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Intent Architecture and the built environment make many important contributions to San Marcos's visual context. Due to the importance of these elements, all architectural styles should produce a cohesive visual framework while maintaining architectural variety. All architecture should reflect high quality and craftsmanship, both in design and construction. The use of unusual shapes, colors, and other characteristics that cause disharmony should be avoided. A Texas Hill Country style should be reflected through the use of natural materials and textures. Achieving a high quality of architectural design for all buildings within the Development is considered a principal goal of the design standards. Reflecting the vision of the Development, the development standards call for exterior materials that express the natural environment and range of natural materials found in Central Texas. In order to achieve this design intent, a limited palette and range of exterior materials, colors, textures and finishes have been selected for all construction within the Development 1. All facades shall use one or more of three native limestone colors: Leuders, Cordova Cream, and Shell Stone, or a similar matching manufactured stone. Comparable materials in color, finish, durability, and quality may be substituted for the referenced materials upon review and approval by the Director of Development Services, appealable to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Architectural facades that clearly define a base, middle and cap are required. These materials should be responsive to climate, adjacent context, site orientation and building usage. 3. All buildings within the Development shall be designed with a high level of detail, with careful attention to the combination of and interface between materials. Materials chosen shall be appropriate for the theme and scale of the building, compatible with its location within the development, and expressive of the community's desired character and image. 4. A minimum of 60% of each building, excluding doors and windows, shall be masonry consisting of brick, stone, stucco, split face concrete units, and faux stone or brick. Each building that is greater than one (1) story in height shall have first floor with a minimum of 80% masonry. Buildings greater than one (1) story in height may utilize lap -sided Hardie -plank as a masonry material above the first floor. 5. E.I.F.S. is not permitted as a building facade material. If such a finish is desired, stucco on masonry backup or a mechanically fastened system is required. 6. Durable materials such as terra cotta and metal fascia may be utilized for architectural detailing and accents where appropriate. A more articulated use of details and accent materials is encouraged at building entries. 7. These standards shall apply equally to additions and /or alterations to existing structures as well as to new detached structures. All accessory structures shall be constructed in such a manner so as to be compatible in look, style and materials as the primary structures on the project site. Alternative designs for accessory structures may utilize different styles and materials than the primary Planned Development District 10 11/03/09The Retreat on Willow Creek