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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: SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL10-05
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property located
at 30.5 Smith Street and legally described as Tract 62B, Abstract 422, William Dooley
Survey to be known as the Koonce-Simmons House.
The Historic Preservation Commission at their May 26, 2010 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property addressing such issues as setbacks,
driveways, parking, exterior finishes and other architectural embellishments were
established by the Historic Preservation Commission to preserve the historic integrity of the
property.
The Koonce-Simmons House built in 1914 is an excellent example of a vernacular Prairie-
style house constructed in Grapevine in the years prior to World War 1. It is one of a
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handful of Prairie style houses in Grapevine that were constructed between 1910 and
1920. The house faces west and sits on a large corner lot that was originally part of a
larger parcel. A detached, front-gabled, two-car garage/shed is located to the rear of the
property that was constructed between 1921 and 1947 has a decorative crest along the
roof ridge. Both the Koonce-Simmons House and its garage were counted as contributing
resources in the Original Town Residential Historic District which was listed on the National
Register in 1998.
The Koonce-Simmons House is significant for its association with individuals important to
the early development of Grapevine and for what it illustrates about the residential
development of the city. The Koonce-Simmons House was built by John C. and Cora
Caroline °Callie" Koonce. Koonce was born in Bedford County, Tennessee and in 1878,
traveled with his family in a wagon train to Grapevine.After graduating from Hills Business
College in Waco in 1892, he went into business with his brothers operating under the name
of Koonce Brothers at 420 South Main Street. ("Koonce Bros" is molded into the cast-iron
threshold of that historic building.) Their business handled a variety of goods including
hardware, produce, buggies, wagons, farming implements, furniture and undertaker
supplies. During World War I,the Koonces opened their home in Grapevine to British and
Canadian soldiers who were members of the Royal Air Force and who were training in Fort
Worth.
In 1922, the Koonces sold the house to Edward Thomas (E. T.) and Martha Elizabeth
Simmons. Mr. Simmons was in the feed business with John Wood and in 1928 opened a
branch of the H. L. Peterson International Harvester Company. In 1937, the Simmons`
son, Hugh, married Mary Virginia Wall in this home. They built a house on the homes
garden plot, illustrating how large parcels in Grapevine were frequently divided into smaller
parcels for the construction of more houses. In 1951, E. T. and Martha sold their house
and built a modern one-story home on the northeast corner of their property at 318 East
Texas Street where they lived through their retirement years.The Koonce-Simmons house
was purchased by the First Baptist Church in 1986. The church sold the house in 1995 to
Dasha and Jerry Poston who substantially restored the house. The current owners
purchased it in 2009 and are planning for further restoration.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential and is being used as a
single family residence.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject property and the surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west
were zoned "R-3" Multifamily District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
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NORTH: °R-7.5" Single Family District - First Baptist Church
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District - single family residence
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family District - single family residence
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family District - non-conforming apartment complex
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 X 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" Low Density Residential. The
applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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Exhibit F
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
1. APPLICANTIAGENT NAME
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S)NAME E(L(f, r'-
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CITYISTATEIZIP MPl W( 1
WORK PHONE ?(Z- 310 , 35'257 FAX NUMBER
4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT_ , BLOCK_ ADDITION
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY 0,7-2 ACRES SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 112" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
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6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY jtff2�" (
7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
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Exhibit F
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.
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic Koonce-Simmons House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 305 Smith Street land survey William Dooley
Location/neighborhood Original Town blockllot A422 TR 62B tract size .28 acres
3. Current zoning
R7.5
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district _public X occupied _agriculture _museum
X building(s) X private _unoccupied _commercial park
_structure work in progress _ _education x residence
site Accessible _entertainment _religious
-A-yes: restricted _government _scientific
des:unrestr. _industrial _transportation
no _military _other
5. Ownership
Current owner: Eric F. and Cynthia L. Eicher phone:
Address: 305 Smith Street
city: Grapevine state: Texas zip-. 76051-5436
6. Form Prep aration
Name&title Susan Kline, consultant organization: Historic Programs and Preservation
Contact. David Klempin, Historic Preservation Officer 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 Recd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological _Structure _District
Site Structure&Site
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner John and Callie Koonce
significant later owner(s) E. T. and Martha Simmons
12. Construction Dates
original c. 1914
alterations/additions unknown Garage/shed with roof cresting,c. 1921-1947
13. Architect
original construction unknown
alterationsladditions unknown
14. Site Features
natural
urban design large corner lot
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
_x–excellent deteriorated unaltered _x—Original site
good ruins x altered Moved (date:)
fair unexposed
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.
