HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2000-052 ORDINANCE NO. 2000-52
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUBDISTRICT HL00-03 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES), THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, DESIGNATING LOT 5A, BLOCK 35, ORIGINAL
TOWNSHIP AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE W.H.
LUCAS HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES;
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 AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT DESIGNATION 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, applications were made to amend the Official Zoning Map, City of
Grapevine, Texas by making applications 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 these requested changes 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 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, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas did consider the following factors
in making a determination as to whether this requested change should be granted or
denied; effect on the congestion of the streets, the fire hazards, panics and other dangers
possibly present in the securing of safety from same, the effect on the promotion of health
and the general welfare, the effect on adequate light and air, the effect on the
overcrowding of the land, the effect on the concentration of population, the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered among other things the character
of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to conserve
the value of buildings, encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout this city;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there
is a public necessity for the zoning change, 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 change in zoning 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 change in zoning 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 a change in zoning classification 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:
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Section 1. That the City does hereby designate and historic landmark subdistrict
(HL00-03) 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 in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District within
the following described property: 221 East Worth Street, specifically described as Lot 5A,
Block 35, Original Township and in addition thereto, the adoption of the W.H. Lucas House
Historic District Design 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 "A".
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to amend 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. 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. 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
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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. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of May , 2000.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lind- Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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Preservation Criteria
The Wingate Hezekiah Lucas Historic Landmark
221 East Worth
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas
January 27, 1998
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Preface
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The Wingate Hezekiah Lucas House is significant to the contribution of the culture and
heritage of the City of Grapevine because it was the home of Wingate H. Lucas II and
Wingate H. Lucas Ill.
The home, constructed circa 1903, is a late Queen Anne design. The house was built on
a typical wood pier and beam foundation,wood frame construction, beveled drop siding,
hipped (with lower cross gables)roof with wood shingles and porch with turned columns.
The roof is accentuated with an eyebrow dormer, the only one in Grapevine.
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The features common to this Queen Anne Victorian are the (lower)cross gabled roof,
dormer, shingled (with a cornice)gables ends, beveled siding (currently covered with a
synthetic siding and board and batten siding), decorative raised panel front door, scrolled
brackets (may be an alteration), and turned columns. Especially common to this Queen
Anne Victorian is the asymmetrical wrap around front and side porch. Originally,the
porch would have wrapped around the east side of the house (currently filled in with a
bathroom).
Allowing this property to authentically tell its own story of its period and time,while
reinforcing the historical period of significance (1903)with necessary preservation,
rehabilitation and restoration, is the goal of the historic landmark designation. The
preservation of original architectural features is preferred, rather than"modernization"or
"updating"of older features, or imposing a false"historical look" on newer features.
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The historic character of the Lucas House can best be preserved by the repair of original
materials, rather than their replacement.
New construction (additions or rehabilitation)to the home should reflect the character of
the home during its period of significance. Constructed for residential use, it's massing,
roof shapes, porch configurations and materials that reflect the architectural character of
the home during its historic period should be preserved. The design of any new
architectural features shall have key elements of a primary historic style already existing
in the home and shall be clearly compatible with and complimentary to its adjacent
features, but should not be a reproduction. Only when a previously demolished
architectural feature can be accurately replicated, should a reproduction be considered.
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Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space. Avoid
rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as walks, drives and
fences, that help define the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building.
Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings shall be set
back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential
setback shall retain the setback of adjacent and nearby structures,with landscaping along the
street right-of-way.
Maintain building orientation pattern,with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing
patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways shall be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed in corner
or side yards, so that the character of the landscaped front yard can be preserved.
Off-street parking shall not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner side
yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to the strengthening of the
residence.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment shall be screened from the street and other
pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas shall be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner side yards or
shall be set back from the edges of roofs,and screened so that they are not visible to pedestrians and
do not detract from the historic character of buildings.
Window air-conditioning units may not be permitted at locations visible from streets.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the original style
of the building may be used.
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Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the original. Ensure
that roof,window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or when preservation is not possible
duplicate the original building.
When rehabilitating, remove non-historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style may be
recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Reconstruction of building elements shall reflect the size, scale, material and level of detail of the
original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance.
Older structures or additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill
that the renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations may date from
before 1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES:
Original wood finishes shall be maintained and painted or,when necessary, replaced in kind. Modern
synthetic siding materials such as vinyl, metal or asbestos tile 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. Synthetic
siding shall not be installed; removal of existing such materials is strongly encouraged, to restore
historic patina, finish and appearance.
Paint colors shall be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house. When
possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors
respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission has adopted a paint palette(s)appropriate to the house's
character,which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior Alteration application
process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette will be reviewed by the Commission in
the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and light(panes of glass)configurations shall be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Use same sash size to avoid
filling in or enlarging the original opening. If drop ceiling is installed in the interior, be sure that it is
slanted up at the window so that it will not cut into the window opening.
