Item 6K - Design StandardsHawkwood
Design Standards for Construction and Exterior Materials
Create deed restrictions which manage the high level of construction expected,
specifically:
1. Minimum Floor Space. All floor areas referenced below are for air-
conditioned floor areas, exclusive of porches, garages, patios, terraces or
breezeways attached to the main dwelling. Each dwelling constructed on any
Lot shall contain a minimum of four thousand (4,000) square feet of heat and
air conditioned floor space.
2. Drives and Walks. The standard finish for the lead walk and driveway will be
salt deck or pavers, and not broom finish concrete. Any other finish must be
approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee.
3. Structure Materials: Exterior Items and Surfaces. Unless approved by the
Committee, the dominant exterior vertical wall area of each structure,
exclusive of doors and windows, shall be a minimum of 80% masonry (brick,
stone, or authentic stucco) or other material solely determined by the
Committee. Dryvit systems or Styrofoam products are not acceptable. The
exterior of chimney flues shall be of masonry material acceptable to the
Committee. Installation of all types of exterior items and surfaces such as
address numbers or external ornamentation, lights, mail chutes, mailboxes,
roofing materials and exterior paint or stain, shall be subject to the approval
of the Committee as to size, design, materials color, manufacturer and
location.
4. Roofing Materials. The Architectural Control Committee will only approve
roofing materials which are of the highest grade and quality and which are
consistent with the external design, color and appearance of other
improvements within the subdivision. Roofing materials which are metal,
slate, slate like, clay, barrel tile, copper, minimum 50 year composition
shingle, or concrete are the minimum standard of quality for roofing material
to be used. The roof pitch of any structure shall be approved based on the
roof type associated with architectural style of the home. Any deviation of
roof pitch or roofing material must be approved in writing by the
Architectural Control Committee.
5. Windows. Windows must be wood or fibrex composite clad, steel, or bronze
and submitted for review of Committee approval. Window mullions that are
appropriate for the selected architectural style are required and shall be
approved by the Committee.