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TRANSMITTALS TO AGENCIES FOR COMMENTS ON
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird
Brad Hoaglun
Charles Rountree
David Zaremba
To ensure that your comments and recommendations will be considered by
the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission please submit your
comments and recommendations to Meridian City Hall
Attn: Jaycee Holman, City Clerk, by: July 28, 2010
Transmittal Date: July 12,2010 File No.: CPAT 10-002
Hearing Date: August 5, 2010
Request: Public Hearing -Amend the text of the Meridian Design Manual to edit clerical errors, remove
repetitious text, address the treatment of residential building facades adjacent to roadways AND
clarify the use of vinyl siding as an appropriate building material
By: City of Meridian Planning Department
Location of Property or Project:
Joe Marshall (No FP)
Scott Freeman (No FP)
Wendy Newton-Huckabay (No FP)
Michael Rohm (No FP)
Tom O'Brien (No FP)
Tammy de Weerd, Mayor
Charlie Rountree, C/C
Brad Hoaglun, C/C
Keith Bird, C/C
David Zaremba C/C
Sanitary S@NIC2S (No VAR, VAC, FP)
Building Department /Rick Jackson
Fire Department
POlice Department
City Attorney
City Public Works/Scott Steckline
City Planner
Parks Department
Economic Dev. (cuP only)
Your Concise Remarks:
Meridian School District (No FP)
Meridian Post Office (FP/PP/sHP only>
Ada County Highway District
Ada County Development Services
Central District Health
COMPASS (Comp Plan only)
Nampa Meridian Irrig. District
Settlers Irrig. District
Idaho Power Co. (FP,PP,cuP/SHP only)
QWest (FP/PP/SHP only)
IntermOUntaln G8S (FP/PP/SHP only)
Idaho Transportation Dept. (No FP)
Ada County Ass. Land Records
Downtown Projects:
Meridian Development Corp.
Historical Preservation Comm.
South of RR / SW Meridian:
NW Pipeline
New York Irrigation District
Boise-Kung Irrigation District
City Clerk's Office • 33 E. Idaho Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-888-4433 •Fax 208-888-4218 • www.meridiancity.org
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l o A M o COMMISSION & COUNCIL REVIEW APPLICATION
Type of Review Requested (check all that apply)
^ Alternative Compliance
^ Annexation and Zoning
^ Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
^~ Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment STAFF USE ONLY:
^ Conditional Use Permit
^ Conditional Use Permit Modification CpA'T~ ~0~002
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^ Design Review
^ Final Plat
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Applicant Information
Applicant name: City of Meridian Plannine Department Phone: 884-5533
Applicant address: 33 E. Broadway Avenue Zip: 83642
Applicant's interest in property: ^ Own ^ Rent ^ Optioned ^ Other
Owner name:
Owner address:
Agent name (e.g., architect, engineer, developer, representative):
Firm name:
Address:
Phone:
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Primary contact is: ~ Applicant ^ Owner ^ Agent ^ Other
Contact name: Pete Friedman, Deputy Planning Director Phone: 884-5533
E-mail: pfriedman@meridiancity.org Fes; 888-6854
Subject Property Information
Location street address: City wide
Assessor's parcel number(s):
Township, range, section:
Current land use:
Total acreage:
Current zoning district:
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33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 210 • Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org
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Project Description
Projecdsubdivision name: Residential Design Guidelines Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
General description of proposed projecdrequest: Update the Meridian Design Manual residential guidelines to
include guidelines that reference architectural detailing on all facades adjoining roadwavs.
Proposed zoning district(s):
Acres of each zone proposed:
Type of use proposed (check all that apply):
^ Residential ^ Commercial ^ Office ^ Industrial ^ Other
Amenities provided with this development (if applicable):
Who will own & maintain the pressurized irrigation system in this development?
Which irrigation district does this property lie within?
