HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2016-009ORDINANCE NO. 2016-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL15-09 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE
AREA LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 4, BLOCK 100,
COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADDITION OF THE ABSTRACT 1029
ESTHER MOORE SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 511 ESTILL STREET
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
(HL15-09) 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: 511 Estill Street and
platted as Lot 4, Block 100, College Heights Addition of the Abstract 1029 Esther Moore
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 511 Estill Street 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".
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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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of January 2016.
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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John F. Boyle, Jr. JV
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2016-009
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name 512 Estill Street Block 100, Lot 4
Historic
And/or common
2. Location
Address 512 Estill Street land survev
Location/neighborhood College Heights Addition block/lot Block 100, Lot 4 tract size
3. Current zoning
R-7.5 Classification
Category
_ district
building(s)
_ structure
X site
Ownership
public
X private
Accessible
yes: restricted
yes: unrestr.
no
Status
_ occupied
X unoccupied
— work in progress
Present Use
agriculture
commercial
education
Entertainment
government
industrial
military
4. Ownership
Current owner: Seung Lee phone: 469 416-8646
_ museum
park
_ residence
Religious
_ scientific
transportation
other
Address: 511 Estill Street city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
5. Form Preparation
Name & title David Mempin, HP Officer organization: Historic Preservation Commission
Contact: Wallis Hotel (CVB) phone: 817 410-3197
6. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources
other
National Register of Historic Places
_ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
7. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
8. Field Chk date: By:
9. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
Site Structure & Site
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10. Historic Ownership
original owner Claude Chambers
significant later owner(s)
11. Construction Dates
Original c. 1959
additions
original construction
alterations/ additions
13. Site Features
Natural Open lot with trees
urban design Lot is a part of the College Heights Addition to the City of Grapevine 1907.
14. Physical Description — Current Structures
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent _ deteriorated _ Unaltered _ Original site
good _ ruins — altered _ Moved (date: )
x fair _ unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance, include styles) of arcbitecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styles) of architectural detailing, embel-
lishments and site details.
511 Estill Street, photo 2002
The Claude and Fay Chambers constructed this house in 1959 in the College Heights Addition to serve
as rental income property. It is one of the smaller homes in the historic Township. It contains approxi-
mately 700 square feet. The house is a basic rectangle with a shed -roofed attached on the west elevation
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and enclosed on its west and rear (north) elevations.
The side -gabled roof has a slight eave overhang. The entrance is located off -center toward the left (west)
half of the house. From the southwest corner of the house to a few feet east of the entrance, the roof has
a slight overhang. The house has one over one windows with wood trim and wood siding. The house fac-
es south. An asphalt driveway extends from the street to the carport. A low curb separates the front yard
from the street.
The interior of the house contains a family room with cased opening to the large eat -in Kitchen. There is
an interconnecting hallway that links the family room with the two bedrooms, each with closet. One bath-
room serves the house. There is a small porch and storage closet off the rear of the carport and back
door of house.
15. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, pedal events and important personages, influences
on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The College Heights Addition was platted by D. E. Austin in 1907 out of 33.88 acres of the Esther Moore
Survey. In 1922, John B. Wood, B. B. Wall and John Estill sold Lots 3-6 of Block 100 of the College
Heights Addition as well as several other parcels in that addition to C. J. Wall. In May 1923, Mr. Wall,
along with his wife, Beulah, sold Lots 3-6 of block 100 to J. C. Chambers. Chambers also acquired Lots
7-8 of that same block. Tarrant County tax records indicate that a house constructed c. 1908 was located
on Lot 8 and that Lots 5-7 remained vacant for a number of years.
According to his obituary published in the Dallas Morning News on May 31, 1951, Chambers came to
Grapevine around 1926 but the deed records suggest that he may have been in Grapevine as early as
1923. He was 74 years old at the time of his death and had a career as a teacher and superintendent at
Red Oak and Crum. He retired before World War II but returned to teaching during the war and then re-
tired when the war ended.
Chambers and his wife had one son, C. L. Chambers, who lived in Irving, Texas at the time of J. C.'s
death. C. L. (Claude Lanier) and his wife, Vera Fay Satterfield Chambers, acquired Lots 3-8 in Block 100
of the College Heights Addition following his father's death. C. L. and Vera Fay both grew up in Grapevine
and were married in 1931. In March 1957 they took out a Deed of Trust in the amount of $5300. It is pos-
sible that the Chambers used this money to construct the house that is presently on Lot 4. The records of
the Tarrant Appraisal District give the date of construction of 511 Estill as 1959 which would correspond
to this timeframe. The Deed of Trust states that Lots 3-8 of Block 100 did not form a part of C. L. and
Vera Fay's homestead which suggests that they built the house for rental income.
Claude Lanier Chambers attended what is now the University of Texas at Arlington and was engaged in
banking before World War II. Following service in the war, he and Vera Fay moved to Irving where he
worked in the oil industry. In 1960, he formed his own real estate firm, the C. L. Chambers Real Estate
Company. The Chambers moved back to Grapevine in 1977. He retired in 1988 and died in January 1990
at the age of 79. Vera Fay had attended Trinity University and taught for a year at Pleasant Run School.
She then became a buyer and merchandiser for Sanger Brothers beginning in 1928, then with A. Harris,
and finally Sanger -Harris stores, retiring in 1979. She died in April 2005 at the age of 97.
Following C. L.'s death, Vera Fay sold the house to David Winters. In 1940, Grapevine had a population
of 1,043 and between 1950 and 1960, the population increased from 1,824 to 2,821, a total of 170 per-
cent in twenty years. In 1956, the Dallas Morning News published an article titled "Grapevine Has Huge
Potential." The article stated that the city's strategic location midway between Fort Worth and Dallas and
adjacent to developing industrial districts made it an ideal location for both residents and new businesses.
