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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER #f/
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 18, 2000
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION HL99-04
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Grapevine 5?, APPLICANT: Hugo Gardea of the Grapevine
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 208 South Dooley
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Subdivision. The site contains approximately 9,100
Glade Rd. — `m _I square feet and has 70 feet of frontage along South
Dooley Street.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting the John "Emmett" and Margaret "Pearl" Forbes House located
at 208 South Dooley Street and platted as Lot 8R G.E. Hurst Subdivision be designated
as a Historic Landmark Subdistrict.
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission recommended at their October 27, 1999
public hearing that the subject property be designated a Historic Landmark Subdistrict.
Preservation criteria for this proposed district, which addresses such issues as setbacks,
driveways, parking, exterior finishes, and other architectural embellishments, have been
established by the Commission. See the attached preservation criteria.
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PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District and is developed as a single
family residence.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject and surrounding property was rezoned from "R-1" Single Family District to "R-
7.5" Single Family District during the 1984 City Rezoning. Little else has changed along
this portion of South Dooley Street since the 1984 City Rezoning.
NORTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District—G.E. Hurst Subdivision
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District—First Baptist Church Addition
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—College Heights Addition, single family
residences
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—G.E. Hurst Subdivision
The subject tract is located within "Zone A" zone of minimal effect as defined on the
"Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" map. Few
activities will be affected by aircraft sounds in Zone A, except for sound sensitive activities
such as auditoriums, churches, schools, hospitals, and theaters. The proposed Historic
Landmark Subdistrict is an appropriate use in this noise zone.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
The Master Plan designates the subject property as Residential Low Density. The
proposed Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
1. APPLICANT/AGENT NAME Hum A. Gardea
COMPANY NAME Grapevine Township Revitalization Proiect, Inc
ADDRESS PO Box 95104
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, TX 76099
WORK PHONE 817/410-3197 FAX NUMBER 817/410-3125
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY Coordinator for Grapevine Township
Revitalization Proiect.
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME -.-Grapevine Township Revitalization Proiect, Inc.
ADDRESS PO Box 95104
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, TX 76099
HOME PHONE see above FAX NUMBER see above
208 South Dooley, Grapevine, TX 76051
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8R , BLOCK -- , ADDITION G.E. Hurst Subdivision
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY .2089 ACRES 9,100 SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION R7.5 — Residential
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Residence
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7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
APPLICANT (PRINT) Hugo A. Gardea
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OWNER (PRINT) Roger Nelson, Chairman
OWNER SIGNATURE
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Historic John "Emnnmett"and Margaret "Pead"Forbes House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 208 S. Dooley St. land survey GE Hurst Subdivision, City of Grapevine_
Location/neighborhood block/lot 8R tract size
3. Current zoning
R 7.5 -Single Family Residential
1 4. Classification
Category Ownership Status
__district _X_pub|io —occupied
_x_bui|ding(a) --Private _?�_unououpied
—structure _?�_workinprogress
—site Accessible
_X_you:reohicted
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Present Use
—agriculture
—museum
—commercial
__park
—residence
—education
—entertainment
—religious
_government
scientific
—industrial
__1nonupodadon
—military
x other: Vacant, to be
rehabilitated aoresidence
1 5. Ownership I
Current owner: Grapevine Township Revitalization Project phone: 8171410-3197
Address: P.O. Box 5104 state: Texas zip: 76099
6. Form Preparation
Name & title Susan Kline, consultant organization: Grapevine Twnsp Revitalization p
Contact: Hugo Gardea phone: 817/410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
—Tarrant County Historic Resources —National Register of Historic Places
__-_-Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
-x–ptherGrapevine Area History Texas Archaeological Landmark
8. Date Redd: for office use only
Survey Verified: Yes
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18, Nomination
Archaeological Structure Diahiut
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner John "Emmett' and Margaret "Pearl" Forbes
si nificant later owner(s)
12. Construction Dates
original ca. 1927
alterations/additions
13. Architect
original construction unknown
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
natural
urban design single family residence on interior lot in the GE Hurst Subdivision, City of
Grapevine
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Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent deteriorated unaltered Original site
_mood ruins altered x Moved (date: 1999 to
x fair unexposed present location)
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance, include style(s) of architecture,
current condition and relationship to surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on
pertinent materials used and style(s) of architectural detailing, embellishments and site details.
