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Sep, 21, 2000 1 : 14PM MCCOMBS FRANK ROOS No, 2414 P. 4/5 Mr. Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner September 21, 2000 Page 3 • housing in Meadowwoods is mandatory. Lyman Development will record as part of its homeowners association documents a Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and its accompanying architectural standards. The covenants will create a theme and will read something like the following: "It is the intent of this Declaration to create a highly livable neighborhood of quality homes compatible with a traditional small town or village theme."The following is an outline of architectural guidelines and standards. Architectural Styles—Although no architectural style of housing is mandatory, only recognizable traditional styles of housing will be allowed. These will include,but not limited to: a. American Colonial Georgian,Federal etc. b. Cape Cod or Queen Anne one and one-half story c. Arts and Crafts/Bungalow d. American Victorian and Gothic e. Midwestern Farmhouse f. Traditional European g. Early Prairie School No contemporary architecture,nor A-Frames dome style of housing will be allowed. • Exterior detailing and lighting shall be consistent with the architectural theme of the home. Garages—Garages are to be de-emphasized. The width of most homesites in Meadowwoods Village will allow for the placement of"side loaded"or"end loaded"garages to minimize garage doors facing the street. All houses shall use side-loaded garages unless the house size • and style prohibit their reasonable use. In the case of"front loading" garages, the front plane of the garage shall be offset at least six feet back from the front plane of the house. • Setbacks—To enhance the people friendly and pedestrian friendly traditionally village sense of streetscape in Meadowwoods Village, front yard set backs have been established at twenty-five feet. • Porches/Front Stoops—Although not mandatory and sometimes inconsistent with some established traditional housing styles, front porches and stoops are encouraged where their use is consistent. The elevations of porches and stoops should be of enough grade and elevation to enhance the sense of scale and connectivity of the house to eh street and the boulevard sidewalk,if any. Architectural Details and Materials—Unless inconsistent by a recognized architectural style, all roofs shall have a minimum pitch of 8/12. Roof shingles shall be wood shake, 250# "shangle"or such other material as in consistent the house's architecture. Silver or other light • colored shingles are prohibited.