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10-710 Amending Text Meridian Design Manual;. , -, ADA COUNTY RECORDER J. DAVID NAYARRO AMOUNT .00 14 BOISE IDAHO 0?104110 09:61 AM DEPUTY usa Batt pECORDED-REauesT of III Ililllllllllllillllllllllllll l l II Meridian City i 10010~~5 CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 1 y ", I O BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD THE DESIGN MANUAL AS AN ADDENDUM FOR DESIGN REVIEW; AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on August 6, 2002, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted by Meridian City Council Resolution no. 02-382; and, WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department recommends that the Design Manual be added as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department further recommends correlative text revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all requisite notices and hearings, and have complied, and will hereafter comply, in all respects with the requirements of the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act for amendment of the Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding the Design Manual as an addendum thereto. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6509(c), a copy of the amended Comprehensive plan, with this Resolution, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 2. That the text of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as follows: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 1 of 14 Cit y of A~ reddPan Q~n dbtQnua! URBAN DEVELOPMENTS Intraducdon: The guidelines in the se=dan desalbe and Ilh~strate Important physical and visual characteHstlcs that enable developments to ~eate functional and quality bulk environments dratdefirse livable, vibrant, and attractive urban places. Use these guidelines for development proposals In this category to enhance existing urban areas.Thls lndudes dre area of the°Downtown Core that extends on the south and Tfilyd Street on the east. These g_uidepnes are also meant for establishing new urban environments throughout the City as designated In the Comprehertstve Plan and specific area plans. Urban developments should convey an appropriate urban context based on the she and architectural eharaetertstics outpned In dre design guidelines and emphasize the establishment of pedestrian ersvirorrments and eommunhy con- nectivhythrough the Integration of street networks arsd attraet~re streetscapes, Urban developments should Incorporate various publte and open spaces arsd design these spaces as amenitles drat draw people m urn area Urban environments that provide a mix of uses, publle and open s trar~s- porta4ion options and encourage pedestrian activity will contribute to the IN- abllltyand vitality of McNdlan. Purpaso: Theme guidelines address basic physkal artd visual relationships necessary for developments within an urban context, to be successful as pedestrian-oriented environments and ~eate urban neighborhoods, districts and aztbAry centers that present qualhy characters whh aesthetically pleasing designs. The City encourages the ereative and Innovative use of current and emerging development and design practices that meat orexceed the general expectattor~ of the community as expressed In the Compressive Plan, the guldlrtg prtnc9ples of the Design RRanual, oral the ob]ecthres of the guidelines. App®eabi~r: Theguidellnes In drlssection of the manual applytodevelopment proposals with an Urban Development Context as determined from the developmerrt matr~c. Apply dress guidelines to non-residential developments and eoordinate rasa dential developments with Section E Design Guidellrres for RffiIdendal Develop- ments. -ZS- lanuary2~J COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDTTS -CPA 09-006 -Page 2 of 14 cltyofMeridtan Heston 11~6mwa1 ftr[wn Devebptnents B. