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ORDINANCE NO.994
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 959 CONDITIONS APPROVING A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE PD1-2 "PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NUMBER TWO" ZONING DISTRICT; APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN; APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR
PRIVATE STREETS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas is a general law municipality; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2013, The Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas
approved Ordinance 703, establishing zoning regulations for Planned Development District 1-2
(PD 1-2), commonly known as Westlake Entrada; and
WHEREAS, On October 28, 2013, the Westlake Town Council approved Ordinance
720, which approved the Development Plan for Planned Development District 1-2 (PD1-2); and
WHEREAS, On June 19, 2017, The Town Council approved Ordinance 830, which
amended Ordinance 720 (Entrada Development Plan) by amending only the Phase Two portion of
the Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, On April 30, 2018, the Westlake Town Council approved Ordinance 852,
which amended Ordinance 703 (Entrada Zoning Regulations) by amending residential versus
commercial performance standards; and
WHEREAS, On May 18, 2020, the Westlake Town Council approved Ordinance 908
which amended Ordinance 703 (Entrada Zoning Regulations) by adding the use of a private
sporting club; and
WHEREAS, On October 26, 2020, The Town Council approved Ordinance 918, which
amended Ordinance 720 (Entrada Development Plan), and repealed Ordinance 830, by approving
various graphics changes and amendments to Block P and Block K; and
WHEREAS, On August 23, 2021, The Town Council approved Ordinance 934, which
amended Ordinance 720 (Entrada Development Plan) and repealed Ordinance 918, approving the
removal of the amphitheater and addition of the repository to Block C and amendments to Block
B, and adding new performance standards; and
WHEREAS, On August 23, 2021, The Town Council approved Ordinance 935, which
amended Ordinance 703 (the Entrada zoning regulations), approving amendments to the site plan
approval process, and adding the use of a residential repository; and
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WHEREAS, On December 5, 2022, The Town Council approved Ordinance 959, which
rezoned Lot 2R1, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Park Addition, from the PD1-1 zoning district to
the PD 1-2 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the property owner of Lot 2R1, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Park Addition
seeks to develop a portion of the property for single family residential uses; and
WHEREAS, the property owner requests certain amendments to Ordinance 959
conditions in order develop the property; and
WHEREAS, following provision of proper legal notice, including written notice to owners
within 200 feet of the subject property, published notice and posted notice in accordance with the
Texas Open Meetings Act of public hearing, a public hearing was held on April 1, 2024 by the
Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) whereby the Commission recommended to the
Town Council approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, following provision of proper legal notice, including written notice to owners
within 200 feet of the subject property, published notice and posted notice in accordance with the
Texas Open Meetings Act of public hearing, a public hearing was held on April 1, 2024 by the
Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that the interests of the Town, the present and future
residents and citizens of the Town, and developers of land within the Town, are best served by
adopting this Ordinance, which the Council has determined to be consistent with the 2015
Comprehensive Plan and its Land Use Map, Thoroughfare Plan, and Open Space Plan, all as
amended to date; and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and after
a public hearing, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, is of the opinion that it is in
the best interests of the Town and its citizens that the request should be approved and adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That Ordinance 959 is hereby amended as follows:
A. Ordinance 959, Section 4(A) is hereby amended to exempt single family residential
development from compliance with the Entrada design guidelines.
B. Ordinance 959, Section 4(B) is hereby amended to exempt single family residential
development from the site plan and development plan amendment requirements
contained therein.
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C. Ordinance 959, Sections 4(E) and (F) are hereby deleted.
SECTION 3: That residential development of Lot 2R1, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Park
Addition is hereby approved subject to the following conditions, as recommended by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and approved by the Town Council:
A. Not more than 51 single family detached residential units may be developed on the
subject property, which shall not exceed a 15.2 acre portion of Lot 2R1, Block 1,
Westlake/Southlake Park Addition.
B. The residential development authorized herein shall be generally consistent with the
Development Plan, attached as Exhibit "A".
C. The residential development authorized herein shall adhere to the design guidelines,
Attached as Exhibit `B".
D. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this Ordinance, and Ordinance
703, as amended, Ordinance 720, as amended, or the Code of Ordinances, the
provisions of this Ordinance shall control. Where there are no conflicts, then Ordinance
703, as amended, Ordinance 720, as amended, shall control. Otherwise, the provisions
in the Code of Ordinances shall control.
E. In the event of any conflict between the provisions contained in Sections 2 and 3 of this
Ordinance and Exhibits "A" and `B" attached hereto, the provisions of Sections 2 and
3 shall control.
F. The existing subdivision shall be vacated from the Westlake/Southlake Park Addition
Number One prior to the submission of the final plat; or, as part of a single vacate and
replat instrument whereby any existing easements on the current plat are abandoned by
separate instrument and not the vacate/replat document;
G. The final plat, or replat, noted above shall be recorded with the County Clerk prior to
the release of any residential building permits. The final plat shall not be recorded until
a final acceptance of public improvements is issued by the town manager or their
designee. This requirement may be amended to include an early release of building
permits for a maximum of 17 homes as part of any mutually agreed terms to be included
in the required development agreement.
H. A Specific Use Permit (SUP) is hereby granted for all residential streets within the
development, which shall be private and constructed to Town standards. All outdoor
lighting shall comply with the Town's outdoor lighting requirements.
I. The primary entrance into the development shall be from Solana Blvd as shown on
Exhibit "A". Any secondary entrance shall be for emergency access only. All gates
shall be composed of decorative metal and the gated entryway shall be meet the
requirements for gated entrances in the Code of Ordinances. Any guard houses shall
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comply with the approved design guidelines as noted herein. Entryway details,
including gates, structures, and landscaping shall be included on the required landscape
plans noted herein.
J. No internal sidewalks are required. Prior to the acceptance of public improvements, a
trail shall be constructed by the developer along Solana Blvd. adjacent to the
development that links to the existing trail in Entrada. The trail shall be of similar
width and orientation and shall be included in the required landscape plan.
K. Water and sewer service shall be provided by the Town of Westlake to this
development. The developer shall, at their cost, construct all necessary water and sewer
system improvements per Town standards and shall secure any necessary easements.
L. A Duct Bank system shall be installed by the Developer throughout the subdivision as
required by Town ordinances. The Duct Bank shall be located within a utility
easement, the final details of which shall be determined by the Town Manager or
designee. The home builder shall tie into the Duct Bank prior to the Final Inspection
for the home.
