HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20455-10-2012ORDINANCE NO. 20455-10-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE
OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY,
RESIDENCE OR OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES
AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS
AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND
THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING
THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO CARRY OUT THESE
REGULATIONS AND SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS "; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH:
SECTION 1.
ZC -12 -078 3100 Louise Street 0.17 acres
Zonin_q Change:
From: "B" Two - Family
To: "A -S" One - Family
Description: D S Ross Addition, Block 1, Lot 4
ZC -12 -088 4000 — 4037 Block of Linden Avenue 3.33 acres
Zoning Chanze:
From: "A -5" One - Family
To: "A -5 1HC" One- Family/Historic & Cultural Overlay with Historic Guidelines
attached as Exhihit A.
Description: Queensborough Addition, Block 6, Lots 11 -20 & Block 11, Lots 1 -10
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420O Keller Haslet Road, 5125 Caylor Road 802.2wacres
From: "A`%1" One-Family and "CF" Community Facilities
Tract I
Being uparcel of land located in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, u part oFthe Jose Chibno
Vunvey, Abstract No. 265` and being u part ofacalled ||0 acre tract of land described m Tract D—First
Tract in warranty deed to Christ's Haven for Children as recorded in Volume 5356, Page 675, Tonuot
County Deed Records, and being a pmt of called 85.75 (mo( of land deuodhnd in u warranty deed to
Chist'x Bu*ru for Children as m;onird in Volume 7856. Page 1027. and being further described as
follows:
Beginning at a one-half inch iron set for comer in the north line of said 110 acre tract of land, said comer
being the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Keller Haslet Road (a variable width right-of-way)
with the existing ~oat h8b\-of-=uy line o[ Park Vista Boulevard (an existing 55 foot wide dght-of-v,uX u
nmpnwoJ llO foot wide right-of-way), said point being the northwest comer of a called 0.669 acre tract of
land described av Tract 2,u55 foot wide ,ighu'nf-vray dedication for Park Vista Boulevard according mthe
plat of Timberland Section D-A, on addition to the City of Fort Worth as recorded in Cabinet A. 8|(Jo
ll8l6, Tarrant County Plat Records;
Thence along the existing west rign-of-wuy line of Park Vista Boulevard aafollows:
South V0 degrees 22 minutes 5y seconds West, 543.}6feet tvuone-half inch iron rod set at the southwest
comer of said 0.669 acre tract of land, said point being the northwest comer of a called 0.348 acre tract of
|mod described as u 55 b/nt right-of-way dedication for Park Yiuu Boulevard according to the plat of
Timberland Gcodou l/\, an addition to the City of Fort Worth as recorded in Cabinet '\. Slide 10591,
Tarrant County Plat Records;
South 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West, 1494.67 feet tou one-half inch iron rod set ot the northwest
comer of vu|kd 0.833 uco: tract of land described in u deed dedication to the City of Fort Worth as
recorded inDocument Number D206155474, Tarrant County Deed Records;
Soutb*omtody, 240.84 §:n along a curve to the right which has u central angle of 13 dvQcow 08 minutes 22
seconds, u radius of 1050.00 feet, a tangent o[\20.A5 6e\ and `vbnse chord bears South 06 degrees 57
minutes 14 seconds West, 240.32feet tou one-half inch iron rod set for cocne/�
Southwesterly, 240.84 feet along o curve mthe left which has u central angle o[l3 degrees 08 minutes 32
occoudw, u radius of 1050.00 feet, u tangent of 120.95 feo, and whose chord bears South 06 degrees 57
minutes 14 seconds West, 240.32 feet to a one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
South 00 degrees 22 minutes 58 seconds West, 42|.9? feet ovu one-half inch iron rod set at the southwest
comer o[ said 0.0}acre tract of land;
Thence South 7l degrees 5V minutes 52 seconds West, }7.54 feet mu point for comer.
