Phase 2 Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards Schedule D to Purchase Agreement Prepared by: LOMBARD NORTH GROUP : PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 287 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A1 #:204-943-3896 fx:204-947-5696 e: info@lombardnorth.com Date: August 14, 2014 NOTE: The Developers of Waterford Green reserve the right to amend the Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards without notice at their sole discretion.
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Table of Contents 1. Definitions... 4 2. Purpose of the Guidelines... 5 3. Compliance Deposit... 5 4. Approval Process Submission of Plans... 6 Figure 1 Approval Process Flow Chart... 8 5. Instructions to Builders... 9 Map 1 Concrete Wash-Out Locations... 10 6. Lot Grading... 11 7. Dwelling Size and Type... 12 Table 1 Minimum House Area High Profile Lots... 12 Table 2 Minimum House Area Small, Regular, Townhouse and Multi-Family Lots... 13 8. Neighbourhood Concept and Architectural Vision... 14 Map 2 Phase 2 Layout Plan... 15 Map 3 Frontyard Setback Plan... 16 Map 4 Rear Access and Front Access Lane Lots... 17 Figure 2 Acceptable Colour Palettes for Exterior Building Facades... 18 Figure 3a House Style Arts and Crafts... 19 Figure3b House Style - Colonial... 20 2
Figure 3c House Style - Prairie... 21 Figure 4a Unacceptable Characteristics... 22 Figure 4b Unacceptable Characteristics (continued)... 23 9. General Guidelines... 24 9.1 Lots without Lanes Site Development Standards... 24 9.2 Lots with Lanes Site Development Standards... 25 10. Building Development Standards... 27 Figure 5 Garages as Planes... 27 Figure 6 Living Space over the Garage...28 11. Architectural Detail Standards... 29 Figure 7 Living Space over the Garage.30 12. Landscape Standards... 34... Map 5 Developer Fencing and Landscape Features... 36 13. Repetition of House Designs... 37 Figure 8 Repetition of House Designs... 37 3 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
1. DEFINITIONS Builder a group, company or individual responsible for the construction of the dwelling on the lot. In many cases the Builder will also be the Purchaser. Designated Builder - professional home builders which have an existing working relationship with the Developer or Project Manager that is considered by the Developer or Project Manager to be in goodstanding. Developer the investor and managing party(ies) of the land that will comprise Waterford Green. Municipal Engineer appointed by the Developer and approved by the City of Winnipeg to design and manage construction of city infrastructure services in accordance with City of Winnipeg specifications and requirements. In Waterford Green, the Municipal Engineer is Stantec Consulting. Project Manager appointed by the Developer, the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing the timely construction of the entire Waterford Green neighbourhood. They are also responsible for ensuring all Builders comply with the Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards, thereby ensuring the completed community maintains a high level of quality. In Waterford Green, the Project Manager is Lombard North Group. Purchaser - a company or in some cases, an individual, that provides the compliance deposit and enters into an agreement with the Developer to buy one or more lots. In many cases the Purchaser will also be the Builder. 4
2. PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINES The Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards are specifically written to promote and enforce a high level of quality in the execution of housing design and site development for Waterford Green. All house plans will be reviewed for compliance with the guidelines as detailed in this document. The Purchaser or Builder may provide alternative details and solutions to those presented within the guidelines, provided that these alternatives comply with the overall objectives of the guidelines and that a highlevel of quality is maintained throughout. The Project Manager and Developer may either approve or deny the alternatives at their sole discretion. 