HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1992-067 ORDINANCE NO. 92-67
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
� OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES) , THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE ON PROPERTIES
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 100 TO 400 BLOCK OF
SOUTH MAIN STREET AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "HC"
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND
"CBD" CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF THE GRAPEVINE COMMERCIAL
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 AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT DESIGNATION AND AMENDMENT
THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2, 000.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON
"�� WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic
Preservation Commission requesting an historic landmark subdistrict
designation by making application for same with the Planning &
Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as required by
State statutes and the zoning ordinance of the City of Grapevine,
Texas and all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites
having been complied with, the case having come before the City
Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal notices,
requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied
with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at
a public hearing called by the City Council did consider the
following factors in making a determination as to whether this
requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be
granted or denied; safety of the motoring public and the
pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately
surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for
fire control; protection of adjacent property from flood or water
damages, noise producing elements, and glare of the vehicular and
�� stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of
signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent
`�'�" property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably
expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in
""�"" the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by
requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking facilities;
location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street
�• locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on
all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of
health and the general welfare; effect on light and air; the effect
on the overcrowdinq of the land; the effect on the concentration of
population; the effect on the transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D"
of the Code of Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of
evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other
things, the character of the existing zoning district and its
peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to
conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate
use of land throughout this City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does
find that there is a public necessity for the granting of this
historic landmark subdistrict, that the public demands it, that the
public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
�,�, changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought
or improved property with reference to the classification which
existed at the time their original investment was made; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does
find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and
other dangers, prevents the overcrowding of land, avoids undue
concentration of population, facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has
determined that there is a necessity and need for this historic
landmark subdistrict designation and has also found and determined
that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a
change since this property was originally classified and,
therefore, feels that the historic landmark subdistrict designation
for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and
is in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, and helps promote the general health,
safety and welfare of this community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the City does hereby designate an historic
�"' landmark subdistrict (HL92-03) in accordance with Section 39 of
Ordinance No. 82-73, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix "D" of the
i„�„ City Code, in a district zoned "HC" Highway Commercial District
Regulations and "CBD" Central Business District within the
following described property:
A. Located on the 200, 300 and 400 block of South Main
Street and platted as Block 1, Lots 1 through 19; Block
2, Lots 6A through 15 on the west side of South Main
Street; and Block 18, Lots 1 through 10; Block 19, Lots
2 through 13; Block 20, Lots 1 through 5 on the east side
of South Main Street, being a part of the Original Town
of Grapevine, and in addition thereto, the adoption of
the Grapevine Commercial Historic District Preservation
criteria 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" .
B. Located on the west side of the 100 block of South Main
Street and platted as Block A, Lots lA & D, Starr
Addition; and located on the east side of the 100 block
of South Main Street and platted as Block 1, Lots 1, 7,
7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 8; being a part of the Original Town
''��' of Grapevine, and in addition thereto, the adoption of
the Grapevine Commercial Historic District Preservation
�, exception criteria 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" .
Section 2 . The City Manager is hereby directed to amend the
official zoning map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the
"H" zoning designation.
Section 3 . That in all other respects, the use of the tract
or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all
the applicable regulations contained in said City of Grapevine
zoning ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances
of the City of Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as
herein established have been made in accordance with the
comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety,
morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been
designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions
reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to
lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safely from fire,
'""�" panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to
prevent overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of
population; facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation,
� water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other public
requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal
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business, commercial needs and development of the community. They
'""'�"' have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things,
of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability for
the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of
.� buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land
throughout the community.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other
ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and
shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in
those instances where provisions of those ordinances which are in
direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the
zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land
described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall
not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of the tract
or tracts of land described herein.
Section 7. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2, 000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or
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continues.
Section 8. The fact that the present ordinances and
� regulations of the City of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to
properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace and general
welfare of the public creates an emergency which requires that this
Ordinance become effective from and after the date of its passage,
and it is accordingly so ordained
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of October , 1992 .
