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July 9, 2021
Sonya Allen I Associate Planner
City of Meridian I Community Development Department I Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 1 Direct/Fax: 208-489-0578
Dovetail Meridian - Pine 43 Apartments Phase IV
Certificate of Zoning Compliance / Design Review City Comments - Response
Sonya,
We appreciate the City's efforts to date in reviewing our CZC / DR application and providing review comments dated
July 2, 2021 via email. We understand this correspondence to be the final complete and consolidated version of the
City of Meridian Planning Division's comments related to our current submission.
In response to your comments, we have prepared the following clarifications and revisions:
Goal R1.10—Articulate building designs to frame and accentuate public spaces with pedestrian scale elements
and details. What pedestrian scale elements/details are proposed on the structures?
a. In response to this comment, we have reversed our initial proportions from breaking down the 3-
story structures vertically into two-thirds, one-third proportions (or the golden rule) to one-third
(base) and two-thirds (upper floors). Next, it is further broken down by floor, by the size, rhythm and
cadence of the fenestration and other repetitive elements, and finally by articulation of main and
secondary entrances by color (body colors to accent color) and material changes (board and batten to
lap), and thin steel accent canopies. Further, the base is articulated by board formed cast concrete
walls. At a landscape level, the base of the buildings are supported by dense seasonal color filled beds
with plants, shrubs and trees of varying sizes and textures as illustrated in the provided landscape
Design Review Package (5/18/2021). See DR-1_02 through DR-1_08.
2. R3.1E — Use any combination of material type, color variation, banding, stringcourse, or modulation to clearly
distinguish between the ground level and upper stories. Suggest change the banding direction, use a distinct
material, change the color, use another separator/design tool, or ideally some of those to meet the intent of
the requirement that is visible from adjacent streets/public spaces, not just up close.
a. To support this requirement, the building is grounded by heavy board formed concrete walls that
provide a contrast of color, modulation, material change and define each ground floor unit's patio
space. In addition, as mentioned in the response to item 1 above, the landscape design provides
color, texture and material change at the ground floor level. To further delineate the ground level, we
have inverted the original proportions and added a deeper shadow line detail at the second floor line
to delineate the ground floor from the upper levels. See image below. (Landscape shown in rendering
is for illustrative purposes only, refer to Landscape Drawings for proposed materials.)
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3. R3.2A - Use any combination of material, color, modulation, or other articulation to delineate and break up
wall planes greater than 20 feet by 10 feet or wall planes exceeding 200 total square feet (whichever is more
stringent). Applies to public oriented building facades visible from a public street or public spaces. Same
comment as above. These elevations have very little modulation except for the balconies/patios and need to
have more variation.
a. With the explanations provided in items 1 & 2 above, the project complies with this requirement. For
clarification and additional detail each building uses no less than four paint colors (two body, one
accent, and one trim color), window frames are of a contrasting color (bronze), natural concrete base
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elements that breakup the building base (modulation), articulated building entries, two types of
board and batten siding, lap siding, metal railing details at the unit decks, shadow lines at the floor
lines created by trim detail, oversized windows. The only exception occurs at the short side of the
buildings that do not directly front public streets or spaces. See image below for typical fagade
treatment
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4. R3.4F —Provide variations in roof profile including but not limited at least two of the following: two or more
visible roof planes; dormers, lookout, turret, or cornice work such as corbels, spaced consistently along the
fagade plane. The roofline extending further over the decks does not meet this standard as it's the same slope
profile. Diversity needs to be provided on all sides.
a. In response to this comment, the roof line has been modified to reflect the introduction of a shed
dormer over the building's main entry with varying roof slope and vertical change in roof line. See
image included with item 2 above.
5. Goal R4.10 — Use architectural elements and detailing to add interest and contribute to an aesthetic building
character. Applies to building facades visible from public street or public spaces. R4.1A — Provide detailing that
transition or frame fagade material changes, and that integrate architectural elements such as lighting,
doorways and windows. Examples include but are not limited to: cornice work, decorative caps on brick or
stone, decorative lintels, porch railing, transom light and shutters.
a. The building facades facing public streets and public spaces include an extensive palette of color,
texture and material changes. Subtle detailing such as painted trim around openings, steel deck
railings, board formed concrete patio walls, shadow lines from battens and detailing at the second
floor. Exhaust fixtures and light fixtures are trimmed out to integrate into the surrounding material.
See image included with item 3 above and revised DR E1.
6. R5.2A —Use a cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two field colors, a trim color and an accent color
or unique material. Garage door colors must coincide with this scheme or other accents. No trim color or
unique material.
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a. The project as submitted complies with this requirement. The trim color (bronze) is present at the
roof fascia, window frames, deck railing and structure, light fixtures and downspouts. See image
included with item 3 above and revised DR E1.
7. Intent R6.00 — Integrate architectural lighting as cohesive elements of building designs that contribute to the
atmosphere of the built environment and enhance safety. R6.1C— Use lighting fixtures that are consistent with
other decorative hardware on the building. For example, select lighting hardware with similar color and shape
as other building hardware, use recessed lighting, incorporate uniform spacing, integrate with other accents
and reveals, and coordinate specialty lights with predominate architectural features. Submit lighting details &
depict lighting on building elevations.
a. See attached lighting cutsheet. Exposed lighting is located adjacent to each building entry. Color to be
the same/similar as the window frames, fascia trim color, downspouts, exposed structure and deck
railing. Walkway lighting related to the site will be complementary to the chosen fixture to enhance
comfortability and safety.
8. Depict mechanical equipment on the site/landscape plans and screening of equipment.
a. The units utilize a self-contained VTAC unit, so there will not be any ground mounted condensing
units to be screened. Although not mechanical equipment, electrical transformers are located withing
planter beds and will be screened by landscape materials to the greatest degree possible while
maintaining prescribed access.
9. Additional landscaping needs to be added along the east boundary of the site adjacent to Building 1 (minim. 1
tree per 25 linear feet).
a. See below. Trees have been added to comply.
10. 1 don't see where the directory & map of the development is located — please provide sheet #.
a. See #28 — Site Directory and Map below from attached revised Sheet DR-1_02. Directories are located
adjacent to each site entry from Webb Way.
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We know how busy the City is with similar applications and greatly appreciate the attention your team has provided in
reviewing this application.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact our team with additional questions.
Sincerely,
L3ary nor nsen, Ar
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Contact: gary@pivotnorthdesign.com
Pivot North Architecture
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