M. Stormwater facilities shall be installed by the developer and employ facilities that are
recommended by the comprehensive plan. Final location and design of said facilities
shall require the final approval of the Town Manager or designee.
N. Grading — Early grading of the subject property is hereby permitted subject to the
following conditions:
The requirement to submit a site plan, preliminary plat or preliminary site
evaluation prior to the issuance of a grading permit is hereby waived;
2. The developer shall agree to accept liability, and the Town held harmless, for any
damage to any existing infrastructure, should it exist, within any existing easement
on the subject property to be documented on the administrative grading permit;
3. The developer shall agree to accept liability, and the Town held harmless, for any
impedance of access by any easement grantee to any existing easement on the
subject property to be documented on the administrative grading permit;
4. All grading shall comply with Chapter 36, Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,
except where amended herein.
SECTION 4: This Zoning District shall be subject to all regulations contained in the Code
of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake, Texas, except where amended herein.
SECTION 5: That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Town Ordinances and
all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the Town which are inconsistent with the terms
or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 6: That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms
of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of
the Town of Westlake, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 7: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council of the Town
of Westlake, Texas, that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable,
and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared legally
invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such legal invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same would have been enacted by
the Town Council of the Town of Westlake without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any
such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 8: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as
the law in such case provides.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 1st DAY OF APRIL 2024.
ATTEST:
Amy Pi kana, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. anton ry, Town Attorney
Sean Kilbride, Mayor
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EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A- Development Plan
EXHIBIT B- Development Standards
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Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
WESTLAKE CATALON
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
February 2024
This document is intended to be a summary of the key development terms and principles
proposed for the development of Westlake Catalon, a 15.2 acre land parcel that fronts on Solana
Boulevard and is located between the Entrada and Solana.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Developer: Entrada Villa Partners, LLC
Community: Gated enclave of 51 custom villa homes walkable to Entrada
Product Type: Luxury Custom Villa Homes (3,600+ square feet)
1 and 2 story massing, 2 to 4-car garages
Higher security and lower maintenance typologies
Home Pricing: Estimated to be $2.4 to $4.5 million
Sales Program: Lot sales to local custom home builders with a limited offering to
individuals
Access: Primary Gated Entrada from Solana Boulevard.
Secondary Fire Access/Egress on to Campus Circle / Parking Lot
Community
Amenities: Internal Dog Park and Water Features
Community Fencing: The community's Solana Boulevard frontage will be a continuation of the
Entrada Screening and Landscape Pattern. The fence shall be located at
the boundary of the Solana Boulevard buffer area and the development
zone.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Home Owner
Association: The community will be governed by a to -be -established Homeowner's
Association ("HCA") that will be responsible for common area
maintenance, private street maintenance, front yard maintenance and
enforcing the Design Guidelines for the community.
Home Builders: An Approved Home Builder program will be established with specific
criteria that will limit home building to only approved custom home
builders
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
Design Guidelines: Westlake Catalon to amend the existing PD 1-2 (Entrada) Design
Guidelines to incorporate the ability to construct similar in style and
nature to the Knolls for the land incorporated within Westlake Catalon.
Architectural Review: An Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") will be established
through the HOA/Declarant that has approval authority over house
designs prior to submittal for permitting.
LOT SPECIFICATIONS
Lot Density: 51 residential lots with typical lot dimensions of 60' x 110'.
Lot Coverage: To follow PD 1-2 (Entrada) Standards
HOUSE SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Size: All residences shall be a minimum of 3,600 sf of air-conditioned living
space.
Massing: To Follow either the established Entrada Design Guidelines or as amended
for this phase of development only.
Building Height: To Follow either the established Entrada Design Guidelines or as amended
for this phase of development only.
Building Setbacks: To Follow either the established Entrada Design Guidelines or as amended
for this phase of development only.
Garages: To Follow either the established Entrada Design Guidelines or as amended
for this phase of development only.
Roofs: Roofing materials where visible shall be limited to concrete or clay tile,
slate, or standing seam metal.
Exterior Walls: Exterior walls shall have horizontal and vertical articulation or
architectural delineation on all elevations.
Fences: All homes may have lot line fences comprised of metal picket. Only privacy
fences comprised of metal picket shall be permitted on interior side lot
lines to provide privacy to outdoor patio and pool areas.
Exterior Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be subdued, indirect, and comply with Town
ordinances as well as follow Dark Skies Design Guidelines.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Open Space: In following the Entrada standards, the Community will be providing Open
Space as prescribed within PD 1-2. These open spaces include the two
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
water features at the main entrance and the dog park near Solana
Boulevard.
Parkland
Dedication: In accordance with Section 82-389 (a) (1) of the Code of Ordinances
regarding Land Dedication Requirements for Residential Developments,
"Park and recreational areas ... shall be dedicated to the town at a ratio of
one acre of park land for every 30 residential dwelling units or prorated
portion thereof." As discussed above, Westlake Catalon is part of PD 1-2
(Entrada) and benefits from the prior Parkland Dedication made by
Maguire Partners as part of the 322 total residential unit count prescribed
by zoning.
STREETS, PARKING, SIDEWALKS, TRAILS
Streets: All community streets shall be private and constructed of asphalt with
concrete outer bands and/or mountable curbs fronting the lots. Proposed
that the streets be no less than 3 V in width (back to back) including a
mountable concrete curb on both sides within a 31' ROW.
Utility Easement: In addition to the street width, there will be a utility easement of up to 20
feet in width on each side of the street to provide for the Duct Bank and
sidewalk.
Visitor Parking: The community is located immediately adjacent to an existing 401-space
surface parking lot that can be utilized through valet for larger functions to
be held by homeowners. In a departure from Entrada, the 31' wide streets
allow for safe and convenient on -street parking as needed.
Street Lights: Street lighting shall be located at all corners and intersections. Lights shall
be low pedestal type fixtures that comply with Town ordinances as well as
follow Dark Skies Design Guidelines.
Sidewalks: In accordance with PD 1-2, no sidewalks will be constructed within
Westlake Catalon.
UTILITIES
Water: Town of Westlake
Sewer: Town of Westlake
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
Storm Water: Combination of Curb and Gutter collection, underground storm water
pipes, detention pond(s), and connection to the existing public street
storm water system
Duct Bank: A Duct Bank system shall be installed by the Developer in a utility
easement throughout the community as required by Town ordinances.
The home builder shall tie into the Duct Bank prior to the Final Inspections
or Certificate of Occupancy approval.
Development
Setbacks: To Follow either the established Entrada Design Guidelines or as amended
for this phase of development only.
