Bella Rosa Design Guidelines

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1 Bella Rosa Design Guidelines 1 P a g e

2 Table of Contents Overview 3 Design Guidelines 4 Gaining Approval 4 Design Guidelines and Covenants 6 Identical Façade Assessment 6 Design Requirements 6 Building Materials 7 Roof Materials and Pitch 7 Dwellings on corner allotments 7 Driveways 8 Garages 9 Timing of Works 10 Rainwater Harvesting Tanks 10 Landscaping 10 Solar Heating Panels 10 Side Fencing 11 Front Fencing 12 Letter boxes 12 Additional Buildings & Ancillary Structures 13 Retaining Walls 14 Signs 14 Maintenance of Lots 14 Design & Sitting Guidelines Check List 15 2 P a g e

3 Overview Bella Rosa is a new and premier residential neighbourhood. Our guidelines are designed to protect your investment and aim to achieve the optimum image for the project. They are intended to ensure that all residents of Bella Rosa act in the best interest of the neighbourhood. Every resident will be able to contribute to the design of their house and surroundings. We encourage the use of contemporary architectural design as well as the Modern Australian theme throughout the estate. Box style homes should be avoided through the use of design techniques such as entries, verandahs and articulation to the front façade of the home. The value of your investment is protected through the design guidelines and covenants. 3 P a g e

4 Design Guidelines Gaining Approval The Design Guidelines: aim to encourage a variety of housing styles that are in harmony with each other and the streetscape; promote a modern Australian architectural style; provide a high level of presentation to the neighbourhood; and protect the amenity of Bella Rosa. The Guidelines also apply to your neighbours. By following the Design Guidelines carefully you will help to contribute to the creation of a more desirable neighbourhood and enhance the value of your home and the Bella Rosa community. This means that you can be assured that the style and design of the buildings within Bella Rosa will consistently be of a high standard. Approval is required from the Design Assessment Panel for the construction of new houses, garages, fences and any other structures on any allotments within Bella Rosa before work can commence. You must obtain the prior approval from the Vendor for your building plans up to a period of 4 years from the date of the title release of your particular allotment and relevant stage. All applications for Design Approval must have proof of a minimum Energy Rating (current 6 Star). The design approach and sitting of your home can influence the energy efficiency of your dwelling and achieve considerable savings to your energy bills, and make for a more comfortable home environment for residents. To obtain the Developer s approval, you must forward two (2) legible A3 copies of the following documents for approval to: Bella Rosa Assessment Panel C/o- Khurram Saeed Walls Road Development Pty Ltd Level 4, Suite 4.05, 7 Jeffcott Street West Melbourne VIC P a g e

5 Documents required for approval are: house floor plans including roof plan; elevation from four sides including building heights, roof forms and pitches site plan showing setbacks from all boundaries and details of fences, outbuildings and other ancillary structures; all drawings must be to a conventional scale and contain a north point schedule of external materials and colours; retaining wall details (where applicable) and nature of materials used; all other relevant information regarding the application for design approval, whether drawn or scheduled, to allow complete assessment of the documents against the criteria as set out in the Guidelines. While these guidelines are consistent, there are a number of standards not covered by the design guidelines that must be complied with. Purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquiries with regard to the Building regulations and ResCode to ensure that they comply with both. The Design Assessment Panel will assess all designs and either provide a notice of approval or specify how the design does not conform with the guidelines. Designs that substantially comply with the guidelines may be given a notice of approval with conditions requiring the rectification of minor deviations. In any case The Design Assessment Panel may make suggestions intended to improve the design. The Design Assessment Panel will use its best endeavours to assess proposals in the shortest possible time and generally within 14 business days of receipt of a fully completed application. The Vendor reserves the right to request further information. No recourse for any vendors against any other designs as approved by the developer or developers representative. You must then obtain the approval of the building plans from the local council or relevant Building Surveyor and any other relevant authority. The final decision of all aspects of The Design Guidelines and Restrictive Covenants is at the discretion of the Design Assessment Panel. 5 P a g e

