HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - HL18-02 314 East Franklin Street TO- HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM- BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
J. SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE- OCTOBER 16, 2018
SUBJECT- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL18-02
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The subject property is located at 314 East Franklin
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS-
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property
located at 314 East Franklin Street and platted as Lot E70'2 & 12' Alley, Block 30, City of
Grapevine.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their July 25, 2018 meeting, adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property. On August 22, 2018, CA18-74 was approved
to demolish the original 1940 Yancey Stark House, demolish the non-original additions to
the outbuilding and construct a new one-story house and detached garage replicating the
style of the original structure. See attached plans.
The structure is vacant and was recently purchased by Allan and Rose Paxton for the
purpose of constructing a new period style house and detached garage to serve as their
family home.
The Historic Landmark Designation for the property includes eight of 12 categories of
historic significance to the City of Grapevine Historic Preservation ordinance. The original
house contains a large living room a dining/kitchen area, small den, one bedroom and a
hall bath. A second bedroom and bath were later added to the rear of the house. The
existing Stark outbuilding located at the rear of the property is a contributing structure to
the City of Grapevine's Original Town National Register Historic District, 1998. The cultural
and historic significance for the City of Grapevine is that this is the place from which Mr.
Robert Stark broadcast to the Pitcairn islands for over two decades. The outbuilding
presently contains a small apartment with bathroom and kitchen.
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.
GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic Yancey-Stark House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 314 East Franklin St. land survey
Location/neighborhood City of Grapevine block/lot 30—Lot E60'2#E10'W55'of 2&12'on east
tract size
3. Current zoning
Residential,R-7.5 Single Family
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district public occupied agriculture museum
X building(s) X private X unoccupied commercial park
structure work in progress education residence
X site Accessible Entertainment Religious
fires:restricted government scientific
fires:unrestr. industrial transportation
no military other
5. Ownership
Current owner:Allan Paxton phone:214 676-1944
Address:P.O.Box 1305 city:Red Oak state:Texas zip: 75154
6. Form Preparation
Name&title Sallie Andrews,Consultant organization:City of Grapevine
Contact:Historic Preservation phone: 817 410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources X 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 Structure&Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner H.C.Yancey etux
significant later owners Robert J. Stark etux
12. Construction Dates
Original 1940
alterations/additions c.1950 bedroom and bath
13. Architect
original construction
alterations/additions Site Features
Natural
urban design
14. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent X deteriorated Unaltered X Original site
good ruins altered Moved(date: )
fair unexposed
Describe present and original(if knozrn)physical appearance;include style(s)of architecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabnc(structures, objects, etc. . Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s)of architectural detailing embel
lishments and site details.
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This house served as the home of Robert J. Stark and his wife from 1947 at 314 East Franklin Street The
house was originally one room wide and stretched the width of the lot The house features side facing gables.
The central block of the house has a wide triple window unit with 6 over 6 window panes allowing views to the
street from the large living room.The living room block is flanked by paired 6 over 6 windows on the rooms to
the left and right The house has an asymmetrical design with a covered porch and side entry door that opens
directly into the large living room. To the left is a dining and kitchen area with a rear porch. To the right be-
yond the living room is the master bedroom. A hall with bath and small den is to the rear. In the 1950s a sec-
ond bedroom and bath were added to the back of the house.
In the rear of the property a 20 x 40 foot outbuilding contained a shortwave radio used bar Mr. Stark to com-
municate weekly with the Pitcairn Islands.Due to this significance,the structure was designated contributing to
the Original Town National Register Historic District,1998.
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National Register of Historic Places
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P—)PER'lY DESCRIPTION:
AH fliat corMin k1t,tract oi parcvI 14"fnnd lOotfcd ki larrmi County,Texas,descrifi,ed as follows:
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M �.30, ofsaid addidon said poiril also 4vgin in the East line ol'a 1 .abandoned, e
THENCE,West 1211.an iron pin in that W lino ofenid Alley continuing,ivi all to loial disitrive of'92,0 fi to a iron par fbr corner in the S
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NOTEAccording to the NRM Flood Insurnrwe Rale Map#48439CO215 d4,dased August 2,1995,for'I vi"aro Cotkiq,this pro;wrly is
NO"Tirl the 100 year flood area and IS in Zone X. Zone X is defined by the Map Legend as:Areas detcrinincd to be outside 500,yeal
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15. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and importantpersonages, influences on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
This property was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs.H.C.Yancey,from 1922 to 1945 when it was sold to C.T.
Frank. The Yanceys owned the property at the corner of Smith and Franklin street and had a house there
where they resided. They purchased both lots (501 Smith and 314 E.Franklin Street) at the same time in 1922.
The Yanceys were community leaders and active in all areas of Grapevine.
