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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in
Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Wallis
Hotel, 2"d floor boardroom, One Liberty Park Plaza, Grapevine, Texas, with the
following members present to wit:
Burl Gilliam Chairman
R. Lee Derr Vice-Chairman
Kathrine Brink Commissioner
Margaret Telford Commissioner
Melissa Lamprich Commissioner
Ronda Baker Andrews Commissioner
Sean Shope Commissioner
Ashley Anderson Alternate
Ted Ware Alternate
Monica Hotelling P&Z Liaison
C. Shance Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Michael K. Kailas Attorney
Curtis Ratliff GHF Liaison
Constituting a quorum with no commissioner(s) absent and the following City
Staff present:
Ross Bannister Director of Heritage Programs and
Preservation
David Klempin Historic Preservation Officer
Sara Lorusso Historic Preservation Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gilliam called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CA09-57
Chairman Gilliam opened a Public Hearing to consider the Certificate of
Appropriateness for #CA09-57 for property located at 405 E. Texas Street,
legally described as A422, Trs 58132 & 58C, City of Grapevine. Staff
recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission deny the request for a
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Certificate of Appropriateness to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance
91-73 (Appendix G — Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended, for property
addressed as 405 E. Texas Street, legally described as A422, Trs 28132 & 58C,
City of Grapevine, as follows:
1. Replat the existing .94 acre property into 3 separate single family lots with
R-7.5 zoning
2. Move or remove the existing outbuildings so that 2 new single family
dwellings can be constructed
3. Remodel existing main residence at a future date under a separate
Certificate of Appropriateness application
BACKGROUND: David Klempin presented the case for#CA09-57 for a
Certificate of Appropriateness at 405 E. Texas Street. He gave background on
the case for the new commissioners.
On October 21, 2009 Certificate of Appropriateness application CA09-57 was
submitted on behalf of the property owner, Mary Fuller, by her niece Vincent
Bradford, to replat the historic .94 acre Millican property into three single family
lots. In order to create three lots, three outbuildings would be removed including
a wooden shed, a two-room cottage and, most importantly, the historic Millican
barn that was built in 1959 with materials from the original Millican Blacksmith
Shop c. 1909. The Millican Blacksmith Shop was located at the southeast corner
of Main and Texas Streets and served Grapevine for 50 years. The historic
Millican home, built by the owner's parents William and Helen Millican in 1935 as
their family home, would remain standing on one of the three lots. Presently all of
the structures are protected from demolition by landmark overlay HL01-04 of
Grapevine's Preservation Ordinance.
The historic Millican property was the last remaining "in-town farm" in
Grapevine's Township, a type of small farm that was once common. Equally as
important, the barn was a true remaining remnant of Grapevine's past. Much like
B&D Mills and Master Made Feed Store, this property in its entirety conveyed a
rural and rustic quality that was important and worthy of its Landmarked status.
A letter of hardship dated October 21, 2009 was received from Vincent Bradford
indicating that her aunt Mary needed to sell the property to pay the back taxes on
the property and to the IRS and that Mary was near bankruptcy. Mary had
offered the property for sale for 850 days and had received only one offer. The
offer to purchase the property was contingent on being able to divide the property
into three lots and the buyer indicated that the placement of a new home on the
property would be hindered, if not impossible, due to the locations of the
outbuildings. The Owner was requesting on a hardship basis that the Historic
Preservation Commission waive the landmark designation on the outbuildings
and allow for removal and for the division of the property into three separate lots.
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Plans were received, that were attached with the agenda packet, that showed the
existing site plan, the proposed development site plan and streetscape elevations
that indicated the character of the proposed new houses.
Staff recommended denial of Certificate of Appropriateness CA09-57 for the
removal of the historic Millican barn and outbuildings and the subdivision of the
property into three lots.
Vincent Bradford, niece of Mary Fuller and her Power of Attorney, was given an
opportunity by Chairman Gilliam to state her case to the Commission. Ms.
Bradford began by thanking the Commission for their time. She gave the
Commission the background of her family and their history in Grapevine. She
stated that Mary Fuller can no longer maintain the property, physically or
financially. Ms. Bradford stated that only the house was landmarked, not the
property itself and that the shed (barn) located on the property was never a
blacksmith shop, but rather, was built using salvaged pieces from the original
blacksmith shop. The shed had originally been built to serve only as a two-car
garage. Ms. Bradford went on to say that the property had never been used as a
farm. It had always just been a vacant lot. Ms. Bradford presented hand-out
materials to support her reasoning including family photographs.
After Ms. Bradford spoke, meeting attendee Jeff Avery, a local homebuilder and,
currently, only potential buyer of the property, spoke to the Commission about his
future plans for the property and his willingness to comply with the Design
Guidelines for any potential new construction.
The Commission asked that guests present who would like to speak for or
against the case, do so. Katie Roberts, a residence spoke against the applicant's
request. Joe Lipscomb, property owner in the Township, spoke for the applicant's
request. Along with Mr. Lipscomb, Jon Michael Franks spoke for the applicant's
request. A letter written by Vick Cox, a resident of the Township, was read to the
Commission. Mr. Cox wrote that he was against the applicant's request. A
gentleman from Park Cities (name unknown) spoke for the applicant's request.
iscussion followed.
R. Lee Derr made a motion to close the public hearing on case #CA09-57.
Kathrine Brink seconded that motion which prevailed in the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
R. Lee Derr made a motion that the Commission approve CA09-57 as written
with the possibility that the materials from the barn be donated to the City of
Grapevine:
Ayes: 3
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Nays: 4
Ronda Baker Andrews made a motion that the Commission uphold Staffs
recommendation to deny CA09-57 for reasons stated in the agenda memo
regarding the properties historical significance and landmarked status. There was
no Second on the Motion. The motion did not carry.
More discussion of the case followed.
Melissa Lamprich made a motion to approve CA09-57 as written with the
condition that the materials from the barn be used to build an accessory structure
on the existing property with the original house. R. Lee Derr seconded the
motion, which prevailed in the following vote:
Ayes: 4
Nay: 1
Two Commissioners did not vote.
MINUTES
The commission considered the minutes of the October 28, 2009 Public Hearing.
