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II. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES
The review and approval procedures, which follow, provide the framework by which the Design Review Committee (DRC) will review, process and approve construction of improvements within Castle Pines North. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the DRC in accordance with the following review and submittal procedures.
Except for Design Review Committee exemptions and "staff level" approvals as described below, any construction or reconstruction or the refinishing or alteration of any part of the exterior of any building or other improvement in Castle Pines North is prohibited until a developer or homeowner first obtains approval thereof from the Design Review Committee. All improvements shall be constructed only in accordance with approved plans.
Every violation of the Design Guidelines including, without limitation, any construction, reconstruction, refinishing, or alteration of any improvement in Castle Pines North or landscaping without approval by the Design Review Committee or the alteration of any improvement or landscaping in Castle Pines North not in conformance with plans that have received approval from the Design Review Committee, are declared to be and to constitute a nuisance. Every public or private remedy allowed by law or in equity against a homeowner or developer/builder shall be applicable against every said violation. The Design Review Committee shall also be entitled to all remedies provided in Article XI of the Master Declaration.
The following types of changes, additions or alterations do not require the approval of the DRC. It is recommended that one check with the DRC staff representative(s) to confirm that the proposed changes are, indeed, exemptions rather than "minor applications" which requite staff level review and approval. Although exempt from review by the DRC, all work must proceed in accordance with all federal, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations having jurisdiction at the site.
1. Addition of vegetation to a property in accordance with a previously approved landscape plan.
2. Modifications to the interior of a structure when those modifications do not materially affect the outside appearance of the structure.
3. Repainting and/or re-staining in original colors.
4. Repairs to a structure in accordance with previously approved plans and specifications.
5. Seasonal decorations if removed promptly (within 15 days following the holiday)
6. Removal of dead or diseased vegetation.
Only those items listed above are exempt from the residential Design Review Process. All other types of residential construction, development, landscaping, site modification, etc. must comply with the Procedures and Guidelines contained herein.
Certain Design Review Applications are considered to be "minor applications" and can be reviewed on the "staff level" rather than having to go through the full Design Review Process. The determination of whether or not an application is "minor" is made by DRC staff representative(s) at the Pre-Design meeting.
Such applications include but are not limited to minor structural changes to the exterior of a building (i.e. the addition of solar panels to a residence's roof, etc.), color changes to exterior paint or stain on a structure(s), temporary signage, and minor landscaping projects which are not part of an already approved landscape plan. The DRC staff may at any time refer any application to the DRC for approval if they so desire. Minor applications must be in conformance with these Design Guidelines.
The Design Review Committee, after proper Demand, Notice and Hearing procedures are followed as provided in the By-laws of Castle Pines North Association, Inc. (Sec. 9.05), may require an offender and/or owner to remove any improvements constructed, reconstructed, finished, altered or maintained in violation of the Design Review Committee's approval. The owner thereof shall reimburse the Castle Pines North Association for all expenses incurred by the Association or by the DRC in connection therewith.
This initial phase is the time the Applicant and his Planner, Landscape Architect, Architect or all, meet with the DRC staff representative(s) to discuss proposed plans and resolve any questions regarding the review process and fees, building requirements in Castle Pines North, or any other issues. An appointment for the pre-design meeting should be scheduled so that all meeting participants receive at least fourteen (14) days notice. Prior to the pre-design meeting, the "DRC Pre-Design Reporting Form" should be completed. A copy of this form can be found in the Appendix of the Castle Pines North Design Guidelines or obtained from the DRC staff representative(s).
The Applicant should obtain copies of the following documents from the DRC staff representative(s) at the Pre-Design meeting if he or she does not already have such copies:
• The Master Declaration of Covenants, Constraints, Restrictions and Easements for Castle Pines North;
• Castle Pines North Development Plan;
• Castle Pines North Development Guide:
• The most current fee schedule for design review in Castle Pines North.
