the Architectural Guidelines
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the Architectural Guidelines
Phase 1 Architectural Guidelines December, 2012 #32954 a TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 1.2 Architectural Guidelines Intent and Theme 4 4 2. ZONING REGULATIONS 5 2.1 2.2 Land Use Bylaw Minimum Floor Area 5 6 3. SITING 7 3.1 3.2 House Placement Lot Grading 7 7 4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 8 4.1 Proposed Housing Product 4.2 Architectural Theme 4.3Repetition 4.4 Building Forms and Massing 8 8 8 9 4.4.1Garages 9 4.4.2 Front Porches 9 4.4.3 Roof Design and Pitch 10 4.4.4 Corner Lots 11 4.4.6 Exterior Decks 12 4.4.7Chimneys 12 4.4.8 Retaining Walls 13 4.5 14 Architectural Styles 4.5.1 Craftsman / Arts & Crafts 14 4.5.2 Farmhouse 15 4.5.3 Prairie 16 4.5.4Colonial 17 5. 18 BUILDING MATERIALS AND COLOURS 5.1 Primary Wall Material 5.2 Masonry 5.3 Trim, Fascia and Soffits 5.4Windows 5.5Roofing 5.6 Roof Hardware 18 19 19 20 20 20 PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 1 TA BL E OF CONT ENT S 5.7 Front Doors 5.8 Garage Doors 5.9Railing 5.10 Driveways & Walkway Materials 20 21 21 21 6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 22 6.1 Satellite Dishes 22 7.LANDSCAPING 23 7.1Fencing 7.2 Soft Landscaping 7.3 Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces 23 23 23 8. APPROVAL PROCESS 24 8.1 8.2 Preliminary Review Required Information 24 24 8.2.1 Customer Names 24 8.3 8.4 8.5 Formal Application Submission Turn Around Schedule of Applicable Fees 24 24 25 9. CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS 26 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Material and Equipment Storage Use of Site Vehicles and Parking Other Notes 26 26 26 26 10.DISCRETION 27 10.1 No Right to Enforce 10.2 Right to Amend 10.3 No Trespassing 27 27 27 11.CONTACTS 28 APPENDIX A – APPROVED PRIMARY SIDING COLOURS 30 APPENDIX B: LAND USE BYLAW 32 APPENDIX C: MARKETING PLAN PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 2 1.INTRODUCTION The Willows of River Heights is a newly designed residential community located on the southern edge of Cochrane Alberta, just east of Highway 22. The Willows of River Heights will be developed in multiple phases and will be comprised of single detached, semi detached and multi-family homes. Some homes will be designed with a front attached garage, and some lots will have rear lanes and offer the opportunity for a future rear attached or detached garage. Semi detached homes will also be offered in phase one. Traditional inspired homes will be built using modern building materials and techniques. In order to recognize this inspiration, the home styles in The Willows of River Heights will be derived from a contemporary interpretation of the traditional styles of Craftsman / Arts and Crafts, Prairie, Colonial and Farmhouse. Warm earth tones and contrasting vibrant tones will be used in the colour schemes of the homes. To ensure that the built form remains true to the selected styles, La Vita Land Inc. (The Developer) has commissioned IBI Group to be the Architectural Coordinator for the community. IBI Group will review all home plans submitted by the builders for conformance of these guidelines. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 3 1.1 Architectural Guidelines Architectural Guidelines will be implemented in The Willows of River Heights to ensure that all builders will design and build homes to meet standards that are envisioned by the Developer. The Architectural Guidelines will enhance the integrity of the development and ensure that each home that gets built will add value to the community. The Architectural Guidelines have been prepared to promote a high level of architectural detail, ensure a pleasing building form, and promote an awareness of environmental sustainability. 1.2 Intent and Theme The intent of the Architectural Guidelines is to create a community of harmony and continuity while allowing four distinct traditional architectural styles to offer variety and flavour. All homes in The Willows of River Heights will be carefully reviewed an Architectural Coordinator from IBI Group to ensure that the style and design will blend with all of the homes in the development. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 4 2. ZONING REGULATIONS The Architectural Coordinator will complete a review of all house plans to ensure compliance. An “Approved” stamp must be issued prior to the purchaser submitting a building permit application to the Town of Cochrane. All construction must comply with the current Town of Cochrane Land Use Bylaw and Alberta Building Code. Construction may only begin upon receipt of a Building Permit from the Town of Cochrane and a Grade Slip from the Architectural Coordinator. Conformity with the Guidelines does not supersede the required Town of Cochrane’s approval process. 2.1 Land Use Bylaw Homes in The Willows of River Heights are zoned (R-2) Residential Single and TwoDwelling District and will be subject to all of the requirements outlined in sections 12 and 14 in the Town of Cochrane Land Use Bylaw. These sections can be found in Appendix B of this document. Builders and designers must ensure that they have the most recent version of the land use bylaw in case there have been any revisions or amendments. