HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2007-042 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-42
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL07-02 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 2A AND 2B, BLOCK 24,
CITY OF GRAPEVINE 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
(HL07-02) 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: 626 South Church
Street and legally described as Lots 2A and 2B, Block 24, City of Grapevine 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. 2007-42 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:
AIL C
Jet C. Brown
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT"A"TO ORD. NO. 2007-42
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name "Dr.J.FL Miles-Claude Chambers House""
Historic Dr.J.H Miles House
And/or common
r.' 2. Location
Address 626 South Church Street and survey
Location/neighborhood City of Grapevine Addition,block 24,lot 2A&2B size
3. Current zoning
Townhouse(TH)
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district _ public _ occupied _ agriculture museum
building(s) x private unoccupied _ commercial park
— structure work in progress _ education _ residence
site Accessible Entertainment Religious
yes:restricted _ government scientific
yes:unrestr. _ industrial _ transportation
no _ military other
5. Ownership
Current owner:Estate of Fay Chambers c/o Jim Hudson,Executor phone:817 988-3218
Address:626 South Church Street City: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name&title David Klempin,HP Officer Organization:Grapevine Township Revitalization Project,Inc.
Contact: David Klempin phone: 817 410-3197
7. 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
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
Site X Structure&Site
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner Dr.J.H Miles
significant later owner(s) Claude and Fay Chambers
12. Construction Dates
Original c. 1949 by John Champion
alterations/additions
13. Architect N/A
Original construction
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
Natural Many large native trees,site developed over 60 years,well maintained.
urban design
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
x excellent deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
good ruins altered Moved(date: )
fair unexposed
Describe present and original(zf knozer)physical appeararxr;indude st s)gcardta turn,current condition and rrlatiorship to
surrounding fabric(structures,ohj«ts,etc). Elaborate on pertinent nzcterials used and st s) f arrbirtural detailing embel-
Ii hnents and site details.
•
This beautiful limestone house was built in 1949 by local builder John Champion for Dr.J.H.Miles,D.O.,who
came to Grapevine to establish his medical practice. The house is built in the minimal traditional style that was
popular throughout post war America. The house style came as a compromise style that reflects the form of
traditional Eclectic house,but lacks their decorative detailing. Roof pitches are low or intermediate,rather that
steep. Eaves and rake are close,rather than overhanging as in the Ranch Style.Houses of this type were built in
great numbers in the years immediately proceeding and following World War II.
The house is built on a pier and beam foundation.A limestone veneer covers the exterior of the house. Roofing
material is dark brown composition shingles.Many of the original wood windows remain intact. An inset porch
to the left on the front elevation has been enclosed.
The front door opens directly into the living room. The living room adjoins the dining room to the rear of the
house. To the left is a large master bedroom with two windows facing Church Street. A small decorative stair-
way leads to a second floor landing and storage area.
To the left of the dining room are a hall and the kitchen. The kitchen contains an eat-in breakfast nook with
sliding glass door leading to the back yard and brick terrace.The hall leads past the hall bathroom to a den on
the south side of the house with access to the enclosed porch. A second bedroom and bath with shower are lo-
cated off of the den.
The surrounding property is heavily planted with both hardwood and flowering trees. Lush landscaping was
developed over a 58 year period and was carefully tended by the Chambers.There are several outbuildings in-
cluding a barn,two car garages,concrete storm cellar,small storage building and a wood framed greenhouse.
The Miles—Chambers house is in good condition and can easily be adapted for today's living standards.
The house is located adjacent to the B&D Mill and the Cotton Belt Railroad Industrial Historic District
which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house also overlooks the restored J.E.
Keeling House where it is believed that Grapevine's City Charter was signed in 1907.
