PREVIOUS
COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT
for Proposed Planned Community
of Flunt Field
Rejected by Jefferson County
Planning Commission in 2000; appealed by developer Greenvest, L.C.; judge
overturned rejection.
CIS
public hearing for revised CIS is
scheduled for May 8.
Letters and other
attachments are not included on this website.
Note: This previous CIS is included for purposes of comparison with
the revised CIS submitted April 19, 2001.
COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT
FEB 17
2000
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
HUNT FIELD
A Planned Community
Charles Town and Middleway Districts.
Jefferson County, West Virginia
February
2000
COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT
HUNT FIELD
A Planned Community
Charles Town and Middleway
Districts
Jefferson County, West
Virginia
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Charles Town, West Virginia
By
Appalachian Surveys of West
Virginia, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 35
Charles Town, West Virginia
25414
(304) 725-4572
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General
Description 1-4
Community
Impacts 5-10
Physical
Impacts 5-6
Social
Impacts 6-9
Economic
Impacts 9
Appendix Follows Page 9
Exhibit
I .. . Site Location map
Exhibit
2 .. . USGS Topo Map
Exhibit
3 . .Soils Map
Exhibit
4 . . . Wetlands Map
Exhibit
5 . . . Concept Plan
Exhibit
6 . . . Restrictive Covenants
Exhibit
7 . . . Traffic Study
Basic Descriptive Information
I. Name, Address
of Owner
F & M Bank - Winchester
c/o Michael Bryan
9 Court House Square
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-4334
2. Name, Address of Developer
GREEENVEST L.C:
Jim Duszynski, Senior Vice President
8614 Westwood Center Drive
Suite #900
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 442-8992
3. Name, Address
of Contact Person
F & M Bank - Winchester:
c/o Michael
Bryan
9 Court House Square
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-4334
Engineering/Surveying:
R. Michael Shepp, PS
Appalachian Surveys of West Virginia, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 35
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-4572
Land Planning:
William W. Neville, AICP, CIA
The Lessard Architectural Group, Inc.
8603 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 400
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 760-9344
Traffic Study:
Donna Lusk
PENTREE, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 1309
Princeton, WV 24740
Legal Counsel:
Peter L. Chakmakian
P.O. Box 597
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 725-9797
3. Tract Size,
Shape, Location
Approximately 480 acres on the south side of West Virginia
Route 13, between Route 13 and the railroad track and approximately 519 acres
between the railroad track and old U.S. Route 340 (West Virginia Route 340/1
3), totaling in all approximately 1000 acres. The 480 acre parcel is zoned
Residential Growth. The 519 acre parcel is zoned Light
Industrial-Commercial-Residential Growth. (See Exhibit I)
4-5. Project
Design and Layout: Approximate Size, Location of Lots
The project will be a "planned unit development"
which will be developed over a period of approximately 20 years.
The residential components will consist of a mixture of
housing types, including single family, townhouses and multi-family. The total
number of residential units developed over the 20-year period will consist of
2,100 single family units comprised of lots which will vary in size, but will
range from 6,000 to 15,000 square feet; 750 townhouse units; and 450
multifamily units, for an overall total of 3300 residential units. Central
water and sewer will serve all of the property. The City of Charles Town will
provide water. The Jefferson County Public Service District will provide
sanitary sewer.
The commercial components will consist of approximately
200,000 square feet of commercial space, which will include a mixture of retail
and office space. These components of the planned unit project will be
developed as soon as market demand is present.
The parks, open space, and community center components will
be comprised of approximately 142 acres throughout the project. See the section
describing intended improvements.
An area comprised of 75 acres will be set aside for
schools. (See Exhibit 5)
6. Topography
The area proposed for development has gentle to moderate
slopes, and primarily consists of open meadow with some wooded areas to the
west. (See Exhibit I)
7.
Soil and Drainage Characteristics (See
Exhibit 3)
The soils on the site consist of:
Duffield
series (DgB, DgC, and DgC3), that consist of deep, well-drained soils,
and have
slight to moderate limitations for building sites and roads.
