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D D E E S S I I G G N N G G U U I I D D E E L L I I N N E E S S Revised August 2010 Original Illustrations by Ken Brooks, AIA

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Revised August 2010

Original Illustrations by Ken Brooks, AIA

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PREFACE

On behalf of the Design Review Committee (DRC), I am delighted to introduce the revised 2010 Design Guidelines to current and prospective members of our Eagle Lake community. At the inception of the Eagle Lake Project, the previous Design Guidelines served well the traditional values and prevalent design culture of that time. However, the focus of design has changed in recent years, concerned less with particular styles and formal rules, and more with sustainable ecological approaches that integrate home design and environmental characteristics. An array of thoughtful input, ranging from design considerations to building practices, has been gathered over the years from the DRC, architects, contractors, and homeowners, and has been mindfully evaluated, becoming the driving force that triggered the need and desire to revise the previous Design Guidelines. We believe that these changes provide a basis for flexible thinking, ecological design, use of sustainable building materials, and wide possibilities for meaningful interpretation of the design requirements without compromising the intention of the Design Guidelines—a sustainable integration of home design with the spectacular Orcas Island landscape. As the Eagle Lake community evolves over time, these changes will undoubtedly require some modifications, more articulation, and/or new additions to respond to future challenges. Our hope is that the revised Design Guidelines will become the appropriate foundation on which further development can be built upon. Moreover, we anticipate that these changes and additions will provide a communal and positive atmosphere within which homeowners, designers or architects, and the DRC work collaboratively to achieve the best design outcome and low-impact construction. Therefore, the purpose of the DRC is to guide, manage, and work collaboratively with homeowners and their designers or architects in a friendly environment to achieve sustainable and beautiful homes. This collaborative effort can be mutually rewarding. Homeowners can benefit from the experience and guidance of the DRC, and the DRC can form collegial relationships with new homeowners and recruit them to serve as new members of the DRC. During my service on the DRC since 1999, I have met many individuals who have served with me and offered valuable contributions to the Design Guidelines. Among those are Christina Koons, Bob Koch, Jim Murray, and architects Rex Hohlbein, Butch Reifert, and Teresa Shanon. Special thanks to Rich Lee and architect Bill Trogdon for their wisdom and indefatigable support, and to Susan McBain for her mindful editing. Finally, I would like to thank and acknowledge the contributions of the current members of the DRC: Steve Jung, George Floyd. Chris Beza, and Carl Capdeville. They have taken the time and, in many cases, traveled more than physical distance to serve our community. Farouk Y. Seif, Ph.D., AIA Chair, Design Review Committee Orcas Island, Washington, August 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: INTENTION OF EAGLE LAKE DESIGN GUIDELINES........6 INTENTION OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES.................................................................6 EAGLE LAKE STYLE AND SUBSTANCE.....................................................................6 PART 1: SITE PLAN GUIDELINES..............................................................................8 1.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT........................................................................................8 1.02 ORIENTATION..........................................................................................................8 1.03 EXISTING SITE DESCRIPTION..............................................................................8 1.04 SITE GRADING.........................................................................................................8 1.05 EROSION CONTROL................................................................................................9 1.06 VEGETATION CLEARING ON THE SITE..............................................................9 1.07 VEGETATION DEBRIS REMOVAL........................................................................9 1.08 NEW NATIVE VEGETATION ON AND NEAR THE SITE.................................10 1.09 CULTIVATED OR NONNATIVE VEGETATION ON THE SITE... ...................10 1.10 SATELLITE DISHES...............................................................................................10 1.11 DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION.............................................................................10 1.12 SITE PLAN CHANGES...........................................................................................10 PART 2: VIEW EASEMENT AND VEGETATION REMOVAL GUIDELINES...11 2.01 VIEW EASEMENT INTENT...................................................................................11 2.02 VIEW EASEMENT VEGETATION REMOVAL OFF THE SITE ........................11 2.03 VEGETATION REMOVAL DEBRIS......................................................................11 (a) Debris Disposal................................................................................................11 (b) Burning.............................................................................................................11 2.04 VIEW EASEMENT CALCULATION AND INSTRUCTIONS..............................11 2.05 VIEW EASEMENT CALCULATION EXAMPLE.................................................12 (a) Finding The View.............................................................................................12 (b) Finding The View Corridor..............................................................................12 2.06 VIEW EASEMENT AZIMUTHS.............................................................................13 2.07 ONGOING VEGETATION REMOVAL ON AND OFF SITE...............................13 2.08 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING...............................................................................13 PART 3: BUILDING PLAN GUIDELINES.................................................................15 3.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT......................................................................................15 3.02 PERMITTED STRUCTURES..................................................................................15 3.03 HQUSE SIZE & PROPORTIONS............................................................................15 (a) Statement of Intent...........................................................................................15 (b) Interior Floor Area...........................................................................................15 (c) House Heights..................................................................................................15 (d) Expansive Wall Areas......................................................................................15 3.04 FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS........................................................16 3.05 EXTERIOR MATERIALS........................................................................................16

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(a) Exterior Wood Wall Materials.........................................................................16 (b) Other Exterior Wall Materials..........................................................................16 (c) Exterior Doors..................................................................................................17 (d) Exterior Decks and Porch Railing....................................................................17 (e) Exterior Patios and Walkways..........................................................................17 (f) Exterior Fencing................................................................................................17 (g) Chimneys and Stove Pipes...............................................................................17 3.06 EXTERIOR COLORS...............................................................................................17 (a) Exterior Wood Stain Colors.............................................................................17 (b) Other Exterior Wall Materials Colors..............................................................17 (c) Exterior Window Colors...................................................................................17 (d) Exterior Front Door Color........................................ ....................................18 (e) Exterior Doors, Beams, Roof Supports, and Banding Board Colors...............18 3.07 WINDOWS................................................................................................................18 (a) Historical Use Of Windows..............................................................................18 (b) Window Placement..........................................................................................18 (c) Window Materials............................................................................................18 (d) Dimensions & Shapes......................................................................................18 (e) Preferred Window Types..................................................................................18 (f) Doors with Glazing..........................................................................................19 (g) Window and Door Trim...................................................................................19 (h) Window Seats...................................................................................................19 3.08 ROOF AND ROOF STRUCTURE...........................................................................19 (a) Roof Framing Approach...................................................................................19 (b) Roof Shape Options.........................................................................................20 (c) Elaboration of Roof Details..............................................................................20 (d) Roof Slopes......................................................................................................20 (e) Roofing Materials.............................................................................................20 (f) Roofing Material Colors...................................................................................20 (g) Roof Shapes Accommodating Solar Allowances.............................................20 (h) Exposed Venting..............................................................................................21 3.09 DECKS AND PLACEMENT OF DECKS...............................................................21 (a) Decks and Porches at Ground Level................................................................21 (b) Projecting Decks and Stairs Off A Lower Level..............................................21 (c) Decks and Stairs at Upper Levels.....................................................................22 3.10 WASTE FACILITIES, DRAINS, AND UTILITIES................................................22 (a) Exterior Waste Facilities..................................................................................22 (b) Compost Waste Facilities.................................................................................22 (c) House Drains and Water Supply Valves..........................................................22 (d) Electric.............................................................................................................22 (e) Water Systems..................................................................................................22 (f) TV Dish.............................................................................................................22 (g) Septic Tank and Pump......................................................................................22 3.11 MECHANICAL DEVICES.......................................................................................22 (a) Restricted Use of Devices with Loud Compressors.........................................22 3.12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING............................................................................................23 (a) Statement of Intent...........................................................................................23 (b) Materials and General Locations of Lighting................................................. 23

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(c) Exterior Indirect Lighting.................................................................................23 3.13 GARAGES AND CARPORTS.................................................................................23 (a) Garage Size.......................................................................................................23 (b) Garage Placement.............................................................................................23 (c) Garage Doors....................................................................................................23 (d) Carports............................................................................................................23 (e) Mass, Proportion, Color, and Materials............................................................23 3.14 STORAGE SHEDS AND FIREWOOD STORAGE................................................24 3.15 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES................................................................................24 (a) Statement of Intent...........................................................................................24 (b) Temporary Facility for Construction...............................................................24 (c) Tent Site............................................................................................................24 (d) Tent Platform or Yurt.......................................................................................24 (e) Temporary Storage Facilities for Tent Sites.....................................................24 (f) Site Conditions..................................................................................................24 3.16 MAILBOXES AND SIGNAGE................................................................................25 (a) Mailboxes.........................................................................................................25 (b) Signage.............................................................................................................25 3.17 ROAD AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY REPAIRS.............................................25 3.18 PEST CONTROL PLANNING.................................................................................25 PART 4: DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS.......................................................................26 4.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT......................................................................................26 4.02 THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE...................................................................26 (a) Terms................................................................................................................26 (b) Quorum For Committee Operations.................................................................26 4.03 DESIGN GUIDELINES AGREEMENT..................................................................26 4.04 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AND REVIEW FEE....................................................27 4.05 DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIMELINES…......27 (a) Initial Site Visit.................................................................................................27 (i) Prior to meeting.....................................................................................27 (ii) Site visit................................................................................................27 (iii) Meeting topics.....................................................................................27 (iv) Committee approval............................................................................27 (b) Second Review.................................................................................................28