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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Preservation Criteria
GRAPEVINE COMMERCIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT
200, 300, & EAST 400 BLOCK,
- SOUTH MAIN STREET
Grapevine, Texas
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PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
New parking areas sha//not be/ocated adjacent to sidewa/ks in the Main Street retai/
district
Off-street parking shall not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of retail along the
block faces. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to
the strengthening of the retail district.
Screen existing parking from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District
Existing parking located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the
height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the building face
line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of security by allowing
views to and from the sidewalk.
C/ear debris from vacant sites and buffer edges
All vacant sites should be cleared of debris, and buffered from the street.
Infill construction shall be encouraged.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanica/areas sha//be screened from the street and other pedestrian
areas
All garbage and equipment storage areas shall be screened from the street. On Barton
and Jenkins streets, loading areas shall be well maintained and garbage storage shall
be fully screened from view.
Screen mechanica/equipment from public view
Mechanical equipment shall be set back from the edges of roofs and screened so that
it is not visible to pedestrians and does not detract from the historic character of
buildings.
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Window air-conditioning units may not be permitted at locations visible from streets.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabi/ize, and restore origina/bui/ding form, ornament and materials
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, cornice and parapet treatments are preserved, or
when preservation is not possible duplicate the original building.
When rehabi/itating, rei»ove non-historic a/terations
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original
style may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where rep/ication of origina/e%ments is not possib/e, a new design consistent with
the origina/sty/e of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements shall reflect the size, scale, material and level of
detail of the original design.
Preserve o/der renovations that have achieved historic significance.
This is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Older structures 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.
FINISHES:
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Origina/ masonry surfaces shall be maintained and not be painted, un/ess severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting.
If color or texture of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing,
painting may be an appropriate
treatment.
Paint co%rs sha//be comp/ementary to each other and the overal/ character of the
bui/ding and district.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s)
appropriate to the district 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.
� STOREFRONT DESIGN
Maintain origina/ e%ments of the storefront design: cornices, transoms, disp/ay
windows, cast iron co/umns, kick p/ates and spandre/s.
When original fabric no longer exists, recreate original designs in appropriate materials
whenever possible.
Wood shingles; board and batten or other rough textured siding, fake brick or stone
or gravel aggregate materials sfiall never be used.
Maintain recessed entries where they existed.
They provide weather protection,protect passing pedestrians from opening doors,and
add attractive detail to the storefront. Do not recess entire storefront.
STREETFRONT
Maintain height and rhythm of bui/dings a/ong the street face.
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New buildings and additions shall respect both the height and bay spacing of adjacent
buildings. They shall also ensure proportion and continuity of the texture of facade
` ' treatments, in terms of cornice lines, window lintels and sills, and kickplates. Flat
roofs shall be hidden from view by parapets.
WINDOWS
Origina/ window framing and/ight (g/ass paneJ configurations sha//be preserved and
maintained.
Multiple paned windows are important elements of upper story windows, while
storefront windows shall consist of larger sheets of glass to maximize visibility of
merchandise.
C/ear or very s/ight/y tinted window glass may be used.
No ref/ective or heavi/y tinted g/ass sha//be used.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
Awnings may be a "drop-front" style
The modern bubble design, often used on commercial buildings, detracts from historic
architectural styles.
All awnings or Canopies shall provide at least 8 feet of clearance above the sidewalk.
Awnings sha//be made of canvas or other fabric materia/.
Canvas awnings are typical of historic commercial buildings. Plastic, or the
backlighting of awnings shall not be used.
Awnings sha//not be continuous, but rather re/ate to each window or bay
This rhythm of awnings is typical of historic styles, and provides greater interest to
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pedestrians; long continuous awnings are more appropriate for strip retail centers
which relate to automobile traffic.
Rolled or flat metal canopies,similar to historic styles formerly seen in Grapevine, may
be used. Awnings or canopies may be attached either above transoms or between
transoms and display windows.
SIGNS
/n retai/areas, focus on merchandise, not signs
Signs which compete for attention detract from the retail district as a whole.
Avoid c/utter and/imit the number and size of signs
Signs shall not cover transoms or historic building features.
Sign /ettering may be consistent with the sty/e of architecture
Generally, serif styles may be used for late 19th and early 20th century commercial
buildings, and sans serif for Art Deco and buildings from the later modernism
movement.
