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EXHIBIT B HOUSING DESIGN AND SITE DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA It is imperative that the new home "fits" architecturally with the surrounding neighbomood. The Design Guidelines were created to insure that all homes built on the identified lots blend with the surrounding neighbomood and respond to specific concerns and desires of the City. These include a strong preference for designs that include livable communities principles. In addition, all plans must at the minimum meet zoning requirements. 1. General: . Each home shall be single-family, owner occupied. . The value (sales price) of the new home must exceed the value specified in the Development Agreement. 2. Site Standards: . The entire ground shall be landscaped to be aesthetically pleasing in all seasons. Land forms and plants material shall be used to defme the site and blend with adjoining property. . Utility meters shall be screened; locations must be specified on the plans. . Site drainage shall be accommodated on the site so that water is directed away from the new home and the neighboring properties. Neighboring properties shall not be disturbed to create drainage swells. . Existing trees shall be preserved when possible. Care should be taken to preserve existing root systems. A tree wrap with reinforcement shall be used on trees directly adjacent to active grading and construction areas. . The construction site, neighboring property and adj acent pub lic streets shall be kept free of construction debris. . All air condition units must be located in rear or side yard (refer to zoning requirements for additional infonnation). . Egress windows and foundations must meet side setback requirements or be located in the rear yard of the house. 3. Building Standards: . Three and four bedroom homes are preferred. However, a minimum of two finished bedrooms and easily fmished space for a third bedroom will be acceptable. . Two full bathrooms are preferred. However, a minimum of one full bathroom and a 1/2 bathroom roughed-in will be considered. . A two car garage, attached or detached must be provided on the site for single family detached units. A minimum of one enclosed parking space per unit will be required for attached single family units. . The garage should not be the predominate feature of the home. Therefore, it is encouraged that access from existing alleys be used whenever possible. If there is no existing alley access available, the home should be designed to minimize the view of the garage doors to the street (i. e. garage doors turned away from street or garage located to the rear of the home). . Unit height and mass of the new home, and architectural details such as roof lines, number of gables, and window detailing shall be compatible with existing buildings in the neighborhood . Plans must present a balanced and pleasing distribution of wall and window areas from all views. Windows shall be presented on all building elevations. . A full basement shall be provided in the house unless the selected design results in a split level, garden level type basement. . All building plans must have been prepared in consultation with an Architectural Designer with a minimum two year technical degree. Plans designed by a certified Architect are preferred. Exterior materials (siding, soffits, doors, and windows) should be low in ~tenance. Wood, brick and stucco are preferred exterior materials. Hardboard siding materials and painted concrete are not acceptable. 12