(i) Site plans...............................................................................................28 (ii) Building plans......................................................................................28 (iii) Adjacent site owners...........................................................................28 (iv) Additional materials............................................................................28 (v) Communication by the DRC……........................................................28 (vi) Professional review.............................................................................28 (vii) DRC approval....................................................................................29

(c) Third Review....................................................................................................29 (i) Site plans...............................................................................................29 (ii) Building plans......................................................................................29 (iii) Materials selections.............................................................................29 (iv) Color....................................................................................................29

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(v) Adjacent site owners............................................................................29 (vi) Discussion of contractor......................................................................29 (vii) Professional review............................................................................29 (viii) Committee approval..........................................................................29

(d) Fourth Review (On Site)..................................................................................30 (i) Contractor discussion............................................................................30 (ii) Construction location...........................................................................30 (iii) Excavation materials...........................................................................30 (iv) Utilities locations................................................................................30 (v) Storage areas........................................................................................30 (vi) Construction waste..............................................................................30 (vii) Vegetation removal on and off the site..............................................30 (viii) Construction timelines…..................................................................30 (ix) Extensions...........................................................................................30 (x) DRC approval.......................................................................................30

(e) Final Review.....................................................................................................31 (i) Site review.............................................................................................31 (ii) Buildings review..................................................................................31

(f) All Changes Subject to Review........................................................................31 4.06 APPEAL PROCESS..................................................................................................31 (a) Appeals Review with the Design Review Committee.....................................31 (b) Appeals Review with the Board of Directors..................................................31 (c) Board Appeals Communication.......................................................................31 (d) Board Appeals Meeting...................................................................................31 4.07 VIOLATIONS OF DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE........................................................................32 (a) Eagle Lake Community Association Agreements............................................32 (b) Stop Work Orders.............................................................................................32 (c) Board Of Directors Appeals.............................................................................32 4.08 VARIANCES.............................................................................................................32 PART 5: CONSTRUCTION POLICIES......................................................................33 5.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT......................................................................................33 5.02 CONSTRUCTION HOURS......................................................................................33 5.03 USE OF EAGLE LAKE PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES.............33 5.04 PARKING..................................................................................................................33 5.05 CONSTRUCTION OFFICE......................................................................................34 5.06 VEGETATION CLEARING ON THE SITE............................................................34 5.07 VIEW EASEMENT VEGETATION REMOVAL OFF THE SITE.........................34 5.08 VEGETATION DEBRIS REMOVAL......................................................................34 5.09 BLASTING AND EXCAVATION...........................................................................34 5.10 SITE GRADING........................................................................................................34 5.11 EROSION CONTROL..............................................................................................35 5.12 DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION..............................................................................35 5.13 CONCRETE CLEANUP...........................................................................................35 5.14 MATERIALS STORAGE.........................................................................................35 5.15 SITE CLEANUP AND RECYCLING......................................................................35

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5.16 BURNING.................................................................................................................35 5.17 CONSTRUCTION TIMELINES..............................................................................36 5.18 RESTORATION OF PROPERTY............................................................................36 5.19 STOP WORK ORDERS............................................................................................36 5.20 CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES............................................................................36 5.21 OWNER AS AGENT................................................................................................36 5.22 SEPTIC ALARM BOX.............................................................................................36 5.23 UTILITY VERIFICATION.......................................................................................36 5.24 AS-BUILT PLANS....................................................................................................36 PART 6: AGREEMENTS...............................................................................................37 PURCHASER DESIGN GUIDELINE AGREEMENT....................................................37 DESIGNER/ARCHITECT DESIGN GUIDELINES AGREEMENT..............................38 CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION POLICIES DESIGN GUIDELINES

AGREEMENT.............................................................................................................39 PART 7: APPENDIXES..................................................................................................40 APPENDIX A: EXAMPLES OF EAGLE LAKE HOME DESIGN................................41 APPENDIX B: EAGLE LAKE MAP................................................................................44

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INTRODUCTION INTENTION OF EAGLE LAKE DESIGN GUIDELINES

INTENTION OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES Integrating the natural beauty of Eagle Lake and human-made structures is at the heart of the Design Guidelines. The intention of the Design Guidelines is to collaboratively establish an architectural style for the Eagle Lake Community that is characterized by continuity and consistency without conformity and monotonous repetition or duplication. The Design Guidelines for the built environment were written with the intent of creating a distinctive appearance and enhancing the visual integration of structures with the spectacular Orcas Island landscape. These guiding principles have been thoughtfully put together to assist site owners and their designers/architects to focus their efforts on establishing a deep environmental understanding and design sensibility indispensable not only for creating attractive homes, but also for developing a sense of community and preserving the natural beauty of Eagle Lake and Orcas Island (Figure 1).

Figure 1: The serene beauty of Eagle Lake

EAGLE LAKE STYLE AND SUBSTANCE A style does not come into existence overnight. A style without substance can be a mere fashionable trend. The Eagle Lake style evolves over time as a consequence of mutual efforts and collaboration of the Eagle Lake Community and the Design Review Committee (DRC). Over the years, the Eagle Lake style has gone through design experimentation and critical assessment to elevate its substantive quality. Beyond visual considerations, the Eagle Lake style can be defined as creative interpretation of architectural traditions, as well as the thoughtful integration of ecologically sustainable design, the unique setting of Eagle Lake, and the spirit of Orcas Island. The extraordinary setting of Eagle Lake on Orcas Island deserves thoughtful and consistent planning to integrate aspects of change into the landscape. Environmental concerns establish priorities at Eagle Lake for open land, preservation, and stewardship. The architectural traditions such as Craftsman, Bungalow, Prairie, and the architecture in our National Parks are only examples that contributed to the evolving Eagle Lake style. Some of the more prominent architects and firms known for their interpretation of one or

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more of these styles are Frank Lloyd Wright; McKim, Mead, & White; Gustav Stickley; Greene & Greene; and C. F. A. Voysey. The elements of these styles that have influenced the Eagle Lake style are shallow pitched roofs, broad deep eaves, long horizontal lines, exposed rafter tails, broad porches, wood exterior finishes, and selected colors that minimize contrast with the natural setting, thereby achieving development that blends with our beautiful setting (Figure 2). While literal expression of these elements has been encouraged over the years, creative interpretations are also desired (see Appendix A).

Figure 2: The Meeting House is an example of using traditional architecture with shallow pitched roofs, broad deep eaves, long horizontal lines, exposed rafter tails, and wood exterior finishes.

The Eagle Lake style encourages varied design approaches while ensuring architectural integrity, sustainability, and environmental considerations. All structures will share some common architectural elements. The Eagle Lake style can accommodate broad interpretations, but the nature of the common elements will lessen the impact on the environment and lend some degree of predictability to the landscape. The result will be structures congruent with the spectacular natural environment of Eagle Lake (Figure 3).

Figure 3: The beautiful Eagle Lake Community is surrounded by the Strait of Georgia to the north and northeast, Mt. Pickett to the west, and Moran State Park to the west and southwest.

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PART 1 SITE PLAN GUIDELINES

The 100–foot-diameter circle sites at Eagle Lake measure approximately 7,854 square feet and provide adequate space for a variety of sizes and shapes for the built environment. 1.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT The intent of site plan guidelines is to ensure consistency in the approach of altering the land on each site, minimize construction impact, maintain the natural site characteristics, and protect the overall beauty of Eagle Lake. 1.02 ORIENTATION The Site Plan will illustrate how buildings are sited and oriented. The siting and orientation will minimize the view of the buildings from adjacent sites, the lake, saltwater vantage points, and common property, in that order of priority. Native species landscaping is encouraged for buffers between sites. The Site Plan will illustrate how houses shall be harmoniously incorporated within the landscape. It is strongly encouraged that the design incorporate, feature, or otherwise take into account existing natural aspects of the site. These natural aspects might include prominent trees, large boulders or rock outcroppings, views, landscape shape, prevailing winds, solar orientation, and any other noteworthy features not mentioned here. 1.03 EXISTING SITE DESCRIPTION The Site Plan will include a simple description of the existing site listing the topography, natural features, trees over 8 inches in diameter, dominant ground cover, rock outcroppings, and/or other distinguishable features. 1.04 SITE GRADING Proposed grading will be detailed on the Site Plan. Grading of the site shall be accomplished in a manner that maintains the natural contours of the land to the extent reasonable and practical for each individual site. Site grading will be conducted in a manner which minimizes the impact on each individual site (Figure 4). Action will be taken to maintain the stability of slopes, minimize erosion, protect existing vegetation, and result in an attractive appearance. Grinding of stumps, which leaves the roots intact, is encouraged. Finished grades may not exceed a slope of 2:1 (within a 2 foot span a 1 foot drop) or the natural grade of the site, whichever is greater. Reasonable extensions of grading outside of the 100’ circle site will be considered and evaluated on an individual basis.

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Grading and foundation plans for sites within 200 feet of any shoreline will require the review of a licensed soil engineer to evaluate possible effects on slope stability and drainage prior to approval. An acceptable plan by the engineer shall be provided to the San Juan County Planning Department or its successor agency with the building plans.