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.5 PARKING ,~. N~~: ~ &15.1.1. The follawingyuideltnes are not Intended to replace the parking ct~n`la~rle le. 4Aa I Iflt' 6u ~t r~tMar to elwr..~ ~r nn tl.e Bwtanratael ogee ..f lt-i.5.2. Objmctiva: &15.2.1. To Incorporate parking as an Integrated element of urban envlron- mentsand address Issues, such as the approprkate lacatlan far park Ing, size of parking areas, paving materials, landscaping, and ~reen- Ing, that influence the physl®I and visual characterlstlcs of parking areas. e-iSd. Guld~itrtes: 8-153.1. Das[gn surface parking as an Integrated and attractive element ofthe urban environment tl~at promotes pedestrian comfort and safety. 8-153.t.t. I}Ivlde surface parking Into smaller, separated modules, and arrange parktrtg to minimfae Large paving areas. llse pedestr[an dreulatlon, landscaping, and/or public space to separate parkin areas e-15.3.1.2. coordinate vehkcular and pedestrian drculatlon patterns that dears delineate parking stalls and vehicle travel lanes from pedestrian walkways and adjoining public spaces, including roadways. &153.1.3. tie trees, lands~ping, hardscapes, and architectural elernen~ to provide shade, create Interest and human seals for pedestrians, and add aesthetic qualities to parking areas &153.1.4. Shade pedestrian walkways and parklrrg, Inch:ding stalls acrd drive aisles, with the appropriate type and class of trees, and arrange tree plantings In configuratlons tlrat wiU provide shade for at Feast 5o percent of parking surfaces at mature growth. &153.1 S. Integrate appropriatelyscated and distributed lighting toprovide a safe and comfortabM emrlronment farvehkular and pedestrian use. 8-953.1.5. Screen parking adjacent to public spaces, roadways, and pedes- trian walkways wt~ landscaped bulfers,~low walls, archi4ectunl elemerns, or a wmbinatlon that provEdes contlnuous screening at a height of 3 feat Additlonal elements above 3 feet should provide 78 percent transparency. &153.2. ~s[gn parking areas, or portions thereof, to aaommodate odter uses, such as markets, plazas, and other pedestrriar:-oriented gath- ering spaces, that~temporariky shift focus away from vehicle use and promote pedestrian activity. -35- ~rrrn~t~lv~es~F~de a~ ~ tie r~d- 8~'pmldrrgaEeng-oadway~e algid pr~lic sprl~+. Janatary2~9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 3 of 14 Flgrt-x 16. SnmOa~gareas dad akme mccacs~ r~Oae ~ !tmpo~ 691°x,~^8,~°-v1~1 ~m ®rban- Ifl60~ 17 ~1+8~ ~ 6" ~ t~s ~ u~apal~r~donacal~cglmlit~s QtYOfAdAlfl MmfUQI B. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.5 PARIQNG (CONT. &15.3.2.1. Where p~slblry place parking areas designed to accommodate other uses adjacent to public and urban spaces, and organize the parking area as an extension of the public or urban spare 8-153.2.2. ComWne architectural elements, paving materials, landscaping, plantings, and/or outer features to enhance muRluse parking areas and maintain Iden- tifiable dreulatian patterns that delineate vehicle use and parking. 8-15.33. Parking structures should be compatible with adjacent and nearby uses Use the urban architectural guidelines todesign parking structurefa~adesto appear as building fa4ades 8-15.33.1. Coordinate die location and design of vehkular Ingresslegress to maln~in safe visibilityfor adjacent pedestrian acrd roadway circulation. 8-15.33.2, Locate parking level ramps Internally away from roadways to avoid the structural expression of diag- onal elements on exteriorfa~des. a.t s.33.3. Use solid panels or other arehiteeural elements to sereen vehkles and parkir~ level from public view V®hldes parked alongthe ~rimeterofparkirrg h>•eels should use pedestrian Tines of sight from tics farthest edge ~ the adjoining Hght of-way to determine the height and effectlveness of screening. &15.3.4. Design and arrange on-street parking to produce a traffie calming effect adjacent to pedestrian erniranments and streetscapes H-15.3A.1. Coordinate tits location, orientation, and design of on-greet parking whir trafFtc patterns, cyciing lanes, transit facilities, streets®pes, pedesMan environ- merrts,and public spaces. e-1534.2. Integrate traYfrc calming strategies and techniques, such ~ landscape glands, bulb-outs, acrd detailed erosswall~, iD Increase safety and enhance the u~an character along roadways. larataryZQ09 -36- i~f ii'~1! QBMeIDprnHI~S ~~~ Flgra~ 18. Qa~s6ree6 P wn p~de a trafJ2c ea6~ e~ acrd a-0am dam ~ bi aA f0e~iwy ow ~Araet~~mg can ~S ~+8 ~'~ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 4 of 14 QtyafilYlerlcUanDe~ga Nkmuai Urban B. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 2.0 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER 2.5 MATERIALS B-z.5a. objsrtlvea: B-25.1.1. To encourage the use of quality materials that promote aestheticbuliding destgnsandappropriate contributions to the development of a tlmaless urban character. 8-2.5.2. Wddollnas: B-25.2.1. Buildings with fa4ades that face multlple roadways andl or public spares should use consistent material combtna- ttor~, quality, and detailing to unify the building design. B-25.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contrib- ute to a cohesive bullding design. Use materials from the follaving basic groups: wood, masonry, eonvete, mewl, and glazing. 8-25.2.2.1. Selectacombinationthatemphaslteafinishedcom- posltlanand enhance human scale for lower stones and pedestrian s®le at grand level. B-25.2.2.2. Concrete masonry drat provides texture Interest and detail may be appropriate for bullding designs; however, the use of ordinary, smoodt face block, unfinished, colored or painted, Is not an aeceptabte finish material for bullding fa4ades along roadways, adjacent to public space, and residential areas. 8-25.2.2.3. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materi- ab that wlllweather and age gracefully, adding to the ard'riteceital c~raracter over time. Avoid non-durable materials that deteriorate quickly and require fre- quent maintenance ar replacement 8-25.2.2.4. Create Interest and variety In falade design to estab- Iish attractlve architectural character and pedestrian scale. B-25.2.25. Provide pattern, texture and detail to the buUdtrrg design and d~tlnguish field materiab from accent materials. B-25.2.3. Where materials transition or terminate, provide detall- Ing to express the natural appearance of the material (For example stone ar stone-like products should o~n- vey the appearance of mass and should not appear ~ a thin veneer.) Iaramry21A09 -48- ~gmea:: ~e-a~e~bo~~,l i, a, eye ~~ ~ a ~ ~~ ~~ - --_~=~ - ~~. -~~ _ -? ! ~ _ t ~_, Figuta 48. Use owAsir$, fiavn the boat gna~ju; wvod, rmu- ~y, , .,~, ~~ ~ pmc~ brdidang, wig tertQe:tmrd~vcte Flgm~ 49 jtbtip! mom bm asidJa® eurmes iffier q~mNry ure! ddrvet frero mo ae~keHe oval aakesfvs ~8~ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDTTS -CPA 09-006 -Page 5 of 14 Qty afMerlQJon Dr~tgae ARanu:al tlrbartJSub+ebran l~elapmrntts C. URBAN/SUBURBAN DESIciN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.4 PARKING c,I.4a. N~a: G1.4.1.1. The fallawingguideliru~ are not Intended to replace the parking standards In the UDC. buk rather to encourage the integrated u~ of this element to enhace the attrativeness and quality ~ urban! suburban development and character. Use the guidelines In cona- 6inattan witia the UDC standards C 1.4.2. Objaxtlva: G1.4.2.1. To Incorporate parking as an integrated element of the built envi- ronmentand address issues that influence the physkal and misual characteristic of parking areas, suds as the appropriate Mcation for parking, size of parking areas, pav[ng materials, lands®plrrg, and sereening. [-1.43. Guidelbtas: C-1.43.1. parking areas should establish an appropriate cireulation pattern for pedestrians and vehleles large-state ar-d multibullding sites are encoraraged to organbe and design dreulaton patterns that resemble and function as street networks C-1.43.1.1. Coordinate vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns to delineate pedestrian