HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-11-115 - HPA 201-V-014 - 25 Courtland Ave E - Proposed Porch Demolition & New ConstructionREPORT
REPORT TO:
Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:
September 6, 2011
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Wade, Heritage Planner (519-741-2839)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: August 16, 2011
REPORT NO.:
CSD-11-115
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA-2011-V-014
25 COURTLAND AVENUE WEST
PROPOSED PORCH DEMOLITION AND NEW
CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2011-V-014be approved, to permit the demolition of the existing porch and the
construction of a new porch at the property municipally addressed 25 Courtland Avenue
West, in accordance with the plans submitted with the application, subject to the
following conditions:
i) That the final building permit drawings be submitted and approved by
Heritage Planning staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department
is in receipt of Heritage Permit
Application HPA-2011-V-014. The
applicant is seeking permission to
demolish the existing porch and
construct a new porch at the property
municipally addressed 25 Courtland
Avenue West.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south side of Courtland Avenue West within the Victoria
Park Heritage Conservation District (VPHCD), and is subject to designation under Part V of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
The existing porch is in poor repair and in need of significant repair or replacement. The applicant
is proposing to demolish the existing porch in order to construct a new porch. The existing front
porch features tapered brick piers with a shingled handrail and vertical board apron. The stairs to
the existing front porch are flanked by brick knee walls. The design of the existing front porch is
similar to other historic porches in the district but does not appear to be original since the colour of
the brick piers does not match the colour of the brick house.
Existing Porch
Theapplicant intends to retain the upper porch but replace the bottom porch with a new porch.
The footprint of the proposed new porch will be similar to the existing porch. The proposed new
porch will be constructed of pressure treated wood to be painted the same dark red and green/grey
colours on the building. The applicant has advised that no pressure treated wood will remain
unpainted. It is proposed that the height of the steps will not necessitate the installation of a
guard/handrail on either side of the steps. The pillar posts are proposed to be partially boxed 5.5
feet from the ground. The guard on the deck level will feature simple railing spindles. Lattice will
enclose the bottom portion of the porch and will be boxed in. In general, the design of the proposed
new porch will be in keeping with the traditional design of other porches in the Victoria Park Area
Heritage Conservation District.
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In reviewing the merits of the application, City staff note the following:
The existing porch is in poor repair;
The existing porch does not appear to be original;
The footprint of the proposed new porch will be similar to the existing porch;
The design of the proposed new porch is in keeping with the character of the
neighbourhood;
The colours of the proposed new porch will match the house; and,
The construction of the proposed new porch will not impair or negatively impact the
significance of the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Community Priority – Quality of Life
Quality of Life
The review and approval of Heritage Permit Applications supports the
Community Priority of the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan. An approved Heritage Permit
Application is required for proposed alterations to properties that are designated under the
Ontario Heritage Act. The review and approval of Heritage Permit Applications ensures that the
cultural heritage resource and its heritage attributes are conserved in accordance with the
designating by-law and good conservation practice.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to consult with the Municipal Heritage
Committee (Heritage Kitchener) beforeconsenting to a Heritage Permit Application, consenting
to a Heritage Permit Application on terms and conditions, or refusing a Heritage Permit
Application. Members of the community will be informed via circulation of the report to Heritage
Kitchener and via formal consideration by Council.
REVIEWED BY:
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
List of Attachments:
Heritage Permit Application HPA -2011-V-014
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