ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED 2018004907 Williamson County, Texas Total Pages: 16 ' After Recording Return To: Cramer Weatherbie Richardson Oliver LLP _ Attn: Alex C. Oliver, Esq.
2301 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg. J-102 Austin, Texas 78746 LIVELY RANCH DESIGN GUIDELINES Adopted: feral Partner Se eS; David Nairne, Vice President STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF TRAVIS § 0 pte N | This instrument was ack ged before me on the Lp day of bvUW 2- _, 2017, by David Nairne, Vice Presiden en Lively GP LLC, a Texas limited liability company, the Acting General Partner of mes e§ 20 t 5 liability company and ocument No20(7109533 in the Official Public Records of Williamson County, Te eclaration”). In accordance with Section 7.02(c) of the Declaration, these Design Guidelines may be amended from time to time by the ACC (as defined in the Declaration).
2018004907 Page 2 of 16 Design Guidelines Introduction Any notice or information required to be submitted to the ACC under these Desigr es hercunder will be submitted the ACC at the address then specified by the ACC.
Background Yexas and is subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restri recorded under Document No. 2017109533 in the Official Publi County, Texas (the “Declaration”}. The Declaration includes construction of improvements and standards of maintenané preservation of the Lively Ranch community.
ively Ranch x’ of Williamson S$ governing the and conduct for the Interpretation Capitalized terms used in these Design Guidelines ar isc defined in this document shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Dec s and criteria for the construction of improvements within the Lively Ranch community, Section 7.01 of the Declaration provides that
n this document shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Dec s and criteria for the construction of improvements within the Lively Ranch community, Section 7.01 of the Declaration provides that no improvements may be erected. sidoed, constructed, painted, altered, modified or remodeled Units, or Property, by anyone ae ics without prior written approval of the ACC.
Development Agreement All improvements within ively Ranch must comply with all applicable standards set forth in the Agreement Rega se Creation of Municipal Utility District and Development of the { ty dated effective as of April 24, 2015 (the “Development Agreement”), e City of Leander, Texas, a Texas home-rule city, and Hwy 29 Ventures 2015,L-P.as successor to Sentinel Land Company, LLC. The provisions of the Developme eement are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Ifa from the Development Agreement, then the ACC must approve it in alternate Design Guidelines are adopted for additional property annexed into the lion, these Design Guidelines will apply to any property made subject to the Declaration.
esign Guidelines will apply only to Lots and Units within the Property that will be used for residential purposes.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page [ Design Gul ry g 2018004907 Page 3 of 16 Governmental Requirements substitute for compliance with the applicable ordinances and regulations. Pleas these Design Guidelines do not list or describe each requirement which may \be‘applicable to a Lot or Unit within Lively Ranch. Each Owner is advised to review all the use and improvement of their Lot or Unit prior to submitting plan Furthermore, approval by the ACC should not be construed by the
t or Unit within Lively Ranch. Each Owner is advised to review all the use and improvement of their Lot or Unit prior to submitting plan Furthermore, approval by the ACC should not be construed by the complies with the terms and provisions of all encumbrances that ct the Owner’s Lot or e ACC comply with any ent requirements. It is the The ACC shall bear no responsibility for ensuring plans s applicable building codes, zoning regulation and othe responsibility of the Owner to secure any required gov on such Owner’s Lot or Unit.
Lot Guidelines The following guidelines are adopted pursus and are in addition to the Develop : case of any conflict under any of the documents, the priority of application as to governance shall be the Development Agreement-firs third.
© 1. House Sizes: The following range.of | able area within a home shall be applicable for the designated Lot re 30° to 59° wide shall have homes from 1,200 sq. ft. minimum to ¢ maximum, with single story homes ranging from 1,200 sq. ft. to it. and two story homes ranging from 1.400 sq. ft. to 2.200 sq. ft.
at are 60° to 69’ wide shall have homes from 1,500 sq. ft. minimum to 0 sq. ft. maximum, with single story homes ranging from 1.500 sq, fi. to 500 sq. ft. and two story homes ranging from 1,600 sq. ft. to 2,900 sq. ft.