6 Design Guidelines and Covenants Identical Façade Assessment Two dwellings of the same front facade shall not be built within 5 house lots of the original lot, this would include lots either side, opposite and encompassing other street frontages where applicable (refer diagram below). Only a fully scaled set of application documents will be considered. No concept designs will be accepted to reserve facades. The final decision will be at the discretion of the Design Assessment Panel. This provision will not apply to medium density sites, integrated housing development site or on lots where there is an existing approval for a dwelling. Setbacks from Front Boundary The front setback is to be a minimum of 4 meters and maximum of 4.5 meters from the front boundary for lots between 300m²to 450m². The front setback is to be a minimum of 4.5 meters and maximum of 5 meters from the front boundary for lots between 451m²to 600m². The front setback is to be a minimum of 5 meters and maximum of 5.5 meters from the front boundary for lots greater than 601m². A front boundary is deemed to be that part of the lot with the street frontage with the smallest dimension. Corner lots side setbacks should comply with ResCode Approved Facade (First application received by assessment panel) Design Requirements Lot Size m² Minimum Floor Area Front Set Back 300m² - 450m² 120m² (12.91sq) A minimum of 4m and a maximum of 4.5m of the front boundary. 451m² 600m² 150m² (16.14sq) A minimum of 4.5m and a maximum of 5m of the front boundary. Greater than 601m² 180m² (19.37sq) A minimum of 5m and a maximum of 5.5m of the front boundary. 6 P a g e

7 Building Materials Erect cause or permit to be erected or remain on the lot a dwelling or other structure other than a dwelling or structure with external walls constructed of materials which include no less than 50% of brick, brick or masonry veneer or other approved texture coated material. Fascia board s trim and exposed metalwork must be colour co-ordinated with the dwelling house. Unpainted and/or untreated metalwork is not permitted unless approved by the Design Assessment Panel. Reflective glazing and excessively tinted glass is not permitted. Roof Materials and Pitch The roof must be laid with masonry, terracotta roof tiles or other non-reflective material. A minimum roof pitch has not been specified in order to encourage diversity in the design of roof lines. Dwellings on corner allotments Dwellings must be designed to address both the main and side street frontages through the use of feature windows and other design features that match the front elevations. 7 P a g e

8 Driveways Driveways from the front allotment boundary to the set back of the garage must be fully constructed within three (3) months of the issue of the Occupancy Permit. Driveways must be constructed of pavers or coloured concrete or concrete with exposed aggregate or stamped or stenciled surfacing in neutral coloured tones. The final decision will be at the discretion of the Design Assessment Panel. Existing driveways, crossovers and footpaths must not be damaged or removed during construction of driveways. Any reinstatement will be at the property owners expense. Examples of preferred driveway finishes include: 1. Pavers 2. Colored concrete 3. Asphalt 4. Aggregate 5. Fixed granular 8 P a g e

9 Garages The garage is to be setback 5.00m from the main street frontage. To avoid garage dominance, the garage should be integrated into the house structure and have lock up doors to all street frontages. The design of your home must allow for lock up car accommodation. Covered accommodation for at least one vehicle must be provided. This must be in the form of a garage which can be located under the main roof of the dwelling or detached. Open carports will not be permitted. Garage doors must match/compliment the external walls of the dwelling. Roller doors and metal tray deck doors are prohibited. Three car garages will be assessed on their merits by the Design Assessment Panel. Detached garages shall be designed to complement the main dwelling by utilising similar walls, windows, roof forms, colours and materials. 9 P a g e

10 Timing of Works Incomplete Building Works must not be left for more than three months without construction being carried out, and all building works must be completed, i.e.: issue of the certificate of occupancy, within twelve months of commencement. Rainwater Harvesting Tanks Rainwater harvesting tanks should hold a minimum of 3000 litres and should be placed where they are not visible from public view, and of a material and colour which complements the home. Landscaping We encourage native gardens with Indigenous plants as generally they require less water and maintenance. Front landscaping to the dwelling must be completed within 90 days from the issue of an occupancy permit. Solar Heating Panels Solar heating panels shall be located on roof planes where they are preferably not visible from public areas. Where visible from public areas, solar panels will be assessed on their merits with regard to scale, form and colour. Solar collector panels should follow the roof pitch and not on a separate elevated frame. Hot water storage tanks shall be detached and concealed from view by locating them within the roof space or in a location out of public view. complement the main dwelling by utilising similar walls, windows, roof forms, colours and materials. 10 P a g e

11 Side Fencing The detail of all fencing is to be included on your plans when submitted to the Design Assessment Panel. Fences between lots must be constructed of timber, with timber capping and exposed posts and double-sided paling. All perimeter fencing must be completed prior to occupation of the dwelling. examples of approved and non-approved side fences are shown below: Side and boundary fences must be 1.8m in height above the natural ground level of the allotment and shall finish 1.0m behind the front building line to enhance the front façade. In relation to the service side of the house, the fence shall have a return to the house. Sheet steel or compressed board fencing will not be permitted. The owner is solely responsible for the maintenance or replacement of fencing between an allotment and any adjoining screening reserve or recreation reserve. If an allotment already has a fence or wall being part of a fence or wall erected by the Developer, the owner must not remove/damage or disfigure it and must maintain it in good condition. All perimeter fencing must be completed prior to occupation of the dwelling. 11 P a g e

