HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2014-007AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL13 -05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX "D" OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
PLATTED AS LOT WEST Y24 AND EAST 25 Y23, BLOCK 33,
CITY OF GRAPEVINE ADDITION AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "R -7.5" SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE HENRY C AND
DEEDIE YANCEY 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) 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;
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
(HL13 -05) 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: 404 East Worth Street,
specifically described as Lot West Y2 4 and East 25 Y2 3, Block 33, City of Grapevine
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 Henry C and Deedie Yancey
House Historic District Preservation Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards
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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
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 January 2014.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jodi C. Brown
City '-Secretary
FATRI 01 -.-To- M a -9YAR-M I to 101 V LTA ;
John F. Boyle, Jr./
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. NO. 2014 -07
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Address 404 East Worth Street land
Category Ownership
_ district _ public
x building(s) x private
structure
site Accessible
_ yes: restricted
_ yes: unrestr.
_ no
5. Ownership
Status
x occupied
— unoccupied
_ work in progress
Present Use
_ agriculture
commercial
_ education
_ Entertainment
— government
_ industrial
_ military
Current owner: Michael and Evon Harris phone: 817 - 424 -3908
— museum
_ park
x residence
— Religious
_ scientific
_ transportation
_ other
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources
_ other
8. Date Rec'd:
9. Field Chk date:
_ National Register of Historic Places
_ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Texas Archaeological Landmark
for office use only
Survey Verified: Yes No
By:
10. Nomination
Archaeological _ Structure _ District
Site Structure & Site
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11. Historic Ownership
original owner Henry Clinton & Deedie Kendrick Yancey
later owner(s) Cram R. White
12. Construction Dates
Original 1925 House and detached Garage with workshop
alterations /additions
original construction Unknown
alterations /additions
14. Site Features
Natural Several native trees along west property line
urban design
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
_ excellent _ deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site
good _ Ruins x altered _ Moved (date:
x fair _ unexposed
Describe present and original (if known) physical appearance; include sole(s) of architecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric (structures objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and styles) of architectural detailing, embel-
lishments and site details.
This beautiful house was built in 1925 in the Craftsman Bungalow style. The house is located to the east on the
lot facing Worth Street. A line of native trees follows the west property line boundary. To the rear of the house
is a Bungalow style, gabled detached garage and workshop building, which is placed along the west property
line.
The Yancey house is built with pier - and -beam construction, wood lap siding, wood windows, doors and deco-
rative features. A wide front facing shed dormer crowns the roof with decorative glass windows. A deep inset
porch extends the entire length of the front of the house. Decorative wood brackets support the wide gable
ends of the roof. The original square wood columns and wood railing of the front porch have been replaced
with brick piers and tapered wood columns that are also characteristic of the Craftsman Bungalow style. The
original wood shingle roof has been replaced with composition shingles.
The front of the house is symmetrical with wide wood windows placed to either side of a wide Craftsman-style
front door. The appearance of the house has a sumptuous quality when viewed from the street and a spacious
interior. The house is similar in design and construction details to the Wall House at 508 East Worth. The Wall
house was built by the Estill family, local contractors who built many fine homes and structures throughout
Grapevine in its early period of development.
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Home of 414 East Worth
Grapevine, Texas
Photo c. 1930s, Square box columns and wood railing
Photo c. 2002, Brick base and tapered columns, no railing
Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, special events and important personages, influencer on
neighborhood, on the city, etc.
Henry Clinton Yancey was born November 11, 1895, about five miles north of Roanoke, Texas, the son of Benja-
min Warder Yancey and Della ( Standifer) Yancey. His father Benjamin was born at Maysville, Kentucky the son of
John Arnold Yancey. Ben Yancey came to Roanoke about 1888, and was married after he came to Della Standifer
who was born near Richardson Texas. Ben and Della Yancey had four children: Henry Clinton Yancey and three
daughters: Bessie, Mary and Hannah.