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 5 2.2 Minimum Floor Area The minimum floor area for Block 9 Lots 29-45 and Block 10 Lots 1-11 is as follows: Two Storey: 1,400 ft2 Bungalow/Bi-level: 1,000 ft2 The minimum floor area for all other single detached dwellings is as follows: Two Storey: 1,100 ft2 Bungalow/Bi-level: 800 ft2 The minimum floor area for a semi-detached dwelling is as follows: Two Storey: 1,000 ft2 (per side) Bungalow/Bi-level: 750 ft2 (per side) PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 6 3.SITING 3.1 House Placement Builders are asked to choose proper home designs around the grading and site topography and to maximize lot space. Designers are to take into consideration the lot width, length and shape as houses should be conforming to these sizes. • See Building Grade Plan and Marketing Plan prior to home design to review the garage location and lot grading. 3.2 Lot Grading Lot grading must follow the natural slope of the land and is to be consistent with the subdivision grading plan. Builders should give due consideration to building grades when determining house types in order to assure that an appropriate house is located on each homesite. Lot slopes should be absorbed within the building massing as much as possible. Builders must pay close attention to drainage patterns created on the homesites in order to ensure surface water is channelled away from the house on all sides and into adjacent drainage swales and storm water systems. Builders are to ensure that all of the corner and intermediate elevations, as established by the development engineer, be maintained exactly as specified. Maximum permitted front, rear or side yard slope is 3:1, builders are encouraged to stay within 3% 25% slope. The lot grades create a drainage pattern, as indicated on the “grade plan”, and must be maintained. Site drainage must be established prior to commencing construction and maintained by the builder throughout the construction period. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 7 4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4.1 Proposed Housing Product The proposed housing product on lots 29-45 of Block 9 and block 10 Lots 1-11 will be single detached homes with front attached garages. To reduce the visual impact of the front attached garages, builders and designers will be asked to pay special attention to the form of the home and protrusion of the garage. Living space should be incorporated over the garages and it is encouraged that the front entries of the homes be brought forward and become part of the streetscape. Semi detached homes will be constructed on Block 9 Lots 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15 and Block 11 Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18 and 19. These semi detached homes will not allow for front drive garages. All other homes in The Willows of River Heights Phase 1 will be single detached homes that do not have a front drive garage. Garages on these homes will be optional and will be located in the rear yard. 4.2 Architectural Theme The home styles in The Willows of River Heights will be derived from a contemporary interpretation of the traditional styles of Craftsman / Arts and Crafts, Prairie, Colonial and Farmhouse. Warm earth tones and contrasting vibrant tones will be used in the colour schemes of the homes. Please refer to section 4.5 “Architectural Styles” for a detailed description of the four allowable architectural styles. These architectural styles have been chosen to allow enough variety for the consumer to pick the home of their choice in a number of different front elevations provided by the builders. 4.3Repetition House designs with near identical house elevations and colours may not be repeated more often than every third (3rd) home on the same side of the street and may not be repeated directly across the street. Semi-detached dwellings (2 Units) with similar elevations must be separated by at least one dwelling (2 units) with an alternate elevation. Builders are to ensure that alternate elevations have a significant change in features such as roof type, size and location of windows and doors, colours and materials. A change of materials alone and reversing the plan will not be considered sufficient. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 8 4.4 Building Forms and Massing 4.4.1Garages Homes located on Lots 29-45 of Block 9 and Lots 1-11 of Block 10 will require will require an attached front drive garage. Double attached garages will be preferred however single car garages will be permitted. The garage location will be noted on the building grade plan and the subdivision marketing plan. Builders are to use the garage location as shown. Garages will generally be paired with the neighbouring homes unless noted otherwise. In order to reduce the visual impact of the front drive garage, close attention will be paid to the architectural design of the front elevation and the design of the front entry. One method in achieving this is bringing the front entryway of the home as far forward as possible, without adversely affecting the interior layout of the home. This can be achieved with the use of front porches. This will be encouraged on all homes in The Willows of River Heights. The distance between the face of the garage and the face of the home or porch is encouraged to be 16ft (4.9m) or less. When this is not possible, extra treatment will be required on the entry side of the garage wall, such as a window or masonry. Detached garages will be permitted on lots that have rear lane access. Detached garages must use the same materials and colors as on the principal building. 4.4.2Front Porches Homes in The Willows of River Heights shall incorporate a front porch into their design to integrate with the streetscape to provide a more pedestrian friendly environment. To ensure the functionality and correct massing a minimum depth of 6 feet and a minimum width of 8 feet will be required for all porches. • Columns are to be a minimum of 10”x 10” • The underside of the porch is to be screened in so the underside of the porch is not visible (Porches may project into the front yard setback a maximum of 2.0m) PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 9 4.4.3Roof Design and Pitch Roof pitches must be consistent with the chosen architectural styles. A minimum of a 5:12 roof pitch will be required for any gable facing the street. Prairie style homes will be permitted to use a 4:12 roof pitch. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 10 4.4.4Corner Lots Corner lots that side onto a street or open space will require additional treatment. The side elevation should be well articulated with various architectural elements appropriate to the selected style of the home. Battens will be required on openings on side elevations that are flanking a street or open space. Architectural elements are to be used and may include box outs, full height chimneys, detailed windows, shadow bands, belly boards, masonry, and porches or verandas that wrap around the home. Extra attention will have to be paid to bonus rooms above an attached garage on corner lots. These homes will require more detailing on the side elevations to break up the two storey massing. This can be achieved by adding rooflines, windows, changing of materials or colors or both, etc. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 11 4.4.6Exterior Decks Handrails on exposed exterior decks are encouraged to be prefinished aluminum and metal construction; wood rails will be approved but only if in a decorative fashion that meets the desired Architectural Style. Supporting columns for walkout decks are be architecturally detailed. Columns must have a minimum dimension of 300mm square (12” x 12”). Walkout decks must be shown on the drawings submitted to the architectural consultant and must be built at the time of construction. All walkout homes regardless if they are visible from the street or not will require (12” x 12”) built out columns. 4.4.7Chimneys Chimneys must be finished to match the exterior wall material. On corner lots builders are encouraged to use a full height chimney which may cantilever into the side yard. Chimney flues in visible locations must be boxed in and clad to reflect the architecture of the house. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 12 4.4.8Retaining Walls Where retaining walls are required it is recommended that they are constructed using natural materials, i.e., sandstone boulders, rundle rock or river rock (mortar). Retaining walls not constructed from natural materials should be constructed with a visually aesthetic material, i.e., decorative concrete, or concrete with a stone or brick facing. Concrete wing walls with parging will be acceptable when not visible from the street and require Architectural Coordinator Approval. Retaining walls will be limited to a height of 4 feet (1.22 meters). All retaining structures must be within property lines. Any retaining wall exceeding 1.00 metre in height MUST be approved by a professional engineer and may require a development permit. The Developer may install sedimentation and erosion control devices at the rear or side of any lot and at catch basins or any other area where the need for a control device exists. The builder/owner must maintain these devices until such time as the owner’s landscaping is completed and an inspection certificate has been issued. Owners and builders must not remove any control device from common areas or roads. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 13 4.5 Architectural Styles 4.5.1Craftsman / Arts & Crafts The predominant characteristics of Craftsman/Arts & Crafts Style are moderate to steep pitched roofs, unenclosed eave overhangs, exposed rafter tails, dormers, chimneys, decorative (false) beams or braces are commonly under gables; porches supported by square large columns with the use of traditional building materials. Siding and trim colors should be inspired by natural surroundings and should complement the natural materials used on the home. A base is essential on columns for this style to ground the home to add a presence of stability. These columns generally being directly at ground level and extend without a break to a level well above the porch floor. Base heights may vary but the thickness should always be much greater than the pier. The style of this home should represent its surroundings so massing and materials must be deeply considered. Elements like brackets, blocks, false trusses and exposed rafter tails are encouraged to give the presence of solidity. Typical Design Element • A variety of articulation within wall lines • Cross gable roofs • Thick elements such as fascia, trim and columns • Use of stone or brick and natural materials (Shake, siding, clapboard) • A high level of architectural detailing on doors, windows and gables • Dormers with either a gable or shed roof • Multiple window panes • Beams or triangular knee brackets • Full height chimneys (commonly clad in stone) • Tapered columns with a supporting larger base • Window Boxes • Dark rich colors with contrasting trim PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 14 4.5.2Farmhouse The identifying characteristics of the farmhouse style are large wrap around porches, dormers, hip roof or gabled roof which either faces the front or side of the home, with a variety of wood columns and railings. Massing should be symmetrical to create a simple roof line and height, roofing often extending down to main levels with the use of dormers to incorporate the second level. Roof ornamentation is a characteristic detail consisting of weathervanes and dovecotes. Windows should be in multiple groups with multiple panes of glass (or the look of multiple panes, such as grills or simulated