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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2014-057ORDINANCE NO. 2014-57 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL14-05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA PLATTED AS LOT 1 R1, BLOCK 1, FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRAPEVINE HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION CRITERIA; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application for same with the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control, protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking t areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout this city; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict (HL14-05) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "HC" Highway Commercial District within the following described property: 1400 South Main Street, specifically described as Lot 1 R1, Block 1, First National Bank, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of hereof; and, in addition thereto, the adoption of the First National Bank of Grapevine Historic District Preservation ORD. NO. 2014-57 2 Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled Exhibit "B". Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the official zoning map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "H" zoning designation. Section 3. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of Grapevine zoning ordinances and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas. Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future, to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial needs and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein. Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Section 8. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained. ORD. NO. 2014-57 3 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of September, 2014. F.11 a Z! William D. Tate\I Mayor ATTEST: JoVi/C. Brown City Secretary F ,LIZINSO ,101VJ:q �- John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney ORD. NO. 2014-57 4 EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 1 of 8 1. Name Historic First National Bank of Grapevine And/or common 2. Location Address 1400 South Main Street land survev Location/neighborhood block/lot Blk.1 Lot 1, First National Bank of Grapevine tract size 157,442. S.f. 3. Current zoning Commercial 4. Classification Category _ district _ building(s) _ structure x site Ownership public x private Accessible _ yes: restricted yes: unrestr. _ no Status x occupied _ unoccupied _ work in progress Present Use _ agriculture x commercial _ education _ Entertainment _ government _ industrial _ military museum park _ residence Religious scientific _ transportation _ other 5. Ownership Current owner: Wells Fargo Bank National Association phone: Address: 1400 South Main Street city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051 6. Form Preparation Name & title David Klempin, HP Officer Organization: Historic Preservation Department. Contact: David Klempin phone: 817 410-3197 7. Representation on Existing Surveys _ Tarrant County Historic Resources _ other 8. Date Rec'd: 9. Field Chk date: _ National Register of Historic Places _ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark _ Texas Archaeological Landmark for office use only Survey Verified: Yes No By: 10. Nomination _ Archaeological _ Structure _ District Site Structure & Site EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO, 2014-57 Page 2of8 11. Historic Ownership original owner First National Bank significant later owner(s) Wells Fargo Bank 12. Construction Dates N/A Original 1970 alterations /additions 1 13. Architect N/A original construction George Dahl additions Unknown 14. Site Features Natural Large trees surround original 1 -story building urban design 15. Physical Description Condition Check One: Check One: excellent _ deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site x good _ ruins — altered _ Moved (date: ) _ fair _ unexposed De cribe pre ent and original (if known) physical appearance; include styles) of architecture, current condition and relation hip to surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styles) of architectural detailing, embel- lishments and site details. First National Bank of Grapevine 1400 South Main Street Architect George Dahl, c. 1970 Constructed in 1970 the First National Bank of Grapevine, now owned by Wells Fargo Bank, is one of Grapevine's most iconic structures. Located at 1400 S. Main Street, the south gateway entrance to Grapevine's Historic Main Street at State Hwy. 114, this five -acre tract of land was purchased in 1963 by Mr. Joseph N. Box as the most desir- able of available locations. EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 3 of 8 Its sleek cubist design is unique in Grapevine and adds sophistication to historic Main Street with its clean lines, high quality materials, and sophistication exemplified through simplicity. Designed by architect George Dahl, well known for his c. 1965 52 -story First National Bank Tower of Dallas , this is the second building on Main Street 1 added by the Box family which adds an unusual level of quality to Grapevine's commercial district. In 1942, Mr. D. E. Box, father of Joseph N. Box, built the new First National Bank of Grapevine building at the corner of Worth and Main Street. The new 1942 building, was designed by renowned architect Walter Ahlschlager. Mr. Ahischlager also designed the Roxy Theatre in New York City, the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, the Republic Bank Building in Dallas among many other structures in Chicago and around the world. Joseph Box, following his father in business and in thinking, sought the finest architect for this second bank build- ing, Mr. George Dahl. Joseph Box brought this building to Grapevine's Main Street and made the following quote in the March 27, 1969, Grapevine Sun newspaper: The purpose of the new bank building ..."is to keep pace with the growth and progress of the bank and the entire Grapevine community...:" The building was built and equipped at a cost of more than $600,000 in 1970; in today's money it would be valued at $3,348,000. Mr. Box also said in the July 2, 1970, Grapevine Sun newspaper that he felt that the "14,000 sq. ft. edifice faced with Georgia white marble was designed to benefit the whole of the Grapevine community by attracting new businesses to the area." D. E. Box Joe Box EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 4 of 8 Historical Significance Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and important personages, influences on nei,ghborbood, on the city, etc. The First National Bank of Grapevine started October 