HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-11-120 - HPA 2011-V-017 - 60 Park St - Proposed Alteration.REPORT
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 9
DATE OF REPORT: August 22, 2011
REPORT NO.: CSD-11-120
SUBJECT:
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION HPA -2011-V-017
60 PARK STREET
PROPOSED ALTERATION
RECOMMENDATION:
That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2011-V-017be approved, to permit the alteration of the property municipally
addressed 60 Park Street, in accordance with the plans submitted with the application,
subject to the following condition:
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-017. The applicant is
seeking permission to alter the
Northwest Boundary of
property municipally addressed
Victoria Park HCD
60 Park Street, by installing solar
panels on a portion of the roof.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the north side of Park Street at the northwesterly limit of the
Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District (VPHCD) and is subject to designation under
Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The applicant is proposing to install solar panels on the east and south facing slopes of the existing
front and side gabled roof. The existing roof has a steep pitch and is clad in green asphalt shingles.
Twelve (approx. 3x5 foot) solar panels are to be installed on the east facing slope, and 3 solar on
the south facing slope. The solar panels would be installed flat on the roof on a series of rails. The
panels would be dark grey or black in colour. The Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District
Plan does not contain specific guidelines on the installation of solar panels on existing buildings.
The Plan does contain guidelines on roofs, and in general property owners are permitted to install
new roofs (including alternative finishes) that do not detract from the architecture of the building.
While the proposed solar panels will be visible from the street, they are not likely to have a much
greater visual impact than a metal roof. There are several examples in the VPHCD of metal roofs
on buildings, including one property at
31 Park Street in the immediate vicinity
of the subject property. Additionally,
as the subject property is the last
property on the north side of Park
Street in the heritage district, it is not
expected that the alteration to the
“finish” of the roof will interrupt the
continuity or integrity of the
streetscape.
Existing metal roof at
31 Park Street
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In reviewing the application, Staff note the following:
The subject property is not a Group ‘A’ building and is located at the northwest limit of the
heritage conservation district.
The solar panels will be limited to the east and south facing slopes of the roof and will be
darker in tone.
The solar panels will not alter the roof shape or style and will lay flat on the existing roof.
The solar panels will not interrupt the continuity or integrity of the streetscape.
The solar panels will not impair or negatively impact the significance of the Victoria Park
Area 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.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
List of Attachments
Heritage Permit Application HPA - 2011-V-017
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