DESIGN GUIDELINES APRIL 8

JJAAMMEESS RRIIVVEERR RREETTRREEAATTis a magnificent natural landscape!boasting all the splendour of theAlberta foothills" Open grassymeadows flow into wooded slopes!and intimate views of creeks flow intothe peaceful river valley! set againstdramatic vistas of rolling hills! and theRocky Mountains beyond"

In this extraordinary setting there isan opportunity to create a communityof rare quality" Drawing on the besttraditions of architecture! and lookingto the land itself for designinspiration! its forms! colours! andtextures # it is possible to create acommunity in harmony with itsnatural setting"

These Design Guidelines are intendedto help the lot owner to realize thisopportunity" Our common goal is acommunity of timeless beauty andlasting value" This document doesn�tsimply establish a restrictive set ofrules! but rather is intended to achievea balance" On one hand! commondesign elements on all properties willcreate a sense of unity" On the otherhand! great flexibility is allowed! toencourage innovation and creativity inindividual homes and cottages"

BBUUIILLDDIINNGG IINN TTHHEE FFOOOOTTHHIILLLLSSFrom the earliest times! people havebuilt in the foothills in response to theland and the climate" The first werethe native peoples! whose picturesqueclusters of dwellings in unspoiledvalleys were models of harmony withnature" When Canadian and Europeansettlers arrived in the late $%&&�s! theybuilt farmsteads that had much incommon with the nativeencampments before them" Houseswere straightforward! compactstructures of plain but readilyavailable materials" Roofs were simplegable or hipped forms! andadornment! if any! was veryrestrained" These homes! whether onfarms or in the new towns! had amodest character! with an

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DESIGN GUIDELINES

Prepared by the Architectural

Review Committee

Abe EppMike O�Brien

Ken Roche

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An Alberta ranchhouse

unpretentious charm that was highlyattractive! With increasing prosperity"houses were expanded or replaced!Even as they grew in complexity" withnew wings" dormers" and porches # thehomes retained their original clarityand unstudied appeal!

Some years later" the maturing westdrew a greater diversity ofarchitectural styles! Interpretations ofmedieval styles such as English Tudorand French country were popular" andelements of new movements such asArts and Crafts and Crafstman foundtheir way into the architecturalvocabulary of Alberta�s ranches andprairie towns! However" runningthrough this diversity were a numberof common threads" sharedcharacteristics which distinguishedmany foothills buildings" and can beused today as sources of inspiration atJames River Retreat:

� Materials were chosen from those athand: river rock" slate" timber and cutlumber;� Building forms were compact" inresponse to the climate;� Buildings were organized to formsheltered yards;� Sloped roofs were used to shedsnow" with overhangs to protectporches and walks;

� Trees and shrubs were preserved"and new trees were planted to provideshade and shelter from cold winds; � South windows were large" to collectthe winter sun!

These traditions gave foothillsbuildings a strong sense of belongingin their natural context!

The landscape of the Alberta foothillsand the ranching communities thatgrew in it look the way they dobecause of the particular natural andhistorical forces in play at the time!Whimsical French chateaux" Romanvillas" and Swiss ski lodges are notappropriate here! These stylesdeveloped naturally in different placesin response to different climates andlandscapes!

ARCHITECTURALDESIGN GUIDELINES

MMIINNIIMMUUMM aanndd MMAAXXIIMMUUMM SSIIZZEEThe minimum footprint (the area oflot covered by the main floor) isproposed at $%% square feet" notincluding decks or porches! Themaximum total of main and secondfloors is &'%% sq! ft! The decision restswith the Board of Directors todetermine whether or not a proposedhome size is suitable" given itsorientation and surrounding vegetation!

SSIITTEE PPLLAANNNNIINNGGThe siting of the home and anyaccessory buildings is critical to thedesign success" not only of individualhomes" but to the neighborhood aswell! Great care and considerationshould be taken when choosing thelocations of buildings! Staggering ofhouses on adjacent lots can providefor privacy" separation" and morepleasing views! All elevations ofbuildings should be interesting" butthose facing a neighbor" or thosevisible to the public" must be givenspecial consideration!

