HomeMy WebLinkAbout#HL2023-01A Future With A Past
July 7, 2023
David and Gloria Ewbank
405 East Texas Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
RE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT #HL23-01
1947 L. G. CHASTEEN HOUSE
404 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051
This letter confirms on June 28, 2023 the Historic Preservation Commission approved
#HL23-01 Historic Landmark Sub -district for property listed as:
404 East Franklin Street, legally described as Block 30, 3 W35,' City of Grapevine,
Texas.
Final approval and the ordinance associated with this District must be received from
City Council. You will be notified of this public hearing at a later date. A copy of the
Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes will be available after the
Chairman has signed the approved minutes at the next scheduled meeting. If you
need a copy for your records, please contact me at 817-410-3197 after the next
regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Thank you,
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Historic Preservation Officer
Enclosures
cc: Erica Marohnic, Director of Planning Services
Plans Reviewers
Building Clerks
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THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION • 636 South Main Street • Grapevine, Texas 76051
Phone 817/410-3556 - Fax 817/410-3038
MEMO TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: DAVID KLEMPIN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
ERICA MAROHNIC, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
LARRY GRAY, BUILDING OFFICIAL
MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023
SUBJECT: HISTORIC LANDMARK OVERLAY #HL23-01
1947 L. G. CHASTEEN HOUSE
404 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
DAVID AND GLORIA EWBANK, OWNER/APPLICANT
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission approve the proposed Historic Landmark
Subdistrict overlay to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance 91-73 (Appendix G —
Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended for following properties addressed as:
404 East Franklin Street, legally described as Block 30, E40', 3 W35', 4, City of Grapevine.
BACKGROUND:
On June 19, 2023, David and Gloria Ewbank, owner/applicants, submitted #HL23-01 for the
property located at 404 East Franklin Street. This house was built in 1947 in the minimal traditional
style popular in Grapevine following World War II. This 780 sq. ft. one-story minimal traditional style
house is situated at 404 East Franklin Street and is associated with numerous prominent Grapevine
families. The first owner, L. G. Chasteen, purchased the lot in 1945 and constructed the house in
1947-48. His daughter, Lorine, married Jerry Pirkle, son of Grapevine mayor Willis Pirkle.
The property is located in the 1907 College Heights Addition to the City of Grapevine and are
contributing properties to the Original Town National Register Historic District. This Post -War
minimal traditional style house is symmetrical in appearance with a central projecting entrance
porch. The gabled roof features exposed rafter tails. The house is a Cameron Home which utilized
plans and standard wood component parts available from the Cameron Lumber Yard on Worth
Street in Grapevine. The house is located in the center of the lot and is set between three other
Cameron homes also constructed during the 1940s. The house was constructed on a pier and
beam foundation and it features exterior materials including #105 wood siding and wood trim, wood
windows and wood doors. The wood windows are configured with six -over -six glass window panes.
The original one -car garage with gabled roof and exposed rafter tails is a contributing structure to
the Original Town National Register Historic District. Its exterior is sheathed in #105 wood siding
with wood trim. The garage features a handmade vertical tongue and groove wood, tilt -up garage
door and a side entry door.
Staff recommends approval of the Historic Overlay #HL23-01 to record the history of the property
and to allow the Historic Preservation Commission to have input in the development of the house
and property in the College Heights addition. A set of the proposed design guidelines for the
property are attached.
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#HL2023-01 - 404 East Franklin Street
HOWARD D GARDNER
3329 VINTAGE DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
GLORIA F EWBANK
405 E TEXAS ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
GARY JOHN FIFFICK
324 E FRANKLIN ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
DEBORAH ANN LOOTS
331 E COLLEGE ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
CYNTHIA ROSE MORRISON REVOCABLE TRUST
405 E COLLEGE ST
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic L. G. Chasteen House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 404 East Franklin Street land survey City of Grapevine
Location/neighborhood Block 30 block/lot Lot E40'3 — W35'4 tract size 0.1893 ac.
