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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-062 - Heritage Permit Application HPA 2013-V-012 - Victoria Park - New Building (Public Washrooms) REPORT TO:Heritage Kitchener Committee DATE OF MEETING: June 4, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Brandon Sloan, Manager of Long Range & Policy Planning PREPARED BY: Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning (519-741-2200 x7306) WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: May 23, 2013 REPORT NO.: CSD-13-062 SUBJECT: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2013-V-012 Victoria Park (Parking Lot off Jubilee Drive) Construction of a Building to Provide New Public Washroom Facilities Within Victoria Park RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2013-V-012be approved to permit the construction of a new building to provide public washroom facilities within Victoria Park, in accordance with the supporting information submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1. That the final building permit drawings be reviewed and heritage clearance provided 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-2013-V-012. The applicant is seeking permission to construct a new building to provide public washroom facilities within Victoria Park in the vicinity of the existing parking lot off of Jubilee Drive near David Street. The subject location was selected by City Council following a review and assessment of four alternative locations. REPORT: The subject property is located north of Jubilee Drive, west of David Street, and east of an open space area within Victoria Park commonly referred to as “The Commons”. The property is currently used as a parking lot. Victoria Park is located within the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan provides guidance with regard to the conservation of Victoria Park. Conservation policies are provided for existing and new “Antique” Buildings and Monuments as follows: the Romantic Landscape inclusion of buildings and monuments for visual delight and contemplation shall be continued; siting of new buildings and monuments shall preserve the desired naturalness and serenity of the park and avoid visual clutter and disharmony; new buildings and monuments shall build on the tradition of hand craftsmanship, natural materials and a visual blend with the landscape; artificial materials and treatments such as pressure-treated lumber, plastic and pre-cast concrete shall be strongly discouraged; priority in the design of buildings and monuments shall be given to longevity and graceful aging; and, landscaping shall be an essential part of new building and monuments to ensure their visual integration into the park. In addition to being designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by virtue of its location within a heritage conservation district, Victoria Park has also been identified by the Region of Waterloo as a candidate cultural heritage landscape of Regional significance. The Region of Waterloo provides guidance on the conservation of cultural heritage landscapes through Regional policies and implementation guidelines, including a document entitled “Guideline for the Conservation of a CHL through a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment”. This document formed the basis for terms of reference for a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) which was made a submission requirement for the subject Heritage Permit Application. A CHIA dated April 24, 2013 (attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this report) and prepared by The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. was presented to Heritage Kitchener on May 7, 2013 and was circulated to Regional staff for comment. The CHIA concludes that if the following mitigating measures are employed through the design of the building, the site plan, and the landscape plan; it is expected that the proposed washroom building will have little, if any negative impact on the Park or the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District: architectural massing, scale, height, materials, and detailing that are consistent with the existing Park architecture and the Romantic landscape of the Park; appropriate lighting, both external and internal (as seen from the outside); pathway connections that are sympathetic to the meandering Park pathway system; and, landscape plantings that augment the “woods” with more trees; with an emphasis on species that evoke grandeur and strength; that nuture a continuous overhead canopy; and that assist in differentiating between refuge (enclosing woods) and prospect (open space). Proposed Washroom Building Location Theapplicant is proposing to build a 1200 square foot one storey brick building at the northern end of the existing parking lot. The building will accommodate new public washrooms as well as a small mechanical room and a vestibule/entrance. The building is proposed to have a long and narrow plan (approximately 20m x 8.5m x 3.5m high) and a sloped roof with cedar shingles. Exterior walls will be brick (red/brown in colour). Windows will be constructed of fiberglass, charcoal grey in colour and will feature simulated divided lights. The entrance will feature an automatic sliding glass door with charcoal coated aluminium framing. Facia and eavestrough will be pre-finished metal also charcoal grey in colour. The proposal also includes a conceptual landscape plan which introduces a new pedestrian path from the washroom building to the existing pathway along the edge of the Commons; and the introduction of several large scale native broad canopy trees, primarily located to the north and west between the proposed washroom building and the pathway along the edge of the Commons. Perspective view othe f proposed washroom building as shown in the CHIA. Conceptual Landscape Plan In reviewing the merits of the application, Heritage Planning staff note the following: the location of the building at the end of the existing parking lot will not damage or destroy character defining features or attributes of the Park; the scale of the building generally fits into the landform and blends with the topography of the area; important views and vistas in the area (e.g. across the Commons to the Clock Tower, and from the Commons to Victoria Park Lake) are not obscured or significantly impacted; the design of the building and materials used in its construction generally conform to the Conservation Policies of the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan; and, as a whole, the building will not detract from the character of the Park or the integrity of the heritage conservation district. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality of Life The processing of Heritage Permit Applications supports the Community Priority of the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan by helping preserve the community’s unique heritage and promoting culture as both an economic driver and a central element of a healthy community. Development Heritage Permit Applications also support the Community Priority to honour and protect our heritage. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Heritage Kitchener will be consulted regarding the subject Heritage Permit Application. Given the subject property is considered to be a cultural heritage landscape of Regional significance, the Region of Waterloo was circulated and invited to comment on the CHIA. As of the date of this report, no comments have been received. Members of the community will be informed via circulation of the report to Heritage Kitchener and via formal consideration by City Council. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning Community Services Department Attachments: Appendix ‘A’: Heritage Permit Application HPA-2013-V-012 Appendix ‘B’: Draft CHIA dated April 24, 2013 prepared by The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. APPENDIXA Heritage Permit Application: 55 Joseph Street Supplemental Pages Written Description General Single story, 1200sf brick washroom building with slop Materials Roofing: Cedar shingles Walls: Brick masonry, Endicott medium ironspot #77, modular siz concrete sills and lintel Windows: Charcoal grey fiberglass residential style framing, mul divided lite muntins. Glazing: Frosted, laminated, light grey ti Doors: Automatic sliding glass door, charcoal coated aluminum f Glazing: Laminated fear glass with safety markings Fascia and Frieze board: Two-piece charcoal colored pre-finished sheet met Eavestrough and Downspouts: Charcoal colored painted galvanized eavestrough Soffits: Charcoal color painted pine tongue and groove with 1-1 color painted pine spacers at 4'-0" o/c max. Exterior Lighting: Recessed fluorescent pot lights in soffit Describe why it is necessary to undertake the proposed work. City of Kitchener INS -043 Infrastructure Services Department staff report provided council with background on the need for additional public washroom facility on the commons side of Victoria Park. Project was approved by council, funding sources will be City Of Kitchener and Community Infrastructure Improvement Funding (CIIF). Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Part IV individual designating by-law or the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan? The proposal is consistent with the Part V Heritage Conservation District Plan and the guidelines and recommendations for Victoria Park within it by incorporating mitigating measures in the design of the building and by locating it in the parking lot. No Park heritage attributes are displaced by building's location. Appropriate architectural massing, scale, height, materials, detailing, and lighting contribute to mitigating any negative impact that might conservation of the heritage resource. Heritage Permit Application: 55 Joseph Street Supplemental Pages Further mitigating measures in the form of landscape are propose washroom building more completely in the woodsŽ, contrasting with the sweep of grassŽ that is the adjacent Commons. Large scale, native, broad canopy trees a character recommended in the Plan. A curvilinear path leads to the washroom from the pathway along the edge of the Commons, tying into the meandering pathway system in the Park. Describe how the proposal is consistent with the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada? The applicable Parks Canada standards and guidelines for additio landscape are: The washroom use is compatible with the past and continuing land sensitively on the margin of the Park. The new feature (washroom) does not obscure, damage or destroy other features also important to traditional practices. The new feature (washroom) does not obscure, damage or destroy character-defining land patterns. The new feature (washroom) is compatible with the character-defining spatial organization. The new feature (washroom) respects the historic visual relationships in the cultural landscape. It matches established proportions, and densities, do Heritage Permit Application: 55 Joseph Street Supplemental Pages New vegetation is being introduced to bolster and enhance the "w recommended in the Heritage Conservation District Plan. The new feature (washroom) fits into the landform of the Park in a compatible way. It's shape and proportions blend with the topography. Appropriate and compatible architectural massing, scale, height, materials, detailing, and lighting allow for conservation of the heritage resource. APPENDIXB Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Proposed Washroom - Victoria Park Kitchener The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. landscape architects, environmental planners, heritage planners 319 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3W4 (519) 824-8664 fax (519 landplan@thelandplan.com www.thelandplan.com DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Table of Contents 1.0BACKGROUND................................................................ 2.0DESCRIPTION of the SUBJECT LOCATION within the CULTURAL HERIT SIGNIFICANCE and CULTURAL HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES of the PROPERTY ..........2 3.0DESCRIPTION of the PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT...................... 4.0ASSESSMENT of the IMPACT of the PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT on the C...........16 5.0RECOMMENDATIONS for MITIGATING and CONSERVATION MEASURES............19 6.0SCHEDULE and REPORTING STRUCTURE for IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDED MITIGATING and CONSERVATION MEASURES............................ 7.0SUMMARY STATEMENT and CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS...............21 REFERENCES................................................................ Appendix 1 -Terms of Reference Appendix 2 -Staff Report INS-13-015, City of Kitchener Appendix 3 -Region of Waterloo Report: P-13-016, February 26, 2012 Appendix 4 -Qualifications of the author Cover illustration - Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. All photographs taken by the author April 08, 2013 unless otherw The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 1 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 1.0BACKGROUND This Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) has been prepared based on the City of Kitchener CouncilÓs ... Facilities decision to adopt the Jubilee Drive and David Street location for the proposed washroom (option 3) Management Division, in consultation with Park Planning and Development and Heritage Kitchener, be directed to proceed with detailed design and tender construction drawings for the new washroom building. and the 1 Region of WaterlooÓs ÐGuideline for the Conservation of a CHL through a Cultural Heritage Impact . Victoria Park is a Cultural Heritage Landscape of at least Regional significance, and is within AssessmentÑ 2 the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. The site chosen for the proposed washroom is in the northern end of the existing parking lot adjacent to ÐThe CommonsÑ near the intersection of Jubilee Drive and David Street in Victoria Park (Figure 1). Staff Report INS-13-015 Figure 1Option 3 site location - , City of Kitchener, February 25, 2013 1 Staff Report No. INS-13-015, Infrastructure Services Department, February 25, 2013 (Appendix 2) 2 Region of Waterloo Report: P-13-016, February 26, 2012. pp 29-3 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 2 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 2.0DESCRIPTION of the SUBJECT LOCATION within the CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDSCAPE SIGNIFICANCE and CULTURAL HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES of the PROPERTY Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District PlanPlan The 3 (the ) provides some history and a description Plan of Victoria Park and its heritage attributes. The gives policies and procedures for improvements to the Park and for contemplated alterations to the Park. Victoria Park is one of the nationÓs finest examples of a civic park in the 18 century Romantic Landscape th style. Laid out in 1894, with the advice of landscape engineer George Ricker, it exemplifies the key qualities of the Romantic Landscape style, namely: ¤a naturalistic character ¤lake ¤woods ¤sweeps of grass ¤meandering drives and paths ¤ÐantiqueÑ buildings and monuments ¤vistas The conservation and enhancement of these key landscape qualities is deemed essential to maintain the parkÓs historic landscape ideals, as well as appropriate design of contemporary park elements. 4 Ðsweeps of grassÑÐwoodsÑ Plan The and referred to in the are shown on Figure 2. In the vicinity of the proposed location, the Commons is the major Ðsweep of grassÑ in the Park. It is bordered by the ÐwoodsÑ and Plan the proposed washroom location is in those ÐwoodsÑ adjacent the Commons. The advises that ... Woods in the Romantic Landscape are used to exaggerate the land form, conceal boundaries and distractions and create a greater variety and extent to the landscape. They are also places of refuge, shade from summer sun and shelter from winds. They contain and frame open spaces, providing contrasts of dark masses with light. Woods should be valued, therefore, as supportive of a larger landscape ÐpaintingÑ of subtly changing light and space. 5 Conservation guidelines for the ÐwoodsÑ in the Park, and specifically for the woods framing the Commons include ... ¤Woods throughout the park should be conserved and augmented with more trees, with an emphasis on species that evoke grandeur and strength. ¤The nurturing of a continuous overhead canopy is considered essential to the character of the w ¤Permanent structures within the woods should be discouraged to emphasize the natural character. ¤Edges around the Commons, Oval and Meadow should be augmented with more plantings to differentiate between refuge (enclosing woods) and prospect (open space). 6 3 Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan , Nicolas Hill Architect, May 1996 4 Ibid , p.70 5 Ibid , p.74 6 Ibid The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 3 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Plan Ðmeandering drives and pathsÑ... designed to take the visitor from one The describes which were landscape ÐpictureÑ to another . A path flows along the edge of the Commons and will provide a 7 proposed washroom. As well, the Park drive (Jubilee) passes near the proposed washroom location. Applicable conservation guidelines provided for Ðmeandering paths and drivesÑinclude: ¤Plantings near the Park Road and along pathways should be located to frame views and enhance vistas, while also meeting safety standards. ¤Finishes for permanent paths should be gravel. Where all-season universal accessibility is required, the finish should be poured concrete. 8 Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Study Figure 2ÐLandscapeÑ map adapted from Figure 2 shows the Ðsweeps of grassÑof which the Commons is the major one, surrounded by the ÐwoodsÑ. The 9 proposed washroom is to be located in the parking lot which is in the ÐwoodsÑ adjacent the Commons. The following photographs depict the proposed washroom location and surrounding area of the Park and environs. 7 Ibid , p. 75 8 Ibid 9 Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Study , Nicholas Hill, November 1995, p. 53 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 4 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Figure 3looking north from parking lot Figure 4The Commons (Ðsweep of grassÑ) to the left, ÐwoodsÑ in b Figure 5from David Street Figure 6from David Street, Commons in background, ÐwoodsÑ to the Figures 3 and 4 are looking north through the parking lot to the proposed washroom location with adjacent David Street behind the boundary berm. Figures 5 and 6 show the propo Street. The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 5 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Figure 7looking south to proposed washroom location, the Commons Figure 8proposed washroom in the ÐwoodsÑ; ÐlakeÑ in the background; the Commons to the right Figure 9meandering path adjacent the Commons The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 6 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Figure 10looking towards the rear of the proposed washroom build Plan ÐantiqueÑ buildings and monuments The speaks to . Antique buildings and monuments are an essential part of the desired Arcadian antiquity of the Romantic Landscape. Such features as towers, gazebos and pavilions provided visual drama and accent in the landscape. The bandshell and clock tower in Victoria Park are good examples that serve this purpose. Their design, number and placement is important. Too many and the landscape becomes cluttered. They must always be considered from the point of view of how they enh as a whole. 