Design Guidelines

Twin Creeks Community Association
300 Twin Creeks Drive
Allen, TX 75013
972.390.1194
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
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SITE PLAN
Wimberley Place:
Phase I in brown
Phase II in tan
* This site plan is an artist’s rendering. The actual development may vary from what is
depicted.
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Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION
4
1.1
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
4
1.2
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE (ACC) AND PROCEDURES
4
1.3
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
5
1.4
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
6
1.5
OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
7
1.6
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
7
1.7
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
7
1.8
REPAIRS TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
7
2.
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
8
2.1
OVERALL ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
8
2.2
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
9
2.3
SPANISH HACIENDA
11
2.4
ITALIAN COUNTRY VILLA
12
2.5
ENGLISH COUNTRY TUDOR
15
2.6
FRENCH COUNTRY / FRENCH NORMANDY
16
2.7
TRANSITIONAL
19
3. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS
21
3.1
EXHIBIT
21
3.2
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
21
3.3
BUILDING HEIGHTS
22
3.4
LOT COVERAGE
22
3.5
WINDOW RESTRICTIONS
22
3.6
LOT GRADING AND DRAINAGE
23
3.7
TREE PRESERVATION
23
3.8
DRIVES, WALKS AND PARKING
23
3.9
FENCING
24
3.10
MAILBOXES
27
3.11
RESIDENCE IDENTIFICATION
28
3.12
ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
28
3.13
FIREPLACE AND OUTDOOR KITCHENS
29
3.14
LIGHTING
29
3.15
MASONRY
29
3.16
ROOFS
30
3.17
3.18
GARAGES
RETAINING WALLS
30
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3.19
UTILITY CONNECTION AND FEES
31
3.20
ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING RECOMMENDATIONS
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LANDSCAPE
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4.1
INTRODUCTION
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4.2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
32
4.3
IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS
32
4.4
HOA COMMON AREAS
33
4.5
MAINTENANCE OF CREEK WAYS
33
4.6
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
34
4.7
SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCREENING
34
5.
CONSTRUCTION AND REGULATIONS
34
5.1
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
34
5.2
CARE DURING CONSTRUCTION
34
5.3
CONSTRUCTION AREA
35
5.4
WORKING HOURS
35
5.5
SANITARY FACILITIES
35
5.6
DEBRIS AND TRASH REMOVAL
35
5.7
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
36
5.8
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER/ TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
36
5.9
NOISE AND GENERAL NUISANCES
36
5.10
5.11
PARKING OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
CLEAN ROAD AND UTILITIES
36
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5.12
MAINTENANCE
37
5.13
FAILURE TO SUBMIT APPROPRIATE BUILDING PLANS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL
37
5.14
SIGNAGE
37
SUBMITTAL
39
6.
6.1
SUBMITTAL REVIEW APPLICATION
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1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
These Design Guidelines are intended to provide
standards, guidelines and procedures for all new
construction in Wimberley Place (residences,
landscape, site work, etc.). They are meant to help
assure the development of a unique community
with an integral relationship between each site,
the architecture and landscape design. (Please
refer to the Wimberley Place Modification
Guidelines for additions or modifications to your
existing home.)
Goals:
o To provide visual order, privacy, and
compatibility to the varied residences designed
by different architects during the life of the
community.
o Establish a way of building and landscaping
that encourages the personal vision of each
resident while simultaneously contributing to
the community through unsurpassed design
quality.
o Inspire a quality of timeless tradition to each
residence that will insure a community of
continuing value and pride and to minimize
disorder, encroachments, nuisances and
conflicts.
These Guidelines are not intended to be a
substitute for the requirements of any governing
agency or any applicable codes. They are intended
to supplement those governmental requirements
and ordinances and to coordinate and direct the
aesthetic of the designs.
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These Guidelines may also be amended from time
to time by the Architectural Control Committee
(ACC). It is the homeowner’s responsibility to
ensure that they have current guidelines and have
reviewed the Declaration for the Development.
1.2
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
(ACC) AND PROCEDURES
The objectives of the Design Guidelines are to
encourage and foster careful design so there is
harmony between the homes, their sites and the
overall image. Emphasis is placed on utilizing your
property to its fullest potential within the Design
Guidelines. To achieve this end, all residences in
Wimberley Place will be reviewed by the ACC (also
known as the New Construction Committee). The
review and approval process and Design
Guidelines will ensure continuing high quality and
compatibility of design within the custom lots and
overall framework.
The ACC consists of 3 members appointed by The
Twin Creeks Community Association. The ACC will
work in cooperation with the review architects,
SHM Architects, who will review all plan
submittals and report to the ACC. The purpose of
this committee is to oversee and provide direction
to the individual, the architect and Owner
regarding a home's compliance and overall
harmony with adjoining homes and the
streetscape.
The ACC will review all plan submittals and
provide written approval/denial to the applicant
within 15 business days of submittal. The applicant
is required to submit a total package of submittals
for review and approval (Please see Section 6).
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The ACC and Design Guidelines are intended to
enforce reasonable controls with regard to
various aesthetic considerations for Wimberley
Place. These controls are not meant to duplicate
or supersede the functions normally provided by
public agencies, but rather to coordinate and
direct the design and construction of the custom
lots with different architects, landscape
architects, engineers, contractors and their
owners to achieve a pattern of quality and
outstanding character.
The ACC will consider the design of each individual
residence to be as important as the relationship of
the residences to each other.
All plans and specifications submitted to the ACC
shall be prepared by Architects and Landscape
Architects licensed to practice in the State of
Texas.
The following guidelines have been developed
with the authority of the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (as
amended, the Declaration) for Wimberley Place
and are binding on all persons who construct,
remodel or maintain any building or property
within the community (collectively referred to as
"Owner").
The ACC has the authority to approve deviations
from any of the requirements of this document.
Any request to deviate from these guidelines will
be evaluated at the sole discretion of the ACC, and
that approval of deviations will be limited to only
those circumstances which these guidelines may
not have foreseen. Proposals for deviations
must demonstrate a consistency with the overall
Philosophy of the development and will not
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adversely affect adjoining parcels or the
development as a whole. It will be the
responsibility of the lot Owner to notify in writing
the surrounding property Owners of the request
for deviation. The ACC also reserves the right to
waive any of the procedures or processes
delineated in these guidelines if deemed
appropriate.
Each lot submittal will require a non-refundable
review fee of $2,000 to cover the processing and
review by professionals. In addition, there will be
a $2,500 compliance deposit which will only be
