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ARCHITECT AGRE E ENT
This Architect Agreement is between the City of Fort Worth, a home rule municipal corporation of'the
State of Texas ("Owner') and RPGA Design Group, Inc. ("Architect").
Recitals
Owner intends to construct in-fill residential single-family housing on real, property locate on scattered
sites within the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model. Bloch area(the "project").
Owner and Architect, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth, agree as follows.
Section f. Basic Services of Architect
A. General
1. Architect agrees to perform professional services in connection with the project as stated-.
Architect will serve as Owner's professional arch-itectural representative in those phases of the project
to which this agree-nent applies, and will give consultation and advice to owner during the g
perforrnance of Architect's services.
2. Architect agrees to commit the personnel to each project assignnlent as necessary in order to
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complete the assign-ment in an expeditious marmer.
3. if at any time in the course of the design, the Owner expands the scope of services, or the
Architect believes the Owner has requested services that are beyond the scope of'this Agreement, the
Architect shall submit a proposal for additional fees and a written agreement shall be reached on said
proposal prior to the Architect proceeding with the wort: considered to be beyond the scope of
this Agreement. Architect shall not perform any additional services without a written agreement with
Owner. Any services ices provided prior, to reaching an agreement on additional fees will be non-
compensable.
4. This agreement may be terminated by Owner at any time with written notice to Architect. In the
event this Agreement is terminated".Hated prior, to expiration of the Term, pity shall pay Architect only for
services actually rendered as of the effective date of termination.
Scope of Wort
I Initial Designs Within 30 days of the Effective Date, Architect will
(a) consult with Owner to determine Owner's requirements, for the project,
(b) prepare and furnish to [owner (1) four(4) floorplans, including three and four bedroom options, and
one and two story options, and (ii) for each floorplan, three (3) different elevations, for each of which
Architect shall prepare architectural, principal elevations, cartoon set, selection of principal equipment
and finishes (collectively, the"Designs"). The Designs must be in compliance with the Stop Six Sunrise
Edition Historic Design Guidelines ("Historic .Design Guidelines"), attached hereto as Exhibit `"A" and
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incorporated herein for all purposes; and at least one of the floorplans for a three and four bedroom
option must include a design accessible to Individuals with mobility impairments.
2. Design Revl*ew.
(a) Within 15 days of Owner's receipt of the plans, Owner will review such plans and will notify
Architect if any changes, are required by Owner. If any such changes are required by Owner, Architect,
at Architect's sole cost and expense, will submit revised plans within 15 days. This process will continue
until Owner is satisfied by the Designs in Owner's sole discretion.
(b) After Owner deems the Designs satisfactory, Owner will submit the Designs to the Texas
Historic Commission. If the Texas Historic Commission or the City of Fort Worth Preservation Officer
request any changes to the Designs, Architect,, at Architect's sole cost and expense, will resubmit revised
plans within 15 days of Owner's written notice of such requests. This process, will continue until the
Texas Historic Commission and the City of Fort Worth Preservation Officer are satisfied with the plans.
(c) If Owner so requests, Architect will attend neighborhood meetings to discuss the Designs
with City of Fort Worth residents, at any time during the Design creation and review process.
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,l Design Fee.
(a) As full payment for successful completion of the tasks outlined in Sections I and 2, Owner
will pay Architect $35,460.00 (the "Initial Desigp Fee").
(b) This contract is terminable by Owner at any time. If Owner elects to terminate the contract
after payment of the Initial Design Fee, then Owner and Architect will have no further obligations to one
another.
4. Construction Plans.
(a) After Architect has received the Initial Des:ign Fee and written consent to proceed from
Owner, provided this contract has not been terminated by Owner, Architect will proceed to, on the basis
of the approved Des,igns,, prepare (i a more comprehensive version of the Designs incorporating any
details necessary or desirable for a contractor to construct the Designs ("Construction Plans"). Such
details, shall include but are not limited to, finishes, materials, and schedules, and detailed technical
specifications; (ii) a scope of the work to be performed by contractors on the project- and (iii)
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instructions, to bidders, general conditions, special conditions and technical provisions (collectively wit h
the Construction Plans, the "Construction Documents") for each of the floorplans and elevations
developed under Section 1.
(b) The Construction Documents will be due to Owner within 90 days of Owner's payment of
the Initial Design Fee as determined by the date of the check.
(c) Owner will provide Architect comments on the Construction Docui-nents within 30 days of
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receipt. If Owner has any comments, Architect will, at architect's sole cost and expense, modify the
Construction Documents to address those comments and will submit new Construction Documents, to
Owner within 30, days. If Owner, has additional comments, Architect will again modify and submit new
plans at Architect's sole cost and expense. This process will continue until Owner is satisfied with the
Construction Plans in Owner's sole discretion.
