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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 43569 (2)CITY SECRETARY / 13 ��� cor{rRACTNO. rl ARCHITECT AGREEMENT 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 located on scattered sites within the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model Block area (the "project"). Owner and Architect, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth, agree as follows: Section I. 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 architectural representative in those phases of the project to which this agreement applies, and will give consultation and advice to Owner during the performance of Architect's services. 2. Architect agrees to commit the personnel to each project assignment as necessary in order to complete the assignment in an expeditious manner. 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 work considered to be beyond the scope of this Agreement. Architect shall not perform any additional services without a written agreement with Owner. Any services 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 prior to expiration of the Term, City shall pay Architect only for services actually rendered as of the effective date of termination. • B. Scope of Work 1. 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 (i) 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 1 09-05-12 PO 4 : i 0 O1r r"'tiCHAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Ft MGM, ill 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 Review. (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. 3. Initial Design Fee. (a) As full payment for successful completion of the tasks outlined in Sections 1 and 2, Owner will pay Architect $35,460.00 (the "Initial Design Fee"). (b) This contract is terminable by Owner at any time. If Owner elects to teiniinate 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 Design Fee and written consent to proceed from Owner, provided this contract has not been teniiinated by Owner, Architect will proceed to on the basis of the approved Designs, 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) instructions to bidders, general conditions, special conditions and technical provisions (collectively with 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 Documents within 30 days of 2 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 services for Owner. (b) At Owner's request, Architect will assist Owner in drafting a request for proposals, statement 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 finahsts. (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) Based 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 determine the amount owing to contractor and approve in writing payment to contractor in those 3 amounts. 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 deteinuine how or for what purposes contractor has used the funds paid on account of the contract price. (0 Architect shall conduct inspections to determine that the project is substantially complete, and a final inspection to deteiniine that the project has 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 II. Owner's Responsibilities 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 reports 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; hydrographic surveys laboratory tests, and inspections of samples and materials, and other special consultations not covered in Section II(a), to the extent that 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. 4 (f) Approval of Authorities. Obtain approval of all governmental 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. Section III. Period of Service Unless terminated 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 Considerations 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 license, 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 Construction 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 pnces, 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 1. Commercial General Liability —Architect shall maintain commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance with a hmit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per each occurrence with a $2,000 000.00 aggregate. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this projector location. a. The Owner shall be included as an insured under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement or a substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial 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 CGL 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 commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained in accordance with this agreement 5 2. Business Auto — the Architect shall maintain business auto liability and, if necessary, commercial umbrella Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of "any auto", including owned, hired, and non -owned autos, when said vehicle is used in the course of the project. If the engineer owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or non -owned is acceptable. 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 the business 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 $100,000.00 each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00 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 performed, whichever is earlier. 5. General 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 term 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 required 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 6 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 Throckmorton, 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 Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. g• Any deductible or self -insured retention in excess of $25,000.00 that would 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 pohcies including endorsements thereto and, at the Owner's discretion; the Architect may be required to provide proof of insurance premium payments. j. 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. 1'he 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 subconsultants/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 7 agreement without the written consent of the other party. Nothing may be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body that may be party, nor may it be construed as giving any rights or benefits to anyone other 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 other 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 State 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. Miscellaneous 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 laws of the State 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. 8 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 Seal affixed; and the Architect has also properly executed this instrument, each duplicate of which is deemed an original. OWNER: City of Fort Worth By: >asessaL ‘.)l Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO LEGALITY AND FORM I LinA4(1/ • r i Assistant City Attorney M&C No.: C--25609 ARCHITECT: By: _ Name: •J / �' 244- Title: P e/ p 4 Qtafra-Cre 9 City Secretary'%ijjJ • OFFICIAL RECORD UTV SECR ARY i� YO ' 11- �l h TX Exhibit "A" Historic Design Guidelines 10 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines 1 111111 1 III 111111111 1111111111i1I ili„ May 15, 2007 Page 1 of 9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines Context Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition is a district of early 20`h 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 occupational 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 1920-1940 and 1950-1970 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 within 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 1914, in Tarrant County, Texas situated South 65 degrees East, 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; 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 388-V, 