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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
ERICA MAROHNIC, DIRECTOR, PLANNING SERVICES
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2026
SUBJECT: PLANNING SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL26-01. 206 SOUTH CHURCH
STREET
APPLICANT: James and Amanda Lusty
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The subject property is located at 206 South Church
Street and platted as Lot 1, Block A, Bradley
Powers Addition. The property contains 0.193 acre
and has approximately 98 feet of frontage along
Hall-Johnson A°port Wall Street and 70 feet of frontage along South
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College Street.
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REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property
located at 206 South Church Street and legally described as Lot 1, Block A, Bradley
Powers Addition.
On September 17, 2025, James and Amanda Lusty submitted an application for a Historic
Landmark Overlay for the property at 206 South Church Street. The property contains a
single-family residence and is located within the boundary of the Grapevine Historic
Township. The property contains the original Halstead House and garage. It was the
home of Russell "Rex" and Frances Halstead and their family from 1960 — 2002. They
moved to Grapevine in 1958 following his military service. Rex was an Air Traffic
Controller at Amon Carter Airport that is now Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The
Halsteads lived in Grapevine and contributed to the community through their church and
by volunteering.
The Lusty's applied for and received approval for a grant from the Grapevine Township
Revitalization Project, Inc program. The condition of receiving a grant is that the property
must be landmarked. In 2025 they obtained approval from the Historic Preservation
Commission to renovate the house and detached garage, connecting them into one large
structure. A new porch was added across the front of the house, a glassed-in breezeway
connected the house with the garage, and a new office-studio space was constructed
above the garage, with a wide dormer with windows facing the street. A loggia was added
across the rear of the house and a new lap pool was constructed.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is zoned "R-5.0", Zero-Lot-Line District and is developed as a one-story,
2,006 sq. ft. single-family home.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject property was zoned "R-3", Multiple-Family Dwelling District (eastern portion
of the lot) and "R-2", Two-Family Dwelling District (western portion of the lot) prior to the
1984 City-wide Rezoning.
• On October 3, 2016, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved BZA16-22 for a
variance of two feet to allow a 98-foot lot depth and a special exception to allow
the existing single-family residence to remain as developed along with the
replatted lots 2 and 3.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "HC", Highway Commercial District — Undeveloped/ Zena Land
Development office
SOUTH: "R-5.0", Zero-Lot-Line District— Single-family residence
EAST: "CN", Neighborhood Commercial District—Single-family residence
WEST: "PO", Professional Office District— Multitenant professional office
AIRPORT IMPACT:
The subject tract is not located within any of the noise zones as defined on the "Aircraft
Sound Exposure: Dallas/ Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" map.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
Map 2: Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Master Plan designates the subject property
as Residential Low Intensity (RL) land use. The applicant's proposal is not compliant with
the Master Plan.
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THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPLICATION:
The City of Grapevine's Thoroughfare Plan designates West Wall Street as a Type E,
Collector with a minimum 65-foot right-of-way developed as two lanes with 11-foot travel
lane width.
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* City of Grapevine IT/GIS department.
.CRAP VINE Subject Property: 206 South Church Street Various official and unofficial sources
were used to gather this information.
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accuracy of this data, however, no
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Feet Date Prepared:8/5/2026
2026 NEARMAP IMAGERY
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Exhibit F
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
1. APPLICANT/AGENT James Lusty&Amanda Lusty NAME
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS
206 Church Street
CITY/STATE/ZIP
Grapevine,TX 76051
WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER
682-365-3381
2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY
OwneriPrimary Residence
3. PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME
Halstead House James Lusty&Amanda Lusty
ADDRESS
206 Church Street
CITY/STATE/ZIP Grapevine, TX 76051
WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER
682-234-4719
4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
206 Church Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT BLOCK A ADDITION
POWERS, BRADLEY ADDN
0:1ZCU\FORMSIAPPHIST Rev. Oct 2023
www.grapevinetexas.gov
RECEIVED
SEP 17 2025�
Exhibit F
SIZE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY 0.1930 ACRES 8,387 SQUARE
FEET
METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
5. PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
Al -Residential-Single Family
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY
Primary Residential Home
7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES, BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA, YOUR APPLICATION MAY
BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
APPLICANT (PRINT)
James Lusty
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
OWNER (PRINT)
James Lusty
OWNER SIGNATURE
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www.grapevinetexas.gov
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic Halstead House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 206 South Church Street land survey W.Dooley Survey-Powers,Bradley Addition
Location/neighborhood block/lot Lot 1,Block A tract size 0.193 acres or
8,387 Sq.Ft.