3. COMPLIANCE DEPOSIT The purpose of the Compliance Deposit is to ensure house construction is consistent with the Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards and obligations under the Lot Sales Agreement. The Purchaser is required to provide a Compliance Deposit to be held in trust by the Project Manager as specified in the Lot Sales Agreement. All or a portion of the Compliance Deposit can without limitation and at the sole discretion of the Project Manager be used to pay for any of the following: i) compliance with driveway,sodding or landscape requirements under the Sale Agreement ii) specific repairs to city infrastructure iii) clean-up that is attributed to a Purchaser or Builder s negligence or damage iv) pay proportionately for general development clean up or city infrastructure repairs which cannot be attributed to a specific Purchaser or Builder. It is understood and agreed clean up and repair responsibility attributed to Purchasers or Builders excludes workmanship and warranty repairs attributed by the Municipal Engineer to the streets and underground contractor works. This Compliance Deposit is refundable to the Purchaser as outlined below. Compliance Deposit Refund Procedure: The Project Manager will, from time to time, carry out on-site inspections of construction to confirm compliance with the design guidelines and approved grades. Upon completion of construction, the Purchaser or Builder will notify the Project Manager at which time a final inspection will be carried out to confirm compliance. All seasonal work such as driveway paving, sodding and landscaping must be completed prior to this inspection. Following the receipt of the final inspection form, a calculation of the refund will be made, or a list of deficiencies to be completed will be provided to the Purchaser or Builder prior to the release of the compliance refund. 5 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
4. APPROVAL PROCESS SUBMISSION OF PLANS Preliminary dwelling and site designs are to be submitted for review as the design develops. Final submission of detailed plans must include detailed colour and material information to insure that the overall visual character of both individual dwellings within the greater neighbourhood is appropriate. The Project Manager will endeavor to complete the review of the builder s design within five (5) business days of the submission, provided all required documents are submitted. Drawings are to be submitted for approval to: Lombard North Group 287 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A1 Ph#: 204-943-3896 F: 204-947-5696 (Herein referred to as the Project Manager) There are three levels of approval: 1. Catalogue Approval: Granted when a design meets the architectural guidelines but is not designed for a specific lot. This means the Purchaser or Builder may use the design and adapt it to the specific site requirements of a lot to gain Conditional/Full Approval. 2. Conditional Approval: Granted when a submitted design meets all guideline and site requirements but the finalized colour and materials palette has not been submitted. At this time the lot Grade Slip may be obtained from the Project Manager and Purchaser/Builder may apply for necessary permits. Please note: The Colour and Materials palette must be submitted and Full Approval obtained within 60 days of the Project Manager s acceptance of Conditional Approval. 3. Full Approval: Granted when a lot specific design, including all detailed drawings and colour and material palette has been submitted and is approved by the Project Manager. Conditional Approval and grade slip must be obtained prior to City permit applications. If the City of Winnipeg requires any changes to the package, the drawings must be resubmitted to the Project Manager. Refer to Figure 1 Approval Process Flow Chart on page 8 for more information. 6
The Purchaser /Builder shall submit for Full Approval, one (1) copy of the following information to the Project Manager: ii) Approval Application Form: provided by the Project Manager and completed by the Purchaser or Builder. iii) Site Plan: dimensioned and annotated where necessary, showing building locations and any projections, basement outline, setbacks, driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, front and rear doors and grading at entries points and corners of the building. iv) Floor and Roof Plans: indicated areas (in sq. feet) per level, including basement, room arrangement, and any unusual structural systems. v) Elevations (front, sides, rear): including details of features vi) Colour and Material Palette: showing location of materials and colour on roof, front, sides and rear elevations, as well as trim etc. Colour chips, material samples, and other details may be required. vii) The Project Manager may require more information over and above this list as may be needed. 1) The Project Manager reserves the right to deny approval if, in its opinion, the overall design does not meet with the standards of the development as determined by the Project Manager. 2) The Project Manager reserves the right to waive any requirements concerning any approval. 3) The guidelines contained within this document shall in no way limit the legal liability of the Purchaser or his agent with respect to any act or statute or by-law. 4) The issuance of an approval, grade slip, or provision of other information by the Developer or the Project Manager shall in no way limit the legal liability of the Purchaser or his agents in respect to any act, statute, building code, or by-law. 5) In all cases, approved designs shall take precedence over subsequent applications. 6) Builders and/or Purchasers are advised to contact the Project Manager to determine the extent of any design restrictions which may apply to their lot(s). 7 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FIGURE 1 - APPROVAL PROCESS FLOW CHART 8
