HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2007-060 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-60
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL07-06 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
PLATTED AS LOT 4, EAST 1/2 LOT 3, BLOCK 108,
COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADDITION AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE EZELL RESIDENCE
HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES; CORRECTING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND
AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS
OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as
to whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements and
glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character
of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic
control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic reasonably
expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate
neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for
off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street
locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control
dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on light and air, the
effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among 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
(HL07-06) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family District Regulations within the following described property: 513 East Worth Street
and platted as Lot 4, East 1/2 Lot 3, Block 108, College Heights Addition, and in addition
thereto, the adoption of the Design Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards
in connection with the said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being
attached hereto and labeled Exhibit "A".
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Section 2. 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. 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. 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. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
ORD. NO. 2007-60 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of October, 2007.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
n
Doug as H. Conner, Ill
City Attorney
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
I1. Name "513 East Worth Street" I
Historic Residence
And/or common
I2. Location I
Address 513 East Worth Street land survey
Location/neighborhood block/lot Blk 108,lot 4 E '/z lot 3,College Heights tract size
I3. Current zoning I
"R-7.5"Single Family District
I4. Classification I
Category Ownership Status Present Use
_ district _ public x occupied _ agriculture _ museum
_ building(s) x private _ unoccupied _ commercial park
_ structure work in progress education — residence
_ _
x site Accessible _ Entertainment _ Religious
yes:restricted _ government _ scientific
yes:unrestr. _ industrial _ transportation
no _ military _ other
I5. Ownership I
Current owner:Pamela Ezell phone: 817
Address:513 East Worth St city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
I6. Form Preparation I
Name&title David Klempin,HP Officer Organization:Historic Preservation Department
Contact: David Klempin phone: 817 410-3197
I7. Representation on Existing Surveys I
_ Tan-ant County Historic Resources x National Register of Historic Places
__ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
other Texas Archaeological Landmark
—
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
�,�, x Site Structure&Site
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A I 11. Historic Ownership I
original owner
significant later owner(s) Same
I12. Construction Dates N/A
Original 1915
I 13. Architect
alterations/additions
N/A
original construction
alterations/additions
I14. Site Features
Natural
urban design
15. Physical Description I
Condition Check One: Check One:
x excellent _ deteriorated _ Unaltered
— Original site x
good _ ruins _ altered _ Moved(date: )
fair unexposed
—Descril�present and original(af k physical appeararxe;include st)l�s) ard�itaticrz;atn�rrt mvxxfition and relationship to
Der''"dinng fabric(structures,olijats,etc). Elalx»ate°n Pert
muerials used anel st s)�ard�itarural cletailin�
lishnors and site derails.
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This charming folk-Victorian house was built in 1915 in the style that was popular thro ughout the U S. • the early part
of the century It is placed back and to the east side of the lot.The house is sided with teardrop siding.The as ymmetri
b""..' cal massing of the body of the house is accented by a hip roof with tall wood cornice board beneath. The front porch
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features a hip roof with tall cornice board and round wood Doric style columns. Tall wood windows are 1 over 1 in
configuration and are used on all elevations of the house. The original wood front door with oval light that is still in-
tact. To the west of the house,a small breezeway wing has been enclosed and connects to a 1-car garage/storage build-
ing.The house opens to a new wood deck and a large yard with gazebo to the rear. The house is in excellent condition
having recently been restored by its owner. A GTRP,Inc. grant was utilized for restoration of original siding and trim
boards.
16. Historical Significance
Statenrrrt qehistoncal and cultural signifcarxe Include cultural influences,sparal events and inportant personas,influences on
reighborhocd on the dt'etc
This home is located in the Grapevine Original Town National Register Historic District. The house was built in about
1915,according to the recollection of Mary Virginia Wall Simmons. Her home was located next door at 503 E.Worth
Street;it was built in 1908.
Mary Virginia remembers a family living next door between 1915 and 1920. Some situation happened to the original
owners in the early 1920s. She remembers her parents stating that the man who lived next door"went to work one day
and never came home." In about 1925 the home was rented by the Jim Harrison family. Mary Virginia's brother,James,
played with the son of the Harrison family.In 1926,Arthur Lucas rented the house. Later,the minister of the Church
of Christ lived there. For many years this was a rental house.
The property is located within the historic Grapevine Township.
17. Bibliography
Tarrant County Clerk's Office. Deed Records.
Tarrant County Historical Commission. Union Title and Trust Company,Fort Worth and Tarrant County Abstract
Company Collection
Young,Charles,H.GrapedneAma History Dallas,Texas,Taylor Publishing Co., 1979
Sale Andrews,Preservation Consultant,City of Grapevine
18. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
_
Site Plan Footnotes
x photos (historic¤t) Other(
19. Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of G. Identification as the work of an archi-
the development,heritage or cultural tect or master builder whose individual
characteristics of the City of Grape- work has influenced the development
vine,State of Texas of the United of the city.