Southwesterly, 38|.06 feet along x curve mthe right which has a central angle oflO degrees 44 minutes 28
so;oodm, u radius nf|65.O0 feet, u tangent of 102.25 6Lu|, and v6ono chord bears South 81 degrees 22
minutes 06 seconds West, 379.37 feet too one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
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Thence North 89 degrees iS minutes |4seconds West, 1084.49 feet toapoint for comer said point being in
the east righ+of-way line nf NCuyln« Road (uvariable width right-of-way);
Thence North OV degrees 17 nniouu,x 15 seconds East, 610.13 feet along the west line ofsaid 85.75 uczo
t,uw of |unJ and along the mm right-of-way line of Cay|or Road to u one-half inch iron rod xm for
oorncr�
.
Thence South 8g degrees 37 minutes 02 seconds East, ]5.00 feet mu one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North V| degrees 5O minutes 32 seconds East, 207.30feet t000ne-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North O0 degrees 22 minutes 5R seconds East, 7\.VD feet t000ne-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence South 79 degrees 33 minutes 37 seconds East, 218.07 feet muone-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds East, 3 14.3 1 feet to a one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East, 141.72 feet mu one-half inch iron rod set for Comer;
Thence North 0O degrees 23 minutes OV seconds East, 4|5.0Vfeet tou one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence South 0V degrees 37 minutes VVseconds East, l25.00 feet vnu one-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North OO degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds East, 07O.OU feet maone-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 00 oo;omdn YVrs,' 120,00 V:vt to u one-half inch ionu rod set for
oocooc
.
Thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds Fast, 933.89 feet to a one-half inch iron rod set for comer
io the north line n[said |{0 acre tract o[land and iu the south ,ight*f-way line o[ Keller Haslet R"ud�
Thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds East, 949.37 feet along the north line of said 110 acre tract
of \uod and along the south line of said Keller 8uvint Road to the fh6,r of Beginning and containing
3,/74,7Vl square feet o,7Z80J acres o//ovd,
Zomime Chaner:
From: "A-2J" One-Family and "CF" Community Facilities
Tract 11
Being uparcel of land located in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, u part ofthe JoseChi6no
Survey, Abstract No. 265. and being o part ofo called ii0 acre truotoflaoddeondhodooTrwctll — Firu
Tract iou warranty deed to Cbdm'o Bovov for Children as recorded in Volume 5356, Page 675, Tarrant
County Deed Deoondx. and 6oiu& u part of called 85.75 tract of land dexohhnd in u warranty deed to
Cbziy,'a Bx,"u for Children as recorded in Volume 706, Pug* 1027. and being hotbor described as
6mDw*s
Beginning at o one-half inch iron set for comer in the ouvt line of said 110 uoo: tract of land, said nobu
being in the west right-of-way line of Park Vista Boulevard (an existing 55 toot wide right-of-way, u
proposed ii0 foot wide ,ight-vf-way), said point being the u, the southeast comer o[soid0,X33 acre tract of
)oud described in u deed dedication to the City of Fort Worth as recorded in Document Nmoho,
D206|5S474. Tarrant County Deed Records, said point being io the centerline of Timberland Boulevard (u
110 foot wide right-of-way);
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Tbeuoc South 89 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East, 55.01 feet to o one-half inch iron rod wet at the
southeast comer o[ said O.83} acre tract ofland, said point being in the centerline oI Timberland Boulevard
(u|l8 foot wide bght-of-*my);
Thence South OU degrees 22 minutes 58 seconds West, 5iO\ feet mu one-half inch iron rod set for comer
io the south dAbt-of-*oy line o[ Timberland Boulevard;
Thence South 00 degrees 2O minutes 22 seconds West, 59.97 feet mu one-half inch iron rod found mthe
northwest vooie,of North Oak Addition, oo addition m Tarrant County, Texas oo recorded iu Volume 388'
82, Page 4, Tarrant County Plat Records;
Thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 09 seconds West, 83 1.46 feet ,00two inch iron pipe found at the
southeast comer of said 85.75 acre tract of |und, said point being in the north right-of-way line of \V
Cx>4or Road (a variable width dgbt-nf-~xy);
Thence North XV degrees 26 minutes OY seconds West, 138.91 feet along the south line of said A5.75acre
tract of land and along the north right-of-way line o[ V/ Cuy|or Road to a one-half inch iron rod set for
000mc
Thence Nord O8 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds East, J00l0 feet ^`uone-half inch iron rod set for comer;
Thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 02 ancouJx West, 350V0 feet to a one-half inch iron rod mx for
Thence South 00 degrees }4 minutes 58 seconds West, 30U.i1 feet uzx one-half inch iron rod set for comer
in the south line of said 85.75 acre tract of land and in the north right-of-way line of W Caylor Road;
Thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 09 seconds West, 4O3.33 feet along the south }ioo n[ said 85.75 oonc
tract of land and along the north right-of-way )imo of \V cuylor Road to a one-half inch iron rod found at
the southeast comer of a called 5.56 acre tract of land described in a warranty deed to Lewis S. Guess, Jr.