5. INSTRUCTIONS TO BUILDERS In order to provide maximum visual variety within the community, a single Builder can purchase no more than four (4) consecutive lots. i. Scheduling: (1) Driveways must be finished on or before the date of occupancy of the dwelling. This may be extended at the discretion of the Project Manager in the event that the date of occupancy is during the winter months; and (2) Landscaping must be completed not later 1 (one) year after completion of building construction but may not be completed prior to the construction of any public sidewalk in front of the lot. ii. iii. iv. All building sites are to be kept safe and well-ordered during construction. All garbage is to be stored out of sight in garbage dumpsters or other acceptable enclosures. No building waste or other material of any kind shall be dumped or stored on land except clean earth for the purpose of leveling the connection with the construction of a building thereon or the immediate improvement of the grounds. The Developer may approve temporary storage of building waste in an approved container prior to removal from the site. In the event that garbage, refuse etc. is not cleaned, the additional cost of clean-up will be taken from the Compliance Deposit Refund. Where infrastructure damage cannot be attributed to a particular construction activity on a lot, costs shall be allotted among all lots constructed or under construction during applicable Phase of the development. Costs associated with builder-related damage may include, but are not limited to, repairs to chips or cracks in concrete joints, panels, gutters/splash strips, and/or removal of hardened concrete spills. There are designated concrete wash-out sites within the development. They are labeled A, B and C on Map 1 Concrete Wash-Out Locations on page 10. The colour of the lot indicates which wash-out location is to be used. Concrete wash-out may ONLY be done within these specified areas. Wash-out sites will have the concrete removed by the Developer on a regular basis and the cost of concrete wash-out removal will be attributed to each Purchaser or Builder and allotted equally among all lots in the Phase. No excavation may remain on the land except with the purpose of building on the same or for the improvement of the gardens and grounds thereof. v. The Purchaser or Builder shall comply with all by-laws of the City of Winnipeg respecting the zoning and use of the lot(s) and the applicable zoning and development agreements between the City of Winnipeg and the Developer. 9 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
MAP 1 CONCRETE WASH-OUT LOCATIONS 10
6. LOT GRADING i. The Developer covenants and agrees to complete the rough grading of all lots. ii. iii. iv. The Project Manager will provide the Builder or Purchaser with a Lot Grade Slip once their house design application has been approved by the Project Manager. The Builder shall be responsible for completing the fine grading of the lot in accordance with the requirements and specifications provided by the Municipal Engineer in accordance with the Lot Sales Agreement. Each lot must be graded in accordance with the site elevations and grading requirements provided by on the lot grade slip before the date of occupancy of the dwelling. v. The Project Manager will provide the Builder with the process and contact information for lot staking requests. vi. Each Purchaser/Builder of a lot is required to sod the boulevard fronting and flanking the lot as and when required by the Project Manager upon notice and in accordance with the requirements of the development agreement. 11 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
7. DWELLING TYPE AND SIZE Table #1 and Table #2 Minimum House Areas following describes the lot typology and minimum floor area in square feet for the different housing types available in Waterford Green, Phase 2. These areas are subject to 5% tolerance at the discretion of the Project Manager. TABLE 1 MINIMUM HOUSE AREAS High-Profile Lots Housing Type Area (sq.ft.) R1 - Park Lots Bungalow. 1,250 Split-Level 1,250 on main levels Bi-Level.1,100 on main levels Two-Storey (including Cab-overs). 1,600 12
