HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2007-041 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-41
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL07-01 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, BLOCK 103, COLLEGE
HEIGHTS ADDITION AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE LOIS STEWART 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 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 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
(HL07-01) 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 "R-7.5" Single
Family District Regulations within the following described property: 614 Estill Street and
legally described as Lot 3, Block 103, College Heights Addition, and in addition thereto, the
adoption of the 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".
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Section 2. 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. 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
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.
ORD. NO. 2007-41 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of July, 2007.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
4111.11,10
Or C. Brown
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.'
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT"A" TO ORD. NO. 2007-41
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name Johnson—Martin House
Historic, Martha A.Johnson House
And/or common Martin House
2. Location
Address 614 Estill Street land survey
Location:College Heights Addition,Blk 103,Lot 3 abstract size Current zoning"R-7.5"Single Family District
3. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
x district public x occupied agriculture museum
_ building(s) x private unoccupied _ commercial park
structure work in progress _ education x residence
x site Accessible Entertainment _ Religious
yes:restricted _ government _ scientific
_ yes:unrestr. _ industrial _ transportation
_ no military other
4. Ownership
Current owner: Wanda(Martin)Howard phone:817 416-8517
Address: 614 Estill Street City Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
5. Form Preparation
Name&title David Klempin,HP Officer Organization:Grapevine Township Revitalization Project,Inc.
Contact: David Klempin phone: 817 410-3197
6. Representation on Existing Surveys
x Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
other Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
7. Date Rec'd: 3/14/07 Survey Verified: Yes No
8. Field Chk date: By:
9. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
X Site Structure&Site
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The property contains a house that was built by Mrs.Martha A.Johnson in 1952. Mr. and Mrs.Johnson were farmers
for most of their lives. When Mr.Johnson died, Martha his wife sold the family farm and had this house constructed.
The house was built in 1952 in the minimal traditional style that was popular across the United States in the period 1939
through the late 1950's.It is a one story wood frame house with metal siding and composition shingle roof. The prop-
erty is located in the College Heights addition in the Grapevine Historic Township. It features and inset porch, asym-
metrical arrangement of windows. One over one windows are used across the front and the ends of the house.
This property is not currently in a local historic district,nor is it a local historic landmark.Because the property is located
in the Grapevine Township Revitalization Project area,staff is recommending approval of the historic overlay which will
then give the commission oversight of all demolition and construction(new,remodel,and additions) through the regular
Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Historical Significance
Statenrns if historical and cultural significaren Include cultural is fluerxes,special etents and in iortant personages,i ua res on
mighbarhoecZ on the city etc
The property is located in the historic College Heights addition to the City of Grapevine.It is within the boundary of
the Grapevine Township Revitalization Project.
15. Bibliography
Tarrant County Clerk's Office. Deed Records.
Tarrant County Historical Commission. Union Title and Trust Company,Fort Worth and Tarrant County Abstract
Company Collection
Young,Charles,FL GrapetireArea History;Dallas,Texas,Taylor Publishing Co., 1979
16. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
_ Site Plan Footnotes
x photos(current) Other( )
9. Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of G. Identification as the work of an archi-
the development,heritage or cultural tect or master builder whose individual
characteristics of the City of Grape- work has influenced the development
vine,State of Texas of the United of the city.
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant H. Embodiment of elements of architec-
historical event. tural design,detail,materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
C Identification with a person or persons I. Relationship to other distinctive x
who significantly contributed to the buildings,sites or areas which are eli-
culture and development of the city. gible for preservation according to a
plan based on historic,cultural or ar-
chitectural motif.
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I10. Historic Ownership I
original owner Mrs.Martha A.Johnson
significant later owner(s) Mrs.Dorthy(Johnson)Martin;Ms.Wanda(Martin)Howard
I11. Construction Dates N/A
Original 1952
alterations/additions Back porch and laundry room
I 12. Architect N/A I
original construction 1952
alterations/additions
I13. Site Features I
Natural
urban design
I 14. Physical Description I
Condition Check One: Check One:
— excellent x deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site
— good ruins x altered —
_
Moved(date: )
x fair _ unexposed
Desoi1 rAn ent and original(f knaun)ph)siral appearan4 include st (s)cf ardiztacturr,amp condition and relationship to
surroundir1g fabY c(struaurrs,objects,etc). Ekzborate on pertinent mzte1la c usai and St s)cf arthit Ural detailing EYl7
lishnrnts and site details.