Figure 4: A sketch shows the Home on Site 39 as an example of working with the site topography and minimizing the impact on the site. Illustration by Farouk Seif, Ph.D., AIA

1.05 EROSION CONTROL As per County code, plans for erosion control methods, if necessary, will be included in a site plan narrative. Erosion control during construction may include a siltation fence at the edge of the site to contain surface runoff. All material collected by the fence will then be distributed back up the slope from which it came. The Eagle Lake Community Association (ELCA) may require a siltation fence or other erosion control measures if excessive erosion occurs on the site. All exposed slopes shall then be replanted with native vegetation, grasses, or grass and wildflower mixes at the end of, or during, construction. 1.06 VEGETATION CLEARING ON THE SITE The Site Plan will include an outline of all vegetation to be altered. Existing vegetation, outside of the areas to develop on the site, will be retained to minimize impact on the site and to partially obscure the structure from others’ view. To ensure adequate screening of structures from any shoreline, other sites, and views from the open common lands, thinning of any vegetation and cutting of trees shall be undertaken only upon approval by the DRC after submission of the complete Site Plan. 1.07 VEGETATION DEBRIS REMOVAL The Site Plan will include plans for debris removal. Any vegetation debris on the site will be disposed of in a timely manner. Brush must be chipped if it is to lie on the ground.

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Chips may then be distributed on the ground or disposed of in a designated area at Eagle Lake or hauled off the property. Large chunks of wood must be cut and stacked, or removed from the area. Unkempt piles of dry wood may cause a fire hazard and therefore will not be permitted. The ELCA retains the right to maintain specific locations for acceptable burning practices. Site owners may use these areas to burn vegetation debris (contact the Caretaker). 1.08 NEW NATIVE VEGETATION ON AND NEAR THE SITE The Site Plan may include the intent to add new native vegetation to the site or to areas between sites. Some indigenous low plantings include Oregon grape, salal, ferns, moss, and grasses. Larger tree species include fir-type conifers, pine, cedar, vine maple, large- leaf maple, or alder trees. 1.09 CULTIVATED OR NONNATIVE VEGETATION ON THE SITE The Site Plan will include any plans for new cultivated vegetation on the site. Cultivated garden beds as extensions of the home and/or the garage are encouraged. Retaining walls or fences that comply with the design guidelines and are extensions of structures on the site will be permitted. These may contain any variety of plantings. Species of plants known to overtake the native landscape will be discouraged. If such plants are used, they must be contained to a pre-defined area with suitable materials for blocking their growth. Any overgrowth of these species will require complete removal by the current site owner. 1.10 SATELLITE DISHES Satellite dishes will be permitted on each site. Such dishes will be screened with native vegetation if on the ground or placed on the roof. If color is an option among satellite dishes, it will be of a dark color. Location of the dish site will be noted on the Site Plan. Light colors can be painted. See also paragraph 3.10f. 1.11 DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION The location of the driveway will be shown on the Site Plan. Driveways may be constructed of any material. Ditching may be required if the material is non-porous. Clearing for driveways will be done in a manner to minimally impact the site. Care will be taken to not damage the site and surrounding areas with heavy equipment when constructing the driveway. In the event of damage, immediate repair of the area will be required. 1.12 SITE PLAN CHANGES All Site Plan changes prior to or during construction must be resubmitted to the DRC for assessment and approval.

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PART 2 VIEW EASEMENT AND

VEGETATION REMOVAL GUIDELINES 2.01 VIEW EASEMENT INTENT View easements have been established for each site to minimize the impact on the land and to maximize the best views for each site. View easements refer to the area on, and extending off, each site where selective vegetation removal may take place. These easements are required by San Juan County as a part of the final Plat approval for Eagle Lake on Orcas Island. Selective vegetation removal refers to careful pruning, cutting, or thinning of existing vegetation to establish “pocket” or “window” views within a reasonable distance of the view corridor. There will be no absolute clear cutting of any and all vegetation. 2.02 VIEW EASEMENT VEGETATION REMOVAL OFF THE SITE The Site Plan will include all plans to alter vegetation off the site. Using the view easement as a guide, an approach of selected pruning is allowed for “pockets” or “windows” of views within the view easement extending off the site. No clear cutting or random clearing of vegetation is permitted. Selective clearing is permitted along the lake and along sites facing the saltwater vantage points. Removal or major pruning of trees with a diameter of 8 inches or more at a height of 4 feet from the ground is prohibited unless and until approved by the DRC. Pruning of coniferous trees for view clearing may involve selective cutting of limbs off the trunks extending into the view corridor. 2.03 VEGETATION REMOVAL DEBRIS (a) Debris Disposal: Any vegetation debris from the site will be disposed of in a timely manner. Brush must be chipped if it is to lie on the ground, and the chips then distributed on the ground in an orderly manner. Large chunks of wood must be cut and stacked or removed from the area. (b) Burning: Unkempt piles of dry wood may cause a fire hazard and therefore will not be permitted. No burning of debris will be allowed on individual sites without prior permission in writing from the Caretaker. Burning may be permitted in designated community areas on the property. The ELCA reserves the right to conduct acceptable burning practices. 2.04 VIEW EASEMENT CALCULATION AND INSTRUCTIONS The view easement detail includes a compass azimuth bearing taken from the center of each site. To calculate the view easement, first find the center of the site and establish true north on the compass. The degree listed by the site number below will indicate the center line of the sites view easement. Look to that number on the compass toward the

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view easement. Please note that some sites have two view easements. Each site is marked with a blue stake on the ground marking the direction of the view easement. 2.05 VIEW EASEMENT CALCULATION EXAMPLE (a) Finding the View: It’s very simple! Each site has a 4x4 post that marks the center of the 100-foot-diameter circle. On the post is an arrow that corresponds to the compass azimuth pointing to the center of the view corridor. In the event that the post is moved, another small stake painted blue is placed in the direction of the view. (b) Finding the View Corridor: Standing at the center of the site, imagine a straight line along the compass azimuth that designated the center of the view. At the site’s center, imagine a line perpendicular to the azimuth line that extends to the edge of the 100-foot circle site. Where this line intersects the perimeter of the circle, imagine two lines moving out at a 20 degree angle from the circle site. The area between those two lines contains the view corridor. Please see View Easement Corridor Diagram (Figure 5).

Figure 5: View Easement Corridor Diagram

View Center Azimuth View Easement Corridor

Building Site Center

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2.06 VIEW EASEMENT AZIMUTHS The view easement centerline azimuths for each site are as follows: 1: 12º 2: 45° 3: 82º 4: 22º 5: 22º 6: 12º 7: 8º 8: 90° or 280° 9: 90° or 210° 10: 90º 11: 100º 12: 100º

13: 100º 14: 205º 15: 250º 16: 215° 17: 170° 18: 37° 19: 37° 20: 10° 21: 260° 22: 17° 23: 320° 24: 17°

25: 22° 26: 8° 27: 20° 28: 10° 29: 10° 30: 10° 31: 10° 32: 10° 33: 10° 34: 10° 35: 20° 36: Unspecified

37: 10° 38: 20° 39: Unspecified 40: 10° 41: 10° 42: 10° 43: 44: 45:

2.07 ONGOING VEGETATION REMOVAL ON AND OFF THE SITE Vegetation removal is an ongoing process subject to review by the DRC and neighbors. Removal of trees with a diameter of 8 inches or more at a height of 4 feet from the ground is prohibited unless approved by the DRC. No clear cutting or random clearing of vegetation is allowed without prior review and permission. However, site owners are encouraged to remove small hemlock and alder trees from sites and surrounding common property while they are young and less than 8 inches in diameter 4 feet from the ground. The growth rate of hemlock and alder trees and their propensity to snap or fall are of great concern. Site owners are strongly encouraged to cut undersized hemlocks and alders every couple of years in order to avoid the consequential forestry expenses later on. This thinning procedure does not require the use of the DRC process or approval from the DRC. If fallen or dangerous trees are found in the developed areas, please call the Property Manager. The Property Manager will evaluate trees in the developed areas each year and will remove any safety hazards along roads and trails and near community facilities. Tree maintenance near driveways and walkways to home sites is the responsibility of the site owner. 2.08 TREE THINNING/REMOVAL Any site owner desiring the removal, trimming, or other alteration of protected trees (i.e., those with a diameter of 8 inches or more at a height of 4 feet from the ground) within an owner’s site after such owner has completed construction on his or her site in accordance with the design review process, within the view easement appurtenant to such owner’s site, or within the common areas in general, shall make application for such action to the DRC. The DRC will consider such requests as part of its regularly scheduled meetings. Applications will contain, at a minimum, the following:

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(i) a brief summary of the tree thinning, removal, or alteration project that is being proposed; (ii) a map or other graphic representation of the area(s) in which all vegetation proposed for removal, trimming, or alteration is located, showing all protected trees (with diameter at least 8 inches at a height of 4 feet above the ground) that will be impacted, along with the approximate vectors of the site’s view corridor, if the project involves corridor clearing; and (iii) photograph(s) of the above area(s), showing the impacted trees if at all possible. This process (as well as the site visit mentioned below) may be aided by flagging or otherwise marking the impacted trees prior to taking the photograph(s) to be submitted with the application. The application should also indicate specifically that the site owner understands that all costs of such tree cutting, trimming, or alteration, including all necessary clean-up costs for trunk, limb and debris chipping and removal, will be the site owner’s alone, and certifying that the proposed project complies with the Eagle Lake Forest Management Plan.1 On or before the date a site owner submits an application to the DRC under this section, such owner shall provide a copy of that application to the owners of all neighboring sites within the Eagle Lake development. The DRC may at its option do an inspection of the site of the proposed project, to verify the location of impacted trees and full compliance with the Forest Management Plan. Based on the DRC assessment, the Board of Directors may elect to charge a fee to process applications submitted under this Section. Nothing in this section shall obligate the DRC to approve any request made by a site owner. However, any owner whose request is not approved by the committee may appeal its decision directly to the Board of Directors, and the Board’s decision on such application shall be final and binding on that site owner. The DRC retains the right to consolidate requests made under this section and implement the requests that are approved as part of an annual tree-thinning program conducted by the Board. In that event, each owner shall pay a pro rata share of the aggregate cost incurred by the Board to implement all approved requests. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, the procedure described herein shall not supersede or replace the DRC procedure on vegetation removal otherwise specified in the Design Guidelines for original construction. The procedure set forth herein is for use after completion of such construction and satisfaction of any conditions or restrictions imposed by the DRC in connection with that construction.