(d) Once the Construction Documents are accepted by Owner, Owner will pay Architect
$43,340.00 (the"Construction Documents Fee'').
(e) This contract is terminable by Owner at any time. If Owner elects to terminate the contract
after payment of Construction Documents Fee, then Owner and Architect will have no further
obligations to one another.
5. Project Management
(a) After the Designs and Construction Documents are finalized and approved, the Initial Design
Fee and Construction Documents Fee have been paid, and if Owner has not terminated the contract,
Architect agrees to provide construction oversight set-vices for Owner.
(b) At Owner's request, Architect will assist Owner in drafting, a request for proposals,, statement
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of qualifications, or other procurement document to hire a contractor. If Owner requests, an employee of'
Architect will sit on the selection panel that scores the submission and interviews: finalists.
(c) Once a contractor is procured, Architect will consult with the contractor as needed as to the
construction of the homes.
(d) During the construction of each house, Architect will make periodic visits to the site to
attend job site meetings, observe the progress and quality of the executed work, and to determine in
general if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents,. Architect will not be
responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures or their incidental
safety precautions,. During visits, and on the basis of Architect's on-site observations as an experienced
and qualified design professional, Architect will keep Owner informed of the progress of the work, will
endeavor to guard Owner against defects and deficiencies in contractor's work, and may disapprove or
reject work as failing to conform to the Construction Documents.
(e) used on Architect's on-site observations as an experienced and qualified design
professional and on review of contractor's requests for payment and supporting data, Architect will
deter-mine the amount owing to contractor and approve in writing payment to contractor in those
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aunts. Approvals of payment will constitute a representation to Owner, based on observations and
review, that the work has progressed to the point indicated and that, to the best of
Architect's
knowledge, information, and belief, the quality of the work is in accordance with the Construction
Documents,. However, by approving a request for payment, Architect will not be, deemed to have
represented that Architect has made any examination to determine how or for what u oses p rp contractor
has used the Ends paid on account of the contract price.
(f) Architect shall conduct inspections to determine that the project is substantially complete,
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inspection to determine that the project h been completed in accordance with the
Construction Documents and that contractor has fulfilled all of contractor's obligations so that Architect
may approve, in writing, final payment to contractor.
(g) The Architect shall provide electronic files to the contractor for the contractor's preparation
of"Record :drawings" for the Owner's, archives.
(h) The total fee due to Architect for all services provided under this Section, 5 shall be $19,000
(the "Project Management Fee"). The project Management Fee shall be prorated over the construction
phase of the project. For example, if Owner has hired a contractor to construct 10 houses, then Architect
will be paid 1/10 of the Project Management Fee as each house receives a certificate of occupancy or
other final inspection approval from the City of Fort Worth, provided that Architect provided all services
outlined above for such house.
Section 11. Owner's Responsibi.nties
1, Owner's responsibilities in connection with the project are as follows-,
(a) Information. Provide full information regarding owner's requirements for the project,
(b) Reports and Other data. Assist Architect by placing at Architect's disposal all
available information pertinent to the project including previous r arts and any other data relative to
the project's design and construction.
(c) Surveys, Tests, :Etc. Furnish Architect with property, boundary, right of way,
topographic, and utility surveys, core borings, probings, and subsurface explorations, l ydrographic
surveys, laboratory tests, and inspections of samples and materials, and other special consultations not
covered in Section 11(a), to the extent t
at Owner has same in Owner's possession, all of which
Architect may rely on in preparation of the drawings and specifications.
(d) Access to Lands. Obtain access to and make all provisions for Architect to enter on
public and private lands as required for Architect to perform work under this agreement.
(e) Notice of Defects. Give prompt written notice to, Architect whenever Owner observes or
otherwise becomes aware of any defect in the project.
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Approval of Au ;horffies. Obtain approval of all ove mental authorities having
jurisdiction over the project and obtain approvals and consents from other individuals or bodies as may
be necessary for completion of'the project.
(g) Multiple Contracts. If the project involves more than one general contract, or separate
construction contracts for different building trades or separate equipment contracts, ensure that the
general conditions of all contracts are substantially identical.
Sec lou 111. Period of Service
Unless to inated earlier as provided above, this agreement will remain in force for a period required
for the design, award of contracts, and construction of the project.