10 Applicable conservation policies include: ¤Siting of new buildings and monuments shall preserve the desired naturalness and serenity of the park and avoid visual clutter and disharmony. ¤New buildings and monuments shall build on the tradition of hand craftsmanship, natural materials and a visual blend with the landscape. ¤Artificial materials and treatments such as pressure-treated lumber, plastic and pre-cast concrete shall be strongly discouraged. ¤Priority in the design of buildings and monuments shall be given to longevity and graceful aging. ¤Landscaping shall be an essential part of new buildings and monuments to ensure their visual integration into the park. 11 10 Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan , Nicolas Hill Architect, May 1996, p. 76 11 Ibid , pp. 76-77 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 7 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Figure 12pagoda/drinking fountain, 1922 Figure 11pavilion, 1924 Figure 13entrance gates, 1930Figure 14clock tower, 1924 The structures in figures 11 - 14 above are all visible from the proposed washroom location, albeit at some distance. The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 8 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Vistas Plani.e. are referenced in the , ... Vistas accent desired scenes or objects in the Romantic Landscape. They provide focus and direction, can extend the perception of the landscape beyond its boundaries from Victoria Park is a good example. It is essential to define and conserve vistas so as to realize and experience the full drama of the park. 12 The applicable conservation guidelines with respect to vistas is to conserve and enhance the axial vista across the Commons to the clock tower; residences on David Street should be considered to be the ParkÓs visual edge. Figure 15vista to clock tower across the Commons Figure 16residences on David Street visual edge Plan The also notes the intermittent vistas in the Park should be conserved and enhanced including the sequence along the Park Road in both directions with views to the Commons and lake, and views from David Street to the Commons and Victoria Park lake. Lighting, furnishingssignage Plan and changes may impact the cultural heritage landscape. The provides conservation policies and rationale for each. Lighting greatly affects the atmosphere of a landscape. In a Romantic Landscape, the night-time lighting should complement the park layout, define the boundaries and paths within and highlight the focal points and vistas. In addition, lighting provides security and direction. Lighting should always be considered as to how it may enhance the ideals of the landscape as a whole. 13 Applicable conservation policies regarding lighting are: The shall guide all lighting design in the park. ¤Victoria Park Lighting and Electrical Study (1987) ¤To enhance the soft and naturalistic character of the park, white lighting is recommended for all areas of the paths and exterior of buildings. ¤Excessive lighting shall be avoided so as to conserve the romantic atmosphere of the park, particularly at dusk. This should not, and need not, reduce night safety .14 12 Ibid , pp. 79 and 81 13 Ibid , pp. 81, 82 14 Ibid The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 9 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Existing Park lighting in the vicinity of the proposed washroom location is via the globe lights referred to in the Plan (Figure 17) Furniture in Victoria Park includes benches, tables, barbecues, drinking fountains, garbage receptacles and seasonal and special items su food concessions. Collectively, furniture makes an impression, largely by its detail, contrasted with the larger natural landscape. A coordinated design approach is required. Each piece of furnitur contribute to the larger Romantic landscape style. The relatively small size of furniture belies its design importance.15 Applicable conservation guidelines include: ¤Furniture style should contribute to and enhance the naturalist character. ¤Design elegance is encouraged. For example, benches of painted iron with wood seats and backs are recommended. ¤Furniture should be painted a classic dark 19 century colour, such th as forest green, to blend in with the landscape. 16 Park furnishings in the vicinity of the proposed washroom buildi robust iron waste containers and iron and wood benches (Figure 18). Figure 17globe light fixture Figure 18 furnishings Signage for direction, identification, orientation and safety is required in Victoria Park. While small in size like furniture, their detail does make an impression and should be designed to fit well into 15 Ibid , p. 83 16 Ibid The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 10 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener landscape. Coordination is important so that visual clutter is m 17 Applicable conservation policies are: ¤Signage style shall be simple and direct and contribute to and enhance the naturalistic park character. ¤Signage shall be discreet and inconspicuous while effective. ¤A classic forest green colour, which is historically appropriate, shall be considered as the base background colour.18 There is little evidence of signage in the area of the proposed washroom building. Other than traffic signs and the sign on the pavilion, any signage for the washroom building would be the only signage on the Commons. existing trees There are a number of in the vicinity of the washroom proposed location (Figures 17 - Figure 20diplodia tip blight in Austrian Pines Figure 19Austrian Pines Figure 21Globe Norway Maple (1 of 3)Figure 22Sugar Maple 17 Ibid 18 Ibid , p. 84 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 11 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Figure 24young Sugar Maple, broken leader Figure 23young Sugar Maple Plan These existing trees are part of the ÐwoodsÑ referred to in the . They are referenced on the following site Pinus nigra plan of existing conditions (Figure 25). The Austrian Pines (), Figures 19 and 20 on the berm will be at the rear of the propose washroom building. They are semi-mature and unfortunately infected with diplodia Acer saccharum tip blight, a disease that is usually fatal. Also in the vicinity are a maturing Sugar Maple (), Figure 22 to the west of the proposed washroom; two young Sugar Acer platanoides globosum location, one with a missing leader; and 3 mature Globe Norway M), Figure 21. Street trees on David Street are at the top of the berm and will not be affected by washroom construction. Plan The ÐwoodsÑ is not as effective as it might be. The recommends that the ÐwoodsÑ be conserved and augmented with more trees, with a continuous overhead canopy being essential, differentiating between refuge . (enclosing woods) and prospect (open space)19 19 Ibid , p.74 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 13 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 3.0DESCRIPTION of the PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT A 120 m (1,300 ft.) washroom building is proposed to be located at the northerly end of the existing asphalt- 22 paved parking lot to have as little impact on the heritage character of the Park as possible. The building is to be tucked into the bottom of a sloped, treed area to the east and south, partially hidden from view fro and the eastern portion of Victoria Park. Building size, siting and massing, material selection and detail minimal impact objective. The building footprint is minimized t small mechanical room and vestibule/entrance. The building has been purposefully kept long and thin, rather than square to create a longer, lower roof line. The eave of the roof has been extended to emphasize a long, low horizontal shadow line. A sloped roof has been used to relate to traditional sloped roof buildings in the Park and the adjacent neighbourhood and to soften the massing of the structure. The building is approximately 20 m x 8.5 m and 3.5 m in height. Brown or red brick is suggested as the predominant exterior cladding, accentuated by painted wood trim, accents, window and door framing. Poured or pre-cast concrete is to be used as an accent lintel over the entrance arch and as bench construction. The front, long elevation of the building is to be highly detailed with a brick, arched, covered entrance, benches, windows and deep eaves. Cedar shingles have been suggested for the roofing material. (See Figures 26 - 30) Generous windows and doors are used to increase occupant security and make the facility more pleasant to use. Glass will be tempered and laminated to eliminate breakage issues and frosted, patterned or broken up with mullions to convey a more traditional image, especially at night, when the washroom will be lighted. The intention is to light the structure with concealed soffit pot lights, rather than the conventional packaged wall lights and internal lighting would be on occupancy sensors rather than powered continuously. Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. Figure 26perspective - proposed washroom building, The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 14 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. Figure 27west elevation - proposed washroom building, Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. Figure 28south elevation - proposed washroom building, The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 15 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. Figure 29east elevation - proposed washroom building, Robertson Simmons Architects Inc. Figure 30north elevation - proposed washroom building, The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 16 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 4.0ASSESSMENT of the IMPACT of the PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT on the C Guideline for the Conservation of a CHL through a Cultural Herit The Regional Municipality of WaterlooÓs, Impact Assessment , February 26, 2012 requires the following potential impacts to Plan guidelines from the suggest potential impacts to be avoided. Coupled with each of these is an assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed washroom building. 