HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2010-062 ORDINANCE NO. 2010-62
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL10-11 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73,APPENDIX"D"OF
THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, DESIGNATING
THE AREA LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 37 1/2'OF
LOT 2 AND WEST 32 1/2' OF LOT 3, BLOCK 110, COLLEGE
HEIGHTS ADDITION, ESTHER MOORE SURVEY AND
MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED"R-7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FARRINGTON
HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES;
CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING
ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY;
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS
AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE
AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE,
AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED
COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN
OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to
whether 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; and
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
(HL10-11) 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: 508 East Worth Street
and legally described as East 37 1/2' of Lot 2 & West 32 1/2' of Lot 3, Block 110, College
Heights Addition, and in addition thereto, the adoption of the Farrington House Design
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Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in connection with the said historic
landmark subdistrict, a copy of said criteria being attached hereto and labeled Exhibit"A".
Section 2. 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.
ORD. NO. 2010-62 3
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of October 2010.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK"DMl\RK DESYGNU\-F/ON FORM
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� 1. Name _ !
Historic Farrington House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 508 E. Worth Street land survey Esther Moore
Location/neighborhood College Heights block/lot Block 110 Lots Pt. 2 and Pt. 3 tract size acres
3. Current zoning
R7.5
I 4. Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district public X occupied agriculture museum
_Xbuilding(a) X private _unoccupied commercial park
structure _work in progress education x residence
site Accessible __entertainment religious
X yes: restricted government scientific
yes:unrestr. industrial transportation
no military otUer
5. Ownership
Current owner: P H Design Corp phone:
Address:416 W. College St.
city: state: TX zip:76051-5217
G. Form Preparation
Name&title Susan Kline, consultant organization: G ine Twnsp Revitalization Proj.
Sallie Andrews, consultant
Contact: David Kiempin phone:817/410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
_Tarrant County Historic Resources xNational Register of Historic Places
___ReouvdmdTwxaaHi�nhoLandmark
_other --_Texao Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
8. Date Rec'd: Survey Verified: Yes No
9. Field Chk date: By:
10. Nomination
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Site __Sbuch�na�Sito
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner - E. S. Farrington;
significant later owner(s)J. W. Harrison, S.A. Wall, Henry Willingham
I12. Construction Dates
original c. 1917 (house), G. 1923 (garage)
alterations/additions undetermined
13. Architect
original construction unknown
alterations/additions unknown
14. Site Features
natural
urban design located in residential area platted in 1913
' 15. Physical Description I
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent deteriorated unaltered Original site
x 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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The Farrington House was constructed in 1917 in the Bungalow/Craftsman style. According to
Tarrant County tax records, the house measures approximately 28 feet wide and 48 feet deep. It
has a rectangular front-gabled form with a lower projecting front gabled porch. The roof is
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sheathed with composition shingles.
The house bears such hallmarks of the Bungalow style as brackets under the front-gabled eaves
of both the main part of the house and the porch as well as exposed rafter tails. The house
features tapered porch columns on top of brick piers. The porch in entered from its left side
instead of from the front. Windows tend to be single 1/1 units. Southeast of the house is a
detached garage which according to tax records was constructed c. 1923.
The Farrington House is also significant for its relationship to other buildings that collectively tell the
story of Grapevine's historical development from its founding to World War II. Both the house and
garage were counted as contributing resources in the National Register-listed Original Town Historic
District.
16.Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and
important personages, influences on neighborhood, on the city, etc.
The College Heights Addition was platted on the east side of Grapevine in 1913. The blocks were
numbered 100 through 110 and the plat also contains Block 55 which is located immediately south of
the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad tracks. The College Heights Addition received its name as a
result of the campus of Grapevine College (which subsequently became the public schools)being
located within its boundaries. The need for this new addition corresponded with Grapevine's growth
during the early decades of the 20th century.
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This home was built in 1917 by Grapevine's Superintendent of Schools, E. S. Farrington, who resided
here. He later served as Fort Worth School's Athletic Director and Superintendent of Schools.
