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Home My WebLink AboutHK Agenda - 2020-08-04Heritage Kitchener Agenda Tuesday, August 4, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Office of the City Clerk Electronic Meeting - Zoom Kitchener City Hall nd 200 King St.W. - 2 Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 Page 1 Chair Ms. A. Reid Vice-Chair Mr. S. Strohack Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is closed to the public. Members of public are invited to participate in this meeting electronically by contacting the Committee Administrator. While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, members of the public are invited to submit written comments or participate electronically in the meeting by contacting Dianna Saunderson at dianna.saunderson@kitchener.ca. Delegates must register by 4:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting in order to participate electronically. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Delegations -law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. None at this time. Discussion Items 1. DSD-20-062 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-001 (50-52 Weber St. W.) (45 min) - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-002 (56 Weber St. W.) - Proposed Demolitions To view the HIA in its entirety, please visit our website: www.kitchener.ca 2. DSD-20-063 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-003 (15 min) - 26 Durham Street - Masonry and Wood Trim Repairs 3. DSD-20-055 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-004 (15 min) - 139 Queen Street North - Removal of a Rear Addition 4. DSD-20-076 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008 (15 min) - 811-831 Bleams Road - Window Replacement in the Wagon Shed and Forge Barn Buildings 5. DSD-20-077 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-010 (25 min) - 43 Seneca Drive - Construction of a One-Storey Addition 6. Status Updates - Heritage Best Practices Update and 2020 Priorities (5 min) - Heritage Impact Assessment Follow-ups ** Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 ** Heritage Kitchener AgendaPage 2August 4, 2020 Information Items Heritage Permit Application Tracking Sheet Dianna Saunderson Committee Administrator ** Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 ** REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7684 PREPARED BY:Leon Bensason,Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning (519)741-2200 x7306 WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward10 DATE OF REPORT:March 20, 2020 REPORT NO.:DSD-20-062 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-001 (50-52 Weber St. W.) Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-002 (56 Weber St. W.) Proposed Demolitions __________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.THAT pursuant to Section 42of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2020-V-001 be approvedto permit the demolition of the existing detached building located at 50-52 Weber Street West, subject to the following conditions: A.That a Demolition Plan in accordance with the measures outlined in Section 10. (Mitigation and Conservation Measures) of thePhase I Heritage Impact Assessment for 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street dated January 17, 2020, revised March 13, 2020andprepared by MHBC Planning Ltd.,be completed to the satisfaction of City Heritage Planning staff prior to thefinalissuance of this Heritage Permit; and, B.That the owner obtain heritage approval under the Ontario Heritage Act and a Building Permit under the Building Code for theproposed replacement mid-risebuilding, prior to the issuance ofademolition permit. 2.THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA- 2020-V-001 be approvedto permit the demolition of the existing detached building located at 56 Weber Street West, subject to the following conditions: A.That a Demolition Planand a Commemoration Planin accordance with the measures outlined in Section 10.(Mitigation and Conservation Measures) of the Phase I Heritage Impact Assessment for 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street dated January17, 2020,revised March 13, 2020 and prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd., be completed to the satisfaction of City Heritage Planning staff prior to the final issuance of thisHeritage Permit; and, *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 1 - 1 B.That the owner obtain heritage approval under the Ontario Heritage Act and a Building Permit under the Building Code for theproposed replacement mid-risebuilding,prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2020-V-001 and HPA-2020-V-002 seeking permission to demolish the existing detached buildings located on 50-52 Weber Street West and 56 Weber Street West respectively. Demolition is being pursued in order to redevelop the subject properties with an 8 storey mid-risebuilding. Bothproperties are located on the north side of Weber Street West at the northeast intersection of Weber Street West and Young Street, within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The property municipally addressed as 50-52 Weber Street West is occupied with a 1 ½ storey brick and stucco building in the Ontario Cottage style, likely built between 1853 and 1875, and identified as a Group ‘B’ building in the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan (CCNHCD Plan). The building is occupied by a commercial business on the ground floor and two residential units on the upper floor. Location Map: 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West 1 - 2 50-52 Weber Street West The property municipally addressedas56 Weber Street West is occupied with a2 ½ storey brick building in the Queen Anne style, likely built between 1879 and 1892, and is identified as a Group ‘C’ building in the CCNHCD Plan.The building is occupied with 5 residential units. 56 Weber Street West 1 - 3 Arecent building condition assessment undertaken by Tacoma Engineers (member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals) advises that both buildings are structurally sound and in good condition. While limited localized deficiencies were found, the assessment suggests they can likely be resolved with routine maintenance and/or minor restoration efforts. The OfficialPlan designation and zoning applied to the subject properties and surrounding area along the north side of Weber Street West, anticipates development at a higher density than currently exists. The existing Civic Centre Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, which is currently under review and pre-dates the establishment of the heritage conservation district, applies a High Density Commercial Residential land use designation on the subject properties, permitting mixed use and multiple residential development having a maximum density of 4.0 FSR (floor space ratio)with no height limit. The CCNHCD Plan was adopted by by-law as part of City Council’s approval of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District in 2008. The Plan contains policies and guidelines that provide direction for the management of change within the heritage district. Specific policies are provided regarding demolition and proposed new construction. While the Plan clearly establishes that the primary objective of the heritage district is to preserve and protect heritage resources, it also states that there are situationswhere demolition may be necessary such as partial destruction due to fire or othercatastrophic events, severe structural instability,and occasionally, redevelopment that isin keeping with appropriate City policies. The applicant is proposing to demolish 50-52 Weber Street West and 56 Weber Street West topermit the construction of an 8storey mid-risebuilding. The proposed redevelopment would retain anexisting Arts & Crafts building municipally addressed as 107 Young Street, located north of andadjacent to 56 Weber Street West, but would require that the building at 107 Young Street be lifted or temporarily moved to facilitate construction of underground parkingto serve the proposed redevelopment. Heritage Permit applications have only been made for the proposed demolition of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West. A Heritage Permit application for the proposed new mid-risebuilding has not been made at this point in time, and the heritage-related merits of any new development would be reviewed and considered under that separate application. REPORT: CCNHCD Plan Policies In addition to general policieshaving to do with demolition, alterations to existing buildings, new building construction, and the public realm; the CCNHCDPlan contains site and area specific policies to be considered when reviewing proposals and making decisions regarding changes in the heritage district. This includes the following specific policies for the Weber Street area, within which the subject properties are located (CCNHCD Plan Section 3.3.5.2): a)The protection and retention of existing heritage buildings and their architectural featuresis strongly encouraged; b)Maintain residential streetscape character through the use of appropriate built form, materials, roof pitches, architectural design and details particularly at the interface between Weber Street and the interior of theneighbourhood; 1 - 4 c) Adaptive reuse of existing buildings should be given priority over redevelopment. Flexibility in Municipal Plan policies and zoning regulations is encouraged where necessary to accommodate appropriate adaptive reuse options; d)Where redevelopment is proposed on vacant or underutilized sites, new development shall be sensitive to and compatible with adjacent heritage resources on the street with respect to height, massing, built form and materials; e)Any buildings proposed over 5 storeys in height may be required to undertake shadow studies where they abut existing residential uses, to demonstrate that they will not unreasonably impact on access to sunlight in rear yard amenity areas; and f)Design guidelines provided in Section 6.9.2 of this Plan will be used to review and evaluate proposals for major alterations, additions or new buildings to ensure that new development is compatible with the adjacent context. The CCNHCD Plan references that Weber Street contains nearly half of the oldest buildings in the Civic Centre Neighbourhood, making it one of the most important streets in the District from an architectural and historic perspective. 107 Young St. To Be Retained 56 Weber St. W. 50-52 Weber St. W. Draft proposed site plan of new development also showing location and outline of existing heritage buildings 1 - 5 Phase I Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) A Phase I Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) dated January 17, 2020and revised March 13, 2020 has been prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd. on behalf of the applicantandin support of the subject Heritage Permitapplications. An excerpt from the Phase I HIA summarizing some the report findings and recommendations isattached to this staff report as Appendix ‘B’. The Phase I HIA makes the followingkey observationsand conclusions: 50-52 Weber Street West is of cultural heritage significance for its design value as a representative example of the Ontario Gothic Revival style, and for its contextual value given its location within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. 56 Weber Street is of cultural heritage significance for its design value as arepresentative example of the Queen Anne style; for its historical associations with John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker; and for its contextual value in CCNHCD. While both 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West are of cultural heritage value, the buildings have been subject to unsympathetic alterations resultingin the loss of originalheritage attributes. As a result, the buildings do not currently make an important contribution tothe historic character of the Weber Street West streetscape or the heritage district overall. Conservation options including adaptively re-using one or both of the subject buildings and integrating the structures within a form of redevelopment have been considered but were found to be unfeasibleand uneconomical to pursue, given the expectation of achieving a form of development with a higher residential density. While the impact of the demolition of 50-52 Weber Street West is considered ‘moderate’ given the building is an early representation of a Gothic Revival Cottage and is identified as a Group ‘B’ property in the heritage district; the overall impact of the demolition of both 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West buildings on the integrity of the heritage district is considered to be minor. Heritage Planning Staff Comments Heritage Planning staff are in agreement with the findings and conclusions of the Phase I HIA. The CCNHCD acknowledges that demolition and appropriate redevelopment may be a possibility While it is clear the CCNHCD Plan strongly discourages the demolition of historic buildings, demolition is identified as a possibility, including occasionally where redevelopment is proposed in accordance with appropriate City policies. In this regard, the CCNHCD Plan acknowledges that higher intensity uses or redevelopment opportunities should be focused at the perimeter or outside of the heritage district, primarily in appropriate locations in the Victoria Street Mixed Use Corridor or on Weber Street West (CCNHCDPlan, Section 3.3.1 c). 1 - 6 Draft updatedSecondary Plan for the Civic Centre Neighbourhood contemplates a transitional, mid-rise form of development for the subjectproperties A detailed review of the land use and planning framework for the Civic Centre Neighbourhoodis currently underway. The process has involved considering various City, Regional and Provincial policies and objectives (including heritage objectives), and engagingwithproperty owners and the public in identifying appropriate zoning,land usedesignations and urban design guidelines.A new draft Civic Centre Neighbourhood Secondary Plan has been tabled with City Council, and while not yet approved, the current draft proposes to apply a Mixed Use - Medium to High Rise land use designationon properties fronting Weber Street West. The proposed land use would permita form of development having a maximum density of 4.0 FSR but with a maximum buildingheight not to exceed the equivalent of 8 storeys, which is consistent with the development anticipated to be proposed for the subject properties should permission be granted to demolish 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West. This proposed limit in height would helpestablish a more appropriate transition of built form, height and density from the downtown into the neighbourhoodand heritage district. The CCNHCD Plan encourages the adaptive reuse of existing buildings over redevelopmentrequiring demolition. In this regard, the development to be proposed would retain the existing detached building located at 107 Young Street, which has been identified in the Phase I HIA as having design, associative and contextual heritage values. In comparison to the two subject properties, 107 Young Street retains a very high degree of integrity,having maintained the majority of its original heritage attributes. Staff accept the conclusion made in the HIA that given the location of the buildings and limited size of the subject properties, it would not be feasible to retain 107 Young Street as well as one or both of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West and still establish a form of development that achieves the density target for Weber Street Westenvisioned by the City. Proposed redevelopment would retain 107 Young Street (above). 