HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-23 Regular MeetingAgenda
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall 2"d Floor Council Chambers
200 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6:00 pm
Welcome
1. Call to Order
2. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Historic Preservation
Commission under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with staff. A member of the public may address the Historic
Preservation Commission regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the
Commission's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman or upon
the consent of the Commission. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the
Commission is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
3. Work Session
A. Approved Certificates of Appropriateness as follows:
#CA24-43 for property located at 852 East Worth Street;
#CA24-44 for property located at 212 East Texas Street;
#CA24-45 for property located at 128 East Texas Street;
#CA24-46 for property located at 820 East Texas Street;
#CA24-47 for property located at 603 East Texas Street;
#CA24-49 for property located at 626 East Wall Street;
#CA24-50 for property located at 319 South Main Street;
#CA24-51 for property located at 120 South Main Street, Suite A;
#CA24-52 for property located at 215 East Wall Street;
#CA21-53 for property located at 525 East Worth Street.
4. Public Hearing
A. Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness #CA24-60 for property located at 860 East Hudgins Street, legally
described Dooley, William Survey, Abstract 432, Tract 65, City of Grapevine
and take any necessary action.
5. Workshop
A. Commission to hold a Workshop on a proposed Grapevine Pattern Book of Principles
and Standards for Continuity with History for the Grapevine Historic Township.
6. Minutes
A. Commission to consider the minutes of the August 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.
7. Adjournment
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability requiring special arrangements
at the meeting, please contact the Department of Historic Preservation at 817-410-3185 at
least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs.
The next meeting of the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission will be held at 6:00 pm
on November 20, 2024 in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Grapevine City Hall, 200 South
Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq acts of the 1993 Texas
Legislature, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission agenda was prepared and
posted on the 18th day of October 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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David Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Erica Marohnic
Director of Planning Services
HPC OCTOBER 23, 2024
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in a Public
Hearing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Grapevine City Hall, 2nd
floor Council Chambers located at 200 South Main Street, Grapevine Texas with the
following members present:
Sean Shope
Chairman
Margaret Telford
Vice -Chairman
Ashley Anderson
Commissioner
Theresa Meyer
Commissioner
Jana Garcia
Commissioner
Taylor Bunn
Commissioner
David Ewbank
Commissioner
Janice Rhoda
Commissioner- Alternate
Paul Slechta City Council Liaison
Monica Hotelling P&Z Liaison
The above constituting a quorum, with the following City staff present:
Matthew Boyle
Paul W. McCallum
David Klempin
Kayce Vanderpool
CALL TO ORDER
City of Grapevine Attorney
Executive Director Convention & Visitors Bureau
Historic Preservation Officer (HPO)
Historic Preservation Secretary
Chairman Shope called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Historic Preservation
Commission under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form.
In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Commission is restricted in
discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
Chairman Shope called for any citizen comments; There were none.
WORK SESSION
Approved Certificates of Appropriateness as follows:
#CA24-43 for property located at 852 East Worth Street;
#CA24-44 for property located at 212 East Texas Street;
#CA24-45 for property located at 128 East Texas Street;
#CA24-46 for property located at 820 East Texas Street;
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#CA24-47 for property located at 603 East Worth Street;
#CA24-49 for property located at 626 East Wall Street;
#CA24-50 for property located at 319 South Main Street;
#CA24-51 for property located at 120 South Main Street, Suite A;
#CA24-52 for property located at 215 East Wall Street;
#CA21-53 for property located at 525 East Worth Street.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Shope declared the public hearing open for:
Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to an application for a Certificate
of Appropriateness #CA24-60 for property located at 860 East Hudgins Street,
legally described Dooley, William Survey, Abstract 432, Tract 65, City of
Grapevine and take any necessary action. Preservation Officer David Klempin
presented this item.
BACKGROUND:
Certificate of appropriateness application #CA24-60 was submitted by applicant Paul W.
McCallum of the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau on September 25, 2024 to
construct a new 8' high corrugated metal fence along the north side of the property. The
fence is designed to be a visual screen along the existing rail tracks which serve the
Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The property is located within the Grapevine Historic
Township boundary.