TABLE 2 MINIMUM HOUSE AREAS Small, Regular, Townhouse, Lots Housing Type Area (sq.ft.) R1 Small lots Bungalow.1,040 Split-Level 1,200 on main levels Bi-Level.1,000 on main levels Two-Storey(including Cab-overs)...1,400 R1 Regular lots Bungalow.1,240 Split-Level 1,200 on main levels Bi-Level.1,000 on main levels Two-Storey(including Cab-overs)...1,500 RMF-S - Townhouse Bungalow..1,000 per unit Split-Level.1,000 per unit on main levels Two-Storey.. 1,200 per unit 13 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
8. NEIGHBOURHOOD CONCEPT AND ARCHITECTURAL VISION The over-arching goal of Waterford Green is to create a vibrant, lively and well-connected neighbourhood where residents can live, play, shop and attend school. It is intended to be a diverse neighbourhood on many fronts reflective of the cultural and lifecycle diversity of northwest Winnipeg. As such it offers a variety of housing types to fit a range of lifestyles from young first-time home buyers and empty-nesters to those seeking executive homes. Architecturally speaking, homes in Waterford Green should up-hold a high level of quality expressed through materials and detailing. Traditional housing styles such as Arts and Crafts, Colonial, and Prairie Style, etc. are encouraged. Contemporary and modern styles will also be accepted as long as they proportionally and appropriately exhibit details that the Project Manager deems correct. Log-house style homes will be deemed unacceptable. To assist Purchasers and Builders in the design of house plans for Waterford Green, the community s architectural vision is illustrated in the following pages. These include Lot Typology Maps, illustrations of recommended colour palettes for exterior materials, housing style overviews and examples of house design styles/ features that will not be accepted and the reasons why. NOTE: Maps: Lot Typology Map 2 - Layout Plan: Phase 2 showing lots based on their type for the application of dwelling size requirements Map 3 Frontyard Setback Plan Map 4 Rear Access and Front Access Lane Lots Plan showing which lots with lanes will have front access driveways and which will have rear lane driveways Figures: Architectural Features Figure 2 Exterior Colours - Examples of acceptable palettes Figures 3 a) Arts and Crafts, 3 b) Colonial and 3c) Prairie Style illustrations of acceptable house styles Figures 4 a), b) Unacceptable Characteristics showing examples of details that will not be accepted and the reasons why. i) If any elements within these illustrations contradict specific guidelines, the written guidelines will have precedent. 14
MAP 2 PHASE 2 LAYOUT PLAN 15 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
MAP 3 FRONTYARD SETBACKS 16
17 MAP 4 REAR ACCCESS AND FRONT ACCESS LOTS Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FIGURE 2 - ACCEPTABLE COLOUR PALETTES FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADES 18
FIGURE 3a HOUSE STYLE -ARTS AND CRAFTS 19 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FIGURE 3b HOUSE STYLE - COLONIAL 20
FIGURE 3C HOUSE STYLE - PRAIRIE STYLE 21 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
FIGURE 4a - UNACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS 22
FIGURE 4b - UNACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS (continued) 23 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
9. GENERAL GUIDELINES These guidelines will establish acceptable standards for design articulation for the following lot types: i) R1 Park Lot abbreviation = P ii) R1 Small Lot abbreviation = S iii) R1 Small Lot abbreviation = R iv) RM-S Townhouse Lots abbreviation =TH 9.1 Lots Without Access from Rear Lanes Site Development Standards a) Front yard set-back: See Map 3 Frontyard Setbacks Plan on page 16. b) Rear yard setbacks: Minimum of 25 feet (7.62m) from rear property line on all lots. c) Driveway lengths: (1) Minimum of 18 feet (5.45m) to the front property line on all front access lots. See Map 4 - Rear Access and Front Access Lots on page 17. d) Minimum house widths: (1) P, R - 30 feet (9.14m) or 75% of lot width whichever is greater (2) S 26 feet (7.92m) or 75% of lot width, whichever is greater e) Minimum side yards: f) Garages: (1) P, R - 4 feet (1.22m) on each side. (2) S - 3 feet (0.91m) on each side. The maximum side yard for all lot types is 6 feet (1.83m) on each side. Larger side yards will be considered on corner lots on a case-by-case basis. (1) P, R - Garages will be built for two vehicles (double garage). On streets not accessible from a rear lane, garages must be attached to the principal dwelling. On streets accessible from a rear lane, garage may be either attached or detached. (2) S Garages may either be single or double and may be either attached or detached. 24