Hagerstown series (HbB, HbC, and HeC3), that consist of
deep, well drained, silt barns. They have slight to moderate limitations for
building sites and roads.
Hagerstown and Frederick series (HfB, HgD, and HgC), that
consist of deep, well drained, cherty silt barns. They have severe limitations
for building sites and roads due to rock outcrops.
Frankstown series (FbB and FbC) consist of deep,
well-drained soils. They have slight to moderate limitations for building sites
and roads.
Lindside series (Lo) consist of deep, nearly level,
moderately well drained, soils. They have severe limitations for building sites
and roads due to flooding.
Huntington series (Ho) consist of deep, nearly level, well
drained, soils on flood plains of streams and along drainageways. They have
moderate limitations for building sites and roads.
According to Geology of the Berryville, Charles Town,
Harpers Ferry, Middleway, and Round Hill Quadrangles, Berkeley and Jefferson
Counties, West Virginia MAP-WV 35 published by the West Virginia Geological and
Economic Survey dated 1990, the geology of this site is Harpers Formation which
is in the Elbrook Group. It is comprised of argillaceous, dolomitic limestone;
typically weathers to a dark yellow color; chert and oolites present throughout
the formation; thin sandy beds near the middle.
8-9. Existing
Site Features
The site is relatively flat and open through the middle of
the property with a wooded area to the west. It has areas of woods, areas of
dense thick brush, and some high open areas. There are several farm buildings,
houses, and farm related structures throughout the property. The North Fork of
the Bullskin Run crosses the property on the southwest. There is a railroad
passing through the property. The drain of an unnamed wet weather stream
crosses the east of the property. Winchester Cold Storage has a right-of-way to
access its property to the northeast.
10. Existing
Easements, Rights-of-Way
There is a railroad right-of-way passing through the
property and an access easement for the property to the
Northeast.
II.
Existing Covenants and Restrictions
None
12-13. Approximate Size1
Etc., of Areas to be Dedicated, Intended Improvements
There will be dedicated open space/buffer areas. 75 acres
will be dedicated to the Jefferson County Board of Education for future school
construction. There will be approximately 142 acres in parks, open space,
buffer areas and a community center. There will be areas dedicated for
stormwater management. There will be an area set aside for two water storage
tanks. There will be a bridge crossing the railroad.
14. Intended Land
Uses
Previously covered.
15. Intended
Earthwork
The cutting and/or filling for road construction. The
necessary grading for site improvements and drainage control.
16.
Proposed Covenants and Restrictions
See Exhibit 6.
17. Tentative
Schedule
It is estimated that it will take approximately six months
to obtain all necessary approvals. The development will be "Final
Platted" in sections of approximately 50 lots per section. There will be
approximately two sections platted per year depending upon market conditions.
Construction will begin on the required infrastructure in the fall of 2000. The
infrastructure needed for Section I will be completed by spring of 2001
18. Market,
Feasibility Study
The owners have done their own investigation into the comparative
cost of these housing types versus others in the county and have concluded that
there is a demand for this type of product. Additionally they believe that the
concept of the master planned community will support the retail and commercial
components in time.
19. Project Cost
The estimated project cost excluding building construction
and land cost is $3,650,000.
20. Funding Sources
The project will be funded privately.
COMMUNITY IMPACTS
PHYSICAL IMPACTS
1. Earthwork
a. The site will be
stripped only in areas where necessary, primarily roads, lots, and in the
commercial areas;
b. There is no
visible rock on site; however, some blasting is likely. Adjoining property
owners will be protected if blasting is required;
c. The site will
probably be a balanced site. Any excess materials will be spread on site,
borrow materials if required will be provided on site;
d. The overall
drainage pattern will not be changed; however, stormwater will be routed
through drainage ditches, drainage easements, and other drainage structures and
devices as needed. Stormwater management will be provided via storm water
management ponds as needed;
e. The terrain will
be altered as necessary to accommodate the grading for roads, driveways and
houses.