and wife Mary Guess as recorded in \/o|uooe 3793^ Page 606, Tunmot County Deed Records;
Tb0000 North 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 0000udv West, 576.60 feet along the south line of said 5.56 uoo
tmo| of land and along No north right-of-way line of \Y Cuylor Road to u one-half inch huo uo| at the
southwest comer ufsaid 5.50 acre tract oCland, said comer being the intersection of the north right-of-way
line of W Caylor Road with the east right-of-way line of N Caylor Road (a variable width right-of-way);
Thence North 00 degrees ll minutes 3l seconds West, 400.60 feet along the cast ,igh''of-pay line o[N
Cuy|o, Road tox one-half inch iron rod found u/ the northwest comer of said 5.56 acre tract ofland;
Thence North 0Odegrees 17 minutes 15 seconds East, 477.50 feet along the west line of said 85.75 acre
tract of land and u|nog the ms/ right-of-way |io, of Cny}*, Road to a non'bu|f inch iron rod set for
oorooc
Thence South 8Vdegrees >5 minutes 4O seconds East, 1084.49 feet tou point for comer;
Northeasterly, }8).06 feet along a curve to the left which has ac*noa| angle of 18 drg,m:x 44 minutes 28
mmondo, a radius nf|65.00 feet, a tangent oFly2.2j feet, and whose chord bears North 81 degrees 22
minutes 06 seconds Exm. 379.37 5ne\ to u point for comer;
Thence North 71 degrees 5V minutes 52 seconds East, }7.54 feet m the Point oy Beginning and containing
7,J65,4]],yvuo,/ec,^,29.050 acres oykmd.
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ZC- 12-095 1925 Hemphill Street 0.12 acres
Zoning Change:
From: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
To: "A -S" One - Family
Description: Emory College Sub of Patillo, Block 13, S45' Lot 2, W241 Lot 23
ZC-12-096 3716 Lisbon Street 0.27 acres
Zoning Change:
From: "C" Medium Density Multifamily
To: "FR "General Commercial Restricted
Description: Factory Place Addition, Block 27, Lots 8 & 9
SP-12-007 2651 Roberts Cut-Off Road 43.15 acres
Zoninf., Change:
Site Plan amendment to PD-296 Planned Development for FR uses plus outdoor
paintball game field with signage limited to one 8 ft by 16 ft monument sign in the
front setback and to add office and storage; site plan approved and attached as Exhibit
"B ".
Description: Creamer Addition, Block 1, Lot I
ZC-12-099 1.513 Homan Avenue 0.16 acres
Zoning Change:
From: "ER "Neighborhood Commercial Restricted
To: "PD /ER" Planned Development for all uses in "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted plus general retail sales, furniture sales, general merchandise store, dance
studio, and bakery; site plan waived.