1 In general, the Forest Management Plan precludes the removal of desirable tree species such as cedar and Douglas Fir, or trees which obviously contribute to the aesthetics of the site. The Plan does not prohibit minor alteration (e.g., limb removal) of such trees.

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PART 3

BUILDING PLAN GUIDELINES 3.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT The intent of the building plan guidelines is to maintain the Eagle Lake style and ensure congruency between the house plans and their respective sites. It is to honor our sense of community and respect the spirit of Orcas Island. The guide1ines for building plans apply to exterior massing and details only. Interior spaces and finishes are at the discretion of the owner, except the use of garbage disposals, compressors, and/or heat pumps. Designs submitted shall include a written description of the character of the permanent structure. The description may address style, influence, building orientation, site blending, and a simple outline of how the intent of the design is consistent with the Eagle Lake concept. 3.02 PERMITTED STRUCTURES The permitted permanent structures will include one house, one garage for up to two cars or one carport per site for up to two cars, and one shed for wood and equipment storage. Living spaces may be separated for privacy on the site. Any and all structures will be subject to the Eagle Lake Design Guidelines and approved by the DRC. 3.03 HOUSE SIZE AND PROPORTIONS (a) Statement of Intent: The intent of this section is to prescribe the house proportion, size, and scale congruent with the Eagle Lake intent to ensure privacy, minimal visual impact, and protection of views. (b) Interior Floor Area: The maximum footprint for a main house, not including porches and decks, will be 2,800 gross square feet. (c) House Heights: The maximum height of the house will not exceed 33 feet, defined as the distance from the highest point of the structure to the average finished grade (Figure 6). Chimneys may extend above this height to the extent required by roof configurations and code. (Some sites on Phase II of the development may require height restrictions if determined by Eagle Lake.) (d) Expansive Wall Designs: Elements will be employed to break up large wall areas. This will avoid large expansive wall areas that will visually detract from the beautiful natural surrounding. The largest area of wall surface allowed unbroken by an articulating element will be 100 square feet. Design elements incorporated to eliminate expansive wall areas can be, but are not limited to, projected window seats with shed roofs, doors, windows, recessed or projected porches, and other features to emphasize horizontal lines, articulation, and detail of the facade. Addition of a flared base detail to the base of the exterior walls is strongly

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encouraged. Incorporating the detail of the horizontal banding board at or near an upper floor level is also encouraged. _____________________ 33’ 0”max. ___________________________________

Figure 6: Drawing of the maximum height of a house

3.04 FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS Foundations less than 2.5 feet may be constructed of unfinished concrete. The maximum height of retaining walls shall be 8 feet exposed to view. Walls over 2.5 feet in height shall be constructed out of stone, cultured stone, stucco, or split faced block. A stucco finish may be used with a base detail that extends out slightly from the framing of the house and at the top has a rounded corner then extending down to the ground. No more than 100 square feet of retaining wall will be permitted without some articulation of detail. If additional height is required, retaining walls may be terraced such that they do not exceed the maximum slope requirements of finished grades as indicated in the Site Plan Requirements. The visual impact of retaining walls over 2 feet shall be softened with landscape plantings as listed in the Site Plan Requirements. Landscape plantings that cover foundation and/or retaining walls should be completed within 6 months of finishing the construction. 3.05 EXTERIOR MATERIALS (a) Exterior Wood Wall Materials: Exterior wood wall materials will be of beveled cedar siding with a maximum 4-inch exposure, peeled logs, cedar shingles or shakes, and/or rough sawn board and batten and/or simulated wood materials such as Hardie Siding. All manufactured homes, log or other, must comply with all aspects of the Eagle Lake Design Guidelines. (b) Other Exterior Wall Materials: Other exterior wall materials will include stone, cultured stone, rough faced or split faced colored cement block, or concrete. Grout lines may not exceed 2 inches. Maximum allowable exposure of other exterior wall materials is further described above under retaining walls. Stucco maybe used on either the upper or lower level. The stucco color must resemble the other siding color choices. The stucco

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finish may include the application of small stones pressed on the surface to resemble exposed aggregate. (c) Exterior Doors: Solid exterior doors may be wood or painted insulated metal. Screen doors will always be wood. Sliding doors, patio doors, and French doors will be wood. (d) Exterior Decks and Porch Railing: All railing will be of wood or simulated wood materials and use members on either a horizontal or vertical plane. Posts may be constructed of wood, stone, or cultured stone. Decks and patios may also include a solid wall instead of a railing detail. Open rail details may include gray, brown, or green wire to block access by animals. Wire must have horizontal and vertical members only. Diagonal structural elements for decks will not be exposed to view. Diagonal lattice, cyclone fencing, and metal tube railing materials are not permitted on any structure. Decks may incorporate glass panels with a maximum height of 6’ (six feet), if they are framed in wood or simulated wood materials. (e) Exterior Patios and Walkways: Walkways, decks, and patios open to view will be constructed of wood, tile, stone, manufactured stone, or concrete that is brushed, patterned, stained, or exposed aggregate. Smooth or unfinished concrete will not be permitted. (f) Exterior Fencing: Partial fencing on individual sites will be permitted. The exact perimeter of a site may not be fenced. Fencing must extend from existing structures on the site to establish private outdoor spaces or to keep deer from private gardens. Fences must be constructed from the materials listed in section 3.05(d) above. The fence design will incorporate horizontal and vertical members only, and must have an articulation of detail consistent with the other structures on the site. On a site-specific basis, fencing details may reflect elements existing to match existing community areas or the natural environment. (g) Chimneys and Stove Pipes: Chimneys will be built of stone, manufactured stone, or wood. Any stovepipe and cap may be used, but they must be of a dark nonreflective color. 3.06 EXTERIOR COLORS (a) Exterior Wood Stain Colors: Exterior stains must be in brown or green tones. Accents are permitted in lighter or darker tones of brown and green for the foundation, banding boards, roof supports, separation of floors, soffits, and/or deck railing. (b) Other Exterior Wall Materials Colors: The other exterior wall materials will be limited in color to dark brown, dark green, and dark grey tones. Mortar lines may not exceed 1 inch. (c) Exterior Window Colors: The window sash and frame may be painted or stained any one color. Window trim will match the adjoining siding color. For an excellent description of color theory and definition of complementary colors, read “Understanding color: Before you paint, brush up on the facts,” by Jill Pilaroscia, in Fine Home Building magazine, May 1992.

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(d) Exterior Front Door Color: One door, deemed the front door, may be painted or stained any one color on the residence. The same color may be used on the walk-in entry, if any, on the garage. (e) Exterior Doors, Beams, Roof Supports, and Banding Board Colors: All doors (except the front door and garage entry door), beams, roof supports, and banding boards will either be stained to match the siding of the residence or be stained a shade darker or lighter than the siding. 3.07 WINDOWS (a) Historical Use of Windows: Windows used in the homes resembling the Eagle Lake style were vertically proportioned wood casement, grouped together to form horizontal proportions. Often the windows had a single divided light of horizontal proportion at the top. When picture windows appeared, they were flanked by casement. It is strongly encouraged to use this window treatment. (b) Window Placement: Privacy can be achieved on each of the Eagle Lake sites and care should be taken to orient windows to minimize the view of one house from another. The DRC may have recommendations about relocating windows which appear to infringe on the privacy of adjacent sites. (c) Window Materials: The material for windows will be wood, vinyl, or metal, providing that the color of the vinyl or metal window is a dark color which complements the choice of exterior finishes. Wood windows are strongly recommended. (d) Dimensions and Shapes: The tops and bottoms of all windows will be horizontal; no sloped or angled windows are permitted. Floor to ceiling windows and horizontal sliding windows are not permitted. The allowable proportions for windows will be 1:1.6 width-to-height ratio or narrower (Figure 7). Grouping of windows for long horizontal placement is strongly encouraged. Picture windows must be flanked by windows as described above and be no greater than 5 feet in height and 6 feet in width. Square windows are permitted in dimensions of less than 4 feet by 4 feet.

Figure 7: Window Dimensions and Shapes

(e) Preferred Window Types: The acceptable types of windows include casement, single or double hung sash, and awning windows. Windows may have true divided lights or snap-in or glue-on divided lights.