3. Current zoning
R7.5
4. Classification
Category
district
x building(s)
_ structure
site
Ownership
public
x private
Accessible
x yes: restricted
yes: unrestr.
no
Status
x occupied
unoccupied
work in progress
Present Use
Agriculture
commercial
Education
Entertainment
government
Industrial
Military
museum
park
x residence
Religious
scientific
transportation
other
5. Ownership
Current owner: David and Gloria Ewbank phone: 972-978-2374
Address: 405 East Texas St. city: Grapevine state: TX zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name & title David Klempin organization: City of Grapevine — Historic Preservation Officer
Contact: phone: 817-410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources
other
8. Date Rec'd:
9. Field Chk date:
10. Nomination
Archaeological
Site
x National Register of Historic Places
_ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
Survey Verified: Yes No
By:
Structure _ District
Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner L. G. Chasteen
significant later owners C. H. Oliver, Wallace Woodall, Robert Joseph Stark
12. Construction Dates
Original 1947 house and one -car detached garage
alterations / addition s
original construction Cameron Home
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
natural
urban
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent _ Deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site
good _ Ruins _ altered _ Moved (date: )
x fair _ Unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include styles) of architecture, 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.
Front view
East view
West view
Map of the Original Town National Register Historic District
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Subject property's relationship to surrounding historic structures (circled in red)
The house and garage at 404 East Franklin Street are located in the 1907 College Heights Addition to the City
of Grapevine and are listed on the map of contributing properties to the Original Town National Register His-
toric District. This Post -War minimal traditional style house is symmetrical in appearance with a central project-
ing entrance porch. The gabled roof features exposed rafter tails. The house is a Cameron Home which utilized
plans and standard wood component parts available from the Cameron Lumber Yard on Worth Street in
Grapevine. The house is located in the center of the lot and is set between three other Cameron homes also
constructed during the 1940s. The house was constructed on a pier and beam foundation and it features exteri-
or materials including #105 wood siding and wood trim, wood windows and wood doors. The wood windows
are configured with six -over -six glass window panes. The east and west views of the house feature a decorative
wood louver attic ventilator grill mounted in the upper portion of the wall. Also exposed on the west view, the
original wood siding can be seen in place under the asbestos siding applied in later years. The original and cur-
rent roofing material is asphalt shingles. The exterior of the house is in fair condition.
Inside the house the front door opens into the living room with the kitchen to right beyond. A hallway featur-
ing a decorative wood telephone cabinet leads to front facing and rear facing bedrooms and a hall bathroom.
The interior finishes include hardwood floors, wood baseboards and trim and wood panel doors. The interior
of the house is in poor condition.
Rear view ofhouse with projecting concrete porch and gable roof
North view ofone-cargarage
East view ofone-cargarage
Interior ofone-cargarage showing original #105 wood siding
The original one -car garage with gabled roof and exposed rafter tails is a contributing structure to the Original
Town National Register Historic District. Its exterior is sheathed in #105 wood siding with wood trim. The
garage features a handmade vertical tongue and groove wood, tilt -up garage door and a side entry door. The ex-
terior of the garage is in fair to poor condition. The interior is in fair condition.
Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influences, .special events and important personages, influences on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The house at 404 East Franklin Street is associated with numerous prominent Grapevine families. The first
owner, L. G. Chasteen, purchased the lot in 1945 and constructed the house in 1947-48. His daughter, Lorin,
married Jerry Pirkle, son of Grapevine mayor Willis Pirkle.
Curtis (Slim) and Minnie Oliver owned the house in 1954. Slim was at one time a Texas Ranger. Their son,
Larry, is one of Grapevine's most prominent citizens and community servants. He had a long career with the
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and has served on numerous boards and commissions for the City of Grapevine; he
is currently the chairman of the Grapevine Planning & Zoning Commission.
Wallace Woodall and his wife Nell owned the house in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Albert Woodall
family history began in Alabama. They moved to Grapevine in 1895. Mr. Woodall's wife died, leaving him
with five children. He returned to Alabama and married Laura Evans. They had five children together, giving
them a family of ten children. Wallace Woodall was one of the ten children.