walkways and adjoining public spaces C-1.43.12. provide pedestrian connections from Internal circulation to publie spaces and adjaeent roadways. G1.43.2. Design surface parking as an Integrated and attractive element of the bulix environment that promotes pedestrian comfort and safety and adds to the aesthetic character of develaspmerrts, In addition to aceommadating vehicular uses C-1.43.2.1. Break up parking areas into small€r, separated modules and arrange parking to minimize large Impervious paving areas. Use pedestrian dreulation, landscaping, and/or public space to separate parking areas. Gt.43.22. Reduce the depth of parting areas and Ilmit parking between buikding fa4ades and roadways to 50 percent or Less of the total required parking for the stte to encourage compact developments. C 1.43,23. The design and layout of internal site parking show avald long, unbroken parking bays. Dh-tde parking bay lengths with crassirtg travel lanes at approadmately300-foot intervab. G1.43.2.4• use trees, landscaping, bards®pes, and architectural ele- ments to provide shade, veate Interest and human s®te for p€desMans, and add aesthetic qualRles to parking areas -63- ~-~-~; ~ ~ ~-------~ A L--) I - . ® i ' ~ ~-~~ ~~_ ~~ auroraa~s l7guse 17.1amitirig Bra r~vure ofPmi<i~®e~ writ's std aHam+s far eerdrnilzrd furi~g bais~rd sbct# fm;urg 6rdid~ngs Bmtproatdc eie d~aetapn®a , an appsopr~ta ~~. IorutaryZ~9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 6 of 14 I~gtoo¢16~ Tfdsim~elflns6dcsthetr€~¢mmth~eweofGe~ebdgru® ta-e~i®eedmtrof nn~~aaeEopna~+cPardad- ~a~r~a~aE~,~~ae~ Bu roodswyy ardpivldr~b eaor~nakd 6ab~samaer. Pagers 18. brtarml (ovidraap¢ bimids medarpma67eve brwmfa Biataee waropymdpraoadeada~Atmamlaiaadsfmpaw~.nofmcct 4raieg rinasiaru~rawdiu as rdirx+proc9da p~esMmi mm- f brf frmri aaid~ee to 6idPdinge~adar. QryofNterld/Qn Design A~nua1 tlr6mr15a6eebQn Ue~lgpnerrts C. URBAN/SUBURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.4 PARKING (CANT.) G1.43.25. Shade pedestrian walkways and parking, Including stalls arsd drive aisles, with the apprap~ate type and class of trees and arrange tree piantlngs in canfrgu- rador~c that will provide shade for at least 50 percent of parking surfaees at matuna grawtlt. G1.43.F.6. Sveen parking wilt berms, lands®ping, walk, architectural element, or a combination to produce an appropriate buffer adjacent to public spaces, or along roadways and pedestrian walkways. C-1.431.7. Distribute and Integrate approprlatety scaled Itght tng to provide safe and adequately illuminated envi- ronments for vehicular and pedestrian use. G9A3.3. Where appropriate, incorporate and arrange on-street parking to produce traffie calming effects for adjacent pedestrian environments and roadways t a as a.t. Ordinate the use of on-street paring, Ineludlrtg the design and location, with the tlrartsportatton authority. C-1.43.3.2. Internal roadways are encouraged to use on-street parking that ~ integrated witlr streetscapes, park ways, and pedestrian walkways. G1.4333. Where on-street paricing is provided or where vehl- cMs are dreulattan Is directed in front of building entries, integrate traffic ®Iming strategies and tech- niques, such as landseape Islands, bulb-oim, and detailed crosswalks, to Increase safety and enhance the development character. C-1.4.3.4. Structured parking fadlitles are encouraged and should be designed to coo~sdlnate vehtcu~r IngressJegress and screen parking k!vels adjacent to roadvvags and publ~ _ spares tt~ the appropriate architedyral guidelines In the Design Manual under sections B and C, as approprate, to design parking ~ructure fa5ades donuary~! -64- 19 CanadeR~dmr~rr gnc ~,mrdtmpiemeeda~r of avuvm~ tedatgrme ®rprwai~, an ~tr~etere arr~On ~ e~ti- gafepari®cge~ursg ru~iu>apmrdFv6et' 2a vrmrc~i »v[~o~a}s °~'~.f-wrr pm~eng Arms ~~ ~~ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDTTS -CPA 09-006 -Page 7 of 14 ~ Zl. Smr~JF+I arm zmropdea .wee dre rrdsraai ~ of