1 - 7 Overall impact ofproposed demolitionscan be considered to be minor Both 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West contribute to the Civic Centre NeighbourhoodHeritage th Conservation District, as they reflect a key era in the development of the City inthe 19century.Like other properties within the heritage district, 56 Weber Street Westis associated with important business people and community leaders, and features a building in the more common Queen Anne architectural style. 50-52 Weber Street West is perhaps more noteworthy given it dates to an earlier period in the th development history of the neighbourhood (dating closer to the mid-19century) and is of an architectural style that is uncommon within the heritage district(Ontario Gothic Revival or Ontario Cottage). This is perhaps reflected in the group rating applied to the propertiesin the CCNHCD Study and Plan (Group ‘B’ for 50-52 Weber Street West and Group ‘C’ for 56 Weber Street West). While bothproperties have cultural heritage value, they have also been subject to unsympathetic alterationsthat have had an impactonheritage attributes and character defining elevations.Some of the changes are reversible andare more easily addressed than others (e.g. new windows in original openings).However more significant changes, such as new door and window openings and significant front facing additionsand alterations,have hadconsiderable impact on the architectural integrity of each building. Evidence of the loss of building fabric and features, and of the introduction of unsympathetic alterations and additions to 50-52 Weber Street West and 56 WeberStreet West are outlined in Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 inthe Phase I HIA. City staff agree with the conclusions made in the Phase I HIA that several of the physical changes made to 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West are not complimentary to the buildings, are significant in scale and impact, andwould require considerable work to resolve. While the loss of architectural integrity may not impact building age or values such as historic associations, it does diminish the physical quality of the propertiesand the degree to which they contribute to the character of the heritage districtand Weber Street streetscape. While retaining physical evidence related to historic and associative values is preferred, an understanding and appreciation of such values can be represented through on site commemorative and interpretive signage. As a result, the heritage value of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West can be considered to be modest, and the impact of their demolition on maintaining the integrity of the heritage district, minor. In regard to the potential impact of the proposed demolitions on other buildings within the heritage district, the Phase I HIA advises that no adverse impact to 107 Young Street through land disturbance is expected given there is approximately 12 metres distance from56 Weber Street West and 17.5metresfrom 50-52 Weber Street West. The distance between the 50-52 Weber Street West and the existing multiple residential building at 48 Weber Street West is approximately 4 metres. The Phase I HIA advises that potential land disturbance impacts can be mitigated through the implementation of measures to be outlined in a Demolition Plan, including fencing and selective deconstruction. New development is not necessarily contrary to heritage conservation New development, if designed appropriately, can enhance the heritage landscape.The CCNHCD Plan contains specific policies and guidelines for Weber Street West having to do with massing, design and materials. The application of such policies and guidelines is meant to ensure new development is compatible with the adjacent context. To support this point, the CCNHCD Plan contains illustrations of higher density building developments that would be considered suitable for Weber StreetWest(CCNHCD Plan, Section 6.95). Attention to detail is evident in the selection of materials, façade articulation and 1 - 8 relationship to the street; and several of the examplesillustrated demonstrate well-executed modern interpretations of traditional architectural detailsand building components.Should Council grant permission to demolish 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West, any proposed new development would be subject to the CCNHCD Plan Weber Street Site/Area specific policies and design guidelines, as well as Heritage Permit approval. Any approval to demolish should be made conditional As mentioned earlier in this report,while the retention of historic buildings is strongly encouraged, the CCNHCD Plan contemplates the possibility of new higher density development being located on Weber Street West. To achieve higher densities, the loss of some earlier lower density buildings may occur. Such loss may be tempered in situations wherethe heritage value of the resource is already compromised, and where there is still a balance of City interests and objectives being achieved. City staff are of the opinion that the heritage value of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West has been impacted by the loss of architectural integrity; that an appropriate level of heritage conservation will be achieved with the retention of 107 Young Street; and that additional important objectives will be addressedthrough the proposed redevelopmentin meeting the City’s density target for intensification on Weber Street West. Nevertheless,it isimportant to ensure any loss of heritage fabric does not occur in the absence of undertaking proper due diligence.In this regard, the owner has consulted with a qualified Structural Engineer as well as an experienced house moving company, on the feasibility of temporarily moving 107 Young Street in order to build underground parkingas part of the proposed redevelopment. The conclusion of the engineer and house mover is that 107 Young Street is a good candidate to be temporarily moved (see correspondence in AppendicesD and E of the Phase I HIA). Section 10 ofthe Phase I HIA outlines mitigation and conservation measurestied to the proposal to demolish 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West. Theseincludepreparing a Commemoration Plan to address the interpretation and commemoration of the historic and associative significance of 56 Weber Street West; and the preparation of a Demolition Plan for both subject buildings, to address opportunities to salvage materials and existing heritage attributes, and to avoid or mitigate potential land disturbance impacts to 48 Weber Street West. City Staff are in agreement with the above measures and recommend that they be included as conditions of Heritage Permit approval. Staff are also of the opinion that additional conditions are warranted to ensure demolition does not occur pre-maturely. This includes adding a condition requiring that the owner obtain heritage approval and a Building Permit for the proposedmid-risebuilding, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. Finally, Section 10 of the Phase I HIA also identifies additional conservation measures and actionsthat are recommended to be undertaken should demolition approval be granted. These are referenced as Further Recommendationsin the HIA, as follows: that a Phase II HIA be completed once the finaldesignfor the proposed redevelopmentis complete; that a Conservation Plan be completed for 107 Young Street that includes conservation actions to be implemented prior, during and post construction;and, 1 - 9 that depending on the final location and design of the proposed new development, a Cultural Heritage Protection Plan (CHPP) be completed for the adjacent building at 48 Weber Street and/ or 109 Young Street, as required. As these measures and actions are more directly associated with the proposed redevelopment, it is recommended that such measures be addressed through conditions tied to the planning and development review and/or Heritage Permit process for the anticipated developmentapplications. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM - This report has been postedto the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT - Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Della Ross, InterimDirector of Planning APPENDICES: APPENDIX A: Heritage Permit ApplicationsHPA-2020-V-001 (50-52 Weber St. W.) and HPA- 2020-V-002 (56 Weber St.W.). APPENDIX B: Excerpt from Phase I Heritage Impact Assessmentfor 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Streetdated January 17, 2020, revised March 13, 2020and prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd. 1 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 12 1 - 13 1 - 14 1 - 15 1 - 16 HERITAGEIMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West & 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener Date: January 17, 2020 (Revised March 1, 2020) Prepared for: Prepared by: MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson PlanningLimited (MHBC) 200-540 Bingemans Centre Drive Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9 T: 519 576 3650 F: 519 576 0121 Our File: ‘17191A’ 1 - 17 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Executive Summary MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (“MHBC”) was retained by to undertake a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for three (3) properties located at 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener. The subject lands are located north of the downtown core within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD). As such, the subject lands are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The buildings at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West are proposed to be demolished and the building located at 107 Young Street is proposed to be retained and integrated into the development. The building at 107 Young Street will be temporarily relocated during the construction of the new building which will be part of a Phase II HIA. This report concludes the cultural heritage value of each property as follows: 50-52 Weber Street, “The Cottage” has representative design value as a representative Ontario Gothic Revival Cottage and contextual value for its location in CCNHCD; 56 Weber Street, “The Motz House” has representative design value as a Queen Anne building, historical associations with John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker and contextual value in CCNHCD; 107 Young Street, “The Craftsman House” has representative value as Arts and Craft/ Craftsman house, its historical association with architect C. Knetchel and contextual value in CCNHCD. While the HCD generally discourages demolition, the subject lands are within the Weber Street Policy Area of the CCNHCD. The Plan does consider that change will occur within the Weber Street corridor. Weber Street is a principle street within the CCNHCD Study (2007) however, the CCNHCD Plan (2007) does acknowledge anticipated development and also that the size and scale of heritage buildings on Weber Street “is generally larger than the rest of the district”. While the loss of cultural heritage resources is discouraged, the HCD Plan recognizes that redevelopment may occur in compliance with the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with policies for increasing density along the Weber corridor in the City of Kitchener Official Plan and the Zoning By-law. March 13,2020 MHBC | 5 1 - 18 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Impacts The designation associated with these buildings is within Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District; the heritage attributes of the district is identified in Section 2.4 of the CCNHCD Plan (2007). It is important to note that the evaluation is based on the impacts that the removal of the buildings have on the HCD attributes. This report concludes that heritage impacts, due to the proposed development, are as follows: Moderate impact of demolition of 50-52 Weber Street West as it is a unique building in the district representing Gothic Revival architecture and contributes to the range of architectural styles in the district. not associated with an important business or community leader, wellmaintained or finely detailed, nor does it contribute to an attractive, consistent streetscape orHibner Park. Minor impact of demolition for 56 Weber Street West as it is associated with business community leaders during a key era of development in Kitchener and represents Berlin Vernacular (Queen Anne) architecture; 10.5 % of buildings in the District are of this style (40 buildings). It is, however, not well maintained or largely intact, unique, or contributes to an attractive or consistent streetscape or Hibner Park. Potential impact of land disturbances to 48 Weber Street West, which is a contributing, well maintained, largely intact building of the HCD, during the demolition of 50-52 Weber Street as there is an approximate distance of four (4) metres between the buildings. Mitigation Measures and Conservation Recommendations Commemoration Plan Loss of intangible heritage attribute of association with John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker can be mitigated through commemorative interpretation; Demolition Plan The method of demolition (i.e. selective deconstruction) should be identified in the plan for the demolition of 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West to protect adjacent 48 Weber Street and 107 Young Street; March 13,2020 MHBC | 6 1 - 19 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Easy, high-valuable materials should be identified in the Plan prior to demolition to be salvaged where feasible; The location of the installation of construction fencing should be identified as a precautionary measures to ensure no damage comes to the west elevation of 48 Weber Street West or 107 Young Street. Further Recommendations If the proposed demolitions are approved, the design of the building will be completed and a detailed review of the building and compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Heritage Conservation District Plan will be completed as part of a Phase II HIA. If, the proposed demolitions are approved, the following actions are recommended to be implemented: 1)A Phase II HIA be completed once the final building design is complete; 2)A Conservation Plan for 107 Young Street be completed that includes conservation actions to be implemented prior, during and post construction, this includes plans for temporary relocation of the building to facilitate the underground garage; 3)Depending on the final location and design of the new building, a Cultural Heritage Protection Plan (CHPP) be completed for adjacent building at 48 Weber Street and/ or 109 Young Street as required. Potential impact of alteration to 107 Young Street can be mitigated by following recommendations made by Tacoma Engineers (CAHP) and Laurie McCulloch Building Moving (Appendix D & E). March 13,2020 MHBC | 7 1 - 20 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (“MHBC”) was retained by to undertake a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the subject lands, which is comprised of the properties located at 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West as well as 107 Young Street (see Appendix A for location map). A Phase I HIA was completed and submitted in June 2018 and reviewed by Heritage Kitchener August 2018. The applicants’ proposal at that time was to demolish all three buildings on the subject lands. The proposed demolitions were not supported by Heritage Kitchener. Since then, the applicants have considered several development alternatives. The current proposal is to demolish the buildings at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West. The building at 107 Young Street is proposed to be retained in-situ and integrated into the new development. The subject lands are located north of the downtown core and within the southern limits of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) (see Appendix A for CCNHCD Boundary). As such, the properties are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The properties are not located within or adjacent to either a ‘minor’ or ‘major’ gateway and therefore, not subject to policies of the CCNHCD Plan regarding these features (referencing Street Lighting Concept Map for the CCNHCD). The subject lands are identified in the CCNHCD Plan as ‘High Density Residential Commercial’. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this HIA (Phase I) is to assess the impact of the proposed demolition of the heritage resources on the subject lands and assess the impact on the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) as a whole. This report provides a general description of the proposed new building. A detailed evaluation of the proposed new building, and its compliance with the CCNHCD Plan would be completed within the Phase II of the HIA. March 13,2020 MHBC | 8 1 - 21 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 6.0 Evaluation of Cultural Heritage Resources 6.1 Evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 This report uses Ontario Regulation 9/06 as part of the Ontario Heritage Act to evaluate each property to determine their individual value as a property within the CCNHCD. The criterion is outlined below. 1.The property has design value or physical value because it, i.is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method, ii.displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or iii.demonstrates a high degree of technical or scientific achievement. 2.The property has historical value or associative value because it, i.has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community, ii.yields, or has the potential to yield, information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture, or iii.demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. 3.The property has contextual value because it i.is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area, ii.is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings, or iii.is a landmark. 6.1.1. 50-52 Weber Street West, “The Cottage” Evaluation of Design/Physical Value The property located at 50-52 Weber Street West has design/physical value as it includes a representative example of a Gothic Revival style building (also known as an ‘Ontario Cottage’ or ‘Gothic Cottage’) constructed between 1853 and 1879. The original portion of the building (described in this report as Section ‘A’) is 1 ½ storeys and is constructed in brick. It is a rectangular-shaped building with side-gabled roof and south elevation gable peak with lancelet window. The south (front) facade originally included a verandah or portico as it is visible in the early Fire Insurance Plans. This verandah (described in this report th as Section ‘B’) was enclosed and unsympathetically altered in the late 20 to include modern window and door openings for service/commercial related purposes. March 13,2020 MHBC | 81 1 - 22 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON As Fire Insurance Plans demonstrate that the building was originally a single-detached residence, the building would have included an entrance which was central to the south (front) facade. The building has th been converted to include two units in the early 20century and has resulted in the removal of original door openings and windows at this elevation. The east elevation includes windows which likely respects original window openings. Two windows at the east elevation appear to wood frame windows with 6x6 lights which are likely original as they are th commonly dated to the mid. 19century. However, this cannot be conclusively determined without photographic documentation. The west elevation displays three window openings, two of which respect original window openings. One window opening at the west elevation has been altered to include a much larger square-shaped contemporary window. The original portion of the building (Section ‘A’) is not considered a rare, early, or unique form of architecture in Ontario. Buildings constructed in the Ontario Gothic Revival style are common during this period including the rubble stone foundation and timber beams supports. While this is true, the building is considered an early form of construction within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, where approximately 4.6% of buildings within the District were constructed before 1879. Further, two examples of Ontario Gothic Revival style cottages remain in the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The building does not demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship, artistic merit or scientific achievement. Section ‘B’ of the building has been unsympathetically altered and has not retained its original heritage attributes. Section ‘C’ of the building was added between 1925 and 1947 and does not have design/physical value as part of the original Gothic Revival cottage and is not considered a significant heritage attribute of the property. Evaluation of Historical or Associative Value The property located at 50-52 has historical/associative value, which is primarily related to the development of what is now the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The building is not directly associated with any event, person, or group of people which have been demonstrated to be significant in the development of the community. The building is associated with Elizabeth Finlayson (wife of H.M. Finlayson and former Postmaster of St. Jacobs in the 1860s), who owned the building in the 19th century. There is no evidence in the historic record to confirm that any member of the Finlayson household ever resided on the subject lands. March 13,2020 MHBC | 82 1 - 23 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON The building was constructed between 1853 and 1879 as a single detached residence and was converted into a duplex between 1904 and 1925. It is likely that the building was used as a rental property for average working-class citizens as per a review of both records available from the Land Registry Office and 20th century Directories for Berlin/Kitchener. The property does not provide significant information which would contribute to the understanding of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood and has not been demonstrated to reflect the work of a designer or builder who is significant to the community as this information is not available in the historic record. Evaluation of Contextual Value The property located at 50-52 Weber Street West is located within the boundary of the CCNHCD and therefore retains a degree of its contextual value for its historical associations with the neighbourhood as a whole. The building is one of the earliest in the District (being constructed prior to 1879), and helps to define the edge of the District. The building remains in its original location in-situ, however, the th surrounding context has changed considerably since it was built in the latter half of the 19century as additional portions of Lot 5, Plan 401 were subdivided for the construction of the houses located at what is now 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street. The property would have originally included landscaped open space and accessory structures to support a single household. This can be confirmed as the 1894 (revised 1904) Fire Insurance Plan indicates that a barn or stable was located north of the dwelling. The CCNHCD Study and Plan have not identified the building as a landmark feature or part of a significant grouping within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Attributes Overall 1 ½ storey massing of brick construction with side-gabled roof and medium-pitched front gable of original portion of the building (Section ‘A’); Existing lancelet window opening and remaining portion of wood frame lancelet window at upper storey of the south (front) elevation; Original window openings at the east and west elevations; Remaining 6x6 wood frame windows (Sections ‘A’ and ‘C’); and Frontage, setbacks and orientation along Weber Street West. March 13,2020 MHBC | 83 1 - 24 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 6.1.2 56 Weber Street West, “The Motz House” Evaluation of Design/Physical Value The property located at 56 Weber Street West has design/physical value as it includes a 2 ½ storey brick building constructed in the Queen Anne architectural style. The building was constructed for John Motz between 1879 and 1892. The building retains some of its original features and has been subject to several alterations and additions, described in this report as Sections ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’. The building retains its overall 2 ½ storey brick construction with hipped roof and gable peaks at the south, east and west elevations. As the existing building includes additions constructed for different purposes at different periods of time, each Section has different levels of design/physical value. Section ‘A’ can be confirmed as the original portion of the building constructed for John Motz between 1879 and 1892. Section ‘B’ was added shortly after the building was constructed and appears on the 1894 (revised 1904) Fire Insurance Plan. These portions of the building have design/physical value as being part th of the original building constructed in the Queen Anne architectural style in the late 19 century for the Motz family. Section ‘C’ of the building was constructed for Dr. Henry J. Shoniker, who owned the building at the time the addition was constructed (between 1925 and 1947). While this portion of the building has a degree of historical/associative value related to Dr. Shoniker and the evolution and use of the building over time, this addition does not have significant design/physical value. This building was not constructed in any particular architectural style (including the Queen Anne architectural style) and does not complement Sections ‘A’ or ‘B’ of the original portion of the building. This addition is not considered early, rare, unique, and does not demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship or scientific merit. th Section ‘D’ was constructed in the first half of the 20century as it includes features indicative of the Craftsman or Arts and Crafts architectural style. This includes the use of rusticated brick squared piers capped with stone. This section of the building was added to the south (front) elevation of the original portion of the building (Section ‘A’) and has resulted in the removal of an original porch/verandah constructed in the Queen Anne architectural style as per a review of the historic photo of the building March 13,2020 MHBC | 84 1 - 25 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON provided in this report. Standards and guidelines for the conservation of heritage buildings includes that some additions to heritage buildings can take on their own level design/physical value (MTCS, InfoSheet #8) as follows: Respect for the Building’s History: Do not restore to one period at the expense of another period. Do not destroy later additions to a building or structure solely to restore to a single time period. While this is true, not all additions have design/physical value worthy of conservation. The Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines (2010) encourage the conservation of changes to an historic place, but only those changes which have become character-defining elements in their own right. Further, Section 3.2 of the HCD Plan encourages the conservation of changes to a building provided that they are valuable to the building as follows: Respect Historic Accumulations - A building is both a permanent and a changeable record of history. The alterations that have been made since the original construction also tell part of the history of the place and the building. Some of those alterations may have been poorly conceived and executed and research may determine that they can be removed. This is also supported by the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport (Ontario Heritage Toolkit, Heritage Property Evaluation document) which states that, There can be value or interest found in the evolution of a cultural heritage property. Much can be learned about social, economic, technological and other trends over time. The challenge is being able to differentiate between alterations that are part of an historic evolution, and those that are expedient and offer no informational value. The existing enclosed addition (Section ‘D’) of the building is not considered early, rare, or unique. Instead, it is a modest addition to the building indicative of the Craftsman or Arts and Crafts architectural style. th Section ‘E’ of the building was constructed in the latter half of the 20 century when the building was altered to include multiple residential units. This addition and wood frame balcony and verandah does not demonstrate design/physical value as it is not considered early, rare, unique, and is not associated with the portions of the building constructed in the Queen Anne architectural style (Sections ‘A’ or ‘B’). March 13,2020 MHBC | 85 1 - 26 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Evaluation of Historical or Associative Value The property located at 56 Weber Street West has significant