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SUNDI\NCE VILLAGE AT MOUNT SNOW DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA
lntroduction: S;asons on Mount Snow, LLC (D€clarant) has filed a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions, and Easements to establish Sundance Village at Mount Srrow as a 14 lot recreational rcsidential subdivisiofi'Planned Communify''in accordance with the Verrnont Common lntorest Ownership Act, Title 27A, Vermont Statutes Annotated. By this irrstrument, Declarant hereby establishes Design and Construction Criteria to lvhicfr the Sundance Village premises and all lots therein are subject.
Desion Theme It is Declarant's intention that Sundance Village be estabiished and maintalned as a premier .ecreational residenrial subdivision.
The design theme for Sundance Village is intsnded to provide compatibility between the residentiai dwellings and the natural environment creating a comfonable and peaceful reireat in the mountains with access to the recreational opportunities and amenities of Mount Snow ski area-
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Seasons on Mount Snow, LLC has filed in the Dover Land Records a comprehensive site plan identitied as "SLtbdivision Plan Prepared For Sundanoe Village Located Off Of Seasons Dr,ie", prepared by SVE Associates, Project #81621V, dated That site plan identifies tne " building envelope" for each lot and defines the only approved location for ali buildings and improvements on a lot. All structures and site improvements other than one driveway are to be located wjthin the building envelope.
The location of the building envelope was determined by site speciJic considerations and land use regulatory requirements and, as such, may not be altered without r€gLrlatory approval-.
The naluralzed area"is the portion ofa lot outside of the building envelope. The naturalized area provideg a physical buffer between homes, preserves sensitive environmental or natural features of a lot and provides a natural unirying landscape element throughout Sundance Village. The naturallzed area shall be maintained in a predominately natural siate. Lot owners are encouraged to preserve significant physical features and lncorporate them in a proposed Iandscape plan.
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Architectural Desion R6vi€w
All building and landscape plans must be submitted in advance for review and approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), An owner may select their own architect or select one oi the pre-approved building plans, lnitially the ARC will consist of one representative of the Declarant and one member selected by the Declarant whose principal place of business or residence is in the Mount Snow area. Upon the sale of the ninth lot, a third member will be added to the ARC and will be selected by vote of the owner's of all of the lots in the Sundance project. The goal of the Committee is to encourage the highest level of design quallty and continuity throughout Sundance Village. Review of the pre-approved plans will assisl in understanding the design concepts that can be used in alternate plans. Preliminary or concept house plans must be submitted for preliminary approval prior to the preparation of final plans, which must also be submitted for approval.
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Pre€onstructionMeetino
No site work, earth disturbance, tree cutting or construction shall commence until completion of a pre-construction meeting with the lot owner or owner's reprosentative, contractor and consultants. The preconstruction meeting shall identify the building envelope and identiiy the details of the erosion control plans, stormwater management plans, landscaping and tree cutting plans, hours of construction activity, and other relevant project detall to insure conformance with project plans and permit conditions prior to any site work.
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Site Work
Prio. to commencement of any site work each lot owner shall first submit a site specific erosion control plan prepared by a Vermont professional engineer for approval by the District 2 Environmental Commission. Starting at the commencement of construction for each individual dwelling a Professional Engineer shall inspect the site at least once per week and at critical times until all earth work is completed and stabilized to ensure that the erosion prevention and sediment control plans are being lollowed. The engineer shall certify by submitting a site inspection report weekly to the District Environmental Commission that all erosion prevention and sediment controls are in place, properly maintained and effective. Any conective measures noted by the professional engineer shall be implemented immediately. A final inspection report is due at completion ofthe project pursuant to State of Vermont Land Use Permit # ).
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Regrading must conform to the existing grade to the extent reasonable and feasible. Cuts and fills should be feathered into the existing terrain within the property boundary. Retaining walls should utilize natural materials such as wood, timbers, logs and rocks.
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ln rhe planning and design of the landscape and the house, the followlng consideratjons sirould be paramourt: Uiilizatioo of traditional design. irfonned by modern design. There should be ambiguity co ihat brJih lraditionalisis and modernists can lay claim to the design. The goal is io have the houses look ircsh now, bu! not look dated in the future. Draw from worldwide alpine vernacular architecture for source materlal. These forms hdve evolved to handle the lype of environment at Mount Snow. Elenlents include:
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sioped roois that can hold and support ihe snow loaJ;
Broad eaves to proiect exlerioi walls from water damage; and
Naiural building maierials such as local wood and stone that are naturally resisiattt to detrinlental environmental conditions.
