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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER j W
H.T. HARDY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION HL00-08 JENNER
LIPSCOMB HOUSE
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 607 South Dooley
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Street and legally described as Tracts 2J1 and 2K,
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Hall-Jchnsor u'sO Airport a ; Esther Moore Survey, Abstract 1029. The site
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frontage along South Dooley Street.
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting that the Jenner Lipscomb House located at 607 South Dooley
Street: and leaally described as Tracts 2J1 and 2K. Esther Moore Survey Abstract A-1029
be designated as a Historic Landmark Subdistrict
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission recommended at their November 15,
2000 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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PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District and contains an occupied
two-story, wood -framed structure.
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The subject site and the property immediately to the north, south, east and west was zoned
"R -Y Multiple Family 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— vacant
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.
The Master Plan designates the subject property as Low Density Residential Land Use.
The proposed Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation complies with the Master Plan.
THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPLICATION:
The Thoroughfare Plan designates Dooley Street a Type E, Collector with a minimum 75 -
foot right-of-way developed as four lanes.
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ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT , BLOCK , ADDITION '77Q'Tv
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY. 21 -ACRES SQUARE FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2"X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
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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
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1. Name
Historic Edward Termer and Lucinda To' Joey" Lipscomb House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 607 S Dooley Street land survey Esther Moore
Location/neighborhood block/lot A-1029, 2J1, 2K tract size 11,761 sf
3. Current zoning
R 7.5 - Single Family Residence
4. Classification
Category
wnership
Status
Present Use
district
public
x occupied
_ agriculture
_ museum
_
x buildings)
_
x private
_ unoccupied
_ commercial
_ park
structure
work in progress
v education
x residence
_
site
Accessible
_
Entertainment
_ Religious
_
x yes: restricted
_ government
— scientific
yes: unrestr.
industrial
_ transportation
no
— military
_ other
5. Ownershi
Current owner. J.M. Tiller phone: 817/481-1357
Address: 607 Dooley city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name & title Susan Kline, consultant organization: Grapevine Township Revitalization Project
Contact Hugo Garde -a phone: 817/410-3197
7. R resentation on Existin Surveys
x Tarrant County Historic Resources x National Register of Historic Places
T Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
other Multiple Property Nomination Form Texas Archaeological Landmark
8. Date Recd:
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Field Chk date: II
10. Nomination
Archaeological
_ Site
for office use only
Suryey erified YV Yes No
By:
_ Structure _ District
Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
original owner. Edward Jenner Lipscomb
significant later owner(s):
12. Construction Dates
original: ca. 1907-1916
alterations/additions: unknown
13. Architect
original construction: Frank and Charlie Estill
alterations/additions:
14. Site Features
natural
urban design: single family residence on a large tract of land in an urban setting
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
— excellent _ deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
x good nuns x altered _ Moved (date:_
fair — unexposed
poor „,)
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surw?. ing fabric (strucxzm, ob)ects, etc). Elaborate on pertin materials used and styles) ofardy�al detailing,
enbnWshnm& and site details.
The Edward Jenner Lipscomb House is an excellent example of the blending of Victorian and early 20th
century architectural trends. The 1 1/2 -story house displays an Arts and Crafts influence with its side gabled
roof and two prominent gabled dormers with paired windows on the facade. However, the use of rectangular
and diamond patterned wood shingles on the gable ends, both on the dormers and the side gables, suggests a
Victorian influence.
With the exception of the gable ends, the exterior of the house is sheathed with clapboard. The side gabled
asphalt shingled roof forms a full -width integral porch across the symmetrical facade. The porch roof is flared
and supported by six square wood columns. These columns are at least the third set of columns used for the
porch. A photograph taken in 1981 reveals that at that time the porch roof was supported by six wrought iron
columns. The entrance to the house is centrally located and recessed from the facade's walls. The entrance is
flanked by oval sidelights and surmounted by an oval transom. The bays flanking the entrance each have one
large window with diamond patterned muntins in the upper sashes. The house probably originally had a full -
width wood porch deck with wood stairs (see the photograph on p. 266 of Gr4rax eArea History). The original
porch has been replaced with concrete steps in front of the entrance.
Quadruplet ribbon windows are located on the second floor of the north and south elevations. Bands of
ribbon, paired, and single windows are located on the first floor. The 1935 Sanborn Map depicted the house as
having a rectangular plan. Since that date, a 1 -story addition with 6/6 windows has been attached to the rear.
The builders of the house are Frank and Charlie Estill. It bears a striking resemblance to the house formerly
located at 121 E. College Street. That house was built between 1902 and 1910 by Frank Estill with his father,
Charlie Estill, providing the lumber. Charlie Estill and Lucinda "Joey" Estill were brother and sister.
