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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
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2005
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
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The subject property is located at 408 East Worth
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irporta ; Street and is platted as the East Y2 of Lot 4, Block
33, City of Grapevine. The addition contains .246
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F Glade Rd. — c —� J along East Worth Street.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for the property
addressed at 408 East Worth Street and platted as the East Y2 of Lot 4, Block 33, City of
Grapevine to be known as the A.W. and Ted Willhoite Home.
The Historic Preservation Commission at their February 23, 2005 meeting adopted the
preservation criteria for the A.W. and Ted Willhoite Home. 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.
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
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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HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
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WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
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SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY��!; SQUARE FEE
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PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY
SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICA
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF TH,
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA YOUR APPLICATION MAY B,
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
i. Name
Historic A. W. and Ted Willhoite home
And/or common
2. Location
Address 408 East Worth Street land survey William Dooley
Location/neighborhood Jenkins and Yates Addition block/lot Block 33/Lot E t/2 4 tract size 0.246 acres
3. Current zoning
Al Single Family
4. Classification
Category
_ district
x building(s)
_ structure
site
5. Ownership
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
museum
_ park
x residence
_ Religious
scientific
_ transportation
other
Current owner: Rose Gacilos phone: 817-488-0302 or 817-488-8766
Address: citv: state:
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
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date:
IN
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure District
Site Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner R.L. Lucas (purchased property from J.E.M. Yates in 1913) TCDR Vol. 387, Pg. 563*
significant later owner(s) A.W. Willhoite estate sold to Dale Wolf in 1971 TCDR Vol. 5046, Pg. 943*
* information obtained from Tarrant County Deed Records. It is unclear when or how the property passed
from Lucas to Willhoite ownership between 1913 and 1971
12. Construction Dates
Original 1913 or 1925
alterations/additions 1928 and other(s)
13. Architect
original construction
alterations /additions
14. Site Features
natural
urban desi_an
Condition Check One: Check One:
_ excellent _ deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
_ good e ruins x altered _ Moved (date: )
fair unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include sole(s) of architecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styles) of architectural detailing, embel-
lishments and site detai&
An American folk house at heart, with Craftsman bungalow styling, the wood -frame home located at 408 East
Worth Street in Grapevine is a well-preserved example of houses built throughout the United States in the first
quarter of the 20f century. The composition shingle roof is cross -gabled with wide overhanging boxed eaves, a
very common sub -type of this traditional home. Exterior elevations are painted lapped siding. A partial -width
front porch is protected by a separate front -gabled roof. Simple, round, floor -to -ceiling white columns, such as
were common before 1910, have replaced the heavy piers that support traditional Craftsman porch roofs. A
red -painted door with octagonal glass inset gives contrast to the grayish -blue siding and white trim.
Two large rectangular 1/1 windows sided by faux shutters overlook East Worth Street. All other windows are
similar in style, shape and construction. Windows along the sides are grouped in pairs or ribboned in sets of
four.
The 1,592 square foot, two -bath, two-bedroom house is deeply massed, extending twice its width into the small
quarter -acre lot. The long driveway that runs the full depth of the lot leads to a detached garage/outbuilding.
The small yard has a number of tall, healthy trees that provide ample shade without inhibiting the architectural
view of passersby.
16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical andcultural snificance. Include: cultural influences, special events and important personages, influences on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
R.L. ("Bob") Lucas purchased the vacant property from Junius Edward Merritt Yates in December of 1913
(TCDR Vol. 387, Page 563). According to Tarrant County records, the purchase price was $500. The original
home was small and simple. Its first addition (rooms added to the rear of the home) was made in 1928, when
the home's square footage was nearly doubled. Other additions/alterations have been made but none have
been recorded.
The Lucas family name has been a part of the mortuary business in the Grapevine area since 1860. It began
with selling coffins in the family-owned general store on Main Street. Eventually subsequent generations
would become licensed morticians, expanding the business into Fort Worth and Hurst. Bob Lucas was the
first to obtain his license and the first (in 1929) to expand into Fort Worth. Four of Bob's brothers were li-
censed morticians. His son, RobertJoe, also followed in his professional footsteps.
Bob married Frances Pyatt in 1916. Their only son, Bobby Joe, was born eight years later. In addition to his
work as a mortician, Bob was Secretary of Grapevine Producing Company, a company formed in 1919 to drill
for oil and gas on a 10,000 -acre lease on the Grapevine prairie. Shares sold for $10, though drilling produced
neither oil nor gas. In addition to their professional service to the community, the family was known for its
community service through church and civic venues.