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 centerline of Sunshine Street, West, some 300 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 Stallcup Road thence* with the meanders of the centerline of Stallcup Road, Southwesterly and South, some 4200 feet, to the place of beginning. Page 2 of 9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines Basis of called bearings and distances, assumed Cardinal and scaled from maps and records This description prepared by Hans Kevin Hansen, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, Number 4786, in December 2006. "This document was prepared under 22 TAC § 663,21, does not reflect the results of an on the ground survey, and is not to be used to convey or establish interests in real property except those rights or interests implied or established by the creation or reconfiguration of the boundary of the political subdivision for which it was prepared." Page 3 of 9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines Guidelines The primary goal of this historic district is to preserve the history and identity of the Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition neighborhood. Buildings, sites and landscapes help create the identity of a neighborhood, and therefore, the following actions shall require review by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission and must receive a certificate of appropnateness prior to the issuance of any permits: 1. Demolition or relocation of existing structures found to be contributing and significant 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 right 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, 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 prior 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 will 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 overall approach to the design of the project. To determine the appropnateness 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 CONFIGURATION: 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. Appropriate • One house shall be built on each platted lot for single family use. • Residential lot size for newly created lots shall Not Appropriate • Constructing single family houses on lots smaller than 5,000 square feet to increase density. Page 4 of 9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines fit into the A-5 (5,000 square feet) and A-7.5 (7,500 square feet) minimum lot size. • Retain the prevailing yard setbacks within the neighborhood. • Assembling multiple Tots to construct buildings out of scale to the surrounding neighborhood. • Considerable variation between front setbacks within the same block face LANDSCAPE AND STREETSCAPE: To enhance and preserve the character of the Sunrise Edition, protect original patterns of the streetscape and restore historical volumes of landscape material. New and existing lots shall retain and preserve the grid pattern of the neighborhood. The introduction of new elements or alterations to the existing pattern shall be accomplished in a consistent manner 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. Appropriate • Retain original streetscape elements such as the width of the street, streetlamps, sidewalks, and curb cuts. Install new elements which match the scale of original streetscape elements and by using similar locations. New sidewalks should match the width and material of connecting sidewalks. • Street trees are encouraged with new construction. • New construction shall contain adequate landscape material as defined to meet or exceed the requirements of City ordinances to promote a healthy volume of landscape material. • Existing vegetation shall be preserved and protected to the greatest reasonable extent possible. • Not Appropriate • Removing original elements of the streetscape, altering their dimensions, or introducing new elements that are out of scale, ignore the existing pattern or have an inappropriate design • Installing sidewalks that do not match up to existing sidewalks. • Removing all landscaping unnecessarily from a site prior to construction. DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING: Sunrise Edition was created as a streetcar community with little emphasis on automobiles; therefore emphasis should be placed on walkability and pedestrian enhancements. Driveways and parking areas should be visually disguised or de-emphasized. Appropriate • Driveways shall be in line and scaled to the opening of the garage • Parking shall be at the rear or side of the primary structure. New garages should either be visually integrated into the living space or detached and located at the rear of a lot. Not Appropriate • Attached garages or carports that are not proportional to the existing house. • Garages or carports not integrated into the overall design and construction of the house or which overwhelm the presence of the living space. • Additional parking areas that encompass the Page 5 of 9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines • Carports should be integrated into the architecture of a structure, such as a porte cochere front or side yard. • Circular or semi -circular driveways out of scale to the lot and structure. • Conversion of attached garages into living space by filling in the garage door. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: Accessory structures should be secondary in size and use to the primary house and garage. Appropriate • Locate a detached accessory structure in the rear yard. • Use a simple design that is not overly ornate or designed for an older time period • Keep details simple, including trim and railings. • Use materials that are similar or compatible to the primary structure. Not Appropriate • Locating an accessory structure in the front yard. • Accessory structures which are taller, wider, or larger than the primary structure. Accessory structures of an overly stylized architectural form. 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 • Use hedgerows, knee -walls, or picket style fences in the front yard. • Locate fences along property boundaries. Not Appropriate • Using solid fences in the front yard. • Using chain link, barbed or razor wire fencing. NEW CONSTRUCTION: New construction within a historic district shall not emulate a historic building, but it should reflect the contributing elements and patterns found within 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 spint 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 appear 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 guidelines for all new construction and where improvements and alterations are visible from the public right-of-way. Appropriate • Orient the face of a building parallel to the street preserving the historical pattern of the neighborhood. Follow the existing pattern height, massing, 46 Not Appropriate • Locating new buildings without consideration of the existing patterns within the neighborhood • Constructing additional stories to single - Page 6 of 9 • • • • • • • • • • Historic Stop Six: Sunrise and scale of structures. Additional stories to existing single -story construction shall be setback from the front elevation, located at the rear of the structure or shall be disguised as attic space. U se simple and historically appropriate roof forms roof pitch and eave depth. U se simplified historically appropriate fenestration patterns and window styles. U se painted or finished window products appropriate to the size style and configuration of the building. U se simple detailing and design to articulate the facade of a building, particular entrances, windows and roof lines that is appropriate to the form and design of the building. Use materials with an appropnate finish, texture, reflectivity and dimension compatible to the neighborhood. Non-traditional uses of materials and composite materials shall be allowed on a case -by -case basis where the finish, texture, reflectivity and dimension are found to be reasonably compatible to the design and style. U se creative design for new residential and commercial buildings. 