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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVEL PMENT SERVICES4y)
MEETING DATE: MAY 15, 2001
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION HL01-01
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The subject property is located at 404 East Wall
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Street and is platted as Lot 2 and the east 10 -feet of
I Hall -Johnson iso AlrPorta Lot 1, G.E. Hurst Subdivision. The site contains
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along East Wall Street.
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting that the Hurst -Lipscomb House located at 404 East Wall Street
platted as Lot 2 and the east 10 -feet of Lot 1. G.E. Hurst Subdivision be designated as a
Historic Landmark Subdistrict.
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission recommended at their January 24, 2001
public hearing that the subject property be designated a Historic Landmark Subdistrict.
Preservation criteria for this proposed district addressing such issues as setbacks,
driveways, parking, exterior finishes, and other architectural embellishments have been
established by the Commission. See the attached preservation criteria.
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C PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District and is developed as a single
family residence.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject site and the properties to the south, east, and west were zoned "R-1" Single
Family District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning. The property to the north was zoned '14'
Limited Industrial District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "HC" Highway Commercial District—mini-storage warehouses
SOUTH: "R-7.5" Single Family District—single family residence
EAST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—vacant lot
WEST: "R-7.5" Single Family District—First Baptist Church
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 Residential Low Density Land Use.
The proposed Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation is in compliance with the Master
Plan.
THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPLICATION:
The Thoroughfare Plan designates Wall Street a Type E*, Collector with a minimum 65 -foot
right-of-way developed as four lanes with an 11 -foot travel lane width.
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
1. APPLICANT/AGENT NAME Hugo A. Gardea
COMPANY NAME Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc
ADDRESS PO Box 95104
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grar)evine, TX 76099
WORK PHONE 817/410-3197 FAX NUMBER 817/410-3125
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY Applicant has awarded Owner a grant to
revitalize the exterior of subiect property and Owner has agreed to Historic Landmark Desi nation
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME Sue Hurst Lipscomb
ADDRESS 404 E. Wall
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, TX 76051
HOME PHONE 817/488-7837 FAX NUMBER
4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
404 E. Wall, Grapevine, TX 76051
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT -2,E 10'_l_,. BLOCK, ADDITION G.E. Hurst Subdivision
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY— .5140 —ACRES— 22,400 SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION R7.5 — Residential
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Residence
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7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA, YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
APPLICANT (PRINT) Hugo A. Gardea
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
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OWNER (PRINT) Sue Hurst Lipscomb -
OWNER SIGNATURE
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1. Name
Historic The George E. and Gertie Corbin Hurst House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 404 E. Wall Street land survey
Location/neighborhood G.E. Hurst Subdivision block/lot Lot 2 & E 10' Lot 1 tract size
3. Current zoning
R 7.5 Single Family Residential
4. Classification
Category Ovmership Status Present Use
district _ public x occupied _ agriculture _ museum
_x building(s) X private unoccupied commercial park
_ structure work in progress _ education
_ Site Accessible _ Entertainment
_ building xyes: restricted _ government
_ yes: unrestr. u industrial
no military
x residence
_ Religious
scientific
transportation
other
5. Ownership
Current owner: Sue Hurst Lipscomb phone: 817-488-7837
Address: 404 E. Wall St. city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name & title: Susan Kline, consultant organization: Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
Contact: Hugo Gardea phone: 8171410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
x Tarrant County Historic Resources
other Multiple Property Nomination Form
_ National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: 10 • 01 Survey Verified: Y Yes No
9. Field Chk date:
10. Nomination
_ Archaeological
Site
By.
Structure _ District
Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner George Ellison Hurst
sienificant later owner(s):
12. Construction Dates
original:
ca.1910
alterations/additions:
unknown
13. Architect
original construction:
Unknown
alterations/additions:
Unknown
14. Site Features
natural:
urban design: located in a sparsely developed subdivision platted in 1948
15, Physical Description
Condition
excellent
x good
_ fair
oor
Check One:
_ deteriorated
ruins
_ unexposed
Check One:
_ Unaltered x Original site
x altered _ Moved (date: )
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The Hurst house is a one and one-half story Colonial Revival style house constructed in ca. 1910. The exterior
of the house is covered with nonoriginal, unpainted wood shingles. The main body of the house is composed
of a side jerkinhead (or clipped) gabled mass with slightly overhanging boxed eaves. The primary elevation
faces north and features two shed roofed dormers on the upper story. Each dormer has two lights. A brick
ridge chimney is above the east dormer. The first story features a full -width hipped roofed porch supported by
four Tuscan style wood columns. The entrance is slightly off -center to the east and is flanked by oval sidelights
and surmounted by a full -width transom. A single window is to the left of the entrance. To the right is one
short window and a larger window is to its right. The porch has a wood floor.