Farrington Field in Fort Worth is named in his honor. Farrington Field was completed in 1939 and is
the second largest in Fort Worth proper. It is used mainly for football and track&field.
The Farrington House is located on portions of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 110. Deed records indicate that
owners J.W. Harrison and his wife, Annie Willingham Harrison, sold part of Lot 2 and all of lots 3 and
4 to Henry and Myrtle Liggett in 1920 for the sum of$2,800. This price seems to suggest that
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improvements such as the subject house were on the property at the time it was sold. J. W. Harrison
was assistant cashier at the First Nationa Bank of Grapevine. He is also the uncle of Grapevine
Mayor William O. Tate.
The Liggetts sold the same property to Sandy Alexander Wall in 1923. Sandy A. Wall was the third
son of Andrew and Harriet Wall. His wife's name was Mamie Austin Wall,daughter of Grapevine
blacksmith Rhodes Austin. Sandy A.Wall served as a county commissioner of Tarrant County
Precinct#3 from 1919 to 1934. He is credited with securing Grapevine's access to the highway that
was called "North Route to Dallas"and Highway 121 which connected the town with Fort Worth
(Young, p. 377). Sandy Wall died April 23, 1934, while still in office. Sandy's daughter, Harriett,
married Bart Starr, Jr., son of Grapevine's first mayor.
The Walls sold the property to Henry Willingham in 1924. Henry was married to Miss Frank Yeates.
Henry was a member of the Grapevine Cornet Band and brother of Annie and Linnie Willingham. In
1925. the Grapevine City Council granted Henry Willingham and J.W. Harrison a 25-year telephone
franchise, Harrison was a previous owner of the house and was married to Willingham's sister,
Annie. In 1928. Henry joined Andrew W.Willhoite and Bart H. Starr in the operation of the Willhoite
Garage on Main Street. According to the 1930 Census, Henry and Frank were both 38 years old and
their daughter, Kathryn Yeates Willingham,was 16. Living with them were three boarders.
Considering the size of the house at 508 E. Worth Gtreet, this begs the question whether the
Willinghams were actually living at this house in 1930 or at another house on the same street.
Kathryn Willingham married Paul Barnes in 1934; their sons are Jerry and David Barnes, both well
know local citizens. The Willingham's owned the property at 508 E.Wall Street until 1860.
Hugh Moreland, a single man, bought the property that is now associated with the house from the
Willingham's in 1960 (the sale did not include part of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4). The property was
subsequently sold to Clyde Blevins. Following Mr. Blevins'death in 1978, the house became the
property of his wife,Alpha P. Blevins. After her death, the ownership of the house passed to
Woodrow Nimes in1QQ1. A few months later, Mr. Himes sold the property to Patricia A. Campos.
She owned it until 2000 when it was purchased by Chaney and Christi Russell. The current owner
purchased it in 3008'
The Farrington House is also important for its associate with several prominent people who
contributed to the commercial and political life of Grapevine. These include E. S. Farrington, J.W.
Harrison, S. A.Wall and Henry Willingham. In 1992,the Grapevine Historical Society placed a
Historical Marker on the Farrington House.
17. Bibliography
McAlester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.
Original Town Residential Historic Diwtrict, National Register of Historic Places nomination, 1998.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Conmpmny, 1921. 1935. and 1947 with revisions to 1956.
Tarrant County Clerk's and Tax Assessor's Offices, various records (copies on file)
U.S. Conouo, Texao, Tarrant County, 1930.
YounQ, Charles H. Grapevine Area History. OaUas, Texas:Taylor Publishing Co.. 1079.
Tatm, Sandra K., Grapevine's Most Unforgettable Chonyote,o,Walsworth Publishing, 2006.
Grapevine Historical Society Historical Marker, 1992.
Grapevine Historical Society brochure, 2007.