2. Conversion of
Farm Land
This site is presently utilized for agricultural purposes
and this project does represent a conversion or potential farmland to
residential use. It is zoned "Residential Growth" and Residential
Growth-Light Industrial-Commercial.
3. Wildlife
Populations
There are no known rare or endangered species of wildlife
indigenous to this site. The DNR has made a formal evaluation of this site.
Wildlife populations will not be affected although some nests or dens of
individual animals may be displaced. See attached letter.
4. Groundwater and
Surface Water Resources
• A request will be
submitted to the Jefferson County Health Department for data on contaminated
wells within 1000 feet. This information will be submitted for the file when it
is received.
• The North Fork of
the Buliskin Run crosses the southwestern corner of the property. An unnamed
wet weather stream crosses the northeastern end of the property. This Bullskin
is well defined with stable, vegetated banks.
• Stormwater
management will be provided via storm water management ponds as needed.
5-6. Visual
Compatibility, Sensitive Natural Areas
To the north, on the opposite side of West Virginia Route
13, are Locust Hills and Tuscawilla Hills subdivisions, and Locust Hill Golf
Course. North of the railroad to the west is property owned by the Claymont
Society for Continuous Education, which contains the Claymont mansion. Most of
this property along the boundary is wooded. The North Fork of the Bullskin Run
crosses the property between Claymont and the railroad. This is a sensitive
natural area, and a wetland. It will be protected in a buffer area. To the east
is the Winchester Cold Storage facility. South of the railroad track, to the
southeast is farmland and similar terrain, to the south is the Charles Town
bypass and similar terrain; to the northeast is Page Jackson School, Fairview
Cemetery, and farmland. An unnamed wet weather stream crosses the northeastern
end of the property. There is a railroad separating the two tracts being
developed. To the south similar terrain and farmland surround the tract.
SOCIAL IMPACTS
7. Demand for
School Services
Information provided by the Jefferson County School Board
indicates that there are 0.50 (0.65 per 1990 census) children for each
single-family residence in Jefferson County. This is further broken down as
follows: 0.27 elementary, 0.12 junior high, and 0.11 senior high. The number of
children for each townhouse is 0.18. This is broken down as 0.11 elementary,
0.04 junior high and 0.03 senior high. The number of children for each
apartment is 0.28. This is broken down as 0.18 elementary, 0.05 junior high and
0.05 senior high.
• 5-8: [[(2100 x
0.27 = 567) + (750 x 0.11 = 82.5) + (450 x
0.18 81)] x 0.57 = 416.4) Kindergarten through Third Grade students would
attend Page Jackson Elementary School which has a 1999-2000 enrollment of 549,
an adjusted design capacity of 640, and a design capacity of 640 students.
• 9-Il: [[(2100 x
0.27 = 567) + [750 x 0.11 = 82.5) + (450 x
0.18 = 81)] x 0.43 = 314.1) Fourth through Sixth Grade students would
attend Wright Denny Elementary School which has a 1999-2000 enrollment of 416,
a design capacity of 500.
• 12-14: [(2100 x
0.12 = 252) + (750 x 0.04 = 30) + (450 x
0.05 = 22.5)] = 304.5 Seventh through Ninth Grade students would
attend Charles Town Jr. High School which has a 1999-2000 enrollment of 792, a
design capacity of 825, and an adjusted design capacity of 660.
• 15-17: [{2100 x
0.11 = 231) + (750 x 0.03 = 22.5) + (450 x
0.05 22.5)1 = 276 Tenth through Twelfth Grade students would attend
Jefferson High School, which has a 1999-2000 enrollment of 1565, a design
capacity of 1350, and an adjusted design capacity of 1080.
