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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0119) ZC-20-083.pdfFORTWORTH City Council Meeting Date: August 4, 2020 Case Number ZC-20-083 ZONING MAP CHANGE STAFF REPORT Council District 3 Zoning Commission Recommendation: Continued Approval by a vote of 9-0 Case Manager Surplus Opposition: none submitted Council Initiated Support: none submitted Owner/Applicant: Robert W. Tesch II Site Location: 2811 Simondale Drive Acreage: Proposed use: Historic Designation Request: From: "A-5" One-Family/TCU Residential Overlay 0.48 To: Add "HC" Historic & Cultural Overlay Land use Compatibility: Requested change has no effect. Comprehensive Plan Consistency: Staff Recommendation Requested change is consistent. Approval Yes No X Lynn Jordan Yes No X Yes No X Background: The owner requests a recommendation to City Council to consider changing the designation of the property at 2811 Simondale Drive to add Historic and Cultural Landmark (HC). Constructed in 1930, the Knith-Tesch House at 2811 Simondale Drive is significant as an excellent local exampl of the towered sub -type of the French Eclectic style (Criterion 2), as the work of prominent Fort Worth architect Joseph J. Patterson (1894-1976) (Criterion 3), and for its association with Elizabeth M. Knight (1887-1971) whose skills as a gardener benefited the community in a variety of ways, especially during World War II (Criterion 4). Eligibility for Designation The structure meets the following City of Fort Worth criteria for historic designation: Criterion 2: Is an important example of a particular architectural type or specimen or embodies elements of architectural design, detail, material, or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation in Fort Worth. Criterion 3: Has been identified as the work of an important architect or master builder whose individual work has contributed to the development of Fort Worth. Page 1 of 2 Criterion 4: Has been identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City of Fort Worth, State of Texas or the United States Integrity Based on the evidence still extant at the property, the property at 2811 Simondale Drive sufficiently retains seven aspects of integrity. Summary Staff have found evidence that the property meets 3 of the 8 Criteria for Designation. The property also retains its original integrity and the identity for which it is significant. This is consistent with the requirements of the ordinance for Historic and Cultural Landmark properties. At the Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission on June 8, 2020 the HCLC recommended that City Council consider changing the designation and simultaneously designating the property located at 2811 Simondale Drive as a Historic & Cultural Landmark. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: North "A-5" One -Family/ single family East "A-5" One -Family / single family South "A-5" One -Family / single family West "A-5" One -Family / single family Public Notification: 300 foot Legal Notifications were mailed on June 18, 2020. Recent Relevant Zoning and Platting History: Zoning History: None Development Impact Analysis: 1. Land Use Compatibility The requested "HC" zoning overlay will not change the base zoning; as a result, there will be no effect on compatibility. 2. Comprehensive Plan Consistency-Southside The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Single Family and the overlay district will not affect the underlying zoning district and future land use. As a result, the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Attachments: • Area Zoning Map with 300 ft. Notification Area • Area Map • Future Land Use Map • Aerial Photograph • HCLC report Page 2 of 2 FORTWORTH. Area Zoning Map Applicant: City of Fort Worth for Robert Tesch Address: 2811 Simondale Drive Zoning From: A-5 Zoning To: A-5/HC Historic and Cultural Overlay Acres: 0.48401505 Mapsco: 75Z Sector/District: TCU/W.cliff Commission Date: 7/8/2020 Contact: 817-392-2495 279s z.on 2709 2709 279r3 3639 2712 2713 2 71 -] 2 711 U+ 2716 * 2717 A-5 . O S � > 27,= Z7 2?21 r 2725 2720 Z � 2 T25 J 2729 /+ 2?33 L• F -0 3000 2820 28002900 3000 3541 2737 2825 A-5HC 23J7 2901 23J} 2305 2 3]= { 29M 29]ti 299 2i - Subject Area 2 ® 300 Foot Notification 2 ,3 2912 0 90 180 360 Feet Created: 6/18/2020 3:46:20 PM = I 30 FORTWORTH. ZC-20-083 r_ A- Activity Street Institutional Future Land Use r_ CMCO -Commercial Connector Neighborhood Commercial r_ CMU - Commercial Mixed Use Street a r_ NC - Neighborhood Connector SL -System Link Vacant, Undeveloped, Agricultural Rural Residential Suburban Residential Single Family Residential Manufactured Housing Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential - High Density Residential General Commercial Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Mixed -Use Industrial Growth Center Infrastructure 100 Year Flood Plan Public Park, Recreation, Open Space Private Park, Recreation, Open Space Lakes and Ponds 80 40 0 80 Feet N A Comprehensive Plan shall not constitute zoning regulations or establshzoning district boundaries. (Texas Local Government Code, C Section 213.005.) Land use desgnationswere approve I by CRY Council on March 5, 2019. G F0111R4T WORTH.: Aerial Photo Map 0 50 100 200 Feet ZC-20-083 HCLC-20-107 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC AND CULTURAL LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS DATES: June 8, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION REQUEST APPLICANT/AGENT LOCATION ZONING/ USE (S) NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION REQUEST COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 Recommendation to City Council for Designation as a Historic and Cultural Landmark Robert Tesch 2811 Simondale Drive A-5 Individual The owner requests a recommendation to City Council to consider designating the property at 2811 Simondale Drive as a Historic and Cultural Landmark (HC). APPLICABLE CITY OF FORT WORTH ZONING ORINANCE PROVISIONS 4.401 Historic Preservation Overlay Districts (c) Identification and Designation of Cultural Resources 2. Criteria for Designation 2. Is an important example of a particular architectural type or specimen or embodies elements of architectural design, detail, material or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation in Fort Worth. 3. Has been identified as the work of an important architect or master builder whose individual work has contributed to the development of Fort Worth. 4. Has been identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City of Fort Worth, State of Texas or the United States. 3. Eligibility for Designation a. Eligibility for HC and HC District Designations. i. Individual Property. An individual property may be designation as HC if it meets the following qualifications: 1. Two or more of the criteria for significance; and 2. The necessary criteria for assessing integrity. HCLC-20-107 EVALUATION OF SIGNIFICANCE Constructed in c. 1930, the Knight-Tesch House at 2811 Simondale Drive is significant as an excellent local example of the towered sub -type of the French Eclectic style (Criterion 2), as the work of prominent Fort Worth architect Joseph J. Patterson (1894-1976) (Criterion 3), and for its association with Elizabeth M. Knight (1887-1971) whose skills as a gardener benefited the community in a variety of ways, especially during World War II (Criterion 4). In regards to Criterion 2, The Knight-Tesch House is an excellent example of the picturesque French Eclectic style that became popular in the United States between 1915 and the end of World War 11. The Knight-Tesch House is a variant of the towered subtype. The main entrance is not located within the tower but is in a small one-story appendage to it. The tower contains the interior's spiral stairs. Given the fact that Knight-Tesch house is an extremely rare example of the French Eclectic towered style in Fort Worth, the house is considered to have significance under Criterion 2. In regards to Criterion 3, the Knight-Tesch House is significant for its association with Joseph J. Patterson (1894-1976), a prominent Fort Worth architect. In 1925, Patterson moved to Fort Worth where he worked for Sanguinet, Staats and Hedrick, one of the state's premiere architectural firms, soon to be known as Wyatt C. Hedrick. Patterson worked independently from 1932 to 1934 when he went into partnership with James Teague, practicing under the name Patterson & Teague. Patterson was a charter member of the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and in 1951 served as its president. In 1962 he was elevated to Fellowship in the AIA. Patterson's works included residential, educational, governmental, and commercial projects in Fort Worth and elsewhere in Texas. In regards to Criterion 4, The Knight-Tesch House is significant for its association