TREE MITIGATION
Tree Survey: A tree survey of the site was conducted by BGE in 2023 and is included
with the completed PD Site Plan submittal made.
Tree Mitigation: The development plan has been carefully designed to minimize grade and
tree disturbance other than for the creation of the private street and utility
easement areas
ADMINISTRATIVE
Project
Consultants: Environmental
Envirophase
Geotech
Alpha Environmental
Site Plan
BGE
Civil Engineering
BGE
Survey
BGE
Tree Survey
BGE
Disclaimer: This Development Plan is not intended to be, and does not constitute, a
binding agreement by either party, nor an agreement by either party to
enter into a binding agreement, but is merely intended to specify certain of
the proposed terms and conditions of a Development Plan or Agreement
contemplated herein.
SUPPLEMENTAL DESIGN GUIDELINES TO BE INCLUDED AS
AMENDMENT TO EXISTING ENTRADA DESIGN GUIDELINES
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
WESTLAKE CATALON
SUPPLEMENTAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Any notice or information required to be submitted to the ACC under these Design
Guidelines hereunder will be submitted to the Westlake Catalon ACC at 65
Andorra, Westlake TX 76262.
Background
Westlake Catalon is a master planned community located in Tarrant County, Texas.
Lots (hereinafter "Westlake
Catalon") a subdivision in Tarrant County Texas, according to the plat Recorded
under Document No. (the "Property"), are subject to the terms and
provisions of that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
Westlake Catalon-recorded in the Official Public Records of Tarrant County, Texas (the
"Declaration"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in these Design Guidelines
shall have the meaning subscribed to such terms in the Declaration.
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
Article 7 of the Declaration includes procedures and criteria for the
construction of improvements within the Westlake Catalon community. Section 7.01
of the Declaration provides that no Improvements may be erected, placed,
constructed, painted, altered, modified or remodeled on any Lot, and no Lot may be
re -subdivided or consolidated with other Lots or Property, by anyone other than
Declarant. without prior written approval of the ACC.
The ACC consists of three (3) members who have been appointed by Entrada Villa
Partners LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Corporation (the "Declarant"). At least one
member of the ACC shall be a licensed architect registered in the state of Texas. As
provided in Article 7 of the Declaration, the Declarant has a substantial interest in
ensuring that Improvements within Westlake Catalon maintain and enhance
Declarant's reputation as a community developer and do not impair Declarant's
ability to market and sell all or any portion of the community. The members of the
ACC appointed by Declarant act solely in Declarant's interest and shall owe no duty
to any other Owner or Westlake Catalon Residential Community, Inc. (the
"Association' ).
Governmental Requirements
Governmental ordinances and regulations and the Planned Development zoning
for Westlake Catalon are applicable to all Lots. It is the responsibility of each
Owner to obtain all necessary permits and inspections. Compliance with these
Design Guidelines is not a substitute for compliance with the applicable
ordinances and regulations. Please be advised that these Design Guidelines do
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
not list or describe each requirement which may be applicable to a Lot within
Westlake Catalon. Each Owner is advised to review all encumbrances
affecting the use and improvement of their Lot prior to submitting plans to the ACC
for approval. Furthermore, approval by the ACC should not be construed by the
Owner that any Improvement complies with the terms and provisions of all
encumbrances which may affect the Owner's Lot. Certain encumbrances may
benefit parties whose interests are not addressed by the ACC. All construction must
meet applicable regulations of Federal, State, and local requirements, including but
not limited to, applicable zoning, building construction codes, fire sub -code
necessary for the intended use of any Lot.
The ACC shall bear no responsibility for ensuring plans submitted to the ACC
comply with Applicable Law. It is the responsibility of the Owner to secure any
required governmental approvals prior to construction on such Owner's Lot.
Interpretation
In the event of any conflict between these Design Guidelines and the Declaration,
the Declaration shall control. Capitalized terms used in these Design Guidelines and
not otherwise defined in this document shall have the same meaning as set forth in
the Declaration.
Amendments
The ACC may amend these Design Guidelines from time to time. All amendments
shall become effective upon publication to the community website . Amendments
shall not apply retroactively so as to require modification or removal of work already
approved and completed or approved and in progress. It is the responsibility of each
Owner to ensure that they have the most current edition of the Design Guidelines
and every amendment thereto.
Legal Description for the Westlake Catalon Design Guideline Supplement
BEING, all of that 15.175 acre (661,028 square foot) tract of land situated in the C.M. Throop
Survey, Abstract 1510, in the Town of Westlake, Tarrant County, Texas; being part of that tract of
land described in Special Warranty Deed to Texas Holdco LLC as recorded in Instrument Nos.