Robert Stark and his wife Velma owned the house in the early 1960s to early 1970s. Mr. Stark is a Grapevine
icon through his association with Mayor B. R. Wall and his love for the people of Pitcairn Island, Grapevine's
first "sister city" relationship. In January 1970, Robert Stark recorded in his logbook weekly communication
with Tom Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian, on Pitcairn Island. Stark's call letters were W50LG —
Tom Christian's were VR6TC. The logbook is now in the Grapevine Historical Museum. Mr. Stark communi-
cated with the people on Pitcairn Island from a small building in the backyard of his home at 314 East Franklin
Street, two houses to the west of this house.
Over the years several lienholders were members of the Simmons family — Mrs. Arthur Simmons and Edward
T. Simmons. The Simmons family, who came to Grapevine in 1897, and their relatives (including the Withrow,
Wood, Higgins and Wall families) are some of Grapevine's best-known pioneer families.
16. Bibliography
Grapevine Area History book, 1979, Charles Young, editor.
Grapevine's Most Unforgettable Characters book, 2006, Sandra Tate, editor.
Grapevine Sun newspaper archives, 1930-1960
17. Attachments
x District or Site map Additional descriptive material
_ Site Plan Footnotes
x Photos (historic & current) Other
Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of
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.
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- x
timent or public pride.
Historic Preservation Officer
Erica Marohnic, Director
Planning Department
Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker pro-
gram for properties that are officially (individually or located within) designated Historic Landmark Sub -districts. Please
indicate if you are interested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of the mark-
ers, however, the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the medallion and text plaque (second option),
per year, on a first come, first serve basis.
Check One:
0 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.
0 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.
Below for office use only
0 Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque.
IN Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic District Plaque.
00 Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
Desiqn Guidelines
L. G. Chasteen House
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
June 28, 2023
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
Front view
East view West view
404 East Franklin Street
Historical Significance
The house at 404 East Franklin Street is associated with numerous prominent Grapevine families.
The first owner, L. G. Chasteen, purchased the lot in 1945 and constructed the house in 1947-48. His
daughter, Lorine, married Jerry Pirkle, son of Grapevine mayor Willis Pirkle.
Curtis (Slim) and Minnie Oliver owned the house in 1954. Slim was at one time a Texas Ranger.
Their son, Larry, is one of Grapevine's most prominent citizens and community servants. He had a
long career with the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and has served on numerous boards and commissions
for the City of Grapevine; he is currently the chairman of the Grapevine Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Wallace Woodall and his wife Nell owned the house in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Albert
Woodall family history began in Alabama. They moved to Grapevine in 1895. Mr. Woodall's wife
died, leaving him with five children. He returned to Alabama and married Laura Evans. They had five
children together, giving them a family of ten children. Wallace Woodall was one of the ten children.
Robert Stark and his wife Velma owned the house in the early 1960s to early 1970s. Mr. Stark is a
Grapevine icon through his association with Mayor B. R. Wall and his love for the people of Pitcairn
Island, Grapevine's first "sister city' relationship. In January 1970, Robert Stark recorded in his
logbook weekly communication with Tom Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian, on Pitcairn
Island. Stark's call letters were W50LG — Tom Christian's were VR6TC. The logbook is now in the
Grapevine Historical Museum. Mr. Stark communicated with the people on Pitcairn Island from a
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small building in the backyard of his home at 314 East Franklin Street, two houses to the west of this
house.
Over the years several lienholders were members of the Simmons family— Mrs. Arthur Simmons and
Edward T. Simmons. The Simmons family, who came to Grapevine in 1897, and their relatives
(including the Withrow, Wood, Higgins and Wall families) are some of Grapevine's best-known
pioneer families.
