HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-12-123 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2012-IV-017 - 318 Duke St WREPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 4, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning
PREPARED BY:
Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning
519-741-2306
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT:
August 13, 2012
REPORT NO.:
CSD-12-123
SUBJECT:
Heritage Permit Application HPA-2012-IV-017
318 Duke Street West
Repointing and Masonry Repair
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application
HPA-2012-IV-017 be approved to permit repointing and masonry repair on the building
municipally addressed 318 Duke Street West, in accordance with the supporting
information submitted with the application.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department is in receipt of Heritage Permit Application HPA-2012-IV-
017. The applicant is seeking permission to repoint and repair the masonry on the building
municipally addressed 318 Duke Street West.
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REPORT:
The subject property is located on the south east corner of Duke Street West and a public laneway,
just north of Breithaupt Street in the Mount Hope Huron Park Planning Community. The building
located on the property was built in 1913 and originally served as Fire Station No. 2, addressing the
needs of Berlin’s industrial area and rapidly expanding residential community. The former fire
station was built in the Italian Villa tradition and was designated in 2005 under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 2005-163).
The designating by-law references the following heritage attributes as being of cultural heritage
value or interest:
All building elevations including the 3 storey ‘L’ shaped plan with 1 and 1½ storey ell side
extension, 2 storey rear extension, and attached 22 metre hose tower; stone foundation; red brick
facades and brick detailing including pilasters and corbelling at the foundation and below the
cornice on the north elevation, brick voussoirs above window and door openings, and semi-
elliptical headed arcade on the hose tower; 1913 date stone on the west elevation; all window and
door openings including garage door openings; all wood windows and doors, excluding the garage
doors; the 5 panel double wood doors on the second storey of the north elevation; concrete sills;
wood soffits and facia; roof and roofline including parapet walls and brick chimney; and excluding
the framed and open vertical shaft of the interior of the hose tower from ground floor to top floor
and any other interior space.
The applicant is proposing to undertake making repairs to the brick masonry and concrete sills, and
to repoint existing mortar joints. Specifically, the proposal will involve:
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Repointing of deteriorated mortar:
on the front gable at the north and south parapet and returns of the parapet;
at the front lower north west window; and
on the 2 side gables.
Repair open cracks on the masonry wall:
at the front west gable over the northerly window;
above and below the north side west window, and
at the front gable south west corner.
Repair concrete elements:
on the window sills of the front gable; and
on the west door header.
Examples of Areas Proposed For Repair
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In describing the approach to make the necessary repairs, the applicant advises that the selected
mason will be experienced in heritage restoration work; that accepted Ministry guidelines will be
followed including using a lime based mortar and reclaimed brick; and that all repairs will be
physically and visually compatible with original materials and details.
In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following:
the proposal is consistent with the Parks Canada standard for Preservation – the action or
process of protecting, maintaining and/or stabilizing existing materials, form and integrity of
individual heritage attributes; and
the proposed approach to the repointing and repair is consistent with Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport guidelines (e.g. lime based mortar mix formulae; using reclaimed brick to
match existing).
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The City has its own unique culture and heritage. The City has places, spaces and stories that
enrich, enlighten, and guide growth and development. These cultural heritage resources are
integral to the identity of the City, but they also play a significant role in economic development
by helping to enhance quality of life, strengthen distinctiveness, stimulate revitalization and
attract tourism. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, the City can designate properties of cultural
heritage value or interest. Designation publicly acknowledges a property’s heritage value and
ensures its conservation for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. Its
conservation is regulated by a designating by-law, which provides a statement of significance
and lists specific heritage attributes. Proposed changes that may impact the statement of
significance and heritage attributes require an approved Heritage Permit Application. As a
Development
result, the processing of Heritage Permit Applications supports the Strategic Plan
Community Priority, and the strategic direction of honouring and protecting our heritage.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Section 33(1.4) 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:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
Community Services Department
Attachment:
Appendix A: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2012-IV-017
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