Choices cited as prohibited in the Proposed CD2 Expansion are from Recap Emails from the City of Dallas Planning and Urban Development Department.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6901 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again::
- Circular Driveways Prohibited.
- Driveways: Corner Lots May Not Have Access from both the Front or Side Street.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Attic. You are limited to two stories and may not have an attic story.
STYLE
Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: New Traditional – Tudor
The New Traditional Tudor Label is
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “New Traditional – Tudor” on the Draft Ordinance. This means “not Tudor enough!” The Conservation Overseers will help you become more Tudor-ish via the permitting process. New Traditional Label is Used to Force a Style Conversion. Offended? We’re offended for you!
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
6902 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Paint: Black is Prohibited as a Main Body Color.
- Garage: For structures on corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to the corner side yard lot than the building (page 9 of Draft Ordinance).
Question: If your garage needs to be rebuilt, will you have to move it? - Garage: The minimum cornerside yard setback is 15 feet ((page 8 of Draft Ordinance).
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6903 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies Will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance French Eclectic and Tudor. For Tudors, the Draft Ordinance requires a steep roof pitch and a specific chimney and window requirement that may affect you.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6906 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies Will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudor like a required roof pitch, a minimum chimney width and placement, windows specifications, etc.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6907 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Porch Enclosures Must Have a Minimum of 75 Percent Glass or Screen and be Transparent
- Walkways: Brick, stone, or paver color must be compatible with materials found on a original house within the district.
- Waterfall Steps Leading from the Sidewalk to the Main Building Should Be Retained.
Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudor, like a required roof pitch, a required chimney, a minimum chimney width and placement, and specific window specifications.
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian, and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6911 Westlake
Contributing House Style: Spanish Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Spanish Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Spanish Revival/Eclectic
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6912 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- No Fences or Walls within the Front Setback.
- No Fences or Walls within 5 Feet of Side Setback.
- Fences: Fences and walls in a side yard may not exceed six feet in height.
- Porch Enclosures Must Have a Minimum of 75 Percent Glass or Screen and be Transparent. Is divided glass okay? I would ask.
STYLE
Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance French Eclectic and Tudor, looking in particular at roof pitch and window requirements.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6914 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6917 Westlake
This home is one of less than a dozen houses that would pass the CD2Expansion regulations.
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6918 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies Will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudor and Colonial Revival. Look in particular at required roof pitch, window and door requirements, mandatory chimney with a minimum width of 6 feet.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6919 Westlake
STYLE
Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Minimal Traditional
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled your home a Minimal Traditional so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Colonial Revival and Minimal Traditional homes. Look in particular at roof pitch, roof overhang, window and chimney requirements.
The City’s error also changes you from Contributing to Non-Contributing.
- As a Minimal Traditional your home is considered Non-Contributing and subject to special standards for Minimal Traditional houses:
- As a Minimal Traditional in the Draft Ordinance, you must adhere to Minimal Traditional Architectural Standards. In particular in Exhibit A (n) Architectural Standards for Minimal Traditional:
- Stories. Structures must b be either one story or one-and-one-half-stories on the front facade.
- Additions. Two-story additions are only allowed on the rear 50 percent of the main building.
- WIndows. Windows must have multiple light sashes in either 6-over-6, 9-over-9, or 12-over-12 light configurations, or be divided light casement windows.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
6921 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
- No Fences or Walls within 5 Feet of Side Setback
- The fence is not set back 5 Feet from the Facade of the house.
STYLE
Style: Spanish Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled your house as a Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies Will Cause Headaches for You. Please review carefully the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance for both Spanish Revival/Eclectic and Tudor houses like required roof pitch, chimney width and placement, and windows. There may be others.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6922 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- No Chimney within the front facade or wrap-around (see page 21 of the Draft Ordinance).
STYLE
Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware
The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance French Eclectic and Tudor. For Tudors, the Draft Ordinance requires a steep roof pitch and a has specific chimney and window requirement that may affect you.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6925 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- No Chimney within the front facade or wrap-around (see page 21 of the Draft Ordinance).