12 Front Fencing Front fences must compliment that of the house using same colours and materials. Minimum of 35% transparency should be adhered to at all times. All applications for front fencing must be submitted to the Design Assessment Panel. Examples of approved and non-approved front fences are shown below: Letter boxes Letter boxes must be incorporated within the fence design, if there is one, or its design must compliment that of the house using the same materials and colours. Examples of approved and non-approved letterboxes are shown below: 12 P a g e

13 Additional Buildings & Ancillary Structures All additions and extensions to the house including outbuildings and other ancillary structures which will be visible to the public such as, but not limited to verandahs, pergolas, garden sheds must be approved by the Design Assessment Panel in the same manner as the building application. Side garage boundary walls facing the front boundary are not permitted unless treated with windows that compliment the front façade. The design, appearance and external colours and materials of all outbuildings should be aesthetically integrated with the house. In positioning your garden shed you are to consider the potential impact created and the potential loss of visual amenity of your neighbours and as such if it is deemed prudent to provide screening to the adjoining boundary fences then this should be implemented. Untreated and/or unfinished surfaces must not be used including reflective materials such as galvanised iron and aluminium. Fibre-cement sheeting may be permitted if finished in either a textured or rendered surface. No caravan or other temporary living shelter of any kind may be erected. External plumbing must be out of public view. External TV antennae and other aerials must be unobtrusive and located towards the rear of the dwelling. Clothes lines must not be visible from public areas. Solar panels including solar water heating for swimming pools etc must be integrated with the roof design and are encouraged to be located on the most energy efficient area of the dwelling. Externally mounted spa equipment attached to side boundary walls of any dwelling must be positioned out of public view, be painted in a colour matching the adjoining wall surface and fitted with noise baffles. 13 P a g e

14 Retaining walls Retaining walls must not exceed 1.2m in height unless they are terraced or sloped back to allow for landscaping to break up the overall height of the wall. Timber sleeper retaining walls are not permitted where their height exceeds 200mm and are visible from the street or reserve. Signs No signs, including For Sale signs may be erected by the Purchaser other than a Home for Sale sign which may be erected after completion of construction of a dwelling. Builder s signs may be permitted (600mm x 600mm maximum) where they are required on allotments during construction. These signs must be removed once the property is sold. Only one (1) advertising sign permitted per dwelling at any one time. Maintenance of Lots The Purchaser must not allow any rubbish to accumulate on an allotment (unless the rubbish is neatly stored in a suitably sized industrial bin or skip) or allow excessive growth of grass or weeds upon the allotments. The Purchaser shall comply with any request of the developer to clean up such materials, and if the Purchaser does not comply within 14 days of receiving a written notice then the Purchaser shall be liable to reimburse the developer all costs, including administration costs, incurred in the removal of such materials. 14 P a g e

15 Bella Rosa Estate Design & Sitting Guidelines Check List Lot No Owners Name Current Post Address Home Ph. Bus Ph. Builder s Name Contact Name & Number Approval is required from the Design Assessment Panel for the construction of new houses, garages, carports and fences facing primary streets or parks. Documentation required to be submitted for approval to The Avenue Design Assessment Panel. Applications cannot be assessed until all of the above information is available. No facsimile or submissions will be accepted. The Vendor also reserves the right to request further information. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the proposed building works comply with overshadowing and overlooking provisions as stated by local council and state government requirements i.e.: ResCode. Attached 1. Site Plan (min scale 1:200) indicating setback dimensions for all buildings, total footprint and floor areas, vehicle crossover, driveway and building envelope. 2. Floor Plans (min scale 1:100) showing key dimensions, window positions and roof plan. 3. All Elevations (min scale 1:100) indicating building heights, roof pitch, eaves depth, schedule of all external finishes and colours and all external building equipment (e.g. garden sheds, pergolas, BBQ areas) 4. Fence design drawings where relevant, showing location, height, materials and colour. Note: All the above to be provided in A3 format. 5. Schedule of external colours and materials All drawings should be to a conventional scale and all plans should contain a north point. The Design Review Panel will endeavour to assess proposals in the shortest possible time and generally within ten (14) workings days of receipt of application, if all of the above documentation is provided. Please submit two copies of the above documentation and address to:- Bella Rosa Assessment Panel C/o- Khurram Saeed Walls Road Development Pty Ltd Level 4, Suite 4.05, 7 Jeffcott Street West Melbourne VIC P a g e