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(f) Doors with Glazing: Exterior doors with the majority of the surface area in glazing will be wood except when homes have wood clad, vinyl, or metal windows. In this case the doors may be wood or match the color and material on the windows. Exterior double doors to patios, decks, and walkways are encouraged to be the French door type in any grouping. Horizontal sliding glass doors are acceptable only in pairs. (g) Window and Door Trim: Exterior windows and doors shall be trimmed with wood or simulated wood materials from a minimum width of 3.5 inches to a preferred maximum of 4.5 inches on the sides and top with a wood or simulated wood material sill at the bottom. (h) Window Seats: A common element of the Eagle Lake style is a window seat that projects beyond the exterior face of the building. Use of this feature is strongly encouraged. 3.08 ROOFS & ROOF STRUCTURES (a) Roof Framing Approach: Roof framing of Craftsman style dwellings was characteristically distinct from the contemporary manner in which roof framing is constructed (Figure 8). The contemporary manner for framing a rectangular plan is to span the rafters the shorter dimension. This may result in a relatively small gable end with a limited attic space. However, the architectural concept may require the contemporary framing especially if the overall design approach responds effectively to solar energy, site characteristics, and environmental issues.

Figure 8: Contemporary Framing Figure 9: Craftsman Style Framing

One method employed in the Craftsman style is to span beams or purlins across the shorter dimension on top of the exterior walls, the ridge, and in intermediate positions. These beams or purlins extend beyond the walls (Figure 9). The rafters are placed on the beams or purlins in a continuous slope from the top of the ridge to the overhanging rafter tail. The result was a taller gable end often suitable for another livable space beneath the ridge. This one distinction contributes a great deal to the massing and proportions that cause one to identify a style as Craftsman, and this feature is encouraged at Eagle Lake.

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(b) Roof Shape Options: The approved type of roof is the gable roof. Roofs shall have wide eaves with exposed rafter tails and projected gable ends. Extending the depth of the eaves to 32 inches is encouraged. Dormers will be the shed or gable type only. The roof can be supported by exposed rafter tails, projected beams, and/or beam brackets. (c) Elaboration of Roof Details: Detail elaboration of gable peaks, barge rafters, and projected ends of timbers, brackets, and rafter tails is encouraged. (d) Roof Slopes: Roof slopes shall range from 4” in 12” (a four-inch drop in twelve inches) to 7” in 12” (a seven inch drop in twelve inches). (e) Roofing Materials: Roofing materials will be those which are fire retardant, including laminated composition shingles that are textured to resemble slate or shakes, concrete tile, concrete slate, or slate. Metal roofs will be considered if they are dark green, dark brown, dark grey, or Corten steel. Corten steel is a material designed to form a preservative rust, which when complete matches the Eagle Lake style. Other roofing materials, new to the marketplace, may be considered if they meet with approval of the DRC. No wood shake or shingle roofing materials will be allowed. (f) Roofing Material Colors: All roofing materials at Eagle Lake will be dark grey, dark brown, or dark green. No light colors or tones of other colors will be permitted. (g) Roof Shapes Accommodating Solar Allowances: “Green” houses are strongly encouraged as extensions of the ground floor of the house or garage (Figure 10). Roof-mounted solar panels (photovoltaic energy systems, thin film of silicon applied to skylights and windows, or solar hot water systems) are permitted and encouraged. While the visual impact of these solar panels may create an aesthetic or design challenge, the idea of using solar panels is congruent with the intention of the Design Guidelines, conserving natural resources and responding effectively to the desired ecological sustainability.

Figure 10: Clearstory and Exposed Framing

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Clearstories shall be permitted but limited to a height of 5 feet from the highest point of the clearstory to the roof below. On southern exposures, framing for the wide eaves shall be retained, but the roofing materials can be eliminated to allow for solar gain into the house. This treatment is encouraged on the southern exposure of the projected gable ends. (h) Exposed Venting: Venting in the gable end is the preferred type of venting. Continuous ridge type venting is also permitted. The continuous ridge venting may be site constructed or premanufactured but must in all circumstances be finished with the same roofing material as on the rest of the roof. Cap or spot type roof venting is not permitted. 3.09 DECKS AND PLACEMENT OF DECKS (a) Decks and Porches at Ground Level: Decks are to follow the horizontal lines of the house, being more wide than deep. It is encouraged to incorporate covered porches leading to decks at grade as an element of the design. This feature takes advantage of Eagle Lake’s mild climate and encourages year-round outdoor use. Pergolas and breezeways are also encouraged for porch areas, for connecting walkways, or at entries. The pergola feature includes a woven network of wood members suspended above an area supported by posts and beams. An example is incorporated within the Meeting House at Eagle Lake and the home on Site 39 (Figures 11 and 12).

Figure 11 (left): The breezeway at the Home on Site 39 connecting the parking area with the entrance. Figure 12 (right): The pergola connecting the Eagle Lake Meeting House with the Bathhouse.

(b) Projecting Decks and Stairs Off A Lower Level: Decks and stairs off a lower level will not be higher than the ground floor level of the house and not be more than 8 feet) above the finished grade measured at any point. Supports for such decks will incorporate posts and beams on vertical and horizontal planes. Projecting decks may also have wood-sided walls to avoid exposing diagonal bracing, and to further incorporate the deck into the main structure of the house.

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(c) Decks and Stairs At Upper Levels: A deck above ground level shall be at least somewhat recessed, and integrated with the house design as a porch structure. This can be either above an existing porch, incorporating a roof, or above a heavy timber pergola structure. Outside stairs from upper levels can be incorporated within the design employing vertical and horizontal posts and beams, or with standard framing and approved exterior materials at the base. 3.10 WASTE FACILITIES, DRAINS, AND UTILITIES (a) Exterior Waste Facilities: Each site is required to maintain a secure exterior waste facility. To protect waste materials from foraging animals such as raccoons, it is necessary to maintain exterior facilities with secure fasteners. The DRC suggests a small projection off the garage, house, or carport in which to store recyclable materials and other waste destined for the landfill. It can be constructed with swinging doors that are secured when closed, but kept unlocked for collection. Such a facility must be congruent with the design features of the structure. (b) Compost Waste Facilities: Materials to be composted should be deposited at the Community Garden or at one of the designated sites on the Eagle Lake property. Compost materials include all vegetation, or vegetable foods as cuttings or scraps. Compost will not include any animal products, oils, fats, paper, wrapping, or other foreign materials. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to have compost bins at their sites for use in their own gardens. (c) House Drains and Water Supply Valves: Each house will have easily accessible valves and drains for domestic water lines. The locations of supply and drain valves are to be listed on house/site plans and provided to the Caretaker upon completion of the house construction. These should be located in a protected area of the foundation and be well insulated. This design feature allows the Caretaker to turn off water systems if they are left unattended in a winter freeze. (d) Electric: Electric hookups will comply with the requirements of Orcas Power and Light Co-operative and any requirements deemed necessary by Eagle Lake. (e) Water Systems: Water system hookups will comply with specifications provided by the Eagle Lake community water system. (f) TV Dish: A TV dish will comply with requirements of the appropriate company. Efforts should be made to lessen the dish’s visual impact. See also paragraph 1.10. (g) Septic Tank and Pump: Septic tank and pump facilities will be built to the established Eagle Lake specifications of Orcas Sewage Design. 3.11 MECHANICAL DEVICES (a) Restricted Use of Devices with Loud Compressors: Some mechanical devices are very loud and therefore not appropriate for Eagle Lake. For this reason, heat pumps, air conditioners, and other devices dependent upon loud compressors will not be permitted. The mild climate and gentle breezes of the San Juan Islands generally work to cool

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residences very well. Backup generator systems may be operated at all times during power outages. 3.12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING (a) Statement of Intent: This section is intended to suggest a model for wise use of exterior lighting, keeping in mind its impact on the surrounding land and adjacent sites. Exterior lighting on a site is to impact the one house, garage, exterior walkways, and exterior garden beds only. Exterior lighting will not flood the site or the surrounding common property. (b) Materials and General Locations of Lighting: Exterior lighting pertains to those fixtures on the exterior of any structures or those fixtures lining walkways or otherwise incorporated in landscaping around a site. No up-lighting of buildings or landscaping will be permitted. Simple wood exterior lighting treatments will be considered whether they are custom produced or manufactured commercially. Dark metal outdoor floods are permitted. No predominantly plastic fixtures will be permitted. Approved finishes for fixtures will include those matching the color values of the exterior stains and constructed predominantly of metal, wood, and/or glass with simple lines and construction. (c) Exterior Indirect Lighting: Incorporation of indirect lighting for exterior treatments is strongly encouraged. Uses for such treatments might be under stairs on decking, under the cap of a post, or within a pergola structure for overhead illumination. 3.13 GARAGES AND CARPORTS (a) Garage Size: Maximum allowable ground floor area for garages will be 600 square feet. The maximum height of garages, defined as the distance from the highest point of the structure to the average finished grade, shall be 16 feet. The maximum width of the entry side of the garage shall be 22 feet; there is no minimum. The carport dimension may be equal to those of the garage. Garages and carports may be constructed on the site at a separate time from the house. A carport may be incorporated with a garage. The “garage” may also be a finished space for guests or a studio. (b) Garage Placement: Garages may be incorporated into home designs or placed adjacent to homes and connected via open walkways, covered walkways, or pergolas. (c) Garage Doors: Garage doors will be sized to accommodate one car and a maximum of two doors are permitted per garage. (d) Carports: Carports may have exposed open framing. All details to view must match the adjacent house and be congruent with the above-mentioned guidelines for house structures. (e) Mass, Proportion, Color, and Materials: Mass, proportion, color, and materials of all garage and carport details shall match those described in the section above for houses.