Section V. General Con si era -ions
A. Ownership of Documents
Architect acknowledges that all plans and Construction plans developed by Architect under this contract
shall belong to Owner, and that Owner shall receive the right to licensee sell, or give away such plans at
its discretion. Architect agrees to provide Owner with PDF and CAD versions of all plans and
Construction plans on a flash drive within 30 days of receipt of the Constructs
y p on. Documents Fee.
B. Estimates
Since Architect does not have any control over the cost of labor, materials or equipment, or over
contractor's methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, the
estimates of construction cost provided for are to be made on the basis of Architect's experience and
qualifications and represent Architect's best ,judgment as a design professional familiar with the
construction industry; Architect cannot and does not guarantee that bids or the project construction cost
will not vary from cost estimates prepared by Architect.
C. Insurance
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I. Commercial General Liability—Architect shall maintain commercial general liability(CGL)and, if
necessary, co erreial umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than S 1,010101,01001.00 per each occurrence
with a$2,000,000.00 aggregate. if such C L insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply
separately to this projector location.
a. The owner shall he included as an insured under the CGL, using ISO additional Mnsured
endorsement t or a substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial
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umbrella., if any. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other
insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the Owner. The C L insurance policy
shall have no exclusions by endorsements that would alter or nullify: premises/operations,
products/completed operations, contractual,personal injury, or advertising injury, which are
normally contained within the policy, unless the Owner approves such exclusions in writing.
b. Architect waives all rights against the Owner and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the CGL or
co nercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in accordance with this agreement.
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2. Business Auto the Architect shall maintain business auto liability and, if necessary, co�. �rci
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umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1.0010,01001 each accident. Such insurance
shall cover
liability arising out of any auto", including owned, hired, and non-owned autos when
said vellicle is used in the course of the project. if the engineer owns no vehicles coverage� ag for hired
or non-owned is acceptable.
a. A-rcl�test wa"
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gives all rights against the owner and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered b the business
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auto liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Architect pursuant to
this agreement or under any applicable auto physical damage coverage.
3. 'Workers' Compensation -Architect shall maintain workers compensation and employers liability
insurance and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than
$1 00,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or, $i oo,0010.0110, each employee for bodily
injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit.
a. Architect waives all rights, against the Owner and its agents, officers, directors and
employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by workers
compensation and employer's liability or commercial umbrella insurance obtained by
Architect pursuant to this agreement.
4. Professional Liability — the Architect shall maintain professional liability, a claims-made policy,
with a minimum of$1.000,000.00 per claim and aggregate. The policy shall contain a retroactive
date prior to the date of the contract or the first date of services to be perf"d ed, whichever is
earlier'.
5. ueneral insurance Requirements
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the Architect has obtained all required insurance
shall be delivered to the Owner prior to Architect proceeding with the project.
b. Applicable policies shall be endorsed to name the Owner an Additional Insured thereon, as
its interests may appear. The terrn owner shall include its employees, officers, officials,
agents, and volunteers as respects the contracted services.
C. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage specified in this
agreement are provided under applicable policies documented thereon.
d. Any failure on part of the owner to request rewired insurance documentation shall not
constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements.
e. A minimum of thirty 30 days' notice of cancellation or material change in coverage shall
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be provided to the Owner. A ten (10) days' notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-
payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to the respective Department Director(by name):,
City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throcki-norton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
f. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
minimum, rating of A.,V or greater, in the current A.M. Best Key Rating uuide or have
reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk
Management,
9. Arty deductible or self-insured retention in excess of$25,000.00 that woutd, change or alter
the requirements herein is subject to approval by the Owner in writing, if coverage is not
provided on a first-dollar basis. The Owner, at its sole discretion, may consent to alternative
coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups. Dedicated financial
resources or letters of credit may also be acceptable to the Owner.
h. Applicable policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the
Owner as respects the project.
i. The Owner shall be entitled, upon its request and without incurring expense, to review the
Architect's insurance policies including endorsements thereto and, at the Owner's discretion"
the Architect may be required to provide proof of insurance pren-timn payments.
i. Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a claims-made basis,
shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or prior to the date of the contractual
agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state both the retroactive, date and that the
coverage is claims-made.
k. Coverage, whether written on an occurrence or claims-made basis, shall be maintained
without interruption nor restrictive modification or changes from date of commencement of
the project until final payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained
after,final payments.
1. The Owner shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any insurance premiums
required by this agreement.
M. Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the Architect shall be required by the Architect to
maintain the same or reasonably equivalent insurance coverage as required for the Architect.
When sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage, Architect shall provide
Owner with documentation thereof on a certificate of insurance.