Description: Belmont Terrace, Block 91, Lot 15
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ZC-12-102 9601 — 9613 Trinity Boulevard 67.03 acres
Zonin,- Chance:
From: "A G" Agricultural, "R2" Townhouse/Cluster, "CF" Community Facilities, and
"F" General Commercial
To: "PD-588" PDISU Planned Development/Specific Use for the following uses: day
care center; government office facility; health services facility including doctor's office
or medical clinic; electric power substation (SE); telecommunications antenna (SE);
telecommunications tower (SE); utility transmission or distribution line; health or
recreation club; restaurant, cafe or cafeteria; of
fices; convenience store; parking area
or garage, commercial or auxiliary; assembly of pre-manufactured parts for
helicopters; machine shops; manufacture of aluminum or metals; outdoor storage;
paint mixing or spraying; sheet metal shop; warehouse or bulk storage; welding shop;
galvanizing, sheet or structural shapes; manufacture of helicopters; manufacture of
dies, cores, die-casting molds; metal stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching, helistop
landing area; executive offices and supporting operations for a corporate office; U.S.
government personnel (customer); integrated systems installation; electrical wire
assembly; helicopter modification & assembly; metal rotor blade manufacturing;
painting operations, engineering research & development; unmanned vehicle
assembly; government helicopter delivery, composite parts/blade manufacturing,
material storage; tooling manufacturing, engineering process labs; flight simulators,
satellite antenna (dish); residence for security purposes; site plan waived.
Description:
Being a tract of land situated in the R. P. Barton Survey, Abstract No. 176 and the Simon Cotrail Survey,
Abstract No. 330, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being all of Lot 1, Block 4, Bell
Helicopter Industrial Park, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Volume 388-128, Page I I and a portion of Lot 2, Block 4, Bell Helicopter Industrial Park, an
Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-133, Page
37, both of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and
bounds as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 4, same being the intersection of the north right of
way line of Trinity Boulevard (a called 120' wide right of way) with the east right of way line of Norwood
Drive (a called 80' wide right of way);
Thence North 00'29'16" West, along the west line of said Lot I and the east right of way line of said
Norwood Drive, a distance of 1,107.92 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found for the northwest comer of said Lot
1, same being the intersection of the east right of way line of said Norwood Drive with the south line of the
Fort Worth Railtran 200' wide right of way;
Thence South 85'54'16" East, along the north line of said Lot 1, the north line of aforesaid Lot 2 and the
south line of said Fort Worth Raintran right of way, a distance of 3,036.28 feet to the northwest comer of a
called Parcel J, Tract 2, conveyed to Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., as evidenced in a deed recorded in
Volume 72131, Page 1786 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas;
Thence South 00'49'00" East, departing the north line of said Lot 2, the south line of said Fort Worth
Railtran right of way and along the west line of said Parcel J, Tract 2, a distance of 820.34 feet to the
southwest comer of said Parcel J, Tract 2, same being on the south line of said Lot 2 and the north right of
way line of aforesaid Trinity Boulevard;
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Thence South 88'39'44" West, along the south line of said Lot 2, the south line of aforesaid Lot I and the
north right of way line of said Trinity Boulevard, a distance of 3,031.61 feet to the Point of Beginning and
containing 67.034 acres of land, more or less.
ZC-12-103 3901 Berke Road 0.15 acres
Zoning Change:
From: "B" Two-Family
To: "A-5" One-Family
Description: Weisenberger Addition #4, Block 4, Lot I
ZC-12-104 920 E. Hurnbolt Street 0.11 acres
Zoning Change:
From: "A-51HC" One - Family /Historic & Cultural Overlay
To: "NS-T4RIHC" Near Southside-T4 RestrictedlHistoric & Cultural Overlay
Description: McAnulty Nesbit & Sub of Evans, Block 2, Lot 36
SECTION 2.
That the zoning regulations and districts, as herein established, have been made in
accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the community. They have been designed to lessen
congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; to
provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land; to avoid undue
concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water,
sewerage, parks and other public requirements. They have been made after full and
complete public hearing with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the
character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view
of conserving the value of a building and encouraging the most appropriate use of land
throughout the community.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Fort Worth
affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances, except in
those instances where provisions of such ordinances are in direct conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance.
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SECTION 4.
That all fights or remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of Ordinance Nos. 3011, 13896 or any amendments thereto that have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and as to such accrued
violations, and all pending litigation, both civil or criminal, sarne shall not be affected by
this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 5.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any ph-rase, clause,
sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared void, ineffective or
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such voidness, ineffectiveness or -unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same
would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation herein of any
such void, ineffective or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6.