Henry was graduated from High School at Roanoke, and was offered a scholarship at Austin College in Sherman,
Texas but being the oldest and only son of four children, he felt he should go to work and help send his sisters
through college and this he accomplished. He came to Grapevine February 12, 1915 as bookkeeper in the Grape-
vine National Bank which was later the Grapevine Home Bank. Henry became Cashier of the bank in 1919. On
April 12, 1917 Henry established the Yancey Insurance Agency.
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On August 29, 1920, Henry Clinton Yancey married Deedie Kendrick, daughter of William Pierce and Mary (King)
Kendrick. Deedie was born September 13, 1893, on the Cate's Place, near Minter's Chapel about three miles south
of Grapevine.
Henry, was known to his friends as Yancey, was always active in civic affairs serving on the city council, treasurer of
the school board, treasurer of the First Baptist Church and secretary of the Masonic Lodge for twenty -five years.
Henry and Deedie Yancey had three children: William Henry and Benjamin Clinton, twins, born on September 22,
1922, and Bobbye Lipscomb born on March 5, 1933.
The Henry C. Yancey house was built in 1925 as the family home. Henry and Deedie raised their family there and
resided in the house until their deaths. Henry Clinton Yancey died September 25, 1970 and Deedie Kendrick Yanc-
ey died May 5, 1973.
Bibliography
Sanborn Digital Maps
Tarrant County Appraisal District Records
Tarrant County Deed Records
Young, Charles H. Grapevine Area History. Grapevine: Grapevine Historical Society. 1979.
16. Attachments
_ District or Site map Additional descriptive material
— Site Plan Footnotes
x Photos (historic & current) Other
Designation Merit
A. Character, interest or value as part of
the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Grape-
vine, State of Texas of the United
States.
B. Location as the site of a significant
historical event.
C. Identification with a person or persons
who significantly contributed to the
culture and development of the city.
D. Exemplification of the cultural, eco-
nomic, social or historical heritage of
the city
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X G. Identification as the work of an archi-
tect or master builder whose individual
work has influenced the development
of the city.
H. Embodiment of elements of architec-
tural design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represent a sig-
nificant architectural innovation.
X I. Relationship to other distinctive build- X
ings, sites or areas which are eligible
for preservation according to a plan
based on historic, cultural or architec-
tural motif.
X J. Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
E. Portrayal of the environment of a X
group of people in an era of history
characterized by a distinctive architec-
tural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac- X
teristics of an architectural type or
specimen.
Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of
designation as outlined in Chapter 39, City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis-
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria, policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart-
ment.
Historical Marker
K. Archaeological value in that it has
produced or can be expected to pro-
duce data affecting theories of historic
or prehistoric value.
L. Value as an aspect of community sen- X
timent or public pride.
Burl Gilliam, Chair
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
David Klempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department
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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:
• Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Landmark Plaque for my
property from the Historic Preservation Commission. I understand there is
no fee for this plaque.
• No, I am not interested in obtaining a marker for my property.
p 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
o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque.
o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic District Plaque.
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
ll, J. U
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O Historic Landmark Marker, O Historic District Marker, O Historic Landmark Marker, O Historic District Marker,
existing GHS marker. existing GHS marker. new GHS marker. new GHS marker.
EXHIBIT "B" TO ORD. NO. 2014-07
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404 East Worth Street
Grapevine, Texas I
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
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PREFACE
1. SITE
• Setbacks
• Driveways, Parking Lots
• Service and Mechanical Areas
• Fences
• Preservation
• Exterior Finishes
• Windows
Ui EMBELLISHMENTS
• Awnings-Canopies
• Exterior Lighting
K( NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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Additions to Historic Buildings
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Preface
Home of Henry C. and Deedie Yancey, 404 East Worth Street
Grapevine, Texas
Photo c. 1930
MUM
This beautiful house was built in 1925 in the Craftsman Bungalow style. The house is located to
the east on the lot facing Worth Street. A line of native trees follows the west property line
boundary. To the rear of the house is a Bungalow style, gabled detached garage and workshop
building, which is placed along the west property line.
The Yancey house is built with pier-and-beam construction, wood lap siding, wood windows
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doors and deco- rative features. A wide front facing shed dormer crowns the roof with decorative
glass windows. A deep inset porch extends the entire length of the front of the house. Decorative
wood brackets support the wide gable ends of the roof. The original square wood columns and
wood railing of the front porch have been replaced with brick piers and tapered wood columns
that are also characteristic of the Craftsman Bungalow style. The original wood shingle roof has
been replaced with composition shingles.