D. Successors and Assigns
Each party to this agreement binds that party, and that party's partners, successors, executors,
administrators,, and assigns, to the other party of this agreement and to the partners, successors,
executors, administrators,, and assigns, of the other party, in respect to all covenants of this agreement.
Except as set forth above,, neither party may assign,, sublet,, or transfer that party's interest in this
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agreement without the written consent of the other party. Nothing may be construed as creating an
personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body t,hat may be party, nor may it be
construed as giving any rights or benefits to anyone ether than the parties to this agreement.,
E. Assignment
Neither party hereto shall assign, sublet or transfer its interest herein without prior written
consent of the ether party, and any attempted assignment, sublease or transfer of all or any part
:hereof without such prior written consent shall be void.
F. Independent Contractor
Architect shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent Architect, and not
as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the Owner.. Architect shall have exclusive control.
of, and the exclusive right to control the details of the work performed hereunder, and all
persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, employees and consultants. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or
joint venture between Owner and the Architect, its officers, agents, employees and consultants,
and doctrine of respondent superior has no application as between the Owner and the Architect.
G. Observe and Comply
Architect shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal and Mate laws and regulations
and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this Agreement and the work
hereunder, and shall observe and comply, with all orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which may
exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment.
No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof"shall be considered. ARCHITECT AGREES TO
DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER AND ALL ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS
AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
THE VIOLATION OF ANY SUCH ORDER, LAW, ORDINANCE, OR REGULATION, WHETHER
IT BE BY ITSELF OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
H. Mlscellaneous
1. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of
this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas
or the United states District Court for the Northern District of Texas- Fort Worth Division. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laves of the Mate of Texas.
2. The parties acknowledge that each parties' counsel has reviewed and revised this Agreement
and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against
the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or
exhibits hereto.
3. This Agreement shall inure only to the benefit of the parties hereto and third persons not privy
hereto shall not in any form or manner, be considered a third party beneficiary of this Agreement.
Each party hereto shall be solely responsible for the fulfillment of its own contracts or commitments.
IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, the Owner, has caused this instrument to be signed in its name and on its
behalf, by its Assistant General Manager, with the Corporate Seat affixe& and the Architect has also
properly executed this instrument,, each duplicate of which is deemed an original.,
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Context
Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition is a district of early 201h century vernacular structures, which
celebrates the history and culture of the streetcar development of Fort Worth. Stop Six was a
pastoral community along the Fort Worth to Dallas Interurban, originally known as Cowanville.
In the Sunrise Edition, as early as 1924, the landscape retained a rural character that has
historically been occupied, shaped and modified by African American families. The district
continues to possess a significant linkage to land use, vegetation, natural features,,, roads and
structures. The rural landscapes seen throughout the district, especially in the southern portion
reflect the, day-to-day occ,upat,ioinal activities of families who engaged in various types of
agriculture and traditional work such as farming. The large acreage and a, proportionately small
number of' structures is what differentiate the rural historic landscapes from the historic
structures. There are two periods of significant development within the neighborhood: the era of
the streetcar pre WWII, approximately 19201-19140 and 19150-1970 suburbanization. However,
for the purposes of the historic district the most significant, structures shall be considered those
at least fifty years of age, and shall be preserved and considered to contribute to the history and
development of the neighborhood. Many of these structures are simple wood framed
rectangular form houses, with gable or hipped roof forms and symmetrical fenestration. This
simple design and form shall be preserved on existing structures and incorporated and
elaborated in accordance with these guidelines and standards for new construction.
The district shall, consist of all land,wit,h,in, the boundary as adopted by City Council on May 15,
2007 and described below.-
A parcel of land, being portions of the G. J. Asbanner Survey, Abstract Number 7, the J.