According to Wiley Deloys ("Ted") Willhoite, it was R.L. who first nicknamed him "Ted." Seeing the young
two-year-old wearing a red knit suit, playing in the yard, R.L. called him "Teddy Bear." In time, the shortened
version, "Ted," carried Willhoite throughout his adult years, with few people knowing him by any other name.
Ms. Dale K. Wolf purchased the home from the A.W. Willhoite estate in May of 1971 (TCDR Vol. 5046, Page
949). Tarrant County deed records show a $7,000 promissory note issued as part of the transaction. Wolf sold
the home to C.Ray Hadaway and John M. Stephenson in February of 1984 with a promissory note of $21,000
(TCDR Vol. 7770, Page 97). The deed that recorded the transaction showed the purchasers' address as 408 E.
Worth, which would imply that they were already occupants of the home. Nine years later, in April of 1993,
the home passed to David E. and Tammy L. Wilson, owners and occupants of 409 East Worth Street, located
directly across the street. It was subsequently sold to Heidi L., Elmer and Susan Simendinger in February of
the following year.
17. Bibliography
Sanborn Dieital Mans
Tarrant County Appraisal District Records
Tarrant County Deed Records
Young, Charles H. Grapevine Area History. Grapevine: Grapevine Historical Society. 1979.
Audiocassette (Grapevine Public Library Holdings): Hushour, Kaye. Interview with Wiley Deloys (Ted) Willhoite.
July 29, 1982.
18. Attachments
_ District or Site map Additional descriptive material
_ Site Plan Footnotes
x Photos (Current) Other ( )
IDesignation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of
the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Grape-
vine, State of Texas of the United
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant
historical event.
C. Identification with a person or persons
who significantly contributed to the
culture and development of the city.
D. Exemplification of the cultural, eco-
nomic, social or historical heritage of
the city
E. Portrayal of the environment of a
group of people in an era of history
characterized by a distinctive 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.
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
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 fiend 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 Marker (medallion and
text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
❑ Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque.
❑ Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic District Plaque.
❑ Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
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❑ Historic Landmark Marker, ❑ I Iistoric District Marker, ❑ I Iistoric Landmark Marker, ❑ I Iistoric District Marker,
existing; GMS marker. existing; GIIS marker. flew GI IS marker. new GMS marker.
Design Guidelines
The A. W. and Ted Willhoite House
408 East Worth Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
February 9, 2005
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
• Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
IL BUILDING FABRIC
■ Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
■ Windows
Ill. EMBELLISHMENTS
■ Awnings -Canopies
• Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
■ Additions to Historic Buildings
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Preface
The A. W. and Ted Willhoite House c. 1925
An American folk house at heart, with Craftsman bungalow styling, the wood -frame home
located at 408 East Worth Street in Grapevine is a well-preserved example of houses
built throughout the United States in the first quarter of the 20th century. The composition
shingle roof is cross gabled with wide overhanging boxed eaves, a very common sub-
type of this traditional home. Exterior elevations are painted lapped siding. A partial -
width front porch is protected by a separate front -gabled roof. Simple, round, floor -to -
ceiling white columns, such as were common before 1910, have replaced the heavy
piers that support traditional Craftsman porch roofs. A red -painted door with octagonal
glass inset gives contrast to the grayish -blue siding and white trim.
Two large rectangular 1/1 windows sided by faux shutters overlook East Worth Street.
All other windows are similar in style, shape and construction. Windows along the sides
are grouped in pairs or ribboned in sets of four.
The 1,592 square foot, two -bath, two-bedroom house is deeply massed, extending twice
its width into the small quarter -acre lot. The long driveway that runs the full depth of the
lot leads to a detached garage/outbuilding. The small yard has a number of tall, healthy
trees that provide ample shade without inhibiting the architectural view of passersby.
R.L. ("Bob") Lucas purchased the vacant property from Junius Edward Merritt Yates in
December of 1913 (TCDR Vol. 387, Page 563). According to Tarrant County records,
the purchase price was $500. The original home was small and simple. Its first addition
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(rooms added to the rear of the home) was made in 1928, when the home's square
footage was nearly doubled. Other additions/alterations have been made but none have
been recorded.