Lots that are 70’ wide and greater shall have homes from 1,800 sq. fi. minimum to 3,800 sq. ft. maximum, with single story homes ranging from 1,800 sq. ft. to 3,100 sq. ff. and two story homes ranging from 2,000 sq. ft. to 3,800 sq. ft.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch - Page 2 2018004907 Page 4 of 16 d. Each lot size shall allow for 10% of the homes to excced the maximum square footage allowed by up to 10%, including any and all bonus spaces.
lines for Lively Ranch - Page 2 2018004907 Page 4 of 16 d. Each lot size shall allow for 10% of the homes to excced the maximum square footage allowed by up to 10%, including any and all bonus spaces.
e. For homes with living space over a detached garage, the living space i ess of 400 sq. ft. will be counted against the above limitations, but is Sr included.
f. No more than 20% of the homes in a neighborhood on any lot size‘sha range between the minimum sq. ft. allowed to 200 sq. ft. in excess =16) approved by the ACC. By way of example, for lots typically am ed\to as, “50 foot lots”, only 20% of the homes shall be in the 1,200 to q. ft. range; for lots typically referred to as, “60 foot lots”, only 20% of es shall be in the o the minimum and ze if either (i) a superior oy the homebuilder would maximum square footages allowable on differe product is proposed; or (ii) economic } otherwise exist.
h. Where a neighborhood contains Lots be excluded in determining the aver determine the Lot sizing applicabili govern, For the purpose of calculating total patios, decks, and storage facilities s minimum square footage réqutiremer The calculation of square fee measured from outside surface to outside surface.
2. Plan Repetition; < Multiple-lot d SS neighborhood shall have a variety of floor plans and elevations.
Each plan is to minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 significantly different elevations, as /elevation combination may be used in a neighborhood: described be e \Stimes for 16-60 lots, imum of 4 times for 0 to 15 lots, e times for 61-99 lots, and e¢ 7 times for developments of 100 lots or more, ith the/lot boundaries defining a “neighborhood” being the same sized FF lots as determined CC and generally consistent to the planning sections submitted to the City of Leander.
of 100 lots or more, ith the/lot boundaries defining a “neighborhood” being the same sized FF lots as determined CC and generally consistent to the planning sections submitted to the City of Leander.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch -- Page 3 2018004907 Page 5 of 16 To determine the minimum number of plans required in a neighborhood for a given number of lots, divide the number of lots by the maximum number of repeating homes allowed ( 3, 4, 5, or 6 repetitions depending on the number of lots): ¢ by 3 ifless than 15 lots, e by 4 if 16-60 lots, e by 5 if 61-99 lots, and e by Gif greater than 100 lots, e and round the result up to the nearest whole number in e e then divide that number by the desired number of elev: 3), again rounding up to the nearest whole nuraber: number of allowed elevations for any plan. ) ree is the maximum The result is the minimum number of plans required.
For example: 30 lots divided by 4 repetitions= 8 variati 8 variations divided by 3 elevation (rounded up as required Note: In the interest of enhancing number of plans are preferred ove neighborhoods with too few Ve the overall quality of the development, a larger plans with more elevations. The ACC may reject ole discretion.
“Significant” eon 1 (or include architectural style, changes in roof pitch, roof design, or roof directi ariati s in garage orientation (e.g. side entry v. front entry); exterior materials and colo combination with other elements; variations between tandem or side by side garages; the use of such elements as balconies, porches, entry courts, and variations i entry doors, transoms, sidelights, and surrounds, will create additional variety, subject to ¢ encouraged. Caution should be exercised to avoid both overusing any one
s, entry courts, and variations i entry doors, transoms, sidelights, and surrounds, will create additional variety, subject to ¢ encouraged. Caution should be exercised to avoid both overusing any one uding too many different elements in any one elevation. Front elevations shall more than 4 materials/colors unless otherwise approved by the ACC.
promote interest and variety in the project, the use of entry courts or front porches in at least fe) rd of the homes in any neighborhood is required. All plans shall have strong, wellDesign Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 4 2018004907 Page 6 of 16 designed and well-proportioned side and rear clevations with a variety of roof designs and directions, with some front-to-back roofs and some side-to-side roofs, while the use of dormers is encouraged.
