HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 - HL20-02 415 South Dooley StreetTO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
RON STOMBAUGH, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2020
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL20-02
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 415 South Dooley
Street and platted as Lot N '/2 1-2, Block 112,
College Heights.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property
located at 415 South Dooley Street and platted as Lot N '/2 1-2, Block 112, College
Heights.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their September 23, 2020 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property. Certificates of Appropriateness have been
approved for exterior renovations of the home.
This property was acquired by B. R. Wall in 1907 and owned by him for fifty years. B. R.
Wall was Grapevine's second longest serving mayor, following current Grapevine Mayor
William D. Tate. Mayor Wall helped make Grapevine an outstanding community, including
leading the community through two World Wars, bringing the first Boy Scout charterwest of
the Mississippi to Grapevine, and establishing an early sister city relationship with the
citizens of Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. He promoted Grapevine at every opportunity.
The Wall House was built in 1936 as an investment property. It is a traditional cottage with
a gable roofline. The gables feature decorative curved ends at the roof eves and
rectangular wooden louver attic vents. The house is symmetrical in plan with a small
projecting gable over front entrance. The roof has asphalt shingles. Exterior walls are clad
in original #105 wood siding. A barge board extends across the front of the house between
its wide corner boards. Pairs of windows flank the front door and are found in each of the
main rooms. The house contains five rooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, two
bedrooms and one bathroom. The house is located within the National Register's Original
Township Historic District and is a contributing structure to the District. The house has
been continuously occupied for 84 years. Through the years, the house was home to a
number of Grapevine families.
The house had two subsequent, well known Grapevine owners, including by Angus L.
McNutt, a pharmacist who owned McNutt Pharmacies in Wills Point, Terrell, Dallas, Irving,
Texarkana and Grapevine. His Grapevine pharmacy was located at Main and Texas
Streets. In 1982 the house was acquired by Albert E. and Bettie Harwell. Al Harwell owned
the house for five years and was known in the community for his friendship and honesty.
He worked for Trinity Industries in Dallas for 48 years and was an active member of the
First Baptist Church of Grapevine for 54 years.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District.
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:
NORTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District — single family structures
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District — single family structures
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family District — single family structures
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family District — single family structures
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AIRPORT IMPACT:
The subject tract is located within "Zone A" Zone of Minimal Effect as defined on the
"Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" Map. Few
activities will be affected by aircraft sounds in "Zone A" except for sound sensitive activities
such as auditoriums, churches, schools, hospitals, and theaters. The applicant's proposal
is/is not an appropriate use in this noise zone.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a "RL" Residential Low Intensity. The
applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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This data has been compiled by the City of Grapevine ITlGIS department. Various official and unofficial sources were
used to gather this information. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this date, however, no guarantee is
given or implied as to the accuracy of said dela.
Exhibit F
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
1. APPLICANT/AGENT NAME y A5 ?2opc-,Lr Y ow�,f�rz-
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
WORK PHONE
FAX NUMBER
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME
ADDRESS
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WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER
4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT , BLOCK I t2 ,ADDITION edls4E [d�►HTS'
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY LCer ' 7W4u _ACRES _ rlo0o SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY
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 MAYBE
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE
APPLICANT (PRINT) G
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
OWNER (PRINT)
OWNER SIGNATURE
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and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
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Rev. July 2020
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-058
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL20-02 DESIGNATING THE
AREA OF 415 SOUTH DOOLEY STREET AND PLATTED AS
LOT N'/2 1-2, BLOCK 112, COLLEGE HEIGHTS, ABSTRACT
946, ARCHIBALD F LEONARD SURVEY AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1936 B R WALL
HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION CRITERIA;
CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING
ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY;
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS
AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE
AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as
to whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character
of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the
view to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout this city;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was
made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes
health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding
of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has
also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this
property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict
designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best
interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps
promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL20-02) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family Residential District within the following described property: 415 South Dooley
Street and platted as Lot N'/2 1-2, Block 112, College Heights, 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 1936 B R Wall House
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. 2020-058 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. 2020-058 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November, 2020.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2020-058 4
Design Guidelines
1936 B. R. Wall House
415 South Dooley Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
September 23, 2020
Page 1
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
II. BUILDING FABRIC
■ Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
■ Windows
III. EMBELLISHMENTS
■ Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
■ Additions to Historic Buildings
Preface
BENJAMIN R. WALL
1876-1955
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IDA MAE STULTS WALL
1874-1959
This property was acquired by B. R. Wall in 1907 and held by him for fifty years. B.
R. Wall is Grapevine's second longest serving mayor, following current Grapevine
Mayor William D. Tate. Mayor Wall did much to make Grapevine an outstanding
community, including leading the community through two world wars, bringing the
first Boy Scout charter west of the Mississippi to Grapevine, and establishing an
early sister city relationship with the citizens of Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific.
