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01 - Narrative January 19, 2020 City of Meridian Planning Department Meridian City Hall, Suite 210 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Re: Design Review Application Project – Orchard Park 1323 W Chinden Boulevard Meridian, Idaho Project No. 20232.000 Dear City Planner: The following is a project narrative for the construction of a one-story multi-tenant shell and associated site work, located at in the new Orchard Park development at 1323 West Chinden Boulevard, Meridian, Idaho. The construction of the project will take place on parcel: S0425212500, which is currently zoned (C-C) Community Business District, and which permits this type of commercial use. The building size is approximately 5,100 square feet with two (2) tenants. The building shell is planned for construction; separate tenant improvements will be submitted for review at a future time. The new site work will tie into the existing adjacent site construction that was completed under a separate permit, this work includes adjacent curbs, gutters, and main drive isles construction. There are related site improvements associated to the building including new sidewalk, parking, drive throughs and landscaping. The building’s exterior has been designed to meet current city design standards. The materials that give the building its character consists of brick, EIFS, and metal panels. These materials ensure that the look of the building will remain intact over time. Black anodized metal on the storefronts, canopies, and trim provides contrast next to other building materials. The front façade of the building consists of the two (2) main entries into both tenant spaces. Entry tower elements balance the linear façade of the building. Differing parapet heights and canopies serve to bring the scale of the building to the pedestrian level. The building massing is broken up by the rhythm of alternating metal siding, brick and EFIS with the portions of the building protruding vertically and horizontally to give hierarchy to the entry element. This same design language is used throughout the other elevations to provide a consistent massing on all façades. The design intent with the mechanical system is to have it serve the building without being obtrusive. Mechanical equipment and units will be placed on the rooftop with parapets to screen, preventing sight of the units from the ground. Pad B City Planner Page 2 January 19, 2021 One (1) tenant monument sign is proposed on the street side of the building as well as above each tenant entry for clear visibility from all directions. Strategically placed landscaping will be used to help screen the trash enclosure and exterior patios from vehicular circulation this will create a welcoming experience for the visitor. The required number of parking stalls is 11, this project is proposing 39 for the proposed multi-tenant use. The surrounding area of the buildings and parking lot proposed landscaping is designed to create an inviting area for visitors; similarly, the trash enclosure area will be screened. LED lighting is placed throughout the site to ensure visibility for pedestrians. Both tenant spaces include a drive thru component. Tenant A’s drive through would start on the south side and then merge to the west drive though lane where pick up window would be clearly marked for vehicular circulation. Tenant B’s drop off and pick-up valet parking would exit to the east drive through lane. Additional “STOP” and “Yield” directional signage is proposed to help guide vehicles safely through the site. Thank you for reviewing our application for Design Review and Certificate of Zoning Compliance approval. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. Sincerely, CSHQA, Inc. Mandie Brozo MB:pk