LUCAS RANCH a Naturalist Residential Development
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The existing topography of the site was the driving force for the unique house plans for this development.
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The roads were planned to minimize visibility.
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The homesites, parcels and water supply lines were all planned to work with the hidden roads.
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96% of the property remains open space.
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Fire prevention is provided by the ample layout of fire hydrants.
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Hidden roads.
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Roundabouts are use instead of T intersections.
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A twist in the road slows traffic when entering from the traditional tract house development.
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Home Site Planning Criteria: This Planning criteria establishes the prescribed methods for planning each Home Site in order to maintain a balanced cut and fill process for grading, minimizing grading, locating the buildings appropriately with the contours of the terrain, and maintain view corridors, privacy, solar and wind control.
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The first prototype house was a stunning example of the naturalistin potential of the entire project.
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Property line fencing in this development is prohibited, similar to Sea Ranch, California.
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Homesites fitting to the topography of the hillside.