Primary irrigation source: Secondary:
Square footage of landscaped areas to be irrigated (if primary or secondary point of connection is City water):
Residential Project Summary (if applicable)
Number of residential units: Number of building lots:
Number of common and/or other lots:
Proposed number of dwelling units (for multi-family developments only):
1 Bedroom: 2 or more Bedrooms:
Minimum square footage of structure(s) (excl. garage): Proposed building height:
Minimum property size (s.f): Average property size (s.f.):
GrOSS denslty (DU/acre-total land): Net denslty (DU/acre-excluding roads & alleys):
Percentage of open space provided: Acreage of open space:
Percentage of useable open space: (See Chapter 3, Article G, for qualified open space)
Type of open space provided in acres (i.e., landscaping, public, common, etc):
Type of dwelling(s) proposed: ^Sfngle-family ^ Townhomes ^Duplexes ^Multf-family
Non-residential Project Summary (if applicable)
Number of building lots: Other lots:
Gross floor area proposed: Existing (if applicable):
Hours of operation (days and hours): Building height:
Percentage of site/project devoted to the following:
Landscaping: Building: Paving:
Total number of employees: Maximum number of employees at any one time:
Number and ages of students/children (if applicable): Seating capacity:
Total number of parking spaces provided: Number of compact spaces provided:
Authorization
Print applicant name:
Applicant signature
Date:
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 210 • Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 884-5533 • Facsimile: (208) 888-6854 • Website: www.meridiancity.org
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City of Meridian Pre-application ~Meetirig Notes Date: - ?-9-<a
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Existing Zoning: Contiguous and Within A0I (AZ only):
Proposed Zoning: Numbe"r'of Units and/or Lots:
Property Size: Dwelling Type (if residential):
Surrounding Uses: '
Comprehensive Plan Designation(s):
Street Buffers and/or Land Use Buffers: ~ ~•
'Open Space/Amenities/Pathways:
Street System/Stub Streets/Access:
Sealer and Water Service:
Topography/Hydrology/Floodplain Issues:
Canals/Ditches/Irrigation and/or Hazards:
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Other Agencies/Departments to Contact (circle):
Ada County Highway District Nampa and Meridian Imgation ~ Parks Department •
Idaho Transportation Department Settlers Irrigation ~ Public Works Department
Sanitary. Services Corporation Fire Department ~ ~ Building Department
Central District Health ~ Police Department •,,~ Other:
Applications Required (circle all that apply): '.
Accessory Use Design Review '
Alternative Compliance Final Plat Modification' •~
Annexation Misc. (DA Modification)`'
Certificate of Zoning Compliance Planned Unit Development
Comp Plan Map Amendment Preliminary Plat
an ext Amendme Private Street
Conditional Use Permit ~ Rezone
Additional Pre-Application Conference (circle one): Required
Anticipated Submission Date:
Anticipated Heating Date:
Not Require
NOTES:1) Applicants are required to hold a neighborhood meeting, in' accordance with UDC 11-5A-5C, prior to
submittal of an application requiring a public hearing. 2) Except for UDC Text Amendments, Comprehensive PIan
Text Amendments and Vacation applications, all other applications requiring a public hearing shall be posted in
accordance with UDC II-SA-S D. 3) The information provided during this meeting is based on current City Code and
Comprehensive PIan. Any subsequent changes to City Code and/or the' Comprehensive PIan may affect your .
submittal and/or application. This pre-application meeting shall be valid for 4 months.
Short Plat
Time Extension
UDC Text Amendment
Vacation
Variance
Other:
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IDAHO
July 9, 2010
Mayor Tammy De Weerd and City Council
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
• Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird
Brad Hoaglun
Charles Rountree
David Zaremba
RE: Residential Design Guidelines Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment -Narrative
Madam Mayor and City Council Members:
In accord with Meridian City Code 11-5, please accept this application for an amendment to the
text of the Comprehensive Plan (CPAT). The subject application proposes changes to the text of
the Meridian Design Manual contained in Section E. Residential Guidelines. Attached to this
letter is a strikethrough and underline version of the proposed changes. The purpose of this
narrative is to explain and justify the proposed changes to the design manual.
The Planning Department is proposing the amendment to 1) address clerical errors and 2) address
the treatment of residential building facades as they relate to adjacent roadways. The new
language incorporates additional design elements to use when addressing the facades adjacent to
roadways and the perimeter of the subdivision where rear and side facades are viewed from the
adjoining streets. Staff is also proposing changes to the residential guidelines that clarify the use
of vinyl siding as an appropriate material if it creates interest in a design through a mix of patterns
and colors.
In addition, the proposed changes include removing redundant guidelines that are already
expressed in the document. The new guidelines contain portions of the text that are proposed for
removal.
Staff believes the proposed CPA text amendment clearly defines the necessary design principles
and design elements to use in future residential building designs adjacent to roadways.