Note: Adjusted
design capacities and design capacities do not reflect any recent expansion of
the school’s physical plants. The school board has announced a $10.6 million
dollar expansion plan. Approximately $7.6 million will be used to construct a
9th grade center near Jefferson High School. This facility will house approximately
600 students. $3 million will be used to upgrade some of the facilities at
Jefferson High School. Upon construction of a second high school in Jefferson
County, the 9th grade center will become a middle school, comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
The developers of Hunt Field have set aside 75 acres for future school
construction. This offer is being evaluated by the Board of Education.
8. Traffic
a. The 1996 West
Virginia Department of Highways traffic count for West Virginia Route 340/13 is
600, West Virginia Route 340/16 is 3100, and for West Virginia Route 13 is
2700. (Note a detailed traffic study is being prepared)
b. This development
at build-out, in 20 to 30 years, will generate 24,450 trips per day [(2,100
S.F. x 8.0 per D.U. = 16,800) + (750 T.H.
x 6.0 per D.U. = 4,500) + (450 M.F.
x 7.0 per D.U. 3,150) = 24,450]; peak hour flow will be 2,445 trips [(2100
S.F. x 0.8per D.U. = 1,680) + (750 T.H.
x 0.6 per D.U. = 450) + (450 M.F.
x 0.7 per D.U. 315)] = 2,445.
c. The nearest key
intersections are West Virginia Route 340/13 with the Charles Town bypass, the
intersection of West Virginia Route 340/13 with West Virginia Route 51 and the
intersection of West Virginia Route 13 with West Virginia Route 51.
d. There are two
intersections designated in the Comprehensive Plan as "problem areas"
within 1 mile of the site. The intersection of West Virginia Route 13 with West
Virginia Route 51, and a sharp curve on West Virginia Route 13.
e. The ordinance does
require a traffic study for a development generating this level of traffic.
9. Demographic
The "HOUSING ANALYSIS EASTERN PANHANDLE COUNTIES OF
BERKELEY, JEFFERSON, AND MORGAN", dated January 1992, and prepared by the
WEST VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND projected the annual housing needs in Jefferson
County at approximately 300 units per year until the year 1995. This
development will potentially provide 3,300 homes over approximately a 20-year
period. According to the 1995 Census, there are 2.68 residents per household in
Jefferson County. Considering this projection, this development at build out
will house approximately 8,844 persons. Projections by the County Engineer
indicate that the number of residents per new household is 1.92. According to
projections by the WV Housing Development Fund, the figures are 1.89 persons
per dwelling unit for new dwelling units for 1990-1995 and 1.75 persons per
dwelling unit for new dwelling units for 1995-2000.
10. Emergency
Medical Facilities
Jefferson Memorial Hospital has adequate facilities to
provide a broad range of medical services and meet the emergency needs of the
residents. There are also hospitals in Martinsburg, Hagerstown, Frederick,
Winchester and Leesburg.
11-12. Fire and
Police
The development site lies within the Charles Town Fire
District and would be served by the Citizen’s Fire Company and the Independent
Fire Company.
The West Virginia State Police and the Jefferson County
Sheriff’s Department both have jurisdiction at the development site.
13. Trash
Removal
Trash removal could be provided by Waste Management Inc.
14-15. Electric
and Telephone
The site will be served by the Allegheny Power Company and
the Citizen’s Communications, both of which have adequate facilities to provide
these services.
16. Water and Sewer Service
The City of Charles Town will provide water. Initially
Charles Town will provide water through wells on site. The City of Charles Town
proposes to bring its municipal water system to the site after approximately
400 units are constructed. There is two water tanks or tower sites proposed on
the property. The Jefferson County Public Service District will provide sewer
services. The developer will design and construct a sewer hookup to Jefferson
County’s system to the PSD’s specifications.
17. Relationship of Project to Comprehensive Plan
This property is zoned Residential Growth and Residential
Growth-Light Industrial-Commercial. Under RESIDENTIAL LAND USE the
Comprehensive Plan recommends "... encouraging a variety of housing
types throughout the county.. .To provide a choice of suburban, semi-rural, and
rural living environments... Residential land use policies should build on the
Zoning Ordinance and continue to create orderly development patterns and discourage
scattered development... The extension of public facilities such as water,
sewers, and treatment plants should be consistent with residential land use
policies... Channel new development into designated "growth areas"
designated by the Zoning Map..."