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In commercial areas, the building itself may be considered part of the sign
Avoid garish colors or patterns, but use the detail and style of the building's
architecture to speak for the business. Locate signs so that they relate to
architectural features of the building.
In general, signs may be small and limited to one per business on buildings with
multiple tenants.
Typical signs in the past included parapet signs above storefronts within panels of the
parapet and signs painted on windows. These shall be encouraged.
No roof signs, free-standing signs, off premise signs, f/ashing signs and p/astic back/it
signs may be used.
Signs may be constructed of painted wood or metal. Lighting of signs can be done
with incandescent bulbs on the sign, or gooseneck front lighting using fixtures
appropriate to the style and period of the building.
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Encourage the use of awning and projecting signs.
� Awning and projecting signs were common in 19th and early 20th century Grapevine.
Small projecting signs, at an appropriate scale in relation to the building and the
adjacent area are encouraged.
Where severa/businesses share a bui/ding, signs may be coordinated and shared.
Neon sha//be used inside windows on/y, and occupy a limited amount ofspace within
that window; exception: theatrica/uses
Neon can enhance a retail and restaurant area by creating a sense of fun and festivity,
but excessive use can also detract from a district.
Neon marquee signs are allowed only for buildings with theatrical uses.
Sidewa/k sandwich boards are a//owed for disp/aying changing messages such as
menus
Sandwich boards are typical of the historic retail style, but, they must be well
maintained and removed after business hours. No changeable letters on tracks may
be used. Chalkboards may be used for daily changing messages. Sandwich boards
may not be wider than 24", or be placed to extend more than 24" from the building
face. The height is restricted to 36", and shall be within 30" of the front door. No
more than one per building will be allowed.
LIGHTING
Fu//y recessed do wn/igh ts,gooseneck/ights or o ther incandescent fixtures appropriate
to the style and period of the district may be used.
Lighting is an important element in commercial areas. Fixtures shall be consistent
with the historic character of the area.
Avoid exposed/ighting of any kind un/ess part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING
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CONSTRUCTION
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The design of new bui/dings may have key e%ments of a primary sty/e in the district
(massing, sca/e, fenestration, materia/sl but not be a reproduction, and sha//appear
as c%ar/y contemporary.
On/y when a previous/y demolished historic Grapevine bui/ding can be accurately
rep/icated may a reproduction be considered.
The Federal Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication.
/nfi//bui/dings between contributing bui/dings sha//be simi/ar in setback, roof form,
cornice /ine and materials, to one of the adjacent bui/dings.
Brick, stone or stucco are appropriate primary bui/ding materia/s for historic district
commercia/structures.
New pub/ic bui/dings, inc/uding parking garages, sha//ref/ect these guide/ines in their
design and incorporate appropriate design concepts regarding vertica//ines, sca/e,
setback, co%r, texture and other features.
ADDITIONS TO CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS
Additions to historic bui/dings shall rep/icate the style of the main bui/ding if possib/e;
otherwise they sha//adhere to the genera/sty/e with simp/ified detai/s.
AS a minimum, new additions shall reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing,
cornice lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials shall 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 shall 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.
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Vertical additions to historic commercial buildings shall not appear from public rights-
of-way to alter the original building height.
New vertical additions may be set back from primary facades so as not to be visible
from the facing street.
When rep/acing e%ments that were origina//y part of a historic bui/ding, they sha//be
rep/icated when evidence of the actua/detai/has been documented by photographs,
drawings, or remaining physica/evidence. /f no evidence exists, e%ments typica/of
the architectura/sty/e may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRING HISTORIC MATERIALS
The use of inappropriate treatments in repair and renovation can serious/y damage
historic structures. These guide/ines present general directions for action. However,
individua/s using this document may consu/t technica/ resources and references
avai/ab/e through the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission for detai/ed
information on renovation methods and materia/s.
Use approved technica/procedures for c%aning, refinishing and repairing
The Secretary of the Interior sets out guidelines for repair of historic buildings.
C/ean historic brick wa//s carefu//y
Do not use abrasive cleaning methods such as sand blasting and high pressure water,
as they can remove the hard protective surface of the old soft brick and cause
accelerated erosion.