returned when the ACC has issued a certificate of
compliance following completion of construction.
1.3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Completed Review Application including:
1.1 General Information Page
1.2 Builder Approval Page
1.3 Plan Detail Page
Site Plan 1"= 20 ft. that contains the following:
2.1. Footprint of the house including location
of HVAC equipment
2.2. Retaining walls
2.3. Flatwork
2.4. Pool and pool equipment
2.5. Shade structures
2.6. Setbacks
2.7. Fences
Dimensional Floor Plan
Exterior Elevations
Landscape Plan indicating sidewalks, fence
type and locations, walls, existing trees and
proposed landscaping. All materials must be
specified by common name, plant spacing
and size at time of planting.
Drainage Plan showing the drain pattern,
swales and subsurface drainage
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7. Mock-up elevation will be required by the ACC
8. Miscellaneous information as required by the
ACC.
9. Review and compliance deposits
10. Architectural 3D Model (Sketch Up or
equivalent)
*ACC approval does not waive any requirements of
this document or alter the necessity for
conformance with the intent of these guidelines
unless specifically noted in writing from the ACC. All
plans and supporting documents become the
property of the Association and will not be
returned.
*Incomplete submittals will NOT be accepted.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
PLANS
Owner shall comply with the Declaration and all
architectural criteria for Wimberley Place. Owner
shall, using its best efforts, at its own expense,
deliver to and obtain acceptance and approval by
the ACC and all governmental entities and
jurisdiction of all plans, including, without
limitation, landscaping plans (hereinafter
"Owner’s Plans) required to be approved by such
entities prior to Owner's construction of any
House or other improvements on or to a Lot.
Owner shall improve its Lot in substantial
accordance with the Owner’s Plans approved by
the ACC and all governmental entities with
jurisdiction and shall not materially deviate from
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same nor attempt to do so without the prior
written approval of the ACC and if required, all
governmental entities with jurisdiction. The
decision of the ACC with respect to aesthetic
matters within Wimberley Place shall be final.
Owner shall have no right or cause of action
against Brilliant Stone Investments LLC, the Twin
Creeks Community Association, the Twin Creeks
Board and its members, CMA and its employees,
the David Hicks Company or it’s employees, SHM
Architects, the ACC, members of the ACC or the
Declarant for any damage arising out of the failure
of the ACC to approve Owner's Plans submitted
pursuant to this Section. In the event that the
House or improvements constructed by Owner
are not being built in substantial accordance with
the approved plans and specifications whether or
not completed, Owner agrees to promptly correct
such defects. Owner shall bear all cost of any
work being not in accordance with plans and
specifications. Additionally, if the Owner fails to
correct any work which is not in substantial
accordance with the approved Owner’s Plans or
personally fails to carry out the work in
accordance with the Owner’s Plans, the ACC may,
but has no obligation to, order the Owner to stop
the work or any portion thereof until the cause for
such order has been eliminated. Owner
acknowledges that ACC has no duty to inspect the
House or other improvements being constructed
upon the Lots; however, Owner agrees to
promptly correct all material defects in the
improvements or any material departure from the
Owner’s Plans not previously approved in writing
by the ACC.
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1.5
OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
1.7
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Approval of any project by the ACC does not
waive the requirement for governing agency’s
permits, nor does obtaining all required permits
waive the need for ACC approval. The ACC will not
knowingly approve a project that violates building
or zoning codes or those of any other
governmental agency or entity, but takes no
responsibility for plan conformance to any criteria
other than these Design Guidelines.
Owner shall comply with and abide by all permits,
approvals, laws, ordinances, covenants, rules and
regulations, the Declaration, and other recorded
instruments which regulate activities in the City of
Allen, State of Texas. Owner specifically agrees to
pay when due all taxes and assessments related
to any Lot and/or House owned by Owner. The
ACC has the right to perform periodic inspections
during construction to ensure compliance.
1.6
1.8 REPAIRS TO SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
A Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of
Allen must be obtained prior to occupancy of the
home. Within 30 days of the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy, the Owner must apply
for a Certificate of Compliance from the ACC. The
ACC shall have 30 days to insure that the new
residence has been built in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications. Deficiencies
will be reported to the Owner who will have 30
days to correct. This process will be duplicated
until the Certificate of Compliance is achieved.
Following issuance, the ACC shall 30 days to
release any funds remaining from the compliance
deposit. Before any residence or improvements
on a lot may be occupied, the owner of the lot
must obtain from the ACC a Certificate of
Compliance setting forth generally, to the best of
the ACC's knowledge, that the improvements
have been completed in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications.
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Owner agrees that from the date on which it
purchases any of the Lots, it will assume
responsibility for any damage caused by Owner or
Owner’s subcontractors while performing work
on any Lots owned by Owner to items such as
curbs, inlet, manholes, transformers, valves, fire
hydrants, lot corner pins, street signs and fences,
located on or immediately adjacent to a Lot
owned by Owner, so that the Subdivision
Improvements will remain in good operating
condition. Owner agrees to cause all
subcontractors employed by Owner or Owner's
subcontractors to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, each Lot Contract
and Declaration. Additionally, should Owner’s
activities, or the activities of his subcontractors,
cause any damage to any public or private rightof-way, or to any adjacent improvements, or to
any adjacent improvements within the right-ofway, or within landscaping parcels or easements,
or within or adjacent to other Lots, whether
completed or under construction by Twin Creeks
Community Association, or others, Owner shall,
upon written notice from Twin Creeks Community
Association or the ACC, promptly repair and
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restore such damaged items. Owner shall
commence to perform the required work within
five (5) days after receipt of written notice and to
complete said work within a reasonable period of
time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless Owner
obtains permission from the ACC to take a longer
period of time. If Owner fails to perform the
required work within the required period of time,
ACC reserves the right, but not the obligation, to
perform such work or to cause such work to be
performed in accordance with the Contract and
reserves the right to charge the Owner for such
work.
2.
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
2.1
OVERALL ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
The architectural design philosophy of Wimberley Place is intended to develop a look and feel of "timeless"
architectural design. The vocabulary selected is based on the architectural traditions and design heritage and
includes six basic "styles":
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Mediterranean Villa
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Italian Country Villa
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English Country/English Tudor
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French Country/French Normandy
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Transitional
