04-28-2022 (Historic Review) Agenda Packet Wylie Historic Review Commission Regular Meeting
April 28,2022—6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road,Building#100,Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION&PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Commission regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda.Members of the public
must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commission requests that comments be limited to three minutes for
an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Commission is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any
matter presented during citizen participation.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items.If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider, and act upon,the approval of the Minutes from March 24, 2022 Regular Meeting.
WORK SESSION
WS 1. Discuss and Review the Landmark Designation process.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on April 22,2022 at 5:00 p.m.on the outside bulletin board at Wylie
City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the
public at all times.
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.516.6020.Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
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If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Commission should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Commission or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or
is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the
Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq.,will be held by the Commission at the date,
hour and place given in this notice as the Commission may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting
or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes
permitted by the Act,including,but not limited to,the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071—Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.073—Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
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Historic Review Commission
CITY OF
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Item: A
Prepared By: Mary Bradley
Subject
Consider, and act upon, Minutes from the March 24, 2022 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation
Motion to approve as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Wylie Historic Review Commission Regular Meeting
March 24,2022—6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road,Building#100,Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Sandra Stone called the meeting to order and announced a quorum was present.Commissioners present:
Vice Chair Sandra Stone, Commissioner Allison Stowe, Commissioner Kali Patton, and Commissioner Krisleigh
Hoermann. Commissioners Absent: Chair Joe Chandler,Commissioner Melissa Kenfield,and Commissioner Frank
Besadesky.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Stone gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Commission regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda.Members of the public
must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Commission requests that comments be limited to three minutes for
an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Commission is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any
matter presented during citizen participation.
No one approached the Commissioners.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items.If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the Minutes from January 27, 2022 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Patton, seconded by Commissioner Hoermann to approve Consent Agenda
A as submitted. A vote was taken and carried 4—0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon recommendation to City Council regarding window replacement on property
located 307 N. Jackson.
Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager 011ie addressed the Commissioners stating that the applicant/property owner proposes to
remodel the existing residential structure to remove a single window and replace it with a larger double window to
match the rest of the house. The proposed renovation will be on the rear of the structure,facing west.
Board Action
With no questions for the applicant or staff, a motion was made by Commissioner Hoermann, and seconded by
Commissioner Stowe to recommend approval as submitted. A vote was taken and carried 4—0.
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2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider and act upon recommendation to Planning&Zoning Commission and
City Council to amend Zoning Ordinance 2015-09, Article 6, Section 6.3 Downtown Historic District.
Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager 011ie addressed the Commissioners stating that at the meeting in October, 2021 the
Commissioners discussed at length revising Article 6, Section 6.3 Downtown Historic District. Staff proposes the
subject section be amended.
Primary changes include:
• Better define substantial renovations and routine maintenance(Sec C.2&C.3)
• Included a section on the submittal process for landmarks (Sec. C.6)
• Demolition&Relocation section(Sec. E)
• Separated parking standards for residential and non-residential uses(Sec E.4.c&d)
• Accessory structures: eliminated placement of garages behind the rear edge of the main building. (Sec.
E.4.b.iii)
• Removed the prohibition of vertical siding(Sec. E.5.f.iv)
• Signage: updated to allow no more than two uprights for pole signs. (Sec. 6.a.i)
• Added a definition for Mural Signs. (Sec. 6.1)
Commissioners Discussion
The Commissioners discussed Section 6.3, E.3.Standards and Guidelines for Demolitions and Relocation, and the
need for review of contributing structures being demolished. At the end of the discussion, the Commissioners
recommended requiring a letter from a structural engineer providing the reason(s) of an demolition,which shall be
reviewed by the city inspector prior to a contributing structure being demolished.
Public Comments
Chair Stone opened the Public Hearing for Item 2 at 6:15 pm. With no one addressing the Commissioners, Chair
Stone closed the Public Hearing for Item 2.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Patton and seconded by Commissioner Hoermann, to recommend approval
for Item 2 as submitted. A vote was taken and carried 4—0.
3. Consider, and act upon a recommendation to the City Council to amend Chapter 58, Article II of the
Code of Ordinances on Landmarks.
Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager 011ie addressed the Commissioners stating that at its October 28, 2021 meeting, the
Commission discussed at length the proposed updates to Chapter 58 of the Code of Ordinances. Staff is proposing
amendments to the current ordinance as adopted in 1990 by creating definitions as well as changes to bring the
ordinance more in line with established goals of the HRC.
