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Exterior Materials

Exterior Materials: All materials and finishes should be harmonious with the surrounding environment. Quality materials such as natural stone, acrylic-based stucco, and natural wood will be encouraged. Concrete foundation walls shall not be exposed and shall be faced or finished to blend with the general architectural design of the building.

 

Other materials not addressed in these standards shall be reviewed on an individual basis for which the Design Review Committee retains the right of refusal. These include, but are not limited to, brick, manufactured, artificial, simulated, or imitation sidings. All Exterior Materials, as accepted by the Design Review Committee, will require a 4’x4’ lay up 30 days prior to construction as a condition of approval.

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STONE

Exterior Building facades are to have at least 40% stone veneer on all elevations. All stone veneer should be comprised of materials that are native to the area or compatible with the existing palette of colors. No synthetic stone is allowed. Stone may be full or thin cut veneer. Thin cut stone veneer is to have at least 2 saw cut edges to encourage a more clean and linear appearance.

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STUCCO

Stucco is discouraged as it is not a natural material. The building may have no more than 20% stucco on any elevation.

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WOOD

Natural Wood is encouraged and to be contemporary in appearance.

 

The following is encouraged:

  • Vertical or Horizontal T&G.

  • Reclaimed or Repurposed Wood Siding.

  • Vertical Board and Batten with 3” min. width battens.

 

The following is not allowed:

  • Horizontal Lap Siding.

  • Log (round shaped) Siding, Posts, and Beams.

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SHADOW LINES

In order to add definition and to break up the large unbroken flat planes of walls, shadow lines, as an

architectural element should be incorporated into the design.

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MASSING

In reviewing the forms of the proposed building, careful scrutiny will be given to the massing, proportions, and overall scale of the building in relation to the Home Site. The Design Review Committee will encourage designs that achieve a delicate balance between distinctive form and subtle impact on the immediate environment. Homes developed around more than one axis generally exhibit roof lines that are less monotonous linear designs. Attention to this architectural detail will reduce building scale. Increase individuality and diversity. Large unbroken planes are not considered in keeping with the desired and proportioned railings are encouraged to develop balanced massing.

 

Other requirements:

  • The massing shall reflect the architectural styles specified.

  • No more than 33% of any home’s elevation shall have three stories stacked on an uninterrupted plane. To break from the three-story

  • stacking norm, single story elements will be implemented to vary elevation compositions.

  • The use of single-story elements is encouraged to produce variation at the street level.

  • Overall, a composition of clustered forms that appears built over time is preferred.

  • Stone is encouraged at all ground level walls to provide a sense of grounding the home.

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STRUCTURAL EXPRESSION

Expression: To create a sense of consistent architectural detailing, expression of the buildings structure is strongly encouraged. This expression can take many forms from timber beams and posts to steel beams and posts. Exposed rafter tails expressed headers at window and door openings and similar use of timber for porch framing is strongly encouraged.

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ROOF FORMS

  • Colorado Contemporary Architecture often has thicker fascia’s, shed roofs, flat roofs and large cantilevers. Hip Style

  • Roof Structures do not fit this style but will be allowed if adequately designed so-as not to be the dominate or focal point of the roof structure.

  • At least 15% of roof materials are to be standing seam metal roofing. This roof material is to be visible from the street and multiple uses are encouraged.

  • Large, out of scale roof areas are not encouraged.

  • Any horizontal wall, fascia, and gutters can exceed 14’. Walls should step in or out for articulation.

 

DOORS AND WINDOWS

  • Doors and windows shall be organized.

  • A strong hierarchy in the layout of doors and windows is required on all elevations.

  • Recessed windows in conjunction with stone, and other such detailing on flat facades, are desired to provide shade,

  • shadow, and texture.

  • The window style shall be consistent on all four sides.

  • The window style shall correspond to the aesthetic of the home.

  • The size and scale of the windows shall enhance the home’s overall feel.

  • Larger panes of Glass are encouraged in the Colorado Contemporary Style.

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MASONRY

Masonry shall have logical termination points at inside corners. Stone will return on outside corners no less than 2’-0”.

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CHIMNEYS

  • Chimneys are encouraged to be visible from roof to the ground and at locations visible from the street.