Spanish Hacienda
The execution of each residence must be “traditional" or “transitional” in character and should be such that
the residence fits the property with sensitivity and respect for the land and its surroundings. If a stucco
design is planned, the colors used must be soft tones in shades of white, gray, tan or cream. No exterior
designs of an "extreme" contemporary nature will be considered for construction in Wimberley Place.
The Wimberley Place Architectural Control Committee reserves the right to deny any architectural submittal
that will, in their sole judgment, be inconsistent with the surrounding designs.
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2.2
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
The style reflects the architectural influences of the Mediterranean coast: Renaissance and Classical themes
from Italy, Byzantine and Moorish themes from southern Spain and Renaissance themes from France.
This style can be characterized by massing of simple, proportional relationships that easily reveal a clarity of
organization. Sometimes structures take the form of a
hierarchically unified group of buildings dominated by
pedimented fronts and linked together by external loggias
and open arcades. Overall, the layouts of these villas are
symmetrical with a linear arrangement of rooms along
dominant axes. Patios, courtyards, balconies and loggias
replace the front porches are predominantly low-pitched
barrel tiles with elaborate stone cornices, balustrades and
stone finials. While the predominant wall material is
smooth stone on the larger villas, plaster is common with
limestone, ceramic tile and terra cotta for ornament.
Window openings are typically smaller in this style with
more wall mass and grand balconies are commonly
employed above elaborate classically detailed entries.
Other elements often featured include parapets, twisted columns, pediments, and arches.
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2.3
SPANISH HACIENDA
Hacienda is a Spanish word describing a vast ranch.
These were grand rural estates that were typically
dedicated to the raising of cattle. They were
dominated by grand Spanish colonial estates and
were similar in style to the mansions, which the rich
upper class of southern Italy and southern Spain were
building. This style was also described as
Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial. It dominated the
early Spanish Colonies of North and South America
and is marked by the contrast between the simple, solid construction demanded by the new environment
and the ornamentation exported from Europe.
As these haciendas are frequently settlements complete to themselves they were comprised of many
buildings, utilized for various functions, linked together by colonnades around a central courtyard. Other
configurations included rectangular or L-shaped layouts and were predominately one-story with horizontal
massing. These configurations were typically asymmetrical and were comprised of cross gables and side
wings.
Characterized by a combination of details from several eras of European and Mexican Architecture, the
haciendas were frequently remodeled in the current fashionable style.
Other primary characteristics included the use of plaster walls with terra cotta or carved stone
ornamentation. Depending on the style, this ornamentation could be simple to extremely ornate. Roofs
were simple shaped, low-pitched, clay barrel tile roofs. Other typical ornamental elements (depending on
the architectural influence) included heavy wrought iron window grills, heavy wood shutters, balconies,
deep-set windows, semicircular arched windows and arcades, and canvas awnings.
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2.4
ITALIAN COUNTRY VILLA
A Villa was originally a Roman country house built for the upper class.
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There were two kinds of villas, the villa urbana, which was a suburban estate, and the villa rustica, a
farmstead estate which was only seasonally occupied by its owners.
Like the Spanish haciendas, the villas were frequently settlements complete to themselves and were
comprised of many buildings linked together by colonnades around a central courtyard. Other
configurations included rectangular or L-shaped layouts. While informal in their materials, they still held to
more formal principles of design in their layouts and massing. Critical to this style was the relationship of the
villa to the surroundings though its gardens.
Massings were of simple block shapes with low-sloped terra cotta tiled roofs.
Stone walls were left natural or covered with a rough layer of stucco. With vaulted ceilings and terra cotta
tile floors, rustic simplicity was the hallmark of this style. As with the Renaissance architecture of Florence,
these villas also employed loggias and open arcades as unifying elements and created opportunities for
exterior protected living spaces during the cooler evenings.
Palettes of earth browns, robust greens and transparent blues result in an architecture that blends subtly
with its surroundings. No harsh hues are used. Ochre browns of stucco palazzo and stone villas, wrought
iron window grills and accents of painted shutters are seen. Nothing but comfortable informal living. These
were comfortable rural country homes.
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2.5
ENGLISH COUNTRY TUDOR
While typically massing was rectilinear and forms were angular, these homes still had an appearance of
having grown organically from their
surroundings. Craft and detailing
closely resembled elements from
the medieval Tudor period. More
formal renditions were laid out
axially and included detailing from
Renaissance and Elizabethan
Architecture.
They employed natural materials such as brick and stone in their construction. There was a deliberate
attempt at expressing surface textures of ordinary materials, such as stone and tiles, with an asymmetrical
building composition. Brick was very popular, laid in a Flemish bond or English bond. Other elements
included exposed wooden beams, gabled roofs, massive chimneys, thin slate or flat tile roofs and half
timbering.
Although this style professed a practicality of features and construction
and a "no need to impress" attitude it would produce some very
picturesque romantic residences.
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2.6
FRENCH COUNTRY / FRENCH NORMANDY
A highly diverse section of France, Normandy had a varied vernacular architecture.
While the typical image was of a half-timber cottage, the manor house was frequently much more. These
country manor houses were full of rich and diverse textures and details with half -timbering carried to its
highest level of technical sophistication and art.
The massing of these Manors varied from randomly composed elements to classical symmetrically arranged
forms designed during the Renaissance period.
Ornate and colorful, often, playful, these manor houses were at times some of the most elegantly crafted
residences. Warm and comfortable but still elegant, the originality of these manors lay with the varied
palette of materials and how the eclectic ornamental assemblage of these materials were used in their
construction.
Facades of lively ornamental brickwork, patterns produced by diapering and checker work, were common.
Roofs were steep to extremely steep pitches with terra cotta flat tiles. Still, the half-timbering was what
most people associated with this style and it was primarily due to the detail found in the nagging and halftimbering. While the timberwork was in itself highly decorated with carvings, the masonry between the
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timbers was what caught the attention first. An eclectic assemblage of patterns, color and texture this infill
masonry was highly decorative. Fragments of terra cotta roof tiles were the common material used, but
other materials with different colors and textures would also find their way into these decorative displays of
geometric and figurative motifs, separating them from the typical herringbone pattern found in most halftimbering.
This diversity of embellishments was highly original and the resulting overall appearance was one of the
most romantic styles of Architecture.
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2.7