18. Housing Supply
- This
project will contribute 3300 housing units to Jefferson County.
19. Historic Sites
According to the map of the Windshield Survey as shown on
Explorer: The West Virginia History Database, Jefferson County Module, by Dr.
William 0. Theriault, the following historic sites are on adjacent properties:
• "Blakeley",
originally owned by John Augustine Washington, was constructed in 1820 (burned
and rebuilt in 1864)
• "Old
Davenport Place" ca. 1900
• "Grasmere"
no additional information given
• "Claymont"
built 1820 by Bushrod Washington
20. Recreation
As the property is developed, the developer will construct
tot lots, playgrounds and walking/biking paths. The walking/biking paths will
interconnect with the sidewalk network to make the entire community
pedestrian/bike friendly. Additionally, the developer will construct tennis
courts, volleyball courts and a basketball court. After there is sufficient
population to support it an Olympic size swimming pool, with a shower and
locker facility will be constructed. Finally a "Community Center" with
an office and a meeting room for the homeowners association will be provided.
ECONOMIC IMPACTS
21. Property Tax
Evaluation
It is estimated that the development will generate
$3,300,646 annually in property taxes based on the following:
• Jefferson County
Property Tax Guide, Class U Tax Rates
• Appraised value
of project: $451,500,000 (with dwellings)
• Assessed value:
(60% of above figure) $270,900,000.
• Total County Tax
Rate: 1 .2184/$ 100
• Tax Computation:
$270,900,000 divided by $100 times 1.2184 equals $3,300,646
22. Bank Deposits and Loans
The
occupants of the 3,300 housing units will presumably make use of local
banking facilities and will represent an increase in banking activity in Jefferson County.
23-24.
Anticipated Local Spending and Employment
Development
costs (including house construction) of $333,200,000 will be spent primarily
on services and materials
from local contractors and suppliers, thus stimulating the local economy.
Greenvest is committed to utilizing local "tradespeople & and
suppliers in cooperation with Jefferson County and the City of Charles Town.
25. Property Values
Property values in the area will be enhanced by the
development.
SECTION Il
MAINTENANCE & USE REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of this section is to list and illustrate the
maintenance requirements of the community that is required by the Association
and property owner. This list is by no means all inclusive, but rather provides
the examples of maintenance requirements of the homeowner. Many of the requirements
are taken directly from the Covenants.
Violations of maintenance standards are violations of the
Covenants and are pursued under and in accordance with Article VIII of the
Covenants.
A. Association
Maintenance Responsibilities
The Association shall be responsible for the maintenance,
management, operation and control of the Common Areas and all Association
improvements thereon. The Association shall keep the Common Area in good,
clean, attractive condition as determined by the Board of Directors. The
Association shall be responsible for the mowing of all grass within the
Property in order to promote an attractive and uniform appearance, and for that
purpose only, all unenclosed front, side and rear yards located within
individual Single Family and Cluster Lots, and common areas of the Condominium
Sections, and intended common areas of Multifamily Rental Sections, at the
option of the Association, shall be considered a part of the Common Area.
The Board of Directors exercises the option to mow all unenclosed
front, side and rear yards of the Single Family and Cluster Lots.
1. Easements for Upkeep:
As more fully defined in Article Ill of the Covenants, the
Association has an easement for access in order to maintain, correct or inspect
common areas throughout the property.
2. Association Control of Common Areas:
No owner shall improve, repair or alter the Common Elements
without the expressed written consent of the Board of Directors. This includes
all vegetation and landscaping.
If any Common Area or improvement thereon is damaged or
destroyed by an Owner, or such Owner’s tenants, guests, licensees,
agents or family
members, the Association shall repair such damage at the
Owner’s expense.