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3.14 STORAGE SHEDS AND FIREWOOD STORAGE A separate structure may be used for storage of gear and wood. A small shed may be constructed on or near the site if adequate space is not available for firewood adjacent to a residence or a garage. The shed must incorporate a simple gable roof which matches the roofing material and slope on the residence or garage. The specifications for roof construction must meet the design criteria above. It may be open on the sides or sided to match the residence or garage. The shed must be stained to match the residence and garage. The facility may be no greater in size than 8 feet by 15 feet. No bright plastic tarps will be permitted for covering wood on sites. Dark colored tarps are permitted as a temporary measure only during construction. 3.15 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES (a) Statement of Intent: To maintain visual harmony with the surrounding natural environment, limited temporary structures will be permitted. No recreational vehicles, trailers, or premanufactured structures will be permitted at any time. The only designated parking place for recreational vehicles is located near the community waste treatment center near the entrance to Eagle Lake. (b) Temporary Facility for Construction: A temporary facility may be constructed near the site for the term of construction on the site. The structure must be disassembled at the end of construction or may be used as a permanent wood storage if the design matches the criteria as described in this document. (c) Tent Site: A tent site will be permitted for temporary use a few days at a time. Simple wood furniture may remain on the site. No fire pit may be constructed on the site. (d) Tent Platform or Yurt: A tent or yurt platform may be constructed as a temporary structure. The tent or yurt platform may be constructed with an elevated base measuring no more than 16 feet by 16 feet standing no more than 2 feet above the average finished grade. The platform may have a railing on the edge and may incorporate a bench seat. Simple wood furniture is permitted to be left on the site. No fire pit may be constructed on the site. The tent or yurt must be brown or green in color. The platform must comply with all aspects of the Design Guidelines and be approved by the DRC. (e) Temporary Storage Facility for Tent Sites: A temporary storage shed may be constructed on the site to keep recreational equipment and other items necessary for use while sites are used with tents. The shed must meet the criteria of the Design Guidelines and have approval of the DRC. The shed may be no larger than 8 feet by 15 feet. See the description above for the design of the wood/ storage shed. (f) Site Conditions: Sites must be kept clean and orderly. Sites will not be used for permanent storage of recreational equipment, BBQ grills, laundry lines, or other such items. Bright plastic tarps over equipment will not be permitted. Dark colored tarps are acceptable temporarily during construction of a storage facility or construction of a garage or house.

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3.16 MAILBOXES AND SIGNAGE (a) Mailboxes: The location of mailboxes will be determined by the DRC. (b) Signage: Signage may be located on each home, or by the entrance to the driveway. Signage must be wood, ceramic, stone, or metal. The majority of the surface areas will be stained or painted to blend with the natural environment. Signage may not be plastic or include reflective materials. 3.17 REPAIR OF ROADS AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY As a result of construction, there can be damage and wear and tear on community roads. Repair costs for roads will be evaluated after the completion of construction and the owner will be assessed for repair costs. If damage to the roads is significant during construction, repairs may be needed prior to completion of construction. Any damage to community property as a result of an owner’s contractor or subcontractor will be evaluated and the owner will be assessed for repair costs. This could apply to the land, utility systems, equipment, or the built environment. 3.18 PEST CONTROL PLANNING Planning should take place for pest control while in the design stage for implementation and treatment during construction. The east end of Orcas has carpenter ants and mice. Planning in advance can reduce or eliminate the impact of pests. San Juan Pest Control at 360-378-2941 can make recommendations for design options and provide treatment prior to the insulation stage of construction.

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PART4 DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS

4.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT The purpose of the Design Review Process is to provide a collaborative setting for achieving congruency between the proposed house plans and Eagle Lake style, taking into consideration environmental and ecological issues. The DRC envisions that the process will ultimately lead to strengthening the relationships between members of Eagle Lake Community and maintaining the spirit of Orcas Island that attract them to be in such a beautiful environment. The Design Review Process establishes a firm basis for submission of plans, reasonable fees for review, and timelines for review, commencement of construction, and completion of construction. The DRC has the responsibility to guide this process of review, share resources, and respond on a timely basis to requests. 4.02 THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE The DRC will be composed of at least three members of Eagle Lake community on Orcas Island in addition to an optional seat available to someone who is very familiar with the project. The DRC also consults with a licensed architect or design professional at an initial stage of each review to ensure compliance with the Design Guidelines. (a) Terms: Terms for the DRC will be 3 years, with repeated terms allowable. The DRC will appoint a chair, who is responsible for scheduling reviews and compiling files of each review and/or assigning the responsibility to another DRC member. (b) Quorum for Committee Operations: The committee will be composed of members who may be in different locations, and therefore the committee may be required to function with the aid of technology to make up for great distances. Meetings then may be consist of two members of the committee with a community member, his/her architect or designer, and/or his/her contractor. The contents of the meeting will then be shared in a timely manner with other members of the DRC. 4.03 DESIGN GUIDELINES AGREEMENT By requirement of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), the owners of each Eagle Lake site have agreed to comply with the Design Guidelines and the construction policies of Eagle Lake at the time of purchase. The process of design review includes a requirement for the owner to obtain a signed agreement from the designer/architect regarding an understanding of the Design Guidelines and the intent to comply. This agreement must be on file with the DRC before any general review of plans. The ultimate responsibility for compliance with the Design Guidelines lies with the owner. The selected contractor is required to sign the construction policies agreement prior to construction.

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4.04 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AND REVIEW FEE Submission of plans for design review will include a fee of $250 to allow for a technical review of plans to ensure compliance with the Design Guidelines and to cover operations costs of the DRC. In the absence of an architect serving on the DRC, a design professional will be chosen and hired by the DRC to review the plans. Additional funds for operational costs only may be drawn from the ELCA. 4.05 DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIMELINES The design review process includes meetings and continued conversations. The owner may delegate the responsibility of any and all meetings and correspondence to another person. For clarity’s sake, it is appropriate to have one contact person per site and one member of the DRC responsible for corresponding with the contact person after the initial meetings. The committee will meet regularly (e.g., once per month) to address reviews. Only a limited number of reviews in their various stages will be completed in any one month on a first-submitted, first-reviewed basis. Materials for the reviews must be submitted to the DRC in a timely manner prior to the committee meeting. Incomplete materials will require rescheduling to the next meeting time. The reviews and the necessary materials are listed below: (a) Initial Site Visit: The purpose of the Initial Site Visit is to review the Design Guidelines for clarity and intent, discuss the features of the site, disucss the Eagle Lake community CC&Rs, and answer any general questions regarding the design approach to building and site planning.

(i) Prior to the meeting: It would be very helpful for the owner, or the owner’s designated contact person, to become well acquainted with the Design Guidelines and other community documents. (ii) Site visit: An initial site visit must be scheduled with a member of the DRC and the owner and/or architect/designer. This can be arranged by contacting the Committee Chair. All best efforts will be made to schedule the site visit within 21 days. If for any reason the meeting must be delayed or canceled, it will be the responsibility of the committee to re-schedule the meeting in a timely manner. (iii) Meeting topics: The meeting topics include discussing and documenting the characteristics of the site, building siting, height, visibility, vegetation removal on site and off, vegetation pruning on site and off, general architectural features, location of utility hookups, utility hookup requirements, clarification of site boundaries, and basic code compliance. (iv) Committee approval: A designated member of the DRC will grant approval to proceed with the second review if he/she feels all of the above items are clearly understood by the participants.

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(b) Second Review: The purpose of this review is to establish a collaborative communication among the DRC, the site owner, the architect/designer, and adjacent site owners. The DRC shall review initial concept studies, site plans, floor plans, elevations, and cross sections of the structures to be built. These schematic designs are submitted to the DRC to identify any components of the proposed design and plans which may require revision in order to comply with the Design Guidelines before the development of working drawings. The DRC will keep all items submitted for review on file.

(i) Site plans: The DRC will review the initial site plan, including the site topography, outstanding features, and existing vegetation. Also to be discussed are plans for vegetation removal on and off the site, and initial plans for adding vegetation. Documenting the plan with freehand sketches and/or photographs is encouraged. (ii) Building plans: This review is for initial concepts for all structures to be built on the property. These may include freehand sketches and diagrams of each item to be constructed (note that freehand sketches will be less time consuming to alter if changes need to be made). Proportions should represent the actual ideas for the built environment, as proportions are critical to the Eagle Lake style. (iii) Adjacent site owners: Adjacent site owners may be invited to attend the review of the proposed design and site plan. (iv) Additional materials: In the event of serious concern on the part of one or more DRC members, additional materials may be requested of the architect/ designer including new concept studies, study models, perspective studies, or other materials. If initial concept studies do not comply, the “second review” process may be repeated. (v) Communication by the DRC: The DRC will assign one member to communicate with the architect/designer regarding additional meetings and followup. The DRC must approve the initial concept studies before the owner approves the drafting of full working drawings from the architect/designer. (vi) Professional review: A one-hour technical review of the conceptual drawings for the building on the site may be completed to give an outside opinion for compliance with the Design Guidelines. This review may take place within 21 days from the end of the completed second review. (vii) DRC approval: The DRC will grant approval to proceed with the professional review of all building plans. When the professional review is complete, the committee will grant approval to proceed with the third review when the above-mentioned items are in compliance with the Design Guidelines and the participants have a clear understanding of the agreements.