3. Current zoning R-5.0 Zero Lot Line District
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district public X occupied agriculture museum
building(s) X private unoccupied commercial park
X structure work in progress education X residence
site Accessible Entertainment Religious
yes:restricted government scientific
X yes:unrestr. industrial transportation
no military other
5. Ownership
Current owner: James and Amanda Lusty phone: 682 365-3381
Address: 208 S.Church Street city: Grapevine state: TX zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name&tide David Klempin organization: City of Grapevine
Contact: Historic Preservation Officer phone: 817-410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
X other Grapevine Survey Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological Structure District
Site X Structure&Site
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner R.J.Higgins-
significant later owner(s)—R J.Roberson—farmer of land north and south of Grapevine;Lien holder Dr.W.
F.Perkins'daughter married Wingate Clemons Lucas
12. Construction Dates
Original 1945
alterations/additions 2015 Bradley;2018 Horn and Martinez;2024 Lusty
13. Architect
original construction
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
Natural
urban design
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
X excellent Deteriorated Unaltered X Original site
good Ruins X altered Moved(date: )
fair Unexposed
Describe present and original(if known)physical appearance;include style(s)of arcbitecture,current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric(structures,objects,etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s)of architectural detailin&embel-
lisbments and site details
Original Physical Appearance: Photo from 2002
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This house is located at the prominent corner of South Church Street and West Wall Street in the
Grapevine Historic Township. It was built in 1945 by Alvin White in the minimal traditional style
popular following World War II. The house has a simple gable roof and No. 105 wood siding. A
shed roof gives the entrance door area protection from the elements. The house features one-over-
one windows with one-by-four-inch wood trim. A detached garage is located to the right side of the
house.
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Tonya and John Bradley,Owners -2015
In 2015 new owners Tonya and John Bradley purchased the house and renovated it to serve as an
airb&b. A new patio was added that connected the house with access to the garage. This area was
improved with a gas-fired grill and seating area.Two new garage doors were added to the front of the
garage.
Inside,house renovations included combining the living/dining and kitchen area and adding a walk-
up kitchen bar. Off the living area an alcove served as a home office. A hallway led to a renovated
master bedroom with bath,a new hall bath and a spacious second bedroom.
Debra Horn and John Martinez Jr., Owners -2018
In 2018 Debra Horn and John Martinez Jr. purchased the house to serve as their family home. They
reconstructed the original garage, lifting it and setting it on a new concrete foundation and increased
the garage doors height.
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Present Appearance:James and Amanda Lusty, Owners -2021
In 2021 James and Amanda Lusty purchased the house and worked with Historic Preservation staff
to develop plans for renovation of the house following the City of Grapevine Design Guidelines for
Historic Commercial and Residential Structures. Plans for the work were approved by the Historic
Preservation Commission and included connecting the house with the garage with a glass enclosed
room; construction of a new stairway to a 2nd floor studio above the existing garage.Additions to the
house included a front facing dormer; a new covered front porch with a decorative glass window in
the gable above the front entrance. A new covered loggia was constructed across the back of the
house.
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16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influences, pedal events and importantpersonages,influencer on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The house at 206 S. Church Street was the home of Russell "Rex" Halstead and Frances Halstead and their
family from 1960—2002.
Cindy Halstead, daughter of Russell and Frances Halstead said that when she was a little girl her father,
was planting a garden in the backyard and found cut sandstone blocks that were believed to be the foun-
dation stones of the old First Baptist Church building from 1870.
Russell"Rex" Halstead and Frances Halstead moved to Grapevine in 1958. Rex was an Air Traffic Control-
ler at Amon Carter Airport. He had learned this skill in the Navy; he was a World War II veteran and was
stationed in Okinawa. Frances worked on Main Street in a flower shop and then was hired by Sanger-Harris
which later became Foley's. Rex and Frances had three children: Cindy,Bill and Robert. Robert was born in
Grapevine and delivered by Dr. Ed Lancaster. Rex and Dr. Ed became good friends;Dr. Ed took Rex flying
before Rex died at the age of 48. (The Halstead's son,Bill Halstead,lives in Orlando; their son Robert flies
for Delta.) Rex was a native of Fort Worth and Frances was from Ardmore, OK. They met in Fort Worth
when Rex was in the military.
