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3. Plan
approvals by the Castle Pines Design Review Committee are valid for
one year from the time of final approval of Construction Documents.
If construction of the approved residence has not begun in this time
frame, the Design Review process and applicable fees must be
initiated once again.
4. The following inspections will need to be scheduled by the
owner/builder with the Design Review Staff.
a) Prior to release of building permit: Pre-Construction Conference
and On Site Staking Review; confirmation of the project benchmark
tied to U. S. G. S. data.
b) Prior to pouring of foundation walls.
c) Building height at time of roof framing.
d) Upon completion of exterior shell.
e) Prior to release of Certificate of Occupancy: Compliance Review.
NOTE: The Design Review Administrator or Landscape Planning Director
will visit all construction sites on a regular basis to insure
construction conformance, as well as compliance with the rules and
regulations. Contact the Homes Association office at any time that
assistance is needed. (303-814-1345)
Construction of a home should be completed within twelve (12) months
from the date the Douglas County Building Permit is issued. In cases
of extenuating circumstances or unforeseen problems, the Owner may
request an extension from the Castle Pines Village Design Review
Committee (D.R.C.).
Step 1 Pre-Design Conference
A pre-design conference is required for each lot. The Castle Pines
Design Review Committee staff is available upon request for lot
owner(s), prospective lot owner(s) or owner’s representative(s) to
discuss the following:
1. Site classification
2. Massing and building profile
3. Building footprint size and location
4. Impervious coverage
5. Setbacks and easements
6. Defensible space (CO. State Forest Service Fire Mitigation
Requirements)
7. Tree Preservation and Natural vegetation/habitat protection
8. The philosophy behind planning in Castle Pines Village
9. Site Planning: Castle Pines Drainage Certification Plan,
topography and grading, access, work staging
storage, parking, soil displacement)
10. Landscape planning: erosion control, restoration requirements,
plan/site development procedures
11. Castle Pines Exterior Lighting Policy
12. Design Review submittal requirements and process
13. Construction rules and regulations/builder’s critical path
process
At the conclusion of this meeting, the applicant will read and sign
a Castle Pines Village Philosophy and Process acknowledgment letter.
Step 2 Conceptual Design
This
submittal shall be accompanied by a completed application and the
design review fees. Two
(2) copies of the following are required:
A. Architectural Site Survey of subject property prepared at a scale
of 1” = 10’, or 1/8” = 1’0” on a 24x36” sheet, if lot is less than
one acre. For larger properties, 1” = 20’ is acceptable. Minimum
indications shall include:
Site Classification. (As determined by DRC)
Contour intervals at no greater than 2 foot-0 inches.
Topographical information to extend a minimum of 20 feet beyond lot
boundary line and to include any pertinent data beyond 20 feet, if
applicable.
Location of centroid or if applicable, a platted building envelope.
Evergreen trees within 20’ of the house, drive, and garage, will
have their base elevation noted at their exact location. Accuracy of
topography of tree location is critical, as this information will be
the basis, not only for the design, but also for the D.R.C.’s plan
evaluation, approval, inspections, and enforcement. If this
information is attained from existing pre-1999 survey data, all tree
locations and site grades pertinent to proposed construction and
existing vegetation to be field verified, and noted on the site
plan.
6. Approximate tree trunk caliper in inches measured 4' 6” above
grade.
7. Locate all existing site improvements, easements, rights-of-way,
utilities, utility cabinets, sewer service location with invert
elevation, water service location, etc.
Please note: All Architectural Site Surveys shall bear the seal and
signature of a Professional
Land Surveyor, registered in the State of Colorado. Approval of
submitted documents by the
D.R.C. will not be granted prior to receipt of the sealed
Architectural Site Survey.
B. Conceptual Architectural Plan at 1/8"or 1/4" = 1’0” scale,
prepared using the Architectural Site Survey as a base.
1. Building Footprint.
2. Preliminary building elevations; all four exposures.
3. Preliminary floor plan.
4. Site and building relationship.
5. Building cross section that also shows existing and proposed
grades.
6. Approximate elevations for foundation and first floor; and
garage.
7. Study model, if required by the Design Review Committee.
C. Conceptual Site Plan prepared at 1/8” = 1’0” or 1”=10’ scale
using the Architectural Site
Survey as a base.