The Lucas family name has been a part of the mortuary business in the Grapevine area
since 1860. It began with selling coffins in the family-owned general store on Main Street.
Eventually subsequent generations would become licensed morticians, expanding the
business into Fort Worth and Hurst. Bob Lucas was the first to obtain his license and the
first (in 1929) to expand into Fort Worth. Four of Bob's brothers were licensed
morticians. His son, Robert Joe, also followed in his professional footsteps.
Bob married Frances Pyatt in 1916. Their only son, Bobby Joe, was born eight years
later. In addition to his work as a mortician, Bob was Secretary of Grapevine Producing
Company, a company formed in 1919 to drill for oil and gas on a 10,000 -acre lease on
the Grapevine prairie. Shares sold for $10, though drilling produced neither oil nor gas.
In addition to their professional service to the community, the family was known for its
community service through church and civic venues.
According to Wiley Deloys ("Ted") Willhoite, it was R.L. who first nicknamed him "Ted."
Seeing the young two-year-old wearing a red knit suit, playing in the yard, R.L. called him
"Teddy Bear." In time, the shortened version, "Ted," carried Willhoite throughout his
adult years, with few people knowing him by any other name.
This was the boyhood home of Ted Willhoite — visionary and a pioneer of Grapevine's
Historic Preservation effort.
Ms. Dale K. Wolf purchased the home from the A.W. Willhoite estate in May of 1971
(TCDR Vol. 5046, Page 949). Tarrant County deed records show a $7,000 promissory
note issued as part of the transaction. Wolf sold the home to C.Ray Hadaway and John
M. Stephenson in February of 1984 with a promissory note of $21,000 (TCDR Vol. 7770,
Page 97). The deed that recorded the transaction showed the purchasers' address as
408 E. Worth, which would imply that they were already occupants of the home. Nine
years later, in April of 1993, the home passed to David E. and Tammy L. Wilson, owners
and occupants of 409 East Worth Street, located directly across the street. It was
subsequently sold to Heidi L., Elmer and Susan Simendinger in February of the following
year.
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SITE
Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space. Avoid rearranging
the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as walks, drives and fences, that help define
the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building. Setbacks
are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings should be set back to a line
that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential setback should retain the
setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a manner consistent
with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing patterns
between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless proven
with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the character of the landscaped yard can be
reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner side
yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to the strengthening of the
residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District. Existing parking lots
located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a
certain level of continuity of the building facade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of
security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
FENCES
Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around property and gardens.
Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or decorative wire fences were the common fence
types in Grapevine. Traditionally, picket fences surrounded the front of the house while rail and wire fences
surrounded the agricultural portions of the property. Maintain historic fences.
NEW FENCES
Simple wood picket fences wood and wire and wrought iron fences are appropriate. Avoid chain-link fences,
privacy fences and concrete block fences for the street sides of property. Wood privacy fences may be
allowed when installed in the rear yard and behind the front facade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences
should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front facade of a historic building.
REPLACING FENCES
If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those portions of historic fences that are damaged
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beyond repair and replace in-kind, matching the original in material, design and placement. If replacement is
necessary for non -historic fences, or new fences are proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that
will compliment the historic boundary of the property without concealing the historic character of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and other pedestrian
areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes, shall not be located in front or corner side yards or should be
set back from the edges of roofs, and screened so that they are not visible to pedestrians and do not detract
from the historic character of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
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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 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. The Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process may review any colors
proposed outside the adopted palette.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and lights (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 sash) 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.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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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 (either novelty, tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent) and brick are appropriate
exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel aggregate materials shall never
be used.
ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible; otherwise they
should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines and
building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th century buildings where the
use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and should be maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If this is not possible, the
addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches from the historic building facade or a
connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent from the
facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should be replicated when
evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs, drawings, or remaining physical evidence.
If no evidence exists, elements typical of the architectural style may be used. Historic photographs can
provide information on the original elements of the building.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL05-02 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE
AREA PLATTED AS THE EAST Y2 OF LOT 4, 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 A. W. AND TED
WILLHOITE HOME 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
(HL05-02) 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: 408 East Worth Street,
specifically described as the East Y/2 of Lot 4, Block 33, City of Grapevine Addition, and in
addition thereto, the adoption of the A. W. and Ted Willhoite Home Historic District Design
ORD. NO. 2
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 "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