Two-story structures should be softened with some one-story elements and multi two-story homes should be limited. Large side yard two story walls should be a architectural clements are utilized to break up the mass, especially on corner lo face wall to the street is not allowed.
and must match the principal color of the roof.
Wall heights and roof spans should be reduced as they g decreases, so should the bulk and mass of what goes on th relationship between buildings on and off the lot. Car en to respect neighboring lots with regard to light quality and preservation of vi all height versus wall width, in making it top-heavy. Divergent ele s should relate and be anchored by one or more vertical or horizontal forms. Each building?
within the whole. Articulation on/the ace should be used to ensure a non-repetitive street scene and to provide interestinan\in wid jal home.
The ACC may, in its sole/and ute discretion, deny a plan or elevation proposed for a
tion on/the ace should be used to ensure a non-repetitive street scene and to provide interestinan\in wid jal home.
The ACC may, in its sole/and ute discretion, deny a plan or elevation proposed for a particular lot if a bstantially similar plan or elevation exists on a lot in close proximity to the lot on which the vor ion is proposed. The ACC may adopt additional requirements similar plans or elevations constructed in proximity to each other. For concerning sub example: h 2 he repeated every third Lot (example: Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, and Plan uth t fre elevation must be different on the two lots.
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3. Variations in the Homes Demonstrated compliance with the following will be required to the satisfactior a) Generally, the various plan and elevation combinations should be neighborhood, with no discernible repetitions in any viewable street homes are discouraged in favor of homes with a variety of height ati provide a relief to the building faces, especially on the front and visi le si b) Plans with similar or identical styles shall not be placed Woe but must be spread through the development.
c) Plotting should encourage a mix of one- and two es rather than all one or the other on a block.
d) Use variations in materials and color schemie ier differentiate elevations.
e) Vary roof directions and elemen Variations in setbacks, especially interest. Some side yard variation is de © 4) 3 alo f) Porch styles, orientati a de ng are to be varied sufficiently to avoid a side by side repetitive series of norches alone e street.
ev ong the street face and within the building elevation.
g) Garage orie aried on lots over 50 FF if feasible. Orientations that include: motor courts, side«f house form, or
of norches alone e street.
ev ong the street face and within the building elevation.
g) Garage orie aried on lots over 50 FF if feasible. Orientations that include: motor courts, side«f house form, or im must be of similar or appropriately contrasting value to the main body color, unless by the ACC. Use highly saturated color hues sparingly as accents. Reddish-orange or hue brick/stone colors are not allowed.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 6 2018004907 Page 8 of 16 The ACC may, in its sole and absolute discretion, deny proposed paint, brick, stucco, or masonry color for a particular lot if substantially similar paint, brick, stucco, or masonry color exists on a lot in close proximity to the lot on which the paint, brick, or masonry color is propo ACC may adopt. additional requirements concerning substantially similar pai masonry colors or materials constructed in proximity to each other. For example: e Similar paint, brick, or masonry can be repeated every third lot (exa B, Plan C, and Plan A), although the plan and elevation would lots.
e Across the Street: Same brick or masonry cannot-be-p diagonal from any other brick or masonry (e: ample bove: Brick B). A different plan and elevation would also be required.
4, Building Articulation Along Streets: lots 59’ wide or less is to have at least 2 and not more than 3 articulations. Homes on lot an 60’ must have at least 2 and not more than 4 articulations on the primary facade’ Homies 6n lots wider than 70’ must have at least 3 and not more than 5 articulations orithe pri aty fi cade, Side elevations facing a street are subject to the articulation and material r see s for the primary facade of the building type. Rear ireme
3 and not more than 5 articulations orithe pri aty fi cade, Side elevations facing a street are subject to the articulation and material r see s for the primary facade of the building type. Rear ireme elevations and side elevations yi ng a street or other public right-of-way must have at least The primary front elevation of home one articulation.
second floor, as defined by the second story plate and including all spaces over garage ay not exceed 75% of the square footage of the first floor, including the garage. T) i It in some lower roof forms in all two-story homes, provided that 15% of the two sory tone in a neighborhood may have 90% of the square footage of the first floor age with no lower roof form.