Please contact me at 884-5533 with any questions.
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to Friedman, AICP
Deputy Planning Director
Attachments: Strike-through and Underline Version of Proposed Changes
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Residential Development
Introduction:
The quality and character of Meridian and its neighborhoods is directly linked to the
overall quality of the built environment. The guidelines in this section describe and
illustrate important physical and visual characteristics that enable residential
developments to create attractive and livable neighborhoods throughout Meridian.
Appropriately, use these guidelines in addition to the Design Manual sections that
correspond to the anticipated development context (urban, urban/suburban or suburban)
as determined from the Development Matrix, to enhance existing neighborhoods and
establish new, integrated neighborhoods throughout the City.
Residential developments should emphasize the establishment of pedestrian environments and
community connectivity through the integration of street networks, attractive streetscapes and
landscaping, access to transit, and accessibility to public, common and open spaces.
Urban, Urban/Suburban, and Neighborhood Center residential developments should be integrated
within an appropriate mixed-use environment.
Purpose:
These guidelines address general site and building relationships necessary for residential
developments and buildings to contribute to the establishment of compatible, attractive
neighborhoods throughout the City to enhance architectural character 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 expectations of the
community as expressed in the Comprehensive Plan, the guiding principles
of the Design Manual, and the objectives of the guidelines.
Applicability:
The guidelines in this section apply to residential development proposals with the
following UDC designations; all duplex and single family attached units, townhouses,
and multifamily dwellings. Note: additional development standards and requirements
specific to these uses may be found in 11-4-3 of the UDC.
Residential subdivisions should use the Design Manual and guidelines to ensure that the
development is compatible with surrounding uses and contributes to an appropriate
context.
Individual detached single-family dwellings are not required to submit for compliance
with the design guidelines. The City encourages single-family detached developments to
consider incorporating the design guidelines with any subdivision architectural
development standards.
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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.1 Cohesive Design
E-2.1.1 Notes:
E-2.1.1.1. Residential building designs are encouraged to create their own identity and
character as an appropriate contribution to the organized development of attractive
neighborhoods.
E-2.1.2 Objectives:
E-2.1.2.1. To encourage visually aesthetic residential building designs that promote
quality architectural character and establish built environments that are compatible with
existing adjacent and planned uses.
E-2.1.3 Guidelines:
E-2.1.3.1. Building designs should appropriately address building scale, mass and form
and the use of materials, architectural elements and details to ensure a compatible and
aesthetic contribution to neighborhood development.
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''~~E-2.1.3.2. Design building facades that express architectural character and
incorporate the use--ef fundamental design principles, including but not limited to,
composition, order, balance, rhythm, repetition. proportion, and scale, to create a unified
building design. .Design all appropriate sides
of buildings, including facades that face roadways and drive aisles, public and common
spaces, other buildings, and adjacent uses to create an attractive appearance and uni , the
buildin design with the consistent use of materials, elements, and color.
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E-2.1.3.43. Building designs should enhance public and common spaces, articulate
aesthetic character, and provide human and pedestrian scale.
E-2.1.3.43.1. Design buildings to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of developments,
define street presence, public and common spaces, and contribute to neighborhood
identity.
E-2.1.3.43.2. Incorporate human and pedestrian scale as integral components of the
building design to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of buildings and residential
areas.
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E-2.1.3.4. Where appropriate, use building design and architecture to promote ~-
aesthetically pleasing mixed-use developments within
neighborhoods.
E-2.1.3.34.1. Building designs are encouraged to use vertically integrated mixed-use
structures and/or horizontal mixed-use forms to create compact developments_ -_,.
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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.4 Architectural Elements
E-2.4.1.Objectives:
E-2.4.1.1. To promote attractive residential units that enhances the quality of
neighborhoods and developments by integrating architectural elements and details with
building designs.
E-2.4.2. Guidelines:
E-2.4.2.1. Use architectural elements and detailing on all appropriate facades, including,
but not limited to, fenestration patterns, awnings, balconies, entries, porches, materials,
ate-decorative or ornamental detailing, exposed trusses. roof brackets, window trim,
arches and cornices to articulate facades, add interest and contribute to an aesthetic
building character. This guideline applies to building facades facing roadways and
perimeter of the subdivision where the rear and side facades are viewed from the
adjoining roadwavs.
