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HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
J. SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MAY 19, 2020
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL20-01
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APPLICANT: Lemoine Wright
PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE:
The subject property is located at 306 East
Northwest Highway and legally described as Tract
49H, Abstract 943, Archibald F Leonard Survey.
REQUESTED HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT AND COMMENTS:
The applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark Subdistrict designation for property
located at 306 East Northwest Highway and legally described as Tract 49H, Abstract 943,
Archibald F Leonard Survey.
The Historic Preservation Commission, at their March 25, 2020, adopted the preservation
criteria for the subject property. CA20-08 has been approved for the demolition of the
existing structure. With the approval of this request, a certificate of appropriateness will be
required for the redevelopment of the property.
The metal building was built in 1960 to serve as an automobile repair shop. It has had a
number of tenants through the years. There are two additions to the building on the east
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side: a half gable "lean to"; and on the rear of the building a concrete block room with a flat
roof.
The building was used as a facility for Metroplex Truck Repair Center in 2001 and T & S
Fleet Service in 2003. The building was purchased by the previous owners Voicu and
Anca Burcur to serve as the offices for their companies Mayflower Homes and Mayflower
Fence Company. The building is currently in disrepair.
PRESENT ZONING AND USE:
The property is currently zoned "HC" Highway Commercial.
HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The subject property and the surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west
were zoned "C-2" Community Business District prior to the 1984 City Rezoning.
SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE:
NORTH: "HC" Highway Commercial - restaurant, retail and office structures
SOUTH: "HC" Highway Commercial — residential and office structures
EAST: "HC" Highway Commercial — retail and office structures
WEST: "HC" Highway Commercial — automotive sales and restaurant
structures
AIRPORT IMPACT:
The subject tract is not located within any of the noise zones as defined on the "Aircraft
Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" map.
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION:
The Master Plan designates the subject property as a "CO" Commercial land use. The
applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan.
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CITY OF GRAPEVINE
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT APPLICATION
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2. APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN SUBJECT PROPERTY OW4 P.,^
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4. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
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METES & BOUNDS MUST BE DESCRIBED ON 8 1/2" X 11" SHEET
PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION
6. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY
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7. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND PLACING A HISTORICAL
LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF WILL DETERMINE THE AGENDA FOR EACH OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATES. BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE AGENDA YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE
RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
APPLICANT (PRINT)
APPLICANT SIGNATI
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OWNERSIGNATURE
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Before me 11.4-e4 &-: '41 on this day personally appeared
af-NC, kl1 AH -r known to me (or proved to me on the oath of
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identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office this
MARY M BUSH
Notary ID #128801395
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December 9, 2023
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or through(description L (description of
identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed—to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office this
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GRAPEVINE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FORM
1. Name 306 East Northwest Highway
Historic Thweatt — V L Graham
And/or 1960 Butler Manufacturing building
2. Location
Address 306 East Northwest Hiehwav land
Location/neighborhood: City of Grapevine Block/Lot: Abstract 946 Tract 49H 49 H1 & 49H1A
Tract size: 0.2390 acres
3. Current zoning
F1 Commercial
4. Classification
Category
_ district
building(s)
x structure
Site
5. Ownership
Ownership
public
x private
Accessible
yes: restricted
x yes: unrestr.
no
Status
occupied
x unoccupied
work in progress
Present Use
agriculture
x commercial
education
_ Entertainment
government
_ industrial
military
Current owner: Wright 430 Main LLC phone: 817-475-5068
museum
park
residence
Religious
scientific
transportation
other
Address: 601 W. Wall Street city: Grapevine state: TX zip: 76051
6. Form Preparation
Name & Title: David Klempin, Historic Preservation Officer Organization: City of Grapevine
Contact: phone: 817-410-3197
7. Representation on Existing Surveys
Tarrant County Historic Resources National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Other City of Grapevine Township Texas Archaeological Landmark
8. Date Rec'd:
9. Field Chk date:
10. Nomination
Archaeological
Site
for office use only
Survey Verified: Yes No
By:
Structure District
Structure & Site
11. Historic Ownership
ieinal owner V. L. Graham
significant later owner(s) Fred Smith
significant later owner(s) C. D. Wyche
significant later owner(s) Homer L. French Ftux Mannie Bell
significant later owner(s)Payton Wright Properties
later owners] Don T. Gerschick
12. Construction Dates
Original 1960 Butler Manufacturing building, built to serve as an automotive repair shop
additions 1970s office "lean to"; and concrete block storage room
13. Architect
n/a
alterations/ additions
14. Site Features
Metal monument sign, backlit
15. Physical Description
Condition Check One: Check One:
Excellent x deteriorated _ Unaltered x Original site
Good _ mins x altered _ Moved (date: )
Fair _ unexposed
Describe present and original (f known) pbysical appearance; include style(s) of architecture, current condition and relationship to
surrounding fabric (structures, objects, etc.). Elaborate on pertinent materials used and style(s) of arcbitectural detailing, embel-
lisbments and site details.