D210070861 and D210070862 of the Official Public Records of Tarrant County, Texas; and being
part of Lot 2111, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Addition No. 1, an addition to the Town of Westlake
as recorded in Instrument Number D209080990 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
said 15.175 acre tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
COMMENCING, at a 1/2-inch iron rod with "HUITT ZOLLARS" cap found at the southeast corner of
said Lot 2R1; said point being the southwest corner of Lot 1R2, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Park
Addition No. 1, an addition to the Town of Westlake as recorded in Instrument Number
D218212046 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas; said point being the beginning of a
curve to the right in the northeast right-of-way line of Solana Boulevard (variable width right-of-
way);
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
THENCE, in a northwesterly direction, with said curve to the right in the southwest line of
said Lot 2R1 and the northeast line of said Solana Boulevard, an arc length of 239.83 feet,
having a radius of 772.00 feet, a central angle of 17 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds, and a
chord which bears North 72 degrees 59 minutes 47 seconds West, 238.87 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE, with the southwest line of said Lot 2111 and the northeast line of said Solana Boulevard,
the following three (3) courses and distances:
In a northwesterly direction, continuing along said curve to the right, an arc length of
346.60 feet, having a radius of 772.00 feet, a central angle of 25 degrees 43 minutes 26
seconds, and a chord which bears North 51 degrees 14 minutes 05 seconds West, 343.70
feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod with "HUITT ZOLLARS" cap found for corner;
North 38 degrees 22 minutes 22 seconds West, a distance of 233.71 feet to a 1/2-inch iron
rod found for corner at the beginning of a tangent curve to the left;
In a northwesterly direction, along said curve to the left, an arc length of 136.18 feet,
having a radius of 1,428.00 feet, a central angle of 05 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds, and
a chord which bears North 41 degrees 06 minutes 17 seconds West, 136.12 feet to a point
at the most southerly southwest corner of said Lot 2R1; said point being the southeast
corner of Block I, Westlake Entrada, an addition to the Town of Westlake as recorded in
Instrument Number D217209886 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
THENCE, North 00 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds West, with the west line of said Lot 2R1 and
the east lie of said Block I, a distance of 168.55 feet to an angle point for corner;
THENCE, North 51 degrees 27 minutes 05 seconds East, continuing with the west line of said Lot
2R1, a distance of 694.14 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, South 38 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds East, departing the west line of said Lot 2111, a
distance of 14.21 feet to a point for corner at the beginning of a non -tangent curve to the left;
THENCE, in a southeasterly direction, along said curve to the left, an arc length of 193.75 feet,
having a radius of 106.08 feet, a central angle of 104 degrees 38 minutes 52 seconds, and a chord
which bears South 04 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, 167.92 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, South 60 degrees 27 minutes 21 seconds East, a distance of 637.72 feet to a point for
corner in an east line of said Lot 2111 and the west line of said Lot 1R2;
THENCE, South 29 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West, with the east line of said Lot 2111 and the
west line of said Lot 1112, a distance of 346.87 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, South 44 degrees 43 minutes 11 seconds West, departing the east line of said Lot 2111
and the west line of said Lot 1R2, a distance of 91.30 feet to a point for corner at the beginning of a
tangent curve to the right;
THENCE, in a southwesterly direction, along said curve to the right, an arc length of 201.17 feet,
having a radius of 314.00 feet, a central angle of 36 degrees 42 minutes 29 seconds, and a chord
which bears South 63 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds West, 197.75 feet to a point for corner;
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
THENCE, South 81 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds West, a distance of 72.18 feet to a point for
corner at the beginning of a tangent curve to the left;
THENCE, in a southwesterly direction, along said curve to the left, an arc length of 137.15 feet,
having a radius of 136.00 feet, a central angle of 57 degrees 46 minutes 46 seconds, and a chord
which bears South 52 degrees 32 minutes 22 seconds West, 131.41 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, South 23 degrees 39 minutes 01 seconds West, a distance of 68.43 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING and containing an area of 15.175 acres or 661,028 square feet of land, more or less.
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
CHAPTER ONE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Overall Intent of the Architectural Guidelines
The developer encourages the design of homes that are appropriate for the
community's setting and location and to complement the surrounding natural
environment. While there are no stylistic restrictions in Westlake Catalon,
homes should be visually connected through the use of similar materials and colors.
These guidelines should be read in tandem with the Town of Westlake's Building
Quality Manual. In the event where there is a conflict, the Building Quality Manual
will rule.
Guideline Basics
The essential mission of these Guidelines is to protect and enhance the value of the
entire community. They have been created with the best of intent and draw from the
experience of its authors and numerous successful communities of similar quality.
The ACC has broad capacity to interpret the Guidelines to either stiffen or relax
requirements based on its mission to realize the intent of these Guidelines over
and above the enforcement of the quantitative requirements PROVIDED THE
INTENT OF THE ZONING AND BUILDING QUALITY MANUAL ARE ENFORCED.
Interpretations of the ACC shall always comply with the Town of Westlake's Building
Quality Manual, Zoning and Ordinances.
With the exception of any guideline provision addressing a particular architectural
style, this amendment to and expansion of the existing Entrada Design Guidelines
(Ordinance 760 and hereby included in this document by this reference) shall be
enforced by Town staff in reviewing building permit applications for compliance
with the provisions contained both herein and Ordinance 760, as it currently
exists or may be amended.
Where this document does not specifically refer to or amend Ordinance 760, Ordinance
760 is to be the prevailing document. Otherwise, all supplemental design standards
incorporated within this document prevail for the Phase III (Westlake Catalon)
development only.
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
Maximum Height Limitation
Homes at Westlake Catalon are generally to be limited to two stories in height (above
grade) with the exception of homes with walk -out basements that may be three
stories in height with two stories above the exposed area of the basement. Single
story homes are also welcomed.
Homes at Westlake Catalon are required to be composed of attached simple
volumes that move up and down with the topography. Therefore, the Maximum
Building Height is determined at multiple points on each horne on a volume by
volume basis. The ACC will have final say in the determination of what constitutes
the delineation between volumes.
Unless otherwise approved in advance by the ACC, no building or residential
structure may exceed two and one-half stories or twenty-eight feet (28') in height as
measured from existing grade to the midpoint of the highest pitched or hipped
roof above. The measurement locations will be chosen by the ACC based upon
which points are most restrictive, however the measurement shall exclude
grades where walk out basements exist.
Views are neither guaranteed, preserved, nor protected within
Westlake Catalon.
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
General Massing Requirements
The general form and massing of homes in Westlake Catalon are to reflect a
residential scale that achieves the following:
• Responds to natural conditions such as topography
• Works within the structural limits of stone, wood and other natural materials.
• Is composed of multiple, simple volumes with discrete roofs.
The design for a home in Westlake Catalon must therefore accomplish the
following:
• Appear residential in scale.
• Be composed of multiple, simple volumes as appropriate for the scale of a home.
• Arrange those volumes with balance and rhythm.
• Incorporate roof forms that step down from a dominant, usually central volume.
• Express the nature and organization of the home's interior spaces
through articulation of volumes and fenestration patterns.
• Step up or down with grade using variation in the heights of foundations,
walls and roof forms such that the structure appears integrated into its
natural setting.
• Include covered and/or uncovered spaces such as balconies, courtyards
and porches that enhance the composition of the larger volumes of the home.
• Include the garage in the composition such that it appears subordinate to
the rest of the home.
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
Exhibit "B" - Development Standards
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Roofs
Roofs are generally required to be simple in form and appear logical to construct.
Their design should not appear to be an afterthought to the design of the floor plan.
Roof forms are limited to gable, shed and hip forms with dormers as secondary forms.
Flat and curved roofs are also acceptable.
Mansard roofs are not
permitted.
No more than 50% of the total roof may be designed as a single plane. No more than
75% of the roof may be designed as a single gable; the ACC may reduce this
maximum requirement for particularly large homes as it deems necessary. A shed
dormer may not exceed 2/3 of the area of the roof plane to which it is attached.
Dormers must be functional to allow actual window openings and head heights for
upper level spaces as well as bring light into first floor spaces; "false" dormers are
prohibited.
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Garages
Front facing garage doors are allowed if located further back on the lot than any
other portion of the residence, or are in a motor court setting. Car ports are
permissible provided that they are architecturally consistent with the rest of the
home and landscaping is used to screen the paved area. Car ports should not be
used to reduce or eliminate the garage requirement.