20 Potential ImpactAssessment cultural heritage Destruction of any, or part of any, Not applicable resource attribute or of the CHL Alteration that is not sympathetic to, or isWashroom is to be located on existing parking lot incompatible with, the historic fabric andin the ÐwoodsÑ. Naturalness and serenity of the appearance of the CHL Park are not compromised. Visual clutter and Permanent structures within the woods should disharmony is not promoted. be discouraged to emphasize the natural Building utilizes natural, long-lasting, durable character materials and its massing and scale are in keeping Siting of new buildings and monuments shall with traditional architecture and that of the Park preserve the desired naturalness and serenity of Alteration is not unsympathetic or incompatible the park and avoid visual clutter and with the historic fabric and appearance. disharmony. New buildings and monuments shall build on the tradition of hand craftsmanship, natural materials and a visual blend with the landscape. Artificial materials and treatments such as pressure-treated lumber, plastic and pre-cast concrete shall be strongly discouraged. Priority in the design of buildings and monuments shall be given to longevity and graceful aging 20 Creation of shadows that alter the appearance ofShadows created will not alter the appearance and cultural heritage resource attributes or , or changewill not likely affect viability of associated the viability of associated vegetation vegetation - trees that could be affected are infected with diplodia tip blight cultural heritage resource attribute Isolation of a or Not applicable from its surrounding environments, context or significant relationship 20 Ibid The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 17 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 212223 Potential ImpactAssessment Direct or indirect obstruction of a significant viewView from David Street mostly blocked by existing or vista within, from or of built and naturalberm as is view from the north and the Commons; featuresexisting view from the south and southwest is of a conserve and enhance the axial vista across parking lot. the Commons to the clock tower; residences on Sequence of views along Jubilee Drive are affected David Street should be considered to be the in a very minor way, with a low building sited at the ParkÓs visual edge end of an existing parking lot and seen through a intermittent vistas in the Park should be number of automobiles. conserved and enhanced including the Washroom building is likely an improvement to the sequence along the Park Road in both views. directions with views to the Commons and lake, and views from David Street to the Commons and Victoria Park lake 21 Change in land use where the change in land useNot applicable - no change in land use negates the propertyÓs cultural heritage value or interest Land disturbance such as change in grade thatNot applicable - washroom will be built at grade of alter soils, and drainage patterns that adverselyexisting parking lot; will not affect existing drainage cultural heritage resource attribute affect a or patterns, soils, or land form Increase in other disturbances such as noiseNot applicable - washroom may generate greater and/or traffic in or near the CHL that impacts thepedestrian traffic in this area of the Park, and will propertyÓs cultural heritage value or interest displace 8 parking spaces / cars To enhance the soft and naturalistic character Building will be lighted with concealed soffit pot of the park, white lighting is recommended for lights, rather than the conventional packaged wall all areas of the paths and exterior of buildings. lights. Excessive lighting shall be avoided so as to Internal lighting will be on occupancy sensors, rather conserve the romantic atmosphere of the park, than powered continuously. particularly at dusk 22 No negative impact. Furniture style should contribute to and The only furnishings associated with the washroom enhance the naturalistic park character. building are wood slat benches that are integral to the Design elegance is encouraged. For example, front façade of the building. benches of painted cast iron with wood seats No negative impact. and backs are recommended. 23 21 Ibid 22 Ibid , pp. 81, 82 23 Ibid p. 83 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 18 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener Potential ImpactAssessment Signage style shall be simple and direct and Not applicable contribute to and enhance the naturalistic park character. Signage shall be discreet and inconspicuous while effective. 24 24 Guideline The also requires alternative development approaches to be addresse Alternative approachAddressed Isolate development and site alteration from theThe building is sited in an existing parking lot, not a significant built and natural heritage features andsignificant built or natural feature. It does not have a vistasnegative impact on views or vistas. Design guidelines that harmonize mass, setback,Building size, siting and massing, material selection setting and materialsand detailing achieve a minimal impact objective. The building footprint is minimized, kept long and thin, rather than square to create a longer, lower roof line. The sloped roof relates to traditional sloped- roofed buildings in the Park and the adjacent neighbourhood and softens the massing of the structure. Brown or red brick is the predominant exterior cladding, accentuated by painted wood trim, accents, window and door framing. Poured or pre-cast concrete is used as an accent lintel over the entrance arch and as bench construction. The front, long elevation of the building is highly detailed with a brick, arched, covered entrance, benches, windows and deep eaves. Roofing is cedar shingles. Limit height and densityBuilding has been designed to be long an rather than square, to create a longer, lower roof line and the eave of the roof has been extended to emphasize a long, low horizontal shadow line. Allow only compatible infill and additionsBuilding is considered to be compatible with the existing Park architecture and the Romantic landscape setting Reversible alterationsWhile it is possible to reverse the alteration by demolishing the building and reinstating the parking, this would not be a practical alternative 24 Ibid p. 84 The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 19 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 5.0RECOMMENDATIONS for MITIGATING and CONSERVATION MEASURES Mitigating measures have been considered in the design of the building and by locating it in the parking lot. No Park heritage attributes are displaced by its location. Architectural massing, scale, height, materials, detailing, and lighting contribute to mitigating any negative impact that might be perceived and allow for conservation of the heritage resource. Further mitigating measures in the form of landscape are proposed. A conceptual landscape plan (Figure 31) sets the proposed washroom building more completely in the ÐwoodsÑ, contrasting with the Ðsweep of grassÑ that is the adjacent Commons. Large scale, native, broad canopy trees are suggested to bolster the woodsy character Plan recommended in the . Curvilinear paths lead to the washroom from the pathway along the edge of the Commons, tying into meandering pathway system in the Park. 6.0SCHEDULE and REPORTING STRUCTURE for IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDED MITIGATING and CONSERVATION MEASURES The mitigation measures recommended should be employed through the design of the structure, the site plan, and the landscape plan. The mitigating measures are the conservation measures and would be implemented by constructing the building and the landscape according to the pla The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 21 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener 7.0SUMMARY and CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS If the mitigating measures outlined in this CHIA are employed, it is expected that the proposed washroom building will have little, if any negative impact on the Park or the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District. The location may not be the ideal of the options reviewed from a heritage perspective; however, the mitigating measures proposed should be sufficient to resolve any issues. The mitigating measures proposed include: ¤architectural massing, scale, height, materials, and detailing that are consistent with the existing Park architecture and the Romantic landscape of the Park; ¤appropriate lighting, both external and internal (as seen from ¤pathway connections that are sympathetic to the meandering Park ¤landscape plantings that augment the ÐwoodsÑ with more trees; with an emphasis on species that evoke grandeur and strength; that nurture a continuous overhead canopy; and that assist in differentiatin refuge (enclosing woods) and prospect (open space). Alternative development or site alteration approaches are not germane as the site has been approved Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan after a public process; the proposal conforms to the recommendations for Victoria Park; and the mitigating measures proposed nullify any possible negative impacts. This cultural heritage impact assessment is respectfully submitt The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. per: Owen R. Scott, OALA, FCSLA, CAHP The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment 22 Proposed Washroom, Victoria Park, Kitchener REFERENCES Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Study Hill, Nicholas, Architect-Planner, , City of Kitchener, November 1995. Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan Hill, Nicholas, Architect-Planner, , City of Kitchener, May 1996. Standard & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places i Parks Canada, , www.pc.gc.ca 2003. Guideline for the Conservation of a CHL through a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Region of Waterloo, , Report: P-13-016, February 26, 2012. Victoria Park Public Washroom Location City of Kitchener, , Staff Report INS-13-015 to Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee, February 13, 2013. The Landplan Collaborative Ltd.DRAFT April 24, 2013 Appendix 11 Terms of Reference These terms of reference were drafted by the author of the CHIA in consultation with Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning, City of Kitchener, March 28, 2013. The CHIA will address: 1.potential negative impacts to the Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) which may include alterations to the historic fabric of the Park through siting, grading, vegetation disturbance, changes to land uses, internal and etc. external views, lighting, signage, pedestrian traffic, ; 2.a description of the subject property within the CHL, including a site plan of existing conditions and annotated photographs of relevant elements of the property, the environs, views to and from (both daytime and night-time); 3.identification of the significance and cultural heritage attributes of the property (from the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan) 25; 4.a description of the proposed development (to be prepared by R a proposed site plan and building elevations; 5.an assessment of the impact of the proposed development on the 6.recommendations for mitigating and conservation of the CHL measures to reduce potential negative effects of the proposed development (this will not include an investigation of alternative locations pursuant to CouncilÓs decision); 7.a schedule and reporting structure for implementing the recomm 8.a summary statement and conservation recommendations to include a full description of the impact that the proposed development will have on the Park and the Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District, the conservation and mitigative measures / site alteration approaches that are recommended, and the reasons why specific conservation, mitigative measures, alternative development approaches and / or site alteration approaches are not appropriate. Six bound hard copies and two electronic copies of a pdf file on CD of the CHIA will be provided. 25 Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan , City of Kitchener, Nicholas Hill, Architect-Planner, May 1996 Appendix 2 Staff Report INS-13-015 City of Kitchener REPORT TO: Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: February 25, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Jim Witmer, Interim DCAO, Infrastructure Services, ex. 4657 PREPARED BY: William Sleeth, Landscape Architect, ex. 4401 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: February 13, 2013 REPORT NO.: INS-13-015 SUBJECT: VICTORIA PARK PUBLIC WASHROOM - LOCATION RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve Option 3 as the preferred option in Victoria Park for the construction of a new washroom facility in the vicinity of the parking lot at the corner of Jubilee Dr. and David St., and That the Facilities Management Division, in consultation with Park Planning and Development and Heritage Kitchener, be directed to proceed with detailed design and tender construction drawings of this new washroom building. BACKGROUND: The Planning and Strategic Services Committee of Kitchener Council, at their meeting May 7, 2012, resolved: -12-034, be the options tabled for public input as to location only of additional permanent washrooms in Victoria Park; and that staff report back to the September 10, 2012 Planning and Strategic Services Committee meeting on the findings of the public engagement process with The following are the options identified in INS-12-034 report: Option 2: Public washrooms at a renovated 79 Joseph Street Option 3: New washroom building near the parking lot at David Street/Jubilee Drive intersection park entrance The following option was also considered during the public consultation: Option 1: Convert the existing seasonal washrooms near the playground to a year round facility REPORT: Public Consultation A public open house was held January 30, 2013 at the Victoria Park pavilion. This was attended by 30 citizens, primarily from the Victoria Park neighbourhood. Maps and plans illustrating the proposed locations were reviewed and discussed with the participants and most people in attendance completed a detailed comment sheet. A map (APPENDIX B Victoria Park Washrooms Location Plan) was also posted on the City of Kitchener web page and a staff contact provided to allow residents to respond directly with comments and a preferred location. Documentation of the comments received and a summary of the preferences expressed by the public is appended to this report (APPENDIX A Victoria Park Washrooms Public Comment Summary). Summary of Public Consultation: Option # Description Preferred By 15 2Renovate 79 Joseph St.6 3Construct new building at David St/Jubilee Drive18 411 No preference 2 Retain washrooms at Boathouse (not presented as an option)6 TOTAL RESPONSES 48 Heritage Kitchener Committee City staff attended the meeting of Heritage Kitchener on February 5, 2013 and presented the options currently being considered for new washrooms in Victoria Park. The opinion, preferences and comment of committee members was sought as part of the public consultation regarding the proposed locations. Further consultation with Heritage Kitchener will be required in the design and implementation of the options which include the renovation of existing buildings or the construction of a new building. Victoria Park and the surrounding area are located within a heritage conservation district and the implementation of any of these options will require formal heritage approval under the Ontario Heritage Act. Further, the option to construct a new washroom building (Option 3) may require additional study through the submission of a scoped Heritage Impact Assessment, to address potential impacts on Victoria Park as a cultural heritage landscape. Heritage Planning Staff Review Option 1 - und This would have the least amount of impact on the cultural heritage aesthetics of the park. Option 2 - Renovate 79 Joseph Street The building is at the edge of the Park and the Heritage Conservation District. Of the two options involving renovating existing buildings, it would appear 79 Joseph Street has better visibility and lighting. As a result, fewer changes to the landscape may be needed to accommodate the washrooms, compared to other options. Option 3 - Construct a New Building at the Parking Lot off David Street/Jubilee Drive Notwithstanding that the construction of a new building will require Heritage Permit Approval, Option 3 is least preferred as it presents the greatest risk to the cultural heritage aesthetics of the Park. The proposed location interrupts open site lines to the natural landscape and gentle landforms around the edge of the Commons from various perspectives. Improving access and increasing lighting levels could detract from the naturalistic character of the area. In keeping with the Romantic Landscape ideals, Antique Monuments such as the statue of Queen Victoria and the Clock Tower currently accent the landscape around the edge of the Commons. A new building in this location may disrupt this essential quality. Lastly, there is always a risk that the construction of a new building in this location could set a precedent for more new facilities, whether another new building or perhaps an addition to the new washrooms at some point in the future. Option 4 - Renovate the Existing Garage Not as favorable as Option 2 in that the building is located more centrally in the wooded area of the park. There is a greater likelihood that the area around the garage will need to be altered to improve access, visibility and lighting which may impact park aesthetics. Option 4 is favored over Option 3 in that it involves an existing building. Current views/vistas and overall landscape would not change significantly. Park Planning, Development and Operations Staff Review Option 1 - The demand for washroom facilities near the playground is very limited in the late fall, winter and early spring. Casual surveillance by the visiting public would be limited during these seasons and require a much higher level of monitoring by staff and security. The limit use by the public in this location. There is limited public support for this option. Option 2 - Renovate 79 Joseph Street This location is convenient to the park entrance from downtown, however, not very in all seasons. Public washrooms in city hall and the transit terminal are relatively close to this location. There is some public support for this option. Option 3 - Construct a New Building at the Parking Lot off David Street/Jubilee Drive This locatio summer use. It is adjacent to parking making it good for accessibility and surveillance. A new building in this location has the potential for a significant change to the landscape of the park and would require high quality design and integration with the setting. There is more public support for this location than any other single option, but not a majority of respondents. Option 4 - Renovate the Existing Garage summer use. Parking is discouraged at this location due to service uses and limited space which would make this location less accessible by vehicle than a facility adjacent to parking. There is public support for this location as well as pointed opposition from the nearby residents. Staff considerations for a new washroom location have included the following: Meeting the needs of park visitors in all seasons Opinions and concerns of area residents Accessibility and convenience Surveillance and security Heritage conservation and the contribution to the park landscape setting On the basis of these factors, there are two locations which warranted further consideration, Options 3 and 4. Option 4 is preferable from a staff perspective since it will have the least visual impact to the park setting from both a heritage and aesthetic perspective and uses an existing building in close proximity to the primary use areas of the park. Option 3 is preferable from a public perspective since it is the most convenient location and least disruptive to nearby residents. Capital Cost Estimates The following Class C cost estimates are only preliminary and are not based on any specific design details, do not consider heritage requirements and do not include contingencies for environmental or other unknown factors. Option 1 $0 Option 2 $250,000 Option 3 $400,000 Option 4 $400,000 All of the considered options fall within the proposed project upset limit of costs established at $400,000. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Theme: Efficient and Effective Government Customer Service Goal: Provide services to the public that match or exceed the customer's expectations and adopt standards that put people first to ensure excellent customer service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The total project budget for this project is $400,000 and was approved as part of the 2013 capital budget. The budget includes a 50% grant contribution (maximum $200,000) from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF), with the remaining $200,000 budget coming from the Recreational Land reserve fund. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: A public open house was held on January 30, 2013 and attended by more than 30 Kitchener residents. Information regarding the project has been posted on the City of Kitchener website since mid-January. Initial consultations have been held with Heritage Kitchener Committee, the Victoria Park Working Group and the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. This follows extended public consultation in 2012 regarding the future of the Victoria Park boathouse and the future of the existing public washrooms in that location. CONCLUSION: Staff is prepared to make a qualified recommendation for Option 3, construction of a new building, provided that this may be accomplished with the full support of Heritage Kitchener and completed in a manner which ultimately makes a positive long term contribution to the romantic landscape of Victoria Park. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jim Witmer, Interim DCAO, Infrastructure Services Department APPENDIX A Victoria Park Washrooms Public Comment Summary The public open house at the pavilion was well attended with 30 citizens signing in at the door. The following documents the written comments received at the open house as well as those received afterward: OPTION 1 - OPEN WASHROOMS NEAR PLAYGROUND ALL YEAR LONG (5 in favor) PROS CONS Near parking Not really a central location Already in use Should be open all year anyway Parking nearby Too far from other side of park Use what we have Too far for winter uses Low cost Too far from front of park Does not adversely affect existing park Too far for public to travel Minimal impact on residents Must be closed at night Good location for summer uses, not winter Open up all year in addition to new washrooms Should be open all year anyway Too f park Already existing washrooms Too far from winter use areas (ice rink) Cheap Good option Open all year in addition to new washrooms Low cost solution Not a viable solution as it does not service Cheap to utilize individuals with mobility issues in the park Fantastic, simple, inexpensive option Cheap Good to use existing facilities area Good so that people on this side of the park have a year round washroom OPTION 2 RENOVATION AT 79 JOSEPH STREET (6 in favor) PROS CONS High visibility and easy to monitor Too far from skating Best option on busy street Loss of nice finished space Good re-use of building Too far Close to high need area and park entrance Gang hang-out Well lit area visible from street Remove art studio/conference facility Excellent, safe location, easy for police to monitor Loss of space in useful building Reasonable cost? Area prone to drug dealing and vandalism Structure exists Area hidden from public Not central to park activities, therefore better for Too close to residences parkscape Might attract transients Good to use existing building Already close to GRT washrooms Good location Too close to clock tower and will encourage Services north end of park youth to loiter This is the best option Adverse impact to park gateway Too close to houses Existing use in building terminated (meeting room) Concern about proximity to Richmond St rear yards Decreases valuable tenant space, meeting room currently used for tenant business Too far for children and wheelchairs Too close to existing washrooms at bus terminal Convenient for people on the mall Too far from Jubilee Drive Close to washrooms existing at bus terminal Option 2 - Cons (continued) Too close to existing washrooms at bus terminal Not adjacent to parking Maybe too close to homes Too far from primary park use areas May attract problems from transit site Too close to transit terminal Too far outside park If the entrance is at the back it could be made part of the park Too close to bus station Addition at rear of building would relate more to park Not centrally located Too far from significant use areas of the park No impact on visual aesthetics of park Building already in use, which would be displaced Too far away for all park patrons, especially elderly and handicapped least suitable space is the building on Joseph OPTION 3 NEW BUILDING NEAR DAVID ST/JUBILEE DRIVE (18 in favor) PROS CONS Visible location Already have drug problem in parking lot Best option Expensive Convenient location near parking Area could be used for more parking Convenient for winter skating More expensive Opportunity for architectural interest Easily patrolled by police Removes valuable park space Good visibility by park users Expensive option Open location Partially hidden by berm may create safety issues Better visual security Sounds expensive, how much? Convenient, beside parking lot Nothing good about this option This is a good second choice, visible on all sides Waste of money The only sensible choice Too close to residences on David St. Best location for parents with children using the skating rink Not close to homes Close to parking Out in open, good public view No direct impact to residents Out in open This is the least problem filled option Increased lighting needed to stop loitering Good location for skaters and other winter Preserve berm for recreational sledding activities New building would occupy valuable green space Easy access to parking New building will diminish aesthetics of park Close to lost washrooms at boathouse May attract criminal behaviour here Parking not close to residences Good location Place it on the footprint of existing parking lot, not Central location green space Good distance from nearby residences Historically appropriate building required Good surveillance from other park users Difficult to blend new building into this context Best option Would prefer a little extra parking Easily monitored by police Need a break from the former crack house across David St Easily monitored by police Expensive and difficult to do well Easy to add more lighting Uses valuable green space Best option Highly visible and secure Busy parking lot is dangerous Accessible to parking Concern for larger price tag Fewer external effects on residences Option 3 - Pros Option 3 - Cons (continued) (continued) Locate at end of parking lot Could impact heritage aspects of park Would be a welcome new facility Design details are important, especially entrance location Well lit area visible from street Architectural design must fit with park Safest location Option 3 is wrong on all fronts Close to parking Close to ice rinks Close to festivals Kitchener can be justified building a new and Victoria Park needs expanded facilities Good access for park activities Easy to patrol from David or Jubilee Highly visible Close to parking Parking supported Optimal for park events Less intrusive to nearby housing Not near homes Easy access for park patrons would be the best for easy monitoring of any unwanted activity offer better security for people seeking to use the facilities the one nearest David St is the best best option is #3 in terms of location and convenience for people using the park OPTION 4 RENOVATION AT FRONT GARAGE BUILDING NEAR WATER ST. (11 in favor) PROS CONS Makes use of existing building Behavior issues in area Good landscaping can really improve this area Not convenient for parents with small children Building already exists No parking More central to festivities Dangerous, there are already people hiding under the trees drinking, this location would Area needs work anyway enable them and compound the problem Problems already with drinking and drug dealing Uses existing building resources in this area Heritage value Most unsafe location Opportunity to improve walking routes in area Less storage space for city May be cheaper than new building Low visibility Easy to service Too close to houses Good to re-use existing building Tree removal required Neighbours keep watch Too many hiding spots Good in all seasons Tree removal required Central location Hidden from public view Good location for flow of pedestrians from Too close to residential neighbourhood downtown into park I like nothing about this option Better use of existing building Prone to vandalism and drug use Good balance with paly area washrooms in Too close to residents summer Increased lighting would impact adjacent Central area for walkers residents Could blend well into heritage landscape Poor sight lines from roadways Opportunity to improve