The front of the house is symmetrical with wide wood windows placed to either side of a wide
Craftsman -style front door. The appearance of the house has a sumptuous quality when viewed
from the street and a spacious interior. The house is similar in design and construction details to
the Wall House at 508 East Worth. The Wall house was built by the Estill family, local contractors
who built many fine homes and structures throughout Grapevine in its early period of
development.
Henry Clinton Yancey was born November 11, 1895, about five miles north of Roanoke, Texas,
the son of Benjamin Warder Yancey and Della (Standifer) Yancey. His father Benjamin was born
at Maysville, Kentucky the son of John Arnold Yancey. Ben Yancey came to Roanoke about
1888, and was married after he came to Della Standifer who was born near Richardson Texas.
Ben and Della Yancey had four children: Henry Clinton Yancey and three daughters: Bessie, Mary
and Hannah.
Henry was graduated from High School at Roanoke, and was offered a scholarship at Austin
College in Sherman, Texas but being the oldest and only son of four children, he felt he should go
to work and help send his sisters through college and this he accomplished. He came to
Grapevine February 12, 1915 as bookkeeper in the Grapevine National Bank which was later the
Grapevine Home Bank. Henry became Cashier of the bank in 1919. On April 12, 1917 Henry
established the Yancey Insurance Agency.
On August 29, 1920, Henry Clinton Yancey married Deedie Kendrick, daughter of William Pierce
and Mary (King) Kendrick. Deedie was born September 13, 1893, on the Cate's Place, near
Minter's Chapel about three miles south of Grapevine.
Henry, was known to his friends as Yancey, was always active in civic affairs serving on the city
council, treasurer of the school board, treasurer of the First Baptist Church and secretary of the
Masonic Lodge for twenty -five years.
Henry and Deedie Yancey had three children: William Henry and Benjamin Clinton, twins, born on
September 22, 1922, and Bobbye Lipscomb born on March 5, 1933.
The Henry C. Yancey house was built in 1925 as the family home. Henry and Deedie raised their
family there and resided in the house until their deaths. Henry Clinton Yancey died September 25,
1970 and Deedie Kendrick Yancey died May 5, 1973.
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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.
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 aline 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 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 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,
i 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
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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.
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 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.
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Paint colors should be complimentary to each other and the overall character of the house. When
possible, research the original paint color and finishes of the building's historic period; the right colors
respect the historic building.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt, as necessary, a paint palette(s) appropriate to the
district's character, which may be proposed and approved through the Minor Exterior Alteration
application process. Any colors proposed outside the adopted palette may be reviewed by the
Commission in the regular Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Original window framing and lites (panes of glass) configurations should be preserved and maintained
or replaced in kind.
When replacement is necessary, do so within existing historic opening. Replacement of non - original
windows should consider the use of historically appropriate wood windows. Use same sash size to
avoid filling in or enlarging the original opening. Clear or very slightly tinted window glass may be
used. No reflective or heavily tinted glass shall be used.
Should the owner wish to install security bars, they should be installed on the interior of windows and
doors.
Storm windows. The use of interior storm windows is encouraged. Storm windows are available
which can be installed on the interior of windows. This helps to preserve the exterior historic
character of the building.
Should storm windows need to be installed on the exterior of the historic windows, storm windows
constructed of wood and configured to match the historic sashes (i.e. one over one sashes) are
recommended.
If metal storm windows are installed, paint to blend with surrounding elements.
EMBELLISHMENTS
New awnings and canopies should not be installed above windows or doors.
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.
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
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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.
Additions to historic buildings should replicate the style of the main building if possible; otherwise they
should adhere to the general style with simplified details.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines and
building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20`h century buildings
where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and should be
maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If this is not
possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches from the historic
building facade or a connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent from
the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should be replicated
when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs, drawings, or remaining
physical evidence. If no evidence exists, elements typical of the architectural style may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.