Provide architectural elements such as recessed doors, awnings and single -stall
doors to articulate garage elevations.
Chimneys and Other Vertical Elements
Chimneys are important elements in the overall formal composition of homes at
Westlake Catalon . They are required to be expressed as if they are serving a wood
burning fire place in scale and height.
When adjacent to an exterior wall, the chimney must start at grade, be offset
from the exterior wall a minimum of 1 foot and be of sufficient height to serve a
wood burning fire place, even in situations when there is a gas appliance in lieu of a
traditional firebox. Spark arrestors must be shielded from view with an
architectural chimney cap. Vents for direct vent fireplaces should not face the street.
Plumbing vents should be minimally visible from the street as determined by the
ACC. If
there must be a vent visible to the street then it should blend in color with the
roof.
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Detached (Ancillary Structures
Detached garages, guest houses, home offices, art studios, play houses, garden sheds
and other ancillary structures are encouraged . They must, however, be designed
as part of a composition with the primary structure, subordinate in scale and
consistent with its architectural vocabulary.
In most circumstances, the Enclosed Area of detached structures other than garages
shall be limited to 150 sf. . In no event will the total square footage of any approved
accessory structure be interpreted to reduce the minimum square footage
requirements of the principal residential structure as set forth in these Design
Guidelines.
Detached structures must be consistent in massing, materials and style with the
primary structure and are, in general, also subject to these Guidelines.
Fenestration
Windows and doors must be designed in scales and patterns that are both
complimentary to the form of the home and also expressive of the internal
organization of the home. In combination with the form of the various components
of the building, an observer of the exterior of the home should largely be able to
identify the functions of the rooms behind the windows.
Window and door patterns are to be characterized by simple forms and a high
level of detail.
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Front doors, in particular, are to be of high quality and craft and consistent
with the requirements for simple forms and patterns for the rest of the architecture
of homes in Westlake Catalon.
Windows
Rectangular or square windows are encouraged . Special exceptions may be granted
by the ACC for horizontal or banded windows when deemed appropriate to the style
of the proposed architecture provided that the style meets ACC approval. Arched
windows are permissible only in areas such as stone walls where they are consistent
with a structural or load ---- bearing expression. Glass block is prohibited for all
exterior applications.
Double hung, single hung, casement, awning and fixed windows are appropriate.
Divided lite patterns are encouraged. The ACC may also approve - as an
alternative - gangs of fixed or single hung windows that create a similar effect.
"Snap -in" or removable mullions are not permitted.
Approved window materials include wood, metal -dad, steel, aluminum or fiberglass
clad. At a minimum, windows must be double -pane. Glass may be coated or tinted
to control heat gain but reflective and etched glass surfaces are prohibited.
Commercial storefront window systems are allowed provided they are used in floor
to ceiling glazing conditions.
Metallic finishes such as dear -anodized aluminum are not permitted. Owners will
be required to submit proposed manufacturers at final design review.
Windows that are set in stone, brick, or stucco walls must be recessed a minimum
of 3 inches. The expression of structural headers over windows is encouraged.
Doors
Approved door materials include iron, wood, metal clad, steel, aluminum or
fiberglass clad. Materials that appear artificial are prohibited. Owners will be
required to submit proposed manufacturers at final design review.
Doors that are set in stone, brick, or stucco walls must be recessed a minimum of 3
inches. The expression of structural headers over doors is encouraged . Doors
shall have a minimum 8'-0" height.
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All elevations must have sufficient fenestration to create visual interest and to
prevent the appearance of blank wall areas. Windows and doors must be
balanced such that the majority of openings are not concentrated on single
elevations. Large door and window openings are encouraged to connect interior
spaces with outdoor living areas such as porches and courtyards. In some cases,
glazing from floor to ceiling may be appropriate. Trim is to be consistent in material,
color and proportion with the details of the rest of the structure.
Windows and
Skylights
The solar orientation of windows must be considered in their design. On south and
west facing exposures, appropriate overhangs in the form of shed roofs or extended
overhangs are recommended.
In general, dormers are preferred over skylights. Skylights are, however,
permitted provided that they are (1) located in areas that cannot be seen from the
street, (2) utilize flat glass in lieu of the older plastic "bubble" designs and (3) are
colored to match the roof.
Window colors are to be complimentary to the color palette of the rest of the home
and are to be drawn from the following: bronze, copper, brown or other earth tones,
black.
Doors
Hardware for exterior doors including hinges, latches, handles and pulls must be
chosen for their high quality and artistic expression. Wrought iron, bronze, copper,
satin nickel or similar materials are required.
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In particular, the main entry door is subject to special review to ensure that it is in
keeping with the community's high standards of quality and consistent with the
overall design of the home. Art glass may be included but is also subject to similar
special review.
Doors are to be stained or painted (with the exception of glass and some types of
metal doors). Color used to emphasize a horne's front door is allowed.
Garage Doors
Single -wide garage doors are preferred over double -wide. Garage doors must be
made of materials and include details that are commensurate with the high
standards of these Guidelines. Garage doors shall be made of sectional wood, or be
wood clad, or glass and steel. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of six
inches from the plane of the adjacentwall.
Garage doors must be clad with wood or metal that coordinate with the exterior
materials and windows and doors on the house. Metal -framed doors with frosted
glass panels are also allowed. Owners will be required to submit proposed
manufacturers at final design review.
Double -wide doors are permitted provided that the garage doors are set back
from the street a minimum of 10'-0" from the front yard setback or face the side
yard and that the door is designed with cladding that visually minimizes the width
of the door.
Doors are to be stained or painted or may be clad to match windows and are to be
either the same color as the exterior siding or a slightly darker color that is still
within the generally approved earth tones and hues.
Exterior Finish Materials and Details
The exterior finish materials and details of homes in Westlake Catalon must appear
to be natural. The application of exterior materials and details must be coherently
applied across the entire horne in a manner consistent with the overall stylistic
intent of the design.
All materials are to be used in such a manner as to appear structurally correct. Stone
walls and columns, timber post, beams and trusses and other structural elements
must appear to be self-supporting and/or appropriately massive for their task.
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Material changes must occur at logical transition points. Vertical transitions must
occur at inside corners and horizontal transitions must occur at appropriate
heights with dividing ledge stone or trim materials. Some appropriate locations for
horizontal transitions include second floor finish floor elevations and window sills
and foundations.