The property contains a vacant metal Butler Manufacturing building that is currently in disrepair. This build-
ing was built in 1960 to serve as an automobile repair shop. It has had a number of tenants through the years
including the Dearing family who used the building for their automotive business. There are two additions to
the building on the east side: a half gable "lean to"; and on the rear of the building a concrete block room
with a flat roof.
The building was used as an automotive repair facility for Metroplex Truck Repair Center in 2001 and T & S
Fleet Service in 2003. The building was purchased by the previous owners Voicu and Anca Burcur to serve as
the offices for their companies Mayflower Homes and Mayflower Fence Company. The current owner re-
quests to demolish the building and to redevelop the property in the future.
306 E. Northwest Highway
East End of Building with Additions
Rear View of Building
West End of Building
View of Rear Addition
Interior View Automotive Bays Interior View Front Office
Site Plan of building
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SURVEY AND FIELD NOTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A�946
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, .AND BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND. BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING at an'X cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of
the herein described tract in the south line of Eas Northwest
Highway, said point being the northwest corner of a tract
describedin a deed of record in Volume 11344, Pagelll(((1344,DRTCT;
THENCE South;.( Base Searing- Volume 11344, Page 1344) 103.)0 feet
alongjthe west line of the last referenced tract to -a 1/2"
iron found;
THENCE West j00.50 feet to a 1/2" iron found for the southwest
corner of the herein described tract;
THENCE: Northi 103.•00 feet to a 4/2" iron found at the northwest
corner., -of the herein described tract in the south 1$n@ of
said East Northwest Highway;
THENCE East ibO.50+feet:along said south line to the POINT'OF
REOINNING, and containing 10352 +/_ square feet
-t,-W.Her W. Ward, R,, stared PrafasiodYl Land
Surveyorllexby cenify to SellErs,:l.enders,Purrhasers,
co I,( and its oademTiter
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SURVEY AND FIELD NOTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A�946
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, .AND BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND. BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING at an'X cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of
the herein described tract in the south line of Eas Northwest
Highway, said point being the northwest corner of a tract
describedin a deed of record in Volume 11344, Pagelll(((1344,DRTCT;
THENCE South;.( Base Searing- Volume 11344, Page 1344) 103.)0 feet
alongjthe west line of the last referenced tract to -a 1/2"
iron found;
THENCE West j00.50 feet to a 1/2" iron found for the southwest
corner of the herein described tract;
THENCE: Northi 103.•00 feet to a 4/2" iron found at the northwest
corner., -of the herein described tract in the south 1$n@ of
said East Northwest Highway;
THENCE East ibO.50+feet:along said south line to the POINT'OF
REOINNING, and containing 10352 +/_ square feet
-t,-W.Her W. Ward, R,, stared PrafasiodYl Land
Surveyorllexby cenify to SellErs,:l.enders,Purrhasers,
co I,( and its oademTiter
ttraiRWe au �.rYY made on tpp'effrprr nod finder mYyaupervlafon'
1 r�0a a siva rtecarovi'anddrrec -spoors the
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16. Historical Significance
Statement of historical and cultural significance. Include: cultural influences, , pedal events and important per onager, influences on
neighborhood, on the dly, etc.
The first known owner of this property was a member of the Thweatt family. The Thweatts came to Grape-
vine in the 1864s by covered wagon from Iowa. They settled on the Grape Vine Prairie. The Thweatts had
five sons including Whitley; Whitley had eight children.
The second owner was Virgil L. Graham, a grocer who, in 1945, opened the first grocery store on North
Main Street at the intersection of North Main and Highway 114 (now Northwest Highway). The Grahams
had owned a mercantile store in McLeod, Texas, before moving to Grapevine. Virgil and Ola Graham had
two sons, J. B. Graham and Norris L. Graham. In 1946, Norris was discharged from the Air Force and re-
turned to Grapevine to live and to work with his father in the grocery business. In 1947, Norris married Ru-
by Crowley of Grapevine, and they had two daughters. Virgil and Norris opened a new and larger store, the
Quick -Way Drive In, a few blocks west of the previous store. Virgil retired in 1960 from the business and
Norris retired in 1971.