In 1947 the property at 314 E.Franklin Street was purchased bar Mr. and Mrs.Robert J. Stark. Mr. Stark was a
photographer who had a shop at 409 South Main Street and he was also a transmitter operator at WFAA Radio
located north of today's DFW Airport gates. On August 25, 1963,Bob and Velma Stark purchased Cole Flo-
rist Shop, Grapevine's first florist shop that had been in business for 25 gears,from Christine Cole. The Starks
moved the business to Main Street calling it"The Flower Shop." Mr. Stark was also a beloved Bohr Scout lead-
er who introduced the Scouts to photographer and had a tremendous impact on their lives,including Jess Dan-
iel and Dr. Mike Higgins who credits Mr. Stark for his interest in the electro-microscope. Mrs. Stark was the
first Den Mother for Cub Pack 7;J.N.Wood was its first Cubmaster.
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Jarnes Wheatley, Charles Wood, Junmy Wood, Hugh Lee Higgins ROW: Billy Snaith, Bobby Stewart, Johnny Barnett Kenneth Lan-
(Scout Master),and Robert C.J.Shark(Ass"t.Scout Master):MIDDLE; drith,Allison Thomas,Alan Cluck.,Robert J.Stark,James`]'ate,Billy
ROW:Mike Daniel,Rodney I'hweatt,C.E.Stewart,Hal Nelson,Wil- Fielder,Jerry Pirlde,Bobby'I'hweat.t,Larry Pirkle.
Mr. Stark's hobby was radio, and he was a well-known ham radio operator. Important to Grapevine
history, he, along with Dr.Joseph M. Allison, upon the death of Mayor B. R. Wall, took over Mayor
Wall's work with the citizens of Pitcairn Island. Dr.Allison and Mrs. Stark kept in contact with the is-
landers who were over 7,000 miles away via letters and Stark's ham radio.
According to David Barnes, a Stark family friend,Mr. Stark had his ham radio equipment in the out-
building located behind the Stark residence at 314 E. Franklin Street. A large radio tower was placed
on the west end of the building and a "radio beam" on the tower enabled Mr. Stark to communicate
all the way to Pitcairn Island. David Barnes' father, Paul Barnes, was also a radio operator who
worked at WFAA Radio. Paul Barnes also had a separate building behind his family home where he
worked with his radio equipment at 907 East Texas Street.
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Tuesdays and invited all Grapevine citizens interested in Pitcairn Island to join him for the conversations.
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According to a January 12,1964,article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram,`But even more interesting is the role
of Robert Stark, a Grapevine resident who has powerful radio equipment in his home. Stark as an almost
weekly contact with Pitcairn. Using coded messages,Stark communicates with Tom Christian, a descendant of
the Muting leader. The Grapevine man sags he handles all kinds of business for the islanders. Recently Stark
ordered fishing spears for the Pitcairn residents who made their living chasing yellow fin tuna. He frequently
has requests for price information on other equipment islanders used. Just before Christmas, Stark had a mes-
sage from Christian swing that watermelons were getting ripe. `We have a standing joke about watermelons,'
said Stark. Since growing seasons are reversed, residents of Pitcairn can grow the melons during our winter
months.
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"Carrying on the tradition of Grapevine helpfulness,it was Stark who led other hams in the United States in
providing strong radio equipment for Pitcairn. `Dr. Allison was really the first to suggest it and made the first
contribution,'said Stark."
Mr. Stark's radio log and the transmitter he used are in the Grapevine Historical Museum. His call letters were
W50LG. Tom Christian's call letters on Pitcairn Island were VR6TC.
The cultural and historic significance for Grapevine is that the house and the outbuilding at 314 East Franklin
is the place from which Mr. Stark broadcast to the Pitcairn islands for over two decades.
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Mr. Stark's Radio in the Grapevine Historical Museum
Tom Christian and his wife visited Grapevine and were hosted by Dr.Allison. They met their manor friends
and benefactors upon their visit to the United States. For manor gears,and for manor people in Grapevine,
"Muting on the Bounty"was a very real and intimate part of Grapevine history.
16. Bibliographer
17. Attachments
X District or Site map X Additional descriptive material
X Site Plan Footnotes
X Photos (historic¤t) Other( )
Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of X G. Identification as the work of an archi-
the development,heritage or cultural sect 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 cirv.
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant X 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 build- X
who significantly contributed to the ings,sites or areas which are eligible
culture and development of the city. for preservation according to a plan
based on historic,cultural or architec-
tural motif.
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- X J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the ciry fished 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 architec- duce data affecting theories of historic
tural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- X 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 Preservation 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 Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Scott Williams,Director
mens Development Services Department
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:
o Yes,I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Landmark Plaque for mfr
property from the Historic Preservation Commission. I understand there is
no fee for this plaque.
o No,I am not interested in obtaining a marker for mfr property.