Connection details must be appropriately authentic. Materials shall express
appropriate weight and dimension.
Foundations
All property owners are required to provide a geotechnical report from a licensed
provider on which their foundation design is to be based.
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Foundation walls that are above grade by more than 6 inches must be clad with
stone or other suitable finish material. Faux stone is prohibited.
Foundation vents must either be concealed in some fashion or be made to be decorative.
Plastic or galvanized metal vents are prohibited.
Exterior Siding Materials
The predominant materials to be used for exterior walls at Westlake Catalon are
to be stucco, brick and stone. Wood may be used as an accent material but should
be limited. Wood is to be finished to take advantage of its natural grain. Wood and
stone colors and patterns must complement the surrounding natural environment.
Homes at Westlake Catalon may not use more than three major exterior
wall materials.
Wood Siding Materials
Wood must be stained, not painted, such that the natural grain shows through.
Synthetic wood products are permitted provided that they are of sufficient
quality and design to appear real. Some approved manufactures include James
Hardie, Geolam, and Cali Bamboo. Builders are required to provide samples for
alternative materials. Owners will be required to submit proposed materials
including required trim and accessory components at final design review.
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Log homes are not permitted in Westlake Catalon. Plastic and PVC trim is
prohibited.
Stone
In general, cladding whole masses is preferred over wainscoting. When used,
stone wainscoting must be either discontinuous or varied in height. Stone
wainscoting must have a ledge stone cap or coping.
Openings for windows must include sufficiently massive lintels to appear
structural. As an alternative, arched openings are permissible provided that the
stone work is applied to appear structurally correct. Owners will be required to
submit proposed materials including required trim and accessory components at
final design review.
Stone is subject to the following
requirements:
• No faux stone with the exception of `Stone Coat' or similar limestone based materials as
allowed in Entrada
• Stone must appear to be indigenous and work within the overall color palette.
River rock is prohibited.
• Stone must appear to start below grade and be designed to appear
structural and not a thin veneer.
• Stone must also appear to be load -bearing. The longest dimension
should predominately run horizontally.
• Although thin veneer stone applications are not prohibited, they are
required to be detailed such as to appear at least full bed depth.
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Stucco
Portland cement stucco is allowed in Westlake Catalon. EFIS or other
comparable imitation products are not allowed. Owners will be required to submit
proposed materials including required trim and accessory components at final
design review.
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Metal
Siding
Non -reflective metal materials are permissible as an exterior siding material but is
limited to coverage of no more than 20% of the total area of the exterior walls .
Some approved materials include paint grip, copper, and zinc.
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Prohibited Materials
The following materials are prohibited for use as
siding:
• Plastics or Vinyls
• Plywood, T-111, OSB or other engineered wood sheet goods
• Composite shingles
• Masonite
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Roof Materials
Roofing materials are to be non -reflective, textured and a variegated dark color that
is compatible with the surrounding natural environment. Their use should also be
consistent with the practical requirements of the local environment. For example,
shading large wall openings.
Approved roofing materials
include:
• All wood shingles and shakes (provided they are fire resistant)
• Slate and high quality faux slate tiles (DaVinci Roofscapes tile or equal)
• Flat and barrel clay tile
• Concrete tile (Monier Life tile or equal)
• Non -reflective standing seam metal (paint grip, copper, and zinc)
• Prefinished metal such as "Galvalume"
• Materials suitable for flat roofs such as TPO so long as they are not visible
to a street.
Prohibited roofing
materials:
• All reflective metals including galvanized products
• Plastic shingles or tiles
• Metal panels designed to appear as other materials
Composition shingles
The ACC is, however, instructed to keep an open mind to advances in technology that
may make some simulated materials sufficiently genuine in appearance. Owners will
be required to submit proposed materials including required trim and accessory
components at final design review.
Flues, vents and other penetrations through the roof plane must be painted to
match the roof if not enclosed in a concealing structure.
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Roof Colors
Approved colors
include:
• Earth and other muted forest tones
• Dark greens
• Variegated blacks
• Grey, blue and green slate colors
• Copper (oxidized)
• Bronze
• Oxidized metals
• Prefinished metal such as "Galvalume"
Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters and downspouts are to be integrated into the overall design of the home in
form, location and color. All downspouts shall occur at building corners unless the
locations are part of a unique design intent.
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Plastic or other non-metal gutters and downspouts are
prohibited.
In locations where gutters are not used, the landscaping below the drip line
must be reinforced with some form of decorative gravel or other means of
preventing erosion. If a downspout drains to open ground, the receiving area must
be similarly reinforced. Water should not be discharged onto adjacent lots.
Paint grip, copper, and zinc are encouraged as materials. Prefinished metal
such as "Galvalume" is also allowed . Painted gutters and downspouts are
discouraged.
Trim, Details, Texture and Ornamentation
A richness of architectural detailing is required in Westlake Catalon. The selection of
details has a major impact on the apparent style of the design. Details must be
applied consistently on all elevations and in concert with the stylistic intent of the
design. Refer Town of Westlake Building Quality Manual.
Details must be substantial in scale relative to the structure and to their inherent
structural properties. In all cases, elements that are structural or clad structural
components must be scaled and detailed such that they appear functional and
structurally appropriate.
Some preferred details include:
• Exposed timber or steel, beams and trusses
• Corbels, brackets and kickers
• Exposed rafter tails
• Lintels or headers over opening in masonry walls (limestone, board -
formed concrete)
• Architectural attic vents
• Flat roofs should be hidden behind parapets or provided with integral box
gutters to provide seamless transitions with fasciae
• Highly crafted closure details
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The ACC has wide latitude to ensure that an appropriate level of detail and
ornamentation is included in proposed designs. The ACC must be the arbiter that
determines the right balance between the poles of austerity and excess.
The ACC will also determine whether or not an element appears to be
structurally appropriate in scale and detailing for its apparent loads.
Porches I Balconies I Outdoor Spaces
Porches, balconies and other forms of outdoor spaces that are an extension of
the architecture of the home are encouraged. They must be designed to appear
complementary and in appropriate proportion to the form to which they are
attached or otherwise relate.
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The underside of balconies where visible must be finished comparably to eaves
and overhangs of roofs. Minimum depth for porches shall be 6'-0".
Porches, when low to the ground, must be designed to screen the view below the
porch.
Wood, plastic or metal lattice is not permitted; similar skirting deemed not to be
sufficiently substantial by the ACC is prohibited.
Structural elements such as columns, braces and kickers must be designed to
appear appropriately massive to carry their apparent load, even when non-
structural.