TRANSITIONAL
A clean edged, lighter, brighter, residential style of architecture. The “New Traditional” style is a blending of
the harder, heavier, abstract contemporary style with the detailing (albeit less) and massing associated with
the “traditional” styles of the past.
It is not a random collision of elements or materials nor is it simply a stripping of detail from a traditional
style. It is a method of using classical and traditional details and concepts in a contemporary way.
It is a carefully developed coherent 3-dimensional composition of massing, wall planes, materials,
fenestration elements, light and shadow, solid and void.
Typically this style is characterized by:
o
Asymmetrical massing with influences from the simple and clean edged qualities found in the
International style, art modern, or art deco; but softened with more traditional detailing. These are
not random assemblages but coherent and regulated compositions.
o
Simple forms typically without high pitched roofs. There is often an emphasis on the horizontal
with a juxtaposition of vertical detailing in fenestration elements such as windows and doors.
o
Thin cantilevered projections of roofs or balconies are also influential elements. Accordingly,
roof edges and eaves tight to vertical walls with simple detailing could also follow a transitional
style.
o
Window placement is primarily governed by façade composition requirements rather than a
more traditional exterior symmetry or interior room requirements.
o
The use of repetitive ornamental elements that are less detailed than traditional components
but not as simplistic and stark are contemporary lines.
o
Typically the composition relies on a utilization of the play of light and shadow. Color palette
should be considered as neutral and timeless.
o
Walled private forecourts, entry courts, or courtyards are integral to the 3-dimensional massing
design composition.
o
Materials are typically limited to 2 or 3 and applied much in the same way colors are applied –
primary (unifying material), secondary, and tertiary (accent material).
o
Materials are typically applied compositionally by mass; usually to planar elements and are
cleaner such as stucco, painted brick or smooth stone veneer and low contrast colors. The materials
and colors should create a smooth transition at inside corners rather than outer corners.
o
Materials such as painted brick and wood siding can be used as secondary materials as well.
o
Most commonly observed roof materials include slate tile and standing seam metal. Flat and
barrel clay tile roofs would not typically fit within a transitional style.
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It is important to note elements to avoid:
o
High-pitched roofs.
o
Complex, multi layered roof forms.
o
Superfluous, random, or non-essential massing elements.
o
Varied wall cladding materials, especially when applied to single surfaces like wallpaper.
o
Random or multilayered plan offsets, typical of the previous “builder plans” from the last 50 years.
It is recommended that due to this style’s heavy requirement on aesthetic compositional elements that an
educated/trained design professional be employed to avoid a lengthy review approval process.
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3. BUILDING RESTRICTIONS
3.1
EXHIBIT - Refer to Development plans for Estates of Twin Creeks Phase 2, prepared
for Brilliant Stone Investments, LLC by Harrington Engineering, Inc. dated 1-26-16.
3.2
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Building Requirements:
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Minimum House Size: 4,500 air conditioned sf one-story, 5,000 air conditioned sf two-story
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Maximum House Size: 15,000 air conditioned sf (above ground)
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Minimum Roof Pitch: 10:12, Variance Allowed if Tiled Roofs
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Masonry Requirement: 100% overall
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*Front Yard Setback: 35'
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*Side Yard Setback: Minimum 10% of width up to a 15' Maximum with a Minimum of 20' on Corner Lot
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*Rear Yard Setback: 25' Minimum
See 3.1 Exhibit
No pool or structure can be constructed in a utility or drainage easement. Please refer to the attached plat
for special rear setbacks that may apply to each lot individually.
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3.3
BUILDING HEIGHTS
The maximum height for any structure in Wimberley Place shall be two and one half (2 1/2) stories in height
or thirty-five (35) feet, per The City of Allen Ordinance No. 1172-5-93, PD No. 54. Building heights related to
houses are measured at the mid -point of a roof line, using the ridge of the eave as starting points. Thus, the
steeper the pitch, the higher the roof can actually be, allowing for variety in a neighborhood.
3.4
LOT COVERAGE
Unless otherwise determined by the ACC, the building lot coverage limitation shall be no more than 30%, per
the City of Allen Zoning Ordinance No. 1845-6-00, PD No. 54.
3.5
WINDOW RESTRICTIONS
Window restrictions and guidelines may be placed on certain Wimberley Place home sites with regard to the
placement of second story windows.
Please note ... the purpose of these guidelines is not to guarantee absolute privacy and line-of-sight
protection from every lot in Wimberley Place. These guidelines are written in an attempt to coordinate the
placement of 2nd story windows on adjoining home sites only, with no restrictions placed on "cross lots."
In determining a floor plans compliance with the window restriction for its particular lot, the Wimberley
Place ACC will address only the window's "placement/orientation" in making its decision. No attempt will be
made to restrict the "views afforded" by each 2nd story window.
Any questions on a plan's compliance should be directed to the Wimberley Place ACC.
Exceptions: In certain cases, the ACC may approve the use of non-functional obscure or opaque glass
windows on the second floor-restricted elevation.
Consideration will also be given to two-story living areas with windows placed on a restricted side that
extends from the first story on high ceilings.
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Window Materials
It is recommended that windows shall simulate true divided light windows with traditional mullion patterns.
Vinyl windows may be considered. It is recommended that windows constructed with wood or metal must
be cladded. If shutters are desired, they must complement architectural theme and appear as a functioning
mechanism.
3.6
LOT GRADING
AND DRAINAGE
Lot Owner shall be responsible for all grading of the Lots. Lot Owner is required to coordinate both water
surface drainage and underground drainage of improved lots with adjacent property owners. A drainage
plan must be submitted to the ACC.
3.7
TREE PRESERVATION
Please see Section 7.06 of Article VII for the City of Allen Zoning Development Standards.
3.8
DRIVES, WALKS
AND
PARKING
Sidewalks are required along both sides of Twin Creeks' residential streets. Lot Owner shall provide and
install, at its own expense, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps and driveway approaches in conformance with all
applicable regulatory requirements. For any break in the concrete curb along streets, including, but not
limited to, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps and driveways, Owner agrees to "saw-cut" the concrete curb and
street slab area when constructing such break in conformance with any applicable City of Allen applications.
Driveways and lead walks shall be composed of pavers or a colored decorative concrete.
*See Driveway and Lead Walk Exhibit
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Driveway and Lead Walk Exhibit
3.9
FENCING
A plan indicating fence type and location is required for submittal and approval to the Wimberley Place
Architectural Control Committee prior to the commencement of construction. Only wrought iron fencing will
be considered for residences in Wimberley Place. If desired, wrought iron fencing may have a vegetative
buffer. See fence detail below. All fencing shall be wrought iron unless otherwise approved by the ACC.