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The Koonce-Simmons House is an excellent example of a vernacular Prairie-style house
constructed in Grapevine in the years prior to World War I. The Prairie-style is an indigenous
American architectural style; having its origins in the designs of a group of architects from
Chicago, the most prominent of which was Frank Lloyd Wright. The style spread throughout the
United States in part as the proliferation of house plan books that included vernacular
interpretations of the style. The Koonce-Simmons House is one of just a handful of Prairie style
houses in Grapevine that were constructed between 1910 and 1920. Three Prairie style houses
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were documented in the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Grapevine's Original
Town Residential Historic District. The other two are located at 223 E. College and 304 E.
College. Both of these houses are more substantial examples. The Koonce-Simmons House is
a more modest version yet is still illustrative of the style: low-pitched hipped roof with wide
overhanging eaves and a strong horizontal massing.
The 2-story dwelling has an L-shape with a compound hipped roof with wide overhanging eaves
which help to emphasis its horizontal massing. Red composition shingles cover the roof.
Between the legs of the "t-" is a hipped roof porch that was enclosed at an undetermined date
after 1947. To the right of this enclosure is a portion of the porch that was not enclosed and it is
here that one enters the house. A slab concrete patio extends from in front of the entrance to the
northwest corner of the house.
Along with the hipped roof and wide overhanging eaves (a hallmark of the Prairie style), the
house is also notable for its numerous double hung windows. The upper sashes have vertical
divided lights (either two or three). The lower sash has a single light. On the second story, the
windows are typically single units. On the facade of the first floor, the windows are grouped. To
the right (south) of the entrance is a ribbon of four windows. To the left (north) of the entrance is
a group of three windows. On the north facade of the first floor is a boxed bay window. The
house faces west and sits on a Large corner lot that was originally part of a larger parcel.
A detached, front-gabled, two-car garage/shed is located to the rear of the property. The gable
end is sheathed with 117 siding and the walls are board and batten. Sliding wood doors of board
construction cover the bays. The roof is sheathed with corrugated metal and there is a decorative
crest along the roof ridge. Sanborn Fire Insurance maps indicate that it was constructed between
1921 and 1947. The garage is approached by an unpaved driveway.
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Both the Koonce-Simmons House and its garage were counted as contributing resources in the
Original Town Residential Historic District which was listed on the National Register in 1998.
16.Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and
important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The Koonce-Simmons House is significant for its association with individuals important to the early
development of Grapevine and for what it illustrates about the residential development of the city.
The Koonce-Simmons House was built c. 1914 by John C. and Cora Caroline "Callie" Koonce.
Koonce was born on June 22, 1872 in Bedford County, Tennessee. In 1878, his family traveled in a
wagon train to Grapevine. After graduating from Hills Business College in Waco in 1892, he went into
business with his brothers operating under the name of Koonce Brothers at 420 South Main Street.
Interesting to note is that"Koonce Bros" is molded into the cast-iron threshold of that historic building.
Their business handled a variety of goods including hardware, produce, buggies, wagons, farming
implements, furniture and undertaker supplies. He was also a partner in a Main Street grocery store,
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Turnage and Koonce, and later became a cotton and grain broker[Young, p. 2611.
Koonce married "Callie" McDonald on July 1, 1903 in Coppell, Texas. Callie was born on January 8,
1885 on a farm near the Lonesome Dove community near Grapevine. She was orphaned at age 11
and then was sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Coppell [Young, p. 261]. The Koonces had seven
children. During World War I, the Koonces opened their home in Grapevine to British and Canadian
soldiers who were members of the Royal Air Force and who were training in Fort Worth. In 1922, the
Koonces sold the house to Edward Thomas (E. T.) and Martha Elizabeth Simmons and moved to
Denton. Mr. Koonce died on November 19, 1941. and Mrs. Koonce died on March 28, 1966 [Young,
pp. 261-62].