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Wood storm windows are preferred, however, if metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend
with surrounding elements. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective
or heavily tinted glass shall be used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they shall be installed on the interior of windows
and doors.
STREETFRONT
New Buildings and additions shall respect both the height and bay spacing of adjacent buildings.
They shall also ensure proportion and continuity of the texture of façade treatments, in terms of
roof slopes and profiles, porches, cornice lines, door and window casings and sills.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
Awnings and canopies shall not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures shall be consistent with the historic
character of the house.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
New construction proposals and the rehabilitation of non-historic buildings will be reviewed based on
these Criteria. Judgement will be based on the compatibility of the design within the context of the
property's adjacent and nearby historic buildings.
The design of new buildings may have key elements of an existing or previous building of the historic
,,.._. period (1903), including massing, scale,fenestration, materials. Infill buildings may not be absolute
reproductions, and shall appear as clearly contemporary.
Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may
a reproduction be considered.
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage similarity
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of form and materials, but not actual replication.
Infill buildings between or behind historic buildings shall be similar in setback, roof form, cornice line
and materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the heights of
adjacent structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding are appropriate exterior building finishes for this historic house. Fake brick
or stone or gravel aggregate materials shall not be used.
ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings shall replicate the style of the main building if possible; otherwise
they shall adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions shall reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines and
building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials shall have a painted finish.
New vertical additions may be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent
from the facing street.
When replacing elements that were originally part of a historic building they shall be replicated when
evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs,drawings, or remaining physical
evidence. If no evidence exists, elements typical of the architectural style may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If this is not
possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches from the historic
building facade or a connection is used to separate old from new.
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRING HISTORIC MATERIALS
The use of inappropriate treatments in repair and renovation can seriously damage historic structures.
These guidelines present general directions for action. However, individuals using this document
may consult technical resources and references available through the Grapevine Historic
Preservation Commission for detailed information on renovation methods and materials. The
Secretary of the Interior sets out guidelines for repair of historic buildings.
Use approved technical procedures for cleaning, refinishing and repairing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning methods such as sand blasting and high pressure water blasting, as
they can remove the protective surface of wood and masonry and shortening the life expectancy of
_.et wood or masonry.
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Some chemical cleaners which are designed to remove paint from wood surfaces may be used if
caution Is exercised.
Wood epoxy fillers may be appropriate for use on historic wood materials. Consult the manufacturer's
directions for use on particular wood species. The use of wood epoxies and resin fillers will allow for
the preservation of a historic material while avoiding the expense of reproducing historic elements.
Acidic cleaners, even in diluted form, shall not be used on marble, limestone,glazed brick,terra cotta,
or glass as they will cause these materials to dissolve. Alkaline paint removers, (ammonia plus
potassium hydroxide or tri-sodium phosphate)are usually safe for acid-sensitive masonry. Organic
solvent paint removers (methylene chloride, methanol, acetone, xylene and toluene)may be safe for
unglazed brick and terra cotta and harder stones--sandstones, granite, and slate. No paint removal
system is entirely safe for historic materials. All chemicals shall be tested before applying to the entire
surface. Manufacturer's directions shall be followed carefully.
ELEMENTS NEEDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Roofs--Repair leaks in roofs to prevent wall and interior damage. Maintaining a good, sealed, roof
is the most important measure for minimizing weather damage to buildings,which can be very
expensive to repair.
Clean and repair downspouts. Poorly maintained downspouts can cause water to damage roof
fascia and walls.
Windows and Doors--Keep windows and doors clean. Clean windows and doors have a
tremendous positive impact on building appearance as dirty windows and doors detract from the
attractiveness of a district. Keep window and door trim scraped, annually caulked and painted to
avoid rot. Moisture quickly deteriorates wood, which is not protected by paint.
Siding-- Keep siding clean. This can be accomplished with simple garden hose pressure. A mild
(dishwashing)detergent can be added to warm water to assist with removing dirt from siding by
scrubbing with a non-abrasive pad. Never use a sandblaster to remove dirt from wood siding.
When siding contains mold or mildew, it should first be removed using method above for cleaning.
Failing that method, it can be removed by using a mild bleach solution (one cup bleach to one
gallon warm water) and scrubbing off the mildew. Thoroughly rinse the siding once the cleaning is
complete.
ENERGY CONSERVATION/WINDOWS
Ensure windows and doors are well caulked and weather sealed to avoid water and air infiltration.
Storm windows. Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows.
This helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building. Should storm windows need
to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, they should be constructed of wood and
configured to match the historic window sashes (i.e. one over one sash).
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