  • Chimneys are encouraged to be masonry or standing seam metal.

  • Decorative Chimney caps are required even if the Fireplace Flue does not penetrate the chimney cap. Chimney caps are to complement the architecture of the home. Flat chimney caps are not acceptable.

 

DECKS AND PORCHES

  • Decks should maintain the overall form and be a natural extension of the architecture.

  • Railings are to be horizontal in style and powder coated steel. Glass or cable railings maybe considered depending on color and post connection.

  • Consider a variety of support methods for decks. Masonry walls, columns and timber posts. Any Masonry posts shall be a minimum outside dimension of 30”x30”.

  • 30 percent of the Primary Deck shall be covered. Primary Deck would be the larger deck of the home.

  • Decks should be unobtrusive and integrated into the massing of the building.

 

ARTICULATION

  • It is encouraged to have second level elevation offset of at least 3’-0” is encouraged to avoid flat, rear elevation compositions.

  • Strong vertical elements are encouraged to the roof level. These strong vertical elements may not exceed 20% width of an overall elevation.

  • Similar floor plans or elevations with like massing shall not be adjacent to each other.

  • Additional articulation at fenestrations; bay windows, planter boxes, eyebrow overhangs, and material changes is encouraged.

 

COLORS

  • Color and material palettes shall reflect the natural environment of the site and correspond with the elevation style.

  • Color schemes shall include varying paint colors to accentuate individual elements and siding material changes.

  • Stone shall feel natural to the site as if quarried from region.

  • Stain, or natural tones are preferred over paint when applicable.

  • Standing seam metal roofing or metal siding are to be black, bronze, or raw steel in color. Raw steel may rust and patina over time.

 

GARAGE DOORS

  • A variety of garage configurations shall be implemented to create a diverse street scene throughout the community.

  • No two garage configurations or garage door designs shall sit adjacent to one another.

  • All homes shall feature architecturally detailed garage doors constructed from quality materials such as wood or steel. Glass doors fit with the Colorado Contemporary style.

  • Garage door detailing (color, finish, window style, hardware, etc.) shall be consistent with the architectural character of the home.

  • Garage doors must be offset a minimum of 12”.

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SOLAR DEVICES

Solar Panels are allowed on 30% of roof surfaces. Special care is to be taken to direct solar panels so as not to be seen from the street or dominate a roof’s street’s visible surface. It is encouraged to install solar panels on standing seam metal roofing to blend.

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UTILITES

All new utilities, except from: electrical transformers, satellite dishes, telephone boxes, cable TV boxes, fire hydrants or similar facilities shall be installed underground. Existing aerial utilities may remain above ground. Air conditioning and condenser units must be screened. All utility connections shall be underground whenever possible. Where utility connections and housing are above ground, they should be carefully coordinated to match the color scheme of the architecture and/or screened from view by landscaping plantings.

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FLAGPOLES

Flagpoles are not permitted. Flags not exceeding 4’x6’ may be mounted on house walls near entries.

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TRASH RECEPTACLES

Trash containers shall be kept within enclosed structures and screened from adjacent property views. These

structures shall be made of like forms complementary to the architecture of the home and be animal resistant.

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ADDRESS SIGNS

Numbers are to be contemporary in style and properly illuminated in the evening. Numbers are to be visible from the street. Numbers cannot exceed 8” in height. Address numbers are encouraged to be displayed near the street with a monument or retaining wall.

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ENCLOSURES

Enclosures used for screening of outdoor use areas such as: swimming pools, tennis courts, children’s enclosures, dog runs, etc. when approved, shall be constructed of black painted iron. These enclosures shall not exceed five (5) feet in height, except for swimming pool enclosures which shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. All enclosures must be adequately screened from adjoining residences and streets.

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FENCES

  • Fencing is discouraged. The removal of fencing allows for seamless natural landscapes that blend well with the natural environment and neighboring properties. If fencing is desirable the flowing is required:

  • Fencing: See Landscape Section 3.6 below.

  • Fencing may not exceed 4’ in height.

  • Fencing to start 6’ back from the face of the building. Fencing is not allowed between the Building and the Street.

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