Kathrine Brink moved that the minutes be approved. Margaret seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, Kathrine Brink moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Margaret Telford seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 181h DAY
OF NOVEMBER 2009.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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To Whom It May Concern:
In regards to the November 18Eh, 2009, meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission, I would like to apply for a review by the City Council of the decision
to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness#CA09-57 for the property located at
405 East Texas Street.
My wife and I are residents at 418 East Texas Street, directly across the street
from the Historic Bill and Helen Millican property. Due to prior commitments, we
were unable to attend the meeting on Nov 18t', but I submitted a letter in
advance to the Commission sharing my thoughts on the proposed demolition of
the barn located on the property. This letter was read at the meeting letter, and
explained that I could not make an informed decision on the overall proposal for
the property until 1 saw more information about its specifics. I then went on to
express my own preference that the barn itself should be preserved, and that that
the potential buyer"reassess what I see as a remarkable opportunity to purchase
possibly the most unique property remaining in the Township, preserve its
character(including the barn), and compensate Mary in accordance with such an
opportunity".
Having now reviewed the specifics of the proposal, I am disappointed with
several aspects of it.Additonally, based on subsequent conversations with
numerous people that were in attendance at the meeting —on both sides of the
debate—I am concerned that due diligence and proper process may not have
been exercised in considering each aspect of and alternatives to the CA
approval. In fact, as noted in the minutes, not all the Commissioners participated
in the vote.This is understandable in light of the size of the audience, the
emotional and forceful requests of the petitioners, and the complexity of the
issues.
As stated in my email to the Commission, 405 E Texas Street is arguably the
most unique piece of property remaining in the Township due to its size as well
as its tie to the past. I am probably safe in saying that it is the largest family
property to be found, and the open farm-like setting provides a sense of history
unlike any other east side property.The overall idea that this property would be
chopped up into 3 lots is extremely disconcerting. The loss of green space and
the inevitable loss of the mature pecan trees will destroy the character of this
landmarked property. There is surely other acceptable proposals for
development that could be made. I am not against new construction on the site,
and had the proposal shown only a single new home rather than two, while
preserving the existing home's circular drive and openness—even with moving
the majority of the barn over or behind the old home - I would likely not be
making a request for review.
The "example" new homes in the proposal show a lack of sensitivity on the part
of the builder to the nature of East Texas Street. My home is in-fill construction
as well, but I was careful to not only meet the letter of the Historic District Design
Guidelines, but to also preserve the integrity of the area and period. I am very
often rewarded by the surprise of visitors who do not realize that the house is
new and instead compliment me on the terrific restoration job. There will be no
such confusion with the designs offered under the 405 proposal. At least the CA
was issued with an amendment that the barn materials be incorporated into the
garage proposed on the west side of the existing home. However, even this
amendment was very general in nature and should have provided clearer
expectations regarding the style, design characteristics, and extent to which
existing materials should be used. I have seen other rulings by the Commission
that take care to provide this guidance.
In closing, because of the unique nature of the property, and the complexity of
the issues around the request for Certificate of Appropriateness, I feel that the
decision for approval was made too hastily and that the City Council should
review the decision and make a final ruling.
Respectfully,
c;— "
Vick T:Cox
418 E. Texas Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 410-7440
STATE OF TEXAS uKAFT
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Grapevine, Texas, met in
Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Wallis
Hotel, 2"d floor boardroom, One Liberty Park Plaza, Grapevine, Texas, with the
following members present to wit:
Burl Gilliam Chairman
R. Lee Derr Vice-Chairman
Kathrine Brink Commissioner
Margaret Telford Commissioner
Melissa Lamprich Commissioner
Ronda Baker Andrews Commissioner
Sean Shope Commissioner
Ashley Anderson Alternate
Ted Ware Alternate
Monica Hotelling P&Z Liaison
C. Shance Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem
Michael K. Kallas Attorney
Constituting a quorum with no commissioner(s) absent and the following City
Staff present:
Ross Bannister Director of Heritage Programs and
Preservation
David Klempin Historic Preservation Officer
Sara Lorusso Historic Preservation Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gilliam called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CA09-57
Chairman Gilliam opened a Public Hearing to consider the Certificate of
Appropriateness for #CA09-57 for property located at 405 E. Texas Street,
legally described as A422, Trs 58132 & 58C, City of Grapevine. Staff
recommended that the Historic Preservation Commission deny the request for a
Certificate of Appropriateness to the Grapevine Historic Preservation Ordinance
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91-73 (Appendix G — Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as amended, for property
addressed as 405 E. Texas Street, legally described as A422, Trs 28132 & 58C,
City of Grapevine, as follows:
1. Replat the existing .94 acre property into 3 separate single family lots with
R-7.5 zoning
2. Move or remove the existing outbuildings so that 2 new single family
dwellings can be constructed
3. Remodel existing main residence at a future date under a separate
Certificate of Appropriateness application
BACKGROUND: David Klempin presented the case for#CA09-57 for a
Certificate of Appropriateness at 405 E. Texas Street. He gave background on
the case for the new commissioners.
On October 21, 2009 Certificate of Appropriateness application CA09-57 was
submitted on behalf of the property owner, Mary Fuller, by her niece Vincent
Bradford, to replat the historic .94 acre Millican property into three single family
lots. In order to create three lots, three outbuildings would be removed including
a wooden shed, a two-room cottage and, most importantly, the historic Millican
barn that was built in 1959 with materials from the original Millican Blacksmith
Shop c. 1909. The Millican Blacksmith Shop was located at the southeast corner
of Main and Texas Streets and served Grapevine for 50 years. The historic
Millican home, built by the owner's parents William and Helen Millican in 1935 as
their family home, would remain standing on one of the three lots. Presently all of
the structures are protected from demolition by landmark overlay HL01-04 of
Grapevine's Preservation Ordinance.
The historic Millican property was the last remaining "in-town farm" in
Grapevine's Township, a type of small farm that was once common. Equally as
important, the barn was a true remaining remnant of Grapevine's past. Much like
B&D Mills and Master Made Feed Store, this property in its entirety conveyed a
rural and rustic quality that was important and worthy of its Landmarked status.
A letter of hardship dated October 21, 2009 was received from Vincent Bradford
indicating that her aunt Mary needed to sell the property to pay the back taxes on
the property and to the IRS and that Mary was near bankruptcy. Mary had
offered the property for sale for 850 days and had received only one offer. The
offer to purchase the property was contingent on being able to divide the property
into three lots and the buyer indicated that the placement of a new home on the
property would be hindered, if not impossible, due to the locations of the
outbuildings. The Owner was requesting on a hardship basis that the Historic
Preservation Commission waive the landmark designation on the outbuildings
and allow for removal and for the division of the property into three separate lots.