Wutherick Survey, Abstract Number 1693, and the Q., St,. Clair Survey, Abstract Number 19,14,
in Tarrant County, Texas, situated South 65 degrees Fast,.some 6.5 miles from the Courthouse
in Fort Worth, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows;
Beginning at intersection of the centerlines of East Berry Street, and Stallcup Road-1 thence: with
the meanders of the centerline of East Berry Street, West and Northwesterly some 4,700 feet to
its intersection with the centerline, of Eastcrest Court; thence: with the centerline of Eastcrest
Court,, North, some 50 feet to its intersection with the south line, of Eastcrest Addition, projected
West; thence: to and along the south line of said Addition, East, some 230 feet to its southeast
corner; thence: with the east line of said Addition, North, some 400 feet to its northeast corner;
thence: with the north line of said Addition, West, some 420 feet to its northwest corner, and
being in the east line of Edgewood Terrace addition, according, to plat record in Cabinet 31884,
Slide 118, Plat Record, Tarrant County, Texas; thence: with the east line of said Edgewood
Terrace Addition, North some 1300 feet to the south line of Block 2, Douglas Park Addition,
according to plat record in Cabinet 388-A, Slide 118, Plat Record, Tarrant County, Texas,
projected west; thence: with the projected south line, East, some 20 feet, to its intersection, with
the centerline of Langston Street; thence.- with the meanders of the centerline of Langston
Street, North, some 600 feet to its intersection with the centerline of Sunshine Street; thence:
with the ceinteirline of Sunshine Street, West, some 3010, feet, to its intersection with the
centerline of Sheraton Drive; thence: with the centerline of Sheraton Drive,, North,, some 660 feet
to its intersection with the centerline of Ramey Avenue; thence: with the meanders of the
centerline of Ramey Avenue, East some 4,950 feet to its intersection with the centerline of
Stal,licuip Road; thence: with the meanders of the centerline of Stallcup, Road, Southwesterly and
South, some 4200 feet, to the place of beginning.
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Historic Stop Six** Sunrise Edition Desi'Sn Guidelines
Guidelines
The piimary goal of this historic district is to preserve the history and identity of the H:istoric Stop
Six-. Sunrise Edition neighborhood. Buildings, sites and landscapes help create the identity of a
nelighborhood, and therefore, the following actions shall require review by the Historic and
Cuilituiral, Landmarks, Commission and must receive a certificate of appropriateness prior to the
issuance of any permits.-
1. Demolition or relocation of existing structures found to be contributing and sig,n,i,ficant to
the overall character of the neighborhood;
2. Construction, or relocation of a new primary structure on any site;
3. Construction of an accessory structure or addition to an existing structure visible from
the public night of way or which may be considered by the Historic Preservation Officer to
significantly alter the character of the structure or site
4. Alterations to a contributing structure visible from the public right of way, which
significantly change the design or materials of the structure or site, and
5. Alterations to a contributing, structure not visible from the public right of way considered
by the Historic Preservation Officer to significantly alter the character of the structure or
site.
All other repairs,I alterations, or construction which may be undertaken to the exterior of a site or
structure within the district shall be reviewed for their appropriateness, to these guidelines and
may be approved, denied or referred to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission for
further review by the Historic Preservation Officer pn I or to the issuance of any permits that may
be required. Where an application is denied by the, Historic Preservation Officer, the applicant
may request review of the application, by the Historic,and Cultural Landmarks Commission.
These guidelines are intended to help protect the historic buildings and character, architecture
and sites that reflect the heritage of Fort Worth and the Stop Six Community. The primary
purpose of these guidelines is to better assure that builders of single-family residential or
commercial properties within the Sunrise Edition Historic District wilil, conform, and adhere to the
same high levels of design consistency in order to establish an overall quality of character within
the neighborhood. These guidelines are for all sections of the Sunrise Edition Historic District,
and it is expected that the guidelines be consulted, at early stages of any renovation or new
development proposal to help create an overail,l, approach, to the design of the project. To
determine the appropriateness of any proposed undertaking in the Sunrise Edition, the
guidelines described herein, along with applicable building codes, zoning regulations and city
policies should be used. Adherence to the minimum standards of' the tree preservation
ordinance shall be required for new construction.
LOT CONF'IGURAT'IONI,
The intent of the historic district is to enhance and preserve an appropriate urban form for the
neighborhood:. The A-5 and A,-7.5 zoning shall represent the desired minimum lot size and
configuration. New lots should fit into the grid form and minimum lot,size.
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Appr9priato Not Appr2p rate
• One, house shall be built on each platted lot for Constructing single family houses on lots
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single family use., smaller than 5,0010 square feet to increase
• Residential lot size for newt created lots shall
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fit into the A-5(5,000 square feet)and A-7.5 Assembling multiple lots,to,construct buildings-
(7,500 square feet)minimum lot size., out,of scale,to the, surrounding neighborhood.
Retain the prevailing yard setbacks within the Considerable variation between front
neighborhood. setbacks:with,in the same block face.
