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2.0 SITE & LANDSCAPE
. Combining Homesites
When an Owner combines two or more Homesites, the DRB will designate a new Improvement Envelope, sizing and design criteria based on the
new property lines, existing utility easements, and the objectives of these Guidelines.
e buildings on such double lots are to be planned and designed such that, whilesomewhatlarger,thehome(includingallstructuresorcomponents) does not appear out of scale or character (in any one element or as an entire composition) to the rest of the Sandy Bank Bay.
. Im rovement Envelo e Adjustment Process
All structures are to adhere to the designated Improvement Envelope for the Homesite as described by the Homesite Diagram and the plan for Sandy Bank Bay. However, it is recognized that each Homesite presents its own unique design challenges. Owners and their Architects may develop design solutions involving encroachments into the Natural Area that may be appropriate. All proposals for construction within the Natural Area will be evaluated by the DRB for continuity with the Community Plan, adjoining Homesites, existing vegetation, and/or the goals of these Guidelines. All decisions regarding proposals for encroachments into the Natural Area shall be made solely at the discretion of the DRB.
. Grading and Drainage
Objectives
Preserveexistingdrainagepatternsandsignificanttopographicalfeatures Reducewaterqualityimpactsandminimizeerosion
Promotetheuseofnaturaldrainagesystemsincludingbioswales
Detaindrainageonsitetotheextentfeasible
Grading and drainage Improvements are to take into account the unique attributes of the site’s soils, geology, topography and climatic effects on the particular Homesite in order to prepare ecologically sound grading and drainage solutions. e use of stormwater best management practices are to be integrated into the design to meet required stormwater runoff standards.
e following standards are to be integrated into all drainage and grading plans.
Grading Guidelines
Extent of grading and site disturbance is to be limited to those areas immediately adjacent to approved Improvements. Balancing cut and fill quantities on-site is preferred.
• Grading designs are to utilize natural and/or curvilinear shapes rather than straight and angular solutions.
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