Rear Yard Fencing: 6' Ht
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Side Yard Fencing: 4' up to 6' Ht (solid masonry may be considered)
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Front Yard Fencing maximum 4' height (must match architecture of building)
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Pool Fencing: 5’ Ht: Per COA code, pools must be completed enclosed by a minimum 5' fence.

Must be a 5' minimum set back from front facade unless there is an auto court

No fencing beyond the front facade will be allowed.
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Fencing or walls may be considered around auto court themes.
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All ornamental steel fencing and gates must be powder coated Spartan Bronze (PFJ50785) Todd
Griggs 214.546.5602
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Courtyard Fence: 4' up to 6' Ht (solid masonry or iron)
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3.10
MAILBOXES
All mailboxes shall be the Wimberley Place standard metal mailbox. The mailbox spec referenced below is
available at Brandon Industries.
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3.11
RESIDENCE IDENTIFICATION
3.12
ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
If provided, ancillary buildings such as gazebos or trellis structures must meet and respect city and ACC
required setback criteria for side and rear yards.
Any ancillary structures must be carefully designed to maintain the architectural integrity and aesthetic
continuity of the main residence in massing, scale, materials, detailing and color.
In some cases where space allows, certain program elements such as studios, libraries or pool cabanas can
be effectively detached from the primary structure and located in the garden as a pavilion.
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Development criteria and requirements, which will be considered by the ACC for approval, are essentially the
same as those of primary residential structures. Any ancillary structure should be located and designed to
respect the views, privacy and other aspects of the adjacent property.
3.13
FIREPLACE AND OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Permanent outdoor fireplaces/BBQ grills are classified in two ways: attached and freestanding. Both types
require a building permit and must comply with City of Allen building and fire codes. A spark arrestor for the
chimney and a screen for the fire box will be required. Under no circumstances will open wood burning fire
pits be allowed. Natural gas fueled fire pits with lava stone may be permitted but must include a top screen.
These outdoor fire units must not create a neighborhood nuisance and the homeowner will be responsible
for any damage created by smoke, fire or ash.
Attached units should complement the architectural style of the home. Construction must be of 100%
masonry (brick, stone, or stucco) and must match materials of the home. Access doors, screens, grills, etc.
may be steel. Rear vented units are encouraged. Chimney units are discouraged and may be considered on a
case-by-case basis. All structures shall be within the setbacks as outlined in the ACC exhibit.
A copy of the proposed fireplace in relation to the home, lot and other improvements is required for
approval. Setbacks need to be included in the submittal.
3.14 LIGHTING
All exterior lighting for identification, pools and landscaping shall be subdued and indirect. Nuisance lighting
and/or glare must be avoided. No direct lighting of building walls, roofs or elements will be permitted.
However, subtle indirect or accent lighting for architectural features is permitted. White washing of entire
facade is not allowed. All front exterior lighting must be on photocell (no switch). Natural gas lamps are
preferred and encouraged. Light fixtures must be screened from the street.
3.15
MASONRY
100% Masonry fireplaces. This requirement applies to the exterior finish. Chimney cap designs must be
submitted for review. Metal chimney caps are discouraged.
100% Masonry on all elevations. Wooden detail will be considered based on architectural style. No
cementious siding (ie. Hardi board) may be used on any elevation in Wimberley Place.
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Masonry transitions shall not be limited to front facade. Material shall be consistent on each side or logical
transition per ACC approval. Rear facades along the golf course must be consistent with the detailing of the
front facade.
A 3-coat stucco with texture and mottling of the color is an acceptable masonry product. Cast stone
surrounds will be required for stucco houses. EFIS will not be permitted.
3.16
ROOFS
Composition roofs are not permitted. Wood roofs are not allowed. Tile or slate, are preferred. The minimum
roof pitch allowed is 10:12. Flatter roof pitches may be accepted for portions of the roof structure based on
design. Roof pitches must match architectural style selected. Roof penetrations (vent stacks, exhausts, etc.)
are to be located to minimize visibility from streets and common areas. They must be painted to match the
roof color.
Architectural designs that warrant flatter roof sections will be given consideration.
All visible gutters must be 1/2 round paint grip gutters.
3.17
GARAGES
Garage doors shall be designed to minimize visibility from public view. Motor court themes and primary
garage structures behind the residences are encouraged. If a garage door is visible from public view, it is
recommended that the garage doors should be recessed 18" with a single centered light located in the door
header or decorative bracket light. Garage doors must be cedar unless otherwise approved by the ACC.
3.18 RETAINING WALLS
Retaining wall or drop grade beam will be required on all lots where side or rear yard slopes exceed 4.5 to 1,
the party on the high side shall be responsible for the cost and installation and maintenance of the retaining
wall.
In the event that a lot on the high side remains vacant and a retaining wall is required, the Owner on the
lower lot must build the wall and get reimbursed from the Owner on the high side.
All retaining walls shall be constructed of rock or masonry construction. Retaining walls must match
architectural style or match the community standard along Lakeway Drive. The approved stone is Milsap.
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Wood or Railroad Tie wall construction is not permitted. Nonmortared, drystack walls will not be permitted.
Boulder retaining walls may be considered on a case by case basis.
The high side property owner shall have financial and maintenance responsibility for retaining walls between
lots.
3.19
UTILITY CONNECTION
AND FEES
Owner agrees to construct, furnish or install all on-site utility extensions, including, without limitation, water
and sewer extensions, from the point of connection adjacent to the perimeter of the Lot to any portion of
the Lot. Owner further agrees to pay any utility deposit or charge, including any connection, tap or
inspection fee, for water, sewer, electrical, gas, telephone or utility service for the Lot or any part thereof,
and any costs or charges for meters for utility service.
3.20 ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING RECOMMENDATIONS
Massing, scale and proportion, architectural detailing, materials and window/door types are required to
match historical styles of selected architectural character.

Single-hung windows would not be applicable to these styles.

Simulated true divided light windows with traditional mullion patterns are required by these styles.

Raked joints would not be applicable to these styles.

Would not see metal chimney caps in these styles.

Materials would be logically placed, as if added to overtime. No brick or stone elevations for the sake
of interest only.

No soldier course friezes.

Fascias should be detailed to style and scale, not just flat 1 x 6's. This is especially true for wall and
roof dormers.

Gable end vents would appear to be functional (not cast stone decoration).

Roof pitches and offsets.
o Minimum horizontal offsets are required so the roofs do not appear to merge together.
o Roof pitches required to match at visible hips.