That any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each
day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
6*1 X" V [IM&A
That the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth, Texas is hereby directed to publish this
ordinance for two (2) days in the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, as
authorized by V.T.C.A. Local Government Code Subsection 52.013.
SECTION S.
That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required by law.
IROVEDAS-TOP AND LEGALITY:
U V110-At',S7
Assistant City Attorney
Adopted: October 9, 2012
Effective:
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Linden Avenue Historic District
Linden Avenue, & Eleventh Blocks
Linden Avenue's sixth and eleventh blocks stand within the Aueensburough Addition to
the City of Fort Worth, part of the larger Arlington Heights neighborhood. This pair of facing
block is bound on the east by Belle Street and on the west by Clover Lane. There are three
primary styles of architecture found within the district; Arts and Crafts, Tudor or European
Revival, and Minimal Traditional.
This document addresses preservation and protection of the block's architectural and
aesthetic integrity, and provides direction regarding future us of properties within its
boundaries. With these guidelines, the Linden project could link with neighboring blocks to
form a larger historic and cultural landmark district ordistricts.
CONTEXT:
The Queensborough Addition was first platted in 1907 and bordered the Texas & Pacific
Railroad yards. During the late 1920s and 1930s it developed into a community of railroad and
industrial workers. The 4000 block of Linden Avenue is an excellent example of how
architectural styles transbioned during the 1930s. The architectural examples show how the
Great Depression caused a compromised style and adeparture from decorative detailing. The
block provides different example of Eclectic style structures.
The oldest structures constructed in the mid to late 1920s, are all high style Arts and
Crafts structures featuring low sloping roofs, wide overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails
and ceiling beams, portp cocheres, ribbon windows and tapered box columns. As the block
developed in the late 1920s and early 1930s European period revival structures become
popular; most notable are the Tudor style structure with steep roof pitches, multi front facing
gables, arched entries, and prominent multi-shaft chimneys.
In 1933 George L Mathis, a brakeman for the Texas 8' Pacific Railroad hired John W.
Padgett to construct a residence at 4017 Linden Avenue. The residence remained in the Mathis
family until 1982. The one story structure is clad in textured yellow brick. it has a steep pitch,
hipped roof with hipped dormers typical of French Eclectic style structures. The structure also
has a prominent, double stack chimney. These chimneys were common on most Eclectic style
structures.
In the mid to /ate 1930s the economic crisis and a looming World War caused o
departure from decorative detailing. The steep roof pitches and fagade detailing of the
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European revival structures gave way tu a low roof pitch and simplified form and detailing. The
wide overhanging eaves of the Arts and Crafts movement were replaced with enclosed box
eaves or little to no overhangs at all. There was also the introduction of new types of building
materials such as aluminum windows and asbestos siding and shingles. The earliest of these
modern structures was the Minimal Traditional, a predecessor to the Ranch style structure.
402I Linden Avenue, c I938, is prime example of Minimal Traditional style architecture and
includes the use of new material, such aluminum windows and asbestos siding, and has an
attached garage.
All of the existing residences in the historic district are contributing structures.
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PURPOSE OF THESE GUIDELINES:
The primary concern of the historic district is to preserve the overall character, identity,
and presence of this block of Linden Avenue. Buildings, sites, and landscapes help create the
identity and character of a neighborhood; therefore, the following actions shall require review
by the Historic and [ukum| Landmarks Commission and must receive a certificate of
appropriateness prior to the issuance of any permits:
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Demolition or relocation of existing structures found to be original to the site or
considered contributing to the overall character of the block;
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Construction or relocation ofa new primary structure on any site;
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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 orsite;
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Construction of an exterior staircase;
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Alterations to the primary, secondary or tertiary facades of a contributing structure
which significantly changes the design or materials of the new structure or site or which
may be considered by the Historic Preservation Officer to significantly alter the
character ufthe structure or site.