E. T. Simmons was born April 17, 1877 near Red Oak, Texas. While visiting a sister who lived near
the Dove community, he met Martha Elizabeth Withrow (January 27, 1887-November 27, 1957) and
the two were married on December 4, 1898 in Roanoke. They moved to the Grape Vine Prairie
where they engaged in farming. The family subsequently moved two more times before purchasing
the Koonce House at 305 Smith Street. Mr. Simmons then became engaged in the feed business
with John Wood and in 1928 opened a branch of the H. L. Peterson International Harvester
Company. He was later engaged in real estate. He died on April 28, 1967 [Young, 3391.
In 1937, the Simmons' son, Hugh, married Mary Virginia Wall in this home. They built a house on
what was E. T. Simmons' garden plot, illustrating how large parcels in Grapevine were frequently
divided into smaller parcels for the construction of more houses [Young, 3391.
In 1951, E. T. and Martha Simmons sold their house at 305 Smith Street to Richard Mitchell Casey
and his wife, Sally, for $4,500 with the parcel of land being described as only the North 100 feet of
Lots 1 and 2 of Block 37, now referred to as Tract 62B of Abstract 422 (William Dooley Survey). The
Simmons built a modern one-story home on the northeast corner of their property at 318 East Texas
Street where they lived through their retirement years. The Koonce-Simmons house was purchased
by the First Baptist Church in 1986. The church sold the house in 1995 to Dasha and Jerry Poston
who substantially restored the house. The current owners purchased it in 2009 and are planning for
further restoration.
17. Bibliography
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York:Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Grapevine, Texas. 1921 and 1935; revised c. 1947-1956.
Tarrant County Deed and Tax Records.
Young, Charles H. Grapevine Area History. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Co., 1979.
18. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
X Site Plan Footnotes
X Photos (historic¤t) Other(_)
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Designation Merit
x A. 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.
x C. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the city.
x D. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a
distinctive architectural style.
x F. 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
influenced the development of the city.
H. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which
represent a significant architectural innovation.
x 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 David Klempin
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department/
Building Official
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Design Guidelines
Koonce-Simmons House
305 Smith Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
One Liberty Park Plaza
Grapevine, TX 76051
May 26, 2010
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
• Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
11. 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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Koonce-Simmons House, c, 1914
The Koonce-Simmons House is an excellent example of a vernacular Prairie-style house constructed in
Grapevine in the years prior to World War I. The Prairie-style is an indigenous American architectural style,
having its origins in the designs of a group of architects.from Chicago,the most prominent of which was Frank
Lloyd Wright. The style spread throughout the United States in part as the proliferation of house plan books
that included vernacular interpretations of the style.The Koonce-Simmons House is one of just a handful of
Prairie style houses in Grapevine that were constructed between 1910 and 1920. Three Prairie style houses
were documented in the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Grapevine's Original Town
Residential Historic District. The other two are located at 223 E.College and 304 E. College. Both of these
houses are more substantial examples. The Koonce-Simmons House is a more modest version yet is still
illustrative of the style:low-pitched hipped roof with wide overhanging eaves and a strong horizontal massing.
The 2-story dwelling has an L-shape with a compound hipped roof with wide overhanging eaves which help to
emphasis its horizontal massing. Red composition shingles cover the roof. Between the legs of the"U'is a
hipped roof porch that was enclosed at an undetermined date after 1947. To the right of this enclosure is a
portion of the porch that was not enclosed and it is here that one enters the house. A slab concrete patio
extends from in front of the entrance to the northwest corner of the house.
Along with the hipped roof and wide overhanging eaves (a hallmark of the Prairie style), the house is also
notable for its numerous double hung windows. The upper sashes have vertical divided lights(either two or
three).The lower sash has a single light. On the second story,the windows are typically single units. On the
fagade of the first floor, the windows are grouped. To the right (south) of the entrance is a ribbon of four
windows. To the left(north)of the entrance is a group of three windows. On the north fagade of the first floor
is a boxed bay window.The house faces west and sits on a large corner lot that was originally part of a larger
parcel.
A detached, front-gabled, two-car garage/shed is located to the rear of the property. The gable end is
sheathed with 117 siding and the walls are board and batten. Sliding wood doors of board construction cover
the bays. The roof is sheathed with corrugated metal and there is a decorative crest along the roof ridge.
Sanborn Fire Insurance maps indicate that it was constructed between 1921 and 1947. The garage is
approached by an unpaved driveway.
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Both the Koonce-Simmons House and its garage were counted as contributing resources in the Original Town
Residential Historic District which was listed on the National Register in 1998.