with Elizabeth M. Knight (1887-1971), a woman who was active in numerous gardening and music organizations. Mrs. Knight used her gardening skills for the benefit of the Fort Worth community and her garden and greenhouse as tools for hands-on instruction, particularly during the World War II -era. EVALUATION OF INTEGRITY Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. The designation of a property must not only be shown to have significance under Zoning Ordinance, but it also must have integrity. Within the concept of integrity for example, the National Park Service criteria recognizes seven aspects that define integrity. Seven Aspects of Integrity 1. Location. 2. Design. 3. Setting. 4. Materials. 5. Workmanship 6. Feeling. 7. Association. HCLC-20-107 Staff visited the property on May 27, 2020 to assess the integrity of the property. The property conveys its significance because: 1. The structure is still in its original location on Simondale Drive. 2. The design of the structure is still intact and identifiable. 3. The structure is still within its original setting of residential buildings in the Bellaire Estates Addition and the neighborhoods surrounding Texas Christian University in southwest Fort Worth. The house also retains prominent setting at the convergence of Alton Road and Simondale Drive. 4. The property's original materials are still largely extant. 5. The property still displays the physical evidence of workmanship particular to the French Eclectic style. 6. The property still retains its feeling as a French Eclectic custom home built in the early 20th century. 7. The property still retains its association with Joseph J. Patterson, Elizabeth M. Knight, and boom in residential development in Fort Worth during the 1920s. FINDINGS / RECOMMENDATIONS Eligibility for Designation The structure meets the following City of Fort Worth criteria for historic designation: Criterion 2: Is an important example of a particular architectural type or specimen or embodies elements of architectural design, detail, material, or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation in Fort Worth. Criterion 3: Has been identified as the work of an important architect or master builder whose individual work has contributed to the development of Fort Worth. Criterion 4: Has been identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City of Fort Worth, State of Texas or the United States. Integrity Based on the evidence still extant at the property, the property at 2811 Simondale Drive sufficiently retains seven aspects of integrity. Summary Staff have found evidence that the property meets 3 of the 8 Criteria for Designation. The property also retains its original integrity and the identity for which it is significant. This is consistent with the requirements of the ordinance for Historic and Cultural Landmark properties. Therefore, staff recommends the following motion: That the HCLC recommend that City Council consider designating the property at 2811 Simondale Drive as Historic and Cultural Landmark (HC) and that the Secretary of the 3 HCLC-20-107 Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties be used when evaluating any proposed future change to the property. Supplemental Materials Fig. 1 - Aerial of 2811 Simondale Drive. C! HCLC-20-107 1 + j � 7 l{ylil a ALTON #o, F n i +i A14iGfy�iL - Fig. 2 - Detail of Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, Fort Worth, TX, Volume 5, 1950, Sheet 512. The Knight-Tesch House is located at the junction of Alton Road and Simondale Drive and had the address of 2810 Alton Road (now designated as 2811 Simondale Drive). The map also depicts Mrs. Knight's greenhouse. PLAT -F. * PXT. N Yi r = a , k � � TI N 4 } � 7 { a Y R ##� jorkuT um 4, 1 %J.YtP 4RNwRL. DIET Fig. 3 - Tarrant County Deed History Card for 2811 Simondale Drive (originally 2810 Alton Road), Bellaire Estates, Block 2, Lots 11 and 12, showing footprint of house and greenhouse. 5 HCLC-20-107 Fig. 4 - May 1939 aerial of the Colonial Hills Addition with Bellaire Estates in the upper left. The Knight-Tesch House is shown at the base of the "U" in the upper left corner. View looking southwest. Fig. 5 - Elizabeth (Mrs. Jack B.) Knight pictured in her greenhouse, October 31, 1941; from an article announcing that her garden would be open to the public the first Thursday of every month. R w fin: m '0 -'. Fig. 10—Showing garden and original greenhouse that iestill extant.