Require all windows, doors, and masonry openings to have a minimum of 6"congruent wall material
above their headers. (No windows tight to fascia).
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4.
LANDSCAPE
4.1
INTRODUCTION
The Architectural Control Committee encourages innovation and creative solutions in the design of each
estate, as long as the proposed design is consistent with overall design philosophy at Wimberley Place. The
compatibility and responsiveness to the neighboring lots (s) should be respected and an attempt to use
"Traditional Planting" is encouraged. No one planting style shall stand above the others when viewed from
the street.
4.2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Maintaining these standards is the responsibility of the Homeowner under the rules of the HOA.
Plant material species shall be adaptable to Dallas area climate and microclimate for each estate. Tropical or
exotic species, such as palm trees, are discouraged unless used as an understated accent plant.
Large, specimen size trees must be planted to soften the scale of the structures, especially large blank walls
and tall structured elements. Trees should be clustered rather than planted in rows or with too many
varieties.
Evergreen, non-deciduous plants are encouraged with color accents as long as the plant material and design
conforms to the overall theme.
All new planted shade trees shall be a minimum of 6" in caliper. Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of 8'10' in height. All landscape material must be grade "A" quality. The ACC has the right to inspect the delivery
of plant materials to ensure it conforms with the Landscape Architects specifications.
All landscape plans must be signed and sealed by a registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas.
4.3
IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS
All landscape areas shall be fully irrigated with an automatically controlled underground irrigation system
with a water management program. Areas of separate maintenance responsibility shall be controlled by
separate controllers and/or separate control valves.
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Irrigation systems shall be broken into the smallest zones possible with similar planting species and
sun/shade exposures to allow for greatest management control.
To minimize negative visual intrusion, all automatic valves shall be installed in valve boxes and the pop-up
variety of head used whenever application allows. All backflow control devices and controllers placed in
shrub areas shall be screened so that they are not visible.
The implementation of a water management program that reduces the overall water use based on soil type,
planting varieties and climatic conditions through the application of sound horticultural practices including
soils testing for fertilizer and visual soil moisture testing, is required. Monthly monitoring of the controller
settings for time settings is highly suggested.
All Irrigation plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.
4.4
HOA COMMON AREAS
The common areas and landscape medians will be maintained and operated by the HOA.
4.5
MAINTENANCE
OF
CREEK WAYS
Maintenance of Creek Ways. Per Recorded Final Plats of Estates of Twin Creeks Phase I and 2, specific lots in
have dedicated Drainage Easements. Per City requirement, Owners of these lots are required to maintain
drainage through their lot and not install anything that will impede drainage. Per Section 2.3 B of the First
Amendment To The Second Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Twin
Creeks; Owners of lots with Drainage Easements must:

Clean the area free of trash and debris,

Maintain (on a regular basis) all landscape,

Install only wrought iron fencing as specified in the Design Guidelines,

Insure that all fencing is installed in a manner that permits the free flow of flood water,

Not install anything, permanent or temporary, within the limits of the Drainage Easement that will
impede the natural flow of storm water.
In addition to any other enforcement rights, if an Owner fails properly to perform its maintenance
responsibilities, the Association may perform such maintenance responsibilities and assess all costs incurred
by the Association against the Unit and the Owner in accordance with Article X, Section 10.7 of the
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Declaration. The Association shall afford the Owner reasonable notice and an opportunity to cure the
problem prior to entry, except when entry is requited due to an emergency situation.
4.6
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS

100% irrigated, sodded yards. Sod variety is at the sole discretion of the buyer.

Minimum of three 6" caliper trees and two ornamental trees (minimum 8-10 ft. in height) in the front
yard. The ornamentals permitted include, but are not limited to, multi-truck Crepe Myrtles and
Youpon Hollies.