A~~BraeasmedFina~de o ~~1 mmsas rrlrrad~anr ad}mvtr~malrca~rap;. Gtyofllmenidian Design Ntenutd' tlr8mu~rbre6en (Jerelopvnents C. URBAN/SUBURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 2.0 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER 2.5 AAATERIALS C 25.1. Objactll-e~ C-25.1.1. To encourage the use of quallry matedab that promote aesthet[c building designs and appropriate centribudorrs to ~e development of a timeless community character. C 25.2. Guidelines: C 2.5.2.1. Buildings wrath fa4ades that face multiple roadways and/ or public spaces should use cort3l~ent material eombfna- Dons, quallty,and deviling to unity the building design. C-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material eombinaUorES that contrib- ute to a cohestmebuilding design. Use materals from the followring baslcgroups: wood, masonry, Concrete, metal and glaring, C-25.2.2.1. Select oombinatlorrs that emphasize a finished com- positian and enhance human scale for leaver stories and pedestrians®fe at ground IeveL C-2.5.2.2.2. Concrete masonry that provides texture, Interest, and detail may be appropriate for bulldlrx,) designs; however, die use of ordinary, smooth face block, unfinished, colored, or painted, is not an aueptable finish material for building facades along roadwrays adjacent to publtc spaces, and r~identlal areas. C-2.5.2.23. useweft-deviled, proportioned, and durable maters als that will weather and age gracefully, addfig m the architectural character overtime. Avoid non-dueabfe materiais that deteriovte quteidy and require fre- quer-tmaintenance or replacement, C-25.224. Createir-terestandvartatylnfa~adedasfgntoesvb- Ilsh attractive architectural character and human scale C-25.2.25. Provide pattern, texture, and devil In the building design and dlstingu4sh field materials from accent materials C-25.2.3. Whore materials transition or termlrrate, provide de~i!- ~ to express the natural appearance of rice material (For example, stone or stono-like products should oan- veythe appearance of mass and should not appear as a thin veneer.) - 77 - F1gmaS0. Ti~eea~ntisl~tn~gfnmterlaban~i,of Eke 6~fddxg eaalamres doe mhcsi~enrm mad ~ttlnervc apgard of tke 1.:_ ~ I '` i. ~, - - FlgrA~ SL Usr sam>eada4 from rise 6~: g~i mooed, -aro- a~ wnasne, .,erati erd g!®Ing, ffl pruvede ~ e+~fi €,atarastm~d.-0wrzr~r. $Z. Als~e maEesial tmla mmi/rA ha wnaey ~ ~ mad ddraetfrw~ ma mas~do mad cei~re lanuary2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 8 of 14 CJtJrafMetPdlon Design Art wws! SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENTS Introductlar. Use titese guidelines far develapment proposals In this eategary to enharree existing su~rban areas and establish new, Integrated suburban erivironmer~ that relate to surraunding neighborhoods and uses while the majoNry of development In suburban environments will be restdentia~ there Is aneed to provldesmall-stated commerdal and office developments that support the dally needs of adjacent and nearby residents. The Future land Use Map identifies several neighborhood-oriented commerdal, office, and mbced-use deslgnatiorrs in suburban environments daroughout the City. Development In these areas should emphasize compatible uses, public spaces, and a mix of residential housing. In addition, emphasis should focus on connec- tNlty by establish Ingstreet networks and interconnedaed pathways that Ilnk resi- dentialand neighborhood-oriented non-residential uses. Development should promote a neighborhood scale that provides an apprapri- atebalance between pedestrian and vehicular accommodations. Land uses drat generate Intense automobile traffic, parking, and trudcing are not suitable for suburban neighborhood development parfxose: These guidelines address basic site and building relationships necessary for neighborhood-oNented deveiopmerrts to provide Uterconnedtvitythroughmrt suburban areas and conMbute to the establishment of an appropriate deveiop- mentcontextthat accommodates