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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#HL2023-02GRARVT E A Future With A Past kAti October 25, 2023 Richard Beeny House of Shine 317 South Church Street Grapevine, Texas 76051 RE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT #HL23-02 1917 FOSTER, JORDAN, FERRIS HOUSE 317 SOUTH CHURCH STREET GRAPEVINE, TEXAS 76051 This letter confirms on October 25, 2023 the Historic Preservation Commission approved #HL23-02 Historic Landmark Sub -district for property listed as: 317 South Church Street, legally described as Block 1, Lot 1 House of Colors Addition, 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, "-Y\ David Klempin Historic Preservation Officer Enclosures cc: Erica Marohnic, Director of Planning Services Plans Reviewers Building Clerks HL File wdk 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, OCTOBER 25, 2023 SUBJECT: HISTORIC LANDMARK OVERLAY #HL23-02 1917 FOSTER, JORDAN, FERRIS HOUSE 317 SOUTH CHURCH STREET GRAPEVINE, TX 76051 RICHARD BEENY 317 CHURCH STREET LLC, OWNER/APPLICANT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission approve the proposed Historic Landmark Subdistrict overlay #HL23-02 to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance 91-73 (Appendix G — Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended for following properties addressed as: 317 South Church Street, legally described as Block 1, Lot 1 House of Colors Addition, City of Grapevine. BACKGROUND: On August 22, 2023, Richard Beeny of 317 Church Street LLC, owner/applicants, submitted #HL23-02 for the property located at 317 South Church Street. The site was the location of the cabin of Ambrose and Susan Foster, who received a land grant that is a part of an original survey of Grapevine of the 1840s. This house was built in 1917 in the Folk -Victorian style with a pyramidal roof for D. W. and Mary Sammons Jordan as their family home. The 1,305 sq. ft. one-story house was heavily altered in the 1990s with a new addition to the rear, enclosure of the front porch, new wood siding and a gable roof which replaced the original pyramidal roof. There is a one -car detached garage dating from the 1940s with a gabled roof and exposed rafter tails and exterior sheathed with #105 wood siding with wood trim. The property and house are associated with numerous prominent Grapevine families. The property is located in the Original Township of the City of Grapevine and its house and garage are contributing structures to the Grapevine Historic Township District. Staff recommends approval of the Historic Overlay #HL23-02 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 located within the Grapevine Historic Township boundary. A set of the proposed design guidelines for the property are attached. O:\Historic Preservation Commission\CAs\2023 CA\HL23-02.4.doc October 19, 2023 (7:42AM) CITY OF GRAPEVINE HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION 1. APPLICANT/AGENT NAME COMPANY NAME 1lb m) P ()-� Shine, ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP Gnnew the os TELEPHON 1I lodl- 395D CELL NUMBER EMAIL 2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY fvtnr� 3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER 4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BLOCK _ LOT _ ADDITION RI), SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY ACRES 11, R1 J SQUARE FEET METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET 5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION Lab 6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Q IC-e. 0:2CUTORMSIAPPHIST www.grapevinetexas.com RM T PIT AUG222023 IUI KECEIVIED i AUG 2 2 2023 The State of Texas County of Tarrant Before me 1 on this day personally appeared LAI (Notary) (Applicant) known to me (or proved to me on the oath of or through IAWS 413�ve S j ,CMSt✓ (photo identity or other document) to be the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. 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BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE APPLICANT (PRINT) � / C 9, APPLICANT SIGNATURE OWNER (PRINT) OWNER SIGNATURE O:\ZCU\FORMS\APPHIST www.grapevinetexas.com .RECEIVED AUG 2 2 2023 �j �m�1, p� AUG 2 2 2023 By- 1-1--.;Yo,- ' � ----------------------- llb 1�■/ � '.'tom ,fi ■ r ■ �er 'ee4,�• - ■ ,'e'er A r . nu ............ '• J%J- rr 6%OOC 0 so m m"We 140621308 (commercial) V 317 S CHURCH ST, GRAPEVINE N Interactive Map Property Type: Commercial Legal Description: HOUSE OF COLORS ADDITION Block 1 Lot 1 AIN: 19214---1--1 State Code: F1 Year Built: 1965 Agent of Authority: NORTH TEXAS PROPERTY TAX SERV Agent Number: 00855 Protest Deadline Date: 2023-05-30 Site Number: 80864804 Site Name: Travel Gallery / Red Shed French Antiques Site Class: OFCLowRise - Office -Low Rise Number of Parcels: 1 Primary Building Name: TRAVEL GALLERY / 40621308 Primary Building Type: Commercial Gross Building Area: 1,305 Net Leasable Area: 1,305 Land Sqft: 19,265 Land Acres: 0.4422 Pool: None Property Value Geolocation Taxing Units Ownership Exemptions Documents Current Ownership Name: 317 CHURCH ST LLC Address: 1525 MOSS LN, SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 Address Recipient: 317 CHURCH ST LLC Document Number D222140463 D205228986 Explore News Previous Ownership & Transfers Deeded Owner Document Date Book Page 317 CHURCH ST LLC 05/31/2022 CHURCH STREET PTNRSHIP INV LP 07/27/2005 ENGLAND BOB 01/01/2004 RECEIvE.;r) AUG 2; 2 2023 W it M-B SNINN3f OS y t $ q b •o M p. •� Otis 4 it o ti = Q 4 l qc yy � �pS� F :Y fl.r t i�• e SO 4 Okl-W ewr �•i so a M..q NIVMI e i sr, `_ _ cer zr�`a�• - ii�i - -- -- -- -- -iYi , mi u, •.-- may---� m--emu -► ,r, •��.. s..r.�r r�.rr •q,w•-.n•.�re�� ... s r� �•.�,a ,sr `t'd -016 N .• =c NQla V9 - w.e Y W J J Isr r •r _ o a 1p - _ 1 b n N 33 '8 R N ® ® f D a l� --- Is e ' L.1 MN•Y r Ift Q6'I wso iT/ 9lY 9 HaanH7 1 �• i e a � + s i♦ lirru� 67.- L7-jA GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM 1. Name Foster/Jordan/Ferris House Historic Ambrose and Susan Foster cabin site And/or common D.W. and Mary Jordan House; Josie Jordan Berry Ferris House 2. Location Address 317 S. Church Street land survey City of Grapevine Location/neighborhood block/lot Blk 1 W 200' Lot 23; Blk 2 W 200' Lot 1 tract size 3. Current zoning Al Single Family 4. Classification Category district X building(s) _ structure site Ownership public X private Accessible X yes: restricted yes: unrestr. no Status occupied _ unoccupied X work in progress Present Use _ agriculture X commercial education _ Entertainment government industrial military 5. Ownership Current owner: Richard Beeny — House of Shine phone: 817-601-8850 museum park residence Religious scientific transportation other Address: 334 S. Barton city: Grapevine state: TX zip:76051 6. Form Preparation Name & title David Klempin, Hist. Pres. Officer organization: City of Grapevine Contact: ohone: 817-410-3197 7. Representation on Existing Surveys 71 Tarrant County Historic Resources X other Grapevine Historic Town- ship Survey National Register of Historic Places _ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Texas archaeological Landmark for office use only 8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No 9. Field Chk date: By: 10. Nomination Archaeological _ Structure _ District Site X Structure & Site 11. Historic Ownership original owner Ambrose and Susan Foster (original property) later owner(s) D.W. and Mary Tordan: Tosie Tordan Ferris. Bob 12. Construction Dates Original 1910 or 1917 (tax card; Grapevine Area History book) alterations/additions One -car garage, 1940s; 1990s, a new gable roof replaced the pyramidal roof; enclosure of ront porch and addition to rear original construction alterations / additions 14. Site Features Natural Yard features large stone one of which is recorded to be the foundation for the fireplace of the old Foster cabin. The Fosters came to the Grape Vine Prairie in 1845. (Trek to Texas book) urban design Condition Check One: Check One: excellent _ deteriorated Unaltered x Original site good _ Ruins X altered _ Moved (date: ) X fair _ unexposed Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance, include style(s) of architecture, cumnt condition and relationship to surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styl(s) of architectural detailing, embel- ksbments and site details. 1948 Aerial view of Block 2 with the D. W. Jordan House with its pyramidal roof at the center of photo The property at 317 South Church Street was the site of the Ambrose and Susan Foster cabin. The Foster's re- ceived a land grant that is a part of an original survey of Grapevine of the 1840s. This house was built in 1917 in the Folk -Victorian style with a pyramidal roof for D. W. and Mary Sammons Jordan as their family home. It had a projecting front porch that extended the width of the front of the house. There were narrow one -over - one windows, wood siding and wood trim and an asphalt shingle roof. Several outbuildings were located to the rear of the property. _.. L f- S E �.. �.✓ r I "R v qrx R _.._ 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map with the property outlined in red The 1,350 square foot one-story house was heavily altered in the 1990s with a new addition to the rear, enclo- sure of the front porch, installation of new wood siding and a gable roof which replace the original pyramidal roof. Photo of house c. 2002 Current Photo of house South Side Elevation East Elevation North Side Elevation There is a one car detached garage dating from the 1940s with a gabled roof and exposed rafter tails and its exterior sheathed with #105 wood siding with wood trim. West Elevation of one -car garage North Elevation of one -car garage East Elevation of one -car garage The property and its structures are associated with numerous prominent Grapevine families. The property is located within the boundary of the Grapevine Historic Township of the City of Grapevine and the house and garage a contributing structures to the Grapevine Historic Township District. Historical Significance Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influences, special events and important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc. Two of Grapevine's history books give insight to this property: Trek to Texas, published and copyrighted in 1966, by Pearl Foster (O'Donell); and the Grapevine Area History book, published in 1979 by the Grapevine Historical Society and edited by Charles H. Young. According to the Grapevine Area History book, D. W. and Mary Sammons Jordan moved to Grapevine in 1917 and purchased the Withrow Shoe and Harness Shop on Main Street "and also the property on Church Street that has been in their family since that time." The Jordan's daughter, Josie, and her daughter Leslie, were living in the house on Church Street in 1979 when the Grapevine Area History book was written. In half - ownership of the property with Josie was her sister, Edith Hackney of Wilberton, OK. According to the Trek to Texas book, "Ambrose and Susan Foster built their cabin about one block west of the present Main Street of Grapevine, Texas. This was near the water tower at Grapevine today and Josie Fer- ris of Church Street has a big stone in the north edge of her yard, so large she has been unable to get it moved., She recalls that in the early 1930s, old Mr. Nash, an old timer of Grapevine, positively identified it and oth- ers that have been moved as being the foundation for the fireplace of the old Foster cabin." D.W. and Mary Jordan had a son, Elmer Lewis Jordan, in addition to their daughters, Josie, Edith and Marietta. Elmer Jordan was a WWI veteran and contemporary of B. R. Wall and fellow lodge member. When Elmer re- turned from WWI, his father, D.W. (also known as "Pink"), gave Elmer half interest in the family business. Elmer became a significant Main Street businessman. In 1938 he bought out his father in the family business and moved to the east side of Main Street (317 S. Main Street). In 1938, he acquired the General Electric fran- chise and established a plumbing and electrical business there. He also served as Justice of the Peace in Pre- cinct 3 for 20 years; he received the Citizen of the Year award in 1970. This property is significant because of the people who owned and occupied it and the stone artifacts remaining from the Ambrose and Susan Foster cabin. 16. Bibliography Grapevine Area History, published 1979 by the Grapevine Historical Society; edited by Charles H. Young. Trek to Texas, printed and copyrighted in 1966, by Pearl Foster (O'Donnell), author. 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. X G. Identification as the work of an archi- tect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city. C. Identification with a person or persons X 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. 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- X 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 X produced or can be expected to pro- duce data affecting theories of historic or prehistoric value. F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- L. Value as an aspect of community sen- teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride. 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. Se Sho , iaurnan G pe ' e Historic Pr tion Co - on David Klempin Historic Preservation Officer Erica Marohnic, Director Planning and Zoning Services 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: ❑a 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. [a No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property. pp 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 M Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Landmark Plaque. 0 Historic Preservation Commission's Historic District Plaque. IN Grapevine Historical Society's Historic Landmark Marker. Design Guidelines 317 South Church Street Historic Landmark Subdistrict Grapevine, Texas Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc. City of Grapevine 200 S. Main Grapevine, Texas 76051 October 25, 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 V. EXISTING NON-CONTRIBUTING BUILDINGS • Minor changes ■ Major alterations ■ Demolitions ■ Building replacement Page 2 O:\Historic Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc Preface Period of Significance The period of significance for Grapevine Township is 1882-1946, the years documented with the county as being the construction dates for property within the historic Township. Allowing a property to authentically tell the story of its own period and time, while reinforcing the historical period of significance with necessary preservation, rehabilitation and restoration, is the goal of the historic landmark designation. The preservation of original architectural features, especially windows, doors, porch and siding, is preferred, rather than "modernization" or "updating" of older features, or imposing a false "historical look" on newer features. The repair of original materials, rather than their replacement can best preserve the historic character of the property. If non -original materials are replaced, then care should be taken to install original (in -kind) materials. Repair and restoration is often more cost effective than replacement, conserves energy and reduces the amount of trash added to landfills. New construction (additions or rehabilitation) to an existing home should reflect the character of the home during its period of significance. Massing, roof shapes, porch configurations and materials that reflect the architectural character of the home during its historic period should be preserved. The design of any new architectural features shall have key elements of the primary historic style already existing in the home and shall be clearly compatible with and complementary to its adjacent features. Any exterior modifications to buildings and properties within the Historic Landmark Subdistrict are required to conform to the City of Grapevine's preservation ordinances governing these buildings and properties and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. The Historic Preservation Commission handbook "Design Guidelines for Historic Commercial and Residential Properties" (adopted November 2003), explains the preservation ordinances and design criteria that has been adopted by the City of Grapevine. The handbook's guidelines should be used by those planning new construction or additions to historic properties at 317 Church Street. Page 3 OAHistoric Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc 1948 Aerial view of Block 2 with the D. W. Jordan House with its pyramidal roof at the center of photo The property at 317 South Church Street was the site of the Ambrose and Susan Foster cabin. The Foster's received a land grant that is a part of an original survey of Grapevine of the 184Os. This house was built in 1917 in the Folk -Victorian style with a pyramidal roof for D. W. and Mary Sammons Jordan as their family home. It had a projecting front porch that extended the width of the front of the house. There were narrow one -over -one windows, wood siding and wood trim and an asphalt shingle roof. Several outbuildings were located to the rear of the property. U © 9 91 1935 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map with the property outlined in red The 1,350 square foot one-story house was heavily altered in the 199Os with a new addition to the rear, enclosure of the front porch, installation of new wood siding and a gable roof which replace the original pyramidal roof. Page 4 OAHistoric Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc Photo of house c. 2002 Current Photo of house South Side Elevation Page 5 OAHistoric Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc East Elevation North Side Elevation There is a one car detached garage dating from the 1940s with a gabled roof and exposed rafter tails and its exterior sheathed with #105 wood siding with wood trim. West Elevation of one -car garage North Elevation of one -car garage East Elevation of one -car garage The property and its structures are associated with numerous prominent Grapevine families. The property is located within the boundary of the Grapevine Historic Township of the City of Grapevine and the house and garage a contributing structures to the Grapevine Historic Township District. Two of Grapevine's history books give insight to this property: Trek to Texas, published and copyrighted in 1966, by Pearl Foster (O'Donell); and the Grapevine Area History book, published in 1979 by the Grapevine Historical Society and edited by Charles H. Young. According to the Grapevine Area History book, D. W. and Mary Sammons Jordan moved to Grapevine in 1917 and purchased the Withrow Shoe and Harness Shop on Main Street "and also the property on Church Street that has been in their family since that time." The Jordan's daughter, Josie, and Page 6 OAHistoric Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc her daughter Leslie, were living in the house on Church Street in 1979 when the Grapevine Area History book was written. In half -ownership of the property with Josie was her sister, Edith Hackney of Wilberton, OK. According to the Trek to Texas book, "Ambrose and Susan Foster built their cabin about one block west of the present Main Street of Grapevine, Texas. This was near the water tower at Grapevine today and Josie Ferris of Church Street has a big stone in the north edge of her yard, so large she has been unable to get it moved. She recalls that in the early 1930s, old Mr. Nash, an old timer of Grapevine, positively identified it and others that have been moved as being the foundation for the fireplace of the old Foster cabin." D.W. and Mary Jordan had a son, Elmer Lewis Jordan, in addition to their daughters, Josie, Edith and Marietta. Elmer Jordan was a WWI veteran and contemporary of B. R. Wall and fellow lodge member. When Elmer returned from WWI, his father, D.W. (also known as "Pink"), gave Elmer half interest in the family business. Elmer became a significant Main Street businessman. In 1938 he bought out his father in the family business and moved to the east side of Main Street (317 S. Main Street). In 1938, he acquired the General Electric franchise and established a plumbing and electrical business there. He also served as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3 for 20 years; he received the Citizen of the Year award in 1970. This property is significant because of the people who owned and occupied it and the stone artifacts remaining from the Ambrose and Susan Foster cabin. Page 7 OAHistoric Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc SITE Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space. Avoid rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as walks, drives and fences, that help define the residence's historic value. SETBACKS Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings should be set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the street right- of-way. Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas shall be set back in a manner consistent with setbacks of adjacent or neighboring residential structures. Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing patterns between buildings. DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the character of the landscaped yard can be reinforced. New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district. Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner side yards. This is important to both the preserving of the historic character, and to the strengthening of the residential district. Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic Landmark Subdistrict. Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks should be screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the building 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 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. 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 Page 8 O:\Historic Preservation Comm ission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc 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. 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 Page 9 O:\Historic Preservation Comm ission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc appearance. Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an appropriate treatment. Paint colors should be complementary to each other and the overall character of the house. When possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors respect the historic building. The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s) appropriate to the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process. WINDOWS Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and maintained or replaced in kind. When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non -original windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass may be used. Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows and doors. Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building. 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. Page 10 O:\Historic Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFILL The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication. New construction proposals and the rehabilitation of non -historic buildings will be reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgement will be based on the compatibility of the design within the context of the property's adjacent and nearby historic buildings. The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic period of significance including massing, scale, fenestration and materials. Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions. Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a reproduction be considered. Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form, cornice line and materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the heights of adjacent structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over existing ones. Horizontal wood siding (either novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent) and brick are appropriate exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel aggregate materials shall never be used. ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible; 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. Page 11 O:\Historic Preservation Commission\Design Guidelines for HL's\guidelines 317 South Church St 2023.doc