The purpose of designating a local historic landmark is to bring attention to the general public of places of
importance and protect the historic resource from inappropriate changes or demolition. In addition, such landmarks
will help reinforce the city's mission statement of `Honoring our past; Embracing our present; Planning our
future. "
Commissioners Discussion
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The Commissioners reviewed the responsibility of the City and asked about incentives. Assistant City Manager
011ie stated that no incentives are in place at this time.However,we will consider tax abatements or other incentives
during the upcoming budget discussions. Any abatements or incentives will require Council approval.
Board Action
A motion was made by Commissioner Stowe, and seconded by Commissioner Patton, to recommend approval as
submitted for Item 3. A motion was taken and carried 4—0.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Stowe, and seconded by Commissioner Hoermann, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:25 pm. A vote was taken and carried 4—0.
Sandra Stone, Chair
ATTEST
Mary Bradley, Secretary
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Historic Review Commission
CITY OF
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Planning Account Code:
Prepared By: Renae' 011ie
Subject
ork Session to discuss the process for designating local Landmarks.
Recommendation
Discussion
Discussion
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
Attachments:
1. Landmark Ordinance-DRAFT
2. Landmark Application-DRAFT
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ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Secs. 58-1 - 58.19. - Reserved
ARTICLE II. - LANDMARKS
Sec. 58-20. - Definitions.
Accessory Structure means structures which are incidental to, and located on the same lot as
a principle building(s) including but not limited to, gazebos, garages, sheds, greenhouses, etc.
Building means a structure for the support or shelter of any use or occupancy.
Certificate Of Appropriateness (COA) means a permit issued by the historic review commission
and the city council granting an applicant approval for the alteration, change, demolition,
relocation, excavation, or new construction of contributing site, contributing structure, or landmark
for work proposed by an owner or applicant that is subject to this article.
Contributing Structure means a building, site, structure, or object that adds to the historic
character, or cultural values and possesses historic integrity of the district or area, and because
it was constructed during the period of significance, typically at least 50 years old.
Demolition means an act or process (notwithstanding acts of God, criminal activity, etc.) which
destroys a site or structure in its entirety, or which destroys a part of a site or structure and
permanently impairs its structural, historic, or architectural integrity.
Demolition by Neglect means allowing a structure, whether intentional or unintentional, to fall
into such a state of disrepair that it becomes necessary or desirable to demolish it.
Demolition Delay means suspension by the City of Wylie of an application for removal or
demolition of a structure.
Design Standards means guidelines adopted by the city council defining the requirements that
will preserve the historic and architectural character of a structure or a historic district.
Downtown Historic District (DTH) means an area as described in Section 6.3 Downtown
Historic District (DTH) B. District Boundaries of the city's Zoning Ordinance. The historic district
may have within its boundaries contributing, and non-contributing structures.
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Historic Review Commission (HRC) means the historic review commission of the City of Wylie.
Historic Landmark (HL) means a structure, a group of structures, a site, an area, a district, or
combination thereof, that has received designation from the Wylie City Council on its own and not
as part of the Downtown Historic district. It may or may not also be located within the Downtown
Historic district as part of a separate designation.
Historic Preservation means the protection, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction of
historically significant structures in an effort to preserve the historic character of Wylie.
Heritage Preservation Plan or Preservation Plan means a document created by the historic
review commission to provide a current inventory of heritage resources, a list of potential heritage
resources, and to make policy recommendations to guide heritage preservation activities for the
city of Wylie.
Heritage Resource means a property or properties designated by the city council as a Historic
Landmark (HL) or Downtown Historic district (DTH).
Maintenance means any work for which the purpose and effect of which is to correct or protect
with least degree of intervention any deterioration or decay of or damage to a structure or property,
or any part thereof, and to repair or replace the same, as nearly as may be practicable, to avoid
any further deterioration, decay, or damage, using the same materials or those materials available
which are as close as practicable to the original and all of which must comply with applicable
codes and ordinances. Maintenance does not include a change in design, material, or outward
appearance, but does include in-kind repairs or replacements.
Minor in-kind repairs or replacements means small-scale repairs or replacements to correct
minor problems or damage to the exterior of a structure or building, not including a change in
design, material, or outward appearance. Examples that satisfy this definition include, but are not
limited to touch up painting, spot replacement of shingles, replacement of a windowpane,
caulking, and securing loose boards.
