HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2011-058 ORDINANCE NO. 2011-58
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND APPENDIX "G" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, DESIGNATING THE D. E. BOX ADDITION
AREA BETWEEN EAST WALL STREET, RUTH STREET
AND ECKLEY STREET AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUBDISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
GRAPEVINE D. E. BOX ADDITION HISTORIC DISTRICT
PRESERVATION CRITERIA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS,
MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND AN
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT DESIGNATION
AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH
DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation for the D. E. Box
Addition area; and
WHEREAS, the D. E. Box Addition contains structures of substantial architectural
character and historical significance sufficient to warrant designation as a historic
landmark subdistrict; and
WHEREAS, all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites to the
adoption of this ordinance have been met, including, but not limited to the Open
Meetings Act; 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 overcrowding of the land;
the effect on the concentration of population; the effect on the transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Appendix "G" and Section 39 of Appendix
" of the Code of Ordinances have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the
character of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and
with the view to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate
use of land throughout this City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there
is a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest, clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved
property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original
investment was made; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has
also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the
property surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change
since this property was originally classified and, therefore, feels that the historic
landmark subdistrict designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called
for, and is in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine,
Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of this community.
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 City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL10-09) to be known as the Grapevine D. E. Box Addition Historic District in
accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix "D" of
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the City Code, in a district zoned "R-12.5" Single-Family District Regulations, within the
following described property: The Blocks 1 through 8 of the D. E. Box Addition, more
fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof;
and, in addition thereto, the City Council adopts the Grapevine D. E. Box Addition
Historic District Preservation criteria as conditions, regulations and safeguards in
connection with the said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being
attached hereto and labeled Exhibit "B".
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby directed to amend the official
zoning map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "H" zoning designation for the
D. E. Box Addition.
Section 4. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land
herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in
said City of Grapevine zoning ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent
ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas.
Section 5. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been
designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably
anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to
secure safely from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air;
to prevent overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate
the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water,
parks and other public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal
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 6. 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
which are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 7. 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 8. 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 ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be
deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
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Section 9. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City
of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the public creates an emergency which requires that this
Ordinance become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly
so ordained
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of October, 2011.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
a.
Linda uff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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Box, D E Addition 914 E Wall St Smith,Constance 0
Blk 3 Lot 2 914 E Wall St ~
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051 a
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Box, D E Addition 846 E Wall St Young,Claudine Etvir Chester
Blk 2 Lot 7 8415 San Leandro Dr m
R-12.5 Dallas Tx 7521$
Box, D E Addition 840 E Wall St Boykin, Hearld Etux Sharon U9
Blk 2 Lot 6 840 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 845 E Texas St Vanginault, Ricky Etux Deanna
Blk 2 Lot 10 845 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 841 E Texas St Frasier, Patsy Pitt
Blk 2 Lot 11 841 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 907 E Texas St Nicholson, H D
Blk 3 Lot 5 907 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 920 E Texas St Suarez,Carmen G
Blk 4 Lot 3 920 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 914 E Texas St Conklin, Barry
Bik 4 Lot 2 3426 Blueberry Ln
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 75051
Box, D E Addition 848 E Texas St Huey, Marjorie Etvir William
Blk 5 Lot 7 PO Box 1652
R-12.5 Colleyville Tx 76034
Box, D E Addition 840 E Texas St Kolb,John Paul
Blk 5 Lot 6 840 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 834 E Texas St Cobb, Davy L Etux Rebecca D
Blk 5 Lot 5 834 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 826 E Texas St Crouch, Sarah Etvir Matthew
Blk 5 Lot 4 826 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Box, D E Addition 820 E Texas St Moore, Elsie M
Blk 5 Lot 3 820 E Texas St O