this space Too close to neighboring residences Good adaptive re-use of existing building not in Adjacent to worn pathway use Affects backyard of residents Central location, close to boathouse Existing building well located for open green Love this option, existing building, minimal activities renovation and central for public access Option 4 - ProsOption 4 - Cons (continued) (continued) Close to lost washrooms at boathouse Too close to neighbours Can be patrolled easily Near hang-- New and attractive, historically appropriate Houses directly behind will be at risk and security structure with modern standards good idea will be compromised in the area Location excellent Creative lighting required here Good use for existing building Building currently underutilized Possible objection by nearby neighbours I do not like this option at all (Water St. resident) Not adjacent to parking Too close to rear yards of Water St/Richmond Ave More difficult to monitor, not visible from road Already a hang-out for individuals engaging in - increase the frequency of undesirable behavior Major concerns for safety and neighbourhood quality The neighbours may object Too close to residences Already safety issues here No parking for washrooms Traffic issues at Water St. entrance to park (blind corner) Not good at all, too close to homes Neighbour concerns here Already bad behaviour behind building (witnessed personally from abutting rear yard of home) Loss of park maintenance and storage facility Seems to be best option but may be difficult to sell Adjacent park area supports loitering and could raise concerns Maybe too close to homes, fencing or barriers required to separate Concern for proximity to houses and Too close to homes on Water St Water St entrance intersection has poor sight lines and increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be problematic Intrusive to adjacent residents, especially any increase in lighting Existing behavioral issues in this area of park will likely increase with washrooms women and child in particular would feel vulnerable in this location because it is so secluded NO PREFERENCE (2 with no preference) Regardless of location, better monitoring and patrols are required for washrooms in the park We WILL have issues regardless of location, increase police presence overall Both option 3 and 4 work for park and with good design both options are viable solutions Any option should be well designed in keeping with the existing park setting BOATHOUSE - NOT PRESENTED AS AN OPTION (6 in favor of retaining this facility) Boathouse was working fine Disappointed with loss of public use of boathouse Provide separate tenant and public washrooms at boathouse None of the new options solves all the issues Boathouse is a much better location, good lighting, access to parking, adjacent to lakeside walkway, central to park activities Put the public washrooms back in the boathouse Boathouse washrooms should not have been closed find an alternative that gives the Boat House tenant its own washrooms and leaves the public facilities in the same building the best location for the washrooms, the existing Boat House, has been taken off the table keep the Boathouse washrooms PUBLIC APPENDIX B Victoria Park Washrooms Location Plan Appendix 3 Region of Waterloo Report: P-13-016 February 26, 2012 Guideline for the Conservation of a CHL through a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment development, site alteration infrastructure 1.Proposed and projects are reviewed by area municipal staff to cultural heritage resources conservedCultural determine whether will be . To assist in the determination a Heritage Impact Assessment (CHIA) may be required. development, site 1.1Once a CHL has been designated in an Area Municipal Official Plan, proposed alteration infrastructure adjacent and projects within and to the designated CHL will be reviewed to cultural heritage resources attributes determine whether the and of the CHL as documented in the CHL conserved Technical Study will be . developmentsite alteration 1.2Heritage review at a landscape scale should be required if th, or infrastructure project may result in any of the following list of potential negative impacts to the CHL (source: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport - InfoSheet #5): cultural heritage resource attribute ¤Destruction of any, or part of any, or of the CHL ¤Alteration that is not sympathetic to, or is incompatible with, the historic fabric and appearance of the CHL cultural heritage resource attributes ¤Creation of shadows that alter the appearance of or , or change the viability of associated vegetation cultural heritage resource attribute ¤Isolation of a or from its surrounding environments, context or significant relationship ¤Direct or indirect obstruction of a significant view or vista w features ¤Change in land use where the change in land use negates the propertyÓs cultural heritage value or interest ¤Land disturbance such as change in grade that alter soils, and drainage patterns that adversely affect cultural heritage resource attribute a or ¤ Increase in other disturbances such as noise and/or traffic in or near the CHL that impacts the propertyÓs cultural heritage value or interest adjacent 2.In addition to the standard CHIA requirements, a CHIA undertaken for a property within or to a CHL will contain the following (based on the Ministry of Culture ¤Historical research, site analysis and evaluation of the associated CHL. For designated CHLs, this work will have been completed by the Area Municipality and will be documented in the CHL Technical Study. 1347088Page 29 of 41 Appendix 3 Region of Waterloo Report: P-13-016 February 26, 2012 infrastructure If a CHL has been identified during the land use or planning process, this information must be gathered and included in the inventory phase of the required CHIA (see Guideline II); ¤A description of the subject property(ies) in relation to the a to: ¤Property owner contact information; ¤A location map; ¤A site plan of existing conditions, to include buildings, structures, roadways, driveways, drainage features, trees and tree canopy, fencing, and topograph ¤A written and visual inventory (photographs) of all elements of the property(ies) that contribute to the cultural heritage value of the associated CHL, views, views to adjacent properties and views of the site from within the CHL; and internal cultural heritage resources photographs and floor plans for onsite ; cultural heritage resources attributes ¤Identification of the significance and and of the associated cultural heritage resources CHL. Include a recommendation as to whether any on the subject property are worthy of heritage designation in accordance with Regulation 9/06, Ontario Heritage Act; development, site alteration infrastructure , ¤A description of the proposed or projectincluding a site plan and elevations of the proposed development; development, site alteration or infrastructure ¤An assessment of the impacts of the proposed project on the associated CHL including to but not limited to the potential negative impacts listen in 1.2 above; ¤Consideration of alternatives, mitigation and conservation measures that may reduce the adverse development, site alteration infrastructure effects of the proposed or project on the associated CHL, including but not limited to: ¤Alternative development approaches; ¤Isolating development and site alteration from the significant built and natural heritage features and vistas; ¤Design guidelines that harmonize mass, setback, setting and mat ¤Limiting height and density; ¤Allowing only compatible infill and additions; and ¤Reversible alterations ¤A schedule and reporting structure for implementing the recomme developmentsite alteration or avoidance measures and for monitoring the CHL as the proposed, or infrastructure project progresses; and ¤A summary statement and conservation recommendations. 1347088Page 30 of 41 Appendix 3 Region of Waterloo Report: P-13-016 February 26, 2012 3.CHIAs may be scoped or waived based on the potential negative impacts of the proposed work. development, site alteration 4.An approval authority may also require a Conservation Plan foror infrastructure cultural heritage resource attribute project in order to conserve a or that contributes to the development, site alteration significance of the associated CHL and is impacted by the proposed or infrastructure project. development, site alteration infrastructure 5.Proposed and projects that have the potential to impact a heritage resource of Regional interest will require a CHIA that will be provided to the Region for comment as part of the heritage review process. 6.Where it is determined that a CHIA that includes heritage review at a landscape scale is required, the CHIA cultural heritage landscapes will be prepared by a qualified professional with expertise in . 