DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
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General Exterior Character is
intended to be – distinctive, informal, nature blending, more horizontal than
typical area models; with a feeling that each house is grounded. These guidelines are aimed at a relaxed
recreational community where density is deemphasized and park-like setting is
emphasized.
The following guidelines are
established to create and protect a distinctive community quality and character
for the benefit of all
APPROVAL PROCESS
All building plans for Woodland Shores must be
pre-approved by the Woodland Shores Design Review Committee (DRC) and the City
of Lee’s Summit.
1)
The DRC shall
have final approval of all plans in
2)
Preliminary
Design Submittals showing the intended design are encouraged for comment by the
DRC prior to the completion of the Final Plans.
Preliminary Design Submittals should be on 81/2 x 11 paper.
3)
Once the Buyer
and the Builder / Architect have agreed upon a design and have developed Plans
that clearly depict what they intend to build and how it will be positioned on
the lot, three (3) copies shall be submitted to the DRC for review. These Final Plans shall be construction
documents of “professional quality” and shall be completed in sufficient detail
to fully explain the intent of the structural and architectural design and the
materials and finishes involved. The
Final Plans shall include the following (the DRC will not review Final Plans
that do not include all of these items):
·
Final Site Plan
(with existing & proposed elevation and including tree survey four (4”)
inches & larger)
·
Final Floor Plans
(all floors including basement if finished)
·
Final Roof Plan
·
Final Exterior
Elevations (all four sides)
·
Final Deck /
Patio Plans
·
Final Retaining
Wall Plans
·
Final Drainage
Plan (must conform to Master Grading/Drainage Plans)
·
Final
Construction Stake Out.
·
Compliance
Deposit of $3,000.00
4)
As soon as
possible but no later than 45 days before the installation thereof, samples of
the following shall be submitted to the DRC for review and approval:
·
Roofing Material
(if other than natural cedar shake or Grandmanor Stonegate Grey)
·
Exterior Body
Colors / Materials (paint/stucco colors, stone/brick samples etc.)
·
Exterior Trim
Colors (trim, shutters, doors, windows, gutters, etc.)
·
Deck/Exterior
handrail colors/materials.
·
Other Exterior
Materials (stamped concrete, retaining walls, etc.)
5)
As soon as
possible but no later than 45 days before the installation thereof, three (3)
sets of the following Final Plans shall be submitted to the DRC for review:
·
Final Landscape
Plan
·
Final Fencing
Plan
6)
The DRC reserves
the right, but is not obligated, to inspect construction for conformance to the
DRC approved Final Plans. Any
violation(s) from Approved Final Plans may be subject to a fine and/or legal
action; fines shall be withheld from the $3,000.00 Compliance Deposit. Upon completion of construction, the Builder
shall submit both a letter to the DRC certifying Builder’s full completion of
the construction in compliance with the DRC Approved Final Plans, the Woodland
Shores Declaration of Restrictions along with a copy of the Final Certificate
of Occupancy. Upon receipt of all of
these items, the DRC shall inspect the property and then return the Compliance
Deposit less any fines levied or costs incurred as a result of the Builder not
conforming to the DRC Approved Final Plans.
7)
Builder / Owner
agrees to incorporate all comments noted in the Preliminary Plan Review Report
and all marks and changes noted during the Preliminary Plan Review on the
Preliminary Plans and preliminary site plan without exception.
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Standard Lots:
1-31, 54, 55
·
1800 Sq.Ft. on 1st Floor of Ranch or Reverse 1 ˝
Story.
·
2600 Sq.Ft 1 ˝ Story (1800 Sq.Ft on 1st
Floor)
·
2800 Sq.Ft 2 Story (1400 Sq.Ft on 1st
Floor)
Estate Lots: 32A – 68A
·
2200 Sq.Ft. on 1st Floor of Ranch or Reverse 1 ˝
Story.
·
3000 Sq.Ft 1 ˝ Story (2000 Sq.Ft on 1st
Floor)
·
3200 Sq.Ft 2 Story (1600 Sq.Ft on 1st
Floor)
1)
Windows
shall be insulated, thermal-pane only.
2)
Roofs shall
be medium or heavier cedar shake, tile, slate, 40 Year Composition or other
such material approved by the DRC.
Asphalt Composition shingles shall not be permitted in the Estates
except for Celotex Grand Manor Stonegate
Grey.
3)
Exterior building materials shall be approved by the DRC. Stucco, stone, brick and many premium wood
sidings may be approved by the DRC; batt and board
will specifically not be approved. T111
& woodsman siding are not allowed in the Estates.
4)
Deck plans
shall be approved by the DRC and the City of
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1)
Drain Tile Systems are required on all homes around the exterior of the foundation and
under the basement floor slab drained to daylight or a sump pump. No ground water is to be directed into the
sanitary sewer system.
2)
Impervious Trench Checks must be placed around the Sanitary Sewer Service line
where it exits the foundation to prevent ground water from the house to flow
around the sanitary sewer lines.
3)
Sewer Service
for the basement is not available on some lots.
The plumbing must be hung from the basement ceiling and a grinder pump
installed for the basement. See Engineering information for the specifics. It is suggested that the Builder do a field
investigation prior to excavation on lots where it is close.