If constructed of wood, the stain colors must be equal to or complementary to the
trim colors on the home. Similarly, stone used on porches must be consistent with
the stone on the home.
Exterior Light Fixtures
Exterior Light fixtures, both attached to the home and installed elsewhere on the site
must be limited in their impact in order to preserve the night time dark sky by
minimizing the
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visibility of the lamp or light source. They are to use low intensity, indirect light
sources to the extent required for safety and subtle accenting of the architecture and
landscape.
The quality and style of the fixtures must be in keeping with the architecture of the
home.
Exterior lighting shall comply with the Town of Westlake's Dark Sky
Ordinance.
All exterior light fixtures must be shielded such that no direct light is allowed to
exit the light fixture horizontally. Light from one property should not be allowed to
spill onto an adjacent property. This includes security lighting operated by a motion
sensor.
Pole -mounted lights shall not be more than 8 feet tall. Lights mounted on masonry
plinths and bollards are encouraged.
Polished brass fixtures are prohibited. Wrought iron, bronze, copper, tarnished
brass and other non -reflective metals are encouraged.
The ACC will review exterior light fixtures with a high amount of scrutiny to ensure
that their quality and design is commiserate with the overall requirements of these
Guidelines and the home to which they are to be installed. Their scale must be
appropriate to their use; oversized fixtures as determined by the ACC will be
prohibited. Fixtures that are or appear to be hand crafted are encouraged.
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Miscellaneous Requirements
Trash storage, satellite dishes, meters and utility hook-ups and other such
equipment are to be hidden from street view. Further, trash storage, and utilities
as mentioned above, should be screened from adjacent properties if located in a
side yard.
Meters and utility hook-ups can be screened from view either by their location on the
home or with landscape walls or similar structures. They must be shown on the
elevations of proposed designs.
Trash storage enclosures with doors easily accessible to the trash removal
providers are required for each home at Westlake Catalon . Each enclosure must be
sized to contain at least one of the 20-gallon trash bins as required by the outside
provider. Trash enclosures can either be attached to the home or free-standing. For
security reasons, the trash storage enclosure must not be accessible from inside the
home.
Satellite dishes may not exceed 2 feet in diameter and must be approved specifically
by the ACC prior to their installation. The ACC will work with the Owner to find a
practical location that creates the least impact on neighbors and passersby.
Potential satellite dish locations must be identified in all design submissions and
then pre -wired during construction regardless of the owner's intent to have or not
have satellite service.
Solar Applications
Equipment used to capture the energy of the sun- such as photovoltaic panels or
shingles and hot water collectors must be both integrated into the architecture
and largely hidden from primary view sheds. Windmills areprohibited.
The ACC is instructed to support Owners and Architects who wish to integrate such
panels and other equipment into their homes with as much flexibility as possible
while maintaining its main requirement of mitigating any potential negative
aesthetic impacts.
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Combining Homesites
Prior to combining two or more Homesites, approval is to be obtained from the
Declarant during the Development Period or from the ACC thereafter. When
combining two or more Hornesites, the ACC will designate new Building and
Landscape Envelopes and a new Maximum Enclosed Area. The ACC shall respect
the Town of Westlake's zoning regulations.
Driveways and Address Markers
• Minimize visibility of paved areas from off -site through vegetative
screening or low wall.
• Blend driveways into the terrain by following the natural grade.
• Utilize distinctive paving materials at motor -courts and parking areas.
• Minimize width of driveway at connection with street.
• Prevent cars from overhanging onto adjacent lots.
Appropriate paving materials for driveways and auto courts
include:
• Colored, stamped, exposed aggregate, broom finished and/or patterned concrete
• Pre -cast concrete pavers that are chosen to blend into the natural
environment or to complement adjacent paving types in both color and
pattern.
• Native stone
• Decomposed granite or decorative gravel with a concrete apron of at least 20
feet in length starting at the curb. Only use if grades allow.
• Turf block or similar structured turf in low volume areas.
• Colored gravels that complement the natural environment such as iron ore
or pea gravel. Only use if grades allow.
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• Driveway gradients are not to exceed 12%.
• Provide wheel stops or curbs 18" from side lot line.
Inappropriate paving materials
include:
• Untextured, uncolored concrete
• Asphalt (unless banded or bordered with concrete)
• White, angular gravel
• Faux stone
Driveways are encouraged to narrow at the driveway apron. Parking and turn-
around areas must be screened from off -site views by supplementary plantings as
approved by the ACC as part of the Landscape Plan.
Neutra Modern House Numbers (6" tall) in any finish may be used for address
markers.
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Driveway alignments, parking and garage layouts are to minimize
visibility of garage doors, driveways and parking from the street and
adjoining Homesites.
Plantings of trees, shrubs and other vegetation are to be incorporated to
screen driveways, garages and motor -courts.
and private drainage systems as shown in the community's grading plans.
Retaining Wails
Minimize the use and height of retaining walls. Blend retaining walls with the
natural topography. A series of shorter stacked walls is preferable over one tall wall.
Construct retaining walls out of stone that is either locally sourced or appears to be
indigenous. Board -formed concrete and cor-ten steel are also permitted where not
visible to a street or common area.
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The tops of walls are to follow the natural contours as closely as possible. Ends of
walls are not to end abruptly, but are to create natural -looking transitions with
existing landforms and vegetation and die into existing contours.
See Attachment Two for rules regarding shared retaining walls and
fences.
Drainage
• Maintain natural drainage patterns.
• Encourage on -site percolation.
• Minimize any potential for erosion.
• Direct runoff and respect public and private drainage easements,
street, conveyance systems, as shown in the community grading plans.
Drainage is to be designed by a qualified Engineer or Landscape Architect.
Natural drainage courses and patterns are to be protected and maintained,
wherever feasible.
Impervious surfaces are to be minimized to the extent feasible to encourage water
percolation into the ground. The use of more pervious (water permeable) materials,
such as approved gravels or open -celled pavers is encouraged.
Concentrated flows from impervious surfaces, roofs, and regrading must be
collected and discharged to a street or common area. It may also be collected in
an on -site rainwater collection system.
Materials and sizes for all culverts, headwalls, visible drainage structures and
driveways are to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee to ensure
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structures appear natural and "disappear" into the landscape. Stone -reinforced dry
creek beds designed to carry water without causing erosion are encouraged in
lieu or in combination with underground drainage structures.
Drainage across or under driveways is to be incorporated into driveway and apron
design and any culverts are be concealed with stone headwalls or similar
treatments.