Continuous shrub planting is required along the foundation visible to streets. A minimum 5gallon size is required for shrubs and I -gallon size for ground cover.
Plantings are to be spaced to achieve a solid, mature mass. Plantings are to accent driveways, walkways and
architectural expressions.
4.7
SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCREENING
All outdoor equipment, including HVAC and pool equipment, must be setback from the front elevation a
minimum of 15 feet and screened by a masonry wall to match the architecture of the home. Vegetative
screens are not sufficient to screen the equipment but we recommend that it be planted outside masonry
wall. All gas and electric meters must be screened with landscaping. Satellite dishes shall be screened from
public view.
5.
CONSTRUCTION AND REGULATIONS
5.1
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
All construction access shall be through the West gate to Wimberley located off Shallowater Drive. The fine
for any construction worker accessing the development through the main gate will be $500.00 per
occurrence.
5.2
CARE DURING CONSTRUCTION
During the course of construction on each Lot, Owner shall comply with the written construction
requirements established by the Declaration regarding excavation, enclosure and protection of the
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construction site, storage of building materials, vehicle parking, temporary buildings, chemical toilets, clean
up, signage, dust, noise, construction hours and days, odor and similar conditions. Owner shall ensure that
the Builder, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Delivery Persons are made aware of these regulations. Owner
shall take all reasonable precautions to minimize interference with traffic and to protect the general public,
and residents of Wimberley Place in particular, from injury and from the movement of vehicular traffic in
connection with construction on each Lot. Owner shall also comply with applicable federal, state and local
laws, rules and ordinances for job site safety. In addition to matters hereinafter set forth, Owner will comply
with reasonable requests by the Association regarding the foregoing matters so as to maintain an orderly
development of Wimberley Place and the Association reserves the right to enforce the matter set forth in
this paragraph. In addition to and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Owner agrees to perform
the following (5.2- 5.14).
5.3
CONSTRUCTION AREA
All construction activity is required to stay within the Owners lot. Construction fencing for each lot is
required and shall be maintained during the entirety of the construction. All construction materials,
equipment and vehicles shall be kept/stored within the fenced boundary of the lot. In addition, silt fencing
must be erected around the construction site and erosion control wattles must be positioned over storm
drains located downhill from the Owner’s lot. All erosion control devises must be installed prior to any
construction and be maintained on a regular basis.
5.4
WORKING HOURS
All construction activities shall be performed from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Monday through Friday and 8:00 am 6:00 pm on Saturday, unless otherwise dictated by the City of Allen. No construction will be allowed on
Sundays or Holidays. Any activities beyond these hours, without consent from the Association, may be fined
for each offense. Any activities beyond these hours, without consent from the ACC, may be fined up to
$500.00 for each offense.
5.5
SANITARY FACILITIES
Each Owner shall be responsible for providing and maintaining adequate sanitary facilities on their lots.
Portable toilets shall be located so that they are discrete. Portable toilets shall be serviced weekly.
5.6
DEBRIS
AND
TRASH REMOVAL
In connection with the construction of any improvement on a lot, the Owner of such lot shall be strictly
responsible to ensure that all trash, debris and excess soil from lot excavation, pool installation, etc. is
properly disposed of and that no trash, debris and excess soil from lot excavation, pool installation, etc. is
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placed on any other lot or property. Any construction lots, vacant or otherwise, shall be maintained and kept
clean of any debris by Owner on a daily basis. The Association reserves the unlimited right to clean or
maintain any lot which it feels necessary. Any cleanup costs incurred by the Association in enforcing these
requirements shall be billed directly to the Owner’s Account.
Storage of Building Materials. Building materials stored to be used for construction on a Lot will be kept in a
neat condition so as not to detract from the appearance of the neighborhood and so as to give the visual
impression from adjacent streets or a clean, orderly work site.
Scrap Materials and Trash. Owner agrees to keep scrap materials and trash produced in connection with any
type of construction on a Lot confined to a particular area of such Lot, preferably to the side or behind the
House. Trash will be placed in a wire mesh or solid container within such area at the end of each workday
and removed from the Lot frequently enough so that trash does not overflow from such container.
5.7
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
All vacant lots must be mowed on a regular basis. Grass and weeds may not exceed 6” in height. In addition
to mowing, lots should be clear of weeds, edged and debris removed. This requirement applies to all Owner
and Developer lots and undeveloped Association Common Area lots.
5.8
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER/ TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
All Owners wishing to provide construction trailers on site must obtain approval from the Association. All
structures must be removed from the lot prior to issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. Temporary living
quarters will not be allowed.
5.9
NOISE AND GENERAL NUISANCES
Owners shall make an effort to mitigate construction noise from existing homeowners. Loud music will not
be permitted. Alcohol or drug use will not be permitted on-site.
5.10
PARKING OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
The contractor/owner shall park all equipment, subcontractor vehicles, and debris within the lot of the
current construction activity. Contractors’ vehicles and equipment shall not obstruct the flow of traffic on
the streets nor block the mailboxes of occupied homes. In addition, fines may assessed by the Association if
vehicles or equipment is parked or materials are stored under existing trees without adequate tree
protection. Washout of concrete trucks or cleaning of any equipment must be contained within the Owners
lot.
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5.11
CLEAN ROAD
AND UTILITIES
Owner agrees to protect pavements, curbs, gutters, swales, or drainage courses, sidewalks, streets, street
lights, shoulders, utility structures (including, without limitation, fire hydrants, manhole covers, valve boxes
and second stage inlets) and other property contiguous of leading to each Lot from damage by Owner,
Owner’s employees and/or agents, and all Owner's contractors and suppliers, and shall keep pedestrian and
road rights-of-way and drives and other property, clean and clear of equipment, building materials
(construction nails, etc.), dirt, debris, and similar materials. Any restoration costs incurred by the Association
in enforcing these requirements shall be billed directly to the Owner’s Account.
5.12
MAINTENANCE
Owner agrees to keep the interior and exterior of the House and all other improvements constructed on a
Lot in good working condition and repair. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Owner agrees to
promptly replace any glass, paint, roof materials, bricks, stone or other exterior building materials on any
House which are damaged or unduly worn.
Owner shall, in the event of any violations of this section, restore such lot to its state immediately prior to
such violations, including the filling of any excavation or removal of any fill. If the Owner fails or refuses to
restore such lot as aforesaid, then the Association may perform such restoration and Owner of such Lot shall
reimburse the Association for all expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under these guidelines.
5.13
FAILURE TO SUBMIT APPROPRIATE BUILDING PLANS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Owner agrees to submit, in a timely manner, all required building plans as required by the Architectural
Control Committee. Owner further agrees to seek full approval for all plans prior to commencement of any
construction.
5.14
SIGNAGE
Owner will not install any signs within Wimberley Place or in the right-of-way of any street or road providing
access to Wimberley Place except in compliance with the Association’s requirements for a single sign per
Lot owned by Builder advertising the House on such Lot for sale, in the size and of the design, if any,
designated by the Association for use by Owners. An example of this sign has been provided on this page.
Owner agrees that all signs shall be maintained in good condition and repair. Owner further agrees that any
signs or graphics erected by it which do not comply with the Association or not maintained in good
condition or repair, or which are no longer being used, will be removed by Owner at the Associations
request, or if not so removed within five (5) days after Owner’s receipt of notice thereof from the