National Historic Landmark means a nationally significant historic place designated by the
Secretary of the Interior for its exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage
of the United States.
National Register of Historic Places means the nation's official list of buildings, districts, and
sites, including structures and objects, significant in American history and culture, architecture,
archeology, and engineering maintained by the National Park Service and administered on a
state-wide basis by the Texas Historical Commission.
Non-contributing structure means a structure within a heritage district that was substantially
constructed after the district's period of significance and is not an integral part of the historic,
archaeological and architectural fabric of the district or the city, or was substantially constructed
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within the district's period of significance and does not retain a significant portion of its
architectural or design integrity.
Potential heritage resource means a property listed in the preservation plan that, according to
preliminary research, may have historical, cultural, archeological or architectural importance,
either as an individual property or as part of a larger district. A potential heritage resource has not
received designation, but has the potential to become designated with further historic research,
restoration, or property owner interest.
Preservation means the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing
form, integrity, and materials of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to
protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of
historic materials and features rather than extensive replacement and new construction. New
exterior additions are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive
upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make
properties functional is appropriate within a preservation project.
Reasonable rate of return means a reasonable profit or capital appreciation, which may accrue
from the use or ownership of a structure or property as the result of an investment or labor.
Reconstruction means the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form,
features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the
purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark means a state designation for buildings important for
their historical associations and which have retained a high degree of their original historic fabric,
at least fifty (50) years of age, and retained their original exterior appearance.
Rehabilitation means the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property
through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features that convey
its historical, cultural, or architectural values.
Relocation means any change of the location of a structure, object, or material thing in its present
setting to another setting.
Restoration means the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character
of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features
from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period.
The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other
code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
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Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation means the standards established by
the Secretary of the Interior for advising federal agencies on the preservation and rehabilitation
of historic properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
State Antiquities Landmark means a designation made by the Texas Historical Commission
and, in the case of privately owned property, with the landowner's permission. This designation
can include buildings as well as archeological sites. For a building to be designated as a state
archeological landmark, it must first be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sec. 58-21. - Landmark Designation Purpose.
In accordance with Section 11 of Ordinance 2013-17, and Local Government Code Chapter 211,
Section 211.0165 Designation of Historic Landmark, as amended, the municipality shall have the
authority to recommend historic landmarks that have local importance. Designating local historic
landmarks as Places of Importance brings attention to the general public and protects the historic
resource from inappropriate changes or demolition. Such places of importance may beedifices or
locations which are distinctive and important elements of the city's cultural, social, economic,
political, archeological and architectural history.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, §§ 15.00, 15.01; Code 1997, § 58-31; Code 2005, § 58-21; Ord. No. 90-11, §
1, 8-28-1990)
Sec. 58-22. - City council to designate.
Designation of city landmarks will be made by the City Council. Designations may be initiated by
a property owner, the Wylie Historical Society, the City Council, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Historic Review Commission, or city staff. If the property owner does not consent,
the designation or inclusion of the owner's property must be approved by a three-fourths vote of
the City Council, and the Historic Review Commission.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.02; Code 1997, § 58-32; Code 2005, § 58-22; Ord. No. 90-11, § 2,
8-28-1990)
Sec. 58-23. - Criteria and Markers.
1 a Criteria. In making such designations as set forth in this article, the City Council and the
Historic Review Commission shall consider one or more of the following criteria:
a. Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City of Wylie, State of Texas, or the United States;
b. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the
culture and development of the City;
c. Location as the site of a significant historic event;
d. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the
City;
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e. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for
preservation according to a plan based on historical, cultural or architectural motif;
f. Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established and
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City;
g. Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
h. Detailed recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. Markers. Designated landmarks will be awarded markers based on the category of
selection.
a. Historical edifices and similarly small sites shall be designated with a marker detailing
the historical significance of the edifice or site.
b. Historical zones, areas and residential neighborhoods shall, where possible in
cooperation with the parks and recreation department, be provided with a conspicuous
and attractive landscaped area with a marker detailing the historical significance of the
zone, area or residential neighborhood.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.03; Code 1997, § 58-33; Code 2005, § 58-23; Ord. No. 90-11, § 3,
8-28-1990)
Sec. 58-24. - City to take into account all landmarks when making improvements.