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051 ,"
Box, D E Addition 816 E Texas St Casey,Raymond L d
Blk 5 Lot 2 PQ Box 1588
R-12.5 Colleyville Tx 76034 m
Box,D E Addition 917 E Worth St Reyes, Feliberto Etux Maria Pe W
Blk 4 Lot 4 917 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 911 E Worth St Duff, Larae A Etvir Darrin M
Blk 4 Lot 5 911 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 845 E Worth St Harris,Janie
Blk 5 Lot 10 845 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 839 E Worth St Camp,Carmen R
Blk 5 Lot 11 839 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 825 E Worth St Camp,Carmen R
Blk 5 Lot 12 839 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 821 E Worth St Cobb, Rebecca D
Blk 5 Lot 13 834 E Texas St
R-i 2.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box,D E Addition 819 E Worth St McCall, Kenneth Lee Etux Anita
Blk 5 Lot 14 819 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 813 E Worth St Mitchell,Charles&Kathleen
Blk 5 Lot 15 813 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 900 E Worth St Jameson, Peggy
Blk 9 Lots 1 2A&2B 900 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 900 E Worth St Jameson, Peggy
Blk 9 Lots 1 2A&2B 900 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Current property owners of DE Box Addition
Box, D E Addition 846 E Worth St rhom
pson, Kevin N
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Blk 8 Lot 7 Worth S 0
846 E t
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box,D E Addition 840 E Worth St Balding,Jay D
Blk 8 Lot 6 840 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 828 E Worth St Pruitt,Thomas B
Blk 8 Lot 4 828 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 820 E Worth St Pruit,Thomas B
Blk 8 Lot 3 828 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 814 E Worth St Johnson, Kenneth L Etux Clyden
Blk 8 Lot 2 520 Dooley Ct
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 922 E Wall St Nelson, Michael J&Sonia C
Blk 3 Lot 3 2953 Columbine Dr
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 224 Ruth St Norris, Bobby
Blk 1 Lot 4 224 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 230 Ruth St Njoy Holdings Llc
Blk 1 Lot 5 230 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 312 Ruth St Pierce, Lynn Tr
Blk 6 Lot 2 312 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 318 Ruth St Dearing, Norman
Blk 6 Lot 3 318 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 234 Ruth St Vaughn, Gina M
Blk 1 Lot 6 234 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 308 Ruth St Ballard, Karen A
Blk 6 Lot 1 308 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Box, D E Addition 324 Ruth St Suns, Lydia L 4
Blk 6 Lot 4 324 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 908 E Wall St Huffine,Jim F
Blk 3 Lot 1 908 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 736 E Wall St Smith, David J
Blk 1 Lot 2 6613 Cardinal Dr
R-12.5 Flower Mound Tx 75022 Ui
Box, D E Addition 728 E Wall St Smith, David J
Blk 1 Lot 1 6613 Cardinal Dr
R-12.5 Flower Mound Tx 75022
Box, D E Addition 854 E Wall St J Hilley Llc
Blk 2 Lot 8 2745 N Odell Ct
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 834 E Wall St Curie, Rosalind Lee
Blk 2 Lot 5 834 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Box, D E Addition 218 Ruth St Porcad,Stephen F
Blk 1 Lot 3 218 Ruth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 851 E Texas St Williams, Robert J Etux Virgin
Blk 2 Lot 9 851 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 835 E Texas St Young,Gary R Etux Cindy W
Blk 2 Lot 12 835 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 907 E Texas St Nicholson, H D
Blk 3 Lot 5 907 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 852 E Texas St Muldoon,Alice Fay
Blk 5 Lot 8 852 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 908 E Texas St Malarkey, Cynthia Powell
Blk 4 Lot 1 908 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Box, D E Addition 808 E Texas St Dowers, Mark D
ffill
Blk 5 Lot 1 808 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 905 E Worth St Crabtree,William C
Blk 4 Lot 6 905 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 851 E Worth St Myrick, S S
Blk 5 Lot 9 851 E Worth St Uj
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 807 E Worth St Powers, Billy A Etux
Blk 5 Lot 16 807 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 852 E Worth St Kilman,William S Etux Heidi L
Blk 8 Lot 8 852 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 804 E Worth St Owen, Bobbie W Etux Deloma
Blk 8 Lot 1 804 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 814 E Wall St Fiscus, E C Etux Laura
Blk 2 Lot 2 PO Box 35
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76099
Box, D E Addition 822 E Wall St Lewis, Kathryn A Etvir Dickey
Blk 2 Lot 3 822 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 815 E Texas St Madera,Jerry Etux Patricia
Blk 2 Lot 15 815 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 808 E Wall St Garcia, K Ventura-Garcia Etal
Blk 2 Lot 1 808 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 807 E Texas St Landers, Sarah E
Blk 2 Lot 16 807 E Texas St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 828 E Wall St Huckabee, Rebecca J
Blk 2 Lot 4 828 E Wall St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
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Box, D E Addition 823 E Texas St Thiel, Scott Etux Lesa
Blk 2 Lot 14 823 E Texas St m
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051 d
Box, D E Addition 921 E Texas St Craddock,Theresa H
Blk 3 Lot 4 921 E Texas St m
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Box, D E Addition 834 E Worth St Cevey, Michael Etux Patricia W
Blk 8 Lot 5 834 E Worth St
R-12.5 Grapevine Tx 76051
Box, D E Addition 924 E Worth St Teer, Phillip W Etux Gloria A
Blk 9 Lot 3R 924 E Worth St
Grapevine Tx 76051
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EXMIBITQ� D
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Deslan Guidelines
Preservation ri
GRAPEVINE . E. BOX ADDITION HISTORIC I1
Grapevine, Texas
PREFACE
The Grapevine D. E. Box Addition Historic District is significant for the continuum of
architectural periods and styles represented there. The district reflects the post-war
expansion period in Grapevine's developmental history, from 1 minimal traditional
to 1960's mid-century modern, ca. 1948 - 1962, and ranch-style homes. Primary
building materials include wood, brick, and concrete. Roof pitches vary from 4 to 12 to
to 12 on the low-profile ranch house versions; building in ranges from regular to
asymmetrical; and porch conditions include everything from i front porches to no
porches at all.
