CARRIAGE CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Design Guidelines These design guidelines have been drafted to assist you in the preparation of an application for review by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) established for Carriage Club. The design guidelines are intended to be used in conjunction with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Carriage Club, a copy of which you have already received. INTRODUCTION: Fences, walls and accessory outbuildings are both architectural and landscape

architectural design elements, depending on how they are used. Fencing generally serves three functions: it creates outdoor areas or spaces; it protects what it surrounds; and it defines spaces such as entryways. Accessory outbuildings can serve as additional storage space or as shelters against inclement weather for both household pets and families. Too much fencing can have the same ill effects on the landscape as too little fencing. Accessory outbuildings, if not carefully planned and designed, may block views from adjacent properties and create visual “clutter”. As a result, it is important that these elements be carefully considered design elements that:

� Relate directly to architecture in terms of materials, color and detail. � Relate to the placement and massing of landscape architectural materials and

land forms. FENCING: The standard fence design is six feet (6’0”) in height. Privacy fences that face any

public street (front, side or rear) should be designed with all pickets facing the street. All privacy fencing must have 1 x 4 or 1 x 6 cedar pickets. The style of fence installed between two properties may vary in height, however, all fence plans must be approved by the ARC prior to installation. Wrought Iron fences may be installed between two properties which abut the golf course, with approval from the ARC prior to installation. Fence heights different from the six foot standard cedar requires written consent from adjacent homeowners and must be submitted with the plans to the ARC.

General Fence supports, piers or posts should be the same height as the fencing installed. There shall be no use of chain link, split rail, barbed or barb-less wire fencing. Open rail fences are only allowed on lots which back to open space. No temporary fence of any kind will be allowed. Wire mesh material may be installed along open rail fences only if it is installed on the interior of the fence, and may not exceed the top rail of the fence. All wire mesh should be either 2x3 or 2x4 silver or neutral in color. The installation of fencing cannot in any way interfere with the established drainage pattern over any lot.

ACCESSORY OUTBUILDINGS: Accessory outbuildings may be defined as, but not restricted to: storage units,

mailboxes, play equipment, dog houses and gazebos. Storage units may be approved if such outbuilding is no more than 200 square feet in area and not more than 8 feet high. The roof of all storage units must conform to the roof of the house. Please note, all storage units should be constructed at least 5 feet away from the main dwelling or your homeowners warranty may be voided. Gazebos should be constructed of the same material as the exterior deck and should be no more than 8 feet in height. Outbuildings must be constructed with the same materials (siding, trim, roofing, redwood, etc.) and be consistent with the architectural style of the main dwelling unit. Each item is reviewed on a case by case basis. All applicable governmental set back requirements must be met. The construction of an accessory outbuilding cannot in any way interfere with the established drainage pattern over any lot, and must be approved by the ARC prior to construction. Standard mailboxes installed by the builder must be replaced by similar design or a design that matches the style, color and architecture of the home. Specialty mailboxes (i.e. animal shapes, or color styles which do not match the home) are not allowed.

LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS: Taking the time to create a landscape plan before you build your home landscape

can result in significant savings of both money and water. There are many resources available to advise you (i.e. local water districts, county extension agents, the Denver Botanic Gardens, naturalists and landscape architects). All homeowners should review their Colorado Publication Fourteen pamphlet provided at the time of closing. All landscaping plans must be submitted to the ARC for approval prior to installation.

