Doc_DR Narrative - Elevate StorageHatch
Design
Architecture
200 w. 36th st., boise, idaho 83714 • phone 208.475.3204 • fax 208.475.3205 • email info@hatchda.com
August 31, 2021 Project Narrative
Development Services, Planning Services
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, ID, 83642
Re: Design Review for Elevate Storage
3755 W. Perugia St. Meridian, ID, 83642
Dear Planning Staff,
The owner of the property located at 3755 W. Perugia St. is proposing the construction of a new
approximately 92,000 s.f. storage facility.
With cues taken from the Meridian Architectural Standards and UDC, as well as the surrounding
context, we have endeavored to develop a project which satisfies or exceeds all requirements of
Architectural Character.
As per the City of Meridian Design Review Application Checklist:
1. Architectural Character:
a. Cohesive Design- The proposed building takes form inspired by a contemporary industrial
aesthetic. The design is cohesive with The Franklin at Ten Mile apartment Community. Its
architectural style and materials are complimentary to its place and purpose.
b. Building Scale- The proposed building is two stories in height, similar to the surrounding
development.
c. Building Form- The form of the building is viewed as rectilinear from the surrounding area and
similar to the surrounding developments.
d. Architectural Elements- The architectural elements of the exterior facade include a structural
steel framework clad with horizontal metal paneling, smooth metal banding, Hardiepanel
shingle siding, and cultured stone. The building features modulation at material changes to
break up the mass. The roofline is broken up with the use of parapets, and turrets at the
corners. Three colors are used to accent the modulation and horizontal divisions.
e. Materials- The building materials include horizontal metal paneling, smooth metal banding,
Hardiepanel staggered shingle siding, and cultured stone.
f. Signs and lighting - The proposed building will have exterior egress lighting at its entrances.
The complex will utilize wall mounted lighting on the interior building. Signs will be placed on
the building façade and will be a cohesive element of the building design.
2. Parking Lots:
a. The parking lot offers ample space for the customers anticipated. 2 regular parking spaces
and one ADA parking space with access aisle are provided on site.
3. Pedestrian walkways and facilities
a. The proposed project will have public sidewalks that enhance and connect to existing public
sidewalks as well as providing additional safety egress access for the building.
Hatch
Design
Architecture
200 w. 36th st., boise, idaho 83714 • phone 208.475.3204 • fax 208.475.3205 • email info@hatchda.com
Architectural elements proposed for exception from Meridian Architectural Standards:
1. 3.3C – Within mixed-use areas, average 40% fenestration along applicable first floor façade. May
also meet fenestration alternative at 40% (see 3.3E). For façades facing roadways that are not
public entryways, may meet Fenestration Alternative (see 3.3E). Big box may limit applicable
façade area to 30-feet around public pedestrian entries.
2. 3.3E - Fenestration Alternative: Incorporate doors and windows for at least 30% of applicable
first floor façade, or suggest their inclusion using faux treatments that incorporate at least two of
the following: material changes, reveals in conjunction with color or material change, qualifying
modulation such as recessed areas, architectural trellis, awnings and canopies over access areas,
detached structures such as pergola, or similar architectural features and details.
As an alternative, modulation occurs in 43%, of the overall building façade that faces the
roadway. This modulation includes 12” recesses. Each recess includes a change in roof line,
change in materials, and colors. Along its façade the building utilizes four different materials:
horizontal metal paneling, smooth metal banding, Hardiepanel staggered shingle siding, and
cultured stone. These material and color changes happen at each change in reveal. The
building also features turrets along the façade to add pedestrian interest.
The facilities sales office has adequate fenestration. This façade also includes an awning,
hipped roof, cultured stone, and Hardiepanel staggered shingle siding.
This alternative doubles the required modulation along the street facing façade. Our multiple
materials, colors, architectural features go above and beyond the modulation, reveals, color,
and material changes set forth in 3.3E.
Please contact our office with any questions you may have in reviewing the application materials.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hatch, AIA LEEP AP
Hatch Design Architecture