E-2.4.2.1.1. Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions, divisions,
detailing, materials, textures, and colors that appropriately integrate these elements with
the building design.
E-2.4.2.1.2. Provide architectural elements and detailing that emphasize human scale
throughout the building design as appropriate.
E-2.4.2.1.3. Use architectural elements to articulate the fenestration of facades to create
balance and order that contribute to the quality and architectural character of the building.
E-2.4.2.1.4. Create visually balanced facades. Symmetry is not necessary to achieve a
balanced design; however, balance is achieved through the thoughtful placement and
design (size, scale, proportion and detailing) of windows, doors, and other openings in
the facade.
E-2.4.2.2. Clearly define and articulate building entries and connect them to roadways
and pedestrian walkways. Where appropriate, primary building entries should face
roadways or adjacent public space.
E-2.4.2.3. Residential buildings adjacent to roadways and public space should
strategically locate key elements as focal points within the design to enhance architectural
character.
E-2.4.2.3.1. Focal elements should emphasize building corners, entries, adjacent public
spaces, or other such features that enhance the building character or adjacent pedestrian
environments.
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E-2.4.2.4. Where appropriate, windows should be placed on all elevations and detailed to
provide articulation and avoid blank walls. The placement, size, proportions, and details
of windows should contribute to the architectural character of the building.
E-2.4.2.5. Multifamily stairwells should be integrated with the building design and
provide residents protection from the weather. Use durable materials that contribute to
the architectural character.
E-2.4.2.5.1. Multifamily structures are encouraged to use internal circulation and
stairwells to access individual residential units.
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E. Residential Design Guidelines
2.0 Architectural Character
2.5 Materials
E-2.S.1. Objectives:
E-2.5.1.1. To ensure that materials used for residential development promote and
establish an architectural character that contributes to the aesthetic qualities of
neighborhoods and protects adjacent property values.
E-2.5.2. Guidelines:
E-2.5.2.1. Buildings with facades that face multiple roadways and/or public spaces
should use consistent material combinations, quality, and detailing to unify the building
design.
E-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive
building design. Use materials from the following basic groups: wood (simulated wood
material), masonry, concrete, metal, and glazing.
E-2.5.2.2.1. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials that weather and age
gracefully, adding to the architectural character over time. Avoid non-durable materials
that deteriorate quickly and require frequent maintenance or replacement.
E-2.5.2.2.2. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distinguish
field materials from accent materials to create interest and variety in facade design and
establish an attractive architectural character.
E-2.5.2.3. Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to express the natural
appearance of the material. (For example, stone, or stone-like products, should convey
the appearance of mass and should not appear as a thin veneer.)
E-2.5.2.4. Incorporate material and color changes as integrated details of the building
design; maintain architectural integrity and promote a quality appearance and character.
E-2.5.2.4.1. Vinyl siding may be appropriate ~ -' °°°°~+~ °~a +° if it creates interest in the
design by using a mix of material patterns (e.g. board and batten, horizontal and vertical
lap, shake or shingles), colors and accented corner posts. Vinyl siding is discouraged as
an exterior material applied to cover large wall areas.
E-2.5.2.4.2. The use of masonry as a material accent should be applied to 50 percent of
the available wall length at a minimum height of 24 inches. (Available wall length does
not include garage openings.)
E-2.5.2.5. Use colors that complement the use of building materials and support
innovative and good design practices.
E-2.5.2.5.1. The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones of field materials should
complement accent colors and materials. The use of deep earth tones or saturated colors
to distinguish building facades should enhance the building design and be compatible
with adjacent structures.
E-2.5.2.5.2. The use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well as widespread use
of saturated hues without complementary colors, materials, and accents, is discouraged.
E-2.5.2.5.3. Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as metal or reflective glazing
should be reviewed with the Planning Staff to minimize glare on roadways, public
spaces, and adjacent uses and determine appropriateness.
E-2.5.2.5.4. Residential structures should use a cohesive color scheme featuring a
minimum of two field colors, a trim color and a front door color. Garage door colors
should coincide with this scheme or the material palette of the structure.
Project Name: Residential Design Guidelines Text Amendment
File No.: CPAT-10-002
Request: Request to amend the text of the Meridian Design Manual to edit clerical errors,
remove repetitious text, address the treatment of residential building facades
adjacent to roadways AND clarify the use of vinyl siding as an appropriate
building material, by the City of Meridian Planning Department