HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2017-019 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUB-DISTRICT HL16-09 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE
AREA LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS 428 EAST WORTH
STREET, LOT 6A, BLOCK 33, YATES AND JENKINS
ADDITION, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK SUB-DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE BART H. AND
ANNIE HARRIETT STARR HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT
PRESERVATION CRITERIA; 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);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character
of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view
to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout this city;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was
made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes
health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding
of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has also
found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this
property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict
designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best
interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps
promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL16-09) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family District Regulations within the following described property: 428 East Worth Street
and platted as Lot 6A, Block 33, Yates and Jenkins Addition and completely described in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of hereof; and, in addition thereto, the
adoption of the Bart H. and Annie Harriett Starr House Historic District Preservation
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"B".
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Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct 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. That 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. That 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. That 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of March 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
GRgp L
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Tara Brooks \ki m
City Secretary r,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
7W'°'`EA
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2017-019 4
Exhibit "A" to Ord. 2017-019
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1 . Name
Historic Bart H. and Annie Harriett (Wall) Starr House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 428 East Worth Street land survey Yates and Jenkins Addition
Location/neighborhood block/lot Block 33, Lot 6A tract size 15,040 original
8,640 current
3. Current zoning Residential Single Family
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district public X occupied agriculture museum
X building(s) X private unoccupied Commer- park
cial
structure work in pro- education X residence
g ress
site Accessible Entertain- Religious
ment
X yes: re- govern- scientific
stricted ment
yes: un- industrial transporta-
restr. tion
no Military other
5. Ownership
Current owner: Robert and Jacqueline Kulick phone:
Address: P. O. Box 1924 city: Grapevine state: Texas zip:
76099
6. Form Preparation
Sallie Andrews & David Klempin City of Grapevine CVB — HPP Dept.
Contact: David Klempin, Twnshp. Restor. Coord. & Pres. Officer 817-410-3197
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7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Re- X National Register of Historic
sources Places
Recorded Texas Historic
Landmark
oth- Texas Archaeological
er Landmark
8. Historic Ownership
original owner Bart H. Starr, Jr.
significant later owner(s)
9. Construction Dates
Original 1908
alterations/additions 1928
10.Architect
original construction
alterations/additions
11.Site Features
natural
urban design
12.Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
X excellent deteriorat- Unaltered X Original site
ed
good ruins X altered Moved (date:_)
fair unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance, include style(s) of
architecture, current condition and relationship to surrounding fabric (structures,
objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s) of architectural
detailing, embellishments and site details.
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Current View of House c. 2017
This substantial Folk-Victorian house was constructed in 1909. Its first owner ap-
pears to have been Bart H. Starr Jr. and his wife Harriett Wall Starr who married
in December 1908. The present owners Robert and Jacqueline Kulick purchased
the home from a restorer and have proceeded to further adapt the house for their
needs. Additional work has included restoring wood siding, installation of new
wood windows, leveling the foundation, restoration of a 1-car carport, and exten-
sion of the roofline over a new front porch. A new pastel color scheme has enliv-
ened the appearance of the house and a brightly painted front door welcomes
visitors to the house.
The asymmetrical design of the house features a projecting bay with steep roof
pitch to the right of the front door. The original wrap-around porch was enclosed
by Maxine Eidson, its previous owner, and became indoor living space. A tall
barge board surrounds the house at the ceiling level. Wide corner boards accen-
tuate the vertical lines of the house. The walls are covered with wood lap siding.
The tall one-over-one windows feature a decorative drip edge at the lintel.
This T-plan house is a contributing structure to Grapevine's Original Town Resi-
dential National Register Historic District established in May 1998.
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View of House in summer, c. 1930s
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View of House in winter, c. 1930s
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13.Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special
events and important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
Bart H. Starr, Jr., was the son of Barton Harry Starr, Grapevine's first Mayor, and
was the grandson of Rev. Daniel Starr, one of Grapevine's first Methodist minis-
ters who arrived on the Grape Vine Prairie by wagon in 1854-55. Two of Rev.
Daniel Starr's sons, William and John, joined the Confederate Army with the
"Grapevine Volunteers." Their youngest brother, Barton — born 1850, was too
young to serve. In 1907 when Grapevine was incorporated, Barton was elected
Mayor. He also was Vice President of Farmer's National Bank and served one
term in about 1900 as Tarrant County Commissioner. Barton owned the first
butcher shop in Grapevine, located at the north end of Main Street where the
present City Hall is located. He used one of the wheels from his father's wagon
as a reel to lift up beef carcasses for butchering for the railroad construction
crews who were building the railroad into Grapevine. Barton's son, Bart H. Starr,
Jr., later bought the butchering business from his father and the wagon wheel
which remained in the family.