29, 1919, as the Tarrant County State Bank in small, rented quarters at 336 S. Main Street with capital assets of $25,000. Founders included T. B. White and J.E. Foust, inactive President and Vice President, respectively. D. E. Box was Cashier and Manager and J. W. Harrison, Assistant Cash- ier. Others were Dr. J. C. Bennett, W. R. Buckner, D. A. Cribbs, J. J. Dougherty, T. J. McPherson, W. N. Sanders, H. E. Saunders, J. D. Thweatt, and R. Lee Thweatt. Opening a bank in a town of about 600 persons, with two other much larger banks already well established, was a bold venture. Its slow start was reflected in opening day deposits of $13,000 ($4,000 by Cashier Box). The total monthly payroll was $200. Capital was increased to $50,000 a few months after opening and a number of sharehold- ers increased to about 65. In 1921, the bank moved into a building which it had purchased and remodeled at 332 S. Main Street (later The Grapevine Sun building). In 1924, T. B. White resigned as President and was succeeded by D. E. Box on Feb. 8, 1924. D. E. Box served in the position exactly 33 years in addition to also serving as Chairman of the Board for several years prior to his death on April 19, 1957. In 1927 the bank absorbed one of the other two banks, and in 1933 the other remaining bank decided to discontin- ue its operations and paid off its depositors in full. The bank which had become a national bank in 1925 changed its name on January 1, 1942, to First National Bank of Grapevine just before moving into its newly built, and then spa- cious and elaborate building, which it had just completed in March 1942 at 324 S. Main. Joe N. Box, who had started working in the bank in 1937, succeeded his father as President on Feb. 8, 1957, and at present (1977) is Chairman of the Board and principal stockholder. Joe and the directors soon decided that the growth of the bank and the Grapevine community would require expansion of its quarters to be adequate for pre- sent and future operations. In 1963 after much study and research a five -acre tract at 1400 South Main at Highway 114 was chosen as the most desirable of available locations. Plans were developed, a new, modern building was constructed, and the move was made June 22, 1970. Officers in 1977 included Mrs. D. E. Box, Honorary Chairman, Joe N. Box, Chairman, J. N. Wood, Vice Chair- man, and B. J. McNabb, President and Chief Executive Officer. There were 14 directors, plus 2 advisory directors and approximately a total of 40 employees. 16. Bibliography Tarrant County Clerk's Office. Deed Records. Tarrant County Historical Commission. Young, Charles, H. Grapevine Area History, Dallas, Texas, Taylor Publishing Co., 1979 Grapevine Sun 17. Attachments _ District or Site map Additional descriptive material Site Plan Footnotes EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 5 of 8 x photos (historic & current) Other 19. Designation Merit A. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Grape- vine, State of Texas of the United States. B. Location as the site of a significant historical event. EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 6 of 8 G. Identification as the work of an archi- x tect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city. H. Embodiment of elements of architec- tural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a sig- nificant architectural innovation. C. Identification with a person or persons x I. Relationship to other distinctive build - who significantly contributed to the ings, sites or areas which are eligible culture and development of the city. for preservation according to a plan based on historic, cultural or architec- tural motif. D. Exemplification of the cultural, eco- x J. Unique location of singular physical x noetic, social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab- the city lished and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city. E. Portrayal of the environment of a x K. Archaeological value in that it has group of people in an era of history produced or can be expected to pro - characterized by a distinctive architec- duce data affecting theories of historic tural style. or prehistoric value. F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- x L. Value as an aspect of community sen- teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride. specimen. 20. Recommendation The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re- quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grape- vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- sion endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy recom- mendations and landmark boundary as presented by the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- ment. Burl Gilliam, Chair Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission David Klempin, Historic Preservation Officer Scot Williams, Director Development Services Department EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 7 of 8 21. Historical Marker The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker pro- gram for properties that are officially (individually or located within) designated Historic Landmark Sub -districts. Please indicate if you are interested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of the mark- ers, however, the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the medallion and text plaque (second option), per year, on a first come, first serve basis. Check One: ❑ Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Landmark Plaque for my property from the Historic Preservation Commission. I understand there is no fee for this plaque. ❑ No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property. ❑ Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Marker (medallion and text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society. Below for office use only ❑ Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Landmark Plaque. ❑ Historic Preservation Commission's Historic District Plaque. ❑ Grapevine Historical Society's Historic Landmark Marker. EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 8 of 8 ❑ Historic Landmark Marker, ❑ Historic District Marker, ❑ Historic Landmark Marker, ❑ Historic District Marker, existing GHS marker. existing GHS marker. new GHS marker. new GHS marker. EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 1 of 6 FargoWells Bank, National Associatio mergersSuccessor thru • The First National Bank of Grapevine South Main Street Grapevine, Texas I Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, City of • ii S. Main Grapevine, -76051 Page 2 EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 2 of 6 EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 3 of 6 Constructed in 1970 the First National Bank of Grapevine, now