g) Secondary Suites: Attached and detached secondary suites may be permitted on any lot, subject to approvals from the City of Winnipeg and a design review by the Project Manager. The design of the suites shall be submitted with the house plans and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. 9.2 Lots With Access from Rear Lanes - Site Development Standards a) Front yard setbacks: See Map 3 Frontyard Setbacks Plan on page 16. b) Rear yard setbacks: Minimum of 25 feet (7.62m) from rear property line on all lots. c) Driveways: (1) Must be located as per driveway plan to be provided by the Project Manager. (2) Minimum driveway length is 8 ft (2.44m), measured from the garage to the pavement of the lane. (3) See Map 4 - Rear Access and Front Access Lots on page 17. (4) All driveways must be constructed of concrete. d) Minimum house widths: (1) S 26 feet (7.92m) or 75% of lot width whichever is greater (2) TH - 20 feet per unit (6.1m) or 75% of lot width whichever is greater e) Minimum side yards: (1) S - 3 feet (0.914m) on each side (or 2 feet and 4 feet) (2) TH - 4 feet (1.22m) interior and 5 feet (1.52m) exterior f) Garages: (1) S - garages may be single or double and either attached or detached (2) TH garages may be either single or double and either attached or detached (3) A parking pad abutting the driveway may be approved on a case-by-case basis provided it does not exceed 10 feet (3.05m) in width and is constructed of concrete. 25 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
g) Secondary Suites: Attached and detached secondary suites may be permitted on any lot, subject to approvals from the City of Winnipeg and a design review by the Project Manager. The design of the suites shall be submitted with the house plans and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. 26
10. BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS i. Elevation Design: Thorough articulation of each dwelling is required to ensure that the community as whole maintains a high standard of visual quality. Additionally, individual house details help to differentiate each home from its neighbours. (1) Front Elevations: P, R, S : Homes are shall have at least two (2) planes on the first floor of the front elevation. Each plane should be at least 4 feet (1.22m) wide and be at least 1.5 feet (0.45m) recessed or protruded from adjacent planes. NOTE: Front porches with covered entries if extending 50% of the length of the garage, recessed garages and side-entry garages count as one plane. Protruding garages do not. Homes may not have front-entry garages that protrude more than 10 feet (3.05m) past the main front plane of the dwelling or front top step of the entry. (See Figure 5 below) FIGURE 5 GARAGES AS PLANES (2) Side Elevations: Materials must wrap from the front elevation to the side elevation of the building. Exterior detail cladding materials which extend to the edge of an exterior wall on the front elevation must be carried around the corner to the side elevations for at least of 2 feet (0.61 m) or to a point where the material can logically end in accordance with home s design. Wrap around materials may be either installed prior to and after the installation of the utilities. If the cladding is installed after the installation of utilities, the meter must built 27 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
out from the building and temporarily supported until such time as the materials are constructed and the temporary supporting system is removed. All modifications shall adhere to electrical codes and standards. S, R, P, TH - Additionally, homes on corner lots will require more detailing. This may include details such as, windows with mullions or muntins, detailed brick molding, stucco build-outs or similar architectural details as long as these details are keeping style of details present on the front elevation of the home. (3) Rear Elevations: Significant rear elevation articulation of homes backing onto Parks (P) is required. This may include architectural details, windows with mullions or muntins, detailed brick molding, stucco build-outs and high-quality materials as long as these details/materials are similar to those on the front elevation of the home. All Park (P) lots are requirement to have a high-quality material on the rear elevation of the house. High quality materials include clay brick, stone, cultured stone, wood, Hardie board or approved equivalent. Additionally, more than one (1) rear elevation plane is required for lake and park homes. The design of rear elevation must be integral to the design of the rest of the house, not an afterthought. Rear elevation guidelines do not apply to R, S or TH lots. (4) Visual Bulk and Massing To maintain the desired vision for the neighbourhood, at least 50% of all front-facing garage widths must be covered by living space on the second floor in two-storey homes that do not have lane access. Living space is not required over attached garages on lots with lanes. Additionally, the second storey of the home must extend a minimum 5 feet (1.52 m) over the garage (see Figure 6 at left). The second storey must step back from the front of the garage wall at least 5 feet (1.52 m) unless the garage is fully recessed. If the garage is fully recessed, the second storey may cantilever over the garage a maximum of 5 feet. See Figure 5 Garages as Planes on page 27. FIGURE 6 LIVING SPACE OVER THE GARAGE 28
11. ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL STANDARDS i. Windows: (1) Windows should be of a consistent design; however special feature windows may be different. (2) Window architectural details are encouraged where appropriate to the design theme. (3) Trim-less windows are not permitted on the front elevation of dwellings. ii. Entrances: (1) Entrances should be of human scale and proportions. Double-volume entries may only be acceptable subject to the approval of the Project Manager. (2) Each front door is to be seen as a pronounced feature and therefore located in full view of the street, not concealed by the garage. (3) Doorways which are not parallel to the street (angled doorways) are prohibited except: on corner lots. (4) Detailing of front doors that contribute to the overall design and theme of the house is encouraged for all dwellings. Front door detailing may be required for homes fronting on prominent streets. Examples of acceptable door details are: raised panels, routed edges, windows and the use of a contrasting colour palette. iii. Covered Entries and Porches (1) Transitional spaces such as porches or covered entries are encouraged on all dwellings; however they are required on all Park (P) lots. The entry elevation shall be no lower than one step below the finished floor elevation inside the house. (2) Where built, porches are to be integral to the exterior building and carry the theme, character and design of the home. a. Porches and covered entries may not be longer than 10 feet in length (measured from the front plane where the door is located). b. All covered entries and associated steps or porches must be of equal length. The front of the covered entry must begin directly over the either the front step or first front step of the porch (see Figure 7 Acceptable Porch/Entry Steps and Covered Entries on page 30). 29 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
c. When a porch / covered entry is longer than 8 feet in length, the porch/covered entry must be at least ¾ the width of the front plane of the house (excluding the garage). (3) Wood porches are subject to the approval of the Project Manager. Porch or covered entry roofing material is to be the same as the house. Glass /Plexi-glass railing or paneling details may be considered. Concrete, masonry, and stone columns / posts must not have wooden bases. Wooden posts or columns may have masonry, concrete or stone bases. Posts and columns must end within 6 of grade as to not be conspicuous. (4) Porch bases may be screened with concrete, masonry, stone, smart trim panels or wood, excluding lattice. (5) Any porches or decks in the rear yard of lots backing onto a park (P) must adhere to the above standards. FIGURE 7 ACCECPTABLE PORCH/ENTRY STEPS AND COVERED ENTRIES iv. Chimneys (1) Fireplace and furnace chimneys must be enclosed in a chase. Exposed metalinsulated chimneys are not permitted. Cantilevered chimney enclosures are to be framed within approximately 4 inches (100mm) from the grade to avoid the appearance of a rectangular cantilever. (2) Permitted materials for chimney cladding include clay brick, siding, stucco, or stone. The use of brick corbelling, built-up stucco molding and trim is encouraged. (3) Metal flue must not project any more than 6 inches (150 mm) above the chase. v. Roofs: (1) All roof structures are to be not less than 6:12. Lower pitched roofs may be approved if appropriate to the style of the home. (2) Large uniform roof masses should be avoided by utilizing stepped roof lines, dormers, or gable features. 30