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Historical Significanw
Statenvnt f historical and cultural sigrrificar Indude cultural influences,special ezents and important personages,influences on
neighborboocZ on the city,etc
When Lake Grapevine was constructed in 1948 to 1952,Grapevine experienced a surge in population. Many
workers on the project came to this area for employment and settled here. Other new citizens arrived to provide
services for the growing community. These included a builder,Mr.J.H.Champion,who constructed this house
and many others,and Dr.J.H.Miles,D.O.,who came here about the same time to open his practice. Mr.
Champion built this house for Dr.Miles.
Mr.Champion,his wife and three daughters were well received community members and were active in the
Methodist Church. Mrs.Alice Fuller,who resides at 504 West College Street,remembers the Champion fam-
ily and Mr.Champion. "He hired my son,Pierce,to help him build this house. Pierce was only a kid at the
time,but Mr.Champion let him assist him and he never forgot it,"Mrs.Fuller says. Sandra Tate,who lived at
218 West College Street,remembers the Champion's daughter,Doris Champion Rawls. "She lived at Dooley
and Texas Streets and attended the Methodist Church. I remember when Mr.Champion built the house for Dr.
Miles. I recall his using the Austin Stone on the exterior. I thought it was unique for our area,"Ms.Tate says.
Dr.Miles' office was located at Main Street and Northwest Highway next to Dr.William Wilkerson's dentist
office. Later he moved his office to 213 East College Street where he ran a small hospital. The Miles family
owned this house until 1977 when it was sold to Claude"Lanier"Chambers and Vera"Fay"Satterfield Cham-
bers.
Fay Chambers'family members were early settlers to the Grape Vine Prairie,having moved here from Macon,
Georgia. She was the daughter of Mattie Spinks Satterfield and beloved niece of John Spinks,local pharmacist.
Fay and her mother Mattie moved back to Grapevine from Bowie in 1907 when Fay was an infant. Fay grew
up in Grapevine. She spent many hours with her Uncle John in the drug store.
Fay was a graduate of Grapevine schools and attended Trinity University in San Antonio. She taught for one
year at Pleasant Run School. After that, she was a pioneer in the clothing industry and was a buyer and mer-
chandiser from 1928 to 1979 for Sanger Brothers,then A.Harris and finally Sanger-Harris Stores in Dallas.
Throughout her career she met many of Dallas'most prestigious citizens and a number of movie stars including
Rod Taylor,Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez.
Fay Satterfield married Lanier Chambers in 1931,and they had no children. Lanier was born in Krum and grew
up on the Grape Vine Prairie. He was the son of Claude L.Chambers, Sr. He attended Trinity University on a
scholarship funded by Mary Virginia(Wall)Simmons' grandmother,Virginia A.Wall. Lanier was the owner
of Claude Lanier Chambers Real Estate Company in Irving for 30 years. He was an Air Force veteran of World
War II and served in the Berlin Airlift. Lanier was a charter member of the Irving Chamber of Commerce and a
member of the Dallas and Grapevine chambers of commerce.
Fay and Lanier lived in Irving for 50 years. In 1977 they moved back to Grapevine. Mr. Chambers brought a
substantial amount of brick to Grapevine from his Irving home which he used for patios and walkways. Fay
and Lanier enjoyed gardening and creating a beautiful outdoor area in the shadow of the B&D Mill. At the
back of their property,their lot adjoined Mrs.John(Mamie)Spinks'property at 401 West College Street. Mr.
Spinks,Fay's beloved Uncle John,had passed away in 1952. Her aunt,Mrs.Mamie Spinks,made her home in
the old Willis house located at 401 West College Street. The Willis house was built by Mamie's aunt and uncle,
Joe and Mollie Hudgins Willis. Mollie was the daughter of pioneer minister,Rev.E.Nathan Hudgins. Much to
Fay Chambers'dismay,the Willis house was torn down in the early 1990s.
On December 3, 1934,Fay and Lanier became charter members of the First Presbyterian Church of Irving.
