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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, ACTING CITY MANAGER
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Pt,1,
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2005
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL05-01
APPLICANT: Prentice Jeffcoat
PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 422 South Dooley
Street and is platted as Lot 7 and the East 35 feet of
Lot 8, Block 33, City of Grapevine. The addition
contains .379 acres and has approximately 120 feet
of frontage along South Dooley Street and 150 feet
of frontage along East Franklin Street.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for the property
addressed at 422 South Dooley Street and platted as Lot 7 and the East 35 feet of Lot 8,
Block 33, City of Grapevine, to be known as the D.E. Box House.
The Historic Preservation Commission at their February 23, 2005 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the D.E. Box House. Preservation criteria for this proposed district
addressing such issues as setbacks, driveways, parking, exterior finishes and other
architectural embellishments were established by the Historic Preservation Commission to
preserve the historic integrity of the property. See the attached preservation criteria.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District and is developed as a single
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family home on a corner lot.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject and surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west were zoned "R-
1" Single Family Residential District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District—single family residences
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District—single family residences
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—single family residences
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—single family residences
AIRPORT IMPACT:
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
such as auditoriums, churches, schools, hospitals, and theaters. The applicant's proposal
is an appropriate use in this noise zone.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a Low Density Residential land use.
The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
APPLICANT/AGENT NAME Prentice D. Jeffcoat
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS 200 South Main Street
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, Texas 76051
WORK PHONE 817 410-3197 FAX NUMBER 817 410-3125
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
3
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PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME Prentice D. Jeffcoat
ADDRESS 422 South Dooley Street
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, Texas 76051
WORK PHONE
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
422 South Dooley Street
ACRES
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION . R-7.5
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Residential
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OWNER SIGNATI
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identity card or other document) to be the person whose namibed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
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NOTARY PUBLIC - TEXAS
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
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County of
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known to me (or proved to me on the oath of
or through (description of
identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic D.E. Box residence
And/or common
2. Location
Address 422 South Doolev Street land survey
Location/neighborhood Jenkins and Yates Addition block/lot Block 33/Lots 7 & E358 tract size 0.379 acres
3. Current zoning
Al Single Family
4. Classification
Category
_ district
x building(s)
_ structure
site
Ownership
public
x private
.Accessible
_ yes: restricted
_ yes: unrestr.
no
Status
x occupied
unoccupied
work in progress
Present Use
agriculture
_ commercial
— education
Entertainment
government
industrial
military
5. Ownership
Current owner: P.D. Jeffcoat phone: 817-481-2076
museum
— park
x residence
Religious
_ scientific
transportation
other
.Address: 422 South Dooley Street city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051-5450
6. Form Preparation
Name & title Susan Odom, Owner organization: Preservation Partners
Contact: Susan Odom phone: 214-707-2992
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources
other
National Register of Historic Places
_ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
far office u.re onljI
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
Site Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner David Eckley Box (1891-1957) and wife, Mary Ruth (Dougherty) Box (1893-19_)
significant later owner(s) L.W. Parker (8/19/39 — 6/13/66); Prentice D. Jeffcoat (6/13/66 — present)
12. Constriction Dates
Original 1920
alterations/ additions 1938 and 1960
13. Architect
original construction Builder — John Dougherty (D.E. Box's father-in-law), was known as a highly skilled
carpenter and contractor who built many fine churches, schools, and homes in the North Texas area
alterations/ additions
14. Site Features
natural
urban
Condition Check One: Check One:
_ excellent _ deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
good _ Ruins x altered _ Moved (date: )
fair unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include style(.r) oj'arcbitecture, current condition and relationship to
rurraundinn fabric (strictures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styles) of architectural detailing, embel-
Ashments and site detaib:
The current appearance of the home located at 422 South Dooley Street bears little resemblance to the 2752
square foot residence built by John Dougherty for D.E. and Ruth Box in 1920. The original cross -hipped roof
(low to medium in pitch) has been replaced with a medium -pitched side -gable -type with wide eaves over the
front facade. Square footage has been added to the second story over the former single -story porch. Storm
windows and metal siding have been added to all facades.