STYLE
Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance French Eclectic and Tudor. For Tudors, the Draft Ordinance requires a steep roof pitch and a has specific chimney and window requirement that may affect you.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6926 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6930 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
- French doors may not be allowed for Tudor houses. You may want to ask. Please ask.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque l per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware:The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudoresque and Tudor. For Tudors, the Draft Ordinance requires a steep roof pitch and a has specific chimney and window requirement that may affect you.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6933 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque l per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware:The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudoresque and Tudor. For Tudors, the Draft Ordinance requires a steep roof pitch and a has specific chimney and window requirement that may affect you.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6934 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6937 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: New Traditional – Tudor
The New Traditional Lable is a Curse
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “New Traditional – Tudor” on the Draft Ordinance. This means “not Tudor enough!” The Conservation Overseers will help you become more Tudor-ish via the permitting process. New Traditional Label is Used to Force a Style Conversion. Offended? We’re offended for you! (See attached)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6938 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6941 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- No Chimney within the front facade or wrap-around (see page 21 of the Draft Ordinance).
STYLE
Style: Fench Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware:The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance French Eclectic and Tudor.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6942 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- No Chimney within the front facade or wrap-around (see page 21 of the Draft Ordinance).
STYLE
Style: English Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival).
The City failed to mention English Revival homes in the Neighborhood Meetings, so they were never considered a possible Contributing category. This could have been prevented with an accurate Inventory by a qualified expert at the beginning of the process.
Be Aware: The City’s Draft Ordinance has mislabeled you Tudor rather than English Revival so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudor like required roof pitch, chimney within wrap-around that is a minimum of 6 feet at the base.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6945 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Texas Regional per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Contemporary
The City failed to mention Texas Regional homes in the Neighborhood Meetings, so they were never considered a possible Contributing category. This could have been prevented with an accurate Inventory by a qualified expert at the beginning of the process.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
6946 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6950 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
Be Aware: The City has mislabeled you Tudor so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for You. Please see the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance Tudor like required roof pitch, window style, and chimney width and placement.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6953 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Minimal Traditional
Be Aware: The City’s. Draft Ordinance has mislabeled you Minimal Traditional so you must adhere to a set of style requirements that don’t fit your house. See Style Discrepancies Will Cause Headaches for You. Please review carefully the relevant sections of the Draft Ordinance for both Colonial Revival and Minimal Traditional.
SPECIAL HARSH TREATMENT FOR RANCH AND MINIMAL TRADITIONAL HOMES IN THE DRAFT ORDINANCE
1) Stories. Structures must be one story on the front facade. 2) Additions. Two-story additions are only allowed on the rear 50 percent of the main building.
2) Additions. Two-story additions are only allowed on the rear 50 percent of the main building.
HOW DID WE AGREE TO THIS IN NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS? We didn’t These standards were never discussed in Neighborhood Meetings but still appear in the draft.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
6954 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “Tudor” on the Draft Ordinance. This will cause headaches for you and the City.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
6957 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Ranch
Be Aware:
As a Ranch in the Draft Ordinance, you must adhere to Ranch Architectural Standards. In particular in Exhibit A (l) Architectural Standards for Ranch:
- Stories. Structures must b be either one story on the front facade.
- Additions. Tow-story additions are only allowed on the rear 50 percent of the main building.
- Porch supports or columns must be typical of the Ranch style.
- No fixed plate glass window may be wider than it is tall on the front facade.
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
6960 Westlake
Allowed: Contributing House Style: Tudor Revival (altered) per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Tudor Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: Tudor (City’s term for Tudor Revival)
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“
– Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denials: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See what is required on the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
6964 Westlake
House Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
STYLE
Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: New Traditional – Colonial Revival
Be Aware
Style in the City’s Draft Ordinance: New Traditional – Colonial Revival
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “New Traditional – Colonial Revival” on the Draft Ordinance. This means “not Colonial Revival enough!” The Conservation Overseers will help you become more ColRev-ish via the permitting process. New Traditional Label is Used to Force a Style Conversion. Offended? We’re offended for you!
STANDARDS THAT SHOULD CONCERN YOU: NON-CONTRIBUTING HOUSES
Remodeling is Severely Restricted (see attached).