Some chemical cleaners which are designed to remove paint from masonry surfaces
may be used if caution is exercised.
Acidic cleaners, even in diluted form, shall not be used on marble, limestone, glazed
brick, terra cotta, or glass as they will cause these materials to dissolve. Alkaline
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paint removers, (ammonia plus potassium hydroxide or trisodium phosphate) are
usually safe for acid-sensitive masonry. Organic solvent paint removers (methylene
chloride, methanol, acetone, xylene and toluene) may be safe for unglazed brick and
terra cotta and harder stones--sandstone,granite, and slate. No paint removal system
is entirely safe for historic masonry. All chemicals shall be tested before applying to
the entire surface. Manufacturer's directions shall be followed carefully.
Avoid painting brick or stone when not a historic treatment
Painting historic masonry walls has the effect of destroying them for refurbishing to
their original condition because they frequently cannot withstand stripping treatments.
If sealing them is the issue, then clear sealers may provide a better alternative, but
only on materials that have been damaged by sandblasting.
Repoint masonry where mortar has eroded
A well maintained masonry wall is important to preventing air and moisture intrusion.
Old mortar shall be removed to a depth of approximately one inch (or sound mortar)
to ensure an adequate bond
between old and new mortar. Great care shall be taken not to damage edges of brick
during mortar removal.
New Mortar shall match the historic mortar in strength, color,joint width, and tooling.
A mortar mix that is too high in Portland cement can cause extreme damage to
historic/soft brick or stone; the mortar should contain no more than 20 percent of
white Portland cement per the total dry volume.
� Mortar co%r may be matched to a non-weathered sample of historic mortar raked
from mortar joints; small amounts shall be mixed and allowed to dry on a board before
comparison with historic samples.
Joints shall not be overfilled; joint width shall not be increased during repointing.
They shall be tooled to match the historic joints in profile; joints shall nearly always
, be recessed; mortar shall never be "feathered" out over the brick face.
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ELEMENTS NEEDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Roofs--Repair/eaks in roofs to prevent wa// and interior damage
Maintaining a good, sealed, roof is the most important measure for minimizing
weather damage to buildings, which can be very expensive to repair.
Roofs--C/ean and repair downspouts
Poorly maintained downspouts can cause water to damage fascia and walls.
Windo ws and Doors--Keep windo ws and doors c%an
Clean windows and doors have a tremendous positive impact on building appearance.
Dirty windows and doors detract from the attractiveness of a district.
Windows and Doors--Keep window and door trim scraped, cau/ked and painted to
avoid rot
Moisture quickly deteriorates wood which is not protected by paint.
SIGNS AND AWNINGS
Ensure signs and awnings are so/id/y secured to bui/ding faces
Repaint worn or faded graphics
Rep/ace worn awning fabric
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ENERGY CONSERVATION/WINDOWS
Ensure windows and doors are we//cau/ked and weather sea/ed to avoid air infi/tration
Use interior storm windo ws
Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This
helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building.
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GRAPEVINE COMMERCIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT
100 BLOCK, SOUTH MAIN STREET
Grapevine, Texas
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The 100 block of Main Street was, historically, a residential area, with one-and two-
story frame houses reflecting late 19th and early 20th century architectural styles.
The buildings were characterized by complex massing and complicated, multiple-
hipped and gabled roofs, and were set back from Main Street with landscaping typical
of the period.
By establishing preservation criteria for this block that reflects its original
development, the historic district will also enjoy a vista that "opens up" at the
intersection with Northwest highway and creates a green gateway to Main Street and
the historic district from the north.
GENERAL DESIGN
The design of new buildings or substantial additions on Main Street-facing elevations
of existing buildings shall have key elements, including massing and roof forms, that
reflect a turn-of-the-century residential scale and feeling. Such buildings shall not,
however, be a reproduction and shall appear as clearly contemporary. Only when a
previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a
reproduction be considered.
The Federal Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication.
SITE & SETBACKS
Principa/bui/dings sha// be built to and not beyond a 25 foot setback on the Main
Street-facing e%vations.