The events described in the article likely encouraged the Chambers to construct a home for income pur-
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poses.
The house is representative of post -World War II housing constructed in Grapevine that was built to serve
two purposes. The construction of the house not only provided additional housing in Grapevine's core
during a period of rapid development but also provided additional income for the home's builder. At the
time of the home's construction, the Chambers were living in nearby Irving, Texas.
16. Bibliography
17. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
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
E. Portrayal of the environment of a
group of people in an era of history
characterized by a distinctive architec-
tural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac-
teristics of an architectural type or
specimen.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of
designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart-
ment.
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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.
I. Relationship to other distinctive build-
ings, sites or areas which are eligible
for preservation according to a plan
based on historic, cultural or architec-
tural motif.
J. Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
K. Archaeological value in that it has
produced or can be expected to pro-
duce data affecting theories of historic
or prehistoric value.
L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
timent or public pride.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
David Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department
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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:
p 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.
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O Historic Landmark Marker, O Historic District Marker, O Historic Landmark Marker, O Historic District Marker,
existing GHS marker. existing GHS marker. new GHS marker. new GHS marker.
EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2016-009
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Design Guidelines
511 Estill Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
November 18, 2015
Page 1
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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
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Preface
The College Heights Addition was platted by D. E. Austin in 1907 out of 33.88 acres of the Esther
Moore Survey. In 1922, John B. Wood, B. B. Wall and John Estill sold Lots 3-6 of Block 100 of the
College Heights Addition as well as several other parcels in that addition to C. J. Wall. In May 1923,
Mr. Wall, along with his wife, Beulah, sold Lots 3-6 of block 100 to J. C. Chambers. Chambers also
acquired Lots 7-8 of that same block. Tarrant County tax records indicate that a house constructed c.
1908 was located on Lot 8 and that Lots 5-7 remained vacant for a number of years.
According to his obituary published in the Dallas Morning News on May 31, 1951, Chambers came to
Grapevine around 1926 but the deed records suggest that he may have been in Grapevine as early
as 1923. He was 74 years old at the time of his death and had a career as a teacher and
superintendent at Red Oak and Crum. He retired before World War II but returned to teaching during
the war and then retired when the war ended.
Chambers and his wife had one son, C. L. Chambers, who lived in Irving, Texas at the time of J. C.'s
death. C. L. (Claude Lanier) and his wife, Vera Fay Satterfield Chambers, acquired Lots 3-8 in Block
100 of the College Heights Addition following his father's death. C. L. and Vera Fay both grew up in
Grapevine and were married in 1931. In March 1957 they took out a Deed of Trust in the amount of
$5300. It is possible that the Chambers used this money to construct the house that is presently on
Lot 4. The records of the Tarrant Appraisal District give the date of construction of 511 Estill as 1959
which would correspond to this timeframe. The Deed of Trust states that Lots 3-8 of Block 100 did not
form a part of C. L. and Vera Fay's homestead which suggests that they built the house for rental
income.
Claude Lanier Chambers attended what is now the University of Texas at Arlington and was engaged
in banking before World War II. Following service in the war, he and Vera Fay moved to Irving where
he worked in the oil industry. In 1960, he formed his own real estate firm, the C. L. Chambers Real
Estate Company. The Chambers moved back to Grapevine in 1977. He retired in 1988 and died in
January 1990 at the age of 79. Vera Fay had attended Trinity University and taught for a year at
Pleasant Run School. She then became a buyer and merchandiser for Sanger Brothers beginning in
1928, then with A. Harris, and finally Sanger -Harris stores, retiring in 1979. She died in April 2005 at
the age of 97.
Following C. L.'s death, Vera Fay sold the house to David Winters. In 1940, Grapevine had a
population of 1,043 and between 1950 and 1960, the population increased from 1,824 to 2,821, a total
of 170 percent in twenty years. In 1956, the Dallas Morning News published an article titled
"Grapevine Has Huge Potential." The article stated that the city's strategic location midway between
Fort Worth and Dallas and adjacent to developing industrial districts made it an ideal location for both
residents and new businesses. The events described in the article likely encouraged the Chambers to
construct a home for income purposes.
The house is representative of post -World War II housing constructed in Grapevine that was built to
serve two purposes. The construction of the house not only provided additional housing in
Grapevine's core during a period of rapid development but also provided additional income for the
home's builder. At the time of the home's construction, the Chambers were living in nearby Irving,
Texas.
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511 Estill Street
The Claude and Fay Chambers constructed this house in 1959 in the College Heights Addition to
serve as rental income property. It is one of the smaller homes in the historic Township. It contains
approximately 700 square feet. The house is a basic rectangle with a shed -roofed attached on the
west elevation and enclosed on its west and rear (north) elevations.
The side -gabled roof has a slight eave overhang. The entrance is located off -center toward the left
(west) half of the house. From the southwest corner of the house to a few feet east of the entrance,
the roof has a slight overhang. The house has one over one windows with wood trim and wood siding.
The house faces south. An asphalt driveway extends from the street to the carport. A low curb
separates the front yard from the street.
The interior of the house contains a family room with cased opening to the large eat -in Kitchen. There
is an interconnecting hallway that links the family room with the two bedrooms, each with closet. One
bathroom serves the house. There is a small porch and storage closet off the rear of the carport and
back door of 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 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 fagade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will
provide a level of security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
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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 fagade of a
property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond the
line of the front fagade 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
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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.
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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.
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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.