The house is set back from the street with a portion of the rear yard surrounded by a wood fence. A driveway
that leads to a metal carport is located on the north side of the house. Three large outbuildings are located to
the rear of the property.
16. Ristorical Significance
Statanmt of himriz land c dbyral sf n� Indude• atdiwal in�, special everts mad inpmtmt personages, inflNaxrs on
nqgbbw1xod, on the city, etc
Edward Jenner Lipscomb left Mississippi and arrived in Texas with his parents, Dr. Dabney Minor and Millicent
Scrivner Lipscomb, sometime between the end of the Civil War and 1871 with his ten brothers and sisters. Edward
Lipscomb married Lucinda Jo "Joey" Estill who had come to Texas from Tennessee with her family. Edward and
Joey had five children: Fanny, Joseph Priestly, Mary Estill, Willie, and Huber.
Lipscomb entered into the dry goods business with his brother-in-law, Billy Weatherly. The two operated a store
on the north end of Main Street under the name of Lipscomb -Weatherly Dry Goods. Lipscomb bought out his
partner's interest and moved the store to the south end of town. Huber Lipscomb joined his father's business in
1909 and the store became known as E.J. Lipscomb and Son. The elder Lipscomb died in 1936 at the age of 87.
His obituary in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram noted that he had been engaged in the cattle business prior to operating
the dry goods store.
In June 1883, Lipscomb purchased 320 acres of the Esther Moore Survey from E.G. Giddens for $2,100. The
house at 607 S. Dooley Street is located on a portion of this property. An exact construction date for the house is
not known. The Tarrant County Historic Resources Survey lists the date of construction as 1907. However,
records from the Tarrant County Tax Assessor's Office indicate that it was constructed in 1916. Either date could
be appropriate.
The Edward Jenner Lipscomb House is significant for its association with an early prominent Grapevine merchant.
It also is significant as a contributing resource in the Original Town Residential National Register Historic District
(NR, 1997) and as an interesting blend of Victorian and Arts and Crafts architectural styles.
17. Bibliography
Fort Worth Star-TelEg =. January 31, 1936.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, Grapevine, TX, 1935,
Solamillo, Stan. "College Heights Historic District National Register Nomination," 1996.
Tarrant County Tax Assessor's Office. Assessment cards.
Tarrant County Clerk's Office, Fort Worth, Texas. Deed records, plat maps.
Tarrant County Historic Resources Survey. Selatal Tarrant County Cmrmmitia. Fort Worth, Texas: Historic Preservation
Council for Tarrant County, 1990. p. 25.
Young, Charles, ed. CrrapevmeArw History. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1991.
18. Attachments
x District or Site map x Additional descriptive material
_ Site Plan (Tarrant Co. Tax Record) Footnotes
x Photos (4iistefi & current) x Other SNR SurvgMgp 1921 & 1935 Sanborn Fire Map)
1 19. Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of
the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of
Grapevine, State of Texas of the
United States.
B. Location as the site of a significant
historical event.
C. Identification with a person or X
persons who significantly contributed
to the culture and development of the
city.
D. Exemplification of the cultural,
economic, 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
architectural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing X
characteristics of an architectural
type or specimen.
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program
requests the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission to deem this nominated landmark
meritorious of designation as outlined in Chapter 39,
City of Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy
recommendations and landmark boundary as presented
by the City of Grapevine Development Services
Department.
G Identification as the work of an X
architect or master builder whose
individual work has influenced the
development of the city.
H Embodiment of elements of
architectural design, detail, materials
or craftsmanship which represent a
significant architectural innovation.
I Relationship to other distinctive X
buildings, sites or areas which are
eligible for preservation according to
a plan based on historic, cultural or
architectural motif.
J Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an
established and familiar visual
feature of a neighborhood,
community or the city.
K Archaeological value in that it has
produced or can be expected to
produce data affecting theories of
historic or prehistoric value.
L Value as an aspect of community
sentiment or public pride.
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
Q .
Hugo. Ga a, Ar hitect
Histon erva ion Officer
Tommy Hardy, Director
Development Services Department
21. Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker
program 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
markers, 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 Marker (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.
607 S. Dooley Street, Tracts 2J1 and 2K, Esther Moore Abstract Survey A-1029, City of Grapevine
Design Guidelines
The Edward Jenner Lipscomb House
607 S. Dooley Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
November 8, 2000
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ 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 house at 607 S. Dooley Street was constructed ca. 1907-16 for Edward Jenner and Lucinda Jo
"Joey" Lipscomb. Mr. Lipscomb purchased the property (approximately 320 acres) of the Esther
Moore Survey from E.G. Giddens for $2,100 in 1883. The house is located on a portion of this
property. An exact construction date for the house is not known. The Tarrant County Historic
Resources Survey lists the date of construction as 1907 while records in the Tarrant County Tax
Assessor's Office indicate it was constructed in 1916.