The square fo shed by using wrap-around porches, boxed out windows on side elevations, and similar j finishes and details as on the front face of the home.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 7 2018004907 Page 9 of 16 All homes shall be oriented to preserve trees to the extent reasonable and consideration of ‘twisting’ or modifying the pad location to preserve Heritage and larger trees ove circumference shall be encouraged. In particular, the City of Leander has offered to v make a reasonable effort to secure City consent in such a fashion that would resul the large trees. The ACC is also willing to assist in such efforts. (7 Notwithstanding the foregoing, no area larger than the approved home p C Miona 5° beyond shall be graded in areas where trees exist on a property.
5. Garages/Driveways/Sidewalks stre scene, and in order to ts shall be used to avoid es shall therefore comply with the As an integral design element of both the house as well as enhance the neighborhood appearance, a variety of garag the look of a repetitive garage scene from the street. Ga
l therefore comply with the As an integral design element of both the house as well as enhance the neighborhood appearance, a variety of garag the look of a repetitive garage scene from the street. Ga following: e Garages shall have either (i) setbacks withi than 60 FF width lots and 12” on lotsgre design features that give a similar ap e as determined by the ACC, or (iii) shall be east 12”. Flush garage faces to the adjacent ding structure of at least 6” on less the effect. Carports are not al d except with ACC approval.
e Side entry garages al are encou e Garage doors are end multiple single door preferred on the 70 or greater FF lots. Where 3 car garages are provided, the ( ead ingle and double door widths is permitted although three oes ad preferred. No more than two homes in a row may have the although each shall be a different color and panel design. On 70 te alls of all garages must be finished with sheetrock, taped over the seams and ed at a minimum. Each garage shall have garage doors that are wired so as to be erated by electric door openers and two automatic door openers are required for all uble wide garage doors.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 8 2018004907 Page 10 of 16 e All drives to a garage shall be (i) smooth, brushed, or salted concrete, or (ii) brick. Accent edging materials are encouraged. Asphalt driveways are prohibited.
e Each lot less than 70 FF in width is permitted only one driveway access from teh Driveways on corner lots abutting a cul-de-sac and another street must access off t de-sac.
¢ Light fixtures adjacent to garage entries are to be shielded, down facing li activated by a photocell or motion sensor on each side of the garage door.
e The minimum width of a driveway is twelve feet (12°) and the maximum )width of a
entries are to be shielded, down facing li activated by a photocell or motion sensor on each side of the garage door.
e The minimum width of a driveway is twelve feet (12°) and the maximum )width of a driveway path is eighteen feet (18°) within five (5’) feet from b (to allow for connecting radius to street). The maximum width of driveway. urnout or at a garage shall be no more than 30’ wide.
* Each owner of a Lot must build or cause to be built o ner’s Lot a concrete approved subdivision plans, or any other requirements I ion with and at the time of construction of the home thereon.
or salted concrete or exposed aggregate or faces as may be approved by the ACC.
6. Entry Doors/Floor Plates.
‘ width sha a minimum of 6°8” tall by 3 foot wide, with than 60 FF width. Floor plates shall be a minimum of All entry doors on lots less than 70 a preference for | sidelight on lots gré 9 feet on the interior space, and on all fk All entry doors on lots of 101 t et shall be a minimum of 8 feet tall by 3 foot wide with at least 1 sidelight. Floor s shall be a minimum of 9 feet on the interior space, and on all floors. Higher floor plates to 10 feet are encouraged.
Exterior doors cited detain are to be consistent with the architectural style of the building. Perm d aterials include stained wood, hardboard, fiberglass, and metal.