After his military service, Rex's job took him first to a town in South Texas; then he transferred to Amon
Carter Airport. Frances had a friend who lived in Grapevine, Fay Hicks,with whom she corresponded. Fay
told them that if they were moving to the area, they should move to Grapevine. The Halsteads purchased
this house which was near the Hicks'home on Northwest highway(the Hicks'home is now gone).
"Grapevine was a wonderful town. The population was under 10,000 when we moved here. We didn't lock
our doors, and we kept the key in the ignition of the car. We attended First Baptist Church and loved the
people here," said Cindy Halstead. When Rex died, the church and Air Traffic Control friends rallied around
the family and really helped them.
Regarding the house, Cindy said that her dad worked on the house a lot. He had a workshop in the garage;a
garden on the side; and pear,peach and pecan trees in the yard. There were two bedrooms and one bath in
the house. The house had nice windows and being on a corner, there was a lot of traffic that went by. They
ate at the kitchen bar—Frances was always asking Rex,"what are you looking at?"
"Mother adored her house and loved her life here. She died in 2002. She volunteered at the Grapevine Pub-
lic Library and served on the Library Board; she also volunteered at the Visitor Information Center, a job she
loved because she loved people," said Cindy. "Mother loved to read and she also loved art," Cindy said.
Sallie Andrews knew Frances from First Baptist Church and also from the Grapevine Convention&Visitors
Bureau Visitor Information Center. She remembers her being very kind, friendly, stylish/fashionable and
always greeting everyone with a big smile and friendly conversation.
The Halsteads lived in Grapevine and contributed to the community through their church and by volunteer-
ing. They were part of the fabric of the growing town;they shared their love of Grapevine with others and
helped move Grapevine into the future.
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17. Bibliography
Phone interview with Cindy Hallstead,daughter,by Sallie Andrews in 2014.
18. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
Photos (historic¤t) Other( )
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Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of X G. Identification as the work of an archi-
the development,heritage or cultural tect or master builder whose individual
characteristics of the City of Grape- work has influenced the development
vine,State of Texas of the United of the city.
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant X H. Embodiment of elements of architec-
historical event. tural design,detail,materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
C. Identification with a person or persons X L Relationship to other distinctive build- X
who significantly contributed to the ings,sites or areas which are eligible
culture and development of the city. for preservation according to a plan
based on historic,cultural or architec-
tural motif
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- X J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the city fished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood,community or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a K. Archaeological value in that it has
group of people in an era of history produced or can be expected to pro-
characterized by a distinctive architec- duce data affecting theories of historic
tural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Margaret Telford,Chairman
lion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
David Klempm
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
lion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Erica Marohnic,Director
ment. Planning and Zoning Services
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Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker pro-
gram for properties that are officially(individually or located within) designated Historic Landmark Sub-districts. Please
indicate if you are interested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of the mark-
ers,however,the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the medallion and text plaque (second option),
per year,on a first come,first serve basis.
Check One:
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.
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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
The Keeling House has been designated a The Keeling House is located in the
Historic Landmark by the City of Grapevi College Street Historic District,designated by the
Historic Preservation Commission, Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission,
o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
T HE ED AND GRADY KEELING HOUSE
'This 1912 bmjsr.f late Victoria.design with
early,Artsand Crafts elements was the first
home of William Edward and Grady Wood
Keeling. The luorseret.i.s n�.ch of its
iginal construction and arebitectural
with Tuscan columns that wraps m ound the
front bedroom,with the entrance at the end
of the porch. Ed's father,J.E.Keeling
purchased The Grapevine San in 1897. The
Keeling family owned and puldishedThe
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spanning three
1999
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-061
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL26-01 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX
"D" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE
AREA PLATTED AS LOT 1, BLOCK A, BRADLEY POWERS
ADDITION AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED "R-5.0", ZERO-LOT-LINE
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE (206
SOUTH COLLEGE STREET) 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
($27000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR
CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning 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
(HL26-01) 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-5.0",
Zero-Lot-Line District Regulations within the following described property: 206 South
Church Street and platted as Lot 1, Block A, Bradley Powers Addition, more fully and
completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of hereof; and, in
addition thereto, the adoption of the 206 South Church Street Historic District
Ordinance No. 2026-061 2 HL26-01
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".