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(c) Third Review: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the design development of all plans, including the site plans and elevations of all the structures to be built. This review must take place before completion of final construction drawings.

(i) Site plans: The DRC will review all aspects of the Site Plan, including all the elements listed in that section of the site plan guidelines, and check for compliance. The selection of vegetation to be removed on and off the site must be clearly documented on the site plans. (ii) Building plans: The DRC will review all aspects of the building plans, including all the elements listed in that section of the building plan guidelines, and check for compliance. Special attention will be given to the choice of materials, shape, and proportion of buildings. (iii) Materials selections: The architect/designer will supply the committee with samples of all exterior materials to be used on the structures, which may be a description of the siding choice, roofing materials, 3 inch by 3 inch trim color sample, exterior stain sample, stone, tile, and other masonry, mortar samples, all exterior lighting examples (or color cuts from a catalog), and walkway paving samples. (iv) Color: Also to be included will be the initial selection from the Eagle Lake color palette along with the trim color and front door color. Siding sample color will measure approximately 2 feet by 2 feet. Trim color sample measurements will be 3 inches by 1 inch or more. Front door color samples will measure 3 inches by 1 inch or more. (v) Adjacent site owners: Adjacent site owners may be invited to attend the review and comment on the proposed design and site plan. (vi) Discussion of contractor: The DRC will review the possible selection of a contractor. The DRC will review with the owner and architect/designer the construction policies of Eagle Lake. It is strongly recommended that the owner submit a copy of the construction policies with the construction drawings to all contractors bidding on the job. Before commencement of any work on the site, the construction policy document must be signed by the contractor and a copy must be on file with the DRC. (vii) Professional review: A technical review of the design development may be completed to ensure compliance with the Design Guidelines. (viii) Committee approval: The DRC will grant approval to proceed with the fourth review when all of the above mentioned items are in compliance with the guidelines and the participants have a clear understanding of the agreements. Approval will then be granted to proceed with construction drawings.

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(d) Fourth Review (On Site): The purpose of this review is to meet on the site with the owner, contractor, Caretaker, and a member of the DRC. The architect/designer may also attend this meeting. Prior to this meeting all parties will be supplied with the construction drawings (4 copies: 3 for DRC, 1 for Caretaker). Also prior to this meeting, all vegetation that may be altered on and off the site must be clearly marked. This meeting will include:

(i) Contractor discussion: The group will discuss any questions the contractor may have regarding conforming to the construction policies at Eagle Lake, and review of requirements to hook in to the existing community utilities. (ii) Construction location: The group will review the area of construction. (iii) Excavation materials: The group will review all the plans for excavation and disposal of excavated materials. (iv) Utilities locations: The group will review the location of existing utilities. (v) Storage areas: The group will review the plans for storage of vehicles and equipment during construction. (vi) Construction waste: The group will review the handling of construction waste. (vii) Vegetation removal on and off the site: The group will review all the vegetation to be removed on the site, which is to be clearly marked prior to the meeting. Vegetation shall be marked with survey tape or line of some type. No spray paint is permitted. (viii) Construction timelines: Construction must begin on the site no more than one year from final approval to proceed. All work on the site and the exterior of all structures is to be completed eighteen months from the start of construction. Each structure to be built on the site must receive approval from the DRC prior to construction. Review for improvements to the site, and plans for temporary structures, houses, and garages may occur at different times. (ix) Extensions: Extensions may be granted for delays beyond the reasonable control of the owner. (x) DRC approval: The DRC will grant approval to proceed with construction when all the participants are in compliance with all guidelines and have a clear understanding of the agreements. With the completion of construction, the owner is to notify the DRC and schedule the final review.

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(e) Final Review: The purpose of the final review is to establish that the approved and completed building plan and site plan comply with the Design Guidelines, the construction policies, and other community documents and agreements.

(i) Site review: The owner and a designated member of the DRC will review the site and check for compliance with the vegetation removal, replanting of natural and other vegetation, redistribution of soils disturbed through erosion, drainage, site clean up, and road or driveway construction techniques. (ii) Buildings review: The owner and a designated member of the DRC will review the exterior of all structures and address compliance with color, materials, finish, and changes completed after notification of noncompliance from any prior review.

(f) All Changes Subject to Review:

(i) All changes to the building exterior design or site plan are subject to review by the DRC. (ii) Any proposed addition to the building or site must be submitted to the DRC for review and approval prior to starting construction of the project.

4.06 APPEAL PROCESS If the owner is not in agreement with the DRC member’s conclusions in the summaries of any review, there may be an appeal to the DRC Chairperson. (a) Appeals Review with the Design Review Committee: The owner will contact the DRC chairperson. The chairperson will schedule a meeting with the full DRC within 30 days of receipt of a written request by an owner. The owner will be invited to attend the scheduled meeting and voice concerns. Necessary actions will be taken to resolve any problems. At this meeting the DRC member’s findings are to be confirmed or altered and documented in letter form to the owner. (b) Appeals Review with the Board of Directors: The owner may appeal the DRC decisions to the ELCA Board of Directors, unless the DRC’s action or decision is a unanimous decision of all the serving committee members. There will be no appeal from a unanimous DRC decision. (c) Board Appeals Communication: An appeal must be written to the ELCA Board of Directors Chairperson within 20 days of the DRC’s written decision. The appeal is to describe the action being appealed, the reason for the appeal, and the action being sought. An appeal review is to be scheduled at the next ELCA Board meeting. All participants will be notified of the meeting time and place by the DRC. (d) Board Appeals Meeting: At this meeting, the owner will have the opportunity to state the issues around the appeal and ask questions of any members. The DRC

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Chairperson, or representative, will state the position of the majority of the DRC members and the reasons for their actions. The owner appealing the decision will be responsible for stating his/her concerns and actions based on compliance with existing community documents. The ELCA Board of Directors must make a decision, take action, and notify the DRC and the owner within 14 days of the meeting. The decision of the ELCA Board of Directors is final. 4.07 VIOLATION OF DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE While the Design Review Process is for the most part collaborative and communal, there is the possibility of violation or noncompliance with the Design Guidelines. (a) Eagle Lake Community Association Agreements: By purchasing property at Eagle Lake, owners are subject to the Eagle Lake CC&Rs, bylaws, and Design Guidelines, and the decisions rendered by the ELCA Board of Directors and the DRC regarding these community documents. (b) Stop Work Orders: Owners or their agents knowingly taking actions that are not in compliance with established guidelines and restrictions, construction policies, or decisions by the Board of Directors or the DRC will be issued a stop work order. This stop work order will be issued by the Caretaker, any member of the Board of Directors, or the DRC. The stop work order will state the violation. All work on the site will stop except that supervised by the Caretaker, or a member of the DRC or Board of Directors. The owner will be billed for the time taken by the Caretaker to supervise special actions on the site. Corrective actions must be taken immediately on the site, or the owner may appeal to the Board of Directors. (c) Board of Directors Appeals: If the owner or his/her agent feels the stop work order was inappropriately issued or should be lifted, the owner may request a Board of Directors meeting in writing to a member of the Board. A meeting of the Board will take place within 7 days thereafter. 4.08 VARIANCES (a) The DRC is authorized to approve variances.

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PART 5 CONSTRUCTION POLICIES

5.01 STATEMENT OF INTENT The Eagle Lake Construction Policies are based on the Eagle Lake Design Guidelines and are intended to provide a clear set of ground rules for those working at Eagle Lake. All contractors and workers should be familiar with these policies. Eagle Lake retains a full time Caretaker who can answer questions about these policies, and who can help you with any problems that may arise. The Caretaker’s phone number is 360-376-6176. Eagle Lake was established as a retreat to nature, and the land is to be treated with respect by community members and contractors on the building sites. Each property owner owns a 100-foot-diameter building site, and, as much as possible, all activity should be limited to this area. All property outside of the building sites is owned commonly by the Eagle Lake Community Association (ELCA). Extensive design review has taken place for this building site to make sure that impacts to the Eagle Lake community are minimized. Please keep this in mind while on the property and tread lightly. Common sense and sensibility are essential for building and maintaining a healthy community. 5.02 CONSTRUCTION HOURS Construction hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. only. Construction will not take place on legal holidays. At other hours low-noise projects may be completed with the permission of the Caretaker and the adjacent homeowner. No loud music or radio noise will be permitted. Please try to keep disturbances to other community members to a minimum. 5.03 USE OF EAGLE LAKE PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES Domestic animals such as dogs may not be brought to Eagle Lake by construction personnel, and are not permitted on or around job sites. Contractors may not hunt or fish on the Eagle Lake property. When driving on Eagle Lake roads, special care should be taken to observe posted speed limits. Contractors must make every effort to keep the roads clear and not impede other traffic moving through Eagle Lake. Contractors are responsible for providing their own construction equipment, vehicles, toilet facilities, and phones. They are not to use community vehicles, tools, or equipment. The public telephone and bathroom facilities at the Meeting House are available for use on a limited basis until a toilet and phone are brought to the building site. 5.04 PARKING Employee vehicle and heavy equipment parking will be limited to designated areas. No trucks or equipment may be left outside of designated areas overnight without permission of the Caretaker or the adjacent homeowner.