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18. Attachments
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_District or Site map Additional descriptive material
Site Plan Footnotes
_Photos (historic& current) Other(___)
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Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Grapevine, State of Texas of the United States.
B. Location as the site of a significant historical event.
xC. |denUficaUonwith a person or persons who aignifioan8ycontributed hn the culture and
development of the city.
D. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a
distinctive architectural style.
x F. Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
G. Identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has
influenced the development of the city.
H. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which
represent a significant architectural innovation.
x |. Relationship to other distinctive bui|dingo, sites or areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a plan based on historic,cultural or architectural motif.
J. Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established and
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city.
K. Archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data
affecting theories of historic or prehistoric value.
L. Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
I Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program requests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission to deem
this nominated landmark meritorious of designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grapevine Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance.
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission endorses the Design Guidelines,policy
recommendations and landmark boundary as presented by the City of Grapevine Development Services
Department.
Burl Gilliam,Chair David Klempin
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services/Building Official
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Design Guidelines
Farrington House
508 East Worth Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
One Liberty Park Plaza
Grapevine, TX 76051
July 28, 2010
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
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• 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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The Farrington House was constructed in 1917 in the Bung /Craftsman style. According to
Tarrant County tax records,the house measures approximately 28 feet wide and 48 feet deep. It
has a rectangular front-gabled form with a lower projecting front gabled porch. The roof is
sheathed with composition shingles.
The house bears such hallmarks o the Bungalow style as brackets under the front-gabled eaves
of both the main part of the house and the porch as well as exposed rafter tails. The house
features tapered porch columns on top of brick piers. The porch in enteredot
from its left side
instead of from the front. Windows tend to be single 1/1 units. Southeast of the house is a
detached garage which according to tax records was constructed c. 1923.
The Farrington House is also significant for its relationship to other buildings that collectively tell the
story of Grapevine's historical development from its founding to World War II. Both the house and
garage were counted as contributing resources in the National Register-listed Original Town Historic
District.
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The College Heights Addition was platted on the east side of Grapevine in 1913. The blocks were
numbered 100 through 110 and the plat also contains Block 55 which is located immediately south of
the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad tracks. The College Heights Addition received its name as a
result of the campus of Grapevine College (which subsequently became the public schools)being
located within its boundaries. The need for this new addition corresponded with Grapevine's growth
during the early decades of the 20th century.
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This home was built in 1917 by Grapevine's Superintendent of Schools, E. S. Farrington,who resided
here. He later served as Fort Worth School's Athletic Director and Superintendent of Schools.
Farrington Field in Fort Worth is named in his honor. Farrington Field was completed in 1939 and is
the second largest in Fort Worth proper. It is used mainly for football and track&field.
The Farrington House is located on portions of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 110. Deed records indicate that
owners J.W. Harrison and his wife,Annie Willingham Harrison, sold part of Lot 2 and all of lots 3 and
4 to Henry and Myrtle Liggett in 1920 for the sum of$2,800. This price seems to suggest that
improvements such as the subject house were on the property at the time it was sold. J.W. Harrison
was assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Grapevine. He is also the uncle of Grapevine
Mayor William D. Tate.
The Liggetts sold the same property to Sandy Alexander Wall in 1923. Sandy A. Wall was the third
son of Andrew and Harriet Wall. His wife's name was Mamie Austin Wall, daughter of Grapevine
blacksmith Rhodes Austin. Sandy A. Wall served as a county commissioner of Tarrant County
Precinct#3 from 1919 to 1934. He is credited with securing Grapevine's access to the highway that
was called "North Route to Dallas"and Highway 121 which connected the town with Fort Worth
(Young, p. 377). Sandy Wall died April 23, 1934,while still in office. Sandy's daughter, Harriett,
married Bart Starr, Jr., son of Grapevine's first mayor.
The Walls sold the property to Henry Willingham in 1924. Henry was married to Miss Frank Yeates.