No Owner shall dump or otherwise dispose of or place trash,
garbage, debris or any unsightly or offensive materials on any Lot or the
Common Areas.
B. Homeowner
Maintenance Responsibilities
Property owners shall, at all times, maintain their property
and all improvements thereon in a good, clean, attractive condition, order and
repair consistent with the Association’s maintenance standards. This includes,
but is not limited to, items such as mowing grass, removal of trash and
structural maintenance, parking of vehicles and use of the Lot and home.
Maintenance affects the visual character and economic values of the property and
neighborhood and, in some cases, safety. For the purposes of this document and
the Covenants, "upkeep" shall be defined as care, inspection,
maintenance, operation, repair, repainting, remodeling, restoration,
improvement, renovation, alteration, replacement and reconstruction.
1. Dwellings and
Structures
Residents are responsible for maintaining the exterior of
their dwellings and all improvements thereon, such as decks and fences.
Some of the following conditions are examples considered a
violation of the Covenants:
a. Peeling exterior
paint.
b. Equipment which is
either broken, in need of painting, repairing or upgrading.
c. Failure to have an
operable exterior light. All exterior house lights operate on a photovoltaic
cell. All exterior lights are required to be operable at all times.
Routine maintenance of your property will preserve and
protect your home and limit personal liability. The Association expects that
residents will do all maintenance necessary to prevent any of the cited
conditions from occurring.
2. Mowing and
Trimming
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Turf areas shall be mowed at regular intervals, maintaining
a neat appearance
and a maximum height of six inches. Curb and sidewalks must be kept
trimmed and free of debris. Planted beds must be kept in a neat and orderly
manner.
3. Weed Control
Weeds shall be controlled in all areas of a Lot.
4. Lawn and Garden
Fertilization
Special care must be taken not to over fertilize or to
fertilize lawns and gardens where there is the chance of harmful runoff
5. Pesticides and
Herbicides
Pesticides and herbicides shall be applied according to
label instructions for the specified problem. Emphasis must be placed on
organic/biodegradable materials to ensure the least harm to the natural
environment. Care in application is extremely important. Avoid the use of pesticides and herbicides if at all
possible, but when necessary, use with caution and follow instructions.
6. Erosion Control and Drainage
Management
Residents are responsible for erosion control, for
maintaining proper drainage through their property, and not blocking or hindering natural
drainage from adjoining properties.
7. Trees & Ground Surface
Tree
maintenance and care are addressed in two areas within this document. In certain cases,
an Exterior Alteration Application is required to perform maintenance on a
tree. Please read this section carefully and refer to the section on trees
located in the Design & Maintenance Standards.
Owners shall not remove trees measuring six inches or more
in diameter at a point two feet above ground level from any portion of the
Property without the prior approval of the ARC. In addition, owners must not
remove or replace any trees on any portion of the Property other than in
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conformance with the site plans approved by the County. No
owner shail alter by removal, excavation, fill or any other means any ground
surface without the prior written approval of the ARC.
Owners must obtain approval of the ARC before planting any
tree within 10 feet of a Lot boundary which may grow over a height of 6 feet.
4. Trash Removal
Residents are responsible for picking up litter on their
property as well as debris on open space that originated from their property.
No accumulation or storage of litter, new or used building materials, or trash
of any kind shall be permitted on any lot. All trash must be placed in a trash
receptacle. No trash shall be left out for collection in a plastic bag.
In accordance with the Covenants, all trash receptacles must
be kept out of sight and stored in an enclosed location. Trash and recyclables
shall only be placed out for collection after 8:00 p.m. the night before
collection day. All receptacles must be removed from view after collection no later
than 6:00 p.m. the day of collection.
Removal of trash and debris from all Association areas
accumulating from resident usage will be completed as necessary. The removal of
trash costs the Association; however, voluntary neighborhood cleanup, in addition
to controlling litter at the source, prevents expenditure of Association funds.
9. Parking &
Use of Garage
In accordance with Article VU, Section 7.1(a), "The
principle use of an individual garage shall be for passenger vehicle storage
only. Owners shall not store boats, trailers, buses, campers, recreational
vehicles, utility trailers, commercial vehicles, oversized vehicles or any
other type equipment, material, machinery or goods in their garage which
prevents the Owner from parking a passenger vehicle in the garage." This
restriction is ordered by the County Council and can only be amended by the
Council.
In accordance with Article VII, Section 7.12, "No owner
shall maintain a boat, trailer, bus, camper, recreational vehicle, utility
trailer, commercial vehicle, or oversized vehicle in their garage or anywhere
else on the Property."
10. Vehicle Repairs
No vehicle repair shall take place on any of the streets
within the Association, except for emergency vehicle repairs. At no time shall
any vehicle be placed on blocks or jacks.
11. Clotheslines
In accordance with Article Vll, Section 7.16 of the
Covenants, "No owner shall install or place outside of the dwelling any
clothesline or other clothes drying apparatus nor shall any Owner place any
clothes or other washed materials outside any building."
12. Underground
Utility Lines
Owners must bury or shield all utility lines, wires or pipes
to the extent feasible. Owners should be acutely aware of storm sewer and
utility easements that are located on the Lot. Owners must always verify
location of all utility lines prior to undertaking any exterior improvements or
maintenance. Miss Utility must be called 48 hours in advance of any anticipated
digging near utility lines (1-800-257-7777) or the Lot owner is liable for any
damages that may occur if utility lines are cut when digging.
13. Snow Removal
Property owners are responsible, for clearing snow and ice
from the driveway serving their home, the lead walk to the home and the
clearing of any sidewalks fronting or bordering the home.
D
SECTION III EXTERIOR
CHANGE DESIGN CRITERIA
This section lists the most common requests for exterior
alterations and their design criteria. As stated in the governing documents,
all exterior alterations require approval of the ARC.
A. Application
& Application Contents
All exterior alteration requests must be submitted to the
ARC on the approved Association Exterior Alteration Application form. The
application form requires information which will assist the ARC in reviewing
plans for your proposed project. In most cases, only a single application is
required. For extensive changes, a preliminary application must be submitted.
Applications submitted without the required information will
be considered incomplete and returned without ARC consideration.
Application Contents:
In accordance with Article VI, Section 6.6 of the Covenants,
each Owner shall submit to the ARC a proposed construction schedule and two
sets of plans and specifications of the proposed construction which must
include (unless waived by the ARC) the following:
1. A site plan showing
the size, location, and configuration of your home, all existing improvements,
including driveways and landscaped areas, and all setback lines, buffer areas
and other features required under applicable law. Contour lines must be shown
on the plan when drainage is a consideration.
A site plan is a scaled drawing of your lot which shows the
exact dimensions of your property. In most cases, the site plan shall be
developed from the plat plan (plat of survey) provided to you as a part of the
closing documents when you purchased your home.
More complex applications may require larger scale drawings,
an enlarged plat plan or county approved development or site plans in order for
the proposed application to be considered.
2. Description of
the Project & Description of Materials: The application, requires a
complete description of the alteration or improvement. This includes a complete
listing of materials to be
used, overall dimensions, and, as in the case of decks or
porches, height off the ground. Existing materials and colors of house, trim
and roof and samples of materials and colors of the proposed alteration or
improvement are also required.
3. Drawings/Photographs:
Complete drawings showing all dimensions, elevations and details of the
proposed project are required. Drawings must show the relation of the project
to the existing home.
Drawings which are illegible take time to review, slow the
process and may cause the application to be returned; therefore, be as clear
and accurate as possible.
4. Signatures:
All applications must include the signatures of at least four (4) most affected
homeowners, including all adjoining homeowners to indicate their awareness of
the proposal. Their signatures do not necessarily reflect approval--just
awareness of the proposed modification. In order for adjoining homeowners to be
aware of the project, the complete project application shall be offered for
review to the adjoining homeowner when a signature is requested. Neighboring
owners shall be shown the complete application to be submitted, including all
plans and drawings at the time signature is requested.