The setback area sha// be /andscaped in a manner to ref/ect a turn-of-the-century
residentia/ style: grass, planting beds and specimen shade trees (e.g. Pecan,
American or Liberty e/m, red or bur oak)regu/ar/y spaced on 40 foot centers. (Large
shade trees with canopies starting 10 - 12 feet above grade wi//not obscure bui/ding
� fronts, and can become dramatic "signs."1
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Curb cuts on Main Street sha//be minimized, and at i»ost, one curb cut per parce/
sha//be a//o wed.
PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
New parking areas sha//not be/ocated adjacent to sidewa/ks in the Main Street retai/
district
Off-street parking shall not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of retail along the
block faces. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to
the strengthening of the retail district.
Screen existing parking from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District
Existing parking located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the
height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the building face
line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of security by allowing
views to and from the sidewalk.
C/ear debris froi» vacant sites and buffer edges
All vacant sites should be cleared of debris, and buffered from the street.
Infill construction shall be encouraged.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanica/areas sha//be screened from the street and other pedestrian
areas
All garbage and equipment storage areas shall be screened from the street. On Barton
and Jenkins streets, loading areas shall be well maintained and garbage storage shall
be fully screened from view.
Screen mechanica/equipment from pub/ic view
Mechanical equipment shall be set back from the edges of roofs and screened so that
M it is not visible to pedestrians and does not detract from the historic character of
buildings.
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Window air-conditioning units may not be permitted at locations visible from streets.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabi/ize, and restore origina/bui/ding form, ornament and materia/s
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, cornice and parapet treatments are preserved, or
when preservation is not possible duplicate the original building.
When rehabi/itating, remove non-historic a/terations
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original
style may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where rep/ication of origina/e%ments is not possib/e, a new design consistent with
the origina/sty/e of the bui/ding may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements shall reflect the size, scale, material and level of
detail of the original design.
Preserve o/der renovations that have achieved historic significance.
This is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Older structures 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.
FINISHES:
Origina/ masonry surfaces shal/ be maintained and not be painted, unless severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting.
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painting may be an appropriate
treatment.
Paint co%rs sha//be comp/ementary to each other and the overa// character of the
bui/ding and district.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s)
appropriate to the district 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.
STOREFRONT DESIGN
Maintain origina/ e%ments of the storefront design: cornices, transoms, disp/ay
windows, cast iron co/umns, kick p/ates and spandrels.
When original fabric no longer exists, recreate original designs in appropriate materials
whenever possible.
Wood shingles; board and batten or other rough textured siding, fake brick or stone
or gravel aggregate materials shall never be used.
Maintain recessed entries where they existed.
They provide weather protection, protect passing pedestrians from opening doors,and
add attractive detail to the storefront. Do not recess entire storefront.
STREETFRONT
Maintain height and rhythm of bui/dings a/ong the street face.
New buildings and additions shall respect both the height and bay spacing of adjacent
buildings. They shall also ensure proportion and continuity of the texture of facade
treatments, in terms of cornice lines, window lintels and sills, and kickplates. Flat
roofs shall be hidden from view by parapets.
WINDOWS
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C/ear or very s/ight/y tinted windo w g/ass may be used. No ref/ective or heavi/y tinted
g/ass sha//be used in any windows other than or rear e%vations.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
Awnings may be a "drop-front" sty/e
The modern bubble design, often used on commercial buildings,detracts from historic
archite�tural styles.
All awnings or canopies shall provide at least 8 feet of clearance above the sidewalk.
Awnings sha//be made of canvas or other fabric materia/.
Canvas awnings are typical of historic commercial buildings. Plastic, or the
backlighting of awnings shall not be used.
Awnings sha//not be continuous, but rather re/ate to each window or bay
This rhythm of awnings is typical of historic styles, and provides greater interest to
pedestrians; long continuous awnings are more appropriate for strip retail centers
which relate to automobile traffic.
Rolled or flat metal canopies, similar to historic styles formerly seen in Grapevine, may
be used. Awnings or canopies may be attached either above transoms or between
transoms and display windows.
SIGNS
/n retai/areas, focus on merchandise, not signs
Signs which compete for attention detract from the retail district as a whole.
Avoid c/utter and/imit the number and size of signs
Signs shall not cover transoms or historic building features.