Sliding doors ma be used on interior rear or interior side yard clevations. For front elevations o (resth do side and/or rear clevations adjacent and visible to streets, greenbelts, etc., the used doors is required. “Glass Wall” openings (i.e. multiple sliding glass panels that op ely by folding into one another and are generally of 9 feet or more in width) are
reets, greenbelts, etc., the used doors is required. “Glass Wall” openings (i.e. multiple sliding glass panels that op ely by folding into one another and are generally of 9 feet or more in width) are couraged birt.permitted only on the rear or side yard areas of a home.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 9 2018004907 Page 11 of 16 7. Masonry/Windows Brick, stone, cement based siding, and stucco shall be the primary exterior material, an used on at least 85% of the front face, while other materials, such as wood and simila maintenance products, may be used for decorative elements only. However, cement may not be greater than 50% of the building materials used on any other ele otherwise approved by the ACC.
sainted metal ows and trim Windows may be double hung, single hung, casement, or awning style.
horizontal sliding windows (anodized is acceptable) are not permitted.
must be consistent with the architectural style of the building. Shutters would cover the window but not overlap if closed. ° indows both vertically and may exceed 9° in width >xception of clerestorics and Careful attention should be paid to the alignment and relationshi horizontally. Windows may be grouped together however unless appropriately grounded by adjacent wall massing.
in sunrooms or sun-porches, windows may not be gro Specialty windows such as round. half-round,a with care taken not to use too many witht reviewed by the ACC.
ad, etc. should be used judiciously, elevation. Use of such windows must be uld be recessed and do not require trim. In stucco walls but instead the stucco should appropriately trim the Windows in stone and masonry walls*sk windows should not be flush with th window frame with a physical rcli¢ & §. Foundation Location 20
ucco walls but instead the stucco should appropriately trim the Windows in stone and masonry walls*sk windows should not be flush with th window frame with a physical rcli¢ & §. Foundation Location 20 Builders shall use theit asonabl fforts to avoid trees of greater than 15” diameter measured at ~ifpossible, when orienting the foundation pad. As the City of Leander > ?xposed foundation walls must not exceed 18” above grade in locations where they are visible ects, greenbelts, or other public rights-of-way. Visible portions of foundation walls must Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page 10 2018004907 Page 12 of 16 be covered with colored stucco, paint, or cement wash to match the color of the adjacent building walls. When adjacent to raised porches, the foundation finish should relate, e.g., if the porch is faced with stone below the railing, stone should be used on the foundation to a logic int of material change, such as an interior building corner or other appropriate articulation.
9. Energy Efficient Roofing Roofs of buildings may be constructed with “Energy Efficiency Roofing” the advance written approval of the ACC. For the purpose of this section, “Energ Roofing” means shingles that are designed primarily to: (a) be wind and hail resi rovide heating provide solar generation capabilities.
The ACC will not prohibit an Owner from installing Energy i dofing provided that the Energy Efficient Roofing material: (i) resembles the mat otherwise authorized for use within the community; (ii) are more durable than, and\are of équal or superior quality to, the shingles used or material otherwise authorized for use-with ely Ranch; and (iii) match the aesthetics of adjacent homes. An Owner who desireé tall Energy Efficient Roofing will be
rior quality to, the shingles used or material otherwise authorized for use-with ely Ranch; and (iii) match the aesthetics of adjacent homes. An Owner who desireé tall Energy Efficient Roofing will be required to comply with the architectural oval procedures of the ACC. In conjunction with any such approval proce The Roof pitch shall be a 5:12 pitch reater, unless otherwise approved by the ACC. No flat roofs are permitted except as limited de ans must include vegetative screcning for above ground utility connections visible from the )street or adjacent properties. Hardscape elements in the landscaping must be in scale ome and associated structures. Xeriscape landscaping is allowed and encouraged.
Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 11 2018004907 Page 13 of 16 Front yard landscaping shall be installed within 30 days of the home completion and in all events prior to occupancy, and shall consist of at least one tree of a 3” trunk size on lots of le an 60 FF width, and two trees of a 3” trunk size on 60 FF width or greater lots, selected th approved tree list. All landscape areas shall have borders between grass and planter around trees). If the home is on a corner lot, the landscaping requirement shall street facing side yard. Use of drought tolerant plants and native grasses are encouraged ‘and the ACC may deny landscaping plans that require substantial water usage due to hep ant) materials selected. Preference will be given to landscape plans utilizing element i community design and plant materials.