Plans were received, that were attached with the agenda packet, that showed the
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existing site plan, the proposed development site plan and streetscape elevations
that indicated the character of the proposed new houses.
Staff recommended denial of Certificate of Appropriateness CA09-57 for the
removal of the historic Millican barn and outbuildings and the subdivision of the
property into three lots.
Vincent Bradford, niece of Mary Fuller and her Power of Attorney, was given an
opportunity by Chairman Gilliam to state her case to the Commission. Ms.
Bradford began by thanking the Commission for their time. She gave the
Commission the background of her family and their history in Grapevine. She
stated that Mary Fuller can no longer maintain the property, physically or
financially. Ms. Bradford stated that only the house was landmarked, not the
property itself and that the shed (barn) located on the property was never a
blacksmith shop, but rather, was built using salvaged pieces from the original
blacksmith shop. The shed had originally been built to serve only as a two-car
garage. Ms. Bradford went on to say that the property had never been used as a
farm. It had always just been a vacant lot. Ms. Bradford presented hand-out
materials to support her reasoning including family photographs.
After Ms. Bradford spoke, meeting attendee Jeff Avery, a local homebuilder and,
currently, only potential buyer of the property, spoke to the Commission about his
future plans for the property and his willingness to comply with the Design
Guidelines for any potential new construction.
Discussion followed.
R. Lee Derr made a motion to close the public hearing on case #CA09-57.
Kathrine Brink seconded that motion which prevailed in the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
R. Lee Derr made a motion that the Commission approve CA09-57 as written
with the possibility that the materials from the barn be donated to the City of
Grapevine:
Ayes: 3
Nays: 4
Ronda Baker Andrews made a motion that the Commission uphold Staff's
recommendation to deny CA09-57 for reasons stated in the agenda memo
regarding the properties historical significance and landmarked status. There was
no Second on the Motion. The motion did not carry.
More discussion of the case followed.
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Melissa Lamprich made a motion to approve CA09-57 as written with the
condition that the materials from the barn be used to build an accessory structure
on the existing property with the original house. R. Lee Derr seconded the
motion, which prevailed in the following vote:
Ayes: 4
Nay: 1
Two Commissioners abstained from voting.
MINUTES
The commission considered the minutes of the October 28, 2009 Public Hearing.
Kathrine Brink moved that the minutes be approved. Margaret seconded the
motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, Kathrine Brink moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Margaret Telford seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18th DAY
OF NOVEMBER 2009.
APPROVED:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
November 18, 2009 4
Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda Packet
Case #CA09-57
Meeting Date: November 18, 2009
405 E. Texas Street
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MEMO TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: DAVID KLEMPIN, HISTORIC PRESERVA ON OF ICER ilk
SCOTT WILLIAMS, BUILDING OFFICIA
RON STOMBAUGH, PLANNER
MEETING DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009
SUBJECT: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #CA09-57
405 EAST TEXAS STREET
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
HISTORIC BILL AND HELEN MILLICAN HOUSE (HL01-04)
MARY LYNN FULLER, FULLER REVOCABLE'TRUST, OWNER
c/o
VINCENT BRADFORD
10001 BIG GERONIMO STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78254-1767
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission deny Certificate of
Appropriateness CA09-57 for the property located at 405 East Texas Street, legally
described as A422 Trs 58132 & 58C, City of Grapevine to the Grapevine Historic
Preservation Ordinance 91-73 (Appendix G — Grapevine Code of Ordinances), as
amended for the following items:
1. Replat the existing .94 acre property into 3 separate single family lots with R-7.5
zoning;
2. Move or remove the existing outbuildings so that 2 new single family dwellings can
be constructed;
3. Remodel existing main residence at a future date under separate Certificate of
Appropriateness application;
as per submitted plans.
BACKGROUND:
On October 21, 2009 Certificate of Appropriateness application CA09-57 was submitted
on behalf of the property owner, Mary Fuller, by her niece Vincent Bradford, to replat the
historic .94 acre Millican property into three single family lots. In order to create three lots,
three outbuildings would be removed including a wooden shed, a two-room cottage and,
most importantly, the historic Millican barn that was built in 1959 with materials from the
original Millican Blacksmith Shop c. 1909. The Millican Blacksmith Shop was located at
the southeast corner of Main and Texas Streets and served Grapevine for 50 years. The
historic Millican home, built by the owner's parents William and Helen Millican in 1935 as
their family home,. would remain standing on one of the three lots. Presently all of the
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November 11,2009(2:29PM)
structures are protected from demolition by landmark overlay HL01-04 of Grapevine's
Preservation Ordinance.
The historic Millican property is the last remaining "in-town farm" in Grapevine's Township,
a type of small farm that was once common. Equally as important, the barn is a true
remaining remnant of Grapevine's past. Much like B&D Mills and Master Made Feed
Store, this property in its entirety conveys a rural and rustic-quality that is important and
worthy of its Landmarked status.
A letter of hardship dated October 21, 2009 was received from Vincent Bradford indicating
that her aunt Mary needs to sell the property to pay the back taxes on the property and to
the IRS and that Mary is near bankruptcy. Mary had offered the property for sale for 850
days and has received only one offer. The offer to purchase the property is contingent on
being able to divide the property into three lots and the buyer indicated that the placement
of a new home on the property would be hindered, if not impossible, due to the locations
of the outbuildings. The Owner is requesting on a hardship basis that the Historic
Preservation Commission waive the landmark designation on the outbuildings and allow
for removal and for the division of the property into three separate lots. Plans were
received, that are attached with this packet, that show the existing site plan, the proposed
development site plan and streetscape elevations that indicate the character of the
proposed new houses.
Staff recommends denial of Certificate of Appropriateness CA09-57 for the removal of the
historic Millican barn and outbuildings and the subdivision of the property into three lots.