Map of the Original Town National Register Historic District
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Subject property's relationship to surrounding historic structures (circled in red)
The house and garage at 404 East Franklin Street are located in the 1907 College Heights Addition to
the City of Grapevine and are listed on the map of contributing properties to the Original Town
National Register Historic District. This Post -War minimal traditional style house is symmetrical in
appearance with a central projecting entrance porch. The gabled roof features exposed rafter tails.
The house is a Cameron Home which utilized plans and standard wood component parts available
from the Cameron Lumber Yard on Worth Street in Grapevine. The house is located in the center of
the lot and is set between three other Cameron homes also constructed during the 1940s. The house
was constructed on a pier and beam foundation and it features exterior materials including #105 wood
siding and wood trim, wood windows and wood doors. The wood windows are configured with six -
over -six glass window panes. The east and west views of the house feature a decorative wood louver
attic ventilator grill mounted in the upper portion of the wall. Also exposed on the west view, the
original wood siding can be seen in place under the asbestos siding applied in later years. The original
and current roofing material is asphalt shingles. The exterior of the house is in fair condition.
Inside the house the front door opens into the living room with the kitchen to right beyond. A hallway
featuring a decorative wood telephone cabinet leads to front facing and rear facing bedrooms and a
hall bathroom. The interior finishes include hardwood floors, wood baseboards and trim and wood
panel doors. The interior of the house is in poor condition.
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Rear view of house with projecting concrete porch and gable roof
North view of one -car garage
East view of one -car garage
Interior of one -car garage showing original #105 wood siding
The original one -car garage with gabled roof and exposed rafter tails is a contributing structure to the
Original Town National Register Historic District. Its exterior is sheathed in #105 wood siding with
wood trim. The garage features a handmade vertical tongue and groove wood, tilt -up garage door and
a side entry door. The exterior of the garage is in fair to poor condition. The interior is in fair condition.
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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 facade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will
provide a level of security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
FENCES
Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around property and
gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or decorative wire fences were the
common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally, picket fences surrounded the front of the house
while rail and wire fences surrounded the agricultural portions of the property. Maintain historic
fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences are appropriate.
Avoid chain -link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences for the street sides of property.
Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed in the rear yard and behind the front facade of a
property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond the
line of the front facade of a historic building.
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Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those portions of
historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in -kind, matching the original in material,
design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non -historic fences, or new fences are
proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will compliment the historic boundary of the
property without concealing the historic character of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and other
pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner side yards or
should be set back from the edges of roofs, and screened so that they are not visible to pedestrians
and do not detract from the historic character of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the original. Ensure
that roof, window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or when preservation is not possible
duplicate the original building element.
When rehabilitating, remove non -historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style may be
recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with the original style
of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and level of detail of
the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older structures or additions
may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill that the renovation itself is
worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations may date from before 1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in kind.
Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to historic siding
materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves the removal of original
decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets, window and door trim, etc. New
synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of existing such materials is not required, but strongly
encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
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Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary, replaced with
synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding over existing
wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe deterioration of
the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or
stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house. When
possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors
respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s) appropriate to
the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior
Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed
by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non -original
windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to
avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be
used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows
and doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available
which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic
character of the building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm windows
constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over one sashes) are
recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS -CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
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historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage similarity
of form and materials, but not actual replication. New construction proposals and the
rehabilitation of non -historic buildings will be reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgement will be
based on the compatibility of the design within the context of the property's adjacent and nearby
historic buildings.
The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic period of significance
including massing, scale, fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly contemporary. Only
when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a
reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form, cornice line and
materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the heights of adjacent
structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (either novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent) and brick are
appropriate exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel aggregate
materials shall never be used.
ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible; otherwise
they should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines
and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th century buildings
where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and should be
maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If this is not
possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches from the historic
building facade or a connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent
from the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should be replicated
when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs, drawings, or remaining
physical evidence. If no evidence exists, elements typical of the architectural style may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.