adjacent and rsearby residents. The qty encourages the creative and Innanrative use of currern and emerging development and design pradtces that meet or exceed the general expectatiordc of the community ~ expressed In the Compresshre plan, the guiding prindples of the Design Manuab and die objectives of the guidelines. ~pp[I®bilky: The guidelines In this section of the manual apply to development proposals with the~Hebar Suburban Detrelapment Context ~ determined from the devel- opment matnc~ Apply d~ese guidelines to non-residential developments and coordinate resh dentlal developments with Section E Design Guidelines for Residential Develop- ments. -87- lanuary2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDTTS -CPA 09-006 -Page 9 of 14 QtyoflY!$tletonoesignMa~uaai Subvban D. SUBURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.4 PARKING D 7.4.1. Notoa• R-1.4.1.1. The following sutdelines are not Irtended to reHlaos the Harkins stan- lards In the U[St=. but radrer to erscaurage the Integrated use ofthis ele- went to enfiate the attrativeness and ctraNly of suburizan develcnment and character. Use the guidelines In combination wtth the U[~ stan- .da[ds D-7raa. objet: Q-1.42.1. To Incorporate parking as an attractWe, Integrated element of develop- mentand address Issues that Influence the physical and visual character- istits of parking areas, such as ~e appropriate kuation for parking, size of parking areas, paving materiab, lands®ping, and soeening. Q-1.4.3. Guldellrtaa: X1.4.3.1. parking should establish appropriate cUculation pattemsthat accommo- date arsdbalance pedestrian and vehicular ups. n-t -4.3.1-t - Neighborhood-oriented developments are eneourdged to use park ing omfigurat[onS that contribute to a functional Internal circulation network. D-1.4.3.12. Coordinate vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns to delin- eate travel lanes from pedestrian walkways and adjoining public spates. Q-1.4.3.13. Provide pedestrian connections from Internal dreulatlon to public spates and adjacent roadways. Q1.4.32. t~lgn surfers parking ~ an Integrated and at~ctlve element of the built emrironment that promotes pedestrian comfort and safety and adds to the aesthetic character of developments, In addition m accammodaUng vehtwlar uses D-1.4.32.1. Breakup parking Into smallerseparated modules and am~nnge parking to minimize large imperviaaa~ paving areas. Use pedestrian dreulation, landscaping, pubik space, Internal roadways, and primarydfire aLsles to Separate par'~ng areas D-1.4.32.2. peslgn and lay out parking to avoid long, unbroken parking bays. Parking bay tengd~s should rret exceed Zoo feet where appropriate, provide vossing travel lanes drat Improve circulation. D-1.4.323. Umittheamountanddept}rofpaddrtgbetweenballdingfa;adesand roadways to So percent or less of the total required parking for the site to entourage omtpact developments D-1.4.32.4. Nerghborhood-oriented,small-scaleanchorsodentedahxx~roadways should distribute parking areas on at least two sides of the buying. -95- Fdgraz 191 Seeeol'i®, ~shd6¢dedp~begmans ~Poa+f~rwerro- rde~mcddb~tp~cbels~ Favfdv~a m, leg aem~ dmdid east da~mte 9u,faricage atar~ rimjar roadways IPsa Em~b'& and oBier appropriate aoe~rg terJzndgr~ to ~ tl6e neacvaryFtaee' asedaf pard~ army alowg Gaya larwary1d09 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 10 of 14 Figtae18,17dsb~mgosl9rol~tmanixnwah4~a~gr to rsd~c t7nav,~ afporl~rngaea, ~ dre akaelegmaerd amd ad)acoff rums akade uses ors a8m~dosdpaatang L along r7a.oadua~, mrdpariciag ~ morrinwtsd bek~ ~. Gry of h~rtdlan t1ffign 1 Mmaual Su6urhan ~-wlapmerus ©. SUBURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.0 SITE CHARACTER 1.4 PARIQNG (CONT.) D-1.43.25. Use trees, landscaping, hardscapes, and ar~ttec- turalelements toprovide shadQcreate Interest, and human male for pedestrians and add aesthetic qual- ities to parking areas. D-1.43.26. Shade pedestrian walkways and parklrtg, Including