0AHistoric Preservation Commission\CAs\2009 CXCA09-57.4.doc
November 11,2009(2:08PM)
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OCT .211009
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION
Date Oct.21,2009 Number rg
Property Owner Name,Address&Phone Number Applicant Name,Address&Phone
Number
Mary Fuller Vincent Bradford
405 E.Texas St. 10001 Big Geronimo
Grapevine,Texas 76051 San Antonio,Texas 78254
Phone: Phone:210-486-4088 (office)
Mobile:817-718-6603 Mobile 817-995-2535
Email: Email: vincent.bradford@gmail.com
Property Address(include any suite number) Legal Description
405 E.Texas St. Block Lot 03852423 _
Grapevine Texas 76051 Subdivision
Tenant Name/Occupancy/Use
Currently this property is a single family residence with three outbuildings. It is unoccupied at this time.
Request/Description of Work to Be Done
We request the platting of this .94 acre property into 3 separate single family lots compliant with existing
R-7.5 zoning. We also request approval to move or remove the outbuildings so that 2 new dwellings can
be constructed. The main residential structure will be remodeled at afuture date and will be addressed
by a separate C of A application.
Drawings/Sketches Attached Photographs Attached
XYes o No o Current o Historic
Material Sample(s)Attached(please list)
A. Existing site plan B. Proposed Development Site Plan C.Street Scape
1 hereby certify that this information is correct to the best of my knowledge and that the said work will be done in
conformance with all submissions herein set forth, and in compliance with the City of Grapevine's Historic Overlay
District Ordinances and Building Codes. APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS DOES
NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL OF OTHER REQU BUILDING PERMITS.
Signed x Print Name Vincent Bradford (Power of Attorney
for Mary Fuller)
Owner or Contractor
Office Use
o Approved o rApproved with Conditions:
o Denied
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Chair—Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Officer
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Real Estate
11/10/2009
Account Number: 03852423
Georeference: A 422-58B02
Property Location: 405 E Texas St,Grapevine
Owner Information: Fuller,Mary Lynn
Fuller Revocable Trust
10001 Big Geronimo St
San Antonio Tx 78254-1767
3 Prior Owners
Legal Description: Dooley,William Survey
A 422 Trs 58B2&58C
Taxing Jurisdictions: 011 City of Grapevine
220 Tarrant County
224 Tarrant County Hospital Dist
225 Tarrant County College Dist
906 Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
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Certified Values for Tax Year 2009
I ! Land Impr i 2009 Total" i
1 Market Value $62,500 1 $67,500 _$130,000
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Appraised Value $121,786 {
{ ;Approximate Size " i 1 1,460
Land Acres 0.0000 I
Land SgFt 0�
Appraised value maybe less than market value due to state-mandated limitations on value
increases
{ " A zero value indicates that the property record has not yet been completed for the indicated tax year
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� y Tax Year XMPT I Appraised Landl Appraised Impr Appraised Total! Market Land I Market Impr i Market Total
r ! 2008 1 010 I $62,5001 $48,2151 $110,715A $62,500! $67,5001 $130,0001 I
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1 2007 1 010 1 $54,1581 $46,492i $100,650! $62,5001 $56,8W $119,3001
J i 2006 1 010 $49,235 $42,2651 $91,500j $49,235i $42,2651 $91,5001 i
tI i 2005 1 010 I $49,235? $42,265; $91,5001 $49,2351 $42,2651 $91,500f
2009 Notice Sent: 04/30/2009 Protest Deadline: 06/01/2009
Exemptions: General Homestead
Property Data
Deed Date: 04/21/2008 Class: 002
{ Instrument: D208174705 State Code: Al Single Family
Garage Bays: 00
Year Built: 1935 Central Air: N
Pct Complete: 100 Central Heat: N
TAD Map:2126 460 Pool:N
MAPSCO:028J
Agent: None
Prior Owner List Display Page 1 of 1
Tarrant Appraisal District
Real Estate
Data current as of 11/10/2009
Account Number: 03852423
Property Location:405 E Texas St,Grapevine
Owner Information:Fuller,Mary Lynn
Fuller Revocable Trust
10001 Big Geronimo St
San Antonio Tx 78254-1767
Prior Owners
Name Date Instrument Deed Vol Deed Page
FULLER,MARY LYNN 2004-02-16 D204053503
MILLICAN,HELEN M 1999-01-29
MILLICAN,BILL C EST i
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GRAPEVINE • • • •
HISTORIC ! • • '
1. Name
Historic The Bill and Helen Millican House
And/or common
2. Location
Address 405 East Texas Street land survey William Dooley Survey
Location/neighborhood block/lot TRS,58B2&58C tract size 1.38 acres
3. Current zoning
R 7.5 Single Family Residential
4 Classification
Category Ownership Status Present Use
district _ public x occupied _ agriculture _ museum
x building(s) 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 _ other
5. Ownership
Current owner: Helen M.Millican phone: 817-488-7953
Address: 405 E.Texas Street city: Grapevine state: Texas zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name&title: Susan Kline,consultant organization: Grapevine Township Revitalization Project,Inc.
Contact: Hugo Gardea phone: 817/410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
x Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places
_ Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
other Multiple Property Nomination Form 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 Structure&Site
11. Histonc-Ownership
original owner Bill and Helen Millican
significant later owner s
12. Construction Dates
original: ca.1935
alterations/additions: ca. 1960
13, Architect
original construction: Bill Millican
alterations/additions:
14 Site Features
natural:
urban design: early 20th century residential neighborhood
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
excellent _ deteriorated Unaltered x Original site
x good _ ruins x altered _ Moved (date: )
fair _ unexposed
poor
Describe present and anginal(if known)physical appearance;include style()of architecture,current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric(structures, objects,etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s)of architectural detailing, embel-
lishments and site details.
The Millican house is a late example of a National Folk mass-plan, side gabled house with a rear side gabled
extension. The roof has slightly overhanging eaves and is sheathed with asphalt shingles. The exterior walls are covered
with non-original asbestos siding. The original wood siding remains under this material.
The fagade features a ribbon of three 2/2 divided windows (horizontal lights) on the left or west half of the house. The
right half of the house has an integral porch with a concrete floor. Supporting the roof over the porch are three decorative
wrought iron columns. The entrance to the house is located on the east-facing wall under the porch. It has a non-original
glazed panel door with an art glass window. To the right of the door is a single 1/1 window on the south-facing wall.
The west elevation has a yellow brick gable end chimney Also on this elevation are paired windows,a smaller set of triplet
windows,and one single window. All have fiberglass awnings over them. The side gabled extension at the northeast corner
of the house was added approximately forty years ago. It has an entrance on the south wall with a small porch roof
supported by one wrought iron column. The original portion of the south elevation has one set of paired windows and one
single window. An awning covers the paired windows. The east elevation of the extension has one window. A front
gabled screened-in porch on the rear of the house has been enclosed.
