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new home construction Page 2 of 2 411 encouraged on all window styles, for the front of the house and other street-facing elevations. The HRA will not sell to builder/buyer teams if design issues have not been resolved to the satisfaction of the HRA. 6. Existing trees must be protected during construction. After construction, the site must be fully landscaped, including plantings around the foundation and complete sod installation. New trees are encouraged, and should be labeled on the required landscape plan. 7. Adjoining properties must not be disturbed by the construction process. 8. The finished buildings and site grading must improve, or not have a detrimental impact on storm water drainage patterns in the neighborhood. Gutters will be required on all roof edges which are pitched toward neighboring homes. BUILDER REQUIREMENT SUMMARY The Contract for Private Development requires the builder to: • Demonstrate financial capability by providing o A statement from a financial institution of sufficient construction capital; o A letter of credit; and o A summary of the financial conditions of the company. • Must meet or exceed State requirements for insurance including Builder's Risk, Comprehensive General Liability and Worker's Compensation Coverage. • Have a written warranty policy to be shared with the homeowner to perform warranted repairs required by Minnesota State Statute. The builder should anticipate being asked by the HRA to provide references from: • o Five satisfied customers o Three major suppliers, one being the construction lumber supplier o Building inspectors from two cities in which the builder has constructed new housing within the past three years. Preference will be given to licensed builders over inexperienced individuals who want to general contract. • http://www.ci.richfield.mn.us/homeNewHomeConstruction.htm 7/22/02