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D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,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 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 archi- duce data affecting theories of historic
tectural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing char- L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
acteristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
20. Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Burl Gilliam,Chair
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
David Klempin,
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Scott Williams,Acting Director
ment. Development Services Department
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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
The Keeling!louse has been designated a The Keeling Ilouse is located in the
historic Landmark by the City of Grapevine College Street historic District,designated by the
Historic Preservation Commission, Grapevine Ilistoric Preservation Commission.
1998 1998
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house of Vi illiant lido aril and Grads'
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original construction and:urhiler tut at
character. Its unique design features a porch
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front bedroom,sr ilh the entrance at the end
or the porch. Ed's lather..1 ii.Keeling
purchased The Grapevine Sun in 1897. The
Keeling family owned and published The
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spooning three
generations.
1999
❑ Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
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Design Guidelines
Johnson — Martin House
614 Estill Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
March 21, 2007
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
• Setbacks
• Driveways, Parking Lots
• Service and Mechanical Areas
• Fences
II. BUILDING FABRIC
• Preservation
• Exterior Finishes
• Windows
III. EMBELLISHMENTS
• Awnings-Canopies
• Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
• Infill
• Additions to Historic Buildings
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Preface
This property contains a house that was built by Mrs. Martha A. Johnson in 1952. Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson were farmers for most of their lives. When Mr.Johnson died, his wife Martha sold the family
farm, moved to Grapevine and had this house constructed.
The house was built in 1952 in the minimal traditional style that was popular across the United States
in the period 1939 through the late 1950's. It is a one story wood frame house with metal siding and
composition shingle roof. A cross gable roof frame accentuates the building massing. The house
features an inset porch and an asymmetrical arrangement of windows. Two over two windows are
used across the front and the ends of the house. The property is located in the College Heights
addition in the Grapevine Historic Township.A small back porch and laundry room were added to the
rear in the 1950's. A freestanding garage and a storage shed building are located in the rear yard of
the home.
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This property is not currently in a local historic district, nor is it a local historic landmark. Because
the property is located in the Grapevine Township Revitalization Project area, staff is
recommending approval of the historic overlay which will then give the commission oversight of all
demolition and construction of a new bungalow-style house through the regular Certificate of
Appropriateness process.
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SITE
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 should be
set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential
setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the
street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a manner
consistent with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern,with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing
patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless
proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the character of the
landscaped yard can be reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district.
Off-street parking lots should 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 residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District. Existing parking
lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the height of car hoods. This will
provide a certain level of continuity of the building façade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will
provide a level of security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
FENCES
Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around property and
gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or decorative wire fences were the
common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally, picket fences surrounded the front of the house
while rail and wire fences surrounded the agricultural portions of the property. Maintain historic
fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences are appropriate.
Avoid chain-link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences for the street sides of property.
Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed in the rear yard and behind the front façade of
a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond
the line of the front facade of a historic building.
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Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those portions of
historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-kind, matching the original in material,
design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non-historic fences, or new fences are
proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will compliment the historic boundary of the
property without concealing the historic character of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and other
pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner side yards or
should 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.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
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 element.
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.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the original style
of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should 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 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.
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Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary, replaced with
synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding over existing
wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged,to restore historic patina,finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe deterioration of
the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or
stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should 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 shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s)appropriate to
the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior
Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed
by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and lites (panes of glass)configurations should be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non-original
windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to
avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. 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 should be installed on the interior of windows
and doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. 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, storm windows
constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over one sashes)are
recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
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historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
IN FILL
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage similarity
of form and materials, but not actual replication. 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 should have key elements of the building's historic period of significance
including massing, scale,fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly contemporary. Only
when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a
reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should 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 (either novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent) and brick are
appropriate exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel aggregate
materials shall never be used.
ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible; otherwise
they should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines
and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th century buildings
where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and should be
maintained.
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.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent
from the facing street.
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When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should 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.