The Millican House is located on a 1.38 tract of land that contains several outbuildings. Behind the house is a small-hipped
roof house that was moved onto the property during the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. It has beveled
wood siding and paired and single windows. A small side gabled building is a former pantry house that may be original to
the property although it is not mentioned on the tax records and does not appear on a revised Sanborn May from the 1948-
56 era. Northwest of the main house is a side gable building covered with wide wood paneling. It has a center window
flanked by an entrance on either side. Northeast of the main house is a side gable building that was built from material
from Mr. Millican's blacksmith shop, It was moved from its location on Main Street in the late 1950's. The building is
composed of row sections with the roof of the right half of the building higher than the left half. The walls and roof are
covered with vertical corrugated metal siding A vehicle opening is located on the west half of the south elevation. Early
tax-records reveal that the property contained a 10' x 18' corrugated metal shed but this building did not appear on the
revised Sanborn Map. The property contains a gravel circular drive and a chain link fence,as well as a tall wood fence on
the northwest portion of the property.
16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include. cultural influencer,.special events and important personages,influences on
neighborhood, on the city,etc.
Bill Millican purchased a parcel of land on Morehead Street (later renamed Texas Street) in 1935 from the
Farmers National Bank of Grapevine. The bank was liquidating its assets and Millican purchased the 150' x
348.5' tract(1.2 acres) for$150. He bought an adloimng piece of land measuring 25'x 150' (.18 acres) in 1943
for & 87.50. According to the tax records, this property had a house on it constructed in 1930 and a metal
shed constructed in 1925. However, a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from 1935 indicates that there were no
buildings on this property at that time and a revised map from 1948-1956 indicates that the only building on
the property was the main house.
The actual date of construction of the house has not been firmly established. A family member reports that the
home was constructed in 1934. Records of the Tarrant Appraisal District indicate that it was constructed in
1935. However, there is not a house at this location on the 1935 Sanborn Map and it is known that Mr.
Millican did not purchase the property until 1935.
Bill Millican was the son of Charles and Mary Millican. Charles Millican owned a blacksmith shop on the east
side of Main Street, south of the fire station. Bill worked with his father and the two ran the business until
November 1959 when the property was sold and the building torn down. According to Bill's daughter, Mary,
the shop was moved to his property on Texas Street. Bill and his wife, Helen, had three children, Sharon,
Charles,and Mary. Mr.Millican is deceased but Mrs.Millican continues to live in the house.
The Milhcan House is a simple building that is best described as an example of a massed-plan side-gabled
family of the National Folk Style. Massed-plan houses are more than one room wide. National Folk houses
were commonly constructed in rural and urban communities throughout the first half of the twentieth century
and as in this example; it was not uncommon for them to be owner-built. The Millican House also was
influenced by the Bungalow/Craftsman style with its side gabled brick chimney on the west elevation and its
integral porch on the east half of the facade. The original porch columns were probably influenced by the
Bungalow style as well.
17. Bibliography
Fuller,Mary Interview with Susan Kline. February 6,2000.Telephone Interview January 22,2001.
McAlester,Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Architecture. New York:Alfred A.Knopf, 1995.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1935, 1947, 1948/1956.
Tarrant County,Texas. Office of the County Clerk. Platbooks,Deed Cards,Deed Records.
Young,Charles,Ed. Grapevine Area History. Grapevine Historical Society,Taylor Publishing Company. Dallas. 1979
18. Attachments
District or Site map _ Additional descriptive material
x Site Plan(Tarrant Co.Tax Record) _ Footnotes
x Photos (histerte¤t) x Other R Survey Map, 1935 Sanborn Fire Map
19. Designation Merit
A. Character,interest or value as part of 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 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 I. Relationship to other distinctive build-
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- J Unique location of singular physical
nomic,social or lustorical heritage of characteristics representing an estab-
the city lished 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- X L. Value as an aspect of community sen-
teristics of an architectural type or timent or public pride.
specimen.
20. Recommendation
The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program re-
quests the Grapevine Historic Preservation Comnus- Burl Gilliam,Chairman
sion to deem this nominated landmark meritorious of Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
designation as outlined in Chapter 39,City of Grape-
vine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Hugo A. Gardea,Architect
Further,the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commis- Historic Preservation Officer
sion endorses the Preservation Criteria,policy recom-
mendations and landmark boundary as presented by
the City of Grapevine Development Services Depart- Tommy Hardy,Director
ment. Development Services Department
21. 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.
p 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
The Keeling llouse is localed in the
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission,
o Historic Preservation Commnssion's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
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This 1912 house al,lat,Victorian dc�ignmith
early.Ar(s and('ralls dements%vas the first
Character. Its nuiqn,design r-lure'a porch
purchasedflic Grapevine Son in 1897. The
1999
o Grapevine Historical Society's
Historic Landmark Marker.
Design Guidelines
The Bill and Helen Millican House
405 Bast Texas Street
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
March 28, 2001
Table of Contents
PREFACE
I. SITE
■ Setbacks
■ Driveways, Parking Lots
■ Service and Mechanical Areas
■ Fences
II. BUILDING FABRIC
■ Preservation
■ Exterior Finishes
■ Windows
III. EMBELLISHMENTS
■ Awnings-Canopies
■ Exterior Lighting
IV. NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
■ Infill
■ Additions to Historic Buildings
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Preface
Bill Millican purchased a parcel of land on Morehead Street(later renamed Texas Street)in 1935 from
the Farmers National Bank of Grapevine. The bank was liquidating its assets and Millican purchased
the 150' x 348.5' tract(1.2 acres)for$150. He bought an adjoining piece of land measuring 25'x
150' (.18 acres) in 1943 for $87.50. According to the tax records, this property had a house on it
constructed in 1930 and a metal shed constructed in 1925. However,a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
from 1935 indicates that there were no buildings on this property at that time and a revised map from
1948-1956 indicates that they only building on the property was the main house.
The actual date of construction of the house has not been firmly established. A family member
reports that the home was constructed in 1934. Records of the Tarrant Appraisal District indicate that
it was constructed in 1935. However,there is not a house at this location on the 1935 Sanborn Map
and it is known that Mr. Millican did not purchase the property until 1935.