In 1978, Dr. Don Gerschick was the seventh owner of this property. Dr. Gerschick moved to Grapevine
from Houston in 1961 and joined the optometry practice of Dr. Ira E. Woods. Dr. Gerschick was born in
Pennsylvania and was raised in Dallas. He attended the University of Houston and received a Doctor of Op-
tometry degree in 1960. In 1969, Dr. Gerschick opened his own practice on Main Street. He was also very
active in the community, including twice serving as president of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, as a
director of the First National Bank of Grapevine, and in 1973 was named the D. E. Box Citizen of the Year.
In 2002, Dr. Gerschick sold the property to Arica and Voicu Bucur who operated Mayflower Homes, LLC,
primarily a fence company. Arica Bucur is a poet and video -performance artist. She studied literary theory at
the University of Bucharest from where she holds an MA degree.
17. Bibliography
Tarrant Appraisal District and historic tax records; The Grapevine Sun newspapers (on line); Dignity Memorial obituary
and memories posted on dignitymemorial.com by family and friends.
18. Attachments
District or Site map Additional descriptive material
x Site Plan Footnotes
x Photo (current) x Other (]q
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
E. Portrayal of the environment of a
group of people in an era of history
characterized by a distinctive architec-
tural style.
F. Embodiment of distinguishing charac-
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.
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-
ings, sites or areas which are eligible
for preservation according to a plan
based on historic, cultural or architec-
tural motif.
J. Unique location of singular physical
characteristics representing an estab-
lished and familiar visual feature of a
neighborhood, community or the city.
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-
timent or public pride.
Sean Shope, Chairman
Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission
David Mempin
Historic Preservation Officer
Scott Williams, Director
Development Services Department
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:
X 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.
o Yes, I am interested in obtaining a bronze Historic Marker (medallion and
text plaque) for my property from the Grapevine Historical Society.
Below for office use only
The hcelin-, Ilome 1, located in the
College Sheet Ilitiloric District. dvi,ualcd hN the
.CrapcNinr IhAoric Prctienalinu Conuuic.ion.
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o Historic Preservation Commission's o Historic Preservation Commission's
Historic Landmark Plaque. Historic District Plaque.
Design Guidelines
306 East Northwest Highway
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine Township Revitalization Project, Inc.
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main
Grapevine, Texas 76051
March 25, 2020
Table of Contents
PREFACE
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
The property contains a vacant metal Butler Manufacturing building that is currently in disrepair. The
building was built in 1960 to serve as an automobile repair shop. It has had a number of tenants
through the years including the Dearing family who used the building for their automotive business.
There are two additions to the building on the east side: a half gable "lean to"; and on the rear of the
building a concrete block room with a flat roof.
The building was used as a facilityfor Metroplex Truck Repair Center in 2001 and T & S Fleet Service
in 2003. The building was purchased by the previous owners Voicu and Anca Burcur to serve as the
offices for their companies Mayflower Homes and Mayflower Fence Company. The current owner
requests to demolish the building and to redevelop the property in the future.
The first known owner of this property was a member of the Thweatt family. The Thweatts came to
Grapevine in the 1860s by covered wagon from Iowa. They settled on the Grape Vine Prairie. The
Thweatts had five sons including Whitley; Whitley had eight children.
The second owner was Virgil L. Graham, a grocer who, in 1945, opened the first grocery store on
North Main Street at the intersection of North Main and Highway 114 (now Northwest Highway). The
Grahams had owned a mercantile store in McLeod, Texas, before moving to Grapevine. Virgil and
Ola Graham had two sons, J. B. Graham and Norris L. Graham. In 1946, Norris was discharged from
the Air Force and returned to Grapevine to live and to work with his father in the grocery business. In
1947, Norris married Ruby Crowley of Grapevine, and they had two daughters. Virgil and Norris
opened a new and larger store, the Quick -Way Drive In, a few blocks west of the previous store.
Virgil retired in 1960 from the business and Norris retired in 1971.
In 1978, Dr. Don Gerschick was the seventh owner of this property. Dr. Gerschick moved to
Grapevine from Houston in 1961 and joined the optometry practice of Dr. Ira E. Woods. Dr.