4)
Fence plans
shall be approved by the DRC prior to installation. Fences shall have the appearance of
decorative iron painted black for the Estate Lots in a specific style approved
by the DRC. Maximum fence height shall
be five (5) feet unless required by the City of
5)
Recreational or play structures and all dog houses shall be approved by the DRC prior
to installation. The DRC in it’s sole discretion may require specific landscape
screening of any such structure as a condition of its installation.
6)
Basketball goals shall be free standing and not attached to any building, and shall be
approved by the DRC prior to installation. All backboards shall be transparent or white
and all poles shall be black.
7)
Shoreline Preservation. No vegetation
may be removed within twenty-five (25) feet of the shoreline, without the
approval of the DRC. No Sea Walls may be
built. No structure may be built within
fifty (50) feet of the shoreline except for a walkway and/or steps down to the
homeowners dock. All walkways must be
approved by the DRC.
8)
Boat Docks. All Docks must be approved by the DRC and the
County.
9)
Items Specifically Prohibited:
·
Exterior
Automobile repair
·
Exterior sheds, barns and detached garages.
·
Exterior storage
of boats, campers, trailers, recreational vehicles, etc.
·
Dog runs and pet
shelter pens.
·
Awnings,
antennas, solar panels and satellite dishes larger than 18 inches. Satellite dishes must be mounted on the house
in a location specifically approved by the DRC.
10)
Pools and Tennis Courts must be approved by the DRC.
11)
Exterior Lighting shall be of a type that shines down and not out except for the low
light level decorative fixtures that are mounted on or near the house and do
not shine into neighboring property.
12)
Exterior On-Site Construction Activity. Site shall be
clean and free of blowing debris at all times.
13)
Appeal of DRC Decisions can be made to the Homeowners Association Directors –
but only if the Homeowners Association representative identifies there is a
just cause.
14)
Heat Pumps
are required for all homes. Currently
this qualifies for a discount on electric rates during certain months from
15)
Refer to the
Woodland Shores Declaration of Restrictions and Woodland Shores Homes
Association for other specific requirements and restrictions.
BUILDING FORM
1)
Roofs shall
be slightly steeper than the adjacent grade with a minimum slope of 6/12 panes
with parallel eaves shall have the same slope.
Roof forms shall be divided into subforms so
as to avoid large unbroken planes. On
wooded sites, roof ridges shall not project above the treetop horizon. Dormers are encouraged over skylights. Skylights must be of low profile and follow
roof slope.
2)
Building Forms
shall follow the natural slope of the site with a maximum of twelve (12) inches
exposed foundation walls.
3)
All four Elevations of a House should express a similar character with similar
materials and detailing.
4)
Exterior
Trim shall be approved by the DRC.
Detailed window and door trim, etc. shall be required on all four
elevations to match in the Estates.
5)
Material Changes are recommended to express a mass not a wall face. When a transition is made in the exterior
building materials (example: from stone to stucco or from brick to lap siding),
such transition is suggested to occur at an “inside” rather than “outside”
exterior corner.
6)
Chimneys
shall appear as a strong element in relationship to the size and character of
the house and shall terminate in a cap that is specifically detailed to enhance
the character of the house. All chimneys
must be covered with masonry materials.
7)
Decks shall
be detailed in material and color and appear part of the primary structure.
8)
Garage doors
facing the street are to be avoided where possible, as well as long straight
driveways. If garage doors front to
street, special detailing will be required to integrate doors into the scale
and character of the house.
SITE WORK REQUIREMENTS
1)
Site Preparation, including but not limited to, tree removal, excavation, grading, rock
excavation/removal, hauling, piering, etc., shall be
at the sole expense of the Buyer. All
trees shall be removed immediately and shall not be spoiled within
2)
All grading
on each lot shall be in accordance with the Master Grading Plan approved by the
City and as however may be required by the City or the Developer.
3)
Grading
should favor cut over fill.
4)
Retaining Walls
shall be integrated to the building or the landscaping and should not exceed
five (5) feet in one vertical step and must be approved by the DRC.
5)
Trees over
four (4) inches in diameter shall not be removed without written approval from
the DRC. Locate and configure structures
to save as many specifically notable trees as possible. Save and protect all trees over twelve (12)
inches in diameter.
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
1)
Landscaping on
each Standard Lot shall include at least $2,000.00 in Landscaping in the front
yard and $5,000.00 in the front yard for the Estate Lots (not including sod,
sprinkler systems or retaining walls).
In addition at least one hardwood shade tree that is at least five (5)
inches in diameter shall be installed unless there remains one after
construction that was there naturally.
2)
Sod will be required on the entire lot except for those treed areas designated on the site
plan, and approved by the DRC, to be left in a groomed, natural forest
condition. All sodded
areas shall be sprinkled in the Estate Lots.
3)
Landscaping
shall be natural and informal in character, develop from the house out, and not
define property edges.
COLOR REQUIREMENTS
1)
Colors shall
be blended. High contrasts and bright
trim shall be avoided. All materials
shall be medium to dark natural based color.
A sample palette of acceptable colors is available from the DRC.