LANDSCAPE AND STREET'SCAPE:
To enhance and preserve the character of the Sunrise Edition, prolt,ect original patterns of the
streetscape and restore, hiis,t,oirica voluirries, of landscape material. New and existing lots shall retain
and preserve the grid pattern of the neighborhood. The introduction of' new elements, or ailte,rat,ionis
to the existing pattern shall be accomplished in a consistent miaininier with respect to established
scale and location. Landscaping, of individual tracts, should, as a whole, result in an overall
appearance that has a natural visual unity throughout the properties. Consideration should be given,
to the size, form, color, texture, and location of the plantings so that,, when mature, the landscaping
will be in scale to and complement the house it surrounds,.,
ApprolprMte Not App,Tp tate
Retain original streetscape elements,such, as Removing original ele�me�nts of the
the width oft ,e street, streetlamps, stre�etscap , altening their dimensions, or
sidewalks, and curb cu ts. introducing new elements that are out of
Install new elements which match the scale of scale, ignore the existing patter or have an
orig,in,al streetscape ellements and, by usin g inappropriate design-
simiilar liocations. Installing sidewalks that do not match up to
New sidewalks should match the width and existing sidewalks.
material of connecting, sidewalks. Removing all landscaping unnecessarily from
Street trees,are encouraged with new a site prior to construction.
construction.
New construction shall contain adequate
landscape material as defined to meet or
exceed the requirements of City ordinances
to romote a healthy volume of landscape
material.
Existing vegetation shall be preserved and
protected to the greatest reasonable extent
possible.
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DRIVEWAYS AND PAR.KING-L
Sunrise Edition, was created as a streetcar community with little emphasis on automobiles; therefore
emphasis should be placed on wall and pedestrian enhancements. Driveways and parking
areas should, be visually disguised or de-emphasized.
App!op r"ate Not A pry date
* Driveways shall be in fine and scaled to the Attached garages,or cairpo:rts thial't are not,
opening of the garage. proportional to the existing house.
* Parking shall be at the rear or sidle,ofthe 0 Garages or carports not'Integrated into the
primary struC,cture. overall design and construction of the house
0 New garages should either be visually or which overwhelm,the presence of the living
integrated into the living space or detached space.
Fu located, at the rear of a lot. Additional p that encompass the
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Carports should be integrated into the front or side yard.
architecture of a, structure, such as a porte Circular or semi-circular driveways out of
cochere. scale to the lot and structure.
Conversion of attached garages in to living
space by filling in the garage door.
ACg.ESS..ORY STRUCT
Accessory,structures should be secondary in size and use to the primary house and garage.
Ap
pr�?pr ate Not,ApproprIate,
• Locate a detached accessory structure in the Locating an, accessory structure in the front
rear yard. yard.
.c.
Use a simple design that is not overly ornate ► Accessory structures which are taller, wider,
or designed for an older time period. or larger than the primary structure.
• Keep details simple, including trim and Accessory structures of an overly stylized
railings. architectural form.
Use materials that are similar or compatible to
the primary structure.
FENCES:.
The primary purpose of a fence, is to define, a boundary or to enclose a site and it is appropriate to
construct and use fences in this manner for a historic neighborhood. Fences should, be constructed
in a material and style consistent with the adjacent buildings and shall not exceed the height allowed
by the A-5 zoning district.
Appropriate Not Apinpriate
Use hedgerows, knee-walls, or picket style 0 Using solid fences in the front yard.,
fences in the front yard. ■ Using chain link, barbed or razor wire
Locate fences along property boundaries. fencing.
NEWCONSTRUCTIONO.
New construction within a historic district shall not emulate a historic building, but it should reflect the
contributing elements and patterns found withiin, the neighborhood. Construction of new housing
within the Sunrise Edition should not recreate the vernacular cottage form of the historic housing, but
should creatively incorporate the spirit of the neighborhood's history to produce larger, quality built
design and construction with an eye towards a sustainable and lasting neighborhood. Variation in
architectural design is required. New construction should improve on existing structures, and provide
"curb appeal" that is ecstatically pleasing. The Landmarks Commission will use the guidelines as the
standard against which applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are judged, and will require
compliance with the guildelines for all new construction and where improvements and alterations are
visible from the public right-of-way.
Appropriate Not Appropriate
• Orient the face,of a building parallel to the Locating new buildings without
street, preserving, the historical, pattern of the consideration of the existing patterns within
neighborhood. the neighborhood.
• Follow the existing pattern height, massin Constructing additional stories to single-
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and scale of structures. story structures on the front,elevation that,
Additional stories to existing single-story are inappropriately scaled to the
construct on shall be setback from the front neighborhood.
elevation, located at the rear of the structure Using an inappropriate fenestration pattern
or shall be disguised as attic space. or lack of pattern.
Use simple and historically appropriate roof 0 Using unfinished or bare metal windows.
forms, roof pitch and eave depth. 0 Over stylized or falsely historic building
• Use simplified historically appropriate details, design or forms.
fenestration patterns and window styles. 0 Visually disguising the entry to a blu,ilid,iing.
