HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07, 26 - HL18-01 221 Austin Street TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER�
J. SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: MARCH 20, 2018
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL18-01
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for propertv located
at 221 Austin Street and platted as Lot 1 R, Block 103, Colleae Heiqhts.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their February 28, 2018 meeting, adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property. No plans have been approved for this
property.
The property is a vacant lot and was recently purchased by Nick and Courtney Gesualdi for
the purpose of constructing a new period style house to serve as a home for their family.
This vacant lot was originally part of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the College Heights Addition.
Architect Hugo Gardea purchased the lots and constructed a new period-appropriate, Folk-
Victorian house for his family to live in on Lot 2R. The College Heights Addition was
established in 1907 when Grapevine became an incorporated town. It is a significant part
of the Original Town Residential Historic District which is a cohesive grouping of residential
buildings, set in a historically appropriate, natural and man-made landscape represents the
late nineteenth and early twentieth century residential history of Grapevine.
The first owner of Lot 1 in 1909 to 1946 was Pleasant Franklin Sanders. Pleasant Franklin
Sanders was born in Tazewell, Tennessee in 1854 and came to Texas by wagon train in
1872. There were 20 wagons in this wagon train. When they reached Grapevine, the
families settled on land east of the Dallas/Tarrant County line. After coming to Texas, the
Sanders family did not migrate anymore and the years brought the intermarriage of the
Corbin, Harrison and Sanders families. The second owner of Lot 1 in 1946 was Kenneth
E. Griffin. Kenneth married Laura Mae Crowley who was the daughter of Cleve and
Cornelia Berry Crowley. Cleve Crowley was one of the Grapevine Rabbit Twisters who
played on Saturday mornings on WBAP Radio Station. Laura Mae and Kenneth eventually
moved to Aubrey, Texas. Dennis Roberts became the trustee of this property. Dennis
Roberts was a beloved Grapevine businessman and volunteer.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject property and the surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west
were zoned "R-1" Single Family District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
AIRPORT IMPACT:
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 applicant's proposal
is/is not an appropriate use in this noise zone.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a "RL" Residential Low Density land
use. The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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CiTY t}F GRAPEVINE
NISTQRIC tAND RK SUB�ISTRlCT APPUCATtON
1. APPLICANTIAGENT NAME ��P
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2. APPUGANT'S INTEREST IN SUB,lECT PRC?PERTY ��,�,_5�9�►....
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S)NAME�]Lk` '�"��aT�� � �►,�S v ,��.�
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4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FC)R HISTORIC LANDMARK DESlGNATlG1N
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S1ZE C1F SUBJECT PROPERTY . lto ACRES ,,�l�U SQUAR�FEET
METES&BOUNDS MUST BE DESGRlBED QN 8112"'X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING GLASSIFiCATiON � f• S�
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY,��i►t �rr-'
7. SIGNATURE TC7 AUTHC?RlZE A Zt?NE CHANGE R�QUEST AND PLAClNG A HiSTORICAL
!_Ai�tQMARK SUBbISTRiCT REQUEST SlGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
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Exhib�t F
THE DEVELQPMENT SERViG�S STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED C?N THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA. YQUR APP!{GATION MAY BE
RESCHEDULEO TC}A LATER DATE.
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Before me on this day personaliy appeared
known to me (or proved to me on the oath of
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identity card or other document)to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considera6on therein
expressed.
Given unde�my hand and seal of office this day of ,A.D.
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and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-031
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL18-01 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX"D"OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS 221 AUSTIN STREET BEING LOT
1 R, BLOCK 103, COLLEGE HEIGHTS, ABSTRACT 422,
WILLIAM DOOLEY SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE 221 AUSTIN STREET HISTORIC
DISTRICT PRESERVATION CRITERIA; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND
AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCYAND
PROVIDING 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 and 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; 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 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 an historic landmark subdistrict
(HL18-01) 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: 221 Austin Street and
platted as Lot 1 R, Block 103, College Heights, Abstract 422, William Dooley Survey, more
fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of hereof;
and, in addition thereto, the adoption of the 221 Austin Street Historic District Preservation
Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the said historic
landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled Exhibit"B".
Ordinance No. 2018-031 2
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the official zoning
map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "H" zoning designation.