historical/associative value as it is directly associated with John Motz, a former mayor of Berlin (Kitchener), councillor, and sheriff. The building was also home to John’s son William J., who was also a prominent figure of the local community and devoted much of his life to charitable and volunteer work on local Boards and Committees. The property is also associated with H.J. Shoniker, a physician. The building would have served as a medical office in the first half of the 20th century and would have had an influence on the quality of life and standard of living for local residents. While Section ‘C’ of the building has historical/associative value, it does not demonstrate significant design/physical value as per the evaluation provided above. The building is not known to reflect the work or ideas of a specific builder or architect who is significant to the community as this information is not available in the historic record. Evaluation of Contextual Value The property located at 56 Weber Street West is located within the boundary of the CCNHCD and therefore retains its contextual value for its historical associations with the neighbourhood as a whole. The building remains in its original location in-situ and has and is prominently situated on a corner lot at the intersection of Young Street and Weber Street West. The building helps to define the edge of the th District. The surrounding context has changed since it was constructed in the latter half of the 19 century to facilitate the construction of additions to the south, east, and north facades and the paving of the remainder of the property for parking. In addition to this, members of the Motz family severed off th the northerly portion of Lot 5 to construct a house for their daughter, Louisa in the early 20 century (now 107 Young Street). The property has not been recognized as a landmark feature or part of a significant grouping within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. Heritage Attributes Overall 2 ½ storey massing of brick construction (Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’); Gables and peaks with window openings indicative of the Queen Anne style of architecture; Original Queen Anne features including remaining original wood frame windows, wood brackets, wood cornice and dentils (hidden underneath contemporary cladding); March 13,2020 MHBC | 86 1 - 27 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON All original window and door openings at the east, west, and south elevations visible from the public realm; and Frontage, setbacks and orientation along Weber Street West. 6.1.3 107 Young Street, “The Craftsman House” Evaluation of Design/Physical Value The property located at 107 Young Street has design/physical value as it includes a building representative of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture c. 1912. The building was constructed after the property was granted to Louisa Zinger (maiden name Motz). The building has retained the vast majority of its original heritage attributes as per a review of the original blueprints for the structure. Existing alterations have been undertaken in such a way that complements the original design of the building. The building includes features indicative of the Arts and Crafts style including an overhanging roof with verandah supported by brick and wood columns, bay windows, and dormers above the roofline. The building is not considered rare but is a good representation example of the Arts and Crafts architectural style. The house is identified as ‘Vernacular’ in the HCD Study which comprises of 147 houses in the District which is 40.61% of the District. Also Group ‘C’ buildings, as it is also identified as, comprises of 144 buildings in the district and 39.78% of the overall buildings (Section 3.6 of the HCD Study). In stating the above-mentioned, it is neither rarer nor unique in the District. Evaluation of Historical or Associative Value The property located at 107 Young Street has historical/associative value as it is associated with the development of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The building is also indirectly associated with John and William J. Motz who granted lands to Louiza Zinger (maiden name Motz) in 1912. While John and William J. Motz never resided on the subject lands, Helen Motz (wife of John Motz) was demonstrated to reside at 107 Young street with her daughter and son-in-law in the year 1921. The property does not demonstrate compelling evidence of having the potential to yield important information that contributes to the understanding of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The building has been confirmed as being designed by C. Knechtel (son of Jonas Knechtel), an architect who has constructed other notable buildings in Berlin (Kitchener) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the former Victoria Park Pavilion. March 13,2020 MHBC | 87 1 - 28 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Evaluation of Contextual Value The property located at 107 Young Street is located within the boundary of the CCNHCD and therefore retains its contextual value for its historical associations with the neighbourhood as a whole. The building remains in its original location in-situ and has and is originally part of the rear yard of the Motz residence until it was severed in 1912. The surrounding context has changed since it was adaptively re-used for service/commercial purposes. This has resulted in paving the open landscaped space in the rear yard to the east. The property has not been recognized as a landmark within the CCNHCD Study or Plan. He ritage Attributes Overall 1 storey massing of brick construction with original square-shaped plan; Hipped roof with gables at the north, south and west elevations; Large red brick chimney at the south elevation; All original window and door openings and windows with leaded-glass visible from the street; Front (west) elevation verandah with roof overhang supported by half brick and wood pillars ; and, Frontage, setbacks and orientation along Weber Street West. March 13,2020 MHBC | 88 1 - 29 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 6.2 Summary of Evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 Ontario Regulation 9/06 50-52 Weber 56 Weber St. W 107 Young St. St. W 1.Design/Physical Value i.Rare, unique, Representative Representative of the Queen Representative of the representative or early of the Ontario Anne architectural style Arts and Crafts example of a style, Gothic Cottage architectural style type, expression, architectural material or construction style method ii.Displays high degree of No.No. No. craftsmanship or artistic merit iii.Demonstrates highNo.No. No. degree of technical or scientific achievement 2.Historical/associative value i.Direct associations No.Associated with the CCNHCD No. with a theme, event, and directly associated with belief, person, activity, John and William J. Motz and organization, institution Henry J. Shoniker that is significant ii.Yields, or has potentialNo.No. No. to yield information that contributes to an understanding of a community or culture iii.Demonstrates or No.No. Designed by architect reflects the work or C. Knechtel ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer, or theorist who is significant to the community. 3.Contextual value i.Important in defining,In CCNHCD In CCNHCD In CCNHCD maintainingor supporting the character of an area ii.Physically, functionally, No.No. No. visually, or historically linked to its surroundings iii.Is a landmark No.No. No. March 13,2020 MHBC | 89 1 - 30 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 6.3 Evaluation of Contribution to the District This Heritage Impact Assessment acknowledges that the properties located at 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street have already been identified as having cultural heritage value or interest as they are included within the boundary of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District and are therefore designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. These buildings were evaluated in terms of their contribution to the overall District in the CCNHCD Study. The Heritage Conservation District Study did not include an evaluation of individual properties as per Ontario Regulation 9/06. Architectural styles that are consistent in the CCNHCD and constitute the “Architectural Character” of the District are as follows (Section 6.2.3. of the CCNHCD Plan (2007)): Classical or Neo-classicalItalianate Gothic or Gothic RevivalQueen Anne VictorianSecond Empire Georgian The subject properties as described in the CCNHCD as follows: Evaluation of Subject Lands within HCD 50-52 Weber Group B 33.98% of the buildings 0.83% of houses in the district are Ontario Street West in the HCD are ranked as Cottages “The Cottage” Group B in the HCD Ontario Cottage 39.78% of buildings in 56 Weber Street Group C 10.5% of buildings within the HCD are Queen Anne the HCD are ranked as “The Motz House” Style (40 buildings are of Group C Queen Anne style in HCD) Queen Anne 107 Young Street Group C 39.78% of buildings in 40.61% of buildings within the HCD are Vernacular the HCD are ranked as “The Craftsman (147 buildings are Group C House” Vernacular in HCD) Vernacular March 13,2020 MHBC | 90 1 - 31 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 7.0 Description of Proposed Demolition The proposed demolition of the subject lands includes the demolition of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street and retention and integration of 107 Young Street into the new development. Underground parking is proposed and would be constructed within the entirety of the site. To facilitate the construction of the underground parking, the building at 107 Young Street will be temporarily lifted and or relocated during the excavation of the underground parking lot. Reports from Tacoma Engineers and Laurie McCulloch Building Moving confirm that the building is a good candidate for temporarily lifting/ relocation (see Appendix D & E). Figure 119: Site Plan of proposed demolitions of 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West and retention of 107 Young Street (Facet Designs, 2019) March 13,2020 MHBC | 91 1 - 32 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 8.0 Impacts of Proposed Demolition 8.1 Introduction This section of the report will review impacts which may occur as a result of the proposed demolition of the identified cultural heritage resources located on the subject lands. The impact analysis has three components: 1)Impact of the proposed demolition in relation to the demolition policies of the CCNHCD Plan (2007); 2)Impact of the proposed demolition on the overall HCD key heritage attributes; and, 3)Impact of the proposed demolition to adjacent buildings. 8.2 Impact of Demolition in Relation to the Demolition Policies of the CCNHCD Plan The CCNHCD Plan identifies that demolition can be considered in limited situations, including when redevelopment is in keeping with appropriate City policies. The subject lands consist of properties located in an area that is identified for high density commercial residential development. The Weber Street corridor (which includes the subject lands) is identified in the City’s land use planning documents as an area for high density residential commercial development. The redevelopment of the lands to higher density is consistent with the policies of the Official Plan, the Civic Centre Secondary Plan, the Planning around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS) Plan, and the City of Kitchener Zoning by-law. The CCNHCD Plan recognizes the planned function of the Weber Street corridor and applies special policies and guidelines for the properties in this area. The Weber Street area policies recognize that the demolition of buildings and redevelopment of lands along Weber Street may occur. The policies state that retention of buildings and adaptive re-use is preferred. Also, that redevelopment on Weber Street could negatively impact the heritage character of the area if it is not undertaken in a sensitive manner. However, the policy framework considers that demolition and redevelopment will occur and provides a series of policies and guidelines to guide new buildings and development on underutilized sites. The proposed redevelopment of the site is in keeping with appropriate City policies and therefore is consistent with the policies regarding demolition in the HCD Plan. March 13,2020 MHBC | 92 1 - 33 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 8.3 Impacts of Demolition on the CCNHCD Key attributes are the defining factors of the heritage district. The following is a list of the key attributes of the CCNHCD as defined by the District Plan (2007) in 2.: Its association with important business and community leaders during a key era of development in Kitchener; A wealth of well maintained, finely detailed buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s that are largely intact; A number of unique buildings, including churches and commercial buildings, which provide distinctive landmarks within and at the edges of the District; A significant range of recognizable architectural styles and features including attic gable roofs, decorative trim, brick construction, porches and other details, associated with the era in which they were developed; The presence of an attractive and consistent streetscape linked by mature trees, grassed boulevards and laneways; Hibner Park, Kitchener’s second oldest city park, as a green jewel in the centre of the District. These attributes are important to the District and the City as a whole and deserve appropriate preservation and management. 