Draw from vacation archiiecture such as the lodges and cabins of the Adirondacks and seaside cottages. The homes ofSundance Village will be second homes and associated with leisure time and o!tdoor mountain aciivities. Vacation architectu16 is freer, more relaxed, perilaps more exuberant than regular residential desigr. lt is also very oonnecied to the land it siis on as well as the larger environmeni. Definiiely avoid anything that looks suburban. Elements include:
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Dormered and gabled roof lines; Corners, bays, buntp-ouis, and inseis; Porches, .lecks, rerraces, and pergolas that extend indoor living space to the outdoors and creates outdoor and semi-outdoor living spaces connecting the lrouse to the lancl; Balconies, roof decks and towers that conneci to ihe sky and view corridors: Given the sloping terrain, use local stone where reiaining walls are required; and Natural exterior finish maierials such as wood and siooe selected for their intrinsic beauly. Wood siding can be clapboards, shingles and boards arranged vertjcaily or horizonrally. Wood can be left to weather ;r be oiled. lf jt is stai;ed, the color palette should be muted and naiural. Sttong color should be reserued fot accenting.
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Building height shall not exceed two and one-half stories above mean grade. Maximum building height as measured from lhe average linished grade to the highest point ofthe roof, excluding chimneys and ornamental details, shall not exceed lhirty-six feet. lf the basement is a walkout and more than forty-nine percent of the basement level walls are exposed, it shall be considered a story. The exterjor walls of the top-most story may not exceed lour feet above the top-most floor to encourage the use of dormers. Floors may be eliminated to create double height spaces and great rooms. Stories may be split into different levels as in a split-level.
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All major roofs shall use a 9/12 to 12112 roof pitch for hipped and gabled roofs and dormers. Use a 3/12 to 6/12 pitch forshed dormers, attached porches, and lean-to additions. Roofing materials may include wood (gene.ally cedar shakes or shingles), standing seam metal and/or slone (usually real or synthetic slate). Thirty year or more architectural grade asphalt composition shingles are allowed, but not encouraged. Flat roofs may be used only for limited connecting elements or when used as a roof deck. Exposed rafter tails and other exposed structural elements are encouraged, lf skylights are used, they should be integrated with the roof form to be as unobtrusive as possible. Roof mounted solar panels shall be installed flush with the roof Iine and trimmed to match the main residence. Only flat glass skylights and solar panels shall be allowed.
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Exterior Walls and Trim
Exterior wall construction shall be consistent with traditional New England mountain architecture. Siding will be wood, stone or architectural shingles. Different types of siding may be mixed on a house. Wood siding can be clapboards, shingles, and/or boards. Wood types include eastern and western cedar, pine, cypress, redwood, and other suitable woods. Boards can be tongue and groove, shiplap, or board and batten, and can be laid horizontally or vertically. Wood siding can be treated with bleaching oil, penetrating oil, or semi-transparent stain. Naturalstone is preferred, but cultured slone is permitted. Cement stucco is permitted, but synthetic stucco (IEFS or similar) is not. Stone to convey a structural sense such as on a chimney, exposed foundation, columns, or contiguous walls. Vinyl and metal siding is not permitted. The goal is to hav€ the look of natural siding throughout the community. Use exterior trim appropriate to the siding selected. Extgrior trim may be painted or
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treated like the siding. Painied trim may be wood, cellular PVC (Azek or similar), fiber cemenl, or other synthetic (Mjratek or sjmilar).
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Windows
Use high qualiiy wood and/or aluminum clad windows and exterior doors. Glazing may be lrue or simulated divided lights, Rernovable grills are not permitted. Fixed, casement, awning, and sljde-by sash must be a minimum of two lights. Double hung wirrdows must have a minimum of tlvo iights on lhe upper sash, and a minimum of one ljght on the lower sash. Glazed doors may be one llght or more.
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Chimnevs
Exposed chimneys shall be masonry or stone. Wood siding is not permitted as a chimney cover. No exterior stove pipes shall be used. A metal or concrete chimney cap nlay be utilized.
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EnerovConservation
All dwellings shall be designed to promole environmental responsibility and shall meet or exceed the Vermont's Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES). All dwellings shali include low llow plumbing fixtures and utilize water saving technology. Each dwelling will be limited to one woodburning flreplace or woodstove which shall meet or exceed EPA standards. The installation and or use of electric space heat is prohibited without approval by ARC and the District 2 Environmental Commission pursuant to State of Vermont Land Use Permit )-
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Landscapinq Plan
Each lot owner shall submit a landscaping plan for review and approval with the building plans.