Landscape elements should be considered whenever possible to soften fences and walls and provide variety where there is a grade break. Grade breaks can be used as landscape accents in long lines. Fences should always have space in front for landscape elements. A sidewalk should never directly abut a fence; an area for landscaping should be allowed between walk and fence. Landscape improvements for front yard areas and side yards are required to be in place within ninety (90) days of closing, if the closing occurs between April 1st and September 30th of any year. If closing occurs between October 1st and March 31st of any year, landscape improvements are required to be in place no later than the following June 1st. All backyard landscaping should be completed within 12 months of closing. Turf Requirements A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the front yard area and side yard adjacent to public streets (excluding driveways and sidewalks) shall be sodded. The use of

xeriscape turf such as fescue sod or low water bluegrass is encouraged. Utilization of any automatic sprinkler system for each installation is recommended. All planting bed areas are recommended to include some type of mulch or landscaping fabric for weed control. Trees Trees are a major investment in landscape, warranting careful design and choice of species. A mix of deciduous canopy trees, evergreen and ornamental trees will create a pleasing streetscape, seasonal shade and color. The types and locations of trees to be installed must be included on the ARC request form. Recommended deciduous canopy trees include: Narrowleaf Cottonwood, Skyline Honeylocust, Marshall Seedless Ash, Northern Red Oak and Autumn Purple Ash. Suggested evergreen varieties consist of Austrian Pine, Pinon Pine, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce and White Fir. There are many species of ornamental trees to be found at local nurseries. Some suggestions for flowering ornamentals are Crabapple varieties, Hawthorne varieties, Bradford Pear and Canada Red Cherry. Deciduous trees planed within 5 feet of property line must have written consent of adjacent property owner(s). Conifer trees should not be planted within ten feet of property lines. Foundation Planting All homeowners should consult their Colorado Publication Fourteen pamphlet provided at closing. Foundation plantings should not be placed within five feet (5’0”) of the foundation of the house. Decorative rock is a far better choice than grass or shrubs in these areas. If evergreen shrubbery and grass is used within five feet (5’0”) of the foundation walls, all irrigation should be by “controlled” hand watering. Avoid excessive watering at all times.

MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS: Painting

Painting of homes or other structures must be approved by the ARC and has to conform with the original color schemes used by the builder, or any subsequent standards adopted by the ARC.

Carriage Club HOA Painting Information  

Paint color options: KWAL palette, Sherwin Williams palette or original builder color. All owners must submit an ARC form with your color selections and have ARC approval prior to ALL exterior painting. 

• KWAL – palette book is available at Lone Tree Library Reference Desk or KWAL Paint Store (see below) • Sherwin Williams – palette book is available at store across from Sam’s Club • Original builder color – ARC will need to confirm paint matches your existing color prior to repainting! 

NEW PAINT PALETTE AND COLORS – OCTOBER 2008 Recently, your Board of Directors approved the newly updated Carriage Club Paint Palette from KWAL Paint Store.  We are excited to introduce newer, richer colors, plus we have kept the favorite color schemes from the previous book.  KWAL recently went with a new paint line, so we have already done your work and instituted the new paint numbers.  This palette is easier to use with full page color samples for the base and trim colors.  There are also larger color samples for recommended door colors. This new book can be viewed at the Lone Tree Library Resource Desk or at the KWAL Paint Store at 8001 S. Broadway (Broadway & Mineral), (720‐344‐7942).  Westwind Management has a list of the approved color numbers.  The current Sherwin Williams paint palette can be viewed at Sherwin Williams in Lone Tree across from Sam’s Club (7580 Park Meadows Drive, 303‐799‐9193).  These two books have the approved color schemes for Carriage Club residents.  To help make this procedure easier, we are including information for your selection process.  

All paint requests must be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for review/approval. ARC forms must be complete and mailed or faxed to Westwind Management Group, 15150 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, Colorado, 80014, Fax (303‐996‐4101), Phone (303‐369‐1800).  

Look through the paint palette and choose one of our accepted color schemes.  The schemes include the body color, trim color, and recommended accent (door) color.  These color arrangements have been developed by qualified and professional designers.  Mixing colors from different schemes is not allowed. 

Choose a scheme that is not the same as a color scheme of homes adjacent, across the street from, or behind your home. 

Fill out a request form and list the color scheme.  Include the color scheme that is located at the top of the page, plus the colors and codes of the paints. 