1. Site Classification.
2. Building Footprint.
3. Preliminary grading plan.
4. Preliminary drainage plan.
5. Proposed driveway access alignment.
6. Exterior living spaces. *
7. Impervious coverage calculations.
8. Preliminary retaining, or screening walls.
9. Copy of the soils report.
10. Any additional or required trees to be planted or transplanted,
i.e. for screening, augmentation*, enhancement, etc.
11. Existing trees, including those in the building footprint.
12. Existing shrub masses i.e. gamble oak.
*NOTE:
There can be conditions that will necessitate the construction of
exterior site improvements or tree planting prior to building or
foundation construction.
Please Note: One copy of the plans shall be retained for the Design
Review files. The second copy will be returned to the applicant with
any applicable Design Review notes, comments, and revisions. This
set of red line plans shall be brought to the next level of review
for reference and illustration of any revisions.
If a property adjoins a golf course, an additional copy is required
for review by the golf course.
Step 3 Design Development
Two copies of each of the following documents are required (The
red-lined copy of the previous submittal for reference is also
required):
A. Construction Site Plan will show the following items listed
below. As indicated, these items will be staked in the field at the
time of the on-site Staking Review Step 5. All stakes shall be set
firmly in place, color coded with paint and/or flagging and labeled
with a permanent marker to correspond to the stake points shown on
the Construction Site Plan. Standard color-coding to be used is
listed below.
NOTE: The Design Review Committee may require an on-site staking
review at the Design Development Stage if trees and elevations need
to be precisely located, because of their proximity to proposed
construction.
1. Proposed, permanent residential access route; including minimum
driveway culvert size, future use utility sleeving -- stake the
centerline of the driveway.
2. Show additional, if any, proposed construction access routes to
the Building Envelope (stake) Construction access must be the same
as the residential driveway and utility routes unless otherwise
approved by the DRC. If temporary construction access across any
‘common area’ or adjacent lot is necessary, a letter from the
property owner granting such access must be received by the D.R.C.
prior to gaining access across such property.
3. Indicate storage areas for topsoil and excavated materials
(stake)
4. Show storage/staging areas for building materials
5. Identify all proposed construction vehicle-parking areas.
6. Show location of construction trailer, if applicable. (stake)
7. Show location of temporary toilet (stake)
8. Indicate proposed location of concrete dump and washout area in
designated paved driveway space.
9. Construction dumpster or trash bin . . . stake location.
10. The shrub masses and overstory trees that are to be removed,
transplanted or saved
and the preservation methods to be used. (flagged – see tree
preservation and protection guide)
11. Project benchmark, to be located outside area of potential
disturbance and set by
a permanent pin and marked by a painted and flagged rebar or T post.
Elevations
noted permanently on construction site plan and on pin.
12. Bollard light and/or mailbox location(s) (stake)
13. Building corners (stake)
14. Major site improvements i.e., retaining walls, terraces, and
swimming pools, etc.
(stake)
15. Schedule and phasing of site cleanup
16. Proposed drainage improvements including swales, inlets and pipe
sizing
17. Snow fence to indicate limits of construction, tree protection
18. Water service line to the house and property line shut off valve
19. Water meter remote reader location
20. Sanitary sewer service line to the house, stub-in elevation
(lowest floor elevation)
21. Gas service line to the house
22. Cable TV line to the house
23. Electric service meter pedestal and line to the house
24. Telephone service lines to the house
INFORMATION / PURPOSE: COLOR CODE:
a) Elevation reference stakes:
1. Project bench mark - pin and rebar red paint / red flagging
2. Stake building footprint corners (no offsets) orange flagging
3. Stake site improvements/extensions green flagging
b) Vegetation stakes and flagging:
1. Stake proposed new tree locations blue flagging
2. Flag existing vegetation to be saved pink flagging
3. Flag existing vegetation to be removed red flagging
4. Flag existing trees proposed for transplanting yellow flagging
c) Building envelope and access routes:
1. Stake centerline proposed residential access white
flagging
2. Stake route of utility line trenches red & white flagging
3. Stake & label construction access, if different white flagging
4. Fence building envelope (area of disturbance) snowfence perimeter
boundary
5. Construction access (during construction)
stake and rope limits
d)
Temporary construction buildings & use areas:
1. Stake & label construction trailer, toilet, etc.
2. Stake & label construction vehicle parking
3. Stake & label stockpile areas
4. Stake & label all dump and wash out areas
e) Sediment and erosion control mitigation measures:
1. Stake & label sediment control measures
f) Site amenities and fixtures:
1. Stake & label mailbox, Bollard lights, etc.
B.
