Royal LePage Landmart

Royal LePage Landmart
real estate agency 
605A Main Street N
Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
S6H 0W6
Tel: (306) 694-8082
Canada Toll Free - 1-877-694-8082
Fax: (306) 694-8079
Email: landmart@sasktel.net

Iron Bridge Estates is a new concept in country residential living for the City of Moose Jaw

Iron Bridge Estates is located in the North-West corner of Moose Jaw, a country residential property that offers the perfect lifestyle for you and your family - a place to put down roots and proudly become a part of this exciting community

From your fist home to your dream country estate, Iron Bridge Estates is the perfect neighbourhood for you.  A community that encourages evening walks, jogging and park areas for friendly gatherings and outdoor activities.

Iron Bridge Estates offers more green area than any other city residential development - experience a relaxing country lifestyle without leaving the city limits.

MOOSE JAW'S NEWEST SUBDIVISION

SIZE AND LOCATION:
- Encompasses 85 acres (34.4 hectares) in Moose Jaw's North West
- West of the Simcoe Street and Thatcher Drive Intersections
- South of the TransCanada Highway

SUBDIVISION ATTRIBUTES AND FEATURES:
When completed, Iron Bridge Estates will be, or contain the following:
- Ideally located - Iron Bridge Estates' tremendous location means that it is:
  1.  less than 5 minutes to Thatcher Drive East Shopping
  2.  less than 5 minutes to Downtown Moose Jaw
  3.  less than 5 minutes to the TransCanada Highway #1
  4.  less than 15 minutes to any area in the City
- Residential uses - Residential street ingrastructure and lots make up approximately 62% of the  planned
   Iron Bridge Estates area and will consist of 91 residential lots, with 44 being walk-outs.   All lots range in
   size from approximately 16,500 square feet to 48,500 square feet in size.
- Balance of Planned Area - The balance of the planned area will consist of municipal reserve
   parks, green ways and environmental reserve channel for Spring Creek.  The reserve
   feature will provide a unique landscaped pedestrian trail system through the entire
   subdivision, linking residential neighbourhoods.
- Architectural and Design Philosophy - are of the highest standards so as to ensure Iron Bridge Estates
   becomes Moose Jaw's most desirable community

APPROVAL STATUS:
The various aspects of Iron Bridge Estates are summarized as 91 single family residential lots that have been registered with ISC (Information Services Corporation - formerly called "Land Titles")

DEVELOPMENT TIMETABLE:
The Subdivision has servicing in progress to completion in 2010.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Royal LePage Landmart
605A Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK   S6H 0W6
Phone - (306) 694-8082   Fax:  (306) 694-8079
Brian Walz
Cel Phone - (306) 631-1229
E-mail - walz@sasktel.net 

Iron Bridge Estates Architectural Controls 
& Design Guidelines

 Introduction  

Iron Bridge Estates is pleased to introduce a new community to the City of Moose Jaw .  Iron Bridge Estates will be a unique blend of country residential properties with upper scale single family residential homes, combining park areas with passive and active recreational facilities, access to multi-use recreational pathways throughout the community, as well as providing pleasant natural reserve lands for a relaxing change from the day-to-day pressures of urban life.  The subdivision has been designed to provide opportunities for the discerning home buyers to be part of the environmentally responsible philosophy that will govern the neighbourhood character.

 In order to ensure that the neighbourhood develops as a cohesive unit, Iron Bridge Estates has developed a set of architectural controls and design guidelines that must be followed by each home builder and property owner within the Iron Bridge Estates subdivision.

Architectural controls help to develop and protect a sense of integrity within a development as well as aid in the maintenance of property values and neighbourhood aesthetics.  If these guidelines have a single essential message it is that the design of individual homes and yards and landscaping must always be considered within the context of adjacent properties and the street.  Home purchasers, builders and designers are strongly encouraged to consider how their home and yard will achieve balance and good fit with its neighbouring properties.

 Good street design establishes identity and a sense of place and makes us aware of our neighbours and strengthens the social fabric of our communities.

 All requirements are subject to review by the developer and ultimately remain the discretion of the developer.  

Building Standards / Architectural Design  

Green Building Standards  

All builders / lot owners are encouraged to follow and implement as many elements as possible from the BuiltGreen™.  Builders who wish to include additional innovative and sustainable green principles (beyond BuiltGreen™ levels) within the home and surrounding landscape are strongly encouraged to do so.  The Architectural Controls and Design Guidelines are the minimum required conditions that must be met when designing and building a home in the Iron Bridge Estates in order to ensure continuity within the neighbourhood while ensuring the exploration and promotion of innovation.  