He promoted Grapevine at every opportunity.
In 1936, when this house was constructed, Grapevine was benefiting from B. R.
Wall's leadership as mayor in two notable ways. The Grapevine Cantaloupe
Festivals, sponsored by the Grapevine Lions Club, were into their second year as
was the operation of the Grapevine Cannery, located on Barton Street behind the
present day City Hall Building. B. R. Wall negotiated and obtained the cannery from
the Texas Relief Commission to aid Grapevine and area citizens during the
Depression years. He was an entrepreneur who from an early age had Main Street
businesses, including The Grapevine Sun newspaper, a law and insurance office
and was partner in real estate and livestock businesses.
The house had two subsequent well known Grapevine owners, including by Angus
L. McNutt a pharmacist who owned McNutt Pharmacies in Wills Point, Terrell
Dallas, Irving, Texarkana and Grapevine. His Grapevine pharmacy was located at
Main and Texas Streets. In 1982 the house was acquired by Albert E. and Bettie
Harwell. Al Harwell owned the house for 5 years and was known in the community
for his friendship and honesty. He worked for Trinity Industries in Dallas for 48
years and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Grapevine for 54
years.
415 South Dooley Street, c. 2002
Current View c. 2020
The Wall House was built in 1936 as an investment property. It is a traditional
cottage with a gable roofline. The gables feature decorative curved ends at the roof
eves and rectangular wooden louver attic vents. The house is symmetrical in plan
with a small projecting gable over front entrance. The roof has asphalt shingles
exterior walls are clad in original #105 wood siding. A barge board extends across
the front of the house between its wide corner boards. Pairs of windows flank the
front door and are found in each of the main rooms.
The house contains five rooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms
and one bathroom. The house is located within the National Register's Original
Township Historic District and is a contributing structure to the District. The house
has been continuously occupied for 84 years. Through the years the house was
home to a number of Grapevine families.
Original Town National Register Historic District — 415 South Dooley Street,
Contributing Property
SITE
Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open
space. Avoid rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site
features, such as walks, drives and fences, that help define the residence's historic
value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of
the building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive
streetscape. Buildings should be set back to a line that is consistent with their
neighbors and land use. For example, a residential setback should retain the
setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the street right-
of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back
in a manner consistent with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street.
Maintain spacing patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be
allowed (unless proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so
that the character of the landscaped yard can be reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks
in the district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of
landscaped front or corner side yards. This is important to both the preservation of
historic character, and to the strengthening of the residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic
District. Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be
screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of
the building facade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of
security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
FENCES
Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around
property and gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or
decorative wire fences were the common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally,
picket fences surrounded the front of the house while rail and wire fences
surrounded the agricultural portions of the property. Maintain historic fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences
are appropriate. Avoid chain-link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences
for the street sides of property. Wood privacy fences may be allowed when
installed in the rear yard and behind the front facade of a property.
Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be installed in front of a historic building or
beyond the line of the front facade of a historic building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only
those portions of historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-
kind, matching the original in material, design and placement. If replacement is
necessary for non -historic fences, or new fences are proposed, locate and design
the fence in such a way that will compliment the historic boundary of the property
without concealing the historic character of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street
and other pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or
corner side yards or should be set back from the edges of roofs, and screened so
that they are not visible to pedestrians and do not detract from the historic character
of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or
when preservation is not possible duplicate the original building element.
When rehabilitating, remove non -historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original
style may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with
the original style of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and
level of detail of the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older
structures or additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and
skill that the renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations
may date from before 1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary,
replaced in kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little
resemblance to historic siding materials. The application of such modern synthetic
materials often involves the removal of original decorative elements such as
cornice, corner boards, brackets, window and door trim, etc. New synthetic siding
shall not be installed; removal of existing such materials is not required, but strongly
encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary,
replaced with synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of
asbestos siding over existing wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged,
to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or
texture of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may
be an appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall 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 historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication. New
construction proposals and the rehabilitation of non -historic buildings will be
reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgement will be based on the compatibility of
the design within the context of the property's adjacent and nearby historic
buildings.
The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic
period of significance including massing, scale, fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly
contemporary. Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can
be accurately replicated may a reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form,
cornice line and materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new
building to the heights of adjacent structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over
existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (either novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent)
and brick are appropriate exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake
brick or stone or gravel aggregate materials shall never be used.
ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if
possible; otherwise they should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing,
cornice lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th
century buildings where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the
original design and should be maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic
building. If this is not possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is
recessed at least 18 inches from the historic building facade or a connection is
used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be
readily apparent from the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they
should be replicated when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by
photographs, drawings, or remaining physical evidence. If no evidence exists,
elements typical of the architectural style may be used. Historic photographs can
provide information on the original elements of the building.
GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic 1936 B. R. Wall House
And/or common 415 South Dooley Street
2. Location
Address 415 South Dooley Street land survey
Location/neighborhood College Heights Addition, Block 112 N1/2 1-2, City of Grapevine
tract size 6,363 Sq. Ft
Current zoning Residential Single Family
3. Classification
Category
district
X building(s)
structure
site
4. Ownership
Ownership
public
X private
Accessible
X yes: restricted
yes: unrestr.
no
Status
occupied
X unoccupied
work in progress
Present Use
agriculture
commercial
education
Entertainment
government
industrial
military
Current owner: Patricia and Eric Whetstone phone: 469 500-9232
museum
park
X residence
Religious
scientific
transportation
other
Address: 415 South Doolev Street citv: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
5. Form Preparation
Name & tide Sallie Andrews & David Klempin organization: City of Grapevine CVB — HPP Dept.
Contact: David Klempin, Twnshp. Restor. Coord. & Pres. Officer phone: 817-410-3197
6. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources
other
7. Date Rec'd:
8. Field Chk date:
9. Nomination
Archaeological
Site
National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
Survey Verified: Yes No
By:
Structure District
Structure & Site
10. Historic Ownership
original owner B. R. Wall (land)
iznificant later owner(s) Amus L. McNutt; Albert E. and Bettie Harwell
11. Construction Dates
Original 1936
alterations /additions
original construction Yes
alterations/additions Yes, rear porch recently removed 2020
13. Site Features
Natural Several mature trees in rear
urban design
14. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
good ruins x altered Moved (date: )
x fair unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include style(s) of arcbitecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s) of architectural detailing embel-
lisbments and site details.
415 South Dooley Street, file photo c. 2002
Current View of House c. 2020
The Wall House was built in 1936 as an investment property. It is a traditional cottage with a gable roofline.
The gables feature decorative curved ends at the roof eves and rectangular wooden louver attic vents. The
house is symmetrical in plan with a small projecting gable over front entrance. The roof has asphalt shingles
exterior walls are clad in original #105 wood siding. A barge board extends across the front of the house be-
tween its wide corner boards. Pairs of windows flank the front door and are found in each of the main rooms.
The house contains five rooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The
house is located within the National Register's Original Township Historic District and is a contributing struc-
ture to the District. The house has been continuously occupied for 84 years. Through the years the house was
home to a number of Grapevine families.
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Original Town National Register Historic District Map — 415 South Dooley Street, Contributing Property
15. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influences, special events and importantpersonages, influences on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
BENJAMIN R. WALL
1876-1955
IDA MAE STULTS WALL
1874-1959
This property was acquired by B. R. Wall in 1907 and held by him for fifty years. B. R. Wall is Grapevine's
second longest serving mayor, following current Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate. Mayor Wall did much to
make Grapevine an outstanding community, including leading the community through two world wars, bring-
ing the first Boy Scout charter west of the Mississippi to Grapevine, and establishing an early sister city rela-
tionship with the citizens of Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. He promoted Grapevine at every opportuni-
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In 1936, when this house was constructed, Grapevine was benefiting from B. R. Wall's leadership as mayor in
two notable ways. The Grapevine Cantaloupe Festivals, sponsored by the Grapevine Lions Club, were into
their second year as was the operation of the Grapevine Cannery, located on Barton Street behind the present
day City Hall Building. B. R. Wall negotiated and obtained the cannery from the Texas Relief Commission to
aid Grapevine and area citizens during the Depression years. He was an entrepreneur who from an early age
had Main Street businesses, including The Grapevine Sun newspaper, a law and insurance office and was
partner in real estate and livestock businesses.
The house had two subsequent well known Grapevine owners, including by Angus L. McNutt a pharmacist
who owned McNutt Pharmacies in Wills Point, Terrell Dallas, Irving, Texarkana and Grapevine. His Grape-
vine pharmacy was located at Main and Texas Streets. In 1982 the house was acquired by Albert E. and Bettie
Harwell. Al Harwell owned the house for 5 years and was known in the community for his friendship and
honesty. He worked for Trinity Industries in Dallas for 48 years and was an active member of the First Bap-
tist Church of Grapevine for 54 years
16. Bibliography
"Grapevine's Most Unforgettable Characters" book, edited by Sandra Kay Tate, 2006.
17. Attachments
x District or Site map x Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
x Photos (historic & current) Other ( )
Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of x
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
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 L 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
x J. Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a x
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.
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, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
David Klempm
Historic Preservation Officer
Ron Stombaugh, Assistant 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:
O Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Landmark Plaque for my
property from the Historic Preservation Commission. I understand there is
no fee for this plaque.
O 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
o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque.
o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic District Plaque.
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.