vt landscape guidelines

SECTION I INTRODUCTION

SECTION II NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDELINES

SECTION III ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

SECTION IV ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

SECTION V LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES

SECTION VI SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION VII APPENDIX

D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s

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These Landscape Guidelines illustrate options for both single and paired unit lots. The landscape at Venango Trails will accent the neighborhood while unifying the continuingly changing architecture. The landscape will display different planting themes throughout the neighborhood via the signature plant list. The signature plant list enhances the overall character of the neighborhood by providing year round seasonal interest plants in specific locations, mainly the fronts and corners of the homes. A general plant list is provided to clearly connect the various planting zones throughout the development. The signature and general plant lists will be addressed in detail in Section V ~ Signature Plant List Overview.

DETA I LED I L LUSTRAT ION Of A fRONT yARD

EXAMPLE Of A PAV ING ELEMENT

EXAMPLE Of THE PUBL IC AND SEMI -PR IVATE SPACE

PLANT MATER IALS

I L LUSTRAT ION Of THE fRONT yARDS Of A PA IRED UNIT EXAMPLE Of fENCING MATER IAL TyP ICAL fRONT PORCH

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LANDSCAPE OVERVIEw

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P L A N t I N g Z O N E s

SEMI -PR IVATE SPACE

PR IVATE SPACE

SERV ICE SPACE

No requ i r emen t s

50% o f A l l e y ya rd sp lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

A t l ea s t , 40% f ron t ya rd p lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

A t l ea s t , 25% o f s i de ya rd s p lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

PROPERTy L INE

D IAGRAM Of A PA IRED UNIT

SEMI -PR IVATE SPACE

A t l ea s t , 40% f ron t ya rd p lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

A t l ea s t , 25% o f s i de ya rd s p lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

PR IVATE SPACE

No requ i r emen t s

Single and paired units are divided into three zones: Public and Semi-Private, Private and Service Spaces. The Public Space is defined by the road to the sidewalk including the street trees. The sidewalk creates an outdoor space that is pedestrian-friendly . Semi-Private Space is from the sidewalk to the front porch of the unit. It is required that at least 40% if the front yard to be landscape materials other than lawn. The rich plant palette required for the Semi-Private Space establishes an pedestrian friendly edge while complimenting the architectural design and streetscape. Private Space is the area between the Semi-Private and Service Space starting at the back of the porch to the front of the alley yards and creates side yard living. The side yard must be planted with a minimum of 25% landscape materials other than lawn. Side yards are transition spaces from the required planting palette of the Public and Semi-Private realm to the Private Space opened to personal preference. Service Space stretches from the back end of the garage to the rear yard property line. At least 50% of alley yards must be planted with landscape materials other than lawn.

Vertical layering include Overhead, Eye-Level, and Ground-Level Tiers. Overhead layers like street trees provide shade and create outdoor rooms and a sense of space. Eye-Level would the next layer that consist of shrubs, small ornamental trees, fences, and tall perennials. This layer accentuates the landscape with a patchwork of color, texture, and fragrance. The layer is Ground-Level which includes ground covers, paving materials, and potted plants. These elements create the edge framework to porches, sidewalks, and property lines.

D IAGRAM Of A S INGLE UNIT

SERV ICE SPACE PROPERTy L INE

50% o f A l l e y ya rd s p lan t ed i n ma te r i a l s o t he r t han l awn .

SETBACk L INE

S IDE yARD L IV ING

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STREET TREE

ORNAMENTALTREE

E V E R G R E E N SHRUBPERENNIALGROUNDCOVER

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P L A N t I N g O P t I O N sSINGLE CORNER AND MID-BLOCK LOTS



I L LUSTRAT IVE S INGLE UNIT OPT ION D IAGRAM

NOTE : CONDIT ION fOR COTTAGE LOTS wITH ALLEy ACCESS.

S IDE yARDPAT IO

PAVERS

OPT IONALwRAP AROUND PORCH

TRELL I S

CONCRETE DR IVE 20 ’ w IDE MAX .

COVERED PAT IO

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ORNAMENTAL TREE

SHRUB BORDER 24”

PROPERTy L INE

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front and public zones must reflect plantings from the Signature Plant List for the specific neighborhood planting zone. Private zones can select planting from the signature as well as the recommended plant list in this landscape guideline section.

Houses on corner lots shall have distinctive side elevations which may feature wrap-around porches and fencing. These lots are encouraged to construct a fence to create a private space for outdoor living. Patios must be constructed within the property setback lines.

for corner lots, the Signature Plant List is required in the Semi-Public Realm which stretches to the backside of the home.

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Since landscape maintenance is provided by the HOA< paired homes should have simple yet elegant plantings. front and public zones must reflect plantings from the Signature Plant List. Private zones can select planting from the signature as well as the recommended plant list in this landscape guideline section.