Henry was a member of the Grapevine Cornet Band and brother of Annie and Linnie Willingham. In
1925, the Grapevine City Council granted Henry Willingham and J.W. Harrison a 25-year telephone
franchise. Harrison was a previous owner of the house and was married to Willingham's sister,Annie.
In 1928, Henry joined Andrew W. Willhoite and Bart H. Starr in the operation of the Willhoite Garage
on Main Street. According to the 1930 Census, Henry and Frank were both 38 years old and their
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daughter, Kathryn Yeates Willingham,was 16. Living with them were three boarders. Considering
the size of the house at 508 E. Worth Street, this begs the question whether the Willinghams were
actually living at this house in 1930 or at another house on the same street. Kathryn Willingham
married Paul Barnes in 1934; their sons are Jerry and David Barnes, both well know local citizens.
The Willingham's owned the property at 508 E. Wall Street until 1960.
Hugh Moreland, a single man, bought the property that is now associated with the house from the
Willingham's in 1960 (the sale did not include part of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4). The property was
subsequently sold to Clyde Blevins. Following Mr. Blevins'death in 1978,the house became the
property of his wife,Alpha P. Blevins. After her death, the ownership of the house passed to
Woodrow Himes in 1991. A few months later, Mr. Rimes sold the property to Patricia A. Campos.
She owned it until 2000 when it was purchased by Chaney and Christi Russell. The current owner
purchased it in 2008.
The Farrington House is also important for its associate with several prominent people who
contributed to the commercial and political life of Grapevine. These include E.S. Farrington,J.W.
Harrison, S.A. Wall and Henry Willingham. In 1992,the Grapevine Historical Society placed a
Historical Marker on the Farrington House.
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Retain the historic relationships between buildings,landscaping features and open space. Avoid rearranging
the site by moving or removing buildings and site features,such as walks,drives and fences,that help define
the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building. Setbacks
are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings should be set back to a line
that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential setback should retain the
setback of adjacent and nearby structures,with landscaping along the street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a manner consistent
with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern,with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing patterns
between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless proven
with historic documentation)in front or corner side yard,so that the character of the landscaped yard can be
reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner side
yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character, and to the strengthening of the
residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic District. Existing parking lots
located adjacent to streets and sidewalks may be screened to the height of car hoods. This will provide a
certain level of continuity of the building facade line; it will screen unsightly views;and it will provide a level of
security by allowing views to and from the sidewalk.
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
façade 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.
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SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and other pedestrian
areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes,shall not be located in front or corner side yards or should be
set back from the edges of roofs,and screened so that they are not visible to pedestrians and do not detract
from the historic character of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the original. Ensure that roof,
vvindow, 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.
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 daoonotivoe/ementosuch
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 potino,finish
and appearance.
Original asbestos siding should be maintained and painted,or when necessary,replaced with synthetic siding
to match the existing asbestos siding. The removal of asbestos siding over existing wood siding is not
required, but strongly encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
Original masonry surfaces should be maintained and not be painted,unless severe deterioration of the brick
or stone can be shown to require painting. If the color or texture of replacement brick or stone cannot be
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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 lites(panes of glass)configurations should be preserved and maintained or
replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non-original windows
should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to avoid filling in or
enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be used. No reflective or heavily
tinted glass shall be used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows and
doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available which
can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic character of the
building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm windows
constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes(i.e.one over one sashes)are
recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
AWNINGS-CANOPIES
New awnings and canopies should be designed to reflect the period of significance and follow the Design
Guidelines established for Grapevine's Historic Commercial and Residential Buildings.
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.
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NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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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 andthenahobi|itaUnnofnon-hishric
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.
lnfill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly contemporary. Only when a
previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a reproduction be
considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback,roof form,cornice line and materials,to
one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the heights of adjacent structures. Avoid new
buildings that tower over existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (either novelty tongue and groove, shiplap or equivalent)and brick are appropriate
exterior building finishes for the historic house. Fake brick or stone or gravel aggregate materials shall never
be used.
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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 exista, 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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