8.3.1 50-52 Weber Street West, “The Cottage” Based on the key attributes of the District, the removal of the building results in removal of a rare building in the District as a Gothic Revival Cottage which is one of three in the District and a building that contributes to the range of architectural styles in the District. The building at 50-52 Weber Street West is, however, not associated with an important business or community leader. The building is not wel l maintained or finely detailed; unfortunately, the front façade has been altered so much so that is considered irreversible, particularly due to the number of large openings created on the th exterior, in particular as a result of its conversion into a duplex at the early part of the 20 century. Alterations were reviewed in sub-section 5.4.1 of this report concluding that the majority of the heritage integrity has been lost. Furthermore, t he building does not contribute to an attractive, consistent streetscape or Hibner Park. In conclusion, the impact of the removal of the building has been determined to be moderate. March 13,2020 MHBC | 93 1 - 34 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 8.3.2 56 Weber Street West, “The Motz’ House” Based on the key attributes of the District, the removal of the building results in the removal of the building’s association with important business and community leaders in the community (John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker) and a recognizable architectural style (Queen Anne Style) that is well represented in the District. It has had several alterations, some of which are reversible, while others are not, and is not as “finely detailed”, or “largely intact” as others in the District. Furthermore, the building is not unique, nor does it contribute to an attractive, consistent streetscape or Hibner Park. In conclusion, the impact has been determined to be minor. The intangible historical association of the building with historical figures also is not removed indefinitely by the removal of the building and can remain with a form of commemoration. While demolition of buildings located at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West is considered a negative impact, given the policy framework of the City’s land use plan, the CCNHCD Plan, and the modest heritage value of the buildings, demolition can be supported, provided that the new building complies with other applicable policies of the CCNHCD Plan. 8.4 Impact of Proposed Demolitions on Adjacent Buildings There are no identified adverse impacts as a result of the demolition of 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West to the building at 107 Young Street .There is approximately 12 metres between 56 Weber Street and 17.5 metres from 50-52 Weber Street West to the building at 107 Young Street. This distance is sufficient to not anticipate adverse impacts, particularly land disturbances. The building at 48 Weber Street is closer (approximately 4 metres). 17.5 metres 12 metres 4 metres Figure 120: Aerial showing distance between proposed demolitions and 107 Young Street and 48 Weber Street West (Google Earth Pro, 2019) March 13,2020 MHBC | 94 1 - 35 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 9.0 Consideration of Alternatives to Demolition 9.1 Alternative Development Approaches The following have been identified as a range of development alternatives that may be considered as part of the heritage planning process. These options have been assessed in terms of impacts to cultural heritage resources as well as balancing other planning policies within the planning framework. 9.1.1 Do Nothing This option would result in the retention of all buildings located on the subject in their current form. There would be no redevelopment on the subject lands and therefore, there would be no change or impact on adjacent cultural heritage resources in the CCNHCD. This option would have a neutral impact on the heritage resources on the subject lands since it would not result in positive or negative change. The buildings located at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West buildings have been altered from their original forms, however, 107 Young Street retains the majority of its integrity. This option would not result in the rehabilitation or restoration of these buildings. This option would also not result in the any intensification of the site and the achievement of wider planning goals. 9.1.2 Retainand Conserve All Buildings This option results in the retention of the existing buildings located at 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West and a) the demolition of existing additions to the buildings which are not of cultural heritage value or interest and b) the restoration of identified heritage attributes. This option would essentially restore the buildings at 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West to their original form. There would be no change to 107 Young Street since little alteration has occurred to the building over time. This option would have beneficial impacts on the heritage resources located on-site and neutral impacts on adjacent properties. This option would require funding in order to complete proper demolition of additions and restoration of the buildings. March 13,2020 MHBC | 95 1 - 36 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON th This option would result in less density on the site since the 20century additions to 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West would be removed; the resulting density would be approximately 0.60 FSR. Given the location on Weber Street West, it is unlikely these buildings would return to their original use as single detached dwellings. There is potential for reuse of the buildings as an office conversion assuming sufficient parking could be provided. However, unless the City reduces the minimum permitted density of the lands to below 1.0 FSR, the land value plus the cost of restoring the buildings make this option unlikely to occur. 9.1.3 Intensify the Site while Retaining All Buildings This option results in the retention of the existing buildings located at 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street. This option would include a) the demolition of sections of the existing buildings which are not of significant cultural heritage value, and b) construction of new additions on the buildings to increase the density of the site consistent with the existing proposed land use framework and in a form that is complementary to the existing buildings. This option would have a beneficial impact if the heritage attributes of the buildings at 50-52 and 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street were restored, including rehabilitation to lost or damaged attributes through the alterations that have occurred over time. However, given the size of the property, the location of buildings, and the existing zoning, it is unlikely that this option is feasible. A conceptual site plan was designed where portions of the existing building footprints could be retained, while utilizing space to construct a new addition at 50-52 Weber Street West. With this concept, there is very little opportunity to construct sizeable new additions which are complementary to the existing heritage buildings while accommodating the required parking. 9.1.4 Develop the Site while Retaining 107 Young Street and Either 50-52 or 56 Weber Street West This option would result in the retention of one of the Weber Street buildings which would have beneficial heritage impacts. However, given the size of the site, there is little development opportunity remaining. It is unlikely this option would be economical to pursue. March 13,2020 MHBC | 96 1 - 37 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 9.1.5 Develop the Site and Relocating Either 50-52 or 56 Weber Street West This option would result in the relocation of either 50-52 or 56 Weber Street West to another location within or outside of the HCD. This option would have the beneficial impact of conserving the building(s), albeit in a new context. The applicant has investigated this alternative. The intent was to donate the building(s) for re-use as affordable housing at another location within the City. Ultimately a suitable site could not be found. In addition to finding appropriate land upon which one or both of the buildings could be relocated, the obstacles of the LRT and railway line also posed a challenge. Unless an appropriate and feasible relocation site is found, relocation is not an option. March 13,2020 MHBC | 97 1 - 38 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 10.0 Mitigation and Conservation Measures Commemoration Plan: The removal of the buildings at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West cannot be mitigated. The story of John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker, as intangible heritage attribute of the HCD, of 56 Weber Street West, can be mitigated in a form of commemorative, public interpretation. Demolition Plan: It is recommended that selective deconstruction be used as a means of demolition in order to remove easy, high-valuable material, such as original windows and doors, original hardware and Italianate brackets to be donated to the City as a collective inventory for re-use in other buildings in the District. If there are other materials, such as wood flooring, bannisters, these are recommended to be salvaged where feasible for re-use in the community. If demolition is approved for 50-52 Weber Street West and/ or 56 Weber Street West, it is recommended that this report be deemed by the City as archival documentation to support the demolitions pursuant to 12.C.1.33-34 of the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan. It is also recommended that this report, including all supplementary reports to this HIA, should be made available to the Kitchener Public Library for reference. The potential impact of land disturbances to 48 Weber Street West can be mitigated by the method used for demolition. If, selective deconstruction is used to remove both 50-52 and 56 Weber Street, there will be no anticipated impacts to 48 Weber Street West. Construction fencing should be installed as a precautionary measure along the property line between 48 and 50-52 Weber Street West to ensure no material or equipment as a result of the demolition damages the west elevation of 48 Weber Street West. March 13,2020 MHBC | 98 1 - 39 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON 11.0 Conclusions and Recommendations MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (“MHBC”) was retained by to undertake a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for three (3) properties located at 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener. The subject lands are located north of the downtown core within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD). As such, the subject lands are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The buildings at 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West are proposed to be demolished and the building located at 107 Young Street is proposed to be retained and integrated into the development. The building at 107 Young Street will be temporarily relocated during the construction of the new building which will be part of a Phase II HIA. This report concludes the cultural heritage value of each property as follows: 50-52 Weber Street, “The Cottage” has representative design value as a representative Ontario Gothic Revival Cottage and contextual value for its location in CCNHCD; 56 Weber Street, “The Motz House” has representative design value as a Queen Anne building, historical associations with John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker and contextual value in CCNHCD; 107 Young Street, “The Craftsman House” has representative value as Arts and Craft/ Craftsman house, its historical association with architect C. Knetchel and contextual value in CCNHCD. While the HCD generally discourages demolition, the subject lands are within the Weber Street Policy Area of the CCNHCD. The Plan does consider that change will occur within the Weber Street corridor. Weber Street is a principle street within the CCNHCD Study (2007) however, the CCNHCD Plan (2007) does acknowledge anticipated development and also that the size and scale of heritage buildings on Weber Street “is generally larger than the rest of the district”. While the loss of cultural heritage resources is discouraged, the HCD Plan recognizes that redevelopment may occur in compliance with the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with policies for increasing density along the Weber corridor in the City of Kitchener Official Plan and the Zoning By-law. March 13,2020 MHBC | 99 1 - 40 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Impacts The designation associated with these buildings is within Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District; the heritage attributes of the district is identified in Section 2.4 of the CCNHCD Plan (2007). It is important to note that the evaluation is based on the impacts that the removal of the buildings have on the HCD attributes. This report concludes that heritage impacts, due to the proposed development, are as follows: Moderate impact of demolition of 50-52 Weber Street West as it is a unique building in the district representing Gothic Revival architecture and contributes to the range of architectural styles in the district. It is, however, not associated with an important business or community leader, well maintained or finely detailed, nor does it contribute to an attractive, consistent streetscape or Hibner Park. Minor impact of demolition for 56 Weber Street West as it is associated with business community leaders during a key era of development in Kitchener and represents Berlin Vernacular (Queen Anne) architecture; 10.5 % of buildings in the District are of this style (40 buildings). It is, however, not well maintained or largely intact, unique, or contributes to an attractive or consistent streetscape or Hibner Park. Potential impact of land disturbances to 48 Weber Street West, which is a contributing, well maintained, largely intact building of the HCD, during the demolition of 50-52 Weber Street as there is an approximate distance of four (4) metres between the buildings. Mitigation Measures and Conservation Recommendations Commemoration Plan Loss of intangible heritage attribute of association with John and William J. Motz and Henry J. Shoniker can be mitigated through commemorative interpretation; March 13,2020 MHBC | 100 1 - 41 Heritage Impact Assessment Report Phase I 50-52 Weber Street West, 56 Weber Street West, and 107 Young Street, City of Kitchener, ON Demolition Plan The method of demolition (i.e. selective deconstruction) should be identified in the plan for the demolition of 50-52 & 56 Weber Street West to protect adjacent 48 Weber Street and 107 Young Street; Easy, high-valuable materials should be identified in the Plan prior to demolition to be salvaged where feasible; The location of the installation of construction fencing should be identified as a precautionary measures to ensure no damage comes to the west elevation of 48 Weber Street West or 107 Young Street. Further Recommendations If the proposed demolitions are approved, the design of the building will be completed and a detailed review of the building and compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Heritage Conservation District Plan will be completed as part of a Phase II HIA. If, the proposed demolitions are approved, the following actions are recommended to be implemented: 1.A Phase II HIA be completed once the final building design is complete; 2.A Conservation Plan for 107 Young Street be completed that includes conservation actions to be implemented prior, during and post construction, this includes plans for temporary relocation of the building to facilitate the underground garage; 3.Depending on the final location and design of the new building, a Cultural Heritage Protection Plan (CHPP) be completed for adjacent building at 48 Weber Street and/ or 109 Young Street as required. Potential impact of alteration to 107 Young Street can be mitigated by following recommendations made by Tacoma Engineers (CAHP) and Laurie McCulloch Building Moving (Appendix D & E). March 13,2020 MHBC | 101 1 - 42 107 Young St 56 Weber St W 50-52 Weber St W Legend Date: Heritage Buildings Scale: File: ± Drawn: Document Path: K:\\17191A- Weber St\\RPT\\Heritage_Groups.mxd 1 - 43 1 - 44 ¸ ¸ ¸ 1 - 45 ¸ ¸ ¸ 1 - 46 ¸ ¸ 1 - 47 1 - 48 1 - 49 1 - 50 1 - 51 1 - 52 1 - 53 1 - 54 1 - 55 1 - 56 UF.43268.29 KVM.4.29 1 - 57 1 - 58 UF.44895.2: GFC!31.31 1 - 59 960 Taunton Rd E Whitby, ON L1R 3L8 Laurie McCulloch Phone: (905) 728-0884 Fax: (905) 743-0528 Building Moving info@mccullochmovers.ca Monday, March 2, 2020 Budgetary Quotation RE: 107 Young Street Kitchener Background The building to be retained is approximately 37’ X 42’ X 1 and 1/2 storey solid brick Ontario Cottage style house moving out onto street to allow for underground parking to be completed. Site Preparation Excavation of site to allow steel placement down to footing level will be done by others. Any demolition or site clearing to occur will also be done by others Loading Procedure 1.clean basement, disconnect services and remove fixtures (furnace, stairs etc.) 2. 