All other alterations, constructions, or actions which may betaken to the exterior of site
contributing structure, or non-contributing structure within the block 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 tothe issuance of any permits that may be required. Where an application is
denied by the Historic Preservation Officer, the applicant may request review uf the application
by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission.
DESIGN GUIDELINES:
The Linden Avenue Historic District shall use the following guidelines to determine the
appropriateness of alterations, construction and demolition of structures and sites within the
boundary of the historic district. In the event that these guidelines do not clearly address a
request for alterations, construction and demolition, the Secretary ufthe Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation will beused.
Driveways and Parking
The block was created in the early years of automobile use, and therefore the presence
of driveways and parking areas should be minimal and shall not overwhelm the architecture of
buildings and the green space of lawns, it is most appropriate for parking areas to be located in
rear yards, behind buildings, and out of view of the public right of way. The paving of
historically landscaped areas of the yard for parking i» not appropriate.
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• With the exception of driveways, the paving or graveling offront-yard areas to a||ovv for
parking shall not beallowed.
• Driveways should be single-loaded and not wide/ than 12 feet in front of the primary
fagade. Wider parking areas and hammerheads shall be located in the rear yard.
• Circular or semi-circular driveways in the front or side yard shall not be allowed.
Lighting
• Historic exterior or entry lighting shall be maintained and preserved.
• Low wattage landscape and entry lighting shall bepermitted. The addition of new entry
lighting must be appropriate to the style of the residence.
• Flood lights, bright, flashing, pulsating and similar lighting that affect adjacent properties
shall not bepermitted.
Fences
The primary purpose of 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. All fences
shall strictly comply with the applicable ordinances of the City of Fort Worth.
• Fences in front yards shall be permitted and shall be reviewed by the Landmarks
Commission.
• Fences shall be architecturally compatible with the style and period of the primary
building and adjacent buildings.
• Fences in the back and side yards that do not require a variance or a permit do not need
tobereviewed.
• All fences requiring a variance or permit shall bereviewed.
Materials
Original materials shall be maintained, retained, repaired and/or reused when possible.
When necessary, original materials shall be replaced with same orsimilar materials that convey
the same visual appearance as the original.
• Replacement windows and doors shall be compatible with the character of the primary
structure and be the same size asthose being replaced so they will match the openings
and fit securely.
• The addition of other exterior features, such as attic vents, skirting, siding, etc. shall be
compatible with the character of the primary structure.
Paintin�
Fluorescent, luminescent, iridescent, prismatic, opalescent, incandescent, metallic, or
like paint shall not be used to paint the exterior of any structure.
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Roofs
In general, the roof pitch of historic buildings is an important architectural feature.
When designing and building new construction, the character of roof types and pitches on
existing buildings on the block shall be respected.
• The existing roof line and the architectural features that give the roof its essential
character shall bepreserved.
• Roof design, materials, textures, and orientation shall he consistent with existing
buildings on the block.
• Roofing materials shall be visually compatible with those used on other buildings on the
block.
• Fireplace chimneys, skylights, and other elements that contribute to the style or
character of the primary building shall beretained.
• Any change in roofing materials (for example, tile to composition) shall be reviewed by
the Landmarks Commission.
• Attic space may be ventilated to prevent condensation. Attic fans or turbines shall be
positioned on a side or rear roof away from the main fa�ade of the primary building.
• Solar panels that are not visible from the public right-of-way may he approved by staff.
Solar panels on the fronttagade ofastructure and/or that may be visible from the
public h&ht-of-vvay may not beappropriate, Requests for solar panels in these locations
will be reviewed on e case by case basis and must be approved by the Landmarks
Commission.
Rhythm of Setback
Setback is defined generally as the area between the front wall of the primary building
and the property line at the street. An overall Rhythm is established along a street if the
primary buildings have similar setbacks, That line shall be respected. All setbacks shall be
consistent with the patterns prevailing amongst contributing structures.
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Relocations and new construction of primary buildings shall have the same setback as
the front setback distance from the street established by the existing buildings on the
block.
Rhythm of Side-Yard Distances
Consistent side-yard distances between buildings help to establish an overall rhythm
along a street. This pattern shall likewise be respected onall relocations, additions, and new
construction, and shall be the same as that between existing contributing buildings on the
block.