Gerschick was born in Pennsylvania and was raised in Dallas. He attended the University of Houston
and received a Doctor of Optometry degree in 1960. In 1969, Dr. Gerschick opened his own practice
on Main Street. He was also very active in the community, including twice serving as president of the
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, as a director of the First National Bank of Grapevine, and in 1973
was named the D. E. Box Citizen of the Year.
In 2002, Dr. Gerschick sold the property to Anca and Voicu Bucur who operated Mayflower Homes,
LLC, primarily a fence company. Anca Bucur is a poet and video -performance artist. She studied
literary theory at the University of Bucharest from where she holds an MA degree.
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306 E. Northwest Highway
East End of Building with Additions
Rear View of Building
Interior View Automotive Bays
West End of Building
View of Rear Addition
Interior View Front Office
Site Plan of building
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SURVEY AND FIELD NdTES FOR A TRACT IN THE A. F. LEONARD SURVEY A-946
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, AMD BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY 6ESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: -
BEGINNING at aniX cut in concrete found at the northeast corn r.of
the herein described tract in the south lineof East Northwest
Highway, said point being the northwest cornermof a tract
described in a deed of record in Volume 11344, Page, 1344,DRTCT;
THENCE Southi:(.Base Bearing- Volume 11344, Page 1344).103.DO feet
along!the west line of the last referenced tract'to:a 1/2"
iron f.0und;. 1
THENCE, West 100.50 feet to a,112" iron found for the south est
cornet of the herein described tract;
THENCE NoYth�. 103.A0 feet toa 1/2" iron found at the'northWest.
corner'of the herein described tract in the south 1�Te or
said East Northwgst Highway;
THENCE East 1d0.50sfeet, along said south line to the POINT'OP
BEGINNING, and containing 10352 +/- square feet.
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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
line of the front facade of a historic building.
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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
encouraged, to restore historic patina, finish and appearance.
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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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting is an important element in residential areas. Fixtures should be consistent with the
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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.
As a minimum, new additions should reflect the massing, roof shape, bay spacing, cornice lines
and building materials of the primary structure.
All new wood or metal materials should have a painted finish except on some 20th century buildings
where the use of unpainted aluminum or steel was part of the original design and should be
maintained.
A new addition should, if at all possible, be located at the rear of the historic building. If this is not
possible, the addition may be added to the side if it is recessed at least 18 inches from the historic
building facade or a connection is used to separate old from new.
New vertical additions should be set back from primary facades so as not to be readily apparent
from the facing street.
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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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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL20-01 DESIGNATING THE
AREA OF 306 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 49H, ABSTRACT 946,
ARCHIBALD F LEONARD SURVEY AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "HC" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
306 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT
PRESERVATION CRITERIA; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE
RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE
DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN
MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, an application was made by the Grapevine Historic Preservation
Commission requesting a historic landmark subdistrict designation by making application
for same with the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as
required by State statutes and the zoning ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas and
all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the
case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal
notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing
called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as
to whether this requested historic landmark subdistrict designation should be granted or
denied; safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area
immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control,
protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements
and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood, location, lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to
traffic control and adjacent property, street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the
immediate neighborhood, adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this
ordinance for off-street parking facilities, location of ingress and egress points for parking
and off-street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking
areas to control dust, effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on
light and air, the effect on the transportation, water sewerage, schools, parks and other
facilities; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 39 of Appendix "D" of the Code of
Ordinances have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further considered, among other things, the character
of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the
view to conserve the value of buildings and encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout this city;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is
a public necessity for the granting of this historic landmark subdistrict, that the public
demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning
changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was
made; and does find that the historic landmark subdistrict designation lessens the
congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; promotes
health and the general welfare; provides adequate light and air; prevents the overcrowding
of land; avoids undue concentration of population; facilitates the adequate provisions of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that
there is a necessity and need for this historic landmark subdistrict designation and has
also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property
surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this
property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that historic landmark subdistrict
designation for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best
interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas and helps
promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City does hereby designate a historic landmark subdistrict
(HL20-01) in accordance with Section 39 of Ordinance No. 82-73, being the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas same being also known
as Appendix "D" of the City Code of Grapevine, Texas, in a district zoned "HC" Highway
Commercial District Regulations within the following described property: 306 East
Northwest Highway and legally described as Tract 49H, Abstract 946, Archibald F Leonard
Survey, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part of hereof; and, in addition thereto, the adoption of the 306 East Northwest Highway
Historic District Preservation Guidelines as conditions, regulations and safeguards in
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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
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and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of May, 2020.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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