Building Plans: hard-line drawings, showing complete floor plans,
elevations, and building sections at ¼” scale, as per requirements
of Douglas County Building Department. Plans also to indicate final
foundation and floor elevations.
C. Preliminary Landscape Plans prepared at ¼” scale shall show all
items previously indicated on the Conceptual Site Plan, plus the
following items: (Note: speculative builder’s are required only to
indicate items 1 through 7).
1. Final grading plan
2. Proposed site improvements
a) Exterior living spaces: decks, patios, terraces, walkways, motor
court/drive, and garden structures.
b) Proposed retaining walls, type of material, top and base
elevations.
3. Existing plant/tree locations and species.
4. Location, extent and proposed treatment of disturbed and/or
revegetation areas.
5. Specific planting requirements, requested by the D. R. C., at
conceptual level.
6. Mailbox post location.
7. Exterior lighting plan.
8. Location and type of turf areas
9. Location and type of mulch and edging
10. Proposed plant (overstory, shrubs and groundcovers) locations
and species
11. Plant list of all proposed species: common and Latin names,
quantities and sizes for each. Identify turf and revegetation areas;
specify seed mixes and application rates.
12. Soil preparation specifications for revegetation of grass, turf
and/or other areas.
13. Irrigation schematic: with indication of method , precipitation
rate, approx. monthly water usage)
14. Design, layout, materials and treatment of outdoor seating
areas, walls, fences, ponds and other proposed landscape structures
and improvements.
15. Design and layout of special areas such as vegetable gardens,
play sets, or dog runs.
16. Note special plant characteristics pertinent to design concept
(i.e. seasonal color, height etc.)
D. Drainage, Sediment and Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared
in accordance with the
requirements set forth by the Castle Pines Metropolitan District and
the Castle Pines
Village Drainage Plan Requirements.
E. Sample Board of all exterior materials and colors (refer to
the Castle Pines Village D.R.C.
requirements).
1. Display on 18”x24” Board with a separate typed information/spec
sheet attached to the back and another copy for the DRC. Files
specifying the manufacturer, brand name, color code, grade, texture,
and any other pertinent data for each material, i.e. roof, stone,
stucco, window, trim, fascia, garage doors, railing, etc.
2. Material samples should be no smaller than 4 "x4 " to show
texture, finish and color
3. Print of Front Elevation of the residence should be on the board
and colored. Note the DRC will retain the color board until the
project has received final construction approval.
F. Lighting Product Literature of all exterior lighting fixtures
to be used (cut sheets) and their proposed locations. Please refer
to the Castle Pines Exterior Lighting Policy for current
information.
G. Significant Architectural Design Elements: plans shall indicate
all exterior details and
embellishments.
Step 4 Construction
Document Submittal
Two copies of each of the following documents are required.
(Redlined copy of the previous submittal for reference is also
required):
A. Architectural working drawings including
1. Foundation plans
2. Electrical plans
3. A complete set of plans per Douglas County Building Department's
requirements.
4. The final site plan is to be attached as a cover sheet.
5. Certified drainage plan
6. Preliminary Landscape Plan, as submitted at Design Development
indicating any changes. NOTE: Custom or pre-sold homes will be
required to submit final landscape plans prior to a Certificate of
Occupancy being issued.
NOTE: After Construction Documents have been approved, any changes
of the exterior appearance, materials, fenestration, grading, or
existing vegetation must be submitted for review and approval by the
Design Review Committee. All discrepancies from approved plans must
be reapproved/corrected before a Certificate of Occupancy letter
will be issued. If discrepancies from approved plans are discovered,
corrections will be required prior to re-inspection. It shall be the
responsibility of the builder to notify the Design Review Committee
when corrections are completed.
Step 5 Pre-construction
Conference and On-site Staking Review
1. No disturbance to the site may occur prior to the issuance of the
building permit without the prior written approval of the Design
Review Committee.