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Bart H. Starr, Jr. Annie Harriett Wall Starr
Bart H. Starr, Jr., met Annie Harriett Wall when they were in Grapevine elemen-
tary school. Bart thought Harriett was the prettiest girl with long red braids tied
with big bows and he thought that one day he would marry her. On Dec. 16,
1908, they were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy A. Wall.
Harriett was the granddaughter of one of Grapevine's early Baptist ministers,
Rev. Elihu Newton, who was also a member of the Texas House of Representa-
tives during the 20th through 23rd legislatures. Harriet's father, Sandy Wall, was a
Tarrant County Commissioner for ten years and is credited for creating the high-
way which was referred to as the "North Route to Dallas" and securing an all-
weather road to Grapevine which is today St. Hwy. 121 to Fort Worth. Bart and
his father-in-law, Sandy, worked together in the drayage business hauling all
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types of materials and goods from the Grapevine Cotton Belt Railroad Depot us-
ing first a wagon and mules and later a truck. Bart also bought and sold cattle
and hogs, ran restaurants, operated a livery stable and feed store on Main
Street, worked in garages and finally owned his own filling station at the corner of
Main and Northwest Highway built of stone gathered from the Starr family farm-
stead.
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In his later years, Bart worked with wood and created many items for friends and
family as well as building picture frames.
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Bart H. Starr, Jr., and Harriett are the first owners listed on the Tarrant County
tax records for the property located at 428 East Worth Street. The house was
constructed in 1909. In 1912 Bart and Harriett had a son, John Sandy Starr, who
greatly resembled his father and who won the county's "Sterling P. Clark Medal"
in an oratorical contest. Sadly, in 1923 at the age of 11 , John died from an acute
attack of appendicitis.
Due to the poor health of mother and daughter and to ease the heartbreak of
Bart and Harriett, Bart's sister — Willie Starr Winfrey, who was a gentle, motherly
woman who looked after the welfare of others less fortunate than herself, and her
husband, Bradley Winfrey, allowed the youngest of their eight children — a girl,
Maxine Winfrey — born in May 1923, to be reared by Bart and Harriett as their
own child. The Winfrey's lived at 302 West Wall in Grapevine; Willie's parents
(Barton and Emma Proctor Starr) lived at 312 West Wall. Maxine Winfrey grew
up with Bart and Harriett at 428 East Worth Street. In 1945, Maxine married
Ralph Edison and had four children. Maxine served for many years as Grape-
vine's librarian and as a dietician for the public schools. She worked for Bill
Yancey Insurance Co. before going to work at Bill Guest Furniture where she
was employed as bookkeeper for over 20 years. Maxine resided in the Bart H.
and Harriett Starr House on East Worth Street all her life. Maxine died on Feb.
28, 2008, at her home.
This site and family ties together the historic churches of Grapevine as well as
the founding families of Grapevine (Wall, Starr, Winfrey, Newton, as well as WiII-
hoite, Lucas, Lipscomb, Pirkle, and others). Their story of leadership at the local,
county and state levels is exemplary. Their story of personal generosity cannot
be matched.
14.Bibliography
"Grapevine Area History" book, edited by Charles Young, 1979. "Grapevine Recollec-
tions" by Weechie Yates Estill, 1965. Materials provided by the Edison family and
shared by the current owner, Jacqueline Kulick. "The Grapevine Sun" dated Feb. 28,
2008, obituary for Maxine Starr Eidson.
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15.Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive
material
Site Plan Footnotes
Photos (historic & current) Other ( )
Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value X G. Identification as the work of
as part of the development, an architect or master
heritage or cultural charac- builder whose individual
teristics of the City of work has influenced the de-
Grapevine, State of Texas velopment of the city.
of the United States.
B. Location as the site of a H. Embodiment of elements of
significant historical event. architectural design, detail,
materials or craftsmanship
which represent a signifi-
cant architectural innova-
tion.
C. Identification with a person X I. Relationship to other dis- X
or persons who significantly tinctive buildings, sites or
contributed to the culture areas which are eligible for
and development of the city. preservation according to a
plan based on historic, cul-
tural or architectural motif.
D. Exemplification of the cul- X J. Unique location of singular
tural, economic, social or physical characteristics rep-
historical heritage of the city resenting an established
and familiar visual feature of
a neighborhood, community
or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment K. Archaeological value in that
of a group of people in an it has produced or can be
era of history characterized expected to produce data
by a distinctive architectural affecting theories of historic
style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguish- L. Value as an aspect of X
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ing characteristics of an ar- community sentiment or
chitectural type or speci- public pride.
men.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization
Program requests the Grapevine Histor- Sean Shope, Chair
is Preservation Commission to deem Grapevine Historic Preservation
this nominated landmark meritorious of Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,
City of Grapevine Comprehensive Zon-
ing Ordinance.