The Forbes House originally was located at 1616 John McCain Road in Colleyville in a rural
setting on 70 acres of the M.W. Davenport Survey. Deed records indicate that Emmett and
Pearl Forbes bought the property in 1925 from H.F. and M.E. Buckner. According to information
in the book, Grapevine Area History, the house was constructed in 1927 although tax records
indicate that it was built in 1928. It was moved from it original site in late 1997 or early 1998 and
to its current site in late June 1999. The house was donated to the City of Grapevine by its
former owner, Joe L. Wright.
The Forbes House is a good example of a small Bungalow built in the 1920s. The 1 -story house
has a front gabled roof covered with asphalt shingles. Narrow width beveled wood siding covers
the exterior. The gable ends are clipped and decorated with triangular brackets and oval
cut-outs on the ends of the fascia boards. The facade features a prominent front gable with a
lower projecting front gabled porch to the left. The original battered wood columns on brick piers
and wood balustrade will be restored to the porch. There are two entrances to the front porch
and most of the hung 1/1 windows are paired. The windows and doors are framed with a simple
wood trim. Exposed rafter tails are present along the sides of the house. A small, lower gabled
wing is on the rear of the house. An unusual interior feature for a house this size is the presence
of a fireplace in the front bedroom.
The house sits on a poured concrete foundation. It had a basement under it at its original
location. A slope chimney on the south (or left) side of the house was removed when moved and
will not be replaced. The house has been moved to an area of S. Dooley Street that is
undergoing residential redevelopment. The City of Grapevine will restore the exterior of the
house and then sell the property.
16. Historical Significance
Statement ofhistorical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and
important personages, influences on neighborhood, onthe city, etc.
Emmett Forbes, born in 1884 in Tennessee, was the son of James R. and Molly Forbes. |n1887.his
parents settled onafarm about five miles southwest ofGrapevine, |n1SOS.Emmett married Pearl
Coach ofCo||eyVi||e. The Forbes purchased 7Oacres ofland inthe K8.VV.Davenport Survey from
H.F.and yW.E.Buckner in1Q25. Around 1S27.the Forbes constructed their home.
Emmett Forbes operated a truck farm and was known as the "Tomato King" of Colleyville. According
to his daughter, Oma Forbes Bums, Forbes was "one of the first in the area to raise watermelons,
cantaloupes and tomatoes for market. Healways used hybrid seed toimprove his crops, and raised
his own plants in large hotbeds." He sold his produce at Farmers Markets in Fort Worth and Dallas
aewell outoother markets. Emmett retired in1S57.sold most ofhis acreage and lived inmhouse
that was constructed in 1955. He died in 1981 and Pearldied in 1876.1
Although the Emmett Forbes House was not built in Grapevine and has only been at its current
location a short while, it is a good example of the type of small housing built in the 1920s by the
area's middle class merchants and farmers. The design of this house fits right in with Grapevine's
other small houses from this era. It is agood example ofthe Bungalow style, featuring such
hallmarks aathe prominent front gable with olower projecting front0ab|eponchaupportedbv
battered wood columns on brick piers, triangular brackets under the eaves, and exposed rafter tails.
Not as typical are the clipped or jerkinhead gables and the oval cut-outs on the ends of the fascia
boards.
Of interest is the fact that the home of Emmett Forbes brother, Harvey Lee Forbes, also once
located on John McCain Road in Colleyville, was moved to Grapevine in 1997 and is located at 300
VV.College Street. This Craftsman style house also was built inthe 192Oa.
17. Bibliography
Co|eyvU(aHistorical Calendar, 1S8G.
Gardea, Hugo. Interview with Susan Allen Kline, August 1999.
Tarrant County, Texas. Offices of the County Clerk and Tax Assessor. Piatbooks.Assessment Cards,
Deed Records.
Young, Charles, ed. Grapevine Area History. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1991.
18. Attachments
__X_District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
x Photos (historic & current) Other (—)
I Charles H. Young, ed. Grapevine Area History. Dallas: Texas,
Publishing Co., lgQ},
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Designation Merit
_�. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Grapevine, State of Texas of the United States.
_B. Location as the site of a significant historical event.
_C. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the city.
_D. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the city.
x E. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a
distinctive architectural style.
xF. Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
G. Identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has
T influenced the development of the city.
_H. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which
represent a significant architectural innovation.
_I. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a plan based on historic, cultural or architectural motif.
_J. Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established and
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city.
_K. Archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data
affecting theories of historic or prehistoric value.
_L. Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program requests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission to
deem this nominated landmark meritorious of designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grapevine
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission endorses the Design Guidelines, policy
recommendations and landmark boundary as presented by the City of Grapevine Development Services
Department.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
Tommy Hardy, Director IJ
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THE STATE OF TEXAS, 1
County of Tarrant Know All Men by These Presents:
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THAT we, H. F Buckner joined by his wife, ld E. Buckner,
j of the county of Tarrant, State of
( ($4,700.00 to for and in conatderaUon of the aura of
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to us paid and secarcd to be paid by
J. E. Forbes & M. P. Forbes
Three Thousand Eight Hundredas follows:
($3400.00) & N01100 cash in hand Paid,the:receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged and confessed,and the assumption and agreement tot
Pay �s his own debt two
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y (f 50,00 ) & N0/100 Dollars,eadh,
said notes being dated October 16th,1922,and being numbered 3 and 4 of aeries o4our 4
said notes being due and ( ) not�ts,
Payable January lst,1926 and 1927,each respeotively,and bearing inter_
sat at the rate of S per cent per annum from date until
Paid,ai notes nos. & 2 having been{
paid,and said series of notes being made payable to Cal Estill and later transferred to R.I.
binthioum and said transfer being recorded in ok S
Page Deed Records of Tarrant County
. 19TO Oranted,Sold and Conveyed,and by these prbeents do Grant,Sell and Convey unto the
said J.Z.Forbee and Y.P-Torbes of the County of Tarrant,State of Texas all that certain lot,
tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Lower Cross Timbare on the Water of -BS Bea
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t+5 Deg.sant from Fort Worth Tarrant County, Texas, being 70 acres more
or less out of the .W.Da rt survey in Tarrant County, Te=as. Beginning 106 Ytts.froa the
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Design Guidelines
John Emmett Forbes House
208 S. Dooley Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
October 15, 1999
Table of Contents
?"REFACE
SITE
• Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Preservation
• Exterior Finishes
• Windows
Ill. EMBELLISHMENTS
• Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
• Additions to Historic Buildings
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Preface
The Forbes House constructed in 1927 by John Emmett and Margaret Pearl Forbes, was
originally located at 1616 John McCain Road in Colleyville, Texas. Emmett, as he was
know to friends, purchased the property where he built this house, from H.F. and M.E.
Buckner in 1925.
The Forbes House is significant to the culture and heritage of the City of Grapevine
because it is an excellent example of residential construction found throughout the
Grapevine Area during its agricultural proliferation and built by the area's middle class
merchants and farmers.
Emmett operated a truck farm and was known as the "Tomato King" of Colleyville. He was
one of the first area farmers to raise watermelons, cantaloupes and tomatoes for market
in Fort Worth and Dallas. Emmett retired in 1957 and sold most of his land and continued
to live in a house constructed in 1955.
Forbes House at 208 S. Dooley, Grapevine, Texas.
Although the house was not built in Grapevine and has only been here briefly, it is
compatible with the character of Grapevine's other small residences of the same period.
The house is an example of the Bungalow style, featuring a prominent front gable roof
with a lower projecting front gable porch supported by battered wood columns on brick
piers, triangular brackets under the eaves and exposed rafter tails (with decorative oval
cuts). The peaks of the gable ends are accentuated with jerkinhead gables. The wood
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windows (one over one configuration) have been rehabilitated, including one in the
middle bedroom which was reconfigured to allow a full swing to meet the city's Building
Code (egress requirements). The exterior wood siding is number 117 (according to the
American Lumber Association). This narrow siding is commonly found on other
residences throughout Grapevine and is still commercially available.
There are two entrances into the residence from the front porch. The entrance to the
left leads into the front bedroom and the one to the right to the living room. The back of
the house features an original enclosed porch that will be converted into a third
bedroom. In that same porch, an opening in the floor would have led to the full
basement the house originally contained.
Allowing this property to authentically tell its own story of its period and time, while
reinforcing the historical period of significance (1927) with necessary preservation,
rehabilitation and restoration, is the goal of the historic landmark designation. The
preservation of original architectural features, especially windows, doors, porch and
siding, is preferred, rather than "modernization" or "updating" of older features, or
imposing a false "historical look" on newer features.
The historic character of the Forbes House can best be preserved by the repair of
original materials, rather than their replacement. Repair and restoration is often more
cost effective than replacement, conserves energy and reduces the amount of trash
added to landfills.
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.
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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.
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 areas for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the
district.
Off-street parking 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 from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District. Existing
parking 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 fagade line; it will screen
unsightly views; and it will provide a level of security by allowing views to and from the
sidewalk.
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
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Original asbestos siding should b8maintained and painted, O[when necessary, replaced
with synthetic siding t8match the existing asbestos siding. The removal Ofasbestos siding
over existing wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina,
finish and appearance.
[)riQiD8| masonry SUrf8DeS Sh0U|d be maintained and not be painted, uD|eSS severe
deterioration of the bhCh or stone can be ShOVVn to n8qUiP8 painting. If the color 0[texture
of replacement bhCh or stone CgnDOt be matched with existing, painting may be an
appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should b8complimentary tOeach other and the overall character ofthe house.
When pDSOib|8. [8Se@P:h the original paint CO|U[ and finishes of the building's historic
period; the right colors respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, 83necessary, 8paint pa|ett8(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 he reviewed by the Cornnniaoiun in the regular Certificate of
Appropriateness process.
Original window framing and |it8S(panes Ofglass) configurations should b8 preserved
and maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement iSnecessary, doS0within existing historic opening. Use same sash
Size to avoid filling in or 8O|8q]iDg the VhgiD@! opening. If drop ceiling is iOSt8U9d in the
iDbehO[, be SUPe that it is S|@nh9d Up at the window So that it will not cut into the window
opening.
Clear Orvery slightly tinted window glass may beused. NOreflective O[heavily tinted
glass shall beused.
8hOU|d the owner wish to iO3(8|| security b8rS, they should be installed on the interior of
windows and doors.
Storm windows. The use Vfinterior storm windows iaencouraged. Storm windows are
available which can beinstalled onthe interior ofwindows. This helps topreserve the
exterior historic character of the building.
Should storm windows need tob8installed onthe exterior Ofthe historic windows, storm
windows constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over
one sashes) are recommended.
If metal gLornl windows are inSt8Ued, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
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EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS -CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
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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
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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 (circa
1927), 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.
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ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions bJhistoric buildings should replicate the style Ofthe 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,
CODliC8 |iO8S and building rO8ƒeh@|S of the primary StnJctUnB.
All new wood O[metal materials should have 8painted finish except Onsome 2Omcentury
buildings vvhRF8 the use of unpainted a|UDlinUDl or steel was part of the original deGigO 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 pOsSib|e, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches
from the historic building facade ora connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should b8set back from primary facades SO@snot tOhSreadily
apparent from the facing street.
When ngp|@CiOg e}eDlgOtS that were originally pB[1 of a historic building they Sh0U!d be
replicated when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs,
d[8VViOgs' or remaining physical evidence. If no evidence exists, S}9DleOts typical of the
architectural style may beused.
Historic photographs can D[OVid8 information on the OhgiD8| e|enl8OtS of the building.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUBDISTRICT HL99-04 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES), THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, DESIGNATING LOT 8R, G.E. HURST
SUBDIVISION AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE JOHN EMMETT FORBES 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 FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
u DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON
WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting an 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 ordinance 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 overcrowding of the land; the effect on the concentration of population; 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; and
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
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that the
historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the congestion in the streets, helps secure
safety from fire, panic and other dangers, 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 the 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 an historic landmark subdistrict
(HL99-04) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, 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 "R7.5" Single Family District Regulations within the
following described property: 208 South Dooley Street, specifically described as Lot 8R,
ORD. NO. 2
G.E. Hurst Subdivision, and in addition thereto, the adoption of the John Emmett Forbes
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 ordinance 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 safely 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 which 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
ORD. NO. 3
and general welfare of the public creates an emergency which requires that this Ordinance
become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of January, 2000.
ATTEST:
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