The original home was a two-story folk house with hints of craftsman detailing. The single -story front porch
filled in the southeast corner of the L-shaped floor plan. Covered by a narrowly pitched hipped roof, the porch
was supported by large square roof supports. y gabled eave announced the home's entryway. All exterior
walls were covered in four -inch lapped wood siding. Rectangular windows (double -hung with diamond shaped
upper panes over one full-size lower pane) grouped in threes, are placed on each upper story and the lower
story front facade, as well as on the frontmost sides of the house. Identical windows, grouped in pairs were
found placed on each of the upper story side facades. The roof had narrow eaves. One large chimney rose
from the north side of the house. A smaller chimney rose from the southwest quadrangle.
This massed -plan (more than one room deep), wood -framed, vernacular style was popular in the South (indeed,
in many parts of the country) from the turn of the 20", century until the 1930s. This example was clearly
owned by a family of means, as indicated by its size, quality of construction and fine landscaping. The bounds
of the property were delineated by a three to four foot tall row of hedges. Various trees were planted through-
out the yard.
It is unknown what type of construction occurred in 1938. However, in 1960, then owner L.W. Parker Jr.
made the bulk of the alterations we see today. Square footage was added to the upper story over the top of the
front porch, creating a rectangular house, topped by a simple side -gabled composition roof with narrow over-
hanging eaves. Ahuninum storm windows were placed over the original wood -framed windows. The porch is
now defined by a pent roof. The large square roof supports remain. Windows added during this construction
are horizontally narrow 2/2, and do not match those existing. Two in the front and one on the side, they are
placed equidistantly across each facade. Exterior asbestos siding was added to cover the lapped siding.
The yard appears to be somewhat smaller, making way for the paving of South Dooley. The perimeter hedges
have been removed. Sidewalks have been added. It appears that few, if any, of the original trees remain,
though others have since been planted. A large detached garage with hipped roof and asbestos siding is acces-
sible from Franklin Street.
16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and important personages, influences on
>zeighhorhood, on the city, etc.
According to Tarrant County Deed Records, D.E. Box purchased from Zebulon and Florence Jenkins two lots
on the corner of Franklin and Dooley soon after Thanksgiving 1919. Box's father-in-law, John J. Dougherty,
began construction on the home early the following year. It was completed in 1921. John Dougherty was a
highly skilled carpenter and contractor who built many fine churches, schools and homes in the North Texas
area. after completing the Box residence, John built a home across the street for he and wife, Minerva.
D.E. Box was the Cashier and Manager of the First National Bank of Grapevine (then the National Bank) from
its inception — the same year Main Street was paved. The third bank in this small town of 600 residents, it is
said to have begun humbly but grown steadily, sustaining the town's primarily agricultural economy even
through the Great Depression. By February 1924, with the resignation of President T.B. White, Box became
President, a position he held for exactly 33 years. He was succeeded as president by his son, Joseph Nelson
"Joe." D.E. served for several more years as the bank's Chairman of the Board. He was succeeded in this role
by his wife Ruth. In addition to his work in the bank, D.E. owned and operated Box Insurance Agency, as well
as having farm and ranch holdings and operations. His partner in the livestock business from 1933-1942 was
Drew Wall, who among other notable accomplishments was mayor of Grapevine in 1922.
The Box family name is well known in Grapevine, particularly with regard to community and non-profit serv-
ice. D.E. was president of the Northwest Highway Association, the primary organization that helped get
Highway 114 routed through Grapevine. He served on the Grapevine City Council and local school board,
and was a leader in the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. He served the Texas Bankers Association as State
Treasurer and was Chairman of District Seven. Grapevine's Citizen of the Year award is named in his honor.
Ruth Box was active in the First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher for almost half a
century. She was President of the Bay View Club, a charter member of the Grapevine Garden Club and past
Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a graduate of North Texas State Teachers Normal
and a Carrollton school teacher before marrying D.E. in 1914.
Three of D.E. and Ruth Box's five children (D.E. Jr., Joseph Nelson, William Donald, MaryRuth and Evelyn
Dougherty) were born in Grapevine. All spent their formative years here.