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MEMO TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: DAVID KLEMPIN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER '
ERICA MAROHNIC, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
LARRY GRAY, BUILDING OFFICIAL
MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023
SUBJECT: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #CA23-27
1947 L. G. CHASTEEN HOUSE
404 EAST FRANKLIN STREET
BLOCK 30, E40',3 W35',4
DAVID AND GLORIA EWBANK, OWNER/APPLICANTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission approve with conditions Certificate of
Appropriateness #CA23-27 for the property located at 404 East Franklin Street, legally described as
Block 30, E40',3 W35',4, to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance 91-73 (Appendix G —
Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended for the following items:
1. Demolition of the existing one -car detached garage;
2. Construction of a new detached 500 square foot two -car garage with storage area above;
3. Construction of 1687 square foot new one-story additions and renovation of the existing 780
square foot house as per attached plans following the design guidelines established for the
property;
with the conditions that #HL23-01 is approved for the property; the original #105 wood siding
be salvaged from the one -car detached garage and used as needed in restoring the #105
wood siding on the house; all exterior materials, windows, doors and door hardware, light
fixtures and paint colors be approved under a separate Certificate of Appropriateness; an
approval of the site plan is received from the Board of Zoning Adjustment; and a building
permit is obtained from the Building Services Department.
BACKGROUND:
Certificate of Appropriateness application #CA23-27 was submitted by the owner/applicants David and
Gloria Ewbank on April 24, 2023 for a new one-story additions and the renovation of the existing
house. Also submitted was an application for Historic Landmark overlay #HL23-01 for the property that
is on the agenda for this meeting.
This house was constructed in 1947 for the L. G. Chasteen family. The property is located in the 1907
College Heights Addition to the City of Grapevine and the house and garage contributing structures to
the Original Town National Register Historic District. This Post -War minimal traditional style house is
symmetrical in appearance with a central projecting entrance porch. The gabled roof features exposed
rafter tails. The house is a Cameron Home which utilized plans and standard wood component parts
available from the Cameron Lumber Yard on Worth Street in Grapevine. The house is located in the
center of the lot and is set between three other Cameron homes also constructed during the 1940s.
The house was constructed on a pier and beam foundation and it features exterior materials including
#105 wood siding and wood trim, wood windows and wood doors. The wood windows are configured
with six -over -six glass window panes.
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The original one -car garage with gabled roof and exposed rafter tails is sheathed in #105 wood siding
with wood trim. The garage features a handmade vertical tongue and groove wood, tilt -up garage door
and a side entry door.
The plans and elevations for the additions and new two -car garage were developed architect Russell
Moran and were developed following Design Guidelines established for the property.
The property owners request demolition of the existing garage in order to build a larger two -car
detached garage to serve the family. The existing garage does not lend itself to enlargement to the
extent being requested. Historic Preservation staff recommended the landmark designation for the
property and recommend approval of the demolition of the garage with the condition the #105 original
siding be salvaged and used as needed for repairs to the #105 siding on the original house.
The existing house is 780 square feet and with the new additions of 1,687 square feet totals 2,467
square feet living area, which is within the 3,400 maximum square feet allowed by the Preservation
Ordinance. The house of 2,467 square feet together with the detached two -car garage of 500 square
feet totals 2,986 square feet which is within the maximum square feet of 4,100 square feet allowed by
the Preservation Ordinance for all structures on the lot. The lot size is 8,250 square feet and the
building coverage is 33.9 % which is less than the maximum allowed coverage of 40%.
Staff recommends approval of #CA23-27 for the demolition of the existing one -car detached garage;
construction of a new detached 507 square foot two -car garage, with storage area above;
construction of new 1,687 square foot one-story additions and renovation of the existing house as per
attached plans following the design guidelines established for the property; with the conditions that
#HL23-01 is approved for the property; the original #105 wood siding be salvaged from the one -car
detached garage and used as needed in restoring the #105 wood siding on the house; all exterior
materials, windows, doors and door hardware, light fixtures and paint colors be approved under a
separate Certificate of Appropriateness; an approval of the site plan is received from the Board of
Zoning Adjustment; and a building permit is obtained from the Building Services Department.
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