                 EXAMPLE:    Scheme 1                           Body    White      SW 2123                           Trim    Gris      SW 2114                           Accent    Neptune Blue    SW 2399   

You can get a discount from either Sherwin Williams or KWAL if you tell them you live in Carriage Club and are choosing a color from the paint palette book.  If you need a painter, either paint store has a list of recommended painters.  However, you do not have to buy the paint from Sherwin Williams or KWAL.  You can take their color samples which have the paint color and color number (e.g.: Relaxed Khaki  SW 6149) to a paint store of your choice.  Most paint companies (Lowes, Home Depot, etc) can often computer cross‐reference the color numbers and match your selected color.  If you do use another brand, please note the cross‐referenced formula and brand of paint on your request form. 

If you have any questions about the process, please call Westwind Management at the above number.  The Architectural Review Committee shall approve or disapprove all requests within forty‐five (45) days after the complete submission of the request form. Please remember that you must receive ARC approval in order to proceed. 

If you can't find a favorite color in the approved palettes, feel free to request your current, original builder color (if still painted that color).  After submitting a request, the ARC will ask you to paint a small sample on your home, so that it can be reviewed before approval to make sure that it is a match and in conformity with the other paint colors on your street. 

New paint in attractive color goes a long way toward enhancing the charm and beauty of our community, as well as increasing property value. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation. 

Basketball Hoops

Basketball Hoop Guidelines – May 26, 2005 Portable basketball hoops Portable basketball hoops do not require prior written approval from the ARC. However, basketball hoops must comply with the following conditions.

1. Basketball hoops must remain on the member’s lot and not on the sidewalk or in the street. Unit must be placed at least half (1/2) of the length of the driveway from the street.

2. Basketball hoops should be maintained in good order with a net in good condition. 3. When feasible and when not in use over a period of time, the basketball hoop must be stored out

of view so as not to detract from neighborhood aesthetics. Semi-portable basketball hoops Semi-portable basketball hoops (sleeve-mounted) are now permissible, but they MUST be approved by the ARC and they must have a clear backboard. Adjacent neighbor’s signatures are required. There must be a minimum of five feet to a neighbor’s property line. The sleeve-mounted basketball hoop must be placed at least half (1/2) of the length of the driveway from the street, and the sleeve must not protrude more than four inches above the ground. The ARC, at their discretion, can determine placement of the hoop to have the least impact on adjacent neighbors. Since the sleeve-mounted hoop is removable, it is considered temporary, and therefore the property of the member. It must be removed in the event the member moves. Permanent Backboards Permanently installed, free standing, pole mounted backboards may not be installed in the “front” yard and must be approved for “side” and “rear” yard installations. Considerations will include, but may not be limited to, proximity of goal to adjacent houses and adequate visual screening.

Play Equipment

PLAY EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES – June 10, 2005

PLAY EQUIPMENT (As defined) Including but not limited to: playhouses, swing sets, and trampolines. Architectural Review Committee approval with neighbor signatures is Required.

1. Consideration should be given to adjacent properties so as not to create an undue disturbance.

2. Use of any play equipment should not create an unreasonable level of noise for the neighbors.

3. No play structures are to exceed 10 ft. 8 inches in height.

4. Any roofs on a play structure must be made of similar material as the structure itself or of the home. Slides and similar attachments on the structure must be forest green or earth tone in color.

5. A minimum of two feet from the property line is required.

6. Play equipment must be maintained and not allowed to look worn out or in disrepair.

7. Due to the impact a piece of play equipment may have on adjoining neighbors, the ARC may require additional fencing, shrubs and/or trees for the purpose of visual screening, and greater distance from the property line.