Underneath the gable on the east elevation are paired windows. The first floor from left to right has one single
window, one short window, and a set of triplet windows. The upper story of the west elevation is sheathed
with smaller sized shingles than the rest of the house. Underneath the gables area paired 2/2 hung windows
with vertical lights. On the north end of the first floor is one large window. To the right of the window is a
one-story, side gabled addition. This addition does not appear on the 1947 Sanborn Map. It has one small 2/2
window on the north wall. The west wall has one entrance. Attached to this end of the addition is a flat
roofed carport. The rear or south elevation of the house also has two shed roofed dormers on the upper story,
each with two lights. The first floor has a shed roofed extension with a former screened porch that has been
enclosed with glass. It is flanked by an entrance on either end. To the right of this grouping is one short
window and a set of paired windows.
The Hurst House has a deep setback from the street. A corrugated shed is located in the rear yard The 1947
Sanborn Map indicates that the property formerly had two outbuildings that are no longer extent. The lot lines
are delineated by heavy vegetation. To the east of the property is a large tract of vacant land. To the west is an
asphalt parking lot for the First Baptist Church.
16. Historical Significance
Swm2aa ofhwn�,d and arltural sign� Include• advoal in l era, special ewz and �� personcg�s, m lumc s on
neighl o9yo d, on dx chty etc
George Ellison Hurst was born in 1868 near Lone Mountain, Tennessee. He moved to Grapevine in 1897.
Known as Ell, Hurst first worked as a carpenter and then began carrying mail by horseback in 1901. He
carried mail for nearly 30 years and retired in 1931. Hurst was active in state and national Rural Letter Carriers
Associations, serving as president of the state association. He was instrumental in getting annuity benefits for
the widows of mail carriers although Congress did not pass the bill until after his retirement.
In 1907, George Ellison Hurst purchased a two and one-half acre plot of land out of the William Dooley and
E. Moore surveys. The land was purchased from E.A. Bushong (presumably the wife of G.E. Bushong, an
early Grapevine pioneer) for $350.
Hurst married Gerrie S. Corbin on December 22, 1909. They built the house on Wall Street (then known as
Coppell Road). Ell served as clerk of the First Baptist Church and Gertie was librarian for the Grapevine
Public Library from 1941 to 1958. They were both active in the Garden Club and propagated two new types of
iris. The Hursts had two children, Amanda Sue, born in 1911, and George Ellison, Jr., born in 1915.
George Ellison Hurst passed away in 1945. In 1948, Mrs. Hurst had their property platted into eight lots called
the G.E. Hurst Subdivision (sometimes noted as the Mrs. G.E. Hurst Subdivision). Mrs. Hurst died in 1958.
The house passed to her son, George Ellison, Jr. and daughter Sue Hurst Lipscomb. George Ellison Jr. passed
away in 1975. His widow, Mary Ellen Hurst, deeded George's portion of the property to his sister, Sue Hurst
Lipscomb in 1986. The property remains in the family.
The Hurst House is an outstanding example of an early Colonial Revival style house in Grapevine. The
jerkinhead gables and shed roofed dormers are hallmarks of this style. There were few examples of the
Colonial Revival style constructed in Grapevine during the first few decades of the twentieth century. Many of
the houses built during this era were influenced by the emerging Arts and Crafts movement blended with Late
Victorian styles or were variations of common folk forms.
17. Bibliography
Young, Charles, Ed. Grapev xArea History. Grapevine Historical Society, Taylor Publishing Company. Dallas. 1991
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, Grapevine, TX 1935, 1947.
Tarrant County, Texas. Office of the County Clerk. Tax and Deed Records.