• Use painted or finished window products 0 Not providing adequate parking space or
appropriate to the size, style and locating it in an inappropriate manner.
configuration of the building.
Use simple detailing and design to articulate
the facade of'a building, particular entrances,
windows and roof lines that is appropriate to
he form and
Use materials with an appropriate finish, Materials which convey an incompatible
texture, reflectivity and dimension compatible finish or create a falsely historic
to the nelighblorhooldi. Noin-traditional uses of appearance.
materials and composite materials shall, be
allowed on a case-by-case basis where the
finish,texture, reflecfivity and dimension are
found to be reasoniably compatible to the
d!2si qn and style.. -
0 Use creative design for new residential and Orienting new commercial buildings to the
commercial buildings. parking lot.
0 Commercial development should, be located
in appropriate zoning districts along the
boundary streets of the district.
* Locate parking and drive-thru features for
commercial buildings, on the rear or interior
side of the lot.
Locate commercial buildings close to the
street and sidewalk in an appropriate urban
form.
REHABILITATION/ REPAIR OF EXISTING STRUCTURES;
The intent of the historic district is to preserve existing, buildings which,contribute to the overall
historic identity and character of the Sunrise Edition. Wherever possible, materials, design, and
craftsmanship of original features should be retained, used and maintained in a manner consistent
With these guidelines.
Appropriate Not Appropriate
Retain existing features, materials and design 9 Using architectural decoration not original or
elements wherever poissibile. Relpilace only typical to the architecture and era of a
those portions that are beyond repair. building.
Replace missing or deteriorated features and • Using materials of a different dimension or
design elements with like materials or consistency than the original.
materials,that convey the same visual 9 Usip
2 salvaged historic decoration because
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appearance of color, reflectivity, texture and it is old and not because it is architecturally
finish. compatible.
• Use photographs or physical evidence to Constructing additions or major alterations
replace missing features or design elements to the front or street-facing facades of a
and replicate only those features that are contributing structure that alter the design or
known to have existed,on the building or site. architectural style.
• Where no physical evidence or photographs • Mimicking historical detail that is not
exist, design of new features or design consistent with the historic structure,,
elements should be simple and compatible to • Using architectural details of a different style
the neighborhood so as not to detract from than what is original to the building,
exist,ing, architectural features. • Constructing an addition that changes the
• Clearly differentiate additions to existing, overall roof form of the structure.
structures that while visually compatible, the • Filling or enlarging original window or door
addition is recognizable as a later openings.
modification. • Using windows and doors of a style
• Locate,additions on the, rear or interior side of inappropriate to the building.
the existing structure and in a,way that does • Using unpainted metal storm windows,
not harm or overpower the existing design. doors or screens.
• Locate new patios and decks on the interior • Installing shutters too large or too small for
side or rear of the existing structure. the window opening.
• Retain the original roof form, shape and 0 Painting previously unpainted masonry.
overhang,.
Replace windows only when they cannot be Using florescent, opalescent, or metallic
• paint colors.
feasibly refurbished or use new windows to
match the dimension and profile to avoid a
change to the size of the original opening.
• Use replacement,doors and windows of
similar style, material, profile and dimension
as the existing.
• Paint storm windows, doors and screens to
match the trim color and have a minimal
visual impact,.,
SIG AGE AND LIGHTING:
• Signage for existing or new non-residential buildings shall be visually compatible and scaled
appropriately for the neighborhood. Signage should be compatible with the character of the
neighborhood but in no way should, these guidelines be construed to mandate or restrict the
content of proposed signage. Lighting should be used to highlight unique design or to provide
personal security without flooding onto adjacent properties or cause light pollution. Window
signage and lighting located within the interior of the building shall not be reviewed.
Appropriate i Not Appr o rtate
• Scale and locate signs within the context and • Oversized or undersized,signs that mask,
architecture of the building site and its use cover, or detract from the architectural
and in such a way as to not diminish or mask features of'the building.
significant architectural features. Locate • Extedor lighting used to attract attention to
signage for multi-story buildings no higher I the site, such as a strobe light, spotlight,
than the first floor. flood lights or flashing, lights.
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DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION:
The intent of the historic district is preserve historic buildings,, materials and features. Demolition of a
building considered as contributing to the historic character of the district shall be avoided unless a
preponderance of evidence can prove that the structure is a threat to the safety of the public,or could
not reasonably be rehabilitated either structurally or economically. It is not considered reasonable to,
rehabilitate a structure where the rehabilitation shall leave it devoid of all original materials or
features, the relocation of buildings from inside the district to locations outside the district shall be
considered in the same manner as demolition for the purposes of considering the appropriateness of
the action. Relocation of buildings from outside of the district to a location within the district shall be
considered appropriate only when the, structure to be moved is compatible with the context of the
surrounding neighborhood. The demolition and relocation of buildings considered to be non-
contributing to the character of the district shall be allowed with the appropriate approvals.