Satellite Dishes Satellite Dishes are allowed within the community, if they conform to the FCC rulings. According to the FCC the rule pertains to DBS antennas and MMDS

Carriage Club Homeowners Association, Inc. Fine Policy

PURPOSE: It benefits all homeowners in the Carriage Club community to establish rules and regulations to promote the common good and enjoyment of the homeowner’s investment; to protect property values; and to maintain a pleasant living environment. EFFECTIVE DATE: The rules and regulations set forth in this Fine Policy are effective June 1, 2005. AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Carriage Club Homeowners Association, Inc., (the “Association”) acting pursuant to the powers granted to it by the By-Laws of the Association, specifically Article VII; and in order to enforce the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and By-Laws for the Association, has enacted the following fine policy. FINE POLICY: The Board will not impose a fine or infringe upon any other rights of a Member or any other occupant for violations of Rules and Regulations of the Association or of the Declaration unless and until the following procedure is followed:

1. When a violation is observed or reported, the homeowner will be sent a courtesy letter to be made aware of the infraction and given an opportunity to correct the violation within a specified period of time not more than 14 days. This courtesy letter will also warn of a potential fine of $50.00 if the infraction is not corrected within the 14 days.

2. If the violation is not corrected within the specified time period a second letter will be sent

setting a hearing date and the Board may impose a $50.00 fine to be assessed on the homeowners account. The homeowner will be given a specified period of time not more than 14 days to pay the fine and correct the violation. The homeowner will be invited to attend a hearing and produce any statement, evidence, and witness on his or her behalf.

3. A hearing will be held giving the homeowner a reasonable chance to be heard. The Board may

decide whether or not the $50.00 fine will remain on the homeowner account.

4. If the violation is not corrected within the specified time period a third letter will be sent setting a hearing date and the Board may impose a $100.00 fine to be assessed on the homeowners account. The homeowner will be given a specified period of time not more than 14 days to pay the fine and correct the violation. The homeowner will be invited to attend a hearing and produce any statement, evidence, and witness on his or her behalf.

5. A hearing will be held giving the homeowner a reasonable chance to be heard. The Board may

decide whether or not the $100.00 fine will remain on the homeowner account.

6. If the violation is not corrected within the specified time period the homeowner will be notified that the matter will be turned over to an attorney and that the homeowner will be responsible for all attorney’s fees, interest, and fines. In addition, a $25.00 fine per day will be assessed for a continuing violation. The total time for a homeowner to correct a violation before turning the matter over to an attorney will be no less than 42 days from the date the first tine was imposed.

7. Any violation that re-occurs within a consecutive 12 month time period is not considered

resolved and the process will continue where left off.

Solar Panel Guidelines – April 15, 2007 Solar Panels Solar Panels require prior written approval to endorse the installation method of the system. The following guidelines must be met on all solar panel systems. 1. The entire system must be installed by a qualified professional. 2. System must be maintained at all times, faded panels are to be replaced.

3. System is to be attached to roof; no raised panels or panels placed anywhere other than roof will be allowed.

4. Any exterior piping, uni-rac or other devices are to match colors of house field, trim and roof colors where located.

5. Screening may be necessary, as determined by the ARC, to conceal exposed conduits or junction boxes, etc.

6. If system is unoperational, it must be removed within 6 weeks and house is to be restored to original condition.

7. Panels uni-rac or similar mounted systems to be flush to roof. Flush is less than 5” on all sides.

8. Do not mount units in a way that appears to overlap the roof peak. 9. Panels must have no less than a 25-year warranty. This is standard with

most panels. 10. Panels to be mounted in a vertical manner across the roof in a horizontal

pattern to better hide the mounting equipment. 11. Avoid gaps due to venting. Attic fans to be covered up with the panels.

Sewer vents can be removed. 12. Homeowners are encouraged to place their panels in a way that they

would not cause a neighbor to cut down a tree. For example, place the panel on the highest end of the roof to better eliminate any trees impacting the panels. The BOD will not ask homeowners to remove trees for another homeowners panel system.

13. Run the conduit in a low viable place. Convert the DC to low voltage AC to avoid long conduit runs along the roof or siding.