Dwelling Type / Aesthetics  

All houses shall be single-family only.  The lots have been specifically subdivided to accommodate single detached dwelling units; no further subdivision or consolidation of  lots shall be permitted.  

The following minimum architectural controls shall be applied to the Iron Bridge Estates Subdivision:

a)                  Principal and accessory building façades:  
·        The use of vinyl siding is subject to the approval of the developer 
·        100% of the façade may be covered in brick, stone, stucco, wood or other cement based products;   
       Alternatively, stone or brick shall be used as a complimentary finish, and shall comprise a minimum of
       25% and blend in to create a uniform look of the main elevation and wrap each side elevation a
       minimum of .61 m (two feet [2’]).
·        Approval of alternative materials / proportions of materials not specifically provided for shall be at the
      discretion of the Developer.
·        Acceptable colours are natural earth hues and muted pastels of brown, red, green, grey, blue or purple
       for the main body of the house.  Bright colours require approval of the developer.
·        Varied roof lines and designs will be required in order to further define individual dwelling units.  

b)                  Roof design may have features in addition to chimneys but such features as skylights, vent stacks, solar panels, satellite dishes, etc. shall not be visible from the roadway frontage.   

c)                  All dwelling unit designs are subject to the procedures established in the Site Plan Development Standards, and the City’s Zoning Bylaws.

Garages / Driveways  

            Garages may be constructed as either a front attached, rear attached, or detached garage must be designed to reflect the character of the principal dwelling unit, and must reflect the materials used on the front façade of the principal dwelling unit.  Each lot shall be permitted one ( 1 ) outbuilding, not to exceed 2,000 sq. ft. unless previously approved by the developer, and must be designed to reflect the character of the principal dwelling unit including materials used on the façade of the principal dwelling unit.  .  

Paving  

Basement Walk-outs  

            The provision of basement walk-outs where lot contours permits (i.e., at the rear of houses located on lots backing onto the natural area) is encouraged.  All exposed basement walls where walk-out basements are installed shall be finished in a material and colour that complements the façade on the upper floors of the dwelling unit.  

Square Footage / Building Footprint  

            The minimum square footage for a single detached bungalow, bi-level or split-level dwelling (not including garage) shall be 140 square meters (1,500 square feet) above grade.  The minimum size for a two-story dwelling shall be 130 square meters. (1,400 square feet) above grade.  

Building Setbacks  

            Front yard setback is 12.5 meters and is the minimum for the Iron Bridge Estates Subdivision.  For all other R7 City Fringe Residential District Development Standards and Site Regulations see Schedule "C".

Landscaping  

            Front yard landscaping shall be completed by the builder or homeowner within 24 months from the start of construction.  In lieu of traditional landscaping, all landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Developer for approval.  At lease 25% of the front yard, excluding driveways, porches and other permitted encroachments, shall be landscaped.  

If traditional landscaping is preferred, then the following guideline requirements are to be met:  

·        Sodding requirements:  All front yards to the front corners of the house must be fully grassed.  Rear yard must have a minimum of .15 m (six inches ( 6” )) of topsoil.  The contractor shall prepare all surfaces to the final grade.  
[Note:  Lots are provided with topsoil in place, the purchasers will be required to strip the topsoil before commencing footing construction on clay (owners should have their builders test the soil on portions of lots indicated as having been filled).  Additional topsoil has been stockpiled at two locations throughout the subdivision and is available free of charge for use by lot purchaser

·        The Developer shall be responsible for planting street trees throughout the subdivision.   

·        All landscaping works provided by the Developer shall not be removed or changed.  

Fences  

            The fencing installed by the Developer shall be protected by a Restrictive Covenant registered on Title of all affected lots.  

Side and rear yard fencing, other than fencing provided, at the Developer’s discretion, along access pathways, shall be the responsibility of each individual lot owner and shall be of the same style of the fence as described of Schedule “D” and built in conformance with the standard established by the Developer.  

