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information. The approvals required to be given by the ARC shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.4 Approval Standards. The ARC shall have the right to refuse to approve any plans and specifications which are not suitable or desirable, in its sole and absolute discretion. In approving or disapproving such plans and applications, the ARC shall consider, at a minimum, the following criteria; 9.4.1 Substantial uniformity of color, size, location, type and design for Dwellings and other Improvements in residential Neighborhoods with attached housing or uniform design, requirements. 9.4.2 Comparable or better quality of materials as used in existing buildings or other Improvements on the Property. 9.4.3 Ease of maintenance and repair. 9,4,4 Adequate protection of the Property, the Master Association, Owners and Occupants, and Neighborhood Declarants from liability and liens arising out of the proposed alterations. 9.4.5 Compliance with governmental laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. 9.4.6 Preservation of existing trees and vegetation, and the lakes and wetlands located on or adjacent to the Property. 9.5 Notice of Decision, The ARC shall approve or disapprove the application and notify the applicant in writing within thirty (30) days following the receipt of the application and all related information. The notice shall sot forth the approval or denial of the application, or any qualifications or conditions of approval. If the ARC disapproves the application, it shall • state the grounds upon which the disapproval is based, Any applicant may appeal the decision of the ARC to the Master Board within thirty (30) days of the ARC's decision. The Master Board shall make its determination and notify the applicant within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal. The determination of the Master Board shall be final and binding upon the applicant; provided, that no Improvement shall be erected or shall be allowed to remain which violates any of the covenants, conditions or restrictions contained in this Master Declaration, or which violates any governmental law, zoning or building ordinance, or regulation. 9.6 Variances. The ARC may, in its sole discretion, grant variances from the requirements contained herein or as elsewhere promulgated by the ARC, on a case by case basis; provided, that the variance sought (i) involves unique circumstances, (ii) is reasonable and (iii) does not impose a hardship upon other Owners, and (iv) does not violate any governmental law, ordinance, code or regulation. The granting of such a variance by the ARC 20 121110757v8 820716 8/15/05