3.insert main beams under building 4.level beams and install jacking and safety cribs under each beam 5.insert cross beams at each end through the mains to carry the needle beams 6.grout the cross beam ends to the underside of the cut line as well as the interior masonry walls 7.insert the needle beams, pack and grout to the brick line 8.with the two end walls loaded and packed open holes on each side and insert one cross loader at a time packing and grouting into place as you go 9.the first floor joist will also be packed to the cross beams 10.install any necessary bracing for weak points in doorways, etc. 11.connect the jacks and raise building 1 inch with our unified jacking machine 12.remove basement support points between cross beams and insert safety needles 1 - 60 Laurie McCulloch Building Moving 2 13.install roll steel and multi directional Hillman rollers to slide building out onto street 14.move building desired distance crib off and remove roll steel 15.Once parking garage is completed 16.Reinstall roll steel and multi directional Hillman rollers to slide building out back into final location 17.hold in place while basement completed by others 18.once basement complete relieve steel framework and remove Rolling Multi directional Hillman rollers are placed between the main beams and roll steel for the move. The 50 ton capacity rollers will be installed based on the actual weight of the loaded building including steel. The actual weight will be determined once the building is loaded on our equipment with our hydraulic equipment and verified by David Seberras to ensure that an adequate safety ratio for the rolling equipment is maintained. Foundation An adequate height foundation will need to be built up to the underside of the brick to pin the building in its final location by others. We will assist in the design of new foundation walls to make sure the design facilitates the removal of our steel framework. Placement After the building is at its desired location and elevation, the new concrete foundation wall is installed leaving openings for the main beam removal. Scope of Work Install steel framework Lift building free of current foundation Relocate to storage location Relocate to final location Place according to your surveyors marks Hold building in place to while basement built by others Remove steel framework 1 - 61 Laurie McCulloch Building Moving 3 Exclusions The following are not in our scope: Cleaning out of current basement of all organic materials Permits Road Occupancy cost such as police, local utility company costs for wire raising, hoarding, pedestrian protection Foundations for building Any demolition required Excavation around the perimeter of the building down to footing level to allow for placement of steel beams Excavation for foundation Service disconnections and reconnections Surveyors required permanent building placement Assumptions The following is assumed in the pricing Adequate laydown area for relocationsteel and equipment Onsite parking for company trucks Temporary power and water Minimum six ft basement under current structure and new foundation Cost The cost for the relocation will be approx. Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Plus HST Based on builder supplied information of photos and dimensions. Yours Truly Greg Mcculloch Greg McCulloch Laurie McCulloch Building Moving 1 - 62 REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7684 PREPARED BY: Leon Bensason,Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning (519) 741-2200 x7306 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT:March 20,2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-063 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-003 26 Durham Street Masonry and Wood Trim Repairs __________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020- IV-003be approvedto permit masonry and wood trim repairs on the property municipally addressed as 26 Durham Street, in accordance with the photographs and supplementary information submitted with the application, and subject to the following conditions: A.That a test panel of the proposed masonry work including repointing and crack repair, be undertaken to the satisfaction of City Heritage Planning staff before proceeding with such work on the entire building; and, B.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of any requiredbuilding permit. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-003 which is seeking permission to complete masonry and wood trim repairs at the property municipally addressed as 26 Durham Street. The application is being made under a Property Standards Order issued by the By-law Enforcement Division of the City of Kitchener. Article 34 of the Property Standards By-Law requires owners of vacant heritage property to maintain and repair their property as necessary to protect and prevent deterioration of heritage attributes. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 2 - 1 Location Map: 26 Durham Street REPORT: The subject property is located on the east side of Durham Streetin the Lower Doon community, between Doon Valley Drive and the dead end of Durham Street at Durham Green. The property was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Actin 1985. 26 Durham Street – front facade 2 - 2 Designation By-law85-102identifies the exterior of the detached residential building to be of architectural value and the following heritage attributes to be of particular interest: the stone side facades; the stone projecting central and recessed street facades; the sharply pitched gables; the six over six paned windows; the wooden shutters around the windows; the recessed front door having transom and sidelights with chinoiserie of glass; and the porch with posts, railings and dogtooth ornament under the eaves. In January 2020, theowner of 26 Durham Street was issued an Order to Comply, requiring the owner to bring the property into conformity with Chapter 665 of the Municipal Code (Property Standards), and specifically to address the repair and maintenance of exterior buildings and structures. The Order (attached as Appendix ‘B’), identifies the following deficiencies: cracks, gaps or missing stone masonry on exterior walls; doors, windows and shutters in disrepair; eaves troughs that are damaged, rusted or not in good working order; visible signs of deterioration in soffit and fascia, and on several other painted surfaces; decay and deterioration of the front porch including wood guards, balustrades, railings and decorative fascia and trim. In accordance with the Ontario HeritageAct, issuance of a Heritage Permit is required to carry out alterations to the exterior of the building, including repairs which may impact heritage attributes.In regard to maintenance and repair, Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canadaadvises to maintain character-defining elements on an ongoing basis. This includes to repair character-defining elements by reinforcing their materials using recognized conservation methods; and to replace in kind any extensivelydeteriorated or missing parts of character-defining elements, where there are surviving prototypes,with new elements that match forms, materials and detailing of sound versions of the same elements. Heritage Planning and By-law Enforcement staff have met the property owner on site to review the specific deficiencies identified in the Order to Comply. As part of this Heritage Permit application, the owner has submitted photographs of the specific areas of the building requiring repair, and has provided a written description ofthe approach to be taken to address the deficiencies(see Appendix ‘A’). The owner advises that heritage attributes will be repaired in accordance with good conservation practices (e.g. hand scrapingprior to re-painting wood surfaces), and that replacement with new material shall only be undertaken where elements are beyond repair. Repair and replacement is to match the existing in material, size, design and detail. It should be noted that the owner does not propose to install new shutters where already missing on less visible facades, but does propose to move singlewood shutters to the front façade where missing. In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: the proposalto repair, using methods consistent with good conservation practices, and to replace only where materials are beyond repair with new elements that match the form, material and 2 - 3 detailing of sound versions, follows Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; the ownerproposes to use an experiencedqualified mason to undertake making the stone masonry repairs; the stonemasonry and wood trim repairs will serve toprotect the heritage attributes; and the way in which thework is proposed to be undertaken will not adversely affect thedesign or heritage character of the buildingand property. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT - Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Della Ross,InterimDirector of Planning APPENDICES: APPENDIX A:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-003 APPENDIX B:Property Standards Orderfor 26 Durham Street 2 - 4 2 - 5 2 - 6 2 - 7 February 7, 2020 Re:26 Durham Street, Kitchener -Heritage Permit Application Proposed Scope of Work to Complete Required Repairs The house located at 26 Durham Streetin Kitchener is in need of repairs, as required through a work is proposed to be undertaken to address the Order to Comply. The necessary repairs will be done ina manner as to not alter the overall design of the house. Repair of Stone Masonry-An experienced stone mason will be commissioned to make repairs where requiredin the Order, including repairing/repointing existing cracks in stone masonry with historically appropriate lime based mortar, and filling voids with sourced stone to match as necessary. Window Frames, Sills and Ornamental Window Shutters-Prepare window frames for painting. Hand scrape, apply wood filler where necessary and sandto prepare for painting.Apply caulking where necessary.Where segments of window frames are beyond repair or missing, replace with new pine to match and paint. Repair window sills. Where window sills have aluminum caps, pull back existing capsand remove rotted wood;replace with new pine and recap with existing aluminum cap. Where window sills are not capped, repair/replace rotted wood sills with new pine as needed. Prepare all sills for painting and paint white again.Repair window shutters. Hand scrape, apply wood filler where necessary and sandto prepare for painting. Repaint brown as existing. Where window shutters are already missing(such as on left side elevation)do not replace. Remove single shutteron side elevation(not visiblefrom street);repair and re-installon front elevation where single shutter is missing. Eaves Troughs and Downpipes-Remove old aluminum eaves troughs and downpipes and replace with new white aluminum eaves troughs and downpipes. Soffit and Fascia-Repair soffit and fascia where required. Repair/ replace rotted wood with new pine to match existing. Prepare for painting and paint white again.Apply white metal flashingon fascia only where new eavestrough is to be installed (e.g. on horizontal runs not on gables). Flashing will be unseen behind eavestrough and will assist with squirrelproblem. Front Porch RepairRetain and repair original wood elements of front porch whereverpossible (hand scrape, apply wood filler,sandand paint). Where elements are beyond repair, remove rotted wood and replace with new pine to match originalindesign. Prepare all elements of the front porch including wood guards, balustrades, railings decorative fascia and door frame for painting(white in colour). Paint House-All exposed wood surfaces on the house will be prepared for painting and will be painted to the existing colourscheme(either white or browndepending on detail). Most of the wood repairs I will be doing myself as I was a framer for 25 years and have construction experience and the tools required to do the job. I will do some of the painting myself andwill contract out the rest. The masonry work and eaves trough and downspout replacement will be contracted out to qualified and experienced trades.The intent is to retain and repair original 2 - 8 attributes wherever possible, and to replace only where original is beyond repair. 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(665.10.1) ARTICLE 4 – REPAIR AND MAINTAINANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS 665.4. 1 The owner of any propertywhichdoes not conform to the standards prescribed by this by- law shall repair and maintain the property to conform with the standards prescribed by this by- law, or the property shall be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris, or refuse and left in a graded and leveled condition. 665.4.2 Despite section 4.1, in the case of buildings and structures located on properties that have been designated under section 29 or 34. 5 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and for all buildings and structures located on properties that are in a heritage conservation district designated under section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the property shall not be cleared of a building or structure that does not conform to the standards unless any required approvals and consents have been granted in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. 665.4.4 All repairs to any property shall be made in a manner that is accepted as good workmanship in the respective building trades concerned and with materials that are suitable and sufficient for the purpose. ARTICLE 7 - EXTERIOROF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, COLUMNS AND BEAMS 665.7. 2 The exterior foundations, walls, columns, and beams of a building or structure shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe and structurally sound condition. The exterior walls have cracks, and is missing stone masonry. Therefore, thecrack in the front right wall masonry of the building shall be repaired. Therefore, the crack in the rear wall masonry of the building shall be repaired. Therefore, the missing stone masonry in the right side wall masonry of the buildingshall be repaired. Therefore, the missing stone masonry in the rear right side wall masonry of the building shall be repaired. 