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant H. Embodiment of elements of architec-
historical event. tural design,detail,materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
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C Identification with a person or persons I. Relationship to other distinctive x
who significantly contributed to the buildings,sites or areas which are eli-
culture.. and development of the city. gible for preservation according to a
plan based on historic,cultural or ar-
chitectural motif.
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- x J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the city lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood,community or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a K. Archaeological value in that it has
group of people in an era of history produced or can be expected to pro-
characterized by a distinctive archi- duce data affecting theories of historic
tectural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing char- x L. Value as an aspect of community sen- x
acteristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
20. Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Burl Gilliam,Chair
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
David Klempin,
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Ross Bannister,Director
ment. Historic Programs and Preservation
4 D
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21. 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:
❑ 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.
❑ No,I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property.
❑ Yes,I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Marker(medallion and text plaque)for
my property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
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Design Guidelines
Ezell Residence
513 East Worth Street
Historic Landmark Subdistrict
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
August 9, 2007
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Table of Contents
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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
V. EXISTING NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS
• Minor changes
• Major alterations
• Demolitions
• Building replacement
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Preface
Period of Significance
The period of significance for the Historic Township is 1882-1946, the years documented
with the county as being the construction dates for property within the historic Township.
Allowing a property to authentically tell the story of its own period and time, while
reinforcing the historical period of significance with necessary preservation, rehabilitation
and restoration, is the goal of the historic landmark designation. The preservation of
original architectural features, especially windows, doors, porch and siding, is preferred,
rather than "modernization" or "updating" of older features, or imposing a false "historical
look" on newer features.
The repair of original materials, rather than their replacement can best preserve the historic
character of the property. If non-original materials are replaced, then care should be taken
to install original (in-kind) materials. Repair and restoration is often more cost effective
than replacement, conserves energy and reduces the amount of trash added to landfills.
New construction (additions or rehabilitation) to an existing home should reflect the
character of the home during its period of significance. Massing, roof shapes, porch
configurations and materials that reflect the architectural character of the home during its
historic period should be preserved. The design of any new architectural features shall
have key elements of the primary historic style already existing in the home and shall be
clearly compatible with and complementary to its adjacent features.
Any exterior modifications to buildings and properties within this Historic Landmark
Subdistrict are required to conform to the City of Grapevine's preservation ordinances
governing these buildings and properties and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. The Historic Preservation Commission handbook
"Design Guidelines for Historic Commercial and Residential Properties" (adopted November
2003), explains the preservation ordinances and design criteria that has been adopted by
the City of Grapevine. The handbook's guidelines should be used by those planning new
construction or additions to the property at 513 East Worth Street.
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513 East Worth Street
This charming folk-Victorian house was built in 1915 in the style that was popular
throughout the U. S. in the early part of the century. It is placed back and to the east side
of the lot. The house is sided with teardrop siding. The asymmetrical massing of the body
of the house is accented by a hip roof with tall wood cornice board beneath. The front porch
features a hip roof with tall cornice board and round wood Doric style columns. Tall wood
windows are 1 over 1 in configuration and are used on all elevations of the house. The
original wood front door with oval light that is still intact. To the west of the house, a small
breezeway wing has been enclosed and connects to a 1-car garage/storage building. The
house opens to a new wood deck and a large yard with gazebo to the rear. The house is
in excellent condition having recently been restored by its owner. A GTRP, Inc. grant was
utilized for restoration of original siding and trim boards.
This home is located in the Grapevine Original Town National Register Historic District. The
house was built in about 1915, according to the recollection of Mary Virginia Wall Simmons.
Her home was located next door at 503 East Worth Street; it was built in 1908. Mary
Virginia remembers a family living next door between 1915 and 1920. Some situation
happened to the original owners in the early 1920s. She remembers her parents stating
that the man who lived next door "went to work one day and never came home.” In about
1925 the home was rented by the Jim Harrison family. Mary Virginia's brother, James,
played with the son of the Harrison family. In 1926, Arthur Lucas rented the house. Later,
-. A the minister of the Grapevine Church of Christ lived there. For many years this was used
as a rental house.
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SITE
Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space.
Avoid rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as
walks, drives and fences, that help define the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the
building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape.
Buildings should be set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use.
For example, a residential setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby
structures, with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas shall be set back in a
manner consistent with setbacks of adjacent or neighboring 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 preserving of the historic character, and
to the strengthening of the residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic Landmark
Subdistrict. Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks should be
screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the
building façade 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 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.
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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 façade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be
installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front façade 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
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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 complementary 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 may 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.
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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. 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;
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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.
EXISTING NON-CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES
An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness will be required for changes to existing
non-contributing structures within the District. Non-contributing structures are those which
do not represent the period of significance of the 420 East Wall Street Historic Landmark
Subdistrict. The period of significance for the District is 1882-1956. The City of Grapevine
Historic Preservation Staff may approve minor alterations to non-contributing structures.
Major alterations, demolition or replacement of structures shall undergo the review process
of the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission. Replacement buildings shall follow the
criteria of the City of Grapevine's "Design Guidelines for Historic Commercial and
Residential Properties" and reflect the period significance of 1882-1956.
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