Fence heights shall be 1.0 m for any fence in the front yard that extends beyond the front wall of the principal building, 2.0 m for any fence that does not extend into the front yard, and 2.0 m for any fence adjacent to an internal public walkway.  Interior yard fencing may vary from the fencing style for the side yards and rear yards, and may consist of  wrought iron, faux wrought iron, brick, stone, board or vinyl.  Chain-link fencing is prohibited in the Iron Bridge Subdivision excepting for dug runs which must be pre-approved by the Developer.  Details on proposed fencing designs shall be included in front yard landscaping plans and is subject to the approval of the Developer.

Entrance Signage  

            The Developer will provide a landscaped “Gateway” sign on the Western side of the Iron Bridge joining the Subdivision to the City of Moose Jaw urban area.  

Lighting  

            All outdoor lighting shall be arranged, installed and maintained to deflect, shade and focus light away from any adjacent property, including streets.  In addition, lights shall be designed and installed to minimize, as much as possible, light pollution (i.e. Any adverse effect of artificial light including sky glow, glare, light trespass, light clutter, decreased visibility at night and waste energy) so as to minimize any negative impact on neighbours being able to enjoy the night sky.  The application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles is encouraged.  

Satellite Dish Receivers / Solar Panels / Wind Chargers  

            No satellite dish receivers or solar panels shall be visible from the front lot line;  on corner lots, every effort should be made to minimize the visual impact of satellite dish receivers and solar panels as seen from the secondary roadway.  If solar panels will be visible from secondary roads, the colour of the shingles should match the colour of the solar panels as closely as possible.  Wind chargers are not permitted.  

Gra ding and Leveling of Site  

            See Schedule “B”  

Safety Warning  

The Developer advises perspective purchasers that there will be no physical barriers provided between the common lands forming part of the Iron Bridge Estates Subdivision and Spring Creek.  It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that children have proficient swimming skills and taught about the dangers of swiftly moving streams.  Parents should keep their children away from water trapment areas including Spring Creek during the spring flood period, and after heavy or prolonged periods of rain.  

Roadways  

            The Developer shall make its best efforts to have the gravel roadway paved so as to eliminate the problem of dust control.  

Prevention of Damage and Repair of Damaged Work  

·        The Purchaser is required to take precautions to prevent damage to installed improvements.

·        Keep the road in front of the lot clean during construction, and keep catch basis in front of the lot clear of debris and in working order at all times.

·        Purchasers of lots which back onto the natural park are responsible to ensure that no soil, silt or other construction debris is washed, thrown or blown onto the park.  Purchasers will be responsible for all costs associated with repairing this type of damage.

·        Purchasers have a responsibility to record and report any damage to installed works together with the identity of the party causing the damage.  Purchasers are reminded, however, that repair to damage to installed services will be at their cost if:

                  The cause of the damage is unknown
                  The identity of the party causing the damage is unknown, and / or
                  The party causing the damage does not pay for the repair for any reason.  

Indemnity  

            The Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Developer and the Developer’s employees, representatives and agents from any liability for any injury, damage or loss to the Purchaser, the Purchaser’s employees, contractors, representatives and agents.  

Deficiencies  

            If the Purchaser does not comply with the requirements as specified herein, the Developer may correct any deficiencies and recover the costs of these deficiencies from the Purchaser.  

Interpretation  

The terms of the Purchase Agreement shall not merge with or be extinguished by any of the terms and conditions of the within Architectural Controls but shall continue to be in full force and effect, notwithstanding any inconsistency or conflict between the provision of the Purchase Agreement and the terms of these Architectural  Controls.  If there is any right or remedy of the Developer set out in the Purchase Agreement or any part thereof which is not set out or provided for in these Architectural Controls, such additional right or remedy shall be available to the Developer as if such right or remedy were contained in these Architectural Controls.  

Liability  

Notwithstanding any provision, requirement, condition or obligation of these Architectural Guidelines, the Purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Developer shall not be liable for any damages including, without limitation, any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages including, without limitation, third party claims, economic loss, loss of profit, loss of anticipated profit or loss of appreciation, sustained or claimed by the Purchaser, for any reason and howsoever caused, including, without limitation, whether as a result of a change, modification or alteration of these Architectural Guidelines or as a result of the granting by the Developer of an exemption to a Purchaser from having to comply with these Architectural Guidelines and Controls.  

Approval Process  

These Guidelines are the mechanism to assure a high level of quality design in the Iron Bridge Estates.  The Guidelines summarize design philosophy and direction for the community of Iron Bridge Estates.  The intent is to ensure a quality living environment with a consistent and identifiable image, yet one that also offers variety and choice to the individual lot buyer.