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5.05 CONSTRUCTION OFFICE A temporary structure for use as an office/storage facility during construction will be allowed only with prior approval of the DRC, and in a location specified by the Caretaker. No trailers, modular structures, or recreational vehicles will be permitted at any time. 5.06 VEGETATION CLEARING ON THE SITE Except for areas on site that will be developed, existing vegetation will be retained to minimize impact on the site and to partially obscure the structure from other’s views. To ensure that there is adequate screening of structures from any shoreline, other sites, and the open common lands, thinning of any vegetation and cutting of trees shall be undertaken only after formal approval by the DRC. 5.07 VIEW EASEMENT VEGETATION REMOVAL OFF THE SITE Each site has a specific view easement extending off the site, within which selected pruning is allowed. The idea is to create “windows” or “pockets” of views, cutting only what is necessary. No clear-cutting or random clearing of vegetation is permitted. Removal or major pruning of trees with a diameter of 8 inches or more at a height of 4 feet from the ground is prohibited unless and until approved by the DRC. Cutting of coniferous trees for view clearing will not involve stripping of limbs off the trunks of all trees in the view corridor. 5.08 VEGETATION DEBRIS REMOVAL Any vegetation debris will be disposed of in a timely manner. Brush must be chipped if it is to lie on the ground. Chips may then be distributed on the ground or disposed of in a designated area at Eagle Lake. Large chunks of wood must be cut and stacked, or removed from the area. Contact the Caretaker for identification of debris disposal locations. 5.09 BLASTING AND EXCAVATION The contractor must notify the Caretaker at least 48 hours before blasting begins and an hour before each shot so that community members can be alerted. Excavated and blasted material may be used on site for driveway and foundation fill, or for rock walls. Excess material must be removed from Eagle Lake property unless other explicit arrangements have been made with the Caretaker. 5.10 SITE GRADING Site grading will be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact on each individual site and that maintains the natural contours of the land, to the extent practical. Action will be taken to maintain the stability of slopes, minimize erosion, protect existing vegetation, and result in an attractive appearance. Grinding of stumps, which leaves the roots intact, is encouraged. Finished grades may not exceed a slope of 2:1 (within a 2 foot span a 1 foot drop) or the natural grade of the site, whichever is greater.

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5.11 EROSION CONTROL Erosion control during construction, if needed, may include a siltation fence at the edge of the site to contain surface runoff. All material collected by the fence will then be distributed back on the slope from which it came. The DRC may require a siltation fence or other erosion control measures if excessive erosion occurs on the site. All exposed slopes shall then be replanted with native vegetation, grasses, or grass and wild flower mixes at the end of, or during, construction. 5.12 DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION The location of the driveway will be shown on the Site Plan. Driveways may be constructed of any material. Ditching may be required if the material is non-porous. Clearing for the driveways will be done in a manner to minimally impact the site. Care will be taken not to damage the site and surrounding areas with heavy equipment when constructing the driveway. In the event of damage, immediate repair of the area will be required. 5.13 CONCRETE CLEANUP Cleanout of concrete trucks must be done within the foundation or driveway on site. Excess concrete may not be dumped on the Eagle Lake property. 5.14 MATERIALS STORAGE All building materials will be stored on the site, to the extent practical. Storage off the building site must be approved by the Caretaker. Equipment and material staging locations will be designated before work begins. 5.15 SITE CLEANUP AND RECYCLING Building sites must be maintained in an orderly manner; with reusable materials, debris, and other materials must be stored in a systematic way. Recycling of unused building material is strongly encouraged. At the completion of construction, any construction material that can be reused or recycled may be requested by any community member or contractor working at Eagle Lake and taken with permission of the Caretaker. Builders are thus encouraged to separate material that can be recycled from the construction debris. Recyclable building debris should be deposited in an appropriate location. No construction debris may be deposited at Eagle Lake. 5.16 BURNING Unkempt piles of dry wood, brush, and construction debris may cause a fire hazard and therefore will not be permitted. No burning of debris will be allowed on individual sites without direct permission in writing from the Caretaker. Burning may be permitted in a designated community burn area. Consult the Caretaker for current burning policies.

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5.17 CONSTRUCTION TIMELINES All construction on the site must be completed eighteen months from the start of construction. The contractor will keep the Caretaker informed about significant construction milestones and upcoming events involving the use of heavy equipment. 5.18 RESTORATION OF PROPERTY The contractor will restore roads, drainage, vegetation, and the general area around the site upon completion of construction or during construction should circumstances require such action. The time for restoration of the property will not exceed two weeks from the date of completion. The DRC or Caretaker may require immediate repair of any disturbed land at Eagle Lake outside the building site. Repair may include but is not limited to leveling, clearing away damaged debris, replanting, or any other such action. With approval of the DRC or ELCA Board, the owner will be billed for this repair by the Caretaker. 5.19 STOP WORK ORDERS Owners or their agents knowingly taking actions that are not in compliance with established guidelines and restrictions, construction policies, or decisions by the Board of Directors or the DRC will be issued a Stop Work Order. This Stop Work Order will be issued by the Caretaker. All work on site, except that supervised by the Caretaker, Board of Directors, or DRC, will be suspended until the Stop Work Order is lifted. 5.20 CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES The contractor is responsible for supplying these rules to employees and supervising their compliance. 5.21 OWNER AS AGENT The owner is responsible for the construction activity on the site and must be certain that the contractors working on the site abide by the rules, policies, and/or regulations of Eagle Lake. 5.22 SEPTIC ALARM BOX The septic alarm box shall be located in an easily accessible location on an exterior wall. 5.23 UTILITY VERIFICATION Before closing any utility trench, the general contractor will call the Caretaker to photograph the installation and verify utility location on the Site Plan. 5.24 AS-BUILT PLANS An as-built set of plans, including the Site Plan, floor plans, and mechanical plan, will be provided to the Caretaker upon completion of the house.

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PART 6 AGREEMENTS

PURCHASER DESIGN GUIDELINE AGREEMENT PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT The purchase of a site at Eagle Lake includes an agreement to comply with the terms of the Design Guidelines. The agreement is a legally binding agreement. Copies of the agreements will be held by Eagle Lake Community Association Board of Directors and the purchaser. DESIGN GUIDELINES UNDERSTANDING The undersigned have read and fully understand the Design Guidelines, their intent, the importance of architectural integrity at Eagle Lake on Orcas Island, and the emphasis of minimal impact on the site. Also the undersigned are subject to compliance with the most recent Design Guidelines in effect at time of planning and construction. PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT AND THE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT As a part of the Design Guidelines, an agreement will be signed by the designer/architect hired by the undersigned to complete and coordinate design for the structure on the site. This agreement with the designer/architect implies they have read and fully understand the Design Guidelines and will comply. It is recommended that the purchaser receive this signature from the designer/architect prior to signing a contract for preliminary design studies. The signature will be required by the Design Review Committee prior to review of concept studies. SITE #___________________ PURCHASER ______________________________DATE___________ PURCHASER ______________________________DATE___________

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DESIGNER/ARCHITECT DESIGN GUIDELINES AGREEMENT

DESIGNER/ARCHITECT AGREEMENT The owners of this site at Eagle Lake on Orcas Island have entered into an agreement to comply with Design Guidelines. The undersigned designer/architect has a full understanding of the Design Guidelines and forthcoming designs will comply. Any changes to designs during construction or after a design review must be resubmitted to the Design Review Committee. AGREEMENT TERMS This agreement must be signed and submitted to the Design Review Committee before review of any concept studies. SITE #________________ CLIENT NAME___________________________________ DESIGNER/ARCHITECT__________________________________________________ DESIGN FIRM___________________________________________________________ DATE_________________________________

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CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION POLICIES DESIGN GUIDELINES AGREEMENT

CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT The owners of this site at Eagle Lake on Orcas Island have entered into an agreement to comply with the Design Guidelines. The undersigned contractor has a full understanding of the Design Guidelines and construction policies and will comply. AGREEMENT TERMS This agreement must be signed and submitted to the Design Review Committee before proceeding with the on-site review component of the design review prior to any construction or vegetation removal at the site. SITE #______________ CLIENT NAME_____________________________________ CONTRACTOR__________________________________________________________ COMPANY_____________________________________________________________ DATE_____________________________________

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PART 7 APPENDIXES

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APPENDIX A EXAMPLES OF EAGLE LAKE HOME DESIGN

The Home on Site 9 is a new version of the Craftsman Style and a creative approach to a small-size residence (1500 sq. ft.) with a breezeway between the main home and the studio/guest room. Construction utilizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) wall systems that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

The Home on Site 7 represents a good example of using the Craftsman Style with an attractive and graceful facade facing Eagle Lake.

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The Home on Site 28 represents a suceessful approach to minmuize its footprint with multilevels, saving significant site features and trees. The facades express beautiful architectural traditions with clear articulation of Craftsman Style details.

The Craftsman Style Home on Site 35 is an indication of a large structure with two stories that can be built within the 100’-diameter circle.

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The Home on 39 represents a different interpretation of architectural traditions with strong horizontal lines and sustainble building materials. Construction utilizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) wall systems that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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APPENDIX B

EAGLE LAKE MAP (August 2010)