Like the single family options, the corner lot paired home is required to select plantings from the Signature Plant List in the Semi-Private Realm which stretches to the backside of the home.

P L A N t I N g O P t I O N sPA I R E D C O R N E R LOt s



I L LUSTRAT IVE PA IRED UNIT D IAGRAM

NOTE : CONDIT ION S IM I LAR fOR ART ISAN LOTS AND V I L LAGE LOTS.

STREET TREE

HEDGE L INEDBR ICk wALk

LAwNSEAT ING wALL

PR IVACy EVERGREEN SCREENING

S IDE yARD PAT IOwITH 42” PR IVACy

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CONCRETE DR IVE

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PAVERS

S IDE yARD fLAGSTONE PAT IOwITH 42” PR IVACy BUffER

ALLEy

ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREE

BROADLEAf EVERGREEN SHRUBS

ORNAMENTAL TREE

GARAGE

PORCH

S IDEwALk

2 ’ wIDEDECIDUOUS SHRUB DR IVEwAy SEPARAT ION

STREET ROw

42”PR IVACy fENCE STARTS M ID -wAy BACk

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Since lawn care maintenance is provided by the HOA, paired homes do not have a fencing option and simple planting is encouraged. The illustration shows a hedge that creates the privacy buffer from neighbors.

All patios must be constructed within property’s setback lines. Private buffer along patios are encouraged to enhance the side yard living. Minimal planting and patio configuration are encouraged to decrease intense maintenance. Lawn Maintenance is provided by the HOA for all paired homes.

P L A N t I N g O P t I O N sPA I R E D M I D - B LO C K LOt s



I L LUSTRAT IVE PA IRED UNIT D IAGRAM


STEPS TO OPEN LAwN

LAwN

STONE wALL 36”

PERENNIAL BED

PERENNIAL BED

STREET TREE

GROUNDCOVER

DECIDUOUS HEDGE 36”

fLOwER ING TREE

DECIDUOUS SHRUBSEVERGREEN SHRUBS

ALLEy

GARAGE

DR IVEwAy

PORCH

S IDEwALk

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ORNAMENTAL TREE

STREET ROw

BR ICk PAVED PAT IO wITH

42” PR IVACy BUffER

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with the side alley option, at least 50% of alley yards must be planted with landscape materials other than lawn.

The illustration to the left of the page shows a homeowner’s private space landscaping opportunities such as a cut flower garden or a vegetable garden can be planted within the private space zone. The planting designs should be simple for easy lawn maintenance for the HOA.

These front yards maximize lawn to the street with plantings around just foundation while back yard plantings create a screen border along the property setback line to increase private living space.

P L A N t I N g O P t I O N s PA I R E D s I D E A N D B AC K A L L E Y

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I L LUSTRAT IVE PA IRED UNIT OPT ION D IAGRAM


CUT fLOwER GARDEN

LAwN

BR ICk wALk

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COVERED PAT IO

PAT IO wITH 42” PR IVACy BUffER

SHRUBS 36” TALL

ALLEy TREES

CONCRETE DR IVE20 ’ MAX . (2 CAR )

STREET TREESSTREET ROw

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These single family homes only access is the main street (no alley). Mail boxes will also be located on the main street while meters and HVAC units will be located behind the home. These illustrations show the transition from the previous lots’ side yard living to rear yard living.

Driveways illustrated to the left show the 3’ wide ribbon lawn option (Concrete paving is encouraged for this feature). Driveways are to be paved with concrete, asphalt, or decorative stone. There should be at least a 3’ minimum distance between the home and the driveway for planting. fence must enclose the rear yard, not the side yard.

P L A N t I N g O P t I O N ss I N g L E FA M I LY LOt s

PAT IO

EX IST INGTREE L INE

24” HEDGE

ORNAMENTAL TREE

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48” HEDGE

PAT IO

GROUNDCOVER

ORNAMENTAL TREE

2-3 CARGARAGE

HOME

60” fENCE :fENCE MUST ATTACH

TO REAR Of MA IN MASS ING

PORCH

BACk yARDPR IVACy PAT IO SPACE

DR IVEwAy 10 ’ wIDE wITH R IBBON LAwN(3 ’ M IN. wIDE )

60 ’ PR IVACyfENCE

S IDEwALk

STREET TREE

fLOwER ING SHRUB

ORNAMENTAL TREE



STREET ROw

ILLUSTRAT IVE S INGLE fAMILy UNIT D IAGRAM

NOTE : CONDIT ION S IM I LAR fOR COTTAGE LOTS S IDE DR IVEwAyS, PARk LOTS, MANOR LOTS AND ESTATE LOTS.