divided lights). Casement and single-hung windows are most common to the style, and small transoms may also be added above main windows. Typical Design Elements: • Long Low simple Rooflines • Cross gable, side gable or hip roofs • One main roof covers the main body of the house • Dormers • Symmetrical simple floor plans • Exposed beams PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 15 4.5.3Prairie Prairie dwellings are characterized by a low, grounded built-form, and shallow pitched roofs with wide overhanging eaves. The minimum required roof pitch on Prairie homes will be 4:12 with 24” minimum overhangs. Wood of various types is the most common exterior surface combined with the use of brick or stone. Board and batten, horizontal siding and paneling are all common wall surfaces. Veranda and porch elements are major elements in the composition. Breezeways are also a common element, used to connect different portions of the building and provide weather protection. Windows are typically casement type with substantial wood trim, and grouped together in bands to enhance the ground-oriented built form. Colours vary from the lighter shades of stained or painted wood siding through weathered grays to rich earth tones. Chimneys are generally wider on these homes and finished in brick or stone. Horizontal lines through the home are emphasized through the use of stone and battens. Typical Design Elements: • Larger overhangs • Broad flat chimneys • Shallow pitched roofs • Grouped casement windows • Detailing emphasizing horizontal lines • Large roof overhangs • Use of multiple materials • Extensive wood trim • Masonry base PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 16 4.5.4Colonial The defining Characteristics of the Colonial style are two stories dwellings with steeply pitched roofs, either hipper or side-gabled, a symmetrical front façade with an accented doorway and evenly spaced vertical windows. Simplicity, symmetry, and solidity are elements to strive for. Paneled front doors, usually centred and capped with a decorative crown supported by pilasters or small entry porch, glazing either within the door or in a transom. Cornices are emphasized by decorative moldings (dentils), windows in strict symmetry with many small panes (muntin bars) commonly 6-12 panes per window. Typical Design Elements: • Steep pitched roofs, side-gable or hipped • Small paned windows • Symmetrical front façade and window layouts • Shutter • Cornice detailing (dentils) • Centered front door • Large chimneys • Porches small and large Features that distinguish are elaborate front doors, often with decorative transoms and/ or sidelights PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 17 5. BUILDING MATERIALS AND COLOURS 5.1 Primary Wall Material The Primary wall material at minimum will be a vinyl and or composite siding. Vertical siding, board and batten, smart panel and or shakes will also be permitted as a primary wall material. Stucco will not be permitted at any time. Secondary wall materials and colors are strongly encouraged and may consist of horizontal & vertical siding, board and batten, smart panel, cedar or composite shakes. Siding with a smaller lap profile may also be used as a secondary wall material, generally used on the upper portion of the house. Vinyl shakes will be permitted in the straight cut profile only. Staggered cut vinyl shakes will not be permitted. Before submitting colours builders should review adjacent house colours to avoid repetition. Pre approved primary siding colours for the main body of the home are listed in Appendix A. Other colours not listed may be approved at the Architectural Coordinator`s discretion. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 18 5.2Masonry Masonry will not be required on homes in The Willows of River Heights. If masonry is used, it must be used in portions reflecting structural integrity. There will be no minimum amount of stone or brick required but the placement of the material must ground the home and act as a structural element. All stone or brick must wrap at least 18” around all corners. The following masonry will be approved in The Willows of River Heights. • Brick • Manufactured or Natural stone Masonry colours must complement the cladding material and colour. 5.3 Trim, Fascia and Soffits Modern trim materials used in a traditional manner will assist the homes in The Willows of River Heights to appear traditional and timeless. Window trim, if done properly, can make any window look rich and elegant. Designers are asked to put a great deal of effort into the trim detailing on the front elevation or any elevation in a visible location. All trims are to be contrasting in color compared to the dark coloured cladding. • Trim will be required on front elevations and side flanking elevations on corner lots. • Trim should be at minimum 4” wide on all four sides or the window. • Trim will not be required around widows that have a minimum 3” wide brickmold attached directly to the widow. • Shadow boards or cornices, if incorporated in the design, should be used in all open gable ends where the wall meets the soffit on all front elevations. • A minimum 6” fascia constructed from pre finished aluminum will be required on all homes. Fascia that is constructed from composite materials such as Smartboard is encouraged on street facing gable roofs. • Rainware should be limited on exposed elevations. Downspouts should take place on side and rear elevations of homes only. Rainware should match colour of soffit and fascia used on home. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 19 5.4Windows Window design and layout is an important element to achieve a well designed home that represents the chosen architectural style. Windows should be positioned in good proportion and relationship to one another on an elevation. If fenestration is not setup properly, walls can look scattered and unorganized. • Simulated divided lights or muntin bars are to be used on the front elevation, they are not required on the rear or side elevations unless they are in visible to an open space or street. • Skylights, if used, should be black in colour to match the roofing and should have a flat profile. Skylights should be incorporated on rear elevation and should not be visible from the street. 5.5 Roofing The roofing material for all homes must be IKO Cambridge or equivalent architectural asphalt shingles, with a minimum 30 year guarantee. Dual Black will be the only approved roofing colour. All roof stacks must be enclosed and/or finished to compliment the roof colour and exterior finish detail. Rainwater leaders and soffits shall match or compliment the approved trim colour. 5.6 Roof Hardware All roof hardware (vents, stacks, flashing, etc.) must be pre finished to match the colour of the roofing material. 5.7 Front Doors • Front entry doors are to compliment the architectural style of the home. • Single front entry doors are preferred. Double front entry doors will be approved at the discretion of the Architectural Coordinator. • Sliding patio doors should not be located on front elevations. • Front doors may match the colour of the siding or trim and, if desired, may be contrasting to the primary wall colour. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 20 5.8 Garage Doors Panelled steel garage doors will be permitted in The Willows of River Height. Garage doors are to be painted to match the siding colour or the trim colour. Glazing will be permitted in garage doors and should match the design and spacing of the panels. Sunburst windows will not be permitted. Garage doors are not to exceed 8 feet in height and 20 feet in width unless approved by the Architectural Coordinator. The distance from the top of the garage door and the eave is not to exceed 2’-0”. Homes that exceed this distance will require architectural detailing to reduce the amount of siding above the garage door. Garage doors are to be painted to match the primary wall colour or the trim colour. 5.9Railing Rails will be required as per the Alberta Building Code. Front porches and rear decks should have railings in a style to match the architectural theme. Acceptable railing materials include (depending on architectural style): • Wrought Iron / Aluminum • Wood (painted or stained) • Glass (rear only) 5.10 Driveways & Walkway Materials • Homes with a front attached garage will require a driveway constructed of a broom finish concrete with a deep tool joint. Sidewalks are to consist of the same material as the driveway and to be poured concurrent with the driveway. • Maximum driveway slope is 10%; minimum is 2% • Lots backing onto a lane will, require as a minimum, a 20 x 20 gravel parking pad. Parking pads are to be built using pressure treated wood edging on three sides. These homes will require a front sidewalk from the entry to the street. This walkway must be broom finished concrete as a minimum and must be at least 3 feet in width. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 21 6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Nothing herein contained shall be construed or implied as imposing on the Developer, its agents or employees, any liability in the event of non-compliance with or nonfulfillment of any of the terms, restrictions and benefits set forth herein and no liability or responsibility whatsoever shall be incurred by the Developer, its agents or employees, in the performance or non-performance of their rights and obligations herein. 6.1 Satellite Dishes Satellite dishes are allowed provided the dish size does not exceed twenty-four (24”) inches in diameter and the location of the dish is concealed to minimize visual impact. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 22 7.LANDSCAPING 7.1Fencing Side and rear yard fencing should be coordinated to match any fencing that may be installed by the developer. 7.2 Soft Landscaping Landscaping in the front yard will be required to be installed within one growing season from the completion of the exterior of the home. 7.3 Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces will be permitted in the rear yard only and are to follow the Town of Cochrane Bylaws. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 23 8. APPROVAL PROCESS 8.1 Preliminary Review To achieve the desired traditional look in The Willows of River Heights, designers are encouraged to create preliminary renderings or sketches of home plans and elevations to the Architectural Coordinator for preliminary review to ensure that they are on the right track. 8.2 Required Information • Exterior colours including trim, siding and stone. • Plot Plan (1:200 scale) showing the following: • Lot size • Building envelope • Setbacks • Lot coverage • Easement and utility rights of way • Property and house corner grades • Construction Drawings (1/4”=1’; 3/16”=1’) • Completed Architectural exterior selections 8.2.1Customer Names Builders must ensure all customer names are removed from their drawings before Architectural Submission. 8.3 Formal Application Submission Builders will have to submit their plans to the Architectural Coordinator for architectural review and confirmation of compliance with these architectural guidelines before they will be permitted to apply to the Town of Cochrane for a building permit. 8.4 Turn Around Applications will be reviewed within 10 working days. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 24 8.5 Schedule of Applicable Fees Fee’s which will be applied to the process of Architectural Approvals, Change Requests and consultations: • The first Architectural Approval and Pre Approval will be covered by the Developer • Change Requests………………………………….$ 75.00 PER CHANGE • Secondary Architectural Approval….....………..$ 400.00 • Fee for consultation: • Senior AT…………………………...............….....$ 165.00 • Intermediate AT……………………...........…..… $ 90.00 PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 25 9. CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS 9.1 Material and Equipment Storage • Builders will be allowed to store their materials and equipment on site during construction but may not store on any other home sites. • Items stored will have to be stored in an organized and covered manor to ensure site cleanliness. • Builders must ensure that they do not trespass or disturb any other properties. • Cleaning of paint, solvents, stains, etc will not be permitted on site. • Concrete trucks may not clean chutes anywhere on site. 9.2 Use of Site • Construction debris and waste must be contained on site each day and removed at the end of the project. • Debris may not be burned, dumped, or buried anywhere on site at any time. • Site damage (curbs, site furniture, sidewalks, roadways, vegetation) will be the charged to the builder. • Should a site not be maintained as these guidelines document, the developer reserves the right to rectify any deficiencies at the cost of the builder. 9.3 Vehicles and Parking Utility trailers, etc. may be parked on site for the time of construction only, at the risk of the builder. 9.4 Other Notes • Vegetation material, top soil, or similar materials may not be dumped on site at any time. • Changing oil on any equipment or vehicles is not permitted on site. • Alcohol is prohibited at all times on site. • Erosion control will be the responsibility of the builder during construction. • Builders are to ensure that sites are not access except via the provided entries. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 26 10.DISCRETION Notwithstanding anything else set out in these guidelines, the developer, La Vita Land Inc. and IBI Group’s Architectural Coordinators may apply their respective judgements when considering and approving anything regulated or controlled by these guidelines. In so doing, the Developer and the Architectural Coordinator may provide waivers of or relaxations to any matter set out in these guidelines in their sole and absolute unfettered discretion. 10.1 No Right to Enforce Only the Developer may enforce the guidelines, no purchaser of a lot in The Willows of River Heights may enforce these guidelines. 10.2 Right to Amend The Developer may from time to time amend these guidelines as it sees fit in its sole and absolute unfettered discretion. 10.3 No Trespassing No person shall infringe upon, excavate on, destroy, paint, fill in, cut, remove or tamper with any lot in The Willows of River Heights that is not their own. If done so the Developer has full right to take legal action for relief of any violation. The Developer and the Architectural Coordinator reserve the right to accept home designs which, in the opinion of the Architectural Coordinator, meet the Guidelines set out herein in all respects. Furthermore, the Developer and the Architectural Coordinator reserve the right to alter or make amendments to the Architectural Guidelines at any time without notice. PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 27 11.CONTACTS Architectural Coordinator IBI GROUP 400 – Kensington House 1167 Kensington Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1X7 Tel: 403.270.5600 Fax: 403.270.5610 Engineering Consultant PASQUINI & ASSOCIATES 200, 6025 -12th Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2H 2K1 Tel: 403.452.7677 Fax: 403.452.7660 Surveying Consultant LOVSE SURVEYS LTD #2, 4750 106th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 3G5 Tel: 403.254.2010 Fax: 403.254-1723 Developer LA VITA LAND INC. 315A 19th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6J7 Tel: 403.248.0990 Fax: 403.248.0947 PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 28 APPENDIX A APPROVED PRIMARY SIDING COLOURS PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 29 Appendix A – Approved Primary Siding Colours James Hardie – ColorPlus Royal – Colorscapes • Autumn Tan • Charcoal Grey • Khaki Brown • Chesapeake Green • WoodStack Brown • Heritage Blue • Monteret Taupe • Hampton Blue • Timber Bark • Rustic Red • Mountain Sage • Natural Cedar • Boothbay Blue • Evening Blue • Chestnut Brown • Traditional Red • Countrylan Red • Iron Grey • Harris Cream • Frosted Green • Tuscan Gold • Heather Moss Gentek - Sequoia • Venetian Red • Harvest Wheat • Dark Drift • Saddle Brown • Moonlit Moss • Midnight Surf • Windswept smoke Certainteed – Monogram 46 • Sable Brown • Pacific Blue • Barn Red • Terra Cotta • Mountain Cedar • Hearthstone • Spruce • Flagstone Waterford – Timbercrest • Umber • Evergreen • Charcoal • Pecan • Brick • Cobalt Gentek Mitten – Sentry (ACT) • Storm • Sage • Wicker • Pebble • Juniper Grove • Academy Grey • Richmond Red • Grenadier Green • Khaki Brown • Annapolis Blue • Aviator Green • Chestnut Brown Certainteed – Monogram 46 • Willow Green • Granite Gray • Cornsilk Yellow • Cypress • Heritage Tan • Natural Clay PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 30 Appendix A – Approved Primary Siding Colours Mitten – Sentry Royal – Colorscapes • Flagstone • Sand • Hearthstone • Hickory • Rain Forest • Sage • Spring Moss • Pebble Clay • Sahara Brown • Victorian Gray • Venetian Gold • Heather • Arizona Tan • Clay • Canyon Brown • Harvard Slate • Ash • Wicker • Clay • Brownstone • Brownstone • Flagstone • Stratus • Cypress • Sage • Olivewood • Cypress • Walnut • Midnight Surf • Granite • Shamrock • Ironstone • Wedgewood • Cocoa • Redwood PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 31 APPENDIX B LAND USE BYLAW ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 32 SECTION 12.0.