owned by Wells Fargo Bank, is one of Grapevine's most iconic structures. Located at 1400 S. Main Street, the south gateway entrance to Grapevine's Historic Main Street at State Hwy. 114, the site was purchased in 1963 by Mr. Joseph N. Box as the most desirable of available locations. Its sleek cubist design is unique in Grapevine and adds sophistication to historic Main Street with its clean lines, high quality materials, and sophistication exemplified through simplicity. Designed by architect George Dahl, well known for his c. 1965 52 -story First National Bank Tower of Dallas , this is the second building on Main Street added by the Box family which adds an unusual level of quality to Grapevine's commercial district. In 1942, Mr. D. E. Box, father of Joseph N. Box, built the new First National Bank of Grapevine building at the corner of Worth and Main Street. The new 1942 building, was designed by renowned architect Walter AhIschlager. Mr. AhIschlager also designed the Roxy Theatre in New York City, the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, the Republic Bank Building in Dallas among many other structures in Chicago and around the world. Joseph Box, following his father in business and in thinking, sought the finest architect for this second bank building, Mr. George Dahl. Joseph Box brought this building to Grapevine's Main Street and made the following quote in the March 27, 1969, Grapevine Sun newspaper: The purpose of the new bank building ... "is to keep pace with the growth and progress of the bank and the entire Grapevine community...:" The building was built and equipped at a cost of more than $600,000 in 1970; in today's money it would be valued at $3,348,000. Mr. Box also said in the July 2, 1970, Grapevine Sun newspaper that he felt that the "14,000 sq. ft. edifice faced with Georgia white marble was designed to benefit the whole of the Grapevine community by attracting new businesses to the area." • 111111111111S= EIIIIFUIMMUFTA . I Page 3 EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 4 of 6 The bank started October 29, 1919, as the Tarrant County State Bank in small, rented quarters at 336 S. Main Street with capital assets of $25,000. Founders included T. B. White and J. E. Foust, inactive President and Vice President, respectively. D. E. Box was Cashier and Manager and J. W. Harrison, Assistant Cashier. Others were Dr. J. C. Bennett, W. R. Buckner, D. A. Cribbs, J. J. Dougherty, T. J. McPherson, W. N. Sanders, H. E. Saunders, J. D. Thweatt, and R. Lee Thweatt. Opening a bank in a town of about 600 persons, with two other much larger banks already well established, was a bold venture. Its slow start was reflected in opening day deposits of $13,000 ($4,000 by Cashier Box). The total monthly payroll was $200. Capital was increased to $50,000 a few months after opening and a number of shareholders increased to about 65. In 1921, the bank moved into a building which it had purchased and remodeled at 332 S. Main Street (later The Grapevine Sun building). In 1924, T. B. White resigned as President and was succeeded by D. E. Box on Feb. 8, 1924. D. E. Box served in the position exactly 33 years in addition to also serving as Chairman of the Board for several years prior to his death on April 19, 1957. In 1927 the bank absorbed one of the other two banks, and in 1933 the other remaining bank decided to discontinue its operations and paid off its depositors in full. The bank which had become a national bank in 1925 changed its name on January 1, 1942, to First National Bank of Grapevine just before moving into its newly built, and then spacious and elaborate building, which it had just completed in March 1942 at 324 S. Main. Joe N. Box, who had started working in the bank in 1937, succeeded his father as President on Feb. 8, 1957, and at present (1977) is Chairman of the Board and principal stockholder. Joe and the directors soon decided that the growth of the bank and the Grapevine community would require expansion of its quarters to be adequate for present and future operations. In 1963 after much study and research a five -acre tract at 1400 South Main at Highway 114 was chosen as the most desirable of available locations. Plans were developed, a new, modern building was constructed, and the move was made June 22, 1970. Present • (1977) include Mrs. D. E. :• Honorary Chairman, Joe N. Box, Chairman, J. N. Wood, Vice Chairman, and B. J. McNabb, President and Chief Executive Officer. McNabb, veteran banker and businessman, joined the bank as Executive Vice President • -• 14, 1977, and assumed his • position • January 1, 1978. There are 14 directors, • 2 advisory • and approximately a total of 40 employees. Page 4 EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 5 of 6 UXqA:J nelag a WTA, The subject of this Historic Landmark Designation is the exterior facade of the single story, 14,000 square foot structure located at the northwest corner of Main Street and State Highway 114 in Grapevine, Texas, and being further described on the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The owner of the Subject Property will use reasonable efforts to preserve and stabilize the original building form and revised stucco facade design and paint color approved by the City of Grapevine on May 22, 2014, Project #COMA -1 4-1210. Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style may be recreated through the use of historic photographs. Where replication of the original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the original style of the building may be used. Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older structures or additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such are and skill that the renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, form and level of detail of the original design. Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to historic siding materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves the removal of original decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets, window and door trim, etc. New synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of existing such materials is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance. Original window location and configurations should be maintained. When replacement is necessary, it should be done within existing historic opening using the same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. The window tint shall be consistent with that of the original windows. Page 5 EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-57 Page 6 of 6 SITE PLAN - - - ------- I DRIVE-1HRU'FACUTY SEP 8 2014 hwy. 114 j�vjc ROAZ I Lsndmark Designsfon: Ori Ina{ 14.000 gq, tL euilding. DALLAS 1/6347093v.2 4839-1235 08/08/2014 SEP 8 2014