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. Edition Design Guidelines story structures on the front elevation that are inappropriately scaled to the neighborhood. • Using an inappropriate fenestration pattern or lack of pattern • Using unfinished or bare metal windows. • Over stylized or falsely historic building details design or forms • Visually disguising the entry to a building. • Not providing adequate parking space or locating it in an inappropriate manner. • Materials which convey an incompatible finish or create a falsely historic appearance. • Orienting new commercial buildings to the parking lot. 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 Sunnse Edition. Wherever possible, materials, design, and craftsmanship of original features should be retained, used and maintained in a manner consistent With these guidelines. Appropriate • Retain existing features, materials and design elements wherever possible Replace only those portions that are beyond repair. • Replace missing or deteriorated features and design elements with like materials or materials that convey the same visual Not Appropriate • Using architectural decoration not original or typical to the architecture and era of a building. • Using materials of a different dimension or consistency than the original Using salvaged historic decoration because • Page 7 of 9 • Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines appearance of color, reflectivity, texture and finish. Use photographs or physical evidence to replace missing features or design elements and replicate only those features that are known to have existed on the building or site. • Where no physical evidence or photographs exist, design of new features or design elements should be simple and compatible to the neighborhood so as not to detract from existing architectural features. Clearly differentiate additions to existing structures that while visually compatible, the addition is recognizable as a later modification. • Locate additions on the rear or interior side of the existing structure and in a way that does not harm or overpower the existing design. • Locate new patios and decks on the interior side or rear of the existing structure. • Retain the original roof form shape and overhang. • Replace windows only when they cannot be 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • it is old and not because it is architecturally compatible Constructing additions or major alterations to the front or street -facing facades of a contributing structure that alter the design or architectural style. Mimicking historical detail that is not consistent with the historic structure. U sing architectural details of a different style than what is original to the building. Constructing an addition that changes the overall roof form of the structure. Filling or enlarging original window or door openings. U sing windows and doors of a style inappropriate to the building. U sing unpainted metal storm windows, doors or screens. Installing shutters too large or too small for the window opening. U ainting previously unpainted masonry. U sing florescent, opalescent, or metallic paint colors. SIGNAGE 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 budding shall not be reviewed. Appropriate Scale and locate signs within the context and architecture of the building site and its use and in such a way as to not diminish or mask significant architectural features. Locate signage for multi -story buildings no higher than the first floor. • Not Appropriate • Oversized or undersized signs that mask, cover, or detract from the architectural features of the building. • Extenor lighting used to attract attention to the site such as a strobe light spotlight, flood lights or flashing lights Page8of9 Historic Stop Six: Sunrise Edition Design Guidelines DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION: The intent of the historic distnct 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. Appropriate • Removing or demolishing building or site features that do not contribute to the character, integrity or significance of the building or site. Removing later additions that cover, harm, or mask original or significant architectural features Demolishing a building found to be a threat to public safety after the appropnate documentation has been completed. • Demolishing an accessory structure where the demolition would not adversely affect the primary structure or site • Replacing demolished buildings in accordance with the guidelines for new construction within this district. • • • Relocating buildings that are seriously threatened in their original location. • Relocate buildings, into the district, which are compatible to the scale, era, and architecture of the district. • Relocate buildings in a manner that conveys similar location orientation and massing as the contributing buildings in the district. • Rehabilitate relocated buildings in accordance with these guidelines. Not Appropriate • Demolishing historically or architecturally significant buildings or site features that contribute to the district. • Demolishing a building or site feature where it would have a detrimental impact on the public interest or visual character of the neighborhood. Removing features of a building which contribute to its significance that may leave the building devoid of integrity or character and cause a de facto demolition. Demolishing or removing structural elements that would lead to structural deficiencies and demolition by neglect. • Demolishing a building that is of an old, unusual or uncommon design that could not be reproduced without great difficulty or expense • Demolishing an existing structure for parking. • Relocating a building within the district that does not convey the appropnate scale, design or visual appearance compatible with other buildings and sites in the district. • Relocating a building outside the district in a manner that would not ensure its further preservation, rehabilitation and reuse of the site. • • Page 9 of 9 M&C Review icia site 'ofthe C ty of:Fod Texas DATE: CODE: SUBJECT: COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/15/2012 5/15/2012 REFERENCE **C-25609 LOG 17STOPSIXARCHITECTURALSERVICES_RPGA NO.: NAME C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: 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 Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model Block Area (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) RECOMMENDATION: 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 $97,800.00 for architectural services for infill housing in the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model Block area. DISCUSSION: In 2005, the Stop Six Sunrise Edition Model Block 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 neighborhood agreed to use the remaining funds for the rehabilitation or new construction of single family houses in the model block area. On June 14 2011, (M&C G-17306) the City Council approved exchanging the remaining CDBG 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. The 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 Construction Documents Construction Administration and Related Total $35 460.00 $43 340.00 $19 000.00 $97,800.00 M/WBE - A waiver for the goal for M/WBE subcontracting was requested by the Housing and Economic Development Department and approved by the M/WBE 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 http://www.fortworthgov.org/council_packet/mc review.asp7ID=16808&councildate=5/15/2012[5/18/2012 8:57:09 AM] M&C Review 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 ........ 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) ............. ...... ATT HU DS, http://www.fortworthgov.org/councii-packet/mc—review.asp?,ID=16$0 &cotinei Nate= l l 5120 I [5I l 8120 I. 8-57:09 AM]