Appropmate Not Appropriate
Removing or demolishing building or site Demolishing historically or architecturally
features that do not contribute,to the significant buildings or site features that
character,, integrity or significance of the contribute to the district.
building or site. Demolishing a building or site feature where
40 Removing later additions that cover, harm, or it would have a detrimental impact on the
mask original or significant architectural public interest or vis:uiail,character of the
features. neighborhood.
Demolishing a building found to be a threat to Removing features of a building which
public safety after the appropriate contribute to its significance that may leave
documentation has been completed. the building devoid of integrity or character
Demolishing an accessory structure where and cause a de facto demolition,
the demolition would not adversely affect the Demolishing or removing structural elements
primary structure or site. that would lead to structural deficiencies and
Replacing demolished buildings in demolition by neglect.
accordance with the guidelines,for new Demolishing a building that is of an old,
construction within this district. unusual or uncommon design that could not
be reproduced without great difficulty or
expense.
Demolishing, an ex,is:tiing, structure for
arking,
• Relocating buildings that are seriously Relocating a building within the district that
threatened in their original location. does not convey the appropriate scale,
• Relocate buildings, into the district, which are design or visual appearance compatible with
compatible to the scale, era, and architecture other buildings and sites in the district.
of the district. Relocating a building outside the district in a
Relocate buildings in a manner that conveys manner that would not ensure its further
similar location, orientation and massing as preservation, rehabilitation and reuse of the
the contributing buildings, in the district. site.
Rehabilitate relocated buildings in
accordance with these guidelines.
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DATE.- 5/151/2012 C-25609 LOG 1 STOPSI go.. NAME. RCHITE T
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ODE: C TYPE. CONSENT PUBLIC' No
HEARING:,
sUB,1ECT: Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., in
the Amount of $97,800.00 for Architectural Services for Infill Housing in the Step Six Sunrise
Edition Model Block Area COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
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REQQMMENDAI
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., in the amount of'$97, 00.00 for
architectural services for infill housing in the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model Block area.
I S�SO :
In 2005, the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model dock,was allocated $1.2 million in model block
funding consisting of Community Development Block Grant CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program, (HOME,) funds (M&C G-15083). Last year, the neeighbio,rhood agreed to use
the remaining funds for the rehabilitation or new construction of single family houses in the model
block area. On dune 14, 2011, (M&C G-1 7'30 the City Council approved exchanging the
remaining CDEG portion of the model block funding for HOME funds to be used for infill housing in
the model block area. Currently, the amount of$851,952.30 in HOME funds is available for the
project.
_l-he next step, in the infill project, is to obtain designs that meet the design guidelines of the
historic overlay of the neighborhood. The City issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications on
December 29, 2011. A panel evaluated the submissions, interviewed the top firms and selected
the RPGA Design Group, Inc., to provide architectural services for the project. The architectural
services to be provided include designs for four different single family house plans with three
different elevations per house. The designs will be for three and four bedroom houses and must
meet the historic overlay design guidelines. The firm will, also, provide construction documents,
oversight and administration.
The overall scope of work is described as follows.-
Design Phase $351460.90
Construction Documents $43,340.00
Construction Administration and Related $1 ,0QUO
Total $971800.00
M/WEE -A waiver for the goal for EE subcontracting, was requested by the H,ousirng and
Economic Development Department and approved by the MWE Office because the purchase of
goods and services is from sources where, subcontracting or,supplier opportunities are negligible.
Staff recommends,that the City Council authorize the execution of a professional services
Agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., to design and provide construction administration for
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infill houses to be constructed in the model block area with the remaining Stop Six Sunrise Edition
Model Block funds. The Action Plan funding years selected may vary and be substituted based on
the principle of First In, First Out, in order to expend the oldest grant funds first.
The proiject, is located in CO,U NCI L DISTRICT 5.
,FISCAL 1NFOjjMM1ON10E1U1F1CAj1ON,:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO FundLACcount/Cenjers FRQM! Eund/At;count/Centers
GEZ6 532120 QQ52Q6OO6OaO .800.QO
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Siu�ffl*'ttgd for Q'fty Managgr
Offic,e, bw Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head-, Jay Chapa (5804)
Addit"mall Inf'Qrmation QgntarA'.1, Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Charletra Hurt (7536)
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