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Amenities. 6. Such other information as the Committee may require which is pertinent to the evaluation of the plans and specifications. Variances to the requirements of these Guidelines and the Covenants may be permitted when deemed appropriate by the Committee. In order to obtain a variance, the Applicant must request the variance in writing, documenting the reason for the request and providing evidence to clearly demonstrate the merits of the proposed variance. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN The purpose of the Architectural Guidelines is to produce orderly and aesthetically pleasing development of high quality architecture in harmony with the character of Blackthorn and existing improvements, which serves to enhance not only the individual building, but also the entire Blackthorn development. It is the intent of these Guidelines to encourage innovative architectural design. All buildings shall conform with the following requirements. Overall design: Buildings shall be designed in such a way that all sides of the building are equally attractive, rather than placing all emphasis on the front elevation and neglecting the aesthetics of the side and /or rear elevations. Any accessory buildings and enclosures, whether attached to or detached from the main building, shall be compatible to the main building in design and materials. 2. Exterior materials: The approval of exterior materials, including type, color, texture and durability, and the extent of use of any single material or combination of materials shall be solely at the discretion of the Committee. Exterior materials shall conform to and be in harmony with the external design of neighboring structures and natural landscape. The Committee shall not arbitrarily or unreasonably withhold its approval of such use of exterior materials. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Committee early in the architectural design stages of their project to discuss or propose appropriate exterior materials. Common brick, concrete block, corrugated metal or pre- engineered metals installed with exposed fasteners are prohibited on the exterior wall of any building. The use of masonry materials as the dominant finish is strongly encouraged. 3. Rooftops: All rooftop surfaces, equipment and accessories shall be approved by the Committee according to the following guidelines: a. The roof surface materials, texture, and reflectivity shall be reviewed Blackthorn Corporate Park — Development Guidelines 2123112 draft