Staff recommends approval of #CA24-60 construct a new 8' high corrugated metal fence
along the north side of the property as per the attached drawing and photo with the
conditions a building permit is obtained from the Building Services Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission approve with conditions the
Certificate of Appropriateness #CA22-60 for the property located at 860 East Hudgins
Street, legally described as Dooley, William Survey, Abstract 422, Tract 65, City of
Grapevine to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance 91-73 (Appendix G —
Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended for the following items:
1. Construct a new 8-foot-high corrugated metal fence, 376 feet long, along the north
side of the property; fence runs from the historic McPherson Barn and includes a
double gate to provide access to the property; with the conditions a building permit
is obtained from the Building Services Department.
Mr. Klempin said the fence will be set back 10 from the street to offer parallel parking.
There will be two 10-foot-wide access gates that could swing open to allow access to the
rail yard.
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Mr. Paul W. McCallum came forward to speak about the project and answer any
questions. He said the rail yard has was established in 1888 as the Cotton Belt Depot
development along East Hudgins Street. This fence would shield the rail yard's supply of
older train equipment that provide spare parts when needed (Donor Yard), since parts for
the historic trains are no longer in production. Many historic structures were made of
Corrugated metal, it only screens what is on the ground, the top of the train would still be
visible. There would be some parallel parking spaces along the street.
Commissioner Ewbank asked why not extend the fence all the way to Dooley Street. Mr.
McCallum said the property tapers in rapidly and there are no items being stored in the
narrower area. Commissioner Ewbank also asked if we would expect the metal to rust in
the next few years. Mr. McCallum said that it depends on the degree, the gage and how
well the metal is galvanized. This metal would be a better -quality product than the items
purchased at local building supply stores.
Commissioner Garcia asked if there were other fencing materials considered. Mr.
McCallum said that other materials were considered, brick and pre -cast concrete, the cost
is too high, the corrugated metal is more cost effective and corrugated metal was the
primary material used in the Cotton Belt Railroad area.
Vice -Chairman Telford asked about the gate and the access. Mr. McCallum said there
will be the two ten -foot wide gates for when access is needed and there will be open
access from both ends. This is not a security fence it is a screening fence.
Vice -Chairman Telford moved to close the public hearing; Commissioner Garcia
seconded the motion, followed with a vote of:
Ayes: 7 (Shope, Telford, Anderson, Meyer, Garcia, Bunn, Ewbank)
Nays: None
Absent: 0
Motion approved
Vice -Chairman Telford moved to approve with conditions, Certificate of Appropriateness
#CA24-60, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Anderson prevailing in a vote of:
Ayes: 7 (Shope, Telford, Anderson, Meyer, Garcia, Bunn, Ewbank)
Nays: None
Absent: 0
Motion approved
Chairman Shope thanked both Mr. McCallum and Mr. Klempin for their work on the plans
for the rail yard fencing.
WORKSHOP
Grapevine's heritage is uniquely preserved in its Main Street and residential historic
districts and properties. Its Historic Districts are a great asset to the City and have been
protected by the ordinances put in place by the City Council, adopted by Ordinance.
Historic Preservation Staff will hold a Workshop on a proposed Grapevine Pattern Book
of Principles and Standards for Continuity with History for the Grapevine Historic
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Township.
David Klempin presented the Grapevine Pattern Book. The Historic Preservation staff
have been working with and consulted by Architexas. Architects, Craig Melde and Robin
McCaffrey for the past year and a half. This book would provide an update to the
Appendix G, Ordinance that was adopted in 1992 and later updated in 2013. These
ordinances define what can be built and expanded within the original Grapevine Historic
Township by providing guidance and direction with more opportunities when adding onto
historic houses and buildings.
The Pattern Book: Principals and Standards for Continuitv with History
Introduction
Starting with the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance that was adopted in 1992, and
the update to the ordinance adopted in 2013, these ordinances define what can be built
and expanded within the original Grapevine Historic Township.
• Township Map.
Established in 1998 the Historic Township boundary includes the footprint of the
Original Town of Grapevine. There are 550 properties within the boundary, 330 of
which are single family residential properties. Over half of these are landmarked
properties. No structures in the Historic Township may be demolished without the
approval of the Historic Preservation Commission.
• How we got here.
The original Historic Preservation Ordinance was established in 1992. Design
Guidelines for Historic Grapevine Commercial and Residential Properties was
adopted in 2003. These Guidelines brought consistency to work being done in the
Township. By 2012 many of the original homes had been restored making the
Township visually attractive, and the area became a magnet for new investment
from outside the area. In 2013 an amendment to the ordinance was adopted which
established the side yard setback plane to prevent new construction from looming
over adjacent original structures.