All new plantings should be indigenolts to southern Vermont. New trees should be of the same species as are extant. Plantings should follow naturally occuning planting patterns. Lawns are djscouraged in favor of natural ground covers. Grass lawns must be nrowed and maintained, and cannot exceed thjrty percent of the open lot area (the area excluding building tootprint, driveway, walks, and porches/decks). Perennial flower gardens are encouraged. Reiaining walls, walkways, and teraces must be made of indigenous stone and
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indicated on the landscape plan. Fences must be wood and/or stone and be indicated on the landscape plan, and include elevations and details.
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Liohtlno Exterior lighting should be minimized to the extent needed for safety considerations. Specitic prohibitions include up-lighting, sodium vapor or metal halide lixtures and high wattage visible from offsite. All e)derior lighting shall be fully shielded and downward directed to minimizo light dispersion.
Drivswavs and Imoeryious Areas
Driveways are the responsibility of each lot owner. Driveway width through the naturalized area is limited to sixteen feet. Driveway and parking surfaces shall be asphalt, crushed stone, concrete, unit pavers, or cobbles. Driveway curb cuts at Sundance Village Loop Road will be installed by the developer. The Sundance lndividual Stormwater Discharge Permit issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservatjon provides for a specific allowable amount of impervious surface for each lot which includes dwelling roof surface and driveway and includes a requirement to "disconnect" 10% of the lot impervious area. Each lot owner shall confirm compliance with impervious area limitations prior to any construction. Lot owners may be required to obtain an lndividual Slormwater Discharge Permit for stormwater discharge associated with resjdential construction upon their respective lol which exceeds the pre-approved impervious area.
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A two car garage, minimum, per dwelling is recommended. Three off-street pa*ing spaces are required for €ach residential dwelling. All parking spaces must be located within the building envelope or within the private driveway located upon the lot.
XVll. Fire Protection All homes shall be constructed with a residential lire suppression sprinkler system.
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ll a proposed 0uildrng is less than one hundred feet from a chairlift, the following additional regulalions are applicable:
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lf the distance from the outer-most edge of the proposed structure is less than one lrundred feet from the lift, an interconnected fire alarm must be installed to alert the lift operator of a fire.
(b) The minimum distance from any structure to the vertical plane of lhe ski ljh rnust not be less than the maximum height of the structure plus fifteen feet. That is to say, a structure thirty feet in height must be located at least fortyjive feet from the vertical plane of the ljft. XlX.
OtherConsiructionResuiremenls
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Prior to commencement of construction of each Sundance home the owner shall contaci the Town of Dover Zoning administrator and obtain a building permit if required. Each owner shall also notify the Sundance Village HomeowneCs Association and Seasons on Mount Snow Condominium Owners Association and provide verification oi number of bedrooms.
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All utilities, including electrical, telephone and cable shall be fed to buildings underground.
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Exterjor propane tanks must be buried and located no closer than twenty feet from the property line. Oil tanks must be above ground and contained within an enclosed structuae.
d) Eaclr lot olaner shall provide the Dover Fire Department with as built drawings slrowing location of any propane tanks and lines, All lines shall have outside shut ofi valves accessible to emergency personnele) All alarm systems shall be registered with the Dover Police Department and Fire Departmenls as applicable. Each dwelling shall have outside electrical service box shut off accessible to emergency personDel.
s) Each dwelling shall have its own individual sewer grinder pump and generator
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h) Each lot owner shall a.range to have all construction materials recycled ot disposed of at an approved facility i) Exterior mechanical equipment shall be shielded from view and noise ieve,s shall
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not exceed 40 dba measured al the property line.
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To lhE ext€nl lhat any applicable building cod€s, land us€ rsgulations or state or local permits apply standards more stringent than those contained within these criteria, then the more s&ingent standards apply.
Dated at Boston, Massachusetts this
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ln the presence of:
SEASONS ON MOUNT SNOW, LLC
By:
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David Epstein, Managing Member
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNry OF SUFFOLK
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At Boston in said County and Commonwealth this day of personally appeared David Epstein, Managing Member and duly authorized agent of Seasona on Mount Snow, LLC, and ho acknowledged his signatura on th6 icregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of Seasons on Mount Snow, LLC. Beforg Me, Notary Public NOTARIAL SEAL
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