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Design Guidelines Architectural Review & Design Guidelines for: S611~mtcrs N¢,~ Sm,~ll To,m N¢i~hbo&ood. I. GENERAL LOT PLANNING GUIDES Careful siting of each home must seek to fit the topography, protect existing vegetation, views, open space and other features that define the character of this neighborhood. These guidelines will further this goal by establishing criteria aimed at achieving quality levels of landscape architecture and sensi- tive site plans. Our goal is beautiful streetscapes and open spaces, interesting and complementary lot amenity features, paving and planting design. Careful consideration must be made for future addi- tions, decks, fences, and screened porches. Consultation with a landscape consultant is recommended at the early stages of planning. SUMMARY De.sign for the umque aspects of y. our sp. ecif- ic site an~! overall neigh- borhood. Refer to spe- cific tree sur- vey for your lof and .try to assure the preservation of existing trees. EXAMPLE DETAIL A. HOME SITING 1. Home plan and siting should take advan- tage of sun, views and provide for both pri- vacy and front yard neighboring opportuni- ties, while also creating attractive off-lot impacts and respecting sight lines of other homes. 2. Respect the existing topography and work with it. 3. ARC may require maintenance of sight lines of other homes to natural or built amenities. B. TREE PRESERVATION 1. Preserve undergrowth in protected forest areas. Pathways are appropriate. 2. In concept planning identify the trees you will be saving and those that appear to require removal. 3. In the FINAL Review plan submittal, show the location, size species, and elevation of existing trees greater than 8 inches in diameter and oaks, hickory and sugar maple greater than 2 inches in diameter within the proposed area to be disturbed and within 20 feet thereof. 7/12/98 - rev. Page 1