The City Council, when considering normal city improvements such as lighting, pavement or
landscaping, shall, where designated historic landmarks exist, make every effort to ensure that
such improvements are in keeping with and enhance the appearance of the landmark edifice or
site.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.04; Code 1997, § 58-34; Code 2005, § 58-24; Ord. No. 90-11, § 4,
8-28-1990)
Sec. 58-25. Ordinary Maintenance. Nothing in this ordinance should be construed to prevent
ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature of a property designated as a
landmark or within a historic overlay district. Ordinary maintenance shall be defined as any work
that does not constitute a change in design, material, color from a historic palette or outward
appearance, and include in-kind replacement or repair.
(Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.05; Code 1997, § 58-35; Code 2005, § 58-25; Ord. No. 90-11, § 5,
8-28-1990)
Sec. 58-26. Off-Street Parking and Loading.
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Due to the development nature of property with a Historic Landmark Designation, it is recognized
that conventional off-street parking, loading, and development standards required by Section
6.3 of the comprehensive zoning ordinance for individual lots may be difficult to provide. Any
uses proposed with a Historic Landmark Designation may present a plan for parking to the
Historic Review Commission and or the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon review, the
required Commission may determine different amounts and methods in establishing off-street
parking.
(Ord. No. 90-11, § 5, 8-28-1990; Code 1991, ch. 1, § 15.05; Code 1997, § 58-35)
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C TY 0 1-
LI City of ylie
Historic Building arker Application
Submit the completed application to the following address:
City of Wylie, Planning Department
300 Country Club Road, Wylie, TX 75098
Date: / /
I. Applicant/Agent Information
Name of Applicant
Address
Telephone
E-mail Address
II. Owner Information (If different from Applicant)
Name of Owner
Address
Telephone
E-mail Address
III. General Building Information
Name of Building
Address of Building
Date of Construction Known or Circa
(If not known provide approximate date Circa)
Architect/Designer
Builder/Contractor
Architectural Period/Style
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Legal Property Description of Current Location(Lot and Block Numbers)
Does the building remain on its original site?
❑ Yes
❑ No (specify original location)
List any known historical facts regarding the structure
Indicate the original and adapted uses of the building.
Original Uses Adapted Uses
❑ Agriculture ❑ Agriculture
❑ Commerce ❑ Commerce
❑ Education ❑ Education
❑ Government ❑ Government
❑ Healthcare ❑ Healthcare
❑ Industrial ❑ Industrial
❑ Recreation ❑ Recreation
❑ Religious ❑ Religious
❑ Residential ❑ Residential
❑ Social ❑ Social
❑ Transportation_ ❑ Transportation
IV. Architectural Description
A. Physical Characteristics
Original Current
Number of stories
Orientation
Floor Plan
Open plan ❑ ❑
L-plan ❑ ❑
Modified L-plan ❑ ❑
Center passage plan ❑ ❑
2-room plan ❑ ❑
T plan ❑ ❑
Shotgun plan ❑ ❑
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Asymmetrical plan ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
Roof Type
Gable ❑ ❑
Hipped ❑ ❑
Flat with parapet ❑ ❑
Gambrel ❑ ❑
Mansard ❑ ❑
Shed ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
B. Materials (Please check all that apply)
Original Current
Construction
Frame ❑ ❑
Solid Brick ❑ ❑
Solid Stone ❑ ❑
Concrete ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
Foundation
Pier and Beam ❑ ❑
Stone ❑ ❑
Brick ❑ ❑
Concrete ❑ ❑
Concrete Masonry Units ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
Exterior Wall Surface
Siding (specify type) ❑ ❑
Stucco ❑ ❑
Stone ❑ ❑
Brick ❑ ❑
Wood Shingle ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
Windows
Wood Sash ❑ ❑
Aluminum Sash ❑ ❑
Single-hung ❑ ❑
Double-hung ❑ ❑
Casement ❑ ❑
Fixed ❑ ❑
Awning ❑ ❑
Hopper ❑ ❑
Sliding ❑ ❑
Other(specify) ❑ ❑
Roof Materials
Shingles (specify type) ❑ ❑
Tile (specify type) ❑ ❑
Slate ❑ ❑
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Metal (specify type) ❑ ❑
Other ❑ ❑
Primary Exterior Color
Secondary (Trim) Color
V. Supporting Documentation
Please attach the following information. All written documentation should be double spaced, 12
point-font,justified.