David Klempin
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preser- Historic Preservation Officer
vation Commission endorses the
Preservation Criteria, policy recommen-
dations and landmark boundary as pre- Scott Williams, Director
sented by the City of Grapevine Devel- Development Services Department
opment Services Department.
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Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society
have a cooperative marker program for properties that are officially (individually or lo-
cated within) designated Historic Landmark Sub-districts. Please indicate if you are in-
terested 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 me-
dallion and text plaque (second option), per year, on a first come, first serve basis.
Check One:
o 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.
o No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my
property.
-------------------------------------------------------------
o 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
I
o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
Medallion
THE Ell AND GRADY KEELING HOUSE
This 1912 house of late Victorian design with
early,Arts and Crafts elements was file first
home of William Edward aad Crady Wood
Keeling. The house retains nmclt of its
original construction and architectural
character. Its unique design features a porch
with'Tuscan columns that wraps around the
front bedroom,with the entrance at the end
of the porch. Ed's father,J.E.Keeling
purchased The Grapevine Sun in 1897. The
Keeling family owned and published The
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spanning three
generations.
1999
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original ennstruetion and archilectnral original co,strilction and architectoral
character.Its unique design feahlrea a porch ch.meter. Lts-uiq.e design fcahlres a porch
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of the porch. Ed's father,J.E.Keeling of the porch. Ed's]',the,.J.E.Keeling front bedroom,with the eat-t—at the ead front hedroons,with the entrance at Ilse end
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Graprvinc Son until 1976,spanning Ihrc' Grupevioc Son until 1976,spanning three Kerlt,g family owned aad p.blished The Keeling family owned and published he
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Exhibit "A" to Ord. 2017-019
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Design Guidelines
Bart H and Annie Harriett Starr House
428 East Worth Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
636 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
January 25, 2017
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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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Preface
1
Current View of House, c. 2017
This substantial Folk-Victorian house was constructed in 1909. Its first owner
appears to have been Bart H. Starr Jr. and his wife Harriett Wall Starr who married
in December 1908. The present owners Robert and Jacqueline Kulick purchased
the home from a restorer and have proceeded to further adapt the house for their
needs. Additional work has included restoring wood siding, installation of new wood
windows, leveling the foundation, restoration of a 1-car carport, and extension of
the roofline over a new front porch. A new pastel color scheme has enlivened the
appearance of the house and a brightly painted front door welcomes visitors to the
house.
The asymmetrical design of the house features a projecting bay with steep roof
pitch to the right of the front door. The original wrap-around porch was enclosed by
Maxine Eidson, its previous owner, and became indoor living space. A tall barge
board surrounds the house at the ceiling level. Wide corner boards accentuate the
vertical lines of the house. The walls are covered with wood lap siding. The tall one-
over-one windows feature a decorative drip edge at the lintel.
This T-plan house is a contributing structure to Grapevine's Original Town
Residential National Register Historic District established in May 1998.
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View of House in summer, c. 1930s
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View of House in winter, c. 1930s
Bart H. Starr, Jr., was the son of Barton Harry Starr, Grapevine's first Mayor,
and was the grandson of Rev. Daniel Starr, one of Grapevine's first
Methodist ministers who arrived on the Grape Vine Prairie by wagon in
1854-55. Two of Rev. Daniel Starr's sons, William and John, joined the
Confederate Army with the "Grapevine Volunteers." Their youngest brother,
Barton — born 1850, was too young to serve. In 1907 when Grapevine was
incorporated, Barton was elected Mayor. He also was Vice President of
Farmer's National Bank and served one term in about 1900 as Tarrant
County Commissioner. Barton owned the first butcher shop in Grapevine,
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located at the north end of Main Street where the present City Hall is
located. He used one of the wheels from his father's wagon as a reel to lift
up beef carcasses for butchering for the railroad construction crews who
were building the railroad into Grapevine. Barton's son, Bart H. Starr, Jr.,
later bought the butchering business from his father and the wagon wheel
which remained in the family.
Bart H. Starr, Jr. Annie Harriett Wall Starr
Bart H. Starr, Jr., met Annie Harriett Wall when they were in Grapevine
elementary school. Bart thought Harriett was the prettiest girl with long red
braids tied with big bows and he thought that one day he would marry her.
On Dec. 16, 1908, they were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Sandy A. Wall. Harriett was the granddaughter of one of Grapevine's
early Baptist ministers, Rev. Elihu Newton, who was also a member of the
Texas House of Representatives during the 20th through 23rd legislatures.