BBUUIILLDDIINNGG FFOORRMMAll building faces must be kept to amaximum of two storeys! If there is a

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Typical Craftsman bungalow

third floor! i"e" in a walkout situation!the upper floor must be built into theroof using dormers and gables"

RROOOOFFSSThe roof is the largest single elementof the house" As the style of the roofcould determine the style of the houseitself! it must be creatively designed"Details such as overhangs! gables!dormers! chimneys and brackets canadd considerably to the visual interestof the roof" Front porches areencouraged! but should be a minimumof #"$ m (% feet) in depth in order tobe truly useful" � Main roof pitch & minimum ' in #("� Roofing material & )*&year warrantylaminated asphalt shingles or standingseam metal"� Flashings should be prefinished orpainted to blend with the roof colour" � Roof vent colours should blend withthe roof colour"* Roof colours must be approved bythe Board of Directors"

EEXXTTEERRIIOORR FFIINNIISSHH AANNDD CCOOLLOOUURRSSDetailing that is used on the frontelevation must be continued on theside and rear elevations! and noelevation may be comprised of a singlematerial alone" At a minimum!exterior elevations must be broken upor punctuated by a horizontal belt of a

different material! ie #*� Smartboardof a contrasting colour at eavesheight! separating siding above andbelow" Combinations of a primaryfinish (i"e" siding or stucco)! asecondary finish (i"e" wood shingles)!and an accent material (i"e" SmartTrim or stone) is highly encouraged"Details must be true to the nature ofthe material" For example! masonry issolid and able to carry heavy loads!therefore should extend to groundlevel! or must appear to be wellsupported" Stucco block&outs as accenttrims are not permitted" Pargingshould be kept to a minimum! butshould not exceed #"( m (+$�) inheight from any finished grade"

A successful colour scheme gives equalconsideration to the roof! trim and themain colour! and how well they worktogether" Trim details should be of alighter (or darker) colour in contrastto the main colour"* Exterior colours must be approvedby the Board of Directors"

CCllaaddddiinnggHorizontal or vertical siding including:� Vinyl lap siding (one colour only)� SmartSide Lap Siding! HardiplankLap Siding � Cedar � Wood shingles! SmartShingle!

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Hardishingle (in combination withanother material)If using siding! care must be taken toeliminate or reduce lap joints in vinyland butt joints in cedar or hardboard"

Note: There are many new products onthe market that offer great advantages(i"e" non#combustability! faderesistance) over traditional wood andvinyl siding and trim products" Twomanufacturers worth checking are:� Louisianna Pacific www"lpcorp"com� James Hardie www"jameshardie"com

MMaassoonnrryy� Stucco � Stone and cultured stone� Parging

WWiinnddooww && DDoooorr TTrriimmss Trims (also called battens) are requiredon all windows and doors abovebasement level"� Minimum $ %/&� width� SmartSide Trim or HardiTrim� Wood! vinyl! or aluminum� Stone or cultured stoneNote: Stucco trims are discouraged

FFllaasshhiinngg� All flashing should be pre#finished toblend with the roof or siding material"

FFaasscciiaa!! SSooffffiitt!! EEaavvee aanndd GGuutttteerr� Prefinished aluminum soffit andfascia and LP Smart and James Hardieproducts are highly recommendedfrom a maintenance viewpoint!however painted or stained wood(excluding OSB) are also acceptable"� SmartSide Trim! SmartSide Soffit!HardiTrim! HardiSoffit � Prefinished aluminum eavestroughsand downspouts

RRaaiilliinnggssRails and spindles may be wood! vinyl!wrought iron! aluminum! or glasspanels" Many new maintenance#reduced and maintenance#freematerials are also available forrailings! and are encouraged"

DDoooorrss && WWiinnddoowwssDoors and windows provide visualinterest and rhythm to a house! andproject a sense of warmth and welcome"However! if too many or too few shapesor sizes are used! a wall can look clutteredand awkward! or blank and boring"� Large windows should be subdividedinto smaller sections by substantialmullions" Large undivided sheets of glassare discouraged"� Muntin bars are stronglyencouraged; partial coverage ofwindows with muntin bars (i"e" tophalf of window) is acceptable"