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405 East Texas Street
Bill"Millican was the son of Charles and Mary Millican. Charles Millican owned a blacksmith shop on
the east side of Main Street, south of the fire station. Bill worked with his father and the two ran the
business until November 1959 when the property was sold and the building torn down. According to
Bill's daughter, Mary, the shop was moved to his property on Texas Street. Bill and his wife, Helen,
had three children, Sharon, Charles, and Mary. Mr. Millican is deceased but Mrs. Millican continues
to live in the house.
The Millican House is a simple building that is best described as an example of a massed-plan side-
gabled family of the National Folk Style. Massed-plan houses are more than one room wide.
National Folk houses were commonly constructed in rural and urban communities throughout the first
half of the twentieth century and as in this example; it was not uncommon for them to be owner-built.
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The Millican House also was influenced by the Bungalow/Craftsman style with its side gabled brick
chimney on the west elevation and its integral porch on the east half of the facade. The original porch
columns were probably influenced by the Bungalow style as well.
The Millican house is a late example of a National Folk mass-plan,side gabled house with a rear side
gabled extension. The roof has slightly overhanging eaves and is sheathed with asphalt shingles.
The exterior walls are covered with non-original asbestos siding. The original wood siding remains
under this material.
The facade features a ribbon of three 2/2 divided windows(horizontal lights)on the left or west half of
the house. The right half of the house has an integral porch with a concrete floor. Supporting the roof
over the porch are three decorative wrought iron columns. The entrance to the house is located on
the east-facing wall under the porch. It has a non-original glazed panel door with an art glass window.
To the right of the door is a single 1/1 window on the south-facing wall.
The west elevation has a yellow brick gable end chimney. Also on this elevation are paired windows,
a smaller set of triplet windows,and one single window. All have fiberglass awnings over them. The
side gabled extension at the northeast corner of the house was added approximately forty years ago.
It has an entrance on the south wall with a small porch roof supported by one wrought iron column.
The original portion of the south elevation has one set of paired windows and one single window. An
awning covers the paired windows. The east elevation of the extension has one window. A front
gabled screened-in porch on the rear of the house has been enclosed.
The Millican House is located on a 1.38 tract of land that contains several outbuildings. Behind the
house is a small-hipped roof house that was moved onto the property during the construction of the
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. It has beveled wood siding and paired and single windows. A small side
gabled building is a former pantry house that may be original to the property although it is not
mentioned on the tax records and does not appear on a revised Sanborn May from the 1948-56 era.
Northwest of the main house is a side gable building covered with wide wood paneling. It has a
center window flanked by an entrance on either side. Northeast of the main house is a side gable
building that was built from material from Mr. Millican's blacksmith shop. It was moved from its
location on Main Street in the late 1950's. The building is composed of tow sections with the roof of
the right half of the building higher than the left half. The walls and roof are covered with vertical
corrugated metal siding. A vehicle opening is located on the west half of the south elevation. Early
tax records reveal that the property contained a 10'x 18'corrugated metal shed but this building did
not appear on the revised Sanborn Map. The property contains a gravel circular drive and a chain link
fence, as well as a tall wood fence on the northwest portion of the property.
The current owner has applied for a Grapevine Township Revitalization grant to revitalize their house.
Completed repairs include repairing the existing foundation.
Allowing this property to authentically tell its own story of its period and time, while reinforcing the
historical Period of Significance(1935)with necessary preservation, rehabilitation and restoration,is
the goal of the historic landmark designation. The preservation of original architectural features,
especially windows,doors, porch and siding,is preferred,rather than"modernization"or"updating"of
older features, or imposing a false"historical look"on newer features.
The repair of original materials,rather than their replacement can best preserve the historic character
of the property. Repair and restoration is often more cost effective than replacement, conserves
energy and reduces the amount of trash added to landfills.
New construction (additions or rehabilitation)to the home should reflect the character of the home
during its period of significance. Constructed for residential use, it's massing, roof shapes, porch
configurations and materials that reflect the architectural character of the home during its historic
period:should be preserved. The design of any new architectural features shall have key elements of
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a primary historic style already existing in the home and shall be clearly compatible with and
complimentary to its adjacent features.
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SITE
Retain the historic relationships between buildings, landscaping features and open space. Avoid
rearranging the site by moving or removing buildings and site features, such as walks, drives and
fences,that help define the residence's historic value.
SETBACKS
Building setbacks should be consistent with adjacent buildings or with the style of the building.
Setbacks are an important ingredient in creating an attractive streetscape. Buildings should be
set back to a line that is consistent with their neighbors and land use. For example, a residential
setback should retain the setback of adjacent and nearby structures, with landscaping along the
street right-of-way.
Residential buildings with a commercial use in residential areas should be set back in a manner
consistent with setbacks of neighboring or similar residential structures.
Maintain building orientation pattern, with the front facade facing the street. Maintain spacing
patterns between buildings.
DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND VACANT SITES
Driveways should be located perpendicular to the street; no circular drives shall be allowed (unless
proven with historic documentation) in front or corner side yard, so that the character of the
landscaped yard can be reinforced.
New parking lots for commercial uses should not be located adjacent to sidewalks in the district.
Off-street parking lots should not be allowed to interrupt the continuity of landscaped front or corner
side yards. This is important to both the preservation of historic character,.and to the strengthening of
the residential district.
Screen existing parking lots from streets and pedestrian areas in the Historic 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
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line of the front facade of a historic building.
Replacing fences. If replacement is required due to deterioration, remove only those portions of
historic fences that are damaged beyond repair and replace in-kind,matching the original in material,
design and placement. If replacement is necessary for non-historic fences, or new fences are
proposed, locate and design the fence in such a way that will compliment the historic boundary of the
property without concealing the historic character of the property.
SERVICE AND MECHANICAL AREAS
Service and mechanical areas and equipment should be screened from the street and other
pedestrian areas.
All garbage and equipment storage areas should be screened from the street.
Mechanical equipment, including satellite dishes,shall not be located in front or corner side yards or
should be set back from the edges of roofs,and screened so that they are not visible to pedestrians
and do not detract from the historic character of buildings.
BUILDING FABRIC
PRESERVATION
Preserve, stabilize, and restore original building form, ornament and materials.
Any missing or severely deteriorated elements may be replaced with replicas of the original. Ensure
that roof,window, porch and cornice treatments are preserved, or when preservation is not possible
duplicate the original building element.
