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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 - Township Boundary ExtensionMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2011 SUBJECT: TOWNSHIP BOUNDARY EXTENSION: FROM WOOD STREET BETWEEN EAST WALL AND EAST WORTH STREETS TO THE D. E. BOX ADDITION RECOMMENDATION: The Convention & Visitors Bureau Historic Preservation staff recommends that the City Council consider the proposed extension of the existing Township boundary from Wood Street to the D. E. Box Addition, and take any necessary action. BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine is committed to the preservation and protection of the City's architecturally and historically significant structures and neighborhoods. It has previously established the boundaries of the Original Township of the City of Grapevine and designated it as the Historic Grapevine Township District. With this designation, certain protections were institued for the District including design review for any properties threatened with demolition. In September 2011, the Council held a workshop on the proposal to designate the D. E. Box Addition as a landmark historic district. At the workshop it was noted that between the existing Township and the D. E. Box Addition, there is a half block area that would be without protection from demolition offered by the Township and D. E. Box Historic District ordinances. Staff was asked to bring forward a proposal to extend the existing Township from Wood Street, between East Wall and East Worth, to the rear property line of homes on Ruth Street in the Box Addition. Maps are attached with this memo showing the existing Township boundary, Exhibit A: Properties to be added to the boundary and Exhibit B: The new Township boundary. At the November 15th meeting of the City Council, the Council tabled the proposed extension of the existing Township boundary to the next meeting that would be held on December 6, 2011. There are 14 properties in the area, two of which are condominium buildings, one with 12 owners and the other with five owners. The result was that 29 property owners would be notified. This was done to fulfill Council's request at the November 1t meeting that all property owners be notified of the proposed change to the existing ordinance and that enough time be allowed for property owner response to be received. December 6, 2011 Letters were mailed to 29 property owners from Historic Preservation inviting them to attend one of two public meetings that were held on November 15 and 17 to discuss the matter and answer any questions. Property owners were phoned to remind them of the meetings. In attendance were six property owners, including one that owned four properties in the area. Property owners were generally in favor of the Township Boundary Extension. Two letters of support were received, and no letters of protest were received. Staff recommends approval of the proposed extension of the Township boundary to help protect historic properties within the historic Township area. December 6, 2011 ORDINANCE NO. ley AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EXPANDING THE HISTORIC GRAPEVINE TOWNSHIP DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is committed to the preservation and protection of the City's architecturally and historically significant structures and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City previously established the boundaries of the Original Township of the City of Grapevine and desingated same as the Historic Grapevine Township District; and WHEREAS, the City instituted certain protections for the Historic Grapevine Township District; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to expand the Historic Grapevine Township District in order to protect additional properties; and WHEREAS, all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites have been met, including, but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas determines that the adoption of this ordinance is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the public, 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 all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the areas shown on the attached Exhibit "A" shall be added to the Historic Grapevine Township District. All exhibits hereto are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 3. That the Historic Grapevine Township District shall now include all of the property shown in the attached Exhibit "B ". Section 4. That this ordinance shall be cumulative and shall not repeal any of the provisions of any other ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances which are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 5. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if any herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. Section 6. 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 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 6th day of December, 2011. APPROVED: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO . OD. NO. 2