D.E., Ruth and Joe Box were directly involved in the economic growth and prosperity of the city. Their fine
examples of professionalism and civic responsibility had a direct impact on the quality of life of its residents.
17. Bibliography
Sanborn Digital Maps
Tarrant County Appraisal District Records
Tarrant Countv Deed Records
Young, Charles H. Grapevine Area History. Grapevine: Grapevine Historical Society. 1979.
Videocassette (Grapevine Public Library Holdings):
A Short Outline of the History of Grapevine, Texas Featuring David E. Box
Audiocassette (Grapevine Public Library Holdings):
Hushour, Kaye. Interview with Joe Nelson Box. October 19, 1982.
18. Attachments
_ District or Site map
_ Site Plan
x Photos (historic & current)
_ ,additional descriptive material
Footnotes
Other (
D. E. Box House c. 1920
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.
G 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 archi-
tectural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing char-
acteristics 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.
Historical Marker
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.
X I. Relationship to other distinctive
buildings, sites or areas which are eli-
gible for preservation according to a
plan based on historic, cultural or ar-
chitectural motif.
X J. Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
K. Archaeological value in that it has
produced or can be expected to pro-
duce data affecting theories of historic
or prehistoric value.
L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
timent or public pride.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
David Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Tommy Hardy, Director
Development Services Department
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:
❑ 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.
❑ No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property.
❑ Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Alarker (medallion and
text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
❑ Historic Preservation Commission's ❑ Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
❑ Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
0
❑ Historic Landmark Marker, ❑ I Iistoric District Marker, ❑ Iistoric Landmark Marker, ❑ I Iistoric District Marker,
existing; GIIS marker. existing; GIIS marker. new GI IS marker. new GHS marker.
Design Guidelines
The D. E. Box House
422 S. Dooley Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
January 3, 2005
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
• Driveways, Parking Lots
• Service and Mechanical Areas
• Fences
BUILDING FABRIC
• Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
• Windows
III. EMBELLISHMENTS
• Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
■ Additions to Historic Buildings
Table of Contents
Page 2
Preface
According to Tarrant County Deed Records, D.E. Box purchased from Zebulon and Florence
Jenkins two lots on the corner of Franklin and Dooley soon after Thanksgiving 1919. BoXs father-
in-law, John J. Dougherty, began construction on the home early the following year. It was
completed in 1921. John Dougherty was a highly skilled carpenter and contractor who built many
fine churches, schools and homes in the North Texas area. After completing the Box residence,
John built a home across the street for he and wife, Minerva.
D.E. Box was the Cashier and Manager of the First National Bank of Grapevine (then the National
Bank) from its inception — the same year Main Street was paved. The third bank in this small town
of 600 residents, it is said to have begun humbly but grown steadily, sustaining the town's primarily
agricultural economy even through the Great Depression. By February 1924, with the resignation
of President T.B. White, Box became President, a position he held for exactly 33 years. He was
succeeded as president by his son, Joseph Nelson "Joe." D.E. served for several more years as
the bank's Chairman of the Board. He was succeeded in this role by his wife Ruth. In addition to
his work in the bank, D.E. owned and operated Box Insurance Agency, as well as having farm and
ranch holdings and operations. His partner in the livestock business from 1933-1942 was Drew
Wall, who among other notable accomplishments was mayor of Grapevine in 1922.
The Box family name is well known in Grapevine, particularly with regard to community and non-
profit service. D.E. was president of the Northwest Highway Association, the primary organization
that helped get Highway 114 routed through Grapevine. He served on the Grapevine City Council
and local school board, and was a leader in the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. He served the
Texas Bankers Association as State Treasurer and was Chairman of District Seven, Grapevine's
Citizen of the Year award is named in his honor. Ruth Box was active in the First Baptist Church
where she served as Sunday School teacher for almost half a century. She was President of the
Bay View Club, a charter member of the Grapevine Garden Club and past Worthy Matron of the
Order of the Eastern Star. She was a graduate of North Texas State Teachers Normal and a
Carrollton school teacher before marrying D.E. in 1914. Three of D.E. and Ruth Box's five children
(D.E. Jr., Joseph Nelson, William Donald, Mary Ruth and Evelyn Dougherty) were born in
Grapevine. All spent their formative years here.
