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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2020-028 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-028 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL20-01 DESIGNATING THE AREA OF 306 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 49H, ABSTRACT 946, ARCHIBALD F LEONARD SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 306 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY 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 DEMANDAZONING CHANGEANDAMENDMENTTHEREIN 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, Iocation, 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 (HL20-01) 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 "HC" Highway Commercial District Regulations within the following described property: 306 East Northwest Highway and legally described as Tract 49H,Abstract 946,Archibald F Leonard 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 306 East Northwest Highway 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. 2020-028 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. Ordinance No. 2020-028 3 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of May, 2020. APPROVED: William D. ate Mayor ATf EST: �RAPF F ,--,b�2 ,.O i ` t� � �. �j \ � vi �m i� y1� �� Tara Brooks �,_ ,,' City Secretary * ,� � APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1 V City Attorney Ordinance No. 2020-028 4 GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM 1. Name 306 East Northwest Highway Historic Thweatt — V L Graham And/or 1960 Butler Manufacturing building 2. Location Address 306 East Northwest Hiehwav land Location/neighborhood: City of Grapevine Block/Lot: Abstract 946 Tract 49H 49 H1 & 49H1A Tract size: 0.2390 acres 3. Current zoning F1 Commercial 4. Classification Category _ district building(s) x structure Site 5. Ownership Ownership public x private Accessible yes: restricted x yes: unrestr. no Status occupied x unoccupied work in progress Present Use agriculture x commercial education _ Entertainment government _ industrial military Current owner: Wright 430 Main LLC phone: 817-475-5068 museum park residence Religious scientific transportation other Address: 601 W. Wall Street city: Grapevine state: TX zip: 76051 6. Form Preparation Name & Title: David Klempin, Historic Preservation Officer Organization: City of Grapevine Contact: phone: 817-410-3197 7. Representation on Existing Surveys Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Other City of Grapevine Township Texas Archaeological Landmark 8. Date Rec'd: 9. Field Chk date: 10. Nomination Archaeological Site for office use only Survey Verified: Yes No By: Structure District Structure & Site 11. Historic Ownership ieinal owner V. L. Graham significant later owner(s) Fred Smith significant later owner(s) C. D. Wyche significant later owner(s) Homer L. French Ftux Mannie Bell significant later owner(s)Payton Wright Properties later owners] Don T. Gerschick 12. Construction Dates Original 1960 Butler Manufacturing building, built to serve as an automotive repair shop additions 1970s office "lean to"; and concrete block storage room 13. Architect n/a alterations/ additions 14. Site Features Metal monument sign, backlit 15. Physical Description Condition Check One: Check One: Excellent x deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site Good _ mins x altered _ Moved (date: ) Fair _ unexposed Describe present and original (f known) pbysical 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 arcbitectural detailing, embel- lisbments and site details. The property contains a vacant metal Butler Manufacturing building that is currently in disrepair. This build- ing was built in 1960 to serve as an automobile repair shop. It has had a number of tenants through the years including the Dearing family who used the building for their automotive business. There are two additions to the building on the east side: a half gable "lean to"; and on the rear of the building a concrete block room with a flat roof. The building was used as an automotive repair facility for Metroplex Truck Repair Center in 2001 and T & S Fleet Service in 2003. The building was purchased by the previous owners Voicu and Anca Burcur to serve as the offices for their companies Mayflower Homes and Mayflower Fence Company. The current owner re- quests to demolish the building and to redevelop the property in the future. 306 E. Northwest Highway East End of Building with Additions Rear View of Building West End of Building View of Rear Addition Interior View Automotive Bays Interior View Front Office Site Plan of building er %4G — 1/2" IF -6 1/2i1 IF — WEST 100.50' PLAT BHDWI NO SURVEY AND FIELD NOTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A�946 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, .AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND. BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at an'X cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of the herein described tract in the south line of Eas Northwest Highway, said point being the northwest corner of a tract describedin a deed of record in Volume 11344, Pagelll(((1344,DRTCT; THENCE South;.( Base Searing- Volume 11344, Page 1344) 103.)0 feet alongjthe west line of the last referenced tract to -a 1/2" iron found; THENCE West j00.50 feet to a 1/2" iron found for the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE: Northi 103.•00 feet to a 4/2" iron found at the northwest corner., -of the herein described tract in the south 1$n@ of said East Northwest Highway; THENCE East ibO.50+feet:along said south line to the POINT'OF REOINNING, and containing 10352 +/_ square feet -t,-W.Her W. Ward, R,, stared PrafasiodYl Land Surveyorllexby cenify to SellErs,:l.enders,Purrhasers, co I,( and its oademTiter ttraiRWe au �.rYY made on tpp'effrprr nod finder mYyaupervlafon' 1 r�0a a siva rtecarovi'anddrrec -spoors the edtd,Hrto:o agknoicaln her and rdrrecll)'Ypows�the: �` 306 & 308 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY /04' --oAc- 1/Q,:EAST 100.50'— PJALE-1— PAAmfd cd tea• e4X Ea✓ey `l a✓~G !