Grove Rd, consists of field materials of brick and Nichia siding
panels with metal only used as an accent.
The Director finds that the proposed exceptions will not be detrimental to the public welfare or impair
the intended use/character of the surrounding properties. The architectural design as proposed exceeds
the minimum requirements of the ASM and would result in innovate design.
Note: This is not a building permit. Please contact Building Services at (208) 887-2211 to verify if
you need a building permit and/or inspection. If you do need a building permit, you must complete
that process before you commence the use or construction. Please contact Building Services for
additional details about building permits and inspections.
Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall construct all proposed fencing and/or any fencing required by the UDC,
consistent with the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3A-7 and 11-3A-6B.
2. Business hours of operation within the C-C and C-G districts shall be limited from 6 am to 11 pm
when the property abuts a residential use or district as set forth in UDC 11-2B-3A4.
3. No signs are approved with this application. Prior to installing any signs on the property, the
applicant shall submit a sign permit application consistent with the standards in UDC Chapter 3
Article D and receive approval for such signs.
4. The applicant shall complete all improvements related to public life, safety, and health as set forth
in UDC 11-5C-3B. A surety agreement may be accepted for other improvements in accord with
UDC 11-5C-3C.
5. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Division staff, the
applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-3B-14A.
6. The site plan prepared by Straightline Architects on June 10, 2021, labeled “Site Plan”, is
approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit A.
7. The landscape plan prepared by Straightline Architects on June 10, 2021, labeled “Landscape
Plan” is approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit B.
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8. The elevations prepared by Straightline Architects on July 1, 2021, labeled Building Elevations”
are approved by the City of Meridian Planning Division as shown in Exhibit C.
9. The approved site plan, landscape plan and/or elevations may not be altered without prior written
approval of the City of Meridian Planning Division.
10. The applicant shall pay any applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit.
11. If any changes must be made to the site plan to accommodate ACHD requirements, the applicant
shall submit a new site plan to the City of Meridian Planning Division for approval prior to
issuance of the building permit.
12. The applicant shall complete all required improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official
has issued a Certificate of Occupancy.
13. If the subject property is part of a final plat that has not yet recorded, the applicant shall be
responsible for all plat improvements prior to release of Certificate of Occupancy for the first
structure within such plat.
14. The City of Meridian requires that the owner enter into a Warranty Surety Agreement and post a
Warranty Surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed public
sewer and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by
a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the
form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond, and must be in place prior to
Certificate of Occupancy. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on
the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Services
for more information at 208-887-2211.
15. 100 Watt and 250 Watt, high-pressure sodium street lights shall be required on all public
roadways per the City of Meridian Improvement Standards for Street Lighting. All street lights
shall be installed at developer’s expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the
development plan set for approval. Applicant shall also include the location of any existing street
lights in the development plan set. Street lighting is required at intersections, corners, cul-de-sacs,
and at a spacing that does not exceed that outlined in the Standards. The contractor’s work and
materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to
the ISPWC.
General Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to provide irrigation that meets
the standards as set forth in UDC 11-3B-6 and to install and maintain all landscaping as set forth
in UDC 11-3B-5, UDC 11-3B-13 and UDC 11-3B-14.
2. The applicant shall comply with the outdoor storage as an accessory use standards as set forth in
UDC 11-3A-14.
3. The project is subject to all current City of Meridian ordinances and previous conditions of
approval associated with this site [AZ 15-010, RZ 15-011, PP 15-013, DA Inst. # 2016-045074,
DA 2018-000750, FP 2016-0109).
4. The issuance of this CZC does not release the applicant from any previous requirements of the
other permits issued for the site.
5. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to prune all trees to a
minimum height of six feet above the ground or sidewalk surface to afford greater visibility of the
area.
6. The applicant shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all pathways.
7. The applicant has a continuing obligation to comply with the outdoor lighting provisions as set
forth in UDC 11-3A-11.
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8. The applicant and/or property owner shall have an ongoing obligation to maintain all landscaping
and constructed features within the clear vision triangle consistent with the standards in UDC 11-
3A-3.
9. The applicant and/or assigns shall have the continuing obligation to meet the specific use
standards for flex buildings as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-18.
III. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
The applicant or a party of record may request City Council review of a decision of the Director. All
requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division on or before July 17, 2021,
within fifteen (15) days after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC
11-5A-6B.
If City Council review of the decision is not requested, the action of the Director represents a final
decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a regulatory taking analysis under
Idaho Code 67-8003.
IV. EXPIRATION
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall expire if the construction, alteration or the use has not
commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
In accord with the above provisions, the subject Certificate of Zoning Compliance is valid until July
2, 2021.
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V. EXHIBITS
A. Site Plan (date: 6/10/2021)
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B. Landscape Plan (date: 6/10/2021)
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C. Building Elevations (date: 7/1/2021)