Site Orientation of Other Structures
The site orientation for garages and storage buildings on the block has historically been
at the rear and to the side of the property at the lot lines, This configuration shall continue to
be appropriate for such buildings in the block.
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Height and Width
Height and width also create scale. Relocations, additions, and new construction shall
respect the average height and width of existing contributing buildings on the block and
adjacent blocks.
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Porches and entrances that can be seen from a public right of way shall not be made
larger or smaller, removed, covered up' or changed in a manner that would adversely
change the overall character or visual appearance of the primary structure.
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Patios and decks shall not be constructed on the main fa�acle of the primary building.
° Patios and decks may be constructed in areas where they are not visible, or shielded
from view, from the public right of way, but they shall not obscure or require the
removal uf significant architectural features from the building.
Accessory Structures
Within the district, the historical definition of an accessory structure should be retained.
Garages, sheds, and other accessory structures shall be smaller in footprint and overall square
footage than the house,
• Detached accessory structures shall be located on the rear property line. Note: this may
require u variance he granted bv the Board ofAdjustments.
• Accessory structures shall not be taller, wider, or larger than the primary structure.
Rehabilitation / Repair / Additions of/to Existing Structures
The intent of the historic district is to preserve existing historic buildings which
contribute to the overall hb1ohu identity and character of the Linden Avenue Historic District.
Wherever possible, materials, design, and craftsmanship of original features should be
retained, used and maintained in a manner consistent with these guidelines.
• Missing or deteriorated features and design elements shall be replaced with like
materials or materials that convey the same visual appearance of color, refleciivky,
texture and finish.
• Design of new features or design elements should be simple and compatible to the
neighborhood so as not todetract from existing architectural features.
• Additions shall be located on the rear or interior side of the existing structure in a way
that does not harm or overpower the existing design.
• Additions shall not overpower the existing building.
New Construction
New construction within an historic district need not emulate an historic building, but it
should reflect the contributing elements and patterns found within the block and appropriate
to the mid-20th-century design of the block. New construction shall be compatible [in pattern
and style) to existing contributing structures on the block.
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Since the first house on the block was built in 2923 the block has been single-family
residential. The intent of these guidelines is not to limit creativity, but to encourage compatible
design and construction. The overall appearance of new construction shall be that of single-
family-style dwelling.
Appropriate new construction shall:
• Follow existing contributing patterns of spacing, mass, and orientation for construction
and alterations;
• Use compatible size, shape, pattern, and proportion for windows, doors, porches, and
garages;
• Use roof form, pitch, and overhang depth compatible to the prevailing patterns of
existing contributing structures within the streetscape and block; and
• Use materials consistent with the finish, texture, scale, and reflectivity to materials used
within the block.
Design of new construction
• New construction shall be compatible with existing buildings, if any, nn the construction
site and existing contributing structures on the block.
• New construction shall be of the appropriate style and period of existing contributing
structures nn the block.
• New construction shall not detract from the character or appearance ofthe block and
shall respect the site orientation of existing buildings on the biock-
m New construction shall orient its fa�ade in the same direction as existing buildings on
the block.
Materials for new construction
• Materials shall be consistent with the finish, texture, scale and reflectivity to materials
historically used within the streetscape and block.
• Traditional building materials like wood, brick, stucco and stone are acceptable
materials for new construction.
Demolition and Relocation
When a building is demolished, itbgone forever. The purpose ofhistoric zoning is to
protect historic properties. The intent of the historic district is to preserve historic buildings,
materials, and features, The demolition of a building that contributes historically and/or
architecturally to the character of the block shall be avoided.
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 o( all original materials orfeatures.
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Criteria for relocation
• The relocation of buildings from inside the district to localities 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 the district to a location within the district shall be
considered appropriate only when the structure to be moved is architecturally,
materially, and dimensionally compatible with the contributing structures of the
surrounding district.
• The demolition and relocation of buildings considered to be non-contributing to the
characterofthedistrict -shoUbeoUowedwkhtbeappnopriateapprova|s.
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