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o Yes,I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Marker(medallion and
text plaque) for mfr property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
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o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
1
THE ED AND GRADY KEELING HOUSE
'This 1912 1—se of late Victoria.design with
early,Afts a.d Crafts elements was the first
home of William Edward and Grady Wood
Keeling. The,house retains�utoch of its
iginal construction and arebitectural
�vith Tuscan columns that wraps m ound the
front bedroom,with the entrance at the end
of the porch. Ed's father,J.E.Keeling
purchased The Grapevine Sun in 1897. The
Keeling family owned and published The
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spanning three
1999
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
-RIDI R-1 THE ED AND GRADY KEELING ROUSE 111E ED ANT)GRADY KEELING-f;fu��
119, 1999 1999
Historic Preery
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o Historic Landmark Marker, o Historic District Marker, o Historic Landmark Marker, o Historic District Marker,
existing GHS masker. existing GHS masker. new GHS masker. new GHS masker.
Design Guidelines
Yancey-Stark House
314 East Franklin Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
July 25, 2018
Page 1
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
Preface
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314 East Franklin Street
This house served as the home of Robert J. Stark and his wife from 1947 at 314
East Franklin Street. The house was originally one room wide and stretched the
width of the lot. The house features side facing gables. The central block of the
house has a wide triple window unit with 6 over 6 window panes allowing views to
the street from the large living room. The living room block is flanked by paired 6
over 6 windows on the rooms to the left and right. The house has an asymmetrical
design with a covered porch and side entry door that opens directly into the large
living room. To the left is a dining and kitchen area with a rear porch. To the right
beyond the living room is the master bedroom. A hall with bath and small den is to
the rear. In the 1950s a second bedroom and bath were added to the back of the
house.
In the rear of the property a 20 x 40 foot outbuilding contained a shortwave radio
used by Mr. Stark to communicate weekly with the Pitcairn Islands. Due to this
significance, the structure was designated contributing to the Original Town
National Register Historic District, 1998.
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National Park Service
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Continuation Sheet
Original Town Residential Historic District
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Original Town National Register Historic District, Grapevine Texas 1998
ADDRESS:314 Franklin Street
PWJPER'I'Y DESCRIPTION:
All that certain lot,tract or parcel of land located iri Tarrant County,Texas,described as follows;
Being Till',East 00 It.of Lot 2,Block 30,and the East 10 ti.of the West 55 fl.of l of 2.Block 30 and a 12 ft.alley Abandoned by
ordinance No.01-24,YATES&JE.:NKINS ADDITION.to the City of'Grapevinc.Tarrant County,'1'cxas,as recorded in Yolumc 309,
Page 71,Deed Records,Tarrant County,Texas,more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at the SW corner of Lot 3,Block 30, ofsaid addition said point also begin in the Fast line of a 12 ft.abandoned alley;
THENCE West 1213.an iron pin in the W.line ofsaid Alley continuing in all a total distance of 82.0 ft.to a iron pin for corner in the S.
Iine of Lot 2;
'I']IENCI:N. 1 15,0 ft.to an iron pin found for corner,said pin being in the S.line of Franklin Street;
TI11iNCf',V.along the S.line orsaid Street at 70.0 ft.an iron pin in the W.line ofsaid Alley continuing in nil a total distance of82.0 ti
to an iron pin for corner said pin being the NW corner of Lot 3,and in the E: line ofsaid Alley;
TI IFNCE F.along the fi.line ofsaid Alley a distance off I6.00.to the Point of Beginning.
NOTE:According to the FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map N48439CO215 H,dated August 2, 1995,for Tarrant County,this property is
NOT in the 100 year flood area and IS in 7.one X. Zone X is defined by the Map Legend as:Areas determined to be outside 500-year
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This property was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Yancey, from 1922 to 1945 when
it was sold to C. T. Frank. The Yanceys owned the property at the corner of Smith and
Franklin Streets and had a house there where they resided. They purchased both lots
(501 Smith and 314 E. Franklin Street) at the same time in 1922. The Yanceys were
community leaders and active in all areas of Grapevine.
In 1947 the property at 314 E. Franklin Street was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.
Stark. Mr. Stark was a photographer who had a shop at 409 South Main Street and he
was also a transmitter operator at WFAA Radio located north of today's DFW Airport
gates. On August 25, 1963, Bob and Velma Stark purchased Cole Florist Shop,
Grapevine's first florist shop that had been in business for 25 years, from Christine Cole.
The Starks moved the business to Main Street calling it "The Flower Shop." Mr. Stark was
also a beloved Boy Scout leader who introduced the Scouts to photography and had a
tremendous impact on their lives, including Jess Daniel and Dr. Mike Higgins who credits
Mr. Stark for his interest in the electro-microscope. Mrs. Stark was the first Den Mother for
Cub Pack 7; J. N. Wood was its first Cubmaster.
