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<br /> Page 2 <br />d. A minimum two-car attached garage is required. Side-loaded or rear-loaded <br />garages are preferred. If front-loaded, the garage shall not be the dominant <br />feature of the building facade. <br /> <br />e. Exterior materials (siding, doors and windows) should be low maintenance. <br />Brick, stone, aluminum and vinyl are preferred. Natural cedar lap is acceptable if <br />properly stained or painted. Hardboard panels or hardboard lap siding are not <br />acceptable. <br />f. Unit height and mass of the new homes should shall be compatible with the scale <br />of the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> <br />g. Plans must present a balanced distribution of wall and window areas from all <br />views. A variety of exterior architectural features will be desired. <br /> <br />h. A full basement shall be provided in the house unless the selected design results in <br />a split level, garden level type of basement. <br /> <br />3. Site Standards <br /> <br />a. The entire grounds must shall be landscaped to be aesthetically pleasing in all <br />seasons. Land forms and plant materials shall be used to define the site and blend <br />with adjoining properties. The landscape plan must be reviewed by the City <br />Forester. <br /> <br />b. Existing trees must shall be preserved when possible. Care should be taken to <br />preserve existing root systems. Construction fencing around the root system must <br />be provided on trees directly adjacent to active grading and construction areas. <br />The City Forester can assist in recommending methods of protecting existing trees <br />and shrubs. <br /> <br />c. Site drainage must shall be accommodated on the site so that water is directed <br />away from the new home and the neighboring properties. The developer must <br />comply with any federal, state or local drainage requirements. Construction and <br />the finished structure must not have a detrimental impact on storm water drainage <br />patterns in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />d. All air conditioning units must be located in the rear yard of the house. <br /> <br />e. Utility meters must shall be screened from street view; locations must be specified <br />on plans. <br /> <br />f. The neighboring property and adjacent public streets must shall be kept free of <br />construction debris at all times. The construction site must shall be managed so <br />not to become a nuisance. Under no circumstance during the construction period <br />may shall construction workers, construction equipment or construction materials <br />enter, disturb, or damage neighboring properties.