10-742 CPA 10-002 Design Manual EditsADA COUNTY RECORDER J. DAVID NAVARRO AMOUNT .00 7
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Meridian City
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. ~ O - ~I ~ Z-
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 AMEND THE MERIDIAN DESIGN MANUAL
FOR DESIGN REVIEW WHEREBY 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 adopted the Design Manual
as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by Meridian City Council
Resolution no. 06-497 ;and,
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department further recommends
correlative text revisions to the Section E of the Design Manual;
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 Design Manual, at it relates to residential
Developments shall be amended as follows:
Residential Developments
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
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characteristics that enable residential developments to create attractive and
livable neighborhoods throughout Meridian.
Use these guidelines and the appropriate 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 r~m~r°~°~•~°
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-Z.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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~ `'ATE-2.1.3.2. Design building facades that express architectural
character and incorporate the ~tse--e€ fundamental design principles,
including but not limited to, composition, order, balance, rhythm,
repetition, proportion, and scale, to create a unified building design. ~e
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buildings, including facades that face roadways and drive aisles, public
and common spaces, other buildings, and adjacent uses to create an
attractive appearance and unify the buildingdesign 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.
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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.
E-2.1.3.4. Where appropriate, use building design and architecture to
promote x°~ex~~-d~~°~=ex~~ aesthetically pleasing
mixed-use developments within neighborhoods.
E-2.1.3.4.1. Building designs are encouraged to use vertically integrated
mixed-use structures and/or horizontal mixed-use forms to create compact
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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, and-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 roadways.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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. When large wall areas are proposed, architectural
embellishments should be used to reduce monotony.
E-2.5.2.4.E-2. Vinyl siding may be appropriate if it
creates interest in the design by using a mix of material patterns (e.~.
board and batten, horizontal and vertical lap, shake or shin les), colors and
accented corner posts.
E-2.5.2.4.3. 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.
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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.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its adoption and approval.
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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 .Z~ day of
2010.
APPROVED:
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Mayor: my de Weerd
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