Drainage design is to minimize any potential for erosion and consequent
downstream water quality impacts.
Exterior Hardscape Design: Outdoor Stairs, Paths, Courtyards, Terraces
• Create outdoor "rooms" as extensions of indoor rooms.
• Appropriate paving materials for exterior hardscape areas
include:
• Native stone
• Colored, stamped, exposed aggregate and/or patterned concrete
• Brick or pre -cast concrete pavers that are chosen to bend into the
natural environment or to complement adjacent paving types in both color
and pattern.
• Decomposed granite or gravel
Inappropriate paving materials for exterior hardscape areas
include:
• Clay tile
• Non-colored,non-patterned concrete
• Asphalt
• Asphaltic concrete
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Screen Walls, Fences and Gates
Construct high quality walls and fences out of stone, metal, or concrete in a design
that is complementary to the architecture of the home.
Fences, walls and gates are to relate to the residence and site topography. Fencing
materials are restricted to steel picket or metal pipe rail and wire mesh in flat
black color. Wood fences are prohibited.
All fencing is limited to decorative steel picket or wire mesh. Each post shall
have a decorative "cap." Living plant materials for screening is encouraged.
Transitions in fence and/or wall heights required by topography are to be
gradually stepped.
Solid screen walls are only allowed as extensions of the house and accessory
structures. These extensions shall be restricted to the building envelope and not be
located on any lot line.
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Appropriate wall types include:
• Cast in place concrete
• Low stone walls not to exceed 4 feet in height
• Wing wall extensions that match building materials
• Stucco on CMU
Appropriate fence types include:
• Metal (maximum 6' height to horizontal top rail with%" minimum picket
painted black or near -black. Picket spacing to be less than 6" on center.)
• Hedges used to disguise lower cost fences, particularly fences required for
pets or around pools.
Inappropriate fencing materials/types include:
• Exposed Concrete block
• Chain link
• Wood fences of any type
• Opaque fences of any type
Dog runs are permitted within Westlake Catalon, provided they are constructed of
materials that are complementary to the principal building walls, site walls and/or
landscape structures.
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Dog Runs shall be attached to residences and not free standing and are limited to an
area of 200 square feet. Dog runs shall be screened from the street and adjacent lots
and must be contained within the Building Envelope.
Any side yard fence may be installed by the first homeowner and the subsequent
homeowner shall share in cost by reimbursing the first homeowner by 50% of the
portion on the common lot line.
Retaining walls on the front of a Lot shall be constructed of the same stone used
as the project stone which is Leuders Charcoal chopped typically as 6" height laid in
horizontal coursing of generally 18" lengths. The retaining wall material shall
blend with the improvements constructed by the Declarant. Stone for interior
Lot line walls shall be Milsap charcoal stone, randomly coursed ashlar pattern with
natural grey grout.
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Landscape Structures, Site Furnishings, Fire Pits and Outdoor Art
In general, the same Guidelines that apply to architecture apply to the design of
landscape structures.
• Design landscape structures that appear as extensions and/or additional
building components of the main Residence.
• Incorporate landscape structures such as trellises to help mitigate the
climate and create shade, shadow and texture.
• Screen fire pits, outdoor art and other ornamentation from off -site views.
Site furnishings, fire pits, outdoor art and landscape structures, such as arbors,
gazebos, pavilions, porte cocheres, greenhouses and/or decks, are permitted
within the Building Envelope.
The height, color, materials and style of outdoor structures are to be the same or
similar to that of the Residence.
Fire pits must be permanent and be designed to be complementary to the
architecture and landscape architecture of the overall property. Any masonry used
is subject to the same requirements for the use of stone as described in the
preceding chapter.
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Basketball Goals and Sporting Equipment
Basketball goals, or backboards, or any other similar sporting equipment of
either a permanent or temporary nature shall not be placed on any Lot or street
or where same would be visible from an adjoining street or Lot without the prior
written consent of the ACC.
The ACC shall have the authority to establish additional guidelines for the placement
and design of basketball goals, backboards, or any other similar sporting
equipment and the same shall be kept and maintained out of view from any street,
except in accordance with any such established guidelines.
Permanent goals must meet the following
criteria:
• Poles must be permanently mounted into the ground to the side of the
driveway in a full upright position 25' back from the curb.
• Poles, backboard and net must be maintained in good condition at all times.
• Backboard must be transparent.
• Poles must be painted flat black or near black.
• Poles may not be installed in front of the garage or facing into the street.
Portable goals must meet the following
criteria:
• The goal must be placed to the side of the driveway and maintained at all
times in a full upright position 25' back from the curb.
• The pole, backboard and net must be maintained in good condition at all times.
• Poles may not be installed in front of the garage or facing the street.
• Landscape barrier, such as small shrubs must screen the base of the goal.
• Goals may not be rolled into the street or any other public right-of-way.
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Playscapes and Sport Courts
Sports courts, tennis courts, and playscapes or any similar recreational facilities
may not be constructed on any Lot without the advance written approval of the
ACC. The ACC may prohibit the installation of sports courts, tennis courts,
playscapes or similar recreational facilities on any Lot.
Quantitative ! Specific
Requirements
Playscapes or any similar recreational facilities must comply with all the
following requirements:
• Must be located where the equipment will have minimum impact on adjacent
Lots and be screened from public view.
• All playscapes or any similar recreational facilities equipment must be of
earth tones colors, i.e., medium to dark greens, browns, and tans. Bright
primary colors will not be permitted.
• Views of playscapes or any similar recreational facilities must be reduced
from public streets and adjoining units whenever possible.
• Playscapes or any similar recreational facilities must be placed no closer than
five feet (5') to any property line.
• Trampolines, whether portable or non -portable must be placed no closer
than five feet (5') to any property line.
• Playscapes, playground equipment and trampolines are prohibited in the
front yard.
If approved, portable playscapes, including but not limited to, non -permanent
and/or inflatable slides, moon bounces, water parks and above ground inflatable
pools or kiddy pools (collectively "Portable Playscapes") must be stored in a
screened area, the rear of the Lot, or inside the garage when not in use. In no event,
shall any Portable Playscapes be visible from or in the front of any Owner's Lot for
any period of time exceeding twenty- four (24) consecutive hours.
Water Features, Spas and Pools
• Locate pools, spas (hot tubs) and plunge pools so that their visibility is
minimized from areas outside the Homesite.
• Design pools and water features that augment outdoor spaces and
extend the architectural style of the Residence.