1. Submittal Contents
The purpose of Conceptual Design Review is to review the conceptual designs of a project prior to commencement of more detailed drawings. The contents of the submittal information shall include but not be limited to two (2) copies each of the following:
a. A conceptual description of the site plan, grading plan, floor plans, elevations, roof design, exterior materials, character of the proposed structure(s), landscape plans and initial drainage and erosion control measures.
b. Scale Minimum 1" = 20' for single structure/residence; minimum 1" = 50' for multiple structures/residences. Site and landscape plans are required to use the above-mentioned scales. For floor and elevation plans, use a minimum scale of 1/4" = 1'.
c. Sketch showing that the proposed building height is in accordance with the height limitations set forth in the Castle Pines North Development Guide.
d. Completed DRC Reporting Form for Conceptual Design Review. There are two (2) types of DRC
Reporting Forms for Conceptual Design Review depending on the type of application being submitted as follows:
1) Residential development and/or associated improvements and
2) Signage. A copy of these forms can be found in the Appendix of the Castle Pines North Design Guidelines or obtained from the DRC staff representative(s). Signage applications are not required to go through Preliminary Design Review, but instead, may proceed to Construction Document Review after Conceptual Design Review approval is received.
2. Design Review Fee
A one-time fee payable at the time of submittal of each proposal for Conceptual Design Review. Different categories of design review fees have been established depending on the type of development proposed in Castle Pines North. They are as follows:
• Residential Development - New construction or major improvements to a residence and/or its landscaping would be considered part of this category. Design Review Fees for residential development are based on the type and number of dwelling unit(s) being proposed as follows:
Type of Residence Being Proposed
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Design Review Fee
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$350.00 (per unit fee)
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model homes
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$600.00 (per model home fee)
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Single-family attached residences
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$150.00 (per unit) fee; not to exceed $3,000.00 maximum)
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Example #1
An Applicant proposing 100 single-family detached units with eight (8) model home designs would only be charged a design review fee for the eight model homes ($4,800) and not for the entire 100 units. The Applicant must provide the DRC with any and all possible variations for a particular model home (i.e., color and trim variations, floorplan, and/or elevation variations, etc.). The DRC reserves the right to decide whether the proposed variations on a particular model home are substantial enough to warrant an additional model home review fee.
Example #2
An Applicant proposing a thirty (30) unit townhome project would be charged the maximum design review fee of $3,000 for single-family attached residences rather than the $150 per unit fee (which would total $4,500). No single-family attached residential proposal exceeding 20 units will be required to pay more than $3,000.
• Signage - $10.00 base fee plus $1.00 per sq. ft. (payable to Douglas County) An Applicant must receive written approval from the DRC prior to applying for a sign permit from the County. The only fee is payable to the County, not to the DRC.
• Minor Applications - No Fee "Minor" design review applications are not subject to Design Review fees. Such applications include, but are not limited to
a) changes to paint or stain color on structure(s);
b) temporary real estate "for sale" or "for rent" signage;
c) minor landscaping additions which are not part of an already approved landscape plan and d) the addition of a tool shed to one's back yard. DRC staff representative(s) will review and have the authority to approve or disapprove these "minor" applications on the staff level without going through the full Design Review Process. DRC staff representative(s) will determine which applications are "minor" and which are not.
3. Schedule
The Applicant should submit the required Conceptual Design Review information to the DRC at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the next scheduled DRC meeting. No Submittal will be scheduled for review, however, until the application is found to be complete by the DRC staff representative(s).
The DRC shall take action on Conceptual Design Review Submittals within seven (7) calendar days of the DRC meeting and shall notify the Applicant in writing of its decision. If the Submittal is found not to be in compliance with the Design Guidelines or the Development Guide, the DRC shall provide the applicant with a written description of the aspects in which the Submittal does not comply. The Applicant may resubmit conceptual plans if the DRC's findings are negative.
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