Association may be removed by the Association at Owner’s expense.
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6.
SUBMITTAL
6.1
SUBMITTAL REVIEW APPLICATION (Attached)
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
REVIEW APPLICATION
PLANNING CONFERENCE
(To be completed by ACC Representative)
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
STREET ADDRESS:
CONFERENCE DATE:
OWNER: _________________________________
ITEM:
COMPLETED APPLICATION (PAGES 2, 3, 4 OF THE REVIEW APPLICATION)
SITE PLAN (INCLUDING ALL ITEMS UNDER 1.3.2 IN THE DESIGN GUIDELINES)
DIMENSIONAL FLOOR PLAN
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
LANDSCAPE PLANS
DRAINAGE PLAN
MOCK-UP ELEVATION
MISCELANEOUS INFORMATION
PLAN REVIEW FEE
CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT
RECIEVED
FEE AND DEPOSIT COLLECTED:
ACC REPRESENTATIVE
THE PLANS AS WELL AS ANY SUPPORT INFORMATION YOU SUBMIT WITH THIS APPLICATION
BECOME PROPERTY OF THE TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC AND WILL NOT BE
RETURNED. THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
SUBMITTED IN THIS APPLICATION INLUDING ALL PLANS AND SUPPORT INFORMATION.
OWNER
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
REVIEW APPLICATION
REVIEW PROCESS: The Architectural Control Committee meets on an as needed basis. Plans submitted will be reviewed within 15 business
days of Committee receipt. Incomplete submissions may (at the discretion of the Committee) be tabled pending submission of needed
information or disapproved.
Review will be completed in four stages. (1) Planning Conference – submission of Application, plans and support documents. Payment of the
Plan Examination Fee and Construction Deposit are required. (2) Review of all plans by the Association’s Architect. (3) Review and approval
by the ACC. (4) Final inspection of exterior following completion of home. If all issues have been resolved, a Certificate of Compliance will be
issued and any unused portion of the Construction Deposit will be returned.
In submitting this Application, the Owner acknowledges and understands the ARC and Twin Creeks Community Association, Inc. assumes no
liability resulting from the approval or disapproval of any plans submitted by the Owner. The ARC and Twin Creeks Community Association, Inc.
assume no liability and make no representations regarding the adequacy or quality of any submitted plans or whether such plans comply with
any or all governmental requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION (to be completed by the Owner):
DATE: ___________________________________
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
STREET ADDRESS:
OWNER: _______________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
MAILING ADDRESS:
ARCHITECT: ____________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: __________________ PHONE NUMBER:
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
BUILDER: ______________________________ PHONE NUMBER:
MOBILE:
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
EMAIL:
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BUILDER APPROVAL
(To be completed by the Builder)
Twin Creeks is a Master Planned Community with over 2500 homes established in 1993. The
Developer, Board of Directors and Residents take great pride in our community. The premiere
Twin Creeks neighborhood is Wimberley Place which features homes in the $1.5 million plus
range. In order to maintain this high value, Builders in Wimberley must demonstrate the
management and financial capabilities necessary to oversee projects of this scope. More
importantly, it is critical that a prospective Wimberley Place builder have a proven track record
for building homes of this magnitude.
The Twin Creeks Community Association Architectural Control Committee requests that you
submit the following items for our review.
Company Name:
Your Name:
Your Address:
Phone:
Mobile:
Email:
In addition to information above, please submit the following:
1. Banking information including names and contact information.
2. A copy of the most recent audited balance sheet.
3. References from your primary suppliers (concrete, lumber, steel, etc.) including names and
contact information.
4. References from past customers along with contact information. Please limit your references to
homes above $1.0M in value.
5. Submit photographs and supportive information of homes built within the past three years.
Once again, limit these to homes in the $1.0M range in value.
This information will be for Committee use only and will be confidential. Once all information has been
submitted, the ACC will contact you with its results.
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
REVIEW APPLICATION
PLAN DETAILS* (to be completed by the Owner):
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
ACSF: (FIRST FLOOR):
STREET ADDRESS:
(SECOND FLOOR):
(TOTAL):________________
LOT COVERAGE (PERCENTAGE):
ROOF TYPE - TYPE, COLOR:
BRICK - MANUFACTURER/COLOR:
STUCCO - COLOR/FINISH:
NATURAL STONE:
_______________________________________________________________________ CAST STONE –
COLOR/FINISH: _
TRIM PAINT COLOR:
FRONT DOOR - MATERIAL, FINISH:
GARAGE DOORS (MATERIAL, FINISH):_______________________________________________________
DRIVEWAY, SIDEWALK - COLOR, FINISHES:
MISC. FINISH DETAILS – COLORS, FINISHES:
*The details on this page will help the ACC review and render a decision of your home. We request that
you submit as much detail as possible including colors palettes, brochures, sample boards and samples.
These items are considered part of your Application and may not be returned to you.
Please make every effort to submit all required information. An incomplete Application may cause
delay of the review process.
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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WIMBERLEY PLACE
SITE PLAN / DESIGN REVIEW
(To be completed by the ACC Staff Architect)
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
STREET ADDRESS:
COMPLIANT
DOES NOT
COMPLY
NOT
APPLICABLE
SITE PLAN
FRONT YARD SETBACK 35’ MINIMUM
SIDE YARD SETBACK 10% LOT WIDTH UP TO 15’MAXIMUM
SIDE YARD SETBACK (CORNER LOT) 20’ MAXIMUM
REAR YARD SETBACK 25’ MINIMUM
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 35’
MINIMUM ACSF 4500 (1 STORY), 5000 (2 STORY)
MAXIMUM SF 15000 (ABOVE GROUND)
LOT COVERAGE DOES NOT EXCEED 30%
DESIGN REVIEW
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
FRONT ELEVATION
SIDE 1 ELEVATION
SIDE 2 ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
EXTERIOR FINISHES
100% MASONRY REQUIREMENT
BRICK SELECTION AND COLOR
NATURAL STONE SELECTION AND COLOR
CAST STONE SELECTION COLOR
STUCCO FINISH AND COLOR
ADDRESS BLOCK
TRIM COLOR SELECTION
WINDOW SELECTION
WINDOW LOCATION RESTRICTIONS (SIDE YARD)
WINDOW LOCATION RESTRICTIONS (REAR YARD)
SHUTTERS
MINIMUM ROOF PITCH 10/12
CONNECTED OUTDOOR LIVING AREA, FIREPLACE, KITCHEN
GARAGE DOORS (FINISH)
ARCHITECTS REVIEW
DATE: ______________________
RESULT:
COMMENTS: _
ACC COMMITTEE REVIEW
DATE: ______________________
RESULT:
COMMENTS:
_
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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WIMBERLEY PLACE
HARDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE REVIEW
(To be completed by the ACC Staff Architect)
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
STREET ADDRESS:
COMPLIANT
DOES NOT
COMPLY
NOT
APPLICABLE
HARDSCAPE / ACCESORIES
STREET SIDEWALK
LEAD WALK / DRIVEWAY (PATTERN, COLOR)
FENCE (LAYOUT, LOCATION)
FENCE (DESIGN, APPERANCE)
MAILBOX
ANCILLARY BUILDING (LOCATION, SETBACK)
ANCILLARY BUILDING (DESIGN, MATERIALS, APPERANCE)
ACCENT WALLS / LANDSCAPE BORDERS
LANDSCAPE
FOUNDATION SHRUBBERY ALONG THE FOUNDATION VISIBLE TO STREETS /
COMMON AREA / GOLF COURSE (MINIMUM 5 GALLON PLANTS)
MINIMUM OF THREE 6” CALIPER SHADE TREES IN FRONT YARD
MINIMUM OF TWO ACCENT TREES IN FRONT YARD (MUST BE MINIMUM 8’ TO 10’
TALL)
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM
100% SODDED YARD
GROUND COVER (MINIMUM 1 GALLON PLANTS)
REQUIRED SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCREENING
ARCHITECT’S REVIEW
DATE: ______________________
RESULT:
COMMENTS: _
ARC COMMITTEE REVIEW
DATE: ______________________
RESULT:
COMMENTS:
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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FINAL INSPECTION
(To be completed by the ACC Representative)
SUBDIVISION LOT/BLOCK:
STREET ADDRESS: ____________________________
COMPLIANT
DOES NOT
COMPLY
NOT
APPLICABLE
COMPLIANCE WITH SUBMITTED PLANS
SIDE WALK, LEAD WALK, DRIVEWAYS
FENCE
MAILBOX
ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
ACCENT WALLS, LANDSCAPE BORDERS
FOUNDATION SHRUBS (5 GALLON) (ALL LOCATIONS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SHADE TREES (3 – 6” CALIPER)
ACCENT TREES (2 – 8 TO 10’ TALL)
SOD / IRRIGATION (100% OF LOT)
GROUND COVER (MINIMUM 1 GALLON)
REQUIRED SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCREENING
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
STREET / CURB / COMMUNITY DRAINAGE STYSTEM
FINAL INSPECTION COMPLETED:
BY:
(ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE)
RESULT:
(APPROVED / DISAPPROVED / OTHER)
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ISSUED:
(YES / NO)
CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT REFUNDED:
(YES / NO / PARTIAL)
COMMENTS:
TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
300 TWIN CREEKS DRIVE
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
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