Rear yard and side yard landscaping shall be installed within 90 days sensors, and drip irrigation systems are encouraged as we rolled spray irrigation heads.
e installed within 90 days sensors, and drip irrigation systems are encouraged as we rolled spray irrigation heads.
The portions of the sprinkler system zoned for the grass areas shall be designed to be capable of being independently turned off in drought situations.
Sculptures and fountains visible from the stree ACC and may be denied on aesthetic groun Rock or crushed rock as a ground cover (unle’ roved in advance by the ACC) is prohibited, as is any non-approved grass type. Synthetic gfasses with the look of real grass may be considered acceptable by the ACC_in sole discretion and may be limited to rear yard applications on any lot.
© 11. Fencing and Walls The materials, hei loca construction of all fences must be approved in advance by the ACC. These g in addition to those in Section 3.05 of the Declaration for Lively Ranch.
« Lot F cing is required on the sides and rear of the lot. Courtyard walls that are ard al walls and designed for individual house plans are encouraged by the . fences on any portion of a yard where it would be visible from an adjoining teet; shall be double sided and pre-stained in a color approved by the ACC. The oved fence color shall be used throughout the neighborhood. All side yard fences ust.be installed so that they are perpendicular to the house unless circumstances on site tate otherwise and ACC approval has been secured. No front yards may be enclosed a fence, nor may an entire yard be fenced. A steel picket or iron fence of less than 4 Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page 12 2018004907 Page 14 of 16 feet in height may be approved by the ACC for front yard areas as part of a
d be fenced. A steel picket or iron fence of less than 4 Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page 12 2018004907 Page 14 of 16 feet in height may be approved by the ACC for front yard areas as part of a comprehensive gardening plan. Entry gates for driveways that are properly anchored architecturally are allowed with the approval of the ACC. All front and street vis side yard fence materials that usc a stone face shall either be consistent to the theme walls-ofthe community, or as otherwise approved by the ACC on application.
« Retaining Walls. All retaining wall plans over two feet (2°) tall must b ittedsto the ACC for consideration and if over four feet (4°) must be constructed i rdance with stamped engineered plans by a licensed engineer, It or open space area, the use of metal of other open fencing materials (such‘as“‘steelpicket or ornamental iron’’) is encouraged.
12. General All building materials must be approved in adva materials (except for antique brick if approved—in home.
e ACC, and only new building ay be used for constructing any Vertical wood siding or wood shake siding i if approved by the ACC).
Bubble or white-framed skylights < adjacent street(s).
ibited, and skylights shall not be visible from the The ACC may disapprove th S on or design of a home on purely aesthetic grounds.
Any prior decisions of the regarding matters of design or aesthetics shall not be deemed to have set a precedentf the ACC feels that the repetition of such actions would have an adverse effect on the comntuhi Unless a writte e btdined from the ACC, construction may only take place as follows: hrough Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. No construction is undays except non-intrusive or “no noise” generating interior home Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page 13
y take place as follows: hrough Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. No construction is undays except non-intrusive or “no noise” generating interior home Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch Page 13 2018004907 Page 15 of 16 During the construction period, each construction site shall be kept neat and shall be properly policed to prevent it from becoming an eyesore.
It is recommended that homebuilders consult with the ACC on preliminary plans and sated variances to these Design Guidelines early on in the design process. All reques consideration and guidance shall be responded to within 10 days of submission. Joint working sessions involving the homebuilder, the ACC, and the project architect is reco ded to facilitate the determination of the Design Guideline applicability to each neigt sed and Unit type being developed, i.c. townhomes, cluster product, or small lot product.
These Design Guidelines may be varied, supplemented, or altered from ti e by the ACC and all changes shall supersede previous versions of the Design G applicability of any change shall not revoke or alter any previous approvakgranted by the ACC, Design Guidelines for Lively Ranch — Page 14 2018004907 Page 16 of 16 ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS 2018004907 Pages:16 Fee: $77.00 LS