Allowing each existing property to authentically tell the story of its own period in time,
while reinforcing the historical period of significance (c. 1 - 1962) with infill
construction, is the goal of the historic district designation. The preservation and
conservation of original architectural features is preferred, rather than "modernization"
or "updating" of older properties, or imposing a false "historical look" on newer
properties.
The historic character of existing buildings and the district as whole Gan best be
preserved by the repair of original materials, rather than their replacement. Repair and
restoration is often more cost effective than replacement, conserves energy, and
reduces the amount of material added to landfills.
New, infill construction in the district should reflect the character of the district during its
historic period of significance (c. 194 - 1962). Buildings constructed for residential use
should have massing, roof shapes, porch configurations and materials that reflect the
architectural styles of houses built In Grapevine during this historic period. The design
of any new buildings shall have key elements of primary historic style already existing
in the district, and shall be clearly compatible With and complimentary to its neighbors,
but may not be a reproduction. Only when a previously demolished Grapevine building
can be accurately replicated may a reproduction be considered.
Ifill construction shall be similar in front and side yard setback to nearby historic,
contributing uildin , in order to retain and reinforce the consistent setbacks that
characterize the historic district.
The authenticity of Grapevine's D. E. Box Addition Historic District and its buildings
helps set the community apart from our neighbors. rvie's unique quality of life will
be protected ith thoughtful rehabilitation and restoration of our historic resources and
carefully designed and placed compatible new construction. These preservation criteria
for the Grapevine D. E. Box Addition Historic District will assist property owners in
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making cost-effective choices when planning an exterior rehabilitation or renovation or
infill project.
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, which help define the district's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks shall be consistent with adjacent buildings, or with the style of the
building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive street ape.
Buildings shall be setback to a line that is consistent with their neighbor's setback and
land use. For example, residential buildings along the streets shall retain the line of
setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the street right-of-
way.
Maintain building orientation patterns, with front facades facing the street. Maintain
spacing patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways shall be located perpendicular to the street in the residential district; no
circular drives shall be allowed in front or corner side yards so that the character of
landscaped yards can be reinforced.
New parking areas shall not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the Grapevine D. E.
Box historic district.
Off-street parking shall not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or
corner side yards in the district. This is important to both the preservation of historic
character and to the strengthening of the district.
All vacant sites should be cleared of debris and buffered from the street.
Infill construction shall be encouraged.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas shall be screened from the street and other pedestrian
areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas shall be screened from the street.
Screen mechanical equipment from public view. Mechanical equipment, including
satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or comer side yards and shall 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 bf the homes.
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Window air-conditioning units may not be permitted at locations visible from streets.
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, and cornice treatments are preserved or when
preservation is not possible duplicate the original building.
When rehabilitating, remove non-historic alterations.
Often "modem" 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 shall reflect the size, scale, material
and level of detail of the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance.
This is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Older structures may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill that
the renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually such renovations may date from
before 1940.
FINISHES
Original wood finishes shall be maintained and painted or when necessary replaced in
kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl, metal or asbestos tile bear little
resemblance to historic siding materials. The application of such materials often
involves the removal of original decorative elements such as cornice, comer boards,
brackets, window and door trim, etc. Synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of
existing such materials is strongly encouraged to restore historic patina, finish and
appearance.
Original masonry surfaces shall be maintained and may not be painted unless severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting.
If color or texture of replacement brick cannot be matched with the existing material,
then painting may be an appropriate treatment and must be approved by the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Paint colors shall be complementary to each other and the overall character of the
building and district. When possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the
building's historic period.
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The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette
appropriate to the district character, which may be proposed and approved through the
Minor Exterior Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted
palette may be reviewed by the Commission in the regular Certifi cate of
Appropriateness process.
STREETFRONT
Maintain height and rhythm of buildings along the street face.
New buildings and additions shall respect both the height and bay spacing of adjacent
buildings. They shall also ensure proportion and continuity of the texture of facade
treatments, cornice lines, window lintels, and sills. Flat roofs shall be hidden from view.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and light (panes of glass) configurations shall be preserved
and maintained or replaced in kind. When replacement is necessary, do so within
existing historic opening. Use same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original
opening.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint the to blend with surrounding elements.
No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be used.
Security bars shall be installed on the interior of windows and doors.
EMBELLISHMENTS AWNINGS-CANOPIES
Awnings may be a "drop-front" style. The modern bubble design, often used on
commercial buildings, detracts from historic architectural styles.