Harriet's father, Sandy Wall, was a Tarrant County Commissioner for ten
years and is credited for creating the highway which was referred to as the
"North Route to Dallas" and securing an all-weather road to Grapevine which
is today St. Hwy. 121 to Fort Worth. Bart and his father-in-law, Sandy,
worked together in the drayage business hauling all types of materials and
goods from the Grapevine Cotton Belt Railroad Depot using first a wagon
and mules and later a truck. Bart also bought and sold cattle and hogs, ran
restaurants, operated a livery stable and feed store on Main Street, worked
in garages and finally owned his own filling station at the corner of Main and
Northwest Highway built of stone gathered from the Starr family farmstead.
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R. H. STARR SERVICE STATION, GRAPEVINE, TE%As
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In his later years, Bart worked with wood and created many items for friends and
family as well as building picture frames.
I
Bart H. Starr, Jr., and Harriett are the first owners listed on the Tarrant County tax
records for the property located at 428 East Worth Street. The house was
constructed in 1909. In 1912 Bart and Harriett had a son, John Sandy Starr, who
greatly resembled his father and who won the county's "Sterling P. Clark Medal" in
an oratorical contest. Sadly, in 1923 at the age of 11 , John died from an acute
attack of appendicitis.
Due to the poor health of mother and daughter and to ease the heartbreak of Bart
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and Harriett, Bart's sister—Willie Starr Winfrey, who was a gentle, motherlywoman
who looked after the welfare of others less fortunate than herself, and her husband,
Bradley Winfrey, allowed the youngest of their eight children — a girl, Maxine
Winfrey — born in May 1923, to be reared by Bart and Harriett as their own child.
The Winfrey's lived at 302 West Wall in Grapevine; Willie's parents (Barton and
Emma Proctor Starr) lived at 312 West Wall. Maxine Winfrey grew up with Bart and
Harriett at 428 East Worth Street. In 1945, Maxine married Ralph Edison and had
four children. Maxine served for many years as Grapevine's librarian and as a
dietician for the public schools. She worked for Bill Yancey Insurance Co. before
going to work at Bill Guest Furniture where she was employed as bookkeeper for
over 20 years. Maxine resided in the Bart H. and Harriett Starr House on East
Worth Street all her life. Maxine died on Feb. 28, 2008, at her home.
This site and family ties together the historic churches of Grapevine as well as the
founding families of Grapevine (Wall, Starr, Winfrey, Newton, as well as Willhoite,
Lucas, Lipscomb, Pirkle, and others). Their story of leadership at the local, county
and state levels is exemplary. Their story of personal generosity cannot be
matched.
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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
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District. Existing parking lots located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be
screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a certain level of continuity of
the building facade line; it will screen unsightly views; and it will provide a level of
security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
FENCES
Historically, fences around historic houses defined yards and the boundary around
property and gardens. Wood picket fences, wood rail fences and barbed wire or
decorative wire fences were the common fence types in Grapevine. Traditionally,
picket fences surrounded the front of the house while rail and wire fences
surrounded the agricultural portions of the property. Maintain historic fences.
New fences. Simple wood picket fences, wood and wire and wrought iron fences
are appropriate. Avoid chain-link fences, privacy fences and concrete block fences
for the street sides of property. Wood privacy fences may be allowed when installed
in the rear yard and behind the front facade of a property. Utilitarian/privacy fences
should not be installed in front of a historic building or beyond the line of the front
facade of a historic building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only
those portions of historic fences that are damaged 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.
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BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the
original. Ensure that roof, window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or
when preservation is not possible duplicate the original building element.
When rehabilitating, remove non-historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original
style may be recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible, a new design consistent with
the original style of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and
level of detail of the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older
structures or additions may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and
skill that the renovation itself is worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations
may date from before 1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary,
replaced in kind. Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little
resemblance to historic siding materials. The application of such 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
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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.
WINDOWS
Original window framing and Iites (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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EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent
with the historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts
encourage similarity of form and materials, but not actual replication. New
construction proposals and the rehabilitation of non-historic buildings will be
reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgement will be based on the compatibility of
the design within the context of the property's adjacent and nearby historic
buildings.
The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic
period of significance including massing, scale, fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly
contemporary. Only when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can
be accurately replicated may a reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form,
cornice line and materials, to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new
building to the heights of adjacent structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over
existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (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.
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ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if
possible; otherwise they should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing,
cornice lines and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th
century buildings where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the
original design and should be maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic
building. If this is not possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is
recessed at least 18 inches from the historic building facade or a connection is
used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be
readily apparent from the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they
should be replicated when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by
photographs, drawings, or remaining physical evidence. If no evidence exists,
elements typical of the architectural style may be used. Historic photographs can
provide information on the original elements of the building.
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