Later they were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine. Fay was a member of several Irving
clubs and the Bay View Club in Grapevine. Lanier died on January 18, 1990,at the age of 79. Fay Chambers
died on April 7,2005,at the age of 97. Their lives and family histories add richness to the cultural history of
Grapevine.
I 16. Bibliography
.Sallie Andrews,Historic Preservation Consultant
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Tarrant County Clerk's Office. Deed Records.
Tarrant County Historic Resources Survey
Tarrant County Historical Commission.
Young,Charles,FL Grapezine Aiea Histor;Dallas,Texas,Taylor Publishing Co., 1979
I17. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
x photos (current) Other( )
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I19. Designation Merit
A. Character,"interest or value as part of X 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 X 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.
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- X J. Unique location of singular physical X
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 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 archi- duce data affecting theories of historic
tectural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing char- X L. Value as an aspect of community sen- X
acteristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
I20. 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- Ross Bannister,Director
ment. Historic Programs and Preservation
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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 house is located in the
Historic Landmark by the Cite of Grapevine College Street historic District,designated by the
Historic Preservation Commission, Grapes historic Ihesers ation Commission,
1998 1998
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❑ Historic Preservation Commission's ❑ Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
lledallion
THE ED AND GRADV KEELING IUD lSE
I'hi.s 1912 Mousse of late Victorian design n lilt
early.Arts and Crabs elements seas the first
home of William halssar,l and Grath Mood
Keeling. The house retains much or its
original eons lilt Moll ant,architectural
character. Its unique design realm es a porch
smith'fusean eolunln.s that NI raps around the
front heal,om ,sI kit the entrance at the end
of the porch. tad's father,A.E.Keeling
purchased The Grapccinc Sun in 1897. The
Keeling land!)us,ued and published'Flue
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spanning three
generations.
1999
❑ Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
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Design Guidelines
The Dr. J. H. Miles—Claude and Fay Chambers House
626 S. Church Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
March 12, 2007
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
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
When Lake Grapevine was constructed in 1948 to 1952, Grapevine experienced a surge in
population. Many workers on the project came to this area for employment and settled here. Other
new citizens arrived to provide services for the growing community. These included a builder, Mr.J.
H. Champion,who constructed this house and many others, and Dr.J. H. Miles, D.O.,who came here
about the same time to open his practice. Mr. Champion built this house for Dr. Miles.
Cultural Significance:
Mr. Champion, his wife and three daughters were well received community members and were active
in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Alice Fuller,who resides at 504 West College Street, remembers the
Champion family and Mr. Champion. "He hired my son, Pierce,to help him build this house. Pierce
was only a kid at the time, but Mr. Champion let him assist him and he never forgot it," Mrs. Fuller
says. Sandra Tate, who lived at 218 West College Street, remembers the Champion's daughter,
Doris Champion Rawls. "She lived at Dooley and Texas Streets and attended the Methodist Church.
I remember when Mr. Champion built the house for Dr. Miles. I recall his using the Austin Stone on
the exterior. I thought it was unique for our area," Ms. Tate says.
Dr. Miles' office was located at Main Street and Northwest Highway next to Dr. William Wilkerson's
dentist office. Later he moved his office to 213 East College Street where he ran a small hospital.
The Miles family owned this house until 1977 when it was sold to Claude "Lanier" Chambers and
Vera"Fay" Satterfield Chambers.
Fay Chambers'family members were early settlers to the Grape Vine Prairie, having moved here from
Macon, Georgia. She was the daughter of Mattie Spinks Satterfield and beloved niece of John
Spinks, local pharmacist. Fay and her mother Mattie moved back to Grapevine from Bowie in 1907
when Fay was an infant. Fay grew up in Grapevine. She spent many hours with her Uncle John in
the drug store.
Fay was a graduate of Grapevine schools and attended Trinity University in San Antonio. She taught
for one year at Pleasant Run School. After that, she was a pioneer in the clothing industry and was
a buyer and merchandiser from 1928 to 1979 for Sanger Brothers,then A. Harris and finally Sanger-
Harris Stores in Dallas. Throughout her career she met many of Dallas'most prestigious citizens and
a number of movie stars including Rod Taylor, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez.