A. Alterations
List any known changes or modifications made to the property throughout its history.
B. Historical Figures/Historical Information about individuals who are associated with
the property.
List any historical figures associated with the property. Provide names and occupations.
C. Property Ownership
Legal description of property with a location map as well as a list all known owners of the
property. Include original owner and subsequent owners.
D. Tenant History
List all known tenants of the property throughout its history.
E. Narrative History
Attach a narrative explanation of the chronological and historical development of the
property. (See attached example.) The above information should be included as part of your
narrative.
F. Drawings
• Provide a sketch of the current site plan. Include the proposed location of the historic
plaque.
• Provide a sketch map indicating the nominated property and any related sites.
• Copies of Sanborn Maps TM showing the house's relationship to other homes and the
footprint of the house
G. Photographs
Historic
• Provide at least one historic photograph of the property.
Current
• Provide at least one current photograph of the property illustrating its surrounding
context. For example, photograph the streetscape in which the building is included.
• Provide at least one photograph of each side of the building.
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H. Additional Information
Provide any additional information that supports the application. This may include copies of
architectural drawings, letters, oral histories, newspaper/magazine articles, etc.
I. References
Attach a list of the books, articles, Sanborn Maps TM, newspapers, and other sources used in
preparing this form. (See a list of possible references after the signature page.)
The Historic Review Commission requests that all plaques be mounted on the front facade of the
approved building within thirty(30) days of receipt.
Permission of owner for plaque placement ❑
Applicant Signature Owner Signature
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Property Research Terms
Abstract of title: A complete historical summary of all recorded documents affecting the title of
a property. An abstract can also be the original grant, usually followed by a number. Example:
T. Lindsay Baker League, A-117.
Affidavit: A sworn statement, usually for purposes of establishing land use and ownership or
legal heirs.
Assignee: One to whom a right or property is transferred.
Chain of title: The linkage of property ownership that connects the present owner to the original
source of title.
Cloud on the title: Any claim, lien, or encumbrance that impairs title to the property.
Codicil: A written supplement or amendment to an existing will.
Deed: A document that when properly executed and delivered conveys title to land.
Deed of trust: A deed given to secure a loan and treated as a mortgage.
Easement: The right or privilege one party has to use land belonging to another for a special
purpose not inconsistent with the owner's use of the land.
Executor or executrix: A person named in a will to carry out its instructions.
Fee simple: The most complete set of rights one can hold in land and land ownership.
Gift deed: A deed that usually states "love and affection" as the consideration.
Grant: The act of conveying ownership; also the original division of land in conveyance from
the government to an individual or company.
Grantee: The person named in a deed that acquires ownership.
Grantor: The person named in a deed that conveys ownership.
Heirs: Those designated by law to receive the property of a deceased person if he leaves no
will.
Intestate: One who dies without a legal will.
Lien: A hold or claim which one person has on the property of another to secure payment of a
debt or other obligation.
Mechanic's lien: A claim placed against property by unpaid workmen or material suppliers.
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Metes and bounds: A method of land description that identifies a parcel by specifying its shape
and boundaries.
Monument: An iron pipe, stone, tree, or other fixed point used in making a survey.
Partition: To divide jointly held property into distinct portions.
Party wall: A fence or wall erected along a property line for the mutual benefit of both owners.
Personal property: A right or interest in things of a temporary or movable nature; anything not
classed as real property.
Plat: A map that shows the location and boundaries of individual properties.
Promissory note: A written promise to pay a debt.
Oil, gas, and mineral lease: An agreement that grants use of the land for the purpose of
exploration/production.
Quit claim deed: A document conveying whatever title interest the grantor has.
Real property: Land and improvements.
Sheriff's deed: A deed issued as a result of a court-ordered foreclosure sale.
Testate: To die with a last will and testament.
Title search: An inspection of publicly available records and documents to determine the current
ownership and title condition of a property.
Trustee: One who holds property in trust for another.
Warranty deed: Essentially a deed guaranteed free from encumbrances.
Terms collected by Dan Utley of the Texas Historical Commission from the following source:
Charles J.Jacobus and Bruce Harwood,eds. Texas Real Estate,Third Edition. Reston,VA: Reston Publishing Company, 1983.
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