When rehabilitating, remove non-historic alterations.
Often, "modern" renovations conceal the original facade details. If not, the original style may be
recreated through the use of historic photographs.
Where replication of original elements is not possible,a new design consistent with the original style
of the building may be used.
Reconstruction of building elements should reflect the size, scale, material and level of detail of
the original design.
Preserve older renovations that have achieved historic significance. Older structures or additions
may have, at some time, been renovated with such care and skill that the renovation itself is
worthy of preservation. Usually, such renovations may date from before 1940.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Original wood finishes should be maintained and painted or, when necessary, replaced in kind.
Modern synthetic siding materials such as vinyl or metal bear little resemblance to historic siding
materials. The application of such modern synthetic materials often involves the removal of original
decorative elements such as cornice, corner boards, brackets, window and door trim, etc. New
synthetic siding shall not be installed;removal of existing such materials is not required, but strongly
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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.
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 not be installed above windows or doors.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
historic character of the house.
Appropriate incandescent light fixtures to the style of the district should be used.
Avoid exposed lighting of any kind unless part of a historic fixture.
NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INFILL
The Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for new buildings in historic districts encourage similarity
of form and materials, but not actual replication. New construction proposals and the
rehabilitation of non-historic buildings will be reviewed based on these Criteria. Judgement will be
based on the compatibility of the design within the context of the property's adjacent and nearby
historic buildings.
The design of new buildings should have key elements of the building's historic period of significance
including massing, scale,fenestration and materials.
Infill buildings should not be absolute reproductions, and appear as clearly contemporary. Only
when a previously demolished historic Grapevine building can be accurately replicated may a
reproduction be considered.
Infill buildings between historic buildings should be similar in setback, roof form, cornice line and
materials,to one of the adjacent buildings. Relate height of new building to the heights of adjacent
structures. Avoid new buildings that tower over existing ones.
Horizontal wood siding (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.
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.
Asa 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
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from the facing street.
When reproducing elements that were originally part of a historic building they should be replicated
when evidence of the actual detail has been documented by photographs, drawings, or remaining
physical evidence. If no evidence exists, elements typical of the architectural style may be used.
Historic photographs can provide information on the original elements of the building.
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1012112009 11:49 (FAX) P.0021012
October 21,2009
To: Grapevine Historical Commission
Fr: Vincent Bradford
Re: Hardship appeal for a portion of property—405 E.Texas St.
I am writing on behalf of my aunt,Mary Lynn Fuller, for whom I have power of attorney.
This letter concerns her property on 405 E.Texas St.which is designated historical
property. We are asking tore-plat the property into three separatesingle family lots and
permission to demolish the out buildings(not the main residential house)on the property.
We are appealing the restrictions on a HARDSHIP basis.
My aunt has been experiencing financial difficulties for several years. In an attempt to
handle her financial obligations she has had the property on the market for over 850 days.
During that time she has only had one interested buyer who has recently submitted a
contract to purchase the property.The contract is contingent on being able to divide the
property into three lots and the buyer has indicated that the placement of a new home on
said property will be hindered,if not impossible, due to the outbuildings.
My aunt is three years behind on Grapevine property taxes and Grapevine/Colleyville
ISD taxes. She also owes IRS taxes as well as many other debts. She cannot pay her taxes
or other debts unless she sells her property.
As you consider this case, the history of the property and in particular the barn (one of the
outbuildings)may also affect your decision. In the early 50s my grandfather(Mary's
father)built a small barn to house yard tools and Mary's childhood horse.In the late 50s
the city required our family to tear down the original blacksmith shop,which stood on the
corner of Main and Texas St. That property was subsequently sold to construct a modem
building, a drug store, and is now housing a Christmas store.
When the original blacksmith shop was destroyed the smithy equipment was moved
down to the barn,which was expanded to house them. Bill Millican(Mary's father)then
operated a small blacksmith business,mainly shoeing the local horses,until he found
employment with Red Ball Motor Freight in Dallas.
About thirteen years ago the members of the Millican family donated most of the
remaining original blacksmith tools to the city of Grapevine,which were placed in a
replica of the blacksmith shop. The barn on E. Texas Street no longer contains any of the
historical items that represent the history of Grapevine.All of those items are now safely
displayed in the blacksmith shop replica in the Cotton Belt Railroad District.
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The only part of this barn that remains, which the commission might consider
"historical",is the materials of the barn itself. The tin siding and the lumber of the bam
are from the 50s but,in our opinion,has no architectural significance.We would be glad
to donate those materials or,if you wish,the entire barn to the city.Grapevine is
welcome to move the bam to another location or use the barn building materials to
enhance the replica of the Millican and Son Blacksmith Shop.
The other two out buildings were built within the last 20 years.One is a storage shed and
the other is basically an efficiency apartment.Both of these out buildings are
deteriorating and probably structurally unsound.
Mary has recently transferred her job with Home Depot in North Richland Hills to a
Home Depot near San Antonio.Her hourly wage is barely a living wage and she is now
living with me so that I can help her survive. She is no longer able to take care of the
property and desperately needs to sell it or face bankruptcy.Taking care of and helping
my Aunt is also causing financial hardship for me.
I would like to reiterate that the only interested buyer she has had in three years will not
purchase the property unless we have permission to tear down the out buildings and re-
plat the property into three separate single family lots.
We would greatly appreciate your consideration of Mary's situation.The family has
contributed(and offered to contribute)all that we could in order to preserve Grapevine's
history. We are not asking to destroy the house (which my grandfather built in 1935 from
a kit ordered from Sears and Roebuck); our request only concerns the outbuildings.
Your favorable response is requested for this hardship condition.
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact me:
210-509-9630 home
210-486-4088 office
817-995-2535 cell
Since ely,
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Vincent Bradford
Mary Lynn Fuller's niece and Bill&Helen Millican s granddaughter
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General Durable Power of Attorney
Effective Upon Execution
I, Mary Lynn Fuller, a resident of 405 East Texas Street,
G apevine, Tarrant County, Texas: Social Security Number
-fo-csz-1c designate Vincent Bradford, presently
residing at 10001 Big Geronimo, San Antonio, Bexar County
Texas, as my attorney in fact (referred to as "the Agent') on
the following terms and conditions:
1) Authority to Act. The Agent is authorized to act for me
under this Power of Attorney and shall exercise all powers
in my best interests and for my welfare.