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Scout Troop 7 at Scout Cabin in the park about 1949.BACK ROW: ham Buckner, Dickey Crews, Bobby Hurst, Don Austin. FRONT
James Wheatley, Charles Wood, Jimmy Wood, Hugh Lee Higgins ROW: Billy Smith, Bobby Stewart,Johnny Barnett, Kenneth Lan-
(Scout Master),and Robert G.Stark(Ass't.Scout Master):MIDDLE drith,Allison Thomas,Alan Cluck,Robert J.Stark,James Tate,Billy
ROW:Mike Daniel,Rodney Thweatt,C.E.Stewart,Hal Nelson,Wil- Fielder,Jerry Pirkle,Bobby Thweatt,Larry Pirkle.
Mr. Stark's hobby was radio, and he was a well-known ham radio operator. Important to
Grapevine history, he, along with Dr. Joseph M. Allison, upon the death of Mayor B. R.
Wall, took over Mayor Wall's work with the citizens of Pitcairn Island. Dr. Allison and Mrs.
Stark kept in contact with the islanders who were over 7,000 miles away via letters and
Stark's ham radio.
According to David Barnes, a Stark family friend, Mr. Stark had his ham radio equipment in
the outbuilding located behind the Stark residence at 314 E. Franklin Street. A large radio
tower was placed on the west end of the building and a "radio beam" on the tower enabled
Mr. Stark to communicate all the way to Pitcairn Island. David Barnes'father, Paul Barnes,
was also a radio operator who worked at WFAA Radio. Paul Barnes also had a separate
building behind his family home where he worked with his radio equipment at 907 East
Texas Street.
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According to a January 12, 1964, article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "But even more
interesting is the role of Robert Stark, a Grapevine resident who has powerful radio
equipment in his home. Stark as an almost weekly contact with Pitcairn. Using coded
messages, Stark communicates with Tom Christian, a descendant of the Mutiny leader.
The Grapevine man says he handles all kinds of business for the islanders. Recently
Stark ordered fishing spears for the Pitcairn residents who made their living chasing yellow
fin tuna. He frequently has requests for price information on other equipment islanders
used. Just before Christmas, Stark had a message from Christian saying that watermelons
were getting ripe. 'We have a standing joke about watermelons,' said Stark. Since
growing seasons are reversed, residents of Pitcairn can grow the melons during our winter
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"Carrying on the tradition of Grapevine helpfulness, it was Stark who led other hams in the
United States in providing strong radio equipment for Pitcairn. `Dr. Allison was really the
first to suggest it and made the first contribution,' said Stark."
Mr. Stark's radio log and the transmitter he used are in the Grapevine Historical Museum.
His call letters were W50LG. Tom Christian's call letters on Pitcairn Island were VR6TC.
The cultural and historic significance for Grapevine is that the house and the outbuilding at
314 East Franklin is the place from which Mr. Stark broadcast to the Pitcairn islands for
over two decades.
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Tom Christian and his wife visited Grapevine and were hosted by Dr. Allison. They met
their many friends and benefactors upon their visit to the United States. For many years,
and for many people in Grapevine, "Mutiny on the Bounty" was a very real and intimate
part of Grapevine history.
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. Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed in the rear
yard and behind the front facade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be
installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front facade of a historic
building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those
portions of historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-kind, matching
the original in material, design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non-historic
fences, or new fences are proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will
compliment the historic boundary of the property without concealing the historic character
of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and
other pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner
side yards or should be set back from the edges of roofs, and screened so that they are
not visible to pedestrians and do not detract from the historic character of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or when
preservation is not possible duplicate the original building element.
When rehabilitating, remove non-historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style
may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the
original style of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and level of
detail of the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older structures or
additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill that the
renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations may date from before
1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in
kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to
historic siding materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves
the removal of original decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets,
window and door trim, etc. New synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of existing
such materials is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish
and appearance.
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 characterof 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 Iites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of
non-original windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows.
Use same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very
slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be
used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of
windows and doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are
available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the
exterior historic character of the building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm
windows constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over
one sashes) are recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with
the 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 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-084
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUBDISTICT HL18-02 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 39
OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA OF 314 EAST
FRANKLIN STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT
E70'2 AND 12' ALLEY, BLOCK 30, CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
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 314 EAST FRANKLIN
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
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 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;
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
(HL18-02) 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 within the following described property: 314 East Franklin Street and
platted as Lot E70'2 and 12' Alley, Block 30, City of Grapevine, 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 314 East Franklin Street
Historic District Preservation Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in
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connection with the said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached
hereto and labeled Exhibit "B".
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
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and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of October 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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