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Ordinance 14-07Preamble:Whereas, Pine Lake residents have made a clear, strong request for the protection andenhancement of the character, aesthetics, visual streetscape, and natural environment of the cityof Pine Lake; andWhereas, Pine Lake residents have made a clear, strong request to keep the appearance of newinfill construction and existing home additions compatible with the existing cottage, bungalow,and cabin architecture; andWhereas, this preservation and enhancement includes ensuring appropriateness of scale and bulk of structures that may be different from what is appropriate in newer subdivisions; and,Whereas, encouraging cutting-edge green building methods and techniques in all aspects of thedesign and construction process, including the most advanced methods for energy andenvironmental conservation, and the most advanced methods for minimizing waste duringconstruction is in the public interest; andWhereas, existing development ordinances and regulations are inadequate to preventdevelopment and redevelopment from impinging on and dramatically altering the essentialcharacter, aesthetics, and fragile eco-systems of the city; andWhereas, these development guidelines, below, achieve the objectives of protecting the character,aesthetics, and natural environment of the city, while further investigation is conducted todetermine appropriate development ordinances; andNow be it resolved that the following development guidelines be applicable to any permit forbuilding, demolition, or remodeling of any covered structure 200 square feet or greater, or thatadds 200 square feet or greater of covered structure to an existing structure, or that alters 25%or more of the façade:Definitions:Infill: Residential infill buildings are new dwellings that are constructed on the occasional vacantlot within a cluster of existing houses. Setback, spacing and general massing of the new dwellingare the key elements to make compatible to the existing structures. Modular, pre-fabricated unitswhose design follows the site and design guidelines could provide appropriate and affordableresidential infill.Existing natural grade: The grade of a site before it is modified by moving earth, adding orremoving fill, or installing a berm, retaining wall, or architectural or landscape feature, to bedetermined by reference to an on-ground survey or City-approved topographic mapOne-and-one-half story structure: One where the main roof rafters bear on the first floorexterior walls, with upper level living space within that roof structure. The roof structure mayinclude dormers or shed type appendages to allow for windows, balconies, etc. on the upper level.This concept allows for creation of living space in an the attic space of a one story residentialstructure.Fenestration: The organization of windows on a building wallFaçade: The exterior of the structure, including siding, trim, soffits, fascia, window frames,balconies, porches, doors, and decorative elements attached to the structure

Chimney: A vertical structure containing one or more flues to provide draft and/or carry off gaseous products to and from fireplaces, wood stoves or furnacesSiding: The exterior wallcovering of a structure1. The structure footprint together with all garages, outbuildings, porches, and decks may covera maximum of 30% of the lot. (This is for the purpose of minimizing visual bulk, and is entirelyseparate from the required stormwater calculations.)2. All new residential construction shall be a maximum of one and one-half stories.3. Maximum allowable height is 28'. This height is measured by:a. Finding the average of the existing natural grade by measuring the highest pointwhere the structure foundation meets the existing natural grade, the lowest point of same, adding together, and dividing by two. (At point where foundation meetsgrade, high + low / 2 = average)b. Adding 30" to allow for crawl space (or whatever amount of foundation wall isexposed above natural grade, whichever is less) to that average. (Average + 30" orless = base)c. From that base to the peak of the roof is the maximum height. (Base + 28' =maximum)(This height allows for enough upper level floor space without overwhelming theexisting street-scape with visual bulk.)4. One half or more of the structure width is to be broken by a 12'' minimum stepforward, step back, projecting bay, inset porch, or similar, to minimize visual bulk.(This provision extends to all sides of the structure.)5. Driveways and parking padsmust be 16' long or longer.6. Any façades that are visible from a public street shall include fenestration of 15%or more of the total surface wall area. Windows may be individual or grouped.7. Siding / Veneer / Façade Materials: Horizontal lap siding, Vertical siding, cedarshingles, brick, hard stucco, stone, and cementitious board are permitted. Vinylsiding, composite board siding and aluminum siding are prohibited.8. Façade Design: The Siding / Veneer should be consistent on all four sides of thestructure. Use of contrasting materials to add visual interest on all sides isencouraged.9. Chimneys: Brick, stone, stucco, or architectural concrete masonry units(C.M.U.) are permitted. Siding is prohibited. Any portion of a chimney that islocated on the first floor of an exterior wall shall originate at grade.10. Garages shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure wheneverpossible. If a garage must be located on the front façade, it shall not project beyondthe front of the principal structure.

11. Visible foundation materials: Foundations are a distinct building designelement and shall contrast with the front façade. Brick, stone, concrete, stucco andarchitectural concrete masonry units (C.M.U) shall be permitted. Poured concretefoundations must be covered, painted, or screened. Standard, unfinished concreteblock is prohibited.12. Construction on a slab is prohibited.13. Adjacent homes must be substantially different from each other in design andcharacter. (This again provides for the preservation and enhancement of the overallstreet-scape aesthetic.)ARB may choose to waive any element of the resolution requirements if theproposed element proves to meet or exceed the intended purpose of the requiredelement. For example, if the proposed structure siting and fenestration is designedto capture winter heat and block summer heat gain (passive solar) then therequirement for fenestration of no less than 15% of the total surface wall area maybe waived, or construction on a slab may be allowed if the home is built to visitableor Easy Living standards.First reading October 8, 2007. Passed and approved November 12, 2007. _____________________________ Greg Zarus, Mayor _____________________________ Kathie deNobriga, Mayor Pro TemAttest: I hereby certify that theforegoing is a true and accuratecopy of Ordinance 14-07. ______________________________ Elisabeth Shields, Councilmember _____________________________ _ ___________________________ Deborah Dunbar, CouncilmemberEdie Warwick City Clerk ______________________________ Brent Walker, Councilmember ______________________________

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