STONE
MEADOW BUILDING STANDARDS
I.
Minimum square footage in living area.
A. One level -- 1,550
B. Two level -- 1,500 1st floor, 2,000 total
C. Three level -- 1,500 1st floor, 2,000 total 1st and 2nd floor;
plus basement
II. Exterior
A. In keeping with the top subdivisions in Springfield such as National
Place, Quail Creek and Spring Creek, it is expected that most homes
will be brick. Areas that are difficult to brick, such as
cantilevered or boxed out areas, bay windows, dormers, kitchen window
boxes, areas above the garage door, and gable ends, may be stucco,
masonite hardboard, or vinyl siding.
B. In addition, to develop a truly distinctive community, the Architectural
Control Committee will encourage a variety of home designs, which
will be approved on a case by case basis, with consideration given
to design, exterior appearance, the use of appropriate materials,
attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
C. The finished floor elevation of the main floor must be higher
than the curb elevation.
D. Recommended exterior materials other than brick:
1. Cedar or redwood - painted with color to be approved (no natural
cedar or redwood)
2. Stucco
a. Masonry stucco - 3 step or 2 step process
b. Exterior insulation system - use on styrofoam bead board only.
Acceptable materials: drivit, R-wall, or approved equal.
c. Masonite stucco board is not approved.
3. Masonite/Hardboard - shall be prefinished and guaranteed against
peeling or buckling for at least 5 years, such as Masonite Colorlok
or Super Side prefinished hardboard siding.
4. Vinyl Siding - shall be minimum thickness of 42 mil, Pure PVC,
must have a warranty for uniform fading, and a lifetime warranty
to the original owner, such as Gold Bond.
NOTE: Shop grade and seconds are not approved.
III.
Roof Materials.
A. Cedar shake roof, tile, or composition roof (asphalt or fiberglass).
As to Composition Roofs:
1. Shingles shall be of a laminated architecture design.
2. Shingles shall weigh no less than 250 lbs/square.
3. 3-tab shingles are not approved.
B. Roof Pitch shall be 6/12 or greater.
IV.
Additional exterior requirements
A. Windows in the front of the home on the main level are to be
a minimum of 5' in height. Other windows may be double hung
or casement and high quality aluminum windows may also be permitted.
B. Driveways - concrete.
C. Mailbox and House Number - per standard design furnished with
approval letter, or other design submitted by owner.
D. Fences - 48" in height, "Pinehill" finished on both sides, CCA
treated pine 6 or 8" pickets, placement of fence to be approved.
E. Lots 1-4; 57-73, Phase I have a 10' natural buffer on the rear
lot adjoining Weaver Road.
F. Landscaping - front yard and side yards to be sod; appropriate
shrubbery and two 8' - 10' trees in the front yard. (Landscaping
to be completed upon substantial completion of the house).
V.
Storage buildings or utility buildings are not permitted.
The purpose of these building standards is to assure a harmonious
blend of style and quality throughout the subdivision. It is
the desire of the Architectural Control Committee for Stone Meadow
to be one of the City's finest subdivisions now and for many years
to come.
Welcome
Page The
Community
The Association The
Developer
Stone
Meadow, L.L.C.
5051 S. National Ave.,
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 889-4300
E-mail: info@stone-meadow.com
Copyright
2001 Stone Meadow, L.L.C.
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