Fay Satterfield married Lanier Chambers in 1931,and they had no children. Lanier was born in Krum
and grew up on the Grape Vine Prairie. He was the son of Claude L. Chambers, Sr. He attended
Trinity University on a scholarship funded by Mary Virginia (Wall)Simmons'grandmother,Virginia A.
Wall. Lanier was the owner of Claude Lanier Chambers Real Estate Company in Irving for 30 years.
He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the Berlin Airlift. Lanier was a charter
member of the Irving Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Dallas and Grapevine chambers
of commerce.
Fay and Lanier lived in Irving for 50 years. In 1977 they moved back to Grapevine. Mr. Chambers
brought a substantial amount of brick to Grapevine from his Irving home which he used for patios and
walkways. Fay and Lanier enjoyed gardening and creating a beautiful outdoor area in the shadow
of the B&D Mill. At the back of their property,their lot adjoined Mrs. John (Mamie)Spinks'property
at 401 West College Street. Mr. Spinks, Fay's beloved Uncle John, had passed away in 1952. Her
aunt, Mrs. Mamie Spinks, made her home in the old Willis house located at 401 West College Street.
The Willis house was built by Mamie's aunt and uncle,Joe and Mollie Hudgins Willis. Mollie was the
daughter of pioneer minister, Rev. E. Nathan Hudgins. Much to Fay Chambers' dismay, the Willis
house was torn down in the early 1990s.
On December 3, 1934, Fay and Lanier became charter members of the First Presbyterian Church
of Irving. Later they were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine. Fay was a
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member of several Irving clubs and the Bay View Club in Grapevine. Lanier died on January 18,
1990, at the age of 79. Fay Chambers died on April 7,2005, at the age of 97. Their lives and family
histories add richness to the cultural history of Grapevine.
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Miles—Chambers House
Architectural Significance:
This beautiful limestone house was built in 1949 by local builder John Champion for Dr.J. H.
Miles, D.O.,who came to Grapevine to establish his medical practice. The house is built in the
minimal traditional style that was popular throughout post war America. The house style came as
a compromise style that reflects the form of traditional Eclectic house, but lacks their decorative
detailing. Roof pitches are low or intermediate, rather that steep. Eaves and rake are close,
rather than overhanging as in the Ranch Style. Houses of this type were built in great numbers in
the years immediately proceeding and following World War II.
The house is built on a pier and beam foundation.A limestone veneer covers the exterior of the
house. Roofing material is dark brown composition shingles. Many of the original wood windows
remain intact. An inset porch to the left on the front elevation has been enclosed.
The front door opens directly into the living room. The living room adjoins the dining room to the
rear of the house. To the left is a large master bedroom with two windows facing Church Street.
A small decorative stairway leads to a second floor landing and storage area.
To the left of the dining room are a hall and the kitchen. The kitchen contains an eat-in breakfast
nook with sliding glass door leading to the back yard and brick terrace.The hall leads past the hall
bathroom to a den on the south side of the house with access to the enclosed porch. A second
bedroom and bath with shower are located off of the den.
The surrounding property is heavily planted with both hardwood and flowering trees. Lush
landscaping was developed over a 58 year period and was carefully tended by the Chambers.
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There are several outbuildings including a barn,two car garages, concrete storm cellar, a small
storage building and a lightly framed greenhouse.
The Miles—Chambers house is in good condition and can easily be adapted for today's living
standards. The house is located adjacent to the B&D Mill and the Cotton Belt Railroad
Industrial Historic District which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
house also overlooks the restored J. E. Keeling House where it is believed that Grapevine's
City Charter was signed in 1907.
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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 facade 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.
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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 façade of a historic building.
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
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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 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.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
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
INFILL
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
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from the facing street.
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.