“I know what was said during Petitioning. . . Non-Contributing homes would only be subject to height and setback type restrictions, but the discussions that happened in however long we’ve talked about Styles, it evolved to where we are because if Non-Contributing has no regulation then someone could apply for a remodel of a NC home, take it down to a couple of walls and then rebuild like that black house on [x street] that everyone… complains about.“- Summer Loveland, Head of the Neighborhood Committee, Meeting 15.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Appealing a Denial: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork. See the City’s Website. It’s mind-boggling.
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurrence for unauthorized work.
Fines. $2,000 per mature tree removed or seriously damaged in front yard.
You are limited to two stories.
You, as a non-contributing homeowner, are not allowed an attic story
- Why? Because you are not one of the 5 styles considered Contributing in the Draft Ordinance: Tudor, Spanish Revival/Eclectic, French Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical.
- The 5 Contributing Styles are allowed an attic story, giving them a third story.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
7002 Westlake
Allowed: Contributing House Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- The city lists you as Tudor, the expert says French Eclectic. Either style requires “windows typical of the style” (pages 17 and 21). The target here is undivided picture windows. Please ask about this.
- Painted brick is prohibited.
- Side fence less than 5 feet from front facade of house.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“ – Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
7003 Westlake
Allowed: Contributing House Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“ – Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
You are on the SIgnificant List as a Dines & Kraft home. Dines & Kraft are a builder, not an architect. Because their homes vary from simplistic to truly significant, being built by Dines & Kraft is not sufficient criteria for inclusion on the Significant List. (See attached)
7006 Westlake
Allowed: Contributing House Style: Colonial Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“ – Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
7007 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Dormers Facing Street May Not Exceed Six Feet in Width.
- Materials: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding are Prohibited.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7010 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
- Dormers Facing Street May Not Exceed Six Feet in Width
Beware #2
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “New Traditional – Tudor” on the Draft Ordinance. This means “not Tudor enough!” The Conservation Overseers will help you become more Tudor-ish via the permitting process. New Traditional Label is Used to Force a Style Conversion. Offended? We’re offended for you!
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
7011 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional/Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7014 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
You are on the SIgnificant List because your house has been erroneously listed as designed by Charles S. Dilbek.
If You Remain On the Significant List
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“ – Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
Be Aware
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7015 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7018 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional / Contemporary per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Garages: Not Allowed in Wrap-Around and No Front-Facing Garages.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7019 Westlake
Allowed: Contributing House Style: French Eclectic per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted (see attached).
“I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!“ – Summer Loveland, Head Of Neighborhood Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
7022 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional / Tudoresque per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
- Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7023 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7026 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7027 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Tuscan Revival per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Fence in the front setback is prohibited.
- .Garages: Not Allowed in Wrap-Around and No Front-Facing Garages.
Be Aware
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
Beware
The City, which cited Willis Winters as the expert architect and architectural historian on the expansion area, nevertheless listed this home as “New Traditional – Spanish Revival/Eclectic” on the Draft Ordinance. This means “not Spanish Revival/Eclectic enough!” The Conservation Overseers will help you become more SpanRevEclec-ish via the permitting process. New Traditional Label is Used to Force a Style Conversion. Offended? We’re offended for you!
The City failed to mention Tuscan Revival homes in the Neighborhood Meetings, so they were never considered a possible Contributing category. This could have been prevented with an accurate Inventory by a qualified expert at the beginning of the process.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
7028 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional / Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Materials: The first story of the main buildings must be brick or stone or a combination of the two
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted
- Walkways Must be a Minimum of 2 Feet from the Driveway
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7031 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional / Ranch (altered) per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted
- Materials: The first story of the main buildings must be brick or stone or a combination of the two
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7032 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional (altered) per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Stucco.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7039 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Minimal Traditional per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
Be Aware
Minimal Traditional homes may add a second story only in the back 50% of the main building.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7040 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
- Brick and Stone Surfaces May Not Be Painted.
Be Aware
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
7047 Westlake
The Neighborhood Committee considers some of your choices undesirable. You’ll be allowed to keep them, but the CD2 Expansion will make sure they never happen again:
- Non-Contributing House Style: Ranch per Willis Winters, architectural historian and architect.
Be Aware
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
You are limited to two stories.
The idea is that all Non-contributing homes will eventually be replaced by Contributing homes.
Trevor Brown, Chief Planner, City of Dallas, Neighborhood Meetings.
Westlake: 42% Contributing
33 Non-Contributing houses, 24 Contributing.
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