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CChhiimmnneeyyss!! MMeettaall FFlluueess aanndd RRooooff VVeennttssThe hearth is perhaps the strongestimage of the home! speaking ofwarmth and security" The chimney isthe outward symbol of the hearth! soit is a very important element of thehouse! and consideration should begiven to its design"� Stone or cultured stone! stucco! orwood shingles are appropriatematerials; vinyl or wood siding is not"� Metal flues must be enclosed in moresubstantial chimney structures; amaximum of one foot of flue canprotrude beyond the chimney structure"� Roof vent colours should blend withthe roof colour"

FFRROONNTT EENNTTRRAANNCCEESSFront entries should be featuredprominently on the front elevation" � All elevations should be interesting!especially the front! but more so whenfacing a neighbor! or visible to the public"� Front entries should be inviting!offer a sense of protection and shelter!and be designed to a human scale" � To emphasize the entrance way! theuse of heavy beams and columns!porticoes! courtyards and widestaircases are encouraged"� Two storey arches or pillars are notappropriate here"

PPOORRCCHHEESS!! VVEERRAANNDDAAHHSS!! && DDEECCKKSSFront porches! verandahs and entrygarden walls add depth to the houseand increase the sense of integrationwith the landscape"� Porches are highly appropriate;areas underneath must be enclosed topresent a solid! sturdy appearance"� Columns that support porches!verandahs! and decks must appearrobust enough to carry the loadabove; if steel posts are used! theymust be enclosed in a column (#$�square or round minimum)"� Stone and cultured stone! heavytimber! wood and wood shingles areappropriate materials for columns; vinylsiding! wood siding! and stucco are not"� Decks less than % ft high fromfinished grade must have their

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Creative chimneys add considerably to the visual interest of the roof

underneath enclosed to eliminate apotential fire hazard!� Many new maintenance"reducedand maintenance"free materials areavailable for decking# and areencouraged!

LLIIGGHHTTIINNGGOutdoor lighting should providesubtle illumination for safety andhighlighting of special architectural orlandscape elements! In a naturalsetting without streetlamps# even a$%"watt light source seen from anadjacent lot can become an irritatingdistraction!� Exterior fixtures must not havebright light sources!

� Care must be taken to minimize thevisibility of exterior light fixtures toneighbors; preferably choose fixturesthat are opaque# and shine primarilydownward!

FFEENNCCIINNGGFencing should be kept to a minimum!Styles and colors must be approved bythe Board of Directors!

GGAARRAAGGEESS && SSHHEEDDSSThe garage or shed should be aseparate building# and in the traditionof the farmstead# should be sited tocreate a protected and privatecourtyard between itself and thehome! Maximum size is &'( sq! ft!Attached garages will be considered!� Architectural detailing# materialsand colours must be consistent withand# especially for the garage# appliedto the same level as the home!� Garages and sheds should be sited soas to hide the doors# but elevationsfacing a neighbor# or those visible tothe public# must be given specialconsideration!

It is the member�s responsibility to befamiliar with and adhere to allClearwater County developmentrequirements! Please visit them atwwwwww!!ccoouunnttyy!!cclleeaarrwwaatteerr!!aabb!!ccaa

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A generous porch

Many attractive garage doors are now available on the market

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Content for this document was derived largely from the following sources:

ELBOW VALLEY DESIGN GUIDELINESHopewell Development

TANGLEWOOD DESIGN GUIDELINESHopewell Development

WENTWORTH ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINESDundee Developments

AMERICAN HOUSE STYLESJohn Milnes Baker

MUNICIPAL PLANNING GUIDELINESwww!county!clearwater!ab!ca

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

FINAL DESIGN CHECKLIST

Owner & lot number: Telephone: Email: Date:

This application will be considered complete when all of the following have been submitted:❑ Site Plan ( this may be an accurate scale drawing; a survey document is not required)❑ Floor Plans for all levels (except basement)❑ Elevations for all four sides❑ Materials and Colours list ! all exterior materials and colours" roofing materials and colour" trim material and colour

PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD EEXXTTEERRIIOORR MMAATTEERRIIAALLSS && CCOOLLOOUURRSS

ITEM MATERIAL MANUFACTURER COLOUR SAMPLE (Y/N)

Roof

Primary Cladding

Secondary Cladding

Accent

Window & Door Trim

Foundation

Chimney

Soffit

Fascia

Porch/Deck Surface

Porch/Deck Railing

Porch/Deck Spindles

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