(3) Acceptable roof finishes include cedar shingles, cedar shakes, pine shingles, pine shakes, concrete or slate tiles and architectural/dimensional fiberglass asphalt and basic shingles. (4) Exposed metal flashings, vents, stacks, etc., associated with roof finish must be painted or prefinished wherever practical to match the roof. vi. Garages: (1) The design and character of the garage should be integrated with the dwelling. Attached garages that front a street may be either front or side access. (2) Garage roof pitch must relate to the house roof pitch. Garage roofs are also subject to the same standards as house roofs. (3) Garage doors are to be painted or stained to be complimentary to the exterior colour and materials palette of the house. Additionally, they should utilize sufficient detailing and trim to avoid the appearance of solid sectional industrial overhead doors. Doors with windows are encouraged. (4) Detached garage plans and elevations must be submitted along with house plans for architectural approval. Detached garages must be located on site plans. In the event the Builder does not build the detached garage at the time of initial construction, the Builder must provide the Project Manager with the garage plans and elevations which are in accordance with these Guidelines. The Project Manager, at its sole discretion, may register a caveat against the title of the lot to ensure compliance with this condition. (5) If the Builder chooses not to build a detached garage, the Builder must complete the construction of a garage-ready parking pad (20 x 20 max.) at the time of initial house construction. vii. viii. Sheds and accessory buildings: (1) P - Free-standing garden and utility sheds, gazebos etc. must be located only in the rear of the lot and must be consistent with the exterior materials and colour palette for the principal residence is visible from any public space (ex. street or park). Sheds must be located at least 10 feet from the rear property line. (2) S On lots with rear lane access accessory structures must be a minimum of 8 feet (2.44m) from the pavement of the lane. Satellite Dishes: (1) Satellite dishes must not be visible from the front street. (2) Satellite dishes may only be erected within the rear portion of the lot and screened from public view as necessary. Dishes may not be attached to chimneys, stacks or any other vertical addition of the dwelling. (3) No dishes larger than 39 inches (100 cm) in diameter are permitted. 31 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
ix. Exterior Wall Finishes: (1) Each home must have at least two (2) types exterior wall finishes, at least one (1) of which must a High Quality Wall Finish. All other finishes are considered Secondary Finishes. (2) High Quality Wall Finishes include: Clay brick; cultured stone; stone; wood; Hardie board or equivalent material. Secondary Wall Finishes include: Vinyl siding; stucco; and acrylic stucco. (3) Other materials may be considered on a case-by-case basis for all lots. (4) Vinyl siding may only be used on the second storey of houses on Park lots (P). (5) 25% of the front elevation of the home must be clad in a High Quality Wall Finish UNLESS the design of the elevation includes architectural detailing and/or roof articulation and/or other elements that enhance the visual quality of the home to the satisfaction of the Project Manager. (6) Homes with Hardie board, similar products or vinyl siding require corner panels of at least 3 inches (100mm) with similar panels under the soffits and around windows. (7) All front elevation materials must carry from the full height of the front elevation and wrap around to the side elevation for at least 2 feet (0.61 m). See Section 10 Building Development Standards for further information. (8) Stucco finishes should complement, not complicate, the architectural style of the home. Skip trowel, light or medium dash, fine or medium sand float or light lace finishes are appropriate. Decorative finishes such as California, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Travertine are not appropriate. Built-up stucco moldings and trim details are acceptable. (9) Hardie board or equivalent must be cut to suit the full required length. Closure moldings to join to pieces are not acceptable. Trim board is encouraged on window frames and at corner intersections. Siding lap shall not exceed 6 inches (150 mm). (10) Jumbo brick or giant brick or boulder style cultured stone is not permitted. x. Exterior Detailing: (1) Trim and fascia are integral to the appearance of the house. Provide contrast and harmony when selecting colours. (2) Perforated/ventilated aluminum soffits and fascia are permitted. Continuous 2 inch strip venting in soffits is preferred. (3) Fascia boards and trim are to be made of aluminum or wood, painted/stained to be consistent with the exterior colour palette. (4) Vinyl fascia, trim or eaves are not permitted. 32
Previously approved neighbouring residences will be considered as an important factor in the approval of material and colour palettes. 33 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
12. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS Site landscaping is equally important to building design in developing the character of each dwelling as well as the continuum of the neighbourhood. The landscape design should provide adequate trees, plant materials, and other elements to enhance the building s setting within the streetscape and assist in providing a graceful transition between lots. i. Planting: (1) With the exception of paved surfaces and planting beds, the site should be planted in lawn, ground covers or other similar plant materials. (2) The planting of trees in front yards is encouraged. (3) At least 15% of the area in the front yard must be comprised of planting beds including trees, shrubs, perennials etc. (4) Lots backing onto parks (P) must have a minimum of 10% planting beds in the rear yard. (5) All plants must adhere to the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) Landscape Standards. (6) Crushed stone rock beds in side yards are subject to Project Manager approval. ii. Maintenance of Landscaped Areas: (1) All landscaping must be up kept to appear clean and free from weed growth. iii. Fencing: Both Developer-Built and Builder/Resident-Built fencing are to be built to the same standard and will therefore appear identical. Fencing shall be in accordance with the standards outlined below unless otherwise approved in writing by the Project Manager (see Map 5 Builder Fencing and Landscape Features). Appendix A: Fencing Specifications and Construction Details attached hereto form part of the Architectural Guidelines. Acceptable Wood Fencing Material Cedartone pressure treated wood Acceptable Ornamental Metal Fencing Material Powder-coated steel (Black) Aluminum (Black) Wrought Iron (Black) (1) No fencing shall exceed six feet and six inches (6-6 ) in height. 34
(2) No fencing shall be present in the front yard. (3) Hedge planting is permitted but must comply with City of Winnipeg regulations. (4) Owner-installed fencing must be identical to the designs shown in Appendix A. (5) Fencing along or inside any lot must be maintained with the same materials, colour and design by the lot owner such that no material deterioration occurs. (6) Fencing cannot extend past the front façade of the dwelling except in locations where homes are siding onto either back lanes or collector roads. (7) Park lots (P) may have either metal ornamental fencing or utilize vegetation/landscape features to create privacy and delineate between public and private property and must be approved by the Project Manager. (8) All fencing must comply with City of Winnipeg Zoning-By Laws. iv. Other Landscape elements: (1) All swimming pools, decks, patios must be located in the rear yard of all lots. (2) Decks and patios are not permitted in the front yard. (3) Lots backing on to parks are encouraged to incorporate creative features such as pergolas, patio areas, privacy screening, or other outdoor room ideas. v. Driveways and Walkways: (1) Acceptable driveway materials are cast-in-place concrete (plain, exposed aggregate, impressed or coloured) unit pavers, brick, asphalt driving surface with concrete edging. (2) Creative paving patterns are encouraged. (3) Driveway widths may extend not more than 1 foot (0.3m) on either side wider of the doors of the garage. (4) Driveway material must be indicated on the site plan and reviewed by the Project Manager. (5) Acceptable materials for front walkways are unit pavers, cast-in-place concrete or brick. (6) Pre-cast concrete slab walkways are not permitted in front or visible side yards. (7) All driveways (both on front street access and rear lane access) must be constructed of concrete. vi. Townhouse Feature Front Yards: i. Concurrent with the completion of the each townhouse lot, the front yard landscaping must be completed for the entire building lot and shall be designed by Project Manager and funded by the Builder. ii. The Builder will manage the construction of Townhouse Feature Front Yards. iii. 90% of the area must be planted shrub/perennial beds with the balance being other materials such as stone or ornamental paver pathways. 35 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
MAP 5 DEVELOPER FENCING AND LANDSCAPE FEATURES (subject to change) 36
13. REPETITION OF HOUSE DESIGNS The Project Manager will not approve the same or similar package of house plans and/or elevations within two (2) lots on the same side of the street, or within five (5) lots on the opposite side of the street (see Figure 8 below). The degree of similarity between two house plans/elevations is at the sole discretion of the Developer and the Project Manager. FIGURE 8: REPETITION OF HOUSE DESIGNS 37 Waterford Green Phase 2 - Architectural Guidelines and Site Standards LOMBARD NORTH GROUP: PLANNERS & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS