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PLANNING AND ZONING •, •
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 0
J. SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: JUNE 21, 2016
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL16-04
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APPLICANT: Copper Street Homes
PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 626 East Wall
Street and platted as Lot 7, Block 101, College
Heights Addition.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation_ for property located
at 626 East Wall Street and platted as Lot 7 Block 101 College Heights Addition as the
Buelah Harston House.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their March 23, 2016 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property, no additions/renovations have been submitted
for this property.
The house is set back on the lot, with a lawn in front and framed by mature trees. This
small house and outbuilding totaling 500 sq. ft. were constructed by the Estill family
builders in 1938. The house is built in the Arts and Crafts style popular in the 1930s. The
original four -room house was later expanded with a kitchen/dining area addition on the
west side of the house. The original front porch was enclosed to become a vestibule. A
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rear porch was enclosed to become living space. An original outbuilding located to the rear
of the house was added onto several times, to serve as a workshop and as a storage area
for antiques.
The original owner of this lot was Benjamin Richard Wall, one of the most significant
persons in Grapevine history. He served as Grapevine mayor for over 20 years, leading
Grapevine through the WWI and WWII years. He was instrumental in promoting
Grapevine as a great place to live, work and do business. The second owner of this
property and person who built the house in 1938 was Mrs. Buelah Harston. Records
indicate that she had a child, Sammy Harston. Mrs. Harston contracted with the Estill
family to build the house. The Estill's were well respected Grapevine home and school
builders. Buelah married A. J. "Nabby" Thompson in October 1942. Nabby was the son of
Samuel and Phoebe Thompson and the brother of local Grapevine character, Cotton
Thompson. Nabby's given name was Andrew Jackson Thompson; Cotton's given name
was Henry Dorris Thompson (named for Grapevine physician, Dr. Tom Dorris). Another
brother was Hubert Lipscomb Thompson, also named for another Grapevine citizen.
Nabby and Buelah resided at the corner of Wall and Wood Street. Nabby was well known
in the area as a collector of "antiques."
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential and is currently used as a
residential structure.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject property and the surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west
were zoned "R-1" Single Family District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "R-5.0" Zero Lot Line — currently vacant
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family Residential — residential structures
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The subject tract is located within "Zone A" Zone of Minimal Effect as defined on the
"Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" Map. Few
activities will be affected by aircraft sounds in "Zone A" except for sound sensitive activities
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such as auditoriums, churches, schools, hospitals, and theaters. The applicant's proposal
is an appropriate use in this noise zone.
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a "RL" Residential Low Density land
use. The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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APPLICANT/AGENT NAME
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
Exhibit F
SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
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2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME
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4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
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SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY&,= ACRES SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11 SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY L
7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
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THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA, Y rr
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE. (BBE
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626 East Wall Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
636 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
April 27, 2016
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I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
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• Preservation
• Exterior Finishes
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111. EMBELLISHMENTS
• Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
Infill
Additions to • Buildings
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The original owner of this lot was Benjamin Richard Wall, one of the most significant
persons in Grapevine history. He served as Grapevine mayor for over 20 years, leading
Grapevine through the WWI and WWII years. He was instrumental in promoting
Grapevine as a wonderful place to live, work and do business. He was a member of the
Redman and IOOF Lodges and through these associations connected Grapevine to the
world by building a long relationship with the people of Pitcairn Island whereby Grapevine
citizens helped supply life's basic needs to the islanders. He also brought the first Boy
Scout Charter west of the Mississippi River to Grapevine in 1913. He was a man of vision,
attorney and Main Street business leader.
The second owner of this property and person who built the house in 1938 was Mrs.