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Sign /ettering may be consistent with the sty/e of architecture
Generally, serif styles may be used for late 19th and early 20th century commercial
buildings, and sans serif for Art Deco and buildings from the later modernism
movement.
In commercial areas, the building itself may be considered part of the sign
Avoid garish colors or patterns, but use the detail and style of the building's
architecture to speak for the business. Locate signs so that they relate to
architectural features of the building.
In general, signs may be small and limited to one per business on buildings with
multiple tenants.
Typical signs in the past included parapet signs above storefronts within panels of the
parapet and signs painted on windows. These shall be encouraged.
No roofsigns, free-standing signs, off premise signs, f/ashing signs and p/astic back/it
signs may be used.
Signs may be constructed of painted wood or metal. Lighting of signs can be done
with incandescent bulbs on the sign, or gooseneck front lighting using fixtures
appropriate to the style and period of the building.
Encourage the use of awning and projecting signs.
Awning and projecting signs were common in 19th and early 20th century Grapevine.
Small projecting signs, at an appropriate scale in relation to the building and the
adjacent area are encouraged.
Where severa/businesses share a bui/ding, signs may be coordinated and shared.
Neon sha//be used inside windows on/y, and occupy a/imited amount of space within
that window; exception: theatrica/uses
Neon can enhance a retail and restaurant area by creating a sense of fun and festivity,
but excessive use can also detract from a district.
Neon marquee signs are allowed only for buildings with theatrical uses.
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Sidewa/k sandwich boards are a//owed for disp/aying changing messages such as
� menus
Sandwich boards are typical of the historic retail style, but, they must be well
maintained and removed after business hours. No changeable letters on tracks may
be used. Chalkboards may be used for daily changing messages. Sandwich boards
may not be wider than 24", or be placed to extend more than 24" from the building
face. The height is restricted to 36", and shall be within 30" of the front door. No
more than one per building will be allowed.
LIGHTING
Fu//y recessed do wn/ights,gooseneck/ights or other incandescent fixtures appropriate
to the sty/e and period of the district may be used.
Lighting is an important element in commercial areas. Fixtures shall be consistent
with the historic character of the area.
Avoid exposed/ighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
The design of new bui/dings may have key e%ments of a primary sty/e in the district
(massing, sca/e, fenestration, materia/sl but not be a reproduction, and sha//appear
as c%ar/y contemporary.
On/y when a previous/y demo/ished historic Grapevine bui/ding can be accurate/y
rep/icated may a reproduction be considered.
The Federal Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication.
�� /nfi//bui/dings between contributing buildings shal/be similar in setback, roof form,
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cornice /ine and materia/s, to one of the adjacent bui/dings.
Brick, stone or stucco are appropriate primary bui/ding materia/s for historic district
commercia/structures.
New pub/ic bui/dings, inc/uding parking garages, sha//ref/ect these guide/ines in their
design and incorporate appropriate design concepts regarding vertica//ines, sca/e,
setback, co%r, texture and other features.
MA TER/AL S
Brick, dressed stone, stucco, or narrow "drop" or nove/ty siding sha// be used for
primary exterior surfaces. Roofs sha// be covered in standing seam meta/ or
residentia/-sty/e shing/es. A// wood or meta/materia/s sha//have painted finish.
ADDITIONS TO CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS
Additions to historic bui/dings sha//rep/icate the sty/e of the main bui/ding if possib/e;
otherwise they sha//adhere to the general sty/e with simp/ified detai/s.
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As a minimum, new additions shall reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing,
cornice lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials shall 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 shall 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.
Vertical additions to historic commercial buildings shall not appear from public rights-
of-way to alter the original building height.
New vertical additions may be set back from primary facades so as not to be visible
from the facing street.
When rep/acing e%ments that were original/y part of a historic bui/ding, they sha//be
' rep/icated when evidence of the actua/detai/has been documented by photographs,
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drawings, or remaining physica/evidence. /f no evidence exists, e%ments typica/of
the architectura/sty/e may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.