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
Ordinance No. 2026-061 3 HL26-01
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 August, 2026.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2026-061 4 HL26-01
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name
Historic Halstead House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 206 South Church Street land survey W.Dooley Survey-Powers,Bradley Addition
Location/neighborhood block/lot Lot 1,Block A tract size 0.193 acres or
8,387 Sq.Ft.
3. Current zoning R-5.0 Zero Lot Line District
4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district public X occupied agriculture museum
building(s) X private unoccupied commercial park
X structure work in progress education X residence
site Accessible Entertainment Religious
yes:restricted government scientific
X yes:unrestr. industrial transportation
no military other
5. Ownership
Current owner: James and Amanda Lusty phone: 682 365-3381
Address: 208 S.Church Street city: Grapevine state: TX zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name&tide David Klempin organization: City of Grapevine
Contact: Historic Preservation Officer phone: 817-410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
X other Grapevine Survey Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological Structure District
Site X Structure&Site
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner R.J.Higgins-
significant later owner(s)—R J.Roberson—farmer of land north and south of Grapevine;Lien holder Dr.W.
F.Perkins'daughter married Wingate Clemons Lucas
12. Construction Dates
Original 1945
alterations/additions 2015 Bradley;2018 Horn and Martinez;2024 Lusty
13. Architect
original construction
alterations/additions
14. Site Features
Natural
urban design
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
X excellent Deteriorated Unaltered X Original site
good Ruins X altered Moved(date: )
fair Unexposed
Describe present and original(if known)physical appearance;include style(s)of arcbitecture,current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric(structures,objects,etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s)of architectural detailin&embel-
lisbments and site details
Original Physical Appearance: Photo from 2002
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This house is located at the prominent corner of South Church Street and West Wall Street in the
Grapevine Historic Township. It was built in 1945 by Alvin White in the minimal traditional style
popular following World War II. The house has a simple gable roof and No. 105 wood siding. A
shed roof gives the entrance door area protection from the elements. The house features one-over-
one windows with one-by-four-inch wood trim. A detached garage is located to the right side of the
house.
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Tonya and John Bradley,Owners -2015
In 2015 new owners Tonya and John Bradley purchased the house and renovated it to serve as an
airb&b. A new patio was added that connected the house with access to the garage. This area was
improved with a gas-fired grill and seating area.Two new garage doors were added to the front of the
garage.
Inside,house renovations included combining the living/dining and kitchen area and adding a walk-
up kitchen bar. Off the living area an alcove served as a home office. A hallway led to a renovated
master bedroom with bath,a new hall bath and a spacious second bedroom.
Debra Horn and John Martinez Jr., Owners -2018
In 2018 Debra Horn and John Martinez Jr. purchased the house to serve as their family home. They
reconstructed the original garage, lifting it and setting it on a new concrete foundation and increased
the garage doors height.
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Present Appearance:James and Amanda Lusty, Owners -2021
In 2021 James and Amanda Lusty purchased the house and worked with Historic Preservation staff
to develop plans for renovation of the house following the City of Grapevine Design Guidelines for
Historic Commercial and Residential Structures. Plans for the work were approved by the Historic
Preservation Commission and included connecting the house with the garage with a glass enclosed
room; construction of a new stairway to a 2nd floor studio above the existing garage.Additions to the
house included a front facing dormer; a new covered front porch with a decorative glass window in
the gable above the front entrance. A new covered loggia was constructed across the back of the
house.
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16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influences, pedal events and importantpersonages,influencer on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The house at 206 S. Church Street was the home of Russell "Rex" Halstead and Frances Halstead and their
family from 1960—2002.
Cindy Halstead, daughter of Russell and Frances Halstead said that when she was a little girl her father,
was planting a garden in the backyard and found cut sandstone blocks that were believed to be the foun-
dation stones of the old First Baptist Church building from 1870.
Russell"Rex" Halstead and Frances Halstead moved to Grapevine in 1958. Rex was an Air Traffic Control-
ler at Amon Carter Airport. He had learned this skill in the Navy; he was a World War II veteran and was
stationed in Okinawa. Frances worked on Main Street in a flower shop and then was hired by Sanger-Harris
which later became Foley's. Rex and Frances had three children: Cindy,Bill and Robert. Robert was born in
Grapevine and delivered by Dr. Ed Lancaster. Rex and Dr. Ed became good friends;Dr. Ed took Rex flying
before Rex died at the age of 48. (The Halstead's son,Bill Halstead,lives in Orlando; their son Robert flies
for Delta.) Rex was a native of Fort Worth and Frances was from Ardmore, OK. They met in Fort Worth
when Rex was in the military.
