HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-11-117 - HPA 2011-IV-016 - 10 Sims Estate Place - Proposed Alteration & AdditionREPORT
REPORT TO:
Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING:
September 6, 2011
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
PREPARED BY:
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
(519-741-2306)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 2
DATE OF REPORT: August 19, 2011
REPORT NO.: CSD-11-117
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA -2011-IV-016
10 SIMS ESTATE PLACE
PROPOSED ALTERATION & ADDITION
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2011-IV-016 be approved, to permit the alteration of the property municipally
addressed 10 Sims Estate Place, 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; and,
ii) That an Engineer’s report addressing the protection and structural stability
of the existing house and smoke house 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-IV-
016. The applicant is seeking permission to alter the property municipally addressed 10 Sims
Estate Place. The alteration includes the proposed construction of a 1½ story addition.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on
the south side of Sims Estate
Place and is commonly known as
the Gardener’s House, having
formerly been part of the Harvey
Sims Estate. Designating by-law
2010-077 identifies the exterior
elevations of the Gardener’s
Cottage and Smoke House, as
well as the upland forest and
wooded valley of Chicopee
Creek, as being of particular
cultural heritage value or interest.
The heritage designation was
undertaken concurrent with
approvals to develop adjacent
properties with townhouse units
to the west and single detached
condominium units to the south
North Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
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The applicant is proposing to alter the property by undertaking the following work:
Alteration to Gardener’s House
Remove the enclosed metal clad side porch on the West elevation and return the space to
an open sun porch, retaining the existing concrete decking.
Re-clad the enclosed front stoop (currently metal clad) with wood board & batten to match
the proposed addition.
Repair and re-shingle the existing asphalt shingle roof with new asphalt shingles.
Addition to House
Construct a 1½ storey addition to the rear (south elevation) of the house, in line with the
west elevation, with a one storey kitchen wing extending into the west (right) side yard in
line with the proposed sun porch. The addition would be clad in wood board & batten
painted a sage green, and feature vinyl windows to match the colour of the windows on the
original house.
Alteration to Property
Expand the current flag stone patio in the west (right) side yard.
Install a hard-surface walkway along the front of the house to a patterned concrete
driveway in the east (left) side yard.
Install low hedges along the front of the property to help define the limits of the property
Construct a pillar/post with carriage style light on either side of the proposed driveway, to be
clad in board & batten (Option1) or reclaimed brick (Option 2).
In reviewing the application, City staff note the following:
The enclosed metal clad side porch is not original. Its removal and the construction of a sun
porch on the west elevation will complement the design of the house.
The narrow pie-shaped lot and proximity of the forest and steep slopes, limits where
development on the property can be located. The proposed addition considers the
physiography of the site and does not impact significant views or natural heritage features.
The location, scale, height and design of the proposed addition complement the form of
existing buildings.
The proposed alterations to the grounds of the property are not intrusive and will not have a
significant impact on cultural heritage features.
The proposed materials and colours to be used in the new construction are compatible with
existing buildings.
Given the proposed addition will be located in close proximity to the smoke house and will
require underpinning of the original house, the review and approval of an Engineer’s Report
will be required to identify how the existing house and smoke house will be physically
protected and not structurally compromised.
In considering the above, City staff are of the opinion that the proposed alterations are in
keeping with good heritage conservation practice.
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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.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
List of Attachments
Heritage Permit Application HPA - 2011-IV-016
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