BUILDING MASSING/ROOF FORMS
New buildings shall appear to be one or two stories in height, with steeply pitched,
preferably complex, multiple gabled and/or hipped roofs that reference turn-of-the
century residential structures typical to Texas towns like Grapevine. Any building
extending along the Main Street frontage that is wider than 40 feet shall be designed
so that the Main Street elevation presents a series of proportionally appropriate "bays"
stepping forward or backward slightly in a regular rhythm. New buildings shall be
oriented toward Main Street, and door and window openings shall be incorporated into
Main Street elevations.
Buildings shall not exceed the height limitations or number of stories as set forth in
the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 82-73 for the zoning district in which
they are to be located. The height will be measured to the mid-point of pitched roofs.
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRING HISTORIC MATERIALS
The use of inappropriate treatments in repair and renovation can serious/y damage
historic structures. These guide/ines present genera/directions for action. However,
individua/s using this document may consu/t technica/ resources and references
avai/ab/e through the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission for detai/ed
information on renovation methods and materials.
Use approved technica/procedures for c%aning, refinishing and repairing
The Secretary of the Interior sets out guidelines for repair of historic buildings.
C/ean historic brick wa//s carefu//y
M Do not use abrasive cleaning methods such as sand blasting and high pressure water,
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as they can remove the hard protective surface of the old soft brick and cause
accelerated erosion.
Some chemical cleaners which are designed to remove paint from masonry surfaces
may be used if caution is exercised.
Acidic cleaners, even in diluted form, shall not be used on marble, limestone, glazed
brick, terra cotta, or glass as they will cause these materials to dissolve. Alkaline
paint removers, (ammonia plus potassium hydroxide or trisodium phosphate) are
usually safe for acid-sensitive masonry. Organic solvent paint removers (methylene
chloride, methanol, acetone, xylene and toluene) may be safe for unglazed brick and
terra cotta and harder stones--sandstone,granite, and slate. No paint removal system
is entirely safe for historic masonry. All chemicals shall be tested before applying to
the entire surface. Manufacturer's directions shall be followed carefully.
Avoid painting brick or stone when not a historic treatment
Painting historic masonry walls has the effect of destroying them for refurbishing to
their original condition because they frequently cannot withstand stripping treatments.
If sealing them is the issue, then clear sealers may provide a better alternative, but
; only on materials that have been damaged by sandblasting.
Repoint masonry where mortar has eroded
A well maintained masonry wall is important to preventing air and moisture intrusion.
Old mortar shall be removed to a depth of approximately one inch (or sound mortar)
to ensure an adequate bond
between old and new mortar. Great care shall be taken not to damage edges of brick
during mortar removal.
New Mortar shall match the historic mortar in strength, color,joint width, and tooling.
A mortar mix that is too high in Portland cement can cause extreme damage to
historic/soft brick or stone; the mortar should contain no more than 20 percent of
white Portland cement per the total dry volume.
Mortar co%r may be matched to a non-weathered sample of historic mortar raked
from mortar joints; small amounts shall be mixed and allowed to dry on a board before
comparison with historic samples.
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Joints shall not be overfilled; joint width shall not be increased during repointing.
They shall be tooled to match the historic joints in profile; joints shall nearly always
be recessed; mortar shall never be "feathered" out over the brick face.
ELEMENTS NEEDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Roofs--Repair/eaks in roofs to prevent wa// and interior damage
Maintaining a good, sealed, roof is the most important measure for minimizing
weather damage to buildings, which can be very expensive to repair.
Roofs--C/ean and repair downspouts
Poorly maintained downspouts can cause water to damage fascia and walls.
Windows and Doors--Keep windows and doors c%an
Clean windows and doors have a tremendous positive impact on building appearance.
Dirty windows and doors detract from the attractiveness of a district.
Windows and Doors--Keep window and door trim scraped, cau/ked and painted to
avoid rot.
Moisture quickly deteriorates wood which is not protected by paint.
SIGNS AND AWNINGS
Ensure signs and awnings are so/id/y secured to bui/ding faces
Repaint worn or faded graphics
Rep/ace worn awning fabric
Wash a wnings regu/ar/y
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Ensure windows and doors are we//cau/ked and weather sea/ed to avoid air infi/tration
Use interior storm windows
Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This
helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building.
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