D.E., Ruth and Joe Box were directly involved in the economic growth and prosperity of the city.
Their fine examples of professionalism and civic responsibility had a direct impact on the quality of
life of its residents.
Page 3
D. E. Box House c. 1922
The current appearance of the home located at 422 South Dooley Street bears little resemblance
to the 2752 square foot residence built by John Dougherty for D.E. and Ruth Box in 1920.
Following a fire on the second floor of the home in 1975, the original cross -hipped roof (low to
medium in pitch) was replaced with a medium -pitched side -gable -type with wide eaves over the
front facade. A deck was added to the second story over the former single -story porch. Storm
windows and composite siding were added to all facades.
The original home was a two-story folk house with hints of craftsman detailing. The single -story
front porch filled in the southeast corner of the L-shaped floor pian. Covered by a narrowly pitched
hipped roof, the porch was supported by large square roof supports. A gabled eave announced
the home's entryway. All exterior walls were covered in four -inch lapped wood siding. Rectangular
windows (double -hung with diamond shaped upper panes over one full-size lower pane) grouped
in threes, are placed on each upper story and the lower story front fagade, as well as on the
frontmost sides of the house. Identical windows, grouped in pairs were found placed on each of
the upper story side facades. The roof had narrow eaves. One large chimney rose from the north
side of the house. A smaller chimney rose from the southwest quadrangle.
This massed -plan (more than one room deep), wood -framed, vernacular style was popular in the
South (indeed, in many parts of the country) from the turn of the 20"' century until the 1930s. This
example was clearly owned by a family of means, as indicated by its size, quality of construction
and fine landscaping. The bounds of the property were delineated by a three to four foot tall row of
hedges. Various trees were planted throughout the yard.
It is unknown what type of construction occurred in 1938. However, in 1960, then owner L.W.
Parker Jr. made the bulk of the alterations we see today. Square footage was added to the upper
story over the top of the front porch, creating a rectangular house, topped by a simple side -gabled
composition roof with narrow overhanging eaves. Aluminum storm windows were placed over the
original wood -framed windows. The porch is now defined by a pent roof. The large square roof
supports remain. Windows added during this construction are horizontally narrow 2/2, and do not
match those existing. Two in the front and one on the side, they are placed equidistantly across
each fagade. Exterior asbestos siding was added to cover the lapped siding.
Page 4
The yard appears to be somewhat smaller, making way for the paving of South Dooley. The
perimeter hedges have been removed. Sidewalks have been added. It appears that few, if any, of
the original trees remain, though others have since been planted. A large detached garage with
hipped roof and asbestos siding is accessible from Franklin Street.
D. E. Box House c. 2005
Prentice D. Jeffcoat, Owner
Page 5
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 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.
Page 6
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 modem synthetic materials often involves the removal of original decorative elements such
as cornice, comer 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
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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
districts character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior Alteration application
process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed by the Commission in the
regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and maintained or
replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non -original windows
should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to avoid filling in or
enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily
tinted glass shall be used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows and doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available which can
be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm windows
constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over one sashes) are
recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS -CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the historic
character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
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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 e)ashng 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 e)asts, 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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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL05-01 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE
AREA PLATTED AS LOT 7 AND THE EAST 35 FEET OF LOT
8, BLOCK 33, CITY OF GRAPEVINE ADDITION AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE D. E. BOX
RESIDENCE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES;
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) FOR EACH OFFENSE,
AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED
COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN
OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; 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 & 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
(HL05-01) 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: 422 South Dooley
Street, specifically described as Lot 7 and the east 35 feet of Lot 8, Block 33, City of
Grapevine Addition, and in addition thereto, the adoption of D. E. Box Residence Historic
District Design Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the
ORD. NO. 2
said historic landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled
Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to correct the official zoning map
of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the "HU 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. 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. 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. 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.
ORD. NO. 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of October, 2005.
ATTEST:
ORD. NO. 4