stalls acid d~tve aisles, with the appropriate class and use of trees and arrange tree plantings In configura- tlons thatwlll provldeshade faratleast 50 percentof parking surfaces at mature growth. D-1,43.2.7. Enhance the attractiveness of parking with berms, landscaping, walls, arrhttectural elements, or a oom- bination to produce an appropriate buffer and/or screen adjacent to residential areas, public spaces or along roadways and pedestrian walkways. D-1.43.2.8. Distribute and Integrate appropriately scaled Ilght- ing to provide safe and adequately flluminated envi- ronments forvehicularand pedestrlanuse e-7.4x3• Where appropriate, Incorporate and arrange on-street parking to produce traffic calming effects for adjacent pedestrian environments and roadways D-1.433.1. Coordinate the use of on-street parking, Including the design and location, wtth the transpor~tlon audrortty. Internal roadways are encouraged to use on-street parking that tr Integrated with streets®pes, parkways, and pedestrian walkways D-1.433.2. Where on-street parkng is provided or where vehl- cles are dreulation is directed In front of building entries, Integrate traffic calming strategies and tech- niques, such as landscape Islands, bulb-outs, and detailed crosswalks, to Increase safety and enhance the development character. Design parking areas, or portions ffiereof, to accom- modate other uses, such as markets, plazas, and other pedestrian-ortented gadrering spaces, that tempararliy shift focus away from vehicle use and promote pedes- trian aetWity. D-1.435. Structrtred parking facilities should be designed to c~r- dlnate vehicular IngressJegressand sveen parking Jewels adjacent to roadways, public spaces, and where visible from residential areas Use the appropriate arc#tttectural guldellrt~ in the Design Manual undersectlons e, C, or D as appropriate to design parlting stnrzhtre fa4ades lrrnuary~9 -96- FigiQe 22. lataa~ as aepixrate~ from f anus P~,~p.lan~~rG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDTTS -CPA 09-006 -Page 11 of 14 I7gwa;2l.lyd~na) Pmadsape tsdaa>ds mad a~al~ru taeeneasP tau lase ea>~y muJ~rtmle mrEdi~lovml~ade,(mp¢vadsrorfaecz daabas tiu atarmiv nmrdFes a well as praotda padestalan eanr faPfiama~aklesto 6rdidtAge Ftgtae Z3. Srcuessjrd true ~eore ties dsnaP ffis of pradee~anua andpeontr>'e asgc,~fospmi'~ was adraiadfra®a ad~dr>saarlroa~vags CityofA~Beddlan0~esignManucl Subra6anDevelo D. SUBURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 2.0 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER 2.5 AAATER[ALS D 2.5.9. Objactav~ D-2.5.1.1. 7o encourage the use of quality matetia~ that promote aesthetic building designs and appropriate contHbutlons to the development of a tlmeless communtty character. D 2.5.2. Guidegr>os: D-25.2.1. 6ulldings wPth fa4ad~ that fay muitlple roadways arid/ or public spaces should use consistent material combina- tlons,quality, and detailing to unify the building design. D-25.2.2. Use complementary material combinatlons that contrib- ute to acohesive bulidingdesign. Use materials from the folhswing basic groups: wood, masonry, concrete, metal, and gla~ng. D-25.2.2.1. Select a combinatlon that emphasbe~s a finished composition and enhances human scale for lower stories and pedestNan scale at ground level. D-25.2.2.2. Concrete masonry that provides texture, Interest and detail maybe appropHate for building designs; however, the use of ordinary, smoarh face blacb4 unfinished, colored, or painted, Is not an aueptable finish material far building fariades along roadways, adjacent to publk spaces, and residential areas. D-25.2.23. Use uweil-detailed, proportlonec~ and durable materF als that wiq weather and age graceful, adding m the architectural character over tlme. Avoid non-durable materials that deteriorate quicldy and require fre- quertmaintenance orreplacement. D-25.2.2A. Create Interest and variety in fa4ade design to estab- lish attractive architectural character and human scale D-25.2.25. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distlr~ulsh field materials iram accent materials D-25.23. Where materals transition or terminates pro~de detalb- Ing to express the natural appearance of the material. (For example, stone or stone-like products should oon- veythe appearance of mass and sh~ld not appear as a thin veneer) -1~- Rtgurr; 52.17beeer~tttt~s~afrm6an ea~,(a~adeafrke 6ar3&ling m~mn~ the ealu~eRm ~ ara6he,Ta aFP~ of ~e ~ ~ - _~~ _~. `~.. -~,= __ FlgtlrE 33 Use e~is frwn tke 6aakbaou~j woad, ma- aonrl„ eamaete, easral, and glaxle~, to pmerde 6au~d7r~ wdh4e ~ercafmiddeamda-. Ftgwe $4. A6rnpt maratal bmss3ims mmd/m eerr ~9 ~4a~1 madddregtfrm»m~~sd~rkm+dwkeds~e lanuary2~9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 12 of 14 CrYyofMerldian ~ Mmwe1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS Introdection: The quality and character of the City of Meridian and Its neighborhoods b directly linked to the overall quality of the built ernironment The guldallrses In this section describe and illustrate Important physl®I and visual characterlstlcs that enable residential developments to create attractlve and livable ne[ghbor- haodsthroughout Meridian. Ilse these guidelines and t(-e appropriate Design Manual sections that corre- spond to the antldpated development ~ntext (urban, urban/suburban or sub- urban), ~ determined from the Development Matrix, to enhance existlng ne[gh- borhoods and e~ablish new, Integrated neighborhoods throughout the City. Residential developments should emphasize the establishment of pedestrian environments and communtty connectivity thnwgh the Integratlon of street networirs, attractlve streetseapes and landscaping, access to transit and acces- siblllty to publk, common, and open spaces Urban, UrimNSuburban, and Neighborhood Center residential developments should be Integrated within an appropriate urban and/or mbced-use environ- ment. Purpose: These gutdellrees address general site and building relationships necessary for resldantlal devefopmerrts and buildings to contribute to the establishment of compatlble, attractive nelg hborhoods throug bout the City to enhance archltec- turalcharacter and create a sense of place for residents. The City encourages the creative and Innovative use of current and emerging development and design practices that meet or exceed the general expeRations of the community as expressed In the Compresshre Plan, the guldlrtg pNndples of the Design Manual, and the objecth+es of the guidelines Apppcabigttr: The guidelines in this Becton apply to residential development proposals with the following UDC deslgnatlons: all duplex and single-family attached units, townhouses, and multifamUy dwellings. (Note: Additional development stan- dards and requirements spedfic to these uses may be found In Chapter 4, ~c- tlan 3 of the Unifeed Development Code under°Specific Use Standards Enumer- ated' Residental subdtvlslor~ should use the Design Manual and guidelines in ascot dance with the UDC to ensure that the development is compatlble wfth sur- roundinguses and contributes to an appropHate eontext. Individual Beta=bed slrsgle-family dwellings are not required to submit for com- pliance with the design guidelines. However, the City encourages residential subdivisions and single-family detached developments to wnsider Irscorporat Ing the design guideUnes with any subdivision architectural development stan- dards. -119- laramry2~9 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 13 of 14 ~ o ~ SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ' µc ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ day of 2010. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ ~da of ,- y 2010. APPROVED: ~i,~Z~a i'ce' ' .~ Mayor T y de Weerd .~`~ ATTEST: ; .~~~~o~~4r~ -~,~' ~%~,'' Jayc L. Holman, City Cle~~c ~G `~ c , f'' L+®1JNTY ` ~~ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL TEXT EDITS -CPA 09-006 -Page 14 of 14