All awnings or canopies shall provide at least 8 feet of clearance above grade.
Awnings shall be made of canvas or metal material.
LIGHTING
Fully recessed down lights, shielded bullet-style spot lights, wall sconce lights, post
lights or other incandescent fi xtures appropriate to the style and period of the district
may be used.
Avoid the use of un-shielded lighting of any kind.
Mercury vapor arc lights shall not be mounted in the front or side yards of homes and
reflectors must be shielded from view of neighboring homes.
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NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
New construction proposals and the rehabilitation of non-historic buildings will be
reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgment 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 may have key elements of an existing or previous building
of the historic period (c. 1948 - 1962), including massing, scale, fenestration, and
materials.
Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately
replicated may a reproduction be considered.
The Federal Secretary of the Interiors guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication.
Infill buildings between contributing buildings shall 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 (novelty, tongue and groove, shr ap or equivalent); brick; stone
or stucco are appropriate exterior building finishes in the historic district. Fake brick or
stone or gravel aggregate materials shall never be used.
ADDITIONS TO CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings shall replicate the style of the main building if possible,
otherwise they shall adhere tote general style and details.
As a minimum, new additions shall reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice
lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials shall have a painted finish except where the use of
unpainted aluminum or steel was part oft original design and shall be maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If
this is not possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18
inches from the historic building facade or a connection is used to separate old from
new.
Vertical additions to historic buildings shall not appear from public rights-of-way to alter
the original building height.
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When replacing elements that were originally part of a historic building, they shall 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.
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRING i T I MATERIALS
The use of inappropriate treatments in repair and renovation can seriously damage
historic structures. These guidelines present general directions for action. However,
individuals using this document may consult technical resources and references
available through the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission for detailed
information on renovation methods and materials.
Use approved technical procedures for cleaning, refinishing and repairing. The
Secretary of the Interior sets out guidelines for repair of historic buildings.
Clean historic brick walls carefully. Do not use abrasive cleaning methods such as sand
blasting and high pressure water as they can remove the hard protective surface of old
soft brick, shorten the life expectancy of wood, and cause accelerated erosion.
Some chemical cleaners which are designed to remove paint from masonry surfaces
may be used if caution is exercised.
Acidic cleaners even in diluted form shall not be used on marble, limestone, glazed
brick, terra Gotta, or glass as they will cause these materials to dissolve. Alkaline paint
removers (ammonia plus potassium hydroxide or trisodiurn phosphate) are usually safe
for acid-sensitive masonry. Organic solvent paint removers (methylene chloride,
methanol, acetone, xylene and toluene) may be safe for unglazed brick and terra co
and harder stones-sandstone, granite, and slate. No paint removal system is entirely
safe for historic masonry. All chemicals shall be tested before applying to the entire
surface. Manufacturer's directions shall be followed carefully.
Avoid painting brick or stone when not a historic treatment.
Painting historic masonry walls has the effect of destroying them for refurbishing to their
original condition because they frequently cannot withstand stripping treatments. If
sealing them is the issue, then clear sealers may provide a better alternative but only on
materials that have been damaged by sandblasting.
Re point masonry where mortar has eroded.
well maintained masonry wall is important to preventing air and moisture intrusion.
Old mortar shall be removed to a depth of approximately one inch or to sound mortar to
ensure an adequate bond between old and new mortar. Great care shall be taken not to
damage edges of brick during mortar removal.
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New mortar shall match the historic mortar in strength, color, joint width, and tooling.
A mortar mix that is too high in Portland cement can use extreme damage to
historictsoft brick or stone. The mortar should contain no more than 20 percent of white
Portland cement per the total dry volume.
Mortar color may be matched to a non-weathered sample of historic mortar raked from
mortar joints. all amounts shall be mixed and allowed to dry on a board before
comparison with historic samples.
Joints shall not be overfilled. Joint width shall not be increased during re-pointing. They
shall be tooled to match the historic joints in profile. Joints shall nearly always be
recessed. Mortar shall never be "feat d" out over the brick face.
ELEMENTS NEEDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Roofs--Repair leaks in roofs to prevent wall and interior damage. Maintaining a good
sealed roof is the most important measure for minimizing weather damage to buildings
which can be very expensive to repair.
Roofs--Clean and repair downspouts. Poorly maintained downspouts can cause water
to damage fascia and walls.
Windows and Doors--Keep windows and doors clean. Clean windows and doors have a
tremendous positive impact on building appearance. Dirty windows and doors detract
from the attractiveness of a district. Keep window and door trim scraped, caulked and
painted to avoid rot. Moisture quickly deteriorates wood which is not protected by paint.
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Ensure windows and door's are well caulked and weather sealed to avoid air infiltration.
Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This
helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building.