After his military service, Rex's job took him first to a town in South Texas; then he transferred to Amon
Carter Airport. Frances had a friend who lived in Grapevine, Fay Hicks,with whom she corresponded. Fay
told them that if they were moving to the area, they should move to Grapevine. The Halsteads purchased
this house which was near the Hicks'home on Northwest highway(the Hicks'home is now gone).
"Grapevine was a wonderful town. The population was under 10,000 when we moved here. We didn't lock
our doors, and we kept the key in the ignition of the car. We attended First Baptist Church and loved the
people here," said Cindy Halstead. When Rex died, the church and Air Traffic Control friends rallied around
the family and really helped them.
Regarding the house, Cindy said that her dad worked on the house a lot. He had a workshop in the garage;a
garden on the side; and pear,peach and pecan trees in the yard. There were two bedrooms and one bath in
the house. The house had nice windows and being on a corner, there was a lot of traffic that went by. They
ate at the kitchen bar—Frances was always asking Rex,"what are you looking at?"
"Mother adored her house and loved her life here. She died in 2002. She volunteered at the Grapevine Pub-
lic Library and served on the Library Board; she also volunteered at the Visitor Information Center, a job she
loved because she loved people," said Cindy. "Mother loved to read and she also loved art," Cindy said.
Sallie Andrews knew Frances from First Baptist Church and also from the Grapevine Convention&Visitors
Bureau Visitor Information Center. She remembers her being very kind, friendly, stylish/fashionable and
always greeting everyone with a big smile and friendly conversation.
The Halsteads lived in Grapevine and contributed to the community through their church and by volunteer-
ing. They were part of the fabric of the growing town;they shared their love of Grapevine with others and
helped move Grapevine into the future.
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17. Bibliography
Phone interview with Cindy Hallstead,daughter,by Sallie Andrews in 2014.
18. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
Photos (historic¤t) Other( )
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Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of X G. Identification as the work of an archi-
the development,heritage or cultural tect or master builder whose individual
characteristics of the City of Grape- work has influenced the development
vine,State of Texas of the United of the city.
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant X H. Embodiment of elements of architec-
historical event. tural design,detail,materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
C. Identification with a person or persons X L Relationship to other distinctive build- X
who significantly contributed to the ings,sites or areas which are eligible
culture and development of the city. for preservation according to a plan
based on historic,cultural or architec-
tural motif
D. Exemplification of the cultural,eco- X J. Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or historical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the city fished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood,community or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a K. Archaeological value in that it has
group of people in an era of history produced or can be expected to pro-
characterized by a distinctive architec- duce data affecting theories of historic
tural style. or prehistoric value.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Margaret Telford,Chairman
lion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
David Klempm
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
lion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Erica Marohnic,Director
ment. Planning and Zoning Services
HL26-01 ; 206 South Church Street
Historical Marker
The Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission and the Grapevine Historical Society have a cooperative marker pro-
gram for properties that are officially(individually or located within) designated Historic Landmark Sub-districts. Please
indicate if you are interested in obtaining one or both markers for your property. There is no fee for either of the mark-
ers,however,the Grapevine Historical Society will only fund two (2) of the medallion and text plaque (second option),
per year,on a first come,first serve basis.
Check One:
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.
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text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
The Keeling House has been designated a The Keeling House is located in the
Historic Landmark by the City of Grapevi College Street Historic District,designated by the
Historic Preservation Commission, Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission,
o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
T HE ED AND GRADY KEELING HOUSE
'This 1912 bmjsr.f late Victoria.design with
early,Artsand Crafts elements was the first
home of William Edward and Grady Wood
Keeling. The luorseret.i.s n�.ch of its
iginal construction and arebitectural
with Tuscan columns that wraps m ound the
front bedroom,with the entrance at the end
of the porch. Ed's father,J.E.Keeling
purchased The Grapevine San in 1897. The
Keeling family owned and puldishedThe
Grapevine Sun until 1976,spanning three
1999
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.