18. Attachments
_ District or Site map Additional descriptive material
x Site Plan (Tarrant Co. Tax Record) Footnotes
x Photos (histetie & current) x Other (NR SurveyMap, 1947 Sanborn Fire May
19. Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of
the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Grape-
vine, State of Texas of the United
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant
historical event.
C. Identification with a person or persons
who significantly contributed to the
culture and development of the city.
D. Exemplification of the cultural, eco-
nomic, social or historical heritage of
the city
E. Portrayal of the environment of a
group of people in an era of history
characterized by a distinctive archi-
tectural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing char-
acteristics of an architectural type or
specimen.
20. Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of
designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart-
ment.
G Identification as the work of an archi-
tect or master builder whose individual
work has influenced the development
of the city.
H Embodiment of elements of architec-
tural design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
I Relationship to other distinctive
buildings, sites or areas which are eli-
gible for preservation according to a
plan based on historic, cultural or ar-
chitectural motif.
J Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
K Archaeological value in that it has
produced or can be expected to pro-
duce data affecting theories of historic
or prehistoric value.
X L Value as an aspect of community sen-
timent or public pride.
Grapey' e Historic Preservation Commission
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Hugo A. ardekcjhiteHistoric Pater
Tommy Hardy, Director
Development Services Department
21. Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker pro-
gram for properties that are officially (individually or located within) designated Historic Landmark Sub -districts. Please
indicate if you are interested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of the mark-
ers, however, the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the medallion and text plaque (second option),
per year, on a first come, first serve basis.
Check One:
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.
XYes, 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
XHistoric Preservation Commission's ❑ Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
Grapevine Historical Society's
I-Estoric Landmark Marker.
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Design Guidelines
The George E. and Gertle Corbin Hurst House
404 East Wall Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
January 8, 2001
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
II. BUILDING FABRIC
■ Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
■ Windows
III. EMBELLISHMENTS
■ Awnings -Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
■ Additions to Historic Buildings
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George Ellison Hurst was born in18S8near Lone Mountain, Tennessee. Hemoved toGrapevine in
1897. Known oaEll, Hurst first worked auocarpenter and then began carrying mail bvhorseback |n
1SU1.Hecarried mail for nearly 3Oyears and retired in1331. Hurst was active instate and national
Rural Letter Carriers Associations, serving as president of the state association. Hewas instrumental
in getting annuity benefits for the widows of mail carriers although Congress did not pass the bill until
after his retirement.
In1907.George Ellison Hurst purchased a two and one-half acre plot of land out of the William Dooley
and E. Moore surveys. The land was purchased from E.A. Bushong (presumably the vvUe nfG.E.
Bushong, an early Grapevine pioneer) for $350.
Hurst married Gertie S. Corbin on December 22, 1900. They built the house on VVoU Street (then
known aaCoopel|Road). Ell served ooclerk ofthe First Baptist Church and Gartiewas librarian for
the Grapevine Public Library from 1041 to 1958. They were both active in the Garden Club and
propagated two new types of iris. The Huruto had two children, Amanda Gue, born in 1011. and
George Ellison, Jr..born in1S15.
George Ellison Hurst passed away in1S45. in1948.Mrs. Hurst had their property platted into eight
lots called the G,E. Hurst Subdivision (sometimes noted eothe Mrs. G.E, Hurst Subdivision). Mrs.
Hurst died in1Q58. The house and property passed to her son, George Ellison Hurst, Jr. and daughter
Sue Hurst Lipscomb. George Ellison Jr. passed away in1975. His widow, Mary Ellen Hurst, deeded
George's portion of the property to his sister, Sue Hurst Lipscomb in 1986. The property remains in '��'`
404 East Wall Street
The Hurst house is a one and one-half story Colonial Revival style house constructed in ca. 1910.
The exterior of the house is covered with non -original, unpainted wood shingles. The main body of
the house is composed of a side jerkinhead (or clipped) gabled mass with slightly overhanging boxed
eaves. The primary elevation faces north and features two shed roofed dormers on the upper story.
Each dormer has two lights. A brick ridge chimney is above the east dormer. The first story features
a full -width hipped roofed porch supported by four Tuscan style wood columns. The entrance is
slightly off -center to the east and is flanked by oval sidelights and surmounted by a full -width transom.