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P L A N t I N g O P t I O N O F F s E t s I D E YA R D PAt I O s

Offset side yard patios provide additional privacy for homeowners.

Make every attempt to offset side yard patios to provide an outdoor “room” for homeowners to occupy for various uses. This space should be paved and may be at grade or elevated per approval of the Design Review Board. A privacy buffer is encouraged parallel to adjacent neighbors’ yard. This privacy buffer may be constructed or planted.

PAT IO

PR IVATE PAT IO wITH 42”

BUffER

24” HEDGE

PERENNIALBED

PR IVACy SCREEN wITH

PLANT INGS

42” STONE wALL

PAT IO

fLOwER ING TREE

BR ICk PAVERS

GROUNDCOVER

S IDE yARDPAT IO SPACE wITH PR IVACy BffER

LAwN

GARAGE

DR IVEwAy

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ALLEy

STREET ROw

ILLUSTRAT IVE PA IRED UNIT D IAGRAM wITH OffSET S IDE yARD PAT IOSNOTE : CONDIT ION S IM I LAR fOR ART ISAN LOTS AND V I L LAGE LOTS.

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1. 7’ LOw SIDE LOT wITH ALLEy.

2. 6’ HIGH SIDE LOT wITH ALLEy.

1. front porches must be a minimum of 18” high (3 steps minimum).

2. first floor elevation must be a minimum 1 step above front porch elevation.

3. There are two backyard low side slope grade options. See Section No.1 (finish Grade Alt. 1 & 2)

4. Primary garage access is via alley.

5. Access to optional basement via alley loaded garage

6. Driveway access to garage from main street is acceptable if no alley. (see No. 6)

7. Retaining walls may be required depending on side conditions.

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4. fLAT LOT wITH ALLEy (TyPICAL).

3. 6’ HIGH SIDE LOT wITH NO ALLEy.

1. front porches must be a minimum of 18” high (3 steps minimum).

2. first floor elevation must be a minimum 1 step above front porch elevation.

4. Primary garage access is via alley.

5. Access to optional basement via alley loaded garage

6. Driveway access to garage from main street is acceptable if no alley. (see No. 6)

7. Retaining walls may be required depending on side conditions.

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WALLS, FENCES AND SCREENSwalls, fences and Screens should be designed to compliment the architecture of the house. They are required around trash receptacles, HVAC equipment, service areas, and are encouraged around private spaces, including the side yard patios when facing other side yard patios. fences are not permitted in the front yards of any home at VT. fences are encouraged around all private side and rear yards with a maximum height of 42” and minimum height of 30” with the top 12” opaque. Side yard fences must be offset back from the main body of the house by 10’. Side yard fences along a street must connect from the main body of the house to the garage. walls shall be made of stone or brick and a maximum of feet tall. At the base of fences and along walls, groundcover or other plantings are encouraged to add aesthetic appeal.

PAVINGConcrete is the minimum standard paving for driveways, patios and walks. Paving materials such as brick, stone, stamp patterned concrete, concrete pavers and other porous materials are encouraged options and will enhance the arrival appearance. Asphalt is not acceptable. Ribbon Paving is encouraged with a lawn strip of 3’ wide minimum.

Irrigation should be limited in all instances. Signature plants were carefully selected to enhance the outdoor living spaces at Venango Trails not only visually but the plants were selected based on their tolerance of disease, tolerance of drought and low maintenance (after plants are established). Annual flowers are recommended and should be maintained by owner or HOA.

All planting beds shall be edged with a durable edging material. Wood, wrought iron, and aluminum are all acceptable material options.

GRADINGShould provide positive drainage slope away from homes, porches, paving.

RESIDENTIAL SITE LIGHTINGLight fixtures should be contained to the lot and should not trespass onto other properties or public ways. No up-lighting is acceptable. No shielded spot-lights are acceptable. All entry doors, porches, patios, and garage doors should have adjacent fixtures. Low voltage LED site lighting may be acceptable along walks and private space of the home by review by the DRB. Lamp posts are not acceptable.

MISCELLANEOUSMail boxes should be placed on the alley side of the property and coordinated with the USPS for deliveries. Boxes should be grouped in twos at side-by-side lots. Wall mounted boxes may be acceptable. No oversized plastic boxes will be acceptable. House numbers must be labeled on boxes and front of the house.

Waste/Trash must be serviced by alley. Trash storage receptacles shall be located along the driveway or within the garage area. Screening for the storage is required.

Trellises, arbors and decorative screening elements are acceptable and provide visual enhancement, additional planting areas, and private living spaces.

Each home shall provide two car garage minimum per unit. Parking on the main street and alley drives are permitted if needed. No parking in the alley right of way.

Deck designs must be reviewed by the DRB. All decks must be placed in the private zone.

M I s C E L L A N E O u sD E s I g N E L E M E N t s

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