Buelah Harston. Records indicate that she had a child, Sammy Harston. Mrs. Harston
contracted with the Estill family to build the house. The Estills were well respected
Grapevine home and school builders. Buelah married A. J. "Nabby" Thompson in October
1942. Nabby was the son of Samuel and Phoebe Thompson and the brother of local
Grapevine character, Cotton Thompson. Nabby's given name was Andrew Jackson
Thompson; Cotton's given name was Henry Dorris Thompson (named for Grapevine
physician, Dr. Tom Dorris). Another brother was Hubert Lipscomb Thompson, also named
for another Grapevine citizen. Nabby and Buelah resided at the corner of Wall and Wood
Street. Nabby was well known in the area as a collector of "antiques."
Buelah Harston House
626 East Wall Street c. 1938
View from Street
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View from ... Street
Rear View of House
West Elevation of House
Metal Clad Workshop Rear View View of Metal Clad Workshop
from Wood Street
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Close-up View of House� photo 2016 M
The house is set back on the lot, with a lawn in front and framed by mature trees. This
small house and out building totaling 500 sq. ft. were constructed by the Estill family
builders in 1938. The house is built in the Arts and Crafts Style popular in the 1930s. It
features 5" wide No. 105 wood exterior siding. The original windows are narrow and placed
in pairs on the front and side of the house. Window and door casing is 5" wide wood trim
and feature decorative angled wood pediments. The original four -room house was later
expanded with a kitchen/dining area addition on the west side of the house. The original
front porch was enclosed to become a vestibule. A rear porch was enclosed to become
living space.
The original outbuilding located to the rear of the house was added onto several times, to
serve as a workshop and as a storage area for antiques.
The original owner of this lot was Benjamin Richard Wall, one of the most significant
persons in Grapevine history. He served as Grapevine mayor for over 20 years, leading
Grapevine through the WWI and WWII years. He was instrumental in promoting
Grapevine as a wonderful place to live, work and do business. He was a member of the
Redman and IOOF Lodges and through these associations connected Grapevine to the
world by building a long relationship with the people of Pitcairn Island whereby Grapevine
citizens helped supply life's basic needs to the islanders. He also brought the first Boy
Scout Charter west of the Mississippi River to Grapevine in 1913. He was a man of vision,
attorney and Main Street business leader.
The second owner of this property and person who built the house in 1938 was Mrs.
Buelah Harston. Records indicate that she had a child, Sammy Harston. Mrs. Harston
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contracted with the Estill family to build the house. The Estills were well respected
Grapevine home and school builders. Buelah married A. J. "Nabby" Thompson in October
1942. Nabby was the son of Samuel and Phoebe Thompson and the brother of local
Grapevine character, Cotton Thompson. Nabby's given name was Andrew Jackson
Thompson; Cotton's given name was Henry Dorris Thompson (named for Grapevine
physician, Dr. Tom Dorris). Another brother was Hubert Lipscomb Thompson, also named
for another Grapevine citizen. Nabby and Buelah resided at the corner of Wall and Wood
Street. Nabby was well known in the area as a collector of "antiques."
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.
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the
building. Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape.
Buildings should be set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use.
For example, a residential setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby
structures, with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a
manner consistent with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain
spacing patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed
(unless proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the
character of the landscaped yard can be reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the
district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front
or corner side yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to
the strengthening of the residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District.
Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the
height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of the building fagade line;
it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of security by allowing views to and
from the sidewalk.
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Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around property
and gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or decorative wire
fences were the common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally, picket fences
surrounded the front of the house while rail and wire fences surrounded the agricultural
portions of the property. Maintain historic fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences are
appropriate. Avoid chain-link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences for the
street sides of property. Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed in the rear
yard and behind the front fagade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences should not be
installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front fagade of a historic
building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those
portions of historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-kind, matching
the original in material, design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non -historic
fences, or new fences are proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will
compliment the historic boundary of the property without concealing the historic character
of the property.
SERVICE 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 orcornerside
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.
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.
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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.
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in
kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to
historic siding materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves
the removal of original decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets,
window and door trim, etc. New synthetic siding shall not be installed; removal of existing
such materials is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish
and appearance.
Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted, or when necessary, replaced
with synthetic siding to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding
over existing wood siding is not required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic
patina, finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe
deterioration of the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture
of replacement brick or stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an
appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should be 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.
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.
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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.
lew awningsand canopies should not be installed above windows or r••;
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.
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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 (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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1. Name
Historic Buelah Harston House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 626 E. Wall Street land survey Esther Moore
Location/neighborhood block/lot /block 101 – lot 7 tract size
I Current zoning
R-7.5 Single Family
4. Classification
Category Ownership
— district — public
X building(s) X private
structure
site Accessible
yes: re-
stricted
X yes: un-
restr.
no
5. Ownership
Current owner: Edna Marge
phone:
Address: 1711 Siqnet Drive
Status Present Use
X occupied agriculture museum
unoccupied commer- park
cial
work in pro- education _X residence
gress
Entertain-
ment
govern-
ment
industrial
— Military
ret Murray
scientific
transporta-
tion
other
Euless state: TX zip: 76040-4406
6. Form Preparation
Name & title David Klempin/Sallie Andrews
Organization: HPP Division – Grapevine CVB
Contact: David Klempin, Hist. Pres. Office phone: 817-410-3197
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1 7. Representation on Existinq Survevs
Tarrant County Historic Re-
sources
other
National Register of Historic
Places
Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark
Texas Archaeological
Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Survey Veri- Yes No
Rec'd: fied:
9. Field Chk By
date:
10. Nomination
Archaeological Structure District
Site Structure & Site
original owner B. R. Wall, lot
significant later owner s) Mrs. Buelah Harston and A. J. Thompson
12. Construction Dates
Original 1938 Estill family, original builder
alterations/additions Front and rear Porches enclosed' Lean-to added on to
Metal Clad WorkshOD Buildinq kitchen with dining area added to west end of house
13. Architect
original construction
alterations/add itions
14. Site Features
Natural Mature trees punctuate the lot
urban design
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
Excellent X deteriorat- Unaltered Original site
ed
_ Good — Ruins X altered _ Moved (date:_)
_ Fair _ unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include style(s) of
architecture, current condition and relationship to surrounding fabric (structures,
objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s) of architectural
detailing, embellishments and site detail.
TZ26 East Wall Street, c. 1938
View from Street
View from Wood Street
Rear View of House I
Metal Clad Workshop Rear View
West Elevation of House
View of Metal Clad Workshop
Close-up View of House, photo 2016
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The house is set back on the lot, with a lawn in front and framed by mature trees. This
small house and out building totaling 500 sq. ft. were constructed by the Estill family
builders in 1938. The house is built in the Arts and Crafts Style popular in the 1930s. It
features 5" wide No. 105 wood exterior siding. The original windows are narrow and
placed in pairs on the front and side of the house. Window and door casing is 5" wide
wood trim and feature decorative angled wood pediments. The original four -room house
was later expanded with a kitchen/dining area addition on the west side of the house.
The original front porch was enclosed to become a vestibule. A rear porch was en-
closed to become living space.
The original out building located to the rear of the house was added onto several times
to serve as a workshop and as a storage area for antiques.
Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special
events and important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The original owner of this lot was Benjamin Richard Wall, one of the most significant
persons in Grapevine history. He served as Grapevine mayor for over 20 years, leading
Grapevine through the WWI and WWII years. He was instrumental in promoting
Grapevine as a wonderful place to live, work and do business. He was a member of the
Redman and IOOF Lodges and through these associations connected Grapevine to the
world by building a long relationship with the people of Pitcairn Island whereby Grape-
vine citizens helped supply life's basic needs to the islanders. He also brought the first
Boy Scout Charter west of the Mississippi River to Grapevine in 1913. He was a man of
vision, attorney and Main Street business leader.
The second owner of this property and person who built the house in 1938 was Mrs.