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 12.1.0 OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 12.1.1 No person shall be allowed to keep or maintain on a lot: a) a commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 4,500 kg for longer than is reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle; b) any recreational unit in the front yard: (i) except from May 1 to October 20 of any given year, when A) such units may be parked or kept on the private front driveway; B) a maximum of two (2) units will be allowed; C) all portions of the unit are set back a minimum of 1 m from the back of the sidewalk or the curb, where there is no sidewalk; and D) the unit(s) shall be parked parallel to the driveway; c) an industrial or construction vehicle except when such a vehicle is required pursuant to a development or building permit for that lot; d) any object or chattel that is unsightly or tends to affect adversely the amenities of the District. In accordance with the Act, the designated officer may order the owner to remedy unsightly or dangerous structures or property. 12.1.2 In addition to Section 12.1.1(b), a person may keep or park one (1) recreational unit in the rear or side yard of a lot year-round. 12.2.0 GARDEN SUITES 12.2.1 A garden suite is considered incidental and subordinate to the principal residence and shall: a) comply with all Alberta Building Code and other Provincial and Municipal regulations; b) be at-grade and not exceed 40% of the gross floor area of the principal residence to a maximum gross floor area of 80 m²; c) have a minimum gross floor area of 30 m²; d) have a maximum lot area coverage of 60%, when combined with all other buildings on the lot, notwithstanding Sections 13.4.2 and 14.4.2; e) not exceed one (1) storey in height; f) not exceed the maximum density prescribed for the subdivision in which it is located or a maximum of 10% of the number of existing lots in that subdivision, whichever is less; g) be placed to the rear of the principal building with a minimum separation distance of 1.83 m from any other accessory building and the principal building; h) notwithstanding provisions elsewhere in this Bylaw, have a minimum side yard setback of 1.2 m or, in the case of a corner lot, 3 m on the street-side; Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 42 12.2.2 i) notwithstanding provisions elsewhere in this Bylaw, have a minimum rear yard setback of 1.2 m; j) comply with applicable architectural guidelines and be compatible with the neighbourhood; k) have full utility services through service connections from the principal residence. The registered owner of the lot shall: a) be limited to one (1) garden suite or one (1) accessory suite; b) not subdivide title to the garden suite or accessory suite. 12.3.0 ACCESSORY SUITES 12.3.1 The registered owner of a lot shall be limited to one (1) accessory suite or one (1) garden suite, as outlined in Section 12.2.0. 12.3.2 An accessory suite shall: a) be accessory to the principal residence; b) comply with the Alberta Building Code and all Municipal and Provincial regulations; c) create minimal structural changes to the front exterior of the principal building, which shall appear as a single dwelling unit; d) not exceed 40% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling; e) have a minimum gross floor area of 30 m²; f) have full utility services through service connections from the principal residence; g) not exceed the maximum density prescribed for the neighbourhood in which it is located or a maximum of 10% of the number of existing lots in that neighbourhood, whichever is less. 12.3.3 An accessory suite may be located in an accessory building. 12.3.4 Notwithstanding provisions elsewhere in this Bylaw, in the case of an accessory suite located above the ground floor of an accessory building, the following shall apply: a) The maximum height of the accessory building measured from the finished grade to eave line shall be 4.5 m; b) The roof pitch of the accessory building shall be a minimum of 4:12, match or complement the roof pitch of the principal residence, or shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; c) The accessory suite shall have an entrance separate from the entrance to the accessory building, either from a common indoor landing or from the exterior of the structure; d) The accessory building shall have a minimum rear yard setback of 1.2 m and a minimum side yard setback of 1.2 m. 12.4.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-UNIT DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS 12.4.1 All multi-unit dwelling developments shall provide amenity space for the residents to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. This amenity space may be private, communal, or a combination of both. Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 43 12.4.2 Where a multi-unit dwelling development is providing private outdoor amenity space for each dwelling unit, the amenity space shall be designed to provide visual privacy and be comprised of one (1) or both of the following: a) Patios and Courtyards: A minimum width or length of 2.4 m and a minimum area of 7.4 m² for each dwelling unit located at or below grade; b) Balconies and Porches: A minimum width or length of 1.5 m and a minimum area of 4.5 m² for each dwelling unit. 12.4.3 Communal amenity space shall be designed for the recreational use of all residents of the development. The area shall be indoor or outdoor space or a combination thereof, including but not limited to landscaped courtyards, public skating areas, swimming pools, fitness rooms, party rooms, games rooms, and children's play areas complete with equipment. 