A single window is to the left of the entrance. To the right is one short window and a larger window
is to its right. The porch has a wood floor.
Underneath the gable on the east elevation is paired windows. The first floor from left to right has one
single window, one short window, and a set of triplet windows. The upper story of the west elevation
is sheathed with smaller sized shingles than the rest of the house. Underneath the gables area paired
2/2 hung windows with vertical lights. On the north end of the first floor is one large window. To the
right of the window is a one-story, side gabled addition. This addition does not appear on the 1947
Sanborn Map. It has one small 2/2 window on the north wall. The west wall has one entrance.
Attached to this end of the addition is a flat roofed carport. The rear or south elevation of the house
also has two shed roofed dormers on the upper story, each with two lights. The first floor has a shed
roofed extension with a former screened porch that has been enclosed with glass. It is flanked by an
entrance on either end. To the right of this grouping is one short window and a set of paired windows.
The Hurst House has a deep setback from the street. A corrugated shed is located in the rear yard.
The 1947 Sanborn Map indicates that the property formerly had two outbuildings that are no longer
. exist. The lot lines are delineated by heavy vegetation. To the east of the property is a large tract
of vacant land. To the west is an asphalt parking lot for the First Baptist Church.
The Hurst House is an outstanding example of an early Colonial Revival style house in Grapevine.
The jerkinhead gables and shed roofed dormers are hallmarks of this style. There were few
examples of the Colonial Revival style constructed in Grapevine during the first few decades of the
twentieth century. Many of the houses built during this era were influenced by the emerging Arts and
Crafts movement blended with Late Victorian styles or were variations of common folk forms.
The proposed Period of Significance for this property is ca. 1910. Allowing this property to
authentically tell its own story of its period and time, while reinforcing the historical period of
significance with necessary preservation, rehabilitation and restoration, is the goal of the historic
landmark designation. The preservation of original architectural features, especially windows, doors,
porch and siding, is preferred, rather than "modernization" or "updating" of older features, or imposing
a false "historical look" on newer features.
The repair of original materials, rather than their replacement can best preserve the historic
character of the Hurst House. if non -original materials are replaced, then care should be taken to
install original (in-kind) materials. Repair and restoration is often more cost effective than
replacement, conserves energy and reduces the amount of trash added to landfills.
New construction (additions or rehabilitation) to the home should reflect the character of the home
during its period of significance. Constructed for residential use, it's massing, roof shapes, porch
configurations and materials that reflect the architectural character of the home during its historic
period should be preserved. The design of any new architectural features shall have key
ri elements of a primary historic style already existing in the home and shall be clearly compatible
with and complimentary to its adjacent features.
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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 fagade 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.
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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 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
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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 landmark's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior
Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette will be reviewed
by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
The palette adopted by the Commission is Sherwin William's Preservation Palette, with an
emphasis on the Victorian Romanticism and Roycraft Arts & Crafts colors.
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.
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r, AWNINGS -CANOPIES EMBELLISHMENTS
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
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
w 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.
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All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 201h 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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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUBDISTRICT HL01-01 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73, (APPENDIX "D" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES), THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, DESIGNATING LOT 2 AND THE EAST 10
FEET OF LOT 1, OF THE G.E. HURST SUBDIVISION AND
MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE HURST-
LIPSCOMB HOUSE 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, applications were made to amend the Official Zoning Map, City of
Grapevine, Texas by making applications 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 these requested changes 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, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas did consider the following factors
in making a determination as to whether this requested change should be granted or
denied; effect on the congestion of the streets, the fire hazards, panics and other dangers
possibly present in the securing of safety from same, the effect on the promotion of health
and the general welfare, the effect on adequate light and air, the effect on the
overcrowding of the land, the effect on the concentration of population, the effect on the
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered among other things the character
of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to conserve
the value of buildings, encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout this city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the zoning change, 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 change in
zoning 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 change in zoning 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 a change in zoning classification 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
(HL01-01) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
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Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District
Regulations within the following described property: 404 East Wall Street, specifically
described as Lot 2, and the East 10 feet of Lot 1 of the G.E. Hurst Subdivision, and in
addition thereto, the adoption of the Hamilton House Historic District Design 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 amend 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. 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.
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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.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2001.
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