7.Development proponents and municipal staff are encouraged to consult with Area Municipal planning staff and cultural heritage professionals early in the planning process. Early consultation will provide access to cultural heritage resources any available background information, ensure that are appropriately identified, and enable opportunities for project design to maximize enhancem the CHL. 1347088Page 31 of 41 Appendix 4 Qualifications of the Author 1 OWEN R. SCOTT, OALA, FCSLA, CAHP Education: Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) University of Michigan, 1967 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Landscape Horticulture), (B.S.A.) University of Guelph, 1965 Professional Experience: 1977 - presentPresident, The Landplan Collaborative Ltd., Guelph 1965 - presentPresident, Canadian Horticultural Consulting Company Limited, Guelph, Ontario 1977 - 1985Director, The Pacific Landplan Collaborative Ltd., Va Landscape Architecture Canada 1975 - 1981Editor and Publisher, , Ariss, Ontario 1969 - 1981Associate Professor, School of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph 1975 - 1979Director and Founding Principal, Ecological Services for Planning Limited, Guelph, Ontario 1964 - 1969Landscape Architect, Project Planning Associates Limited, Toronto, Ontario Historical Research, Heritage Landscape Planning and Restoration Experience and Expertise Current Professional Heritage Associations Affiliations: Member:Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation Member:Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (formerly Member:Association for Preservation Technology Community and Professional Society Service (Heritage): Director:Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP), 2002 - 2003 Member:Advisory Board, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, 1980 - 2002 Member:City of Guelph Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), 1987 - 2000 (Chair 1988 - 1990) Member:Advisory Council, Centre for Canadian Historical Horticul Personal and Professional Honours and Awards (Heritage): National Award2009Heritage Canada Foundation National Achievement, Alton Mill, Alton, ON Award of Merit2009Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Awards, Alton Mill, Alton, ON Award2001Ontario Heritage Foundation Certificate of Achievement Award1998Province of Ontario, Volunteer Award (10 year award) Award1994Province of Ontario, Volunteer Award (5 year award) Regional Merit1990Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), Britannia School Farm Master Plan National Honour1990CSLA Awards, Confederation Boulevard, Ottawa Citation1989City of Mississauga Urban Design Awards, Britannia School Farm Master Plan Canadian Architect Honour Award1987, Langdon Hall Landscape Restoration, Cambridge, ON Progressive Architecture Citation1986, The Ceremonial Routes (Confederation Boulevard), Ottawa, National Citation1985CSLA Awards, Tipperary Creek Heritage Conservation Area Master Plan, Saskatoon, SK National Merit1984CSLA Awards, St. James Park Victorian Garden, Award1982Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs Ontario Renews Awards, Millside, Guelph, ON Selected Heritage Publications: ACORNThe Journal of the Architectural Scott, Owen R.,The Southern Ontario ÐGridÑ, Vol XXVI-3, Summer 2001. Conservancy of Ontario . 19th Century Gardens for the 20 and 21 Centuries Scott, Owen R. th st. Proceedings of ÐConserving OntarioÓs LandscapesÑ conference of the ACO, (April 1997). Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc., Toronto, 1998. Appendix 4 Qualifications of the Author 2 Landscapes of Memories, A Guide for Conserving Historic Cemeteri Scott, Owen R. (19 of 30 chapters) compiled and edited by Tamara Anson-Cartright, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, 1997. Newsletter, The Memorial Society of Guelph Scott, Owen R.Cemeteries: A Historical Perspective, , September 1993. Guelph and its Spring Festival Scott, Owen R.The Sound of the Double-bladed Axe, . edited by Gloria Dent and Leonard Conolly, The Edward Johnson Music Foundation, Guelph, 1992. 2 pp ACORN Scott, Owen R.Woolwich Street Corridor, Guelph, Vol XVI-2, Fall 1991. Newsletter of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc. ACORN Scott, Owen R.guest editor, , Vol. XIV-2, Summer 1989. Cultural Landscape Issue, Newsletter Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc. Historic Sites Supplies Handbook Scott, Owen R.Cultivars, pavers and the historic landscape, . Ontario Museum Association, Toronto, 1989. 9 pp. Newsletter, Scott, Owen R.Landscape preservation - What is it? American Society of Landscape Architects - Ontario Chapter, vol. 4 no.3, 1987. Landscape Architectural Review Scott, Owen R.Tipperary Creek Conservation Area, Wanuskewin Heritage Park. , May 1986. pp. 5-9. Scott, Owen R.Victorian Landscape Gardening. Ontario Bicentennial History Conference, McMaster University, 1984. Fifth Annual Proceedings Niagara Peninsula History Conference (1 Scott, Owen R.Canada West Landscapes. . 1983. 22 pp. Landscape Planning Scott, Owen R.Utilizing History to Establish Cultural and Physical Identity in the Rural Landscape. , Elsevier Scientific Press, Amsterdam, 1979. Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 179-203. Third Annual Proceedings Agricultural History of Scott, Owen R.Changing Rural Landscape in Southern Ontario. Ontario Seminar (1978) . June 1979. 20 pp. Scott, Owen R., P. Grimwood, M. Watson. George Laing - Landscape Gardener, Hamilton, Canada West 1808-1871. Bulletin, The Association for Preservation TechnologyLandscape , Vol. IX, No. 3, 1977, 13 pp. (also published in Architecture Canada , Vol. 4, No. 1, 1978). Scott, Owen R.The Evaluation of the Upper Canadian Landscape. Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Manitoba. 1978. (Colour videotape). representative listing of some of the many heritage projects undertaken by Owen R. Scott Following is a in his capacity as principal of The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. Black Creek Pioneer Village Master Plan, Toronto, ON N Britannia School Farm Master Plan, Peel Board of Education/Mississauga, ON N Confederation Boulevard (Sussex Drive) Urban Design, Site Plans, NCC/Ottawa, ON N Doon Heritage Crossroads Master Plan and Site Plans, Region of Waterloo/Kitchener, ON N Downtown Guelph Private Realm Improvements Manual , City of Guelph, ON N Downtown Guelph Public Realm Plan , City of Guelph, ON N Dundurn Castle Landscape Restoration Feasibility Study, City of N Elam Martin Heritage Farmstead Master Plan, City of Waterloo, ON N Exhibition Park Master Plan, City of Guelph, ON N George Brown House Landscape Restoration, Toronto, ON N Government of Ontario Light Rail Transit Route Selection, Cultural and Natural Resources Inventory for Environmental N Assessment, Hamilton/Burlington, ON Grand River Corridor Conservation Plan , GRCA/Regional Municipality of Waterloo, ON N Hespeler West Secondary Plan - Heritage Resources Assessment, City of Cambridge, ON N John Galt Park, City of Guelph, ON N Judy LaMarsh Memorial Park Master Plan, NCC/Ottawa, ON N Landfill Site Selection, Cultural Heritage Inventory for Environmental Assessment, Region of Halton, ON N Langdon Hall Gardens Restoration and Site Plans, Cambridge, ON N MacGregor / Albert Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan, City of Waterloo, ON N Museum of Natural Science/Magnet School 59/ Landscape Restoration and Site Plans, City of Buffalo, NY N Muskoka Pioneer Village Master Plan, MNR/Huntsville, ON N Appendix 4 Qualifications of the Author 3 Peel Heritage Centre Adaptive Re-use, Landscape Design, Brampton N Phyllis Rawlinson Park Master Plan (winning design competition), Town of Richmond Hill, ON N Prime Ministerial Precinct and Rideau Hall Master Plan, NCC/Ottawa, ON N Queen/Picton Streets Streetscape Plans, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON N Regional Heritage Centre Feasibility Study and Site Selection, Region of Waterloo, ON N Rockway Gardens Master Plan, KHS/Kitchener, ON N South Kitchener Transportation Study, Heritage Resources Assessment, Region of Waterloo, ON N St. GeorgeÓs Square, City of Guelph, ON N St. James Park Victorian Garden, City of Toronto, ON N Tipperary Creek (Wanuskewin) Heritage Conservation Area Master Plan, MVA/Saskatoon, SK N University of Toronto Heritage Conservation District Study, City of Toronto, ON N Waterloo Valleylands Study, Heritage and Recreational Resources mapping and policies, Region of Waterloo N Woodside National Historic Park Landscape Restoration, Parks Canada/Kitchener, ON N 255 Geddes Street, Elora, ON, Opinion regarding the nature of the property from a heritage perspective - Ontario N Superior Court of Justice Heritage Impact Assessments, Heritage Impact Statements, and Heritage Conservation Plans: Acton Quarry Cultural Heritage Landscape & Built Heritage Study & Assessment Peer Review, Acton, ON N Barra Castle Heritage Impact Assessment in support of Heritage Permit Application, Kitchener, ON N Belvedere Terrace - Peer Review, Assessment of Proposals for Heritage Property, Parry Sound, ON N Cambridge Retirement Complex on the former Tiger Brand Lands, He N City Centre Development Heritage Impact Assessment , Kitchener, N Cordingly House Heritage Impact Statement, Mississauga, ON N Grey Silo Golf Course/Elam Martin Farmstead Heritage Impact Assessment, City of Waterloo, ON N GRCA Lands, 748 Zeller Drive Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum N Hancock Woodlands Cultural Heritage Assessment and Heritage Impact Statement, City of Mississauga, ON N Lakewood Golf Course Cultural Landscape Assessment, Tecumseh, ON N Rockway Holdings Limited Lands north of Fairway Road Extension Heritage Impact Assessment, Kitchener, ON N Thorny-Brae Heritage Impact Statement, Mississauga, ON N Winzen Developments Heritage Impact Assessment, Cambridge, ON N 140 Blue Heron Ridge Heritage Impact Assessment, Cambridge, ON N 51 Breithaupt Street Heritage Impact Assessment, Kitchener, ON N 51 Breithaupt Street Heritage Conservation Plan, Kitchener, ON N 175 Cityview Drive Heritage Impact Assessment, Guelph, ON N 3075 Cawthra Road Heritage Impact Statement, Mississauga, ON N 264 Crawley Road Heritage Impact Assessment, Guelph, ON N 25 Joseph Street Heritage Impact Assessment, Kitchener, ON N 117 Liverpool Street Heritage Impact Assessment, Guelph, ON N 30 - 40 Margaret Avenue Heritage Impact Assessment, Kitchener, O N 324 Old Huron Road Heritage Impact Assessment, Kitchener, ON N 927 Victoria Road South Heritage Impact Assessment, Guelph, ON N Expert Witness Experience (Heritage): Ontario Municipal Owen R. Scott has been called as an expert witness at a number of hearings and trials. These include Board HearingsConservation Review Board HearingsEnvironmental Assessment BoardEnvironmental , , and Protection Act Board Hearings , and civil and criminal trials. The heritage evidence he has presented has been related to cultural heritage issues where historical and landscape resources were evaluated.