Buelah Harston. Records indicate that she had a child, Sammy Harston. Mrs. Harston
contracted with the Estill family to build the house. The Estills were well respected
Grapevine home and school builders. Buelah married A. J. "Nabby" Thompson in Oc-
tober 1942. Nabby was the son of Samuel and Phoebe Thompson and the brother of
local Grapevine character, Cotton Thompson. Nabby's given name was Andrew Jack-
son Thompson; Cotton's given name was Henry Dorris Thompson (named for Grape-
vine physician, Dr. Tom Dorris). Another brother was Hubert Lipscomb Thompson
(known as "Lip"), also named for another Grapevine citizen. Nabby and Buelah resided
at the corner of Wall and Wood Street. Nabby was well known in the area as a collector
of "antiques."
Grapevine Area History book, 1979, Charles H. Young, Editor. Historic tax cards and
current TAD records.
17. Attachments
District or Site map
_ Site Plan
_ Photos (historic & current)
Additional descriptive mate-
rial
_ Footnotes
_ Other ( )
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Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value X G. Identification as the work of
as part of the development, an architect or master
heritage or cultural charac- builder whose individual
teristics of the City of work has influenced the de -
Grapevine, State of Texas velopment of the city.
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 cul- X
tural, economic, social or
historical heritage of the city
H. Embodiment of elements of
architectural design, detail,
materials or craftsmanship
which represent a signifi-
cant architectural innova-
tion.
I. Relationship to other dis-
tinctive buildings, sites or
areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a
plan based on historic, cul-
tural or architectural motif.
J. Unique location of singular
physical characteristics rep-
resenting an established
and familiar visual feature of
a neighborhood, community
or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment X K. Archaeological value in that
of a group of people in an it has produced or can be
era of history characterized expected to produce data
by a distinctive architectural affecting theories of historic
style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguish-
ing characteristics of an ar-
chitectural type or speci-
men.
L. Value as an aspect of X
community sentiment or
public pride.
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Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization
Program requests the Grapevine Histor-
ic Preservation Commission to deem
this nominated landmark meritorious of
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,
City of Grapevine Comprehensive Zon-
ing Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preser-
vation Commission endorses the
Preservation Criteria, policy recommen-
dations and landmark boundary as pre-
sented by the City of Grapevine Devel-
opment Services Department.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion
uavid Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department
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Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society
have a cooperative marker program for properties that are officially (individually or lo-
cated within) designated Historic Landmark Sub -districts. Please indicate if you are in-
terested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of
the markers, however, the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the me-
dallion and text plaque (second option), per year, on a first come, first serve basis.
Check One:
o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic
Landmark Plaque for my property from the Historic
Preservation Commission. I understand there is no fee
for this plaque.
o No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my
property.
o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic
Marker (medallion and text plaque) for my property
from the Grapevine Historical Society.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL16-04 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 7, BLOCK 101, COLLEGE
HEIGHTS ADDITION OF THE ESTHER MOORE SURVEY
AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A
DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
BUELAH HARSTON HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT
PRESERVATION CRITERIA; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE
RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE
DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN
MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character
of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view
to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout this city;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was
made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes
health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding
of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has also
found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this
property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict
designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best
interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps
promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL16-04) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family District Regulations within the following described property: 626 East Wall Street
and platted as Lot 7, Block 101, College Heights Addition of the Esther Moore Survey,
more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of
hereof; and, in addition thereto, the adoption of the Buelah Harston House Historic District
Preservation Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the
said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled
Exhibit "B".
Ordinance No. 2
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the official zoning
map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "H" zoning designation.
Section 3. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land herein
above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of
Grapevine zoning ordinances and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City
of Grapevine, Texas.
Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have
been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting
health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been
designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated
to exist in the foreseeable future, to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from
fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent
overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate
provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other
public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial
needs and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable
consideration, among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability
for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the
City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said
ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be
severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of
land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity
of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein.
Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum
not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 8. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
fiLPASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
Ordinance No. 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of June, 2016.
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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