2) Powers of Agent. The Agent shall have the full power
and authority to manage and conduct all of my affairs, and
to exercise my legal rights and powers, including those
rights.and powers that I may acquire in the future,
including the following:
O Collect and Manage. To collect, hold, maintain,
improve, invest, lease, or otherwise manage any or
all of my real or personal property or any interest
therein;
il) Buy and Sell. To purchase, sell, mortgage, grant
options, or otherwise deal in any way in any real
property or personal property, tangible or intangible,
or any interest therein, upon such terms as the Agent
considers proper, including the power to buy United
States Treasury Bonds that may be redeemed at par
to pay federal estate tax and to sell or transfer
Treasury securities;
iii) Borrow. To borrow money, to execute promissory
notes therefor, and to secure.any obligation by
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iv) Business and Banking. To conduct and
participate in any kind of lawful business of any
nature or kind, including the right to sign partnership
agreements, continue, reorganize, merge,
consolidate, recapitalize, close, liquidate, sell, or
dissolve any business and to vote stock, including
the exercise of any stock options and the carrying out
of any buy sell agreement; to receive and endorse
checks and other negotiable paper, deposit and
withdraw funds (by check or withdrawal slips) that I
now have on deposit or to which I may be entitled in
the future in or from any bank, savings and loan, or
other institution;
v) Tax Returns and Reports. To prepare, sign, and
file separate or joint income, gift, and other tax
returns and other governmental reports and
documents; to consent to any gift; to file any claim for
tax.refund; and to represent me in all matters before
the Internal Revenue Service.,-
A) Safe Deposit Boxes. To have access to any
safety deposit box registered in my name alone or
jointly with others, and to remove any property or
papers located therein;
vii) Proxy Rights. To act as my agent or proxy for any
stocks, bonds, shares, or other investments; rights,
or interests I may now or hereafter hold;
viii) Legal and Administrative proceedings. To
engage in any administrative or legal proceedings or
lawsuits in connection with any matter herein;
ix) Transfers in Trust. To transfer any interest I may
have in property, whether real or personal, tangible
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created for my benefit;
x) Delegation of Authority. To engage and dismiss
agents, counsel, and-employees, in connection with
any matter, upon such terms as my agent
determines;
xQ Restrictions on Agent's Powers. Regardless of
the above statements, my agent (1) cannot execute a
will, a codicil, or any will substitute on my behalf; (2)
cannot change the beneficiary on any life insurance
policy that I own; (3) cannot make gifts on my behalf;
and (4) may not exercise any powers that would
cause assets of mine to be considered taxable to my
agent or to my agent's estate for purposes of any
income, estate, or inheritance tax, and (5) cannot
contravene any medical power of attorney I have
executed whether prior or subsequent to the
execution of this Power of Attorney.
3) Durability. This durable Power of Attorney shall be
irrevocable until the trust corpus is surrendered by the
trustees, shall not be affected by my death or disability
except as provided by law, and shall continue in effect
after the surrender of the trust corpus until my death or
until revoked by me in writing.
4) Reliance by Third Parties. Third parties may rely upon
the representations of the Agent as to all matters
regarding powers granted to the Agent. No person who
acts in reliance on the representations of the Agent or the
authority granted under this Power of Attorney shall incur
any liability to me or to my estate for permitting the Agent
to exercise any power prior to actual knowledge that the
Power of Attomey has been revoked or terminated by
operation of law or otherwise.
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5) Indemnification of Agent. No agent named or
substituted in this power shall incur any liability to me for
acting or refraining from acting under this power, except
for such agent's own misconduct or negligence.
6) Original Counterparts. Photocopies of this signed
Power of Attorney shall be treated as original
counterparts.
7) Revocation. I hereby revoke any previous Power of
Attorney that I may have given to deal with my property
and affairs as set forth herein.
8) Compensation. The Agent shall be reimbursed for
reasonable expenses incurred while acting as Agent and
may receive reasonable compensation for acting as
Agent.
9) Substitute Agent. If [NAME] is, at any time, unable or
unwilling to act, 1 then appoint [NAME], presently residing
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To: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT405 E.TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009(Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
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Owner Of:
To: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject:REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date: November 18, 2009 (Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively R quested,
NA E
Mailing Address q
Phone#
Owner Of:
To: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 1 S,2009 (Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
I The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
NAME
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Mailing Address
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Owner Of
To: Historic Preservation Commission
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date: November 18, 2009 (Hearing) @ 6pm—One Liberty Plaza
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and-to the value of the
surrounding property.
2. The old barn has no historical significance to the community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the
values and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance
the neighborhood.
Respectively Requested
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To:HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMIISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject:REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in t� i#y of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Comn-dssion honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
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Mailing Address
Phone#
Owner Of:
To:HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject:REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009(Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The:use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
Qk
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Phone#
Owner Of:
To: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Conunission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
NAME.
Mailing Address
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Owner Of
To:HISTORIC PRESERVATION CON MISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E.TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing) @ 6pm—One Liberty Plaza
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detritnental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no historical significance to the community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
Qa�-�- ?Ada� �
William Watldns
303 S. Dooley St.
•817/481-3434
Owner of property located at:
303 S. Dooley St..
To:HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject:REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing)
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no significant historical relationship to the
community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
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To:HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject:REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E. TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing) @ 6pm—One Liberty Plaza
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following.
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no historical significance to the community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
Respectively Requested,
onnan J. Barfield
3550 N. Whitt Rd.
PeiYin, TX 76486-7605
Owner of property located at:
420 E. Wall
To: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Grapevine
Subject: REMOVAL OF BARN AT 405 E.TEXAS STREET
Date:November 18,2009 (Hearing) a 6pm—One Liberty Plaza
To Whom It May Concern:
As a property owner in the proximity of the above subject I support the
applicant's request to remove the old tin barn located at 405 E. Texas St. and
request that the Commission honor the applicant's request for the following
reasons:
1. The old barn is in a deteriorated condition and is detrimental to the
appearance of the neighborhood and to the value of surrounding
property.
2. The old barn has no historical significance to the community.
3. The old barn should not be considered as historic architecture.
4. The use of the land, if the old barn is retained, could impact the values
and well being of neighboring property.
Your support of the applicant's request is needed to preserve and enhance the
neighborhood.
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128 E. Texas St.
Owner of property located at:
416 E. Wall St.
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