� t 1 STORY I p I ° METAL BUILDING ee.e' n I0 81.0 v 1 — 1/2" IF -6 1/2i1 IF — WEST 100.50' PLAT BHDWI NO SURVEY AND FIELD NOTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A�946 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, .AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND. BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at an'X cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of the herein described tract in the south line of Eas Northwest Highway, said point being the northwest corner of a tract describedin a deed of record in Volume 11344, Pagelll(((1344,DRTCT; THENCE South;.( Base Searing- Volume 11344, Page 1344) 103.)0 feet alongjthe west line of the last referenced tract to -a 1/2" iron found; THENCE West j00.50 feet to a 1/2" iron found for the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE: Northi 103.•00 feet to a 4/2" iron found at the northwest corner., -of the herein described tract in the south 1$n@ of said East Northwest Highway; THENCE East ibO.50+feet:along said south line to the POINT'OF REOINNING, and containing 10352 +/_ square feet -t,-W.Her W. Ward, R,, stared PrafasiodYl Land Surveyorllexby cenify to SellErs,:l.enders,Purrhasers, co I,( and its oademTiter ttraiRWe au �.rYY made on tpp'effrprr nod finder mYyaupervlafon' 1 r�0a a siva rtecarovi'anddrrec -spoors the edtd,Hrto:o agknoicaln her and rdrrecll)'Ypows�the: �` 16. Historical Significance Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, , pedal events and important per onager, influences on neighborhood, on the dly, etc. The first known owner of this property was a member of the Thweatt family. The Thweatts came to Grape- vine in the 1864s by covered wagon from Iowa. They settled on the Grape Vine Prairie. The Thweatts had five sons including Whitley; Whitley had eight children. The second owner was Virgil L. Graham, a grocer who, in 1945, opened the first grocery store on North Main Street at the intersection of North Main and Highway 114 (now Northwest Highway). The Grahams had owned a mercantile store in McLeod, Texas, before moving to Grapevine. Virgil and Ola Graham had two sons, J. B. Graham and Norris L. Graham. In 1946, Norris was discharged from the Air Force and re- turned to Grapevine to live and to work with his father in the grocery business. In 1947, Norris married Ru- by Crowley of Grapevine, and they had two daughters. Virgil and Norris opened a new and larger store, the Quick -Way Drive In, a few blocks west of the previous store. Virgil retired in 1960 from the business and Norris retired in 1971. In 1978, Dr. Don Gerschick was the seventh owner of this property. Dr. Gerschick moved to Grapevine from Houston in 1961 and joined the optometry practice of Dr. Ira E. Woods. Dr. Gerschick was born in Pennsylvania and was raised in Dallas. He attended the University of Houston and received a Doctor of Op- tometry degree in 1960. In 1969, Dr. Gerschick opened his own practice on Main Street. He was also very active in the community, including twice serving as president of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, as a director of the First National Bank of Grapevine, and in 1973 was named the D. E. Box Citizen of the Year. In 2002, Dr. Gerschick sold the property to Arica and Voicu Bucur who operated Mayflower Homes, LLC, primarily a fence company. Arica Bucur is a poet and video -performance artist. She studied literary theory at the University of Bucharest from where she holds an MA degree. 17. Bibliography Tarrant Appraisal District and historic tax records; The Grapevine Sun newspapers (on line); Dignity Memorial obituary and memories posted on dignitymemorial.com by family and friends. 18. Attachments District or Site map Additional descriptive material x Site Plan Footnotes x Photo (current) x Other (]q Designation Merit A. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Grape- vine, State of Texas of the United States. B. Location as the site of a significant historical event. C. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city. D. Exemplification of the cultural, eco- nomic, 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 architec- tural style. F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- teristics of an architectural type or specimen. Recommendation The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re- quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grape- vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- sion endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy recom- mendations and landmark boundary as presented by the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- ment. G. Identification as the work of an archi- tect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city. H. Embodiment of elements of architec- tural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a sig- nificant architectural innovation. x I. Relationship to other distinctive build- ings, sites or areas which are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on historic, cultural or architec- tural motif. J. Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an estab- lished and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city. K. Archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to pro- duce data affecting theories of historic or prehistoric value. L. Value as an aspect of community sen- timent or public pride. Sean Shope, Chairman Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission David Mempin Historic Preservation Officer Scott Williams, Director 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: X 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. o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Marker (medallion and text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society. Below for office use only The hcelin-, Ilome 1, located in the College Sheet Ilitiloric District. dvi,ualcd hN the .CrapcNinr IhAoric Prctienalinu Conuuic.ion. 144$ —.1 w,IhawR-I Ifl,m ofanal"c 1, ndn i. inirwunlin.mu. o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque. Design Guidelines 306 East Northwest Highway Grapevine, Texas Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc. City of Grapevine 200 S. Main Grapevine, Texas 76051 March 25, 2020 Table of Contents PREFACE SITE ■ Setbacks ■ Driveways, Parking Lots ■ Service and Mechanical Areas ■ Fences II. BUILDING FABRIC ■ Preservation ■ Exterior Finishes ■ Windows III. EMBELLISHMENTS ■ Awnings -Canopies ■ Exterior Lighting IV, NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ■ Infill • Additions to Historic Buildings Page 2 Preface The property contains a vacant metal Butler Manufacturing building that is currently in disrepair. The building was built in 1960 to serve as an automobile repair shop. It has had a number of tenants through the years including the Dearing family who used the building for their automotive business. There are two additions to the building on the east side: a half gable "lean to"; and on the rear of the building a concrete block room with a flat roof. The building was used as a facilityfor Metroplex Truck Repair Center in 2001 and T & S Fleet Service in 2003. The building was purchased by the previous owners Voicu and Anca Burcur to serve as the offices for their companies Mayflower Homes and Mayflower Fence Company. The current owner requests to demolish the building and to redevelop the property in the future. The first known owner of this property was a member of the Thweatt family. The Thweatts came to Grapevine in the 1860s by covered wagon from Iowa. They settled on the Grape Vine Prairie. The Thweatts had five sons including Whitley; Whitley had eight children. The second owner was Virgil L. Graham, a grocer who, in 1945, opened the first grocery store on North Main Street at the intersection of North Main and Highway 114 (now Northwest Highway). The Grahams had owned a mercantile store in McLeod, Texas, before moving to Grapevine. Virgil and Ola Graham had two sons, J. B. Graham and Norris L. Graham. In 1946, Norris was discharged from the Air Force and returned to Grapevine to live and to work with his father in the grocery business. In 1947, Norris married Ruby Crowley of Grapevine, and they had two daughters. Virgil and Norris opened a new and larger store, the Quick -Way Drive In, a few blocks west of the previous store. Virgil retired in 1960 from the business and Norris retired in 1971. In 1978, Dr. Don Gerschick was the seventh owner of this property. Dr. Gerschick moved to Grapevine from Houston in 1961 and joined the optometry practice of Dr. Ira E. Woods. Dr. Gerschick was born in Pennsylvania and was raised in Dallas. He attended the University of Houston and received a Doctor of Optometry degree in 1960. In 1969, Dr. Gerschick opened his own practice on Main Street. He was also very active in the community, including twice serving as president of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, as a director of the First National Bank of Grapevine, and in 1973 was named the D. E. Box Citizen of the Year. In 2002, Dr. Gerschick sold the property to Anca and Voicu Bucur who operated Mayflower Homes, LLC, primarily a fence company. Anca Bucur is a poet and video -performance artist. She studied literary theory at the University of Bucharest from where she holds an MA degree. Page 3 306 E. Northwest Highway East End of Building with Additions Rear View of Building Interior View Automotive Bays West End of Building View of Rear Addition Interior View Front Office Site Plan of building Page 4 r kt S ALE: 1•'= 30' 306 & 308 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY 1/4" IF EAST — b � CaIIClfsia PI®7C O ` O C6 I5.3- 1 STORY 100.50• Ea✓e1�1� O lo, b METAL BUIfAING ae x .a — 1/2" IF 1/2,i IF — WEST 100.50' e'%4.6 PLAT SHOWING SURVEY AND FIELD NdTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A-946 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AMD BEING MORE PARTICULARLY 6ESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: - BEGINNING at aniX cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of the herein described tract in the south lineof East Northwest Highway, said point being the northwest cornermof a tract described in a deed of record in Volume 11344, Page, 1344,DRTCT; THENCE Southi:(.Base Bearing- Volume 11344, Page 1344).103.DO feet along!the west line of the last referenced tract'to:a 1/2" iron f.0und;. 1 THENCE, West 100.50 feet to a,112" iron found for the south est cornet of the herein described tract; THENCE NoYth�. 103.A0 feet toa 1/2" iron found at the'northWest. corner'of the herein described tract in the south 1�Te or said East Northwgst Highway; THENCE East 1d0.50sfeet, along said south line to the POINT'OP BEGINNING, and containing 10352 +/- square feet. i 1, Walter W. Wdr2eRislered Professional Land. Sdrveyot hex6y cerli y to 5dlera,.Lendem Purchasers. R land its aod,;,h,ter `slut thls ldhveylwas made on thl ggrroou�;uhder mN eopervisioa Aimi,iofret4ly' alloMtheedrner# U21darylldes, dimensions [dd'wtla;oY: 9nd indicated hereo8�laad ctierecUy ibows Ihe' Page 5 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. Page 6 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. Page 7 Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary, replaced with synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding over existing wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance. Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an appropriate treatment. Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house. When possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors respect the historic building. The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s) appropriate to the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process. WINDOWS Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and maintained or replaced in kind. When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non -original windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be used. Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows and doors. Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building. Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm windows constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over one sashes) are recommended. If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements. EMBELLISHMENTS AWNINGS -CANOPIES New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors. EXTERIOR LIGHTING Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the Page 8 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. Page 9 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. Page 10