2 - 26 DOORS AND WINDOWS 665.7. 3 All exterior doors, windows, including storm and screen windows, shutters, hatchways, and other exterior openings in a building or structure shall be maintained in good working order and good repair, in a safe condition and, except for screen windows, reasonably weathertight and draft free. The doors and windows, including shutters are disrepair. 665.7.4 Without restricting the generality of section 7.3, such maintenance includes: a.) repairing, refitting, or replacing decayed, damaged, defective, or missing doors, windows, frames, sashes, casings, shutters, hatchways, or screens; e.)weatherstripping and caulking of doors and windows. Therefore, the broken wood window shutters, and broken/missing hardware/fasteners shall be repaired. Therefore, the deteriorated/decayed window sills shall be repaired Therefore, the deteriorated/decayed/missing caulking of window frames/sills shall be repaired and applied where required/missing. ROOFS AND ROOF STRUCTURES 665.7. 8 All roof flashing, gutters, valleys, eaves troughs, and downpipes on a building or structure shall be secured, free of rust, and maintained in good working order. The eaves troughs are damaged, rusted/peeling paint, and not maintained good working order. Therefore, the damaged sections of the rear ground level eavestrough’sanddownpipe’s shall be repaired andin good working order. Therefore, thepeeling paint/rusted areasof all eaves troughsshall be covered with a coating of paint. 665.7. 9 All soffit and fascia components of a building or structure shall be secured and maintained in good repair and properly painted or otherwise treated. The soffit and fascia painted components are peeling and/or worn away with visible signs of deterioration. Therefore, thesoffit and fascia components at the front upper left, rear lower left, and rear lower right sides of the building which show visible signs of deterioration (holes)shall be repaired. Therefore, all soffit and fascia painted components which are visibly worn, have peeling/missing paint shall be properly painted. 2 - 27 665. 7. 11 Every exterior surface, not inherently resistant to deterioration, on a building, structure, or any part thereof or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained, without visible deterioration, with a protective coating of paint or equivalent weather-resistant material. Therefore, all deteriorated exterior (painted) surfaces of the porch (guards, balustrades, railings and decorative fascia), window shutters, window framesand sills, and door frames, shall be refinished with a protective coating of paint or equivalent weather-resistant material. Landings, Verandahs, Porches and Decks 665.7. 15 Every stair, landing, verandah, porch, deck, loading dock, or balcony on the exterior of a building or structure, along with any guard, balustrade, railing, screen or other appurtenance attached thereto shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe and structurally sound condition. The porch wood guards, balustrades, railings and decorative fascia are in decay, with visible signs of wood and paint deterioration. 665.7. 16 Without restricting the generality of section 7. 15, such maintenance includes: b)repairing, replacing or supporting structural members that are decayed, damaged, weakened, loose, or missing; and c)repairing or replacing balustrades, guards, and railings. Therefore, the decayed and deteriorated porch woodguards, balustrades,railings and decorative fascia shall be repaired or replaced. ARTICLE 10 – ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES 665. 10. 1 All work performed in accordance with the requirements of sections 10. 2 and 10.3 must comply with all other relevant by- laws and legislation including the Ontario Heritage Act. Written consent from Council or its delegate shall be required before any work impacting the heritage attributes of a property is performed, even when such work is ordered or required by the provisions of this by- law. 665.10.2 Every owner and occupant of vacant heritage property shall, in addition to complying with the other requirements of this by- law, maintain and repair the heritage property as necessary to protect and prevent deterioration of its heritage attributes. 665. 10. 3 In addition to meeting all other requirements of this by-law, every owner of vacant heritage property shall ensure that the following measures are taken with respect to that building or structure: b)the exterior shall be maintained in order to prevent moisture penetration and damage from the elements that may have an adverse impact on the heritage attributes; 2 - 28 REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range and Policy Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7648 PREPARED BY: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7839 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward10 DATE OF REPORT:March 24, 2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-055 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-004 139 Queen Street North Removal of a rear addition ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020- V-004be approvedto permit the removal of a rear addition at the property municipally addressed as 139 Queen Street North, in accordance with the plans and supplementary information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1.Thatthe final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-004 which is seeking permission to remove a rear addition at the property municipally addressed as 139 Queen Street North, located within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. Location Map: 139 Queen Street North *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 3 - 1 REPORT: The subject property is located on the east side of Queen Street North, at the intersection of Ellen Street East and Queen Street North. The property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and forms part of the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD). The subject property is identified as a Group ‘A’ building in the CCNHCD Plan. The CCNHCD Plan describes the building as Georgian cottage, constructed c. 1852 and originally built for Nicholas Zieger, the owner of a brickyard in the area. The existing sunroom addition is proposed for removal. 139 Queen Street North – Front Elevation Proposed Removal of Rear Addition The existing rear addition (sunroom) on the subject property is not visible from Queen Street North, but is partially visible from Ellen Street West behind an existing wood fence. According to information provided by theproperty owners, the addition is constructed of painted plywood and contains thin, plexiglass windows, some of which are broken. The demolition policies in the CCNHCD Plan presume demolition of entire structures, not the demolition or removal of portions of buildings. However, there are goals and principles within the CCNHCDPlan that address the demolition or removal of portions of buildings within the district.One of the principles of the CCNHCD Plan is “Respect for Historic Accumulations”, which states that: “the alterations that have been made since the original construction also tell part of the history of the place and the building. Some of those alterations may have been poorly conceived and executed, and research may determine that 3 - 2 they can be removed”. One of the goals of the CCNHCD Plan is “to strongly discourage the demolition of heritage buildings and the removal or alteration of distinctive architectural details”. The sunroom located at the rear of the dwelling is not original to the dwelling and was constructed some time in the late 1970s or early 1980s, according to records obtained from the City’s Building Division. 139 Queen Street North – Existing Rear Addition (Sunroom)to be Removed 139 Queen Street North – Interior of Existing Rear Addition (Sunroom) The owner/applicant has advised that the removal of the rear addition will involve removal of the stud frame and plexiglass, repairs to the roof that currently adjoins the addition to the dwelling, and the 3 - 3 installation of new soffits, fascia and eavestroughs. There is no proposal at this time to replace or construct a new addition once this existing sunroom is removed. Heritage Planning Staff Comments Heritage Planning staff areof the opinion that the removal of the rear addition will not detract from the cultural heritage value or interest of the property or the CCNHCD, but that the removal of this addition will contribute to restoring some of the integrity of the dwelling. In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: The existing dwelling is a Group ‘A’ property within the CCNHCDand this alteration to the dwelling is visible from the public right-of-way; The rear addition is not original to the dwelling; The rear addition will not result in the removal of a distinctive architectural detail; The applicant has demonstrated that the existing addition is in poor condition; The removal of the addition will not detract from the character of the CCNHCD or the integrity of the Queen Street North or Ellen Street West streetscapes; and The removal of the rear addition is in keeping with the principles and goals of the CCNHCD Plan. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Act shall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. In this regard, staff confirm that a Building Permit is required to remove the rear addition. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchenercommittee meeting. CONSULT – Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. REVIEWED BY:Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Della Ross, Interim Director of Planning APPENDIX A: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-004 3 - 4 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS th Planning Division –200 King Street West, 6Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2426; planning@kitchener.ca STAFF USE ONLY Date Received:Accepted By:Application Number: HPA-20- PART B: HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 1.NATURE OF APPLICATION ExteriorInteriorSignage DemolitionNew ConstructionAlterationRelocation 2.SUBJECT PROPERTY 24:!Rvffo!Tusffu!Opsui Municipal Address: Legal Description (if know): Building/Structure Type:ResidentialCommercialIndustrialInstitutional Heritage Designation:Part IV (Individual)Part V (Heritage Conservation District) Is the property subject to a Heritage Easement or Agreement?YesNo 3.PROPERTY OWNER Name: Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: 4.AGENT (if applicable) Name: Company: Address: City/Province/Postal Code: Phone: Email: 2020City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 7 of 9 3 - 5 5.WRITTEN DESCRIPTION Provide a written description of the project including any conservation methods proposed. Provide such detail as materials to be used, measurements, paint colours, decorative details, whether any original building fabric is to be removed or replaced, etc. Use additional pages as required. Please refer to the City of Kitchener Heritage Permit Application Submission Guidelines for further direction. Qmfbtf!gjoe!buubdife!gjmf!#QBSU!6#!gps!uif!tvqqmfnfou!pg!uijt!tfdujpo/ 6.REVIEW OF CITY OF KITCHENER HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work: Uif!beejujpo!tjuvbufe!bu!uif!cbdl!pg!uif!ipvtf!boe!cvjmu!bgufs!psjhjobm!tusvduvsf!xbt!fsfdufe-!jt!jo!ejtsfqbjs- boe!epft!opu!ifmq!up!efgjof!uif!ipnft!psjhjobm!ifsjubhf!dibsbdufs/ Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage ConservationDistrict Plan: Xf!bsf!ubljoh!dbsf!up!sftupsf!boe!jnqspwf!uif!cvjmejoh(t!btuifujd!joufhsjuz!xjuijo!uif!ejtusjdu!cz!sfnpwjoh!opo.! dibsbdufs!efgjojoh!gfbuvsft!uibu!ibwf!cffo!ofhmfdufe!boe!qppsmz!qmbdfe!vqpo!uif!cvjmejoh/ Describe how the proposal is consistent with Parks Canada’sStandards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (www.historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes.aspx): Xf!bsf!POMZ!sfnpwjoh!b!opo.dibsbdufs!efgjojoh!tusvduvsf-!jo!psefs!up!foibodf!pvs!qfstpobm!hsffotqbdf xijmf!nbjoubjojoh!uif!psjhjobm!joufhsjuz!pg!uif!vojrvf!ipnf/ 7.PROPOSED WORKS 16012031311701203131 a)Expected start date:Expected completion date: b)Have you discussed this work with Heritage Planning Staff?YesNo Wjdupsjb!Hspio -If yes, who did you speak to? c)Have you discussed this work with Building Division Staff?YesNo -If yes, who did you speak to? d)Have you applied for a Building Permit for this work?YesNo e)Other related Building or Planning applications:Application number 5.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The undersigned acknowledges that all of the statements contained in documents filed in support of this application shall be deemed part of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that receipt of this application by the City of Kitchener - Planning Division does not guarantee it to be a ‘complete’ application. The undersigned acknowledges that the Council of the City of Kitchener shall determine whether the information submitted forms a complete application. Further review of the application will be undertaken and the owner or agent may be contacted to provide additional information and/or resolve any discrepancies or issues with the application as submitted. Once the application is deemed to be fully complete, the application will be processed and, if necessary, scheduled for the next available Heritage Kitchener committee and Council meeting. Submission ofthis application constitutesconsentforauthorized municipal staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting site visits, including taking photographs, which are 2020City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 8 of 9 3 - 6 necessary for the evaluation of this application. The undersigned acknowledges that where an agent has been identified, the municipality is authorized but not required to contact this person in lieu of the owner and this person is authorized to act on behalf of the owner for all matters respecting the application. The undersigned agrees that the proposed work shallbe done in accordance with this application and understands that the approval of this application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation including but not limitedto the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that in the event this application is approved, any departure from the conditions imposed by the Council of the City of Kitchener or from the plans or specifications approved by the Council of the City of Kitchener is prohibited and could result in a fine being imposed or imprisonment as provided for under the Ontario Heritage Act. 1303803131 Signature of Owner/AgenDate: 1303803131 Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: 6.AUTHORIZATION Ifthis application is being made by an agent on behalf of the property owner, the following authorization must be completed: I / We, , owner of the land that is subject of this application, hereby authorize to act on my / our behalf in this regard. Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: Signature of Owner/Agent:Date: The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of Section 33(2), Section 42(2), and Section 42(2.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The information will be usedfor the purposes of administering the Heritage Permit Application and ensuring appropriate service of notice of receipt under Section 33(3) and Section 42(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Corporate Records, Legislated Services Division, City of Kitchener (519-741-2769). STAFF USE ONLY Application Number: Application Received: ApplicationComplete: Notice of Receipt: Notice of Decision: 90-Day Expiry Date: PROCESS: Heritage Planning Staff: Heritage Kitchener: Council: 2020City of Kitchener – Heritage Permit Application &Submission RequirementsPage 9 of 9 3 - 7 PART 5. Heritage Application We wish to restore our heritage home to its previous state by removing the additional sunroom structure added in later years. We believe this will increase its value as a heritage property as well as improve the functionality of our greenspace. It is evidenced through poor craftsmanship that the addition was not built with the intention of adding value to this unique historical home, nor was it built to last. The current structure is built from painted plywood. The windows are thin plexiglass, of which some are broken. The structure, situated at the rear of the building, measures 30’ x 7.5’, taking up a significant amount of our personal greenspace. Currently, the backyard measures 34’x 10’. Thus, the sunroom claims almost half of our backyard. See Diagram Below: Driveway We believe the cost to repair and recondition the structure to meet adequate standards far outweighs the value that would be added by removing the building altogether. We are confident that, given the fact that the structure does not add any significant cultural or historical value, it is appropriate in this case to demolish said structure. The intended demolition would proceed as follows: -Removal of the stud frame and plexiglass -Repair of roof that currently adjoins the sunroom to the structure. -Installation of appropriate soffit/fascia/eavestrough (contracted through RMW Exteriors Inc. please see initial quote for reference) All proposed work will be completed by us, the homeowners, apart from the eavestrough and fascia installation. George is a licensedplumber and capable handyman, so we are confident that this undertaking is within his skillset. If consultation is needed during any part of the process, we have the affiliation with the appropriate trades to ensure the job is completed safely, and correctly. 3 - 8 3 - 9 REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Della Ross,Director of Planning (Interim) 519-741-2200 ext. 7327 PREPARED BY: Leon Bensason,Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning (519) 741-2200 ext. 7306 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT:June 25, 2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-076 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008 811 - 831Bleams Road Window Replacement in the Wagonshed and Forge Barn Buildings __________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020- IV-008 be approvedto permit the replacement of four windows in the Wagon Shed and one window in the Forge Barn with new wood windows, onthe property municipally addressed as 811- 831 Bleams Road, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the application. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008 which is seeking permission to replace four windows in the Wagon Shed building and one window in the Forge Barn with new wood windows,at the property municipally addressed as 811-831Bleams Road and commonly known as the Steckle Heritage Homestead. Location Map:811-831 Bleams Road *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 4 - 1 REPORT: TheSteckle Heritage Homestead, municipally addressed as 811-831 Bleams Road, is located on the south side of Bleams Road between Trillium Drive and Strasburg Road, in the Huron Park Planning Community. The property was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Actin 1983. Designation By-law 83-116 identifies the following heritage attributes to be of particular interest: the exterior of the house, especially the log walls now covered with brick; the exterior walls of the stone outbuildings; that portion of the barn that dates back to 1891; and the artesian well. 1994 J. Steckle Heritage Homestead Study Cover Layout of Original Buildings (from Study) In 1994, a master plan of the homestead property was undertaken by heritage consultant Andre Scheinman. The study further assessed the cultural significance of the property, and outlines measures to be considered in the maintenance of several buildings and structures deemed to be of primary cultural heritage interest. The Scheinman studyhas since been used to guide conservation efforts and inform Heritage Permit applications and applications for heritage property grants. The following buildings and structures outlined in the Scheinman study are considered to be of particular interest: the farmstead house the summer kitchen the cheese house / butchery the woodshed the forge barn / root cellar the main barn the driveshed / wagon shed the milk house / ice house, and other aspects of the yard (fences, walls, wells). 4 - 2 A Heritage Permit application has been received seeking permission to replace four wooden windows in the Wagon Shed building and one wooden window in the Forge Barn, all of which have deteriorated beyond repair. 2 1 3 4 Wagon Shed bldg. showing windows to be replaced Image of Forge Barn from Scheinmen Study (left) and basement window to be replaced (right) The Heritage Permit application cites that the existing wood windows are rotten and causing damage to the respective structures asthey are no longer secure or protect the buildings from the elements. A quotation from classicwood.ca for the manufacture of 5 new wooden windows to be constructed of Ash and feature detail to match the existing in size, proportion, detail and finish is provided with the application (see Appendix ‘A’) and forms part of the proposed scope of work. In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: the proposalto replace materials with new elements that match the form, material and detailing of existing historic versions, follows Parks Canada’s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada; the new wood windows will protect the Wagon Shed and Forge Barn buildings from exterior elements and further deterioration; and the way in which thework is proposed to be undertaken will not adversely affect thedesign or heritage character of the built heritage resources. 4 - 3 In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT - Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. APPENDICES: APPENDIX A:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-IV-008 4 - 4 4 - 5 4 - 6 4 - 7 4 - 8 REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener DATE OF MEETING: August 4, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Della Ross,Director of Planning (Interim) 519-741-2200 ext. 7327 PREPARED BY: Leon Bensason,Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning (519) 741-2200 x7306 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT:June 25, 2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-077 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-010 43 Seneca Drive Construction of a One Storey Addition __________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: THAT pursuant to Section 42of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020- V-010be approvedto permit the construction of a one storey addition, onthe property municipally addressed as 43 Seneca Drive, in accordance with the supplementary information submitted with the applicationand the following condition: 1.That final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance be provided by Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of any required building permit. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-010, which is seeking permission to construct a one storey addition to the side of the single detached dwelling on the property municipally addressed as 43 Seneca Driveandlocated within the St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District. Location Map: 43 Seneca Drive *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 5 - 1 REPORT: Theproperty municipally addressed as 43 Seneca Driveis located on the south side of Seneca Drive at the corner of Seneca Drive and Lorne Crescent in the Southdale Planning Community. Properties on the south side of Seneca Drive are on the southern edge of the St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District of wartime housing. Location of 43 Seneca Drive within St. Mary’s HCD Boundary While 43 Seneca Drive features wartime housing characteristics including a single storeydesign, hipped roof, front picture windowandsmall front stoop, it has been the subject of alterations and additions including being clad in newer vinyl siding, an addition and deck facing Lorne Crescent, and newer vinyl windows throughout. 2 43 Seneca Drive – Front Elevation (Seneca Drive) 5 - 2 43 Seneca Drive – Lorne Crescent side elevation showing existing addition and deck Heritage Permit Application 2020-V-010 proposes to add a 16x37 foot single storey addition to the east side elevation of the existing residence. The applicant advises that the addition will help meet the needs of a growing family and address water and plumbing issues related to the existing foundation. The proposed addition would be set back one foot from the front elevation and continue the existing hipped roof design, aligning below the existing ridge line of the house. The addition would be clad in vinyl siding to match the design and colour of the new siding on the rest of the building. Two windows are proposed to be installed on the front elevation of the addition (one bedroom and one basement window), and the rear elevation will feature windows and a basement walkout.Complete plans and elevations are included with the Heritage Permit application, which is attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report. North (front) elevation plan of proposed east side yard addition 5 - 3 The St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District Plan contains guidelines for alterations, new additions and minor new construction. The guidelines encourage that additions be located to the rear or an inconspicuous side of the building and be slightly lower in height than the ridge line of the existing roof. The guidelines for additions included inthe St. Mary’s HCD Plan are attached to this report as Appendix ‘B’. Heritage Planning Staff Comments Wartime houses within the St. Mary’s HCD Plan are generally very modest in scale. This makes constructing an addition that adds meaningful square footage, in a way that does not overwhelm the existing building, challenging. In the case of 43 Seneca Drive, the challenge is madegreater given the wartime house is located on a corner lot where the rear yard and westerlyside yardfacing Lorne Crescent (which already features anaddition and deck), haveconsiderable visibility.In response, the applicant has opted to add the proposed addition to the easterly side yard. While this results in the front face of the proposed addition being visible from the street, the design attempts to mitigate impactsthrough the following measures. The frontelevation of the addition will beslightly set back from the front of the main house. While the recess is minor at one foot,it does help to break up the street facing façade and establish a line separatingthe addition fromthe original house. Most of the mass and square footage of the proposed addition will not be visible given the addition is located in the eastside yardand aligned with the existing house. While the proposed addition is much larger in scale than the existing addition on the west elevation; the front face of the addition does notcreatea significant imbalance to thebuilding and property when viewedfrom Seneca Drive,given where and how both additions tie into the main buildingand roofline. The visible (front) elevationof the proposed addition will have minimal openingsand will feature the same construction (cladding and colour) used on the main house. Thismay help to soften the overall visual impact of the addition and continue to maintain the prominence of the original portion of the building. The subject property is at the end of the street on a corner lot on the southern edge of the heritage district boundary. While the proposed addition does not address all of the HCD Plan guidelines, staff are of the opinion that the addition is within acceptable range and that the construction will not impair or negatively impact the overall integrity of the St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District. In accordance with the Heritage Permit Application form, the approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Actshall not be a waiver of any of the provisions of any by-law of the City of Kitchener or legislation, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. 5 - 4 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting. CONSULT - Heritage Kitchener has been consulted regarding the subjectHeritage Permit Application. APPENDICES: APPENDIX A:Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-V-010 APPENDIX B:St. Mary’s Heritage Conservation District Plan guidelines for alterations, new additions and minor new construction. 5 - 5 5 - 6 5 - 7 5 - 8 5 - 9 5 - 10 5 - 11 5 - 12 5 - 13 5 - 14 HPA Description Proposed demolitionsProposed demolitions Installation of metal roof Removal of rear addition Construction of rear addition Construction of side addition Masonry and wood trim repairs Installation of cedar roof (Boathouse) Installation of cedar roof (V.P. Pavillion) Window replacement in the wagon shed and forge barn buildings 13-Mar-2020-Mar-2020-Mar-20 15-May-20 Delegated Approval Council Meeting Date / Recommendation Heritage Kitchener 4-Aug-204-Aug-204-Aug-204-Aug-204-Aug-204-Aug-20 HK Meeting Staff Report # DSD-20-062DSD-20-062DSD-20-063DSD-20-055DSD-20-076DSD-20-077 2020 HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS (HPA) Date Complete Legend: Unanimously approved by Heritage Kitchener permits an HPA to be approved through delegated authority. 50 Ellen St E 57 Jubilee Dr 43 Seneca Dr 26 Durham St 56 Weber St W 139 Queen St N 80 Schneider Ave55 Schneider Ave 50-52 Weber St W 811-831 Bleams Rd Property Address Number Application HPA-2020-V-001HPA-2020-V-002HPA-2020-IV-003HPA-2020-V-004HPA-2020-V-005HPA-2020-V-006HPA-2020-V-007HPA-2020-IV-008HPA-2020-V-009HPA-2020-V-010 123456789 # 101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233 IF1 - 1