5. Commencement/Completion
Date: Applications must contain the proposed commencement and completion
date. Unless stated expressly otherwise by the ARC, owners must complete
construction within 30 days of commencement of work:
The application must include all in formation as
requested in these Design & Maintenance Standards. Applications that are
unsigned or do not contain all requested in formation will be considered
incomplete and will be returned to the homeowner without consideration.
B. EASEMENTS
There may be easements running through the Lot. Prior to
submitting an application, homeowners shall verifiy location of all easements
and secure permission from the easement holder to build over, on, or through an
easement. Approval by the ARC for a project does not constitute approval to
build over an easement. Unless stated otherwise by policy, the ARC may not
grant a
homeowner the right to build over, on, or through an HOA
easement; such approval may only be granted by the Board of Directors.
There are emergency access easements located throughout the
community. These are designed to allow access to the front and rear sides of
homes. The County requires these be kept clear at all times to allow emergency
personnel (police, fire, medical) access. Therefore, nothing may be built over
on or through an emergency access easement. Moreover, easement may not be
blocked with any material.
C. PROJECT
STANDARDS
Air Conditioners:
Air-conditioning units extending from windows are
prohibited. Exterior units that are part of a central air conditioning/heating
system may be added or relocated only when they do not interfere visually with
neighbors. Screening shall be required to reduce visual impact. An application
is required to relocate or add an air-conditioning unit as described above.
Antennas:
No antenna shall be installed on any common area of the
community.
Owners shall not erect or maintain on the exterior of any
Lot any television antenna, satellite dish or other type of antenna or receiver
greater than one meter in diameter.
To comply with the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
prior approval of the ARC is not required for the installation of a satellite
antenna or receiver measuring under 1 meter in diameter. However,
notice of such an installation or planned installation is required. Prior
notice will assist the homeowner in selecting the best possible location for
the equipment while complying with the requirement for the least visible and
unobtrusive location. The Association may condition the placement of the
receiver as long as signal reception is not impaired.
Ground Mount: Must be located on a rear lot
location. Where front or side yard locations are necessary, all equipment must
be installed near other utility equipment, or among shrubbery. Screening may be
required.
Roof Mount’. Must be located on the rear of the
roof, below the roof peak.
If a front roof mount is necessary, all equipment must be
installed to one side of the roof, rather than in the center; and equipment
shall be required to be painted to match the roof (so long as warranties are
not voided).
Structure Mount’ Shall be located such that the
equipment is adjacent to a chimney or other structure on the home. If on a
deck, the equipment shall be installed to one side of the deck or adjacent to
the house, if possible. Screening may be required.
When any antenna is no longer in continuous use as such, it
will be in violation of this standard and shall be removed prior to issuance of
the disclosure packet. Antenna approval does not convey upon sale of the home.
The installation of a satellite receiver only requires the
submission of the the enclosed "Satellite Notification Form."
Attic Ventilators:
Attic ventilators and turbines are permitted. They shall be
painted to match the surface to which they are attached. Roof location shall be
on the rear of the house and below the roof ridge.
Awnings:
Exterior awnings will only be approved if demonstrated to be
clearly compatible with the architectural design and qualities of the home.
Awnings shall be retractable and, if approved, must be closed when not in use.
Compost Bins:
Compost bins are prohibited.
Decks. Balconies & Patios:
Addition of a Deck:
The approved site plans for The Association state that decks
may be no larger than the size shown on the site plans. Furthermore, all deck
applications require approval from the County prior to construction. Therefore,
all deck applications
Exterior Decorative Objects:
Approval is required for all exterior decorative objects,
including natural ana man-made, located in the front or side yard. Exterior
decorative objects include, but are not limited to, such items as bird baths,
wagon wheels, sculptures, fountains, decorative ponds, stumps, driftwood piles,
boulders, or free standing poles.
Consideration will be given to size, style and harmony with
community design.