Section 3. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land herein
above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of
Grapevine zoning ordinances and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City
of Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been
designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated
to exist in the foreseeable future, to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from
fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent
overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate
provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other
public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial
needs and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable
consideration, among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability
for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the
City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said
ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of
land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity
of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein.
� Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum
not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 8. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of March 2018.
Ordinance No. 2018-031 3
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2018-031 4
GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name 221 �ustin Street
Historic
And/or common
2. L,ocarion
r�ddress 221 1�ustin Street land survey
Locarion/neighborhood block/lot Block 103,Lot 1R tract size 7,000 sq. ft.
3. Current zoning
R-7.5
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
X site rlccessible _ Entertainment _ Religious
_ yes:restricted _ govemment _ scienrific
yes:unrestr. _ industrial transportation
no military X Other"vacant"
5. Ownership
Current owner:Nick and Courtney Gesualdi phone:469-879-2678
r�ddress:909 South Main Sueet,�pt. 1208 ciry: Grapevine state:Texas zip:76051
6. Form Prepararion
Name&tifle David Klempin,HP Officer organization:Historic Preservation Commission
Contact:David Klempin phone: 817 410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources _ National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
other Texas rlrchaeological Landmark
for office u.re only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: _ Yes _ No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
Site Structure&Site
11. Historic Ownership Vacant Lot
original owner Pleasant Franklin Sanders,c. 1909
si �ficant later owner s Kenneth E. Griffen,1946;rlrchitect H o Gardea c. 1998
12. Construction Dates
Original None
alterations/additions
13. Architect
original construction
alterations/addirions
14. Site Features
Natural One large elm tree
urban des'
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent deteriorated Unaltered X Original site
_ good _ ruins _ altered _ Moved(date: )
fair unexposed
De.rcribe pre.rent and ongina!(if knorvn)phyrical appearance;include rtyle(.r)of architecture,cumnt condition and�lationrhip to
.rum�unding fabnc(.rt�ucture.r, object.r,etc.). Elaborate on pertinent mate�ial�ured and style(a)of architectura!detai�'ng,embe!-
li.rhment.r and site detail.r.
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Yiew of Vacant Lot IR,Block 103
221 Ausan Sueet at the Comer ofEstill Streer
College Heights Addidon, c. 1907
This vacant lot was originally part of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the College Heights rlddition.The lot is open and con-
tains a large Elm tzee near the center of the lot. In 1998 the lots were re-oriented to face on rlustin Street and
re-plated as Lot 1R and Lot 2R. �lrchitect Hugo Gardea purchased the lots and constructed a new period ap-
propriate Folk-Victorian house fox his family to live in on Lot 2R. Hugo was at the time the City of Grape-
vine's Township Restoration Coordinator and Historic Preservation Officer,overseeing the iestoration of His-
toric Main Street and the Historic Grapevine Township.Hugo sought to make his home an example that could
be followed for other property owners in the Township.Hugo's contribution to the Historic Township became
significant,as he demonstrated how a new home could fit in and become a part of the fabric of the Township.
Since then, many more people have come to call the Historic Township home,including those who have re-
stored or built new homes.
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Lot 2R,Block 103
225 Austin Street
Hi.rtorical Significance
Statement of hi.rtorica!and cultura!rignificance. Include: cultura!influencer,rpecia!event.r and important peraonage.r,inf�uences on
neighborhood,on the city,etc.
The College Heights Addition was established in 1907 when Grapevine became an incorporated Town. It is a
significant part of the Original Town Residential Historic District which is a cohesive grouping of residentiai
buildings, set in a historically appropriate natural and man-made landscape,represents the late nineteenth and
early twentieth century residential history of Grapevine.
Surviving basically intact are dwellings representing a variety of vernacular forms and nationally popular domestic
architectural styles from the 1880s to the 1940s. The architectural fabric within the neighborhood reflects the dis-
tinctive architectural characteristics of late 19�h and early 20�' century residential buildings. Its buildings hold an as-
sociation with peopie and events that made a significant contribution to the history of Gtapevine. Its homes are
tangible reminders of the community's settlement and early years of prosperity; reflect the architectural traits,pat-
terns of land use and other elements of landscape that embody the period 1880s to 1940s; and help to tell the story
of the families and individuals who contributed to the growth and development of Grapevine.
History ofBlock 103—Lot 1
The first owner in 1909 to 1946 was Pleasant Franklin Sanders. Pleasant Franklin Sanders was born in Tazewell,
Tennessee,in 1854 and came to Texas by wagon train in 1872. There were 20 wagons in this wagon uain. When
they reached Grapevine,the families settled on land east of the Dallas/Tarrant County line. rlfrer coming to Texas,
the Sanders family did not migrate anymore and the years brought the intermarriage of the Corbin, Harrison and
Sanders families. In 1926 a Reunion of Corbin-Harrison-Sanders families was held in Denton,Texas, and contin-
ued for many years on the 31d Sunday in May. Pleasant Franklin Sanders mamed Susan Harrison. He died in Oc-
tober 1913. When Susan died on Sept. 27, 1914, the Cottonwood Baptist Church was deeply grieved and posted
Four Resolurions of Expression of the Church's loss for her which were printed in the Church Minutes and in the
local newspaper.
'The second owner of Lot 1 in 1946 was Kenneth E. Griffin. Kenneth married Laura Mae Crowley who was the
daughter of Cleve and Cornelia Berry Crowley. Cieve Crowley was one of the Grapevine Rabbit Twisters who
played on Saturday mornings on DUBr1P Radio Starion. Laura Mae and Kenneth eventually moved to Aubrey,Tex-
as. Dennis Roberts became the trustee of this property. Dennis Roberts was a beloved Grapevine businessman
and volunteer.
History ofBlock 103—Lot Z
The first ownez listed for this property in 1922 was John B.Wood. John Wood came to Grapevine from�fississip-
pi in 1878. He married Rebecca Newton, granddaughter of Green W. Minter who was instrumental in the estab-
lishment of the Minter's Chapel Methodist Church. John and Rebecca's daughter,Grady Wood,mamed Ed Keel-
ing and together they published The Grapevine Sun newspaper until 1976. John and Rebecca moved from their
farm into Grapevine in 1900. John Wood was in business with B. R.Wall foi several years. In the 1920s a partner-
ship was formed with Edward T. Simmons. They operated a Feed-Grain and Livestock Company on Main Street in
Grapevine. John died on February 28, 1934. In 1946,Kenneth E. Griffin purchased Lot 2;he and his wife Laura
Mae owned it until 1980 when Dennis Roberts became trustee of this pioperty. (see above)
16. Bibliography
Grapevine r�rea History Book,Charles Young, 1979.
Tanant County Survey Book, 1990.
Colle e Hei hts rlddition Histo ,O ' ' al Town National Re 'ster Historic District research.
17. rlttachments
_ District or Site map _ rlddirional descriprive material
Site Plan Footnotes
X Photos (historic¤t) _ Other( )
Designation Merit
�. Charactez,interest or value as part of �i G. Idenrificarion as the work of an archi-
the development,hentage 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-
Mstorical event. tural design,detail,materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
C. Idenrificarion with a person or persons X I. Relationship to other distincrive build- �
who significanfly contributed to the ings,sites or areas which are eligible
culture and development of the city. foi preservation according to a plan
based on historic,cultural or architec-
nual motif.
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the ciry lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood,community or the ciry.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a K. rlrchaeological value in that it has
group of people in an era of history produced or can be expected to pro-
characterized by a distinctive architec- duce data affecting theories of historic
tural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- L. Value as an aspect of community sen- X
teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservarion Commis- Sean Shope,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 Preservarion Commis- Historic Preservarion Officer
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendarions and landmark boundary as presented b}�
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Scott Williams,Director
ment. Development Services Department
Historical Maiker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Sodery have a cooperarive marker pro-
gram for properties that are officially(individually or located within)designated Historic Landmatk 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:
o 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.
p No,I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property.
p 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 u.re only
o Historic Preservarion Commission's o Historic Preservarion Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
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O Historic Landmazk Marker, O F3istoric District Marker, O Historic Landmark Marker, O Historic District Mazker,
e�cisting GHS mazker. e�cisting GHS mazker. new GHS mazker. new GHS marker.
Desi�n Guidelines
221 Austin Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
636 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
February 28, 2018
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
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View of Vacant Lot 1R, B/ock 103
221 Austin Street at the Corner of Estill Street
Co//ege Heights Addition, c. 1907
This vacant lot was originally part of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the College Heights Addition.
The lot is open and contains a large Elm tree near the center of the lot. In 1998 the
lots were re-oriented to face on Austin Street and re-plated as Lot 1 R and Lot 2R.
Architect Hugo Gardea purchased the lots and constructed a new period
appropriate Folk-Victorian house for his family to live in on Lot 2R. Hugo was at the
time the City of Grapevine's Township Restoration Coordinator and Historic
Preservation Officer, overseeing the restoration of Historic Main Street and the
Historic Grapevine Township. Hugo sought to make his home an example that could
be followed for other property owners in the Township. Hugo's contribution to the
Historic Township became significant, as he demonstrated how a new home could
fit in and become a part of the fabric of the Township. Since then, many more
people have come to call the Historic Township home, including those who have
restored or built new homes.
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Lot 2R, Block 103
225 Austin Street
Historica/Significance
The College Heights Addition was established in 1907 when Grapevine became an
incorporated Town. It is a significant part of the Original Town Residential Historic
District which is a cohesive grouping of residential buildings, set in a historically
appropriate natural and man-made landscape, represents the late nineteenth and
early twentieth century residential history of Grapevine.
Surviving basically intact are dwellings representing a variety of vernacular forms
and nationally popular domestic architectural styles from the 1880s to the 1940s.
The architectural fabric within the neighborhood reflects the distinctive architectural
characteristics of late 19m and early 20"' century residential buildings. Its buildings
hold an association with people and events that made a significant contribution to
the history of Grapevine. Its homes are tangible reminders of the community's
settlement and early years of prosperity; reflect the architectural traits, pattems of
land use and other elements of landscape that embody the period 1880s to 1940s;
and help to tell the story of the families and individuals who contributed to the
growth and development of Grapevine.
History of Block 103— Lot 1
The first owner in 1909 to 1946 was Pleasant Franklin Sanders. Pleasant Franklin
Sanders was born in Tazewell, Tennessee, in 1854 and came to Texas by wagon
train in 1872. There were 20 wagons in this wagon train. When they reached
Grapevine,the families settled on land east of the Dallas/Tarrant County line. After
coming to Texas, the Sanders family did not migrate anymore and the years brought
the intermarriage of the Corbin, Harrison and Sanders families. In 1926 a Reunion
of Corbin-Harrison-Sanders families was held in Denton, Texas, and continued for
many years on the 3�d Sunday in May. Pleasant Franklin Sanders married Susan
Harrison. He died in October 1913. When Susan died on Sept. 27, 1914, the
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Cottonwood Baptist Church was deeply grieved and posted Four Resolutions of
Expression of the Church's loss for her which were printed in the Church Minutes
and in the local newspaper.
The second owner of Lot 1 in 1946 was Kenneth E. Griffin. Kenneth married Laura
Mae Crowley who was the daughter of Cleve and Cornelia Berry Crowley. Cleve
Crowley was one of the Grapevine Rabbit Twisters who played on Saturday
mornings on WBAP Radio Station. Laura Mae and Kenneth eventually moved to
Aubrey, Texas. Dennis Roberts became the trustee of this property. Dennis
Roberts was a beloved Grapevine businessman and volunteer.
History of Block 103— Lot 2
The first owner listed for this property in 1922 was John B. Wood. John Wood
came to Grapevine from Mississippi in 1878. He married Rebecca Newton,
granddaughter of Green W. Minter who was instrumental in the establishment of the
Minter's Chapel Methodist Church. John and Rebecca's daughter, Grady Wood,
married Ed Keeling and together they published The Grapevine Sun newspaper
until 1976. John and Rebecca moved from their farm into Grapevine in 1900. John
Wood was in business with B. R. Wall for several years. In the 1920s a partnership
was formed with Edward T. Simmons. They operated a Feed-Grain and Livestock
Company on Main Street in Grapevine. John died on February 28, 1934. In 1946,
Kenneth E. Griffin purchased Lot 2; he and his wife Laura Mae owned it until 1980
when Dennis Roberts became trustee of this property. (see above)
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SITE
Retain the historic relationships befinreen 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 pattems befinreen 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 fa�ade 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.
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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 farade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences
should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front
farade 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.
W here 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
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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 modem synthetic
materials often involves the removal of original decorative elements such as
cornice, comer 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.
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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 inetal 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 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.
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Horizontal wood siding (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 20tn
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.
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 bui�ding.
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