The Lipscomb House is significant in Grapevine's history based on the importance of the family who
owned and occupied it and the direction that they gave in shaping the community. The house is also
significant to the culture and heritage of the City of Grapevine because it is an excellent example of
residential construction that combines late Victorian architectural elements and early 20th century Arts
& Crafts residential architecture. The house also merits designation because it identifies with two
gentlemen, Charlie and Frank Estill, who significantly contributed to the development of the city.
Edward Jenner Lipscomb left Mississippi and arrived in Texas with his parents, Dr. Dabney Minor and
Millicent Scrivner Lipscomb, sometime between the end of the Civil War and 1871 with his ten
brothers and sisters. Edward Lipscomb married Lucinda Jo "Joey" Estill who had come to Texas from
Tennessee with her family. Edward and Joey had five children: Fanny, Joseph Priestly, Mary Estill,
Willie, and Huber.
Edward Jenner Lipscomb House, 607 S Dooley Street, Grapevine, Texas.
Lipscomb entered into the dry goods business with his brother-in-law, Billy Weatherly. The two
operated a store on the north end of Main Street under the name of Lipscomb -Weatherly Dry
Goods. Lipscomb bought out his partner's interest and moved the store to the south end of town
Huber Lipscomb joined his father's business in 1909 and the store became known as E.J.
Lipscomb and Son. The elder Lipscomb died in 1936 at the age of 87. His obituary in the Fort
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Worth Star -Telegram noted that he had been engaged in the cattle business prior to operating the
dry goods store.
The Edward Jenner Lipscomb House is an excellent example of the blending of Victorian and
early 20th century architectural trends. The 1 1/2 -story house displays an Arts and Crafts
influence with its side gabled roof and two prominent gabled dormers with paired windows on the
facade. However, the use of rectangular and diamond patterned wood shingles on the gable
ends, both on the dormers and the side gables, suggests a Victorian influence.
With the exception of the gable ends, the exterior of the house is sheathed with clapboard. The
side gabled asphalt shingled roof forms a full -width integral porch across the symmetrical facade.
The porch roof is flared and supported by six square wood columns. These columns are at least
the third set of columns used for the porch. A photograph taken in 1981 reveals that at that time
the porch roof was supported by six wrought iron columns. The entrance to the house is centrally
located and recessed from the facade's walls. The entrance is flanked by oval sidelights and
surmounted by an oval transom. The bays flanking the entrance each have one large window
with diamond patterned muntins in the upper sashes. The house probably originally had a full -
width wood porch deck with wood stairs (see the photograph on p. 266 of Grapevine Area
History). The original porch has been restored and extended beyond the edge of the roof line.
Quadruplet ribbon windows are located on the second floor of the north and south elevations.
Bands of ribbon, paired, and single windows are located on the first floor. The 1935 Sanborn Map
depicted the house as having a rectangular plan. Since that date, a 1 -story addition with 6/6
windows has been attached to the rear.
The builders of the house are Frank and Charlie Estill. It bears a striking resemblance to the
Frank Estill House formerly located at 121 E. College Street, since razed. That house was built
between 1902 and 1910 by Frank Estill with his father, Charlie Estill, providing the lumber. Charlie
Estill and Lucinda "Joey" Estill were brother and sister.
The house is set back from the street with a portion of the rear yard surrounded by a wood fence.
A driveway that leads to a metal carport is located on the north side of the house. Three large
outbuildings are located to the rear of the property.
The proposed Period of Significance for this property is 1907-1916, a range of years the house is
believed to have been constructed. 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 this 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 this property. If non -original materials are replaced, then care should be taken to
install original (in-kind) materials. Repair and restoration is often more cost effective than
replacement, conserves energy and reduces the amount of trash added to landfills.
New construction (additions or rehabilitation) to 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
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 facade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will
provide a level of security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
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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
"T 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.
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Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted, unless severe deterioration of
the brick or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or
stone cannot be matched with existing, painting may be an appropriate treatment.
Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house. When
possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors
respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s) appropriate to
the district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior
Alteration application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed
by the Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and
maintained or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non -original
windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. 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.
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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
buildings.
The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's 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 20`h 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 HL00-08 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73, (APPENDIX "D" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES), THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, DESIGNATING TRACTS 2J1 AND 2K OF THE
ESTHER MOORE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1029, AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE JENNER
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:
ORD. NO. 2
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL00-08) 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 in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single Family District
Regulations within the following described property: 607 South Dooley Street, specifically
described as Tracts 2J1 and 2K, of the Esther Moore Survey, Abstract 1029, and in
addition thereto, the adoption of the Jenner Lipscomb 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.
ORD. NO, 3
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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.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST:
ORD. NO. 4