12.4.4 Landscaping of a lot for a proposed development shall be in accordance with Table 11.26.1. 12.4.5 The principal entry for every dwelling unit, except apartment units, must be separate and directly accessible to ground level. 12.4.6 The arrangement of the buildings in a dwelling group should strive to maximize privacy and is subject to the approval of the Development Authority. 12.5.0 FRONT YARD SETBACKS 12.5.1 In a new subdivision, the front yard setbacks of principal buildings shall be varied in order to maximize the visual amenity of the streets and neighbourhood. 12.5.2 The driveway accessing an attached or detached garage whose vehicle entry door faces a street shall have a minimum length of 6 m, measured from the property line to the closest point of the vehicle entry door. 12.6.0 CONTROLLED APPEARANCE 12.6.1 In examining a proposed use, due regard shall be given to the compatibility of the proposed use with existing uses on or adjacent to the site of the proposed use. 12.6.2 The façade of buildings shall be maintained to the standard shown on the site plan and elevation drawings approved by the Development Authority. 12.6.3 To ensure that manufactured homes in the R-1 and R-2 Districts are consistent with the buildings in the neighbourhood, these buildings shall be finished to the following standards: a) the height of the main floor above grade to be consistent with the height of the main floor of buildings in the immediate area; b) c) a minimum 4:12 roof pitch; exterior finishing materials used on the roof and exterior walls to be consistent with those used on the buildings in the immediate area; d) e) a minimum 400 mm roof overhang or eaves; a maximum 3:1 length-to-width ratio; f) a minimum 6.7 m width; g) a permanent foundation; h) removal of the hitch and running gear. Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 44 12.7.0 SHOW HOME PARADES (03/2008) Where there is a developer sponsored parade of show homes, dwelling units may be temporarily attached for the duration of the show home parade, but must be returned to the use intended by the bylaw prior to occupancy. Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 45 SECTION 14.0.0 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND TWO-DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) LAND USE RULES 14.1.0 PURPOSE AND INTENT 14.1.1 The purpose and intent of this District is to provide for single-detached, semi-detached, and duplex residential development in existing neighbourhoods and new neighbourhoods that are designed to provide for integrated varying lot sizes. These neighbourhoods may contain a limited number of accessory suites or garden suites. 14.2.0 LIST OF PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES 14.2.1 PERMITTED USES Dwellings, Single-Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Duplexes Fences Home-Based Businesses, Minor Parks Playgrounds Sales/Lot Information Centres Show Homes Signs as listed in Table 34.3.1 14.2.2 DISCRETIONARY USES Accessory Buildings Accessory Suites Accessory Uses Antenna Structures Bed and Breakfast Accommodations Child Care Services Garden Suites Home-Based Businesses, Major Public and Quasi-Public Installations and Facilities Religious Institutions Signs as listed in Table 34.3.1 14.3.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 14.3.1 LOT AREA a) Dwellings, Single-Detached: 300 m ²; b) Duplexes: 450 m²; c) Dwellings, Semi-Detached: d) 14.3.2 (i) Except as in Section 14.3.1(c)(ii), 250 m² for each dwelling unit; (ii) 300 m² for each dwelling unit with a side yard abutting a street; All Other Uses: At the discretion of the Development Authority. LOT WIDTH a) Dwellings, Single-Detached, and Duplexes: 9 m; Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 48 b) c) 14.3.3 14.3.4 Except as in Section 14.3.2(b)(ii), 6 m for each dwelling unit; (ii) 9 m for each unit with a side yard abutting a street; All Other Uses: At the discretion of the Development Authority. a) On Lots Fronting on Collector and Arterial Streets: 6 m; b) All Other Lots: 4 m. SIDE YARDS - LANED LOTS b) Principal Buildings: (i) Street Side of Corner Lot: 3 m; (ii) All Other Lots: 1.2 m. Accessory Buildings: (i) Street Side of Corner Lot: 3 m; (ii) All Other Lots: 610 mm. SIDE YARDS - LANELESS LOTS a) b) 14.3.6 (i) FRONT YARD a) 14.3.5 Dwellings, Semi-Detached: Principal Buildings: (i) With Attached Garages: 1.2 m; (ii) Without Attached Garages: one (1) unobstructed 3 m, the other 1.2 m; (iii) Street Side of Corner Lot: 3 m; (iv) Where a semi-detached building has been subdivided along the party wall, the side yard along the party wall: 0 m; Accessory Buildings: (i) Street Side of Corner Lot: 3 m; (ii) All Other Lots: 610 mm. REAR YARD a) Principal Buildings: 7.5 m; b) Accessory Buildings: 1.2 m. 14.4.0 MAXIMUM LIMITS 14.4.1 BUILDING HEIGHTS 14.4.2 14.4.3 a) Principal buildings: 12 m; b) Accessory Buildings: 5.5 m and one (1) storey, except as provided elsewhere in this Bylaw. LOT COVERAGE a) All Residential Buildings (Principal and Accessory): 55%; b) All Residential Accessory Buildings: 20%; c) All Other Uses: At the discretion of the Development Authority. NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS: 2, except as provided in Sections 12.2.0 and 12.3.0. Town of Cochrane Office Consolidation .1.ai.1.1.1.1.12. 49 APPENDIX C MARKETING PLAN PHASE 1 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 33