• What the problem is.
The 2013 update, while preventing tall side walls looming over adjacent original
structures, also created new houses with repetitive front facing gables perpendicular
with the street, inconsistent with the original neighborhood pattern of gables parallel
with the street.
Solution: The Pattern Book Principles and Standards creates Continuity for new
buildings and additions with the History of the Township
By adopting the Pattern Book a set of specific standards will be put in place which
will allow for new construction to meet modern needs while following designs that
were present in the original Township.
• Applying the Pattern Book
Categories:
Four Basic Styles found in the Township
The Four styles are: Prairie, 1900-1920; Queen Anne Victorian, 1880-1910;
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Greek Revival 1824-1860; and Arts and Crafts Bungalow, 1920 — 1930.
Use of this pattern book would be required for all properties located within the boundary of
the Grapevine Historic Township. When one follows the guidelines and standards
contained herein, they have the opportunity to achieve a unit square footage that is more
compatible with the spatial requirements of modern living. Also, compliance with the
guidelines and standards of this pattern book would allow certain encroachments into the
side yard setback plane and setbacks required for the property by current zoning
ordinance, which further enhances design flexibility for new construction.
The pattern book will allowfor second floors to have full height walls which extend beyond
the side yard setback plane. In certain instances, this will allow a house to be larger than
the 3400 square feet allowed by the Preservation Ordinance.
Pattern Book provides six steps for Design Development:
1. Identify the Building Space
2. Identify the Spatial Envelope
3. Compose the Building Form
4. Compose the Face Articulation
5. Establish the style expression
6. Incorporate the Building Construction Standards.
• Standards of Style Identity
• Building Blocks and Continuity
1. Five Elements of Building Form
2. Primary Mass
3. Adjunct Mass
4. Sub -mass
5. Accessory Mass
6. Engaged Mass
• Walls and Wall Openings
Need to conform to historic style.
Window details would conform to the historic styles
Voids and Solids established
• Building Quality
Chimneys Masonry Stone appropriate to the styles.
Details match the four basic Styles.
• Next Steps for Approval of the Pattern Book:
Workshop of the Pattern Book draft with the City Council; update with any
changes;
Review updated Pattern Book with HPC;
Presentation of Pattern Book to City Council for Approval and Adoption to
appendix G.
Commissioner Garcia likes the idea of not being limited by square footage, you could
make your home architecturally based while keeping with the appropriate time period.
When you are limited to the square footage, you would be limited to the same style of
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home since the majority of lots are 50 feet wide.
Commissioner David Ewbank mentioned the pictures of 4 different styles of homes, 3
presented were on larger frontage lots, the Greek Revival would be the only style that
would fit on most lots. David Klempin said the photos were just examples of the house
styles.
Commissioner Ewbank also asked, would we do away with having to keep the first four
feet of the Cameron, kit homes that were built in the 40's. Chairman Shope said we are
not trying to do away with the Cameron Homes, if you want to build a Cameron Home
you could. David Klempin said the HPC reviews and determines each home on an
individual basis. If you have a Cameron Home you would continue with that style when
adding on to it, we would not be eliminating the Cameron style home. The staff would
work with the pattern book and the property owners, builders and architects to come up
with plans.
HPO David Klempin said the Historic Preservation Commission body works to preserve
all existing buildings.
Commissioner Garcia said this book would help with developing the house plans on the
new single-family properties were the winery and the apartments will be removed.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the local builders and architects have been involved in
the creation of the book. Mr. Klempin said yes, the Historic Preservation staff has been
working with local architects and builders for input to create continuity in the Township
and what we would like to see with future planning. This will help open up more
possibilities to get closer to what would be appropriate, with modern standards.
City Council Liaison Paul Slechta said the Pattern Book could be beneficial for home
owners and home builders, we would have less restrictions with results to give us a better
product.
Chairman Shope thanked the Historic Preservation Staff for all the work on this book.
MINUTES
Commission to consider the minutes of the August 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Meyer moved to approve the minutes as written; Commissioner Garcia
seconded the motion and was followed in a vote of:
Ayes: 7 (Shope, Telford, Anderson, Meyer, Garcia, Bunn, Ewbank)
Nays: None
Absent: 0
Minutes approved
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Shope adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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October 23, 2024 Minutes Passed and approved by the Historic Preservation
Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas, this the 20th day of November, 2024.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CLAN
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