2. All required plans and documents must be approved and on file
with the Design Review Administrator. They include:
a) The Castle Pines Design Review Committee approved construction
site plan and verification of the project benchmark.
b) A drainage plan sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer.
c) Metro District Site Plan. (Construction Site Plan)
d) Emergency Service Requirements.
e) Colorado State Forest Service Defensible Space Assessment.
f) Preliminary Landscape Plan.
3. After all required documents have been filed, the footprint and
required site information shall be staked and the project elevation
benchmark placed where its’ location is accessible for easy
reference to check house and construction site elevations. DRC staff
will review staking and elevations at this time.
4. All trees and oak that are to be pruned as designated by the
Colorado Forest Service shall be done after site staking approval.
All debris and slash shall be removed from the site at this time.
5. The owner/builder shall meet with the DRC staff to assure that
a) all Defensible space work has been completed
b) All trees and shrubs on the property that could be impacted by
site construction are protected 5’ past their drip line by snow
fencing and hay bales as appropriate.
c) The site plan “line of disturbance” must be fenced to avoid
encroachment into native natural areas beyond the building site.
d) All erosion control methods must be installed and remain
throughout the construction period.
6. Applicant, General Contractor and Excavator are required to
attend on-site staking review.
7. Applicant and Builder will be required to sign Construction
Compliance Agreement.
8. All fees shall be paid prior to the release of a building permit.
9. The contractor will be furnished Castle Pines Building
information, including the Contractor Rules and Regulations. It is
the responsibility of the contractor and owner to ensure that all
subcontractors and material suppliers follow the rules and
regulations.
10. Upon confirmation of the Construction Site Plan and required
documents, the Design Review Administrator will issue a letter to
the Douglas County Building Department authorizing approval for the
release of the building permit.
Step 6 Compliance Review:
The Design Review Administrator will execute a letter to
the Douglas County Building Department authorizing the release of a
Certificate of
Occupancy (C.O.) upon completion of the project per approved
building plans, the Construction
Site Plan, and specifications including:
1. Exterior material sample board.
2. Exterior lighting cut sheets.
3. Final grading.
4. Drainage certification.
5. Site cleanup.
6. Final Approved Landscape Plan for Custom and Presold homes.
Subsequent
to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, all requirements
and regulations as established under the Covenants shall come under
the authority of the Castle Pines Homes Association.
The Design Review Committee reserves the right to change this
procedure at any time. It is therefore important to make sure you
have the most current copy of the Process.
INDIVIDUAL LOT DRAINAGE REVIEW FOR
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE
The following process is intended to help ensure that any potential
drainage issues are addressed during the site plan review.
1. Homebuilder will contract with a drainage engineer to prepare
drainage certification for his lot prior to site plan approval by
DRC.
2. Engineer must review the Phase III Drainage Report prepared by
the developer’s engineer for the Filing where the lot is located.
3. A site visit by the Engineer is required before the Engineer
prepares his report/certification for the individual lot.
4. Engineer prepares report/calculations that will determine
measures required, if any, to alleviate potential drainage and/or
erosion control problems.
5. a. Engineer submits drainage recommendation letter to builder and
DRC stating that onsite and offsite drainage flows are adequately
handled in the 100-year storm event.
b. The recommendation letter must be stamped, signed, and dated.
c. All backup material such as calculations, exhibits, charts, etc.,
shall accompany the letter and be submitted in report format to the
DRC for their file.
d. Engineer must state any assumptions/recommendations in the report
and include a detailed exhibit for future readers.
6. Builder will commence construction of drainage improvements.
7. Engineer must visit site subsequent to completion of site work,
prior to landscaping, to verify drainage and erosion control
improvements meet the recommended design requirements.
8. The builder will take corrective action, if needed, to ensure
that the recommended improvements are constructed to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
9. Engineer then sends letter to DRC stating that all improvements
meet the recommended design. This letter must be provided prior to
C.O. release letter from DRC.
10. DRC will coordinate landscape plans with the drainage
requirements, if any. All approvals will have a disclaimer regarding
the landscape impact upon drainage. DRC reserves the right to
require the landscape plan and installation be reviewed by the
Engineer.
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