The Koonce-Simmons House is significant for its association with individuals important to the early
development of Grapevine and for what it illustrates about the residential development of the city.
The Koonce-Simmons House was built c. 1914 by John C.and Cora Caroline"Callie"Koonce. Koonce was
born on June 22, 1872 in Bedford County, Tennessee. In 1878, his family traveled in a wagon train to
Grapevine. After graduating from Hills Business College in Waco in 1892, he went into business with his
brothers operating under the name of Koonce Brothers at 420 South Main Street. Interesting to note is that
"Koonce Bros"is molded into the cast-iron threshold of that historic building.Their business handled a variety
of goods including hardware, produce, buggies, wagons, farming implements, furniture and undertaker
supplies. He was also a partner in a Main Street grocery store, Turnage and Koonce, and later became a
cotton and grain broker[Young, p.2611.
Koonce married"Callie"McDonald on July 1, 1903 in Coppell,Texas.Callie was born on January 8,1885 on a
farm near the Lonesome Dove community near Grapevine. She was orphaned at age 11 and then was sent
to live with her aunt and uncle in Coppell [Young, p. 261]. The Koonces had seven children. During World
War I,the Koonces opened their home in Grapevine to British and Canadian soldiers who were members of
the Royal Air Force and who were training in Fort Worth. in 1922, the Koonces sold the house to Edward
Thomas (E. T.) and Martha Elizabeth Simmons and moved to Denton. Mr. Koonce died on November 19,
1941 and Mrs. Koonce died on March 28, 1966 [Young, pp. 261-62].
E.T.Simmons was born April 17, 1877 near Red Oak,Texas.While visiting a sister who lived near the Dove
community, he met Martha Elizabeth Withrow (January 27, 1887-November 27, 1957) and the two were
married on December 4, 1898 in Roanoke. They moved to the Grape Vine Prairie where they engaged in
farming. The family subsequently moved two more times before purchasing the Koonce House at 305 Smith
Street. Mr. Simmons then became engaged in the feed business with John Wood and in 1928 opened a
branch of the H. L.Peterson International Harvester Company. He was later engaged in real estate. He died
on April 28, 1967 [Young, 339].
In 1937,the Simmons'son, Hugh,married Mary Virginia Wall in this home.They built a house on what was E.
T. Simmons' garden plot, illustrating how large parcels in Grapevine were frequently divided into smaller
parcels for the construction of more houses [Young, 339].
In 1951, E. T. and Martha Simmons sold their house at 305 Smith Street to Richard Mitchell Casey and his
wife, Sally, for$4,500 with the parcel of land being described as only the North 100 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of
Block 37,now referred to as Tract 62B of Abstract 422(William Dooley Survey).The Simmons built a modern
one-story home on the northeast corner of their property at 318 East Texas Street where they lived,through
their retirement years.The Koonce-Simmons house was purchased by the First Baptist Church in 1986. The
church sold the house in 1995 to Dasha and Jerry Poston who substantially restored the house. The current
owners purchased it in 2009 and are planning for further restoration.
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SITE
Retain the historic relationships between buildings,landscaping features and open space. Avoid rearranging
the site by moving or removing buildings and site features,such as walks,drives and fences,that help define
the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building. Setbacks are
an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings should be set back to a line that is
consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example,a residential setback should retain the setback of
adjacent and nearby structures,with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a manner consistent
with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing patterns
between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless proven
with historic documentation)in front or corner side yard,so that the character of the landscaped yard can be
reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner side
yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to the strengthening of the
residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District. Existing parking lots
located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a
certain level of continuity of the building fagade 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 fagade 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.
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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 comer 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.
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 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.
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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 maybe 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 be designed to reflect the period of significance and follow the Design
Guidelines established for Grapevine's Historic Commercial and Residential Buildings.
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
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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, bayspacing,cornice lines and building
materials of the primary structure.
All newwood 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. �1 Dop(,
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL10-05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX"D"OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 6213, ABSTRACT 422,
WILLIAM DOOLEY SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5°
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE KOONCE-SIMMONS
HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES;CORRECTING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE:; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND
AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING PENALTYOF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS
OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among otherthings,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
(HL10-05) 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: 305 Smith Street and
legally described as Tract 52B, Abstract 422, William Dooley Survey, and in addition
thereto, the adoption of the 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".
ORD. NO. 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.
ORD. NO. 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21 st day of September 2010.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ORD_ NO. 4